No sense in denying women safe and cheap births Sep 9, 2009
This year's Maternity Services Review reported its concern about the ''small number of Australian women [who] are choosing home births without the support of an appropriately trained health professional". Why, then, did it recommend making it harder for women to obtain such support?There appear to be two reasons. First, few women in Australia, 700 to 800 a year, choose a home birth. But this is no reason to restrict the practice further. A woman giving birth at home with a midwife will incur... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Kenya: Watchdog Warns of Increased Cybercrime Threat Sep 8, 2009
The report, which will be part of an exclusive white paper to be released by Team Cymru later this year, goes on to reveal that while North Africa has been the main source of broadband connections on the African continent with a correspondingly high number of bot-attacks, countries like Kenya are now at high risk as fibre connectivity goes live. The research measures the number of bot (short for "robot") attacks on computers in Kenya and shows that on a single day in July, 784 bot attacks were... (allAfrica.com)
Calif. kidnap suspect recorded love songs to girls Sep 6, 2009
His main source of help was a young soft-spoken woman he introduced as his daughter. Former clients of Garrido are now horrified that the woman was actually Jaycee Lee Dugard, allegedly held captive in a ramshackle backyard compound for years by Garrido. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Component Of Mothballs Is Present In Deep-space Clouds Sep 3, 2009
The new research also helps confirm earlier predictions that molecules called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are the main source of the UIRs, since protonated naphthalene is a PAH.. "Protonated naphthalene itself does not explain all the UIR spectra," said Duncan, "but the characteristics of its spectrum suggest that a distribution of larger protonated PAHs could do this. The same spectral changes caused by the addition of protons to these larger systems would likely explain all the UIR... (Science Daily)
Police: No link between kidnap suspects, slayings Sep 2, 2009
His main source of help was a young soft-spoken woman he introduced as his daughter ... His main source of help was a young soft-spoken woman he introduced as his daughter. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
5 Dead, 18 Missing After Ferry Sinks In Indonesia Aug 29, 2009
Ferries are a main source of transportation in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago nation with more than 17,000 islands and a population of 220 million. Sea accidents are common due to overcrowding and poor safety standards. (CBS News -- World)
YouTube shares more video profits Aug 27, 2009
She was approached to become an advertising partner and now the hobby has become her main source of income. YouTube announced in a blog post titled "In the future, everyone will monetise their 15 minutes" that it would contact users who post videos that become hugely popular, offering them partnerships on single videos. (BBC News -- Technology)
New gov't study shows mercury in fish widespread Aug 20, 2009
The main source of mercury to most of the streams tested, according to the researchers, is emissions from coal-fired power plants. The mercury released from smokestacks here and abroad rains down into waterways, where natural processes convert it into methylmercury _ a form that allows the toxin to wind its way up the food chain into fish. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Aliens invade No. 1 slot Aug 18, 2009
Duff and USA Harvest founder Stan Curtis started Blessings in a Backpack for children who get their best meals at school, giving them backpacks of food every Friday to take home and share with their families when they're away from their main source of nutrition. The program serves 106 schools and 26,000 children in the U.S. and Canada. (Erie Times-News, PA)
BRITS MOCK AMERICAN HEALTH CARE?! Aug 15, 2009
The brutal truth about America s healthcare - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
Woodstock Thirty Years After Woodst... Aug 10, 2009
The main source of income for most families is teh arts and crafts industry, as well as local businesses. The copyright of the article Woodstock Thirty Years After Woodstock in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Growing thirst Aug 7, 2009
The world's longest river, which runs through this desert country, produced its ancient civilisation and remains its main source of water. But now Egypt is defending its historic rights to extract more from the Nile than any other country against calls for change to long-existing agreements. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sea lions swarm long-abandoned Seal Rocks Aug 5, 2009
The cold water prompted the northern anchovy to head south to spawn, leaving young sea lions and seabirds without their main source of food. In early June, malnourished sea lions started turning up stranded or dead on California beaches. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Focus on amending Lanier statute Aug 3, 2009
Alabama and Florida contend that Lake Lanier metro Atlanta s main source of water was created for three primary purposes: hydropower generation, river navigation and flood control. Magnuson ruled that the Army Corps of Engineers was illegally releasing water from the lake to meet the needs of metro Atlanta, which has an effect on industries and endangered marine life downstream. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Wazzu walk-on Jul 29, 2009
Hatfield said her main source of inspiration in her choice to continue volleyball came from the coach at South Mountain Community College, Pat Mooney. Mooney had offered Hatfield a scholarship, which she turned down. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
PokerNews has been the main source for live updates of poker tournaments around the globe with the goal of promoting poker as a sport to be enjoyed by all. If you need information on poker, PokerNews. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Financial Crisis Makes China SOEs Emerge Strong Jul 27, 2009
Private enterprises are not only the powerhouse of China's economy but also a main source of job opportunities; only by allowing private enterprises to flourish can China enjoy an enhanced international competitiveness. Brief introduction of Fairtheworld. (PR Newswire)
The big switch Jul 22, 2009
While the private sector may well eventually be the main source of low carbon finance, governments have to lead to make new technologies cheaper and less risky, both with technology policies and with public finance. Third, we call for an International Technologies Initiative, which could help accelerate the development of new technology through collaboration. (BBC News -- Science)
Obama speaks of hopes for Africa Jul 12, 2009
3bn) fund to bolster agriculture - the main source of income for many sub-Saharan Africans. He left after dark on Saturday, offering a final thanks for his welcome. (BBC News -- Americas)
Historic African trip for Obama Jul 11, 2009
He arrived in Ghana hours after leaders of the G8 industrialised countries pledged billions of dollars to boost agriculture - the main source of income for many sub-Saharan Africans. But the financial climate is different from when former President Bush was in office and American-funded programmes, such as the provision of medicine for people living with HIV, are facing new challenges. (BBC News -- Americas)
Naming Places Jul 10, 2009
" History of Aotearoa Through Place Names Learning the stories behind the place names makes a simple walk resonate with voices from the past. Renowned Te Rarawa leader Poroa renamed the mountain in Ahipara village, Northland, after this wife, the Te Aupouri chieftainess Whangatauatia, to mark the peace he had achieved between the two iwi. After Poroa died, a rahui was placed on the beach for a whole year, which meant that the people, whose main source of protein was seafood, could not fish or... (Suite101.com)
EU seizures of fake goods up 125% Jul 10, 2009
The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods coming into the EU, accounting for 54% of the total in 2008. However, Indonesia was the biggest source of fake food and drink products, while the United Arab Emirates was the main source of counterfeit cigarettes. (BBC News -- Business)
Education funding restored by legislators (7) Jul 10, 2009
Penny wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:09 AM:" To Taxpayer Too Much: (cont)Rearranging has more to with shaving the budget of cable TV and other nice things, it had to do with rearranging my main source of income. We all want cable, just like most of us want a well rounded education for our children that includes music, athletics, and new technologies. We need to change so we can lift our state up. Do you really want to settle for a lower standard? This state needs to lift itself out of poverty, not... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Activists barricade logging road Jul 9, 2009
medfordgrl wrote on Jul 7, 2009 11:56 AM:Wanting to be "green" and all that jazz is great, but for some of us who grew up in that area, logging was a main source of income for our families. A lot of loggers have only done this and don't have other skills, and are scraping by to provide for their families. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
LeT fast emerging as new al-Qaida Jul 4, 2009
But main source of funds is ISI and Saudi Arabia. It maintains ties to groups in Philippines, Middle East and Chechnya, been part of the Bosnian campaign against Serbs, set up sleeper cells in Australia and US and been active in Iraq. (India Times, India)
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Dofus is a Flash-based game that's described as being "halfway between a tactical video game and an interactive cartoon." Developed by a French indie outfit (Ankama), its popularity has spawned a secondary market of products such as books, art and comics, which as far as we can tell, is its main source of revenue. Related Links. (IGN PC Games)
How Michael Jackson thrilled the USSR Jun 28, 2009
"It was the same for all the international artists. Friends passed it to each other and that was the main source of distribution. "It was all done completely illegally," he explained. "Someone would bring their long-play tape deck and record it for others, that's how it was distributed, but if you wanted to buy a real one, you had to buy it from the black market. " But it was not just for his music that he proved popular among Russians, Ivanenko told CNN. "I think Michael Jackson was more... (CNN -- Showbiz)
Moles, not magic, make worm 'grunting' work Jun 16, 2009
The Revells, whose main source of income is selling the worms he gathers, work the Apalachicola National Forest, which covers nearly 600,000 acres southwest of Tallahassee, and Tate's Hell, immediately to the south. Before meeting the couple, Catania had never witnessed the practice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Override not a new tax but a tax nonetheless Jun 16, 2009
Amazed2 wrote on Jun 13, 2009 4:12 PM:" To what if: I'm not sure if our messages crossed but I gave the reason for why some schools function without overrides. Less than 600 students and they are exempt from this cut mess. So with the state cutting funds, where else is the district supposed to get funds? What are the other options? And no one is trying to claim the override is the only money source. We just recognize the main source is inadequate. Big difference. And they make ends meet, they... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
* McChrystal takes Afghan reins Jun 16, 2009
Civilian deaths caused by foreign troops hunting insurgents have angered many Afghans and have been the main source of friction between Karzais government and the US.. The issue sparked anti-US demonstrations after a US airstrike last month that the Afghan government says killed 140 civilians, mostly children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Breaking news: Cuts at Columbia County Sheriff's Office put agency in 'crisis mode' May 30, 2009
moldie wrote on May 29, 2009 2:43 PM:" It made me proud to work for Sheriff Dickerson. He is an honest and hard working man who loves Law Enforcement. I give him credit for stepping into this mess.The money that was coming from bed rentals should have never been completely relied upon as being the main source for supporting the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Dickerson completely agrees with that statement. See it for yourself in his interviews.There is a group of hard working individuals at the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Melrose scholarship fund gives back May 29, 2009
Today, the annual mail-a-thon is the only fundraising event for the fund, Pitcher said, and its main source of income. Approximately 9,500 letters are sent to each household in Melrose in March soliciting donations. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Boone Garden Club membership continues to grow May 23, 2009
"It helps the budget and they are short-handed." The main source of income to the club comes from the sales of plants and flowers grown by the members themselves, however when no perennials, or seasonal flowers, are available, Peter said that companies such as Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Hilltop Greenhouse, and Lowe-Berry Garden Center provide annuals to be sold. All proceeds are put back into the community. (Boone Today, IA)
Paper too far to the right May 19, 2009
An informed diversity of opinion is what nurtures American democracy, and local newspapers have been the main source of information from the very start. Two letters to the editor in the May 12 Frontiersman express opposition to Rev. Howard Bess biblical interpretations concerning the Old Testament events, and his views on homosexuality, politics and his. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Country profile: Georgia May 6, 2009
Television is the main source of news for most Georgians. There are dozens of cable TV operators and a handful of major commercial stations. (BBC News -- Europe)
A Change In The Wind? May 5, 2009
I know a literacy group who helps minority children and they have told me that if this is their main source of funding. So, with that said, I hope you will reconsider your opinion that Americans don't care about the poor in this country. (Townhall.com)
Q&A: The Chechen conflict Apr 16, 2009
Low-level violence is continuing, and the republic remains the main source of instability in the volatile Caucasus region. How long has the Chechen conflict been going on. (BBC News)
CWU looks at tuition hikes Apr 11, 2009
With a projected 7 to 14 percent tuition increase each year for the next biennium, CWU students could become the university s main source of income. It will be up to the CWU Board of Trustees to decide how high to raise tuition when the time comes that also depends on how high the state would allow. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Music fans pitch in to design covers Apr 10, 2009
"Their input and their advice is invaluable to us. It's the main source of research for us whenever we start out to do a piece of business.". Fan interaction with musicians is blossoming on other fronts as well. (USA Today)
Picture Of Television In Future Is Cloudy Apr 5, 2009
The challenge for entertainment execs is making money on the Web without cannibalizing TV advertising, their main source of income. "TV advertising is still healthy and strong, but we're at an interesting point," said Bill Bradford, senior vice president and chief product officer for Fox Digital Media. (Investors Business Daily)
Guinea ex-ministers repay money Apr 3, 2009
Mining is the main source of state revenue in Guinea, which has more than a third of the world's reserves of of bauxite - used to make aluminium. It also has large reserves of gold, diamonds, iron and nickel. (BBC News -- Africa)
Things aren’t what they seem on April 1 Apr 2, 2009
Adult film producers left the Delta in haste upon realizing that local farmers were actually turning to corn as their main source of income. Chuck Jordan resigned as Rotary district governor today because he flunked the Four-Way Test. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Dooce.com's Heather Armstrong on Why Pregnancy Sucks Apr 2, 2009
It supports your entire family and is your main source of income. Is that weird. (Time.com)
Fuelled by passion Mar 30, 2009
She cites her supportive and encouraging family as her main source of strength and inspiration. Ever since we first watched the competition on Astro, my husband has reminded me to be on standby (minimum age is 45). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cyber Spies Hack Computers in 103 Countries Mar 29, 2009
The research group said that while it's analysis points to China as the main source of the network, it has not conclusively been able to detect the identity or motivation of the hackers. Calls to China's Foreign Ministry and Industry and Information Ministry rang unanswered Sunday. (Fox News)
CDC: Most Americans Should Cut Back On Salt Mar 27, 2009
Salt, or sodium chloride, is the main source of sodium for most people. Health officials estimate that about 80 percent of the average American's salt intake occurs without them salting their food. (Click2Houston, TX)
Study Shows Dramatic Shift in Website Marketing: 97% Decline in Top 10 Cities For Real Estate SEO Searches Mar 16, 2009
According to Wikipedia, "Google Adwords" is Google's flagship advertising product and main source of revenue ($16. 4 billion in 2007). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Number of Lake Lanier visitors drops 13% Mar 13, 2009
Today, the popular lake which doubles as metro Atlanta s main source of drinking water is about 12 feet below full as the drought grinds into its fourth year. Stacy Shelton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rotten Tomatoes expands to TV show Mar 6, 2009
His main source of solid movie criticism. "Phil," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bloggers' challenge: What makes Utah so conservative? Mar 6, 2009
aclyou wrote on Mar 4, 2009 12:23 PM:" If the majority can believe the Joe Smith fairy tale and there main source of information is Rich Limbaugh why should anyone be surprised. 30 years ago the lds refused blacks membership to their secret ritual chambers and were not allowed to wear the holy underwear. Then a prophet who was visited by god in person in the secret chambers was told god had restored the blacks to full ability to wear the holy underwear and now be blessed as the chosen few. Is... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Clinton accuses Iran of seeking to intimidate Mar 5, 2009
The main source of friction is Iran's nuclear program, which the United States and many in the international community believe is intended to produce weapons. The Iranians insist their program is designed solely for civilian energy production. (Insight on the News)
Fewer kids have high lead levels than 20 years ago Mar 3, 2009
Lead-based paint in old housing, which can contaminate house dust and soil, is the main source. Children also can be exposed to lead in water, mostly from old plumbing pipes, as well as toys and certain folk medicines. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Drug trade seen as threat to U.S. Feb 28, 2009
Mexico is a main source for many illegal drugs entering the United States, including as much as 90 percent of the cocaine and most of the heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine consumed in America. The report praised Mexican President Felipe Calderon for "courageous" and "unprecedented" steps to combat drug trade, but noted corruption still plagues the effort. (Insight on the News)
Google to Shut Down Radio Business, Cut up to 40 Jobs Feb 15, 2009
The is taking a harder line on managing expenses as the recession curbs spending on online ads, its main source of revenue. Google slashed capital spending by 46 percent last quarter and added just 100 employees, compared with about 500 in the third quarter. (Bloomberg)
* When the Internet and TV take on print media, its a global battle Feb 12, 2009
In December, the Internet surpassed newspapers for the first time as the main source of national and international news for all Americans, with only television news still to be vanquished. The survey, conducted by Pew Research Centre, showed that for people aged 18 to 29 the competition between the Web and print has already been fought and won. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nigeria: Govt to Enforce Official Exchange Rate Feb 10, 2009
"The induced inflow to the economy has constrained supply to the market leaving the CBN as the main source of foreign exchange. However, with the measures taken in January 2009, the exchange rate depreciation has moderated. "The deepening recession in industrialized economies and the slowdown in economic activities of emerging countries, the fall in capital flows into Nigeria through remittances and foreign investments and the drying up of credit lines for Nigerian banks would, in the view of... (allAfrica.com)
Smoking secondhand Feb 8, 2009
One day as I was doing this my wife said "Tat" what if those speeder's down the road would lose control and hit one of our kids head on and kill them". Needless to say I never warn anybody again. Some day somebody could be driving and dtinking just to take the edge off and meet one of your loved ones on the highway. Apnatic posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 11:55 amBels you said: You are still breathing them in, not in the same capacity but they are there. OR are you so shallow that you... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Coliseum management cuts 3 full-time jobs, $100,000 in expenses Feb 8, 2009
thunder33 wrote on Jan 29, 2009 3:12 PM:" this paper just couldn't help themselves everytime there is a negitive (sp) article about the uscc it has to dis on the hockey team why they are your main source of income ". gatorbait wrote on Jan 29, 2009 2:44 PM:" if you really thought that this project was going to make a profit in the first 10 years, you aren't that bright. entertainment comes at a cost, and i'm happy to pay for it. progress (unfortunately) doesn't come cheap. this town is growing... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Lampedusa solution: Italy hardens heart to refugees Feb 8, 2009
Now that the Government is planning to enlarge one centre and make it a permanent detention facility, they fear that tourism, their main source of income, will die completely. The awful irony is that while residents complain and stage strikes - last month, they closed the town in protest - the African exodus has already created a state-funded service industry in which local contractors vie for multimillion-dollar tenders to provide the centre with clothes, food, security and transport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
It's Been Real, It's Been Fun... Feb 8, 2009
I plan to work harder on building my side business and, since it is my real passion, putting it in a position to become my main source of income. I am going to improve my diet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fire silences radio station WBKZ Feb 8, 2009
The fire began in the basement of 165 S. Milledge Ave., fire officials said, where the offices and studio of Athens main source for gospel music and black-oriented news were housed ... Since 1993, when it moved from Jefferson to Athens, WBKZ has been a main source of political and community news for black Athens residents. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Winter wonderland Feb 7, 2009
Little does she know that the islands she glimpses are the Heavenly Kingdom, and they have a problem: theyre running out of their main source of energy, Akuto, and this causes war to break out. Its ruler, Munto, decides to follow a prophetic dream and descend to Earth, known to them as the Lower World, to look for their saviour, which incidentally turns out to be Yumemi. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
