New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau Hospitality Industry Report, 2nd Quarter 2008 May 7, 2008
Consistently recognized as one of the top five convention and visitor bureaus in the United States, The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is the driving force behind New Orleans' most important industry, tourism. Today the cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience continue to flourish, as they have for centuries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Replacements Apr 23, 2008
April 22, 2008 Wes Orshoski Looking back, if there was a single driving force nudging Chris Mars, Bob and Tommy Stinson and Paul Westerberg out of a Minneapolis garage and into the world, it was desperation ... Looking back, if there was a single driving force nudging Chris Mars, Bob and Tommy Stinson and Paul Westerberg out of a Minneapolis garage and into the world, it was desperation. (Billboard.com)
Eateries help grease wheels of sustainability wave Apr 23, 2008
As president of Chandler-based A, Dan Rees has become a driving force in helping the restaurant industry move toward sustainability. The solution is simple: Collect restaurants' used fry oil and convert it into biofuel for diesel engines. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Novel Living System Recreates Predator-prey Interaction Apr 15, 2008
14, 2008) The hunter-versus-hunted phenomenon exemplified by a pack of lionesses chasing down a lonely gazelle has been recreated in a Petri dish with lowly bacteria. Working with colleagues at Caltech, Stanford and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, a Duke University bioengineer has developed a living system using genetically altered bacteria that he believes can provide new insights into how the population levels of prey influence the levels of predators, and vice-versa. (Science Daily)
Carbon Dioxide Removed From Smockstacks Could Be Useful In DVD And CD-ROM Manufacture Apr 10, 2008
He is at the new research center for catalysis CAT, a joint 5-year project of RWTH Aachen and industrial giant Bayer Material Science AG and Bayer Technology Services GmbH. "And it's a very cheap starting material. If we can replace more expensive starting materials with CO2, then you'll have an economic driving force.". In another ACS presentation, scientists from Japan also reported using CO2 as an alternative feedstock to change carbonates and urethanes into plastics and also battery... (Science Daily)
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He has served as president of the board five times and has been the driving force behind most of the construction and modernization projects in the district. My 19 years on the school board have been a wonderful experience, he said. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
CDs and DVDs to be made with CO2 emissions Apr 9, 2008
"And it's a very cheap starting material. If we can replace more expensive starting materials with CO2, then you'll have an economic driving force.". Dr M. (Telegraph.co.uk)
The best worst sports TV show Apr 7, 2008
Whatever the studio furniture might have suggested, however, the driving force behind the programme remained football. We always had to have a Premiership footballer on the show,' Thomas recalls. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
MARY SANCHEZ: Four decades after King's assassination, do we really get his message? Mar 29, 2008
King began to see that poverty, not simply racism, was the driving force in conflict around the world. He never lost his focus on black/white racism in the United States, but he understood it as one outcome within more global aspects of poverty and war. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Muffet McGraw Press Conference Transcript (March 27) Mar 28, 2008
Tulyah has had that all year long. She has been the driving force of the team. She is the heart and soul of our group. (Und.com)
Cyclist's trial foreshadows Bonds' case Mar 25, 2008
They include Patrick Arnold, a renegade Illinois chemist who pleaded guilty to creating BALCO's undetectable designer steroid, "the clear"; Dr. Don Catlin, the former UCLA scientist whose research helped break the BALCO case; and IRS criminal investigator Jeff Novitzky, a driving force in the BALCO probe. In legal filings, prosecutors claim they have more than enough evidence to prove that Thomas was a "hard-core" steroid user who lied repeatedly to the grand jury. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Does scripture have a place in treating mental illness? Mar 17, 2008
In fact the very tenets and driving force behind most of the historical breakthroughs in medical science can be found in religion. In my mind, reason and faith are certainly not mutually exclusive, and that includes psychiatry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ssome local officials say stricter ozone standards not strict enough Mar 16, 2008
The federal Clean Air Act is clear that protecting the public s health must be the driving force in setting primary standards, but EPA has not adhered to that requirement. Pennsylvania and other states are required to monitor the air for ozone and other pollutants and take steps to meet the EPA standards. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
2007 procedural survey reveals a 2 year increase in age of patients seeking cosmetic surgery Mar 15, 2008
The aging population and the baby boomers are likely to be the driving force behind these increases. Baby boomers make up approximately 28% of the national population, according to 2006 census reports. (EurekAlert!)
Walter McKinley Mar 7, 2008
The human dynamo, as his friends called him, was the driving force in developing what he called the finest ambulance and paramedic service in the state. . (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
McKinley leaves indelible legacy Mar 5, 2008
There was nothing short or inconsequential about McKinley s dedication to Green Valley, which he served in multiple volunteer roles for many years after his arrival here in 1977, including 13 as board member and chairman of the Green Valley Fire District, where he was the driving force in developing what he called the finest ambulance and paramedic service in the state. Friends called him a human dynamo because his energy and vision proved boundless. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Family setting up Butte brewery (1) Mar 4, 2008
Anaconda native Schnabel, his wife Lyza and children Becca, 9, and P.J., 5, are the driving force behind the project, an endeavor born out of love of family and a good brew. We wanted something we could have together, Schnabel said Thursday as his children played in the gutted parking garage at the brewery s future home. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Brain stress system presents possible treatment Feb 27, 2008
The driving force behind dependent individuals alcohol use transitions from what we call reward craving to relief craving, explains Dr. Heilig. By the time people seek treatment for alcoholism, the pleasurable or rewarding effects of the drug are gone for most patients. (EurekAlert!)
No quit in Wolfpack Feb 24, 2008
"The Pack also advanced to the tournament's round of 16 before losing to Wisconsin in the regional semifinals.Hodge, ever confident, was the driving force behind that State team. Grant, like Hodge a former star at St. Raymond's High in the Bronx (N.Y)., would like to be the same as his senior season comes to an end."I never thought it would be like this, but I'm not upset or mad at anyone," Grant said. "I'm out there battling with my team, playing as hard as I can. "Grant, the only scholarship... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Healing harmony Feb 19, 2008
One driving force in Lonsky's life has been religion. Lonsky said that he has become a Christian, attending Sempronius Baptist Church, which has offered him the opportunity to play much more than he might normally. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Trade rumblings and Big Al shining | Hawks Feb 17, 2008
He was indeed the driving force during the more celebrated Sacramento Kings days a few years ago. Hell, L.A. didn t know what to do with him at all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
RESHAPING FALCONS' ROSTER Feb 16, 2008
He was the driving force behind hiring Mike Smith as coach, and Dimitroff, speaking of his first round of cut recommendations, said: There was no objection [from Blank and McKay. It involved sharing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Indian origin woman among top 15 women in US biz Feb 13, 2008
Warrior, who joined Cisco in December 2007 after stepping down as the Vice President and CTO of Motorola has been known as a driving force for innovation at Motorola and knowing how to harness the creative power of engineers. Also Read. (India Times)
Re: Nana Akuffo Addo Undergoing Rehabilitation? Feb 7, 2008
It is refreshing that Nana Addo has spelt out an Economic Empowerment policy which will serve as the economic driving force of his government, focusing on igniting the economic can-do spirit of the Ghanaian, improving the skills of the Ghanaian and opening up the country, from north to south, for greater economic opportunities. Nana has also laid out a bold vision that will transform the country from raw material exporting to raw material processing. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
INSIDE THE MARKETS: U.S. vs. Europe on subprime problems Feb 5, 2008
Subprime mortgages were the driving force of a boom in structured finance as banks bundled risky U.S. mortgage assets into complex instruments and sold them to investors around the world. The meltdown forced financial institutions to make write-downs of more than $100 billion on their exposure. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Australian interest rates raised to 7 percent Feb 5, 2008
"This is bad news for inflation, given rents are a key driving force at the moment," said Scott Haslem, chief economist at UBS.. . (International Herald Tribune)
'Screaming through the night'... Feb 2, 2008
Actress Jessica Alba glowed as she showed off her growing bump for the first time. Do you have a complaint against this newspaper. (The Drudge Report)
'Telepathic' genes recognize similarities in each other Jan 25, 2008
This could provide a driving force for similar genes to begin the complex process of recombination without the help of proteins or other biological factors. Our teams experimental results seem to support these expectations. (EurekAlert!)
Stopping Iran Jan 23, 2008
Never mind, too, that religious and/or ideological passions, which the new NIE pointedly neglected to mention, have over and over again throughout history proved themselves a more powerful driving force than any "cost-benefit approach." Blithely sweeping aside such considerations, the new NIE was confident that just as the carrot-and-stick approach had allegedly sufficed in the past, so it would suffice in the future to "prompt Tehran to extend the current halt to its nuclear-weapons program.".... (Wall Street Journal)
Scott Ostler Jan 17, 2008
"If you play the game just because you want to get paid, I'm not much of a fan, OK? Baron does (play at a high competitive level), and he's had some spectacular games, and late in games, he's been a real force for them. He's been playing the game at a really high level, and he's the driving force for them to win, the catalyst.". West tried to impress on Davis that he was part of something special, that many NBA teams are essentially failed experiments in chemistry, and that it's rare to see a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Covering the Health Spectrum Jan 10, 2008
Consumer interest is the driving force 75% of U.S. adults have tried an alternative treatment, according to Kaiser. For employers, offering such options not only allows them to gain employee favor, but also helps alleviate rising costs, says Etti Baranoff, an associate professor of insurance at Virginia Commonwealth University. (SmartMoney)
PG West: Always tough on defense, OLSH girls add offense to claim No. 1 Jan 10, 2008
A stingy, uncompromising defense has been the driving force to the success of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart girls' basketball team the past three seasons. The Chargers, who are ranked No. 1 in WPIAL Class AA by the Post-Gazette and No. 6 in the state by the Harrisburg Patriot-News, have led WPIAL Class AA in scoring defense each of those years, and have earned at least 20 victories each time as a result. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Helium Supplies Endangered Jan 5, 2008
He cited the withdrawal of some companies from the marketplace, and the emergence of others that are not yet in production, as the driving force behind higher prices, and (as yet) a scarcity of the element. Helium capture in the United States began after World War I, when the primary use of the gas was for dirigibles. (Science Daily)
China drops plans for Yangtze dam Dec 29, 2007
Yu Xiaogang, a campaigner with the local Green Watershed organisation, said profits of national power companies - rather than the economic development of Yunnan - were the driving force behind the carving up of the region's rivers. The government says its hydropower plans for the upper reaches of the Yangtze are designed to counteract some of the worst consequences of industrialisation that have left filth and debris floating in the lower and middle reaches. (Guardian Unlimited)
Autism treatment gaining acceptance Dec 18, 2007
And individual success stories are becoming the driving force in the direction of research and treatment for autism. A 2005 study found that more than a quarter of parents of autistic children reported using special diets for their children, and nearly half reported using vitamin supplements. (Florida Times-Union)
China expects $1.5 billion for climate fund by 2012 Dec 8, 2007
We hope that this fund could be a very creative financing mechanism to serve as a new driving force for the country to address climate change,' he told Reuters in an interview at the fund's newly established Beijing headquarters. We are trying to help the government translate policies into concrete action,' he added, as China won praise from campaigners for its constructive attitude at climate talks in Indonesia. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Technique Controls Nanoparticle Size, Makes Large Numbers Dec 6, 2007
Biswas noted that the ability to synthesize nanoparticles is the driving force of nanotechnology. They are the building blocks. (Science Daily)
Old skin made young again: Study Dec 1, 2007
Chang's team use a complex computer analysis to discover that a single protein is the "shared driving force for the genetic changing associated with aging in lots of different tissues," he said. They then designed a genetically-modified mouse in which this gene would switch off only when the animal was quite old. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Calaveras oaks achieve banner year in acorn drop Nov 17, 2007
Lovelock s collaborator of 25 years, American microbiologist Lynn Margulis, contends that symbiosis, not chance mutation, is the driving force behind evolution. Margulis, an expert on the role that microorganisms play in evolution, believes that cooperation between organisms and the environment are the chief agents of natural selection-not competition among individuals. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
PG South: Peters Township doubles team scoops up sweet PIAA title in Hershey Nov 8, 2007
Sure, the gold medal was a driving force. So was the right to call yourself a PIAA champion for the rest of your life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Thomson Scientific Releases New Data on Emerging Economic Markets Nov 6, 2007
However, in 2005 Japan produced four and a half times more patents than China, remaining a driving force in Asia in terms of creativity and innovation. "Patent analysis provides a valuable accurate snapshot of levels of innovation and economic activity in a particular region or country," said Mark Garlinghouse, vice president, Thomson Scientific, Asia Pacific. (PR Newswire)
Eight schools create Higher Education Center Nov 5, 2007
The Rev. Tom Acker, of Forward Southern West Virginia, was the driving force behind the Public Higher Education Center project ... When you cooperate and dont compete, it obviously means that you can merge resources rather than keep them separate, said Acker, the driving force behind the education center project. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Posthumous honor for tennis star Oct 28, 2007
One of those close relationships was with Bill Cooper, a tennis player from neighboring Bethel College who was the driving force behind Willing's induction. He presented the family with Willing's Hall of Fame award. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mejia: Utah, Denver headed in opposite directions? Oct 22, 2007
He's someone who has improved every season he has been in the league, a force who has become one of the most feared scorers in the world and who is a proven winner, the driving force behind Syracuse's national championship in his only season of college. What Anthony has to prove now is that he can be successful in a team dynamic at the highest level. (CBS News)
A Gene Divided Reveals The Details Of Natural Selection Oct 13, 2007
The work illustrates, at the most basic level, the driving force of evolution. "This is how new capabilities arise and new functions evolve," says Carroll, one of the world's leading evolutionary biologists. (Science Daily)
Quantum Mechanics Predicts Unusual Lattice Dynamics Of Vanadium Metal Under Pressure Oct 13, 2007
A huge change in the electronic structure is driving force behind this unusual lattice dynamics. Moreover, our findings provide a new explanation for the continuous rising of superconducting temperature in high-pressure vanadium, and could lead us to the next breakthrough in superconducting materials. (Science Daily)
Driving Force Of Evolution? Evolution Of Proteins Linked To Species' Metabolic Rate Oct 9, 2007
ScienceDaily: Driving Force Of Evolution ... Driving Force Of Evolution ... "There is an ongoing debate about what is driving the forces of evolution, and this is one of the clearest studies that say mutation is a driving force," said Dan Graur, Ph. (Science Daily)
Saltwater Crocodiles Can Find Their Way Home Oct 3, 2007
"He said Steve Irwin was a major driving force behind the study, and his intellectual and logistical support complimented the knowledge, experience and contributions made by the other team members."He also gave us the assistance of the croc team from Australia Zoo, who are highly skilled in the capture and care of crocodiles. "All three monitored crocodiles were moved by helicopter between 52 and 130 kilometres away but still found their way back to their capture sites. One crocodile was flown... (Science Daily)
Undercover: Operation Wintersun Review Sep 29, 2007
September 28, 2007 - The idea that German scientists might have developed a nuclear bomb during the Second World War is a thrilling speculation and one that's served as the driving force behind a number of compelling "what if" scenarios. The latest is , a point and click adventure title from the fine folks at Sproing and dpt. (IGN PC Games)
'A great day' Sep 22, 2007
Jim Barone, D-Frontenac, as the driving force behind the facility, naming his tenacity as an asset that moved the plan forward. Donna Shank, vice chairperson of the Kansas Board of Regents, spoke about the importance of the building for the KBOR, before Robert Tyler, the major donor for the project and a 1975 PSU graduate, talked about his family, and how he came to support the new research building. (SunOnline)
Basic Research Robust In Face Of More University Patenting Sep 22, 2007
Instead, federal funding was the driving force, with scientists who had greater percentages of federal support consistently publishing larger numbers of papers. Some of the most interesting findings came from an examination of patent revenues. (Science Daily)
Secrets Of Protein Folding Coming Unlocked Sep 19, 2007
Using ORNL's Cray XT4 Jaguar supercomputer as well as computer systems in Italy and Germany, the team revealed a driving force behind protein folding involving the way its constituents interact with water. The team's results are being published in this week's edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Science Daily)
Tulane in the News Sep 19, 2007
" Still, it's about time, he said, for the Green Wave to get offensive... Jan. 16, 2007 Tulane's Montagnino named player of the week Baton Rouge Advocate Tulane guard Jami Montagnino was named women's basketball player of the week by Conference Monday after leading Tulane to a pair of victories. One of Montagnino's highlights came in Tulane's win over Tulsa on Friday as she scored 29 points, including six 3 pointers... Gwinnett County stars commit to Tulane Atlanta (Ga.) Journal-Constitution... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
The Transparency Revolution Sep 17, 2007
In health care, there appears to be a different driving force for transparency. We don't see just a few major suppliers selling to relatively major customers, as happens elsewhere in the corporate world. (BusinessWeek)
Mortensen is driving force in Cronenberg film Sep 14, 2007
Movies Restaurants Food Events Music Theater/Arts TV Books Celebrity news Games. In "Eastern Promises," David Cronenberg's hellacious new Russian mob movie, Viggo Mortensen finally comes of age as an actor and a movie star. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Hollywood Players Form Political Production Company... Sep 12, 2007
The driving force of the White House's approach to this war has been the belief that saying something is so makes it so. That truly is the first commandment of the Bush administration. (The Drudge Report)
Johnson living the dream with back-to-back titles in sights Sep 12, 2007
FOUNDATION A DRIVING FORCE. Less than a month after claiming his first Nextel Cup title, Jimmie Johnson received a painful reminder of how difficult it can be for NASCAR's leading man to just be himself. (USA Today -- Sports)
Failing Protection Of Africa's National Parks Sep 7, 2007
Then there are reserves in which human encroachment is the driving force, whereas in reserves too small to harbour wildlife populations year-round, natural and anthropogenic causes operate in concert. Caro and Scholte are cautious in formulating solutions, most of which impact poor people. (Science Daily)
NASA Satellites Eye Coastal Water Quality Sep 5, 2007
Wind conditions, however, are the driving force for a decline in water quality in the dry season between October and June, when bottom sediments are disturbed. "It's important to look at baseline conditions and see how they change with the seasons and over the years, and whether that change is due to development, coastal erosion, the extraction and dumping of sediments, or digging a channel," Muller-Karger says. (Science Daily)
Stanley introduces new president Sep 1, 2007
As she described her vision for the future of Stanley Consultants Inc., Roberts referred to several statements that reflect the driving force behind the corporation. From current President and CEO Gregs Thomopulos she gleaned, You are only as good as the people that work for you. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Working Toward New Energy With Electrochemistry Aug 23, 2007
By carefully forming just one thin layer of platinum on a ruthenium-oxide surface, Ping has calculated that the oxidation-reduction reaction (the driving force for fuel cells) happens almost as quickly as with a pure platinum catalyst, while using much less of the pricey metal and preventing its dissolution. "Theoretically, when there's one monolayer of platinum on ruthenium-oxide, it has very close activity to pure platinum," Liu said. (Science Daily)
Three things we have learned Aug 13, 2007
It is the association of college athletics, so why can t they be the driving force for acceptance standards. Spurrier s real issue was the late decline that took place a day before practice started. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lady Wolves hoping to stay at the top Aug 10, 2007
It s only natural to think about your losses more, but we are going to use that as a driving force headed into this season. And while Bridge was quick to point out the talent her team has heading into the 2007-08 season, there are also several holes to fill. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rebel movies, with a cause Jul 23, 2007
"It's about getting people together to do something very deliberately outside the realm of commerce," said artist Rico Thunder, a creator of "industrial whimsy" who is a driving force behind Guerilla Drive-In. "It's about reclaiming public space.". (Boston Globe)
Lendman: Militarization of North America Jul 21, 2007
NACC's recommendations centered on "private sector involvement" being "a key step to enhancing North America's competitive position in global markets and is the driving force behind innovation and growth." It mentioned "border-crossing facilitation, standards and regulatory cooperation, and energy integration (with a top priority of) improving the secure flow of goods and people within North America." These issues and others were discussed above explaining what they're really all about, not... (Zmag.org)
