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    Greater China suppliers set to end tough 2008 with strong buyer activity at Global Sources' Private Sourcing Events  Dec 4, 2008
    We also offer third-party credit reports and supplier audits to help buyers further reduce uncertainty. Private Sourcing Events add another level of comfort for buyers, enabling them to filter potential partners based on specific requirements. (PR Newswire)

    Microsoft cautiously optimistic about Xbox sales  Dec 4, 2008
    Kim said his unit is planning for "tough times" and assessing where costs could be saved because of the economic uncertainty. "A big objective for us is to deliver most entertainment value for the dollar," he said. (Reuters)

    Blyleven: A call to arms for the Tigers  Dec 4, 2008
    And theres enough uncertainty over what the Tigers will get from these arms that Dombrowski will be shopping for a starter or two over the winter. Jeremy Bonderman had surgery on June 30 to repair a blood clot in his right shoulder and that ended his year after he had made just 12 starts. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Panel seeks changes in U.S. environmental reviews  Dec 4, 2008
    And it should accept that uncertainty is always going to be an issue and aim to provide practical information to policy-makers as quickly as possible ... But assessing environmental risks is highly complex and full of uncertainty, it continued, and at the EPA "the regulatory risk assessment process is bogged down," with some assessments taking a decade or more ... Thomas Burke, an epidemiologist at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, said the new report focused on... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Padres will deal Greene to the Cards  Dec 4, 2008
    Uncertainty over whether the club could retain him after the 2009 season factored into the club's decision to shop Greene, General Manager Kevin Towers said last month. Utility man Luis Rodriguez replaced Greene last season, but the Padres may look to find a full-time shortstop to replace him. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    GM is trying to ease a crushing debt load  Dec 4, 2008
    "There remains considerable uncertainty, to say the least, surrounding the government's role in GM's proposed oversight board and just how negotiations with debt holders who are key to GM's financial restructuring will be conducted," Penniman said. GM does not have much time. (International Herald Tribune)

    Can your personality help you weather tough economy?  Dec 4, 2008
    Uncertainty made some people even more anxious than negative feedback did, he says ... He says they may view the economic uncertainty as "an opportunity.". (USA Today -- Money)

    Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache  Dec 4, 2008
    Jan 29 2008: President George Bush says the US must promote free trade to meet the challenges faced by economic uncertainty, and secure its borders to illegal immigrants. . (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)

    'Ulysses' ponders the 'fragility of coherence'  Dec 4, 2008
    He was responding to a question about whether his work, which dwells frequently on concepts like uncertainty and indirection, relates to this city, of all cities. He gestured toward the rain. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Merck Faces Another Tough Year  Dec 4, 2008
    "While it's easy to lose focus during times of uncertainty, we must not lose sight of our overall goal--regaining leadership in the pharmaceutical industry," Clark wrote in an e-mail to his employees, obtained by Forbes. He later added: "Our dynamic industry environment calls for us to fundamentally change our business model with even more urgency than ever.". (Forbes -- Business)

    Jays' Accardo 'good to go'  Dec 4, 2008
    There are a lot of questions swirling around the Toronto Blue Jays these days, what with the recent death of owner Ted Rogers, the uncertainty of the budget for 2009 and where the starting pitchers will come from to fill out their vanishing rotation. Right-hander Jeremy Accardo doesn't want to add to that uncertainty ... As for the Jays and what kind of team they can field in 2009 with uncertainty in ownership, a reduced budget -- probably no Burnett and no other free agents to fill the gaps --... (Toronto Sun)

    Release Inmates To Ease Jail Overcrowding?  Dec 3, 2008
    Karlton said releasing inmates may be the only choice at a time when there is "enormous uncertainty" about whether the medical centers will ever be built. He noted that space is so limited that some mental 00004000 ly ill inmates receive counseling inside prison bathrooms. (CBS News)

    Business.view: The urge to merge  Dec 3, 2008
    Although BHP had secured the necessary debt a luxury available to few would-be bidders now it was concerned that taking it on would worry its investors, especially given the uncertainty about when credit markets will be liquid enough to allow existing debt to be refinanced. Moreover, to please antitrust regulators, BHP would have had to sell off various bits of the combined business, and in the current climate it had no confidence that it would be able to find buyers (at least not at anything... (The Economist)

    II-VI Incorporated Updates Guidance for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2008 and Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009  Dec 3, 2008
    Francis J. Kramer, president and chief executive officer said, "Since our previous earnings guidance on October 21, 2008, we have witnessed unprecedented changes in the economy -- both in the United States and internationally. While our performance for the month of October 2008 was in-line with our previous guidance, during the month of November 2008 we saw a sizable curtailing of demand for our product offerings from the non-military markets we serve. The sudden reduction in demand is of a... (PR Newswire)

    Vulnerable young 'need more help'  Dec 3, 2008
    The Welsh Assembly inquiry into domestic abuse highlights concerns about support available to children and uncertainty about funding. Children's charity NSPCC Cymru Wales has urged ministers to look at domestic violence from a child's point of view. (BBC News -- UK)

    Will your next travels be leaner and greener?  Dec 3, 2008
    Economic uncertainty and a family of five rarely add up to an exotic or expensive getaway. While singles or couples without children may afford the next travel season better than a large family, the economy will likely affect most everyone s travel decisions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Judge leans toward early release of Calif. inmates  Dec 3, 2008
    Karlton said releasing inmates may be the only choice at a time when there is "enormous uncertainty" about whether the medical centers will ever be built. He noted that space is so limited that some mentally ill inmates receive counseling inside prison bathrooms. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Bank of Nova Scotia pulls back on lending  Dec 3, 2008
    Rick Waugh, chief executive, said the bank was becoming increasingly cautious amid profound economic uncertainty and worsening credit conditions. Senior executives said the bank had stopped competing with Bay Street rivals to increase the bank's share of mortgages issued to Canadians. (Financial Post)

    New Model Predicts Hot Spots For Mercury In Fish  Dec 3, 2008
    2, 2008) Mercury levels in fish are prompting widespread consumption advisories and uncertainty among consumers over which species are safe to eat. Now researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a model that will help scientists and regulators around the country predict which areas are likely to have fish with high mercury levels a breakthrough that should help officials address public uncertainty by developing health advisories for specific water bodies and fish species. (Science Daily)

    Selfish Burress blowing it all  Dec 3, 2008
    How long will uncertainty shadow him. Giants running back Derrick Ward was so upset it was erroneously reported he was with Burress that he went on national TV on Tuesday to clear his name. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    It's looking bad for Franken  Dec 3, 2008
    Nate Silver seems to agree with Jay, with two important caveats: With in excess of 90 percent of Minnesota s votes now having been recounted, our statistical models now show Norm Coleman as the favorite to retain his senate seat, although with a high degree of uncertainty and without accounting the effects of potential rejected absentee ballots. By JAY BOOKMAN. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Report of buyout interest for Yahoo  Dec 3, 2008
    "Private equity investors hate uncertainty, and the business situation at Yahoo is uncertain enough that it is bound to scare off many deep pocketed investors," he said. . (International Herald Tribune)

    Beacon Santa warms the holidays  Dec 3, 2008
    Unable to work, uncertainty rules her life and the lives of her children. Another writer tells of her family cashing in retirement accounts to keep their house out of foreclosure. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    High Sierra Search and Rescue-a personal perspective  Dec 3, 2008
    Confidentiality Note: Subject's name was changed to protect personal information. The location and exact date of the search operation were also changed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Wall St. claws back after massive sell-off  Dec 3, 2008
    While the modest market gains provide some sense of comfort after Monday's hair-raising decline, the size of the swings underscored the immense volatility and uncertainty that remain ingrained in the market. Investors are still not certain of anything, whether it's how long the recession will last or which company could be the next to teeter on collapse. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)

    Napolitano promises smooth transition  Dec 3, 2008
    However, he said Napolitano's plan to remain in office pending confirmation causes troubling uncertainty because it delays Brewer's transition. "The timing is the big problem," Burns said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)

    Don't waste your bonus  Dec 3, 2008
    In these times of uncertainty, one should be building up savings for a rainy day, he said. Inflation of 12. (iAfrica.com)

    Pension scheme buyouts protected  Dec 3, 2008
    Up until the clarification from the FSCS, there had been far more uncertainty surrounding compensation available to trustees following a buy-in. This is the area that trustees and their advisors had been particularly worried about. (BBC News)

    They're not allowing many lane violations  Dec 3, 2008
    "When you come in the shooting lane, whether you block it or not, it creates some uncertainty," said coach Claude Julien. "Guys are looking for other options. They're looking for a pass instead of a shot because they don't want to get it blocked. It buys time for the rest of your team to get in position as well.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Dodgers head to Meetings with caution  Dec 3, 2008
    "I don't know anybody that hasn't been affected. There's a lot of uncertainty. Nobody can predict where we're going or the impact this will have and how long we're going to be there. The predictability of certain facets of our operation are unclear. It doesn't affect just the Dodgers or Major League Baseball, it affects everybody. "Companies don't know where their economics are going ... " Colletti said he isn't sure if the economy is responsible for the slow pace of free-agent signings. Rafael... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)

    Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery  Dec 3, 2008
    8 million customers in Northern and Central California and would resolve uncertainty for investors, who have given up nearly $2 billion in dividends. It s unclear just how the rate relief is to be divvied up among households and businesses. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)

    Adcock identifies its biggest headache  Dec 3, 2008
    Durban - The uncertainty in the regulatory environment was the biggest risk to Adcock Ingram's business and investment strategies, the company said yesterday. Quick decision making on drug price increases and the methodology for international benchmarking would make the company stronger, said Jonathan Louw, the group chief executive. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Globe Santa asks for donations to meet rising need  Dec 2, 2008
    The uncertainty of the economy and the fact that so many people have lost jobs and investments because of the financial and economic collapse means people might not be able to contribute as much to the Santa Fund as they want to. So Globe Santa is telling people that even small donations will help. (Boston Globe)

    Neovasc Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results  Dec 2, 2008
    Such factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions, both nationally and in the regions in which the Company operates; history of losses and lack of and uncertainty of revenues, ability to obtain required financing, receipt of regulatory approval of product candidates, ability to properly integrate newly acquired businesses, technology changes; competition; changes in business strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified... (PR Newswire)

    EXFO Raises GAAP Net Earnings Range for Q1 2009  Dec 2, 2008
    Actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements due to various factors including consolidation in the global telecommunications test, measurement and monitoring industry; capital spending levels in the telecommunications, life sciences and high-precision assembly sectors; concentration of sales; fluctuating exchange rates and our ability to execute in these uncertain conditions; the effects of the additional actions we have taken in response to such economic... (PR Newswire)

    Durbin: Free Ryan  Dec 2, 2008
    "He would emerge from prison facing economic uncertainty at an advanced stage of his life.". "Justice is a sword that should be tempered by compassion," Durbin said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Citigroup bailout doesn't calm jitters over 'toxic' assets  Dec 2, 2008
    When government intervention wiped out shareholders at other banks this year, it fanned investor uncertainty pushing bank stocks even further down. In any case, the Citi rescue offers one possible model for dealing with bad assets at some other big banks. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)

    Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap  Dec 2, 2008
    Uncertainty is terrible for confidence and makes any kind of planning impossible. Stick to the way things are shaping up; let the higher-end tax cuts expire at the end of 2010. (Fox News)

    Bush asked to commute sentence of ex-Ill. governor  Dec 2, 2008
    "He would emerge from prison facing economic uncertainty at an advanced stage of his life.". Durbin said last week that he was considering such an appeal to Bush, triggering criticism in editorial pages and elsewhere around the state. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Bayer to pay $97.5 million to settle Dept. of Justice allegations  Dec 2, 2008
    Bayer settled to avoid time, uncertainty and the expense of litigation, Yarin said. Under the settlement, Bayer also will enter into a corporate intergrity agreeement with the Office of the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services, meaning Bayer will continue to participate in federal healthcare programs in exchange for completing compliance initiatives. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Condell Medical Center to pay US for claims  Dec 2, 2008
    As part of the settlement, the U.S. attorney's office said Condell "does not admit liability and agreed to the settlement to avoid the delay, uncertainty and expense of protracted litigation.". "We regret that in the past Condell may have been engaged in any practices that were not compliant with the law, and remain committed to the highest standards of conduct," said Dennis Millirons, Condell's chief executive officer. (Chicago Tribune)

    Barack Obama and the FDR Myth  Dec 2, 2008
    Columns, funnies in your inbox. Did you eat too much this Thanksgiving. (Townhall.com)

    Carbon detectives are tracking gases in Colorado  Dec 2, 2008
    But uncertainty remains high often as high as estimates themselves. For instance, researchers think about half of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere gets absorbed by oceans and land, but they do not know precisely where the gases come from and where they end up. (International Herald Tribune)

    Some vindication for sick vets, but little relief  Dec 2, 2008
    Compounding the problem was the complexity of the symptoms and uncertainty over the causes. Were they caused by combat stress. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Walters Aggressive with Bush in '01, Tosses Softballs to Obama  Dec 2, 2008
    While introducing Michelle Obama for the second half hour of the November 26 special, Walters invoked President Kennedy's family as she effused: "The Obamas harken back to another First Family, with their youthful embodiment of style, substance, and hope." But earlier, at the top of the program, she had taken a shot at President Bush as "one of the most unpopular Presidents in modern history" and suggested that it is not "an exaggeration to say that the fate of the nation is riding on [Obama's]... (MediaResearch.org)

    Penwest to Present At RBC Capital Markets Healthcare Conference  Dec 2, 2008
    Important factors that could cause results to differ materially include: risks relating to the commercial success of Opana ER, including our reliance on Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. for the commercial success of Opana ER and risks of generic competition, the need for capital; regulatory risks relating to drugs in development, including the timing and outcome of regulatory submissions and regulatory actions; uncertainty of success of collaborations; the timing of clinical trials; whether the results... (Primezone Releases)

    Cardinals Pass on Eight Arbitration Offers  Dec 2, 2008
    With the uncertainty of s medical situation, the club would be wise to grab another experienced starter before spring training. Yet, the Cardinals lack of an arbitration offer signals that the club is worried about what it might take to pay Looper. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)

    Join Dick Morris on Cruise!  Dec 2, 2008
    As a Newsmax reader and subscriber, you ll appreciate this unusually deluxe program enjoying not only the great sights of the Mediterannean, but also discovering how to improve your well-being, the future of the GOP and reshaping of the political landscape, how to protect and grow your wealth during this period of uncertainty, and life-enhancing health strategies from leading medical doctors. Our program has been designed uniquely for you, our readers. (Newsmax)

    The poor are still with us  Dec 1, 2008
    Furthermore, there is no understating the uncertainty and dread for millions of people who wonder if they will be the next to be laid off, whose homes and 401k plans have lost a third or more of their value, and who worry over how they will make their next car payment or afford their children's educations. However, it was just three years ago that Hurricane Katrina reminded us that there were many Americans who didn't own cars, who couldn't even afford the bus fare to get out of New Orleans. (Boston Globe)

    This match still may spark firestorm  Dec 1, 2008
    Just which teams they will be is the only uncertainty. Here's why this should happen. (Boston Globe)

    International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, December 8, 2008 Issue  Dec 1, 2008
    Tokyo Bureau Chief Christian Caryl and Special Correspondent B.J. Lee report that the uncertainty about the health of North Korea's Kim Jung Il has experts predicting the regime's collapse, saying the end of the Kim dynasty will bring radical change to North Korea. But it turns out that few hardened Korea watchers expect the Hermit Kingdom to transform itself soon, even if Kim dies. (PR Newswire)

    Emo chooks cry fowl  Dec 1, 2008
    "Choice has belittled all Australian egg farmers by trivialising the uncertainty of the definition of free-range farming as shonky in what is a very complex issue," Kellaway said in a statement. "Call that belittling?" said a passing farmer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    RPT-Q&A - What are the implications of clashes in Nigeria?  Dec 1, 2008
    Violence continues to plague the oil-producing Niger Delta, intermittent power supply remains a major hindrance to growth and a drawn-out cabinet reshuffle and weeks of delays to the 2009 budget have heightened political uncertainty. Yar'Adua suffers from a chronic kidney complaint and concern about his health has led to speculation over what would happen if he were no longer able to govern. (AlertNet)

    A long way from home  Dec 1, 2008
    Inconceivable violence and death, the loss of comrades and leaders, the uncertainty of life, the reality of impending death. certainly all of these and more pound away at the stamina and courage they need to carry out their orders. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Seniors can be vulnerable in a turbulent economy  Dec 1, 2008
    The powerful confluence of an unstable stock market, the fall of housing values and the collapse of large financial institutions and automobile manufacturers are among factors that have created more more financial uncertainty than we have experienced in decades. Across the country, approximately 94 million Americans are age 50 years or older. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Private schools look to survive economic hit  Dec 1, 2008
    "All private schools are coming to terms with the unpredictability and uncertainty of the economic future.". Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)

    To The Point  Dec 1, 2008
    The No. 3 U.S. bank by assets rose 5% even though UBS said the bank is facing tighter credit conditions, uncertainty over its takeover of Merrill Lynch and risk of additional write-downs. The brokerage said Merrill's businesses related to capital markets are facing continuous pressure. (Investors Business Daily)

    Mailbag: Who to bring back?  Dec 1, 2008
    But, if the player is more concerned with the total dollars or years he receives than any other factor, he's free to pass and see what he can get elsewhere at a time of unprecedented worldwide economic uncertainty. The Dodgers might be letting go of some good players out of the 14 free agents that might possibly leave -- like Manny, Derek Lowe, Brad Penny, Furcal, Joe Beimel and Casey Blake -- and that could come back to haunt them. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)

    Holiday shopping got strong start, data show  Nov 30, 2008
    But this year, many observers were expecting consumers to spend more time browsing than buying, amid contractions in consumer spending and growing fears about economic uncertainty and trouble in the global financial markets. "Under these circumstances, it's truly amazing when you think about all the news that led into the holiday season, it certainly appears that consumers are willing to spend more than most expected," said Bill Martin, ShopperTrak co-founder. (Boston Globe)

    Former Boston couple stayed safe by staying put in apartment  Nov 30, 2008
    Amid fear and uncertainty, the Patels spoke with those who had witnessed mass carnage and narrowly escaped death, and they dispensed cellphone chargers to help the displaced in the lobby stay connected with family and friends, in a surreal scene. "It was almost like being in an airport, where the flight gets delayed and there's all these people milling around and they don't really [know] what to do, walking around looking disheveled and frazzled," said Paresh Patel, a 37-year-old Lexington... (Boston Globe)

    N.H. woman had faith in daughter's sense  Nov 30, 2008
    With her daughter trapped in a Mumbai hotel overtaken by terrorists, Barbara Cirincione endured the hours of uncertainty from her New Hampshire home by monitoring the news with family, praying, and trying to reassure herself that her daughter was the sort who would stay cool in a crisis. "I was scared," said Cirincione, 75, of Manchester, N.H., whose daughter, Rachel, was staying at the besieged Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel. (Boston Globe)

    Waiting game  Nov 30, 2008
    Dr Meacher, from Shepherd's Bush in west London, said the hardest thing is the uncertainty and lack of information. "The terrible events in Mumbai have pushed Bangkok down the agenda. Getting through to the airlines is virtually impossible and we've just been told to hang on and wait by the travel company," she said. (BBC News -- UK)

    Funds to ease doctor shortage  Nov 30, 2008
    Liepert said the financial deal at a time of economic uncertainty brings the physicians in line with other health care professionals. It also includes a program to keep physicians in rural areas. (Canoe.ca)

    For couple, boom time goes bust  Nov 30, 2008
    Because there s just so much uncertainty, there s no light at the end of the tunnel right this second. But Gore added that Atlanta, unlike some cities, has a diverse economy that can hasten a rebound. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    A Dear Departed Leader would leave North Korea in a shaky state  Nov 30, 2008
    So, even before the recent reports of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's health problems, North Korea was already a country marked by growing uncertainty. Nevertheless, the reports about the ill health of the Dear Leader hit like a rude wake-up call about the precarious nature of conditions in North Korea. (Globe and Mail)

    Consumers need better oversight of food imports  Nov 30, 2008
    The agency has also shown a disturbing hesitance to stand up to corrupt trading partners: Its initial response to the Chinese melamine scandal was not to enforce a zero-tolerance policy for the contaminant, but to set a limit for acceptable levels of melamine in food, despite scientific uncertainty about its health effects. Months later, the agency finally issued an import ban on Chinese dairy products, but other products of concern continue to be unloaded in our ports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Even Breastfeeding Moms Concerned about Plastic Baby Bottles  Nov 30, 2008
    "There remains considerable uncertainty whether the changes seen in the animal studies are directly applicable to humans, and whether they would result in clear adverse health effects," the organization said in a statement. "But we have concluded that the possibility that BPA may affect human development cannot be dismissed.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    'Carnage' in the lobby  Nov 29, 2008
    The worst thing was the uncertainty - there were rumours that the terrorists were in a police car and going around shooting randomly. " Gun fire The attacks have been condemned by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as "atrocious". The only British national known to have died is Mr Liveras, a businessman who emigrated to Britain from Cyprus. Andreas Liveras had gone to the Taj Palace hotel for a meal Mr Liveras, the founder of a luxury yacht business, had been visiting the Taj Mahal Palace to have a... (BBC News)

    65m bio-fuel plant plan shelved  Nov 29, 2008
    "Across Europe, manufacturing industry, including chemicals and bio-fuels, is experiencing a period of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty and accurate forecasting is expected to remain extremely difficult in the short-term.". Councillor Craig Martin, convener of Falkirk Council's economic development committee, said: "We are obviously disappointed that this innovative idea isn't going ahead. "However, we fully recognise that many businesses across the UK are being forced to rethink their... (BBC News)

    ViroPharma adds 2nd drug  Nov 29, 2008
    The launch of the product comes amid uncertainty for the long-term future of ViroPharma s first product, Vancocin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lower digestive tract that result in a potentially fatal condition known as clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). About 400,000 people a year in the United States, primarily those in hospital settings, are infected with CDAD.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Stem Cell Researchers Praise Obama Policy  Nov 29, 2008
    But some uncertainty surrounds grant outlays during the second half of 2009, he said. Dr. Alan Trounson, the president of the California institute, said the state's support of stem cell research is money well spent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)

    King coal: Industry pensive about Obama  Nov 29, 2008
    Its the frustration of uncertainty, based probably on the lack of understanding of how important a component of Americas energy structure coal is ... Yet uncertainty lingers, often tied to Obamas statement to the San Francisco Chronicles editorial board in January that his proposed cap-and-trade system to control greenhouse gases which would set an overall emissions limit, then require polluters to buy allowances at public auction would be as aggressive if not more... (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Letters: Renewable energy, higher ed, animal adoptions, Proposition 8, etc.  Nov 29, 2008
    This program overcomes the two biggest obstacles to purchasing renewable-energy facilities: the upfront cost and the uncertainty associated with the prospect of selling one's property at some future date. Not only is this a benefit to the individual homeowners, but it benefits all of us in California by stimulating the economy and creating tax revenue. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    PEI unveils $510-million plan to kick-start economy  Nov 29, 2008
    In these times of global economic uncertainty, the people of this province need to know their government will be there for them, Sheridan said. This capital budget clearly demonstrates that we will be. (Globe and Mail)

    Latest Chrysler Buyout Offer Lures Quarter of Salaried Staff  Nov 29, 2008
    On Wednesday, employees filed out of the headquarters complex either with a buyout in hand on what was their last day on the job or on their way to a holiday weekend fraught with uncertainty about Chrysler s future. For the thousands who accepted a buyout or early retirement package, leaving Chrysler was hardly an easy choice. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    High Sierra Search and Rescue-a personal perspective  Nov 29, 2008
    Confidentiality Note: Subject's name was changed to protect personal information. The location and exact date of the search operation were also changed. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Change the rules  Nov 29, 2008
    Parents who have spent years doing all they can to protect their child enter a new world of uncertainty. Where they once were able to carefully control both their kid's actions and the outcome, parents are faced with simply having to trust that their children will make the right decisions. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Managing Risk in an Unstable World  Nov 29, 2008
    Curiously, most current policymakers seem more concerned about the risks of climate change, about which there is much uncertainty, than the risks of Social Security collapse, about which the numbers seem much more certain. My larger point is that eliminating risk entirely is an impossibility, and mitigating risk intelligently means not only maintaining sensible safety nets but, more importantly, stoking the engines of economic growth. (Human Events Online)

    Pioneering windpipe surgery saves twins - Exclusive  Nov 29, 2008
    But thanks to pioneering surgery at Great Ormond Street hospital in London, the tots are now home after spending the first six months of their lives in hospital, surrounded by uncertainty. Mandy, 40, said: "We can't believe how fantastically well they're doing. "We've had some very dark days and had to pick ourselves up from some dreadful lows. (Mirror.co.uk)

    No risk: Carolina locks up CB Gamble  Nov 29, 2008
    But Gamble didn't want the uncertainty, and the Carolina Panthers rewarded him yesterday with a lucrative deal that will keep him in Charlotte through the 2014 season. In the middle of perhaps his best season, Gamble signed a six-year contract extension that agent Carl Poston said makes him one of the top five highest-paid cornerbacks in the league. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Regulators OK Plan for PG&E Recovery  Nov 29, 2008
    8 million customers in Northern and Central California and would resolve uncertainty for investors, who have given up nearly $2 billion in dividends. It s unclear just how the rate relief is to be divvied up among households and businesses. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)

    Twitter, blogs provide riveting accounts of Mumbai attacks  Nov 29, 2008
    While Shangbhag provided a sober and personal account of the events, some of the thousands of messages being exchanged every few seconds by some of the six million users of Twitter reflected the chaos and uncertainty of the situation. Like in the game of telephone, a seven-member South African security squad which helped rescue 120 guests from the Taj Hotel was transformed by some Twitter users into a 120-member team of elite South African commandos. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    CD Review: Kanye West  Nov 28, 2008
    Instead, West enhances his uncertainty by pushing himself completely out of his comfort zone, and making his craziest move yet. The Chicago rapper barely raps on this record, singing most of his depressed diary entries with the help of pitch-correcting Auto-Tune (think T-Pain, or Cher s Believe ). (Northwest Herald)

    Budget expected to keep 5% tax hike  Nov 28, 2008
    A lot of uncertainty ... There is a lot of uncertainty about what lies ahead for the economy, said Chairman Commissioner Gary Eichelberger. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    How to Buy Pet Medication Online  Nov 28, 2008
    If a pet owner is unsure if they have received the proper medication or if there is uncertainty about the dosage, contact the pet's veterinarian before giving the dog, cat or other pet any of the medication. Giving a pet the wrong medication or the incorrect dosage can be deadly, so all uncertainties should be addressed before medicating a pet. (Suite101.com)

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