Sharks leave out Botha Jun 26, 2008
While iafrica's Dan Nicholl won't make it to Wimbledon, that doesn't stop him taking sides. iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
O'Brien's blog Jun 23, 2008
Not taking sides, merely making an observation, sir. No hard feelings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gaza 'hurt by Palestinian feud' Jun 15, 2008
"[Most] people are actually taking sides, and the polarisation became stronger than before," he told the BBC. ... "It caused a lot of damage to the Palestinian social fabric and now you know most of the people are actually taking sides, and the polarisation became stronger than before. The last year, since Hamas took over, has been a very difficult time for me and my family Muhammed HuasanainFatah supporter "I wish if we reached a national reconciliation, we'll be able to recover from all these... (BBC News -- Africa)
McCain Cancels Event with Controversial Fundraiser... Jun 14, 2008
Obama won't put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem because he doesn't want to be seen as "taking sides". Um. (The Drudge Report)
Henley woman charged with abusing baby (5558) Jun 7, 2008
" I can however see both sides, although i dont believe just "sitting" the baby down could cause that much damage, but maybe he was a smaller baby...?? But the evidence will speak for itself, Im not taking sides, but i am saying i can put myself in her shoes. Im a 21yr old mom, and look like im 17. I get critising stares all the time from older people. I was blessed with a wonderful son and I dont know what Colic is like or anything, but the pressure put on a younger mom is intense, its like... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Bob Dylan Sings Obama's Praises Jun 7, 2008
Even at the height of his fame in the 1960s, when mass movements like the civil rights brigades and the anti-war establishment literally begged Dylan to lead them, the artist recoiled from taking sides. Perennial Contrarian. (ABC News)
Dean stays at DNC... Jun 6, 2008
By keeping Dean as party chairman, Obama ended up taking sides in a long-running dispute between Washington-based Democratic Party leaders and state party officials. Although Obama campaign officials have expressed concern in the past that the party did not have enough money, Obama shares Dean's goal of building the party from the ground up, even in states where Republicans dominate. (The Drudge Report)
LETTERS: NCT, May 31, 2008 Jun 1, 2008
" It's more likely that Time Warner "examined" the theory, rather than supported it. Supporting or promoting something suggests taking sides on an issue, when it's a newsmagazine or newpaper's job to simply report, in this case on findings made by climate scientists. Rick wrote on May 31, 2008 7:59 AM:I vote Weber for Congress and Issa for, whatever. Global warming Lots of media hot air wrote on May 31, 2008 8:09 AM:In my life time I have lived through the Next coming Ice age ( 70's ) the whole... (North County Times)
A time to contemplate religion's role in health Jun 1, 2008
But journalism isn't about taking sides. We're supposed to be the amnesty zone (did I mention that I sit next to science writer Scott LaFee in the newsroom. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local School District Named In Excessive Force Suit May 23, 2008
I am not taking sides for the young man to be disrespectful, however, I think this officer should have used other methods of communication with the student before letting this situation get "out of control". Until the "whole" story is revealed, you can only comment on what you are currently reading. (KWTX.com, TX)
'Hunger': An artist-turned-filmmaker's take on a coming-of-age protest May 21, 2008
" His film portrays the intense combat among the inmates, who demanded to be recognized as political prisoners, and their jailers. The men refused to wear their jail uniforms, and so they went naked, with towels wrapped around their loins. McQueen, now 38, is a large, robust man who talks in pungent phrases. The world of cinema has been woven into his video past: one famous title was "Deadpan" (1997), in which he re-staged Buster Keaton's stunt of the house collapsing all around him. Multimedia... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Monday Tip: Can Olson right Arizona's ship? May 12, 2008
I'm not taking sides in the divorce, but isn't calling a radio station to discuss it at least a little disconcerting. Simon told ESPN's Doug Gottlieb that, "They have given me no explanation, no closure. I have known Coach O since I was 17, and this is not a side of him that I know.". (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hezbollah tried to stage coup, Lebanon PM says May 10, 2008
Taking sides could throw the military -- with its own political factions -- into disarray. Soldiers instead effectively negotiated a surrender of pro-government positions, Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Western military observers said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Labour implodes over independence vote May 8, 2008
Many who did show their faces were far from happy and some were taking sides between the party's UK and Scottish leaders. One joked, "I think I'm going to join the Lib Dems", while another said: "I think we are in a parallel universe.". (Scotsman)
Beijing marks 100 days until start of Olympics May 2, 2008
" China and the IOC have always said the games are about sports, not politics. However, at a news conference earlier this month with top-ranking IOC officials, the first comment from Wang Wei, the executive vice president and general secretary of the Beijing organizing committee, was a long defense of China's Tibet policy. Wang sat alongside IOC member Hein Verbruggen, who gave an impassioned defense of the IOC, saying it should avoid taking sides on political issues. At several sports venues... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Afghans ban 5 Indian soap operas Apr 22, 2008
The television companies have also made themselves felt on the political front, not only by airing probing news reports but also by taking sides in ethnic and language debates, which reflect political divisions in Afghanistan. As Afghanistan prepares for a presidential election next year, some station owners and journalists contend that the ban on television programs is part of a political tussle for control of the airwaves. (International Herald Tribune)
... with Dejan Kovacevic Apr 18, 2008
Anyway, I am not coming close to taking sides here, but I think it does say something about our unusual social and political climate here that, somehow, we end up with a larger voice than New York or Los Angeles and other much larger cities. Until next week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Weekend Calendar Apr 10, 2008
MUSIC Percussion Ensemble, Dan Moore, director, 3 p.m., Clapp Recital Hall, Voxman Music Building Slanty Shanty Records benefit, 4:30 p.m., Mill Robert and Rebecca Bluestone, "Woven Harmony," 7:30 p.m., Hancher Loft, Hancher Auditorium Evelyn Dias, piano, 8 p.m., Harper Hall, Voxman Music Building Filling Space, Electric Junction, and The Days, 9 p.m., Yacht Club Frisbie, Taking Sides, The Teddy Boys, and The Actress Adorable, 9 p.m., Picador. WORDS , fiction, 4 p.m.,... (Daily Iowan, IA)
Middle man fights for Australia to punch above its weight Apr 5, 2008
" Rudd has earbashed everybody he has met on climate change and the need not to drop the ball on Bali. Like global free trade, climate change for Rudd is a classic example of the need for an effective middle-power diplomacy. He will tell the Chinese next week directly from Bush that the US will not come to the party on emissions reductions unless Beijing does as well. Rudd may have overplayed his hand domestically by going away for 17 days before his first budget. Not a day has gone by without... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Clintons Fund-Raising Appeal: We Arent Going to Step Aside Mar 29, 2008
DNC leaders such as Dean and Pelosi taking sides. That is no leadership. (New York Times)
Run, Fat Boy, Run Mar 28, 2008
com: Marathon of mediocrity. Marathon of mediocrity. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Police: Woman in Oceanside shooting refusing to talk Mar 20, 2008
Susie wrote on Mar 19, 2008 2:40 PM:I am not taking sides either way until all the evidence is exposed. Know one knows who followed who. (North County Times)
Read the FOX News Watch transcript Mar 4, 2008
CUNNINGHAM: At some point, the media will quit taking sides in this thing and maybe start covering Barack Hussein Obama the same way they covered Bush and Cheney and the same way they cover every Republican. I look forward to that day when truth comes. (Fox News)
UN warned to adapt to becoming a target Feb 29, 2008
"People question the independence of the United Nations. They say, 'It's taking sides.' A lot of people are some rightly, some not rightly angry with the United Nations," he said. Brahimi was appointed panel chairman by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in early February. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Predicts 'Nasty' & 'Vicious' GOP Attacks on Obama Feb 29, 2008
" He went on to say, "At one point, the media will quit taking sides in this thing and start covering Barack Hussein Obama. " ... Mr. Obama's middle name, which is Muslim in origin, comes from his late father, Barack Hussein Obama Sr., a Kenyan. Mr. Cunningham, like some other conservative commentators, uses it frequently when referring to Mr. Obama, apparently to draw attention to his ancestry. Mr. Obama has been dogged by whispered rumors that he is a Muslim; he is a Christian. END of Excerpt... (MediaResearch.org)
Nets Decry 'Caustic' Anti-Obama Talk Host Feb 28, 2008
CUNNINGHAM: At some point, the media will quit taking sides in this thing and maybe start covering Barack Hussein Obama the same way they covered Bush ... CUNNINGHAM: At some point, the media will quit taking sides in this thing and maybe start covering Barack Hussein Obama the same way they covered Bush- CUNNINGHAM: -Barack Hussein Obama- CUNNINGHAM: -Barack Hussein Obama- CLAIBORNE: McCain arrived at the event following Cunningham's introduction. (MediaResearch.org)
Stewart's 'MacBeth' kills at festival Feb 23, 2008
Film Independent's Spirit Awards. Honorary Oscar: Robert Boyle. (Variety)
'Who is Jesus?' program to be presented Feb 21, 2008
Mattooner at Heart wrote on Feb 19, 2008 1:35 PM:" Ah, my friend Mr. Question . . . like you, I have been just waiting until the next time this topic came up but for different reasons than yours. You have to be just thrilled that were into a scripture war by post #2 because it plays right into your hand and goes a long way to underwrite your beliefs. Please understand that I am in no way condemning you or what you believe, nor am I being a smart you-know-what with you. I hope by now you know... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Biyi Bandele: A Nigerian recasts story of African slavery Feb 19, 2008
But he said he was not entirely sure how "Oroonoko," which deliberately avoids taking sides along racial lines, would be received by an American audience. "There were nights at the RSC when the audience was predominantly American because of tourist season," he said, "a mixture of black and white, and the response was always very emotional. At the end people would come out like this." Bandele touched a hand to his face in a gesture of crying. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Justice Scalia's Remarks on Torture Spark Controversy Feb 14, 2008
University of Pennsylvania law professor Kermit Roosevelt said Supreme Court justices probably should not be taking sides in public in political controversies. But no one should be surprised that Scalia or other justices hold strong views on issues, Roosevelt said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Post a comment Feb 13, 2008
This world is dividing up and taking sides and blowing people up in streets, markets, anywhere. Hardly a day goes by that there was not a terrorist bomb going off and five people, six people, 25 people were blown up. (International Herald Tribune)
Some state politicians leery of endorsing Jan 29, 2008
Boxer can't afford to tick off anybody by taking sides. Not when she is trying to raise $20 million for her Senate re-election campaign. (San Francisco Chronicle)
> read more Jan 24, 2008
Readers responded with a hail of letters angrily taking sides (mostly against Meade), some of which we published in our. After more than a year of legal wrangling, during which () Meade temporarily halted production of all RCX400s and some LX200Rs while relocating its manufacturing facilities, the companies finally agreed to a truce. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Strike not necessarily bad thing Jan 22, 2008
But I am not taking sides. In fact, I hope they can't settle this dispute in time to save the Grammys and the Oscars. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stars flicker in Tinseltown Jan 15, 2008
The pickets said that they weren't taking sides just urging the writers and producers to come to terms for the sake of all those caught in the middle. Bob Hepburn, a set medic for a variety of productions, said he appreciated the actor George Clooney's suggestion to lock the two sides in a room until they make a deal. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dying A Slow Death: The Politics of Race Jan 14, 2008
He also claimed that he was not taking sides but he had to speak out about the racist overtones of the Clinton comments ... He also claimed that he was not taking sides but he had to speak out about the racist overtones of the Clinton comments. (Townhall.com)
Maternity leave for students? Jan 11, 2008
I m not taking sides with either party. Like I stated earlier you can all rant and rave about what should or shouldn t be done, but nobody is ranting and raving to the real culprits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Analyst: Apple Takes Shine to Blu-ray Jan 4, 2008
Apple ( - - ) is taking sides in the hotly contested high-definition video format war by snubbing HD-DVD in favor of Sony's ( - - ) Blu-ray, according to one analyst. "Our sources indicate that Apple will outline its high-definition video strategy with the support of Blu-ray as opposed to HD-DVD," American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu wrote in a preview of the upcoming MacWorld conference Jan. 15. (TheStreet.com)
Bali climate talks on the 'brink of agreement' Dec 15, 2007
Is it Canada issue if India, and China are "developing nations? Uh, no. Should the U.S. be Exempt. Uh, no. Canada should not sign this deal until a signature from every nation is in place first. If the worst polluters in the world are exemptfrom this,The whole Bali conference is a waste of time. That's right Rob, lets have an election.... Tory majority! SheilaGlobal participation is required for global problems and global solutions.Liberal supporters need to stop thinking in such narrow regional... (CTV.ca)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
Not taking sides on the arguments, but I must say that I had to laugh when Dr. Kym put punkazz at the end of her post, LOL. FYI punkazz is one of my favorite words. By ImAPeach404. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Dr. Z's Power Rankings: Big boys bullying rest of the NFL Dec 13, 2007
Now I'm not taking sides in this issue, but if I were the prosecuting attorney, representing the plaintiff Chargers, I'd put Fisher on the stand, and my first question would be, "Now who was your coach again, when you played for the Bears?" "Buddy Ryan," he would say. "The prosecution rests it's case," I'd say. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Net vigilantes target MySpace mum Dec 8, 2007
The suburban street where the families live, Waterford Crystal Drive, has been transformed into a real life version of Wisteria Lane, the fictional street in the TV series Desperate Housewives, with neighbours taking sides, the nation's press trawling the neighbourhood for leads and an increased police presence following the attacks. When you see news happening: SMS/MMS: 0406 THE AGE (0406 843 243), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Legendary in Britain, obscure in U.S. Dec 8, 2007
"Not in the sense of taking sides and backing causes, but politics are part of the fabric of his world.". Strachan argues also that the play is extraordinarily prescient. (Variety)
17 comments Nov 27, 2007
Political analysts may only be trying to explain Rudy's position in the polls without taking sides; looking at it from a different point of view. No one likes to hear the score when their team is losing. (Human Events Online)
The troubled and the beautiful Nov 17, 2007
Taking sides for the idol cause. ENTIRE suburbs of Sydney and whole nations have taken up allegiance with the Australian Idol finalists 17-year-old Matt Corby and 25-year-old Natalie Gauci, pictured. (Sydney Morning Herald)
* Broadway stagehand strike disappoints tourists Nov 12, 2007
As for the strike -- coming weeks before Broadway enters its busy holiday season -- Page, the actor who plays the Grinch, voiced support for the stagehands, but insisted he was not taking sides in the strike. "Hopefully, it will end quickly. There's way too much at stake here," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pay attention to effects of writers’ strike Nov 10, 2007
For once, though, I m not really taking sides on this. From an outsider s perspective, I feel that the writers do deserve more money for all the new ways in which their work is now accessed, that s part of the price of growth. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Howard has 'no problem' with BHP bid Nov 9, 2007
"There are laws governing these things. If the merger can occur as the desire of the shareholders then so be it. If not, so be it also. I'm not taking sides.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Photo Gallery Nov 4, 2007
With over $230,000 invested, and political forces from across the county taking sides, Hoboken's 4th Ward City Council race has become one of the most talked-about and malicious municipal elections in years. This coming Tuesday, Nov. 6, residents of the 4th Ward will be asked for the third time in seven months to select who their council representative will be for the next four years. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
When kids divorce, many parents want to stay close to the ex, too Nov 4, 2007
Reaching out to your son or daughter's soon-to-be ex may be interpreted as taking sides. "Later, when things aren't so fiery, you can try and have a relationship with that person," said Temlock, a retired family counselor in Westport, Conn. (North County Times)
New 'Bible' welcome Oct 24, 2007
How they fought, taking sides, "breaking away!" They were called "irregular" ordinations which always made me giggle privately. Then I moved to Atlanta and sort of lost track of Episcopalians in general, except for those who made the news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Facing Reality: Choice Oct 24, 2007
Variety: Digital Editions. Daily VarietyWithout the smudgy fingers. (Variety)
TV debates: showbiz politics in action Oct 23, 2007
Now Playing:Rolling News, Sport, Features Listen. Opinions, essays, letters and comment on issues of national interest. (ABC Online)
Ahead of the curve Oct 15, 2007
As usual, the choice is a tense political one with the governor and leaders in the state House and Senate taking sides, and lobbying the 13 board members. Compromise candidates from DOT and outside government have been floated, but this year's sharp criticism of DOT processes complicates their chances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Wisconsin town mourns 6, and killer Oct 9, 2007
On Monday, as this heartbroken town grappled with the enormity of the rampage that ended with Peterson's death during a standoff with police, Hill wasn't taking sides -- and neither were many others. It was all too sad. (Los Angeles Times)
Iraq's new friendsWhy some Shias are concerned about a US-Sunni alliance Oct 7, 2007
To them, this looks like the Americans taking sides with their enemy, with the minority that ruled over them and oppressed them through the dark years of Saddam Hussein. And they will need to be convinced that this does not pave the way for another act of betrayal like 1991, after the Gulf War, when the first President George Bush urged Shia Muslims in Iraq to rise up against Saddam Hussein. (BBC News -- Africa)
Greg Gutfeld: Katie Couric, Elitist Defeatist Sep 29, 2007
At the event, Couric said, "The whole culture of wearing flags on our lapel and saying 'we' when referring to the United States, it was just a little uncomfortable." See, patriotism is bad because you're taking sides. Saying "we," in matters of war, is icky. (Fox News)
Analyst: No clear winner in this console war Sep 29, 2007
Not taking sides but I honestly don't think the 360 will hold top honors for long. That Halo 3 "640p thing" speaks volumes about what's really under the hood when put to the test but, at the same time, I will give it a pass since it is only the first Halo on the 360. The Wii, over here in the US, doesn't have much longer as I think the light is dimming on the system with truly no games worth much, on it. (GameSpot)
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Pits Best Friends Against Each Other in Pick-Up of Canadian Series 'Kenny vs. Spenny' Created by and Starring Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice Sep 29, 2007
"Viewers in Canada have really taken to the on-going rivalry between Kenny and Spenny, taking sides and rooting for their favorite. When Matt Stone and Trey Parker wanted to be involved in bringing the show to COMEDY CENTRAL, it was a collaboration we couldn't resist.". "South Park" creators Stone and Parker explained, "When we first saw 'Kenny vs. Spenny,' we thought it was really funny. And the fact that they are Canadian somehow makes it even funnier. Truthfully, the show isn't just funny,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ahmadinejad called 'petty' and 'cruel' at forum Sep 25, 2007
Alex H-SI tried to look at this issue is an unbias mind and found myself taking sides right off the get-go. I have talked to Holocause survivors, soldiers who imprisoned them, soldiers who freed them and German citizens who were force marched through the camps when they refused to believe what the allies accused them of supporting. (CTV.ca)
Teacher's secrets splinter students Sep 22, 2007
Now these students - teenagers who were closer than most, connected by all those hours together and the raw emotion of standing on stage, chests puffed out, a full house applauding them - are torn apart, taking sides, distracted beyond belief. As it turns out, one of the best actors in Mr. Andrew Foster's high school drama program might have been Mr. Andrew Foster himself. (The Palm Beach Post)
Taking Sides in a Tasing Sep 21, 2007
September 19, 2007, 9:25 am. About 200 people are estimated to have attended a protest on Tuesday against the way Andrew Meyer was handled by police. (New York Times)
Nasser: Palestinian Propaganda Prize for Israel Sep 21, 2007
More than 14 years of Fatahs monopoly of power have created a Fatah-led media network with Fatah-affiliated journalists who in the current crisis could not resist taking sides; neither could the new emerging Hamas-led media journalists. Both are giving each of the two rival governments reason to harass them on security grounds. (Zmag.org)
HungerFREE Campaign Tells UN: "Put food on the table" Sep 18, 2007
ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together. Any views expressed in this article are those of the writer and not of Reuters. (AlertNet)
Just Call It A Ring Thing Sep 17, 2007
I'm not taking sides. I'm just telling you They are telling me that the. (New York Post -- Gossip)
