Wagner's 'Rienzi' takes a cartoon-like turn Oct 22, 2008
The gargantuan opera was extensively cut, but that is by no means the main source of the problem. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune)
Guerillas in our midst Oct 21, 2008
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Cuba was suddenly without its main source of fossil fuels and had to rapidly adapt to a "post oil" world, with more food produced locally and by hand. There are now over 400 horticultural clubs in Havana alone, with residents claiming community spirit, as well as fresh food, has blossomed in the city's green spaces as the countryside came to town. (CNN -- International)
* Community Compass: Writer from Japan still discovering Taiwan Oct 21, 2008
Her online stories have made a splash in the Japanese community and have also become a main source of information for Japanese journalists reporting on Taiwan. Because of her popularity, Fukuoka has been hired by several Japanese magazines to write stories about Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Just One Thing: Green Your Halloween Oct 17, 2008
Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for approximately 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption, and are also the biggest water waster. Americans waste up to $5 billion per year on water utility bills and nearly 900 billion gallons of water flushing old, inefficient toilets. (ABC News)
Big banks, bureaucrats destroying United States Oct 11, 2008
For Alaskans in the bush, its a main source of food, according to Willie Hensley, a long-time native leader. He describes the current contents of his own refrigerator. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The big chill Oct 7, 2008
A decade ago, Icelandic banks used domestic savings as the main source of their funding, by 2006 the banks were dependent on the foreign money markets for cash - those markets have now seized up, leaving them with big debts to service. The falling currency has hurt many of my friends studying outside of Iceland. (BBC News -- Business)
Memorial services for Thompson held in Kingston (519) Oct 3, 2008
The lights were off and the main source of illumination was a large photo of Thompson projected onto a screen. An M-16A2 service rifle, with a bayonet attached, had been placed barrel facing down in front of the casket. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Rock Band helps MTV rediscover its musical mojo Oct 3, 2008
The main source of profits from Harmonix now come from license fees from Guitar Hero, a product it no longer has an active involvement with. Indeed, Guitar Hero, which is published by a division of Activision, has its own souped up version - World Tour, featuring drums and a microphone - set to launch this month. (Globe and Mail)
Act hastily, roo the scare tactics Oct 3, 2008
"For most of Australia's human history - around 60,000 years - kangaroo was the main source of meat. It could again become important.". The idea is to knock off 7 million beef cattle and 36 million sheep by 2020 and replace them with 240 million kangaroos, which virtuously barely burp or fart the greenhouse gas methane, unlike their bovine and ovine peers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Fiddle contest carries friendly feeling, attracts youth Sep 21, 2008
Jones had worried that rising fuel costs might hurt attendance, which in turn would mean less raffle ticket sales, the main source of income for the Cochise County Youth Orchestra at the event. However, after surveying the crowd, he seemed satisfied. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
* [CD REVIEWS: TAIWAN] Sep 17, 2008
Matthew Lien made his name in Taiwan as an eco-musician, and the island continues to serve as his main source of artistic inspiration. With Adventures in the Hakka Heartland, Lien turns his attention to Hakka folk music in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Playgrouppolitics fuelmama drama Sep 9, 2008
(In comparison, the main source of drama some at-home dads report is the frosty welcome they receive when trying to infiltrate, er, join a moms-only playgroup. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Son Of Rambow Sep 2, 2008
Will's main source of entertainment is his diary, a volume densely packed with stories, drawings and observations of the life around him. He scurries through the school day, looking for quiet spots where he can hide while adding yet another vivid chapter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Entertainment magazines new on campaign trail Sep 1, 2008
"They have a large audience, and at least for some of the folks watching it, it's a main source of news and information.". Obama hasn't dealt with "Access Hollywood" since drawing some criticism for allowing his children to be interviewed on the show, Silverstein said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dont believe lies; do some research Aug 28, 2008
These ten big media organizations are the main source of news for most Americans. Their corporate ties require us to continually scrutinize the quality of their news for bias. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Fay's remnants soak drought-parched South Aug 26, 2008
Georgia climatologist David Stooksbury said the rain will improve stream flows, pastures and slightly raise the levels of major reservoirs, including Lake Lanier, which is the main source of drinking water for metro Atlanta. "It will not end the drought. It will make a dent," he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Conventions up wattage with celebrity star power Aug 25, 2008
"The basic idea behind celebrity politics is, in the era before television, in an era where radio was the main source of most information, people weren't really getting to see and know politicians," said Steve Ross, chairman of the history department at the University of Southern California, whose book "Hollywood Left and Right: Movie Stars and Politics", comes out next year. "But they see and know the movie stars, and so the link between celebrity and politics is the same as it's always been -... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Gift puts campus plan on fast track Aug 22, 2008
It had become very difficult to recruit students, and tuition was the main source of our operating income. (Greehey s gift) will turn that trend around. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Give me a break, I just want a latte Aug 19, 2008
We shop for multitudes and are the main source of income for these stores. God forbid my youngster should squawk or fuss in a queue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cruise's Xmas Gift Aug 15, 2008
Of course, the other side of this coin is that Roxanne, according to other insiders, was the main source for the National Enquirer stories, too. That means more pay days. (Fox News)
Week Ahead / Spotlight shines on retail sales, dollar this week Anemic... Aug 11, 2008
"The main source of support for the U.S. economy in recent quarters has been the strength of net exports," wrote Bernard Connolly of Banque AIG Research in a note Friday. "But the world economy has fallen off the edge of a cliff.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Fishmongers' demonstration against the Navy Aug 11, 2008
Nii Mattor said fishing is the main source of income of the indigenes of the Manhean community so any attempt to stop them would deprive them of their livelihood. An elder of the traditional council, Nii Shippi Armah advised the fishmongers to exercise restraint while they discussed the issue amicably with Navy personnel. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The true cost of free music downloading Aug 1, 2008
People have been making music for thousands of years, and only in the past few decades has recording become the main source of income for a tiny number of musicians. Ben, Karlovy Vary. (Times Online)
Some Fredericksburg-area residents have decided to pull the plug on TV Jul 25, 2008
Since the end of World War II, she said, TV has been the main source for "educating and socializing new generations.". Those who don't watch are "out of the loop.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
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Gabriel takes used PVC ovals which provide the main source of water to the field irrigation systems and cuts the recycled material into 2-foot sections. This forms the main weapon in the bird chaser s arsenal. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq Jul 20, 2008
"There is some intelligence that has picked this up," he said, adding, "It's not solid gold intelligence.This information, while unconfirmed, parallels reports that fewer foreign fighters are joining the insurgency in Iraq."We do know the foreign fighter flow into Iraq has been reduced very substantially," he said. From a peak of 80 to 100 foreign fighters entering Iraq each month, the total has dropped as low as 20 per month, he said.He attributed the decline to a combination of factors. They... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orlando Consort gives listeners a taste of music from Middle Ages Jul 20, 2008
Anonymous IV earned a special place in history when his writing was discovered in modern times and became the main source of information about the extraordinary music of the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Through him, the world was able to learn of the master composers Leonin and Perotin. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
New Pay Phones Blamed For Trash And Vandalism Jul 18, 2008
Queens Chronicle - New Pay Phones Blamed For Trash And Vandalism. Friday July 18, 2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
We're not pop stars, say chart-topping monks Jul 17, 2008
The brothers' main source of excitement this week, he added, was "to celebrate our faith and to see the Pope". "So far (this week) we've only seen him in the newspaper," said Brother Johannes Paul. (The Australian)
Cell phones, iPods and WiFi, oh my! Technology grows in Michigan Jul 16, 2008
Becky Lambeth, owner of Coffee and Connect in Petoskey, said, "We offer high speed Internet and computer access. We do this because when people travel, computers and Internet are their main source of connection. It is convenient for them to come here and communicate with other people back home.". Unlike Bluetooth, WiFi is a wireless Internet access for computers. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Historic Preservation Commission told to have Concert Street property down by July 31; others given dates, too Jul 13, 2008
"You could always move to Hamilton or a different city if you think it is that bad!!! No one is forcing you to live here. I do agree that there are some houses and in some cases a lot of houses in Keokuk that need vast improvements but to call those people slums is completely immature. If you have not noticed the main source of employment in this town is a factory which normally produces lower income areas where these "slums" live. I'm glad that you are man enough to tear someone down with name... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Real-estate 'conspiracy' targets refugees Jul 5, 2008
For a refugee with five children - two under the age of five - buying her own home after being in Australia for only about three years is not bad going, particularly as 28-year-old Ms Manyang's main source of income is a fortnightly Centrelink cheque. She is one of as many as 10 Sudanese families who have become home owners while on Centrelink, with $400,000 mortgages and little ability to make repayments as interest rates have risen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The gullibleand the greedy Jul 4, 2008
Back to the BIS report though, this glaring error of omission on the main source of market liquidity that prompted the excess of greed and gluttony not to mention gullibility makes the rest of the report rather pointless. It may seem understandable that an agency concerned with the actions of commercial banks doesn't focus so much on policy institutions such as central banks, but in ignoring the role played by the People's Bank of China, the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and... (Asia Times Online)
Econometer ticks up as analysts expect recovery to start next year Jul 4, 2008
Portfolio flows - the main source of funding for the shortfall - showed a net outflow in the same quarter. "With growth slowing through this year and the equity market looking like it may have turned, this current account funding looks still more vulnerable," said Attard Montalto. (Business Report, South Africa)
Pair caught skinny dipping in Portland reservoir Jul 1, 2008
- Two people caught skinny dipping in a Portland reservoir that is a main source of water for the city nearly caused officials to dump millions of gallons of water and close the facility. Ryan Langsdorf, 28, and Ashley Moyer, 23, were found in one of two sections of the Mount Tabor Reservoir at about 3 a.m. Saturday during a spell of unusually hot weather. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A 'Mess' may wipe out agency's bills Jun 27, 2008
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Federal Report: Warming = More Harmful Climate Extremes Jun 23, 2008
The two are inextricably linked through the fact that our main source of energy is fossil fuels. Hence CO2 emissions are directly a reflection of how much energy we are consuming. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Waterfest 2008 Jun 14, 2008
com: Serving Rankin County, Mississippi. Serving Rankin County, Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Horse flu report blasts quarantine service Jun 13, 2008
The main source of the infection was most likely to have been the Arrowfield Stud's thoroughbred stallion Snitzel. It then spread to the general horse population - shutting large sections of the NSW racing industry - when an unidentified person left the station without showering or decontaminating. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
National parks to seek out, skip Jun 12, 2008
These efforts responded to visitors noting that rambunctious kids were the main source of human noise. The park has also tested quiet days and quiet zones. (MSNBC -- Travel)
‘The Tammy Wynette Story’ hits all the right notes Jun 5, 2008
She is a single mother by the time she begins to pursue her dream, and her choice of men assorted deadbeats, playboys and drunkards of varying guilt levels becomes the main source of her frustrations and sets up the key conflicts. She has a particularly interesting dynamic with husband No. 3, George Jones, who is played by Larry Tobias. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Healthy Parents Provide Clues To Survival Of Young Haddock On Georges Bank Jun 1, 2008
Phytoplankton, microscopic marine plants, form the basis of the ocean food web, and are the main source of food for many fish and other animals in the ocean. The fall 2002 bloom was significant, providing a larger than usual source of food for the ecosystem. (Science Daily)
Peace messenger travels West Coast Jun 1, 2008
"Cheffing" has been his main source of income for most of his life. For the last three years, he's had odd jobs. (Daily Triplicate)
Game maker stays true to the board May 26, 2008
""Clue" was the only classic board game Handy liked. The game requires more thinking and logic than just pure luck.His game play became the spark that would lead to his work as a game developer.Although he has a passion for games, Handy's main source of income is his music. He has been recording children's music and creating educational material under the name CJ since he was in high school. He has sold more than 100,000 CDs.Handy attended California State University, Fresno, for one year... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
The Ghanaian Immigrants Retirement Dilemma May 23, 2008
Therefore their main source of pension is their kids. But, how far will this dependency arrangement go. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Daunting world for newly secular May 23, 2008
" It's perhaps surprising that in the world's only Jewish nation, a main source of friction is between the majority of Israelis who consider themselves secular and the 700,000 Haredi Jews, who follow the most theologically conservative form of Orthodox Judaism. The problem, as many secular Jews see it, is that being Haredi carries with it certain privileges which include not having to pay tax, not having to work and not having to do three years of military service. Not only that, but Haredi Jews... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The Sum of Many Hopes and Fears About the Energy Resources of the Middle East May 22, 2008
In addition, when the opportunity presented itself, these profits were to be used to diversify their economies in such a way that the main source of prosperity would be reproducible capital i.e. structures and machines rather than exhaustible natural resources such as oil and gas. The opportunity arrived in full bloom when the price of oil suddenly exceeded 40 or 50 dollars per barrel, because those prices gave the governments of many oil producing countries the kind of freedom that... (Energy Pulse, CO)
EU voices concern over Swiss-seized medicine May 21, 2008
The EU annual report on customs operations published on Monday ranked Switzerland as the main source of seized fake medicines, above India and the United Arab Emirates. The Swiss authorities say the EU report should not be a cause for alarm as the figures were based on one particular consignment of drugs. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Rise in EU counterfeit seizures May 20, 2008
The European Commission said China remained the main source of counterfeit goods, accounting for 60% of all items. Safety scares over Chinese toys have led to calls for tougher sanctions. (BBC News -- Europe)
C-D airs $26.1 million budget at quiet hearing May 16, 2008
The main source of funding for schools, besides local taxes, is state aid. Next year, Cairo-Durham expects to receive 14. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
For first time, Friends award over $100,000 to local schools May 14, 2008
This event is the main source of revenue for the organization. Please consider attending or making a contribution to FMPS at P.O. Box 718 in Marblehead, MA 01945, said the group. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The lost dream of a kind young man with a talent for music May 13, 2008
Bianca Canacichi's main source of inspiration is closer to home. Bookmakers say Salman Rushdie is the hot favourite to land a one-off "Best of Booker" award. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Obscure II Aftermath FAQ : Game curious? Read K-Drive's walkthrough.... May 10, 2008
Obscure: The Aftermath Walkthrough (PS2) - IGN FAQs. Proudly hosted by IGN FAQs. (IGN PS2)
Good cop, bad cop or a true blue May 10, 2008
" Certainly a clear split has emerged between the head office of the party; its former general secretary, Della Bosca, and the leader of the hard left faction, Ian Macdonald, on one side and Iemma, Costa and the powerbrokers Joe Tripodi and Eddie Obeid on the other. What this will mean for the next three years of Government is anyone's guess but it does not augur well - hence Iemma's line this week of the need for "healing" within the party. THE Herald headline this week: "Power to the Premier"... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Croatia shipyards face an uncertain future May 8, 2008
A top economic expert close to the government, who asked not to be identified because of the topic's political sensitivity, said every government since Croatia's independence in 1991 had failed to properly address the shipbuilding industry, the main source of employment on the coast, with 11,000 workers. "We've had scores of foreign consultants, agencies, plans, announcements, but no one ever said the truth: We must say goodbye to an era, with its old technology and incompetent management, and... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Judge's ruling leaves no doubt about 'Doubt' May 2, 2008
Caroline Conkey, a member of Castle on the Hill Association, said the injunction would cut off the group's main source of funding. The association rents the auditorium and gymnasium to band concerts, weddings, choral events and reunions in addition to community theater. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Unit 1 school board concerned about proposed TIF district Apr 23, 2008
Our main source (of funding) is the state. Only about 30 percent comes from local taxes. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
"Weed Shortage On-Campus." I can't believe this is in a school newspaper, although, I guess it's somewhat appropriate for 4/20 weekend. Apr 22, 2008
The purported dealers seem to have been a main source for many underclassmen students. "They're nice guys and they sell good weed," a sophomore said. (CollegeNews.com)
Producers struggling to meet oil demand Apr 21, 2008
Countries outside of the OPEC cartel - which have been the main source of new oil discoveries and production since the 1970s - have said they expect little to no growth this year in oil production. The North Sea and Alaska are slowly running out of oil and producers there are struggling to keep production from falling. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Night focuses on towns generous nature Apr 19, 2008
In addition to contributions from civic organizations, local businesses, and residents, the main source of Easton s support has been provided by the Ames family throughout the years. Varella discussed the resources the Ames left to the town which were educational, architectural and environmental. (Easton Journal, MA)
Iowa Senate approves road finding Apr 16, 2008
The state's gasoline tax is the main source of funding for highway construction, and Gov. Chet Culver effectively took that option off the table before the session began when he ruled out a tax increase. Looking for money, lawmakers then turned to license and registration fees as a funding source, and put in place an increase in virtually all of them. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Saga First Impressions Apr 6, 2008
In place of the hotbar-pushing, XP-grinding RPG conventions, Saga blends a very unexciting, by-the-numbers RTS with a largely unexplained empire game, along with a collectible card system that seems designed to provide the title's main source of revenue. Fortunately, fans can try out the game for free before deciding to invest the money necessary to purchase the booster packs required to add variety to the starting armies. (IGN PC Games)
Jarre gives another Oxygene dose Apr 3, 2008
His main source of income was as writer of French hits for artists such as Patrick Juvet and Francoise Hardy, but back in the kitchen of his flat in Rue de Tremoille, Paris, he recorded a burgeoning arsenal of analogue synthesizers on his eight-track. "I wanted to find a bridge between musique concrete, electro-acoustic music and proper rock music," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Critic's corner Mar 27, 2008
And Judy Greer is the main source of the cuteness factor, as one of the high school teachers who acts more like a student. She's kind of Joan Cusacky. (Boston Globe)
'I was seen as an object, not a person' Mar 19, 2008
"I thought, well, I'm a sex object anyway, I might as well have it out on the table. It was as though I felt I couldn't do anything else. Everywhere I look I'm being told that my main source of power is my sexual power, my body is the best thing I have to offer and so to use those things in your job is empowering. But sexual power isn't power. It's meaningless in the real world.". Lap-dancing reinforced all Elena's negative beliefs about herself and about men. (Guardian Unlimited)
