Spooky holiday events everywhere Oct 30, 2008
Albatross ; Halloween Costume Party; Contests - Alibi Lounge, 50 Gaines School Road; (706) 549-1010. "Boo-Fet" - lunch and dinner, Fox's Pizza Den, 2971 Monroe Highway (U.S. 78), Watkinsville; an Italian "Boo-Fet" with pizza, strombolis, desserts and more; a portion of the proceeds benefit the Prince Ave. Christian School Fine Arts program; Fine Arts students will be in attendance with a "sneak peek" of the fall production at dinner; (678) 661-0220 or www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
YOU'RE PUNISHED: OBAMA CAMPAIGN CUTS OFF TV STATION AFTER TOUGH BIDEN INTERVIEW... Oct 26, 2008
Posted by: Intrepid Albatross ... Posted by: Intrepid Albatross. (The Drudge Report)
Obama reverses slide Oct 21, 2008
You can put lipstick on an albatross, but it s still an albatross. Obama/Biden 08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chargers overpowered in Buffalo In game hampered by stadium power losses, Bolts commit three turnovers and lose 23-14 Oct 20, 2008
I AM VERY OPTIMISTIC THROUGHOUT PERIL, BUT EVERY THING THAT CAN GO WRONG OR BETTER STATED BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED, "THERES NO WAY SD WOULD BE 3-4 AFTER SEVEN GAMES, YET HERE WE ARE! 9 GAMES LEFT AND 6-3 WOULD BE A GREAT FINISH BASED ON THE CURRENT ROSTER! 9-7 WHAT A TRAVESTY AND TOTAL F-ING SHAME TO THIS....WASTE TO NEAR FIRST HALF OF THE SEASON. A LOSS AT WEMBLY STADIUM THIS WEEK AND....AGAIN WHY ARE THESE GROUP OF GUYS AT THIS POINT!?!?!? CALIDREAMIN -GO BE A ALBATROSS SOMEWHERE ELSE! YOU... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Feds list Cook Inlet belugas as endangered species Oct 19, 2008
Short-tailed albatross. Species listed as threatened. (Anchorage Daily News)
That debate was really something Oct 16, 2008
And he did NOT convince the American people that he is no George W. Bush, the biggest albatross in American political history. And that he would not govern like him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Climate Change: Pushing Species To The Brink Oct 14, 2008
Albatross, penguin, petrel and shearwater families are all likely to be susceptible to climate change, while heron and egret families, and osprey, kite, hawk and eagle families are among those least likely to be susceptible to climate change ... Wandering Albatross in flight ... Albatross, penguin, petrel and shearwater families are all likely to be susceptible to climate change, while heron and egret families, and osprey, kite, hawk and eagle families are among those least likely to be... (Science Daily)
Ancient Airways: Flying Drone Design Based On Prehistoric Flying Reptile Oct 14, 2008
They had the maneuverability of a bat, but could glide like an albatross. Nothing alive today compares to the performance and agility of these animals. (Science Daily)
7000 species susceptible to climate change Oct 12, 2008
Albatross, penguin, petrel and shearwater families are all likely to be susceptible to climate change, it said. To read business stories in. (Economic Times)
Report stings Palin over Troopergate flap Oct 11, 2008
While you guys are whining about Obama you are not looking or checking out McCain and his albatross. " cats55ire wrote on Oct 11, 2008 9:25 AM:" Gov. Palin just can't keep up with all the trash media prints about her. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lecture on Laysan Albatross this evening at Hanauma Bay Oct 10, 2008
Dr. Hyrenbach will discuss the pervasive problem and impacts of plastic ingestion by seabirds, with emphasis on the ecology and habitat of the Laysan and black-footed albatross. "Albatross and other seabirds ingest large amounts of plastic litter from the sea surface," said Dr. David Hyrenbach. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stay positive Oct 10, 2008
" Those early '90s hits 'Mr Wendal', 'Tennessee' and 'Everyday People' have, in terms of popularity, easily overshadowed the rest of the group's work. But, as is to be expected, they're not an albatross around Speech's neck. "I love the songs," he gushes. "I wrote most of those hits and I love them. They're very personal to me they will always mark a new beginning in my life at that time," he reasons. "Performing the old material feels great to us. (iAfrica.com)
Our intelligence may destroy us Oct 6, 2008
He calls that Governor-General-Award-winning book an "albatross" because it seems to be the book that his fans love, or at least remember, most. Font. (Ottawa Citizen)
Modbury UK Leads Campaign to be Pla... Oct 4, 2008
Albatross chicks were starving to death, their stomachs filled with plastic debris that the adult birds had mistaken for squid. Debris collected from the rotting carcasses of dead albatross included toothbrushes, disposable cigarette lighters and children s toys ... Besides the endangered Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) and the critically endangered (Monachus schuainslandi) in Hawaii, marine wildlife throughout the world will be helped by reducing plastic bag debris. (Suite101.com)
Gov. Palin has plenty of experience Oct 3, 2008
Mitch Moseley idGilmourw wrote on Sep 20, 2008 7:31 PM:" Help me out here... In what way has any member of the Democratic campaign "smeared" Sarah Palin?Does she, or does she not have a pregnant, unmarried daughter? Yet isn't she an ardent advocate of abstinence-only sex education?Is it not well documented that she SUPPORTED the "bridge to nowhere", and did NOT say "no thanks" until the project had become a huge political albatross and was all but shut down by congress? Did she return the... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Myth busted? Pterosaurs 'too heavy to fly' Oct 3, 2008
They have based their findings on an analysis of data on the flight of 28 birds from five large species, including the world's biggest, the wandering albatross ... And, this would explain why the wandering albatross weighs only 22 kg.. (Hindu)
Neighbors From Hell: Infanticide Rife In Guillemot Colony Sep 24, 2008
25, 2008) Ten Short-tailed Albatross chicks have been moved by helicopter, from their current stronghold on Torishima Island to the site of a former colony 350 km to the South-east. The potential for future. (Science Daily)
Looking Vs. Seeing Sep 24, 2008
(May 9, 2001) By recognizing both visual and audio cues, a self-aiming camera being developed at the University of Illinois can tell the difference between an airplane and an albatross. The camera system, which. (Science Daily)
European Birds Threatened by Changing Environment, Climate, Group Says Sep 24, 2008
At present, 19 of the 22 species of albatross are threatened with extinction, including the Chatham albatross that feeds across the South Pacific, the group said. About 100,000 albatrosses die each year from fishing hooks, according to , ``killed in such vast numbers that they can't breed fast enough to keep up,'' Gland, Switzerland-based IUCN said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Yakuza 2 FAQ Sep 20, 2008
Firipin no Hihou"). An improved attack string for kali sticks. DISCIPLINES Lotus-Style Hard Body Technique ("Renge Koutaijutsu") Clear the side mission "The White Lotus Master's Request 2" ("Hakurenshi no Onegai 2"). You need Mind to be at level 10. When in Heat Mode, Kiryuu cannot be stunned. You can still be shocked or burned. It's weird; you'll still see stars flashing around Kiryuu's eyes, but he can move around like normal. Brawling God's Discipline ("Kenkashin no Kokoroe") Complete the... (IGN PS2)
Edge of oblivion Sep 16, 2008
What about the albatross numbers - work has been going on to weight the hooks differently in order to deter the albatross from drowning on the surface lying bait hooks - an idea that could be reviewed for other types of fishing. Carolynn Jureidini, Devizes, Wiltshire, UK. (BBC News -- Europe)
Fox can save 'Fringe' with just a few tweaks Sep 16, 2008
In the pilot, she's saddled with an albatross of a romantic angle, and it leads to all kinds of scenes that undermine her effectiveness. In Tuesday's episode, her performance gives viewers less confidence that she's fit for the dramatic heft. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Macon museum exhibit marries art, technology Sep 15, 2008
Her work, "21st Century Albatross," was inspired by Internet research in which she learned how much plastic was getting thrown away or dumped into the ocean each year ... The albatross refers to all the birds who eat plastic and die from it, while the amount of plastic we produce is becoming a metaphorical albatross on society. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
His contract really looks like an albatross to me. Just what we don t need. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
O'Brien's beat blog Sep 11, 2008
By Frenchy's Albatross. September 10, 2008 8:22 PM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pedigrees Add Harness Wins at Fulto... Sep 10, 2008
TimJon - by Towner's Big Guy and out of Lena Gal by Albatross. Goin Home Ray - by Expensive Scooter - Clearly An Angel by Camtastic. (Suite101.com)
Wanted - plumber to protect Antarctic pipes Sep 8, 2008
During the southern hemisphere's summer months it is home to a staff of 10, including scientists researching the island's seals, penguins and albatross. The deadline for applications is Friday. (BBC News -- Science)
New Report Loosens Noose Around Albatross’s Neck Sep 2, 2008
New Report Loosens Noose Around Albatross s Neck ... New Report Loosens Noose Around Albatross s Neck ... 1, 2008) The survival chances of the albatross, now officially the most threatened seabird family in the world, have been improved following a new report released by WWF-South Africa. (Science Daily)
Clinton Advisers Skipping Obama Speech... Aug 26, 2008
Politics Newsletter (M-F). The Presidential Field. (The Drudge Report)
Bionic Commando Rearmed FAQ : EastX's home-brew walkthrough to secrets and more.... Aug 23, 2008
The enemies were modern-day Nazis attempting to revive Adolf Hitler so that he could complete his doomsday device, the Albatross ... The Albatross became an entire level as well ... -Communicator Room 1: HQ Topic: Docks Enemy Topic: Albatross project status -Exit the Communicator Room from the door on the right. (IGN PC Games)
Hey, what do you know? Aug 21, 2008
And, just to set your pumpers racing again, all queries have been styled in the multiple-choice format of that high school albatross of yore. (Sorry, no score-salvaging essay question. (Boston Globe)
S.F. cuts misuse of disability parking fine Aug 20, 2008
Officially, the showy new tower remains "under consideration." But it's clear that the last thing Mayor Gavin Newsom or new PUC head Ed Harrington want is a giant albatross hung around their necks - even if it is green. Clinton factor: Campaign insiders chalk up Barack Obama's record $7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
I'm Your Biggest Fan Aug 20, 2008
Between September 4, 2002 (The Microphones and Calvin Johnson, the former frontman of the pivotal Indie Pop group Beat Happening) and May 7, 2004 (An Albatross), Fanclub hosted a group of artists who, taken together, formed the upper echelon of Indie Rock: popular favorites Interpol, Pinback, and The Rature; critical darlings Deerhoof, Xiu Xiu, and the Decemberists, and enough noise, punk, hard core and experimental to overwhelm even the most obsessive music fan. The Fanclub Brand: Fall... (Ithaca Times, NY)
NCT: LETTERS, Aug. 18, 2008 Aug 19, 2008
"But he punted, and punted badly. He shanked the kick. Bill wrote on Aug 18, 2008 2:28 PM:Hey DarksidePrisoners at GITMO have no right to American courts as they are POWs. Only a recent SC decision overturning 200 years of precedent says otherwise. The first time were attacked Im going to blame people like you who were more concerned with terrorists than you were Americans. Giving them rights to our courts grants them discovery options that could jeopardize national security.Ask the architect of... (North County Times)
Kelso schools forced to slash special ed Aug 18, 2008
A pattern ofdistricts "mistakenly" attributing general education expenditures to special education is largely responsible for the widespread impression that special education is an albatross around local districts necks. http://www. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Is this the end for Glavine? Aug 17, 2008
And they probably need 3 starters after dumping Glavine and the $15 million dollar albatross. Two front line starters would be great plus one 4th or 5th starter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
COLUMN: Asking questions of Obama doesn't make questioner a racist Aug 13, 2008
"----It appears that Landrieu considers Obama an albatross in her re-election bid. One wonders whether more Congressional Democrats in competitive races might not be reaching the same conclusion. ". The Question wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:53 AM:" Hey, you know who was wrong all along on Iraq? Bush, Cheney, McCain and the whole warmonger Republican Party."Gee, those WMD have got to be here SOMEWHERE. Heh-heh-heh. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Google believes $1B investment in AOL is crumbling Aug 8, 2008
Google acknowledged for the first time that it might have to recognize a loss on its 5 percent stake in AOL, whose struggles have made it a financial albatross for its owner, Time Warner Inc.. "There can be no assurance that impairment charges will not be required in the future, and any such amounts may be material," Google said of its AOL investment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The Parking Garage To Nowhere? Aug 2, 2008
Yudichak says the Kanjorski Center was ill-thought-out, and has become an albatross. Now Kanjorski has a new plan. (CBS News)
Golfing 101: Catching the bug Aug 2, 2008
On the course, you don t just hit five shots, but five "strokes." You don t sink a putt; you put it "into the clown s mouth." And, dependent upon the number of strokes it is "supposed" to take to get the little ball into the little hole, you can score a "birdie," "bogey," "eagle," "albatross," or, much worse, a "snowman." ... "Double eagle: A score of threeunder (less than) par for a hole. A.K.A. an "albatross. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Molony: Griffey era disappointing Aug 1, 2008
Griffey's hefty contract, not an issue in 2000, eventually grew to become the albatross that shackled at least one former GM's plan to turn things around. For a small market team trying to rebuild, the obligation to Griffey limited the GM's trade options as well as the amount of resources available to spend on free agents. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Police Blotter: July 27, 2008 Jul 27, 2008
David Nathan Fairchild, 35, of the 900 block of Albatross Way, Yuba City, was arrested by the Marysville Police Department at 3:47 p.m. July 25 in the 600 block of 10th Street on suspicion of possession of a narcotic and committing a felony while on release. He was booked into Yuba County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
For many years it was the albatross around the school district's neck. While there were cries to raze all the buildings and leave the site, or sell it to a developer, some better heads prevailed. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Why must Braves make this difficult? Jul 23, 2008
This lineup has an albatross in it. By bgvt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Good News on Saturated Fat Jul 22, 2008
Then a little bit later, after a few more studies have shown that this albatross doesn t really come through, a critic (possibly with the initials G.T.) writes a story for a magazine showing this and espousing his own ridiculous theory (No. it s not a liger that causes heart disease, it s the talon. (New York Times)
Leatherback Turtles' Newly Discovered Migration Route May Be Roadmap To Salvation Jul 21, 2008
The leatherback tagging study is part of the Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP) program, which has tagged other animals including the white shark, bluefin tuna, black-footed albatross and elephant seal. TOPP is part of the Census of Marine Life, a global network of researchers in more than 80 nations engaged in a 10-year scientific initiative to assess and explain the diversity, distribution and abundance of life in the oceans. (Science Daily)
Laysan albatross eggs from PMRF boost refuge population ... Anahola brush fire burns 40 acres of state land ... Woman pulled from Tunnels dies ... Boy, 12, clipped by car while crossing highway ... Costs of ConCon under consideration ... 2 Kauai graduates receive scholarships ... Lingle to travel to Bahamas, Denver for energy initiative ... Traffic fatalities up this year compared to mid-year 2007 ... Parent Project supports parents in raising teens ... Arrest Log ... Weekly Roadwork Index ... Corrections ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} After more than 165 days of hatching, most of the Laysan albatross chicks at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge have fledged this season. At 3 to 5 years old, birds returning to land for the first time will go within yards of the nest location where they were hatched. Contributed photo KAUAI NEWS Laysan albatross eggs from PMRF boost refuge populationDespite a mild hatch rate of Laysan albatross eggs this year at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, 90 percent of all the chicks have fledged, according to wildlife biologist Brenda Zaun.More of this story Jul 20, 2008
Laysan albatross eggs from PMRF boost refuge population ... Despite a mild hatch rate of Laysan albatross eggs this year at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, 90 percent of all the chicks have fledged, according to wildlife biologist Brenda Zaun ... Efforts to protect the species are improving, Zaun said, thanks in part to a three-year-old program in which Laysan albatross chicks and eggs found at Pacific Missile Range Facility are relocated to Kilauea. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Scientists follow turtles for their own good Jul 16, 2008
They raised $25,000 from the Gordon and Betty Moore foundation to sponsor Saphira II, with the money going to a Hopkins research project called TOPP. Tagging of Pacific Predators tracks the travels of sharks, albatross, turtles and other sea creatures to understand their behavior and life cycles. For the race, biologists with the National Marine Fisheries Service are studying a different migration path by leather back turtles, a species known as Dermochelys coriacea, that forage on jellyfish off... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Program targets Lehua isle rats Jul 13, 2008
If the application of the bait pellets happens after the hatching of albatross chicks, all pellets within six feet of each nest will be manually removed so the chicks cannot accidentally eat the pellets. Also, aerial application is found to be more effective in the distribution of the bait pellets over the rough terrain of the island, and results in fewer disturbances to native seabirds and monk seals. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Coliseum begins third year with nearly $160K loss Jul 13, 2008
pseudo-intellectual wrote on Jul 10, 2008 7:42 AM:" Of course, for all we know, Voice of Reason2 may be Judy herself or a close family member or friend. The fact is that the Coliseum has NEVER been profitable, not even for a month, as far as my memory can recall. And I wish people would quit referring to the Arena as a "startup" venture. We're in the third year of this debacle. It's time to accept the fact it will likely be an albatross around our necks as long as it stands. ". Voice of Reason2... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Election 08: Aspirants must not disregard road safety Jul 13, 2008
The fight has been successful in Sweden; Denmark France there is no reason why should it remain a nightmare and albatross for us in Ghana. Tourism today, for the good reasons has been a pretty effective means to earning foreign exchange for many countries especially developing countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ocean Fair celebrates marine environment ... Economic downturn to continue ... Sharks sighted in Hanalei Bay ... Attempted murder trial postponed ... Kauai contractors, lab team to promote drug-free workplaces ... Accepting change makes you stronger ... Advisory council to hear Labor Dept. update ... Advisory council to hear Labor Dept. update ... Weekly Roadwork Index ... ';var marqueewidth="408px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#white";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} A Newall Shearwater in its burrow at the Kilauea Lighthouse. Photo by Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island KAUAI NEWS Ocean Fair celebrates marine environmentAs frigatebirds, albatrosses and red-footed boobies soared the skies, keiki and their parents learned about marine environment and participated in educational activities at the 11th Annual Ocean Fair yesterday.More of this story Jul 13, 2008
As frigatebirds, albatrosses and red-footed boobies soared the skies, keiki and their parents learned about marine environment and participated in educational activities at the 11th Annual Ocean Fair yesterday ... One popular but smelly activity was the dissection of albatross boluses ... The kids are learning what (albatross) are eating, such as the beaks of squid and plastics, said Darlina Palmero of the Youth Conservation Corps. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Junk vessel rides waves of plastic Jul 7, 2008
You might say the effects of plastic flotsam are like the flotsam itself: Some are visible -- the 100,000 marine mammals killed each year, carcasses of Laysan albatross full of colored bottle tops and lighters -- but, all the more sinister, some are not. Certain plastic resins contain potentially toxic additives, such as bisphenol A, that can leach into surrounding water. (Albany Times Union)
LETTERS: NCT, July 4, 2008 Jul 5, 2008
Or are we discussing Republican Chuck Grassley, who nearly single-handedly gave us this albatross of Ethanol. A little history. (North County Times)
Evaluating draft will take time, patience Jun 30, 2008
In the process, they rid themselves of the $44 million albatross known as Jermaine O'Neal. This is known as progress. (NJ.com)
LETTERS: NCT, June 29, 2008 Jun 29, 2008
And yet, the three council members continue supporting this albatross. Will it take a plane through someone's roof to end this dangerous problem. (North County Times)
Pro tours at a glance Jun 26, 2008
EUROPEANEvent: French OpenSite: Le Golf National, Albatross Course (7,225 yards, par 71), Versailles, France. Schedule: Today-Sunday. (Boston Globe)
New Study Raises Concerns About Proposed Mitigation Strategy For Marine Bycatch Jun 25, 2008
Albatross and other seabird bycatch from a pelagic longline fishing vessel operating in South Africa for a period of one month in 2005. (Credit: Peter Ryan). (Science Daily)
Tex's bottom-line numbers will make it rain free-agent cash (but you knew that) Jun 24, 2008
A $25 Million a year contract is a big albatross hanging around your neck for 6 or 8 years ... A $25 Million a year contract is a big albatross hanging around your neck for 6 or 8 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Paul Meyer's Power Rankings Jun 22, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. A weekly look at who's moving and who's losing around the majors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A world still half red Jun 20, 2008
Freed from that pesky, inconvenient albatross of other journalists, the need to provide facts and documentation to back up their writings, Evans-Pritchard accused Clinton of everything from being an active agent in the 1993 suicide of Clinton White House aide Vincent Foster to knowing complicity in the 1995 Oklahoma City federal building bombing that killed 169 people. Recalled from Washington to become the Telegraph's Brussels/European Union bureau chief from 1999 to 2004, he most recently has... (Asia Times Online)
Lesbian Albatross Couples "Outed" Jun 15, 2008
Lesbian Albatross Couples "Outed": Feather has Two Mommies ... Lesbian Albatross Couples "Outed" ... Lesbian Albatross Couples "Outed". (Suite101.com)
Ocean Watch: Turtle loses a flipper to shark Jun 14, 2008
Large tiger sharks cruise the lagoon looking for fledging albatross chicks. When a chick flounders and rests on the water, the shark swallows it. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'Savage Grace' studies a crime of decadence Jun 13, 2008
Moore gives a brave performance, as usual; "braveness" has become this actress's hallmark and albatross. She creates in Barbara a monster of selfishness - a succubus who drives off her husband (no prize himself) and pulls her son closer. (Boston Globe)
Election diary: George W Albatross Jun 13, 2008
Instead of the cross, the Albatross About my neck was hung ... If he can't wrench the Bush albatross off from around his neck, he will be sailing against the wind (ouch. (Aljazeera.Net)
