Heyward should start Mar 10, 2010
Keep in mind this isn t a pitcher we re talking about, a case where you d be cautious offering a six-year contract to a talented arm that is only one major shoulder injury away from being an albatross deal for your organization. A dealer out of Cincinnati is selling prints of Heyward "not signed by Mr. Heyward". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Free Agency Arrival and Mock Mania 2.0 Mar 5, 2010
2) If Robinson happens I say good move simply because a) it gives flexibility in the draft, fewer holes to fill, b) new scenery/coaching could revitalize his career, c) veteran experience could help the younger guys mature more quickly d) worst case, he is still an improvement over Houston and the Falcons seem to have a few extra million in the budget now that the Vick albatross has left the team neck. 3) According to D-led who seems to definitely have his ear to the ground at Falcon HQ, DE is... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Too Big Not to Fail Mar 4, 2010
Bigness is the prejudice of American life, our cultural albatross, the axiom being that when something is big it is automatically better. Why we ve been saddled with love of bigness as a people perhaps comes down to the matter of geography, the vastness and richness that the landscape offered for the taking from the moment of European settlement. (The American Conservative)
At the NameOf Pinehurst,All Respond Feb 27, 2010
The fact your column mentioned Pinehurst as being the most famous golf community is quickly(Warp-Speedlike)being supplanted as the location of the world's most famous DOT albatross, the traffic circle. It IS located in Pinehurst and the quicker it is demolished, sorry woodpeckers, the better our growing, progressive, intelligent community will be. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Pterosaurs, Pterodactyls, and Ptera... Feb 27, 2010
In comparison, the bird with the largest wingspan today is the Wandering Albatross which measures about 3. 15 meters, or about 10 feet. (Suite101.com)
Hey, Mr. President, tax this! Feb 14, 2010
I'm no fan of higher taxes, but this tax on this imported albatross is a tax that will eventually pay off big for our economy ... I'm no fan of higher taxes, but this tax on this imported albatross is a tax that will eventually pay off big for our economy. (New York Post -- Business)
Frank Rich and the State of Liberal Commentary Feb 10, 2010
" But to Rich and his supporters anyone -- anyone -- who thinks marriage should be defined as the union of a man and a woman is a fear-mongering bigot.RICH: "Now that explicit anti-gay animus is an albatross, those who oppose gay civil rights are driven to invent ever loopier rationales for denying those rights, whether in the military or in marriage. "RICH: "The arguments for preserving 'don't ask' have long been blatantly groundless. (Human Events Online)
GOP runs from a Republican budget Feb 9, 2010
Seems like the $$$ saved by eliminating an entire bureaucracy would be substantial, and cost wayyyyyy less than creating another unworkable albatross. CrowDog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Firm to pay $200K after importing lead-laden toys Feb 5, 2010
The group said Monday that the paint kills up to 10,000 Laysan albatross chicks each year and also threatens the endangered Laysan duck. It says the inaction violates the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Albatross chick deaths heading for court Feb 2, 2010
U.S. accused in albatross chick deaths ... This albatross chick on MidwayAtoll suffers from droopwing, a condition caused by lead poisoning, the Center for Biological Diversity alleged in a notice of intent to sue the U.S. government ... Citing a study that lead-based paint kills up to 10,000 albatross chicks each year on an atoll near Hawaii, an environmental group on Monday said it had filed a notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to clean up the contaminants. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Wine, salmon clash in Northern California Feb 2, 2010
Citing a study that lead-based paint kills up to 10,000 albatross chicks each year on an atoll near Hawaii, an environmental group says it will sue the U.S. to clean up the mess. As students around the country anxiously wait for college acceptance letters, their parents are sweating the looming tuition bills at public universities. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Seabird Movements Tied to What Fishermen Toss Jan 29, 2010
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. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Donnelly: Obama Should Uphold Law on 'Don't Ask' Jan 28, 2010
That finding was reported by Dan Balz in a November 14, 1994, Washington Post article titled Health Plan Was Albatross for Democrats: Big Government Label Hurt Party, Poll Finds. Greenburg found that 54% of 1,250 voters surveyed named the Health Care Task Force issue as the number one reason they cast a vote of dissatisfaction in the leadership of Clinton and the Democrats controlling Congress in 1993. (Newsmax)
City hosts open house to hear comments on Adrian Island; another planned Jan 24, 2010
Boomer wrote on Jan 22, 2010 10:56 AM:" The river front throught most of JC is owned by MOPAC Railroad. Before most people develope anything they usually make sure they at least have a lease and control of the land they are wanting to develop. Adrians Island is the Missouri rivers domain, and for JC to think that island has any potential to be benificial is dependent on having control of the only property mostly under human conrtol adjacent to the island. Take a trip, visit Cape Girardeau. We... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Sanchez isnt next Broadway Joe yet Jan 21, 2010
But Sanchez is no albatross. Sanchez has been on a tight leash the past five or six weeks, but when hes had to make a big play or just the correct one hes been excellent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Act now to save our birds Jan 13, 2010
Why is it a dead albatross that is hung around the Ancient Mariners neck as a symbol that hes been a very bad mariner, instead of, for instance, a dead clam ... Consider the albatross ... Nineteen of the 22 albatross species X the literary bird whose corpse was hung around the neck of the Ancient Mariner instead of the cross, to symbolize a non-human sacrificial being X has been under threat for years from long-line and trawl fishing. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bird's yearly trek averages record 44,000 miles Jan 12, 2010
While geolocators have helped scientists follow the journeys of larger animals, including geese, albatross, penguins and seals, they have only recently been made small enough to attach to , such as the tern. The researchers fitted geolocators weighing about 1. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Rare Tiger Cubs Jan 12, 2010
Conservationists say 17 of the 24 albatross species face extinction. - November 28, 2007 South American river dolphins are doing pretty well compared to some river dolphins in Asia. (National Geographic)
How to Divide and Conquer 'Social Network' of Cells Jan 12, 2010
The Laysan albatross employs a strategy called reciprocity, where unrelated females pair together and take. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Ocean Watch: The majestic albatross is fearless and curious Jan 12, 2010
The majestic albatross is fearless and curious - Hawaii News - Starbulletin ... The majestic albatross is fearless and curious ... ere at Midway, it took a team of 15 volunteers three weeks to count a half million albatross nests. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
