The Orange Wedge, At Last Sep 19, 2009
I will save the out-and-out dancing over the grave for Norman Podhoretz, so let me just boast about the fact that I bought several of his books from Idle Time Books in Adams Morgan - including his inscribed copy of Michael Ledeen s Freedom Betrayed, Irving Howe s memoir A Margin of Hope, Max Green s Epitaph for American Labor, and Alan Wald s The New York Intellectuals. Filed under. (The American Conservative)
Police give the lowdown on crime Sep 17, 2009
CADORE: We have a lot of youth who have idle time on their hands, and we have a lot of loitering. And with the loitering comes a lot of your retail theft, a lot of the vandalism in the area. (Florida Today)
Lohse starts Saturday Sep 12, 2009
Lohse has had so much idle time there's a mohawk hairdo under his cap. "I'm going to roll with it for a while," Lohse said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
System will let Port Orange track staff vehicles Sep 6, 2009
About 147 vehicles in the city's fleet will be equipped with global positioning system, or GPS, units to track vehicle movement, location, speed and even idle time. The tracking devices will be installed in vehicles used for public works, utilities, and fire, building and recreation departments. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Controlling a compulsion Sep 6, 2009
Circumstances of exposure or random chance lead them into unstoppable behavior, even by someone like an ordinary aunt or neighbor who fills idle time in retirement years without having gambled before. "It's sometimes the folks who have a big win in their first experience with gambling," noted Dennis McNeilly, a geriatric psychiatrist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center who was taken aback by the nature of patients who came in after a casino opened across the border in Iowa. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Black gold in them thar highlands Sep 5, 2009
People with money use idle time to fight about it - violence erupts over land, pigs and women. These parts are used to fighting, but with guns the bloodshed reaches new heights. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New owner Thomas makes Glendale's Iron Horse her own Aug 19, 2009
But the idle time didn t last. After nine months, Thomas purchased a building in Glendale s historic downtown district, with plans to convert the upstairs into a boutique hotel, and the downstairs into a restaurant. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Reds' Draft picks meet with media Aug 19, 2009
Boxberger, 21, spent his idle time at USC trying to keep himself ready for what was next. "I feel strong," Boxberger said. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
BACK TO SCHOOL: Academics, activities a balancing act Aug 11, 2009
Jessica Clausen, a licensed independent social worker in Sioux City, said activities, including those offered outside of school, provide a good outlet for children to make friends, spend time in a positive atmosphere and fill idle time. "If kids aren't involved in extracurricular activities, they need to be involved in something," Clausen said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cbeyond’s Jim Geiger bucks recession Aug 9, 2009
But idle time did not agree with him. I sat around for about a month and found out I was way too young and way too energetic, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tjelmeland ready to retire from longtime UPS route Aug 7, 2009
"something to keep me occupied," said this man, who admits he doesn't like idle time. When he first started at UPS, Tjelmeland said he drove an Ames route for four years, and then the Nevada area came up for bid. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Owen Wilson? Nope, Just Redskins' K Shaun Suisham Aug 3, 2009
Suisham and Rayner have had tons of idle time during the first few days of training camp while the offense and defense work through the schemes, so the competition has yet to get under way. The winner, according to Danny Smith, will be the one who kicks better during the preseason games. (W-USA News, DC)
VTC workers get the job done Jul 29, 2009
Trash, grime and graffiti seem to accumulate anywhere people have idle time. The workers of VTC Enterprises battle daily to keep many of those areas around the Central Coast clean as a whistle. (Santa Maria Times)
Villegas continues family tradition as hoops team heads to national tourney Jul 26, 2009
Idle time is bad time is his motto. Villegas said that he enjoys having something to do and giving the kids something to do. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Business is blooming Jul 20, 2009
"He just didn't believe in having idle time. He didn't want us getting in trouble, so he kept us busy.". Uncle Bonnie told them there was always work to do, such as sweeping the cooler or making shipping boxes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recession hits after-school budgets as enrollments rise Jul 16, 2009
Hans is grateful to LA's Best for providing a safe, intellectually stimulating place to leave Ethan after school: "If you have a lot of idle time, that's when the bad stuff happens.". GALLERY. (USA Today)
Horsepower might have bolted for V8 Supercars to broadencompetition Jul 12, 2009
Horsepower might have bolted for V8 Supercars to broaden competition. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Angels place Hunter, Guerrero on DL Jul 11, 2009
Three weeks would certainly beat the Angels' worst fears, which would have been three months or more of idle time for the big bopper after he departed Wednesday night's 8-1 loss to the Rangers with an injury unrelated to his offseason right knee surgery. Guerrero and Torii Hunter -- two-thirds of one of the game's premier outfields -- will not be available to the Angels this weekend against the Yankees and during the seven-game road trip to Oakland and Kansas City that follows the All-Star... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Wind 'can revolutionise UK power' Jul 1, 2009
Page last updated at 00:20 GMT, Wednesday, 1 July 2009 01:20 UK. Wind 'can revolutionise UK power. (BBC News -- Science)
Deadline questioned Jun 30, 2009
Others say that although the public sector won't come crashing down at midnight Tuesday if the Senate doesn't act, idle time in the Legislature can be an enemy of the public good. The clock is ticking, Paterson said in his frequent admonishments to senators at odds over whether a June 8 coup by a Republican-dominated alliance toppled the Democratic majority. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cornhusker: 'Charlie' seeks end to wrotten luck Jun 26, 2009
Secret Getaway was given one month's idle time after the Oaklawn loss, and he has been working steadily - and working well - for trainer Mike Stidham at Arlington Park. He has demonstrated his ability to show up at 1 1/8 miles. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Computer Idle? Now You Can Donate Its Time To Find A Cure For Major Diseases Jun 22, 2009
You can now donate your computer's idle time to cutting-edge biomedical research aimed at finding a cure for HIV, Parkinson's, arthritis, and breast cancer ... Through the University of Delaware's Docking@Home project, led by Michela Taufer, assistant professor of computer and information sciences, and supported by the National Science Foundation, more than 6,000 volunteers worldwide are donating their computer's idle time to perform scientific calculations that will aid in creating new and... (Science Daily)
Program helps students find the perfect life sciences internship Jun 20, 2009
We aren t just using [our interns] for idle time work, they are involved in tasks crucial to this company, Reynolds said. He added that the interns participate in all the company s internal meetings, allowing them to see the inner workings of business and the logic behind the company s decisions. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
TRACK & FIELD: Brown seizes gold in final race of high school career Jun 16, 2009
There was nearly 12 hours of waiting around between the two events, which leaves for plenty of idle time. For Brown, there was no sight-seeing or even catching some of the other action at the track. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
In Your Corner: Teen Court update and summertime curfew reminder (519) Jun 16, 2009
With all of this idle time on their hands, one might think that referrals to Teen Court would mushroom. Oddly enough, our referrals decrease during school breaks. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Challenger program saved Jun 16, 2009
But the after-school sessions offer more than just idle time or fun and games. Teachers are on hand to help with homework and provide other learning activities. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
City stalls as bingles cascade into car chaos Jun 4, 2009
"These 15 minutes produced a saving of 45 million litres of fuel otherwise wasted in stalled traffic. That's $50 million back into the pockets of our community, each and every year. As for the question of wasted productivity or lost opportunity, on the basis of people's time being worth $17 per hour, a staggering $910 million is wasted in 'idle time' in motor vehicles.". He says the authority needs to co-ordinate the response to all road accidents rather than having to share authority with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Intel Looks Ultra-Thin, AMD Goes Mainstream Jun 3, 2009
0 power management, which AMD claims will bring a 40 percent savings in power under heavy load and a 50 percent savings under light load or idle time. "Our new 45nm architectures are really demonstrating world class performance, so regardless of where you choose to buy a product in the product line , you get great performance and energy efficiency. We're filling out all of our product stack to make sure they are accessible in all markets," Barry told InternetNews. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Alleys hope promotion draws new athletes, business Jun 2, 2009
"Bowling centers have idle time in the summer, so this is an opportunity for them to give something back to the community," said "Kids Bowl Free" organizer Bruce Davis. "In the end, if it gets more people bowling, well that's good too.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Northern Offshore Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results May 28, 2009
This increase was primarily due to higher revenue from the semisubmersible Energy Driller, which was in the shipyard undergoing upgrades during the first quarter of 2008, partially offset by idle time on the drillship Energy Searcher and jackup Energy Enhancer during the first quarter of 2009. The Energy Searcher remained idle during the entire quarter, while the Energy Enhancer was idle 38 days between contracts. (PR Newswire)
The Populist Patriotism of Gore Vidal May 25, 2009
Huey lived in the same Connecticut Avenue apartment building as did Gene Vidal, and Gore s father recounted Long s lectures to a meek young desk clerk: Why, when I was your age I would spend what little idle time I had with an instructive book not that racing form I see that you re now trying to hide. Of course I was not given to late-night dissipation in the fleshpots of the District of Columbia. (The American Conservative)
De-icing trucks switch to de-ashing May 25, 2009
INNOVATION: Redoubt turns summer idle time profitable. By ROB STAPLETON Alaska Journal of Commerce. (Anchorage Daily News)
LSU routs Georgia 16-1 in SEC tourney May 24, 2009
Bradshaw (4-0) pitched a complete-game three-hitter for the Tigers after finding a way to cope with the unexpected idle time. "I watched TV, ate some food with my parents and really tried to stay by myself and stay in the zone," said Bradshaw, who struck out three and allowed only one walk. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Local business consultant begins the next chapter May 24, 2009
Norton did not spend much idle time just sitting around. I went to work for a company called Lincoln Enterprises, which was owned by a man in Iowa who wanted to develop some parcels of land that he owned in Yuma. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Golf: Jones, Fergus share Champions Tour lead May 17, 2009
Like Fergus, he didn't sweat the long morning of idle time. "If you get in the groove and keep things simple, I don't think it bothers you too much," Jones said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bruins' Savard fights bad reputation May 1, 2009
Player and coach lived on a golf course only five houses apart, and Hartley used "idle time" pitching golf balls (Savard is a scratch player) and playing bubble hockey in Hartley's basement to get through to the player no one else had been able to penetrate. "If he would listen," Hartley says, "I told him I would be willing to trade quite a bit of ice time.". (Globe and Mail)
To be knave or brave? The choice tortures Hannity Apr 30, 2009
Since I m on jury duty this week, I ve had a lot of idle time to read Friedman s Next 100 Years fascinating stuff. The psychology of nations and the impact it has on geopolitics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
A tisket, a tasket, here’s Wava’s May baskets Apr 30, 2009
When you;re in the hospital you have idle time, so we went to a place and bought our supplies, and we made a May basket for everybody that was in the heart intensive care,; she said. You could see some of the smiles. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 Apr 29, 2009
In addition to the benefit of lower pump prices paid in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008, we continue to focus on increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing the price we pay for fuel by managing driver behavior, reducing non-billable miles, decreasing maximum truck speed, reducing idle time, and compliance with fuel and route recommendations that achieve the most efficient, safe and cost effective route that our equipment can travel. Our program to install auxiliary... (Primezone Releases)
Ertischek: A place for stupid people to do stupid things is needed Apr 15, 2009
Boredom is a sign of frustration and when someone s bored, they often take their idle time and do stupid things such as to steal a beloved children s sculpture ... With all the layoffs that are happening and the lessening of youth programs, we re going to have a lot of idle time on our hands. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Steve AschburnerINSIDE THE NBA Apr 15, 2009
In reality, the Sixers were better when Brand wasn't playing (though they struggled down the stretch), something has witnessed during his idle time in Houston. Davis, meanwhile, couldn't make up for the Clippers' many other injuries and, by moving from Golden State to L.A., pulled off the difficult task of making two teams worse than they were a year ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Literacy a main priority at Andersen Elementary Apr 14, 2009
"There is never a moment wasted, no idle time. Every moment we care about what's best for our students.". Contact Downs at 242-3549 or. (Florida Today)
Dickerson itching to get busy Apr 12, 2009
The idle time has come on the heels of a productive Spring Training, where Dickerson cemented his roster spot by batting. 323 with two homers, six RBIs and six steals. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
City Council Hopes Time Limits for Idle Cars Will Cut Down Pollution Apr 8, 2009
He says he modeled the ordinance after the one in Atlanta, currently the only city in Georgia with idle time limits. Some council members also wanted more information on how the ordinance is enforced in Atlanta. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Johnson eager for full season of work Apr 7, 2009
Fast forward to now, and that idle time could've been a positive. Johnson was back pitching in a Major League mound on July 10, and despite being one of the top-flight rookies just two seasons before, the now-25-year-old was stronger, smarter and, perhaps, better. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Cowlitz River Clubhouse a safe haven of support Apr 5, 2009
RainyDayGirl wrote on Apr 4, 2009 4:33 AM:" This is so wonderful to hear that there is a place like this for people to go. My son would maybe like to know about this place. His disability and idle time can land him in the pokey, but, maybe a place like this can help with that time and he wont feel like doing that anymore, once he makes friends somewhere. Where is this located again? thank yourainyDaygirl ". UgottaBkidding wrote on Apr 4, 2009 5:47 AM:" Another of recent great articles from TDN.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
An inside look at life on the polygamist ranch Apr 4, 2009
"There is so much work to do around here -- no idle time. There is no football. There is no basketball. There is no soccer. There is no gentile games here. There is hard work and constant rejoicing prayers," Jeffs told young men when they arrived. Nonreligious music was forbidden, and there was no television. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
George Neely suggests solutions to the Lodi Unified School District's $25 million budget shortfall (1384) Apr 1, 2009
I'm sorry, I personally don't want kids having idle time on their hands when those of us working a "normal" work week are not there to defend our property. Crime goes up on vacations and during the summer because the kids don't have anything better to do, so yeah, go ahead, I'm sure the community and law enforcement would be completely supportive of this idea. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Boston holds on behind Thomas as Flyers waste chance to increase 4th-place lead (Today) Mar 30, 2009
It's enough idle time for rust to accumulate, and the Finn did look rusty. The goal that ultimately doomed the Flyers was scored by 41-year-old Mark Recchi early in the third period. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Orbiting Pulsars @ Home Mar 27, 2009
The idle time of hundreds of thousands of computers will be put to work to look for pulsars orbiting black holes or other neutron stars ... Modelled after , which searches for signals from intelligent extraterrestrial civilisations, harnesses the idle time on the computers of some 200,000 volunteers to. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: March Edition Mar 19, 2009
The Optimum Online hotspot after two hours of use (or 20 minutes of idle time). Because these hotspots require authentication using a Web-based form, I don't know of any way to trigger the router to do this on your behalf. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Montana Momoirs Mar 18, 2009
"There is nothing better than spending idle time with someone. I would much rather sit on a porch with someone I care about than just about anything else. ". Text Size. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Chipper, back with Braves, optimistic Mar 17, 2009
But he believes the Classic organizers are going to have to reduce the amount of idle time that the players experience. "I wouldn't trade the experience for anything ... [but] there are way too many days off," Jones said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Lady Tigers seeded sixth; host Green Bay Mar 17, 2009
That created plenty of idle time for Chancellor to ponder the prospects for the lady Tigers in the upcoming NCAA tournament an event he wasn't 100 percent certain his team would even take part in more than a month ago. However, thanks to a strong finish to the regular season, Chancellor was able to enjoy the fruits of that success when LSU (18-10) was awarded a No. 6 seed and will host No. 11 Green Bay in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Pete Maravich Assembly... (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bats Explode as Villanova Roars Past Niagara 18-7 Mar 14, 2009
85 ERA) had plenty of idle time in between pitching early in the game, as the Wildcats followed their big first inning with three more runs in the second and two tallies each in the third and fourth innings. Streilein scattered six hits and one earned run, while walking two and striking out six. (Villanova.com)
Bowman writes his own Tickets Mar 13, 2009
And there has been little idle time, for Bowman has been riding trackwork and barrier trials. "You just carry on," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Four-day workweek no longer a luxury Mar 13, 2009
The continued slowing of projects has given companies idle time, so it made sense to condense that time into four days, executives say. It doesn t bode well for new construction in our area, said Harry Spector, president of Design House Kitchens and Appliances LLC in Savage. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Gallagher: Job seeker sat across the world, not across the desk Mar 12, 2009
He studied the file and examined Web sites for the Ida County seat and its medical facilities during idle time in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. Dodge figured time was right for a change. (Sioux City Journal)
Boy dies at motocross track in Hopewell Township (101) Mar 11, 2009
Andi wrote on Mar 11, 2009 6:00 AM:" Flub.. it is about my son and nothing else. We had a bike stolen last year he was devastated. I was more devastated because I was unable to replace the stolen bike. I do not live my "dreams of racing" through my son. I do not have the courage and skill it takes to Motorcross. I believe that some parents do live through their children, but all of the parents that I know do not. We sacrifice our own needs to allow our children to live out their dreams. You see... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The 8 Percent Doctrine: How China Cooks Its Books Mar 11, 2009
Getting those workers back into the workforce was a top priority, lest they take to the streets with their idle time to complain about pensions that never materialized. Zhu was tasked with breaking the iron rice bowl and reforming the previously planned economy into a globally competitive one. (Slate)
Turnaround season for local wrestler Mar 7, 2009
There is little idle time allowed in order to ensure maximum opportunities for growth and education, and minimum opportunity for boredom and wasted time. The following is a typical daily routine. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Are Mills and Mahama on the Right Path on Ethnic Conflict? Mar 6, 2009
Research in some major American cities have shown that most crimes occur in poorer neighborhoods where the youth have more idle time on their hands. It is also a fact that there is a higher level of unemployed youth in these poorer neighborhoods. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
WATCHWORDS: Helpful tips for keeping kids safe Mar 6, 2009
Whether it s drugs, gangs, unsafe places, idle time or any of the other dangers they face, you ve got a job to stay informed. Don t be afraid to ask for help and do your own homework. (Amesbury News, MA)
Hybrid technology not ready for fleet taxi use Mar 6, 2009
There is a lot of idle time, much more so than would be for personal use. After having the car for more than a year and a half, Horan has plans for another hybrid car, but is still exploring more options in different models. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Wiki health site aims to provide sound medical information Mar 6, 2009
com), a wiki-style health site where the information is written only by those boasting medical qualifications - instead of just anyone with an opinion and idle time. It's certainly not the first attempt to create a comprehensive health site. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
