Nigeria: Ex-Crime Fighting Chief Releases Statement on Port Officials [document] Oct 28, 2009
The conviction of Chief Olabode George, former Chairman Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), and four other board members, Monday at the court of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole, in Ikeja Lagos, marks a great reference point in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of corruption cases in Nigeria. I salute the courage and intellect of the learned judge who has demonstrated over time that he is an exemplary reference point in the fight against corruption and for a true definition of rule of law in... (allAfrica.com)
Cards have chance for big streak Oct 27, 2009
It's easy to romanticize a big victory when the reference point is a history of failure. The celebration of the Cardinals' 24-17 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night is about more than that. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Is $360 million too much for Ares I-X test rocket? Oct 22, 2009
The group included the existing program in the list of options they gave the White House for NASA's future path, though several panel members said they included it as a "reference point only.". (3 of 3). (Florida Today)
Ares I-X at the ready Oct 21, 2009
The group included the existing program in the list of options they gave the White House for NASA's future path, though several panel members said they included it as a "reference point only.". "Useful, but worth hundreds of millions of dollars?" Simberg said of the decision to go ahead with the test flight anyway. (Florida Today)
JoePosnanskiInside Baseball Ranking the best "pure" hitters in baseball over the last 60 years. Oct 20, 2009
Albert Pujols, as a reference point, was intentionally walked 44 times this year. The stigma of the intentional walk is mostly gone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
What is IIP? Oct 18, 2009
The index of Industrial Production (IIP) conveys the status of production in the industrial sector of an economy in a given period of time, in comparison with a fixed reference point in the past. The IIP numbers, released every month in India, for instance, use 1993-94 as the base year for comparison. (India Times)
Restoration is under way on Mason-Dixon Line Oct 18, 2009
Then, they measured 15 miles south to what they called the "Post Mark'd West," the reference point for the entire survey. The original post was lost; to replace it, a granite stone was installed in the 1950s in Delaware's White Clay Creek State Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mapping a New World Oct 16, 2009
The map is a reference point for the writer, something to go back when it's unclear where a character is going next, or how they'll get there. Some useful methods to get started with. (Suite101.com)
Community Kitchen offers help to needy Oct 15, 2009
After eating, I walked over to the Day Center which exists as a reference point for many people in Chattanooga who do not have a mailing address due to foreclosure or a host of other reasons. The young woman behind the front was wearing a UTC hoodie, so I introduced myself. (The University Echo, TN)
World Will Miss 2010 Target To Stem Biodiversity Loss, Experts Say Oct 15, 2009
(May 22, 2009) Scientists have used the Guadiana River basin, in which 92% of the species are under threat, as a reference point to measure the loss of aquatic biodiversity and its conservation value. A new study. (Science Daily)
Kirk Ferentz Q&A Oct 14, 2009
It's ten years of reference point there, but it goes back certainly since I think Barry went up there. They made that a priority. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Phase of the Schedule, Same Motto Oct 14, 2009
"It's 10 years of reference point there, but it goes back certainly since I think (former head coach) Barry (Alvarez) went up there. They made that a priority.". "Wisconsin has an excellent football team. They are having a great year right now and they're playing well in all categories." UI head coach. (Hawkeyesports.com)
RU-Pitt Personal For Panthers Oct 13, 2009
Pitt senior tight end has followed the Big East since his youth football days, using the Panthers' six-year winning streak from 1999-2004 as a reference point, so Rutgers wasn't real good during that stretch. "But Coach Schiano really has turned that program around,'' Dickerson said. "I just think that we have to prepared for anything, but not necessarily something different. (PittInsiders.com)
It's a baptism of fire for new recruits Oct 12, 2009
You're on your knees, legs spread apart, one gloved hand touching a wall for a reference point, the other blindly sweeping the gray cloudiness around you. You're winded from crawling through the front door and up a flight of stairs to this second floor. (NJ.com -- Times)
Click to read:Taking Flight With The Birdmen Oct 12, 2009
In order to maximize the sensation of speed, they need a visual reference point. So they fly just a few feet from the rock face. (CBS News)
Hayne to show off his touch footy skills Oct 12, 2009
In 2001 we conducted a small tournament The tournament was a success and it became the reference point of our league. Now he is dreaming about the future international successes of the Russian national squad after receiving the approval of the International Cricket Council. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Controversy Unlimited: Bettys Burdensome Burden Oct 11, 2009
Would the entire world community use her as a reference point in these times of (un)official complicity in efforts to cover that which is being unmasked across the globe. What would be Ghanas ranking in the anti-corruption index if Bettys burden is unburdened by herself to achieve a rare rarity as far as Africa and the anti-corruption war is concerned. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New portal for plant genomics will support research into improved crops Oct 9, 2009
Arabidopsis was the first plant to have its genome sequenced, and is an important reference point for applied plant research. In addition to providing a detailed catalogue of variation in the Arabidopsis genome, the project serves as a pilot for the application of high-throughput sequencing methods to plant genomes. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
* Cricket seeking foothold in Russia Oct 8, 2009
The tournament was a success and it became the reference point of our league. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
And the celebrating went on long into the evening Oct 4, 2009
e. value ) depending on the reference point chosen as the origin. Midori. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
OPEN COURT: All eyes on Brett Oct 4, 2009
The only reference point we have is watching Roger Clemens throwing heat against the Red Sox while wearing Yankee pinstripes. The difference between Favre and most of those other guys is that it seems like Favre is still playing at a reasonably high level. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Waltzing McChrystal Sep 30, 2009
The problem is twofold: first, McChrystal s reference point is his mission, which is confined to Afghanistan. It's his job to think about how to win in Afghanistan: the larger war - the war that extends from Iraq to Afghanistan and everywhere else the jihadist enemy grows, trains, funds and hides is to use one of the president's one-time favorite phrases - above his pay grade. (Human Events Online)
* Zelaya, Micheletti agree to restart peace dialogue Sep 26, 2009
Weve obtained the commitment of Mr Micheletti to restart dialogue with this as a reference point [the Arias plan] or any other, said Elvin Santos, a presidential candidate from the Liberal Party. Zelaya secretly entered the country on Monday, throwing the country into chaos, provoking mass street demonstrations and a military clampdown, temporary airport closures and curfews. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Honduras breakthrough as rivals agree to talk Sep 25, 2009
"We've obtained the commitment of Mr Micheletti to restart dialogue with this reference point (a first peace plan proposed by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias) or any other," said Elvin Santos, a presidential candidate from the Liberal Party, speaking for the four candidates. Arias, a Nobel peace laureate who brokered the first failed peace talks between the two sides, said Monday he "would be willing to go" to Honduras to follow up his mediation effort. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Ghana Can Do Better Sep 25, 2009
International investor, Mr. Mark Davies, founder of Busy Internet recently asserted that the World Bank Doing Business Report was a reference point for him decision to come and invest n Ghana some years ago. What is particularly worrying is that we were beaten by countries emerging from war, like Rwanda (no. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Palo Alto labor union may call strike Sep 24, 2009
So, to give you a reference point, not all public servants are compensated in the way area cities choose: the average salary of California State University professors with a Ph. D. and 20 years of service is about $78,000 a year. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Cyber-security centre opens Sep 24, 2009
"Cyber-security is a global issue that affects us all, 97% of business in the UK now relies on the internet and other IT systems. "CSIT will become a vital reference point for all businesses working in this field and beyond. " CCTVProfessor John McCanny, CSIT principal investigator, said the centre would help the international community "tackle cyber security in a co-ordinated way". The centre also hope to develop better protection for Pcs. To help with this CSIT is developing powerful... (BBC News -- Technology)
'Video war games satiate my aggression' Sep 20, 2009
You can't really speak of happiness if you don't have a reference point of some suffering. You can't speak of suffering if you don't have a reference point of some happiness. (India Times, India)
2) Cricinfo: Gideon Haigh recalls Warwick Armstrong Sep 20, 2009
Yet, precisely because Armstrong's bulk has become, 80 years later, almost the only reference point to him that we retain, it invites our consideration. Armstrong's post-war eminence was not despite his bulk, but in large part based on it. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Red Devils get the chance to put neighbours in their place Sep 19, 2009
The derby may have been billed as an important benchmark for the potential of Mark Hughes side to break into English footballs Champions League elite, but it will also serve as a reference point for assessing the impact of Cristiano Ronaldos departure on Uniteds ability to win the kind of matches that define seasons. Citys prospects have not been helped by the fact they could be without over 100mil of striking talent at Old Trafford with Emmanuel Adebayor suspended following his stamp on... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
How to get Mideast peace talks out of 'dark corner' of Israeli settlements Sep 16, 2009
But its founders say they have put the feasibility of a mutually acceptable peace deal on the map and have become a key reference point for negotiations. Moreover, the initiative compiled its research on specific issues of conflict such as water, refugees, and borders with the help of former and current negotiators. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
TEA party at the Courthouse (806) Sep 15, 2009
Whats in your tea wrote on Sep 13, 2009 8:57 PM:" These people sound either selfish or misinformed--maybe both. Playing the "patrioism card" doesn't work either. There is nothing patriotic about suddenly objecting to taxes when they've ignored the spending on nonsensical wars against people who didn't attack us. Our ecoomy has (hopefully) been pulled back from the brink of total collapse (thanks to the courage of Republican former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson and the Democratic leaders who... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
We're not a handball code Sep 13, 2009
Verheijen's message to the coaching community at Macquarie University was that football must always be the reference point, not sports science. At all levels, conditioning for football must be done within the game, not running mindlessly around cones trying to become "athletes", but focusing on becoming highly accomplished and conditioned "footballers". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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LSU operating with a better reference point ... LSU operating with a better reference point. (LSU Sports -- Rivals.com)
Doing better in tough times: Market Place chugs through recesson Sep 12, 2009
The event has become a major summertime reference point for local residents. "I know that we are known throughout the Valley for it," Morikawa said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FDI inflow jumps 56% in July Sep 11, 2009
It will act as the first reference point for any investor interested in India and will also facilitate in setting up business in the country, by making available sector-wise consultants and coordinating with the state governments. The unique feature of this company is the partnership between the private sector organization and Government of India and the state governments. (India Times, India)
NIST calculations may improve temperature measures for microfluidics Sep 10, 2009
In an upcoming paper in Analytical Chemistry**, the NIST teamJayna J. Shah, Michael Gaitan and Jon Geistreports that changing the reference point, such as the higher temperature when a microfluidic system is first heated, introduces errors when a dye intensity-to-temperature calculation is done using current methods ... "PCR requires a microfluidic device to be cycled through temperatures at three different zones starting around 65 degrees Celsius, so a useful dye intensity-to-temperature... (EurekAlert!)
No place for bigotry Sep 10, 2009
The crux of it was that the Federal Constitution as the Supreme Law of the land should be the fundamental reference point for strengthening national unity, and all policies should be tested against its tenets. Political will is the only solution to bring about real change in attitudes and mindsets. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Volleyball looks to stay unbeaten on road trip to Lone Star State Sep 10, 2009
"It really has been a good reference point. We did a good job at Clemson, and this weekend is going to be another great opportunity for use to go prove we can win on the road.". Yoga has also helped the team avoid getting too far ahead of themselves after another fast start to the season. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Secondhand Shopping Tips Sep 9, 2009
Don t forget to use the last sale as the reference point to the next sale, not your home address, or you will end up wasting valuable time. Check the weather prior to departure if you will be shopping outdoors. (Suite101.com)
Rodriguez Looks Ahead to Notre Dame Sep 8, 2009
Coach Rodriguez: The only time we used last year is really as a reference point for upcoming opponent ... They are doing a few different things this year defensively than last year, but well always use last years tape as a reference point. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
Fossil heaven Sep 1, 2009
" As well as unearthing interesting fossils, the study of palaeontology is also about understanding how the earth was formed tens of millions of years ago. For example, when South America split from Africa and the southern Atlantic was formed. "Fossils can date how animals migrated from one place to another and how continents moved through time," Mr Mateus says. "From [studying] fossils we can work out when terrestrial animals were no longer able to cross from Africa to South America and when... (BBC News -- Africa)
Little gems in the outskirts Aug 29, 2009
Although we may have ventured out to Kuala Lumpur, Manjung Point will continue to be our reference point. Today, YNH is a trusted and one of the largest developers with a strong base here, says Chan, who has been with the company since 1990. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Zimbabwe: Constitution-Making Grinds to a Halt Aug 29, 2009
While Zanu PF wants to use it, the Tsvangirai-led MDC is insisting that the process should be driven by the people with the Kariba draft constitution used as a reference point, like the NCA draft, the Lancaster House constitution and the rejected 2000 draft constitution. Matinenga, an MDC-T legislator, argued that the Global Political Agreement (GPA) does not state that the Kariba draft constitution is the founding document for the process but clearly says that the constitution should be owned... (allAfrica.com)
Kareena is sweet: Abhishek Aug 26, 2009
With an actor of his caliber, he is a standard, a reference point for every actor. Did you ever watch any Rajesh Khanna films. (India Times, India)
Your brain is weirder than you think Aug 26, 2009
New research in the journal Current Biology suggests that, in fact, people do tend to walk in circles if they do not have a reference point such as the sun. In one experiment, participants were taken to the Sahara Desert and given the direction of camp, then left to wander for four hours. (CNN)
Wikipedia to be stricter on people stories Aug 26, 2009
It is the first reference point for many Web inquiries -- not least because its pages often lead the search results on Google, Yahoo and Bing ... It is the first reference point for many Web inquiries -- not least because its pages often lead the search results on Google, Yahoo and Bing. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Marketing Tips for Self Employed Pr... Aug 25, 2009
Having a reference point for all potential clients and employers is essential in self employed marketing, but the personal Web site is only the tip of the iceberg in online marketing ... In self employed marketing, this online profile provides another reference point for would-be clients and employers, and it s yet another way to establish a strong presence online. (Suite101.com)
Is There Anything Too Toxic for the Pentagon to Burn? Aug 25, 2009
But the DoD stands by the research and continues to use the study as its chief reference point. Dr. Craig Postlewaite, director of DoD s force readiness and health assurance, tells TAC that while the smoke from these pits could be responsible for acute health issues like general irritation of the eyes and throat, when we look at respiratory effects on a population-wide basis, we re not seeing a cause for concern. (The American Conservative)
How to Write a Self Employment Resu... Aug 25, 2009
This is often a main reference point, both a calling card and a description of an entire person. In searching out new jobs of any kind, the resume can be critical. (Suite101.com)
Top of the pops Aug 24, 2009
" A string of young stars are under the spell of the 80s, though, with acts like La Roux, Lady GaGa and Little Boots borrowing bits from the era of colourful electro pop. "Moving on, I think it will become a bigger reference point," says Little Boots, who was born in 1984. "It's got that right distance from now. It's retro enough to be cool again. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Entry and Exit for Shore Scuba Divi... Aug 23, 2009
When at the dive site, a marker should be placed as a reference point for the start of the return swim. Scuba Surf Exit. (Suite101.com)
Riding the Greyhound Aug 22, 2009
Simon and Garfunkel's song America is, for many, the first reference point for Greyhound buses. And British people who have never been to the US probably haven't seen the big metal bus on the road - just on screen. (BBC News -- UK)
Casey on the case for MLB Aug 21, 2009
Amendolara has proven himself to be beyond informed and even progressive; on his show, the name Bill James is not a punch line but a reference point. And he treats callers with respect. (Boston Globe)
UNH women eager for Fenway game Aug 21, 2009
UNH, Northeastern, BC and BU will play their games on the same sheet that the pros use, a rink to be built in December that will stretch across Fenway's infield; as a reference point, the center ice face-off dot will sit on top of second base. It sounds overwhelming at first, but I think it'll be the most amazing experience any women's hockey player will have for a long time, said Sheary, who grew up not all that far from here in Melrose, Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Greg Baum Australia has proved itself durable as it was not in the 1980s. Of course, times have changed, almost out of recognition. Read more Aug 20, 2009
The 1986-87 season is not a random reference point. Early in 1984, Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee and Rod Marsh retired simultaneously. (The Age, Australia)
Santa Clara University's de Saisset Museum to Offer Eclectic Mix of Landscapes, Prints, and Sculptures This Fall Aug 20, 2009
The focus of the works is on landscapes that have a specific reference point. The Eclectic Eye comes from an anonymous private collection that reflects a broad range of interests rather than one movement or time period in art history. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sweet benefactor James Aug 19, 2009
Williams had to reach back to the 1950s to find a reference point for the Taylors gifts. Until this, Jack Benny and Danny Kaye were really the only show business celebrities that supported, in a vigorous way, American symphony orchestras. (Boston Globe)
Whats Quentin Tarantino talking about? Aug 19, 2009
So its as good a reference point as any. And Tarantinos own love for this kind of gruesome, in-your-face gore is on full display in Basterds, as Pitts military man is obsessed with collecting Nazi scalps and, well, marking the ones he lets live. (MSNBC -- Movies)
With install complete, Football looks to fine-tune during second week of camp Aug 18, 2009
But, it definitely gave us a good reference point for this week and what we need to accomplish. In talking to the team after practice today, you mentioned that last week was more focused on the install, and this week will be more about the finer points. (Siusalukis.com)
Is Ares I work all for nothing? Aug 17, 2009
Committee members said the option is being given to the president as a reference point. Most of them publicly deem Ares I unrealistic -- or worse -- because of technical and funding woes. (Florida Today)
Remembering Camille: 40 years later Aug 16, 2009
" The storm that deposited the bits of treasure reached Category 5 status and originally struck Pompano Beach, Fla. It had dropped to a Category 3 by the time it slammed across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, killing 22 people in the state and causing major damage in Gulfport, Biloxi and Bay St. Louis. "That was the reference point when I was a child, the one everybody compared every storm to," Albritton recalls. "Nobody thought it could be topped. Until Camille. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Top 10 Skinny-Food Myths Aug 14, 2009
" When a food is labeled as "healthy," many dieters decide to eat as much as they want, and don't look at calories. Chicken is a food many turn to as a lean protein and alternative to beef. Problems arise, however, when it is consumed as though it were calorie-free. Six ounces of chicken has 280 calories. (As a reference point, 3/4 cup of whole wheat pasta is 130 calories.) "If people [on a diet] are going to overeat something, it's not pasta or bread, it's chicken," says Blatner. A good-for-you... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Government is committed to youth development Aug 14, 2009
They therefore appealed to the government to expedite action on the said road to cement the peace and serve as reference point to combatants in other conflict areas countrywide to co-exist peacefully. Mr Emmanuel Edudzie, Executive Director of YES-Ghana, said that their gesture was to create, build and sustain lasting friendships and bonds between young people from the two areas based on mutual understanding, respect and trust. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lost year? Tiger doesnt think so Aug 12, 2009
His reference point is the PGA Championship a year ago, when he was home in Florida just learning to walk again after surgery on his left knee to rebuild the ligaments. Woods knew that he would play again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
