Richard Heene "Terrifying," Associate Says Oct 21, 2009
Slusser described an incident during the filming of "Wife Swap" when she was prodded by a producer to say something about women, which made Heene go "ballistic.". "He jumped off the couch, ran down the hall, grabbed some toilet paper, and ran back and was physically trying to shove it in my mouth for my 'verbal diarrhea,'" Slusser said. (CBS News)
Past promises must become future deliveries Oct 19, 2009
Two games of the season, he went ballistic on offense only because a key starter was missing ... He went ballistic as a featured option on offense only because a key starter was missing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
US Air Force sacks nuclear commander after blunders Oct 16, 2009
The removal of the wing commander came days after an Air Force investigation blamed "driver error" for an August accident in which a truck carrying parts for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) went off the road and tipped on its side ... The 91st Missile Wing, which oversees 150 Minuteman II ballistic missiles, also failed an inspection by the Defence Threat Reduction Agency in 2008, Captain Toni Tones, a spokeswoman for Air Force Space Command, told AFP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Koreas family talks amid tensions Oct 16, 2009
NORTH KOREA 2009 TESTS 4 July - Seven suspected ballistic missiles fired 2 July - four short-range cruise missiles launched 25 May - second underground nuclear test brings new UN sanctions 25/26 May - series of short-range rockets fired 5 April - N Korea says long-range rocket was satellite launch. Although South Korea has said ties cannot truly improve until the North ends its nuclear programmes, it has appeared to allow for the possibility of offering humanitarian aid. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
John Pilger: Iran's nuclear threat is a lie Oct 15, 2009
In the Pentagon and Whitehall, it has become a critical component of a diplomatic and military campaign to blockade, isolate and weaken Iran by hyping its nuclear threat": a phrase now used incessantly by Barack Obama and Gordon Brown, and parroted by the BBC and other broadcasters as objective news. And it is fake.The threat is one-wayOn 16 September, Newsweek disclosed that the major US intelligence agencies had reported to the White House that Iran's "nuclear status" had not changed since... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Now that's a bold Korea move - Sven set to lead Kim Jong-il's men Oct 15, 2009
There will also be questions about what fee Notts County's owners, Qadbak, might be receiving from a nation which has test-fired intercontinental ballistic missiles and a nuclear bomb. Eriksson will be aware of the challenge in football terms with the team he is set to lead after it had a training camp in France this month that included a 0-0 draw against the French second division side Nantes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New Korea reunion talks 'agreed' Oct 13, 2009
NORTH KOREA 2009 TESTS 4 July - Seven suspected ballistic missiles fired 2 July - four short-range cruise missiles launched 25 May - second underground nuclear test brings new UN sanctions 25/26 May - series of short-range rockets fired 5 April - N Korea says long-range rocket was satellite launch. Last week the North told visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao it was willing to return to the six-party talks, but only after direct negotiations with the United States to improve "hostile relations". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
India tests medium range missiles Oct 13, 2009
India has successfully tested two short-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, defence officials say. The Prithvi-II missiles were launched from Chandipur in the eastern state of Orissa into the Bay of Bengal at 1028 and 1033 local time. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Reed: Will GOP Pay For More Troops? Oct 12, 2009
I went ballistic and promptly informed the hospital they were insane, that I refused to pay it, and mentioned they may want to send this OUTRAGEOUS bill to the Sheriff's Department - they ordered it not me. And now I am thankful for caller I.D. (if ya know what I mean). (CBS News)
Military says bug distracted ND missile driver Oct 10, 2009
Ever since President Ronald Reagan proposed building a ballistic missile shield in 1983 to prevent a doomsday scenario, the idea has been dogged by an unanswered question: Will it work ... The Air Force said the truck from the base's 91st Missile Wing, which overturned Aug. 31 on a gravel road in northwest North Dakota, was carrying rocket engine parts for intercontinental ballistic missiles but no nuclear material ... 6 million last year to recover an unarmed booster rocket for an... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Prowlers outlast Anthony to end district skid Oct 9, 2009
I told them to get ballistic on every point because every point in this game is the most important point. Abby Warnock added seven kills for the Prowlers, Gabby Caballero six and Alaina Granado had four kills. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Playing memory games on baseball’s postseason Oct 7, 2009
The only World Series I remember was in 86 when I was in college [Florida Tech] and my roommate was from Connecticut and he went absolutely ballistic when they lost. I didn t care. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
A New Kind of 'Top Gun' for a New Kind of War Oct 5, 2009
Petrizzo spent much of the first six years of his Air Force career tending to intercontinental ballistic missiles. But he left his Montana base last weekend for his new permanent Predator posting at Creech. (Time.com)
Although flawed in technical details, ‘Fiery Peace in a Cold War’ reveals neglected part of US-Soviet arms race Oct 4, 2009
A Fiery Peace in the Cold War tells a neglected story: the race between the Soviet Union and the United States to field nuclear-armed ballistic missiles to forestall a potential nuclear Pearl Harbor by ensuring a wary standoff backed by the threat of nuclear retaliation ... Schriever worked at the center of the contentious effort within the 1950s US military to field a fleet of intercontinental ballistic missiles against the wishes of Curtis LeMay, the Strategic Air Command general who favored... (Boston Globe)
Look At UN Sanctions On Iran For Nuclear Program Oct 3, 2009
Ordered countries to freeze the assets of 12 additional companies and 13 individuals wit 00004000 h links to Iran's nuclear or ballistic missile programs. Imposed a travel ban on five individuals linked to Iran's nuclear effort. (CBS News -- World)
‘Seinfeld’ reunion on ‘Curb’ is nothing short of brilliant Oct 3, 2009
While the Seinfeld guests dominate the half-hour, Susie (Susie Essman) is nonetheless on hand to go through her familiar motions - greeting La warmly at first and later going ballistic on him. Her swear-filled screaming on Curb is music to my ears, even seven seasons in. (Boston Globe)
* Massive display marks CCPs 60-year rule Oct 2, 2009
Of particular concern for the US and Japan was the display of the new road-mobile Dong Feng-31 intercontinental ballistic missile [ICBM], Minnick said. China is clearly signaling to the US it has a nuclear strike capability that can hit Washington. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
What's Happening (281) Oct 1, 2009
Topics include: Responding to an aircraft accident, first responder checklist, ballistic recovery systems, post crash guidance, and disaster assistance. There is no cost to attend but seating is limited. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
China's magic to break those doom spells Sep 30, 2009
Others said that it was because China built up its own strength developing nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles, in addition to its basic industrial system in the 1950s and 1960s. The year 1978 reshaped China's fate and path, and perhaps presaged a shift in the world's power balance. (Xinhuanet, China)
Iran tests its longest-range missiles Sep 30, 2009
Iran is also developing ballistic missiles that could carry a nuclear warhead, although a U.S. intelligence assessment in May says the country is focusing efforts on short- and medium-range missiles like the Shahab. That assessment paved the way for Obama s decision to shelve the Bush administration s plan for a missile shield in Europe, which was aimed at defending against Iranian intercontinental ballistic missiles. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Medvedev jumps the gun on Iran Sep 30, 2009
Again, just as Medvedev was sitting down with Obama on Wednesday, Dmitry Rogozin, Russian ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and a Putin appointee, went ballistic on the Moscow TV channel Vesti about US-Russia relations and the expansion of NATO, among other issues. "It is extremely important that the US continues moving toward clearing our relations of negative, old, decayed rubbish that belongs to the Cold War era," Rogozin thundered. (Asia Times Online)
Press concern at Iran missiles Sep 30, 2009
Secondly, it test-fired a number of missiles as part of its military drill, including the Shahab-3, a high-speed ballistic missile capable of reaching targets deep inside Israel. EDITORIAL IN LONDON'S AL-ARAB AL-ALAMIYAH. (BBC News -- Africa)
Mortimer's a son of a gun … just in a different jumper Sep 26, 2009
Before kick-off he formed a guard of honour for the team and felt the rush as the crowd went ballistic. Very retro,'' Mortimer observed of crowd. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A Primer on Bungie's Halo 3: ODST, Available Now Sep 23, 2009
Your ballistic pallet's limited to simpler weapons here, so pistols and submachine guns instead of high flying stuff like Halo 3's energy swords and gravity hammers. You'll take debilitating damage from single shots, and without medical assistance, you can even bleed out. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Romney: 2010 Good For GOP Sep 22, 2009
He is now effectively canceling the Bush plan for ballistic missile defense in Eastern Europe. What do you think should be done as an alternative to the Obama handling of ballistic missile defense. (Human Events Online)
Rail will come when Georgia gets its act together Sep 22, 2009
duhgone- Believe me, at the time I was wishing that I had my favorite cannon with me so that I could show it to them and we could have a polite and jovial discussion about ballistic coefficiencies. I hate those who prey on others, sorry, I know how much you find them to be adorable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Calm before the storm of US-Iran talks Sep 22, 2009
For this reason, it is important that the White House pursue a multi-step strategy and prepare overtly for any military option," the BPC report claims. However, the report was researched and compiled before something unexpected happened. On September 17, Obama announced that the US would shelve its controversial US ballistic missile shield in Eastern Europe. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in response to Obama's initiative, said, "I very much hope that this very right and brave decision will be... (Asia Times Online)
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The Dreamcast launched in the face of a general backlash against light guns, so House of the Dead 2 wasn't packaged with any first-party hardware for shooting zombies, but once you picked up a plastic weapon of choice to go with the game, it was ballistic bliss. There was hardly anything more satisfying than blowing away that stupid flying imp with the high-pitched voice every time he showed up to taunt you. (IGN PS2)
Beijing shuts down to prepare for parade, party Sep 19, 2009
Tactical police units with automatic rifles and paramilitary police lined thoroughfares as camouflaged tanks, trucks bearing intercontinental ballistic missiles and parade floats with models of the Great Hall of the People rumbled toward Tiananmen Square for a late-night practice for the Oct. 1 parade. There were no crowds to cheer. (MSNBC -- International)
Sweet gesture, no sugar added: Care packages can be a healthy surprise for college kids Sep 16, 2009
John Kerry went ballistic - blogging: "Governor Palin need look no further than the view from her front porch in Alaska" to see global warming's devastation. His was peculiar phrasing by a senator 00004000 who opposed a Cape Cod wind-energy project because it might spoil the view from. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
UN's new push to rid the world of nukes Sep 13, 2009
Although the draft, released yesterday, does not explicitly refer to Iran or North Korea, it does point to recently adopted Security Council resolutions that imposed sanctions for their nuclear or ballistic activities. The proposal called on states that have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty ''to comply fully with all their obligations under the treaty'' and for others to become signatories ''so as to achieve its universality at an early date, and in any case to adhere to its terms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Coast Guard Training Sparks Attack Rumors Sep 12, 2009
ONE conservative news outlet and you go ballistic. ONE. (CBS News -- US)
China: A harmonious and stable crackdown Sep 10, 2009
There will be the usual display of military might, with everything from intercontinental ballistic missiles to tanks and fighter jets. With the help of annual double-digit budget increases for most of the past two decades, China has a lot of new kit to show off. (The Economist)
What if they gave a party and the comrades could not come? Sep 10, 2009
The hotels are on Chang'An Avenue, the venue for a huge parade of infantry fighting vehicles, ballistic missiles, tanks and assorted modern war toys on October 1. Tanks rumbled over the same road in the last National Day parade, in 1999, and during the Beijing massacres of 1989. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Random Walk: On Yucca, NICE, Locavores, Sarah and John, Etc. Sep 10, 2009
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry went ballistic -- blogging: "Governor Palin need look no further than the view from her front porch in Alaska" to see global warming's devastation. His was peculiar phrasing by a senator who opposed a Cape Cod wind-energy project because it might spoil the view from. (Townhall.com)
Pakistan: Terror's Tipping Point Sep 9, 2009
The only Muslim country in possession of nuclear weapons, Pakistan continues its buildup, testing ballistic and cruise missiles and constructing two new reactors to make plutonium. In this gathering arms race, India has just launched a nuclear-powered submarine. (The American Conservative)
The Other LeMieux Sep 8, 2009
Legislators of both parties went ballistic, charging that any deals with the Seminoles required their approval. Among those leading the charge in court was then-House Speaker Rubio, whose attorney told the court [t]he governor does not get to implement public policy by himself without legislative approval. (Human Events Online)
Early scores to decide Dogs vs. Gamecocks? Sep 8, 2009
Other than McClain going ballistic it appeared they were poised, unlike UGA.. Mikey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Arms dealers arrest exposes Irans smuggling Sep 7, 2009
Authorities charge the material was sent to two Iranian military entities declared off limits by the U.S. for their role in Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program ... The stakes have been raised, though, as the West seeks to block Iran, which has been assisted partly by U.S. rivals, from further developing its ballistic weapons and nuclear capabilities. (MSNBC -- International)
UAE reports ship seizure with NKorea arms for Iran Aug 29, 2009
The new sanctions resolution also calls on all nations to prevent financial institutions or individuals from providing financing for any activities related to North Korean programs to build nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles. Three sets of U.N. sanctions apply to Iran, seeking to halt its uranium enrichment. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Rigged Game Aug 29, 2009
It is the predominance of anti-Israel attitudes throughout the continent that enables European leaders to make light of the Iranian nuclear threat even as ever growing swathes of the continent fall within the range of the Islamic republic's ballistic missiles. A mere glance at the daily Middle East coverage of your standard European newspaper suffices to demonstrate the depths of Europe's obsession with hating Israel. (Townhall.com)
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60 calibre slugs cause devastating ballistic force upon close and mid-range targets. Few have seen the Cobra in combat and even fewer have lived to tell about it. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lockerbie Victim's Mom Upset with Obama Aug 22, 2009
" Come on America stop blaming the President for everything that goes on in the world. by icjunior97 August 21, 2009 8:49 AM EDT I agree that Obama should have said more. Now before you get your underwear in knot. I voted for him. But he has gotten more upset over healthcare than this. That fact is his man killed Americans. He did 8 yrs in prison. Was our call to release him? No. But just saying that it was mistake is not right either. Can you imagine if we caught Osama bin Laden put him in jail... (CBS News)
Gen. Gary North takes over Pacific Air forces Aug 20, 2009
An administrative unit that will supervise the maintenance of the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal will be activated on Tuesday at a North Dakota Air Force base. The Minot Air Force Base was chosen in June to be the headquarters of the 798th Munitions Maintenance Group. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
SKorea aborts rocket launch minutes before liftoff Aug 20, 2009
The U.S., Japan and other nations condemned the firing as a test of ballistic missile technology since the same rocket can be mounted with a warhead ... The U.N. Security Council slapped Pyongyang with sanctions, calling the launch a violation of resolutions banning it from ballistic missile activity. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Liberal Whole Foods Fans Feel Betrayed Aug 20, 2009
In an last week, he argued for health-care savings accounts and declared that health care is not an intrinsic right-- ideas with a conservative bent, which made Whole Foods' liberal customer base go ballistic. They are even talking about a boycott. (CBS News -- Politics)
N Korea space launch 'fails' Aug 19, 2009
Washington, Tokyo and Seoul regard the launch as a clear violation of Security Council resolution 1718 adopted in October 2006, which bans North Korea from carrying out ballistic missile activity. However, both China and Russia have urged restraint in the international response. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Read the 'JER' transcript Aug 18, 2009
Now this is the same Congress that went ballistic when G.M. and Chrysler and Citigroup executives traveled to Washington in corporate planes. So this is a hit to Congress for canceling this wasteful program and proving they're capable of being embarrassed. (Fox News)
China's military launches long-range war games... Aug 12, 2009
Two decades of almost annual double-digit increases in military spending have allowed the addition of cutting-edge fighter jets, nuclear submarines and hundreds of ballistic missiles pointed at rival Taiwan. China has announced a 14. (The Drudge Report)
Pelosi, Hoyer call protests 'Un-American' Aug 11, 2009
Pelosi, Hoyer: 'Un-American' protests: The Swamp. Posted August 10, 2009 8:00 AM. (FOX61, CT)
Oklahoma defenders get nasty Aug 11, 2009
"You want all your guys to be right on the edge of going completely and totally berserk and ballistic, and at the same time holding composure. I think having experience does that," Venables said. Oklahoma's defense was hampered by its youth last year, particularly when Ryan Reynolds suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second half against Texas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Resist his mom's demands Aug 11, 2009
"Things will go a lot smoother if you cooperate" is what the cops on "Law and Order" say, just before they go ballistic. When faced with a threat like that, the best response is to ask, "Really? Can you explain exactly what you're saying?". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
PAPER: In peril in Pyongyang? Now come the $$ deals... Aug 10, 2009
When the girls were taken into custody, he was preparing to test a ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. A US State Department source said: These two naive girls became useful pawns in a much bigger chess game. (The Drudge Report)
Meese: Obama Wrong on Cold War Win Aug 10, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
LETTER: Time for new approach to nation's health care Aug 8, 2009
First former Democratic President Bill Clinton comes through to get the two journalists freed from North Korea (of course the right wingers go ballistic. notorious prostitute customer turned Republican pundit Dick Morris said they should have gone to prison). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Council urges police force modernization Aug 4, 2009
The heavily armed shooters of the future might find themselves pinned down by police rifle fire, left to watch helplessly as rescue teams with ballistic shields save downed citizens, all of it coordinated by computer and honed by advanced training, if Pittsburgh City Council has its way. That's the vision offered in a brief, but extensively documented, report on the improvements needed to avoid another tragedy like the April 4 fatal shootings of three city officers in Stanton Heights. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Israel: Box It and Tape The Lid Shut Aug 4, 2009
It believes its military option to destroy Tehran s nuclear program is evaporating because Iran s atomic and ballistic missile laboratories and production facilities are working overtime ... Israel has practiced strikes on mock Iranian atomic facilities in war games using its strategic systems: bombers, ballistic missiles and submarine launched cruise missiles ... Recently, the U.S. hosted anti-ballistic missile tests with Israel, installed a sophisticated missile tracking X-Band radar system,... (Human Events Online)
The Vent sets the standard for pithiness in the ATL!... Aug 3, 2009
The NFL teams didn't reject Vick due to integrity -- it was purely for money -- the fans would have gone ballistic and boycotted the games. Score: 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Click to read:Poll: Obama Not Blamed For Economy Jul 30, 2009
Reagan raised a one trillion dollar deficiet to Two Trillion dollars by spending - One Trillion for Star Wars, his 600 ship Navy, Peacekeeper Ballistic Missiles, Minuteman III missiles, B-1 Bombers, B-2 Stealth bombers. Bush 41 spent billions on the Gulf War. (CBS News)
Bowes' blast puts Hamiltonin sweet position in BR 15s Jul 29, 2009
HAMILTON -- Robert Bowes had double the reason to go ballistic in the Switlik Park pressbox last night while he was operating the scoreboard. In the bottom of the fifth inning, he saw the team he was cheering for -- the Hamilton Babe Ruth 15-Year-Old All-Stars -- take a commanding three-run lead with the aid of a two-run homer. (NJ.com -- Times)
NKorea Says It Is Open To New Dialogue On Nukes Jul 27, 2009
It conducted a long-range rocket launch in April, quit the six-nation nuclear talks, restarted its nuclear facilities, conducted its second-ever nuclear test, and test-launched a barrage of banned ballistic missiles. In Monday's statement, the North made clear again it won't return to six-nation nuclear talks involving China, Japan, the two Koreas, Russia and the U.S.. (KIRO TV, WA)
Sounders FC, Chicago Fire play to scoreless draw Jul 26, 2009
Ljungberg, who has a history of giving the officials a piece of his mind from previous games this season, went ballistic after the whistle went against him and drew a second yellow. That meant an automatic ejection, and Ljungberg now was five yellow card which means he will miss next weekend's game at San Jose. (Longview Daily News, WA)
* Barcodes are the next big IT thing Jul 26, 2009
As part of Audis centenary celebrations, some bright spark gathered 130 staff from its Japanese subsidiary, each with a placard, to produce a QR (quick response) code (the standard that has gone ballistic in Japan) of 159m2, claimed to be the biggest in the world. Once soccer fans cotton on to this we may see them producing giant barcodes in the stands that can be read by phones at home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Iran and Russia, scorpions in a bottle Jul 24, 2009
Another feature of Moscow's chessboard strategy - never spelled out in public - is to keep the cooperation with Tehran to prevent China from taking over the whole project, but without driving the Americans ballistic at the same time. As long as the Iranian nuclear program is not finished, Russia can always play the wise moderating role between Iran and the West. (Asia Times Online)
MARCHMAN: Mauer has shot at greatest hitting season by catcher Jul 24, 2009
515 In researching great catcher seasons what really impresses you is how little contemporaries seem to care when catchers go ballistic. One of the most highly regarded players of his time, Cochrane beat out Jimmie Foxx, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig for the OBA title and ranked behind only those three in SLG for a team that finished a respectable third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
