FairTax excerpts posted on CNN Aug 26, 2008
you had to be watching to connect those dots. By RW-(the original). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Different Braves team Aug 23, 2008
I think you can connect the dots. When Cox didn t even budge to argue that call at first in the top of the 9th last night I became convinced he s done. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Record-Breaking Twister Game In Rutland Aug 23, 2008
The reason behind the monstrous sheet of dots. 3,500 to be exact. (WCAX.com, VT)
CD's Connect The Dots...My Kingdom For A Bat Aug 22, 2008
com: CD's Connect The Dots ... CD's Connect The Dots. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Regaining a lost year Aug 22, 2008
Small red dots started to appear on Greg s skin and his parents knew it was time to get him checked out by the family doctor. Greg went to his physician for a blood test and was sent to Children s Hospital. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Working secretly, scientists cracked the anthrax poisoning case Aug 22, 2008
The dots, or in this case more than a thousand separate anthrax samples, were connected with the help of a group of scientists working secretly for seven years. They succeeded by using a combination of new techniques not even invented in late 2001 when the anthrax-laced letters were sent and that most old-fashioned attribute of expert scientists and detectives - a trained eye. (International Herald Tribune)
BUSINESS: Town Hall discusses 'I.O.U.S.A.' documentary Aug 21, 2008
"I think we really need to connect the dots between individuals and the government, because the problems are very similar. A lot of people have too much mortgage debt, too much credit debt. ... The more we create that (financial discipline) at the individual level, I think it will (cause) a political groundswell that will shine the spotlight on the federal government as well.". Valerie Gersch, health care trainer, Escondido. (North County Times)
In the U.S., a trained eye solved the anthrax puzzle Aug 21, 2008
The dots, or in this case more than a thousand separate anthrax samples, were connected with the help of a group of scientists working secretly for some seven years. They succeeded by using a combination of new techniques not even invented in late 2001 when the anthrax-laced letters were sent, and that most old-fashioned attribute of expert scientists and detectives: a trained eye. (International Herald Tribune)
John McCain and the moment of conception Aug 20, 2008
Those were supposed to be BIG DOTS in my 3:01 ... Put a period after the number instead of the close parenthesis and make sure you put a space between the period and the first word, then you should get big dots ... Just doodlin for dots. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nine-year-old Kye Loveless Tackles Diseases With Bravery And Resolve Aug 20, 2008
Tiny scars from where the tubes were during her dialysis show in dots on her neck. The nurse came that morning to take blood leaving little bandages up and down her right arm. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Dr. James Rota Aug 19, 2008
They often themselves suffer from toxicity and havent yet connected the dots. For others, they do the right thing and move onto other ways. (Malibu Times, CA)
The Anthrax Files Aug 18, 2008
William Kristol and Robert Kagan complained, What will it take for the FBI and the CIA to start connecting the dots here. A signed confession from Saddam. (The American Conservative)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Aug 18, 2008
"At the beginning, it was like seeing assembled dots - now it's much more than that," he said. "When I am walking along the street I can avoid low-hanging branches - I can see the edges of the branches.". (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Barack Obama's purpose-driven gamble (107) Aug 18, 2008
According to O.C. contacts, the impression left on the citizens of that reddest of red dots in a purple-blue state has been generally good, sometimes even perplexingly so. This could be a great start, the ground of Orange County being moved by something other than an earthquake. (Salon)
For Papelbon, there is no escaping headaches Aug 17, 2008
When his vision starts to blur, and the dots of light cloud his eyes, he knows it's time. "I think that with taking my medicine and being able to kind of just fight through it, I usually am able to go out there and pitch.". (Boston Globe)
Do homicide charges deter drug dealers? Aug 17, 2008
Fifteen to 20 people have died annually in McHenry County of drug overdoses whether accidentally or as part of a suicide for at least the past five years, but it s not easy to connect the dots to the drug s source. Witnesses, if there are any, are not always cooperative. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
From cow horn chairs to pie safes, Bouckville antiques show has it all Aug 17, 2008
And what s the story behind that pie safe with lots of little dots speckling its doors. That s a cabinet used for jarring or food preparation in the mid-1800s, with little holes punched into the tin doors to allow ventilation, Orwig said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
LETTERS: NCT, August 15, 2008 Aug 16, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Coverage of extramarital affairs unfair. (North County Times)
Chemists Take Gold, Mass-produce Beijing Olympic Logo Aug 16, 2008
By simply changing contact pressure (and the amount the pens deform), as well as the time of delivery, dots of various diameters can be produced ... The letters and numbers, "Beijing 2008," were generated from approximately 20,000 dots that were 90 nanometers in diameter ... Then, with more force applied to the pens, the stylized human figure and the Olympic rings were made from approximately 4,000 dots that were 600 nanometers in diameter. (Science Daily)
Medical examiners tell why, how it's done Aug 16, 2008
He got knocked out in the air and he did a flat spin and all the blood spun to his hands and feet and his head and it all started making little red dots. a human centrifuge. (Florida Times-Union)
Technique Developed To Capture Human Movement In 3D Aug 14, 2008
Once identified, they are represented with colored dots for tracking in 2 dimensions. This enables the user to analyze the results visually. (Science Daily)
If you can't eat healthy, then eat healthier at the Iowa State Fair Aug 14, 2008
" Iowa Heart Center health professionals will be on hand throughout the fair with more tips on healthy eating, including a Weight Watchers Points list for 38 fair food favorites. Of course, if you have an immediate concern about your heart condition, don't wait. The cardiac experts at Iowa Heart Center recommend that you contact your primary care physician for a check-up right away. Iowa Heart Center's top 10 healthy fair food tips * Forego the cave-man-size turkey leg for a turkey tenderloin:... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Basal Body Temperature Charting Aug 13, 2008
You can connect the dots on the chart to further highlight the trends in your basal body temperature. Though you have already ovulated and likely missed your most fertile time when you are recording your elevated temperatures, it gives you a guidepost to how far into your cycle you ovulate. (Suite101.com)
Oklahoma had no choice on Jarboe Aug 13, 2008
He did not learn his lesson and if something bad did happen, all the liberal knuckleheads would wonder why we did not connect the dots. Enough is enough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yanks, Angels converge, but how long? Aug 13, 2008
Connecting the postseason dots would be easy when referring to the Angels and Yankees, at least during the past decade. The Yankees have met the Angels twice in their last seven playoff appearances and dropped both series. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
(?) Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick Leads a Democratic Group, Yet Nets Refuse to Name His Party Aug 12, 2008
It mentioned the World Trade Center, hijackings, attacks in Washington, groups of bin Laden supporters " and the President ignored it. ... OLBERMANN, BEFORE COMMERCIAL BREAK: "Bushed": An anniversary bigger perhaps than 9/11. The day the President not only didn't connect the dots, but threw the dots away. ... And number one: Legacy-gate. As the struggle goes on to build the Bush presidential "liberry," here's a reminder of the true legacy of the 43rd President of the United States. Take a look... (MediaResearch.org)
Eye health is important! Aug 12, 2008
Computer images are made up of thousands of tiny dots which make the eyes constantly focus and refocus. The result: dry, puffy and tired eyes. (iAfrica.com)
Lake's 'dirty little secret' Aug 10, 2008
Anybody can connect the dots ... You don t have to be a genius to connect the dots with the buildup of sediment and the pollution. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Case Still Isnt Closed Aug 10, 2008
At the time he was bombarding Ivins's lab with FOIA requests, he was employed by ABC. "They're trying to connect dots that don't connect," he said. Justice Department official Dean Boyd said "there was no mistake in the affidavit" because Matsumoto had been employed by NBC in the past and Ivins told investigators he "believed" he still worked there. (Newsweek)
Vampire Bats Eyed For Venezuela Deaths Aug 9, 2008
Initially she dismissed it as nothing important, but she also remembered her finger hurt that morning and that she saw two small red dots there. Linares suggested she get rabies shots immediately. (CBS News)
Gene hooks smokers at first puff Aug 9, 2008
" Dr Marcus Munafo, from Bristol University, said that while the study was interesting, any treatments or tests based on the gene variant would be some way off. He said: "It's interesting to see research which helps us join the dots on the whole mechanism of nicotine addiction, but in practical terms, we have, for now, to carry on doing what we are currently doing to help smokers. " Bookmark with: SEE ALSO 02 Apr 08 | Health 17 Mar 07 | Health 24 Nov 04 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is... (BBC News)
BIG FM rolls Radio Olympiad contest Aug 9, 2008
2008 - 2009 Join The Dots Media Pvt Ltd. All rights reserved. . (Business of Cinema)
US scientists discover people who can 'hear' what they see Aug 8, 2008
Dr Melissa Saenz discovered the phenomenon when a group of students were being shown around her lab and one asked if anyone else could hear a pattern of moving dots on a computer screen ... By sending the moving dots image to hundreds of other volunteers, she found three others who could also hear sounds, such as tapping, whirring or whooshing, when watching it ... Can you hear these dots. (BBC News -- Americas)
AIDS Breakthrough? HIV Halted With RNAi In Mice Aug 8, 2008
One encodes a human protein called CCR5, which dots the surface of T cells and allows HIV to gain entry. The others encode proteins produced by the virus within cells upon infection. (Science Daily)
Lack of access to female condoms vilified Aug 8, 2008
The charitable group PATH has spent about $6-million developing a female condom that has a tampon-like capsule for easy insertion of a polyurethane pouch that is kept in place by dots of foam. According to the Oxfam report, an additional $20-million investment would result in the two newer models being brought to market quickly and the competition would sharply lower prices. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Cancer Cures Created by Biology-Engineering Convergence With MIT `Genius' Aug 8, 2008
She is also investigating how fluorescent tags called quantum dots might piggyback on viruses, highlighting the size, shape and location of a malignancy. While quantum dots are currently made from cadmium, which is toxic to humans, Belcher is trying to make a safe version from gallium nitride. (Bloomberg)
Row over implant funding refusal Aug 8, 2008
Page last updated at 18:20 GMT, Thursday, 7 August 2008 19:20 UK. A GP believes health chiefs are operating a "postcode lottery" by funding only one cochlear implant for her 11-month-old deaf child. (BBC News)
Major health research group forms Aug 8, 2008
Can you hear these dots. US plane emergency evacuation. (BBC News)
New guidance given on autism care Aug 7, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
China rights 'worsen with Games' Aug 7, 2008
Can you hear these dots. Ibrahim charged with sodomy. (Yahoo News -- China)
Some People Can 'Hear' Movement Aug 7, 2008
"As part of the experiment, a moving display was running on my computer screen with dots rapidly expanding out, somewhat like the opening scene of Star Wars. Out of the blue, one of the students asked, "Does anyone else hear something when you look at that ... Image from a short video of moving dots. (Science Daily)
Dell says its operations now carbon-neutral Aug 7, 2008
"Then an investigator needs to put this all together and connect the dots, find the coherent story," Stasko said. -Greg Bluestein, AP Writer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Caltech neurobiologists discover individuals who 'hear' movement Aug 7, 2008
"As part of the experiment, a moving display was running on my computer screen with dots rapidly expanding out, somewhat like the opening scene of Star Wars. Out of the blue, one of the students asked, "Does anyone else hear something when you look at that. " After talking to him further, I realized that his experience had all the characteristics of a synesthesia: an automatic sensory cross-activation that he had experienced all of his life," says Saenz. (EurekAlert!)
12-year-old with HIV opens AIDS conference Aug 5, 2008
"It's like a little ball that has little dots, and is inside me, sort of swimming inside me," she said, curling her fist as she recalled what her parents explained to her with drawings long ago. Keren's openness about her HIV status comes as the virus's victims grow increasingly younger. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Tug repeatedly warned before Miss. River collision Aug 3, 2008
Then, as the two dots on a radar intersect, he added: "We just took his tow. The barge is right in front of us and we're running it over.". The pilot of the tanker was not identified. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Singing the New-PC Blues Aug 2, 2008
One full megapixel less, a measly 640 by 480 dots. I knew the correct spec beforehand from reviewing a similar machine, but how are ordinary customers expected to react when they encounter avoidable mistakes like these two. (PC World)
Nanoparticles + Light = Dead Tumor Cells Aug 1, 2008
The technique, devised by Wensha Yang, an instructor in radiation oncology at the University of Virginia, and colleagues Ke Sheng, Paul W. Read, James M. Larner, and Brian P. Helmke, employs quantum dots. Quantum dots are semiconductor nanostructures, 25 billionths of a meter in diameter, which can confine electrons in three dimensions and emit light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation ... Yang and his colleagues realized that quantum dots also give off light when exposed to megavoltage... (Science Daily)
Obama says Israel will strike Iran if sanctions fail... Jul 31, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
Cancer map legislation in limbo Jul 31, 2008
A handful of marbles dipped in paint and thrown against a wall will yield clusters of dots. It may not necessarily be due to the environment,'' Momrow said. (Albany Times Union)
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Seriously. Jul 30, 2008
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. (Los Angeles Times)
Letters to the editor Jul 30, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: Opinions. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
My weird nights in the disturbing world of Amy Winehouse Jul 30, 2008
She finds a red scarf with white polka dots, a la Minnie Mouse, and carefully fastens it around her head, tying it in a jaunty bow. Winehouse lifts her black wifebeater vest and stares at her chest the tattoo of her husband s name thundering across her heart, barely encased by a grey polka-dot push-up bra. (Daily Mail)
Crime maps to show offences for every street in Britain Jul 29, 2008
Offences are identified using dots on maps. In the West Midlands, householders can enter their postcodes and zoom into the map to a street level, where the different crime types would be represented in coloured zones, showing levels of monthly crime and how much they have increased in the past 12 months. (Telegraph.co.uk)
International Monetary Fund Loans Linked To Higher Death Rates From Tuberculosis Jul 29, 2008
Using a separate set of models, the authors suggest that IMF programs are linked to an 8% drop in government spending, a 7% drop in the number of doctors per head, and lower coverage of TB control using the "directly observed treatment, short course" (DOTS) strategy recommended by the WHO. Together, these findings suggest that countries receiving IMF loans make cutbacks in their TB control infrastructure and that this might be responsible for the increase in TB death rates. In an expert... (Science Daily)
Nanoparticles In Sewage Could Escape Into Bodies Of Water Jul 29, 2008
Top right: electron microscope image of cerium oxide nanoparticles (white dots) in sewage sludge. Relatively small agglomerates bind to bacteria. (Science Daily)
Valdosta is Titletown, USA Jul 29, 2008
Now, add to that SUBSTANTIAL tradition the recent multiple state titles won by Lowndes HS and the D-II National titles won by Valdosta State University and you ve connected the dots to Title Town USA. By Hitman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Election '08: Barack Obama's Stealth Socialism Jul 29, 2008
Even skeptics have failed to connect the dots for fear of being called the dreaded "r" word. But too much is at stake in this election to continue mincing words. (Investors Business Daily)
Adapting a generic tuberculosis control operational guideline and scaling it up in China: a qualitative case study Jul 29, 2008
The TB operational guideline (the deskguide) is a detailed action guide for county TB doctors aiming to improve the quality of DOTS, while the China national TB policy guide is a guide to TB control that is comprehensive but lacks operational usability for frontline TB doctors. This study reports the process of deskguide adaptation, its scale-up and lessons learnt for policy implications. (BioMed Central)
Drug-abuse backlash hits Mexico Jul 28, 2008
Bright dots showed areas with meth addicts. In 2000, the only dots were in Tijuana and Mexicali on the California border ... But as Snchez tapped a key to scroll forward through time, the dots multiplied until they formed a line from the central state of Michoacn to the Arizona border. (AZCentral)
LETTERS: NCT, July 27, 2008 Jul 28, 2008
Gutless U.S. media won't connect the dots ... But where is the U.S. media in connecting the dots. (North County Times)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
Billy Crudup did have to wear a suit covered with 140 dots as the very blue Dr. Manhattan. "Getting into a costume and sticking a scar on my mouth helped me get in the mood to kill people," said Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays Comedian (pictured here). (Variety)
Researchers Map America's Deadliest Roads Jul 28, 2008
"It is time to start working toward prevention, and each one of these dots on the map represents that.". More information. (Health-Finder)
Can Amy Winehouse be saved? Jul 27, 2008
She finds a red scarf with white polka dots, ; la Minnie Mouse, and carefully fastens it around her head. Downstairs a pack of paparazzi has gathered in a frenzy, inches from her door. (Times Online)
BAM AND CAM: Private Obama Chat with Tory Leader Caught on Mic...'You should be on the beach... You need a break' Jul 27, 2008
Oh wait, Hannity didn't tell you that, as both of those things require slightly more than knee-jerk thought processes to connect the dots. Posted by: JP | Jul 26, 2008 4:35:44 PM. (The Drudge Report)
PART II: Former homeless man creates art Jul 27, 2008
"It takes a lot of patience," he said of the pointillist method, which involves creating images by using dots. "The more I did it, the more I healed.". (New Haven Register, CT)
