Chief's towing plan rejected again Jun 4, 2008
Apparently, this statement was in juxtaposition to Cherry Street's well-known service work for the state and county. As Gaines had pointed out, the city does its own mechanic work. (Carmi Times, IL)
City pays $15M to settle negligence claim Jun 3, 2008
But this juxtaposition, at times reasonably persuasive, now rings hollow. The real pro-growth candidate in this campaign looks to be Barack Obama. (News Central Portal Site, CA)
Tom Brown: 6600 for one loon's rhyme? Must be worth more it's a ... May 18, 2008
"The same Mad McGonagall, "the writer of the worst poetry in the English language", is actually the best of Scottish. As long as we treasure him, we are treasuring our ability to laugh at ourselves and remember that our heritage is richer for its colourful characters as well as the doom, gloom and greyness of the darker chapters in our history.And was he really such a bad poet? He is the one and only doyen of doggerel, but some of our greatest poets have written lines every bit as bad. Robert... (Scotsman)
Tarsem Talks May 10, 2008
He noted that because the movie moves between a static 1920s hospital and the very depths of one man's imagination the juxtaposition of the two worlds had to be startling and specific to keep audiences engaged. The setting in the fantasy world took on a personality of its own, each location more grand and extravagant than the previous. (IGN FilmForce)
Jurist finds the sacred in daily life May 10, 2008
To such an intriguing juxtaposition - a poet judge spying the sacred in serial sinners - you can add that Reynard is a Roman Catholic who finds poetry more serene than the prayers uttered in church. "Some people would probably question how Catholic I really was, because I confess to not getting it most of the time," he said during a break in the retreat he and his wife, poet and journalist Judith Valente, led in Cambridge. (Boston Globe)
Hillary Clinton and the race card May 9, 2008
Did she, or did she not, play the "race card?". That's the question being hashed over in much of political Washington concerning comments made to USA Today in making her case for soldiering on in her bid to draw to an inside straight and overtake in the Democratic presidential race. (Los Angeles Times)
Life is like that May 3, 2008
With a lack of enthusiasm - the juxtaposition of "Provincial" and "Lady" having a certain fusty gentility about it - I started to read. I finished the novel in one sitting, leaving the children unbathed, dogs unwalked, a husband unfed, and giving alternate cries of joy and recognition throughout. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
* Pregnant defense minister signals change of guard Apr 23, 2008
Another photograph of Chacon visiting peacekeeping troops at Spains military base in Herat, northwest Afghanistan, on Saturday highlights the glaring juxtaposition of stereotypical male and female roles: the mother and the soldier; the protectors of the family and the protectors of the nation. She was accompanied on her trip by a medical team, including a gynecologist, and she plans to visit Spanish peacekeeping troops in Lebanon in the next few days. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Why S.F. should shelve 'peaker plants' idea Apr 22, 2008
The juxtaposition of approving polluting power plants while stalling a modest solar program puts at risk San Francisco's reputation as an innovator and leader in climate change. The city is considering a proposal to install four peaker power plants that will run on natural gas and be used when our energy grid needs power. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
GE chief faces credibility gap after earnings shortfall Apr 17, 2008
Even defenders of Immelt admit the juxtaposition of the rosy predictions and the ensuing shortfall has shaken the reputation of GE, which is the sixth-largest American company by revenues as well as a barometer of the broader economy. "What happened is, he got caught and created a credibility issue," said Welch, who ran the company for 20 years before handing the reins over to Immelt in 2001. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Gordon Brown appears on American Idol, but don't worry - he's not ... Apr 11, 2008
An unfortunate juxtaposition of his head and the flaming torch made it look like his hair was on fire. He was also embarrassed 10 days ago by photos of him clumsily kissing Carla Bruni with an open mouth during the state visit of her husband French president Nicolas Sarkozy. (Daily Mail)
Annual tour features 10 homes Apr 11, 2008
The landscaping in this area and the house's juxtaposition with recreational, religious and medical facilities creates a small town milieu reminiscent of the early 20th century. 617 Grant Avenue - These brick double officers' quarters were built in 1901 at the cost of 15,937, shortly after the revitalization of the School of Application for Cavalry and Infantry, forerunner of the Command and General Staff College. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
More notes on home theater Apr 11, 2008
"It was the juxtaposition of comedic stuff with violent stuff that was different. But a number of people said, 'It doesnt make sense. Are you trying to be funny or is it terribly tragic?'". Some revealing tidbits: the Clyde character was originally written as bisexual and Morgan Fairchild served as Dunaways double. (USA Today -- Tech)
B.A.C. charts the progress of the female figure Apr 6, 2008
The juxtaposition of not only sculpture and painting but also of various time periods and critical interpretations of the female role is the underlying theme of this exhibit ... It is these sorts of thought-provoking juxtapositions that Figuring Women: The Female in Modern British Art offers its audience. (Yale Herald, CT)
The Girl With The Most Cake Apr 2, 2008
I'd had a Crosley moment: The juxtaposition of a devout, sung prayer with a hyper-precise fecal description in an essay about having friends over for some chocolate tart and discovering that one of them has left something behind on the bathroom floor. Crosley lives in a world of such mash-ups. (Forbes -- Markets)
Chávez seeks Shangri-La with 'socialist cities' Apr 1, 2008
Like so many other facets of life in Caracas, the juxtaposition is jarring, a contradiction that both extremes of the ideological spectrum here grapple with: Where does socialism fit into this oil-rich nation where the rich-poor divide is as palpable as anywhere else in Latin America. After all, that SUV that whizzed by is not an anomaly; luxury cars are all over the city, driving down highways and roads ringed by hillside slums. (Christian Science Monitor)
The Year Of Magical Thinking Mar 31, 2008
She pithily expresses the juxtaposition of the ordinary and unthinkable: "The clear blue sky from which the plane fell. The swings where the children were playing as usual when the rattlesnake struck from the ivy.". When her husband is taken to emergency, Didion is introduced to her social worker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Script piques Parker Mar 25, 2008
"I remember being struck by the juxtaposition of how beautiful it was but how dangerous too. "We wanted to write something that was mysterious and captured that sense of beauty and danger side by side, but we also wanted to make it quintessentially Australian. " The script attracted a strong cast - as well as Parker and Green, the show features Vince Colosimo, Geoff Morrell, Andrew McFarlane, Rhys Muldoon and Catherine McClements. Pye and Strickland started work on the show seven years ago but... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Loewen saves his best for last spring start Mar 25, 2008
"I struggled with that, but also today, I made pitches to get back in it as well," he said, noting the proper juxtaposition. "It's a two-way street there. I felt like when I was missing, I was around the plate [and] I was down in the zone with the exception of a couple pitches. I just felt like I was more in control of my fastball today.". (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
States' budget woes hit poor hardest Mar 19, 2008
"The juxtaposition is that every presidential candidate will now tell you that addressing health care coverage is first and foremost on people's minds. But the first line of defense has to be not letting us go backwards.". Unlike the federal government, which can spend more than the revenue it takes in, almost all states are bound by their constitutions to maintain balanced budgets. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
You missed Dinosaur City ... Soriano to pitch! Mar 15, 2008
I don t think you intended it to be funny, but the juxtaposition, and my skepticism due to Hampton s injury history, made it funny. By the way, he s scheduled to start again Monday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Britney Spears Mar 10, 2008
His naked puckered flesh creates a juxtaposition to the smoothness of her back, bare to teasing buttock, from which the folds of a black dress fall. Britney just about got away with it. (Guardian Unlimited)
Perdue or Romney for VP? Mar 4, 2008
You were right; I overreacted to your juxtaposition of competition and guarantee yesterday. Obviously neither of us wants a rigged competition, and nor do we want cutthroat gaming in healthcare. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Giants' development idea best of 4 proposals Mar 3, 2008
At a different bayside location this would be an empty gesture, but here it works: few sites offer such a bracing juxtaposition of city and nature. The ballpark is in the foreground, the Bay Bridge close behind. (San Francisco Chronicle)
James McBride's 'Song Yet Sung' Feb 27, 2008
That simple juxtaposition says so much about who we are. There are a lot of ways to view Gone With the Wind, but the sophistication of its black characters rarely comes in for much praise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Who Can Bring Change in 2009? Feb 27, 2008
The juxtaposition of this impression of stability and prosperity (reflected via reduced inflation and GDP growth) against the struggles of the average Ghanaian (made worse with the advent of taxes that have an unfair burden on the poor such as the airtime tax) shows that change is needed for the average Ghanaian to truly prosper. The OYF believes that the CPP is the vehicle for this change. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Driven by green principles Feb 26, 2008
The office and training centre work most closely together, so they were placed in immediate juxtaposition, Mr. Stratford says. Collaboration is key to Honda's corporate culture, which HOK recognized by designing an office floor plan that places everyone, even senior executives, in an open space, with each employee no more than eight metres from continuous, ribbon-like windows. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Free-for-all combat often free of regulations Feb 24, 2008
"The event was promoted by the Omaha Fight Club of Nebraska, but held 1 1/2 miles inside the Iowa border.The reason is as blunt as a right hook: Nebraska has rules governing the sport, Iowa doesn't.The same juxtaposition exists all across the country, leaving a patchwork of rules, and sometimes a total lack of them, for the violent sport that left a man dead in Houston in December. Sam Vasquez, 35, of Houston, died in a hospice some six weeks after losing consciousness during a bout and having a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports Letters Feb 24, 2008
Anna BairdRaleighCheating condoned in basketballWhat an interesting juxtaposition 1C on Wednesday, Feb. 20 provides. It effectively reveals the loss of class and fall of sportsmanship among the current generation of athletes and coaches. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The transforming soul Feb 23, 2008
The recurring figure of a "Dead Doe" is banal in the hunting country Kelly writes about: "The doe lay dead on her back in a field of asters: no. // The doe lay dead on her back beside the school bus stop: yes." A lesser writer would make something of this juxtaposition: schools are for the living young. Kelly, though, is uninterested in fortune-cookie platitudes. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Best friends Feb 21, 2008
Paul, and here I felt certain that you d appreciate the juxtaposition of Obama and crabs, and by Jove you did. Remember the derivation of the word politics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Plagiarism? No, just words Feb 20, 2008
This juxtaposition of well-known quotations simply isn't original enough to qualify as the unique creation of Patrick. As for Patrick's phrase "just words," it is, well, just words - oh, egad, make that, merely words - and pretty basic words at that, no matter how dramatic the emphasis. (Boston Globe)
Real 'Work'? Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession... Feb 20, 2008
Chelsea working for the Hedge Fund Friends of Bill is the kind of ironic juxtaposition the Clintons specialize in. Hillary and Bill simply do not care what other people think or feel. (The Drudge Report)
Tex talks baseball Feb 20, 2008
Minor league career juxtaposition. Player Yrs AVG OBP SLG OPS aAVG aOBP aSLG aOPS Lillibridge 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rough terrain for illegal immigrants Feb 18, 2008
What a remarkable juxtaposition of attitudes toward one's fellow human beings. Gorman responds to his friend's misfortune (in the form of a $6,600 hospital bill) by pointing fingers and looking to hurt those who happen to be here illegally. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Boro native faces off with Clemens at Congressional steroid hearing Feb 14, 2008
the committee chairman, said the hearing was a "rare" juxtaposition of incongruous positions. "Both insist they are telling the truth, but their accounts couldn't be more different," Waxman said. (Bayside Times, NY)
We Get the Government We Deserve Feb 14, 2008
cross1242 wrote on Feb 10, 2008 2:18 PM:" In Prof. Claysons earlier columns, I have noted a tendency to dis his readers. This weeks column is entirely devoted to telling his readers that they are going to get what they deserve. And, what they apparently deserve is misery. In his traditional fashion, Prof. Clayson provides us largely with only his personal opinion on the matter and expects it to carry the day. His opinion this time is breathtaking in scope. Consider this opinion: Deep within... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
All things considered, Roger Clemens emerged favorably from Wednesday's hearing. Feb 14, 2008
Immediately after that exchange, Clemens calmly reiterated that he thought nothing wrong occurred and that he still feels the nanny is "a sweet lady." It was almost a made-for-TV juxtaposition: Clemens seeming unfazed by the exchange, while his attorneys noticeably simmering in the background. If nothing else, then, Clemens appeared favorable in comparison to those representing him, a comparison those representing him would gladly take. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Hitting the high notes Feb 10, 2008
It's possible they also feared the juxtaposition of the two songs would cast men's approach to lovemaking in a poor light. The US study, published in the journal Archives Of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, did not look into sex, violence or expletives in songs, nor did it draw conclusions about the music's effect on young listeners. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Church, still Catholic but not Roman, embraces old and new Feb 9, 2008
"I ended up trying to find other alternatives, [but] nothing spoke to me. And yet, what else would you do, just sit around and not go anywhere? I could go to a [Roman] Catholic church, but I just did not feel comfortable there. You could go in there and go through the motions . . . but you say to yourself, 'These people wouldn't accept me anyway.' There's a real juxtaposition between the reality and what you should feel.". "It's hard to say goodbye to what basically is your spiritual mother,"... (Boston Globe)
Afflictions of the soul On S.F. General's front line in emergency... Jan 21, 2008
"I'm fascinated," Morrin says, "by the juxtaposition between cognition and psychosis, and how those things coexist in the mind.". Not far away, Buckley sits at the large rectangular glass table shared by staff, reviewing the file of the 17-year-old girl brought in strapped to a gurney. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
FASHION FREAKS: Catwalk strip at Paris men's show.. Jan 20, 2008
The Kenzo collection consequently began with pea coats and hunting jackets in heavy worsted wools and flannels and ended in a juxtaposition of Western military regalia embellished with metalwork embroidery evoking the costumes of the Samurai. In between, as fake snow fell on the hundreds of fashion types present, Kenzo went for sportswear-inspired multi-pocket coats and hand-painted tea-stained T-shirts, merging black, ink blue and earthy browns with flashes of violet, orchid green and... (The Drudge Report)
Congressman says church, state should be separate Jan 18, 2008
Nonetheless, the congressman conceded that the juxtaposition of the votes left him open to attack. "I suppose I could have been a real purist and rejected [all of them]. I should have seen it coming," he said. (Forest Hills Ledger, NY)
An Ironic Juxtaposition Jan 18, 2008
What makes this juxtaposition even more ironic is that both countries have recently experienced the dangers of Islamic extremists: the horrible transit bombings in London and Madrid. Bishop Nazir-Ali is right when he draws a link between creeping sharia and secularism. (Townhall.com)
Faith, freedom and bling Jan 17, 2008
Arab TV offered an uncomfortable juxtaposition: al-Arabiya running the wretched saga of Gaza children suffering from a lack of food and medicine during the Israeli blockade, blending into the wretched excess scenes of W. being festooned with rapper-level bling from royal hosts flush with gazillions from gouging Americans on oil. W.'s 11th-hour bid to save his legacy from being a shattered Iraq - even as the Iraqi defense minister admitted that American troops would be needed to help with... (International Herald Tribune)
NEW Bonner's Blog Entry Jan 15, 2008
The juxtaposition of the two games is interesting as we are going from playing in a dome with a capacity of 33,000 to a gymnasium with a capacity of 1,215. This should make for an intense environment. (Umassathletics.com)
Barker: Rodeo rides into Manhattan + VIDEO Jan 7, 2008
Talk about a juxtaposition of cultures: Athletes here wear cowboy hats, and many have a telltale smokeless-tobacco bulge underneath their lips. The halftime show features a contest with an air gun and mini-tank. (Newsday -- Sports)
Getting to Know Nutraceuticals Jan 4, 2008
The options range from the almost appetizing juxtaposition of garlic, cranberry and soy concentrates to the downright macabre glandulars. And if cramming pituitary, prostate and pancreas extracts into a single pill doesn t count as overkill, then surely another product containing vitamins, minerals and most of the biochemical intermediates of the cellular Krebs cycle must. (Scientific American)
New Year's Hook-Up Dec 28, 2007
So if you re not finding anybody for "the anatomical juxtaposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction," (that s a kiss, as described by Dr. Henry Gibbons), then don t distress. Kiss those dear to you. (Fox News)
San Diego scholars see slaying as blow to democracy Dec 28, 2007
You know it's a bit of a reminder to us that we live in somewhat of a bubble in the United States in many ways; the juxtaposition of the holidays and people kind of in this turkey-induced stupor. the fact is that there are about 25 major wars going on in the world today, Neu said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Striking a blow to the news, cynicism Dec 24, 2007
These Comedy Central programs are frequently and proudly described by Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show," as "the fake news." Edgy and unapologetically biased, they deconstruct national politics using an arsenal of comic techniques - satire, parody, and the juxtaposition of film clips that reveals the inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and just plain foolishness of so much that comes out of Washington. Stephen Colbert's character on "The Colbert Report" is a devastating mockery of Bill O'Reilly's... (Boston Globe)
Choose your fetish: Pink, plaid or punk? Dec 19, 2007
It's a juxtaposition of two unlikely symbols: the gun is the violence inherent in Indonesian history, while the Burberry plaid fabric reflects the obsessive and excessive value we put on branded goods, which should normally exist only in an affluent and established society. The linking of these two images is deeply ironic in the context of a poverty-rich Indonesia. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Gas prices spur consumer inflation Dec 15, 2007
In a troubling juxtaposition, the rise in inflation is coming at a time when economic growth is slowing sharply under the weight of a steep slump in housing and a severe credit crunch. "We are in store for a period of very weak if not recessionary growth and uncomfortably high inflation," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy. (Anchorage Daily News)
11 comments Dec 15, 2007
All those who refuse to televise any and all truth of Jesus and the Father, yet have no qualms about airing such as Darwinism; Islam: a peaceful religion": The Da Vinci Code-- shall receive the rewards they deserve!See above verses! JS, ILDec 14, 2007 @ 04:38 PMAn interesting juxtaposition has Jim McDermott (Dem of Seattle) being one of the congressional Grinches who quite inconsistently voted to honor Ramadan and Diwali. Jim said his no vote was in protest to Bushs veto of a... (Human Events Online)
Perfect choice Dec 8, 2007
He actually sounds like Richt, so you no longer need be embarassed about that juxtaposition in the rivalry. He will probably win 7-9 games a year playing 1-AA Jax State and the weaklings of the ACC. And, frankly, he will probably beat Georgia before another six years is up, so you ve come out ahead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The anc's tower of Babel Nov 28, 2007
"The issue for me is the tactics of managing these policies."Society has moved forward through contradictions, said Brown, referring to the juxtaposition of Mbeki and Zuma, ahead of the leadership challenge in Polokwane. However, South Africa does not need another technocratic leader. (Mail & Guardian Online)
Blog Entries - March, 2007 Nov 24, 2007
After getting to the hotel, which is incredibly nice both inside and out, there was an interesting juxtaposition: a guy drumming on a bucket and another guy in a Cleveland Cavaliers' jersey breakdancing in the doorway of the Ritz Carlton. The staff was really into it, dancing and clapping in the doorway and welcoming everyone. (Golobos.com)
McCain now follows his own path Nov 23, 2007
"We were the maverick, antiestablishment. It was easy to be that. It was a pretty natural juxtaposition," said longtime friend and adviser Wes Gullett. "It was our place, our lane to run in. And it was a nice, wide lane at that time.". (Boston Globe)
READERS WRITE Nov 21, 2007
The headline juxtaposition on ajc. com was priceless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Continuereading Nov 13, 2007
In other words: Myers and Chopra--a divine juxtaposition. Only three Iconoclasts episodes remain after Thursday's: Howard Schultz/Norman Lear on Nov. 15; Wynton Marsalis/John Besh on Nov. 22; and Madeleine Albright/Ashley Judd on Nov. 29. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
From troubling stories to Memoirs: an unhappy juxtaposition Nov 3, 2007
com: Canada's National Newspaper. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Hingis tests positive for cocaine Nov 2, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. former world number one tennis player Martina Hingis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shameless in Massachusetts Nov 2, 2007
Nangle did not actually use the word hypocrite, but theres no mistaking the point of this juxtaposition. And, motionless. (Townhall.com)
A natural-born pillar for mothers Nov 2, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Kate Benson Medical ReporterNovember 2, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Park Service veteran leaves sun, swamps Oct 29, 2007
South Florida is fascinating with the juxtaposition of the largest legislated wilderness east of the Mississippi (Everglades National Park) next to a sprawling urban area with 6 million people. I will miss its cultural and ethnic diversity -- so many languages and traditions. (Anchorage Daily News)
