Bill allowing more charter schools goes to Senate Nov 11, 2009
Union leaders expressed concerns about scaling back teacher contract provisions. Under the proposal, if a teacher is not rehired at a school being converted into an in-district charter school, then the teacher would have 12 months to find a job at another district school or would be let go, regardless of seniority or good performance reviews. (Boston Globe)
Spider silk used as artificial muscle Nov 10, 2009
Scaling up spider silk for human limb-sized artificial muscles could be problematic, says Brent Opell, a professor at Virginia Tech. A single thread of drag line spider silk is very narrow, about five microns in diameter, and has a high surface area that lets it quickly absorb large amounts of water to quickly contract. (MSNBC -- Technology)
October Was Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nov 9, 2009
c) Redness of the skin or nipple, scaling or peeling of the skin. d) Increase in size or change in shape of the breast. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Germany celebrates memory of Berlin Wall falling Nov 9, 2009
"No matter how hard it was, we worked, we found mutual understanding and we moved forward. We started cutting down nuclear weapons, scaling down the armed forces in Europe and resolving other issues," he said. It all began with a routine late afternoon news conference. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Specify the channels clearly and do we need basic cable, etc etc. Do it en... Nov 9, 2009
In addition, it is scaling back the parent company's presence in the campaign, as part of a larger effort to drive awareness to the El Paquetazo brand. "If you look at the commercial you don't see a ton of Time Warner Cable branding there," Hirsch said. (Multichannel News)
Cutler's Protection Must Improve Now Nov 9, 2009
" ... Ron Turner was so frustrated after Sunday's inconsistent effort that he promised to take a hard look at scaling back the game plan. "We'll come in [Monday] and look at it and make the corrections we need to make," Turner said. "I'll look at it, see what we need to do to give us a chance to get better and, if we're doing too much, we'll cut back. Obviously we are because we're making too many mistakes. (OUInsider.com)
The Best Treatment for Severe Acne Nov 8, 2009
If redness and scaling occur and skin becomes dried up, wash off the benzoyl peroxide or tretinoin cream/gel after 2 hours in the first week of application. Once the skin starts tolerating the medication, overnight application can be retarted. (Suite101.com)
Holiday parties tone down festivities Nov 7, 2009
Morton s The Steakhouse, with locations in Center City and King of Prussia, saw a scaling down of events, a holding pattern, a wait-and-see attitude, said Steve McGrath, director of sales and marketing. So, Morton s decided it had to be aggressive about offering its services. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Abbas says he will not seek reelection Nov 6, 2009
A weekend trip to the region by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accentuated the impasse, as the United States announced it was scaling back expectations, and Palestinians charged there was a growing pro-Israeli tilt to US policy. Abbas s 15-minute address on Palestinian television remained equivocal as to whether he intends to leave office in a matter of weeks. (Boston Globe)
Punta Gorda pizzeria owner wins SW Fla. Blue Chip award Nov 6, 2009
Todd Huston is the featured motivational speaker at the luncheon meeting: He survived a boating accident and leg amputation, and went on to earn a world record in mountain climbing, scaling the highest elevations in all 50 states in 66 days. That was 35 fewer days than the original record, which was held by an athlete without a disability. (The News-Press -- Business)
Health News And Advice Nov 6, 2009
Hillsborough County is scaling back on the H1N1 vaccines as a slowdown in production has cut back on the amount of vacci. 11Views 0Comments. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Health)
Africa: Aids Funding at 'Dangerous Turning Point' Nov 6, 2009
The US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), under the leadership of former President George Bush committed to scaling up treatment from the more than two million people it supports to at least three million by 2013. Now, faced with an economic crisis, President Barack Obama's administration has flatlined US funding for HIV/AIDS in 2009. (allAfrica.com)
Balancing liberty with security Nov 5, 2009
But in the last two years, Mr Roth said, there had been "a reaffirmation of human rights and a scaling back of the worst abuses". Mr Roth said upholding human rights was a better way of improving security. (BBC News -- Americas)
Preshers Tool to auction equipment as it downsizes Nov 5, 2009
Peterson isnt alone in scaling back as the construction industry struggles to regain its footing. Everyone in (construction) related industries is suffering severely from this downturn, more so in this area than in other parts of the state, said Richard Durling. (The News-Press -- Business)
Neutral Tandem Announces 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 4, 2009
This increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin was driven by the continued scaling of our operating expenses, as well as network efficiency and optimization efforts. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a discussion of the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to net income. (Primezone Releases)
Israel, Egypt Relations Hurting Peace Process Nov 4, 2009
Over the past month, Egypt has been scaling back its already limited contacts with Israel in an apparent protest over Israel's refusal to halt Jewish settlement in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Egypt has tried to keep Israelis away from several international forums and censured an academic for meeting Israel's ambassador to Cairo. (Fox News)
Short-burst training gets you fit, fast Nov 4, 2009
Once they have the go-ahead, one way to begin short-burst training is to speed up a bit on the treadmill, getting out of your comfort zone for a minute, then scaling back or stopping for a minute, then doing another short burst, for a total of 10 intervals. As your fitness level improves, you can challenge yourself more. (MSNBC -- Health)
Egypt-Israel frictions complicate peace efforts Nov 4, 2009
Over the past month, Egypt has been scaling back its already limited contacts with Israel in an apparent protest over Israel's refusal to halt Jewish settlement in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Leading organizations join forces to launch first annual World Pneumonia Day Nov 3, 2009
The GAPP estimates the cost of scaling up exclusive breastfeeding, vaccinations and case management in the world's 68 high child mortality countries. Together, these countries account for 98% pneumonia deaths worldwide. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Zealand's Third-Quarter Wages Rise 0.4% Amid Recovery From Recession Nov 3, 2009
returned its Auckland refrigerator plant to 40-hour-a-week production after scaling it back to 35 hours in April. The company took government subsidies to keep the factory operating on reduced hours, saving 60 jobs. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
A new way of looking at the world Nov 3, 2009
" Users go to the site, click on a city and filter the available information by typing in an address, ZIP code or neighborhood. Depending on the data currently available for the area, users get everything from restaurant ratings and business reviews to crime data, real estate listings and Flickr photos of nearby residents. Such local data is becoming increasingly available on mobile phones as well. feature for the iPhone 3GS shows business ratings by simply having the user hold up their phone to... (CNN)
Tanzania: Less Than 28 Percent of HIV+ People Get ARVs Nov 2, 2009
But according to the UN report entitled "Towards universal access: scaling up priority HIV/Aids interventions in the health sector," at least five million people living with HIV still do not have access to life-prolonging treatment and care. The WHO, Unicef and UNAids attribute the progress made so far in rolling out treatment to availability of cheaper ARVs, including generics, as well as better access to free voluntary counselling and testing services. (allAfrica.com)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
Instead, scaling a narrow metal ladder inside took nine. "It was the most physically exhausting thing I have ever done," 35-year-old Ben Stewart said later. (Salon)
11 instant energy boosters Oct 31, 2009
Bowden advises scaling back your carb intake by replacing a serving or two with something protein-rich, like low-fat cheese. Another good choice: Go nuts. (CNN)
UN signals delay in climate change treaty Oct 30, 2009
Just weeks before an international conference on climate change, the United Nations signaled it was scaling back expectations of reaching agreement on a new treaty to slow global warming. Janos Pasztor, director of the secretary-general's Climate Change Support Team, said Monday "it's hard to say how far the conference will be able to go" because the U.S. Congress has not agreed on a climate bill, and industrialized nations have not agreed on targets to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions or... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More of this story Oct 29, 2009
Until two or three years ago, Ernie could be seen scaling his ladder to hang Christmas lights on his roof. "I always liked decorating the house for Christmas, but now I let my neighbors do the roof," he laughed. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Cost of holiday flights soars on lighter load Oct 29, 2009
Also, airlines have been tinkering with flight schedules over the past several quarters, steadily scaling back domestic seat availability to maximize prices and stem deficits, Seaney said. The extent of the cuts varies across the state and the nation. (The News-Press -- Business)
Arc Employment Services feels the economic burn Oct 27, 2009
Finding and keeping employment is not easy these days, as struggling companies and organizations find themselves cutting programs and scaling back their workforce to make ends meet. It s especially hard for Minute Man Arc s Employment Services program, which contracts with about 40 area businesses to secure employment for 81 of its developmentally disabled clients. (Concord Journal, MA)
Frustration with swine flu vaccine Oct 27, 2009
Lower-than-expected vaccine yields have reduced the number of doses available, and this has led to the cancellation or scaling back of vaccination clinics across the country, including in Maryland and Virginia. After eight years of talk about preparing for either biological attacks or life-threatening pandemic influenza, the performance is worse than disappointing. (Juneau Empire)
Blue Bell to purchase mill facility Oct 27, 2009
The textile manufacturer began scaling back its operation last year and eventually ceased all operations here. Brenham based Blue Bell Creameries is the number three branded ice cream manufacturer in the U.S., despite being available in only 24 percent of the country. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Africa: Green Revolution Requires Supporting Farmers, Says Agriculture Expert [interview] Oct 27, 2009
Then we fund the scaling up of what works in partnership with others, especially with government, private sector, bilateral and multilateral institutions. The seeds work, for example, includes supporting the capacity of plant breeders. (allAfrica.com)
I want that ONE moment back please Oct 24, 2009
She might as well have said that she used to enjoy scaling Mount Everest in flip-flops and a tutu. I was pretty sure I'd heard all the stories from my grandmother's life -- and none of them involved a party. (CNN)
Apple gets to fly banner, despite rules Oct 23, 2009
In hindsight, Shen said, he would have recommended scaling down the iPod ad before allowing it in Boston. It is big, and the one thing [the BRA] should have done is to reduce the size, Shen said. (Boston Globe)
The Democrats' Debt Dilemma Oct 23, 2009
While most households and businesses are doing more with less--paying down debt, scaling back, and sacrificing--Democrats move against these currents. More spending, a pricey health care bill, cap and trade, maybe even another "stimulus" bill. (CBS News)
Read Hannity's America Oct 23, 2009
As a result, one Democrat who initially was enthusiastic about the measure is scaling back her support for it. Since learning the stimulus has only created 30,000 jobs, New Hampshire Representative Carol Shea-Porter isn't so hot on it anymore. (Fox News)
Rs 1 lakh for Salman's towel! Oct 23, 2009
Thomas says her company decided to cash in on the demand in 2005 only and the trend is now scaling high. "The money people are ready to shell out for such memorabilia's depends on how rare the item is and also on the brand power of the celebrity. Between 2005 -2008, ebay has earned Rs.1.8 crore through sale of personalised celebrity auctions and we gave the money for charity," added Thomas. (India Times, India)
Obama sticks to Iraqi pullout schedule, presses leader on vote Oct 21, 2009
Without an election law, the vote could be delayed, snarling American plans to begin significantly scaling back US troop presence after the national referendum. We have seen in the last several months a consolidation of a commitment to democratic politics inside of Iraq, Obama said after meeting with Maliki in the Oval Office. (Boston Globe)
We're going to need guns: Ars reviews Borderlands Oct 21, 2009
Stylized, cartoony, but still hard-edged, this is a game that looks great on both the 360 and PC, but the PC version gets the nod for better controls with the mouse and keyboard and some great scaling. My friend played one of my review keys on a higher-end desktop gaming box and it looked incredible. (Ars Technica)
Survey: Most companies cutting bonuses, raises Oct 20, 2009
By Ellen Wulfhorst, Reuters NEW YORK More than half of U.S. companies are reducing bonuses, and nearly half are scaling back on raises in an effort to cut costs in a tough recession, according to research released Monday. A third of companies are cutting back on employee health care benefits, and a third also are cutting back on stock options and other equity-based compensation to trim costs, according to a survey of chief financial officers and senior comptrollers by accounting firm. (USA Today -- Money)
Medicine for Your Skin: Triamcinolo... Oct 20, 2009
According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, triamcinolone can be used to treat ;itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation,; and other skin conditions. It can also be used for mouth sores. (Suite101.com)
Medicine for the Skin:Betamethasone... Oct 20, 2009
According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine betamethasone ;is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. It is normally prescribed to persons thirteen years and older. (Suite101.com)
Age-old woes, new tactic Oct 19, 2009
For someone consuming 2,000 calories per day, that would mean scaling back by 600 calories. Resveratrol, found most abundantly in red wine and Japanese knotweed, is the best-known sirtuin modulator. (Boston Globe)
Scaling Back Justice? Oct 19, 2009
Scaling Back Justice ... Scaling Back Justice. (CBS News)
The building blocks of new industries are missing Oct 18, 2009
Nationally, many pharmaceutical companies have been scaling back on their own research and relying more heavily on their academic collaborations and alliances with biotechnology start-ups, Slywotzky said. Thus far, he suggested, the life sciences industry has not created the large numbers of jobs that grew out of previous emerging sectors, such as personal computers or wireless technology. (Boston Globe)
* Swine flu vaccine delivery delayed as US death toll rises Oct 18, 2009
It doesnt look like were going to be able to make the estimates we had projected by the end of this month, she said, scaling back earlier projections of 40 million doses of vaccine by the end of this month to between 28 million and 30 million. Meanwhile, pigs in Minnesota may have tested positive for the A(H1N1) virus in a preliminary test, which would be the first US cases in swine, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials said on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
EPA plans to veto surface mining permit in W.Va. Oct 17, 2009
Arch Coal received the corps permit in January 2007 for a 2,278-acre mine, after scaling back the project from what was initially approved in late 1990s. The original permit covered 3,113 acres and allowed the company to dump waste rock and dirt into more than 10 miles of streams. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Going 'deep', not 'big', in Afghanistan Oct 17, 2009
He calls for scaling back the increase in Afghan security forces to the original targets of 134,000 Army troops and 80,000 national police. The crucial factor in determining the future of the country, he argues, is not the numbers of security personnel but whether they continue to abuse the population. (Asia Times Online)
FAA says turbines on military base would pose hazard Oct 17, 2009
In a reversal of an earlier decision, the Federal Aviation Administration has declared that the majority of wind turbines proposed on the Massachusetts Military Reservation on Cape Cod would pose an air navigation hazard, effectively scaling back the once-ambitious proposal to use alternative energy to power the military base. A week after initially approving eight of the 17 wind turbines proposed by the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the FAA reversed its decision this past week and declared... (Boston Globe)
Berkowitz: Expect slow recovery Oct 17, 2009
It s reflective of this (baby boomers scaling down) direction, he said. Given that that is what s happening and that perhaps is sort of going to dictate the slower growth, I think that we have to respond. (Burlington Union, MA)
Massively Collaborative Mathematics, Timothy Gowers & Michael Nielsen, Nature Oct 16, 2009
Those involved agreed that scaling up much further would require changes to the process. A significant barrier to entry was the linear narrative style of the blog. (Harper's Magazine)
Phila. cultural groups creatively riding out economy Oct 16, 2009
For the Philadelphia Theatre Co., which performs in a new theater, other cost-cutting measures include a renegotiated lease on office space; a 10 percent pay cut for top managers; scaling back productions from five to four; more social-viral marketing to cut advertising and printing costs; and a unique in-kind production sponsorship, trading sponsorship recognition to a corporate housing company in exchange for discounted rent for actors, directors, designers and playwrights. About a quarter of... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Ask AP: Miranda rights, artificial growth hormone Oct 16, 2009
Last week, he rejected the idea of scaling down U.S. troop levels and fighting al-Qaeda there with drones and missiles. Such a strategy shift - which some in the administration are advancing - would be "shortsighted," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A Bloody Mystery Oct 15, 2009
A 62-year-old woman presented to the urgent care clinic with gingival bleeding after periodontal scaling of her lower right second molar. She had undergone the procedure 5 hours before presentation, and the bleeding had persisted despite the application of pressure and ice. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Fed officials were conflicted over housing plan Oct 15, 2009
The Fed left open the possibility of expanding or scaling back its programs depending how economic and financial conditions unfold. Economists from Barclays Capital Research said the minutes showed a growing divergence among Fed policymakers. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fed officials disagreed on ending mortgage rate aid Oct 15, 2009
The Fed left open the possibility of expanding or scaling back its programs depending how economic and financial conditions unfold. Among the issues on policymakers' minds was how the economy will hold up once government supports including President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package of tax cuts and increased government spending fade. (USA Today -- Money)
UNICEF, WHO launch report on 2nd greatest killer of children Oct 15, 2009
Campaigns targeting childhood diarrhoea in the 1970s and 1980s achieved success by educating caregivers and scaling up oral rehydration therapy to prevent dehydration. The campaigns delivered promising results but following that success, focus shifted to other health problems. (Xinhuanet, China)
Move to cut child diarrhoea death Oct 15, 2009
Campaigns targeting childhood diarrhoea in the 1970s and 1980s achieved success by scaling up the use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) to prevent dehydration and by educating caregivers. However, the situation has deteriorated once again in recent years, as the international community has shifted its focus to other global emergencies. (BBC News -- Health)
Some firms decision-averse ... or maybe not Oct 14, 2009
If the risks seem unacceptably high, try scaling back the size of the decision. For example, if you can't quite take the step for a full IT infrastructure investment, look at ways to break the potential project (hence the decision) into modules. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Read more... Oct 14, 2009
"Feeding America clearly is doing a remarkable job of scaling its services to meet the accelerating need for food in this country. They will redistribute this money at no interest to member organizations for the purchase of refrigerated delivery trucks.". With the expansion of its delivery fleet, Feeding America estimates the amount of donated food it will be able to retrieve from grocery stores and redistribute will nearly double. (PNN Online)
Keeping the aircraft carrier fleet afloat Oct 14, 2009
Before recommending the Navy reduce the number of carriers, the Pentagon should consider the unique contributions they make to national security - and the potential long-term consequences of scaling back a critical element of the arsenal that is operating around the world at a historically high pace. The United States does not need aircraft carriers to counter those of other countries. (Boston Globe)
Pension fund sees 'trend' of growth, sheds four hedge fund managers Oct 14, 2009
The gains also come as staff of the pension fund aim to complete a $1 billion scaling back of its hedge fund investments, approved at the board s previous meeting, a process officials suggested could take nine to 12 months to complete. At Tuesday s meeting, the board approved the termination of four hedge fund investment managers: The Blackstone Group, E.I.M, Strategic Investment Group and Crestline Investors Inc. The move will help pension fund staff reduce the investment in hedge funds to 8... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
International Datacasting Corporation to Showcase Latest Products at SATCON in NYC Oct 14, 2009
By scaling the professional functionality into a compact form factor, the ProIPTV saves money, power consumption and space. important drivers enabling IPTV implementation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Obama flip-flops on insurance mandate Oct 13, 2009
Scaling back state-level insurance regulations is one way to reduce costs dramatically. In California, for instance, every insurance policy is required to cover 56 therapies and procedures, including everything from chiropractics to in-vitro fertilization. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Insurers fire salvo on eve of key vote Oct 13, 2009
"It's hard to see how that doesn't provide adequate risk-pooling and scaling," he said in an interview Monday. Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of the White House Office of Health Reform, said the industry study overlooked other provisions of the bill that should ease premium increases. (AZCentral -- News)
Landing To Make Changes For UF-UGA Oct 13, 2009
"We are definitely scaling back the alcohol selling locations again to encourage the free flowing of traffic and then to encourage them to do other things, like purchase food and listen to live entertainment," said Rachel Nudge, with the Jacksonville Landing. The Landing will limit outside alcohol sales at makeshift stands that are in the corridors. (News4Jax.com, FL)
