Water bond to rain money on local dam Nov 23, 2009
Im not thrilled by items like this that came in the feeding frenzy, said Assemblyman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael. Addressing the range of earmarks, Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, said, Im sure there was a political calculation in that equation. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Defense Ratchets it Up in Second Half Nov 17, 2009
With a 10-point lead, the Gator defense was able to go in feeding frenzy mode. After we got up a couple of points we knew they were going to come out and pass and when teams pass it, it just makes it easier for us to pass rush, Dunlap said. (FightinGators.com)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
After a March 2007 bearing the unfortunate but irresistible headline "A Year Without Toilet Paper," which painted a medium-snarky portrait of the couple's low-wattage existence, Beavan and Conlin first became the center of a media feeding frenzy. Of course their household did not literally reduce its carbon footprint to zero, and of course their year of self-enforced asceticism did not affect global climate change in any meaningful way. (Salon)
Fall Leagues in full swing, rumor mills about to be Nov 4, 2009
Also, with that said, it seems like every off season is a feeding frenzy for too few available free agent pitchers, maybe come Dec or Jan, a team like the Cubs would be willing to take on that salary. Worst case scenario, Lowe is on the 2010 Bravos and that ain t too bad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kishas Korner: Titans Fall...Again and Again Oct 23, 2009
500 New England smelled blood in the water, and set upon the wounded prey like sharks in a feeding frenzy. A blowout, a thrashing, some, including fans called it embarrassing. (PatriotsInsider.com)
A word to Weis: Irish better win this one Oct 16, 2009
It still is allowed one more loss each season than other schools in terms of its standing among bowl representatives, who go into a feeding frenzy whenever Notre Dame is mentioned as a possibility. But for Notre Dame to get to the next level, it has to beat USC. It has to beat a team that has been to four consecutive Rose Bowls, has won seven straight Pac-10 titles, and has won 71 of its last 76 games. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cards hope to end slide against USM Oct 10, 2009
That loss UofL's eighth straight to a Football Subdivision opponent, and their sixth straight Big East defeat dropped the Cardinals record to 1-3 this season and has created a feeding frenzy of rumors about Kragthorpe's future as the Louisville coach. Related. (InsideTheVille.com)
Rio Wins Right to Host the 2016 Olympics Oct 3, 2009
Can you imagine the feeding frenzy the corrupt would have had in Chicago. The taxpayers would have taken it in the shorts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fishin' Game: Hungry trout hiding in Oak River ponds Oct 2, 2009
They get ravenous for about 15 minutes and incite a feeding frenzy; then they shut it off and you ll not get a bite for an hour or so. It s just how it is this time of year. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Predicting The 2009 Chiefs Sep 11, 2009
I expect the media to have a feeding frenzy over all the negativity its their job. I expect the fans to have a little more tolerance. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Click to read:Glimmers of Hope amid Economic Gloom Sep 5, 2009
The Van Jones (non) feeding frenzy By: Byron York Chief Political Correspondent 09/04/09 11:30 AM EDT From a Nexis search a few moments ago. Total words about the Van Jones controversy in the New York Times: 0. (CBS News)
ZERO COVERAGE: NY TIMES, WASH POST, ABC, CBS, NBC... Sep 5, 2009
The Van Jones (non) feeding frenzy. By: Chief Political Correspondent 09/04/09 11:30 AM EDT. (The Drudge Report)
Those running rugby should heed the beat of tribal drums Sep 5, 2009
In his assessment of the NRL season, Glenn Jackson failed to mention the other blight endured this year: the standard of refereeing (''Soft send-off sends Sharks into a ref feeding frenzy'', Herald, August 31). The Cronulla versus Manly send-off last week is simply the worst and latest in a long list of games heavily influenced, if not decided by, umpires due to errors or the incomprehensible obstruction rule. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Soft sendoff sends Sharks into a ref feeding frenzy Aug 31, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. CRONULLA coach Ricky Stuart believes the controversial send off of front-rower Luke Douglas yesterday may have a catastrophic influence on the NRL finals series, claiming the decision had ''changed the rules. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Fives: From Battlefield Earth to Vista to Rolling Stone's beautiful blue book, a world of wicked reviews Aug 26, 2009
What matters, though, is that from the start, chum was in the water that the film certainly wasn't good, and the ensuing feeding frenzy on Travolta's pet project was spectacular to watch. Below is a list of some of my favorite wicked reviews from the past and present. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pirates' struggling offense comes alive in win Aug 18, 2009
Then the previously parched Pirates bats embarked on a feeding frenzy. In one inning, they surpassed their total of the preceding four losses. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Click to read:Thousands Quit AARP Over Health Care Reform Aug 18, 2009
Arguably the bigge$t health-care ripoff insurance corporation, United Healthcare, owns AARP, so they can make whatever claims they want; so they can continue their greedy feeding frenzy on the American public's lifeblood. by o_the_potus August 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Pitino's reputation sullied by admitted affair Aug 14, 2009
"The feeding frenzy seems to be on the coach instead of what this woman has done," Pence said. "The coach has done nothing illegal.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Column: Lots to be learned from Pitino affair Aug 13, 2009
He then dusted off the old law school playbook to blame the media for creating a feeding frenzy around the coach. Sadly, a lot of the blame lies with Pitino himself. (Helena Independent Record)
Yellowstone grizzlies need protectionFriday, August 7, 2009 Aug 8, 2009
These conflicts can be expected to grow as grizzlies seek alternative foods to whitebark pine seeds during their fall feeding frenzy. Elk provide an obvious alternative choice for hungry bears, but one that invites problems with hunters. (Missoulian, MT)
Explore the bays Jul 4, 2009
Then we spotted a fairly large group of fish in an apparent feeding frenzy. Probably a school of jacks exclaimed Doug. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Trout bums: Dumbest fish in America Jun 29, 2009
Catching them is a simple mater of drifting a nymph through the feeding frenzy. This kind of fishing makes the river keepers and more ethical anglers angry. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
JACKSON'S ESTATE: It could take decades to sort it all out Jun 29, 2009
"This is going to be a major headache. These are matters that could take years and years to settle and could touch off a feeding frenzy," says Stephen J. Silverberg, a New York attorney who specializes in estate planning and has represented other celebrities. Bickering over the estate of famed guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who died in 1970, lasted until 2005, Silverberg notes, although litigation continues over profits from use of Hendrix's image. (USA Today -- Life)
JJ Gonson dusts off musical memories Jun 5, 2009
Much later, despite claiming to be "not talented musically," she joined a local band called Feeding Frenzy - as its singer. Even after Gonson decided to stop shooting shows to pursue a teaching degree and "do something serious," music followed her. (Boston Globe)
Is Mozillo's Crime the Liar Loans — Or the Lie? Jun 5, 2009
The feeding frenzy was on. The SEC says that Countrywide, desperate to protect its market share, gradually loosened its mortgage guidelines to match anything marketed by any competitors, a so-called supermarket approach. (Time.com)
Metro region’s drought of leadership, vision Jun 4, 2009
All the critters go into a feeding frenzy generating what s known as a bait ball. They re all fighting for their equal share when. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Polysilicon is a harsh mistress Jun 3, 2009
He's out of a job, because the company he presided over crashed and burned in a stunning display of managerial screw-ups, bad bets on mortgage-backed securities and derivatives, and a shark-like feeding frenzy from its competitors. The only way that paragraph makes sense is if one interprets it as suggesting that Guggenheim prevented other, still-existing "once-dominant global banks" like Citigroup or BofA or Goldman Sachs from nabbing the so-called "rainmaker.". (Salon)
Black Hole Spotted in Middle of Feeding Frenzy May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009. An artist's impression of a black hole sucking material from an orbiting star. (Fox News)
Gaming Deals of the Week May 23, 2009
99, you get Bejeweled Twist, Peggle Nights, Bejeweled, Bejeweled 2, AstroPop, Big Money, Bookworm, Bookworm Adventures, Chuzzle, Dynomite, Feeding Frenzy 2, Hammer Heads, Heavy Weapon, Iggle Pop, Insaniquarium, Peggle, Pizza Frenzy, Rocket Mania, Talismania, Typer Shar and Zuma. That's 21 of the best titles in casual gaming for a collective 78 percent off. (IGN Wireless Games)
Jets' GQ QB Sanchez struggles against veterans May 22, 2009
And Sanchez started the feeding frenzy himself after posing for some photos for the current issue of GQ, including his bare-chested shot with supermodel Hilary Rhoda. Another included the former Southern California star running along a beach in a red lifeguard swimsuit. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Left 4 Dead GOTY Review May 22, 2009
Getting hit by the substance will not only temporarily blind survivors, but it drives the zombie horde into a feeding frenzy. The tank is just that; he's a brick of a zombie that can take an enormous amount of damage and dish out a fair amount. (IGN PC Games)
Fierce Dinosaurs Ate Babies in Prehistoric Massacre May 14, 2009
Fossilized remains of a feeding frenzy show how a raptor-like dinosaur snacked on baby plant-eating dinosaurs some 73 million years ago in northwestern Alberta. The discovery of the site took place near Grande Prairie, 280 miles (450 km) northwest of Edmonton, Canada. (Fox News)
Tigers pounce on East May 13, 2009
Monday's 10-0 romp over winless Waterloo East may have resembled a feeding frenzy, but the Tigers say their aggressive attitude has been consistent throughout the season. "We play aggressive every time out," said Tiger midfielder Sam Fransdal, who collected a goal and an assist in the win. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
What about the 'other guys?' May 12, 2009
The last week has been dominated with speculation that Brett Favre will become the newest Vikings QB. While the fans have been excited and the media has been lathered into a feeding frenzy, what about the three QBs that expected to have their place with the 2009 Vikings. As the Vikings remain in limbo in their alleged pursuit of , it begs the question: What happens if the deal falls through. (VikingUpdate.com)
A Specter Shouldn't Haunt America May 4, 2009
The next morning, Vice President Joe Biden appeared on morning television and announced, amidst the media feeding frenzy over swine flu, that he wouldn't -- and has advised his family not to -- go near planes, trains or just about anything short of an open field, as if those geographical expanses might be the only safe havens for flu-averse Americans. It was incredibly reckless, ridiculous and very Joe Biden. (Townhall.com)
* ANALYSIS: Obama shapes up for his silly 100-day report card Apr 28, 2009
Its just, on its face, silly, presidential expert Stephen Hess of the Brookings Institution think tank in Washington said when asked about the journalistic feeding frenzy. But you just cant fight it. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
A's poised for offensive breakout Apr 28, 2009
As soon as they smell blood in the water, Braden said, a feeding frenzy is sure to follow. Never mind that great whites are solitary swimmers. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Reading frenzy Apr 12, 2009
Billed as a "feeding frenzy for the brain," the MIT Press Bookstore's annual loading-dock sale will offer tons of scholarly volumes at deep discounts. Every book at next weekend's event will be $10 or less, according to store manager John Jenkins. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks Apr 10, 2009
Bear Feeding Frenzy 8 p.m., Animal Planet. Scarfing eats. (Boston Globe)
Beat the holiday fat Apr 9, 2009
Your goal doesn't even have to be fitness related, but it should be one that helps keep you on track during the feeding frenzy. Beyond that, here's what I suggest for staying in the exercise game during the holiday season in spite of the following fitness obstacles. (iAfrica.com)
Obamas Vineyard bound? Apr 7, 2009
"Who knows, maybe I'll get fired before we do.' (Actor Ben Affleck flew from LA to Boston yesterday, but if he was at last night's dinner, we didn't see him.)Comic relief Andover native Jay Leno stopped by Salem State College last night to honor his pal Lennie Sogoloff, who featured a young Leno at his North Shore club, Lennie's on the Turnpike, in the early 1970s. "Lennie's was the first professional club where you got out on stage and you knew you were rising or falling on your own," Leno said... (Boston Globe)
Not such a crowded house but AFL won't dream it's over in Sydney Apr 4, 2009
But the feeding frenzy in the next few years will be enormous - the few marquee players who might fall off contract will be in the sights of the Gold Coast and, possibly, western Sydney and they will have massive recruiting advantages. Rebuilding will be extremely tough for clubs who "bottom out" in the years when most top draft picks go to the new franchises. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tom Arnold guest stars on 'ER' Mar 26, 2009
Crocodile Feeding Frenzy 8 p.m., Animal Planet They Wimpy their way through the Everglades. Bridget's Sexiest Beaches 10 p.m., Travel Channel She Esther Williamses with dolphins. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: There are better choices than abortion Mar 21, 2009
shumphreys wrote on Mar 19, 2009 12:32 PM:" For those who have been wondering, I am here, I am just enjoying watching the feeding frenzy at the Zoo. ". shumphreys wrote on Mar 19, 2009 1:12 PM:" Injustice if you are still reading, it isn't where you get your education but what you do with it that matters. AND whether you realize that education is a life-long process--too many posters on these pages have shown that they quit learning a very long time ago. ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Principal: Student can't wear Obama mask in show... Mar 16, 2009
" The Neanderthal quality of most (not all) of the posts here shows graphically why this is not any kind of news, but rather a cynically staged feeding frenzy at the expense of kids and a school. In fact, to call most of these dog-whistle racist ("free speech. " "political correctness. (The Drudge Report)
Nadal leads Spain to 2-0 lead in Davis Cup play Mar 8, 2009
With no Fed, it'll be a feeding frenzy for Andy Roddick and the U.S. against the Swiss. Spain begins its Davis Cup defense against Serbia with one slight addition: Rafael Nadal. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Forget jets: NFL free agents can buy magic carpets Mar 2, 2009
So rather than guess whether the current feeding frenzy will eventually outstrip previous years, the better question to ask at the moment is why now. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune)
Leaders dont listen to we, the people Feb 24, 2009
Obviously the past 8 yrs has been a feeding frenzy of Greed, robbing the poor of services, the middle class of taxes, so Capitalism is an old term for the Greedy old rich idiots of this country. " Thanks wrote on Feb 19, 2009 4:58 PM:" I like posts like the one from Marie MD. They remind me why we live up here. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Editor's Mailbag (Feb. 19) (22) Feb 20, 2009
An added dividend for the Obama administration is all the new control the feds now have over agencies that participate in his feeding frenzy. I felt an instant of surprised pride when I saw this morning s Albany Democrat-Herald, and saw a headline DeFazio votes no on stimulus. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
PC heavyweights wade in on battle of the smart phones Feb 18, 2009
"PC vendors are simply going where the opportunity lies. ... It's fair to ask, however, whether they really understand what they're getting themselves into. Compared to the already-tumultuous PC market, the smart-phone market is like a shark-infested feeding frenzy. Most of them probably won't survive. And if they do, expect a lot of blood in the water.". The holiday quarter was the worst the PC industry has experienced since 2002, with computer sales slipping by half a percentage point,... (Globe and Mail)
Unconventional Wisdom Feb 16, 2009
Justifying the feeding frenzy. UNRWA in the spotlight. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
'Feeding Frenzy' blog Feb 8, 2009
Jeanne Besser -- mom, wife, working woman, cook -- writes about how to balance family, work and food. The latest 10 entries, with the newest at the top, and snippets from the latest comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Free-agent market tough on veterans Feb 8, 2009
That's not to say Kotsay, 33, was expecting a feeding frenzy for his services. He's an excellent all-around player, a. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
