On the road to nowhere? May 27, 2008
More incontrovertible evidence that the weirdest place of all this season is, hands down, San Diego. No contest. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Security through obscurity is plain dumb May 12, 2008
Not convinced by the incontrovertible evidence demonstrated by Scooby-Doo and friends, some companies will persist in believing that hiding stuff will keep it safe. But, that said, it is one thing for a company to believe that security through obscurity will work and quite another for that company to provide a tool that makes it possible for selected people to get around that security. (PC World Magazine)
Chasing the truth in Chile May 4, 2008
However, during the course of his investigation, Guzmn saw incontrovertible evidence of brutal crimes, painstakingly documented at great risk by what one of the Chilean lawyers in the film calls "a chain of resistance against the dictatorship.". Guzmn's transformation is the subject of "The Judge and the General," co-directed by Chilean filmmaker Patricio Lanfranco. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weighing Fingerprints As Forensic Evidence May 4, 2008
"Without question, fingerprint evidence is considered to be, by juries, actual evidence of guilt, incontrovertible evidence of guilt. And, unfortunately, the reality is far different than that," says attorney and forensic expert Patrick Kent. Kent, who's with the Maryland Public Defender's Office, says that while DNA evidence is a science, fingerprint analysis is basically an art. (CBS News -- World)
Analysis: Bank's credibility is part of the battle Apr 8, 2008
When the Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee starts its two-day meeting tomorrow, it will have incontrovertible evidence that inflation expectations are rocketing. Catering unions are threatening a strike because employers have rejected their demand for a 15 percent across-the-board increase. (Business Report, South Africa)
• 80,000 U.S. jobs lost in worst drop in 5 years Apr 5, 2008
"The deteriorating labor market provides incontrovertible evidence of an economy in recession," Moody's Economy. com economist Sophia Koropeckyj asserted in a discussion of Friday's jobs report. (FOX59, IN)
'Funplex' keeps the party going Apr 4, 2008
But high-energy tracks like "Too Much to Think About" and "Dancing Now" and "Ultraviolet" (well, all of them, really) are incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. And the lyrics push further the party-all-the-time aesthetic. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The tearful secretary and the cash scandal that could bring down Ahern Mar 29, 2008
In the witness box, Ms Carruth broke down and admitted her evidence was "factually incorrect" after she was threatened with jail and shown incontrovertible evidence that she had made the lodgements. She said she "shook for two hours" after being shown the documentation, adding: "I can't dispute it. It's here in black and white in front of me. I don't recall it but it is here in black and white in front of me." Fighting back tears, she said: "I'm hurt and I'm upset." Asked by the tribunal... (Independent)
Euclid's First Axiom Mar 20, 2008
After all, by its very definition, a proof must possess incontrovertible evidence. By stating such a self-evident truth as the fact that any two points can be connected by a line, Euclid is providing a major piece of evidence, so that later, when he begins to construct shapes by plotting their corners and then connecting them with straight lines, he can call back to the first axiom as proof that this is indeed mathematically correct. (Suite101.com)
Part III: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly- Eight Years of Kufuor's Presidency Mar 15, 2008
After all the publicity surrounding Anane and all the incontrovertible evidence against him, you still go ahead and nominate him. When it comes to RichDick Anane, President Kuffour acts like an African woman in bed, acting timid and shy as if to protect her virtue. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Contests have rules — elections included Mar 15, 2008
Such a charge against anyone is incredibly serious; it should never be leveled without careful consideration AND precise, verifiable, incontrovertible evidence. At the very least your charge is irresponsible. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
* Afghan opium production flourishing Mar 2, 2008
"There is incontrovertible evidence that the Taliban use drug trafficking proceeds to fund insurgent activities," David Johnson, the State Department's top anti-drug enforcer, told reporters when presenting the report on Friday. "The counter-narcotics/counter-insurgency nexus is both real and growing.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Region 12 Receives Letter About Mundy Property Feb 17, 2008
"I agree with each point and especially the one that points out that there is no incontrovertible evidence that would rule out the Mundy site," he stated. "Further, the Mundy site should be viewed as a wonderful learning opportunity, and not an obstacle; it has the potential to offer our youngest learners an environmental learning laboratory that would be hard to match elsewhere." Dr. Storm stressed, "Tactics that seek to obscure the real opportunities offered by the regional school by attacking... (Voices, CT)
Marketplace Drama: Seven-year War On Downloading Music Analyzed in Four Acts Feb 15, 2008
20, 2004) The idea that studying music improves the intellect is not a new one, but at last there is incontrovertible evidence from a study conducted out of the University of. (Mar. (Science Daily)
The Olympian challenge facing school sports Feb 2, 2008
"The disastrous decline Coe describes is all too familiar to educationalists who watched PE wither. The nadir came in the 1980s as Labour-run local authorities downgraded competitive sport while the Conservatives allowed playing fields to be sold off at a rate of 40 a week. Industrial action compounded the mess, destroying the voluntary contract between teacher and state that had allowed most after-school and weekend sport to be facilitated by teachers in their spare time. By the end of the... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
PTSD, not brain injury, may cause symptoms Jan 31, 2008
"Incontrovertible evidence now shows that psychological factors play a significant role in postconcussive symptoms," Bryant said. "Soldiers should not be led to believe that they have a brain injury that will result in permanent change.". (CNN -- Health)
Welcome to the era of the Indian cricket council Jan 30, 2008
There was no incontrovertible evidence, was there. Why should the versions of 3 Aussie cricketers (who obviously have an axe to grind) be accepted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Same network is fostering instability in Pakistan Jan 19, 2008
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan. Saturday, January 19, 2008. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
CIA: Al-Qaida allies assassinate Bhutto Jan 19, 2008
CIA: Al-Qaida behind Bhutto's assassination_English_Xinhua. CIA: Al-Qaida behind Bhutto's assassination. (Xinhuanet, China)
CIA chief: Al-Qaida killed Bhutto Jan 18, 2008
CIA chief: Al-Qaida behind Bhutto slaying - Washington Post- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Race)
Fans given the chance to receive pledge pin Jan 17, 2008
I will strive to consider a coach competent until proved otherwise, to evaluate roster moves based on balance rather than bias, to allow a young quarterback an opportunity to grow before deeming him overmatched, to impugn the integrity of officials only in the presence of incontrovertible evidence and to remember that disappointment is not synonymous with disaster. If repentance is good for the soul, reform ought to be even better. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Judge Acquaye's Law: When Bribery Induces Insanity, Justice Becomes the Victim Jan 15, 2008
" If Acquaye admitted in his 20th December, 2007 ruling, that Carl Reindorf's signature on Amudzi's indenture Exhibit A was forged, after the forensic report had established that fact, what was the legal rationale behind Judge Acquaye to giving my land to Nana Osae-Duodu who tendered in a falsified document, and who consistently lied in his testimony to the court? Would Judge Acquaye have called for a full hearing if the forensic examination had established the plaintiffs document... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pride and prejudice Jan 12, 2008
And proof needs to be grounded on incontrovertible evidence, not a hunch or an informed guess. We need to know why Procter was "satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that Harbhajan directed that word [monkey] at Symonds and also that he meant it to offend on the basis of Symonds's race or ethnic origin". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
"Psychoeducation" Doesn't Increase Melanoma Survival Jan 8, 2008
Nevertheless, he concludes that this and other studies "provide incontrovertible evidence that such psychotherapy interventions are not able to extend survival.". SOURCE: Journal of Clinical Oncology, December 20, 2007. (MEDLINEplus)
Wasserman: Clinton & Peltier Jan 1, 2008
There is incontrovertible evidence that Bill Clinton wasand remainsfully aware of the circumstances of the Peltier case. But because of his cowardice, this esteemed Native American activist and spiritual leader was imprisoned not only for every day of Clintons eight years in office, but now all the way through George W. Bushs. (Zmag.org)
Post a comment Dec 29, 2007
The conviction of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Ali Zardari by Swiss courts in cases related to money laundering and receipt of kickbacks is based on incontrovertible evidence and bears testimony to the integrity of Switzerland s judiciary, government and police force. INDICTMENT of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Ali Zardari by two separate courts in Geneva in two unrelated cases, testifies to the integrity and efficiency... (International Herald Tribune)
Close presidential race sparks fraud fears Dec 26, 2007
He said there was incontrovertible evidence Mr. Kibaki's Party of National Unity planned to rig votes by dressing up armed state security men as plain clothes polling agents. I've appealed to President Kibaki to prevail on his agents against election rigging acts that could plunge this country into bloodshed, he said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Top 10 Conservative Books of 2007 Dec 26, 2007
This book tears the cover off the left s manipulation of environmental issues for political purposes -- and lays out incontrovertible evidence for the fact that catastrophic man-made global warming is just more Chicken-Little hysteria, not actual science. 4. (Human Events Online)
Lendman: Multinationals on Trial Dec 2, 2007
Based on incontrovertible evidence, social inequality and poverty at the end of the 1990s stem from the "pro-growth, pro-poor" World Bank "imperialist policies" and the FDI regime along with deregulated, unfettered markets giving capital free reign to pillage for profit. But there's hope in the form of resistance with the authors stating "capitalist development in its neoliberal form is clearly on its last legs." For the poor of the world, it can't come soon enough. (Zmag.org)
Did Rutgers invent football? Some evidence links the game's roots to ... Canada! Dec 1, 2007
SI.com - Writers - Michael Farber: Rutgers may have lost historical cachet - Friday November 30, 2007 5:55PM. The great debate rages on. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Alius boys angry Nov 20, 2007
The group challenged anybody with incontrovertible evidence of non-submission of a party card by the Vice President to the Vetting Committee to come out and give proofs. If, however, you are only writing for writing sake to tarnish the image of the Vice President, then we the devoted supporters, friends and associates of Alhaji Aliu Mahama hereby appeal to you to immediately stop making baseless, unsustainable and provocative allegations against the Vice President, Mr Brimah reaffirmed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Arms and the men Nov 19, 2007
Perhaps the most interesting thing about Rhodes's new book is its focus on two dirty little secrets about nuclear strategy during the Cold War that the experts never liked to talk about: the first being that, while both superpowers talked deterrence, they were actually planning for a possible preemptive attack - which, in the Pentagon's official definition, is "an attack initiated on the basis of incontrovertible evidence that an enemy attack is imminent." The other, dirtier secret is that at... (Boston Globe)
Brian Greenspun: The world is watching Nov 19, 2007
Even in the face of incontrovertible evidence proving that vital government services will be cut or closed because there isn't enough money to pay for them, the governor persists with his ideological ignorance of plain, hard truth. The problem is that some in the media can you say R-J. (Las Vegas Sun)
Evidence points to Singapore's ownership of Pedra Branca: DPM Jayakumar Nov 10, 2007
Professor Jayakumar said: "At the very minimum, this letter constitutes clear, incontrovertible evidence that Johor never had title to Pedra Branca and that Johor officials never regarded Pedra Branca as belonging to Johor. "But this letter is more than just evidence of a fact or evidence of a state of mind. It is a disclaimer of title given by the Johor government. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Zimbabwe: Rights Body Calls for End to Police Abuses [press release] Nov 9, 2007
We found incontrovertible evidence of police abuses being brought to the attention of the courts and senior government officials, yet those responsible continue to benefit from impunity, said Professor DJ Titus, a member of the IBAHRI delegation to Zimbabwe. The failure to investigate and prosecute these serious violations of human rights shifts responsibility to the highest levels of government. (allAfrica.com)
Africa has behaved less intelligently. Nov 6, 2007
He refused to budge from his position even after he had been shown incontrovertible evidence that this view, held by a few Ghanaians, was mere myth and perception, and Akans as the majority ethnic group still dominated these positions. Not soon after this he attested to his intelligence based on the fact that he had a PhD and, unabashedly, consigned people without a PhD to the realms of the unintelligent or less intelligent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Syria-North Korea Nuclear Nexus Nov 2, 2007
Media reports indicate Israel had incontrovertible evidence radioactive soil samples from the site to prove Syria was pursuing a secretive nuclear program. Further, it s significant that Mideast governments have been mute about the Israeli provocation except for Syrian President Bashir Assad who tepidly promised to retaliate in a manner and time of his choosing. (Human Events Online)
New documentary uses home video to expose Dem candidate's 'crimes' Oct 23, 2007
As , Nesfield's newly formed Equal Justice Foundation of America launched a campaign in August to "Truth Boat" Hillary Clinton, claiming the mainstream media have protected her from incontrovertible evidence of illegal conduct. Nesfield, a Wall Street whistleblower, called Paul's fraud suit against the Clintons "the No. 1 civil case in the country exposing an unprecedented array of frauds and obstruction of justice by the Clintons that the media refuses to report." Nesfield drew wide attention... (WorldNetDaily)
UN to Extend Georgia Observer Mission Oct 16, 2007
Georgia accused Russia of "an act of aggression" on Aug. 6, saying it had "incontrovertible evidence" that Russian jets launched a missile near the breakaway region of South Ossetia. That incident is still under investigation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Time for change in Australia? Oct 14, 2007
As for glaring incompetence or corruption, there is no incontrovertible evidence of the former, and not even a hint of the latter. Time for a change. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Hoodbhoy: Between Imperialism and Islamism Sep 28, 2007
Often the coalition forces refuse to acknowledge civilian deaths; when confronted with incontrovertible evidence, they apologise and issue miserably small compensation. Karl Inderfurth, Assistant Secretary of State under Bill Clinton, recently admitted that military actions [in Afghanistan] by US and NATO forces will speak louder than those sincerely expressed words. (Zmag.org)
Teamsters Applaud Passage of Legislation to Protect Workers From Diacetyl Exposure Sep 27, 2007
"How many people must be claimed by this disease? How much incontrovertible evidence does OSHA need before they take action? I thank Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) for spearheading this effort to protect America's workers." The legislation would mandate that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issue an emergency standard within 90 days to minimize workers' exposure to diacetyl in popcorn flavorings manufacturing plants. Employers would also be required to develop a... (PR Newswire)
Bullet-proof helicopters play key border role Sep 11, 2007
High-resolution infrared cameras on the drone also record the operation, sometimes from the moment smugglers cross over the border to their arrest, and provide prosecutors with often incontrovertible evidence to secure a conviction. "Sometimes it never goes to court because the prosecutors say 'beat this,"' Rouviere said. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
University of Texas Study Details Lengthy Payment Delays for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Claims, Confirming Need for Legislative Fix Sep 7, 2007
Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Pharmacoeconomic Studies released a study today called the "Length of Prescription Drug Payment Times by Medicare Part D Plans." It provides incontrovertible evidence of the slow reimbursement pharmacies have endured with Medicare Part D prescription drug claims. The study demonstrates the need for the Senate and House to pass S.1954, the Pharmacy Access Improvement Act (PhAIM) of 2007, and H.R.1474, the Fair and... (PR Newswire)
So why did Bracks go? Sep 6, 2007
" The question has reverberated around Victoria over the past week after Steve Bracks' credibility and honesty were called into question by dramatic evidence to the parliamentary inquiry into gaming licences. To some, Bracks' shock decision to quit as premier so soon after his triumph at last November's election is finally starting to make sense: he was aware, they now figure, that he was about to be exposed as a liar over his dealings with gaming giant Tattersall's and so decided to get out... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Jacobs: Paranoia a plus when it comes to defense Aug 21, 2007
And even when there is incontrovertible evidence of our enemies intentions, we do a rotten job of perceiving it. Remember that al-Qaida first tried to blow up the World Trade Center in 1993, and we did nothing to prevent the enemys eventual success eight years later. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
A Place in France Aug 19, 2007
All you need to know is that endearingly optimistic Englishmen Nigel Farrell is denying - in the face of incontrovertible evidence - that his French dream is in tatters. The Indian restaurant that he had opened in a fairly remote part of the country has failed miserably and he has to sell his nearby house to pay the debts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
* Russia blocks UN statement on missile case Aug 18, 2007
Georgia accused Russia last week of "an act of aggression," saying it has "incontrovertible evidence" that Russian jets launched a missile near the breakaway region of South Ossetia. Russia's air force has flatly denied that its planes crossed into Georgia's air space. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chastises media for ignoring fraud suit, felony allegations Aug 16, 2007
Hillary Clinton, claiming the mainstream media have protected her from incontrovertible evidence of illegal conduct. Wall Street whistleblower Jim Nesfield's features fraud suit against the Clintons and the accompanying allegations against the New York senator. (WorldNetDaily)
Give up Groucho Marx attitude to A-level results Aug 10, 2007
This is invariably greeted as incontrovertible evidence of lower standards. But why. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Russian Army Chief Accuses Georgia of Fabricating Aircraft Missile Attack Aug 10, 2007
Bezuashvili told the NATO official that Georgia is creating an international expert group to verify the ``incontrovertible evidence'' of the attack gathered by the government in Tbilisi, according to a statement on the Foreign Ministry Web site. Tensions between Russia and Georgia last rose in September, after the Caucasus country expelled four Russian soldiers for alleged espionage. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Georgia Seeks Emergency UN Meeting Over Russian Missile Strike Aug 9, 2007
Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Georgia, a key U.S. ally, said it has ``incontrovertible evidence'' Russian jets fired a missile onto its territory and called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to condemn the attack. The Security Council ``has to be resolute in condemning an attack on the territory of a sovereign country,'' Georgia's Deputy Ambassador to the UN Irakli Chikovani said yesterday. (Bloomberg)
Georgia accuses Russia of missile attack; Moscow denies it Aug 8, 2007
"We have incontrovertible evidence that the bombing occurred," said Gela Bezhuashvili, the Georgian foreign minister. Russian officials denied the accusation, which has made the already strained relations between Russia and Georgia, a former Soviet republic, even more tense. (International Herald Tribune)
A downside to preventing birth defects? Jul 24, 2007
"It is highly unlikely that women in their 20s and 30s, childbearing age, harbor any precancerous or cancerous cells, and there is incontrovertible evidence now that supplemental quantities of folic acid are going to help prevent really devastating birth defects. ". His concern is for people over 40, when colon cancer incidence begins to rise, he said. (Boston Globe)
Stern has some explaining to do Jul 24, 2007
I can t wait to hear him tell us how this one rogue official has not compromised the league s integrity - believe that if you want but this is incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. The Commish is supposed to speak soon, possibly later today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Councilwoman's top aide out of a job after inquiry Jul 20, 2007
"While there is no incontrovertible evidence at this point that the allegation is true, the majority of the evidence points to the likelihood that the allegation is true," Sobraske said. Smith denied the report's conclusions and said she planned to file a lawsuit against the city. (AZCentral -- News)
Recent Cases Of The Cold-Blooded Murder Of Ghanaians Jul 11, 2007
Ghana has become a principal corridor through which transnational drug trafficking groups operate and incontrovertible evidence abounds to that effect. The magnitude of ill-gotten wealth that the drug trade makes available to the barons, allows them to use money to buy almost anything including buying the services of hit men. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* Taipei in talks to buy 66 F-16s from US Jul 8, 2007
Instead, Ko said, the buildup is incontrovertible evidence that China is trying to use its military expansion to develop into a global power. The ministry has determined that since the beginning of this year, Beijing has increased its military activities in the East China Sea, Ko said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
The Call Heard ... Nowhere Jul 3, 2007
"I've thought about that. What if years from now there's incontrovertible evidence that Barry did it, and did it for years, and there's a home run call where it's just total admiration," Miller said. "Will that sound silly? How can I be concerned about that. It's a home run in a baseball game. It's not the story of his career. It's the call of that one home run, that one moment in time.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ordinance being prepared to accept finding that mayors residence inside town Jul 2, 2007
I concur he (Zupan) came up with the most probable location in his personal opinion because conclusive, incontrovertible evidence of its exact location is not available, Nivens said. He said the issue has become a controversial political football. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Nike right to back Vick until probe over Jun 25, 2007
The league is waiting for incontrovertible evidence of Vicks involvement in this sickening activity before imposing any consequences. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Benjamin: Confronting Joe Lieberman Jun 19, 2007
On June 10, Senator Joe Lieberman said on CBS Face the Nation that he had seen incontrovertible evidence that Iran was training and equipping Iraqi extremists to kill American soldiers and that we should prepare for military strikes against these training bases in Iran. He also decried Irans nuclear weapons program, insisting that if we hope to stop their nuclear weapons development, We cant just talk to them. (Zmag.org)
Philadelphia man convicted in 2005 death, dismemberment of father Jun 14, 2007
"There was real incontrovertible evidence related to the mother's motive and ability.". Kitcherman is scheduled for sentencing Aug. 6 before Judge Shelley Robins New. (NEPA News, PA)
Car bomber blows up U.S. bridge checkpoint in Iraq Jun 11, 2007
Reuters Published: June 10, 2007. BAGHDAD: An apparent suicide car bomber took aim at a U.S. convoy carrying demolition experts Sunday, collapsing a major highway overpass south of Baghdad and trapping American soldiers in the rubble. (International Herald Tribune)
Our feelings will decide for whom the bell tolls Jun 9, 2007
He plunged our defence forces into a morally dubious pre-emptive strike and he is sticking by George Bush in the face of incontrovertible evidence that the Iraq invasion was both folly and catastrophe. We came to believe he was capable of misleading us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
