EDITORIAL:Farm burning Jun 20, 2008
As a matter of record, the southeastern states produce most of the farm-burn smoke annually in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency defines agricultural burning as "the practice of using fire to reduce or dispose of vegetative debris from an agricultural activity.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Why Holder Is Still There Jun 17, 2008
I think it is a matter of record that Mr. Holder recommended the pardoning of Mr. [Marc] Rich. " The McCain camp has been anxious to remind the media and highlight existing stories which question why Holder remains in a role in which his own ethics may make him blind to others questionable dealings, the very key to his role as a VP vetter. The Washington Post recalled:Holder, one of two remaining members of Obama's vice presidential search committee, was always expected to be a lightning rod. As... (Human Events Online)
McCain goes after second Obama VP vetter Jun 15, 2008
"I think it is a matter of record that Mr. Holder recommended the pardoning of Mr. [Marc] Rich.". Rich was a commodities trader who fled to Europe in 1983 after tax evasion charges and allegations of illegal oil dealings with Iran. (CNN -- International)
Guest opinion Jun 15, 2008
One potential lease parcel, as a matter of record, was on the Blackleaf Wildlife Management Area. This WMA is home to elk, mule deer and grizzly bear, as well as the other couple hundred species that use the Front as their home, including the big game hunter. (Montana Standard, MT)
THE WEEK AHEAD Jun 10, 2008
Our skepticism regarding the current state of the data is a matter of record and we will not delve on it further here. Over the next few months the data will begin to capture the increase in the core costs that most individuals have begun to observe and are behind our assessment that inflation will continue to rise throughout the remainder of 2008. (Asia Times Online)
What lies beneath Rudd's Iraq line Jun 10, 2008
It is a matter of record that - while many ALP leaders in Australia have criticised the likes of Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld - few, if any, have bagged Blair and Jack Straw in Britain. Neither belongs to the much derided class of neo-conservatives. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Report: U.S. Accused of Holding Terror Suspects On Floating Prisons Jun 2, 2008
Commander Jeffrey Gordon, a U.S. Navy spokesman, denied the presence of secret prisons on American ships and told the Guardian it was a matter of record that some ships were used to transport suspects ' for a few days' as part of dentention process. Gordon refused to comment on reports that U.S. navy vessels stationed near Diego Garcia had been used as "prison ships.". (Fox News)
THE QUIT-IRAQ TIME-TRAVELERS May 29, 2008
Matter of record, in the enemy's own words. Some Iraqi Sunni Arabs, lamenting the national pre-eminence they'd lost, rallied to the terrorists. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Malcolm Maiden: FuelWatch will put consumers in the driving seat May 28, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Doctor Who 4.7: The Unicorn and the Wasp May 18, 2008
Likewise, why drop Agatha off at the boringly named The Harrogate Hotel , when it s a matter of record that she checked into the Swan Hydro in the same town. I suspect both decisions were made for production reasons, but in an episode with so much to give to Christie fans it s a shame that such liberties had to be taken, however small. (Stage)
The heart has its own unreason May 6, 2008
The pope is more than the theologian Joseph Ratzinger, whose views on the petrified character of the Koran are a matter of record: he is the head of both the Catholic Church and the Vatican State, whose pastoral as well as diplomatic requirements impose the prudence of high office. Ratzinger the theologian well knows that the absolutely transcendent god of Islam is a different entity than the revealed God whom Jews and Christians worship. (Asia Times Online)
Army announces death of Ga. soldier May 4, 2008
Keck says the Army is announcing the death now as a matter of record keeping. DeLoach was assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Knox. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Count runs to 0-2 in latest Clemens caper May 3, 2008
Even before the latest round of revelations, Clemens' decision to aggressively challenge McNamee's story in public forums has made it a matter of record that the trainer injected Debbie Clemens with human growth hormone to enhance her figure for swimsuit photos and that she took turns comparing her breast augmentation with that of Jessica Canseco. A girl's got to be on her game if she's going to keep a man like the Rocket. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Let's hope they made the right choice May 2, 2008
As a matter of record, the neighbors in the Reagan-Parmer Corridor Association want the development as the builder, KB Homes, is going to bring water and wastewater to the area, something which is not currently there and will bring faster growth to that part of town. Leander has a lot of land that will be developed during the next 20 years and the questions of what type of development we want and where we want them will come. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Six ministers sent to PNG forum Apr 22, 2008
"It is a matter of record that in the recent period the Australia-PNG relationship had faltered and was not in a good state of repair. Now it is in a good state of repair.". Issues to be discussed at the forum in Madang include Pacific Development Partnerships, the Kokoda Track, climate change, and proposals for PNG nationals to undertake short-term guest work in Australia. (The Age)
County Schools To Withdraw From Manito Apr 18, 2008
In a follow-up motion, the board made the letter a matter of record with the approval of a letter from the Office of the Budget, Bureau of Audits that acknowledges the receipt of the single audit report. The general operating budget for Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11 was unanimously accepted for the 2008-098 school year. (Fulton County News, PA)
Henry K. Lee's trial blog Apr 17, 2008
The Chronicle Local News Blog : Hans Reiser Trial: April 16, 2008. Blog:The Chronicle Local News Blog: 25734 : Hans Reiser Trial: April 16, 2008 Quick Search. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Is 42-day detention plan a step too far? Apr 14, 2008
Position: IT IS a matter of record that we have not asked for an increase to the 28-day limit. In our experience it works well and we are satisfied with the position as it stands at the moment. (Scotsman)
Duh, this time is different Apr 13, 2008
xdfred wrote on Apr 12, 2008 3:50 PM:" ronbow50200 In 1929 people didn't have any money because the feds instituted a wage freeze on large industries, the ones hit hardest by the stock market crash. As a result, they shutdown and laid people off. Then the high tariffs and taxes on the businesses in operation made the situation even worse. In the 1800's there were 2 stock market crashes. Both times the feds cut taxes AND spending and the disruption lasted less than 2 years. I honestly don't care... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Eddie Vedder's first solo tour at Spreckels Apr 11, 2008
Vedder's social conscience is a matter of record. On this tour, which will be followed by Pearl Jam's East Coast tour this summer, he auctioned off five prime-seat tickets to every show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Time to enforce park strip law Apr 10, 2008
That the park strip is public land is a matter of record. When I bought property in Logan, I examined an abstract of title that showed when the land had been deeded to the city. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The real meaning of genocide Apr 8, 2008
It is a matter of record that, when prime minister, John Howard went further by publicly criticising the finding of genocide in the Bringing Them Home report. The claim and counter-claim about genocide in the antipodes was an issue in what some have called the culture wars of recent memory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Golden anniversary of king's crowning achievement Apr 7, 2008
It's a matter of record that Palmer played the ball as it lay and barely moved it, then pitched on with his third and two-putted for a double bogey, but he then allowed himself a free drop and played a second ball, which he got up-and-down to save par. But Venturi contends to this day that Palmer violated the Rules of Golf by taking an illegal drop, that he was required to announce before he played his first ball that he would also play a second ball. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
SAG to begin negotiations on April 15 Apr 3, 2008
She added, Our issues with the leadership of the Screen Actors Guild are a matter of record, as is our decision to negotiate a prime-time television agreement on our own this year. Nonetheless, we are also concerned about the well-being of SAG members -- some 44,000 of whom also belong to AFTRA.. (MSNBC -- News)
The Party's Institutional Value Mar 18, 2008
It's a matter of record that my first choice was Fred Thompson ... It's a matter of record that my first choice was Fred Thompson. (Townhall.com)
A Tale of Two Homers Mar 8, 2008
As a matter of record, Repko said it was his first professional slam. "The last one was Hanford High School, 1999," he said. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Hillary Clinton to visit Casper Mar 7, 2008
Bill says: "Hillary could have written her own job ticket, but she turned down all the lucrative job offers." The facts are: She flunked the DC bar exam, yes, flunked, it is a matter of record, and only passed the Arkansas bar. She had no job offers in Arkansas, none, and only got hired by the University of Arkansas Law School at Fayetteville because Bill was already teaching there. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bring the troops home Feb 13, 2008
This is a matter of record. Robert InabinetteSpringville. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Bloggers get-together! Jan 25, 2008
That's O.K. it will not be a matter of record. or will it. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Found in Translation Jan 23, 2008
If either were being investigated, it would be a matter of record, as would any reasons for dropping the investigation. If you made public all the information that the FBI have on this case, you will see very high-level people going through criminal trials, Edmonds told the Times. (The American Conservative)
Old Barolo wines: Both sensuous and austere Jan 18, 2008
While the vineyard hierarchy of Burgundy is a matter of record, only a geeky few comprehend the myriad, complex vineyards of Barolo, which have never been officially codified. Nonetheless, the next flight offered a clear illustration. (International Herald Tribune)
DA Investigating Conflict Charges In Trucking Bids Jan 18, 2008
Phillip Marley, father of Emilee Cofer, who with her husband operates Cofer Trucking, said it is also a matter of record that Day's wife writes the insurance for Strickland's trucks. Marley said the law prohibits any county officer from benefiting, directly or indirectly, from a firm the county does business with. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
County Bid Investigated Jan 16, 2008
Phillip Marley, father of Emilee Cofer, who with her husband operates Cofer Trucking, said it is also a matter of record that Day's wife "writes the insurance for Strickland's trucks." Marley said the law prohibits any county officer from benefiting, directly or indirectly, from a firm the county does business with. Marley also accused Circle S of attempting to conspire with other trucking firms to control the bids, and offered an affidavit from one of them as proof. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
As Big Ten play begins, Gophers try to rebuild edge at The Barn Jan 9, 2008
The actual number of seats sold is merely a matter of record and revenue. As long as the building is loud from start to finish, the Gophers will have what they need. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rivals React... Jan 8, 2008
Political Radar: Rivals Reacts to Teary Clinton. Rivals Reacts to Teary Clinton. (The Drudge Report)
WSI problems not all GOP fault Jan 4, 2008
Since the bill's vote and sponsorship are a matter of record, it's clear that either they are so blinded by partisan politics that they ignore the facts, or worse, that they are willfully distorting the facts for political gain. The last thing WSI needs, and the last thing North Dakota needs now that we're making real progress, is their brand of malicious partisan politics. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
MRC: The Psychiatric Polling of the Press Dec 3, 2007
That the media is liberally-biased is a matter of record; what this poll gives us is a glimpse into their psyche in professional practice. This Leftist slant is, in fact, not the result of a conspiracy but a culture. (Human Events Online)
Muni Sales Top $400 Billion, Now Watch Out Next Year Dec 1, 2007
There are a lot of reasons to predict a decline in bond issuance, and it's not just a matter of record years running back to back being a rare thing (it happened most recently in 1984 and 1985, 1992 and 1993, and then in 2002 and 2003). No, there are a lot of things about 2008 that would seem to present challenges to the market. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Charles M. Schwab: Paranormal? Nov 28, 2007
Schwab s achievements are a matter of record. Research doesn t reveal information that Charlie had ghostly experiences nor is there any indication he was interested in them. (Suite101.com)
Water is always an issue Nov 22, 2007
As a matter of record, Cedar Park would have never grown to where it is today if it had not been for a forward thinking of Mayor Dorthey Duckett and her city manger Daron Butler, who stuck their political necks out 15 years ago and built the water treatment plant at the end of what is now Little Elm Trail. It got the city sued by the neighbors living close to the plant, the city settled (or lost) and Butler became famous for his often used phrase, sometimes it is easier to ask for forgiveness... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Read the full transcript of the email exchange Nov 19, 2007
It is a matter of record that you were convicted of several crimes in August 1980 and sentenced to eight years in jail. You served six years of the sentence at a penal colony in Uzbekistan. (Guardian Unlimited)
Winter waiting in the wings Nov 10, 2007
That's all a matter of record. The year's first snow dump is pure speculation. (Missoulian, MT)
Spice Wars: Posh demands star billing as the bickering begins Oct 27, 2007
It is a matter of record that there were physical catfights when they were younger and more impulsive. Over the past week, the Spice Girls have fulfilled their first professional duties as a reunited five-some - filming a video for their new single Headlines, making an advert for Tesco, and starting some dance rehearsals. (Daily Mail)
Bigfork High School fined $50 / Athlete who died didn't have physical Oct 26, 2007
The bylaw states that private reprimand is written notification that a violation, or an inexcusable or unethical action, has occurred, is a matter of record, and that such an action must not be repeated. A fine not exceeding 50 may be imposed in conjunction therewith. (Missoulian, MT)
Vice President's Remarks to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy Oct 22, 2007
The Iranian regime's efforts to destabilize the Middle East and to gain hegemonic power is a matter of record. And now, of course, we have the inescapable reality of Iran's nuclear program; a program they claim is strictly for energy purposes, but which they have worked hard to conceal; a program carried out in complete defiance of the international community and resolutions of the U.N. Security Council. (White House News Releases)
Baby Jessica, now 19 years old, ties the knot Oct 17, 2007
According to the matter of record in Sundays Odessa American, McClure and Daniel M. Morales, 32, were granted a marriage license on Jan. 23 in Ector County. When McClure, who is now a student at Midland College, turns 25, she stands to earn a trust fund reportedly valued in excess of $1 million, made up of contributions from well-wishers around the world, People reported. (Odessa American, TX)
Carlisle aide pleads guilty in kickback case Oct 16, 2007
"Now this is a matter of record, not conjecture. ... She's going to have to seriously consider advice of legal counsel as far as whether this goes to trial.". Ms. Carlisle would not comment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drying out: Cleanup begins after deluge Oct 13, 2007
No injuries were reported, and the reports were filled out as a matter of record, they said. On Ledge Lane in the Belltown neighborhood, firefighters spent Thursday night and yesterday morning pumping out water nearly 4 feet deep from Adrene Cavanaugh's backyard, where a brook overflowed. (Stamford Advocate)
Vanbiesbrouck enters U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Oct 13, 2007
"His achievements are a matter of record, but behind the records was a great passion for hockey and the people behind it," said his widow, Jerry. "He's was known as a father figure.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Attendance for BZA raises eyebrows Oct 11, 2007
This information is a matter of record and can be found in the minutes and recordings of our public meetings. In addition, I am disappointed that Mr. Doughtery chose to voice his frustrations through the Stratford Star and did not have the courtesy to discuss these issuespersonally to the Board. (Stratford Star, CT)
The investigation into the alleged beating of Derek Wynn has evolved into the theatre of the absurd. Oct 10, 2007
That1guy wrote on Oct 9, 2007 5:23 PM:" The facts relating to an on-going investigation are not public knowledge. If there are charges filed and/or arrests made, then it will be a matter of record. There is a lot more to this than a bunch of cowboys beating up a 'war hero'. It should not have happened at all, but this guys family is playing on his Iraq War status and downplaying his history. These cops should be disciplined and prosecuted if the facts are there. ". Know For A Fact wrote on Oct... (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Dean Smith, 10 Years Later Oct 9, 2007
Dean Smiths technical contributions are a matter of record and best explained by experts. That said, the purist has been forced to watch what was once a game of finesse and technique turn into a physical confrontation, often won by teams which can figure out how much mayhem they can get away with. (InsideCarolina.com)
My literary love affair Oct 6, 2007
While fellow students were immersing themselves in a new generation of - mostly male - British authors, Jonathan Coe was drawn to Virago's Modern Classics. These once-neglected women novelists challenged his assumptions as a reader and influenced his course as a writer, from his first novel to his latest. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Reiding Rush Wrong Oct 3, 2007
And what the Dems -- Reid, Kerry, Durbin, Murtha, Harkin and the rest -- have said and done is a matter of record. Let s start with one of the real phony soldiers , Limbaugh critic Tom Harkin who said in September, The simple fact is that asking General Petraeus to evaluate the surge he has overseen in Iraq is like asking a college student to grade his own term paper. (Human Events Online)
Religious ecumenism from A to Z Sep 28, 2007
His record of social, arts-related and entrepreneurial support is well established; his record of strong and sometimes controversial political stands is a matter of record. But those who know Adelstein best talk about his endless supply of heart in the projects he undertakes. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Congress: avoid uncalled-for comments Sep 21, 2007
A directive such as this makes it a matter of record. Ms. Soni met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the morning for 45 minutes and placed all the relevant facts and documents before him. (Hindu)
Sept. 18: Our readers write Sep 18, 2007
This board would report its actions and operating decisions to the commissioners as a matter of record. How to form such a board. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
US appreciates Pakistans role in war against terrorism Sep 13, 2007
Negroponte said Pakistan s efforts against extremism are a matter of record, adding that America welcomed and looked forward to working with Pakistan in the new three-pronged strategy in the tribal areas for promoting security, dialogue, and development. He said this holistic solution is a comprehensive and positive path towards resolving the issues in the tribal areas, adding that the US has pledged $750 million to support Pakistan s plan for development in the tribal areas and establishing... (Associated Press of Pakistan)
Belichick vague about Harrison Sep 4, 2007
"I don't have any more knowledge of it than anybody else does. However, the league monitors and does those things. It's all, it's all outside of the team. We all know what the policies and the procedures are. I don't think there is any need for me to go through them. That's a matter of record.". Belichick did say that the team talks to players about a number of subjects and hinted that the use prohibited substances was one of them. (Boston Globe)
Viewpoint: Florida before PIP: Not a pretty picture Sep 4, 2007
and don't get all huffy, Terry, WCOA tapes their broadcast, and I taped that one so it is a matter of record. Always smoke and mirrors from these guys. (Pensacola News Journal)
Down the Nile Aug 28, 2007
That Mahoney is adventurous is by now a matter of record. In earlier books she tells of tracing on foot the routes to some of the world's great religious shrines ("The Singular Pilgrim") and serving her Peace Corps years in China ("The Early Arrival of Dreams"). (Christian Science Monitor)
Don't let success slip away in Brownsville Aug 18, 2007
I don't ever 'undercut' the ESO, just the actions of that illiterate little man who runs it; it is a matter of public record that David Morgan first brought up the issue of Brownsville in a political speech after meeting with residents there; it is a matter of public record that McNesby, and Gene Valentino, boasted of their plans to move the initiative to Mayfair, to Montclair, to Ensly and other places; it is a matter of public record that they set up one operation for 10 days, and then folded... (Pensacola News Journal)
Commissioners call for demolition of house Aug 17, 2007
The Observer wrote on Aug 16, 2007 3:04 PM:" It is amazing that" The McRill and Oroke saga" continues with no objections from County Officials. Oroke sure has the power to control his other Commissioners. The employees are crying out for justice.but no one is listening. Oroke continues to be an embarrassment to himself, his family, and to the employees of the County. McRill is worthless in her position. Oroke is a fool if he thinks he's the only Cat in her box. Oroke is still going to... (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Letters to the Editor Aug 16, 2007
It would be a matter of record. So I ask you take and put your energies to better use. (Emmett Messenger Index, ID)
To the person who wrote about POLITICAL BROKERING IN SHERIFF'S RACE Aug 8, 2007
How can you question Louis Ackal's experience when it's a matter of record. The people who have known him for many years, know what he's been doing. (New Iberia, LA)
