Gym giant Fitness First in 'sick' court win Aug 8, 2008
It found that "a valid contract required the parties have (a) ... meeting of the minds, in that they each fully know and understand the terms and conditions of the agreement.". However, Associate Justice Joanne Harrison found that the Tribunal member erred in the law on that point and that Ms Chong was bound by the conditions of the contract. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Iran Won't Take Olive Branch From U.S., Europe Aug 7, 2008
LONDON Even after the United States in July departed from its past policy and sent a high-ranking diplomat to Geneva for the latest round of nuclear talks with Iran, the United States and Iran stand no closer to a meeting of the minds. Saeed Jalili, chief nuclear negotiator for Iran, did not address an offering from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany. (Fox News)
Doyle responds to Tri-State claims Aug 7, 2008
one moment please wrote on Aug 4, 2008 3:30 PM:" I heard some city representatives on WISM today saying they havent seen anything yet. Hmmm, and this is after their secret meeting update on, well, the secret meetings. Well isnt that swell. I seem to remember reading somewhere recently that someone said of this, there was a meeting of the minds. This council gives the term walking quorums, a whole new meaning. I have completely lost trust in and respect for this current administration and... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fitness First wins legal stoush over 'sick' woman's contract Aug 7, 2008
It found that "a valid contract required the parties have [a] ... meeting of the minds, in that they each fully know and understand the terms and conditions of the agreement.". However, Associate Justice Joanne Harrison today found that the tribunal member erred in the law on that point and that Ms Chong was bound by the conditions of the contract. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kulongoski outlines sustainable transportation initiatives Aug 3, 2008
In a speech at the Meeting of the Minds transportation conference Wednesday, Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced several sustainable transportation initiatives to the 2009 Legislature, including "shifting to electric cars.". "The rising cost of energy, our dependence on foreign energy sources, and the threat of greenhouse gases to our planet's survival -- all pose serious economic, environmental and social challenges," Kulongoski said. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
PGE reveals electric charging stations Aug 3, 2008
The electric charging stations are "one small plug for man, one giant plug-in for human kind," quipped George Beard, a professor who is producing the Meeting of the Minds event. While the 12 charging stations represent a start toward an electric-car infrastructure, the technology to use them is still emerging. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Abrahamson: Meeting of minds shaped 'Redeem Team' Aug 2, 2008
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Traffic, money and pollution Jul 31, 2008
The two-day seminar, "Meeting of the Minds," gathered 250 of Oregon's most influential policy and business leaders to brainstorm and absorb recent research about cities, transportation funding and climate change. The governor revealed some details of a transportation finance package he plans to make his top priority in next year's legislative session. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
La Crosse to go ahead with plan to get into ambulance business Jul 30, 2008
What it really means is that the negotiators for the city and county appear to have a meeting of the minds at this point, he said. Neither the City Council or County Board has actually agreed on anything. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Will Wainwrights Return Motivate Izzy? Jul 30, 2008
A Tuesday throwing session where Wainwright will put full emphasis on his bread-and-butter curveball will lead to a meeting of the minds that may clarify the 26-year-olds near-term future, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. One could argue about this pending decision either way. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Bart Bohn cites board in retirement Jul 29, 2008
"I'm only guessing that there was a meeting of the minds where everybody said it's best for all parties involved that we look for something different," said John Navarrette, director of general services. But Bohn left a good impression on many of his subordinates. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A strategy by any name ... Jul 27, 2008
During a face-to-face talk last week in Iraq, there seemed to be a meeting of the minds between Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki and his visitor, Sen. Barack Obama. (NJ.com -- Times)
Ritz 'Brainstorm' brings tech royalty to Half Moon Bay Jul 24, 2008
There seemed to be a meeting of the minds, too, on the need for global cooperation, the beneficence of the Internet even the supremacy of U.S. universities. Is technology helping a world that sometimes seems to have slipped the tracks. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
WBR to host points races; Phelps claims No E win Jul 22, 2008
It is a meeting of the minds between two racers ... Nick Cotton and Jim Lewis had a meeting of the minds. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
A quest for a suitable design Jul 22, 2008
We had to coordinate a meeting of the minds for those early approvals, Stewart says. Both governments did a good job to work through the issues. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Revival has charming moments Jul 20, 2008
CRAIG SCHWARTZ There's tension as Kate (Ellen Karas); her husband, Jim (Jim Abele, center); and her ex-mate, Pogo (Patrick Page) have a meeting of the minds in The Pleasure of His Company. Pogo has swept in from Kenya, site of his latest adventure, to give away Jessica at her wedding to the young cattleman Roger (Matt Biedel). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lawyer Wins Lengthy Fee Fight With Former Client at Texas Supreme Court Jul 19, 2008
"[T]he absence of a fixed total price for services does not indicate a failure of the parties to reach a meeting of the minds with regards to the essential terms of the contract," the Supreme Court wrote in its July 11 per curiam opinion in Sacks v. Haden ... According to the Supreme Court's opinion, the 1st Court raised the "meeting of the minds" issue sua sponte and concluded that, because there was not a clear statement that identified the fee agreement as an open account, there was a... (Law.com)
Red River Parish may soon be without ambulance service Jul 17, 2008
" Baker goes on to say, "they're going to have to get to a hospital quick or they're gonna have to get to some other place to get EMS." Carson says there is still time left for the two sides to talk. "Got to have a meeting of the minds and come together or yes, we will be, if there are no changes and we just can't continue. " Click to see the winners who got to meet Jackie Collins. Here's some help in programming your Midland Weather Alert Radio KSLA News 12, the Caddo Council on Aging, and Air... (KSLA.com, LA)
Group seeks ideas on gas prices Jul 16, 2008
He hopes it will be a meeting of the minds, and that attendees will bring many ideas. I want to hear from others, and then we ll try to develop a process on how we re going to go on down the road, Harris said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Checking egos: Rifts mended, Matchbox Twenty regroups with new producer, collaborative spirit Jul 16, 2008
But the future of the band changed once there was a meeting of the minds among band members Thomas, Doucette, guitarist Kyle Cook and bassist Brian Yale. In the end, the band made a double CD, Exile On Mainstream, that includes one disc with six new songs and a second disc containing 11 greatest hits. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Lawmakers hope for compromise to avoid Medicaid cutbacks Jul 15, 2008
But there must be an agreeable meeting of the minds, Currie said. "I will be open to a hybrid bill if the governor, lieutenant governor and the Senate would all go along with it," Currie said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
POWAY: Radiologists protest cancellation of contract with PPH Jul 15, 2008
"I'd like to see open communication to see if we could come to a meeting of the minds," Bassett said. Other directors said the district could not respond publicly to the group's request because the two sides were still negotiating. (North County Times)
Crickets again ... Jul 14, 2008
That s what everybody says until an offer sheet hits the table, one guy said during an informal meeting of the minds on all things NBA. And any good general manager keeps his options open no matter what. That s the only way to keep from being blindsided. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
New BCE boss talks of ambitious changes – details to follow Jul 14, 2008
There was a meeting of the minds. He said the relationship with the future owners reflects that, even before the Dec. 11 closing, they have rights in making sure the business is running as we said it would. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Melrose People: Ellen Cobau Jul 13, 2008
I don t know where that system is breaking down but I d love to have a meeting of the minds and patch it. Have you ever had a communicable disease yourself. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Lidge signs 3-year extension Jul 7, 2008
"With Lidge in the fold for three more years, outfielder is the lone high-profile Phillie still on the cusp of free agency. Burrell, in the final year of a six-year, $50 million deal, has 21 homers and 53 RBIs and leads all National League outfielders with a combined on base-slugging percentage of .995."We've stated that we want to keep Pat here," said David Montgomery, Phillies president and CEO. "It's just a question of having a meeting of the minds. I think he likes it here, and we want him... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Brett Myers Optioned To Lehigh Valley Jul 2, 2008
"We discussed it with Brett and his agent and we all came to a meeting of the minds.". The move allows Myers to stay in the starting rotation, rather than having to accept being sent to the bullpen at the big league level. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Tyree: Step to Better Relations? Jul 1, 2008
After the board heard Tyree, it came to a meeting of the minds, says trustee Kenneth Goode. MCCs Board of Trustees will also be changing. (R News)
Talk is Cheap, Skeptics Say of Oil Sands Message Jun 26, 2008
Green groups said they believe it is possible for some meeting of the minds with oil companies, but sharply criticized Alberta's government for what they see as skirting issues by avoiding tougher emissions reduction goals and mounting its own communications campaign to sell the oil sands as clean. "These are global challenges -- energy security is a big problem for the United States and Canada," Kallick said. (Planet Ark, United States)
McLean takes his case against DWP to civil court Jun 21, 2008
Holub admitted that there might not be a meeting of the minds on the legal definition. Phillips said the capacity charge occurs only as an incident of connection to the water system. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Spielberg looks to Bollywood for cash... Jun 19, 2008
Although the DreamWorks team's possible partnership with Reliance ADA Group seems like an unlikely meeting of the minds, it's actually in line with Hollywood's current landscape, where a dearth of Wall Street financing has opened up the door to foreign investors. RELATED LINKS. (The Drudge Report)
Cities in deal over water bills Jun 18, 2008
"Hopefully, we'll get a settlement. We came to a meeting of the minds.". The Rensselaer City Council previously approved a settlement with Troy to pay $2. (Albany Times Union)
Scully, Wooden have a meeting of the minds Jun 16, 2008
Beth Harris, Associated Press. Sunday, June 15, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
COLUMN: Let's avoid changing the name from Lake Paradise to Lake Eyesore, please Jun 13, 2008
Becky wrote on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM:" I must agree with Penny on this one. Mattoon needs to attract people not repel them. I think that a meeting of the minds between the town and Lake Paradise residents could easily be accomplished. Both Mattoon residents and Lake Paradise residents have enjoyed the lake for many, many years. It wouldn't take much money to hire one of the teens in that area to mow every other week for a few months of the year. The last few times that I went there, the weeds... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Meeting Issue In Tecumseh Goes to State Jun 13, 2008
Canavan said Johnson made contact with two council members - Wilson and Holland - and the council members "were not together and there appeared to be no attempt to get a commitment ... for any kind of support ... There was no meeting of the minds beyond acknowledging that the item would be placed on the agenda.". But, Canavan said, the fact that the agenda item did not specify that the bonus was to be considered, the action on that item was "void and a violation of the Open Meeting Act." The... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Holliston town boards to hold grant meeting Jun 11, 2008
Consider it a meeting of the minds in town government - all of them. Town official will converge on the Holliston Senior Center at 7 Wednesday night for an "all-boards" meeting on an application for up to $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Market for IPOs improves in Asia Jun 5, 2008
"We're seeing a meeting of the minds now, and that is why you are seeing deals getting done," he said, adding that expectations vary by country. "For example, in Indonesia they're pretty reasonable about adjusting quickly to where the market clearing level is and meeting that price," Fleming said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Pets saved from kennel fire Jun 5, 2008
But I better hold off until we have a meeting of the minds. Shannon Besoyan, a spokeswoman for the Sun Valley Animal Center, said the center might not be able to reopen in the damaged building for six months. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Western premiers take concerns directly to U.S. May 30, 2008
It is just not clear how much influence the premiers can actually have by inviting U.S. officials to their annual meeting of the minds. We are not claiming that the decisions are in our hands, but we can often suggest solutions that work, that move their way up, said British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell during a break from the western premiers conference in Prince Albert, Sask. (Globe and Mail)
Cable set-top boxes may be on the way out May 29, 2008
The agreement marks a significant meeting of the minds between cable companies and one of the world's dominant makers of consumer electronics. The two industries have been feuding for a decade about how best to deliver cable service to customers while allowing them to buy equipment of their own choosing. (CNN -- Tech)
Mission Beach braces to meet Miss Jones May 25, 2008
It was a true meeting of the minds, and abs, when he was cornered by the "super sportsman" and "international celebrity" Reg Reagan. Matthew Johns, speaking on behalf of Reagan, described the pot-bellied Reg as a late-1970s Australian who loved going to the beach, hated sunscreen, smoked only Winfield red and dank full-strength beer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New library already needs a facelift May 25, 2008
The project could have gone on regardless of the criticism, but to her undying credit, Howington, the East Central Georgia Regional Library Board chairwoman, brought together the project's skeptics and critics and architects for a meeting of the minds Wednesday at the current library. After all was said and done, the parties agreed to go back to the drawing board and change the look of the proposed building's entrance at Telfair and James Brown Boulevard (Ninth Street), as well as the side... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cats are on the prowl ... again May 20, 2008
The cats had been under development for months prior to their debut, and sponsors were given the difficult task of choosing their designs on Feb. 3, when a meeting of the minds brought the artists and the sponsors together. Out of more than 90 design submissions and 50 sponsors, the challenge of picking only 62 finalists was arduously done. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Dredging dilemma gets more attention May 17, 2008
Top officials from multiple federal, state and local agencies traveled many miles, or just down the block, for a meeting of the minds to solve Crescent City Harbor's dredging problem. The verdict. (Daily Triplicate)
More of this story May 17, 2008
Billed as the region's broadest meeting of the minds focused on green products and services to date, the event aims to put the latest in sustainable practices on display for curious consumers, business owners and investors. It runs May 20-22 at the South Park facility. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Off the Record: Talking about death, taxes & health insurance May 17, 2008
Serving together on the same committee, which George chaired, the George-Allen duo, as it is so affectionately dubbed, started to have a meeting of the minds. A new version of the bill was passed by the Senate and passed on to the House, where at last check, it rests. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Husband and wife renovating historic Warwick Village May 15, 2008
boxergal wrote on May 14, 2008 12:58 PM:" And I reiterate (sp?). I do not work like some people do. If I want to sit in here all day, I will. And if someone doesn't like it, thats tough. When ya'll figure it out, let someone know. Ah, meeting of the minds. ". missjc wrote on May 14, 2008 12:24 PM:" And to change a neighbor hood you have to start some where you can't just say well it will always be like that so why try. Maybe this will be a start to making the east side a better place to live you... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
China's VanceInfo Wanted The Credibility Of Making U.S. IPO • Content, Platform Strain Best Handled By Business May 14, 2008
Silicon Valley was the natural locale for Monday's meeting of the minds. "These are areas that Silicon Valley knows well because they understand the importance of innovation as a key element to economic growth," Thompson said. (Investors Business Daily)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: May 9, 2008 May 12, 2008
Three years ago, based in part on input from the town auditor, there was a meeting of the minds of the selectmen, Advisory Committee and the Long Range Planning Committee that Bolton s debt was too high and that prioritizing projects and spreading them out over time was something that could be done to partially address that. Can you remember David Bosselait s presentation at Town Meeting. (Bolton Common, MA)
Testimony scheduled to begin in McGreevey divorce trial May 8, 2008
"Hopefully, we can come to a meeting of the minds and move forward," the former governor said Wednesday evening as he walked away from the courthouse, escorted by two uniformed sheriff's officers and surrounded by television cameras and reporters. His lawyer, Stephen P. Haller, said there were no further meetings scheduled, but added, "It is capable of resolution.". (NJ.com)
Glove converts sign language into sound May 8, 2008
Three of the four team members, senior computer engineering students Bhargav Bhat, Hemant Sikaria and Jorge L. Meza , demonstrated the prototype yesterday at Carnegie Mellon's "Meeting of the Minds" expo of undergraduate research projects. Someday, the young inventors hope, it may allow deaf people to communicate with those who don't know American Sign Language by having their cell phones speak their words aloud. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
J Street Companies and Woodmark Companies Announce Merger Apr 22, 2008
J Street Companies Chairman, Bruce Baschuk, commented on the merger, stating, "The Woodmark merger demonstrates J Street's plan to grow and become a regional leader in residential and commercial real estate. For us, Woodmark adds an outstanding commercial Class A managed portfolio and augments our brokerage business. Beyond the obvious fit of the company's business lines, there is great synergy with our leaders, a meeting of the minds on culture and integrity and great determination to bring our... (PR Newswire)
Hank Steinbrenner: It's time to start Joba Apr 22, 2008
Cashman then said that the two had come to a meeting of the minds. "Hank and I talked. We didn't need to," Cashman said. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hall bus makes it OK, but Lady Dogs' defense breaks down Apr 22, 2008
Third base proved to be the meeting of the minds as Ohio third baseman Kaurie Johnson (left) falls one way and Hall's Eden Stachowiak the other. Stachowiak got to the bag safely, but did not score. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
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Bill Maher to Apologize for Anti-Catholic Remarks - HUMAN EVENTS. Bill Maher to Apologize for Anti-Catholic Remarksby Posted: 04/18/2008. (Human Events Online)
Shackled to the past Apr 20, 2008
Juma and Nunn may be working toward an eventual meeting of the minds. The Kenyan sees slavery's lasting scar as a deeply psychological one - an attack on the self-confidence of a continent, and by extension, its human potential. (Boston Globe)
A clear vision Apr 17, 2008
It requires a meeting of the minds of everyone from the architect to the roofer and an application to become LEED certified must be submitted during the drawing phase. Points are awarded to obtain one of four designations: certified, silver, gold and platinum. (AZCentral -- Home)
Dividing up SPLOST gets dicey Apr 12, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Should large U.S. companies, such as the oil companies, which are making billions of dollars in profits, still be eligible for U.S. corporate income tax breaks. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Community leaders gather for Government Roundtable Apr 10, 2008
They called it a Government Roundtable but essentially it was a meeting of the minds that will help propel collective Upson County into the future. With summer, 2008 quickly approaching, water was on the mind of Thomaston Mayor Hays Arnold. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Ganassi still upset with team's performance Apr 10, 2008
"If you can't qualify for a race, that's pathetic. So we had a meeting of the minds.". Ganassi, who was with his IRL team for a two-day Indianapolis 500 media availability, declined to elaborate on details of the meeting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rd. 2: Guillen upset with umpire Cuzzi Apr 10, 2008
As for any sort of conciliatory talk between the White Sox manager and umpire Phil Cuzzi, who ejected Guillen in the third inning of Monday's home opener, Guillen made it clear that a meeting of the minds won't be happening any time soon. "I don't like that guy behind the plate, and I'm going to let him know," said Guillen, during his pregame meeting with the media. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Senate opposes tax hikes to fund Medicaid Apr 9, 2008
The Senate is working with the House to try to come to a meeting of the minds, said Sen. Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Mr. Quid Pro Quo Apr 9, 2008
If I wanna up the game of the date its about a conversation and a meeting of the minds then we proceed on it ain t that serious for some us. By Very Sexy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
St. Joseph’s College Colloquium is a ‘meeting of the minds’ Apr 8, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. their months of hard work at the college s annual Colloquium. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Price isn't set until contract is signed Apr 8, 2008
The seller and purchaser must have a meeting of the minds on the material terms of the transaction, and some valuable consideration (earnest money) must be exchanged to make the agreement binding. Any real estate agreement must also be in writing, as Georgia law requires. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
