Surveys at odds over prospects for Baldacci versus GOP rivals
MaineToday.com, ME -
Patrick Murphy of Strategic Marketing Services, which conducts live telephone interviews for its polls, criticizes Rasmussen Reports for its automated polling, which relies on a recorded voice to question people. But Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports said in an e-mail message Tuesday that his system assures "that every respondent hears exactly the same question, from the exact same voice, asked with the exact same inflection every single time."
2006-03-20
Just like '90, Leemen roar to their title
Staunton News Leader, VA -
The News Leader selection committee's 10 at-large choices posted a 4-6 record during the first round. Lee's 1977-78 and 1984-85 teams, plus Fort Defiance's 1981-82 and Waynesboro's 1986-87 teams each won a first-round game; however, only Lee's 1977-78 team � a team that only lost to Ralph Sampson-led Harrisonburg teams � won its second-round matchup. That Leemen squad lost its third-round game to Dell Curry's 1979-80 state champions, missing a spot in the semifinals.
2006-03-19
Oregon Basketball: ALL-REGION: Bruins' Schmick Earns Second Team
CentralPointNews.com, OR -
It was at the free throw line that the 5-11 sparkplug sparkled. His league-leading .888 free throw percentage was 16th nationally, and his 16-16 game from the free throw line at Linfield was the third-highest perfect mark in the country this season. He set a new GFU record for best free throw percentage in a game and tied the record for most free throws made in a game with 16, also reached by Bruin All-American and NBA draftee Kenny Stone. At one point, he connected on 48 straight free throws, the second-longest streak ever for a Bruin and only 11 short of the NCAA Division III record in one season.
2006-03-18
Percentage of false fire alarms down again in Rockland
The Journal News.com, NY -
"Yes, this is a problem that happens on occasion," he said. "Typically what we do, however, is take some plastic and tape plastic up and around any of the smoke alarms or sensors to prevent any dust from getting in there. With new systems that are put in, in an addition or new construction, they come with a little plastic cover with an elastic band around it that just flips over the unit and keeps any dust from getting in there."
2006-03-17
Countries with biggest percentage of under-fives who are
Glasgow Daily Record, UK -
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2006-03-16
Cingular says outage affected small percentage of customers
RCRNews.com, CO -
According to Siegel, a database that stores customer information and usually responds to signals from consumers’ phones by confirming that they are Cingular customers simply stopped responding, and affected subscribers received dead air or a fast busy signal when they attempted to make calls.
2006-03-13
Singapore Bourse:Change In Matex Intl Hldgs
Yahoo! News -
PART I 1.Date of notice to issuer -- 13-03-2006 2.Name of Director -- Tan Pang Kee 3.Please tick one or more appropriate box(es): -- Notice of a Director's (including a director who is a substantial shareholder) Interest and Change in Interest. [Please complete Part II and IV] PART II 1.Date of change of Interest -- 20-10-2005 2.Name of Registered Holder -- Tan Pang Kee 3.Circumstance(s) giving rise to the interest or change in interest -- # Others # Please specify details -- Dr Tan Pang Kee transferred 17,600,000 shares in Matex International Limited (the ) to its nominee, Hong Leong Finance Nominess (Pte) Ltd. There is no change in the beneficial ownership. Dr Tan Pang Kee remains the beneficial owner of the Shares. 4.Information relating to shares held in the name of the Registered Holder -- No. of Shares held before the change -- 56,695,000 As a percentage of issued share capital -- 31.85 % No. of Shares which are subject of this notice -- 17,600,000 As a percentage of issued share capital -- 9.89 % Amount of consideration (excluding brokerage and stamp duties) per share paid or received -- 0 No. of Shares held after the change -- 39,095,000 As a percentage of issued share capital -- 21.96 % PART III 1.Date of change of [Select Option] -- 2.The change in the percentage level -- From % To % 3.Circumstance(s) giving rise to the interest or change in interest -- [Select Option] # Please specify details -- 4.A statement of whether the change in the percentage level is the result of a transaction or a series of transactions: -- PART IV 1.Holdings of Director , including direct and deemed interest : -- Direct -- Deemed No. of shares held before the change -- 56,695,000 -- 0 As a percentage of issued share capital -- 31.85 % -- 0 % No. of shares held after the change -- 39,095,000 -- 17,600,000 As a percentage of issued share capital -- 21.96 % -- 9.89 %
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