West Virginia's passing numbers plummet Nov 9, 2009
-- To chart it in a line graph would yield a noticeable, precipitous decline. But, how much is to be learned from the passing numbers of West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown at the beginning of this season, in direct comparison to the numbers -- which have fallen off considerably -- in the most recent games. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Neuroscience: Shooting pain Oct 29, 2009
The team showed people a changing image a line graph or a picture of a fire representing the real-time fMRI signal in their anterior cingulate cortex, a region commonly studied in relation to pain. They showed that people could learn to manipulate the fMRI signal and their perception of pain intensity through visualization exercises, such as turning down pain like a radio dial. (Scientific American)
Western civilisation reaches its nadir Sep 23, 2009
"The sciences, the arts, the humanities all aspects of society as a whole will reach their respective low-points in just a matter of days," said anthropologist Robert Davidson, gesturing toward a nearby line graph illustrating western society's collapse. "We've been charting this cultural descent for generations now, from the advent of New Wave music, to the rise of scientific creationism, right through to the trampling death of several Wal-Mart greeters on the morning after Thanksgiving.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
No More Homework Aug 17, 2009
Seventh graders, who are learning about economics, are assigned to select two stocks, track their gains and losses, over a two week period, and create a line graph of the results. Also, they need to decide which stock is the best investment and tell why. (Suite101.com)
Injury report questionable May 31, 2009
Judy Battista of The New York Times reported last week that the NFL presented a study to owners, using injury reports and information from team trainers (between 2003-07) to form a line graph showing whether more players missed games as the season wore on. The graph indicated that the high point of players missing games with injuries was in Week 10. (Boston Globe)
Strengthen Numbers Mar 21, 2009
It s like a classic line graph and in Detroit, the line was headed in the wrong direction. In the case of the Hawks, the line is clearly going up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
5.3M Americans Getting Jobless Benefits Mar 13, 2009
what conclusion does the line graph at the end of the story,on top of the comment posts gives us. Posted by texmexfoo at 8:02 PM : Mar 12, 2009. (CBS News)
SAN MARCOS: Algebra served with a side of ice cream (40) Feb 10, 2009
SAN MARCOS: Algebra served with a side of ice cream : North County Times - Californian 01-31-2009. Entertainment Extras. (North County Times)
