COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATION-Patience needed in Ann Arbor Nov 21, 2009
Ohio State clinched the Big Ten's berth in Pasadena last Saturday with an overtime win over Iowa. Michigan, meanwhile, continued a slide that's lasted close to two months. (Canton Journal, MA)
Braintree police contracts presented to town council Nov 21, 2009
Reassigning six police officers into the field will also reduce overtime necessitated when staffing levels fall below the recommended minimum, he wrote ... Sullivan cited the reduction of accrued sick days annually from 15 to 12, which will result in the reduction of overtime and also yield further long-term cost reductions. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Officers' conduct probed during mayor's festivities Nov 20, 2009
"No overtime was hired and I didn't take uniform car guys. I had my undercover guys. There was no overtime. The station was staffed fully. This goes on all the time, not just for the mayor but for special events, be it a football game, hockey game, they pull people from the districts. This is nothing new," Cmdr. Trosky said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
No. 15 Iowa still hoping for BCS berth Nov 20, 2009
It wont be the Rose Bowl, which vanished in 15th-ranked Iowas overtime loss at No. 10 Ohio State last weekend. But if the Hawkeyes can close out their roller coaster of a regular season with a home win over Minnesota on Saturday, their hopes for a first BCS bowl trip since the 2003 Orange Bowl would still be alive. (Charles City Press, IO)
Buckeye residents appeal to council Nov 20, 2009
It did so partly by eliminating 13 unfilled non-public-safety positions, ending overtime and trimming operating costs by $1. 5 million More savings came from across-the-board salary cuts set for January and new limits on travel and training. (AZCentral -- News)
Syracuse defense frustrates Cal Nov 20, 2009
The result was Syracuse looking a lot like it did the last time it played in the Garden, when Jonny Flynn and Co. were going six overtimes to beat Connecticut in the Big East tournament and taking Louisville to the wire in overtime before losing the championship game. The Orange lost their top three scorers from that team, including Flynn, and few outside the program harbored big expectations this season. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Orange Slices Nov 20, 2009
OrangeFan wrote on Feb 17, 2009 10:31 PM:" Well here are some of my most recent thoughts about the Cuse...1. That Georgetown game at home was WAY too close! To only win that in overtime just shows how badly all these consecutive losses have crippled us mentally. I mean a win is a win and now win is better than when it comes to GTOWN whether their ranked or not, its still sweet. Maybe it will propel us into the Villanova game with some confidence. Lots of confidence = great success in College... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Is this the year? Nov 20, 2009
The lows were losing to Baker in overtime and losing to Payette 26-21. This team has matured over the last 12 weeks like no other group I have ever had. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Diehard Jock: Only three remain Nov 20, 2009
The Tigers lone loss came in the opening week of play against Pendleton in a 15-7 overtime thriller. Since then, Ontario has punished it opponents, scoring an average of 38 points per game and allowing only 17 points per contest. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
No titles, but many big wins for Norwin girls soccer Nov 20, 2009
It lost, 1-0, in overtime to Erie McDowell ... It ended up being McDowell moving on to final, but Norwin certainly had its chances to win before overtime. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Football Ready to Go for Saturday Showdown vs. Memphis Nov 20, 2009
In the most recent action, the Cougars claimed a 23-20 win in overtime at the Liberty Bowl on Nov. 18, 2006. That win clinched the C-USA West Division title for the Cougars and allowed the team to host the C-USA Championship Game against Southern Miss. (Uhcougars.com)
Work in high gear for Nissan Nov 20, 2009
This was a drastic change for many workers who had watched to plant add workers and had become accustomed to overtime in the plant's first five years of operation. Lovia Granger, a quality inspector, said surviving meant she had to limit eating out, shopping and other extraneous spending. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Hasselbeck to face mentor Favre for sixth time Nov 20, 2009
There was the overtime coin flip Hasselbeck correctly called in Green Bay during a Seahawks-Packers playoff game, after he'd been traded to Seattle. Hasselbeck then boldly announced "We want the ball and we're going to score!" He didn't know the joke was being broadcast throughout Lambeau Field and live on national television, through the referee's microphone. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gold prices draw customers with old teeth Nov 20, 2009
"They fear an economic meltdown." Halvorson's staff has been working overtime buying and selling gold. It is not uncommon for 100 people to filter through his store in a day. (Montana Standard, MT)
Western women win OT thriller Nov 20, 2009
DILLON Montana Western's women's basketball team evened its record to 4-4 with a 69-65 overtime win over Dickinson State University Thursday night at Straugh Gymnasium. Western outscored Dickinson 12-8 in overtime to claim the win after a 57-all tie at the end of regulation ... Montana Western led by two, 57-55 with ten seconds remaining when Herbel was fouled and made two free throws to send the game into overtime. (Montana Standard, MT)
NBA: Wizards end six-game skid Nov 20, 2009
Mavericks 99, Spurs 94: Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and short-handed Dallas held on to beat injury-depleted San Antonio. Drew Gooden added 17 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out late in the fourth quarter to help Dallas. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Niedermayer's OT Goal Lifts Ducks Nov 20, 2009
Scott Niedermayer Scores Power-play Goal In Overtime, Ducks Beat Lightning 4-3 ... (AP) - Scott Niedermayer scored a power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead ... Ryan Malone was sent off for cross-checking Getzlaf just 11 seconds into overtime, and Niedermayer got a drop pass from Getzlaf in the high slot before snapping off a 45-footer that beat Mike Smith high to the glove side and ended... (CBS News)
Can the Postal Service be Saved? Nov 20, 2009
The agency cut $6 billion in expenses over the past year, eliminating 40,000 of its roughly 750,000 jobs and slashing overtime hours ... The 10 Holiday weeks do not produce a savings for USPS. These 5 day delivery weeks are filled with overtime. (CBS News)
Blazers hold off rally by Pistons Nov 20, 2009
Portland had won six straight games before a 99-95 loss in overtime at Atlanta on Monday night. Blazers owner Paul Allen, who is being treated for non-Hodgkin s lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy, attended the game his first since his battle with cancer was announced. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
* Sleep is the best stress-buster, CLA online survey finds Nov 19, 2009
Council officials said they were concerned that recent job losses caused by the global financial downturn have caused many workers to take on a bigger workload, resulting in increased work-related stress and increases in overtime put in by workers who are not laid off by companies. Such a stressful work environment could lead to more serious problems, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Settlement weighs down BJ’s profit Nov 19, 2009
A legal settlement regarding workers overtime wages pushed BJ s Wholesale Club s third-quarter profit down 37 percent, although sales strengthened at the Natick-based retailer. Consumers focus on basics in the recession has worked in BJ s favor, as membership grew and shoppers continued to flock to its stores. (Boston Globe)
Doctors sick of failure to fix ailing hospitals Nov 19, 2009
There were still severe bed and staff shortages, unacceptable surgery delays, bullying by managers when doctors claimed overtime or raised patient safety issues and ''misrepresentation'' of performance data, the survey found. A patient needed urgent surgery and post-op intensive care without there being an [intensive care unit] bed available. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wildcats make final preps for return to championship game Nov 19, 2009
However, Lowndes Academy defeated the Vols in overtime to earn the championship berth. We didnt play well to start the game and they came down and beat us in overtime, said Dees. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Lady Lions Open with Double OT Win over Strong Girls in Jamboree Nov 19, 2009
The senior girls won in double overtime while the junior girls lost to their visiting team ... The Lady Bulldogs tied the score late in the fourth quarter at 28 to force the first overtime ... In the first overtime, Dee Martin scored a basket for Hamburg and Kate Steen added a foul shot. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Fewell makes impression on first day as Bills coach Nov 19, 2009
It was Edwards' first game back after sustaining a concussion in a 16-13 overtime win against the New York Jets on Oct. 18. Fitzpatrick rallied the Bills to beat the Jets and then went 1-1 in two starts. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Facebook in the workplace: Take care on both sides Nov 19, 2009
Unions have been responsible for the establishment of a minimum wage, 40 hr. work week, safety rules on jobs, paid vacations, and getting workers overtime pay for extra hours worked, etc. I find it extremely ironic that many people in the media and in government rail against unions when they were once members of unions, or have family members who are members of unions or work for unions in top positions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT Nov 19, 2009
Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night. Nowitzki's three-point play with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas in front for good, 92-91. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
MSU Looks To Extend Win Streak, battles Irish Nov 19, 2009
The CCHA announced that a regulation or overtime victory will be worth three points in the league standings this season, a change from when the shootout was instituted last season. This season, a regulation or sudden-death overtime win will earn a team three points in the standings, a shootout victory will garner two points, a shootout loss will be rewarded by one point, and a loss in regulation or overtime will mean no points ... This differs from the system utilized in 2008-09, where a... (Msuspartans.com)
Maintaining maintenance post favored Nov 19, 2009
He also said that the township pays vacation, holiday, sick time and overtime pay for the maintenance position and if the services were contracted the township would not have those costs. He also said with contracted services the township would not have to pay someone for snow plowing when it doesn't snow. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
The County Line: Collin County wins five national awards Nov 19, 2009
However, if a member of the staff was out for any reason, a burden was placed on the remainder of the department resulting in expensive overtime. To meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office in a cost-effective manner, Sheriff Box worked closely with our Human Resources Department in developing a pool of screened and trained temporary employees to meet this fluctuating, sporadic need while reducing overtime costs ... Since this temporary worker pool began, overtime costs for the Video Visitation... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New York divided over 9/11 terror trials Nov 19, 2009
He said the city would run up police overtime, putting additional officers on crowd control, in the subways, and on the bridges. "I worry about the burden on the taxpayers of New York," Senator Schumer said. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Wizards trip up Cavaliers Nov 19, 2009
Mavericks 99, Spurs 94: Dirk Nowitzki had 41 points and 12 rebounds as host Dallas outlasted San Antonio in overtime. 76ers 86, Bobcats 84: Lou Williams' layup with 3. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NBA: Hawks stop Portland streak Nov 18, 2009
Portland guard Rudy Fernandez takes a shot over Atlanta guard Jamal Crawford during overtime Monday ... Portland guard Rudy Fernandez takes a shot over Atlanta guard Jamal Crawford during overtime Monday ... Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Hawks solved Portland s defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95 in overtime on Monday night. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Should soldier Moms be deployed away from babies? Nov 18, 2009
We all have jobs(surprise) and there is no calling in sick, or overtime pay, or comp time. You work until the job is done, You train when told. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bullpups win in OT, take D-II water polo title Nov 18, 2009
The top-seeded Bullpups overwhelmed second-seeded Dinuba toward the end of Tuesday's first 3-minute overtime -- getting the go-ahead goal from Davey Morales and back-to-back goals from Christian Sook -- to pull away for a 14-11, come-from-behind victory in the Division II final. The almost dizzying chain of events started seconds after Derek Perez's goal gave Dinuba (21-5) an 11-10 lead with 1:55 left in the first overtime session ... Hanford essentially played keep-away during the scoreless... (Fresno Bee)
Orange Slices Nov 18, 2009
OrangeFan wrote on Feb 17, 2009 10:31 PM:" Well here are some of my most recent thoughts about the Cuse...1. That Georgetown game at home was WAY too close! To only win that in overtime just shows how badly all these consecutive losses have crippled us mentally. I mean a win is a win and now win is better than when it comes to GTOWN whether their ranked or not, its still sweet. Maybe it will propel us into the Villanova game with some confidence. Lots of confidence = great success in College... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
No. 145 -- Lafayette vs. Lehigh Nov 18, 2009
TO OVERTIME: Lafayette found success in overtime against Penn (9/26), beating the Quakers with 28-yard field goal. It was the Leopards' first overtime game since Sept. 8, 2001, when Lafayette lost to former Patriot League member Towson 16-13 ... Lafayette is now 2-4 all-time in overtime, winning the first overtime affair in 1995 over Fordham (24-21 on 11/11/95) but losing the next four (11/18/95 at Lehigh - 37-30; 10/18/97 at Cornell - 41-34; 10/3/98 at Dartmouth - 13-10; 9/8/01 at Towson -... (Goleopards.com)
Wages growth slowing on cue Nov 18, 2009
Australians work more than 2 billion hours of unpaid overtime a year, a. 12:08pm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
All work and no extra pay Nov 18, 2009
ALREADY working the longest week in the Western world, Australians have now been revealed to be working more hours in unpaid overtime than their annual holiday entitlement, and white-collar workers are carrying the burden of the free time being taken by the boss, an Australia Institute study shows ... Total unpaid overtime worked is the equivalent of 1 ... The study found 44 per cent of people who work unpaid overtime said it was compulsory, while 43 per cent said it was not discouraged. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Patriot League Women's Basketball Release 11.17.09 Nov 18, 2009
She accounted for 36 percent of Army s offense in the contest, including the game-tying layup to send the game into overtime ... In her collegiate debut, Pitts scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds and dished out two assists to help the Mids top High Point in overtime ... The Black Knights defeated Wagner in overtime, giving them their first win in a season debut in Dave Magarity s four seasons at the helm. (Patriotleague.com)
T'wolves end season in double-overtime heartbreaker Nov 18, 2009
T'wolves end season in double-overtime heartbreaker ... Cedar Park ended its season last Friday night at A.C. Bible Jr. Memorial Stadium with a 39-36 double-overtime loss to Cy-Ridge in the bi-district round of the playoffs ... The Rams refused to go down that easily, though, as they got the ball back and moved into position to make a 45-yard field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Workers hand bosses $72b in unpaid overtime Nov 18, 2009
Australians work more than 2 billion hours of unpaid overtime a year, a $72 billion gift to their employers, a new study by an independent think tank shows. The Australian Institute research shows a typical full-time employee is working 70 minutes of unpaid overtime a day, which equates to 33 eight-hour days per year, or six-and-a-half standard working weeks ... 14 billion hours of unpaid overtime represented six per cent free labour for the economy depends. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Vandalisms tears up Plano fields (2753) Nov 18, 2009
He immediately called for overtime workers and filled in the ruts, leveling the area so play could resume the following day. If we hadnt spent the overtime there would not be safe playing conditions, he said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
SPCA worker accused of animal cruelty gets probation (4) Nov 18, 2009
She said SPCA employees receive a 50 percent discount on vet services and she would have allowed Martin to pay out fees overtime. If found guilty of cruelty to animals, Martin could face a maximum punishment of two years in state jail. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Report: LA Spent $3.2 Million on Jackson Memorial Nov 18, 2009
2 million on the July memorial at Staples Center, including $2 million in police overtime. It also says the memorial gave the local economy a $4 million boost. (Newsmax)
UM proposes cuts, tuition increase Nov 18, 2009
That may mean fewer adjunct professors, less overtime pay, increased teaching loads and allowing vacant jobs to go dark ... Tuition increases, heavier faculty workloads and scaling back on overtime pay are harder to swallow, Fennell admits ... 5 million for overtime and extra compensation. (Montana Standard, MT)
Waldorf senior has no regrets as career ends Nov 18, 2009
There was Waldorf's 20-17 overtime win over Buena Vista in 2006. There was the 43-yard touchdown run he made when he was pressed into service as a quarterback against Luther in 2007. (Forest City Summit, IO)
'Pups prevail in OT Nov 18, 2009
Hanford overcame a three-goal deficit early in the fourth quarter to tie it, then dominated in overtime, to defeat Dinuba 14-11 for the Central Section Division II championship at Golden West High School ... "Of those four goals we scored in overtime, two were by a sophomore (Christian Sook) and one by a junior. The younger kids really picked us up and showed they were ready to go." ... Both teams missed on man-up situations down the stretch, forcing overtime. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Barclay’s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 Nov 18, 2009
Barclay s OT kick puts Ohio St in Rose Bowl, 27-24 - Somerset - Daily American. The Buckeyes (9-2, 6-1) clinched at least a share of their fifth consecutive Big Ten title and the conference s automatic BCS bid. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Oakland considers selling convention centers Nov 18, 2009
The shortfall is due to an $11 million drop in property, sales, hotel and parking taxes, coupled with a $3 million spike in police overtime and the city's inability to collect $4 ... The report's claim of bloated police overtime is unfair and untrue, said Sgt. Dom Arotzarena, president of the Oakland police union ... Police overtime is 30 percent lower than it has ever been, even though the department has frozen hiring and cut salaries up to 10 percent, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police, plaza compromise on handling car enthusiasts Nov 18, 2009
The beachside plaza's owner will come up with $4,000, and the Police Department will try to handle the crowds with its on-duty officers but might still get stuck with some overtime costs, Chitwood said. Putting four to six special events officers on the streets can cost $7,500, the chief said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
More sparring on money issues Nov 18, 2009
Olson said he's never had problems with city hall fulfilling his information requests, overtime is never used to fulfill them and often they have saved the city money, such as $600,000 in interest on a bond levy during the summer. He said he's never heard one recommendation from a council member who has attended a conference that would save Brainerd taxpayers any money. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mavs owner says Milwaukee still viable for NBA Nov 18, 2009
Cuban addressed a wide range of other topics during a question-and-answer session with the Turner Hall audience prior to the Mavericks' 115-113 overtime win over the Bucks at the Bradley Center. However, before answering questions, Cuban took a good-natured shot at the Bucks for trading the rights for Dirk Nowitzki to the Mavericks for Robert Tractor Traylor during the 1998 NBA draft. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Analysis: Obama's China Trip Shows Power Shifting Nov 18, 2009
Far from crowing, however, Hu gave Obama a respectful welcome by soldiers in dress uniforms in the Great Hall of the People and in-depth discussions that ran overtime. At a state banquet Tuesday night, the People's Liberation Army band serenaded Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and much of the Chinese leadership with American songs including "I just Called to Say I Love You," ''We are the World" and "In the Mood. (CBS News)
StanCERA to open pension information this week Nov 17, 2009
He said some employees have learned to "work the system" by collecting an abnormally large amount of overtime or cashing out sick leave and vacation time during their final year. Since California government agencies base retirement pay on what an em- ployee earns the year before retirement, those one-time income spikes can permanently boost a retiree's pension. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lady Lions Open with Double OT Win over Strong Girls in Jamboree Nov 17, 2009
The senior girls won in double overtime while the junior girls lost to their visiting team ... The Lady Bulldogs tied the score late in the fourth quarter at 28 to force the first overtime ... In the first overtime, Dee Martin scored a basket for Hamburg and Kate Steen added a foul shot. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
US Postal Service loses $3.8 bn Nov 17, 2009
The USPS has already cut 40,000 employees and reduced overtime hours, transportation and other costs. Operating revenues for the fiscal year fell to 68. (India Times)
Nowitzkis fallaway jumper saves Mavs in OT Nov 17, 2009
Hell definitely take the lucky overtime bounce ... The bounce was obviously lucky, said Nowitzki, who scored seven of his 32 points in overtime. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'The Game' looking like anything but Nov 17, 2009
No. 9 Ohio State (9-2, 6-1) has already assured itself of its first spot in the Rose Bowl in 13 years after clinching at least a share of the Big Ten title and the conference's Bowl Championship Series automatic berth with Saturday's 27-24 overtime victory over 15th-ranked Iowa ... And Tressel showed little faith in his offense by basically killing time until the overtime and then using three plunges into the line to set up Devin Barclay's 39-yard game-winning field goal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mavs' Nowitzki Hits Fallaway For OT Winner Nov 17, 2009
(AP) MILWAUKEE (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. With 3. (CBS News)
READ: Bernanke's speech Nov 17, 2009
The current prevalence of part-time work and short workweeks may slow job creation early in the recovery period, as employers may prefer to convert workers from part-time to full-time status and to add overtime work before turning to new hires. In addition, difficulties in obtaining credit could hinder the expansion of small and medium-sized businesses and prevent the formation of new businesses. (USA Today -- Money)
Stage set for budget debate at Assembly Nov 17, 2009
Because both departments lose employees to normal attrition, the city likely will end up paying more for overtime, he said. But Assemblywoman Jennifer Johnston, who chairs the Assembly's budget committee, said she thinks Sullivan has tried to produce a reasonable budget in difficult times. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mayor's tuition tax in trouble Nov 17, 2009
Better billing for medic services and reduced paramedic overtime could yield $4 million to $6 million a year, he said. Fining those who violate fire prevention codes could bring in $1 million. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CUPE BC: Ambulance Service Withdraws 'Strike' Claim Nov 17, 2009
The employer applied late Friday night to the B.C. Labour Relations Board claiming that CUPE 873 and some of its members were engaged in an "illegal strike" after several paramedics declined overtime shifts ... During the seven-month-long strike, B.C.'s 3,500 ambulance paramedics were forced to work massive amounts of overtime under LRB Essential Services orders, masking chronic staffing shortages ... They have consistently said the ambulance service has become totally dependent on overtime and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Airbus Parent EADS Falls into the Red Nov 17, 2009
Mr. Ring added that the continuous weakening of the dollar is not an immediate threat to the company, but it is challenging the company's financial performance overtime. EADS has also been plagued with production delays and cancelled or decreased orders. (BusinessWeek)
