Why Da Rocha Killed Alima Mahama Aug 22, 2008
This writer has been searching deep into why Da Rocha did not choose to summon Akufo-Addo to a quiet meeting but chose rather to write a letter and leak same to the press, and there is no reason to fault Da Rocha for his modus operandi. According to information picked up from a source close to Da Rocha, the NPP bigwig did what he did because Rebecca (Beky) Akufo-Addo, wife of Akufo-Addo, approached the former Party Chairman and fired a strong warning that if the party did not put its foot down... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Jamaica Still On Edge Over Rapists Aug 22, 2008
Friday August 22, 2008. Police presence in areas like Brookville has residents frightened about the nature of attacks in their communities. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Life could all be in the timing Aug 22, 2008
The Wesfarmers modus operandi is to buy underperforming businesses and manage them better and ultimately churn the investment. Traditionally it has been patient, taken a long-term view and a disciplined approach. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Students Alliance in Manipur Unearths Blood Donation Racket Aug 20, 2008
The investigation has brought to light the modus operandi of four professional blood donors, who were in the practice of selling their blood thrice in a month. As per health norms, donors can donate blood only once a month. (MedIndia)
No Whiners Allowed Aug 20, 2008
Instead of wasting valuable time lamenting and complaining about these obstacles, my modus operandi has, and will continue to be, to play my guitar louder, sexier, more ferocious and more often. I simply won t go away. (Human Events Online)
Fauzi seeks to maintain old health service plan Aug 17, 2008
Though the city administration has yet to finally choose which health service scheme to adopt, as between Poor Family Cards (Gakin) and Regional Health Insurance (Jamkesda), the governor has meanwhile established a modus operandi. Governor Fauzi Bowo said Friday that while his officials were still discussing the possibility of replacing Gakin with Jamkesda, the city administration would apply Gakin for the time being because it found it effective, despite some shortcomings. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
What freedom means for your sun sign Aug 15, 2008
Hence they also need the freedom to design their own modus operandi. Taurus Taurus is the only Fixed and Earth Sign. (India Times, India)
The doer lord and his do-it manor Aug 15, 2008
The modus operandi remains the same 25 years later - anyone who comes with an idea and desire or energy actually to "do" will get a hearing, and backing to see if it works. At first, it was finding innovative uses for derelict empty buildings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Will CRCT history repeat itself? Aug 14, 2008
If it doesn t (which has been the modus operandi for years, passing everyone on whether they pass the test or not) then get rid of it. At either rate, the way we do it now is a gigantic waste of time and money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stay Positive Aug 13, 2008
Few, however, are taking on the early Springsteen modus operandi so thoroughly, so successfully, as transplanted New Yorkers the Hold Steady. As with those rambling early Springsteen albums, Greetings From Asbury Park N.J. and The Wild, The Innocent And The E. Street Shuffle, Hold Steady albums are packed with the thickly detailed stories of small-beer lives which bulge with not necessarily articulated but intensely felt emotions. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Banksy, Not Just a Graffiti Artist Aug 13, 2008
By 2000 he had begun to use stencilling as his main modus operandi , realising how much time it would save. Subsequently he has started to use more conventional media. (Suite101.com)
Tightened border controls bear fruit Aug 12, 2008
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Obama Nearing a Veep Decision? Aug 11, 2008
I.e. it's not hard to accumulate a bunch of ideal position papers and post them on your website, and that's a liberal modus operandi, but that doesn't mean you're a great candidate ... I.e. it's not hard to accumulate a bunch of ideal position papers and post them on your website, and that's a liberal modus operandi, but that doesn't mean you're a great candidate. (Washington Post)
'9/11-type strike mooted for India' Aug 10, 2008
What was new about the 9/11 strikes was the dramatic manner in which this modus operandi was executed for carrying out well-orchestrated attacks on the nerve centres of US power, Raman said. In his latest book 'Terrorism: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow', Raman warns that mushrooming of airlines, rapid rise in the number of private planes owned by corporates and high-end individuals, coupled with a massive shortage of pilots in India, has made the task of preventing terrorists from using aircraft... (India Times, India)
Oakland on edge after string of holdups Aug 10, 2008
"With the M.O. (modus operandi) and the suspect descriptions, we're able to say they're probably linked," said Officer Ryan Goodfellow, who is leading the robbery investigations. Nobody has been injured in the robberies, but police and residents fear the criminals are becoming bolder each time they get away. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Icahn't Win Them All Aug 10, 2008
But market woes aside, Icahn also seems to be struggling with his entire modus operandi for making money: shareholder activism. As an activist investor, his goal is to make more money than the average investor by shaking up staid companies and getting them to do things that will boost the stock price, such as mergers and stock buybacks. (New York Post -- Business)
Chennai murders: No psychopath Aug 8, 2008
Detailing the modus operandi of the gang, Sekar said the gang of nine used to roam in an autorickshaw and target weak and inebriated people for money. They always assembled at a wine shop near Srinvasa Theatre in Saidapet. (Sify.com, India)
Kuaci prostitutes detained Aug 8, 2008
Ishak said the women were known as kuaci prostitutes as their modus operandi was to eat melon seeds while waiting for customers. He said the women had entered the country on social visit passes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Eee Stick Gets Official Aug 7, 2008
Having now been made official, and thus having had their modus operandi exposed somewhat, I'm still no closer to an answer. At least we know exactly what the Stick is now. (TrustedReviews)
Deregulating higher education Aug 7, 2008
Third, the new modus operandi confirms an already sharp differentiation between interests and social class or rank. The diverse typology of universities (state-private, big-small, international-local), for instance, spurs a "politics of envy". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Thief on the prowl with little girl accomplice Aug 6, 2008
So far, several women have claimed to have been cheated and we have at least six cases so far with the same modus operandi of a woman carrying a baby and accompanied by her daughter, he said, dubbing the woman a beauty thief. While the woman distracted the victims, the little girl, trained to look for valuable things, stole them. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The New Battle for Jerusalem Aug 6, 2008
Abu Toameh cited Palestinian sources as saying they "did not rule out the possibility that Muslim fundamentalists linked to Hamas or the men's relatives had pushed them to carry out the attacks as part of a plan aimed at 'cleansing' their names." Recruiting known criminals to perform terror attacks is an established modus operandi of Hamas and similar groups. As Abu Toameh pointed out, "During the first and second intifadas, various Palestinian groups succeeded in recruiting Palestinian... (Human Events Online)
Thai, Malaysian cops to jointly tackle cybercrime Aug 5, 2008
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said the two countries would share intelligence to get more information and identify the groups involved in Internet-related scams, as well as their modus operandi. "We are living in a globalised world ... where people from different nations are offering business to citizens in other countries with the intention to cheat them," he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Angels beat Orioles on bases-loaded walk Aug 5, 2008
"That's not our modus operandi," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "We had to earn it. We had to come back and win it. They have a pretty good bullpen.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Groom dies after honeymoon shooting Aug 4, 2008
He said the shootings appeared to have a similar modus operandi, suggesting that the same brutal gang was responsible. He noted that all eight other murders in Antigua this year took place outside. (The Australian)
Historic group should become more proactive Aug 3, 2008
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Africans behind drug mule ring held Aug 2, 2008
The modus operandi of the syndicate is to meet up with local women either on the Internet or in entertainment centres, gain their trust and use them to courier drugs overseas. The women are directed to follow instructions and meet agents in certain countries to deliver the drugs, he said, adding that the agents were instructed to ensure the women arrived safely with the drugs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Riding the Tigers Aug 1, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fact & fiction Jul 31, 2008
Did those responsible for the Ahmedabad blasts actually base their modus operandi on RGV's latest. Seems logically a bit improbable given that the film has released very recently and the blasts seem to have had some sophisticated long-term planning. (India Times, India)
'Absurd to say Contract inspired blasts' Jul 31, 2008
The modus operandi used by John Abraham and his gang in Dhoom to rob a bank has become popular with dacoits. More India. (Times of India)
Another bomb found in Surat; Modi says terrorists waging proxy war Jul 30, 2008
The BJP leader said that the 12 major terror attacks that had taken place in the last two years had the same modus operandi, like using bicycles, bombs in tiffin boxes etc. Terrorists have been striking cities like a chain. (Zee News)
Bangladeshi National contested Assam Assembly Elections in 1996: HC Jul 30, 2008
The judgment of Gauhati High Court, ordering deportation of about 50 illegal Bangladeshi settlers, had laid bare the modus operandi of the infiltrators, who have easily managed to get their names entered in voters lists, passports and even exercised their "voting rights" in elections. The court judgment order, delivered by Justice B K Sharma, noted several common features in all the cases that had been used as a ploy to deceive the administration, police and even the court. (Indlaw.com)
Lodi pastor: Gay marriage didn't cause wildfires Jul 30, 2008
" Leonard wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:41 PM:" Billy Rubin wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:19 PM:" To this is what I'm supposed to act respectfully?This is G's modus operandi. He says the most offensive thing he can think of and then acts shocked when people actually tale offense.I think he likes playing the victim. ". girard74 wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:40 PM:" I have been to a gay pride parade in San Francisco in 1992. If what I witnessed was an attempt to '...show solidarity and a desire for equality,' then... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pakistan feels the heat in Washington Jul 29, 2008
This is the standard modus operandi which all professional intelligence services use," the security official said. Pakistani security officials had said the decision on the ISI had aimed to remove it from the "war on terror" business and empower another institution, the Frontier Corps, with a new intelligence wing established to coordinate directly with the American security apparatus. Under a plan the US government has already devised, about 100 US officials would train Frontier Corps officials... (Asia Times Online)
Fake lawyer and fraudster jailed 10 years Jul 29, 2008
Agyemang said, "I told him (the complainant) I am a lawyer, hence, he took me to his own house, I accept the offence because I lied to the complainant, I plea for mercy. Prosecuting, Police Inspector Philip Bebli told the Court, presided over by Mr. Richard Mac Kogyapwah that, Agyemang resided at Techiman whilst Reverend Isaac Owusu Ansah, is a pastor of the Revival Temple Assemblies of God at Anomangye and the complainant lives at where the church is located. On Sunday, July 13, this year, the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
I didn't inspire terrorists: RGV Jul 29, 2008
Denying reports that his film Contract inspired the terrorist plan, he says such a modus operandi is common across the world. Contract is third in Varma's trilogy of gangster films. (NDTV.com)
It's daylight robbery Jul 28, 2008
The modus operandi is very simple and one can find these banks in every locality where a substantive Muslim population exists. These people open accounts in nationalised banks and make huge collections deposited in them from poor Muslims with small savings on the counters of Islamic banks. (India Times, India)
Is it SIMI in garb of Indian Mujahideen? Jul 28, 2008
The three strikes claimed by IM reveal the same objective and modus operandi as that of SIMI, he added. Raman, however, doesnt rule out the existence of a homegrown outfit which had so far managed to skip the radar of the intelligence agencies. (India Times, India)
* Authorities detain 30 after bombings in western India Jul 28, 2008
He said the bombings appeared to have been masterminded by a group or groups who are using a similar modus operandi all over the country. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
REGION: 'Note jobs' on the rise in area bank robberies Jul 28, 2008
Serial robbers earn monikers, often based on their physical appearance or modus operandi, sometimes pejorative. The "Scuzzy Bandit," wanted for June and July robberies in Poway and Clairemont, is so called because of his unkempt appearance, officials said. (North County Times)
A Video Threat to the Olympics? Jul 28, 2008
"To prevent attacks, it is essential for Beijing to develop a deeper understanding of the structures of each one of these groups, their operatives and their modus operandi," the report argues, adding that "The current understanding of the authorities of China of these three groups is appreciably weak. ". For human rights activists like Becquelin, a much broader approach is needed to address the root causes of Uighur discontent. (Time.com)
Multiple bombs strike western Indian city Jul 27, 2008
He said the attacks appeared to be masterminded by a group or groups who "are using a similar modus operandi all over the country.". Distraught relatives of the wounded crowded the city's hospitals and television channels showed video footage of police officers and trained dogs scouring the areas that were hit. (MSNBC -- International)
AP PhotoHonoring a soldierResidents of Lawrence, Mass., turn out in front of a church for a Mass Saturday for Army Staff Sgt. Alex Himenezk, 25, whose body was recovered recently in Iraq, 14 months after he was captured on May 12, 2007, during an ambush south of Baghdad. Jul 27, 2008
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either set of blasts, and it was not clear if they were connected but Modi said that the attacks appeared to be masterminded by a group or groups who are using a similar modus operandi all over the country. McCain vows to back changes to disabilities law. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Sleuths struggle to crack terror outfits Jul 27, 2008
The modus operandi in the last few attacks has been disturbingly similar bombs placed on bicycles and in tiffin boxes to create havoc leaving behind a bloody trail of death and destruction. Nearly 550 people have been killed in 11 well-coordinated terrorist attacks across India since the 2005 Diwali-eve bombings in the national capital, but no case has been resolved and not one terrorist arrested. (Sify.com, India)
In India, two spates of bombings leave 29 dead Jul 27, 2008
He said the bombings appeared to have be masterminded by a group or groups who are using a similar modus operandi all over the country. Prithviraj Chavan, a junior minister in the prime minister's office, called the explosions deplorable and said they were set off by people bent upon creating a communal divide in the country language officials usually use to blame Islamic militants. (Globe and Mail)
In e-mail, Islamic group claims India blasts Jul 27, 2008
Narendra Modi, the chief minister of Gujarat state where Ahmadabad is located, called the blasts "a crime against humanity." He said the bombings appeared to have been masterminded by a group or groups who "are using a similar modus operandi all over the country.". India has been hit repeatedly by bombings in recent years. (New York Post -- News)
Delhi police chief's anti-crime plan Jul 26, 2008
Everytime he was arrested, he came out on bail and adopted a new modus operandi. This is no failure of criminal intelligence as Bunty was not active for three months after he came out on bail. (India Times, India)
What Does Rupert Murdoch Want? Jul 26, 2008
com piece, Felix Salmon Murdoch's modus operandi perfectly: "[W]here editorial independence is valuable, Murdoch values it. Where it isn't, he doesn't.". To expand on Salmon's observation, Murdoch values the Journal's editorial independence because he knows it is the paper's primary asset. (Slate)
Obama Making It Up as He Goes Jul 23, 2008
Obama campaign advisors are keenly aware of the differences between their candidate and McCain, and their tactic is to make an implicit comparison between a young, fresh-faced, articulate fellow with judgment and new ideas, and an old, tired and worn-out pol who looks to the past for his modus operandi. The only stumbling block in this scenario is McCains strong national defense experience, and they are chipping away at this industriously questioning his judgment and now upstaging his... (Newsmax)
Government to ensure stiffer laws in combating counterfeiting and piracy Jul 22, 2008
Mr. Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Agyarko, Chief Executive Officer of FDB, said the fight against counterfeiting and piracy could only be successful if stakeholders, including the consumer worked closely in a coordinated manner and across borders with the aim of "dismantling the modus operandi of the criminal gangs behind counterfeiting". He noted that, it was time to get tough and deal decisively with the rip-off-artists and make them pay for the harm and pain inflicted on consumers and the economies... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
House, KPK, BPK to join forces on oil graft probe Jul 21, 2008
"So the modus operandi for the embezzlement is to overstate recovery costs while understating output level.". Harry Azhar Azis of the Golkar Party urged the members of Pansus to question members of House Commission VII on energy to explain their decisions relating to the oil and gas sector, saying he had heard reports some lawmakers were involved in the "oil mafia" that had stolen billions of dollars from the state's coffers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Frozen in time Jul 19, 2008
And the NAACP's anachronistic modus operandi of eternal victimhood is doing much more harm than good. It's infinitely more important to remove the barriers to advancement than it is to remove all vestiges of the old South. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sale of Bud an issue? Jul 19, 2008
InBev's modus operandi is cost and price-cutting, says Tom Pirko of Bevmark, a beverage-consulting firm. At this point, InBev has not revealed their future marketing approach, but with hundreds of millions of advertising and sponsorship dollars in play, the whole sports world is watching. (Nogales International, AZ)
Coastsiders less likely to be victims Jul 17, 2008
Perpetrators wasted no time smashing windows and making off with purses, credit cards and iPods true to the modus operandi of criminal opportunists. And in many cases, these incidents are not a top priority of law enforcement. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Packers need to put foot down over Favre Jul 17, 2008
While Favre now claims he felt pressured by the team to make his retirement announcement, the fact that the press conference was held in March rather than in July-as per Favre's modus operandi the last few years-would have led most to believe the announcement was genuine and was not provoked by the team. If he wasn't ready to step down, that would have been the time for Favre to ask for a trade or his release, not months after "retiring." Unfortunately, Favre's comeback talk smacks of... (Chetek Alert, WI)
A gloomy day for the economy, except at the White House Jul 16, 2008
"Typically, short selling allows an investor to sell stocks he doesn't own but has borrowed. In naked short selling, the investor sells securities he's never borrowed. In both cases the investor expects the trading value to fall.Experts say naked short selling promotes speculation and price volatility.Bethune said the SEC's plan to curb naked short sales was another example of the government's "fire brigade mentality" in dealing with the financial crisis. Rather than taking proactive measures,... (Anchorage Daily News)
All-Star Game at home of Babe & Mick Jul 16, 2008
thats what Im talking about thats our organizations modus operandi. picking up injury prone people for less money. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Busch-InBev beer deal may bring bitter results Jul 15, 2008
InBev's modus operandi is cost and price-cutting, says Tom Pirko of Bevmark, a beverage consulting firm. As A-B's new corporate owners focus on belt-tightening and debt reduction, he predicts the company's sports spending will be slashed by a third or more. (USA Today -- Sports)
Love tops agenda as Sarkozy launches Mediterranean Union Jul 14, 2008
The line-up at the summit supplied an opportunity for leaders to haggle over multiple international issues from Zimbabwe to the Middle East to Turkey's constitutional crisis to the EU's attempts to reconfigure its modus operandi. Staged on the eve of Bastille Day, the summit also afforded Sarkozy the chance to parade as a world leader despite his flagging ratings at home. (guardian.co.uk)
The planes are sorted, but about that boat... Jul 14, 2008
The planes are sorted, but about that boat. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wages shock about nostalgia Jul 14, 2008
But, finally, note that the pay commission's modus operandi can't be called indexation because all the wage rises it grants are flat dollar amounts, not percentage increases. This means all the increases in minimum wage rates above the federal minimum wage (C14, as it's known in the jargon) will be less than 4. (Sydney Morning Herald)
At 96, there is still plenty to say Jul 13, 2008
That was the modus operandi. The old man loved to say "modus operandi" and drew out the syllables in a style suggestive of Edward G. Robinson ... He totters to the door and bids farewell to the search party and gives his benediction: Every night when the sun goes down I say a blessing on this town: "Whether we last the night or no, Life has always been touch and go. So stick with your modus operandi. Ingenuity! Guile! Art! Good luck. Goodbye.". (New Haven Register, CT)
Looks like Hawks' Joshes will stay Jul 13, 2008
Uh, it s about my amusement at your modus operandi. I m sorry if it makes you mad that your methods amuse me (it s almost like you just can t talk sometimes without the cut and paste thing- I swear it s not a derisive form of amusement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Boxed delights Jul 6, 2008
My modus operandi is to shop with a list of specific plants and color schemes firmly in mind. I know exactly what plants are going into which pots, how many plants and what colors I want to mix. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Crime and publishing Jul 5, 2008
" In the first book MacConnell, 34, created a serial killer who hides behind the modus operandi of other serial killers. "When I was thinking about the book I knew that if I was going to make it really good I was going to have to make the antagonists not especially bad but significant in some way. "So I set out to construct what I thought would be the perfect serial killer. But how do you regard one serial killer as more effective than another? It can't be in terms of pure body count although... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
