Brown clears up confusion over last week’s elections Sep 24, 2008
"Only the patrons in Zone 4 could vote in the race between Jeff Rutledge and Donnie Schulz. Anyone in the district could vote on the millage, but it was kind of a moot point due to the fact that we were not asking for any kind of change," Brown explained. Patrons of the Jackson County School District passed a millage extension requested by the board which may have helped lend to the confusion, Brown offered. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Council approves hotel tax spending despite objections Sep 24, 2008
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Week Four Issues Surrounding the Chiefs Sep 24, 2008
This is probably a moot point anyway, as it appears to be just a matter of time before Quinn is named Clevelands new starter. But there are plenty of good reasons why the Chiefs shouldnt trade for him the key one, obviously, is that the team simply cant afford to give away what looks to be another top-five draft pick. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Chiefs Lose 12th Straight Game, 38-14 Sep 23, 2008
Actually, it was over in the first quarter, but thats a moot point now. As the Chiefs return home from a thumping at the hands of the Falcons, its time to make some changes. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
What Is a "Moral Hazard," Anyway? Sep 22, 2008
Critics of the rescues of Bear, AIG, Fannie, and Freddie paint the Fed as the enabling parent bailing its drug-addicted kid out of jail yet again; others argue that the government encourages moral hazard anyway by guaranteeing investments through agencies like the FDIC. Theres a grain of truth to each, although the second argument is really a moot point: No one expects the average checking-account holder to undertake an MBAs worth of research on the state of his or her banks fiscal... (Slate)
IAEA to discuss Iran nuclear stalemate Sep 21, 2008
Another moot point for the IAEA is Iran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment, a process that can be used to make the fissile material for an atomic bomb. Indeed, Iran has installed additional cascades of uranium-enriching centrifuges, bringing the number up and running to close to 4,000, and was testing more advanced centrifuges as well. (India Times, India)
Microsoft Taps Real People in Post-Seinfeld Ads Sep 20, 2008
"Regarding whether the ads brought positive or negative comments may be a moot point. The strategy to bring well-publicized, and well-known favorite American icons together, got everyone -- not just technology buffs -- talking about Windows. Classic top-of-mind awareness," Fagan said. "Now the real question will be if the marketing will stick when they start the 'real message' campaign.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Combating Virtual Machine Sprawl Sep 20, 2008
"You certainly need , but do you need storage virtualization? It's a moot point at the moment," he said. "I would contest that you would actually get far more valuable benefits by implementing some form of ." This, at any rate, is the experience of many of the organizations Illsley has spoken to. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
The growing ideological no man's land Sep 20, 2008
For how long disaffected Liberals will remain disaffected is a moot point. The electoral cleavage in Canada is not frozen. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Xbox 360 to get UK price cut this Friday Sep 19, 2008
Whether or not these new prices will generate any more sales for the console or not is a slightly confused issue - but as a consumer that's a pretty moot point and it's undoubted that the new prices make the Xbox 360 an attractive option for any console-buyer. Got an Xbox 360 or planning on picking one up. (bit-tech.net)
Democrats want more government Sep 19, 2008
Seems a moot point presently. Here is the record for McCain. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Circling the Square, Sept. 18 Sep 19, 2008
Whether you are an Obama fan or McCain, it s all a moot point if you don t vote. It s a privilege we are fortunate to have in this country. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Red Sox deciding on path to playoffs Sep 19, 2008
"Home field, especially for this team, is certainly something you'd like to end the season with, but having Beckett makes that almost a moot point. True October aces eliminate home-field advantage for the opponents. "Back him up with Jon Lester and Daisuke [Matsuzaka] and I like the chances. I don't care who the first-round opponent is, and that's no disrespect whatsoever for the other three teams qualifying, but if I had a game to win, a must win, and I need to hand the ball to one guy in the... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Mars Phoenix Mission Extended Again Sep 18, 2008
Computer models show that Phoenix potentially could run out of power by the end of November, though that may be a moot point when communications with the lander are interrupted in mid-November. By then, Earth's and Mars' orbits around the center of the solar system will place them on opposite sides of the sun, cutting off radio transmissions to Phoenix, Peter Smith, the University of Arizona's chief scientist for the mission, has said. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Zaun unsure what future holds with Jays Sep 18, 2008
"Obviously, if they don't want me back, it's a moot point. But I'll listen to anything they have to say to me. ... I would have to ask myself, 'How competitive are they really going to be? Are these guys going to come back from injuries? Are we going to be a better team next year?' "If the Jays want to talk to me about coming back here to be a No. 2 or some other role, who knows, obviously I would be flattered and listen to anything they have to say. I haven't ruled it out. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Iowa juggles two QBs in search of starter Sep 18, 2008
" Statistically, there is little difference between the two. Christensen has completed 21 of 32 passes (65.6 percent) for 248 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception; Stanzi has completed 22 of 38 passes (60 percent) for 347 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. But all the talk about the quarterbacks might be a moot point, Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt said, because the Iowa offense is built around powerful tailback Shonn Greene. "Both their quarterbacks are capable of playing, and I'd expect... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Full Story Sep 18, 2008
Therefore, a revote would be a moot point unless someone in the majority changes his or her vote. (Copyright 2008 by Sunbeam Television Corp. All Rights Reserved. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Editor's Mailbag (Sept. 16) Sep 17, 2008
Despite all the flag waving and rhetoric we ve been bombarded with over the past few weeks because of the national presidential conventions, all of it is a moot point since our Congress can t and/or won t do its job in keeping the executive branch of our government in check. And, also, thanks to Alberto Gonzales and Michael Mukasey s stellar performances as Bush s shadow, the judiciary branch of our government is corrupt as well. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wages still crucial for RBA Sep 16, 2008
This is probably a moot point, because the state of the economy most likely justified a cut next month anyway. The futures market had given a cut to 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CURRENT TV: Current + Twitter = Hack the Debate Sep 16, 2008
I guess this would require a 3rd party+ debate to be setup and televised in order to Tweet on, but I don't know of any such efforts at present, so it may be a moot point. But I would love to actually see Current helping "hack" the underpinnings of support for the electoral system in a really radical way, not just more liberal/democractic stripes, as is often the case right now, but in a sort of Techno-Populist uprising (without all the old Populist baggage of course ;). (USA Today -- Tech)
Report probes senior rent hike Sep 16, 2008
But asking for financial information from each building might be a moot point. Terry Gentry, a vice president at The Richmond Group s Portland, Ore. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Post-game forum Sep 15, 2008
Well, that just it a moot point. By DeathFromAbove. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Iraq's Army grows in numbers and readiness Sep 15, 2008
Even just a year ago, the state of the Iraqi military made such discussions a moot point. Inexperienced and laden with corruption, the military was in no position to replace coalition forces. (Christian Science Monitor)
NBL salary cap still dogs the Tigers Sep 14, 2008
" They actually only have two MVPs, while Ere was a close second - to Anstey - in voting for the award last year, but it's a moot point. The NBL has already admitted it doesn't have the ability to properly police its salary cap and the contrast between the Tigers and the Spirit was obvious. While the Tigers are successful both on and off the floor, the Spirit are the latest incarnation of the West Sydney Razorbacks. Now the only club in Sydney after the demise of the Kings, the Spirit are... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Twins sweep twin bill to tie atop Central Sep 14, 2008
40 ERA, his performance was made a moot point by the numbers his teammates were putting up against Orioles pitching. By the end of the fourth inning the Twins had turned their lineup over three times and eight of its nine batters had tallied at least one RBI. Matt Tolbert had two triples and an RBI by the fourth and Justin Morneau and Carlos Gomez had already brought their RBI totals for the day to four and six, respectively. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
High voltage comeback for Sox Sep 14, 2008
Perhaps Ellsbury would have beaten it out anyway, but the mishap by Downs made it a moot point and Boston was back in front. "It would have been a real tough play for him -- left-handed pitcher, coming off the mound like that, right down the line," said Ellsbury. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Teased his party to sell books Sep 13, 2008
He maintains in his book that was a moot point anyway, because he didn't have the numbers to win a challenge. Excuses, excuses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Why a Startup Shunned Venture Capital Sep 13, 2008
For the founders of eClinicalWorks, the idea of taking on any investments--whether its from VCs or via an initial public offering--is a moot point. While eClincalWorks gets calls on a weekly basis from would-be investors, the companys executives have resisted, and will continue to resist, the temptation. (Fox News)
HC reserves order on Capt plea Sep 13, 2008
The moot point, debated for nearly three hours before justices Adarsh Kumar Goel and Ajay Tewari, was the "extent of jurisdiction of the state legislature in acting against something apparently falling in the executive's domain". The order is expected to settle important and unprecedented questions of constitutional law. (Times of India)
They know now how good we are Sep 12, 2008
" Verbeek did admit, though, his frustration at the failure of his strikers to hold the ball up. What started as a 4-4-2 became a 4-2-3-1 for the second half, and Harry Kewell - playing at the point - never got to grips with his role once Brett Holman began dropping into midfield. Whether Josh Kennedy, the player singled out by Uzbek coach Rauf Inileev as the danger man, would have made a difference is a moot point, with Verbeek insisting afterwards the towering Karlsruhe forward was "not the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Parents question police's helmet-enforcement policy Sep 12, 2008
"Whether someone out there thinks their kid has a right to wear a helmet or not is a moot point to us," he said. "I don't want anyone to get injured by something that could have been prevented.". (Holliston Tab, MA)
Yes, Zune does support iTunes libraries Sep 12, 2008
" This is totally wrong. Microsoft knew it was coming from behind (way behind) and it took pains to make it as easy as possible for iTunes users to switch. First, the Zune natively supports AAC, the default file format that's used by iTunes whenever you rip a CD. (iTunes can rip to MP3 as well, but that's not the default.) This was a big deal for a company that had steadfastly promoted Windows Media Audio for many years before it offered full-bitrate support for MP3, mainly because it didn't... (CNET News)
REBELS:Trahan's journey: From Auburn to Senatobia to Oxford Sep 11, 2008
Making plays on the field would have been a moot point had Trahan not made plays in the classroom this summer. He had to pass 12 hours at Northwest just to be eligible. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mustangs break Colts Sep 11, 2008
s alum wrote on Sep 8, 2008 6:45 AM:" If a player doesnt believe in himself from the begining of the season,then its a moot point. Half of the kids on the team are probably only on the team so that they can look cool in their game jerseys on fridays at school...The news writers for Buena Should be a little more humble and write articles that are in touch with reality. Telling someone there something (like ur a good football player) when there not,....well a lie is a lie is a lie. ". Dan wrote on... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Braves Report Sep 11, 2008
"There's a lot of things to be determined still. Certainly I'll bust my butt to pitch again. If I can't pitch, it's a moot point.". Smoltz has a checkup scheduled with Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
A young life derailed Sep 10, 2008
It's almost a moot point. Severino's challenge now is getting through the day. (Boston Globe)
Playoff over for Padraig Sep 10, 2008
67, but it's a moot point now. Mickelson has never won a major postseason award, and this might be his best chance. (News & Observer -- Sports)
On board but way off track Sep 10, 2008
But it may be a moot point because soon there will be no more track space left, and this is at the heart of the most vexing political issue facing Mr Rees. New lines are desperately needed to the south-west growth centre (this is underway), but also to the north-west and through the central business district. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Smoltz reacts to talk about Braves future Sep 10, 2008
"If I can't, it's a moot point.". is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Fundamentalist issues drive conservatives Sep 8, 2008
All this would be a moot point if Sarah Palin were qualified to be president of the United States. But her first speech to reveal her thoughts on any national or international issues was at the Republican convention that nominated her. (Anchorage Daily News)
More Pros Than Cons For Weis Sep 8, 2008
One guy is trying to get extra yardage when hes down on the goalline, whether hes down or not is really a moot point they called him where he wasnt down. Here is a perfect example when youre being stood up and youre trying to reach for extra yardage that you still have to secure the football, Weis said of Hughes second quarter-fumble. (IrishEyes.com)
Many questions for Week 1 Sep 8, 2008
Or, as we saw yesterday, the Texans simply don't have an offensive line and it's a moot point. 3. (NJ.com -- Times)
Forum: Towers' beat blog Sep 7, 2008
The USC/OSU game will be labeled teh national championship game rendering the rest of the season a moot point ... The USC/OSU game will be labeled the national championship game rendering the rest of the season a moot point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Expect more misery by bay Sep 7, 2008
Expectations and predictions have been reduced to one huge moot point. After all, what's the worth of improvement from 2-14 to 4-12, the Raiders' result in 2007. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Brewers, behind Sheets, edge Padres 1-0 Sep 7, 2008
Dispute over run probably a moot point. (). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
GOVERNOR ON REMOVAL HEARING Granholm says she was just doing her job Sep 6, 2008
"Obviously, you want to get through the entire hearing before you make a final decision. Obviously, it's a moot point now.". She also praised Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's handling of Kilpatrick's perjury case. (Detroit Free Press)
Tashkent the toughest test for Prim Pim Sep 5, 2008
It's a moot point, but if that's what the inner sanctum believes, that's the way Australia's campaign will unfold - with a high-tempo, pressing game based on the counter-attack. Supposedly, that's how to succeed in the modern game, and if the purists don't like it, they'd better get used to it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
I still have faith in meat inspection system Sep 5, 2008
However, the exact source of this listeria is a moot point. It came into the plant from some environmental source -- it doesn't really matter where. (Ottawa Citizen)
A's fall short in twin-bill opener Sep 5, 2008
Unfortunately for Oakland, an error by shortstop Bobby Crosby in the 10th loomed large in making that comeback a moot point. With the game deadlocked at 4-4, Crosby's throwing error on Esteban German's grounder gave the Royals the opening they needed. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
An industrial divide Sep 5, 2008
Although contracting doesn t offer the security of permanent employment and, in reality, how secure private sector jobs are in the 21st century is a moot point it offers independence, flexibility and job satisfaction. It s a valid question to ask whether people who have opted for this form of employment will see unions as their first port of call as their representative in any negotiations. (Business Spectator)
Following the money Sep 4, 2008
Redrawing lines at sometime in the future may be unnecessary (depending on the type of choice school) or it may be a moot point if Cubberly develops a good reputation. These are big decisions that have yet to be settled. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Let's talk pitching - not Braves pitching Sep 4, 2008
VERY close call here, and I m glad Carroll Rogers isn t showing a bias against Lincecum due to the Giants record, which is a moot point. As for Albert Pujols, why do people act like this season is his best so far. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
COLUMN: Electrical outlets difficult to find on 'media row' Sep 3, 2008
ItsJustDave wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:54 PM:" I'll not address the LIE, not misperception, that Palin supported the secession of Alaska - it's documentedly false. It really doesn't matter thast palin has more EXECUTIVE experience than 'community organizer' Obama, or that Obama is in DEEP debt to the corrupt Chicago machine. He's not qualified, she's not qualified. It cancels out. That said, it's really a moot point in Illinois. Obama's gonna win Illinois, and most of you Obama slurpers can't vote... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Teen dies in vehicle crash (114) Sep 3, 2008
smokeybear wrote on Sep 2, 2008 2:46 PM:" At this point the speed limit is a moot point. A good friend of my daughters has passed away and another person is hurt. Whatever happened has happened and it is not going to bring Angela back. Our heart goes out to Angela's family and all her friends at Capital. Please in this instance, lets keep our "speed limit" comments to ourselves. If you really need to vent about the speed limit, please call the county or your commissioner but lets leave this... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
F Yeah Music Fest Sep 3, 2008
The music itself, though somewhat of a moot point, was non-stop garage rock, chock full of Zeppelinish riffs. Best of all was the fact that they pulled off all of these maneuvers with out cordless equipment. (Variety)
Rangers mailbag: Offseason inklings? Sep 2, 2008
It's a moot point now. Guess here the Hall of Fame will put the Rangers hat on Rodriguez. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Junkyard Blawg Sep 1, 2008
That will be a moot point by November anyway. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Opt-out policies can have disadvantages Aug 31, 2008
Or, might that be a moot point because both employees are salaried or because both employees chose to work over lunch. A. The "working lunch" is certainly a more common occurrence now than in years past. (Boston Globe)
Lackluster win Aug 31, 2008
Debating where we ll be ranked is a moot point. After the USC/OSU game in 2 weeks, the winner of that game will more than likely acquire the points of the loser and vault ahead of the Dawgs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Power-control software blamed for iPhone 3G reception issues Aug 31, 2008
Both Motos are SEEM-edited to disable the AMR-HR vocoder (a moot point in a 3G area). An investor I'm working with owns a ATT Tilt. (CNET News)
Modesto meet's talent showed in Beijing Aug 31, 2008
BOLT -- The ongoing duel between Merritt and Wariner may be one fascinating moot point if Bolt turns his freakish 6-foot-5-inch frame toward the 400. "I told Merrit, 'Enjoy it while you can,' and he laughed," Miller said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Hard Working Eric Perrin Aug 30, 2008
Well it s all a moot point now. Meszaros was traded to the Lightning. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Student critical after Hanford West brawl Aug 28, 2008
R wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:03 PM:" What none of you realize is that the school does not have the capability to provide meals for 1800 students on a daily basis. The cafeteria is not equipped to handle that. Of course equipping it ,and staffing it, and providing all of that food would mean an increase in school funding (HHMMM ...wonder where that money would come from??)Also, I noticed that the reporter for this article "conveniently" forgot to mention that the brawl did not happen on campus (I... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
A Hero's Return Aug 27, 2008
There's Sandy, she says, pointing off into the distance, which is a moot point with all the commotion. She's a jazzercise instructor and she's babysitting Todd's kids. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Cougars move up to No. 1 Aug 27, 2008
But it was a moot point until someone dethroned the Crimson Bears. Blackfoot High was no chump. (Anchorage Daily News)
