Football: Algeria reach World Cup Nov 19, 2009
A crowd of more than 30,000 packed the neutral ground in Khatoum's sister city of Omdurman, normally home to club side Al-Merreikh, to watch the decisive playoff, including Gamal and Alaa Mubarak, the sons of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. They watched as the Pharaohs, despite their African champion status, failed to qualify for their first World Cup in twenty years while Algeria booked their place to join hosts South Africa, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the first World Cup to... (CNN -- International)
Action Report: Lakeview residents fed up with potholes near Fleur De Lis Sep 30, 2009
A series of deep potholes forced drivers onto the neutral ground, some even driving the wrong way down the other side of the boulevard. "It's constant frustration," said Lakeview resident Rose Vines. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Media moguls with pollies on the menu Sep 22, 2009
" Kevin, being the proper fellow he is, had at least invited Rupert to dinner at the Australian consul-general's place in New York. Neutral ground, with the balance slightly in the Prime Minister's favour. Wasn't the way in the old days. Once upon a time, all the big media moguls had very fine houses in the best part of Canberra's Red Hill, hardly a kilometre from Parliament House. The princes of print and the queens of the screen, as Paul Keating called them (risking a good thrashing from Kerry... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
U.S. Accepts Iran's Offer for Talks Sep 13, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2009. In Reversal, Tehran Extends Invitation for Negotiations, Including on Nation's Nuclear Program. (CBS News)
A true Petty experience Jul 19, 2009
But since he won so much and expectations from sponsors were so high, he instead opted for the cowboy hat as neutral ground. The hat went on to become as much a part of the Petty legacy as his sunglasses and his ever-present smile. (Florida Today)
Councilwoman Head questions sanitation contract Jun 19, 2009
Its markings are not on the truck, but it's a company formed in November 2005 and hired months later by the Nagin administration to operate as the city's "tactical trash force. As of last summer, JNE had already made $6 million from the city, The Times-Picayune reported. And now we learn they likely will be making more. This month, the city quietly extended its contract with JNE Enterprises through March of next year. When asked if she knew about the extension, Councilwoman Stacy Head responded,... (WWLTV.com, LA)
UPDATED: After-school activities canceled in wake of Waterloo stabbing writeLink("vid_id=1557&file=gangfight042909.flv"); Apr 30, 2009
In all of Waterloo/CF there was one neutral ground that was Dons Kingburger late at night and I doubt there were any fights because the kids were bloodied and fought out. What is a new thing is there is no kissing and making up so everyone may carry a pistol certainly more powerfull than my machete " spursnsaddles wrote on Apr 29, 2009 1:03 PM:" ananymous---I agree totally. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Obamas Afghanistan-Pakistan Quandary Part II Apr 28, 2009
In addition, they want an American/Afghan-brokered multinational agreement to help make Afghanistan a neutral ground, welcoming reconstruction but opposed to covert operations against Pakistan or India or Afghanistan. Second, if enough moderate Taliban from the southeast, perceived to be pro-Pakistani, participate in the upcoming Afghan elections and are allowed to share power, Pakistan s clandestine support for the Taliban in Afghanistan is unnecessary. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
How to woo your ex back Apr 12, 2009
Ask your ex to meet you in a place that is not too crowded but ensure it is neutral ground. Be very brief about your apology or explanations but make sure it comes across as sincere. (India Times, India)
Kelantan coach hopeful of good support at Bukit Jalil Apr 10, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Kelantan will be playing their Super League home match against Selangor at a neutral ground tomorrow. But coach Peter Butler is confident that they will still have a strong crowd support at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Dealing with your new boss Apr 1, 2009
If such a situation should arise in the office, your best option would be to choose neutral ground. Do not agree or disagree with your co-worker and dont take a stand on the subject. (India Times, India)
N Korea and S Korea meet on pitch Apr 1, 2009
But North Korea's home matches have had to be played on neutral ground in Shanghai, because the North refused to allow the playing of the South's national anthem or the waving of its flags. Relations between the two governments have deteriorated since a new conservative administration took office in Seoul last year. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Brown does his business with class Mar 28, 2009
Texas beat Oklahoma on neutral ground. In Dallas, about midway between Austin and Norman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Action Report: Deep potholes on Lakeview street damaging cars Mar 4, 2009
Some actually try to avoid the potholes altogether, and drive on the shoulders of the road, or through the wide neutral ground. "I've called the city," Andre Jones continued. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Cricket world condemns Pakistan attack Mar 3, 2009
The Australian team was due to play Pakistan in five ODIs and a Twenty20 International on a neutral ground in the United Arab Emirates in April and May, part of a compromise for earlier scrapping a tour. The Australians have not toured Pakistan since 1998 due to security concerns. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Diplomatic Envoys Off And Running Feb 28, 2009
Neutral ground would be the cafeteria which, fortunately, is nearby. While Holbrooke was chairing meetings at the State Department, former Senator George Mitchell, the man now with the Israeli-Palestinian portfolio, was off on his second trip to the region since taking office less than a month before. (CBS News)
Carnival in full swing as Endymion campers brave cold night Feb 21, 2009
Kenneth Dubois wakes to a cold moring on the neutral ground. NEW ORLEANS The neutral ground along Orleans Avenue is beginning to fill as parade-goers braved cold weather Thursday night and began erecting camps to secure prime spots along the parade route, despite city rules that prohibit placing large objects on public space ... Days after the people painted the grass and roped off areas of the neutral ground, the annual rush was in full swing as port-a-lets and coolers were unloaded Friday... (WWLTV.com, LA)
