Fewer schools shutting down because of swine flu Nov 20, 2009
Tom Skinner, a spokesman for the (CDC), notes that schools nationwide this fall changed their H1N1 policies, shutting down "only as a last resort.". While CDC guidelines aren't explicit, many schools close when absence rates exceed 40. (USA Today -- News)
Sushi lovers tense in Tokyo Sep 16, 2009
"Bluefin tuna has become endangered because of disgraceful fisheries management in the EU. The suspension of trade is a last resort and it merely buys the EU time to put its fisheries management in order.". Among other things, a curious split has emerged at the EU as the EU's environment commissioner, Stavros Dimas, is supportive of the ban, and acknowledges the need for urgent action. (Asia Times Online)
How Is America Going To End? Aug 6, 2009
(Sorens' own a push to get libertarians to swarm New Hampshire and influence local politicsis "not a secessionist movement," he says, though "there are a lot of people [in the project] who would support that as a last resort."). That's not to say that everyone who lives in America is content with the state of the union. (Slate)
UMS trustees to consider tuition increase May 18, 2009
University system spokesman John Diamond says tuition increases are always the revenue "of last resort." He says campuses are making significant cuts in their budgets in order to hold down tuition. The University of Maine, for example, is planning to lay off 32 people. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
UMS trustees to consider 5.7 percent tuition hike May 15, 2009
University system spokesman John Diamond told the Kennebec Journal on Thursday that "tuition increases are the revenue sources of last resort." He said that in light of the bad economy, the campuses are making significant cuts in their budgets in order to hold down tuition. Under the proposal, University of Maine students would pay $7,590, a 5. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine suspends volleyball, men's soccer programs Apr 16, 2009
Athletic director Blake James called the decision "the option of last resort.". Maine said it will honor its scholarships to volleyball and soccer players who continue to work toward a degree. (Erie Times-News, PA)
SWAT Tactics Examined After Oakland Cop Killings Apr 12, 2009
"You go in pretty much as a last resort," Nowcki said. "And if you don't have to, you don't. If you can wait them out, you wait them out.". (CBS News -- US)
Many states tempted to raise outdoor license price Apr 11, 2009
"They look toward raising revenue and the last resort is the sales and income taxes.". Game and fish agencies in some states have found ways to cut budgets and not raise the cost of local licenses. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
