Bloomberg looks to provide city relief Oct 31, 2008
"There will be no magic bullet or easy fixes," Bloomberg warned. But, he added, "We will survive this crisis.". (Boston Globe)
Monitor to End Its Daily Print Edition Oct 31, 2008
"There's no magic bullet," he said. "You just have to do high-quality journalism and post constantly.". (Washington Post -- Technology)
Frequent Traveler: The runaway costs of à la carte air fares Oct 31, 2008
The airlines believe that "? la carte," pay-for-all-the-extras pricing is the magic bullet for restoring profitability. "Airline customers clearly resent these often unclear fees, but they have incredible potential to boost the bottom line of an airline," said Christopher Staab, a managing partner at Airline Information (www. (International Herald Tribune)
To Your Health! Ten Immune System Foods Oct 31, 2008
"Nothing is a magic bullet, as far as making a major impact in making you feel better as quickly as possible," Neville said. Some dietitians do recommend taking a daily multivitamin because, as Neville pointed out, people do not typically eat as many fruits and vegetables as they should -- around two to three cups per day. (ABC News)
Feel-good foods: What you eat can affect your mood Oct 30, 2008
Nutritional changes aren t a magic bullet; they re subtle pieces of a treatment plan that might also include therapy, exercise one of the most effective depression busters and stress-reduction techniques. But diet can help with virtually any chronic condition including depression, said registered dietitian Wendy Bazilian, who holds a doctorate in public health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Outsourcing’s Seven-Year Itch Oct 30, 2008
Outsourcing s Seven-Year Itch. CIOUpdate columnist Julie Craig of Enterprise Management Associates. (CIO Information Network)
Seeking quality in health care Oct 29, 2008
There is no magic bullet. But we're not going to reform health care without bringing everyone along to be part of the solution. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Is 100 the New 80?: Centenarians Studied to Find the Secret of Longevity Oct 29, 2008
"The trick will be to get people from 88 to 100," Perls adds, "but there will never be a magic bullet.". You Might Also Like. (Scientific American)
Christian Science Monitor to End Daily Publication Oct 29, 2008
" Citi Investment Research analyst Catriona Fallon wrote Monday that she expects newspapers revenue from classified, national and retail advertising to continue falling through 2009. And, in the context of initiating coverage of three major newspaper publishers Gannett Co., The New York Times Co. and The McClatchy Co. she said online revenue is years away from offsetting declines in print. Yemma said the newspaper has been operating at a loss for years, and has received a subsidy from the church... (Time.com)
Introducing the "Banana Diet" Oct 25, 2008
"You can't say that bananas are the magic bullet. But they are nutritious foods to add to your diet especially a weight loss diet," said Lisa Drayer, author of "The Beauty Diet.". Drayer says it may work at first because bananas are high in fiber and vitamins and low in calories. (WSJA.com, AL)
Amputee Trains for Triathlon Oct 25, 2008
Dr. Trace Curry, Donna's Surgeon: "It has to be a decision that they want to make a change for the rest of their life, for the betterment of their health and wellness, because it really does take a big commitment to be successful." "It's not a magic bullet. It takes work.". Everyone here says Donna is an inspiration to people trying to lose weight and to people trying to live without a limb. (WKRC.com, OH)
Plant-eating Predator To Fight Superweed Is Not Magic Bullet, According To Japanese Knotweed Expert Oct 23, 2008
22, 2008) Plans to introduce plant-eating predators to fight a superweed spreading throughout Britain should not be seen as a magic bullet , says a world expert on Japanese knotweed at the University of Leicester ... A Biological control agent, as the developers themselves admit, is no magic bullet. (Science Daily)
Kids And Anesthesia Oct 22, 2008
Could Anesthesia Cause Developmental Disorders. to join the NEWSWEEK community, post comments and subscribe to our e-mail newsletters. (Newsweek)
Life Preserver for Homeowners Under Water Oct 22, 2008
But this financial crisis isn t going to be solved by a magic bullet. It s going to require a smorgasbord of programs some aimed at homeowners in trouble, some aimed at the credit markets, some aimed at the job market as well as a whole lot of time and patience. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Unbridled memories are in full gallop this week Oct 21, 2008
Moving up along the rail, but blocked by Estrapade and Theatrical, I saw jockey Jose Santos and Manila take a right in mid-stride, mid-air, like a magic bullet, to get a clear path to wear them down and win by a neck. It took Hollywood years and great advances in special effects technology to put a move like that ( The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, etc. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Atlanta tries to step up code enforcement Oct 21, 2008
This is one of those areas where there is no magic bullet, Giornelli said. It s about hard work every day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Oliver Stone’s “W.” more of a curiosity than a potent piece of filmmaking Oct 21, 2008
stevered wrote on Oct 20, 2008 9:31 PM:" Re: Lee Bowers 9:53 AMWhen I was a young college kid I fell for the movie JFK too. As I matured, however, I began to realize that conspiracy theories are often very flawed and mask the disconnections and deficiencies of their creators/supporters. If you don't believe me, get your hands on the Tom Brokaw special that debunks the movie and the "Magic Bullet Theory. " Bullets and shrapnel are not predictable and may even seem magical if you are a hell bent... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ING Gets A Magic Bullet Oct 21, 2008
LONDON - ING Groep has joined the growing list of European banks succumbing to bailouts by the state, but it has found a way to accept government aid that avoids diluting the stock of its existing shareholders. Shares of ING Groep (nyse: - - ) soared by 18. (Forbes -- Business)
Geoengineering: How to Cool Earth--At a Price Oct 20, 2008
But no such scheme is a magic bullet. By Robert Kunzig. (Scientific American)
Overeating? Blame Your Genes Oct 18, 2008
The finding probably won't provide a "magic bullet" for weight loss, but it does reinforce the value of good eating habits and exercise, especially for young people, scientists say. The study, reported in the Oct. 17 issue of Science, is the latest in a series focusing on the brain's response to food using the neurotransmitter dopamine. (MEDLINEplus)
ANALYSIS-West lowers sights in Afghanistan as war drags on Oct 17, 2008
But General David Petraeus, credited for innovative thinking that saved Iraq from civil war, has cautioned there will be no magic bullet for what the Washington Post reported him saying would be "the longest campaign of the long war". Petraeus takes charge of military strategy in the Middle East, Central and South Asia at the end of the month. (AlertNet)
Jittery Investors Drive Down Dow Oct 16, 2008
Leeb said investors sold after hearing Bernanke say, "There wasn't an immediate magic bullet that was going to solve the entire problem.". Other major factors driving the market today included weaker-than-expected retail sales reports and the release of the Federal Reserve's periodic report on the health of the economy. (ABC News -- Business)
Maple Leaf mulls use of listeria-curbing additive Oct 13, 2008
But he cautioned against viewing it as a magic bullet solution. It's one piece of an effective total strategy to reduce the risk of listeria contamination, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Europe governments strive to avoid bank meltdown Oct 12, 2008
"This is a very serious situation and one that needs to be addressed...but it's true that there is not one single magic bullet that will solve this,'' said EU spokesman Johannes Laitenberger. The renewed effort to find common cause came after the the weekend commitment by Europe's four leading economic powers _ Germany, France, Britain and Italy _ to work in a coordinated manner to address That commitment was blown apart Sunday when Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel seemingly announced that all... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Are You In This Business for the Long Haul? Oct 10, 2008
We're all looking for a magic bullet, myself included. While I know I'll have a mortgage payment due in October of 2009, I'm far more concerned with the one due in 25 days, the one due in 55 days and the one due in 85 days. (RealtyTimes)
Post a comment Oct 10, 2008
Such a measure would not be a magic bullet suddenly returning us to where we were before, but it would put the brakes on the market, introduce some sanity, and best of all it would be funded by the banks rather than the tax payers. Posted by: SecretLoveChild, Bangkok Thailand 09 October 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Longshot GOP hopeful looks to the Web to win Oct 10, 2008
But Detweiler is clear that his campaign Web engine is no magic bullet for longshot GOP candidates a fact driven home by Hunter and Thompson s early exit from the Republican campaign trail earlier this year. I m a software developer, not a political activist, Detweiler said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Financial Crisis is Alive and Well Oct 8, 2008
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Gold prices climb as investors seek safe-haven Oct 8, 2008
"This bailout plan has not been the magic bullet that many people hoped it would, so gold is catching some of the safe-haven bid from that,'' said Matt Zeman, head trader at LaSalle Futures in Chicago. December silver rose 9.5 cents to settle at $11.38 an ounce on the Nymex, while December copper fell 15.55 cents to settle at $2.5345 a pound. A slightly weaker dollar Tuesday also supported gold. A falling greenback encourages investors to buy precious metals as a hedge against inflation or... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A Fannie Freddie debate primer Oct 8, 2008
As I write these words, the Dow is down 743 points, spooked by We don't know what the afternoon or the rest of the week or the rest of the year will bring, but it is safe to say at this moment that the passage of the bailout vote was, in and of itself, no magic bullet. So while we wait and watch, let's look back. (Salon)
McCain-Palin Can Still Catch Up Oct 7, 2008
It's no magic bullet, either in terms of the economy or the McCain campaign. But it gives both a chance. (CBS News)
Another day, another radical Fed plan Oct 7, 2008
" If they could not calculate the risk, they should not have allowed the institutions under their supervision to undertake them. The risk models of the banks were based on the assumption that the system is stable. But, contrary to market fundamentalist beliefs, the stability of financial markets is not assured; it has to be actively maintained by the authorities. By relying on the risk calculations of the market participants, the regulators pulled up the anchor and unleashed a period of... (Salon)
EU plots ways to contain European banking turmoil Oct 6, 2008
"Obviously there is a great effort under way. Nobody is suggesting that this is business as usual, but it's true that there is not one single magic bullet that will solve this.". Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
OBESITY EXPERTS: Small diet tricks seem to work Oct 6, 2008
By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY There's no magic bullet for dropping pounds and keeping them off, but there are many practical ways to approach weight loss. Researchers presented hundreds of studies in Phoenix over the weekend at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society, an organization of weight-loss researchers and professionals. (USA Today -- News)
US bailout no magic bullet: Swan Oct 5, 2008
21 billion) Wall Street bailout isn't a magic bullet but will help restore confidence in the United States' economy ... "I don't think there's any magic bullet,'' he said. "There's no doubt we're going to go down a rocky road for some time. (NEWS.com.au)
The complexities of terror; Capitalism trumps socialism Oct 5, 2008
There is no magic bullet. It requires long-term, sustained action, in many areas. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Bush signs bailout bill; now it's wait and see Oct 4, 2008
He also conceded that the measure is no magic bullet, and that "it will take some time for this legislation to have its full impact on our economy," which "continues to face serious challenges.". White House spokesman Tony Fratto noted that the rescue package is not designed to boost the economy. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Washington could learn from Buffett's playbook Oct 4, 2008
I don't want to hold out false hopes, he told one interviewer, that, by some magic bullet, things will turn around in a couple months. In typical fashion, though, the 78-year-old investing genius also made sure he would profit from the mess and a financial rescue by cutting advantageous deals with two stumbling giants, Goldman Sachs and General Electric. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Jacksonville is finalist for KIPP school Oct 4, 2008
"There's no magic bullet, there's no secret sauce, it's just great teachers working longer hours, with a focus from the beginning on [getting into] college.". Mancini will give that news to a group of community leaders who have been working to bring the program to Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union)
Buffett says economy needs immediate help Oct 3, 2008
"I don't want to hold out false hopes that by some magic bullet that things will turn around in a couple months.". Buffett has said for several months that the economy is in a recession because most Americans aren't doing as well today as before. (MSNBC -- Business)
Cartoon food adverts criticised Oct 3, 2008
" Julian Hunt, of the Food and Drink Federation, said the industry's codes placed strict restrictions on marketing and were independently policed. "Many of the products mentioned in this report have changed their recipes in recent years to be healthier - something for which they never get any credit," he said. 'No magic bullet' Cereal maker Kellogg's said many of its characters had been created before the child obesity problem emerged. A spokeswoman said: "Tony the Tiger first appeared on our... (BBC News)
Stalking vineyard enemy No. 1 Sep 24, 2008
"Falconry certainly helps, but it's not the magic bullet," says Ms. Engel, who still relies on canons, squawk boxes and netting. Back in the Okanagan, Mr. Cleave is keeping his eye on the falcons at Le Vieux Pin. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Top-up fees for drugs herald two-tier NHS Sep 23, 2008
There is no magic bullet that resolves this very difficult issue, one senior figure told The Times. Cancer patient sent home to die by the NHS sees health improve after cashing in pension and paying privately for drugs. (Times Online)
This is the reformer Sep 21, 2008
In fairness, Obama hasn t come up with a magic bullet to solve the financial crisis, either. There are differences, though. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ownership key to saving fisheries Sep 20, 2008
But Daniel Pauly from the University of British Columbia, a leading expert in the economics of fishing, warned they were not a magic bullet. "They are rightly seen as an elegant solution to a big problem, the problem of over-capacity," he said. (BBC News -- Science)
Galveston: City isn't ready for residents' return Sep 19, 2008
If I could make a wish for a single magic bullet to move us forward, it would be to get the power lines fixed, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said. Chertoff was in Southeast Texas for the second straight day, watching over the federal relief effort that has delivered hundreds of trucks of ice, water and food to the region s more than 5 million people. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
EUGENE ROBINSON: Bad week for McCain's economic strategy Sep 19, 2008
"I won't tolerate a system that puts you and your family at risk. Your savings, your jobs -- I'll keep them safe."In fairness, Obama hasn't come up with a magic bullet to solve the financial crisis, either. There are differences, though. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Whos that on the phone? By Simon Sweetman Sep 19, 2008
Whos that on the phone. By Simon Sweetman - 18 Sep 2008. (Accounting Web, UK)
Global stocks rally on central bank action Sep 18, 2008
But markets know that central banks don't own a magic bullet, otherwise they would have used it already. And we've seen these sorts of steps before; it only addresses one of the symptoms of the underlying crisis. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
When medicines law fails, the public can still complain Sep 18, 2008
It is the "magic bullet" area of products that aim to address everything that may be making potential buyers feel under the weather. If these products make blatant claims of being able to cure an ailment, they fall foul of the Medicines Act if they are not properly registered as medicines. (Business Report, South Africa)
Back to referendum Sep 17, 2008
Joe wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:57 AM:" It's just absurd that the district and the Vote Yes committee continues to treat the voters as a bunch of dummies and try all manner of trickery to ram this referendum down people's throats by hook or crook despite it being voted down TWICE. Let's face it, people are having tough times up here, and aren't buying the claim that a new pool & fieldhouse are the magic bullet to fix our economy. It seems doubly absurd when you consider that the district is seeing... (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
All-Electric Vehicles No Magic Bullet - US Scientist Sep 17, 2008
Subscribe to daily environment news. US: September 17, 2008. (Planet Ark, United States)
Viral 'magic bullet' targets cancer cells with help of new compound Sep 17, 2008
"Because human trials with similar viruses and with HDIs have already been approved, there is the possibility that the results of these studies might be applied rapidly. We might see human trials within a year or two. These experiments are vital to determine if this 'viral bullet' is actually a 'magic bullet' that hits the intended target.". . (EurekAlert!)
Hugh Laurie is back in the House Sep 17, 2008
House even refuses to tend to the patient, though of course everyone KNOWS[ital] he has the magic bullet, until Wilson changes his mind, which his colleagues call unprofessional and I call unbelievable. I don't care how much the show has invested in his being a bastard. (National Post)
Nigeria: Again, Yar'Adua Wants 'Blood Diamond' Concept for Stolen Oil Sep 12, 2008
According to the president, there were definitive challenges which EITI must face up to in the various countries of the West African sub-region, adding: "It must be stressed that, desirable as it is, EITI is not a magic bullet. This is because mere implementation of EITI will not provide the omnibus solution to all the developmental challenges of a society. By the same token, EITI cannot be a stand-alone item on the agenda for development.". He said there was therefore the critical need to... (allAfrica.com)
State asks teens ‘What’s the Rush?’ Sep 12, 2008
William Smith, vice president for public policy at the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, said there s no magic bullet to helping young people avoid pregnancy. But he applauds multidimensional approaches that instruct teenagers in the reasons to wait, such as the financial and legal obligations that bringing a child into this world entails. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
City looks to delay pay hikes, layoffs possible Sep 11, 2008
You work all of it, there is not a magic bullet. Dayton is already running a pretty lean operation. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Stuck in neutral? Sep 10, 2008
Michael Allen wrote on Sep 7, 2008 8:58 AM:" They are stuck in neutral, because the council and staff all know there is no magic bullet out there to solve the financial problems of the city. The same problems that were with us 5 years ago are still with us. The decision of what departments are absolutely necessary and what departments aren't was made back then. It's all of record, there's no need to reinvent the wheel here. The hard part for the council is to actually face facts that the city is... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Will Fed action help? Sep 9, 2008
"But there's no magic bullet," Snaith said. "The credit crunch is still there. The terms (for credit) by financial institutions are pretty stringent. They'll make applicants jump through hoops, maybe hoops they can't make. If you've got cash, you're king.". (The St. Augustine Record)
Scientists ask: Can we tame the monster storms? Sep 9, 2008
The scientists may not come up with the magic bullet but their storm models may significantly improve the forecasters' powers to predict. And that alone will be increasingly important to our ever more crowded shorelines. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
More of this story Sep 9, 2008
There s no magic bullet. It takes all of the technologies, Hee said, adding that there s a lot of opportunity to improve efficiency. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Roche seeks autoimmune magic bullet in Bay Area Sep 8, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Moving house inspires me to reconsider household gadgets Sep 7, 2008
One of these was a Magic Bullet. It is fabulous for making drinks like smoothies. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Bank chief warns credit crunch could last until 2010 Sep 7, 2008
He said: "These small initiatives will help the market, but there is no magic bullet. "Nothing is going to change the core correction mechanisms that always happen in markets as supply and demand balance over time. "I don't think individuals' behaviour is going to be massively affected.". (Glasgow Sunday Mail)
We're getting only weasel words on junk food ads Sep 5, 2008
There is no magic bullet. But if we keep waiting for one perfect solution, we will never do anything. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
