Watching Television, Channeling Unhappiness? Nov 14, 2008
"These conflicting data suggest that TV may provide viewers with short-run pleasure, but at the expense of long-term malaise," said Professor Robinson. He also noted that earlier general satisfaction surveys also showed people rating TV below average as a significantly less satisfying free-time activity on the whole. (Science Daily)
Cy stamps Giants as Lincecum's team Nov 14, 2008
By itself, Lincecum's distinction doesn't end the Giants' malaise. But it extinguished all doubts about where they'd receive their next dose of baseball heroism. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Obama not first president to face hard economic choices Nov 14, 2008
The malaise has been in motion for more than a year. As the economy slowed and job losses began in early 2008, Congress and President Bush agreed on a tax rebate tens of billions of dollars in checks to taxpayers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
* Seven years in Afghanistan: the core of radicalism still exists Nov 14, 2008
Fortunately, today I see signs of recognition of this malaise. And democratic change in Pakistan is good news for Afghans, Pakistanis and, by extension, many others around the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Variety Discounters Thriving In Bad Times Nov 13, 2008
The variety/discount segment has been one of the only bright spots in a retail industry ravaged by the economic malaise. Both Dollar Tree () and Family Dollar Stores () have enjoyed double-digit earnings growth the past two quarters. (Investors Business Daily)
Differences between CFS/ME and FM Nov 12, 2008
If you don't experience exercise intolerance or post-exertional malaise, you don't have CFS/ME. Usually it is not that simple, though. Does it even matter which diagnosis you get. (Suite101.com)
More of this story Nov 12, 2008
Weed said she wants Senate leaders to develop an economic blueprint for the state to lift itself from its economic malaise. That plan would: create business-friendly policies to attract new companies ; address problems small companies are having securing affordable health care for their employees; ensure colleges and universities offer the training programs that local businesses need for their workers; and create green jobs through renewable energy programs. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Study shows fragility of local arts and culture assets Nov 11, 2008
In addition, that conclusion is based largely on organizations' budgets up to 2006, and therefore does not take into account the current economic malaise. Adding that into the mix creates " a fragile situation" for the industry, according to Harris. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Meltdown drives some to suicide Nov 10, 2008
Those deaths are the most extreme manifestations of a wider mental health challenge presented by the economic malaise. The majority of the calls I am getting now are from people overly stressed over their finances, said Daniel J. Reidenberg, a psychologist and the executive director of SAVE, a Minneapolis-based suicide prevention organization. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Thousands protest Georgian leader Nov 8, 2008
TBILISI, Georgia - Thousands of antigovernment demonstrators poured into the streets of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, yesterday, hoping to weaken the government of President Mikheil Saakashvili as it strives to maintain power despite a catastrophic war with Russia and growing economic malaise at home. The large, though generally subdued, demonstration occurred one year after riot police officers violently quashed opposition protests in Tbilisi. (Boston Globe)
DiMasi case casts pall over state representatives Nov 8, 2008
"I just think there's a general malaise laying over a lot of members," Flynn said. "They would just rather let the dust settle for a little while. They're reluctant to cast a vote. There's a vacuum there and they don't know where to turn to.". (Boston Globe)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 8, 2008
OBSERVATON wrote on Nov 7, 2008 12:02 PM:TBILISIThousands of anti-government demonstrators poured into the streets of Georgias capital, Tbilisi, on Friday, hoping to weaken the government of President Mikheil Saakashvili as it strives to maintain power despite a catastrophic war with Russia and growing economic malaise at home. Ms M wrote on Nov 7, 2008 12:03 PM:Question to all of you folks that are already dooming the Obama presidency - What did you foresee when Bush took office. (North County Times)
Caffeine Addiction Nov 7, 2008
Feeling of general malaise. Difficulty concentrating. (Suite101.com)
African Media Have Central Role in Development [speech text] Nov 6, 2008
In identifying the malaise, he wrote that the newly independent one-party governments were hostile to newspapers they could not control. Even small African papers that led the fight against colonialism became enemies of the new class that ruled Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Productivity-Enhancing Tools Nov 6, 2008
For more tips on combating employee malaise in a tough economy, check out. More On This Topic Companies. (Forbes)
Who should get school money?Greatest U.S. presidents? Nov 6, 2008
BW - you forgot Carter s 21% interest rates, rampant inflation, gas shortages, the cardigan sweater, the National Malaise and the Mariel Boatlift, where Jimmy allowed Castro to empty his prisons into South Florida ... Have you forgotten 17 percent interest rates, gas shortages and stagflation while Carter clutched his Mr. Rogers cardigan and told America they were suffering from a malaise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Flailing In Memphis Nov 4, 2008
The malaise infecting the Warriors' fourth-quarter offense spread into the first half Monday, with Golden State struggling to score from inside, outside and everywhere in between. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nigerian Banks: Soludo, Iyamah, Ohuabunwa, Ayedun Disagree Nov 2, 2008
Iyamah contended that since Nigerian banks were part of the global financial market, with branches and subsidiaries abroad, they were not insulated from the global financial malaise. Stating, however, that the CBN was the only statutory and competent body to declare any bank unhealthy, the banker-turned entrepreneur and former deputy general manager (multinationals) in First Bank of Nigeria Plc, observed that both the Nigerian capital market and the banking sector had what it takes to withstand... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Go, Ted, go John Oct 30, 2008
The bridge to nowhere is the least of our national malaise. I wish pork was our problem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reviving the Broken Marionette Oct 29, 2008
Some have died from CFS/ME, but most are affected more by the malaise that sets in. This malaise can recur with even small amounts of exertion and last for days and even months. (Suite101.com)
Gov. Paterson outlines more budget woes Oct 29, 2008
On one level, the state's predicament is simple: Wall Street's tumble and the malaise affecting the broader economy have sharply reduced the state's tax coffers. Echoing a theme he's repeated since early summer, Paterson noted the housing slump is expected to last for 15 months longer than the similar housing downturn during the Great Depression. (Albany Times Union)
Another rate cut expected from Fed Oct 29, 2008
5 percent and might even go to zero, which the Bank of Japan did in an effort to combat a decade-long bout of malaise in the 1990s caused by a real estate bust in that country. Other analysts believe the Fed will be content to lower the funds rate to 1 percent and leave it there, partly because pushing it any lower would remove any cushion to cut the rate further should the economy fail to respond and the downturn worsen. (FOX23.com, OK)
Region's drop in jobless rate could be short-lived Oct 28, 2008
4 percent in September, which, given the national economic malaise, might signal the calm before the storm. The drop from 5. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 26, 2007 Oct 27, 2008
There is a general malaise with many starting at the federal government's failure to solve important issues, poor money management at the state level and, at the local level, the inability to reach those who are charged with hearing and investigating residents#, concerns. I am sure that all candidates for local offices would have appreciated a chance to present their case to the NCT, but none appeared to have that opportunity. (North County Times)
Heated Scottsdale mayoral race still tight Oct 26, 2008
Depending on whom you ask, either Lane got lucky in September, or Scottsdale is suffering from Manross malaise. This year, for the first time, Scottsdale held its municipal election in the fall because of a change in state law. (AZCentral -- News)
Baby boom to push hospitals to limit: AMA Oct 26, 2008
AMA president Dr Rosanna Capolingua says the country's maternity wards are suffering from a common malaise. "[There is] underfunding, under investment by Government to cope with any increasing need," she said. (ABC Online)
Facts About Rabies Oct 25, 2008
Early symptoms may include numbness around the site of the bite, fever, headache, and general malaise. Later symptoms may include muscle spasms and hydrophobia. (Suite101.com)
Microsoft Posts 2% Increase in Net Income Oct 24, 2008
Analysts had largely expected Microsoft to lower its outlook for the remainder of the year because of the slowing economy and credit market malaise. Microsoft plays in both the consumer and corporate markets where less consumer spending dollars and tight credit markets are expected to crimp sales. (Fox News)
Facts About Legionnaire's Disease Oct 24, 2008
After an incubation period of two to ten days the patient begins to feel ill with malaise, general aches, a headache, and a dry cough. Within a day or two their temperature may reach 40OC and patients may become confused and seriously ill. (Suite101.com)
U.S. stocks drop on bleak outlook Oct 23, 2008
The malaise on Wall Street simply will not lift. Despite cheaper oil and looser credit, stock investors on Wednesday could not shake their fears about the consequences of an economy that many believe is already in a recession. (International Herald Tribune)
Shaped by mother's devotion Oct 21, 2008
"During our senior year, the Doomsday Clock seemed as close as it had ever been to boom. And the thought affected people in our class. There was a sense of malaise that permeated the group: Why bother? The boom is going to happen. But Stanley was better able to laugh it off, to look beyond it. Come out of that bomb shelter and do something.". Their senior class graduated in June 1960, at the dawn of the new decade. (Honolulu Advertiser)
CHARGERS: Rivers runs dry Oct 21, 2008
Not if the Chargers are serious about ending their early-season malaise that sees them carting a 3-4 record to London for next Sunday's contest against the New Orleans Saints. On an afternoon in which the game was briefly delayed by a power outage, Buffalo's most electric plays were achieved with help from the opposing quarterback. (North County Times)
Disco Kroger is back Oct 18, 2008
Company executives said in September that despite malaise in other retail sectors, Kroger s sales have been doing well, trending up by 5 percent. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How Much Is This Market Worth? Oct 17, 2008
Housing's malaise and a 10% drop in capital goods get you to -3. 0% GDP unless there is speedy Congressional pump-priming of between $200 billion and $300 billion, over 2% of GDP. Congress needs to get up to speed. (Forbes -- Markets)
Cowboys' issues revolve around the Jones boys Oct 17, 2008
But thats only a symptom of a malaise that begins with an owner who is also a general manager and part-time coach; who plays catch with his injured quarterback at practice; and who cant resist bringing in troubled players. Or big names who dont have off-field baggage, such as the newly acquired Roy Williams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PM goes over the top in battle of bulging payslips Oct 16, 2008
"As a government and as a nation, we must respond to the twin evils which are at the root of this malaise - greed and fear". What exactly is extreme capitalism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Basics of CFS/ME Oct 14, 2008
What sets CFS/ME apart from other conditions is the degree of post-exertional malaise ... The malaise may be delayed by a day or two. (Suite101.com)
Markets pinch Hawaii nonprofits Oct 13, 2008
Hawai'i's economic malaise, combined with the market plunge, may chill charitable contributions. Nationally, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported earlier this month that financial anxiety is making some individual donors wary and that some foundations are responding to investment losses by cutting back on grants. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Milk scandal sours China's 'soft power' Oct 10, 2008
Yet the world-scale scandal emanating from contaminated milk products has exposed the worsening malaise in the country's political and administrative structure ... Quite a number of observers believe that the root of bureaucratic malaise lies in an outdated, non-transparent political structure ... Compounding this endemic malaise is the long-standing tradition - subscribed to by leaders from Chairman Mao to President Hu - of regarding "upright rulers" as more important than good systems. (Asia Times Online)
Choke Film Review Oct 10, 2008
Before that, Gregg at least skirts the dramatic and satirical subtexts of macho malaise that are a hallmark for Palahniuk (who also authored Fight Club). It helps that he s cast Sam Rockwell as Victor. (Suite101.com)
Hopkins children's experts say doctors and parents can sort out symptoms with a checklist Oct 7, 2008
Says emergency room pediatrician Jennifer Anders, M.D., of Hopkins Children's, who has seen her fair share of burst appendixes, "appendicitis should always be near the top of the list of potential culprits when a child has any abdominal pain, vomiting, and malaise," keeping in mind that many children don't have fever or lose appetite the way adults might. Doctors recommend that children with prolonged or severe abdominal symptoms that do not go away or improve should be evaluated for ruptured... (EurekAlert!)
Where's Mark Twain When We Need Him? Oct 6, 2008
Where's Mark Twain When We Need Him. Subscribe to this Blog. (Washington Post)
Merit pay is overdue Oct 6, 2008
Besides, with Richmond County sharing in the general malaise of America's education system, shouldn't we be looking to shake the hold teachers' unions and the education establishment have on it to try something new in hopes of making constructive change. As we've often noted before, creating more charter and magnet schools would be the best way to improve the nation's public schools. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Chief Registrar Norma Hodge heads up the very busy staff and volunteers at the Upson County Voter Registration Office. Early voting for the November Election continues through the end of the month while registration to vote ends on Monday. Oct 4, 2008
These side effects include, but are not limited to, a much lowered resistance to and increase in infection, pain, malaise, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores and neurological symptoms. The patient may also have much less energy and may lose their hair. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Down but not out as HBOS shock takes its toll Oct 4, 2008
"The impending malaise is already rearing its head in small but telling ways. Last year's inaugural Pink Tartan Ball was a great success for Adam he Edinburgh private bank, whose staff organised it. Hosted by Andy Nicol, the former Scotland rugby captain, and featuring guests such as Sir Jackie Stewart, the charity bash at the Balmoral Hotel raised 50,000 for breast cancer research.Twelve months on, this year's ball has been cancelled, after poor ticket sales blamed on "the present financial... (Scotsman)
Import/Export Oct 3, 2008
The case of Josef Fritzl, an outwardly respectable man from Amstetten in Austria who imprisoned and raped his daughter for 24 years in a specially built cellar dungeon, resulted this summer in urgent new critical attention being paid to Austria's cultural figures warning of a terrible malaise lying beneath their country's prosperous surface, and that of western Europe generally. In the London Review of Books, Nicholas Spice wrote about Fritzl in relation to Gier, or Greed, the latest novel from... (guardian.co.uk)
Credit malaise postpones projects around Bradley Center Oct 3, 2008
Collins said he anticipates his project will be able to start in late 2009 or early 2010, but predicts it s going to be a long haul for projects across the country as they try surmounting the credit and residential malaise. Larry Evinger, first vice president of retail development for in Indianapolis, which is partnering with the Bradley Center on a possible retail-led project north of the arena, said the credit markets and slow times for retailers will likely impact the starting date for the... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Let's Get It Right Sep 25, 2008
The bailout is a panic remedy designed to prop up the crumbling mortgage market by buying up mountains of near-worthless paper currently poisoning America's credit system while ignoring the root causes of the nation's economic malaise. No matter how it's described, it is a socialistic answer to a capitalist problem. (Townhall.com)
Resources keep JSE wheels turning Sep 23, 2008
"The economic backdrop - falling house prices, rising unemployment, etc. - is still weak," warned a note from BNP Paribas, "and any expectations of rate hikes in the near term now that the financial market malaise has been addressed will be proven wrong. "Wall Street futures are well lower on Monday, after markets rocketed higher Friday amid news of the US rescue mortgage rescue package. On Friday the Dow index added 3. (Business Report, South Africa)
Inspiration! Sep 20, 2008
And let's face it: The lingering U.S. malaise in the Ryder Cup begins with mediocre results from Tiger Woods and Mickelson, the world's top two players. Woods cannot gather points sitting at home in Orlando, so that leaves Mickelson as the leading man in red, white and blue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Seven Years Later: Electrons Unlocked Post-9/11 Anthrax Mail Mystery Sep 20, 2008
begins within a week of exposure with a few days of fever, chills, chest heaviness, malaise and cough as the spores are absorbed by the lungs. Ultimately the produce toxins that damage the lungs and poison the blood, potentially sending the victim into that leads to organ failure and, in many cases, death. (Scientific American)
California's jobless rate increases; county lower Sep 20, 2008
These days, local economists are watching for signs that the real estate malaise has spread to other industries particularly retail and tourism. These two sectors, which have been job creation factories in recent years, may be weakening, economists say. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Stock-market woes highlight risk U.S. families now face Sep 19, 2008
"That wasn't always the prevailing philosophy, Hacker said. The Great Depression and World War II created a massive push for government involvement in the well being of citizens. But the political upheaval of the 1960s and the economic malaise of the 1970s gave way to Ronald Reagan, who preached that government wasn't the solution to our problems, but was the problem.However, with the economy facing its greatest challenge since the Great Depression, the business community and individuals... (Anchorage Daily News)
'Shocking invasion of the Governor's privacy'... Sep 18, 2008
Group Posts E-Mail Hacked From Palin Account -- Update. Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's private Yahoo e-mail account was hacked, and some of its contents posted on the internet Wednesday. (The Drudge Report)
Manchester United 0-0 Villarreal: Goal-shy United can't get on the ... Sep 18, 2008
So they cannot afford to fall too far behind in the title race, which is why Sir Alex Ferguson must find a swift cure to the malaise which has plagued his team. In fairness, United were missing injured duo Dimitar Berbatov and Michael Carrick, and the suspended Paul Scholes - players whose vision and influence would certainly have given United an extra dimension last night. (Mirror.co.uk)
In detail: nine types of heavy drinker Sep 18, 2008
"They have a combination of motives, including boredom, the need to conform and a general sense of malaise in their lives," the researchers said. The NHS has also launched self-help packs, available online and in printed form, telling drinkers how to calculate the medical risks associated with different levels of alcohol intake. (guardian.co.uk)
Behind bad baby milk, an ethical gap in China's business Sep 17, 2008
Rather, they said, it pointed to a deeper malaise in Chinese society where private profit often trumps the public good as the country races to create a market economy that has outstripped government regulators. "China has the problems of any transitional economy," says Yanzhong Huang, a global health expert at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. "But the deeper and more fundamental challenge China faces is a systematic lack of business ethics.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Boot Power Ratings, 9/16 Sep 17, 2008
None the less, the Solar Satans were not immune to the conference malaise that swept over the West Coast last weekend, as visions of a BCS season ran down the drain alongside the postgame vomit. No time to feel sorry for yourself, as second-ranked UGA comes to town in a BCS must-win of their own. (TheBootleg.com)
Oil Settles Below $100 for First Time Since March Sep 16, 2008
Theres a general malaise in market because of Lehman and Merrill, and that general negativity and bearishness has transferred into commodities, Kerr said. Wholesale gasoline prices dropped 21 cents per gallon to $2. (Fox News)
Shocking! Panicky Obama levels an 'ism' Sep 16, 2008
Barack Obama is the person we need to lead us out of our great national malaise that we ve suffered from since the 1970s ... Barack Obama will end global warming, our dependence on foreign oil and this seemingly permanent malaise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Last year's star stocks fade out Sep 15, 2008
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Crowd violence overshadows action on the pitch Sep 13, 2008
Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to get the Brazilian back into the starting line-up so his team don t suffer the same malaise that ruptured their hopes of success last season. Milan failed to win any of their first seven home league matches and a 2-1 defeat to Inter before Christmas left them more than 20 points off the pace. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Resignation of Japanese leader shakes up nation's ruling party Sep 12, 2008
Yosano's comments underscore a growing malaise within the party and frustration among voters, who increasingly see the Liberal Democrats as incapable of dealing with pressing issues such as rising gasoline and food prices and an underfunded and mismanaged pension system. The manner in which the last two leaders quit has been particularly striking. (Boston Globe)
'Suicide is not an option' Sep 12, 2008
"There used to be a great malaise in Quebec to talk about suicide. And hiding behind the silence became a sort of approval," Mr. Marchand of C. gep Sainte-Foy said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
An election perspective Sep 10, 2008
Jimmy Carter first explained the root problem with oil addiction in his "malaise" speech in 1979, but we didn't like his answer of conservation. So we elected Ronald Reagan who told us cheap oil was an American right. (Montana Standard, MT)
