MCG's upward trajectory Nov 8, 2009
What I've also found on campus, in Augusta, and in my initial travels across this state is a palpable energy and enthusiasm about this university's future and recognition of Augusta as the health-care hub of the state. I believe that Augustans recognize the value MCG brings to this city, but we should not overlook the fact that this academic health center is not only a local and state resource but also a national treasure. (The Augusta Chronicle)
On Nathan Deal, birthers, and Georgias hunt for water Nov 8, 2009
But behind closed doors, in Atlanta and Washington, the worry about the cost of take-no-prisoners rhetoric used by Republicans is palpable despite some successful attempts to reduce the temperature. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Southern cities, counties and states could seek escape from federal oversight of election laws, as imposed by the Voting Rights Act. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Abortion an obstacle in House's health bill Nov 7, 2009
The tension was palpable on Capitol Hill yesterday as Democratic leaders scrambled to corral their caucus and Republicans touted their unified opposition to the bill. President Barack Obama is scheduled to come down Pennsylvania Avenue this morning to rally Democrats before a vote. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Soldiers, health system under strain Nov 7, 2009
A palpable strain on mental-health system. Vows to boost care are falling short at Walter Reed, other military hospitals. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Dems debate course after setback Nov 6, 2009
He said there was palpable concern among his colleagues Wednesday that the main agenda items Democrats are pursuing health care and climate change resonate very little with voters focused on finding or keeping jobs. "Don't think people in my state are going to stand up and start cheering about Copenhagen," Rockefeller said, referring to the European city that will host a summit on global warming next month. (MSNBC -- Politics)
GM facing walkouts, anger after canceling Opel sale to Magna Nov 5, 2009
Across Germany, where Opel employs some 25,000 people, the anger was palpable. Juergen Ruettgers, the governor of North-Rhine Westphalia criticized GM's decision and vowed to fight for jobs at the Bochum factory, where Opel produces the Astra and Zafira models. (USA Today -- Money)
Johnson extends lead at Talladega Nov 2, 2009
Johnson's relief afterward was palpable, and the normally reserved driver acknowledged -- a little -- that he knows the chase is his to lose. "We're just going to keep doing what we've been doing and try to close this thing out as soon as possible," Johnson said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Officer killed, trainee hurt in Seattle shooting Nov 2, 2009
CONCERNED CITIZEN wrote on Nov 1, 2009 11:42 PM:" I remember a relative of mine going to a police officer's funeral. There is not much more tragic. The grief was palpable. My prayers are with all, as wizardsmom expressed. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lending a hand Nov 1, 2009
But the recent downturn in the economy has had a palpable effect in Santa Cruz County, one of the poorest counties in Arizona, and like all non-profit organizations they re looking for help from donors and volunteers. With a small office and a young, passionate staff a Spanish language graduate, a former Peace Corps worker and a volunteer from the AmeriCorp s VISTA program the growing foundation is humble but effective, and full of heart. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Can You Hear Me Now, D.C.? Oct 30, 2009
The question evidences a palpable sense of futility. If there is an underlying theme to the tea party movement, it is the profound frustration Americans feel about having no say in their countrys future. (Townhall.com)
Chimps grieve Oct 29, 2009
Szczupider, who had been a volunteer at the center, told me: Her presence, and loss, was palpable, and resonated throughout the group. The management at Sanaga-Yong opted to let Dorothy's chimpanzee family witness her burial, so that perhaps they would understand, in their own capacity, that Dorothy would not return. (Harper's Magazine)
Chimps Mourn Passing of One of Their Own Oct 29, 2009
"Her presence, and loss, was palpable, and resonated throughout the group. The management at Sanaga-Yong opted to let Dorothy's chimpanzee family witness her burial, so that perhaps they would understand, in their own capacity, that Dorothy would not return," Szcupider said. "Some chimps displayed aggression while others barked in frustration, but perhaps the most stunning reaction was a recurring, almost tangible silence. If one knows chimpanzees, then one knows that [they] are not [usually]... (ABC News)
MADDOCKS: As health care bills emerge, legislators resolve at looking out for themselves will be tested Oct 27, 2009
As the battle to shape health care reform into something palpable for lawmakers enters the next stage, some notoriously dependent colleagues are simplifying the Senate effort by stepping up their push for some form of "political option" to be included in the Senate version of the bill a potential dealmaker for a few other senators who are still trying to understand what it is. "There are 52 solid senators for the political option," said one lawmaker. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Superintendent releases statement on suicide Oct 27, 2009
" Obviously the death is caused by some semblance of conflict - internally or externally, or both. Just as it would be difficult to stop another suicide, it would be difficult to shut down an outlet for ANYONE, not just teens, to vent, express themselves. Freedom of Speech is one thing, ALLOWING anyone - yes, even those under 18 - to speak is healthy, just so long as they understand it's to create communication for better understanding. Fewer but basic guidelines for "venting" would be helpful.... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
UT Southwestern patient first in North Texas to receive newest-generation heart failure device Oct 27, 2009
The LVAD keeps blood moving continually with no pulsation, so he no longer has a palpable heart beat or traditionally measurable blood pressure. "I'm very happy to have this LVAD, and I think I'll adjust to it fast. I'm just ready to get on with my life," Mr. LeBlanc said. (EurekAlert!)
Democrats brace for end of Virginia winning streak Oct 26, 2009
"Turnout always drops in non-presidential elections, but the lack of passion among Democrats and independents for Deeds is palpable. He's a cautious candidate, criticized for appearing indecisive on key issues such as whether to raise taxes to improve the state's clogged road network. He's also an awkward public speaker. At a recent appearance in Petersburg, he held a black binder in his hands as he spoke to a dozen or so people in the state's film industry, thumbing through the pages for points... (Anchorage Daily News)
Dollar depreciation: Denial or acceptance Oct 23, 2009
Even so, there is palpable concern that the dollar s decline might get out of hand. Jean-Claude Trichet, head of the European Central Bank (ECB), has repeated his line that policymakers across the Atlantic say a strong dollar is in America s interests. (The Economist)
New Fresh Market draws shoppers, and picketers Oct 23, 2009
The buzz was palpable as shoppers wended their way through fresh flowers, produce and coffee barrels to a sparkling fish and seafood section and a long impressive meat market, stopping to sample offerings from the prepared food section, the bakery, the sushi bar, the cheese cases and the candy aisle as they meandered through the 22,600-square-foot store. According to several employees, the opening was the second most successful in Fresh Market history, impressive given the fact that the 91-store... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Thursday TV: Grand Designs Revisited Oct 21, 2009
He may be a little guilty of over-romanticising life in the teeming alleyways of Ho Chi Minh City but his empathy for his ancestral home and its people is palpable. The same, however, cannot be said of his attitude towards the chickens that are about to be turned into a finger-licking-good deep-fried snack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Swift is about attitude and targets younger audience' Oct 21, 2009
Its a slow change, not palpable till its already upon you, says the 47-year old. Marketing for Pareek is almost science. (India Times)
* All of this anger against the rich may be unhealthy Oct 21, 2009
This resentment was so palpable, I started to wonder if it was having any effect X were the wealthy aware of it, and if they were, did they care. TAX AND GIVE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Non-Cancerous Breast Conditions Oct 20, 2009
Symptoms of fibrocystic disease include tenderness, discomfort, pain, a palpable mass or lump and nipple discharge ... They are palpable, sometimes painful fluid-filled pockets that originate from the ducts ... Women experience one or more of the following symptoms: tenderness or pain, a tender lump, reddened skin, a fever, a change in the nipple, an ill-defined palpable mass, swelling and nipple discharge. (FOX61, CT)
Cost of contracted police protection on the rise in Harris County Oct 20, 2009
In many neighborhoods, the outrage is palpable. Contracting deputies is an expensive proposition, especially when the costs are being passed on to working families. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dusty, dangerous work of winning hearts and minds Oct 19, 2009
As debate rages in Australia and internationally about the effectiveness and the cost of such a strategy - and evaluated against a tighter, targeted counter-terrorism assault on al-Qaeda leadership - there's palpable frustration within the Tarin Kowt base about perceived ignorance at home of the nature of the fight forces here are engaged in. You've got to approach a counter-insurgency as something that requires patience and takes a long time to get an effect," says Colonel Connolly. ''But when... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
College basketball: Excitement palpable for UNI men's hoops Oct 16, 2009
You are not logged in. CEDAR FALLS There s a buzz around Ben Jacobson s basketball team these days. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Asylum seekers stage snap hunger strike Oct 16, 2009
His distress was palpable ... " His distress was palpable. Alex, an English teacher from Jaffna who had left behind his pregnant wife, choked on his words. "We are not animals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Public Rage at Government, Business... Oct 14, 2009
Along the way, they have encountered an angry distrust of government, and politicians of all stripes, that is palpable in tea-party groups forming around the country. "I have had I don't know how many politicians ask, 'Can I speak at your tea party?'" said Catherina Wojtowicz, coordinator of the Chicago Tea Party group. (The Drudge Report)
Pro & Con: Should undocumented aliens be counted in the 2010 census? Oct 14, 2009
The role of a full census count is especially palpable in public education. If a school district has incomplete data on children in undocumented families, it may base decisions to fire teachers or close schools on an artificially low estimate of students. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Soldier fights to secure future for Iraqi translator in U.S. Oct 12, 2009
Bandar's anxiety, meanwhile, was palpable in his e-mails. "you are may only hope in may life pleas dont forget me ...," he wrote in July 2007. (USA Today -- News)
The Question Of Leadership Oct 11, 2009
It is palpable and sometimes it borders on psychosis. As human beings its been a perpetual quest, and rightly so, to dissect the problem and identify the root cause, which we have being doing for a very long time. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Outrage continues as trustees set deadline to fill open seat Oct 9, 2009
Since then, the tension between the two funeral directors and the rest of the board has been palpable. Everybody wants to move forward without any accountability for their past actions, Mashak said of her motion after the meeting. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
This message brought to you by fat cats, paunchy pooches Oct 9, 2009
" And it's not just me who feels this way. Every single veterinarian I know will confess to harboring the same uncharitably blunt thoughts when faced with yet another obese animal suffering a wide range of preventable diseases. The frustration is especially palpable among my ranks when we get treated to a multitude of excuses for why these animals are tipping the scales: "But she only eats this much. " (Hold your index finger about an inch away from your thumb for visual impact.) Why is it so... (USA Today -- Life)
The heart of love Oct 8, 2009
The pain in Cathryn Deaver s eyes is palpable and understandable since she lost her beloved 21-year-old son, Chris, a year and a half ago. Chris heart still beats, though, not just figuratively, but literally. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Senate Health Bill Gets Strong Score, But Weaker Mandate Could Pose Problems Oct 8, 2009
So there was palpable relief among Senate Democratic leaders on Wednesday when the CBO gave a qualified thumbs-up to the health-care bill that most observers think has the best chance of reaching President Obama's desk. According to the CBO's preliminary analysis, the amended version of the bill that is expected to pass the Senate Finance Committee this week or next would reduce the projected deficit by more than $81 billion over the next decade (up from an estimate of $49 billion over ten years... (Time.com)
In a zombie nation, 'secret' history sells Oct 6, 2009
Underlying the search for the Antichrist-of-the-week is a palpable fear that deep down, ordinary Americans have little say in how our democracy is governed. I could understand a little of that feeling after emerging from a Saturday afternoon screening of Michael Moore's incendiary new documentary, "Capitalism: A Love Story.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New ballerino jump-starts San Jose's 'Copplia' Oct 6, 2009
The dancer's sense of fun in the Act 2 workshop was palpable, and the serene Act 3 wedding pas de deux found both Meijer and Meng melding with divine empathy. (Note that Meijer and Meng will alternate with two other couples during the run. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Battlefield commemoration Oct 6, 2009
Love, compassion and strength also are palpable on the site, he said. "I try to remember what gifts were given by these people." "This is a beautiful thing and a beautiful way," he said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Delayed gratification Oct 4, 2009
The excitement and anticipation is palpable. Having grown up in an instant culture, this young lady has experienced one long journey of delayed gratification. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
What is the greatest game? The answer is a no-brainer Oct 3, 2009
The re 00004000 sistance to football's rising popularity is almost palpable. Tradition, generational allegiances of sports masters or principals, the lingering association of football with "ethnics" - all these elements may account for football's struggle for its rightful place in many NSW schools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
summary of the case, Oct 3, 2009
After noting, initially, that the "evidentiary record" was "surprisingly bare," because the government "has withdrawn its reliance on most of the evidence and allegations that were once asserted against al-Rabiah, and now relies almost exclusively on al-Rabiah's 'confessions' to certain conduct," she added, with a palpable sense of disbelief ... After noting -- again with a palpable sense of incredulity -- that "These are the confessions that the Government now asks the Court to accept as... (Harper's Magazine)
'HAPPY Act' supports families who support beloved animals Oct 2, 2009
HAPPY Act' supports families who support beloved animals - USATODAY.com. HAPPY Act' supports families who support beloved animals. (USA Today -- Life)
A Short Introduction to Oil Prices and Oil Inventories Oct 2, 2009
Furthermore, if inventories become increasingly short, then discounts which the more distant futures establish relative to the nearest futures tend to become larger, which means that (ceteris paribus) some inventory holders are accepting a palpable financial penalty for not selling at least a part of their stock and replacing it with a lower priced contract (of some sort) for delivery in the future. In an article dealing with the present world oil market, Dave Cohen (2009) points out that at the... (Energy Pulse, CO)
First the candy, then the bullets Good news, meet bad news. How do you... Oct 2, 2009
Is there any way to know for sure if we are, on the whole, making some sort of vague yet palpable progress, advancing the human experiment even a little. Or are we merely regressing into a sticky black puddle of prelapsarian goo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Trailblazing? Sep 30, 2009
His sense of excitement is palpable as he shows me around Oaksterdam, which is also home to a facility where state residents can get the ID needed to establish their right to use cannabis for medical purposes. Richard Lee runs Oaksterdam University which opened in 2007. (BBC News -- Americas)
Approach swine flu vaccination with a shot of skepticism (4) Sep 30, 2009
I absolutely believe that most people will recover from the flu, but the constant news on TV about it provokes a palpable fear in people. At the moment, the vaccine concerns me because it has not been tested long-term in human subjects and it's been rushed through safety tests. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Democrat to run for County Commission seat Sep 25, 2009
The fear is almost palpable. What could possibly be the cause. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Emitters will be quitters - Ban breathes easier after risky summit Sep 24, 2009
NEW YORK: The relief in the voice of the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, was palpable at the end of his climate change summit. China and India, the countries used in the developed world as the default shield against decisive climate change action, had turned up with something to say. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Forget Harold and Maude Sep 23, 2009
Vietnam is mentioned only once in The Last Detailby some boho New Yorkers who express predictable attitudes about itbut the war looms behind the entire film, helping to explain its dark mood and the feeling of powerlessness palpable in its characters. It had been eight years since the war escalated, and Hollywood had yet to make a single movie devoted to the subject. (Slate)
UP FOR AIR: Rebirth of civility palpable on morning drive Sep 21, 2009
By Dawn Bucket / Columnist. Sun Sep 20, 2009, 02:03 PM EDT. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Obamas global star power finds limits Sep 21, 2009
"It's palpable every day with a new openness and a new willingness to listen and respect our positions and our policies, a readiness to cooperate even where in the past we have met resistance," she said. "Not just change in tone and reaction, but change in policy that has been noted and recognized.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
America's hot summer of discontent Sep 19, 2009
At last weekend's conservative rallies, organised by the Tea Party Alliance, anger at the Obama Administration was palpable. Timed to coincide with the final weeks of Congressional debates on a new health-care system that will likely regulate private insurers and introduce a Government-subsidised (and possibly owned) player into the system to cover the uninsured, the rallies drew tens of thousands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Philip Maddocks: Thousands demand government keep its hands off their anger Sep 19, 2009
While the protestors made sure to maintain a palpable level of fury throughout, there was also an air of festivity during Saturday s gathering. A band of protesters in colonial gear wended through the crowd, led by a bell ringer in a tricorn hat calling for everyone to produce their birth certificates. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Beware the dog, and cat, contracting horrific rabies Sep 18, 2009
DOLITTLER: VIEWS FROM A VET. an award-winning blog on pet health; she writes weekly for the Miami Herald and monthly for Veterinary Practice News. (USA Today -- Life)
Obama replaces God in schools Sep 17, 2009
" rancher wrote on Sep 16, 2009 7:11 PM:" "May it be to the world, what I believe it will be, (to some parts sooner, to others later, but finally to all,) the signal of arousing men to burst the chains under which monkish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves, and to assume the blessings and security of self-government. All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Study Identifies Which Children Do Not Need CT Scans After Head Trauma Sep 16, 2009
Children under 2 who fell into the low-risk group showed normal mental status, no scalp swelling, no significant loss of consciousness, no palpable skull fracture, were normal-acting (according to the parent), and had an injury that was sustained in a non-severe way. Severe accidents, which excluded children from the low-risk group, included motor vehicle crashes in which the patient was ejected, and bicycle accidents involving automobiles, in which the patient was not wearing a helmet. (Science Daily)
Important Ties Sep 15, 2009
The emotion in the room was palpable as you could hear some sobbing among the viewers. After the film ended, yellow shirts stating "Be aware, show you care" were offered to those who wanted one. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Reasons for woes hard to pinpoint Sep 14, 2009
By contrast, the hunger on the opposing sideline was palpable. After a grueling training camp, the 49ers felt they could pound on the Cardinals, a team not exactly known for physical play. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Obama's Anger Weakens Him, and Us Sep 14, 2009
The anger that seemed President Obama s central theme in his September 9 speech to Congress was palpable, almost shocking. He demanded action now, and threatened to call out those who -- he claimed -- were spreading falsehoods about his healthcare nationalization plans. (Human Events Online)
JIM DODSON: 'King' of Golf Celebrates Birthday Sep 13, 2009
Winnie's days were rapidly dwindling, and Arnold's sadness was palpable. For me, a remarkable period of two and a half years working on an extremely intimate basis with Arnold and Winnie was also ending. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Letters to the editor Sep 12, 2009
It was unlike anything we had ever seen, and the sense of our sheer nervousness in the face of such a real-life nightmare was almost palpable. After our hearts were torn out, we went downstairs into a big conference room where we met many teenagers from the area. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
On the road to gentle heroism Sep 12, 2009
Indeed, when both the lake and the pelicans vanish on the thermals, Grossmueller's ghost is the inland sea's most palpable presence. When we first encounter it, we're listening, by chance, to a Jack London story, To Build a Fire. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Canes ready for the next step Sep 12, 2009
"A year ago, the Hurricanes' goal was simpler, more basic: make the playoffs. After its stirring run to the Stanley Cup in 2006, the Canes missed out on the postseason the next two years and there was a palpable feeling of urgency not to let to let it happen a third straight season.A slow start to the season cost Peter Laviolette his job as coach. In came Paul Maurice to coach the Canes, for a second time. Carolina not only surged into the playoffs but reached the Eastern Conference finals... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Why 3D movies have become the real thing Sep 12, 2009
I spend so much of my time watching our material in 3D that when I watch it in 2D it's almost as though you feel the sound is turned down or the screen isn't as big," he says. "It's hard to quantify but there is definitely something palpable and something real about seeing it in 3D and feeling more connected to it and feeling more a part of that world. Anyone who remembers Jaws 3D or another trashy stereoscopic movie in the 1970s and '80s will know that Hollywood filmmakers have gone down this... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lawyers' Sanctions Lifted, but 3rd Circuit Judge Delivers Lecture Sep 12, 2009
Sloviter's disdain for the lawyers is palpable, and she didn't spare the plaintiffs team led by Kenneth A. Jacobsen of Wallingford, Pa. She also clearly expressed sympathy for Gardner. (Law.com)
A vote for Vicki Sep 11, 2009
But their connection to her seemed palpable after Kennedy s death. Also, she is hardly a political neophyte, not after close to two decades at his side. (Boston Globe)
