Amy Adams stars with Streep in 'Doubt' Dec 13, 2008
It's one of my favorite scenes that I've ever participated in," she says. "The tension is so palpable. And the relief is not quick. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Breast Cancer In Men: Mammography And Sonography Findings Dec 12, 2008
11, 2008) When mammography and sonography are used together to evaluate palpable breast lesions, they can rule out cancers in most patients, according to a recent study. However, uncommonly, malignancies. (Science Daily)
Patients treat serious illness as laughing matter Dec 12, 2008
The laughs generated a warmth among the group that was palpable, particularly when Rodriguez changed into an angel costume and went around offering a red rose and a hug or kiss to each of the participants. Their facilitator, senior oncology social worker Gloria Nelson, started the session five years ago to help cancer patients focus on living, instead of dying. (Munster Times, IN)
The Help Group's Teddy Bear Ball Salutes Sony Pictures President, Steve Mosko and Features Performance by Kenny Loggins Dec 12, 2008
"In these challenging times, it's great to be able to focus on what is right with the world. An evening like this gives us pause to celebrate the humanitarian spirit that is so alive and palpable this evening. Like our family of honorees, Steve possesses a deep sense of humanity. The Help Group is immensely grateful that Steve has made room on his broad shoulders for our children," she said. This event was graciously co-chaired by Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Solar Industry Gains Ground Dec 10, 2008
Even in this time of enormous financial uncertainty (not to mention a deepening concern, if not panic, about the health of the planet), the sense of boundless potential, the promise of The Graph, is palpable. Erik Straser, who oversees the clean-energy portfolio at Mohr Davidow Ventures in Silicon Valley, puts it this way: "Sometimes I ask myself, 'If this company was successful, would people name libraries and public high schools after it?' Who made the steam engine? Who made the lightbulb? Who... (FastCompany)
Responsibility for schools is shared Dec 8, 2008
An unhealthy obsession with power and authority has led to a palpable sense of resentment throughout the staff. It is no small wonder that there have been more union grievances filed against this leadership than any other in recent memory. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Prisoners of the 'Rising Sun' Dec 8, 2008
The sense of despair was palpable. Catch the Mon. (Fox News)
Out of Vogue? Dec 7, 2008
Wintour, 59, might be a leading player among the dramatis personae of the ruthlessly competitive New York media scene, but the desire to see her depart the stage has, in some quarters, grown almost palpable. With her contract at Conde Nast coming to an end, and her 60th birthday awaiting her next November, the rumours of her standing down have reached a new intensity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Youthfulness An American Obsession Dec 7, 2008
The effect has been palpable, says Neil Howe, a respected generational expert who has written extensively about "millennials," young people who are coming of age in this century. "I guess even young isn't enough anymore," Howe says. (Click2Houston, TX)
As Georgia Recedes, NATO Backs Off Tough Stance on Russia Dec 6, 2008
It was with a palpable sense of relief at least in the capitals of Western Europe that the Alliance moved this week to bury the hatchet with Moscow, agreeing at NATO summit to resume relations with Russia that had been bedeviled by Moscow's military showdown with Georgia. The move reflects a victory for over what is viewed as the overly confrontational approach to Russia adopted by Washington, made possible by the waning influence of the Bush Administration and spurred by a global economic... (TIME)
Putin tells Russians they will weather economic crisis Dec 5, 2008
The worry was palpable in the questions submitted to Putin, a fraction of more than two million sent in via the Internet, telephone, text message and live video feed. The first question came from a recently laid-off metalworker from a village in central Russia, worried about how he and others like him would support their families. (International Herald Tribune)
Flemings was 'sole' provider Dec 3, 2008
With each slashing drive and soaring rebound came a spike of confidence for Flemings that was palpable. "As I got my confidence going, I was knocking shots down," Flemings said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Can Liza Minnelli pull off another comeback? Dec 1, 2008
Minnelli has been getting her kicks more quietly since she parted ways with Gest, and there was palpable relief in her voice as she related her pleasure at being single. "I don't have somebody telling me, 'Be quiet' - none of that in my life anymore," she said. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
One nation indivisible, one town torn in two Nov 30, 2008
"I can see the devastation of this. It's real, and it's palpable," said Mark Andrews, co-superintendent of schools. At issue is whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in the classroom every day by the 53 pupils in the 94-year-old school, just as it is believed to be in most elementary school classrooms across the country. (Boston Globe)
Police mourn their dead Nov 30, 2008
The feeling is of pride, admiration and there is a palpable sense of loss. Risk. (BBC News)
S.D.: Small state, big political influence Nov 30, 2008
And South Dakota Conservative Action Council executive director Lee Breard said that combination of events signifies a palpable power status for South Dakotans in national politics. "Although South Dakota is a small state with three Electoral College votes, our level of representation and influence in D.C. is much greater than that," Breard said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Black Friday Turnout: No Miracle on 34th Street Nov 29, 2008
The was palpable in midtown Manhattan on Friday as dozens of clothing retailers touted their "door buster" sales of 50% or more off everything from diamond jewelry to cotton hoodies. Crowds even broke one of the doors at Macy's Men's Store. (Time.com)
Sober, vets carve out new life Nov 27, 2008
And if their dinner table this afternoon does not necessarily conjure a Norman Rockwell image, the affection they feel for one another will be just as palpable. "I've got no more family left," said Collier, a lanky Army veteran who has been homeless for 25 years. (Boston Globe)
REVIEW: A smartphone that isn't too swift Nov 27, 2008
You can tap the screen lightly or you can press firmly to register the palpable click. It's not a bad idea. (International Herald Tribune)
Guide for Tech, UGA fans Nov 27, 2008
AJC sports columnist Mark Bradley covers the field. AJC Sports Columnists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marois, Dumont gang up on Charest in Quebec debate Nov 26, 2008
"Marois, the first woman to spar in a Quebec leaders' debate, said Charest's economic record is questionable: 130,000 lost manufacturing jobs, 30,000 lost forestry jobs, and economic growth lower than the Canadian average. Charest said similar situations are unfolding everywhere, and listed banks and other organizations that say the actions of his government have made a difference in dealing with the economy. One of those actions, he noted, was to reduce taxes - something Marois and Dumont voted... (Toronto Star)
Racism remains 'alive and well' in U.S. Nov 25, 2008
Obama's election has generated a euphoria among black Americans that is palpable. For some, the weight of history has finally been eased after generations of struggling for equality. (MSNBC -- Race)
Study Suggests Some Cancers May Go Away Nov 25, 2008
Such cancers are not microscopic, often are palpable, and are bigger and look more ominous than those confined to milk ducts, so-called ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, Dr. Welch said. Doctors surgically remove invasive cancers and, depending on the circumstances, may also treat women with radiation, chemotherapy or both. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Sloppy Dems may spell Franken advantage Nov 24, 2008
Sarah Janecek, a former GOP lobbyist who now publishes the Politics in Minnesota blog, says there were palpable snickers in the hearing room last week when the Franken campaign stated its case. And Rice questions the logic of wrangling over absentee voters before knowing what the final tallies of the automatic recount are. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Uma Bharati gives jitters to BJP Nov 23, 2008
Her only concern is to defeat the BJP. The cause of worry for the BJP is that in an intensely fought election where there is no palpable wave for or against anyone, an adverse swing of even one to 2 ... The 2003 elections were different for there was a palpable wave against the Congress' Digvijay Singh government and Bharati was in the BJP, which bagged 172 seats. (Sify.com, India)
For What It's Worth: Life with an addiction – it's not pretty Nov 22, 2008
Both Hathaway's nervous energy and director Jonathan Demme's jagged edge behind the camera create not merely discomfiture but a palpable atmosphere of dread. Kym's home for the wedding of her sister (Rosemarie DeWitt), and it's supposed to be a happy occasion for all, but you just know that something unhappy or worse could happen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Twilight' Nov 21, 2008
Stewart made an impression as Emile Hirsch's wannabe girlfriend in Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" because, Hardwicke has said, "I felt her yearning -- it was just palpable," and it is that quality that sets the tone for the entire film. When "Twilight" opens, 17-year-old Bella, likely the palest girl in all of Phoenix, is moving to tiny Forks, Wash. (Los Angeles Times)
In Zimbabwe, payback time for some Nov 20, 2008
Now that the deal has collapsed, the frustration in the capital's townships is palpable, and the specter of spiraling violence looms over their shabby streets. People want justice - and without it, some warn darkly, they'll take matters into their own hands. (Boston Globe)
DiMasi backs gas tax hike over toll rise Nov 20, 2008
Western Massachusetts lawmakers pushing for toll freezes and gas tax increases are finding allies among lawmakers from the North Shore, where the anger over the prospect of toll hikes is palpable. "I have been around long enough to see a lot of administrations try to tackle the costs of our transportation infrastructure," Senate majority leader Frederick E. Berry, a Peabody Democrat, said in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Scouting Report – Colts: Nov 20, 2008
Indy's won three straight games, the first two of those against the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, and the swing in momentum is palpable and nerve-jangling for the entire AFC. Including the Tennessee Titans. Few teams have the skill-position players to match the Chargers, but this is one of them. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tuberculosis: A new pandemic? Nov 18, 2008
In one, a man's suffering is so palpable that it is almost impossible to tear your eyes away from him. Another image shows a woman in a Thai hospital staring vacantly, as if resigned to the fact that death is soon approaching. (CNN -- Law)
COMMENTARY: Wall Street troubles = Main Street opportunities Nov 14, 2008
The worries that all Americans share about looming home foreclosures, dwindling retirement and investment accounts and rising unemployment rates are almost palpable. But there is a real danger that if we give in to our fears as FDR once so wisely warned against we are more likely to bring about the kind of economic crisis we are desperately trying to avoid. (Concord Journal, MA)
Pawlenty paints picture for GOP Nov 14, 2008
Romney s peeps disgust for the fringe wackjob followers of Sister Sarah is palpable; they fear a permanent split and permanent minority status (Oh that sounds soooooo good). So the fight begins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Recent Illinois editorials Nov 12, 2008
That sense of history was palpable Tuesday night, as the crowd filled the park and spilled into the streets. Americans had just elected their first African-American president, and he was here to celebrate with the citizens of the place he calls home. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama supporters thrilled at election Nov 12, 2008
"While I can't help embracing the joy about feeling that anything's possible, there is a palpable sense of soberness reflecting on so many people who sacrificed so much to help us get to this point in history but did not witness this moment. I am glad that I was able to live to see this time in history where an African-American could be elected to the highest position in America.". On what Obama's victory means for the country, McCoy said time would tell. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Oshiomhole is Edo governor Nov 12, 2008
" The group also praised President Yar'Adua for his strict adherence to the rule of law even at the midst of pressure on him by politicians to succumb to their selfish and parochial interests which he resisted. "This epoch-making event in the history of Nigeria will serve as a deterrent to our politicians to desist from the act of rigging elections and make credible Nigerians to rise to the occasion in elections for the service of the people and they will be sure that INEC will be fare to all... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Full Faith and Bad Credit Nov 11, 2008
The immediate reward of everyday low prices was more instantly palpable to Americans than the slow but steady loss of jobs and the tacit acquiescence to cheap labor by free markets that required the opening of all borders. American workers have gradually become accustomed to perpetual anxiety, assuming this to be an ordinary condition of advanced economic man. (The American Conservative)
Everest's siren calls through cold, fatigue, fear, discomfort Nov 9, 2008
As we looked out on the Khumbu wasteland dotted with myriad tents, one could feel a palpable energy from the collective would-be summiters. The tent occupants still had their challenge ahead, but we had reached our goal. (Boston Globe)
Who should win the Giller? Who will win? Nov 8, 2008
Especially when you have this palpable authenticity of Moosonee and Moose Factory. Andrew I read Boyden's defence of this criticism. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Georgia's missed chance is hard to take Nov 7, 2008
This time the incentive is diminished and the need to get back on the field to wash the Florida stain off them is palpable. "We have to play another game here as soon as possible," said Richt of Saturday's date at Kentucky. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Did 'Idol' fuel real voting? Nov 7, 2008
Where past generations of youth might have felt cynically about their ability to affect change, the millions of Idol voters can see the palpable impact of their vote live in prime time and with Ryan Seacrest as their Walter Cronkite. With Idol, voting becomes a habit, something done week after week, season after season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Double Initial Murders No Cold Case Nov 7, 2008
Fear was palpable across the community. Authorities considered it at one time to be the work of a serial predator. (R News)
Burliss: Moment of impact Nov 7, 2008
The excitement is palpable as we cruise and sing I can only try to keep up with lyrics that everyone present knows better than I. The girls trade Milk Duds and Snickers in back while Mom thinks of what she might say to the woman who inspires her daily. I feel viscerally the anticipation of this thrill for my mother and the daughter who gets to meet Ms. McEntire. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
President-elect Obama faces daunting challenges Nov 6, 2008
Ranneberger, the U.S. ambassador, said Kenyans love for Obama was palpable. With the media coverage over the past few weeks, I sometimes thought this was a Kenyan election, he told more than 500 people who gathered at his home, watching flat-screen TVs set up in the sprawling garden. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Nation elects first black president Nov 6, 2008
THE TENSION IN OUR COUNTRY IS PALPABLE; DO YOU FEEL IT. HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM. I FEAR WE HAVE MADE A GRAVE MISTAKE HERE. I DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA. I THINK AMERICA IS A LAUGHINGSTOCK NOW. WHT'S YOUR OPINION ON THIS. " chrisntn26 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:16 PM:" We as a people rolled the dice on Obama, we will have to stand together, Obmama is one man and cant screw the country up on his own, it will take all of us to fix it or to screw it up more. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Profiles of new US senators Nov 5, 2008
"The desire for change was palpable among the people of New Mexico," Udall said after he won the race. "They want New Mexico to move in a new direction.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Anxious Harlem Braces For Election Nov 4, 2008
The tense mood is palpable in Harlem4Obamas donated office on Frederick Douglass Boulevard and 133rd Street. Whye takes a flurry of calls on his cell phone while coordinating campaign strategy from his laptop. (CBS News)
Hank Williams's softer and sillier side Nov 4, 2008
The eagerness in his voice at the prospect of being home with his family is palpable. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Adoring voters line up Nov 4, 2008
The adoration on their faces as Senator Obama took the stage was palpable. "It's a monumental point in history and I really want to be a part of it. It really knocks down so many barriers that this country has had," said Paris Edwards, a mental health caseworker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kenya psyched about U.S. elections Nov 4, 2008
The Standard said the atmosphere in Kenya was "palpable with expectation.". Some Kenyans were taking off work Wednesday to watch TV. Across the continent, many were basking in the glory of a successful black politician with African roots. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
* Drifting cowboy Nov 3, 2008
Nevertheless, the eagerness in his voice at the prospect of being home with his family is palpable. Hank Jr was only three-and-a-half years old when his father died, and he remembers little of their time together. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Nov 1, 2008
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The frustration was palpable inside the boxy, crowded room at the Midnight Mission on a recent Monday evening. Four women sat against the walls, on low stools or the floor. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Designer babies Oct 31, 2008
Some countries have made genetic screening or alteration illegal by law, and the ethical questions surrounding the uses of the technology are vast -- creating a palpable tension over the subject. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Follow The Bouncing Market Ball Oct 31, 2008
The sense of national purpose that's been ascribed to this Tuesday's presidential election is palpable. Both conservative and liberal pundits have branded this year's vote the most important in recent history, and I suspect that you can't wait to visit to your local polling station to both make your voice heard and to participate in our great democracy. (Human Events Online)
Anand is king, says victory comprehensive Oct 30, 2008
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: It's his third world chess title, but the relief at winning this one is palpable and the 00004000 joy is unbridled. I'm just exhausted, man,'' Vishwanathan Anand told the Times of India, speaking on his cell phone from Bonn on the way back to his hotel to stash away his trophy before heading out for a Mexican dinner. (India Times, India)
Atta-Mills is a Shamelessly Naked Man! Oct 29, 2008
Couple the salutary National Health Insurance Scheme implemented by the New Patriotic Party government with the equally salutary policy of free-elementary education and the experimental school-feeding program, and one begins to have a palpable sense that in terms of administrative competence and leadership foresight and creative vision, the New Patriotic Party is at the cutting-edge of progress, whereas the predatory, pseudo-socialist and populist National Democratic Congress has yet to emerge... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Is The Word "Sale" In Your Repertoire? Oct 27, 2008
Certain department stores are dedicated to this very palpable satisfaction. Look, there are always sales to be found. (CBS News)
Liberia: One Thousand Small Steps [opinion] Oct 27, 2008
However, what is more important and is palpable at the surface is the fact that Liberians have regained what had eluded them for almost a generation: peace and stability. A climate of peace and security is indispensable for the implementation of the grand projects the government envisions. (allAfrica.com)
Choice of Palin is helping undecideds decide (36) Oct 27, 2008
We can thank McCain for making my decision easy, she says with palpable relief. I can t see myself voting for a McCain-Palin ticket. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
HMO levy a wise alternative Oct 25, 2008
The antipathy for Medicaid and children s health plans from the Bush administration over the past eight years has been palpable. The White House has fought state expansions of children s health insurance plans and enacted administrative rules aimed at providing fewer federal dollars to the states for Medicaid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Protest greets mortgage bankers meeting in S.F. Oct 21, 2008
The resulting consumer anger was palpable Monday morning when about 40 protesters greeted some of the early attendees of the mortgage bankers' gathering. Marching before the conference center, they carried signs saying "Jail them, don't bail them" and "Grand theft bailout." A steady stream of slogans and chanting accompanied the signs, laying blame at the gathered industry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
A bond bigger than life Oct 20, 2008
It's palpable, she says, every time she thinks of the day he was killed by a sniper's bullet. I'd never felt that feeling before, she says of her chest pain. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sarkozy has separatists in a tizzy Oct 19, 2008
" And with Sarkozy himself long gone, having slipped out of the country at noon on his way to the United States, the confusion left in his wake was palpable - on both sides of the debate. While many sovereignists initially welcomed the message the French president delivered in the National Assembly - former Parti Qubcois leader Lucien Bouchard said it was "inspiring and beautiful" - other comments by Sarkozy riled some sovereignists, including former PQ leader Jacques Parizeau, who described... (The Gazette (Montreal))
Vulnerable are all our responsibility, says Governor-General Oct 17, 2008
"I have seen the human response of hardship and suffering. I have seen families and communities assembling to support the fragile and destitute among them. I have seen a collective sense of social responsibility that is palpable," she said. "It is that sense - so much a part of our humanity, yet so prone to quelling by the smugness of good times - that I would like to explore with you," she told the conference audience. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McCain Too Sarcastic and Too Conservative, Obama in Center Oct 17, 2008
A little past 11 PM EDT on CNN, Gloria Borger complained about McCain's "facial expressions, those grimaces" and David Gergen fretted "the looks and the disdain and the contempt and the anger that he felt was palpable." ... " Ann Curry with six undecided voters in Leesburg, Virginia: CURRY: Raise your hand if you know of people, and be honest here, who may not vote for Barack Obama because of his race. Be honest here. Be honest here. That's only three. Raise your hand if you believe that people... (MediaResearch.org)
