• COLUMN: Jerome's "Escape from Spartanville" a true classic Nov 16, 2008
But on Friday we found that perfect storm. Both sets of fans, both teams and both coaching staffs brought their A game. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
That Palin hoax Nov 14, 2008
The rising tide of unemployment, housing foreclosures, the credit and fiscal crisis and the lingering drought have converged to form a perfect storm. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Can Washington save the Big Three automakers?... Nov 9, 2008
Detroit's situation has certainly worsened in the face of the current economic crisis that combines what many describe as a "perfect storm" of factors, such as high fuel costs, tight credit, job losses and rising commodity prices. But the seeds of the current crisis date back to the last big oil shock, of 1979, which helped the Japanese gain a foothold for small, fuel-efficient products. (The Drudge Report)
Readers Respond: Bush and His Critics Nov 8, 2008
This article paints President Bush as a victim of a phenomenal perfect storm working against him. We, the American people, are now an isolated nation with diminished economic (and therefore military) power and absolutely zero political capital in the world's eyes. (Wall Street Journal)
Tightening The Telepresence Belt Nov 8, 2008
He argues that the economic crisis may actually contribute to what he calls a "perfect storm" of factors that will boost telepresence's growth: Large companies are consolidating offices across the country, travel budgets are shriveling and, significantly, Cisco is pushing a new business model aimed at improving adoption. Earlier this year, Cisco began offering telepresence "managed services," a pay-as-you-go plan that splits revenue with AT (nyse: - - ) and British Telecom (BT) in the United... (Forbes -- Technology)
Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases... Nov 7, 2008
Oxford compiles list of top ten irritating phrases - Telegraph. Telegraph accessibility links. (The Drudge Report)
It's the day after. How should you behave? Nov 6, 2008
Throw in the ongoing panic over the global economy and the lingering Democratic resentment about the last two elections and youve got what one political expert refers to as a perfect storm for election intensity. Its the stuff that ulcers are made of, says Jack Glaser, associate professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy at University of California, Berkeley. (MSNBC -- Health)
Networks lose ground in the fall TV season Nov 5, 2008
In short, the networks are buffeted by a perfect storm of obstacles. MORE: SURVEY RESULTS. (USA Today)
Robbery Hot Spots, Part 2 Nov 4, 2008
You have a bunch of robbers living in that area and then you have a bunch of potential victims," says TPD Robbery Sgt. Dave Walker. Walker says victims are becoming easy targets for robberies. At the intersection of 41st St. and 129th E. Ave theres the Brandywine and Observation Point Apartments and a gas station. All of which may sound very normal but detectives say in East Tulsa the robbers are living with the their victims.Its so dangerous TPDs Crime Trackers shows nearly four of ten... (FOX23.com, OK)
Surviving the downturn Nov 2, 2008
By and , Staff Writers Saturday, November 01, 2008. Local families cut more than luxuries to get by in hard times. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Surviving the downturn. Surviving the downturn. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New England Town Struggles to Preserve Fishing Nov 1, 2008
The no-holds-barred fishing of Sawyer s youth will probably never return to this historic, centuries-old New England port north of Boston that was the setting for the book and the movie "The Perfect Storm." But community leaders are working to protect what is left of the industry and preserve a way of life in towns like Gloucester. They have set up multimillion-dollar trust funds that buy up fishing permits and then lease them to local fishermen at discount rates. (Time.com)
'Faeces in gelato' hotel needs Ramsay to clean up mess: Markson Oct 31, 2008
" Mr Powell described the story as "a perfect storm in a gelato cup", saying every restaurant-loving Australian could imagine themselves biting into the faecal-laced desert, as Ms Whyte says she did. "The notion of the faeces is probably more abhorrent to people than a serious food scare that might be the result of salmonella or other bacteria," he said. "It is the symbolism of this story that maximises the outrage ... "It's a family, they had kids, it's kind of the perfect storm in a gelato... (Sydney Morning Herald)
The truth behind our online fears Oct 31, 2008
Somewhere out there, the perfect storm is brewing. Boo. (Globe and Mail)
Adequate pain care sorely lacking for patients Oct 31, 2008
The collision between the war on drugs and the war on pain has created a perfect storm of controversy, said Dr. Scott Fishman, the chief of the division of pain medicine at the University of California, Davis. However, Rowe said that opioids are some of the most effective and safe medicines when appropriately used. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Tulsa Police Chief Predicts Economy's Impact on Police Oct 28, 2008
In these cities, police are already bracing for a potential perfect storm for criminalsfewer cops and increased crime. Tulsas police chief is very aware of the problem, but hes determined to not let budget concerns distract him from public safety. (FOX23.com, OK)
More of this story Oct 28, 2008
It s sort of a perfect storm of events, Weiss said. Though I think we can find other venues besides the Opera House. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Missouri ripe for voting snags Oct 27, 2008
Those factors, coupled with an unprecedented number of new voters and an expected record turnout, has led some political analysts to predict that Missouri could be at the center of "a perfect storm" that could throw the 2008 presidential election into disarray. "Expecting a voting problem here is almost a no-brainer," said Dave Robertson, a political science professor at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. (Boston Globe)
Carroll: Troubling currents lead to the perfect financial storm Oct 26, 2008
Many of you saw the movie "The Perfect Storm" starring George Clooney as Billy Tyne, captain of the sword-fishing boat, Andrea Gail, which got caught in the middle of a confluence of weather conditions that united to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic ... Several writers have noted how the current Wall Street financial crisis is similar to the movie's perfect storm ... Another major stream helping to develop the perfect storm were the consumers themselves. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Housewife' Delany joins scleroderma fight Oct 26, 2008
Evnin -- a successful venture capitalist with a doctorate in microbiology -- was a "perfect storm" for the foundation and for scleroderma research, Delany said. "It was almost a miracle, really," she said. (CNN -- Health)
'30 Rock' may get Palin-based boost Oct 25, 2008
Now, NBC is counting on "30 Rock's" perfect storm -- the Palin pandemonium, the Emmy wins, the show's big upcoming guest stars (including Oprah Winfrey), Fey's omnipresence (American Express ads, "Baby Mama") -- to finally turn the show into the hit many believe it should be. "Some things we're just lucky on, and some things we're smart on," says NBC Universal TV chief marketing officer John Miller. (Variety)
Economy 1 factor as Ariz. budget woes worsen Oct 25, 2008
"The plain fact of the matter is the national economy, from which Arizona is not immune, took a turn that really has become kind of a perfect storm of events and nobody really predicted that, so you deal with what you have.". . (FOX 11, AZ)
On Your Mind: Final general election comments Oct 25, 2008
I have always been a John McCain supporter, but he is facing a perfect storm of setbacks that will surely give this election to Obama. John s treasury is half what Obama has to spend on commercials. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Oliver Stone Defends His Movie W. Oct 25, 2008
A perfect storm wherein Bush's ego blends with the collective desire for revenge after 9/11, the Darwinian global-domination instincts of Cheney, and the needs for re-election of Karl Rove. And not to overlook this: We have not talked much about Richard Clarke, the White House counterterrorism expert, who writes of W.'s immediate impulse after 9/11. (Slate)
Dear Chairman Greenspan: Remember that cheap money? Oct 24, 2008
Dear Chairman Greenspan: Remember that cheap money. 5:00 PM, October 23, 2008. (Los Angeles Times)
McCain news more negative Oct 24, 2008
What does it say about the ambivalence of the American electorate toward the Obama campaign when the perfect storm of political catastrophes is handed to you, the MSM media clearly massages your candidacy and yet you can poll no more than a simple majority of the voters. It says, I surmise, that in spite of the bias in the media, the American people have accepted a set of facts about the candidates and have dispensed the additional information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pucko: Life of Lanny Oct 22, 2008
It was 1960 and for Lanny Frattare, the perfect storm. Lanny's father Albert ran the youth baseball league in Charlotte. (R News)
Obama reverses slide Oct 21, 2008
This is the perfect storm for a leftist radical takeover and if it happens, you can kiss your American freedom and Godly standards good bye. By Billy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Congressional GOPers Will Drown in Dems Election Tsunami Oct 18, 2008
Other election analysts are similarly forecasting that a large number of Republicans are going to be washed overboard by a perfect storm driven by a deepening recession, an unpopular president and the belief by 90 percent of the voters that the country is seriously on the wrong track. Open GOP seats in New Mexico and Virginia are likely takeovers, with five more seats leaning toward a flip -- including Sens. (Townhall.com)
Glenn Beck seals deal with FOX NEWS CHANNEL for 5pm show... Oct 17, 2008
Michael Calderone's Blog: Glenn Beck joins Fox News - Politico. Glenn Beck has signed a multi-year agreement to join FOX News, announced Roger Ailes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FOX News. (The Drudge Report)
Avoiding emotional meltdown during times of crisis Oct 16, 2008
Perhaps some of the current chaos in the financial markets needs a perfect storm to clean up the mess and get us back on solid ground. Unfortunately, it may take a financial near-death experience to rid us of the consequences of our greed and gluttony. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Right here in the neighborhood: FilmColumbia brings world-class film to small town USA Oct 15, 2008
And with the possibility of sending a wireless signal to a small screen, many new companies following the iTunes model, faster bandwith and high-speed distribution, there is a "perfect storm" of opportunity which will increase the chances of independent filmmakers getting their work distributed. Actor Scott Cohen, who appeared in the film Kissing Jessica Stein, will moderate the screenwriting panel, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, October 19, at the Tracy Memorial. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Florida fans crank up the volume Oct 14, 2008
With or without Ricky Jean-Francois' incendiary comments, a perfect storm of a revenge motive, a hostile crowd and an early big play put LSU in position to be blown out. After Percy Harvin's 70-yard tip-drill touchdown reception, The Swamp never calmed down during the 51-21 rout. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 12, 2008 Oct 13, 2008
You see, you get a perfect storm going by importing people, thus causing a housing shortage. Then there is the big building boom, but no one can afford an overpriced house, especially when they only earn subsistence wages. (North County Times)
MySpace gives little guys online ad muscle Oct 13, 2008
"This is a powerful marketing tool because you can hit the right people you are looking for at the right time. It is the perfect storm, and with the economy everyone is looking for more efficient, higher return-on-investment advertising as soon as possible.". MySpace is the world's most popular online social networking website and had 122 million users worldwide in August and is becoming a significant player in the Internet display advertising market, according to statistics from industry... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Locally cast 'Evita' a quality production Oct 10, 2008
Best of all, "Evita" arrives during the perfect storm of ideology and grandiosity; in an election year rife with questions about passion, ambition and experience, the story of Eva Peron reminds us that history speaks to the future as keenly as dreams do. Find Dawnell Smith online at or call 257-4587. (Anchorage Daily News)
New report says hotels lost $156M Oct 7, 2008
"It's a perfect storm," said John Monahan, CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau ... "It's a perfect storm," said John Monahan, CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths... Oct 7, 2008
Doctors believe that Kosawa's case was a perfect storm, created by a genetically inherited immune defect and a type of human papillomavirus, or HPV. Kosawa told doctors that the warts started appearing after getting a cut in his skin as a teenager. There are hundreds of types of , some of which are linked to cervical cancer and others that cause common warts that can be acquired through cuts. (CNN -- Law)
More Coverage: Lafayette News Stand Oct 6, 2008
The Morning Call/ By Don Bostrom The perfect storm that had been forecast all season for Lafayette finally arrived Saturday at Fitton Field. The Leopards unleashed their full fury on offense, defense and special teams for a dominant 31-21 win over Holy Cross that leveled any chance the Crusaders and their No. 3 nationally-ranked offense had of securing an NCAA FCS at-large playoff berth. (Goleopards.com)
Obama tax cuts aimed at the less-than-wealthy Oct 6, 2008
One ugly face in close up on 60 minutes predicted that the coming storm of economic distress is a once in a century perfect storm, the real thing , and we are in for it. Will our republic survive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jackets' defense dominant Oct 5, 2008
Said Richard: It s got to be The Perfect Storm led by Hurricane Mike ... Forget Perfect Storm, or any other grandiose nickname, for awhile. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Recession Creates a Perfect Storm for Internet Gambling - Land Based Businesses to Suffer, Says New Report from GBGC Oct 5, 2008
The current economic downturn with high energy costs, cheap broadband internet connection and a smoking ban in all licensed premises in most countries of the world is creating a perfect storm for internet gambling. People are leaving their cars in the garage, playing online bingo or watching a match on TV and placing a bet from the comfort of an armchair, said Bartlett. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
California might need to borrow $7 billion Oct 4, 2008
California faces the potential of a perfect storm created by the financial crisis impact on liquidity, lower-than-anticipated revenues currently coming into the state, and our late budget, said Matt David, Schwarzenegger s communications director. The governor is taking steps to prepare for this scenario to ensure that the state can make critical payments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
US superpower status is shaken Oct 3, 2008
The US is seen as declining relatively and there has been an enormous acceleration in this perfect storm of perception in the waning days of the Bush administration ... "The US is seen as declining relatively and there has been an enormous acceleration in this perfect storm of perception in the waning days of the Bush administration. The rise of new powers, the increase in oil wealth among some countries and the spread of economic power around the world adds to this," he said. (BBC News)
Bill Heard dealerships took risky road Oct 3, 2008
Their situation was described to me as a perfect storm. In a 2004 interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Heard said his company simply tried to cater to its customers needs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hawaii promotes its value to visitors Oct 3, 2008
"This is the classic perfect storm," said John Monahan, the bureau's president and chief executive. Besides the turmoil in the economy, Hawaii this year faced the sudden shutdown of Aloha and ATA airlines, two major carriers serving the islands from the West Coast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bradley's Buzz: The fallout after Georgia's fall Oct 3, 2008
It is simple, perfect storm, start back from arizona state game, taking day off to recoopertate, espn game day+blackout got the UGA team unfocused ... It is simple, perfect storm, start back from arizona state game, taking day off to recoopertate, espn game day+blackout got the UGA team unfocused. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Plastic at 50: How the credit card has changed America Sep 24, 2008
Big Spender wrote on Sep 24, 2008 4:53 AM:" Timber!!! Our house of credit cards collapses! Except for Wall Street: they mess up, now they get a trillion in cash borrowed under your name. They're forging your name as cosigner right this very minute.This mess is part of an economic 'perfect storm' so make sure you've got plenty of canned goods, some gold, and firewood for the winter!"FBI investigates four Wall Street firms over sub-prime... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Vultures circle for feeding frenzy Sep 23, 2008
But this is a perfect storm and the 30-metre seas are pounding and will pound perhaps until the US Ship of Socialist State founders, Paulson's plan a lost embryo that will never be cloned. As terrible as that sounds, it is not the end of the world but, one way or another, we are witnessing the end of an order. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Sep 22, 2008
Joseph Russoniello, the U.S. attorney in charge of the San Francisco area, said he was "flabbergasted that the taxpayers' money was being spent for the purpose of ferrying detainees home. You have to have a perfect storm of dumb moves to have it happen.". William Siffermann, chief of San Francisco's Juvenile Probation Department, said federal agents have never specifically told his office not to send immigrants back to their home countries, but that he has stopped the practice until differences... (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Iditarod goes Hollywood Sep 21, 2008
"We might be experiencing the perfect storm" with Gov. Sarah Palin's vice presidential selection and this national exposure for the Iditarod. And fellow musher Linton agrees. (Anchorage Daily News)
Metrolink Article Archive Sep 21, 2008
"It's never one factor. I call it the perfect storm. What are all those factors that came together at this time to cause this accident? ?We work very hard not to jump to conclusions here.". Audiotapes from the Metrolink train also indicate the engineer and dispatcher did not do required safety checks before the crash. (NBC4.tv, CA)
A safe path to manage your future Sep 19, 2008
You don't need to look very hard to find reminders of what can happen in the "perfect storm" created by poor quality assets, inflated valuations and excessive debt (all mixed in with a healthy slug of hubris). The effect on some of the world's largest financial institutions has been utterly devastating - and the effect the same factors could have on a self-managed super fund does not bear thinking about. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
WASH POST: Drudge-ology 101... Sep 18, 2008
Couple Palin's natural appeal on the Web and the hint of media bias and it's easy to see the perfect storm of web traffic brewing and a smart explanation of the flood of more positive coverage for McCain and more negative coverage for Obama on Drudge of late. "Matt Drudge is successful because he has a nose for news: Sometimes his choice of stories and photos reflect the current news narrative, but often it reflects Drudge's understanding of where it is going," explained Tim Griffin, a GOP... (The Drudge Report)
First look: 'Titanic' duo go down familiar road in new film Sep 18, 2008
"Titanic was the perfect storm of a movie," he says. "You had special effects guys liked, good reviews adults like and a chemistry between (DiCaprio and Winslet) that's really hard to capture. That has people talking and interested to see if they still have it.". (USA Today)
OUR VIEW: We'll getting more bang for our buck from this deal Sep 17, 2008
Mike P wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:44 PM:" One wisp of a person that would be knocked about by a slight breeze, is not the whole of the problem. One person, couldn't fix this, one person didn't cause it. Most things have to be approved and checked and balance by the group. Combined or added posts, and impressionable brain stems, have formed the perfect storm for devastation that this group imposes, under the guise of woking to a better future. Looking at the future, while ignoring most of the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Will unbeaten Dogs fall again? Sep 17, 2008
I rarely ever agree with anything Schultz says, but he may have the Perfect Storm properly scripted. If Florida jumps us by beating Tennessee (which lost to a team that lost 59-0 this week) then we will no that there can be no happy ending. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Special effects a wonder on Wazee Sep 16, 2008
Armed with computers, Kramer and his colleagues created swarms of scarabs in the Mummy movies, mountainous waves in The Perfect Storm and the ship-eating monster in the second Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Kramer said he plans to help. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Globe writers on the one thing you must do, see or hear this week Sep 15, 2008
So when she started showing up as a contributor on "The Daily Show" this spring, I found myself in an entertainment perfect storm. She's a great addition to Jon Stewart's stable, and I always want more of her segments. (Boston Globe)
At 13 1/2 feet, Ike's storm surge less than predicted Sep 14, 2008
"To get a perfect storm surge forecast, you have to have a perfect forecast for the track, a perfect forecast for its intensity and a perfect forecast of its structure, and we don't know how to do any of those perfectly," said former National Hurricane Center Director Max Mayfield. Benton McGee, supervisory hydrologist at the U.S. Geological Survey's storm surge center in Ruston, La. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cavuto: A Weekend for the Books Sep 13, 2008
In what could be a perfect storm, we're dealing with the season's worst hurricane and this season's most problematic banking rescue. Both have markedly different stakes. (Fox News)
Toronto Film Fest Draws Pitt, Oscar Buzz as Producers Go South to New York Sep 13, 2008
The rising dollar and U.S. tax breaks have ``come together as a bit of a perfect storm,'' said Karen Thorne-Stone, Chief Executive Officer of , which promotes film and TV production in the province. What this is forcing Toronto to do is to stop marketing ourselves as a discount location but really as a center of excellence,'' she said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Under the spotlight Sep 12, 2008
EUGENE -- Kirk Herbstreit, the broadcaster and former Ohio State quarterback, said his old conference is weathering a perfect storm. "I don't know if ever in my lifetime, maybe in the history of the Big Ten . . . I've never seen the Big Ten viewed as poorly, universally, as it is right now," said Herbstreit, who pointed to big losses by his alma mater in back-to-back national title games and Michigan's embarrassments last season. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
High-speed rail plan a key ballot measure Sep 12, 2008
"We have a perfect storm of factors ... the high and higher-in-the-future gas prices, the growing concern for global warming, the terrible condition of our highways, and compounding that is the congestion coming in and out of our metro areas. Those four factors make a perfect case for high-speed rail.". The pros and cons. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jim Morris Named General Manager for Pixar Animation Studios; Andrew Millstein Named General Manager for Disney Animation Studios Sep 11, 2008
During his tenure, ILM created the groundbreaking, Academy Award-winning visual effects in "Jurassic Park," "Death Becomes Her," and "Forrest Gump." Other notable projects completed under his management include "Mission Impossible," "Twister," "Saving Private Ryan," "Star Wars: Episode I and II," "The Perfect Storm," "Pearl Harbor," "Minority Report," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Master and Commander," and the first three "Harry Potter" films. Prior to serving as president and general manager,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
