Bisher was the best. He still is. Oct 13, 2009
At least when you had the print edition, you could read the articles and assume (even if it was assumptions made through blissful ignorance) that the world was not populated by the mouth breathers we see on display here each day. God help us if the people posting on these blogs are representative of even 1% of our total population. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Couple on a cycling mission Oct 13, 2009
From Alaska, they cycled to South America and then to Europe before taking a breather in 2000 due to financial constraints. In an interview, Ferge said he and his wife found a job in England and saved up money to continue on their quest. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
State budgets get adrenaline shot from Clunkers Oct 11, 2009
Now, like the auto industry, recession-ravaged governments are seeing revenue fall off as car buyers take a breather from the frenzied sales of July and August. That means less money for schools, roads, public safety and other projects that get much of their funding from sales tax collections. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Japanese Notes Decline as Four-Year-Low Yields Weaken Demand Before Data Oct 5, 2009
Although there is an emerging view that the recovery is taking a breather, things are not worsening in a spiral, said , fund manager in Tokyo at Daiwa SB Investments Ltd., a unit of Japans second-largest securities broker. It is hard to expect fresh policy action from the Bank of Japan. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Real Estate Outlook: Mortgage Rate Dip Impacts Housing Sep 30, 2009
Meanwhile, existing home sale closings took a breather from the rapid increases of the past several months, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales in August declined by 2. (RealtyTimes)
LETTER: Government reigning in private sector blunders Sep 30, 2009
"""""TQ, looks like the mouth breathers had a bit too much sugar over the weekend. ". cedric66 wrote on Sep 28, 2009 10:36 PM:" lefty wrote on Sep 27, 2009 7:15 PM:" CEDRIC666, you're right, it's ridiculous. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Market to take a breather Sep 26, 2009
Its been a good run on the local bourse, but before the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) can tirelessly speed up to the next pit stop, it needs a much needed breather before positioning for its bullish lap. After heading north over the last six months, and gaining 38. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oil prices dip in profit taking Sep 19, 2009
Oil futures closed mainly flat on Thursday despite positive US economic data as markets appeared to take a breather from recent gains driven by hopes of recovery from global recession. "A raft of positive US economic data, from jobless claims to housing starts, continued to provide more evidence of a recovery at play, and should bode well for oil demand prospects in our view," said Amrita Sen of Barclays Capital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Golf Course Review - The Golf Club At Lansdowne Sep 16, 2009
A breather of sorts, the first par three on the back side is just 176 yards in length, the shortest hole on the course. But, hold on, it's uphill and features a massive, 7,000 square foot putting surface. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
The bulldozers have gone silent and Atlanta s historic structures are for the most part getting a breather ... It does give us a little bit of a breather to take stock of what there is. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
CFN's Take: NC State vs. Murray State Sep 12, 2009
What will happen: While many schools across the country got a breather in the opener, NC State had to wait an extra week. It comes at an ideal time for the program. (StateFans.com)
Healthy people, healthy investing Sep 12, 2009
The market is expected to take stock and perhaps find a bit of a breather as it finds its next direction ... This period of breather may see some market consolidation. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Japan economy struggles on recovery path Sep 10, 2009
Watanabe said month-on-month falls in wholesale prices took a breather as energy prices have turned up recently. "This is not a good thing for companies if you regard wholesale prices as their cost prices and consumer prices as their sales prices. The current situation means their profit margins are narrowing,'' he said. Japan's core consumer prices, which exclude those of volatile fresh food, dropped 2.2 per cent in July from a year earlier, the fastest pace on record, according to earlier... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why Some Entrepreneurs Will Miss the Recession Sep 9, 2009
For example, we're going to miss having had this opportunity to take a breather and do a little house cleaning. Many business owners I know have been reorganizing, refurbishing, and painting their offices. (BusinessWeek)
MacDougall turns on masterclass to put bite on young pup Sep 7, 2009
Jennings only came good in the final 10 minutes yesterday because MacDougall had been given a breather. Dog did good. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Click to read:Wildfire Prompts Thousands of Evacuations Aug 30, 2009
Same reason the fishermen aren't fishing anymore: or I suppose you have a way to blame that on the eviro's also, LOL. The NW got logged out, and since those trees need to be 50-100 years old before the timber is valuable, they've had to take a breather. S. Cal, which is what BURNS every summer, is brush, not trees. (CBS News)
Letters for Thursday, August 27, 2009 (977) Aug 28, 2009
So with that in mind, I write this letter to ask anyone that feels the need to light up to do so before or after entering our ocean, and even then, to do so well away from fellow breathers. Smoking in the line up is akin to smoking in church. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
What's Playing Aug 27, 2009
Taking Woodstock - Director Ang Lee takes a breather from heavy dramas ("Brokeback Mountain," "Lust," "Caution") and inhales deeply with this nostalgic, tie-dyed look at the legendary concert from a fresh perspective: the eyes and ears of the residents of the tiny New York farm town that wound up playing host to the world. Comedian Demetri Martin stars as the young man who conceived the idea of inviting the concert promoters to his parents' run-down motel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wall Street US stocks eke out tiny gains Aug 27, 2009
"It seems like traders have lost the momentum after a huge upward move and they are finally taking a breather.". The Dow Jones industrial average rose 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian stocks sag, Chinese shares tumble Aug 17, 2009
5 per cent from its 14-month high of 3478 points hit two weeks ago, as concerns mounted that this year's rally of more than 90 per cent had got far ahead of China's economic recovery, especially after July economic data released last week suggested that the recovery was taking a breather. "The downtrend is clear. The index has not found a safe floor yet. Everbright's listing, regulators' warnings to banks on risks and a gloomy commodity market triggered panic selling," said Tang Yonggang, chief... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Evans injury changes everything for Virginia Tech, Alabama Aug 14, 2009
Question to all SEC mouth breathers How is it logical to brag about the accomplishments of a rival school. 5-loss LSU fan bragging about the SEC winning a national championship, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Force Hood hopes to regain top spot at BIR Aug 14, 2009
"You're going from one event after the other and it wears on the guys because they're not having a break. They're driving to the next spot, setting up and working on the car. Having that week off allows everyone to get organized, get back home and have a little breather. By the time racing starts we'll be back and ready to go and hopefully get back on a roll.". After her win in Houston, Force had a stretch of runner-up finishes. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
China's industrial output rises, prices fall Aug 11, 2009
LONDON - European and U.S. stock markets fell modestly as investors took a breather after ending last week on a positive note due to better than anticipated U.S. jobs data. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares closed down 9. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Where now for the Taliban? Aug 8, 2009
But it is equally likely that elements sympathetic to the broader Taliban agenda of focusing on Afghanistan come to the fore, giving the Pakistanis a breather. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Lessons from my 4:30 a.m. encounter with a PCP-freak Aug 6, 2009
I got my come-to-Jesus moment one night when I was headed to the crack, which was slang for the place you went to take a short breather - just about 4:30 a.m. when the calls slowed down and even the drunks were in for the night. I was headed up the road to hook up with a couple of beat cars to sit, talk and maybe catch a quick 20 winks before the early morning traffic started running into one another on GA 400. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
JSE up on resources, weighed by Dow Aug 6, 2009
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Asian Stocks Flat as Investors Take a Breather Aug 5, 2009
By Susan Fenton August 5, 2009. HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks steadied near 11-month highs on Wednesday, as investors paused for breath before more earnings reports, but rising dairy prices pushed the New Zealand dollar to a 10-month peak. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil rebounds after unexpected inventory fall Aug 5, 2009
Japan's Nikkei average was almost flat on Wednesday, with investors taking a breather after the index set a 10-month closing high the previous day. Pending sales of previously owned US homes rose at a faster-than-expected pace in June, advancing for the fifth month in a row, according to the National Association of Realtors, a real estate trade group. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Seward gets breather before next storm hits Jul 31, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Find out where the fish are biting, and share your knowledge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Swimsuit debate Jul 29, 2009
Comparing swimming with equipped sports like tennis or pole vault is fallacious, if not then bring on the flippers and catalytic breathers. Posted by: RightPaddock on July 29, 2009 1:19 PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Asian Shares Pause; China's CSCEC Jumps Jul 29, 2009
"It's natural that the market takes a breather due to investor fatigue after a nine-day winning streak and caution before earnings reports," said Fumiyuki Nakanishi, manager at SMBC Friend Securities. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Oil eases as equities pause from rally Jul 28, 2009
Oil edged down to $US68 a barrel on Tuesday after climbing to the highest in over three weeks in the previous session, as Asian stock markets took a breather from their nine-day rally ... Major Asian stock markets took a breather on Tuesday, led by Japan's Nikkei average, which eased on concerns over the pace of the nine-day uptrend that had been marked by investors' confidence about moving funds into riskier, higher-yielding assets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asia Stock Rally Pauses Ahead of More Earnings Jul 28, 2009
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks were steady on Tuesday, as investors took a breather after lifting shares some 16 percent in the last two weeks, though the profit-taking urge was contained by a jump in U.S. new home sales and hopes for solid corporate results in the region. Relatively hawkish comments from the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia boosted the Australian dollar, after being down most of the morning, and oil prices also edged down after U.S. crude hit the highest since July... (ABC News -- Wire)
His health back, newly signed Bruin Hunwick’s future unlimited Jul 22, 2009
After every season, most players pause for a breather upon concluding exit meetings and returning home. The day after Matt Hunwick returned to his offseason home in Michigan, he kicked off his training, figuring he had enough inactivity following his April 18 procedure to remove a ruptured spleen. (Boston Globe)
Benton unemployment takes breather (44) Jul 21, 2009
Benton unemployment takes breather By BENNETT HALL Gazette-Times reporter. Hiring spikes in June, helping to slow steady joblessness slide. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
US stocks end best week in 4 months mixed Jul 19, 2009
"The market has moved 7 per cent this week, so it's time for a breather," Kruszenski added. All three major US stock indexes recorded their best week since mid-March, as both the Dow and the S&P 500 snapped four-week losing streaks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wall St Scores Best Week in 4 Months With IBM's Help Jul 18, 2009
"The market has moved 7 percent this week, so it's time for a breather," Kruszenski added. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 32. (ABC News -- Wire)
US stocks cap strong week with mixed finish Jul 18, 2009
Analysts said it was a healthy sign that the market was taking a breather on Friday. "I think it's very constructive that we're taking a pause here and not heading back down," said Richard Sparks, senior equities analyst at Schaeffer's Investment Research. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sikkim remains cut off for fourth successive day Jul 17, 2009
However, Sikkim may get a breather from the ongoing strike as the GJM was understood to have decided to relax the blockade for 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm tomorrow apparently for the convenience of the local people and transportation of essential supplies, official so 00004000 urces said. Chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling is expected to raise the issue of frequent blockade of NH-31A - the lifeline of Sikkim - with the Centre during his ongoing visit to New Delhi and impress upon the central... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Radcliffe Soars Again With New 'Harry Potter' Jul 15, 2009
"While the "Harry Potter" films have been darker with each passing chapter since the saga's debut in 2001, "The Half-Blood Prince" takes a breather from the serious side of things from time to time to explore the burgeoning romances within the walls of Hogwarts -- and some comedy to go with it."I always love the dark stuff, that's what I have the most fun doing," said Radcliffe, who turns 20 next week. "The comedy stuff is probably more out of my comfort zone, but it's still fun to do. I think... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Stretching for the perfect body? Jul 9, 2009
But to many fitness freaks, this news comes as a breather. Says Ritesh Sharma, My fitness goal is to build muscles, but stretching and my warm-up routine eats up a lot of my exercise time. (India Times, India)
Junk Bonds: A Rickety Recovery Jul 9, 2009
In a July 7 report, Standard & Poor's Global Fixed Income Research said that the narrowing of the yield spread between high-yield corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury bonds of comparable maturity is likely to take a breather while investors await signals from economic data and second-quarter earnings that will either reignite or discourage demand for speculative-grade debt. Standard & Poor's said the risk premium in the high-yield market had shrunk at an unprecedented rate over the past six months,... (BusinessWeek)
Missed chances cost Phillies in defeat Jul 8, 2009
After motoring to third, though, Ruiz got a long breather; a strikeout and two groundouts ensured that he advanced no further. With runners on the corners and two outs in the seventh, Manuel called on right-handed-hitting Eric Bruntlett to pinch-hit for Dobbs against veteran lefty Arthur Rhodes. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
(Bay told me he wanted to take a breather with something else. We'll see. (Variety)
Armstrong's first ride not up to his previous standards Jul 5, 2009
But a quick breather and change of clothes later, Armstrong perked up and spoke to the writhing mass of reporters and cameramen desperate to hear how he felt. "I was a little all over the place, just because the course wasn't consistent. It was up, flat, it was down, it was a technical course," he said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
LETTER: Free carnival rides could help the county fair Jul 1, 2009
Then when the need arises for a break, head to your auto for a breather. This is what the owners of the animals at the horse barns, etc. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
New Bay St. Louis mayor looking to build on post-Katrina recovery Jul 1, 2009
The last four years have really taken its toll, and I just need a breather, get a second wind, and who knows what's going to happen down the road. Favre adds that he feels good about what he's leaving his successor: $150 million in projects that just need to be finished. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Most indispensable Falcon? Jun 24, 2009
I d like to see another brusier of a running back to give Mike Turner a breather. Is Duckett available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Savings or scam? Some say contraption lowers gas use Jun 22, 2009
One of those methods being touted is to split water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen via an electric charge from the battery and pipe the volatile gas into the vacuum system of the engine or the breather system. Many scientists dispute the effectiveness of such systems, while others say it has worked for them. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Padres 4, A's 1 Braden going batty Jun 22, 2009
Oakland gets to resume using the DH, and Geren said he'll probably rotate Cust and Jason Giambi in that spot to give both men a breather. Geren doesn't believe Nomar Garciaparra will be ready to DH because of his lingering calf stiffness. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Taking a romp through the swamp Jun 20, 2009
This in itself is an incentive to preserve our wetlands, says Mahdan Mansor, chief of the tourism project in Sedili Kechil, 38, as we take a breather and savour raw lokan, a sweet bivalve dug from the mud. A jurassiclooking komodo lizard basking in the sun. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hernandez gets chance to catch breath Jun 19, 2009
Baker gives Hernandez a breather. Catcher by trade gets finale off after filling in at first base. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Cynical? 2 reasons why not Jun 16, 2009
You liberals hate Faux News, you pinhead mouth breathers equate few and far between violence on AM hate radio hosts (too bad your liberal talk radio failed, eh. while ignoring daily gun violence in cities where guns are OUTLAWED, and you people hate gun rights. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Asian markets tumble on knock to recovery hopes Jun 16, 2009
08 a barrel in Asia trade, taking a breather from a three-month rally that has doubled the price of oil. Last week, it rose above $73. (North County Times)
Rick Holmes: Will America remain a suburban nation? Jun 6, 2009
But the economy will eventually bounce back, and communities should be using this breather to plan for the kind of growth the market will demand. That includes a new vision for dead shopping centers, not to mention old factories abandoned decades ago. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Only a handful of undefeated teams remain Jun 4, 2009
Island Pub also went the distance, stopping Play it Again 11-5 and then getting a breather with a forfeit from Home Depot, who also forfeited to Gas N Go. The "youthful" Pubsters are only a game behind Kapplers in the standings. (Juneau Empire)
What’s Happening Jun 3, 2009
Better Breathers Support Group meets at 11 a.m. at St. Francis-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Ca ada Drive. Anyone with breathing problems is welcome. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The Steve Irwin should be torpedoed by a Japanese naval vessel, and any and all... Jun 1, 2009
Captain mouth breather, Paul Watson, says the extra 5. 7 billion people have to go to save the earth. (Multichannel News)
Tara VanDerveer Q & A, Part IV Jun 1, 2009
After dealing with the complexities of the Stanford recruiting process in Parts , , and , we have decided to take a (relative) breather with some fairly straightforward questions about the off-season. As always questions from Bootleg subscribers will be noted. (TheBootleg.com)
Women's Sailing 12th After Day 1 Of Nationals May 28, 2009
This has certainly brought a boost to the morale of the teams, as they rotate in and out for short breaks of coaches' pep-talks, food and water for refueling, and a chance to take a breather. For more information, head to www. (Gostanford.com)
China warns Fed over 'printing money'... May 28, 2009
" Right. David Cantwell on May 27, 2009 at 02:51 PM go_figure on May 27, 2009 at 04:46 PM John Holmes: If Social Security "truly is broke", as you so eloquently state, it is only because our so-called leaders have broken it...intentionally. They have been plundering it for years because it is the only "tax" that is truely paid by any corporation. The only portion of a tax that most corporations end up paying, after write-downs, losses, deduductions, etc. is social security tax. So, the... (The Drudge Report)
Trojan manager ‘one of the guys' May 27, 2009
He tells no one he aches; he just takes a breather. I hate it when somebody thinks I can't do for myself, Smith said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Ship to become 2nd largest intentional reef May 26, 2009
Weatherby said people and fish will now be drawn to the wreck from nearby natural coral, "giving the reef a breather, which is what it needs.". Preparation for sinking has taken months of inspections and cleanup to remove contaminants. (MSNBC -- Environment)
World markets fall as NKorea test-fires missiles May 26, 2009
While denting sentiment, the standoff didn't influence Tuesday's session as much as an impulse among many traders to take a breather from the enormous run-up since March, analysts said. Confirmation of the missile tests, in fact, came after Seoul and Tokyo markets closed. (North County Times)
In memoriam, 2009… May 26, 2009
8:03 am May 25, 2009, by Jay. The U.S. military cemetery at St.-Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
