Credit problems rising for Georgia banks Nov 6, 2009
It s like a bad hangover that s going to last for quite a while, Eisemann said. Reach Trubey at strubey@bizjournals. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Weekend Predictions: Falcons win and Dogs party? Nov 6, 2009
The last time the Dogs sank to this latitude, Jim Donnan was going 5-6 with a splitting Ray Goff hangover. You know, this really would be a good time to wear all black. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ghost of Christmas Past Quiz Nov 6, 2009
Jim Carrey joins the legions of actors who have played Ebenezer Scrooge. In honor of the latest version of "A Christmas Carol," we offer a quiz to test your smarts about this classic. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Young Pro Nov 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Galifianakis in Funny Story Nov 3, 2009
Hangover star joins Focus Features' new comedy ... Costarring will be (The Hangover), (of the upcoming Valentine's Day), Academy Award nominee (Doubt), Zoe Kravitz (The Brave One), Aasif Mandvi (The Proposal), (of this winter's NBC series Parenthood), and (Away We Go) ... We talk to The Hangover star about his new HBO comedy. (IGN FilmForce)
'Let Me In' Begins Production in New Mexico Nov 3, 2009
Updates to the cast list include Elias Koteas (Shutter Island) as the policeman, Cara Buono ("The Sopranos") as Owen's mother and Sasha Barrese (The Hangover) as "Virginia." It was previously announced that Smit-McPhee and Moretz would play the leads "Owen" and "Abby" respectively and Oscar-nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) would play the guardian of "Abby". Hammer Films acquired the remake rights to Let the Right One In at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival where the film took home the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Viola Davis, Zoe Kravitz, Aasif Mandvi, Lauren Graham, Jim Gaffigan Cast in Focus Features' It's Kind of a Funny Story for Writer/Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Nov 3, 2009
Costarring will be Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Emma Roberts (of the upcoming Valentine's Day), Academy Award nominee Viola Davis (Doubt), Zoe Kravitz (The Brave One), Aasif Mandvi (The Proposal), Lauren Graham (of this winter's NBC series Parenthood), and Jim Gaffigan (of Focus' Away We Go). The comedy-drama has been adapted by Ms. Boden & Mr. Fleck from Ned Vizzini's 2006 novel of the same name; 16-year-old Craig (to be played by Mr. Gilchrist), stressed out from the demands of being a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
State's bank bust draws Congressional panel Nov 3, 2009
But the party stopped a few years ago, and on Monday a Congressional subcommittee decamped to the Georgia State Capitol to focus on the hangover: a wave of bank failures and entire neighborhoods decimated by foreclosures. During three hours of testimony, the House subcommittee led by former Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat heard from bankers, builders, home owners and academics in an effort to better understand the Peach State s problems and determine how the federal... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Doing it with his eyes closed: Swan the modest Nov 3, 2009
The country will still have a net debt hangover peaking in four years at $153 billion, but the unexpectedly strong recovery means this is $50 billion less than the Treasury forecast in May. This presents a shrinking target for Opposition attack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Sting nets 10 looking for prostitutes Nov 3, 2009
Could it be that they are suffering from a little bit of a "Bible Thumper" hangover. Are they being honest with themselves. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
The cure for Halloween hangover Nov 1, 2009
Sam Allis has a cure for the morning-after Halloween candy hangover - The Boston Globe ... Welcome to The Day After Halloween, the second ugliest day of the year behind hangover central on New Year s Day. (Boston Globe)
Viewpoints: Yes, Virginia, the Republicans remain viable in age of Obama Oct 31, 2009
In polls, the GOP is still suffering from its Bush-DeLay hangover. Yet, in Virginia this year, this death notice has been shown to be both dated and premature. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
Mini movie reviews Oct 29, 2009
The Hangover - 99 min. R. Georgia Square: 5:25, 7:55 and 10:15 p.m. daily starting Friday, with additional shows at 12:35 and 3:05 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Ice Age 3 - 94 min. PG. Georgia Square: 3 and 5:20 p.m. daily starting Friday, with additional shows at 12:45 p.m. Friday-Sunday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnston: USC still leader of the Pac? Ducks disagree Oct 28, 2009
Florida, seeking to recover from its recent offensive hangover, faces Georgia in the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Texas goes to Oklahoma State, facing one of its biggest tests, but confident that it has the right stuff to hang in the race, maybe even leaping to No. 1 with another overwhelming performance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dont Ask, Dont Tell Oct 27, 2009
Dan -fighting the homecoming hangover ... Dan -fighting the homecoming hangover ... Dan -fighting the homecoming hangover. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Evolutionary Past May Determine How We Choose Leaders Oct 27, 2009
In a synthesis of research, published in Current Biology this month, the authors of the paper 'The Origins and Evolution of Leadership' argue that due to 'a hangover from our evolutionary past' factors like age, sex, height and weight play a major part in the determining our choice of leaders ... These are likely hangovers from our evolutionary past -- ancestral leadership prototypes that are context-dependent. (Science Daily)
Iceland Says Bye to the Big Mac Oct 27, 2009
Say what you want, but a Big Mac is one of the true hangover cures known to man. by Lawyers-Guns-n-Money-01 October 26, 2009 5:49 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Democratic candidates suffer from ‘Obama Hangover’ Oct 26, 2009
Democratic candidates suffer from Obama Hangover - The Boston Globe ... Democrats suffering Obama Hangover ... Some Democratic candidates running for local office around the country call the phenomenon the Obama Hangover. (Boston Globe)
Currencies: The diminishing dollar Oct 24, 2009
Thanks to the hangover from its financial crisis, America s recovery will be slower than that of other economies, especially emerging ones. That suggests America s monetary policy will stay looser for longer, pushing the dollar down. (The Economist)
Europe.view: Welcome home Oct 23, 2009
The whole idea of ethnicity is a spurious hangover from the past anyway. If it depends on DNA, then what about intermarriage and adoption. (The Economist)
New department chair has expert seated comfortably Oct 22, 2009
As the confetti is being cleaned up and the hangover cures being sought on New Year s Day, a new chairman will begin his reign at the Colorado School of Public Health at Anschutz. John Adgate, Ph. (UCD Advocate, CO)
What's Playing Oct 22, 2009
The Hangover - 99 min. R. Georgia Square: 5:25, 7:55 and 10:15 p.m. daily starting Friday, with additional shows at 12:35 and 3:05 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - 153 min. PG. Georgia Square: 4 and 9:50 p.m. daily starting Friday; Tate Theatre: 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
- Perotistas are on the march 0 Oct 22, 2009
The hangover of Cold War sacrifices, the Sout, runaway crime, huge trade deficits, the long-term trend of manufacturing decline and, of course, the recession contributed to the sense that America desperately needed to get its house in order. Ross Perot, a quirky Texas billionaire, tapped into that anxiety perfectly. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hangovers May Be Tougher for Migraine Sufferers Oct 21, 2009
MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- As if migraine sufferers didn't already have enough pain, new research has found that they may also be more prone to hangover headaches ... "Our results suggest that dehydration or impurities in alcohol are not responsible for hangover headache," Michael Oshinsky, an assistant professor of neurology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, and a member of the Jefferson Headache Center team, said in a university news release ... "Since these... (MEDLINEplus)
Justin Guiffre: Don't EMeRG me, bro! Oct 20, 2009
Along with a severe hangover, they can expect a bill for the medical services, sometimes upwards of $400. Ultimately, GW gets paid for every person brought to the hospital. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Team earns award for victim services Oct 20, 2009
"If you drink, you should expect a hangover," she said. "You shouldn't expect to be raped.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Swine fluoffers ideal excuse for some slackers Oct 20, 2009
My brother goes to a school that had been hit really hard, and since I visited him, it was completely plausible I could get it," says Jessica, who works in ad sales. (She didn't want her last name used to protect her secret identity as a swine flu faker.) The truth of the matter was that it was a Friday, and I was nursing a serious hangover," she continues. "Things really backfired on me, though I work at the same company as a family friend. He called my parents saying he hoped I was... (MSNBC -- Health)
Winners, losers from Fantasy Revelations Oct 19, 2009
Leave it to RB Thomas Jones (210 rushing yards, 1 TD) and Leon Washington (145 total yards) to rescue the Jets from playing wayyyyyyyyyyy down to their fantasy competition, for they were the only New Yorkers who didn't have a lingering hangover from the Jets' gut-busting loss to the Dolphins in Week 5. From QB Mark Sanchez (119 passing yards, zero TDs and -- count 'em -- FIVE interceptions) and Braylon Edwards (3 catches, 40 yards) to TE Dustin Keller (2 catches, 16 yards), this so-so effort... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Migraine sufferers more prone to hangover headache Oct 19, 2009
"Our results suggest that dehydration or impurities in alcohol are not responsible for hangover headache," Dr. Oshinsky said. "Since these rats were sufficiently hydrated and the alcohol they received contained no impurities, the alcohol itself or a metabolite must be causing the hangover-like headache. These data confirm the clinical observation that people with migraine are more susceptible to alcohol-induced headaches." ... Dr. Oshinsky and his laboratory are now also studying the mechanism... (EurekAlert!)
A Bad Party Better Than None Oct 19, 2009
The Crimson Tide seemed to have a hangover until a party animal--Wildcat Mark Ingram--enabled Bama to have a homecoming celebration. needed from the Wildcat formation to put the finishing touches on a 20-6 victory over at Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday night. (BamaMag.com)
Easy ways to treat a hangover Oct 19, 2009
Here are some easy ways to treat hangovers ... This helps you get over your hangover faster because honey contains high concentration of fructose that helps in burning off the effects of alcohol quicker ... Not only are these high in fructose, but also contain a lot of vitamin C, that will give you quick relief from a hangover. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Tips to treat the Diwali hangover Oct 18, 2009
morning blues and hangovers will be common for sure ... This helps you get over your hangover faster because honey contains high concentration of fructose that helps in buring off the effects of alcohol quicker ... Not only are these high in fructose, but also contain a lot of vitamin C, that will give you quick relief from a hangover. (India Times, India)
Racing to cut costs Oct 17, 2009
Then sponsors and car companies turned out the lights on the long-running party, leaving a nasty hangover for a sport born of moonshine runners. That hangover has left teams grappling with concerns any business owner can appreciate: reducing travel expenses, steering inventory, shedding labor, controlling benefits costs and finding more outside vendors at lower prices. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
The Parenting Place Oct 16, 2009
" Our little boss wrote on Sep 4, 2009 12:53 PM:" I'm happy to report we had a great time at the fair -- though today I think we're all suffering (at least I am) from a little "fair hangover." (And I swear I only drank half of a wine slushie -- just too much eating, walking, dancing, etc. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Diary Of A College Football Fan Oct 15, 2009
Hangover is gone, too. Getting that off my chest made me feel so much better. (SpartanThunder.com)
U.S. retail sales fell in September Oct 15, 2009
"Motor vehicles and parts cratered by 10.4 percent - the hangover from the "cash-for-clunkers" program was severe," noted IHS Global Insight Chief U.S. Financial Economist Brian Bethune. Minus autos, other sales rose by 0. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Polymorphisms Of The Interleukin-1 Gene Complex May Influence Alcohol Dependence Oct 13, 2009
18, 2009) As if a bad hangover wasn't enough of a deterrent, new research has shown how binge drinking weakens the body's ability to fight off infection for at least 24 hours afterwards. The study focused on. (Science Daily)
The Fearless Friday Forecast Oct 10, 2009
I m not STFU until Tony and the rest of the AJC writers STFU. I think they will even write an article Sunday about UGA losing to UT because of the hangover from the call against AJ Green. Its pathetic and so are you LOL.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Comedian Benson kicks it into high gear Oct 10, 2009
"I feel it should be legalized. It's not like alcohol. You don't wake up the next morning with a hangover. When you're high, you don't do things normally out of bounds for you. You don't start fights, you don't use racial slurs. When you drink, alcohol makes you stupid, and it comes out. Pot doesn't do that.". Benson's Medical Marijuana Tour comes as his documentary DVD "Super High Me" is emerging as a cult classic. (Honolulu Advertiser)
KEITH: No explanation for Cabrera's disgraceful actions Oct 8, 2009
The hangover probably helps explain how Cabrera went 0 for 4 and left six runners on base in Saturday night's 5-1 loss to Chicago. The domestic dispute is surely the worst part of this, but without proper evidence to say what really happened, all we can say for sure is that Rosangel Cabrera, who called 911, isn't the only wife who wouldn't take kindly to her husband coming home in the wee hours of the morning, drunk and loud enough to wake up their sleeping infant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
NLDS Preview - Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies Oct 6, 2009
Philadelphia, which was swept by the Rockies in the 2007 NLDS, showed few signs of a World Series hangover this season, as the Phillies captured their third consecutive National League East title, leading the division everyday from May 30 on. "This one was a little harder than people think," manager Charlie Manuel said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
National retail group offers weak holiday forecast Oct 6, 2009
A Cash for Clunkers hangover hit every major automaker except Hyundai last month, pushing down sales and leaving the industry searching for signs of a recovery in October. U.S. sales of cars and light trucks fell to just under 746,000 in September, down 41 percent from August. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Iceland's party is over Oct 3, 2009
The krona party is over, Iceland, now for the hangover ... The krona party is over, Iceland, now for the hangover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Disney Expectedly Restructures Miramax Oct 3, 2009
FRIDAY UPDATE: Bizarrely, the alleged extortionist was revealed to beCBS News producer Robert Halderman, who has directed dozens of 48 Hours documentaries. He was arrestedon attempted grand larceny charges and today pleaded not guilty. (Multichannel News)
PG chat transcript, Ed Bouchette Sep 30, 2009
Steeler_Dan: Ed, I am not sure that the Steelers are having a SB hangover but it seems quite obvious that Santonio Holmes is ... Doesn't this sort of instant celebrity status that comes with winning championships need to be taken into account when trying to avoid championship hangovers ... or would you also subscribe to the SB "hangover" mentality. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Angola: 'It's Normal Here That Children Die Young' Sep 30, 2009
Angola's high child mortality rates are a direct hangover from the country's three-decade-long civil war, which ended in 2002. The few health services which existed for Angolans before they gained independence from Portugal in 1975 when the conflict began were soon decimated, and despite its enormous oil and diamond wealth, the country was wracked by poverty. (allAfrica.com)
Land of hope and glory Sep 26, 2009
Maybe it was the post-Games hangover, of the sort experienced by Keneally. Maybe it was, as Marsh suggests, the time necessarily taken to prepare the Olympic site for post-Games development. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Quotes of note Sep 26, 2009
You can t let the institutions that got all of us in trouble think, We got over the hangover; now we can go back to the bar. -- Senator PAUL G. KIRK, on plans to strengthen financial regulations as Massachusetts s interim senator. (Boston Globe)
Drinking a Bit Too Much? Watch Out for Flu Sep 26, 2009
Researchers have found that binge drinking, loosely defined as drinking enough alcohol in one session to become inebriated, not only brings a morning hangover but lowers the bodys ability to fight off infections, including the flu, for at least 24 hours. Dr. Steven Pruett of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University and his colleagues gave mice water spiked with alcohol. (Newsmax)
Kennedy ally wins appointment Sep 25, 2009
You can t let the institutions that got all of us in trouble think, We got over our hangover; now we can go back to the bar, he said. He said he is skeptical about adding troops to Afghanistan, and seems likely to continue Kennedy s opposition to Cape Wind, a wind power project in Nantucket Sound that the governor has strongly supported. (Boston Globe)
Five Quality of Life games Sep 24, 2009
Between a bit of a Tennessee hangover and the gametime health of the team, I am concerned. Will the WRs step up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Montana's Roper reconstructs lost game day Sep 24, 2009
"Sunday felt like the movie, The Hangover,'" the junior quarterback said Tuesday at UM's weekly football press conference. "I was trying to put together pieces of the day before, where I didn't know what happened." What happened was Portland State ran out to a 14-0 lead on the No. 4 Griz, and then Brown appeared to stop Roper short on a third-down scramble on Montana's next possession. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ed Bouchette's Steelers chat transcript (Yesterday) Sep 23, 2009
Do the Steelers have a Super Bowl hangover ... Do the Steelers have a Super Bowl hangover. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Whos No. 1? I have no idea Sep 22, 2009
The Noles had a terrible game loss hangover and had to play in five days. I don t know how good FSU is, but they should be ranked one place below Miami. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Celebrities Vie For 'Who Wears Purple Best?' Title to Raise Awareness of New Global Prevalence On World Alzheimer's Day Sep 21, 2009
Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover"), Seth Rogen ("Knocked-Up"), Soleil Moon Frye ("Punky Brewster"/Entrepreneur), Natalie Morales ("TODAY"), Terrell Owens (Buffalo Bills), Melina Kanakaredes ("CSI New York"), Elisabeth Hasselbeck ("The View") and David Hyde Pierce ("Frasier," "Curtains") are all vying for the title of "Who Wears Purple Best?" Fans can cast their vote at when polls open today through Wednesday, September 30. By voting, fans also become Alzheimer's Association Champions and can take... (PR Newswire)
Binge Drinkers Let Down Guard Against Infection Sep 19, 2009
18, 2009) As if a bad hangover wasn't enough of a deterrent, new research has shown how binge drinking weakens the body's ability to fight off infection for at least 24 hours afterwards. The study, published today in the open access journal BMC Immunology, focused on the effect of heavy drinking on toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a protein that has an important role in immune system activation. (Science Daily)
Best new fall TV: "Flash Forward" Sep 19, 2009
As the entire planet grapples with a hangover of epic proportions, they discover that, while unconscious, each person had a vision of what he or she would be doing six months in the future. Just as Coke's '70s-era jingle reflected a sweet, hopeful rainbow of earthlings prone to singing idealistic tunes with little provocation, "Flash Forward" leans into these gloomy times with an undeniable relish. (Salon)
IAN VERRENDER Sep 19, 2009
Twas the night before new year and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse". Friday July 03, 2009 Celebrations were premature. The hangover from the financial crisis has yet to work its way into the suburbs and on to the factory floor. Thursday July 02, 2009 The fortunate few who attended the Inter-Continental Hotel with a preconceived vision of Mr Snowball had a surprise in store. Wednesday July 01, 2009 Last night, the four-decade-old tradition of negotiating iron... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Weekend breakdown of the Big Ten Sep 19, 2009
Notre Dame coach doesn't think the Spartans will have any sort of hangover from the Central Michigan loss. After all, South Bend is a comfort zone for Michigan State. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
A deluded G-20 Sep 17, 2009
Many developing countries were not able to get out of their debt hangover except through an outright cancellation of their foreign debt. In much of the developed world, demand policies have been adopted since 2001, following a two-decade long period of balanced fiscal and monetary policies accompanied by economic prosperity. (Asia Times Online)
What we can learn from West, Williams and Wilson Sep 17, 2009
Once that is over, there is often a hangover or sorts, followed by recriminations from those who didn t lose their heads. Then comes contrition. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
The Hangover - Considered to be the summer sleeper movie by most ... James Marcou - The Hangover Brett Watson - The Hangover (only movie I saw) Dan Meyers - District 9 or Basterds David Bohem - The Orphan "scary flick" Will Ortiz - The Hangover and Transformers 2 Kevin Kessler - Horsemen Matt Irwin - I Love You, Man Casey Wellman - The Hangover Shawn Saunders- The Hangover Kevin Moore - The Goods ... The HangoverThis one could be the sleeper comedy of the summer. (Umassathletics.com)
Chinese car maker BYD aiming to zoom past Toyota Sep 17, 2009
west of Detroit, is suffering from a Cash for Clunkers hangover, and Sales Manager Paul Grahl isn't sure when it will end. "We're getting some traffic, but my business is a long way from healthy," said the longtime salesman. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected In August Sep 16, 2009
Bethune called it "the hangover from Cash for Clunkers." He expects consumer spending to rise 2. 5 percent this quarter, then slip later this year. (Click2Houston, TX)
