Ricketts promises Series win Oct 31, 2009
He says there is no "magic bullet" to win but consistent talent will get the Cubs to the top. World Series ratings up big: Television ratings for the World Series are rebounding from last year's record lows. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Diabetes program shows promise Oct 29, 2009
"There is no magic bullet," Dr. Venditti said. "We used solid behavioral principles and teachings, and a community of support.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart Oct 27, 2009
"My recommendation, as a registered dietitian, would be for people to look at cocoa -- whether in the form of cocoa or chocolate -- as a part of a healthful eating plan, not a magic bullet for reducing inflammation," Diekman said. "If including cocoa and small amounts of chocolate in an otherwise healthful eating plan helps people enjoy what they eat and stick with that plan, then these things can fit.". (MEDLINEplus)
Engine for growth has run out of fuel Oct 26, 2009
But Atlanta faces big challenges, he said, and there s no single magic bullet that will solve them. The next mayor has to be the mayor of the region, the Atlanta Falcons owner said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NATO nudges Obama towards Afghan troop decision Oct 24, 2009
However, they recognize that the election will be no magic bullet against the widespread graft, inefficiency and tribal in-fighting which characterizes local government in much of Afghanistan. Although many are hoping that the McChrystal surge can lay the foundations for a gradual international exit strategy, nobody has any illusions that NATO will be able to leave Afghans in charge of their own security any time soon. (Xinhuanet, China)
Truth Squad: Supplements for Eye Health Oct 22, 2009
Supplements Still No Magic Bullet for Eye Health. However, there is no evidence from this study to suggest that taking nutritional supplements can prevent people who currently do not have vision problems from getting AMD in the future, said Dr. Emily Chew, deputy director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research at the National Eye Institute, and a lead researcher in the AREDS study. (ABC News)
Securing Biological Select Agents And Toxins Will Require Developing A Culture Of Trust Oct 21, 2009
3, 2009) Attaching an antimicrobial drug, which is activated by light, to a peptide that binds to bacteria and stops them making toxins, produced a "magic bullet" that was highly effective at killing the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Age-old woes, new tactic Oct 19, 2009
Mostoslavsky cautioned that the workings of the media s favorite magic bullet - resveratrol - are not fully understood by scientists ... It s not as sexy as a magic bullet, he said. (Boston Globe)
Deaths cast bad light Oct 17, 2009
Critics point to the Sedona events as yet more evidence that Ray is a huckster, who, like other motivational speakers, present their philosophies as a magic bullet to all of life's problems. "It's honing in on peoples' needs, their hopes and desires, telling them what they want to hear," said Rick Ross, founder of a virtual library of information on controversial groups and movements. (AZCentral -- News)
Agribusiness readies technology to fight hunger Oct 17, 2009
"I'm not much of magic bullet guy and I really do believe in a multiplicity of approaches," Mark Cackler, who overseas rural poverty and agriculture programs for The World Bank, said in an interview at the World Food Prize forum on Friday ... But he added: "There are no magic bullets.". (Scientific American)
Trout at Pardee still biting Oct 16, 2009
The bank fishermen are using casting spoons like the Magic Bullet and Kastmaster to catch limits. Trout fishing is still slow at Melones but should pick up as soon as the water cools a bit. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Montana a leader on medical tort reform Oct 16, 2009
Fred Brewer wrote on Oct 15, 2009 10:53 AM:" An excellent presentation of Montana's situation, with good, well-supported detail. 31 states already have enacted tort reform, differing in specifics, but comparable in intent and results. I confess I'm a little puzzled why the opponents of health care reform continue to hammer at tort reform as being the magic bullet that would make any other reform unnecessary. Why would people who speak so loudly against "big government takeover" want to have "big... (Montana Standard, MT)
Cost of Freedom Recap Oct 14, 2009
Why is this one going to be the magic bullet. Why aren't these programs creating more jobs. (Fox News)
Why I Take My Kids to the Crummy Zoo Oct 13, 2009
These marathon days lead to exhaustion, which, in turns, leads to unhelpful "magic bullet" thinking. "If we moved to the suburbs and had a backyard, taking care of the kids would be so much easier." Or: "Once Will learns how to walk, everything will be so much easier." Or: "When Nick is back in school, this sibling-rivalry thing will be so much easier." Oh, the mind reels at its own idiocy. (Slate)
The hunt for secret Republicans in Atlantas race for mayor Oct 11, 2009
I don t think any of them has a magic bullet that will solve all the problems in an easy, upset-no one manner. It is going to be very difficult to tiurn things around in the midst of a national recession. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
ALUMNI BRINGS EXPERIENCE IN LAW, BUSINESS TO POST Oct 10, 2009
I think the magic bullet is just letting people know our well-kept secret. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Medical pros: U.S. can improve health care without being government-run Oct 8, 2009
"There is no magic bullet.". While a couple of audience members said they would have preferred a more diverse panel, the sentiment among speakers appeared to approve of the health care system locally and to be critical of a government-run health care system. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Double or quits Oct 6, 2009
Neither, as it turns out: the government's magic bullet is to actually increase the top tax rate in the country from 40% to 50%, in a move designed to raise a further 6 billion pounds in taxes (a piffling 3% of the government deficit). So let me get this right. (Asia Times Online)
Your ultimate brainpower workout Oct 5, 2009
"Exercise is as close to a magic bullet as brain fitness gets," says John Medina, PhD, director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning at Seattle Pacific University. Physical activity bathes neural tissue in oxygen-rich blood, increasing the production of chemicals that improve memory, attention, and problem-solving. (MSNBC -- Health)
Click to read:Unemployment Figures Cloud Recovery Hopes Oct 4, 2009
And the high tech dream, the implied magic bullet that will propel us from the abyss. U.S. corporations routinely import thousands of H-1B engineering and software professionals (many trained by in the U.S.) from the vast pools of technical talent in India and China where the newest R&D centers have been built. (CBS News)
Vitamins to spice up food Oct 3, 2009
We haven t invented a magic bullet, said Bukstel, but our products are a way to get extra vitamins and minerals into a family s diet. VitaminSpice which is looking to make its mark in the $33 billion functional food and beverage industry is not the only Philadelphia-area company fortifying food and drink products to help create healthier consumers. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Overhauling college aid Oct 3, 2009
These measures are not a magic bullet that would make college affordable for all students. And, of course, they still must win approval in the Senate, where they are expected to face more opposition. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Committee hopes to find the magic bullet Oct 2, 2009
By Andy Metzger/Staff Writer. Thu Oct 01, 2009, 06:30 AM EDT. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Cleaning your car can help extend vehicle life Oct 1, 2009
The new Black Magic Bullet Wheel Polishing Tool is designed to polish your whole wheel -- corners and all -- in just minutes by using absorbent foam and gentle microfiber so that only the softest, safest material makes contact with the wheel. For additional automotive cleaning hints and tips, visit , and. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Will the Left Quash Obama's Health Care Hopes? Sep 30, 2009
There is no "magic bullet" that can insure all people, and anyone with a brain knows that insurance reform technically cannot be done through "reconciliation". So, that boils down to needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. (Slate)
Offensive Strategy Sep 24, 2009
No. I think 20 carries is a good goal (depending, of course, on what the defense does and how it adjusts) but giving the ball to him a set number of times is no more a magic bullet than throwing the ball deep with no hope of completing it three years ago was. Those complaining that they miss running the ball, and that West Virginia is throwing it too much. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Straw moots heroin prescription Sep 21, 2009
"So we need to keep an open mind on alternative approaches, not dismiss them if they don't fit in with the adjective 'tough'. The prescription of heroin is not a magic bullet - it's a drastic step. Jack Straw, Justice Secretary Last week it emerged that a scheme in which heroin was given to addicts in supervised clinics had led to big falls in their use of street drugs, and in crimes committed to pay for them. More than 100 users took part in the four-year pilot in London, Brighton and... (BBC News -- UK)
The Centenary Anniversary of Africas Man of Millennium Sep 21, 2009
A continental union government might not have been a magic bullet or a panacea for all of the continent's seemingly intractable problems, but one can say without fear of contradiction that the continent would be better today if Nkrumahs dream had been achieved, for such a union would have made it possible for the marshalling and pooling of the continents rich resources for the collective benefit of the citizens of Africa. Advantages of economies of scale, the avoidance of duplicity, the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Good credit and solid documentation equal a solid mortgage Sep 20, 2009
While there is no magic bullet to boost one s credit score, there are basic steps prospective borrowers should begin taking as early as possible in the home-buying process: pay your bills on time and pay down your credit card balances, if not in full, then to less than half of card s credit limit. Credit experts caution against quick fixes, like eliminating all your unused credit cards. (Boston Globe)
Firm hopes to unify Galt district, school board with new leader Sep 19, 2009
There isn't a magic bullet; it's just going to take time. With the climate in Galt, it appears to me that collaboration has to be one of the highest priorities in Galt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Schools handled situation poorly Sep 17, 2009
" What does she think is going on this country? It's a partisan system, Ms. Pettigrew. Of course there is political prejudice. And as far as her claim of possible "racial prejudice" goes: why is the race card being pulled over and over again? Is it so impossible to accept that there are many in this country who disagree with Pres. Obama's politics? The true racists in this country are the ones who keep pulling the race card. They think that's their magic bullet, but it really reveals their own... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
New approach could stop 6 mln African malaria cases Sep 17, 2009
Alonso said IPTi was "not a magic bullet" against malaria, and he and his colleagues also noted that resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, which has been around for 30 years, has spread to many regions of Africa, which could limit the effectiveness of the IPTi using this drug. Alonso said SP costs between 13 and 23 U.S. cents per dose and could be delivered to infants when they attend clinics for routine immunisations. (AlertNet)
Filmmaker revives discussion of Lyme disease Sep 15, 2009
"I think we're moving away from magic bullet era and into understanding illness as combination of factors," he said. "That's one reason the disease is difficult to grasp - it challenges our current understanding of medicine.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Google launches online news reader 'Fast Flip' Sep 15, 2009
"The publishing industry faces many challenges today, and there is no magic bullet," he continued. "However, we believe that encouraging readers to read more news is a necessary part of the solution.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
Santa Cruz HS Deals With Possible H1N1 Case Sep 15, 2009
"Vaccine is the magic bullet and until then, the moment that someone feels ill, they really have to isolate themselves," Namkung said. He said it's because it is very easily transmissible, probably more transmissible than seasonal flu. (KSBW 8, CA)
Google turns page on news content Sep 15, 2009
Google admitted that there was no "magic bullet" to quickly solve the challenges the publishing industry faced but it added that "we believe encouraging readers to read more news is a necessary part of the solution". Ms Mayer said the science behind this was simple. (BBC News -- Technology)
On with the show Sep 14, 2009
"We are just hoping that what we have chosen is the magic bullet to solve our problems.". A lot is riding on the production's three-week run. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Health negotiators look at malpractice changes Sep 11, 2009
Some in the GOP see "tort reform" as a magic bullet for runaway costs and have been pushing it for years. The proposal never goes far with most Democrats, who call it a red herring. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Small-biz burden Sep 10, 2009
The owner of Pelham technology consulting firm Forte Inc. said there is no magic bullet solution for skyrocketing health care insurance premiums and he is wary of government solutions that mandate participation or raise taxes. While most parties agree the current system isn t sustainable, small business advocates are split on potential fixes. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Under Fire, Foreclosure Aid Plan Heats Up Sep 10, 2009
But some borrowers are in such dire financial shape that they don't know if getting a modification will be the magic bullet. Steve Rudolf, 62, a talent agent in Tampa, Fla. (CBS News)
Government should never get your trust Sep 8, 2009
think wrote on Sep 7, 2009 6:06 PM:" Is this the same Government that used blacks in experiments with syphilis? The same people that exposed thousands to agent orange? The same group that bathes itself in private jets and limos at the expense of the working class. The same group that set flu lose in the New York subway system to track the movements and spread rate? Sure I trust them as much as I trust some fools to think one man with a relic rifle to pull off the shots that any trained sniper... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Atlanta conventions needed Sep 4, 2009
I don t think there is a magic bullet in those cities, Zimmerman said in response to Tyler s question. I think they are playing Let s Make A Deal, and so are we. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Conflict coltan Sep 3, 2009
Commercialising the mining sector is not a magic bullet, but it might be a start if the big operators are closely watched. "We want people and companies to be able to work in good conditions," he said. (BBC News -- Africa)
UK teenage girls 'worst drunks' Sep 2, 2009
"It shows that tackling child poverty is not a magic bullet. Children who are from well-off homes can still have problems," he says. In terms of abusing alcohol, he says the difference might be the context in which young people first experiment with drink. (BBC News -- Health)
Two Septembers: 1939 and 2001 Sep 2, 2009
To the awed press and stunned populations, the blitzkrieg that devastated Poland appeared to be a "magic bullet." When Germany attacked France in May 1940 and flanked the Maginot Line by invading the Low Countries, the dark magic worked again ... A technological or organizational edge in warfare (a "magic bullet" or perfect weapon) is always sought, but the advantage is never permanent. (Townhall.com)
Central Coast Preps For Potential H1N1 Outbreak Sep 2, 2009
"I think everyone wants us to have a magic bullet but actually those tried and true old fashioned methods worth. They really work," said Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Poki Namkung. Stanford is looking for 130 volunteers and wants to begin the trial in about two weeks, depending on whether they get the green light from the National Institutes of Health. (KSBW 8, CA)
Stop Emitting Carbon Dioxide, Or Geoengineering Could Be Only Hope For Earth's Climate, Experts Warn Sep 2, 2009
Professor Shepherd added, None of the geoengineering technologies so far suggested is a magic bullet, and all have risks and uncertainties associated with them. It is essential that we strive to cut emissions now, but we must also face the very real possibility that we will fail. (Science Daily)
Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Type 2 Diabetes Sep 2, 2009
"Everyone is looking for a magic bullet, but really the only magic bullet for diabetes is carbohydrate counting," said registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Carolyn Grubb, from the Scott Specialty Clinic, in Round Rock, Texas. "You need to find something you can live with and stay with. There's no one-size-fits-all in diabetes. Most patients do best with as little change as possible.". (MEDLINEplus)
Alas, our culture has forsaken us Sep 1, 2009
While there is no magic bullet, surely having laws and norms favourable to alcohol use is illogical and banning alcohol advertising and promotion would be a sensible place to start. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, adolescent psychologist, Balwyn. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Which retailers would you like to see in the Coos Bay-North Bend area? Sep 1, 2009
No magic bullet there, guys. GypsyRose wrote on Aug 31, 2009 8:03 AM:I have spoken to people from Costco, Lowes and Home Depot several times over the past years trying to encourage them to come to this area, but they require quite a large space in a good location to build. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Post Aporkalypse Aug 31, 2009
- JA " G'day, James, I dont know that I was saying we must pay for our unhealthy habits. I'm suprised you only responded to that side of my comment. What about this. Remember when you went to a Show/Country Fair and you had to be taller than the mark to go on the ride or you simply couldnt - harsh reality - no rights, no smudged edges - denied if you didnt fit. End of story. Why is it different for safe operating of work equipment - is it simply because the workplace has the resources to replace... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kennedy’s Death May Sway Centrist Democrats On Health Care Aug 29, 2009
could inject new momentum into the stalled quest for a bipartisan compromise, but Democrats warned that it will not necessarily be the magic bullet that eliminates all major policy disputes either with Republicans or among themselves. There probably will be a Kennedy quotient, and it certainly puts a little extra energy into trying to get something done this year, one Senate Democratic aide said. (Roll Call)
Get ready for gruesome cigarette warnings Aug 28, 2009
"Health warnings are not a magic bullet, but they help move people closer to quitting and provide a constant reminder of why many people want to change.". More information. (FOX19.com, OH)
TOI Group wins Advertiser of the Year award at Spikes Asia '09 Aug 27, 2009
Commenting on the win, Bhaskar Das, executive president of the Times of India Group, said: The winning idea is the magic bullet. A mould breaker, a convention shaker; it pulls the ordinary by the scruff of its neck, and takes it into the incredible. (India Times)
Web + Print: A Powerful Combo Aug 25, 2009
There is no magic bullet, no dominant model that will guarantee, by itself, a sustainable revenue stream. Time to think the hybrid way. (CBS News -- Opinion)
Some find gastric bypass surgery changes lives for the best Aug 24, 2009
Doctors stress that the operation isn't a magic bullet, and Pierson was aware of that from the start. What patients do after the surgery to comply with guidelines and change their lifestyle is just as important to achieving weight loss goals. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Is America scientifically illiterate? Aug 24, 2009
" Further, Miller says a better-educated electorate, "should be our goal in a modern democracy," instead of well-connected experts winning arguments through their authority. "Shouldn't scientists just let the evidence speak for itself,", asks of the University of Montana in Missoula. Justman, author of Do No Harm: How a Magic Bullet for Prostate Cancer Became a Medical Quandary, suggests that grooming authority figures isn't the solution for curing science illiteracy. "I don't see a big... (USA Today -- Tech)
Doctors confused by many ministry guidelines Aug 23, 2009
Antiviral drugs are not the magic bullet for stopping or controlling this pandemic. There has been too much hype on the usefulness of these medications, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
White House explains Obama 'Wee-weed up' comment... Aug 22, 2009
I oppose ObamaCare too, but get your facts straight - tort reform isn't a magic bullet and you can't blame this on the lawyers any more than you can simply blame "greedy doctors.". You sound like a class-baiting Lefty with ill-thought-out and wholly incorrect statements like that. (The Drudge Report)
Searching for a Good Night's Sleep Aug 22, 2009
Sleep experts emphasize that there is no magic bullet that can be applied to all people when it comes to sleep issues. Each person's situation is unique, and the three products we tested sought to individually address sleep problems and to custom-design a means for each reporter to address his or her own sleep-related issues. (ABC News)
First Ever Use In Europe Of An Insect To Fight Invasive Plant Species Aug 20, 2009
22, 2008) Plans to introduce plant-eating predators to fight a superweed spreading throughout Britain should not be seen as a 'magic bullet', says a world expert on Japanese. (July 22, 2006) The diversity of bees and of the flowers they pollinate, has declined significantly in Britain and the Netherlands over the last 25 years according to research led by the University of Leeds and. (Science Daily)
Novel polymer could improve protein-based drugs Aug 20, 2009
He cited such examples as insulin for the treatment of diabetes and more exotic "magic bullet" antibodies like herceptin that are used to treat certain cancers. Unmodified proteins that are injected into the blood are quickly recognized by the body and broken down or cleared by the body's defense system, which limits their effectiveness as drugs. (EurekAlert!)
Media revolution will change the world Aug 19, 2009
Charging for content is no magic bullet. Experts say there are only five reasons people pay for content: it has to make them money (for example, share tips), save them money, enhance product use (software), be hard to get elsewhere (specialist research) or be enhanced with valuable information. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Shoes' toning claims draw experts' doubts Aug 15, 2009
"It's not a magic bullet of weight loss or toning your body," Pollo said. "It can lead to some of those possible benefits, but not to the extent you can replace routine or diet.". (CNN)
Top 10 Skinny-Food Myths Aug 14, 2009
" This is even true for foods that have portioned calories as part of the marketing. A 2008 study from Arizona State University and the University of Kentucky showed that dieters will actually eat more if the portions are presented in small packages because the reduced sizes are perceived to be diet food. A magic bullet for weight loss--whether it's pre-packaged portions, low-carb, reduced-fat or sugar-free--might work. Sometimes. And then there's the proven method: Eat less, exercise more.... (Channelnewsasia.com)
