Oil Settles Below $100 for First Time Since March Sep 16, 2008
Theres a general malaise in market because of Lehman and Merrill, and that general negativity and bearishness has transferred into commodities, Kerr said. Wholesale gasoline prices dropped 21 cents per gallon to $2. (Fox News)
Shocking! Panicky Obama levels an 'ism' Sep 16, 2008
Barack Obama is the person we need to lead us out of our great national malaise that we ve suffered from since the 1970s ... Barack Obama will end global warming, our dependence on foreign oil and this seemingly permanent malaise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Last year's star stocks fade out Sep 15, 2008
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Crowd violence overshadows action on the pitch Sep 13, 2008
Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to get the Brazilian back into the starting line-up so his team don t suffer the same malaise that ruptured their hopes of success last season. Milan failed to win any of their first seven home league matches and a 2-1 defeat to Inter before Christmas left them more than 20 points off the pace. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Resignation of Japanese leader shakes up nation's ruling party Sep 12, 2008
Yosano's comments underscore a growing malaise within the party and frustration among voters, who increasingly see the Liberal Democrats as incapable of dealing with pressing issues such as rising gasoline and food prices and an underfunded and mismanaged pension system. The manner in which the last two leaders quit has been particularly striking. (Boston Globe)
'Suicide is not an option' Sep 12, 2008
"There used to be a great malaise in Quebec to talk about suicide. And hiding behind the silence became a sort of approval," Mr. Marchand of C. gep Sainte-Foy said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
An election perspective Sep 10, 2008
Jimmy Carter first explained the root problem with oil addiction in his "malaise" speech in 1979, but we didn't like his answer of conservation. So we elected Ronald Reagan who told us cheap oil was an American right. (Montana Standard, MT)
Exclusive: Noakes warns of more heartache Sep 10, 2008
In addition, the malaise currently affecting our Olympic sports will gradually extend to affect rugby and cricket as the quality of the personnel and structures supporting those sports also falls progressively further behind the rest of the world. "Accept that the solution requires that more of the same will not produce a different result. Rather, it is time for radical surgery to change the prevailing attitudes and practices that have produced complacency, mediocrity, individual entitlement and... (iAfrica.com)
Tennis | U.S. Open Sep 9, 2008
Federer, 27, played the Australian Open believing his general malaise was due to food poisoning. It was not until March that he found out his lingering fatigue was not business as usual. (International Herald Tribune)
McCain's Annoying Little Fraud Sep 9, 2008
Mayhill Fowler [I had a snide comparison to Jimmy Carter's "malaise" speech here, but that was unfair to Jimmy Car. (Slate)
Invisible Illness Week Sep 8, 2008
Many chronic illnesses have unspecific symptoms like fatigue, malaise and headaches. Some symptoms can be completely bizarre and if the doctor doesn't recognize them, it is easy to suggest that it's "all in your head". (Suite101.com)
A new social contract for America Sep 6, 2008
Washington - Malaise has made a comeback. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
33 foreign drug convicts Sep 6, 2008
Judicially killing drug dealers made vulnerable by the absence of local connections or consular support, especially Africans, after sham trials where confessions are made under torture and presided over by craven or corrupt judges, only serves to deepen the malaise. F. RICHARDSON Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
One victim's two views of Lyme disease Sep 4, 2008
Researchers also found symptoms that would lead to confusion with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: malaise, fatigue, fever, headache, stiff neck, backache, muscle aches, vomiting, and sore throat. By the time Weintraub became involved, some 15 years after the initial discoveries, Lyme disease had moved into the controversy mode. (Boston Globe)
Recalibrating the machine: Investment banks refocus Sep 4, 2008
Banks rethink in the face of IPO markets malaise. San Francisco Business Times - by. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Opinion: A new social contract for America Sep 4, 2008
Washington - Malaise has made a comeback. How else to describe the results of a recent Rockefeller Foundation/Time magazine poll in which 49 percent of 18 to 29-year-olds surveyed said that America was a better place to live in the 1990s and will continue to decline. (Christian Science Monitor)
Retailers slash prices, but at what cost? Sep 4, 2008
The malaise is hurting all income levels, including more recently the affluent shoppers. Saks told investors last month when it reported second-quarter earnings that it expects sales at established store to be anywhere from unchanged to down by low-single digit percentages for the second half of the year. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
UCLA shocks Tennessee Sep 2, 2008
After shaking off a first-half offensive malaise -- can't blame jet lag because the Bulldogs arrived on Saturday -- Fresno State got rolling in the second half and went on to its 13th victory over teams in BCS conferences, tied with Utah for the most in the nation for teams from non-BCS leagues. Tom Brandstater, after a 5-for-15 first half, finished with 216 yards passing for the Bulldogs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ovarian cancer survivor pays it forward Sep 2, 2008
She complained of bloating, abdominal pain, the need to urinate frequently, and a general malaise. More than one person said she looked pregnant - not a possibility at age 58. (Globe and Mail)
Bulldogs go home happy with 24-7 win over Rutgers Sep 2, 2008
Mathews ran for 163 yards, 106 and three touchdowns in the second half, on 26 carries, and Ajirotutu set up two scores with long receptions, helping the Bulldogs brush off a first-half offensive malaise that left them lucky to be in a scoreless game. "I don't think we're a mid-major team," said Bulldogs quarterback Tom Brandstater, who finished with 216 yards passing after a 5-for-15 first half. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
In France, pessimism clouds a time of renewal Aug 31, 2008
Jean-Christophe Fromantin, the mayor of Neuilly-sur-Seine, just outside Paris, attributes the malaise to bad news, inflation, and national character. "We're not supple," he said. (Boston Globe)
Wall Street enters month of peril with outlook clouded... Aug 31, 2008
In the coming week, the market will digest reports on monthly sales from automakers, expected to underscore consumer malaise as well as weakness in the manufacturing sector. "We saw a slight improvement (in auto sales) in July, but don't expect to see a major recovery for the remainder of the year," observed Jesse Toprak, of the research firm Edmunds. (The Drudge Report)
Weir fires 10-under 61 to vault into lead Aug 30, 2008
San Diegan Phil Mickelson, the defending champion, suffered through a familiar malaise. He hit the ball fine, but 31 putts kept him in the middle of the pack with a 69. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
2 B Well Again's Natural Supplements that Actually Work Aug 30, 2008
While issues like depression or anxiety cannot be taken lightly, at the same time, it must be considered that simple changes in lifestyle could also alter any general malaise. Julie Meserve just wanted to feel better and one day, she decided to do something about it. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
DEM-LEFTWING Aug 30, 2008
Prospect panel members, including economists, writers and liberal elected officials, agreed they see opportunity in the current economic malaise, which combines a credit crunch, wage stagnation and inflation on key consumer items. With this crisis-opportunity, they're hoping -- demanding, actually -- that Obama will be the transformative figure he claims to be and fundamentally change the American economy in the way Ronald Reagan did in the 1980s, though in reverse. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Richt: Dogs in title talk to stay Aug 29, 2008
Good article everyone will say i told you so when we lose one were not supposed to, but after suffering through the malaise of the mid- 80 s and 90 s, who can honestly say that the dawgs aren t in the best shape we ve been in for a long, long time. Quality starts at he top, and CMR and staff are among the best in the NCAA right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Delegates: History will elevate Bush Aug 29, 2008
The economic malaise, they say, is due more to the natural business cycle than government mismanagement. When it comes to rising government spending and budget deficits approaching half a trillion dollars, the more conservative GOP delegates blame Bush and Congress, which for six years of his presidency was controlled mostly by Republicans. (USA Today)
Kuyt spares Kop blushes as last-gasp strike kills off Belgians Aug 28, 2008
Liverpool again looked dull and predictable and even captain fantastic Steven Gerrard was hit by this general malaise. Reina had to show his class again to palm away Marouane Fellaini's hooked effort while Liverpool's best efforts came from set-pieces. (Mirror.co.uk)
"Am I crazy to think the independent anti-Obama ad on the William Ayers issue is really, really effectivejust shy of devastating?"Obama's Failed Fight BackBy Mickey Kaus Aug 28, 2008
" (Something along the lines of , in fact.) ... P.S.: If you were a conscientious African-American parent who carefully rationed your kids' TV time, how would you feel if Obama ... Even Bill Cosby is less condescending, I think. He's just a pissed off old geezer comin' right at ya. He doesn't claim to and then put down kids who aspire to live the life Lil' Wayne boasts about. ... P.P.S.: Obama's ? Also condescending! Especially since, as , Obama doesn't speak Spanish.*** ... He's insultingly... (Slate)
Qld govt under pressure over health Aug 27, 2008
"Aramac is again a symptom of the larger malaise that is impacting across Queensland Health," Mr McArdle told reporters in Brisbane on Wednesday. "Add all these issues together you still find that 10 years after being in government the health crisis continues to roll out, unfortunately, day in, day out.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
CT Boy Scout Diagnosed With Bubonic Plague Aug 27, 2008
The teen's symptoms included fever, malaise and a large swelling on the left side of his neck in the lymph node and parotid gland, he said. He was treated with antibiotics and has recovered. (Fox News)
How To Outsource Yourself Aug 27, 2008
The fourth largest democracy in the world, its economy boomed with the explosive commodities market--and it hasn't yet suffered from the malaise brought on by America's housing bubble pop.. Earlier this year, after announcing the stateside layoffs of 1,600 investment banking employees, Merrill Lynch (nyse: - - ) hired a team of merger and acquisition bankers to beef up its presence there. (Forbes)
Connecticut Boy Scout Fully Recovered From Plague Aug 27, 2008
Besides suffering from malaise, the left side of the scout's neck was noticeably swollen, according to reports. The swollen gland is known as a "bubo," which is the root of the term "bubonic plague." His quick-acting parents got him to the hospital, and blood tests confirmed that he had the disease. (FOX61, CT)
Young Indonesians seek a new order Aug 26, 2008
Economist Ichsan puts the political malaise down to coalition politics and a weak central government. "Jakarta has the funds but is unable or unwilling to spend [them]," he said. (Asia Times Online)
Roos to regroup for September uprising Aug 26, 2008
Any players showing signs of injury, fatigue or loss of form could well find themselves on the sidelines as Roos tries to find a way to dig his side out of a malaise in which it has lost six of its past eight matches. While Roos conceded after Saturday night's loss to Collingwood that it was "unlikely we're going to do much damage" in September, he's hoping to cajole his playing group into one final charge. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Costa: Ted Kennedy -- the dream lives on Aug 26, 2008
It was a period dominated by a feeling of national malaise, a phrase attributed to Carter but one which he never actually spoke. All of which, made Kennedy s speech of hope and affirmation more appealing. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Assessing the Beijing Olympics Aug 25, 2008
I, on the other hand, just fondly think back to what a boom time it was during Dhimmy s malaise, what with the 70% income tax rate and all. Isn t it amazing that the libs have been trotting out the Debt Monster for over 35 years and the shoe has yet to drop on the economy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Comoros: Concerns Over Possible Social Unrest Aug 23, 2008
"The truth is that the situation is maybe even worse today, and that there is a general malaise across the country. The situation is severe, and we fear that if it persists, it could bring the country back to political instability; we fear social unrest." ... The truth is that the situation is maybe even worse today, and that there is a general malaise across the country. (allAfrica.com)
It all goes back to the playground Aug 23, 2008
My way: the malaise statement. Your way: Mondale in 84, well, he just got slaughtered by Reagan, period. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Why aren't the hyenas howling? Aug 22, 2008
Even some Dems are beginning to rethink their Obamaphilia and drift back into political malaise. The concept of leadership experience trumping popularity is gaining traction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Global stocks fall on fresh financial worries Aug 21, 2008
A survey this week showed business activity in the euro zone unexpectedly stabilized at weak levels in August, while the plunge in crude oil eased inflationary pressure, but analysts said the broader picture of euro zone malaise held good. In the medium term. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* New hope for those with rheumatoid arthritis Aug 19, 2008
Other effects include fatigue, malaise, anemia and damage to organs throughout the body, including the cardiovascular system. Untreated, 20 percent to 30 percent of people become permanently disabled within three to five years of diagnosis. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Credit fear stalks global shares Aug 19, 2008
While falling crude prices weighed on energy shares, they saved the dollar from the general credit market malaise by buttressing expectations that the United States will not be the only economy to suffer weak growth and fragile asset markets. The U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback's performance against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 77. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady Aug 19, 2008
We need to be mindful of both upside and downside risks, Shirakawa said, without specifying how long he expects Japan's current economic malaise to last. The Bank of Japan's latest assessment follows a slew of data over the past month that confirmed the policy board's previous concerns, he added. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Still Blogging About Edwards! Aug 19, 2008
Mayhill Fowler [I had a snide comparison to Jimmy Carter's "malaise" speech here, but that was unfair to Jimmy Carter. was an exercise in self-loathing--and if it insulted voters it insulted them by attributing to them the same flaws and failures Carter attributed to himself. (Slate)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 22) Aug 17, 2008
" Ajai wrote on Aug 16, 2008 9:40 PM:" Interesting how a discussion concerned with whether or not homophobia exists eventually exposes the bare bones of that sickness which grip those afflicted, until they completely lose reason and finally succumb to intestinal malaise and paralyzed emotions. Their lives are ruled by fear, seeing the devil in nature, living out a nightmare where their helplessness is cruelly exploited. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Joan McAlpine: Does corpse at Stobhill signal wider malaise? Aug 17, 2008
Joan McAlpine: Does corpse at Stobhill signal wider malaise ... Joan McAlpine: Does corpse at Stobhill signal wider malaise ... What we do know is that health minister Nicola Sturgeon referred to a wider malaise when she commented on the story. (Times Online)
Lunar Eclipse Strategies for Health... Aug 16, 2008
For example, the New York Stock Exchange has a natal chart that shows planets close to the degrees of this eclipse, and some financial astrologers see the heavens pointing to, and confirming the nation's economic malaise. Heaven Sent Financial Advice. (Suite101.com)
Rooms with a view Aug 16, 2008
It s part of a psychological malaise that most of the country is part of right now, said Skea. We re facing the reality that some communities have had to avail themselves of these kinds of properties, but we believe the amenities that come with it, and the access to the city we re confident. (Malden Observer, MA)
How do you find a doctor? Aug 16, 2008
There are a few too many sick days and Z-Pak prescriptions going around, far too much exhaustion and malaise. And oh yes, school is in session, which means every child, and sadly, every parent, is a bastion of disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
LETTERS: NCT, August 14, 2008 Aug 15, 2008
Malaise must be prevented, detected and treated. Sadly, doctors don't understand autistic children with self-injurious behavior. (North County Times)
Causes of Chronic Fatigue Aug 14, 2008
The fatigue in CFS/ME can be continuous or intermittent, but it is always associated with post-exertional malaise (feeling ill after exercise or other excessive activity), which can last for several days or even weeks. Sometimes it is delayed by more than 24 hours. (Suite101.com)
Veterinarians alerted about canine brucellosis Aug 14, 2008
Infected pets may show signs of malaise, back pain and arthritis. It is very difficult to cure an infected dog. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Finance Fear Fiasco Aug 14, 2008
"Unfortunately, I think we're going to be stuck in this general environment of malaise for some time," said Joseph A. LaVorgna, chief US economist at Deutsche Bank, who called the short-lived upturn a "sugar high.". "The economy has yet to feel the tightening" that's going to come from banks holding back on lending to consumers, he said. (New York Post -- Business)
A Growth Export for Britain: Boozing Aug 14, 2008
The full research will be published this autumn in two journals, the European Journal of Public Health and European Addiction Research, and will doubtless be pored over by politicians and officials keen to find a cure for the British malaise. Change won't be easy, though. (Time.com)
Bruce Jenkins Aug 11, 2008
What a stark contrast to first-place Arizona, home of a depressing, lingering malaise. And what satisfaction to beat the Dodgers, who staged one of the most preposterous defensive displays in baseball history to give the game away. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Where were these Braves all season? Aug 11, 2008
That s only the worst spot to hit when trying to come out of a malaise. So, what s best for the long-term for the Braves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Has slump really changed our ways? Aug 10, 2008
They need this economic malaise to blow over quickly, and that will require Americans to get back into a good mood and open their wallets again. But there is a school of thought out there that says many people have been permanently changed by the economic blows the nation has suffered over the last year -- the unprecedented quadruple whammy of the dive in home prices, tumbling stock values, soaring energy and food prices, and the credit crunch. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Search for National Gallery director heats up Aug 10, 2008
berge's successor as a chance to ease the malaise of a claustrophobic office environment permeated by fear. Employees whose contempt and dislike for each other surfaced in court documents are housed largely in a single hallway on the fifth floor of the gallery's curatorial wing, and tensions are allegedly running high. (Globe and Mail)
Game Balls & Goats: Patrots-Ravens Aug 10, 2008
Offensive Line: There were a few culprits missing assignments: (Penalty and bad blocking), (getting beat around the outside), (holding), a False Start, another holding penalty and general malaise in getting the team going. Dante Scarnecchia is going to have plenty of ammunition this week at practice. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Cognizant Technology reaches out to Asia Aug 8, 2008
But as the malaise in the United States spreads to the other side of the Atlantic, and concerns rise about the company's ability to sustain its strong growth rate in Europe, Cognizant is testing other shores. "We continue to focus on the markets in Asia, and we have also started, in a preliminary way, to look at some of the markets in Latin America and the Middle East," said D'Souza, who has been with the company since its inception in 1994. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Retailers report mixed sales results in July Aug 8, 2008
Many mall-based apparel stores including Limited Brands Inc., Abercrombie Co. and Gap Inc. remained in a malaise. "Consumers are in a fair amount of pain," said Ken Perkins, president of research company RetailMetrics LLC. He worries that without the government stimulus money, shoppers won't have any incentive to splurge on back-to-school merchandise. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Tiger-Less Golf Major Adds to Malaise in Detroit With Automakers Stalled Aug 8, 2008
Tiger Woods-Less Golf Championship Adds to Detroit's Malaise. By Michael Buteau. (Bloomberg)
Sad Summer: Economic Woes Hit European Vacations Aug 8, 2008
The deepening economic malaise has made many wary of splurging on expensive breaks. And would-be travelers have been hit by soaring costs in Europe for food, road trips and air travel _ in short, just about everything needed for a successful holiday. (CBS News -- World)
Why the new X-Files film is the most convincing Christian ... Aug 7, 2008
This time, they're in search of a remedy for the spiritual malaise of the West. . (guardian.co.uk)
