Still, expect those furloughs to take a significant bite out of income and consumer spending.
For large 401(k) plans, industry consultants say, they usually amount to about 25 basis points, or 0.25percentt of assets -- annual charges that take a significant bite out of an investment over the long haul.
Mr. Corzine's biggest concern is not that he may lose the case, but that the mounting legal fees will take a significant bite out of the fortune he amassed from his days at Goldman Sachs.
Amid the aroma of pita breads baking at the rate of 11,000 an hour, Edward Mafoud stood on the cavernous floor of Damascus Bakeries in Brooklyn and explained how the steeply rising oil prices had taken a significant bite out of his bakery's already slim profit margin.
The refunds, the additional costs of caring for inconvenienced passengers and the loss of revenue as a result of the suspended flights will take a significant bite out of airline earnings at a time when most of the major airlines are already hurting.
Last year's second-round pick, Sergio Kindle, could see snaps this season after missing his rookie season with a fractured skull, but don't expect him, or third-year pro Paul Kruger (who may finally be finding his niche) to take a significant bite out of Johnson's action anytime soon.
As a result, interest payments take a significant bite out of the monthly budget.
Online retailing is booming, but IBuyDigital.com may not be able to take a significant bite out of the competition.
On top of that, the cost to run NetApp appliances grew as fast as Yahoo did, taking a significant bite out of the company's revenue.
Installing XP in Negroponte's far cheaper machine could take a significant bite out of Intel's sales and bring more international focus back to OLPC.
