What are the new noises in your city as we begin 2009?

I've been noticing a quietness as the new began these last few days. It seems that it is not a peaceful or restful quiet, however. It seems that it is a "waiting to exhale", fear of breathing, hoping the new year starts better than the last one ended.

What are you hearing or not in your city?

I'm in Greenville, SC, USA - how about you?