BEIJING: Chinas business climate index, a major measure of macro-economic outlook, rose by 3 points in the second quarter while entrepreneur confidence weakened over the previous quarter, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Friday. Jason Pierre-Paul Youth Jersey. The quarterly business climate index, based on a survey of about 20,000 Chinese firms, advanced to 135.9 points from 132.9 in the first quarter, the NBS said in a statement on its website. Related readings: Chinas business climate index up in first quarter China sees smaller decline in biz climate index, confidence recovers Q4 business climate index drops on slowing economy Chinas business climate index continues to drop in Q2 The index ranges from zero to 200. A reading above 100 shows economic expansion, while a reading below 100 indicates contraction. The survey began in 1998. All sectors reported business indices above 100 for the fourth straight quarter, which indicated expansion, said the statement. The index for the industrial sector rose by 3.5 points over previous quarter to 128.1 in the second quarter. The business climate index for the real estate sector, however, fell by 8.5 points to 127.3 due to the governments measures to discourage property speculation. The entrepreneur confidence index, a gauge of the understanding, views and projections of business people, however, dipped by 2.5 points from the previous quarter to 133 in the second quarter, said the NBS. Entrepreneur confidence levels varied in different sectors, according to the NBS. Entrepreneur confidence levels in restaurants, catering and other tertiary sectors all rose in the second quarter. Confidence levels of business people in construction, transportation and postal services were unchanged compared with the first quarter. Industrial, wholesale and retail entrepreneurs were less confident than the first quarter. Confidence dropped the most by 23 points to 109.3 in the second quarter, indicating the governments tightening measures since April were affecting those sectors. Osi Umenyiora Super Bowl Jersey. Vernon Wells drove in the other for the Blue Jays, who showed no signs of slowing down following a Friday rain out and snapped a two-game slide. Marcum (9-4) yielded eight hits and a pair of runs over 5 2/3 frames, fanning five with one walk to register his third win in four starts. Wes Welker Youth Jersey. Now the real work begins. Tracy McGrady scored 30 points and the Rockets beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-80 on Friday night to break a tie with the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks for the second-best victory streak in league history. New York Giants Jersey. Gan Tian reports Even though Chinas best ranking in the Miss Universe pageant so far has been 18th, Tang Wen is not worried. I think I can make it into the top five, says the confident 19-year-old. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Jersey. So the task on Wednesday for the Kings was putting the 6-5 overtime loss in Game 3 in the past and turning their focus to Game 4 on Thursday night when they hope to rebound and tie the series at two games apiece.