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...rather suddenly, the speculations and assumptions about papal succession--the sort bandied while a Pope still lives--undergo sober reassessment in the cold light of his passing. The theoretical contracts rather alarmingly into the real, conversations with the outside world truly do taper off, and the 115 men who now stand before one of the most important decisions they will ever make are reminded of precisely why they pray for the Holy Spirit's guidance in their task. --With reporting by Jordan Bonfante, Emma di Ravello and Jeff Israely/ Rome; Jeff Chu/ New York; and Marguerite Michaels/ Chicago...
...three days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off. -Johnny Carson...
Still, Kresh warns, property values could start to slide, and you could be stuck. Also, IRA investors need to think about how they will liquidate those investments when it's time to take required distributions at age 70 1/2. But even if real estate prices taper off a bit, Housewert is convinced that investing his IRA in properties on Florida's sunny coast will lead to brighter days for his retirement savings...
...National Weather Service forecast a 60 percent chance of rain for this morning, but predicted showers will likely taper off in the afternoon. Two years ago, torrential rains dampened the ceremonies...
While only one home game this season has been played at O’Donnell field—a 16-6 victory over Vermont—this weekend will see Harvard finally get to settle into familiar territory and buckle down for the Ivy stretch. The contests taper nicely with Herrmann’s emergence as a legitimate threat, whether he’s toeing the rubber or standing at the plate...