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...recovery, stupid. One of the better economic rules of thumb out there is that if you want to know what the economy?s going to do in the next six months, look at stocks and bonds. (yeah, it?s sort of a substitute for economic thinking, but that?s what makes it such a good rule) And since hitting bottom in the 8100 range on Sept. 21, the Dow is back over 9900 and right at the 20 percent cusp of technically being a?bull market. And the charts for the NASDAQ and S&P 500 are sporting the very...
...when Yan Ming brought his disciples to China earlier this fall, it was not only to touch base with his roots but to thumb his nose a little. He led rigorous daily practice sessions in training halls in Dengfeng, as well as in less conventional locales like Great Wall watchtowers and hotel lobbies. He talked about Chan as he shepherded his students through the Buddhist caves at Luoyang. But at night, discipline gave way to aggressively, almost-defiantly boisterous carousing...
...don’t underestimate the steadying presence of Capouch, who plays nearly half of every Harvard game. Crothers has already learned a good rule of thumb for when he’s out on the ice—when in doubt, consult the captain...
...field were expanded to eight teams, the percentage would be well above the 20 percent rule of thumb at 27.6 percent. But a six-team tournament, with a participation rate of 20.7 percent, would be just right...
...masks won't help against an anthrax attack," and urged TIME to "stop scaring people and tell us how to protect the country." And a reader from Maine imagined "the terrorists laughing their heads off as Americans frantically wave the flag and shop for gas masks. We should thumb our nose at these criminals and get back to everyday life...