Word: handing
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...surface, the Bushes seem the least likely family to lunge for a Restoration. By every appearance, they lack the Roosevelts' intensity or the Kennedys' unembarrassed ambition. Yet they are poised to surpass them all. Theirs is the Quiet Dynasty, the one that loves to surprise, that never shows its hand. Like old money, its assets are something it doesn't discuss in public. Instead the Bushes speak of service, as in, "We're just so glad our sons decided to follow us into public service"--and it's not insincere, because they are glad. The Bush code is not really...
BUSH: The unconditional love I got from my family liberated me. It gave me a sense of security. We were all at a church in Maine recently and the preacher asked whether anyone in the congregation had a perfect family, and the only hand that went up without hesitation was Dad's. It helped Jeb and me not be afraid of defeat...
BUSH: Wouldn't bother me in the least. You play the hand you're dealt...
That's exactly why Dimler says she decided to try her hand picking stocks on StockJungle's site. She likes comparing her choices against what the fund is buying and selling at that moment. "It's a lot more interesting than just reading what a fund's Top 10 holdings are," she says. Still, it's worth noting the fund doesn't have a long track record or seasoned managers--and a couple of good months doesn't mean much. So while it may be entertaining, even profitable, to do a little exploring in the stock-market jungle on your...
...mumbler, and I'm a mumbler too. While my subvocal articulation can drive friends nuts, sometimes it's a blessing. For example, if I say something really dumb, I can often quickly correct myself, since most people don't understand me the first time. On the other hand, speaking on the phone can be a problem, especially when the person I'm speaking to is really a computer...