> I don't care what the so-called experts say.
> They can't even agree anyway. BUT... I do
> pay attention to the man on the street. I
> listen to the joys and pains they express. I
> see their spending habits. I listen to
> business owners - who only ever seem to
> complain with only the degree changing.

> These non-scientific indicators give me a
> better "take" than some $200,000+
> a year analyst on the 37th floor of downtown
> Manhattan, who plays golf three times a week
> at the $10,000 a year membership golf club.

> The man on the street might be a sheep -
> even without realising it. And so it's good
> to watch him. Hey, the analyst is also a
> sheep - following whatever the other
> analysts say, like lemmings.

I couldn't agree more.

Your own groundwork research is very important. :)