Q 1.The most rewarding part of my financial column has been the enthusiastic reader response. I get letters not only from those who benefit from my analysis but also from those who are simply encouraged by my conservative investing principles. Since three years ago, I ________ the need for moderation, diversification, and having a long-term perspective.
Q 2.Summers Cafe in New York gained local fame during the 2002 World Cup, when it stayed open round the clock for a month, showing every soccer match live. The number of patrons increased markedly when a renovation created a non-smoking bar and dining room with a number of flat-screen TV sets. Since that time, it ______________ more than 100 matches every month.
Q 3.The condition of the national labor market has become a favorite theme in political and economic debates. Despite solid growth, the US economy _________ the longest new employment slump since the 1930s. This performance, and the fear that it might persist, has serious implications for financial markets.