Note: There's a strict 60-day grace period to set up the COBRA plan, so act quickly--miss that window, and you'll be tossed into the individual insurance market.

FORBES: Magazine Article

"During this early time window--the launch period--the initial investment is significantly high, " says Mark Beaumont, who heads sales and marketing for game publisher Capcom .

FORBES: Magazine Article

All I can tell you is, I think at this point the right fiscal path for the country is to try to support the economy in the short run, and to do it in a fiscally responsible way, which is over a period of, say, a 10-year window -- which is common -- to have it be paid for.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Authorities in recent days talked about the 72-hour "golden period, " which they said offered the best window for saving the lives of the injured and trapped.

WSJ: China Rushes to Show Quick Reaction to Quakes

George argues that temporary provisions are the only tax laws where the costs are fully accounted for because permanent tax cuts can cost much more outside the budget window than in the five- or ten-year period considered when the legislation is debated.

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Before England ish soccer introduced the January transfer window, which restricts roster moves to a 31-day period in the middle of the season, a gallery of unfamiliar faces had a profound impact in the final stretch.

WSJ: Premier League Cavalry

And since most hedge funds have limited redemption periods (often no more than a 2-3 week window once per year) a large amount of selling becomes concentrated into a relatively short period of time.

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