And Alan Greenspan's decision this week to raise interest rates by just a quarter of a point, nevermind that it was the first increase for two and a half years, will do little to disturb their equanimity: the change had been widely expected and when it came the markets applauded politely (see article).
Nevermind that the Mets had already rallied from a two-run deficit to tie Game 6, thanks in part to a wild pitch by Boston reliever Bob Stanley, who has somehow managed to avoid induction into the goat Hall of Fame in fans' minds.