结果是，这个赛季常规赛的收视率提高了，一切都被颠覆了。休赛期令人兴奋，“每一秒都要打电话，看看发生了什么”。常规赛很吸引人，也很有竞争力，每天晚上都会有超级明星的比赛和超神的表现。至于季后赛？估计新闻会是勇士队又赢了。有趣的是，这可能是联盟更好的增长策略。一个充满活力的王朝用来吸引那些只想看到伟大的普通观众，一个超级引人注目的休赛期和耐人寻味的常规赛用来吸引四种的观众。它在他们的头上翻转标准模型，但它也充分利用了NBA不断扩大的数字流量。
If Lloyd Grossman were to go through the keyholes of Oscar winners’ houses, he would find their golden statues in various spots: from prime real estate such as the mantelpiece to the depths of cupboards collecting dust.
I can well imagine that in 2016 the oil price will bounce back from its current sub $40 level. The Saudis may try to cut production, there could be more conflict in Iraq, terrorists could attack some of the prize targets such as the oil terminals at Ras Tanura and Abqaiq. Anything is possible, something is likely. But the question is how far the bounce will go.
Meditate any time, but 15 minutes before you study, 15 minutes before class, 15 minutes before a test, and you'll be amazed at how well you can perform as a student.