Wow, it was only a year ago when the whole financial system seemed on the brink of collapse; today, by contrast, if only briefly (so far), the Dow topped 10,000, a huge rebound from its March 09 low of 6,547. Do folks think the nightmare is finally coming to an end? P.S.: And if you are feeling optimistic, all the more reason to take this opportunity to use some of your extra cash on a DonorsChoose donation to help promote science education in the U.S.....