21.   The signs included soft spots in housing and vehicle sales and a buildup of inventories in warehouses and on store shelves.

22.   These signs included low unemployment and high levels of factory output.

23.   Warning signs include a spike in blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, things every woman should be checked for at each prenatal visit.

24.   Warning signs include sites that seem to be promoting products or that offer miraculous treatments or cures.

25.   Warning signs include painful swallowing, coughing, weight loss, bleeding and anemia.

26.   In children, signs of apnea include hyperactivity, a short attention span and aggressive behavior, all major hindrances to learning.

27.   Signs include aching legs, pins and needles, and problems bearing weight on the legs.

28.   Signs include rash and flulike symptoms.

29.   Signs of progress include a new banking law in Brazil and moves by Indonesia to lift restrictions on business by foreign insurance companies, he said.

30.   Signs of comfort include owning a car, a telephone or traveling abroad.