41.   Other analysts are less enthusiastic, saying the profit slide may be a sign of things to come.

42.   Rock slides are not unheard of in Yosemite.

43.   Rivas, who missed three games because of the knee injury, and some of the Twins thought the slide was dirty.

44.   Slides are common in the park, usually after heavy rain, but it has not rained recently.

45.   Six color slides are available.

46.   Slides have been popular for the past several seasons, but never before have they looked as feminine as this year.

47.   So the coming three-game road trip may be a strong indication of whether the slide is only temporary, or a sign of things to come.

48.   Still, the profit slide was better than some recent forecasts.

49.   That also means an earthquake-triggered slide is less likely.

50.   Teetering at the edge of balance, defying the expectations of friction and gravity, a slide is risky, exciting, familiar.