The Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators: How to Make It More Timely. Robert H. McGuckin, Ataman Ozyildirim, Victor Zarnowitz. A major shortcoming of the U.S. leading index is that it does not use the most recent information for stock prices and yield spreads. The index methodology ignores these data in favor of a time-consistent set of components (i.e., all of the components must refer to the previous month).
Definition of transfigure. transfigured. ; transfiguring. transitive verb. : to give a new and typically exalted or spiritual appearance to : transform outwardly and usually for the better.
Harnessing Your Sexual Energy. Having a strong sex drive simply isn't enough-you must also learn how to use it. Sexual transformation, or transmutation, means changing your energy and thoughts from physical expression to energy and thoughts of another, usually creative, purpose.Truth is, we are all sexual beings. Period.ex. It's the driving force of nature; from the pollination of plants to the biological urge to reproduce in animals and humans alike. It's therefore not surprising that most of our energy arises from our libido. For Celebrators of solitude, sex is not a subject that is often discussed.