1. Some smaller companies, most of which are far from household names, are putting up blistering numbers.

2. The high valuation, by this metric, is related to the blistering growth levels internet companies have been reporting.

3. The moving game continues at a blistering speed.

4. The index has gained 15% the past 12 months, vs 110% in the blistering 12 months before the bubble burst in March 2000.

5. Landrieu drew blistering criticism from monument supporters and even some political allies.