Quotes of the Day

The Central Fund of Canada (symbol CEF) is a closed-end fund that stores physical gold and silver as its primary asset. When you buy a share in CEF, you are buying a percentage of its stock of precious metals. More than half of CEF's value comes from silver, not gold. [2009] - James DiGeorgia

For more in-depth examination of sleep by scientists or sleep medicine clinicians, special equipment is used to track sleep stages and cycles through the night. To determine sleep stages, three main measurements are used: brain waves, eye movements, and muscle tone. [2021] - Judith R. Davidson

The less said about the past, the better for both partners. No one forgets his or her past, but it does no good to rehash old hurts. Don't ask for details of previous romantic relationships. If you do ask a question, keep it open-ended. "How did things go between you?" Listen to the story, but don't pry. [2005] - Sharon Romm

Carbs help maintain blood glucose during exercise and restore muscle glycogen during rest and recovery from exercise. The recommended daily intake is a minimum of 130 grams, or 45-65% of daily calories for adults, independent of age or activity level. This is the minimum needed for your brain to function. It's recommended that athletes consume 6-10 grams of carbs for every kilogram of body weight per day. The majority should be in the form of less-refined, less-processed foods with a low glycemic (blood sugar) load. If you're on a low-calorie diet (fewer than 2,000 calories per day), it may be difficult to achieve the recommended 6 grams of carbs per kilogram of weight each day. [2015] - Vonda Wright

Each time a lender sues for foreclosure, the country clerk where the property is located files that suit in the public records. Local newspapers or specialty newsletters often publish the borrowers' names and addresses. You can also go to the county courthouse. Some counties make it easy to find pending foreclosures; others make you search. Either way, the information is always available to the public. [2003] - Gary W. Eldred