Quotes of the Day

Lying is the oil that greases our interactions with others and lets us maintain friendly social relationships. Social liars are more popular than those who continually tell the truth, even though we know the social liar is lying to us. Malicious Lies, however, are where one person deliberately sets out to deceive another for personal benefit. [2004] - Allan Pease

Powdered multivitamins sold in large canisters or tubs may not be the best delivery system. Not only can the powder become oxidized each time the tub is opened and exposed to air and light, but it's nearly impossible to guarantee which micronutrients you will be getting in each daily serving. This is because most vitamins are light and fluffy, whereas most minerals are dense and heavy. Over time, if stored in a large tub, the heavier micronutrients will naturally sink to the bottom, making it difficult to know which ones you're scooping into your daily multivitamin drink. [2019] - Mira Calton

An easy-to-follow formula that you can apply to almost any profile: Write an interesting statement about your own experience with said topic or interest, then follow it up with an open-ended question that's either directly related to your first statement or is about something else in the profile. No "hi," "hello," or "hey there." Limit your first message to two to three sentences. Sign your first name at the end of your message, but don't give a sign off (no "all best," "cheers," or even "I hope to hear from you.") [2016] - Lisa Hoehn

Phoning is more personal and is actually less time-consuming than reading an e-mail. And, if it is a delicate or legal matter, you are not leaving an e-mail trail. [2009] - Leil Lowndes

Numismatic coins (coins that have achieved value due to their rarity) carry a high markup, so if you were to liquidate them, you may get only 70% on the dollar (or less). Most people sell their coins to coin dealers, but these dealers will basically offer you wholesale prices since they will end up trying to resell the coins at retail. Consider selling coins to other investors or collectors as they are easier to find now through the Internet. [2008] - Paul Mladjenovic