Quotes of the Day

If you will need to sell part of your gold in less than a few months, it's probably a better idea to keep that portion of your money in cash. [2008] - Shayne McGuire

Do not use subject lines that shout. All caps is considered to be the same as shouting. Do not overuse the word "free." Do not get carried away with punctuation, and avoid the "!" in your subject lines. Do emphasize urgency in an e-mail. Incorporate your brand name or company name where possible. Avoid using the $ symbol in the subject line. Put as much important and relevant information into your subject lines as possible. Avoid words such as free, stock, e-bay, password, mortgage, etc that all trigger spam detection software. [2007] - Bruce C. Brown

When wave three ends, connect the points labeled "1" and "3," then draw a parallel line touching the point labeled "2." This construction provides an estimated boundary for wave four. If the fourth wave ends at a point not touching the parallel, you must reconstruct the channel in order to estimate the boundary for wave five. First connect the ends of waves two and four. If waves one and three are normal, the upper parallel most accurately forecasts the end of wave five when drawn touching the peak of wave three. If wave three is abnormally strong, almost vertical, then a parallel to the baseline that touches the top of wave one is then more useful. [2001] - Robert Prechter

Salespeople are taught to use the palm rub gesture when describing products or services to prospective buyers, and to use a fast hand action to avoid putting buyers on the defensive. When a buyer quickly rubs his palms together and says, 'Let's see what you have to offer!' it signals that he's expecting to see something good and might buy. [2004] - Allan Pease

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