Quotes of the Day

Examples of advertising specialties are ballpoint pens, scratch pads, mousepads, briefcases, calendars, playing cards, shopping bags, belt buckles, decals, banners, lighters, coffee mugs, license-plate frames, fanny packs, and lots more. They are great for reminder advertising. [1998] - Jay Conrad Levinson

The ideal body mass index (BMI) for the longest life appears to be 20 to 22 (kg/m2). [2023] - Michael Greger

The amalgam used in silver-colored dental fillings contains approximately 49% metallic mercury, 35% silver, 9% tin, 6% copper, and trace amounts of zinc. Plastic fillings, also known as white fillings, often contain BPA and aluminum. The best option for a filling or a restoration is ceramic and ceramic-resin hybrids. They differ from porcelain fillings, and they are made with special low-temperature fusing. These ceramic options are generally biocompatible and are strong enough for long-term use. Another option for cavity infections that are very deep is the application of a composite resin, which avoids the drilling and filling process. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

Balanced Plate: 1. Cover half your plate with nonstarchy vegetables 2. Cover about 25 percent of your plate with lean protein, including some plant sources 3. Cover the remaining 25 percent of your plate with a healthy starch choice, such as a whole grain or starchy vegetable 4. Include a dab of healthy fat to enhance the flavor and add healthful nutrients [2013] - Hillary Wright

"Meeting the 2% rule (the 2% test)" means that a property's monthly rental income must equal 2% of the purchase price or greater. The value 2% could easily be replaced with another number to test that as well. For example, many people look for "the 1% rule (test)." You might hear people talk about the .5% rule (test), the 1.5% rule (test), the 3% rule (test). In my local real estate market, I know that if I can find a property that gets close to 2%, it's probably going to cash flow well. Yours might be different. Maybe you'll discover that 1% is plenty to get you enough cash flow to create a solid return on investment. [2015] - Brandon Turner