Quotes of the Day

An ad campaign can have value if it employs testimonials. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

Alkaline water can be very helpful in managing reflux because it helps wash out pepsin and is good for pH balancing. Natural alkaline water has trickled through limestone for thousands of years, giving it a pH of between 8.0 and 9.0. Of the brands of alkaline water on the market today, almost half are naturally occurring. Alkaline water with a pH higher than 8.5 is best. [2015] - Jamie Koufman

Acrylamide is one of hundreds of chemicals known as Maillard reaction products (MRPs) formed when foods are heated at high temperature with dry heat. Acrylamide has been classified as a Group 2A carcinogen (probably carcinogenic to humans) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). To reduce your exposure to acrylamide, cook starchy foods like turnips and sweet potatoes mostly in stews or soups because cooking in water prevents acrylamide formation. When you bake or roast vegetables, do not allow them to brown. Increasing the water content helps--soaking starchy foods in water before roasting reduces acrylamide formation. [2020] - Joel Fuhrman

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

The prime booking window for airline tickets is somewhere between 20 to 120 days, with the best rates occurring around the 80 to 90 days from the flight. Airbnb pricing has a similar dynamic when you optimize for temporarily during dates with unusually high travel demand, such as when your city has a special event that draws a sudden influx of travelers. Unlike the airline industry however, you won't typically see a large price hike for Airbnb bookings within the final 2 weeks prior to a special event. As the event approaches, you should reduce your pricing to ensure a booking rather than risk having an empty listing during an otherwise busy weekend. For pricing your Airbnb during special events, start high and then steadily reduce your pricing as the date of the event approaches. [2023] - Symon He