Quotes of the Day

Maverick dentist Melvin E. Page calculated the perfect calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 10:4, phosphorus levels in the blood above 3.5 milligrams per deciliter for bones and teeth, and the correct blood sugar level of 85 milligrams per deciliter for optimal oral health. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

Arise early each morning and read for 30 to 60 minutes in your field. Attend every seminar and course you possibly can. Make it a habit to seek out and attend at least four seminar programs per year in your field. Listen to audio programs in your car and as you walk or exercise. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Jean-Marc Hachey's superb tome, "The Canadian Guide to Working and Living Overseas", is useful for every international job seeker who wishes to go beyond the scope of the "International Job Finer". Hachey spends 120 pages alone on helping readers determine their "International I.Q." and another 300 pages listing websites of specific international employers. [2002] - Daniel Lauber

When you have a mouth teeming with bad bacteria, no amount of brushing or flossing will get rid of them. In fact, I suggest that flossing may actually aggravate the problem, open up wounds, and even push bacteria into the blood, which could increase the risk for an inflammatory response. This is why I do not think it is safe for anyone with an unhealthy mouth to floss. If you want to floss, I suggest you first ensure your mouth is as healthy as possible and maybe take a salivary test to know your levels of opportunistic mouth pathogens before you begin. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

A first message should be short and sweet. Women should write less, usually three or four sentences. Men should write a bit more, but still not too much--four to ten sentences is ideal. [2013] - Laurie Davis