Quotes of the Day

It makes sense to peel fruits, if possible, and not to eat potato skins, unless you are able to purchase those vegetables in organic form. Remove and discard the outermost leaves of lettuce and cabbage, if not organically grown; and other surfaces that cannot be peeled can be washed with soap and water, or a commercial vegetable wash. [2011] - Joel Fuhrman

Units located in the vicinity of power lines and busy roadways or railway tracks are less desirable and therefore more difficult to resell. The same is true of units that were bought without a parking space or without an option to by one. Units with nine-foot ceilings are much more attractive than ones with lower ceilings. The view from the unit is equally important. A unit facing another building across the street will fetch a lower price than one with a clear view of open spaces. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

Salespeople must become comfortable with silence. This is critical to selling success. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Gifts should be useful, things that they will want to keep or play with--or take home to a child. Great gift ideas: Magnifying glass, 100 for $60; Calculator, 120 for $200; Miniature tool kid, 120 for $120; Paddleball, 120 for $50; Glider, 1,000 for $70; Rubik's Cube, 120 for $40; Metal whistle, 120 for $100; Plastic dinosaur, 100 for $26. [2007] - Chet Holmes

Combinations of antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin E, and beta-carotene in pill form were associated with increased risk of death in those who took them. Supplements contain only a select few antioxidants, whereas your body relies on hundreds of them, all working synergistically to create a network to help the body dispose of free radicals. High doses of a single antioxidant may upset this delicate balance and may actually diminish your body's ability to fight cancer. [2015] - Michael Greger