Quotes of the Day

As of January 1, 2021, the maximum OAS pension for an individual who started payments at age 65 is $615.37 a month. One needs to have been resident in Canada for 40 years after age 18 to receive the maximum, otherwise the pension is pro-rated. OAS pension rises quarterly in step with increases in the Consumer Price Index. If you were 65 in 2021 and had income over $79,845 in that year, you would have to pay back some of the OAS pension you were receiving. OAS income is essentially "clawed back" at the rate of 15% of your income that is in excess of $79,845. You would receive no benefit at all from OAS pensions if your earnings were over $129,000 in 2021. [2021] - Frederick Vettese

The sugar alcohols sorbitol and xylitol are harmless in themselves, but they aren't absorbed by the body and end up in the colon, where they can draw in fluid and cause diarrhea. This is why they're only used commercially in small quantities, such as in mints or chewing gum, as opposed to beverages. A related compound, however, erythritol, is absorbed and may have the harmlessness of xylitol without the laxative effect. Erythritol is found naturally in pears and grapes, but industrially, yeast is used to produce it. Erythritol doesn't cause cavities, and it hasn't been implicated in fibromyalgia, preterm birth, headaches, hypertension, brain disorders, or platelet disorders like other low-calorie sweeteners. [2015] - Michael Greger

If you're a poor sleeper who views yourself as being a confident, good sleeper, you may function as well during the day as a person with far better sleep quality. [2017] - W. Chris Winter

Look for art from painters such as Monet, Renoir, or Degas. The works of Van Gogh, while colorful, can be disturbing and should probably be avoided. Good quality prints of the masters are available in art supply stores as well as in almost all museums. You can purchase a frame for another $25. Usually one hanging per wall is maximum (assuming they are fairly good sized). In smaller rooms, one or two per room is plenty. Most department stores have interior decorators on call and either for free, or a small fee (they're hoping you'll buy from them) will send them to your home to suggest floor coverings, furniture, and in this case, wall hangings. [2003] - Robert Irwin

One of the most valuable gestures a negotiator can learn to recognize is seated readiness. When you are presenting a proposal, for example, if the other person were to take this gesture at the end of the presentation, and the interview had gone well up to that point, you could ask for agreement and would be likely to get it. [2004] - Allan Pease