Quotes of the Day

Your time is your life. Choose your job with care. Your time is more important than the money that you will receive. Money can be replaced, but time spent is gone forever. [2004] - Brian Tracy

Mindfulness-based stress reduction, or MBSR, is a program created by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School for people with no or little meditation experience. MBSR is great for anyone who wants to reduce stress; it's an especially good match for people suffering from chronical physical pain. MBSR includes training in the nature of the mind, mindful breathing, a mindful body scan, and yoga. Taking a class in a group is a unique live experience, but for those who don't have access to MBSR locally, the University of Massachusetts Medical School's Center for Mindfulness offers an online course (https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org/umass-memorial-center-mindfulness).  [2017] - Elizabeth Blackburn

The fastest way to build a professional-looking website is to use a "website template". [2006] - Scott Fox

If you're having problems getting a fair settlement from the insurer of a policy you bought on our own, try contacting the provincial department that overseas insurance companies or the provincial regulator. You can find the phone number online or possibly in your insurance policy. Hiring a public adjuster who, for a percentage of the payment (typically 5-10 percent), can negotiate with insurers on your behalf is another option. When all else fails and you have a major claim at stake, try contacting a lawyer who specializes in insurance matters. Expect to pay at least $150 per hour. [2019] - Eric Tyson

The ABCDEs of mole suspiciousness for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, are A for asymmetry, B for border irregularity, C for multiple colors, D for diameters (larger than a pencil eraser), and E for evolving, a change in size, shape, color, elevation, or symptoms (such as bleeding, itching, or crusting). Basically, any lesion that is new, changing, or unusual (compared to other moles) is suspect. Here's another mnemonic, Australia's SunSmart 5 S's program: slip on clothing, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, and slide on sunglasses. [2023] - Michael Greger