Quotes of the Day

Standard techniques of good listening are to pay close attention to what is said, to ask the other party to spell out carefully and clearly exactly what they mean, and to request that ideas be repeated if there is any ambiguity or uncertainty. [1991] - Roger Fisher

Areas like Forest Lawn in Calgary, the Junction in Toronto and Queen Mary Park in Edmonton are all in different levels of transition, providing investors with some major opportunities. [2009] - Don R. Campbell

If falling rates are too tough to resist, but you want something less risky than a variable rate, consider a fixed open mortgage. Your rate is guaranteed, but if rates fall to an even more attractive level, you can lock in at that point without any penalty. It's usually not worth paying the premium that lenders charge for open mortgages (usually a percent or so), though, and you have other options. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Science does not support six-month professional cleanings as a benefit for a healthy mouth. Frequent cleanings could weaken teeth, thin your enamel, and cause sensitivity by the removal of a vital protein layer, which may leave your mouth more vulnerable to damage and cavity bacteria. Frequent cleanings help patients who are at high risk. This makes sense, as the burden of infection is temporarily lightened—but it's not taken away. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

Successful trading is often about uncovering tendencies in our trading behaviour that originate from the subconscious mind. [2008] - Yeo Keong Hee