Quotes of the Day

Many people will write you a testimonial letter if you ask for it. But sometimes they are so busy that they don't get around to it. In this case ofter to write the letter yourself and ask them to type it onto their own letterhead and sign it. It is amazing how many customers will do this if you ask. [2004] - Brian Tracy

The BOJ and MOF are very active participants in the FX markets. Intervention has historically occurred when the yen moves by seven or more yen in less than six weeks. JPY crosses can become very active toward the end of the Japanese fiscal year (March 31). [2009] - Kathy Lien

The monitoring time frame should be about 5 to 12 times higher than the one you are most comfortable looking at. When I’m day trading, I tend to look mostly at 5-minute charts, in which case I’ll use 60 minutes as my basis to make and monitor trades. [2003] - Marcel Link

In the first paragraph, deliver a mini-version of your complete message. State the offer and provide an immediate response mechanism, such as the option of clicking on a link connected to a Web page. After the first paragraph, present expanded copy that covers the features, benefits, proof, and other information the buyer needs to make a decision. The offer and response mechanism should be repeated in the close of the e-mail. Use wide margins. Limit yourself to about 55 to 60 characters per line. Include an opt-out statement. [2005] - Robert W. Bly

A minimum of six months to a year or even more is advisable for the period of courtship and engagement, with lots of time spent together engaging in all sorts of activities: sports, discussions, parties, vacations, book groups, etc. If the couple lives together, after carefully considering this important step, it will provide them with information that will be helpful in making the ultimate decision to marry or not. It is important to try to plan no pregnancy for at least a year. The early period of marriage calls for adjustments: mental, physical, financial and emotional. All of these possibly negative concerns can be ameliorated if pregnancy is delayed until the marriage seems stable and prepared for the very considerable impact of children on the relationship. [2011] - Isabelle Fox