Quotes of the Day

Ginseng appeared to reduce the risk of developing acute upper respiratory infections, but it did not appear to significantly affect the duration of illness. The preventive benefit is limited to Asian ginseng, which cuts infection risk in half, as opposed to American ginseng, which reduced risk by only 14%, not reaching statistical significance. [2023] - Michael Greger

In any selling environment, there are two basic philosophies, or approaches. The first involves low volume and high profit-margin. The second is the opposite--high volume, low profit-margin. Sellers on eBay have to have better prices than what's out there. To create a successful business with a low profit-margin, it is necessary to sell more product than if you were able to charge retail price. Historically, on eBay, this high-volume-low-margin philosophy tends to be the more successful. If you can purchase your product for below the average eBay selling price, you have margin and you're in business. If not, try to find something else. I recommend a product that will yield a profit margin, is available in large enough quantity, and is "UPS-able". [2005] - Adam Ginsberg

point & figure charting consists primarily of watching for price level breakouts. [2009] - James Chen

Want a scientific immunity test? You can get your C-reactive protein (CRP) tested. This protein in the blood becomes elevated when one or more of the immune systems is overactive. Overactivity is a marker for disease. High levels of CRP can signal pending high blood pressure or stroke, Alzheimer's macular degeneration, or colon, prostate, or other cancers. Even better, ask your doctor for a high-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test to determine your true immunity level. [2009] - Frances Sheridan Goulart

Meeting for the first time can be awkward. Whether you're a lady or a gent, take the initiative and go in for a hug. It starts the vibe off on the right foot. Avoid common phrases like "Nice to meet you," unless your match says them first. Sitting next to each other will enhance the likelihood that sparks will fly, so perch on a couple of barstools, lounge on a couch, or share the same side of a booth. Try to avoid sitting across from each other at a table, if possible. [2013] - Laurie Davis