Quotes of the Day

Condo rules tend to be severely restrictive in comparison with living in a traditional home. For example: 1) No pets and even no children. 2) The number of occupants residing in an individual unit may be capped. 3) Operating a home business may be forbidden. 4) Playing loud music or otherwise making loud noises is likely to be prohibited. Other restrictions may forbid walking in heavy shoes on bare parquet or uncarpeted flooring, storing bicycles on balconies, barbecuing on balconies, decorating or changing the exterior of a unit to the extent that it may not conform to the overall architectural design of the complex, and making interior structural changes. In many cases, renting the unit to others may also be subject to restrictions.  [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

The advantage of a living trust is that upon your death, assets can pass directly to your beneficiaries without going through probate. Living trusts are likely to be of greatest value to people who meet one or more of the following criteria (the more that apply, the more value trusts have): 1) Age 60 or older; 2) Single; 3) Assets worth more than $1 million that must pass through probate (including real estate, nonregistered retirement plans and accounts, and small businesses). You can use a software package (e.g. Complete Canadian Wills Kit) to establish a legal and valid living trust. [2019] - Eric Tyson

Warren (at the Warren Hardy School in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico) understands that our adult minds work differently than the high school or college-age kids most Spanish learning programs are aimed at. He’s developed an entire program that offers shortcuts—some tips and tricks, some cues and clues—that really helped us get to the next step with our Spanish. You can take classes in person at his school in San Miguel (highly recommended) or, if you don’t have time for that, he’s created an online Webtutor course. [2014] - Dan Prescher

Fenugreek seed has been used historically as an aphrodisiac and for male reproductive issues. Clinical trials of fenugreek with daily dose equivalents as low as a quarter teaspoon to two-thirds of a teaspoon were found to raise testosterone levels by about 10% within 3 months, accompanied by a rise in sex drive and arousal. Side benefits include an improvement in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and short- and long-term blood sugar control (with actual fenugreek powder working better than fenugreek extract supplement). It can also make your armpits smell like maple syrup. (Really!) [2023] - Michael Greger

Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It means that the relationship which the parts have to each other is a part in and of itself. It is not only a part, but the most catalytic, the most empowering, the most unifying, and the most exciting part. The combination of the high Emotional Bank Account, thinking Win/Win, and seeking first to understand creates the ideal environment for synergy. [2004] - Stephen R. Covey