Quotes of the Day

Look for art from painters such as Monet, Renoir, or Degas. The works of Van Gogh, while colorful, can be disturbing and should probably be avoided. Good quality prints of the masters are available in art supply stores as well as in almost all museums. You can purchase a frame for another $25. Usually one hanging per wall is maximum (assuming they are fairly good sized). In smaller rooms, one or two per room is plenty. Most department stores have interior decorators on call and either for free, or a small fee (they're hoping you'll buy from them) will send them to your home to suggest floor coverings, furniture, and in this case, wall hangings. [2003] - Robert Irwin

Mary is 45 years old and should contain roughly 15% of total energy as protein. The Harris Benedict formula estimates metabolic rate. There are various online calculators to help do this, based on your weight, height, sex, age, and how active you are. Based on the formula, Mary needs 1,880 kcal per day. If she consumes that daily, she will neither gain nor lose weight. 15% of 1,880—the proportion recommended to come from protein—is 282 kcal. Because protein contains 4 kcal of energy per gram, this amounts to 70.5 grams of protein spread across the day. Once Mary reaches her older years, 65 and above, she will need to start increasing her protein intake a little, by around 25 grams per day, to a 20% protein diet. This is because the protein drain becomes more leaky with old age, and unless Mary increases her intake, she risks losing muscle mass. [2020] - David Raubenheimer

If you asked her out you should definitely pay, even if she offers to split the bill. If you go on multiple dates with a woman and she eventually suggests an event or dinner, the chances are good that she will offer to pay. If you insist on paying in this instance she may get offended, thinking you didn't respect the fact she has a job and can afford it. [2012] - Christopher Gray

Thoroughly examine the status certificate of the unit you are considering and the financial yearly reports of the complex. Find out any expected or likely future increases in maintenance fees. [2013] - Dan S. Barnabic

Melatonin seems to be most beneficial for helping with circadian problems like jet lag. As a long-term sedative, its effectiveness is questionable. [2017] - W. Chris Winter