Quotes of the Day

It takes much less time to lose muscle mass and strength than to gain it, particularly if we're sedentary. Even if someone has been training diligently, a short period of inactivity can erase many of those gains. [2023] - Peter Attia

Among U.S. locales, the top ten states with highest risk of cancer, in rank order, are Kentucky, Delaware, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, New Jersey, Iowa, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Among U.S. locales, the top ten states with highest risk of cancer, in rank order, are Kentucky, Delaware, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, New Jersey, Iowa, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. For highest cardiovascular disease risk, the states are Kentucky, West Virginia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi, Michigan, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas. Around the world, the countries with the highest death rates from cardiovascular disease are Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Cuba, Brazil, Czech Republic, Argentina, and Mexico. [2019] - William W Li

For most portfolios, a reasonable split of foreign stock holdings would be something like the neighbourhood of 40/40/20, with 40% going to Europe (England, France, Germany, Switzerland); 40% to the developed Pacific region (mostly Japan, with a smattering of Australia, New Zealand and Singapore); and 20% to the emerging market nations (Brazil, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Mexico, and a host of countries where the entire value of all outstanding stock may be less than that of any S&P 500 company). [2013] - Russell Wild

If you have someone choose a number between one and ten randomly, seventy percent of the time-especially if you rush their decision-that number will be seven. [2005] - Neil Strauss

The number of listings of properties for sale tends to peak in comparison to sales volumes during the end of the slump phase as the supply of property exceeds demand. It reaches a statistical through during the boom when properties are selling rapidly. In the GTA's case, listings have not followed this typical pattern; in fact, they have moved the opposite way during the slump phase, due mainly to the strong demand brought on by the market influencers. It is important to note that, before a true sustained recovery begins, it is likely that listings will begin an upward trend. [2011] - Don R. Campbell