Quotes of the Day

Limit your e-mail to two to three paragraphs. limit your line length to no more than 80 characters. When someone responds to your e-mail campaign, such as filling out a Web form for additional information, your auto-responder can automatically send them a wealth of information about your products or services. [2007] - Bruce C. Brown

The COT report allows you to gauge market sentiment in the currency futures market, which also influences the spot forex market. When it comes to analyzing information pertaining to currency futures in the COT report, it is generally more relevant for traders to focus on the non-commercial participants. [2007] - Grace Cheng

I recommend two specific mutual funds: (1) VTSAX (Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund). (2) VBTLX (Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund). They have rock bottom expense ratios, but also require a minimum investment of $10,000. Vanguard is growing rapidly and is now available in many countries outside the U.S. You can check out the list at www.global.vanguard.com. I tend to avoid ETFs (exchange traded funds) because of the possibility of sales commissions and/or spreads. [2016] - J L Collins

The four points of Principled Negotiation (Negotiation on the Merits): People: Separate the people from the problem. Interest: Focus on interest, not positions. Options: Generate a variety of possibilities before deciding what to do. Criteria: Insist that the result be based on some objective standard. [1991] - Roger Fisher

Include lots of leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, fruits, seeds, and whole grains to ensure fiber without calorie load. Beans, seeds, and pulses (e.g., butter beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, lentils) also add fiber, protein, and healthy carbs. As a bonus, vitamins and minerals will come along for the ride, reducing the need for supplements. Be restrained when adding sugar and salt to food, and choose healthy added fats, such as extra-virgin olive oil.  [2020] - David Raubenheimer