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RULE OF THIRDS
When shooting a landscape photo, mentally divide the photo vertically into thirds. Shoot so the horizon sits on the line above the bottom third.
James Erwin, Editor, Des Moines, IA, USA
(38) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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TENT CARE
ALWAYS air out your tent before you pack it away. This will get rid of the moisture that causes mildew and tent-rot.
Waldo Weyeris, Engineer, Boulder, CO, USA
(48) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-22)
Current Rating: 8.4 out of 10 based on 25 reviews
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GROCERY SHOPPING
Never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach.
steve, retired, glendale, utah, usa
(81) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-21)
Current Rating: 7.1 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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IT BROKE BECAUSE YOU CHANGED SOMETHING.
This should be obvious but it takes some learning: if something suddenly stops working while developing software, it's almost certainly something you just changed. Don't blame the compiler, the user, the environment or some other piece of code. Stop and think - look at the code you just changed. Yeah, that's the problem.
Peter Hitchmough, IT Architect, Stockport, Cheshire, UK
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-12-31)
Current Rating: 7.2 out of 10 based on 11 reviews
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FORECASTING THE WEATHER
When ants travel in a straight line, expect rain. When they scatter, expect fair weather.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 88 reviews
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CATCHING A BALL
To catch a ball, the ends of your pinkie fingers should touch if the ball is coming at you below the waist. The ends of your thumbs should touch if the ball is coming in above your waist.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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RAISING CRABBY BABIES
Crabby babies get more attention than quiet babies, and babies who get more attention have higher IQs.
Millie Denmark, Meridian, Mississippi
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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RAIN
Rain before 7:00, done by 11:00.
Steve Ramsey, antiquarian
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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FEEDING DAIRY COWS
For feeding dairy cows, three tons of corn silage equal one ton of hay.
Monica Crispin, Cooperative Extension agent
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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GETTING THROUGH COLLEGE
Never argue about a grade with a college instructor unless you're pointing out a simple arithmetic error. In the long run, it will cost you more than you gain. If the grading is grossly unfair, drop the course because nothing can save you from disaster.
Jeff Brown, astronomer, Bloomington, Indiana
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 31 reviews
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FORECASTING THE WEATHER
Raccoons feed heavily 48 hours before the approach of a large winter storm.
Thomas W. Neumann, anthropological archaeologist, wildlife ecologist, and field crew crisis manager
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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