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2894 Politics thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
HOW MANY PEOPLE FEEL THE SAME WAY?
Most people don't contact elected officials with their opinions. Therefore, politicians attach a "weight" to comments from constituents. A form e-mail reflects the opinion of 5 people. A personal e-mail reflects the opinion of 10 people. A fax reflects the opinion of 10 people. A postcard reflects the opinion of 10 people. A form letter (paper) reflects the opinion of 20 people. (This includes handwritten notes that are obviously part of an organized letter-writing event.) A phone call reflects the opinion of 30 people. A truly personal letter reflects the opinion of 50 people.
Andrew, Writer and pundit, Richmond, Va., US
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-08)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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3150 Movies and Film thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CHEKHOV'S GUN
If a gun is introduced in the first act, it must go off by the third.
Jack Veigel, North Hills, CA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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TESTIFYING IN COURT
When testifying before a jury, remember that the other side's attorney wants to make you look flustered. Always sound like you're calm and sure of yourself, regardless of how fast your heart is pounding. Even if the other attorney has exposed a weakness in your testimony, your calm demeanor can minimize the damage caused by that. Also remember that the jury is probably confused by all those competing claims. The best thing you can do is make your story sound simple.
John Schubert, Consultant, Coopersburg, PA, USA
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Current Rating: 7.9 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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3662 Mathematics thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DIVISIBILITY TEST FOR 4
A whole number is evenly divisibly by 4 if the last two digits of the number represent a number divisible by 4. Example: 373,895,648 -> The last two digits, 48, when divided by 4 = 12. Thus 373,895,648 is divisible by 4.
Catherine O'Doul, Retired, USA
(8) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-27)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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3918 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CHOPPING ONION WITH A SMILE
Sit close to fan while chopping onions, this will prevent the pungent odor from getting into your eyes.
manish, software professional, hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
(8) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-02-25)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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4174 Bicycles thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
AIR FRICTION AND CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA
Air friction is roughly proportional to your cross-sectional area.
Max Vidrine, KDVS DJ, Davis, CA, USA
(11) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-06-24)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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4430 Business thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WHO PAYS THE MOST TAXES
The top 5% of wage earners pay 54.36% of all taxes
Scott Parker
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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4686 Ages and Stages thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TURNOVER OF FRIENDS
You lose about half your friends and replace them with new ones after about seven years.
Scott Parker
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Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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4942 Body Rules thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
HANDSHAKES
Always give a refrigerant recovery machine, not overpowering, handshake. A 'dead fish' handshake makes a very poor impression, and calls your integrity into question.
Bender Bernder Rodriguez, Proffessional Bender, Chicago, IL, USA
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FORECASTING THE WEATHER
If an ant covers its hole or if cows refuse to graze, it's going to rain.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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335 Body Rules thumb thumb thumb thumb
MEASURING AN INFANT
The circumference of a normal infant's head should equal the distance from the crown of the head to the rump.
Thomas O. Marsh, writer and coroner's investigator, Fairfield, Ohio
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