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PLANNING A PARKING LOT
If you are designing a parking lot, plan on 300 square feet per vehicle.
Dirck Z. Meengs, management consultant, Canoga Park, California
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TAKING A TEST
On a multiple-choice test, the longest answer is usually the right one - especially if it's the next-to-the-last answer.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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BUYING THE FRESHEST ARTICHOKE
The fresher an artichoke, the more it will squeak when you squeeze its leaves.
leavesofjoy
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-09)
Current Rating: 7.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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USE BY DATES
Never consider the "use by" date on a food product without also applying the "sniff test."
steve, retired, glendale, utah, usa
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PICKING NAVEL ORANGES
Pick navel oranges with a more distinct "navel" than just a small hole on the end. (The opposite side of where it came of the tree stem.) You'll get a sweeter orange.
hez, Gourmet Food Marketer, Toronto, ON, Canada
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-13)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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GYM CLOCKS ARE FAST
A clock in most any gym is usually fast by at least a few minutes, but rarely more than fifteen minutes. This a common "trick" used by the gym staff (often a temporary/low-paying job), admittedly often the result of gym members who end their workout at closing time, but expect to shower and dress afterwards. If the gym has TVs, you can gauge the real time by the transition from one scheduled program to another, or tune to CNN or another station with a "crawl" that includes the current time. Be considerate and time your activities so you're walking out no later than the actual closing time.
Renny, Software Engineer, Portsmouth, NH, USA
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WHEN IN DOUBT........
When in doubt....mumble.
keith brown, designer, marshall, mo, usa
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TYPE FONTS
Helvetica (or Arial) and Times Roman make up over 90% of type used on flyers and replica watches. Use something slightly different to make your printed piece stand out.
Michael Tarpinian, Printer, Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
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CHECKING A BOTTLE OF WINE
Be suspicious of any wine that does not have sediment or tannin crystals in it after 10 or12 years of aging.
Cally Arthur, managing editor, American Demographics
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BUYING A TENT
A tent with a slanted door means rain on the floor.
Alan R. Reno, Watertown, New York
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THE OLD RULE OF WATCHING THE PRICE OF OIL
A change of $1 per barrel in the price of crude oil means a change of 2.5 cents per gallon in the price of gasoline.
Michael Rider, art director, American Demographics
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