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HOW TO CHOOSE A LAWYER
Remember when choosing a prospective lawyer, a good lawyer knows the law, a great lawyer knows the judge.
Adam Ryder, Business Owner, Gold Coast, Queensland, australia
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-20)
Current Rating: 7.3 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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ECONOMIZING ON CHINESE FOOD
You'll get twice as much food for the same amount of money if you order the lunch combos from a Chinese take-out restaurant, and in most cases it will be the same food you'd get at night at a higher price. Pick up a couple of lunch combos in the middle of the day, and take them home to feed the whole family.
Mark H. Anbinder, Technology Evangelist, Ithaca, New York, USA
(17) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-08-14)
Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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REUNIONS
People will often stay away from a 10th reunion if they are recently divorced, overweight or perceive themselves as less than successful. The 20 years don't care if they look like the QE2, they come barreling in.
Joan Evans, Reunion Planner, Orlando, FL, USA
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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SEVEN AND FOURTEEN YEAR DIVORCE PATTERNS
Two periods can be considered the most critical for the survival of marriages: (a) the first 7 years of marriage, during which half of all divorces are known to occur, and (b) the period during which the first child reaches 14 years of age...
Scott Parker
(160) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-30)
Current Rating: 6.6 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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MAXIMUM OF WORDS IN A BILLBOARD HEADLINE
A good billboard headline consists of 8 words or less.
Lukas Schmid-Käppeli, Copywriter, Zurich, Switzerland
(6) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-08-12)
Current Rating: 7.5 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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CROSSWIND ALLOWANCE
To work out how much drift offset to put on in a crosswind, divide the crosswind component (in knots) by your groundspeed in miles per minute. Use the result as your offset in degrees.
Roger Vincent, Aircraft Engineer, Beaumaris, Anglesey, United Kingdom
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2010-02-18)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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WATER PRESSURE AT DEPTH
A very rough estimate is water pressure increases by 1/2 lb per foot of depth. It is good enough to get you in the right ballpark.
Matt Giwer, retired, Tampa, fl, usa
(5) Contributions from this contributor since (2011-03-22)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 10 reviews
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PROFITING FROM ADVERTISING
A going company will usually profit from advertising an amount equal to its advertising expenses.
Peter Reimuller, Point Arena, California
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Current Rating: 4.6 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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PLANNING A CHEESE PLATE
When planning a cheese plate for a party, figure one-half ounce of cheese per guest.
Liz Biss, caterer, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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PRESERVING YOUR CAR
Diligently caring for your car with frequent washings, including the underbody, can add two years to its life.
Kenn Marash, writer
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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THE JAPANESE RULE OF FLOWER ARRANGING
Put into the vase one-third as many flowers as you think you need, then take half of them out.
Lewy Olfson, contemplative, Stonington, Connecticut
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Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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