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SAFE DRIVING
Car should never challenge a truck. The truck will always win.
Perry, Truck Driver, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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GET INTO THE LIMELIGHT
When you are on a stage that is theatrically lit, it is important to ensure you are seen under the Breitling replica watches. To "find your light" tilt your head up slightly. You will feel a warmth across your replica watches when you are standing in the right position.
Craig Steele, Computing Scientist, Actor, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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THE WINDSURFING RULE OF 35-35
In a 35 knot wind, you need a 35-square-foot sail for windsurfing. For every 5 knots of wind less, add 5 square feet of sail. For flat water, add an extra 5 square feet.
Jeremy Bishop, windsurfing expert, Hood River, Oregon
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GETTING WORK DONE
People do best when they're working at 80 percent of their capacity. At 50 percent, they get bored. At 100 percent, stress gets them.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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AVOIDING A HELICOPTER
The dangerous gale-force rotorwash of a hovering helicopter extends outward to a distance three times the diameter of the main rotor.
David A. Shugarts, editor, Aviation Safety
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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SPOTTING THE SMARTER BROTHER
The smarter brother will talk faster.
Kelly Yeaton, teacher and stage manager quoting a Navy doctor, State College, Pennsylvania
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Current Rating: 4.5 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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MAKING DECISIONS
If you're not sure whether to do it or not--do it.
Bob Hale, construction worker, Sacramento, California
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OPENING A PARACHUTE
When cars look as big as ants, it's time to open the parachute. When ants look as big as cars, you've waited too long.
Ernst Luposchainsky III, adventurer & nautical enthusiast, inter alia, Hollywood, California
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GETTING A MORTGAGE
When interest rates are high, banks will allow you to spend up to 33 percent of your total income on the principle, interest, and insurance on a home mortgage. When interest rates are low, 25 percent of your total income.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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FINDING YOUR IDEAL WEIGHT
An ideal weight for an endurance athlete, in pounds, is twice his height in inches.
Ned Frederick, writer, Exeter, New Hampshire
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WINNING AN ARGUMENT
Never argue with someone whose job depends upon not being convinced.
Barak Rosenshine, professor of education, Urbana, Illinois
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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