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1309 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING A COMPUTER IN THE 1980S
Every two years, you can buy a computer that performs twice as well for half the price.
Dave McKeown, computer scientist
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 25 reviews
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1565 Injuries thumb thumb thumb thumb
AVOIDING RABIES
If an animal is alive ten days after it bites someone, it's not rabid.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.0 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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1821 Music thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
KEEPING YOURSELF IN STRINGS
The first string that breaks on a guitar is usually the high E (1st string); next likely to break are the D and G strings (3rd and 4th).
Ellen Klaver, musician, Boulder, Colorado
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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2077 Politics thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PLACING YOUR NAME ON A BALLOT
In a political race where none of the candidates is well-known, the name listed first on the ballot (typically they are in alphabetical order) has a major advantage.
Pierce Butler, Natchez, Mississippi
(LR) Legacy Rule of Thumb from previously published collections
Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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2333 Dieting thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
EATING MEALS
Most people eat their largest meal at supper, when their bodies need it least. As a rule, you should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper.
Jane Brody, nutrition columnist, The New York Times
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Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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2589 Safety thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
ICE SKATING
You need to have three consecutive days of sub-20-degree weather before a pond will be safe for skating.
Holley Bailey, editor
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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3357 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TASK COMPLETION
Never ask someone to do something without including a specific time limit within which to complete the task.
steve, retired, glendale, utah, usa
(81) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-21)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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3869 Lawyers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PREPARATION FOR DEPOSITION IN CIVIL CASE
Each hour of effective deposition questioning in a civil action requires three hours of preparation.
Stephen Verbit, Attorney, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
(7) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-19)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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4125 Measuring thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
RULES OF THUMB
People who use Rules of Thumb if/when investing (without doing collateral research) deserve what they get ... which is usually far less than what they thought!
veris, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-05-22)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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4381 Exercise thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
STRETCH TO RELIEVE
Stretching in a hot shower/bath every morning eases a lot of back pain. Stay limber everyday.
NVcowboy, self-employed, USA
(6) Contributions from this contributor since (2009-01-07)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 reviews
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4893 Crime thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CAUTIONARY CRIMINAL CODE OF CONDUCT
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime. (See comments)
Dave Agresti, Prof Criminology (retired), Tampa, Florida, United States
(90) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-04-15)
Current Rating: 5.9 out of 10 based on 13 reviews
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