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828 Building thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SIZING A PIPE
Doubling the diameter of a pipe increases its capacity by four.
John Fischer, volunteer fireman, Joliet, Montana
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1084 Illness thumb thumb thumb thumb
ANTICIPATING GALL BLADDER PROBLEMS
White women with blond hair, light skin, and light eyes are the most likely victims of gall bladder problems.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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PLAYING ROCK AND ROLL IN NEW YORK CITY
In New York City, all you need is 45 minutes of original music and your band can play in the bars.
Kid with Mohawk haircut and engineer's boots, overheard in restaurant, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5 out of 10 based on 23 reviews
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HIRING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
Two workers can do three times as much work as one. Three workers can do four times as much work as one. Four workers can do four times as much work as one.
Rick Lazarus, residential contractor, Spencer, New York
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Current Rating: 5.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1852 Cooking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
TESTING BREAD DOUGH
To test your bread dough, poke two holes into it the depth of the first joint of your thumb. If the holes are still there after 30 seconds, it has risen enough.
Andrea Frankel, computer scientist, engineer, holistic health practitioner, San Diego, California
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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2108 Restaurants thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPOTTING A GOOD CHINESE RESTAURANT
The good ones hire only Chinese.
Ling Ling & Dave, Binghamton, New York
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 21 reviews
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2364 Crafts thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PRICING YOUR WORK
To price a quilt, sweater, or similar piece of handiwork, multiply the cost of your materials by three. The resulting figure should represent a reasonable hourly wage, while keeping the price in what most people consider the affordable bracket.
Carol Terrizzi, artist and graphic designer, Ithaca, New York
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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2620 Cooking thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
EATING CHILE
Chile is best on the third day.
Mark McMullen, accountant, Alexandria, Virginia
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Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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3132 Weather thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
NOR'EASTERS
For New England to get pummeled, the storm must pass 'inside' 40N/70W. Otherwise, it's the one that got away.
Geoff Fox, meteorologist, Hamden, CT, USA
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Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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3644 Running thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
DRESSING FOR OUT DOOR RUNNING
When dressing for running outside in cooler weather, dress as though it were 20F degrees warmer than it is.
Rob
(3) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-02-06)
Current Rating: 6.3 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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3900 Health thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SORE THROAT
A clove or two cardamoms or a few raisins can be chewed.Gargling with warm salty water two to three times a day is also beneficial.
Tom Parker, Editor, Lansing, New York, USA
(2860) Contributions from this contributor since (2007-01-01)
Current Rating: 4.8 out of 10 based on 14 reviews
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