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3177 Miscellaneous thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
COHEN'S FIRST RULE OF GIVING
If you have two of something and give one away, do not ask for it back.
M Cohen, Troublemaker, Charlotte, NC, USA
(23) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-15)
Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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3178 Clothing thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
COHEN'S 1ST ANCILLARY AIRPORT SUGGESTION
Wear a tie with baseball caps on it, but never wear a baseball cap and tie.
M Cohen, Troublemaker, Charlotte, NC, USA
(23) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-15)
Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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MARKETING VS. SUCCESS FOR MOVIES
The amount of advertising and cross-marketing you see is inversely proportionate to how good the movie will end up being (especially true in Los Angeles).
Karen Seeta
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-15)
Current Rating: 5.0 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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3185 Writing thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WRITING SHORT COPY
When writing short copy (taglines, headlines, etc.) give yourself one minute per word. If you don't have a great five-word headline in the first five minutes of brainstorming, take a break and try again later.
Adam Kellogg, Writer, Chesterton, IN, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-15)
Current Rating: 6.9 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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3188 Romance thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
THE OVERLY BLUNT RULE OF WORK AND PLAY
If it works, don't f--- with it. If it f---s, don't work with it.
Charles Shapiro, programmer, Atlanta, GA, USA
(7) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-10)
Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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3189 Bicycles thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
NOT GETTING DOORED
Allow about 4 feet between your bicycle and the parked car on your right to keep from running into a door or person getting out of it.
Charles Shapiro, programmer, Atlanta, GA, USA
(7) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-10)
Current Rating: 7.7 out of 10 based on 23 reviews
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3190 Dogs thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
YOUR DOG'S WEIGHT
If your dog is overweight, you are probably overweight, too.
Staci, knitwear designer, Austin, TX, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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3191 Computers thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUG FIXING
The amount of time it takes to fix an "urgent" bug is directly proportional to the number of managers looking over the programmer's shoulder and asking "Is it fixed yet?".
Sarah, software developer, Austin, TX, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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3192 Exercise thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BONE DENSITY
All else being equal, bone density will be directly proportional to loading - so if you want dense bones (and really, who doesn't?) then either get fat and walk a lot or lift heavy weights.
Sarah, software developer, Austin, TX, USA
(2) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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CHOOSING A SEAT IN CLASS
If possible, when choosing a seat, one should try to sit in a seat that leaves either one or three (not two) seats between him/her and the next person. This will allow another to sit in between without being in too close proximity to either person.
Jared Davidson
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 7 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT ENVY
You only envy those you don't know well enough
Tom Brickner, Documentary Producer, Los Angeles, CA, USA
(1) Contributions from this contributor since (2008-01-16)
Current Rating: 6.1 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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