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Clothing
BUYING CLOTHES
If you have to convince yourself that you want a particular article of clothing, don't buy it - you'll be adding another dust collector to your closet.
Andrea Frankel, computer scientist, engineer, holistic health practitioner, San Diego, California
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Appliances
ESTIMATING THE LIFE OF AN APPLIANCE
Dehumidifiers have the longest life expectancy of any home appliance, about 15 years. Humidifiers have the shortest life expectancy, just half that of dehumidifiers. Humidifiers burn out because they often are left running after the water has evaporated.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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WINNING AT CHESS
Your primary goal is to be equally proficient in the opening, the middle-game, and the endgame.
Stephen Unsino, poet, Eastchester, New York
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MEASURING AN INFANT
The circumference of a normal infant's head should equal the distance from the crown of the head to the rump.
Thomas O. Marsh, writer and coroner's investigator, Fairfield, Ohio
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GOING INTO DERMATOLOGY
You need one dermatologist for every 40,000 people.
Dr. Robert Horn, dermatologist
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WRITING AN ADVERTISEMENT
When writing an ad, use sentences of less than 12 words.
David Ogilvy, advertising expert, The Ogilvy and Mather Agency
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SELLING A BUSINESS
A retail business will sell for 0.75 to 1.5 times its net, plus equipment and inventory.
Terri Thompson, New York, New York
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Gambling
CHOOSING YOUR GAME
Never make a bet when the house advantage is more than 1.5 percent. In U.S. casinos, this means you can play blackjack, baccarat, and craps, but nothing else.
Marvin Karlins Ph.D, author and gambling authority, Psyching Out Vegas
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CARPETING A FLOOR
You need 10 percent less pad than carpet.
Anonymous carpet layer, Decatur, Georgia
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RESTING AFTER EXERCISE
Allow 24 hours of recovery for every hour of highly stressful workout.
Ned Frederick, writer, Exeter, New Hampshire
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RUNNING A DAIRY
A dairy operation uses a lot of water. You should plan on using 50 gallons of water per day for every cow in your herd.
Gary Pfaff, dairy farmer
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