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167 Body Rules thumb thumb thumb thumb
ESTIMATING YOUR SURFACE AREA
To estimate the surface area of your replique montres, multiply the surface area of the palm of your hand by 100.
Gerry M. Flick M.D., Ship's Surgeon, S.S. Constitution off Hawaii
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168 Doctors thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
FINDING A GOOD DOCTOR
Don't go back to a doctor whose office staff has to stand all day. If he doesn't care about them, he won't care about you.
Ann German, East Islip, New York
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Current Rating: 6.5 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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169 Uncategorized thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SETTING AN ADVERTISING BUDGET
In the retail trade, budget 10 percent of sales for advertising and rent.
Dean Sheridan, electronics technician and deaf actor, Torrance, California
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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170 Business thumb thumb thumb thumb
SELLING A CAR DEALERSHIP
A car dealership should sell for 1.25 to 2 times net, plus equipment and inventory.
Terri Thompson, New York, New York
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Current Rating: 3.9 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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171 Gambling thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
PLAYING POKER
Out of ten opening hands, half will be no good, four will contain a pair, and one will beat a pair.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 4.7 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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172 Joker thumb thumb thumb thumb
ESTIMATING THE COST OF A STEREO
The cost of the stereo system is inversely proportional to the cost of the house.
Bob Allen, morning show host, WRNJ, Hackettstown, New Jersey
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Current Rating: 3.6 out of 10 based on 24 reviews
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173 Exercise thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
SETTING THE WEIGHTS ON AN EXERCISE MACHINE
When you work out with an exercise machine, choose a weight setting that lets you do 8 to 12 repetitions comfortably. If you must struggle to get beyond 5, the setting is too heavy. If you complete 10 without feeling any fatigue at all, it is too light.
Bottom Line/Personal
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Current Rating: 6.4 out of 10 based on 29 reviews
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174 Cattle thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BREEDING YOUR COWS
You need 1 bull for every 25 cows.
Julian Silver, farm hand
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Current Rating: 5.8 out of 10 based on 23 reviews
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175 Precipitation thumb thumb thumb thumb
FORECASTING THE WEATHER
If the cows are lying in the pasture, it will rain within three days.
Christine Tarbell, Greene, New York
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Current Rating: 4.1 out of 10 based on 20 reviews
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176 Exploration thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CAVING WITH BEGINNERS
There should be at least one experienced spelunker for every three beginners. However, never have less than two experienced spelunkers on any trip with beginners, so one can lead and one can bring up the rear.
David R. McClurg, speleologist
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 18 reviews
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177 Automobiles thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CARING FOR YOUR CAR
If you want your car to make it to 100,000 miles, flush the cooling system every even-numbered year. This prevents engine damage from overheating.
Paul S. Amber P.E., Royal Oak, Michigan
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Current Rating: 5.2 out of 10 based on 34 reviews
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