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1838 Writing thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
WRITING IN ENGLISH
About half the elements used in writing are chosen by the writer. The rest are required by the structure of the language.
Scott Parker, data specialist, Beaumont, Texas
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Current Rating: 5.4 out of 10 based on 19 reviews
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1839 Education thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
GETTING GOOD GRADES
The grade decreases as distance from the blackboard increases.
R. L. Liming, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Current Rating: 6.2 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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1840 Logging thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
INVESTING IN TIMBER
To be a worthwhile investment, a timberland should be at least 300 acres, be accessible by a paved road, and have good soil.
George Baker, manager of Merrill Lynch's timber division, in The Wall Street Journal
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1841 Listening thumb thumb thumb thumb
FORECASTING THE WEATHER
The teakettle sings before a storm.
Anonymous
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Current Rating: 4.2 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1842 Sports thumb thumb thumb thumb
SPOTTING NEWCOMERS
Anyone who takes a photograph at a Major League baseball game is a first-timer.
Carolyn Lloyd, 15-year-old student, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Current Rating: 4.4 out of 10 based on 22 reviews
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1843 Fruit thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
EATING A PEAR
A pear is ripe when the flesh near the stem yields lightly to thumb pressure.
Gladys Sherwood, Memphis, Tennessee
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Current Rating: 5.7 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1844 Quality thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
BUYING CLOTHES
A garment is probably well made if stripes or plaids are matched at the seams. The more seams that match the better the garment.
Stephanie Judy, writer, British Columbia, Canada
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Current Rating: 5.5 out of 10 based on 16 reviews
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1845 Music thumb thumb thumb thumb
ADDING AN ECHO
When adding echo to a vocal track, add half-again as much as you think you should.
Dick Brenton, record producer
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Current Rating: 4.3 out of 10 based on 17 reviews
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1846 Weapons thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
CHOOSING A BOW
A beginner archer should be able to hold a bow fully drawn for 10 seconds without his or her arm shaking. An experienced archer should be able to hold a bow at full draw for 15 or 20 seconds before starting to shake.
Cliff Burns, bow hunter
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Current Rating: 5.1 out of 10 based on 15 reviews
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1847 Sleep thumb thumb thumb thumb thumb
GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP
An hour's nap in the middle of the day equals three hours of sleep at night.
Paul A. Delaney, meteorologist, Beltsville, Maryland
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1848 Lawyers thumb thumb thumb thumb
FINDING A GOOD LAWYER
The best lawyer is the one who teaches about your problem. Call the dean's office of a nearby law school to locate the person who teaches a course in the specialty you need. Then call the teacher and ask if he practices privately.
Steven M. Keisman, New York City high school resource coordinator
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