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5407 Television
HI-DEFINITION TV VIEWING DISTANCE
In this era of high definition TV the new standard of viewing distance has changed. For HD TV's, the ideal viewing distance is no closer than 3 times the height of the screen, or about 1 and 1/2 times the diagonal length. Please see Comments for additional information.
Dave Agresti, Prof Criminology (retired), Tampa, Florida, United States
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5406 Marriage
FORGIVENESS OF CHEATING
You are forgiven when your spouse allows you to park in the garage again. I have noticed on three separate occasions that neighbors who have been caught cheating have suddenly been seen parking their cars outside and not in the garage. None have yet been allowed to park inside so far.
Gerard Fertig, Commerce Twp, Michigan, United States
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5405 Miscellaneous
THE BEST COUPLES DANCERS
For couples dance styles based on lead and follow: the best leaders are those who know how to follow, and the best followers are those who know how to lead.
Robert Fielder, IT Analyst, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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5404 Bicycles
INSIDE UP, OUTSIDE DOWN
On corners with medium to high speed, keep the inside pedal up and the outside pedal down. Trying to pedal around a corner when leaning over can be dangerous.www.luxurypanerai.co.uk, best cheap rolex replica watches available watch are available in all ranges from branded to cheap one.These watches are also attractive and stylist.
Robert Fielder, IT Analyst, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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5403 Miscellaneous
CONFUSING INSTRUCTINS
"Right is wrong, left is right" only makes sense to dancers.
Robert Fielder, IT Analyst, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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5402 Personalities
THOSE MOST LIKELY TO BREAK THEIR IPHONES
Frequent stock traders, motorcycle owners and those with tattoos are more likely to break their iPhones.
Scott Parker
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5401 Driving
DRIVING
If you are first or even second at a changing green light before preceding. Look left and right crossing over taking a left turn. When taking a right turn, look left before preceding.
srqmale67, Sarasota
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5397 Miscellaneous
TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACT
Technology accelerates regression.
Dr. Robert Dato, Psychoanalyst, Wynnewood, PA, USA
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