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Disclaimer: I in no way represent Manga Fox, only me. Come after me if you take serious issue with what I say.
101. "Do not try the patience of wizards; they are subtle and quick to anger." Technomage(B5)
102. Think. It is critically important that you think critically.
103. When praising people, be aware of their ego. It all goes straight to the head. Even with me. (According to my wife, anyway.)
104. Life is like sword play in that you should think before you move.
105. Be wary of hints from people concerned with precision in language. (especially in games but all around you as well.)
106. Be aware of your surroundings as you will miss out on important information otherwise. Shikimaru is very wise in this regard.
107. "Sometimes the only winning move is not to play." Wargames. Know where things end so you don't begin down thise paths.
108. Use technology to the fullest. Not only can I post with my cellphone but, the camera feature helps me remember who had the best deal on Cocacola (my wife will not touch Pepsi).
109. Speed dial is awesome; with the exception of the late night phone call that you don't even remember making the next morning.
110. Thank people when it is possible and in the most appropriate way. You are welcome.

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111. Don't worry too much about the specifics of motion in fiction. The ship will travel at the speed of the plot and it will get there when it's supposed to. -JMS(B5)
112. Vote. Choose the lesser of the two evils. If you do not like a false choice write in None of the Above or support that being added to the ballot. More people would vote although I have no idea what would happen if a majority went that way. Anyone interested in politics should change his/her name to "None of the Above."
113. All new technology is strange. The technology you grow up with is natural, much of what's after bizarre. To truly understand it, forget how much it costs and play with it like a toy. That's how the kids do it.
114. There two types of people. Those who can keep their cellphones charged and those who simply cannot. While both should use rechargable batteries (long term cost is less and better for environment), the latter should invest in products that can also take AA batteries.
115. Advice to other writers. Read lots of fiction. All fiction. Bad fiction will teach what to avoid and make you appreciate the Good fiction so much more.
116. Cute is often momentary. Visually speaking, finding my cat often curled up against the lamp is tremendously cute but replacing so many broken light bulbs is not.
117. Beware some advice as some might be advertisements for vice. Avoid them.
118. If praying to God to win the lottery doesn't help, try buying a ticket for him to work with.
119. Not everything is better in high definition. Some things looked a bit better when there wasn't so much detail.
120. Use the term 'kvetch' when referring to complaining. Unlike some terms, it should not get you into trouble with HR.
121. Having a First Aid kit is a good idea. Actually, making sure it's stocked is better.
122. When you go to get fast food, park and get out of the car. You will save gas, enjoy free AC, and you'll be able to see the people making your food. If you wish to complain about them though take it to the management. The last thing I need is you distracting and upseting the people making my food.
123. Flip it. Indecisive people should listen to the coin. It's really that simple. I'm a determinist remember. I have no idea what it means if it lodges itself upright on its edge though.
124. Guys. Be aware of where you leave your messages to your friends. Especially near the ladies room, yes, even you have no female coworkers.
125. There is always such a thing as too much. Drinking too much water will kill you. I think the recommended amount is too much.
126. Remember when dealing with law enforcement that they are armed. They also get free coffee from just about anywhere and are probably wired.
127. Try not to go through life as the straight man. I'm told it isn't funny.
128. Write thank you notes. It's one piece of mail always worth writing. The recipient will always value it far more than what went into it.
129. Save your bills for night-time reading; given all the odd-hour phone calls that they make, creditors don't even deserve that much attention. It will only encourage them.
130. If you're a loser: Take pride in being a loser and be the best one you can.
131. When Thumper said "If you can't say something nice; don't say anything at all.", he was in no way referring to constructive criticism. How else is anyone going to learn.
132. Lower others' expectation of you as it makes your own accompishments all the more significant. -Calvin(the one with the tiger)

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133. Rainchecks actually do exist and they work. If you go all the way to a supermarket and they are out of a particular sale item, go to the customer service desk and request one. You're there anyway and you might as well get a voucher for the sale item (usually good for 30 days). The timing might work out better later depending on the coupons that Grandma sent.
134. If you are going somewhere, ask if anyone needs something while you're out. It will save them gas and earn you a few brownie points. I would advise the use of cash though, don't let them owe you.
135. We are all biased as we will only truly see the world from our own perspective. Few of us will admit that. Though worth the attempt, ojectivity is not really attainable. Keep that and #57 in mind while the media informs you.
136. Neck ties make no sense. Why would you intentionally wear a noose? Their origin is from the entrepeneurial spirit of a dressmaker who wanted to make sue of his colorful scraps. I admire the spirit but not the tradition.
137. Just because you're a guy and have seen "Interview with the Vampire" several dozen times. It doesn't make you gay. You might wish to have a talk with your parents though. Though supportive, mine were a little confused.
138. When you get into a relationship, either keep all of your secrets or tell then all of them. It is far too difficult and costly to go somewhere inbetween.
139. Even an atheist will ponder the existence of God when percieving the irony of craving Chickfila on a Sunday.
140. Technically speaking, a broken vacuum does not 'suck'. Find some other way to describe it.

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141. Protect your shopping cart. Though this is not yet a country of last things, stay with you shopping cart and protect its contents. someone just took my coupon.
142. How to be rich on Jeopardy. Get one answer right and make it to the final round. Applying my knowledge of math from #2, I realized that if you bet a negative amount and get you answer wrong they must subtract it from your total. Subtract a negative and you add a positive. You can bet any amount less than you have on the board. Some negative numbers are a lot less than what you have on the board. Be wary of #87 though before the attempt.
143. It is extremely good advice that you learn the language of your surroundings to protect yourself and ensure that you understand legal and financial issues. Get closer to the source. If nothing else compare two product manuals. You paid for them either way.
144. Do not rush to a single language standard. If the founding fathers of the US did then we'd be speaking German to be further from the British. We're likely to all need to know a little Mandarin though.
145. I've never seen 'Catch more flies with honey than vinegar' tested thoroughly. Thouugh some of my friends have been crazy enough to spray at flies with windex, none of them would ever think to chase a fly around the room squeezing a plastic bear.
146. A watched pot never boils. In modern speak, a watched file never uploads.
147. If you are concerned about spelling mistakes then edit your post later. My cellphone practically demands that I do.
148. Threaten technology as necessary. My computer and my hammer are on first name basis.
149. Telling an inanimate object to stay may seem crazy to those who have never had something walk off before.
150. If you do not understand a piece of wisdom, try hanging upside down and staring at it in a mirror. Eventually, you will understand it or you will pass out have a vision. The results are pretty much the same. -Marcus(B5) Apply as needed.
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151.Put it into practice: While I pining for my lost coupon (yes, I remember #42), my wife looked over the receipt (#85). She noticed an error and sent me to sort it out (#34) and on the way I found out we needed more soda (#134) and I checked my cell (#108). When I talked to the cashier (#87) things worked out in my favor anyway. (#16, #145) She even made a mistake in my favor and made up for the exact amount of the coupon(#27). At least this time I did not have to worry about #141.
152. Learn the lyrics to songs. One day in HS my english teacher put 'poetry' up on the overhead. He claimed they were from a song we'd all heard but could never identify and all he'd done is remove the refrain. The text contained imagery of personal hardship after returning home from war. We all read it and he was right. None of us could name it (most couldn't identify it). He then played the recording of 'Born in the USA' he had prepped and waiting. Remember #102, #106,...
153. Sales people are always bring up things you'd never buy because it is simply a numbers game. Statistically speaking, about one in ten will always buy, one in ten will never buy, and the other eighty percent is completely up to the sales person. Remember #27, #105,...
154. Sun Tzu for you: "In ancient times skillful warriiors first made themselves invincible, and then watched for vulnerability in their opponents. Invincibility in oneself, vulnerability is in the opponent. Therefore, skillful warriors are able to be invincible but are not able to make the opponent vulnerable." Basically, you are the one in control and the best you can do is prepare yourself and look for weakness in your opponent. #57, #60, #151,...

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155. At my grandmother's wake there were two piles of sympathy cards each with practically the same picture of the prominent figure of her belief system. One had blue eyes and blondish-brown hair and the other had dark eyes and dark hair. I did not know which my grandmother would have taken were the places reversed. It made me think on a great many things for a long time. Which one would you take? I took both to remind me of all that I thought about.
156. There is a method to my madness. Maybe.
157. If you're mind wanders and the topic begins to acquire sexual overtones; you were probably thinking that way to begin with. Remember Toto (#15)
158. "If you're going to have delusions of grandeur, go with the god complex; it's the most satisfying." -Marcus(B5)
159. Sun Tzu for you: "Using order to deal with the disorderly, using calm to deal with clamorous, is mastering the heart." The application of this takes patience.
160. Mastering the oven. The directions on the box are the starting point, every oven will cook differently so you'll need to adjust times accordingly and check it early once and a while. I've found that in my oven fish sticks take about 20 minutes to cook instead of the 13 claimed on the box. And remember that 'preheat' really does mean 'have it at this temperature first'.
161. Shopping tips. Read all the information on the label and pay special attention to the units. You will find things like $/ounce(or gram) and $/fishstick (Almost fooled me.). Do not be fooled. You should also be aware that buying in bulk is not necessarily the best deal.. For some reason the smallest can of tomato sauce at Publix actually is cheaper per ounce than the largest cans. Check the price and the quantity and do the math. If you're ever stuck in a situation where you have to convert to/from metric. Compare a few nearby labels. You may find both on a package nearby. You have a cellphone with a calculator (or at least that pen and paper, for when technology fails). If nothing else, ask a scientist. They would at least be able to tell you that there are twenty-eight grams in an ounce. That's pretty standard science stuff. That information can also be found on some dipping sauces. #106
162. If you ever see the name "Alan Smithee" It means the director et al. took their names off the picture.
163. "Fear is the mind killer" -Dune
164. The modern version of a watched pot never boils: A watched file never uploads. If nothing else, not sitting in front of the computer means you're less likely to overwork the computer in your boredom.
165. If you ever want to do something better than Bill Gates (and on national television), get on 'the Daily Show'. He bolted (on camera) immediately after the interview ended. Plan this ahead and beat his time. As they have/will change the set, you may wish to have the distance measured off with a piece of tape. Stewart would go for it.
166. Don't worry. Things will work out in the end. They always do. Determinists have no cause for regret as it couldn't be any other way. This doesn't mean you don't work for it. You do.
167. What if the original sin was shame?
168. Agent Smith called humanity a disease. We shouldn't let our children talk that way. Or have reason to.
169. Fanning yourself will only make yourself hotter. Your body heat will rise more from the effort than it will be cooled off. Get someone else to fan you.



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170. The digital tripod. Unless there are wires coming off of it, a tripod is a tripod. Beware of marketing. There is out there now a tripod that says 'digital' and costs forty dollars. In terms of function, the thirty dollar one is exactly the same. Write 'digial' on it with a marker and save the ten bucks. Watch out for 'digital'.
171. Those who are swept up in arguments over the existence (or relevance) of the Holocaust, should focus on the current genocides first. Overwise, we've learned nothing.
172. Keep the salesperson who admits his/her ignorance and is willing to work at it to enlighten you both. Be aware of the difference between them and 'trainees' though.
173. Cramped is not romantic. Find somewhere else.
174. Remember that even fictional characters have feelings.
175. From the rules of Acquisition(DS9). (34)War is good for business. (35)Peace is good for business. It's very easy to get them confused and applied as change of pace far too often.
176. There is value in routines. Einstein recommended having only multiple copies of one set of clothes. This saves the brainpower for more important thinking. (this is why the Hulk used to always wear purple pants.) Choose a wise routine and it will become natural and you will have more brainpower to place elsewhere.
177. Pleading the 5th. Do so as necessary and do not limit it to court. If someone else baits you into a conversation (especially if you're not culturally inclined), either plead the 5th (or assume the position). Be prepared to get schooled.
178. Garibaldi(B5) never starts a conversation without knowing exactly where it could end. He gives them some room to disappoint him. Be like him. Try not to be too disappointed, though.

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179. Learn the traffic patterns of any day and go the other way. The 9 to 5 thing is amplyfied by school bus routes. The roads would seem less crowded if we all went to a 24hr/7day system. Try to hit stores on the way home. #134
180. Some of the gas stations have the best deal on cocacola. Whether that gets you in there like it does for me or not, go in anyway. Pay cash or charge a set amount at the counter if possible. Never use a debit card at the pump. If you do they can hold way more of your money than what you intended to. They can do that with credit cards too but the debit card uses your money. And you thought the price of the gas was bad.
181. The are some things best 'learned in kindergarten'. Hold hands when crossing the street. Share things with one another. Assuming that was your experience.
182. Question those seeking anarchy. Anarchy is a state of no governance which ends as soon as the smartest or strongest figures it out. This struggle continues on all levels. G'kar(B5) "No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by the force of arms forever. There is no greater power in the universe than the need for freedom. Against that power governments, and tyrants, and armies can not stand. " As power corrupts, the cycle continues. "The wheel turns does it not". It does; and that is why those people in Civilization always rebel on me. Thank you Fundamentalism, the most effect system of government for pleasing the masses.
183. You can't fool all of the people all of the time. Try harder and use new technologies and medias.
184. Learn how to work your alarm clock before you rely on it. Check it again before you lie down. Did you set in for p.m. by accident? Again? Do not set the snooze option to more than 10 minutes. You will hit it too many times otherwise and void the alarm setting entirely. Get into your routine from there. #176
185. Cash and coins. Good for all debts public and private. #87 the lawyer you owe money to when paying with a box of loose change. They can't refuse it. Remember that when you're leaving tips that you'll be percieved in the same light as well, though. There's a bit about cash you should have learned if you #152 that "know when to hold'em" song. Don't count your money while you're at the table. (don't flash it in public).
186. After watching someone perform a complex solution to what you see as a simple problem, be patient. Do not give them the simple solution until they are already done. They will be just as frustrated either way and they may feel a sense of accomplishment.

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187. Sometimes the simple solution is not the best one. Suicide is a simple solution but you learn nothing and your pain is just paid forward elsewhere. "Find some other way to feel." -Daria. If that doesn't help contact me as I will.
188. Remember it is the thought that counts. My wife introduced me to the concept of returning gifts.
189. In order to truly understand, you must first realize that you do not understand. Anything else is a false start.
190. "In all my years counselling those near death; I never mat anyone who said that they wished they'd spent more time at the office."- Rabbi Kirschner
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191. Plant a tree. I've never been the brawly, strong, outdoors type and so I would prefer to be in the planning or organizational side of the effort. But Nature will reorganize it anyway so I guess I was just arguing for my own limitations. I'll go grab a shovel.
192. If you are truly sick, stay home. No one who normally works (or goes to school) with you will mind. In fact, most people will actually apreciate that you did not get them sick.
193. You really don't need that much stuff for the kitchen. Thoreau (in Walden) went a little extreme but if you look at what you wash in the sink regularly, you will find what your needs truly are. I don't even use the dishwasher anymore and am saving power and water there.
194. OB1 once asked "who is more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?" Ask that of your leaders, their followers, and, if you can, yourself. Think for yourself.
195. Participate in grassroots movements like a gas boycott. A movement by the people is for the people. Pass on the news and encourage efforts to control the demand side of the equation. This will help the price. Stabilizing the dollar, the primary currency in which oil is traded, will help a bit, too.
196. We need a screening process for our leaders. We should watch them play games like Simcity, Civilization, Sims, etc. No assistance allowed and we view it live on the net, complete with live camera. Which of our current leaders would pass the test?

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