Keep it Simple

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0><script type="text/javascript" src="http://hb.lycos.com/hb.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://ratings.lycos.com/ratings/lycosRating.js.php"></script> <script type="text/javascript"><![CDATA[//><!]]></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://scripts.lycos.com/catman/init.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-start.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-middle.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/ad/code-end.js"></script> <noscript> <img src="http://members.tripod.com/adm/img/common/ot_noscript.gif?rand=441412" alt="" width="1" height="1" />  <iframe frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" width="728" height="90" src="http://ad.yieldmanager.com/st?ad_type=iframe&ad_size=728x90&section=209094"></iframe>  </noscript> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=100 BGCOLOR="#CCCCFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="31800640egdysm.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Message </b></FONT><B>   |     </b><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Message"><U><B>home</b></U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=380 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Keep it Simple</I></div> <div> K.I.S. STATEMENTS</div> <bR> <div> Directions:  "Keep it simple" is often the best rule in making statements understandable.  Listed below are ten statements that describe common adages.  See whether you can state each on as the simple adage.</div> <bR> <div> 1.     A single unit of predecimal currency parsimoniously hoarded is the equivalent of a similar pecuniary token received as wages.</div> <bR> <div> 2.     A quality of useless material is invariable created whenever a project is performed with undue alacrity.</div> <bR> <div> 3.     A joyful feeling contentment is not a commodity that can be obtained through the normal channels of currency exchange.</div> <bR> <div> 4.     If the extremities of a person are of a low temperature, it is an indication that he or she is possessed of a loving nature.</div> <bR> <div> 5.     It is generally unwise to awaken a slumbering member of the canine family.</div> <bR> <div> 6.     If you initial efforts are unsuccessful, perseverance will eventually lead to a satisfactory conclusion.</div> <bR> <div> 7.     Given advance knowledge of impending actions, one may take whatever course is necessary to ensure a satisfactory outcome.</div> <bR> <div> 8.     A basic writing implement, used judiciously, has the potential of greater impact that an ancient, double-edged weapon.</div> <bR> <div> 9.     The introduction of a large number of assistance to a task force reduces the individual effort required for its completion.</div> <bR> <div> 10.     Those members of the avian family having similar plumage are often predisposed to seek common domicile.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ANSWERS</b></div> <bR> <div> 1.     A penny saved is a penny earned.</div> <div> 2.     Haste makes waste.</div> <div> 3.     Money can’t buy happiness.</div> <div> 4.     Cold hands, warm hart</div> <div> 5.     Let sleeping dogs lie.</div> <div> 6.     If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.</div> <div> 7.     Forewarned is forearmed.</div> <div> 8.     The pen is mightier than the sword.</div> <div> 9.     Many hands make light work.</div> <div> 10.     Birds of a feather flock together</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>