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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of as a general rule in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of as a general rule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Raj Dasgupta:

    Melatonin is a natural compound released by the body, usually at night, and throwing off that balance by adding more of it to your system can cause additional sleep issues, if you decide to take it, remember it's all about the timing of the melatonin, not the amount of melatonin. The general rule of thumb is taking the melatonin two hours before your desired bedtime, because if you take it too late, it can throw off your sleep schedule.

  2. Dejan Ilijevski:

    [For student loan debt] a general rule of thumb is to take out no more than the expected yearly salary of the college major

  3. Loic Dessaint:

    It's important as a general rule that board secretaries avoid allowing themselves to be influenced by a CEO who might promise them remuneration through a subsidiary, if Ms Sepehri has been paid by RNBV, it is a conflict of interest situation.

  4. Alyssa Pike:

    The general rule of thumb for emergencies is to store at least one gallon of water per person or pet per day and to have a three-day supply handy. However, if you typically drink tap water or have some sort of filter, I wouldn't worry about buying copious amounts of water.

  5. Benjamin Disraeli:

    As a general rule the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.

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