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Tearing content out of a newspaper can be a difficult undertaking. It's usually not worth doing things that are difficult, but sometimes there is an article or something in a newspaper that one may think is worth the effort of tearing out. Those who make this common thought-error know that newsprint
tears follow unpredictable paths of least resistance that, while unpredictable, usually run right through the content that is being removed.
Different techniques for tearing involve removing a much larger section than is required, employing the use of various devices if handy, and creasing the paper; however, this doesn't always work and often results in smudged fingers and certain failure. The only practical alternative is the pre-perforation of newsprint on the press before newspapers are put into the once clean and undexterous hands of their readership.
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What about news stories on the back of the page? or will perforation lines run through the articles,or will newspapers have to print on only one side of the page? |
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i) Throw sheet of newspaper in air
II) Draw wakizashi
iii) Excise relevant portion
iv) Bow to applauding onlookers |
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// I always get nervous looks when I draw my knife // |
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We get nervous looks when we enter the room. Additional edged weapons don't make a whole lot of difference...... |
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Maybe you just need to lower your standards a bit ? it's not as hard as you think .... |
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I use a 12" rule to guide the tear. Hold it flat with one hand, and with the other pull the free portion of the newspaper up and slightly against the straight edge. |
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Admittedly it's not as impressive as a flashy blade, but it's all in how you use it. |
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Obviously, [Cap'n], the editors would take care that the articles on opposite sides are exactly the same length and position. |
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Arguments would rage between those who keep clippings (henceforth referred to as tearings) loose, who prefer relevant and related content on the reverse, and those who stick them in a scrapbook who prefer unrelated dulness. |
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so fold the paper like this /\/\/\/\/\/\ and put the articles on one side and the ads on the other. |
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// She's gotta be easily twice my age, and half-again my weight // She's 30 and weighs 200 lbs? |
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