A Quote by Graham T. Allison
The best simpleminded test of expertise in a particular area is an ability to win money in a series of bets on future occurrences in that area.
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The area out at Area 51 that was part of the Operation Plumbbob test continues to be contaminated. It was not cleaned up until the '80s.
I've been back to the Kansas City area a lot in the past. My sisters went to college in the area. My brother went to college in the area. I've got friends there, so there's some ties to the area.
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For best results, the competitive player should never depart from his area of expertise
I was never unhappy with the shows. I didn't get into [the writing]. I had an area. My area was my character. My area was what they gave me to do.
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Always define your area of excellence. Establish the area where you will be the best.
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