Random Analogies

Too Much Dampness

a: Successful marriage ~
b: Building A Fire In The Rain

What: "It is in the art of the marriage relationship that a husband and wife grow together in conflict and quiet resolution. It's kinda like trying to build a fire in the rain. It can be done, but boy it sure takes a lot of extra work."

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Writer: Lon
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Mar 8 2013 3:13 PM


Molecular Recoil.... Is A Bitch.....

a: The alpha particle ~
b: cannonball

What: "The alpha particle is like a cannonball," Robertson said. "It's powerful with high energy. Except, when it is released, the cannon goes in the other direction. We wanted to make sure that when we let the alpha particles out, we don't use much energy."

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Writer: J. David Robertson. Profressor
LCC:
Where:
Date: Jul 15 2013 6:40 PM



a: emerging markets ~
b: fast food franchise

What:

"Investing in emerging markets is like choosing from a fast food franchise."


Useful?
Writer: Kenneth Rapoza
LCC:
Where:
Date: Dec 4 2014 8:13 PM



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