Front Lines

Down And Dirty

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eventy percent of the
earth's surface is taken
up by bodies of water.
That leaves 30 percent which is
land. (Are you still following this
intricate math?) So why is it that
we are so taken up with references
to things which relate
to dirt?
If you wish to make
it in the business world,
you have to expect to
get your hands dirty;
little is accomplished
without expenditure
of energy. We have also
heard of some jobs that
"It's dirty work but
someone has to do it." If
you are on the job, real-
ize that time cannot be
wasted by dishing the
dirt; it's also unprofes-
sional.
Be sure that in your dealings
with others that you do not "do
someone dirty" by treating them
unfairly.
Should you be in a large crowd
and someone yells, "Hit the dirt!"
Do not hesitate to do so. Better
safe than sorry. To even consider
that someone would utter this as
a practical joke makes it a dirty

shame. It would be considered a
truly dirty trick; someone is play-
ing dirty (or playing dirty pool, if
you prefer).
Though we all have sought
sympathy at one time or another,
we should avoid airing our dirty
laundry in public; that
could be embarrassing.
It is usually a good
idea to avoid telling
a dirty joke; when
uttered, it could elicit a
dirty look.
One of the worst rep-
utations a sportsman
could get in the boxing
world is that of a dirty
fighter. Yet we have
heard of some who have
taken bribes to throw a
fight: dirty money.
Among our many
fears today in international rela-
tions it that someone will develop
and use a dirty bomb. With the
rise of terrorism this has been an
ever-present threat.
Well, not to end on a dark note,
let me urge you to get yourself a
drink ("here's mud in your eye!");
stay out of politics if you cannot
handle mud slinging; and always
try to be down-to-earth.

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Quotable

"Historically, Jews were
wanderers and so there is
this need among people
here to buy. Often, you will
see relatives and parents
contributing money so
adult children can buy a
home. As for the diaspora
Jews, buying here gives
them the feeling that they
are being good Zionists
and helping Israel. Its also
helped themselves. Real
estate here has proven
itself to be an exceptional
investment."

— Chaim Kaufman, a Tel Aviv real estate

agent quoted in the JTA story "Booming

Housing Market In Israel Stokes Fears Of

Bubble" (Feb. 22).

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