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1. Acme has a rule employees - including Raylan - must live within 20 miles of their office. The AT&T office is in Lexington.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

2. Acme provides employees with free lunch. Raylan is an employee who enjoys the company cafeteria.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan served 15 years in the military.

3. Raylan runs 3 miles a day. He runs 5 days a week.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan watches the Red Sox on television.

4. Raylan tuns into several different music stations on the radio. Raylan also attends several different types concerts each year.
Raylan enjoys listening to many kinds of music.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.

5. Raylan's house has a view of the entire town. One must drive uphill for 5 minues to reach Raylan's house.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

6. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme has a complete gym.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise

7. Raylan spends 30 hours a year picking up leaves. His neighbors also do so. They all enjoy many shady afternoons in their yards.
Raylan lives in a development with many large trees.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.

8. Acme provides employees such as Raylan with an office computer and cell phone. They provide no other equipment.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan must purchase his own home computer.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.

9. From Raylan's yard - you can gaze skyward and see land in all directions.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan's health is improving.

10. Raylan has two brothers. Each of his brothers have three children.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

11. Raylan has worked 24 years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 25 years are eligible for early retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan runs 15 miles a week.

12. Raylan worked for Acme - then PNC Bank - then Merck - then Chase Bank.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan changed jobs three times.

13. Raylan has worked 9 and one half years at Acme. Employees who work for Acme for 10 years are eligible for a pension.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

14. Raylan makes $151 -000 per year. People who make more than $150 -000 per year can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan can not open an Individual Retirement Account.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.

15. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - The Philadelphia Red Sox - Chase Bank - ESPN - Soverign Bank and the Hockey News.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan served a decade in the military.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

16. Raylan works for Acme. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan is not eligible for a pension.
Raylan owns stock in Acme.

17. Raylan does not like to attend baseball games. His favorite baseball team is the Red Sox.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.

18. Raylan has 2 children. Raylan is celebrating the first anniversary of his wife's death next month.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan is single.
Raylan is eligible for early retirement.

19. Raylan likes to attend hockey games. Raylan does not like the Rangers..
Raylan goes to the company gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan does not attend Rangers games.

20. Raylan prefers radio talk shows to other stations. He rarely uses his home stereo.
Raylan is a college graduate.
Raylan rarely listens to music.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

21. Raylan's house has three levels and 15 rooms. His house is the smallest on his street.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

22. Raylan likes to lift weights. Acme does not have a gym.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan drives to a gym at lunch to exercise
Raylan lives at the top of a hill.

23. Raylan went to Lexington High School. Immediately after graduation - Raylan went to work for Acme. He never returned to school.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan served in both the military and the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is an uncle.

24. Raylan went to Rutgers University. Rutgers is in New Brunswick.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.

25. Raylan lives on Wisconsin Lane. Wisconsin Lane intersects with Nebraska Drive and Oklahoma Court.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan is a college graduate.

26. Raylan served in the Navy. He was an officer on a destroyer - carrier and submarine.
Raylan served on many ships.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after cities.
Raylan is single.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.

27. Raylan served as a military policeman. He attained the rank of Major.
Raylan is a grandfather.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan was responisble for maintaining military disipline.

28. Raylan lives on Maple Lane. Maple Lane intersects with Oak Drive and Willow Court.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after trees.
Raylan is married.

29. Raylan watches TNT. He also enjoys FX and the USA Network.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan enjoys watching crime dramas on television.
Raylan is married.
Raylan lives in a valley.

30. Raylan had three operations this year. He is currently on medical leave with no projected return to work date.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan never served in the military or worked for the federal government.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan is in extremely poor health.

31. Raylan has worked at Acme for 17 years. Employees who work at Acme for 20 years are eligible for retirement.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan's health is improving.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan decided the banking industry was best for him.

32. Acme is on a very small plot of land. They provide a locker room - showers and weights for employees like Raylan who like to exercises - but Raylan enjoys running.
Raylan holds a high school diploma - but no college diploma.
Raylan was a pilot.
Raylan must leave company grounds to run.
Raylan does not pay for his lunch at work.

33. Raylan works at Acme. Acme is open for business Monday through Friday.
Acme is closed on weekends.
Raylan is eligible for a pension.
Raylan can open a Roth IRA.
Raylan served on many ships.

34. Raylan plays the piano. He is in a four piece band.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan will be eligible for a pension in six months.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan enjoys documentaries.

35. Raylan likes to run. Acme has a 3 mile running track.
Raylan is a widower.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan stays on the company grounds to exercise.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.

36. Raylan is a customer of Acme. He saves all his money in a bank account. Acme provides employees with shares of stock as part of their compensation.
Raylan lives in a valley.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan works in the telecommunications industry.
Raylan is a widower.

37. Raylan joined the Navy in 1990. He was discharged in 2010.
Raylan lives in a development with very large houses.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan served on many ships.

38. Raylan broke his leg while skiing last year. Last week he was in a motorcycle crash. He also likes to skydive.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan has several dangerous hobbies.
Raylan worked for three different companies.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.

39. Raylan made $99 -000 in 2010. Raylan's salary was $105 -000 in 2011.
Raylan is married.
Raylan worked for two different companies.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan was the captain of a military vessel.

40. Raylan's favorite instruments are an electric guitar and bass. He listens to bands like the All American Rejects and Foo Fighters
Raylan enjoys reality shows.
Raylan enjoys rock music.
Raylan is a musician
Raylan's is less healthy now than last year.

41. Raylan runs 2 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is in good health.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.
Raylan's health is improving.

42. Raylan runs 4 miles whenever he runs. He runs on weekdays.
Raylan attends Braves hockey games.
Raylan served two decades in the military.
Raylan runs 20 miles a week.
Raylan works in Lexington

43. Raylan has worked at Acme for 27 years. Employees who work at Acme for 25 year are eligible for retirement.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.
Raylan is eligible for retirement.
Raylan lives in a development where the streets are named after states.
Raylan worked for two different companies.

44. Raylan has a wife and 2 kids. Raylan is celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary next month.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.
Raylan is married.
Raylan is not eligible for retirement.
Raylan runs 10 miles a week.

45. Raylan lives in Lexington. He has a 75 minute drive to work.
Raylan received a raise.
Raylan is married.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan spends a lot of time commuting.

46. Raylan has no children. He is engaged to be married next year.
Raylan is single.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives within 20 miles of Lexington.

47. Raylan missed no days of work last year. This year - he's missed a few days - has been to the doctor four times for asthma and his blood pressure is high.

48. Raylan and his neighbors need to water their yards frequently. The sun beating down on the grass dries them out.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan is an uncle.
Raylan lives in a development with very few trees.
Raylan does not own stock in Acme.

49. Raylan worked for PNC Bank - Chase Bank - Soverign Bank - Bank of America and Citizens Bank.
Raylan worked in the banking field and sports field his entire career.
Raylan enjoys a variety of sports.
Raylan is not eligible for early retirement.
Raylan was a banking professional his entire life.

50. Raylan went to Rutgers University. He was a member of the football team.
Raylan attended college in New Brunswick.
Raylan does not attend Red Sox baseball games.
Raylan was an athlete in college.
Raylan lives in a development with very small houses.