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  1. Re:Its not just computers. on Computer Jargon Too Difficult for Office Workers · · Score: 1

    Would you take a trip without a thought about stopping for gas when your tank nears empty?

  2. Reminds me of... on Kodak To Stop Making Black and White Paper · · Score: 1

    the early digital compasses. Boating mags and manufacturers touted them as 'sensing the changing magnetic field of the earth thousands of times per second.' Sounds impressive? Someone pointed out that a magnetized needle floating in a dish of water senses the magnetic field an infinite number of times per second!

  3. Re:The silver one has problems on iPod Mini Sells Out · · Score: 1

    The color ones are anodized. The silver one is probably coated with some clear finish to keep the aluminum from oxidizing (rusting).

  4. Translation... on Addicted to Information? · · Score: 1

    ...they are compulsively drawn to the constant stimulation provided by incoming data.

    They must mean pr0n?

  5. Because, the article stated that.... on Black Box in Speeder's Car Helped Conviction · · Score: 1

    the five seconds PRIOR to the crash are held in memory; not the fastest speed the car has ever driven.

    Oh, and your mechanic can pull the same info at service time.

  6. Liability on Rent a Segway · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "...users are asked to sign waive any liability claims if they are in an accident.""

    I thought this thing was so safe. Who takes the liability when the accident involves another person?

    Don't tell me that something that weighs 250+ lbs, can go 12mph is safe on the sidewalk.

  7. No awe, just shock. on Suing Telemarketers Made Simple · · Score: 4, Funny

    Like others, I have used otherwise unproductive time to play with these people.
    Instead of asking them to hold on or following a script I enjoy the opportunity of letting my imagination run wild. I find the funniest exchanges take place with plain old phone sex. If you're good you can keep them on the line for more than 15 minutes. The object is to keep them on the line until YOU decide to end the call.

    Start with-
    Are you wearing underwear? What color?
    Ask if they're touching themself during the call. Tell them you are.

    Ask if they are over 18. If they say yes, ask if they would like to meet in person. Tell them you will send them a plane ticket. Or tell them you'll meet them at the side door at the end of their shift.

    They either won't know what to say or will tell you the call is being recorded. Say "I know... I listen to my tapes late at night..."

    You get the idea.

  8. Welcome to the real world..... on Dot-commers Back to the Dorm · · Score: 1

    Get used to it. You've had it too easy if you think you can get it all for nothing.