On Thursday, November 18, 2004, at 05:44 PM, jkamo@rushmore.com wrote:
> w my place :):)
>
> I need to get back to telling my son how he
> "should" be doing his math calculations with a
> slide rule...........
>
> life is GOOD.........
>
> Joe :)
>
Yes, but---
I keep a circular slide rule in a pocket in my Gold Wing. The slide
rule has been there for years - and has never needed fresh batteries
nor strong light to operate, resists damage from vibration, and figures
gas mileage or miles per hour or currency exchange rates without having
to learn reverse Polish notation. Also helps draw nice straight lines
and has conversion tables printed right on it.
Sometimes old technology is good, too. . .
Jon Wennerberg
Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
Marquette, Michigan
(that's 'way up north)
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