09-25-2008, 05:19 PM | #91 |
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Captain Incognito--
The Sony Readers have lithium ion batteries. These batteries do not have the "memory effect" of the old NiCad batteries, so you should be able to charge your battery any time with out worry. I know there is a lot of controversy about battery life, but from what I've read, it is in fact better *not* to let your lithium batteries drain completely before recharging. dordale |
09-25-2008, 05:32 PM | #92 | |
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What's with the car avatar, aren't you ashamed? That's like putting up a picture of a smoke stack, or a McDonald's burger, or a Wal-Mart... all icons of consumerism, pollution, materialism, and obesity. |
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09-25-2008, 05:55 PM | #93 | |
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09-25-2008, 05:55 PM | #94 |
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balok,
Well, now you've gone and done it. So I've got no choice (well, I do, but that's for my other thread on free will) but to respond to this: >What's with the car avatar, aren't you ashamed? That's like putting up a picture of a smoke stack, or a McDonald's burger, or a Wal-Mart... all icons of consumerism, pollution, materialism, and obesity. Ashamed of what, exactly? Where in any of my posts have I said anything about consumerism, pollution, materialism, or obesity? None of these topics are really that relevant to this board, and I don't see where those associations came from, really. Consumerism? Well, heck yeah. I love stuff, and I have a lot of it, so sue me. Pollution? I suppose. But I can't ride a bike 34 miles to and from my office. And I also own a motorcycle that I ride when I can. FYI, my car gets 30mpg...which outdoes pretty much all non-hybrid SUV's, and a fair number of non-hybrid sedans. Materialism? Again, yep. And also again, so? Obesity? This, I have no answer for. I don't even know where to start. I have my car as my avatar for a couple of reasons. One is that I love my car. I worked exceptionally hard through college and grad school, had to take out (and pay back) massive student loans, and drove innumerable pieces of crap along the way. When I was finally able to reap the benefits of my education, you bet your bippy I bought exactly what I had wanted for years and years. Another reason is that my car personifies me. I'm a lot like my car, so I chose it to represent me. It's small, sassy, a little out of the norm, and likes to have fun. Where's the harm in that? Jeez, balok...it was all well and good until you decided to personally attack me. Now its no fun at all! |
09-25-2008, 05:59 PM | #95 |
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09-25-2008, 06:04 PM | #96 |
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Hey pilotbob,
Weren't you just encouraging me in another thread to snap a few .jpegs of me in the bathtub with my Sony? Now you want to know about the ease with which my top goes down? Thank goodness you live four hours away, or you'd be a terrible influence on me! |
09-25-2008, 06:05 PM | #97 |
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All right now, kids, play nicely, or we'll have to drain the wading pool ....
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09-25-2008, 06:09 PM | #98 | |
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Four hours, in that car? Surely you could make it in 3! BOb |
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09-25-2008, 06:16 PM | #99 |
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Bob,
>Four hours, in that car? Surely you could make it in 3! At the risk of treading dangerous ground, I'll disclose to you that I'll test out that hypothesis this weekend. I'm coming up to Tampa to visit family...so I'll post my times for you |
09-25-2008, 06:20 PM | #100 | |
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<serious mode> Please drive safely. I don't want that on my conscience. </serious mode> BOb |
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09-25-2008, 06:22 PM | #101 |
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I think a lunch meet up would be nice. I'll give you the full BMW Z4 experience, with the top down, if you like...
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09-25-2008, 06:22 PM | #102 | |
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09-25-2008, 06:32 PM | #103 | |
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No need to search any further, MY GOOD MAN, for -- lo and behold! - Patricia has made available the Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (Charles Mackay) !!! Maybe I'll do the this one: Studies in Forensic Psychiatry (Bernard Glueck) Don P.S.: I'll expect a book report tomorrow morning! CORRECTION: "MY GOOD WOMAN" |
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09-25-2008, 07:36 PM | #104 | |
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09-25-2008, 07:39 PM | #105 |
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Hey, take it easy, it's not an attack, I'm just messing around. And I don't really care about posts being off topic. I just seized the chance to rant against cars. You see, I really hate cars, and I'm ashamed to admit I own one, though I do all I can to avoid using it. The last thing I would do is use it as an avatar. And I'm saddened to see that you (and almost all Americans, so don't take this personally) find nothing wrong with consumerism and materialism, and that you believe that living 34 miles away from your work place justifies the pollution you produce.
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