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  1. 11-29-2006, 05:43 PM #1
    Tony Miller
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    Default What is on your Xmas Wish List? non-shaving

    Okay guys, what cool toys do you have on your wish list for this year?? Big screen TV? Surround Sound?


    Me?, somthing geeky really (and already found so no surprise). Two rare Pickett Slide Rulers for my collection. An N-525-ES Stat Rule (statistical scales) and a N905-ES "texas speed rule", a special ruler Pickett made for an annual Texas high school slide rule mathmatics competition. It has an odd arrangement of duplicated scales to make calulations go faster, and hopefully help a student win the event.
    Boring, geeky stuff, but fun for me.

    How about you?

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    Panasonic TH42PX600U 42" plasma is my #1 want:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889187030

    - rubix cube
    - good harmonica (and book to learn)
    - Xikar multi-tool cigar cutter (chrome)


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    As strange as it may sound, nothing really
    and it will probably be just that. If I do get
    something it will have to be a gift to myself.
    Can't really think of anything though. I
    suppose I'm just boring or easily pleased
    and quite content with my life.


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    I completely understand you Terry. When I was younger I used to be more materialistic, but now I'm more content with what I have.
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    Here in Salt Lake City we have an fm station called "Jack FM", which is a syndicated format. There are several across the nation. They advertise as "Jack FM, playing what we want!"

    Well, I have a radio in my car that is very similar...it plays when it wants!

    SO maybe a replacement would be nice.

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    A nice little 'Bird & Trout' Custom knife with Mammoth scales

    (Dont tell the wife, but I've already bought
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    Super-Automatic Espresso machine like this. I doubt I'm getting one of these babies though. Rather pricey.

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    Yesterday was the best day to find another something to do...
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    You mean they still make houses that aren't next to a starbucks


    Hey Tony where can I find a tutorial on how to use a slide rule, I used to be able to do basic calculations with one but have long since forgotten though I still have the rule. I always thought they were cool instruments too.
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  10. 11-30-2006, 02:28 AM #10
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    Tim,
    Here is a link to a nice site showing a quick history of slide rules as well as some basic instruction on how they work.

    http://www.sliderule.ca/

    I've got dozens of spare instruction booklets and could send on along for you if you like.


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