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  1. #1
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    tits and technology

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    ok kiddies,im a dunce when it comes to technology!so.......has anyone ever come across a trouble shooting book re computers etc,or one that gives awesome ingformation re set up etc,that isnt too mumbo jumbo and caters for people who do glaze over when it comes to technology?
    who is driving your bus?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellosunshine View Post
    ok kiddies,im a dunce when it comes to technology!so.......has anyone ever come across a trouble shooting book re computers etc,or one that gives awesome ingformation re set up etc,that isnt too mumbo jumbo and caters for people who do glaze over when it comes to technology?
    well, there's a hundred books called "blank blank for idiots"

    but I wouldn't say your sex was to blame for your troubles, I know enough guys who can't figure out a VCR or even a modern oven!
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    Sunshine, I don't think your breasts are going to help you figure out your bike computer. More than likely they'll just keep mum about the whole thing.
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    I don't have any breasts.
    I also don't have much tech-saavyness.

    I vote that there is no connection.

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    Sigh...and I work in technology and, oh, so very often I have to explain that the presence of the boobs has no bearing on my ability to write software. Sorry, you don't blame them or your other internal organs....

    I'm afraid I'm afraid I'm too far removed to recommend a good book, but I do hear the Idiots guides are good. Don't know though....

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    I'm into technology, so I can't really recommend a book. I do find though searching on google to be a good solution for most problems I find. There are tons of forums to help you out, website with frequently problems, etc. I say, try searching first!

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    I'm not into technology, studying for a test which would qualify me for the technical jobs in the Telco field.

    My eyes are rolling to the back of my head on a daily basis but managed to look through the manuals and index for you.

    Nope, no mention anywhere that you need balls for the job or can't have tits.

    But keep looking into different books, some are better written than others.
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    I really like the "Missing Manual" series. Doesn't assume you are an idiot or a dummy, but doesn't assume you already know everything, either.

    http://www.missingmanuals.com/

    I have the one for Mac OS X and really like it. Plus, they have a website for further help.
    Last edited by KnottedYet; 01-17-2007 at 04:29 PM.
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    Well, I was hoping this thread would reveal a solution to Silver's freezing boobs from her random thoughts thread...

    As to the computer: sunshine, I encourage you to get a tech savvy friend to help you...And check out "The Help Desk" story that I'll post on the humor forum in a few minutes....you'll enjoy it...
    Last edited by Mr. Bloom; 01-17-2007 at 05:12 PM.
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    I'm with Mr. Silver -- a little bummed when I read this thread -- I was hoping for more bra technology too! I'm just looking for bras with straps that stay on my shoulders!

    Mr. Silver -- I haven't seen 'em, but a way up in the north Canadian acquaintaince of mine once told me polar fleece bras are the way to go in winter!

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    I'm looking forward to the Ibex wool bras posted by Shagge. Barring that I think the wool bra posted by Duck will do fine!
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    hey sunshine..

    ok.. maybe it's just me and maybe what i do for a living.. but uh.. when you say you are looking for a book on technology or computers... what do you mean?

    what are you looking for specifically?

    networks, building a computer, troubleshooting the os,.. troubleshooting something else...??

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    I was imagining things like the eco-bra (*http://www.terradaily.com/2006/06110....ggkwzwsu.html )... or using bras as a way to smuggle your bicycle tools onto a plane by disguising htem as underwire...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geonz View Post
    I was imagining things like the eco-bra (*http://www.terradaily.com/2006/06110....ggkwzwsu.html )... or using bras as a way to smuggle your bicycle tools onto a plane by disguising htem as underwire...

    Oh, but did you see this?


    "Last year it unveiled a bra that can be heated in a microwave so as to help save on indoor heating costs."

    maybe that's our answer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geonz View Post
    I was imagining things like the eco-bra (*http://www.terradaily.com/2006/06110....ggkwzwsu.html )... or using bras as a way to smuggle your bicycle tools onto a plane by disguising htem as underwire...

    Oh Geonz - have you had the same experience as I?? Two summers ago I was heading for my annual trip to CO, going through security at Dulles outside of DC. The scenario was something like this:

    TSA agent: "Would you step aside, we need to search your backpack."
    Me: "Sure"
    TSA agent dumps contents of backpack onto table - including helmet, shoes, purse, books, etc. etc., then says "AHA!! This is what we were looking for" as he holds up my Park Allen wrenches.
    TSA agent: "You cannot take these on the plane"
    Me: "I need that to reassemble my bike when I arrive at my destination."
    TSA agent (smirking): "You cannot take these! If you want them the only thing you can do is check your backpack."
    Me: "I don't want to check my backpack. May I ask why I can't take these on the plane?"
    TSA agent: "Because you might use them to take apart the plane!"
    Me: "So what do you do with this stuff after you confiscate it?"
    TSA agent: "We throw them away."

    It so happens I was assigned to a seat beside an off-duty flight attendant & related my story. She assured me - and we acutally LOOKED, too - that there is no place to use an Allen wrench in the cabin (or bathroom) of a plane.

    I am not sure if your idea would fly (pun intended) on a plane - and I'm not sure of the comfort level of Allen wrenches used as underwire! *sigh*
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