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(Martha Rohrer) wrote: > > Ken Becker said: > >Sue, I am so glad I was not the only one with the sliderule AND morse > code. > > Before we assign the slide rule to a place among the Dodo Birds and the > Dinosaurs, let me tell you about a recent appointment my husband had with > his neurologist. We were there for him to perform a test to determine the > degree of muscle response to electrical stimulation. This was a diagnostic > tool to help determine if spinal surgery was called for. > > After recording the results, the neuro consulted some tables, then whipped > out his trusty slide rule and produced the necessary calculations with the > same speed as any nerdy young whippersnapper could with a calculator! I > hasten to add that this neuro is up to date in all other aspects of his > profession. > > I haven't used one since I used to prepare grades with a slide rule in the > days BC (before calculators and computers.) > > Martha Rohrer > [log in to unmask] Now THAT'S funny! Thanks for the chuckle, Martha. Carol from Nevada