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Subject:HUMOR: I Need Advice From:Andrew Plato <intrepid_es -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:45:29 -0800 (PST)
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I am considering thinking for myself. I realize this is a very new concept for
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their lives. Perhaps some of you can help me.
1. When was the last time you actually thought for yourself? What was it like?
Did you get a rash? (I did!)
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desires of people who just want some more free coffee and waxy pastries.
3. What are the proper interface and functional metrics for thinking for
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