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Subject:Re: Non-Minimalist instructions and Door handles From:Jane Bergen <janeb -at- ANSWERSOFT -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 5 Feb 1997 13:50:05 +0000
On 5 Feb 97 at 8:11, Yvonne DeGraw wrote:
> The gym where I lift has leg press machines with labels that say,
> and *I'm not making this up*:
>
> "Prior to initiating and upon completion
> of exercise, make certain safety hooks are
> fully engaged."
>
Ouch.... sounds like it's written by one of our engineers!!!!
Jane
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AnswerSoft, Inc.
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