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Oh yeah, there's definitely a time and a place. I have coworkers who use those bluetooth ear pieces. Leave them in ALL the time, so sometimes I don't know if they are talking to me or not! Nothing is that important... Keep the thing in your breast pocket and put it on when you get a call...
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I agree. I hate those blue tooth things. It's a status symbol among the more ethnic members of the community here. Bling. They even sell fake bluetooth sets here.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Fe Butt
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P.S. Before I get ripped on I didn't mean that as a rip on any group it simply is here.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Around here it's like the gadget freak nerd types. 15 things attached to the belt, etc. Reminds me of college way too much...
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One time I was on the ferry to CT. Smallish cabin... There was one guy talking on SPEAKERPHONE (I HATE speakerphone) to his wife, and they were swearing to eachother, not AT eachother, but ya know using the language. Kids around.. who cares?!
Splash.
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Hahaha true. It was dark out too  And those old WWII boats sure do make a heckuva racket...
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Agreed, I'm always amazed at the people who think they need to YELL into their cell phones. With some of them you wonder why they don't just step outside, they're loud enough no phone is needed.  As long as I am fairly quiet (Conversational tone) and relatively brief, what's the beef? Usually I find out what they want and promise to call back within the hour.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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I believe I just thought of a temporary cure for these loud talking cell phone idiots.
Get YOUR phone out and get right up next to them (and I mean right up next to them) and start blathering LOUDLY into your phone. Ignore them if they give you 'the look'. If they move away, move with them. Eventually, they will stop and ask "Do you mind?"
Respond "Not at all, do you?" and continue your 'conversation'
I am going to try this.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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LOL Thats like going into a gift shop and demanding your gift!! LOL
Or get along side a big RV and point at the rear tire like something is wrong so they pull over and try to figure it out! LOL
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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I believe I just thought of a temporary cure for these loud talking cell phone idiots.
Get YOUR phone out and get right up next to them (and I mean right up next to them) and start blathering LOUDLY into your phone. Ignore them if they give you 'the look'. If they move away, move with them. Eventually, they will stop and ask "Do you mind?"
Respond "Not at all, do you?" and continue your 'conversation'
I am going to try this.
yesterday, on one of my trains, a passenger was talking really loud on his cell phone. really loud.
i asked, in a very nice manner--twice, that he lower his voice. the third time i had to talk to the guy
i gave him three choices, "shutupshutitofforiamgoingtoyankthatthingoutofyourhand."
i'll give y'all one guess which option he chose.
allhailthefrenchpress
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Fe Butt
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Oh I hope it was yank! LOL
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Shari, are there any cell rules on trains? Or is it just simple jackassery?
Benny
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Shari, are there any cell rules on trains? Or is it just simple jackassery?
courtesy, or lack there of, which leads to the aforementioned jackassery.
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yesterday, on one of my trains, a passenger was talking really loud on his cell phone. really loud.
i asked, in a very nice manner--twice, that he lower his voice. the third time i had to talk to the guy
i gave him three choices, "shutupshutitofforiamgoingtoyankthatthingoutofyourhand."
i'll give y'all one guess which option he chose.
Love it! (Glad it's not just me that deals with these asreholes in this way... )
Gina
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06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Gocha. So it's not like he was sitting under a no phones sign or something.. just being a douchebag
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Portable cell phone jammer. Just don't get caught ($10k fine and a year in the pokey). Sometimes it's worth the risk.
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I want one of those with about a 1/2 mile range to put on my bike!
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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I want one of those with about a 1/2 mile range to put on my bike!
But then they are mad and shaking their phone and cussing.
We all like to think of ourselves as rugged individualists. But when push comes to shove most of us are sheep who do what we are told. Worst of all, a lot of us become unpaid agents of whoever is controlling the agenda by enforcing the current dogma on the few rugged individualists who actually exist.
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Good point! What's worse, someone talking on the phone? Or someone distracted cause their phone doesn't work and they keep trying to connect?
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helmet laws suck
we have them in europe yuk
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It's a basic concept. Brain trauma is about $10K for every 20 minutes in the ER and the cagers don't like paying the bill. My solution is simple, just ink DNR on your chest, then ride sans helmet. Personally, my brother was med evac pillot til he burned out and he saw way too many brains on the road from the donor-cycle gang. I hate it but I've always worn a helmet for the past thirty-five years; haven't had to test it yet to see if it really works.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Fe Butt
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I personally don't wear a helmet but to me it isn't really weather you do or don't but the idea you have the right to choose.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Personally I wear one now. It was part of the pact I made with myself while bouncing off that tree at 60 with no helmet. I lived and now I wear the gear.
But I completely agree with the above statement ( what is going on this is the 4th time this weekend I have done this)
I like that people can make their own choice.
I happen to a be a native of the "live free or die state"
Live Free and Ride.
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One comment about seatbelt laws-they are not only about the safety of the individual who makes the choice not to wear one-there are many serious injuries and deaths caused by an unbelted person flying around the inside of the vehicle and slamming into another person. For that reason, they make more sense than helmet laws
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How much more likely are you to die with no helmet?? Quite a lot id say, so what about the poor ****** in the car that kills you and then has to live with it. Put your helmet on and minimise the risk. 
Phil C
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As a Paramedic in a 911 system and an ardent biker. Here's my 2 cents. I've seen the results of both sides of the helmet and seat belt debates first hand. As for seat belts; the vast majority of the fatalities in car wrecks that I have been on were not wearing belts. So annecdotaly I would say thay are a good idea. As for helmets; I have seen enough brains to convince me that I will allways wear one. Just remember that even a slow speed knock the the old nogginn can leave you wearing a diaper and drooling on yourself for years to come.  But with all that said. I still believe it should always be a personal choice and the Gov should stay the !@#$ out of my choice. 
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Texas requires a helmet UNLESS you have a certain amount of insurance. The problem is you might be pulled over to check and see if you have the insurance.
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Of the two unscheduled get offs I've had over the past 30 years, the helmets always took an ample scuff. What little hair I have left... 
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