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strideo
12:44 PM

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Oh and we can't forget this. #batteries
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Pope John Peeps II
01:25 PM

@strideo: The best part of that fucking retarded video is when the guy gives you detailed instructions on how to DRY AN ONION.

Rub it with a towel? OH REALLY? I WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT. #batteries
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Nick
12:04 PM

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and place it in a clay pot. Bury the pot in a hayfield

soooo, is the kimchi ready yet? #batteries
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Digo
09:20 AM

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I hate to admit this, but I actually thought this was a serious article until number two. Then I got suspicious it wasn't at number 3, then number 4 confirmed my suspicions. I guess I'm a little off today, I did just wake up.

Good job getting me though, not many people have, you should be proud. #batteries
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caine3320
09:54 AM

@Digo: Remember the part in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" where Clooney wakes up in the hay loft with the cops on his ass and he's all bug-eyed, and the first thing that comes to mind for him is, "My hair!"

That's gotta be one of the best disoriented-wake-up shots in film history. #batteries
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ripfire
10:01 AM

@Digo: They got me at "terrible tips". #batteries
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KTK1990
05:04 AM

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OH now I know what I have been doing wrong all these years. I thought you were supposed to put them in an airtight bag and in the freezer to store them. Isnt that why glad had the Press 'n seal wraps? For any sized battery to put in the freezer. #batteries
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dingus
03:21 AM

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11. Fuel cell batteries can be run off of methanol or ethanol. This makes them ideal for long plane flights where alcohol is served. Avoid cream-based liquors such as Bailey's and Kahlua as the battery may develop an odor. #batteries
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Alberto Torres
03:04 AM

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@#6: Shawshank Redemption FTW. #batteries
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Pessimippopotamus
02:36 AM

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HAHAHAHAHA.

2. If you use a phone or laptop without first charging its battery fully, you will die. #batteries
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Software_Goddess
02:07 AM

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Yes… Most things work better if you blow on them… I have no idea why. #batteries
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Fractal the Meek
11/06/09

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Geez. I just Googled "bong air filter." Nothing like Rothman's (again) patentable idea, but I did discover the kids are putting HEPA filters in their bongs these days. Psh. They're missing all the good stuff. #gizmodoremainders
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icelight
11/05/09

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So somehow, in the minds of an analyst, a 234% increase is wiped by a 6% decrease? That's enough to declare it "mixed"?

Following the writing of this report, the analysts blew $5,000 on hookers and coke. Then they found some spare change under the couch. Their cash flow position for the evening was declared "mixed".
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Kaiser-Machead
11/05/09

@icelight: The real question is, what percentage of that $5,000 was spent on hookers? #gizmodoremainders
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phool
11/05/09

@icelight: Ha! #gizmodoremainders
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tande04
11/05/09

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That battery juice is awesome.

Looks way to much like the stuff that people were kept in in the matrix though.

Kinda looks a little like the liquid O2 in The Abyss too. Wonder if I can breath it? #gizmodoremainders
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macpatrik
11/05/09

@tande04: It sounds cool. I'm just wondering what benefits it has over solid batteries. If anything, it sounds like it would be more of a nuisance. #gizmodoremainders
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tande04
11/05/09

@macpatrik: I googled around for a bit on it.

Sounds impressive if they get around the costs. The goal is 11x the energy density of Li-ion for 1/3rd the cost. #gizmodoremainders
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macpatrik
11/06/09

@tande04: Sounds interesting. I'm too lazy to "google around" but I just don't get why they want to make it a liquid. Why not invest in ways to improve our current shitty batteries and their shitty battery lives. #gizmodoremainders
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tande04
11/06/09

@macpatrik: I think the liquid part is just how the battery is made. They're not going to add more liquid to charge the battery or anything like that. Just like you don't add more lithium to charge your laptop battery.

It is the way to improve our shitty batteries' lives. Just like Li-ion is the step up from Ni-Cad, you have to change the material sometimes at the base of the battery to really improve the shitty batteries #gizmodoremainders
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Kaiser-Machead
11/05/09

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So does this mean that Windows 7 is actually just faking the performance while a different OS is running in the background? #gizmodoremainders
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lqdswrds
11/05/09

@Kaiser-Machead: Haha! I was JUST thinking that! New Parallels or Fusion ad? #gizmodoremainders
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fuchikoma
10/27/09

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How about this: On every passenger jet, have a clearly marked box in every section that is basically a fire safe, with minimal ventilation to somewhere other than the cabin?

Basically if someone's laptop or cel phone erupts, you throw it in there and slam the lid shut to smother it and let it burn somewhere it won't hurt anything.

I think this is worth it even if they end up banning laptops actually... #airlines
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drewdrawshashtags
10/27/09

@fuchikoma: I think the answer is even more obvious than that. Airlines should start placing all passengers, and whatever they want to bring on board, in explosion-proof cargo boxes. If something blows up, they just clean up the cargo box and call the next of kin.

Besides, it can't possibly be worse than flying on Delta or US Airways anyway and at least you wouldn't have to deal with disgruntled flight attendants. #airlines
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ZERFLO
10/27/09

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this is why Apple products have Non-removable batteries...

Maybe they know something we dont...

I'll be funny in a no to far future, to see all the apple fanboys (including me) going through the checkpoint with no problem... while the PC laptop user dont...

Tip of the day:
"Always carry a ziploc bag" #airlines
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fuchikoma
10/27/09

@ZERFLO:
"Please remove your battery and place it in this box, sir"

"I CAN'T remove my battery. It's built in."

"Well I'm sorry, but our policy says that for any personal computers allowed onboard, the batteries must be placed in this box and weigh no more than 990g."

"I can't help your policy - the battery CAN NOT BE REMOVED from my computer."

"Then I'm afraid I can't allow it on the plane sir, I'm sorry. You can leave it behind or rebook your flight for another time, but you cannot bring it on the plane."

"AAARG, THAT'S SO STUPID - it's just like any other laptop!"

"Just following the rules, sir!" #airlines
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Jack
10/27/09

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Although, not to rain on the funny parade, but the cartoon above is making fun of TSA which is a sub-agency of DHS. FAA is a sub-agency of DOT and has nothing to do with the screenings of passengers at the airport. Just saying. #airlines
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jakebathman
10/27/09

@Jack: doesn't FAA specify (at least some) screening guidelines for TSA? #airlines
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