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New equipment — Why do I not care?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by BertoltBrecht, Oct 18, 2007.

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  1. crusoes

    crusoes Active Member

    Pica poles, as back-scratchers, rock.
     
    crusoes, Oct 19, 2007
    #25
  2. patchs

    patchs Active Member

    We used those at my college paper in the late 80s and we had a newbie who called it a "peeka" pole.
    Our shop is getting new computers soon, and we say buh-bye to Quark and hi to InDesign (is that how it's spelled?)
    I've been using Quark since fall 1989 in college (we started paginating and got rid of the pica poles) so I have mixed feelings but as we all know, nothing lasts forever.
     
    patchs, Oct 19, 2007
    #26
  3. Monday Morning Sportswriter

    Monday Morning Sportswriter Well-Known Member

    The corners at one end also do a fine job of opening packages.
     
    Monday Morning Sportswriter, Oct 19, 2007
    #27
  4. SoCalDude

    SoCalDude Active Member

    We use pica poles to cut the "thanks and see you later" cakes for all of the people who have been sent packing.
     
    SoCalDude, Oct 19, 2007
    #28
  5. BigJim5190

    BigJim5190 Member

    Once used it to measure snowfall.
     
    BigJim5190, Oct 19, 2007
    #29
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