Re: OK to use TV coax for microphone?

In article <Pf2dnbpqRZT6_IPVnZ2dnUVZ_gOdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, 
mike.terrell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 says...
> 
> Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> > 
> > On Sun, 04 May 2008 13:07:17 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
> > <mike.terrell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > 
> > >Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> > >>
> > >> On Sat, 03 May 2008 21:23:08 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
> > >> <mike.terrell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >Use a magnet, and see for yourself. The copper plating smears
> > >> >when cut with dykes, and makes the coated steel appear to be solid
> > >> >copper.
> > >>
> > >> Trivia:
> > >>   Dike = Diagonal Cutters
> > >>   <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagonal_pliers>
> > >>   Dyke = Lesbian
> > >>   <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyke_(lesbian)>
> > >>   Dyke or Dike = Earthen wall or dam
> > >>   <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dike_%28construction%29>
> > >>
> > >> Methinks "dikes" would be the correct spelling.
> > 
> > >   I have seen it written as dykes more often, but who knows?
> > 
> > Wikipedia knows best.  If you mean't diagonal cutters, then the
> > correct term is "dikes".
> > 
> > >Are you
> > >saying lesbians can't cut wire? ;-)?
> > 
> > No.  There are some questions that are best left unanswered.  This is
> > probably one of those.  I have no clue what dykes do in their spare
> > time.  Not my style.  However, please be advised that dikes are
> > suitable for doing more than just cutting wires.  I use them for nail
> > clippers, wire strippers, sharpening pencils, opening packages, sewing
> > thread cutters, ty-wrap chompers, plastic handcuff removal, hole
> > punch, reamer, plant trimmer, and just about anything that requires
> > getting out of my chair and finding the proper tool.
> 
> 
>    Tinsnips?

A dyke with tinsnips?  Sounds dangerous.
 

-- 
Keith