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Author: RobatoyRobatoy Date: Sep 12, 2007 17:27
HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
As Glenn Reynolds writes in his new PM column, traditional knowledge
of how to build and fix ordinary things-around the house and in a jam-
might be on the decline. With our lives becoming more driven by
technology, blue-collar labor has been replaced with more white-collar
employment, and teenagers are becoming better at programming Web sites
than swinging hammers.
Here at PM, where we at least try to do everything, we spent weeks
fine-tuning our list of "25 Skills Every Man Should Know," debating
over whether certain items were too basic, too challenging or just too
obscure. You can find a full how-to rundown of each one in the October
issue of Popular Mechanics, which just hit newsstands. But for now,
check out our carefully selected list below, then offer your own
arguments and suggestions in the comments section below, or tell us
how to perform your must-know skill by writing to us here...
The List: How to...
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Author: Jim BehningJim Behning Date: Sep 12, 2007 17:56
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:27:35 -0700, Robatoy
wrote:
>HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
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>As Glenn Reynolds writes in his new PM column, traditional knowledge
>of how to build and fix ordinary things-around the house and in a jam-
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Author: RobatoyRobatoy Date: Sep 12, 2007 18:08
On Sep 12, 8:56 pm, Jim Behning
doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote:> On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:27:35 -0700, Robatoy
> wrote:
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>>HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
>
>>As Glenn Reynolds writes in his new PM column, traditional knowledge
>>of how to build and fix ordinary things-around the house and in a jam-
>>might be on the decline. With our lives becoming more driven by
>>technology, blue-collar labor has been replaced with more white-collar
>>employment, and teenagers are becoming better at programming Web sites
>>than swinging hammers.
>
>>Here at PM, where we at least try to do everything, we spent weeks
>>fine-tuning our list of "25 Skills Every Man Should Know," debating
>>over whether certain items were too basic, too challenging or just too
>>obscure. You can find a full how-to rundown of each one in the October ...
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Author: Edwin PawlowskiEdwin Pawlowski Date: Sep 12, 2007 18:51
"Robatoy" wrote in message
> 6. Back up a trailer
I can still remember the first time I did that one, a friend's boat trailer
while he waited in the boat.
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Author: Doug MillerDoug Miller Date: Sep 12, 2007 19:23
In article <0f2he3hd05j6bl9a7kon23k3caiit716it@ 4ax.com>, Jim Behning doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote:>On Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:27:35 -0700, Robatoy
>wrote:
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>>HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
>>
>>As Glenn Reynolds writes in his new PM column, traditional knowledge
>>of how to build and fix ordinary things-around the house and in a jam-
>>might be on the decline. With our lives becoming more driven by
>>technology, blue-collar labor has been replaced with more white-collar
>>employment, and teenagers are becoming better at programming Web sites
>>than swinging hammers.
>>
>>Here at PM, where we at least try to do everything, we spent weeks
>>fine-tuning our list of "25 Skills Every Man Should Know," debating
>>over whether certain items were too basic, too challenging or just too
>>obscure. You can find a full how-to rundown of each one in the October
>>issue of Popular Mechanics, which just hit newsstands. But for now,
>>check out our carefully selected list below, then offer your own
>>arguments and suggestions in the comments section below, or tell us ...
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Author: J TJ T Date: Sep 13, 2007 03:40
Wed, Sep 12, 2007, 5:27pm (EDT-3) design@topworks.ca (Robatoy) doth
mumble:
HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
1. Patch a radiator hose
2. Protect your computer
3. Rescue a boater who as capsized
4. Frame a wall
5. Retouch digital photos
6. Back up a trailer
7. Build a campfire
8. Fix a dead outlet
9. Navigate with a map and compass
10. Use a torque wrench
11. Sharpen a knife
12. Perform CPR
13. Fillet a fish
14. Maneuver a car out of a skid
15. Get a car unstuck
16. Back up data
17. Paint a room ...
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Author: Edwin PawlowskiEdwin Pawlowski Date: Sep 13, 2007 19:22
> 3. Replace burnout lights on a vehicle.
That may be one of the toughest on any list, the way cars are designed
today. Depending on the light, it may take an hour or more to remove all
the panels and covers to get to the bulb.
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Author: J TJ T Date: Sep 14, 2007 06:31
Thu, Sep 13, 2007, 10:22pm esp@ snet.net (Edwin Pawlowski) did post
thusly:
I said:
6.bay.webtv.net...
He said:
3. Replace burnout lights on a vehicle.
That may be one of the toughest on any list, the way cars are designed
today. Depending on the light, it may take an hour or more to remove all
the panels and covers to get to the bulb.
When I wrote that I was thinking of head lights, tail lights, etc. -
amazing how many people can't even do that. When dash lights burn out,
that's one reason flashllights were invented - I believe manufactures
may purposely make those so hard to change so you'll want to buy a new
vehicle..
JOAT
What is life without challenge and a constant stream of new
humiliations?
- Peter Egan
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Author: DerbyDad03DerbyDad03 Date: Sep 14, 2007 07:56
On 12 Sep, 20:27, Robatoy wrote:
> HOW many can YOU do? (From Popular Mechanics)
>
> As Glenn Reynolds writes in his new PM column, traditional knowledge
> of how to build and fix ordinary things-around the house and in a jam-
> might be on the decline. With our lives becoming more driven by
> technology, blue-collar labor has been replaced with more white-collar
> employment, and teenagers are becoming better at programming Web sites
> than swinging hammers.
>
> Here at PM, where we at least try to do everything, we spent weeks
> fine-tuning our list of "25 Skills Every Man Should Know," debating
> over whether certain items were too basic, too challenging or just too
> obscure. You can find a full how-to rundown of each one in the October
> issue of Popular Mechanics, which just hit newsstands. But for now,
> check out our carefully selected list below, then offer your own
> arguments and suggestions in the comments section below, or tell us
> how to perform your must-know skill by writing to us here...
>
> The List: How to... ...
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