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October 30, 2010
Shredding and its discontents
"Shredders are rated according to international standards of shred size: Levels 1 and 2 produce strips that are no bigger than one-half and one-quarter inches wide, respectively, and can be pieced back together by dedicated hands. Level 3 cross-cut shredders produce pieces roughly 3 inches long by 3/16 of an inch wide and offer a certain amount of security, while Level 4 and 5 machines, used by corporations and governments for sensitive documents, produce even smaller pieces."
"In the last decade, the United States National Security Agency came out with a new national standard: Level 6, at which paper is cut into pieces that are no bigger than 1/32 by 1/32 of an inch. Level 4 and 5 machines, used by corporations and governments for sensitive documents, produce even smaller pieces."
Lots more where the video up top came from here.
Questions to ask before buying a shredder here.
Which shredder is right for you?
[via David Colman and the New York Times]
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Noise
Posted by: Carol | Oct 31, 2010 3:03:05 AM
Longtime favorite from the Master named Satriani!
Posted by: Jesse | Oct 30, 2010 7:59:02 PM
I heard you. How's the one I just put up?
Posted by: bookofjoe | Oct 30, 2010 6:34:25 PM
When I'm doing technical writing, I like some "white noise" music to block out ambient sounds or to break total silence. For 15 years my favorite collection has been Tangerine Dream.
When I'm just editing and I can spend a little attention to actually *listen* to the music, I like Joe Satriani.
Unfortunately, the sample you picked to post is the absolute worst example of Joe I have ever heard, IMHO.
Otherwise, keep up the good work. I'm a big Joehead! (Including Morning Joe.)
Posted by: Paul Tempke | Oct 30, 2010 5:57:52 PM
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