Word: swipes
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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With the onset of universal keycard access, proper swiping techniques are more important than ever. A clean and confident swipe says "Respect me, I have security clearance." While most card-carries are familiar with the swift, downward stroke of the basic swipe, many also become panicked when this fundamental method fails. Below, FM's emergency guide to swipology...
...scientist can tell you, when at first you don't succeed, reverse the polarities. Try swiping from the bottom real slow-like. This fools the card reader into letting you in where a normal swipe won't do. This maneuver forms the basis for several more complicated routines, such as the "Double-Dip" and "The One-armed Seizure...
Computer meltdowns aren't the only threat posed by the Y2K bug. Scam artists are trying to convince people they need to move their money into "Y2K safe" bank accounts, which means giving the crooks the chance to swipe your savings, regulators told Congress last week. Most banks are Y2K compliant--and if not, the FDIC insures each account for as much...
...there was a swipe machine by the salad bar and fruit, then I wouldn't mind swiping my card," said Jamin F. Kerner '00, a Leverett resident...
...gives each student 21 meals per week, with unlimited food per meal. This means that students should swipe their cards once per mealtime, and return to the dining hall as many times as they want, Johannessen said...