lawrocket 3 #1 May 20, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_bi_ge/blind_money Another "No Shit" moment. The blind can't tell the difference between a One and a Fifty without relying on others. And, as I'm sure we all know, not everyone is honest out there. Hopefully, the US Mint will get its shit together and make some changes that will make it easier for the blind to determine what bill is what. This is one example where I can say, "They do it in England" and believe wholeheartedly that it makes sense. While we're at it, get rid of paper One Dollar Bills altogether. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #2 May 20, 2008 Quote While we're at it, get rid of paper One Dollar Bills altogether. Why don't we get rid of pennies first? www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #3 May 20, 2008 how much will it cost for all the vending machines to be updated yet again? The time to do this was when all of the paper bills were redesigned. Not a year after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 May 20, 2008 I get so damned tired of the idiocy that the world should be modified to accomodate the handicapped, rather than providing the handicapped the means to adapt to the world. 1974 patent: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3906449.html An example: http://www.brytech.com/noteteller/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #5 May 20, 2008 My deaf/blind clients, when I take them to the store for food shopping, they pay in $20 bills. I then have to sign to them what the change in smaller bills are. They have a separate pocket to put their 1s, 5s and 10s in. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #6 May 20, 2008 Quotehow much will it cost for all the vending machines to be updated yet again? The time to do this was when all of the paper bills were redesigned. Not a year after. I don't think its necessary to change the size of the bills. Just add in some very minor marks that can be felt.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,132 #7 May 20, 2008 >The time to do this was when all of the paper bills were redesigned. Not a >year after. So emboss them. Problem solved. All bills come with Braille dots. If someone has older money, they can get an embosser. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #8 May 20, 2008 Actually that's a good idea until some asshole embosses bills incorrectly intentionally. And you know they will. The note reader is the best idea but at $300.00? Ouch.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #9 May 20, 2008 QuoteActually that's a good idea until some asshole embosses bills incorrectly intentionally. And you know they will. Or gets an iron or rolling pin and flattens the dots..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,132 #10 May 20, 2008 >Or gets an iron or rolling pin and flattens the dots... So punch holes in the bills as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #11 May 20, 2008 QuoteThis is one example where I can say, "They do it in England" and believe wholeheartedly that it makes sense. Agreed, wholeheartedly. QuoteWhile we're at it, get rid of paper One Dollar Bills altogether. Disagreed, wholeheartedly. I much prefer paper money to coins. I would much rather see a debit-like card to which retailers can apply loose change instantly at the point of sale.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 3 #12 May 21, 2008 QuoteThis is one example where I can say, "They do it in England" and believe wholeheartedly that it makes sense. But in England they'd take away our guns. So you must want to, also. Why do you want to do that to us? Are you some kind of Communist? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tbrown 26 #13 May 21, 2008 Quote>The time to do this was when all of the paper bills were redesigned. Not a >year after. So emboss them. Problem solved. All bills come with Braille dots. If someone has older money, they can get an embosser. They can also replace the paper with very thin plastic, which a lot of countries have already done. Plastic bills are more durable than paper as well. I've seen some Australian dollar bills and (old, pre-Euro) Swiss Francs on sheer thin plastic and they were really cool. Should be much easier to emboss as well. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #14 May 21, 2008 Seems like it would take a hard crease more readily than paper, though...which (it seems to me) could interfere with touch-reading any embossing.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Andy9o8 3 #12 May 21, 2008 QuoteThis is one example where I can say, "They do it in England" and believe wholeheartedly that it makes sense. But in England they'd take away our guns. So you must want to, also. Why do you want to do that to us? Are you some kind of Communist? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #13 May 21, 2008 Quote>The time to do this was when all of the paper bills were redesigned. Not a >year after. So emboss them. Problem solved. All bills come with Braille dots. If someone has older money, they can get an embosser. They can also replace the paper with very thin plastic, which a lot of countries have already done. Plastic bills are more durable than paper as well. I've seen some Australian dollar bills and (old, pre-Euro) Swiss Francs on sheer thin plastic and they were really cool. Should be much easier to emboss as well. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 May 21, 2008 Seems like it would take a hard crease more readily than paper, though...which (it seems to me) could interfere with touch-reading any embossing.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
