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Additional Diplomatic snafu?

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As you are probably aware, control design issues have entered the diplomatic arena. Secretary Rodham-Clinton presented the Russian ambassador with a reset button to supposedly "reset" russian-U.S. relations, following the nasty bush years. The media widely reported on the labeling snafu : "overcharged" (peregruzka), vs. "reset" (perezagruzka). However, I have not seen a comment on the choice of button: http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/ph...a66f7e2407b25a/ As you can see here, this is a twist-to-release type button. This seems to be a major danger to U.S - russian relations. If the ambassador presses the overcharged (reset) button, but forgets to twist release it, I fear that our diplomatic relations will forever be in a reset condition, never to progress, never to move forward.

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Good Catch !! Isn't that actually an Emergency Stop Button according to NFPA 79? NFPA 79 - 2007 Section 10.7.3 " The RED/YELLOW color combination shall be reserved exclusively for Emergency Stop Application"

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Maybe someone should e-mail Hillary and turn her on to MrPLC.com. She can then ask questions here and get it right next time. After all we are here to help. Edited by Mickey

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Submitted to the State Department Website a few minutes ago. I'll post their responses.

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Recently you requested personal assistance from our on-line support center. Below is a summary of your request and our response. Thank you for contacting the State Department. Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- Pushbutton Given to Russians Violated OSHA - NFPA79 Discussion Thread --------------------------------------------------------------- Response (Support Agent) - 03/20/2009 03:45 PM Thank you for your message to Secretary Clinton sharing your thoughts and concerns. We value your opinion and will take it -- and the views of all Americans -- into consideration. Secretary Clinton is committed to strengthening America’s national security, advancing the interest of the United States, and restoring America’s leadership position in the world. Question Reference #090311-000215 --------------------------------------------------------------- Category Level 1: Secretary of State Date Created: 03/11/2009 04:51 PM Last Updated: 03/20/2009 03:45 PM Status: Solved [---001:000887:10934---]

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You should feel much better now that you know its been solved.

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Ohh, man, that made me bust out laughing when I read your subject line: Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- Pushbutton Given to Russians Violated OSHA - NFPA79 … and agreed, how could this be "solved"? This may a be more significant FUBAR than obama's gift of un-playable DVD's to British PM Gordon Brown: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...o-in-No-10.html Edited by pseudoquas

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