test poll

[Matt Gilliland]

this is a test poll

[mindrobots]

..as opposed to a test pole

[Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)]

Or a Tass poll:

Do you like Vladimir Putin? (Check one.)

[ ] Yes

-Phil

[Martin_H]

I chose the null response.

[erco]

From: http://www.patents.com/us-5051919.html

Testing of poles

Abstract
The residual strength of electricity poles is determined by the deflection of the poles under a pre-determined applied load. The load is applied by an extensible ram which has a foot secured to the base of the pole by a chain and a head plate with teeth which engages the sides of the poles. A preset hydraulic pressure is applied to the ram by a manual pump and the deflection if measured by strain gauges mounted on a support frame. The load deflection data are fed to a programmed computer which calculates the residual strength.

See also http://www.poletestandtreat.com

[erco]

http://www.iaaf.org/news/athletes/newsid=46567.html

When this particular athlete feels the pressure of competition, she's a testy Pole using a pole to get over a pole.