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In message <CAAdA2WNgKoxpb-=3Dp1gMDyZ5XMZEMfz3_1uqPGNz1FhKs_csYnQ@mail.gma=
il.com>, =

Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:

>I open the case, remove the platters and the magnets (for use elsewhere),
>and repurpose the casing!

Thank you.  Yes, as a last step I shall be opening the case & pouring some
small amount of sand inside (and then shaking vigorously).

But if a nation state was determined to get my old credit card number, eve=
n
that might not stop them! :-)