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SL-IRC LOGO STUFF SHAMELESS PLUG
StarLink-IRC has made some logo items (mugs, t-shirts,
sweatshirts, hats) available through cafepress.com at http://www.cafepress.com/slirc
Cafepress handles all sales, production, shipping, and warranty. StarLink-IRC
gets no money from sales of these items. (All prices and shipping costs
are set by cafepress without any additions by StarLink-IRC)
General
Information
Logo Stuffs: SL-IRC logo
items (non-profit) www.cafepress.com/slirc
Security: TriStar
and security: www.starlink-irc.org/security/
Webring: For
all who have webpages check www.starlink-irc.org/webring.html
Ombudspersons: See
www.starlink-irc.org/slirc-org.html#Ombudsman
Why We (SL-IRC) Are Here:
A #Townhall Special
Presentation
Email Updates: All
channel owners: If you happen to change ISP's change of email address please
let someone in #Channels know. If for any reason cservice needs to get
in touch with you about your channel, we need a valid email address. You
can let cservice know by sending an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
Word Games:
Live trivia at various times and places throughout
the week.
#International: We
hope to bring together folks from all nations and languages .. come join
us for chat, good friends, and if you can volunteer to translate, all the
better. Even a smattering of another language is welcomed! Leave your names
with Channel Owner Wullie or one of the other regulars if we can call on
you for help. ¡Muchos gracias
WWW (Way With Words): Have
you tried to come up with the perfect verse, greeting or message when sending
a card, and your mind draws a blank? If you have some favorites, send them
to Pat@pobox.com
DISCLAIMER
- Web sites identified here may contain executable files (software). Be
advised that StarLink-IRC has no knowledge of the suitability or effects
such softare may have on your system. We advise everyone to make a carefully
informed evaluation and decision prior to running any new software.
LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
Comments? Remarks? Send
them to Lois and if they're nice, she might put them here.
Nothing this month.
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THIS MONTH'S CELEBRATIONS
- Let's party!
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by lois
October
- 20 Business Womens' Day
- 21 Sweetest Day
- 22 Wullie and Mrs. Wull's Anniversary (#baby boomers
and Cservice)
- 23 National Mole Day
- 23 United Nations Day
- 27 Daylight Savings Ends (Reset your clocks...Fall
back!)
- 27 Carol (Mrs YK) & Dan Pollard's Anniversary
(#baby boomers)
- 27 Mother-in-Law Day
- 29 Sinbad's Birthday (Houston server admin. And #das_boot)
- 31 Halloween (Take a spook to lunch)
November
- 1 All Saints' Day
- 4 Qwick's Birthday (#50&fantastic)
- 4 Guy Falkes's Day
- 5 Election Day - USA
- 10 United States Marine Corps Day (Semper Fi!)
- 11 Veterans' Day
- 12 World Peace Day
- 15 Alien's Birthday (Roswell server Admin and #friends4life)
- 17 Full Moon Day
- 18 Mickey Mouse's Birthday
- 19 Childrens' DayNo Entries
Please send your
channel's birthdays and anniversaries for our Celebrations Column! And
tell us which channels you are on!
October 23 - November 21 - Scorpio
The Scorpion
A scorpio will never give up in doing anything.
He is very patient and will lie in wait for his prey a very long time.
A Scorpio person will send in lots of jokes where something dies. They
love dark or evil humor, the bloodier, the better.
- Birthstone:
- Flower:
- Lucky Day:
- Lucky Color:
- Lucky Number:
- Ruling Planet:
- Element:
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AMAZING AND LESSER THINGS!
by Amazing
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Reminder: For those who would like a mug, sweatshirt, t-shirt, etc.
with the StarLink-IRC logo, go to
http://www.cafestores.com/cpstore.aspx?s=slirc
Reminder to all channel owners:
If you happen to have a change of email address PLEASE let CService know
so we can update the channel information. If for any reason CService needs
to get in touch with you about your channel we NEED a valid email address.
You can let CService know by sending an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
or come to #channels and let an op know.
As some of you might know, there are other
nets out there with the word 'starlink' in them. When telling your friends
about what net you chat on -- PLEASE make sure you say StarLink-IRC.Org.
And don't forget There is a 'quicklist' of
servers at http://www.starlink-irc.org/serverlist.html
#mIRC_Dreams
We wish to invite everyone to #mirc_dreams - to play
Trivia with us and have a good time, play popups and music. Just kick back
and relax and have fun with all of us. Robert
#CollectorsCorner
We are Collectors. Can Chat, Buy, Sell or Trade Owner
of Channel not responsible for any tradeoffs of selling payments. Please,
NO illegal Items. If so, Person will be banned from the channel for good.
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#OldRadio
Friends of Old Time Radio (FOTR) is holding a convention
in Newark, NJ Oct 23-27 at Holiday Inn North. Anyone interested in the
shows from the "golden days of radio" should plan to attend.
For full information: http://www.lofcom.com/nostalgia/fotr/ Several members
of th #Oldradio channel will be in attendance, performing in recreations
of old time shows, and on panels. November 1,2 and 3, SPERDVAC (Society
to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety and Comedy) will hold its
convention in Los Angeles. The channel's Hal Stone (who played Jughead
in the Archie Andrews show) will appear in a recreation of "A Date
with Judy". "KFI Remembered" will be of interest to those
who listened to that Los Angeles Station, and your editor will be on the
panel via telephone
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Roving Reporter Lois Lane’s recommendations for enjoyable
chatting: Late Afternoon/Early Evening (depending on where you live): #Classics
Late Evening/Early Morning (depending) #50&Fantastic
Contributed by Amazing
No special news this issue.
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FOGWEB FOLLIES
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A short column of made-up facts and
non-information brought to you by your friendly neighborhood arachnid
From the Dad File
TATER PEOPLE
Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are
just content to watch while others do the work. They are called "Spec
Taters."
Some people never do anything to help, but are gifted
at finding fault with the way others do the work. They are called "Comment
Taters."
Some people are very bossy and like to tell others what
to do, but don't want to soil their own hands. They are called "Dick
Taters."
Some people are always looking to cause problems by asking
others to agree with them. It is too hot or too cold, too sour or too sweet.
They are called "Agi Taters."
There are those who say they will help, but somehow just
never get around to actually doing the promised help. They are called "Hezzie
Taters."
Some people can put up a front and pretend to be someone
they are not. They are called "Emma Taters."
Then there are those who love others and do what they
say they will. They are always prepared to stop whatever they are doing
and lend a helping hand. They bring real sunshine into the lives of others.
They are called "Sweet Taters."
If you know any "Sweet Taters," send this to
them!!
PERSONALS: From Ye Editor:
No comment. (But remember who has the last laugh...umm...word here!)
AND BUY A MUG OR SHIRT at www.cafepress.com/slirc
All profits go to .. hey, wait.. they go to cafepress.
We dont't get a dime! Who set THIS deal up??? Oh. Wait. That was me. n/m
^H^H^H^H^H^
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NEW CHANNELS
New Stars Linked by Treecat ..
A warm welcome to this month's
new channels and their owners.
If you have a chance, do stop in and give these
folks a friendly Hi!
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- #fuse - switchfu
- #AngelWhisper - AngelDanni
- #daturnip - judy
- #trektriv - Solek
- #senegalchat - Eminem
- #haggis - Janitor
- #LoveLight - sunwazblu
- #NAINet - BBG
New Channel Owners:
Send information on your channel to the newsletter for publication in the
next issue.
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TRAVEL
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Places to go on the net
MUMMIFICATION
http://www.summum.org/mummification
MUMMIFICATION
was once a thing of kings and queens. And now we bring it back in new millennium
glory! Arrange to have your body mummified at death, or memorialize your
pet.
Nothing new
this issue
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THE MEETING ROOM
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by Amazing
All Times Eastern North America
Regular
Network Event Schedule
Note: All times are Eastern US
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#OldRadio
#TownHall
#MoonShadow
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Fans
of Old Time Radio
Net-Wide
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Trivia!
Every thursday
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#Just4Fun
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Live
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Now
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Other Random but Fun Events: #WTGO (All sorts of stuffs) #Just4Fun
(OUTBURST); #Sunshine_Again ( MADGABS)
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RESERVE TOWNHALL FOR YOUR MEETING!
#Townhall can be reserved for parties or meetings.
Send an email to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
if you are interested in reserving the channel for an event. An email will
be sent back, confirming the reservation. Put #townhall in the SUBJECT
of the mail, and date, time and reason in the BODY.
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Yet Another Unpaid Advertisement!.
there has to be some way to make a buck here
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IN MEMORIAM
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Those who have moved on
Amazing reminds us that there may be other folks hurting,
so take the time to think of them.
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THE LIBRARY
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contributed poems, humor, and stories
THE WORM'S EYE VIEW: COUSINS BY THE DOZENS
Contributed by HighWayMan ( who is
researching his ancestors)
> by Beth Maltbie Uyehara <BUYE@aol.com>
> When I was young, my family attended a church where
we were related to everyone but the bats in the belfry, and sometimes I
wondered about them. I never could figure out how we all fit together.
I just knew that everybody in the congregation outside of my nuclear family
seemed to be an aunt, uncle, cousin or some other, even-more-exotic kinsperson.
> Then I grew up and discovered genealogy, and found
that there are rules governing the degrees of kinship. All those baffling
terms like, "first cousin once removed" and "double second
cousins" follow simple, logical rules that anyone can master.
> As a random act of genealogical kindness, therefore,
I've created a quick guide to relationships. Memorize these simple rules,
and you'll never again be at a loss for words when strangers you're related
to hug you and say you look just like big ol' Merlie Jean before she got
so sick, poor thing, and how come you never write?
> First cousin This is your first aunt or first uncle's
first child. (A first aunt or uncle is defined as your parent's eldest
sibling, known technically as the "oldest child." If your parent
is the eldest, or an only, child, and you are that parent's eldest, or
only, child, then you are your own first cousin, and are probably spoiled
rotten as a consequence. I've known plenty like you, and it's not a pretty
sight.)
Second cousin Your first aunt or uncle's second child,
or your second aunt or uncle's first child. (A second aunt or uncle is
the second-eldest child of any grandparent; however, if your parent should
him- or herself be the second child, then you and your brothers and sisters
are second cousins primarily and siblings only secondarily, and only at
Thanksgiving. If you should happen to be the second child of two second
children -- boy, are you in trouble.
Children who are their own double second cousins rarely
turn out well.)
Third cousin See definition of second cousin, and add
one to every number. I'm sure you have caught the drift by now. Let's move
on.
- First-degree cousin A cousin with a black belt. Usually
treated with respect by the rest of the family.
- Double first cousins Identical twin children of your
first aunt or first uncle.
- Doublemint cousins Identical twin cousins who model for
chewing gum ads.
- Double-dip first cousin First cousin who can't decide
between chocolate and vanilla.
- Double-knit first cousin First cousin dressed for "casual
Friday."
- First cousin once removed Your divorced first aunt or
first uncle's first child who is now living with said aunt or uncle's ex-spouse.
- First cousin twice removed Your divorced first aunt or
first uncle's first child who is now living with said aunt or uncle's ex-spouse
in a different state.
- First cousin once reproved Obnoxious young relative who
inspires such parental comments as, "Why can't you be more like your
cousin Myron? He's only had one spanking in his entire life!"
- First cousin twice reproved Myron's naughty sibling.
- First cousin once refurbished First cousin with a nose
job.
- First cousin twice refurbished A first cousin with a
nose job and his or her "eyes done."
- First cousin oft renovated What Michael Jackson is to
his parents' siblings' children.
- First cousin once recharged (a) first cousin with a pacemaker,
or (b) A first cousin whose lawyer has never heard of double jeopardy.
- First cousin once deranged, twice deranged, thrice deranged,
c. Ican't bear to define these terms, they bring back such painful memories
of my family. Let's just say, if you have to ask, you don't have any.
- Kissing cousin The effusive type. Every family has at
least one.
- Dissing cousin Cousin who talks nasty about the rest
of the family behind their backs.
Here is an easy way to remember how to combine the "doubles,"
"triples," etc., with the "removeds" and other "re-"
and "de-" cousins. Just multiply all the numbers involved. Thus
your double first cousin three-times deranged is, in kinship math, your
deranged sixth cousin (2 [double] x 1 [first] x 3 [deranged] = 6). You
may get an argument on this from people who do not understand the intricacies
of kinship math. Just explain that you saw it on the Internet, so you know
it's true.
That's all there is to it!
Now, test yourself. What degree of kinship exists between
the youngest of two children (Child X) of one parent (Parent A) who is
a middle child of three, and another parent (Parent B), who is the eldest
child of four of a second marriage, and the overly affectionate twin children
(Children Y and Z) of Parent A's younger sister (Parent C) who has a pacemaker,
a nose job and a fanny tuck, and who is married to an only child (Parent
D) who talks nasty about the rest of the family behind their backs, but
who has a black belt in judo, so no one complains? (Further necessary information:
Child X cannot decide between chocolate, vanilla, and pistachio.)
Give up?
Child X and Children Y and Z are kissing, dissing, first-degree,
triple-dipping, double-third cousins once recharged and twice refurbished.
Or, in kinship math, they are 36th cousins (1 x 3 x 2 x 3 x 1 x 2 = 36).
Isn't that easy? > > As to the proper response when a stranger you're
related to wraps > you in a bear hug and says you look just like big
ol' Merlie Jean > before she got so sick, poor thing, and how come you
never write?
> Try, "Bug, off." It works for me.
An Architect Goes to Hell
Contributed by NOLady
An architect goes to Hell where the devil says: "Hey
we don't get many architects around here. There's some work I want you
to do for me."
Within a short time, the architect gets an air-conditioning
system installed, puts in elevators and escalators, repaints the place
and in general makes it quite attractive.
God hears of this and calls the devil on his cell phone.
"Hey, what's going on down there?" God asks
Satan
"Amazing!" says Satan, "We got an architect
and he put in Air Conditioning, escalators and escalators, even repainted
the place - it looks beautiful down here."
"An architect? You don't get the architects; I do!"
said the almighty, "All the architects are up here.
How do you think we keep this place looking like it does?
That architect was a mistake. Send him back!"
"No," said the devil, "I will not send
him back. We've got him and we're going to keep him!"
"No you won't," God responded, "I'll sue
you!"
"Oh yeah," said Satan,
"Where are you going to get a lawyer?
HISTORY OF CHAT
Contributed by Radek-cz
The History Of Chat By The Great Thinkers
Plato: Chatting we come to beauty and truth.
Thomas of Aquinas: Can angels chat?
Montaigne: Maybe chat helps to live and die honestly.
Descartes: I chat therefore I am.
Bacon: Let's chat about nature to make the world modern.
Hobbes: Society is not a chat room but a battlefield.
Locke: Do only chat about things you have real knowledge
about.
Leibniz: Chat is opening a window to the blind world.
Rousseau: Chatters are born free and remain free as long
as they chat.
Kant: If reason would not exist as a fact, we could not
chat.
Hegel: The never-ending chat is the principle of history.
Feuerbach: Chat is more than the projection of ideas,
chat is love. Marx: Chat only is opium for the people.
Nietzsche: Masters, don't allow the mob to chat!
Adorno: Is there anything we can chat about after Auschwitz?
Firecreek: Philosophy is chat and only chat either with
yourself or with others :)
By Firecreek
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WWW (WAY WITH WORDS)
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by Scorp
FRIENDSHIP
Star light, star bright,first star I see tonight.I wish I may,
I wish I might, Find a friend who'll actually write.
Have you tried to find the perfect verse, greeting
or message when sending a card, and your mind draws a blank? If you have
some favorites, send them to Pat@pobox.com
.
Lois
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