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While I'm at it,
this is as good a time as any to remind everyone to COME TO THE
#TOWNHALL MEETINGS!! (Also, drag... I mean INVITE your
channel's guests to attend!) It's an informative time, with some
of the sharpest minds in cyberspace passing on tidbits to help keep us
and our computers safe in this world of online landmines such as
viruses and spam bots! It's also a great way to learn of
happenings around our network, to get acquainted with folks from other
channels, to share news, make comments, ask questions. Please
come! The meetings are every Sunday night at 9:30 Eastern time. September 15 matte of #Fibrochat 18 Melanie of #Fibrochat 19 IRC Op Willco 20 Aipangel of #Fibrochat, IRC Op gngrbrd 25 Puriel 26 Elmo of #Fibrochat 27 Excited of #Fibrochat and #Autism 27 Hoots of #fibrochat, Numbers21 of #Fibrochat October Birthdays
October 3 Casi`opia of #40Something October 3 Phoney of #40Something October 5 Starbar of #fibrochat October 7 IRC Op Ameret of #PJ_Popups October 7 C_Girl October 12 IRC Op treecat of #crittercat October 14 Lord-Icon of #40Something October 15 zooey of #Babie_Girls_Garden October 18 Itsy of #Itsy
Is your birthday not listed above? Is your anniversary not listed above? Do have an upcoming special event scheduled and it's not listed above? Fuss at your channel owner for not sending it in to the newsletter!!! Of course... you COULD send it in, yourself, too!
Join us in #Townhall on Sunday night at 9:30pm
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The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much,love too seldom,and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw away morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. To all channel
owners:
If you have changed internet service providers please let cservice know if you have a new email address. We need the information to be able to contact you in case of problems with your channel or in case you have forgotten to authenticate in your channel and need a reminder to do so. Email addresses ARE kept confidential. Thanks to everyone for
making StarLink-IRC the wonderful cybertown that it is!!!!!!
IHello All. Another month has come
and gone and we are fast approaching the fall season, time for warm
chili and soups, and next month is Trick or Treat for the kiddies. So
how about some great chili and soup recipes and maybe something for
kiddies on their day. I want to thank everybody that has sent in
recipes this month. We did get a few in. Please when sending in a
recipe remember to put what channel you are from and what nickname you
use. That way we can give you the credit and its FREE advertising
for your channel. We have three recipes for this months newsletter, two
from TimF and one from Scorp, which is really cute and I couldn't help
myself with adding it in this months column. Please remember send all
recipes to cookingonthewildside@yahoo.com and put your nick and
channel name in with the email. Thanks again and until next month lets
keep Cookingonthewildside!
Wildchild
_EZ (but slow) Beef Burgundy or Beef Stroganoff_ (latter if you omit wine) Serves: 4-7, but is easily multiplied, or refrigerated for leftovers. Prep time: 5 minutes (unless you have to cut up the beef cubes) Cook time: 6 hours (give or take) <--- yes, you heard me! LOL [The beauty of this is you can add or delete items or change amounts with no major impact on the tasty result!] 1 to 2 lbs Beef cubes (can be inexpensive cut) 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (condensed and undiluted) 1 to 2 cans Mushrooms, including the liquid 1 envelope Onion soup/dip mix 1+ cup Red wine, burgundy, chianti (THIS IS OPTIONAL) I like adding 1 cup at start and 1/2 cup at finish ;) none to two Carrots, chopped none to one Onion, chopped none to some Celery, chopped none to some Garlic (whether fresh, jarred, or powder) none to some Pepper none to some Marjoram none to some Thyme Mix all well in any casserole or pot [even if pot has handles]. Bake at 250º for about 6 hours (give or take an hour). Serve over noodles or rice. _Chicken Divan Casserole_
(Turkey works, too)
Serves: 5-6, but is easily multiplied, or
refrigerated for leftovers.Prep time: about 45 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes (1) 20 oz. Frozen broccoli (2) 2 to 3 Chicken breasts - deboned, simmered, and cubed (3) 2 cans Cream of chicken or mushroom soup (condensed & undiluted) (3) 1 tsp. Lemon juice (3) 1 cup Mayonnaise (3) 1/2 tsp. Curry powder (4) 12-16 oz. Sharp cheese, shredded (5) 3 slices Bread, as crumbs (5) 1/2 stick Butter, melted Grease or use non-stick spray on casserole dish. Layer the casserole as noted: (1) on bottom and (5) on top. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes. .
CONGRATULATIONS to GRANDPA Chiefy and his whole family!! His first grandchild was born to his son, Tommy, on August 20, 2003. Her name is Alexandra Paige and she's a little beauty! (I suspect if you ask, he'll whip out his cyber wallet and show off her photos!) Chattie and Palidin are safely in their new home
and will hopefully be back online for the next edition of the
newsletter. As soon as they return, be certain to visit their
channels, #30+Fun and #Trivia-Chat (which is trivia with an
interesting, fun twist). This co-editor will be VERY glad to have
our editor back!!
Well, its getting close to Halloween and the big scary hurricane is headed this way. Your friendly neighborhood arachnid is preparing and has learned to remain calm during periods of stress. Its IMPORTANT to remain CALM while the WORLD is COMING TO AN END AND THERE WILL BE 40 DAYS AND NIGHTS OF FLOODING AND THEN THE ICEAGE COMES WITH GIANT ELLYPHANTS AND SABER TOOTH TIGERS AND CAVE PEOPLE FROM FRANCE JUST BEFORE THE ASTEROID STRIKES AND WIPESOUTALLLIFEASEWEKNOWITONTHIS PLANET!!!! or not.
# allnewschat - Dan New Channel Owners: Send information on your channel to the newsletter for publication in the next issue.
Thanks
to Alien for finding this one for us... TOO funny!
ELEPHANT STEW 2 rabbits (optional)
salt and pepper to taste brown gravy (lots) vegetables (tons) INSTRUCTIONS Cut elephant into small bite size pieces. This will take approximately 2 months. (Reserve the trunk; you'll need something to store pieces in.) Place cut up elephant pieces in an extremely large pot. Add enough gravy to cover. Add vegetables as desired. Cook over kerosene fire for about 4 weeks at 450°F. This will serve 3800 people. If more are expected the 2 rabbits may be added, but do this only if necessary, as most people don't like to find hare in their stew. YIELD: 3800 servings
Tech Tips for Webbies! From #Fibrochat (Thanks, Makk!) PLEASE everyone keep your antivirus programs up to date!
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Amazing reminds us that there may be other folks hurting, so take the time to think of them.
For all of us who have been a bit confused
about why our computers are not working properly and then even MORE
confused when someone with a technical mind attempts to help us...
Abbot & Costello take on the 21st
century and computers.........
ABBOT: Computer Support Group. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up a home office in the den, and I'm thinking of buying a computer. ABBOT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name is Lou. ABBOT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOT: Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name is Lou. ABBOT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Does it get stuffy? ABBOT: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don't know. What do I see when I look out the windows? ABBOT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software. ABBOT: Software that runs on Windows? COSTELLO: No, on the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses. You know, run a business. What have you got? ABBOT: Office. COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? ABBOT: I just did. COSTELLO: You just did what? ABBOT: Recommended something. COSTELLO: You recommended something? ABBOT: Yes. COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOT: Yes. COSTELLO: Okay, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOT: Office. COSTELLO: Yes, for my office. ABBOT: Office for Windows. COSTELLO: I already have an office and it already has windows! Let's say I'm sitting at my computer, and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOT: Word. COSTELLO: If I'm writing a proposal, I'm going to need lots of words. But what program do I load? ABBOT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOT: The Word in Office. COSTELLO: The only word in office is office. ABBOT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in "office for windows?" ABBOT: The Word you get when you click the blue W. COSTELLO: I'm going to click your big W if you don't give me a straight answer. Let's forget about words for a minute. What do I need if I want to watch a movie over the Internet? ABBOT: Real One. COSTELLO: Maybe a real movie, maybe a cartoon. What I watch is none of your business. But what do I need to watch it? ABBOT: Real One. COSTELLO: If it's a long movie I'll also want to watch reels two, three and four. Can I watch reel four? ABBOT: Of course. COSTELLO: Great! With what? ABBOT: Real One. COSTELLO: Okay, so I'm sitting at my computer and I want to watch a movie. What do I do? ABBOT: You click the blue 1. COSTELLO: I click the blue one what? ABBOT: The blue 1. COSTELLO: Is that different from the blue W? ABBOT: Of course it is. The blue 1 is Real One. The blue W is Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: But there's three words in "office for windows!" ABBOT: No, just one. But it's the most popular Word in the world. COSTELLO: It is? ABBOT: Yes, although to be fair there aren't many other Words left. It pretty much wiped out all the other Words. COSTELLO: And that word is the real one? ABBOT: No. Real One has nothing to do with Word. Real One isn't even part of Office. COSTELLO: Never mind; I don't want to get started with that again. But I also need something for bank accounts, loans, and so on. What do you have to help me track my money? ABBOT: Money. COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have? ABBOT: Money. COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOT: No, not really. It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What comes bundled with my computer? ABBOT: Money. COSTELLO: Money comes bundled with my computer? ABBOT: Exactly. No extra charge. COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer at no extra charge? How much money do I get? ABBOT: Just one copy. COSTELLO: I get a copy of money. Isn't that illegal? ABBOT: No. We have a license from Microsoft to make copies of Money. COSTELLO: Microsoft can license you to make money? ABBOT: Why not? They own it. COSTELLO: Well, it's great that I'm going to get free money, but I'll still need to track it. Do you have anything for managing your money? ABBOT: Managing Your Money? That program disappeared years ago. COSTELLO: Well, what do you sell in its place? ABBOT: Money. COSTELLO: You sell money? ABBOT: Of course. But if you buy a computer from us, you get it for free. COSTELLO: That's all very wonderful, but I'll be running a business. Do you have any software for, you know, accounting? ABBOT: Simply Accounting. COSTELLO: Probably, but it might get a little complicated. ABBOT: If you don't want Simply Accounting, you might try M.Y.O.B. COSTELLO: M.Y.O.B.? What does that stand for? ABBOT: Mind Your Own Business. COSTELLO: I beg your pardon? ABBOT: No, that would be I.B.Y.P. I said M.Y.O.B. COSTELLO: Look, I just need to do some accounting for my home business. You know,accounting? You do it with money. ABBOT: Of course you can do accounting with Money. But you may need more. COSTELLO: More money? ABBOT: More than Money. Money can't do everything. COSTELLO: I don't need a sermon! Okay, let's forget about money for the moment. I'm worried that my computer might...what's the word? ABBOT: Crash. COSTELLO: And if my computer crashes, what can I use to restore my data? ABBOT: GoBack. COSTELLO: Okay. I'm worried about my computer smashing and I need something to restore my data. What do you recommend? ABBOT: GoBack. COSTELLO: How many times do I have to repeat myself? ABBOT: I've never asked you to repeat yourself. All I said was GoBack. COSTELLO: How can I go back if I haven't even been anywhere? Okay, I'll go back. What do I need to write a proposal? ABBOT: Word. COSTELLO: But I'll need lots of words to write a proposal. ABBOT: No, you only need one Word-the Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: But there's three words in...Oh, never mind. ABBOT: Hello? Hello? Customers! Why do they always hang up on me? Oh, well. Computer Support Group. Can I help you? Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it Thanks to Gareeth for this one... It's as
sweet as she is!
As I'm lying here in bed Thanks to LindyM for sharing this one with us!
WORDS WOMEN USE
FINEThis is the word women use to end an argument when they feel they are right and you need to shut up. Never use "fine" to describe how a woman looks - this will cause you to have one of those arguments. FIVE MINUTES This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so it's an even trade. NOTHING This means "something," and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with "Fine" GO AHEAD (With Raised Eyebrows! ) This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine" GO AHEAD (Normal Eyebrows) This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care" You will get a "Raised Eyebrow Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off. LOUD SIGH This is not actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment, and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing" SOFT SIGH Again, not a word, but a non-verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" mean that she is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe, and she will stay content. THAT'S OKAY This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can make to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before paying you back for whatever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and in conjunction with a "Raised Eyebrow." GO AHEAD! At some point in the near future, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble. PLEASE DO This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance with the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay" THANKS A woman is thanking you. Do not ! faint. Just say you're welcome. THANKS A LOT This is much different from "Thanks." A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have offended her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh." Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh," as she will only tell you "Nothing." Just some things we wonder about :)
Submitted by scorp of #Scorp's-Place
1. Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?2. Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? 3. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know? 4. If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? 5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? 6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing? 7. Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing? 8. Why do "tug" boats push their barges? 9. Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there? 10. Why are they called "stands" when they are made for sitting? 11. Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"? 12. Doesn't "expecting the unexpected" make the unexpected expected? 13. Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy" opposites? 14. Why do "overlook" and "oversee" mean opposite things? 15. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? 16. If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it? 17. If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? 18. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 19. If you are cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read all right? 20. Why is bra singular and panties plural? 21. Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead? 22. Why do we put suits in garment bags and garments in a suitcase? 23. How come abbreviated is such a long word? 24. Why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them? 25. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? 26. Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one? 27. Christmas is weird. What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks? 28. Why do we drive on a parkway and park on a driveway?
Happy Birthday Mom
Mom, I know having a kid like me But keep smiling, After all, I could've been TWINS Happy Birthday, Mom ! submitted by R of
#Scorp's-Place
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