- New column this month- The Trapdoor - Tips on things to watch out for!
The StarLink-IRC NEWSLETTER
February 2005

Vol 8, Issue 2
 StarLink-IRC Newsletter
Published Occasionally
Feb 2005 
StarLink-IRC Network - Your family friendly cybertown!
IN THIS ISSUE
Amazing and Lesser Things by Amazing
New Channels by treecat
Fogweb Follies by Itsy
Way With Words by Scorp
The Library Interesting things said and read
The Trapdoor  Things to beware on the web!

COLUMNS
Movies  Movie Reviews by Zadi
Book Nook  Book Reviews by Lorellei  NEW
Cooking Recipes by Wildchild
Pets and Pests by Momma
Mabel Advice to Readers

READER CONTRIBUTIONS
Channel Chatter Channel News
Who's Doing What Personal events
Travel Interesting websites
Tips Tips and Useful Information
TechTalk Tech tips
EDITORIAL
Editor-in-Chief - NOLady
Web Version / Layout - Itsy
Network Info and Notices News
General Information General
Reader Commentary Letters
Editor Emeritus - Lois of #OldRadio

Subscribe / Change of Address
And get your own copy by mail!
Articles Wanted!  Deadline - 15th of the month
The Meeting Room Channel & Net Events
In Memoriam Those no longer with us

Back Issues

This is YOUR newsletter - Send items to newsletter@starlink-irc.org
Contributors: Please eliminate the forwarding marks (>>>) from submissions!!

SL-IRC LOGO STUFF SHAMELESS PLUG
We have made available some items (mugs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats) with our logo at Cafepress - http://www.cafeshops.com/slirc   Cafepress sets the item base cost and handles all sales, production,  shipping, and warranty. StarLink-IRC gets no money from sales of these items.

General Information
Word Games:  Live Trivia throughout the week.
#International: Mutilingual helpers always welcome!
Channel Owner Email Updates: If you own a channel and change your contact address, please let a  CService rep in #Channels know or send a note to slirc-register@starlink-irc.org
NOTE: Web sites shown or linked here may contain executable files or programs. Be advised that StarLink-IRC has no knowledge of the suitability or effects these may have on your system. We advise everyone to make a carefully informed decision prior to running any new software.

FROM THE EDITOR
Please feel free to send in things you'd like to share with our community of chatters.
Editor's Notes
So sorry about accidently sending a joke to some or all of you earlier this week!  I'm still not QUITE sure how I pulled that one off, but I managed!  I have taken precaution to ensure that never happens again.
Another Mardi Gras has some and gone, and we're still here to tell about it.  Next Mardi Gras will be on February 27, 2006.  We are hoping to have a gathering of StarLink-IRC folks come to enjoy this one with us as gngrbrd will have the week before Mardi Gras off for a change!  If you are interested in attending this SL-IRC get together, just message or email me.
Take a big whiff.   Can you smell Spring in the air?!!!   It's getting close!

CELEBRATIONS AND CALENDAR
Your BIRTHDAY TREE
February gemstone is Amethyst, the symbol of Sobriety. Flower is the Violet
March gemstone is Aquamarine, symbol of Health  Flower is the Crocus

DAYS OF NOTE
Feb 21  President's Day (USA)
Mar 1   St. David's (UK)
Mar 6    Mothering Sunday (UK)
Mar 7    Labour Day (AU-WA)
Mar 7    Eight Hour Day (AU-TAS)
Mar 8    International Women's Day
Mar 14  Labour Day (AU-VIC)
Mar 14  Canberra Day (AU-ACT)
Mar 14  Commonwealth Day (AU, CA, NZ, UK)
Mar 17  St. Patrick's Day
Mar 20  Palm Sunday
Mar 25  Purim
Mar 25  Good Friday
Mar 27  Easter Sunday *Easter Mon. Mar 28 AU, CA, NZ, UK exc. Scotland

Mar 12  Happy Anniversary to Viminalisf #handsaroundtheworld and his wife.
JANUARY Birthdays
FEBRUARY Birthdays
Feb 4  Icemech of #40Something
Feb 7  IRC Op Wullie
Feb 7  BigDog of #40Something and #Cops
Feb 13 DDPS of #Cops
Feb 19 Sassy of #40Something
Feb 20 Lois of #OldRadio
Feb 22 Amazing of #Everywhere
Feb 28 Kat of #40Something
Feb 29 Tyster of #40Something and #Cops

Mar 2   Mystic4st of #40Something
Mar 3   RickB
Mar 5   IRC Op g-force
Mar 6   IRC Op Andrew
Mar 8   Lilbear of #65Plus
Mar 9   Pugwash of #40Something
Mar 12 flyawaynet of #handsaroundtheworld
Mar 13 Fitzie of #65Plus
Mar 14 IRC Op Chiefy
Mar 14 Bigga of #Newbies
Mar 17 ItsyDad, who keeps us laughing all year long
Mar 20 Tisket of #handsaroundtheworld
Mar 21 IRC Op HighWayMan
Mar 24 Scotty of #40Something
Mar 27 Scorp of #Scorps's-Place
We wish the rest of you Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary except that we DON'T KNOW your special dates!  Please ask your chatters for their birthdays and anniversaries and submit them for publication!

THE TRAPDOOR         Tricks, Traps, and Trouble to avoid...
Things That Go Bump on the Web ...
From the Langa List - "Don't be fooled" ..  there are folks out there trying to scam people looking for "real" software. This one is about Spybot (highly recommended) and the cheap imitations.
Always check VERY closely when looking for any software - be sure you have the right URL and are getting the right product.  If you're not sure, go back to the source and re-ask.  Always better safe than sorry
Amazing
AMAZING AND LESSER THINGS!
by Amazing

StarLink-IRC wants to welcome a new server that's in test phase right now:
Tampa.FL.US.StarLink-IRC.Org with admin Shamgar and IRCop DrOakley.
Try it out and drop by #Terranova or #channels and say hi and let them know how the connection to their server is working for you
Here is a VERY good review of Mozilla Firefox. Please check it out!
http//reviews.cnet.com/4520-3000_7-5561073.html?tag=nl.e501

Thanks to everyone for making StarLink-IRC the wonderful cybertown that it is!  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 at http://www.starlink-irc.org/serverlist.html
treecat NEW CHANNELS AND CHANGES
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!
NEW CHANNELS

#circleofsouls
- Heru
#CoDa_Online
- Arizonagal
#WhatTheBleep
- Lotus
#ComputerHelp
- BoJo46
#exLibra
- ^^BooK^^
CHANNEL CHATTER    What's happening in the channels ...

#ComputerHelp
A new channel and is here to help others with Questions on Computers as well as Programs.  We don't know it all but as the channel grows more and more help will be available.  We also honor General Chat for those who do not have any Computer problems at the time.  We are not stuck up and will welcome all chat.

There will be no troublemakers.  If they come they will leave just as fast.

If anyone wishes to be part of #ComputerHelp, come by and talk to a channel op or ask for BoJo46.  If no one is there at the time you drop by, send email to computer_chatbc@yahoo.com and you will be notified.

Please do not be discouraged.  If no one is in the channel when you arrive hang around or come back again.  If someone is there but are not talking then they must be away from their computer (AFK) but usually they monitor their computer from time to time.  If someone comes in needing help while you are there, please feel free to help anyway you wish.  You do not have to be a channel OP to help others.

Remember, when helping someone else, you are being helped as well.
Welcome!

#Home
#Home was started where friends, new & old can pop in & say hi & know where we are.  I am Kanga originally from Brisbane Queensland Australia now living & working in Columbus, OH.
With me on the channel is Diane^^ from Alabama and Angelsmom from Canada. Come visit us though like many normal people, have to work so there may be times we are not around.
I also would like to take this opportunity to thanks some wonderful people who helped me with the starting of the channel & support.
Hiddendoor .#Fibrochat
Makk our wonderful/helpful ircop
Lindym #Handsaroundtheworld
With out these Friends I would not have taken the step forward .Please visit with them cause I can assure you of a VERY friendly welcome.
Happy New Year to everyone.
Kanga


#SallysBirdTalk
Where you can exchange information about Wild Birds as well as Pet Birds. Exchange Tips as well as other information. Hope to see you there.
mysite.verizon.net/vzeojis4/sallyhouse

#momma^s_house
Valentine's Day Fun Facts
* Over 1 billion Valentine cards are sent in the U.S each year.
* Some of the countries that celebrate Valentine's Day:  The United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia
* Over 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day each year.
* The first box of Valentine's candy was in the  late 1800's.
* The oldest known greeting card in existence, is a Valentine card made in the 1400's and can be admired at the British Museum (London).
* Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's. By the 19th century printed Valentine's cards were on sale and extremely fashionable - in 1825 the Post Office handled more than 200,000 letters more than usual on St Valentine's Day.

You're all invited to TOPIC NIGHT each and every Wednesday at 9pm (EST)!  Check out the topic ideas for this week.  Please submit topic suggestions to MrPirk or Momma.
You are also invited to attend TWISTED TRIVIA TUESDAY, 9pm (EST)!
Let us know what's happening in YOUR channel at newsletter@starlink-irc.org

WHO'S DOING WHAT    Here and there around the net ..
contributed by everyone
In an attempt to get more of our chatters involved in our newsletter and to make it more interesting, we are adding several new columns.  The recipe column has been very popular!  I hear tell there is a movie critic's corner starting soon.  That's exciting!!  I'd love to see a gardening column if that's an area of expertice for any of you.  Maybe even a book review column would be nice?  Please get together with me if you have other ideas or if you're willing to do a column!
COOKING ON THE WILD SIDE Recipes and more    ...by Wildchild.
Happy Valentine's Day to all. Hope everyone's sweethearts got them something nice.
Here is a recipe from momma from #momma^s_House. It sounds WONDERFUL. Can't wait to make it. Will let you all know when I fix it. Please send your recipe's and helpful household tips to.
Until next month lets remember to keep cooking on the wildside.
wildchild
BETTER THAN SEX CAKE

INGREDIENTS
1 German chocolate or other chocolate cake, baked, 13x9x2-inch
3/4 cup fudge topping
3/4 cup caramel or butterscotch topping
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
6 chocolate covered toffee bars
1 tub of whipped topping or 1 envelope Dream Whip, prepared with mi

DIRECTIONS
Do not remove cake from pan. After the cake has cooled, make holes in the entire top of the cake using a large fork or the handle of a wooden spoon.
Pour (one at a time) fudge, butterscotch, and condensed milk over the top of the cake and
let each flavor soak in before adding the next. Crush 3 of the candy bars and sprinkle on the top. Frost the cake with the whipped topping and! crush the 3 remaining toffee bars to decorate
the top.

Yield 12 Servings
From Last Month

Peanut Butter Pie


1 1/2 c p-butter Can use either smooth or crunchy
2 8 oz pks cream cheese
16 oz cool whip
1 1/2 c powder sugar
2 Oreo pie crusts

Soften cream cheese and thaw cool whip
mix cream cheese and sugar, add p-butter and mix really well, then add cool whip
it makes two pies. put the pies in the freezer, when they get really chilled or frozen eat them up.

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MAYBE MABLE KNOWS?     Advice
Suggestions and comments .. submit them to the newsletter with Mable in the subject line.
Reserved for those who have questions which can benefit from answers with a fresh perspective!

MOVIES                 Movie Reviews - by Zadi of #Lupuschat
Suggestions and comments .. submit them to the newsletter with Movies  in the subject line.
Keep watching this spot for future reviews from Zadi!

THE BOOK NOOK         Book Nook by Lorellei
Suggestions and comments .. submit them to the newsletter with Book Nook in the subject line.

"America (the Book) A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction"
 by Jon Stewart along with Ben Karlin and David Javerbaum
 ("The Daily Show" writers)
Published by Warner Books, at $24.95
 ISBN 0446532681, Published September 2004
Available in Hard Back Book, CD, Audio book and Audio Download

    This book is written like a text book. Starting with Greece in the 5th century BC, it hop scotches through history up to present day America. There are discussion questions such as "Why do you think the Framers made the Constitution so soul-crushingly boring?" and there are suggested classroom activities such as, "Using felt and yarn, make a puppet of Clarence Thomas. Ta da! You're Antonin Scala!" Amusing graphics include a board game that resembles the game, Life, but which follows a presidential term "Optimistic press release on economy ineffective. Spin Again."  No one evades the scrutiny of the writers, not even the Pilgrims, who came to America "to escape religious persecution…create a society where they could worship as they pleased and one day, God willing, even do some persecuting of their own."  Of course, understandably, the media fares the worst. One chapter is dedicated to telling the "inspirational story" of how the media "transformed itself from a mere public necessity into an entertaining profit center for ever-expanding corporate empires."
    There are full color illustrations, photos and charts. The book offers insights into America's unique system of government, dissecting its institutions, explaining its history and processes and exploring and exploiting modern urban myths. Release was timed to coincide with the height of the presidential campaign in 2004. This book has been called "the devil's own comedic handiwork, a side-splitting guide to the abuses and absurdities built into our political processes and institutions." by one New York Times reviewer. It has been called inspired, informative, ecumenical, evenhanded and a hilarious political satire. And it is, indeed hilarious. First off, if you are offended by profanity (which is, of course, a part of our culture), you may not want to open this book. While it makes you think and laugh, and teaches as well, it will make you cringe at what some would consider poor taste, vile language and, of course, extremely controversial ideas and suggestions. I personally appreciate the freedoms of our country, having lived in countries where freedom of speech is severely restricted. While I don't always agree with what people write or say, I am profoundly grateful that my government affords the freedom to express oneself openly and without fear of death or punishment.  This book is cheeky, irreverent and playfully ingenuous. To sit back and absorb it, with the knowledge that it is intended to teach and to make you laugh at the same time, is to enjoy this taken-for-granted freedom that we in this country share.
    The writers of Comedy Central's fake news program, which recently and somewhat scandalously won the Television Critics Association's award for 'outstanding news and public affairs series,' have put together an informative and extremely funny presentation of our political history. The humor is intense, albeit based on truth, and the ability to understand this fact is the key to enjoying the book. It is also available in CD format, audio tape and you can even download it on the internet.  Nose around on Amazon or Barnes and Nobel, and you will find the link to listen to (1) Jon Stewart talking about the book or (2) an excerpt from the taped version. Both are entertaining and amusing. Even if you don't buy the book, or rent it from the library, you will find online information, reviews, tape excerpts and sales spiels fascinating and enlightening. The book has been on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 20 weeks, being #3 on the February 20, 2005 list. It's funny, informative and worth your time.

If you have a book you'd like to see reviewed, let us know. If you'd like to write a review yourself, please let us know. Books open the windows of the world. Always keep them around.

Lorellei

If you have a book you'd like reviewed, send an email with the subject "For Book Nook"; we're glad to have suggestions! If you'd like to review a book yourself, let us know. It's good to have fresh viewpoints!

PETS AND PESTS         Critters   by Momma
If you have questions, interesting facts or suggestions, other notable news concerning pets and pests, please submit them to the newsletter with Pets and Pests in the subject line

Lovebirds
In keeping with Valentine's Day, and the "pet" section of this column, I have decided to write about a beautiful caged bird often considered for a family pet. Caged birds are ideal for those who wish to have a pet, but can not handle the always present pet hair. Or who do not wish to be forced to walk a pet several times daily while carrying the plastic bag for cleanups.

The species commonly called Lovebirds scientifically called Agapornis comprise of a very diverse and colorful group of parrots from Africa. Lovebirds have been kept as pets for over 100 years.
The playful and very inquisitive nature, plus the small size, make lovebirds a very ideal pet especially when they have been hand raised.
The lovebird is a short, thick-bodied parrot and is about 5 to 6 inches long from head to tail. A lovebird has a relatively large beak for it's size and the basic color of the species is green.
Why call them lovebirds you ask? Well they were named lovebirds because if kept in pairs the lovebirds will constantly groom each other and sit as close together as possible when sleeping or resting.
Lovebirds were a largely unheard of species outside of Africa until Europeans wrote in books and journals about these strange brightly colored birds they had seen while in Africa.
The first Lovebird to be described in detail was the Red Faced lovebird in the early 1600, it was also the first lovebird to be imported into Europe during the 19th century since it was found in more widely in the wild than any of the other species.
Other species of lovebird were imported soon after the Red Faced except the Peach face which was thought to be variant of the Red Faced, although the Peach Faced lovebird was acknowledged by the British Museum in 1793. It wasn't until 1817 that the Peach Faced lovebird was recognized as a separate species of lovebird and were imported into Europe in the mid 1800'sBecause lovebirds are an easy bird to keep as a pet and are very colorful they became favorites with people all over the world.
Between 1900 and 1927 four more species of lovebird were discovered by explorers from Europe the Fischers, Masked, Black cheeked & Nyasa lovebird.
Since there are large amounts of lovebirds in petshops or from lovebird breeders aviary's it is no longer necessary to import lovebirds from Africa.
The wide variety of lovebirds around the world gives us an advantage over the Europeans who had to rely heavily of importation of lovebirds from Africa many years ago. Birds bred locally are much more likely to be tame and healthy.
When considering a lovebird as a pet, you should be someone who will be totally committed to lovebirds. You must feel that you want to spend time with them and take good care of them. Having a lovebird as a pet is more than a hobby; it is like being the parent of an eternal three-year-old. If you put a lot of effort into making your lovebird's life comfortable and happy, she will reward you with unconditional love and years of fun.
Lovebirds are a great intermediate-level bird, because they are more challenging to take care of than budgies, but easier to care for than large parrots. If you are dedicated and informed about how to best take care of lovebirds, then you will surely be successful.
It is essential that your lovebird is fed a healthy, varied, nutritious diet. Lovebirds eat about one-fifth of their body weight daily. Malnourished birds will suffer from illnesses and may even starve. You may hear about special fad diets for birds, but in general, you should only feed your lovebird things that she could naturally eat in the wild.
Basically, the only thing that lovebirds can drink is water. You should always provide lovebirds with a clean, fresh source of water. In the wild, lovebirds also drink fruit and vegetable juices, but do not give your bird commercially packaged juices to drink. These "human" juice drinks contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives. If you give your bird fresh slices of fruit and vegetables such as pears and celery, she will bite into the morsel and drink the natural juice. Lovebirds should never be allowed to have milk, carbonated beverages, caffeine or alcohol. Never give your lovebird distilled water, because it does not have any minerals and nutrients. The best thing to do is to give your bird spring water from companies such as Polaris and Evian. You can get a big spring water dispenser and fill your lovebird's water dishes with this water.
If spring water is too expensive, you can also sterilize tap water by boiling it and waiting until it cools down before giving it to your lovebird. If you live in an area where tap water is relatively clean, it is safe to give your lovebird water straight from the tap.
Lovebirds are principally fed a seed-based diet. However, you cannot only feed your lovebirds seeds. Lovebirds should also eat fruits and vegetables daily.Some lovebird books give you a list of seeds that you can buy individually and mix together. Most people would not have the time to do this, and it may be hard to find each type of seed. Today, commercially-prepared, fortified seeds contain a wide variety of seeds. It is much easier and healthier to buy your lovebird these packaged seeds.
Most manufacturers do not make "lovebird seeds." You can feed your lovebird "budgie seeds" or seeds that were made for parakeets and small parrots. Some people feed their lovebirds "cockatiel seeds," but these often contain large seeds that lovebirds will not eat. You do not have to start a young lovebird off with canary seeds; most lovebirds will readily eat "budgerigar seeds."
Organic produce is the best, because it is not sprayed with pesticides. Beware of produce that is mouldy or sprayed with chemicals. Never feed your bird any vegetable that you would not eat yourself. Inspect all fruits and vegetables closely, and wash them in lukewarm water. Dry the produce by shaking it. All produce should be eaten raw do not give your bird cooked or frozen food.
Lovebirds can eat many types of fruits such as pears, apples, grapes, bananas, peaches, cherries, strawberries and melons. You should not give your bird too many citric fruits, such as lemons, oranges and kiwis. Fasten the fruit onto the bars of the cage with a clip, and remove the remains within a few hours, to prevent decay and insect invasion. Wipe the cage bars every day. Do not put fruit or vegetables on the bottom of the cage.
Lovebirds can eat many types of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, baby spinach, green beans, eggplant (the plant itself is poisonous), asparagus, chives, zucchini, red and green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, celery, peas in the pod, and corn. Dark green and deeply pigmented vegetables offer the largest amounts of vitamins, calcium and iron. Always remove all perishable food after a few hours.

Before making that trip to the local pet shop or breeder to pick out a lovebird, have the cage set up and ready for the new tenant. Check with the salesperson at the pet shop to ensure that you are purchasing the right sized cage, and the toys your bird will need when you are not around to entertain her. Buy only approved bird toys! This will ensure that your new family member does not come to any harm by ingesting any harmful components that might break off from a toy not suitable.

Consider these pros and cons to owning a lovebird.
PROS
*They are small and require relatively little space.
*They are affordable and easy to breed.
*They are attractively colored and undemanding with diet and care.
*They are not as messy as large parrots.
*They are small, active, happy birds who love to play and snuggle with you.
*They can be very tame, affectionate, cuddly birds.
*They are smart and full of personality.
*They can learn some tricks.
*They can double as paper shredders.

CONS
*They can be noisy and have loud, shrill voices, but they are not as loud as bigger parrots.
*They are messier than birds such as budgies, and chew up your paperwork into tiny strips.
*They can be quarrelsome with other birds.
*They will not sing nicely like a canary, and very few lovebirds can learn human speech.
*They can bite hard!

Still want one? Then shop carefully, question breeders, and chose the one that responds to you and makes your heart flutter. And remember, housekeeping with any bird is important to their overall health and longevity!

TRAVEL                 Places to go.. things to see
Suggestions for places to visit on the web .. submit to the newsletter with TRAVEL in the subject line.

An interesting page on historical (and slightly strange) aircraft.
http//www.airbornegrafix.com/HistoricAircraft/historicaircraft.htm


Try google maps.. you'll LOVE it and never go back to Yahoo or Mapquest ..
Google Maps

Do you have a web site that has been particularly informative or helpful?  Let us know, so we can travel through cyberspace to visit it, too!

TIPS                   The odd idea here and there
Handy Tips and Suggestions.. submit them to the newsletter with TIPS  in the subject line.

WD 40
contributed by Scorp
See what all you can do with it.
Is there anything this stuff doesn't do ?
When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass.
It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop ... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and de greaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound.
They were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.
The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.
The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home.
The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans.
The rest is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. One of them is the "brew master."
There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

Here are some of the uses
~Protects silver from tarnishing
~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
~Keeps flies off cows
~Restores and cleans chalkboards
~Removes lipstick stains
~Loosens stubborn zippers
~Untangles jewelry chains
~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
~Removes tomato stains from clothing
~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
~Keeps scissors working smoothly
~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
~Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
~Removes splattered grease on stove
~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
~Removes all traces of duct tape
~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
~The favorite use in the state of New York -- WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. It's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.
~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.
~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape mung (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!
~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
And the beat goes on...............

TECH TALK              Technical Tips and Hints.
 Suggestions for tech talk subjects.. submit them to the newsletter with TECH TALK  in the subject line.

THE MEETING ROOM       Special Events and Things
 If you have any subjects that would be good for on of our weekly #townhall block parties, let someone know and we'll see what we can do. Please submit them to the newsletter with #TownHall in the subject line.

Nothing special this month.
Schedule info provided by Amazing

foo! FOGWEB FOLLIES   
A short column of made-up facts and non-information
...brought to you by your friendly neighborhood arachnid

VALENTINE'S DAY to THE IDES OF MARCH
Hearts, Massacres, and Assassinations
Spring is just so jolly, ain't it?

And here we are at another heart full of chocolate day !
This is where you give your sweetie a box of chocolates, and two bottles of cholesterol meds and a coupon for liposuction ... and call it love.

So in THIS spirit, IMI offers its ever-popular and romantic Valentines' Day Poem ..

ROSES ARE RED
VIOLETS ARE PURPLE
SOME POEMS RHYME
OR NOT

Have a happy Ides of March. If your name is Julius you might want to leave town.

til next month.

THE LIBRARY
Whether it's lighthearted, serious, poignant, or just plain silly, send your contributios to the newsletter with LIBRARY in the subject line.

LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE!

[ACTUAL] HEADLINES OF 2004
contributed by ItsyDad
  • Crack Found on Governor's Daughter [imagine that!]
  • Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says [no, really?]
  • Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers [now that's taking things a bit far!]
  • Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over [what a guy!]
  • Miners Refuse to Work after Death  [no-good-for-nothin' lazy so-and-sos!]
  • Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant  [see if that works any better than a fair trial!]
  • War Dims Hope for Peace  [I can see where it might have that effect!]
  • If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile  [you think?!]
  • Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures [who would have thought!]
  • Enfield (London) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide [they may be on to something!]
  • Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges [you mean there's something stronger than duct tape?!]
  • Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge  [he probably IS the battery charge!]
  • New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group  [weren't they fat enough?!]
  • Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft [That what he gets for eating those beans!]
  • Kids Make Nutritious Snacks [Taste like chicken!]*
  • Chef Throws His Heart into Helping Feed Needy  [That was really giving of himself!]
  • Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half [Chainsaw Massacre all over again!]
  • Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors [Boy, are they tall!]
  • And the winner is ... 
  • Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
*my personal favorite.... (Itsy)

Thanks to Itsy for this one!
This is gonna be one of THOSE days --  This is a REAL help desk announcement message sent out early this morning in a large organization which shall remain unnamed to protect the guilty.  By the way, they stayed locked out of their own room for over 6 hours!  On a weekday. This the email as sent...
"To All Users

The HelpDesk Personnel is currently locked out of room 9985 and unable to answer the HelpDesk phone (x91234) so until further notice please call us at x94324 to report any problems.

Thanks,
HelpDesk
x94324"

THE COMPUTER'S SWALLOWED GRANDMA
Thanks to Scorp of #Scorp's-Place
The Computer's swallowed Grandma.
Yes, honestly it's true.
She pressed 'Control' and 'Enter'
And disappeared from view.
It's devoured her completely.
The thought just makes me squirm.
Maybe she's caught a 'Virus'
Or been eaten by a 'Worm'.
I've searched through the 'Recycle bin'
And 'Files' of every kind.
I've even used the 'Internet'
But nothing did I find.
In desperation I asked 'Jeeves'
My searches to refine.
The reply from him was negative.
Not a thing was found 'Online'.
So if inside your 'Inbox'
My Grandma you should see
Please 'Scan, 'Copy' and 'Paste her
In an 'E-mail, and send her back to me!

Funny Microsoft Articles
contributed by Itsy
Here's a collection of computer humor directly from Microsoft. Well, ONE of them is a parody. The links were accumulated from colleagues, Usenet and web searches, but mostly from "googlewhacking" the Knowledge Base. Enjoy! (Links open new browser windows.)
http//jazzkeyboard.com/jill/qarticles.html


WWW - WAY WITH WORDS            by Scorp
Get Well Wishes

With the warmest of wishes

this just comes to say
hope that you're feeling
much better today.
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.co
Thanks once again to those who sent in articles for the newsletter.  Please encourage your channel owners and other guests to send in their important dates for the month, channel chatter, and general noteworthy news!  It really gives our network a stronger sense of continuity when we can share these events with those outside the channels we normally visit.  One of the things I have always cherished about our network is the way channels support and visit and encourage other channels rather than stooping to the pettiness of competition and exclusion and such.  That's just another testament to the character of our community!  If you are as busy as I am, you don't always have the time to get out and visit other channels.  Our Sunday evening #Townhall meetings are an excellent opportunity to come and meet other folks that we would not normally chat with or get to know.  Come join us for these meetings which are often informative and always fun.  We usually have refreshments, too!  But you all know how that  goes with Itsy around.... not even the platters are left by the time everyone gets there!.

IN MEMORIAM.
Those who have moved on
In Memory
Our hearts are filled with sadness for Makk and her family
at this time of her father's death. 
Our love and prayers will remain with them
as they celebrate his life and grieve his passing. 

Those Lost

  AndcandleEver 
 Remembered


In Loving Memory
Amazing reminds us that there may be other folks hurting, so take the time to think of them

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