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EdHappy Easter to you and your families! HE IS RISEN!! We are sad to announce that our Houston server is not in operation at this time and the future status of the server is uncertain at this time. We send a big thanks to Admin of the Houston server, Sinbad, for his hard work for StarLink-IRC and we hope that services will be restored soon! In the meantime, please use one of our other servers: MountVernon.WA.US.StarLink-IRC.org WilliamsLake.BC.CA.StarLink-IRC.Org Yarmouth.NS.CA.StarLink-IRC.Org Brookville.PA.US.StarLink-IRC.Org Roswell.NM.US.StarLink-IRC.Org Rochester.MI.US.StarLink-IRC.Org Tampa.FL.US.StarLink-IRC.Org Birmingham.WM.UK.StarLink-IRC.Org Also, you may notice the absence of two of our columns, Maybe Mable Knows and Zadi's Reviews, are not listed in this month's edition of our newsletter. Both columns have been inactive but will be included in the newsletter as soon as they resume activity. We are thankful to Mable and Zadi for their contributions in the past. How lucky we are to have them in our little slice of cyberspace! Please note that the BOOK NOOK has a guest contributor this month, ^^BOOK^^ of #exLibra. (If you have not yet met ^^BOOK^^, stop by #exLibra to get acquainted. What a nice man!) If you are interested in being submitting a book review or suggesting a title to be reviewed, please contact Lorellei`. A big thank you to Lorellei` for doing such a great job with her column! If any of you would like to begin writing a column or if you have a topic you'd like to see addressed on a regular basis in our newsletter, please let me know!! Finally, if you would like to let the entire subscriber list know about an upcoming event in your channel, share the artwork or an accomplishment of one of your chatters, or simply invite StarLink-IRC folk for a visit, please send a channel chatter submission in with NEWSLETTER in the subject line. |
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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 |
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Long time member of StarLink-IRC, DaNutBall, passed away on March 7th, 2005. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family and friends and to his fiance AZ_AS. Tampa.FL.US.StarLink-IRC.Org became permanent on Mar 5th, 2005. Congrats to the admin Shamgar and IRCop DrOakley! A man's car broke down as he was driving past a beautiful old monastery late one night. He walked up the drive and knocked on the front door. A monk answered, listened to the man's story and graciously invited him to spend the night. The monks fed the man and led him to a tiny chamber in which to sleep. The man thanked the monks and slept serenely until he was awakened by a strange and beautiful sound. The next morning, as the monks were repairing his car, he asked about the sound that had woken him. "We're sorry," the monks said, "We can't tell you about the sound. You're not a monk." The man was disappointed, but eager to be gone, so he thanked the monks for their kindness and went on his way. During quiet moments afterward, the man pondered the source of the alluring sound. Several years later the man happened to be driving in the same area. He stopped at the monastery on a whim and asked admittance. He explained to the monks that he had so enjoyed his previous stay, he wondered if he might be permitted to spend another night under their peaceful roof. The monks agreed, and so the man stayed with them again. Late that night, he heard the strange beautiful sound. The following morning he begged the monks to explain the sound. The monks gave him the same answer as before. "We're sorry. We can't tell you about the sound. You're not a monk." By now the man's curiosity had turned to obsession. He decided to give up everything and become a monk, for that was the only way he could learn about the sound. He informed the monks of his decision and began the long and arduous task of becoming a monk. Seventeen years later, the man was finally established as a true member of the order. When the celebration ended, he humbly went to the leader of the order and asked to be told the source of the sound. Silently, the old monk led the new monk to a huge wooden door. He opened the door with a golden key. That door swung open to reveal a second door of silver, then a third of gold and so on until they had passed through twelve doors, each more magnificent than the last. The new monk's face was awash with tears of joy as he finally beheld the wondrous source of the beautiful mysterious sound he had heard so many years before..........But, I can't tell you what it was. You're not a monk. 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 |
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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!
Don't forget to send your recipe's and Helpful household tips to cookingonthewildside Until next month lets remember to keep
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Reserved for those who have questions which can benefit from answers with a fresh perspective!
Keep watching this spot for future reviews from Zadi!
FLYBOYS: A True Story of Courage, by
James Bradley
Little Brown & Company $25.95, currently discounted at $17.32
(available on audio CD, paperback and in large print)Hardcover, 400 pages, ISBN 0316105848 There are those rare moments in life when one picks up a book to discover that it has answers for questions that were lurking in the far recesses of the mind. "Flyboys" was such a book for me. This is the second work from James Bradley, who authored "Flags of Our Fathers." This book profiles the lives of eight Navy and Marine pilots who were captured, tortured, and executed on the little known island of Chichi Jima. It will break your heart and rekindle the feelings of pride deep within you. Bradley opens the book with a disturbing historical outline of the savage, imperialistic mentality of both nations. He forces us to examine our nation’s imperialistic roots in the treatment of Native Americans and Mexicans and 'tak(ing) of the Philippines and Hawaii by bayonet.' Equally unsettling is Japan’s movement of brutality which could be traced in its dealings with Korea, China and the Russo-Japanese war. In a concise way, Bradley forces the reader to deal with the racism of both nations as they collide on December 7, 1941. The contempt and hatred displayed by both sides would cause the Pacific Theater of War to be unique in the scope of the brutality that both countries committed against each other. The physical setting for these navy pilots was on the little known island of Chichi Jima, an island which is a stone’s throw from the more famous island, Iwo Jima, and the setting of his first book. Bradley takes the reader back to Commodore Perry’s first arrival to the island, its strategic importance as a coal station, and its Japanese importance as a radio post. Equally valuable about this book is that it sheds light on a little known area of the war: the small single pilot or two crew bombers. With this unflattering historical backdrop, Bradley charts the lives of eight navy and marine pilots “Flyboys” he calls them. Their story had been classified for 60 years under the proceedings of War Crimes Trial in Guam 1946. Not even the parents of these pilots knew how their sons had died. Each pilot’s mother never knew the fate of her son because both sides agreed to cover up the story. Through extensive interviews of family, friends, pilots, war buddies and interviews with their Japanese captors, Bradley reveals their formative years, social lives, their pilot training, and their deployment to the Pacific. These were ordinary, non-descript young men from all walks of life, caught up in one main theme, the romance of flying. Bradley haunts the reader with new definitions of the brutality these pilots knew they would face if captured, and courage they would display and re-define in the last days or hours of their lives. It is here that George H. Bush was shot down ! and later rescued by submarine and goes on to become president of the United States. As the author states, “This is a story of war, so it is a story of death. But it is not the story of defeat.” As you read this book, you will experience a kaleidoscope of feelings from each page. "Flyboys" is not a book for the casual reader who is looking for to be entertained, but is highly recommended for those who want to fill in the deliberate gaps and broaden their knowledge of the war in the Pacific. You will close the book with a bittersweet sense of shame. You will be warmed with a new sense of pride. The above review was written by Book of #ExLibra. Thanks again, Book. If you have a review you would like considered for this column, let us know. You can email jerrikirby@yahoo.com (subject: Book Nook Review) or newsletter@starlink-irc.org (subject: Book Nook Review). 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!
Rabbits
Easter will soon be upon us. With this in mind I thought I would
address the issue of rabbits as pets. I know that this is the same
story that appeared in the Starlink newsletter last year, but I
honestly believe that it needs repeating.First off, rabbit breeders love this time of year. Those who 'show' rabbits have been busy with breeding new show stock and are now culling those that don't measure up to standards. The show season starts this month, and what better way to cull kits (baby bunnies) then to sell them to pet stores for pets or advertise them in local papers. Pet stores will set up displays of bunnies where they are easily seen by passersby. What parent hasn't heard "oh they are SO CUTE, can we get one?" And many parents give in to pressure thinking that a rabbit can not be all that hard to keep. Sadly, a large percentage of rabbits end up being discarded, either through pet shelters or dumped on a country road, within a couple of months. So I would like to talk about a few "do's and don't's" when considering a bunny as a pet. First off, many pet store employees know little more then what they read in the booklets they sell. Rolf C. Hagen booklets tend to be the point of reference. While these books do have some good information, there is little in them to prepare you for what MIGHT happen. So DO some research before you buy on impulse. Know what you are getting into. I have actually seen bunnies sold in pet stores as 'dwarf' rabbits, knowing full well that the purchaser will eventually end up with a 22 lb. pet. A true dwarf rabbit is a Netherland Dwarf, Polish, or Hotot. These little cuties will grow to be 3-4 lbs. Next is the common Dutch rabbit, who will grow to be 7-8 lbs. Although cute and small, I really do not recommend these breeds as pets for children, as they can be very high-strung. The perfect child's pet bunny would be one of the lop-eared variety. Mini-lops are cute and calm. However, they will reach a weight of at least 8-9 lbs. Some have been known to reach 12 lbs. Holland Lops are also a good pet, calm and gentle in nature and reaching an adult weight of around 7 lbs. Breeders over the years have bred for smaller bunnies, but a perfect bunny is not going to be found in your local pet store. They are kept for the show-tables. Another good natured rabbit is an Angora, however they are high maintenance. They must be groomed and "plucked" on a regular basis. If you have decided to purchase a rabbit for your child, please DO check to make sure it is healthy. If the rabbits in the pet store are sneezing, or have crusty residue around their nose and/or eyes, DO NOT buy it. Often the sales person will tell you that this is caused by the shavings' in the cage. This is most likely not true. A rabbit who continually sneezes has Snuffles. Snuffles is like a forever cold, and will never go away. You can treat the symptoms of Snuffles, which can be costly over time, but you can never cure it. When you buy your bunny, DO purchase the right sized cage. Unfortunately pet stores will want to sell you the Hagen Small Animal Kit. This is often a total waste of your cash as it will need to be replaced within a year, if not sooner. The bottoms of these kits are plastic, and rabbits chew. Plus, often the rabbit outgrows this unit and you will need to buy a larger one in order to keep your pet healthy and happy. So buy the right one from the start. A wire cage, with a metal pan that slides out on the bottom is ideal, for bunny and for you when it comes time to clean. Make sure it is big enough for a full grown rabbit. Building a wooden hutch is often a good idea if your bunny is going to live outdoors. But be forewarned, wood rots, holds urine odors, and can become a breeding ground for maggots. Be sure to have the run of the hutch floor made of "baby-saver" wire. This will ensure that droppings fall to the ground while protecting your pet from getting a foot caught in the larger squares of the 1x1 inch squares of regular rabbit cage wire. If you plan to let your new bunny run around the house, remember bunnies CHEW! Phone cords, TV plugs etc. are prime targets. Pet stores sell a spray called Bitter Apple. This can be applied to cords and whatever you wish to remain chew-free. (btw it does NOT taste like apple, don't ask how I know!) A less expensive solution is to use any hot sauce you have in your kitchen cupboard. You can use it straight or make a spray by adding a bit of water to the hot sauce. It will not harm your pet, but will make him think twice before chewing on your computer wires! Always keep your pet's food and water supply fresh and clean. While you can buy rabbit food at the pet store, it is less expensive to buy a larger bag at your local feed store. A tightly seal container such as a small garbage can is a good investment, and makes an awesome storage container for the extra bulk rabbit pellets. Fresh veggies such as lettuce and carrots, and a slice of apple is very much appreciated by the rabbit. However, please DO wash these well, as chemicals sprayed on them can cause serious illness, and can result in death. Bunnies do like to play. An inexpensive toy is a piece of wood. Pet stores will want you buy the cutsie shaped wooden carrots, but they are a waste of money. If you have end cuttings from a project in the work shop, toss it in for your rabbit. He can spend hours tossing it around, plus it helps keep teeth trimmed. Rabbits teeth continually grow and they need to chew to keep them healthy. NEVER pick up your bunny by its ears! This is something that upsets me to no end. It is harmful to your rabbit, and hurts him. Always make sure when holding your rabbit that his back feet are secure. If a bunny feels insecure, like he is falling, he will kick. And a rabbit's back legs are very strong, and he can do damage with those claws. If he feels comfortable, he will sit with you for hours! A well cared for rabbit will live for many years. I personally know of a few that have reached the grand old age of 15 years! These are not a disposable pet, so be prepared to have him for a long time. If you or your child become bored with your bunny, please, do NOT dump him in the country. He will not know how to take care of himself, and will most likely get hit by a car or hunted down by predatory animals. Find a farm that will take him in, or another child that will give him a good home. Another big seller at Easter are the pretty colored Easter Chicks. Dyed pinks, blues and purples, waddling around in an aquarium, and peeping! Yes...they are an attraction, but they are also chickens! The color will fade shortly after Easter. The fluffy "down" will change to feathers and now you have a chicken running around your house! Chickens do not make the best pets. They don't come when called, they hate to cuddle and are impossible to house-train. A few weeks after Easter, the city dweller with a chicken for a pet has few options. Explaining to a child why the family pet is now Sunday dinner is never easy, so please refrain from bringing home one of these cute little guys unless you live on a farm. The perfect gift for your child at Easter? Plush toys, bikes and the popular chocolate rabbit or chicken! |
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An interesting page on historical (and slightly strange) aircraft. 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!
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As we go MARCHing into the first of the girl months it should be noticed that your intrepid spider has been WEATHERBOBBED yet again. yes.. you know what i mean.. blindsided by the mindless Bob (and cohorts Darcy, Blinky, Bopsie, and Shmuckette) running the NON weather report. I go out and lo, get hailstoned - not a WORD from any weatherbob anywhere, snug in their studios. If you are weatherbobbed, be sure to report it to you local station. They won't care but that's what folks always say ' call your local ____' .. .like they CARE what happens or if you are buried under THOUSANDS of TONS of hailstones a yard across for HOURS .. Ok maybe it wasn't that bad. But nearly. If you know of a weatherbob, avoid them! And have a happy April. til next month. |
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LAUGHTER IS GOOD
MEDICINE!
Thanks to Amazing for this one: A few months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later. As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me the word of God, and Dad taught me to obey it. But the stranger? He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies. If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past,understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind. Sometimes Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to her room and read her books. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.) Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home ... not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our long-time visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My Dad was a teetotaler who didn't permit alcohol in the home, not even for cooking. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing. I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked ... and NEVER asked to leave. More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parents' den today you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name? We just call him TV. Note: This should be required reading for every household Thanks to Itsy for this one: We is FRIENDS!
Me And You Is Friends .. You Smile, I Smile .... You Hurt, I Hurt .... You Cry, I Cry ... You Jump Off A Bridge .. I'm Gonna Miss You! Thanks to crumbl for this one: The following were taken off of actual police car videos around the country. #15 "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch out after you wear them awhile." #14 "Take your hands off the car, and I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document." #13 "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired." #12 "Can you run faster than 1,200 feet per second? In case you didn't know, that is the average speed of a 9mm bullet fired from my gun." #11 "So you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?" #10 "Yes, Sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh .. did I mention that I am the shift supervisor?" #9 "Warning! You want a warning? O.K., I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket." #8 "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?" #7 "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy, and step in monkey $#*!." #6 "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven." #5 "In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC." #4 "Just how big were those two beers?" #3 "No sir we don't have quotas anymore. We used to have quotas but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want." #2 "I'm glad to hear the Chief of Police is a good personal friend of yours. At least you know someone who can post your bail." and the best one . . . . . #1 "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? ... You're right, wedon't. .... Sign here." Thanks to beahive for this one!! (I'm SO
ashamed of the stupid USA questions!!)
Now that Vancouver has won the chance to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, these are some questions people the world over are asking. Believe it or not these questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website. (Frightening, isn't it?!) Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK) A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around and watch them die. Q: Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? (USA) A: Depends how much you've been drinking. Q: I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden) A: Sure, it's only Four thousand miles, take lots of water. . Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada? (Sweden) A: So it's true what they say about Swedes. Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to contact for a stuffed Beaver. (Italy) A: Let's not touch this one. Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Canada? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Halifax? (UK) A: What did your last slave die of? Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada? (USA) A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Ca-na-da is that big country to your North ... oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Calgary. Come naked. Q: Which direction is North in Canada? (USA) A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions. Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada? (UK) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do. Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA) A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is....oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Vancouver and in Calgary, straight after the hippo races. Come naked. Q: Do you have perfume in Canada? (Germany) A: No, WE don't stink. Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Canada? (USA) A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather. Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs. Q: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? (USA) A: Only at Thanksgiving. Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round? (Germany) A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of Vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal. Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada, but I forget its name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. (USA) A: It's called a Moose. They are tall and very violent, eating the brains of anyone walking close to them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking. Q: I was in Canada in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Surrey, BC. Can you help? (USA) A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour. Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA) A: Yes, but you will have to learn it first. Thanks to ItsyDad for these
Memories
A little house with three bedrooms and one car on the street, Reasons for more safety laws. Ha.
ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED the 1930's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's !! Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?! You Are Grown Up When....
1. Your houseplants are alive, and you can't smoke any of them. 2. Having sex in a twin bed is out of the question. 3. You keep more food than beer in the fridge. 4. 6:00 AM is when you get up, not when you go to bed. 5. You hear your favorite song in an elevator. 6. You watch the Weather Channel. 7. Your friends marry and divorce instead of "hook up" and "break-up." 8. You go from 130 days of vacation time to 14. 9. Jeans and a sweater no longer qualify as "dressed up." 10. You're the one calling the police because those %&@# kids next door won't turn down the stereo. 11. Older relatives feel comfortable telling sex jokes around you. 12. You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. 13. Your car insurance goes down and your car payments go up. 14. You feed your dog Science Diet instead of McDonald's leftovers. 15. Sleeping on the couch makes your back hurt. 16. You take naps from noon to 6 PM 17. Dinner and a movie is the whole date instead of the beginning of one. 18. Eating a basket of chicken wings at 3 AM would severely upset, rather than settle, your stomach. 19. If you're a gal, you go to the drug store for ibuprofen and antacid, not condoms and pregnancy tests. 20. A $4.00 bottle of wine is no longer "pretty good stuff." 21. You actually eat breakfast food at breakfast time. 22. "I just can't drink the way I used to" replaces "I'm never going to drink that much again." 23. 90% of the time you spend in front of a computer is for real work. 24. You drink at home to save money before going to a bar. 25. You read this entire list looking desperately for one sign that doesn't apply to you and can't find one to save your sorry old butt. Thanks to LindyM for this one:
I say it's a conspiracy, what do you
think??
We Must Stop This Immediately! Have you noticed that Stairs are getting steeper. Groceries are heavier. And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become! And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader? I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own refection.........Well, REALLY NOW- even mirrors are not made the way they used to be! Another thing, everyone drives so fast today! You're risking life and limb if you happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror. Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices that these things no longer fit around the waist, hips, thighs, and bosom? The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank, but in reverse. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh that much! Just who do these people think they're fooling? I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in here! All I can do is pass along this warning: We are under attack! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon everyone will have to suffer these awful indignities. PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has caused my computer's fonts to be smaller than they once were too! I hope your smiling after you read this. We were still the BEST generation. Remember, a smile causes less wrinkles than a frown!! Have A Great Day!! Thanks to Will of #prayer_room_hatw and
#handsaroundtheworld for these:
Top Ten Signs You are an Internet Geek
10. When filling out your driver's license application you give your IP address. 9. You no longer ask prospective dates what their sign is; instead your line is "Hi, what's your URL?" 8. Instead of calling you to dinner, your spouse sends e-mail. 7. You're amazed to find out spam is a food. 6. You "ping" people to see if they're awake, "finger" them to find out how they are, and "AYT" them to make sure they're listening to you. 5. You search the Net endlessly hoping to win every silly free T-shirt contest. 4. You introduce your wife as "my lady@home.wife" and refer to your children as "client applications". 3. At social functions you introduce your husband as "my domain server". 2. After winning the office super bowl pool you blurt out, "I feel so "colon-right parentheses!" And the number one sign you are an Internet Geek: 1. Two Words: "Pizza's Here!" A helicopter was flying around above Seattle yesterday when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot could not determine the helicopter's position and course to steer to the airport. The pilot saw a tall building, flew toward it, circled, drew a handwritten sign, and held it in the helicopter's window. The pilot's sign said "WHERE AM I?" in large letters. People in the tall building quickly responded to the aircraft, drew a large sign, and held it in a building window. Their sign said "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER." The pilot smiled, waved, looked at his map, determined the course to steer to SEATAC airport, and landed safely. After they were on the ground, the co-pilot asked the pilot how the "YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER" sign helped determine their position. The pilot responded "I knew that had to be the MICROSOFT building because, similar to their help-lines, they gave me a technically correct but completely useless answer." Redneck Computer Lingo
Hard drive" -- Trying to climb a steep, muddy hill with 3 flat tires and pulling a trailer load of fertilizer. How you got rid of your dandelions. -Modem Reboot" ------ What you do when the first pair gets covered with barnyard stuff. |
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Happy Easter
Happy Easter to a good egg. A little cracked, maybe, but still a good egg. Hope the EasterBunny was good to you
Happy Easter !!
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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
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In Memory
Bear - Channel OP of Hands Around The World July 16,1970 - February 25, 2005 Long time member of StarLink-IRC, DaNutBall, passed away on March 7th, 2005. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family and friends and to his fiance AZ_AS.
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