The StarLink-IRC NEWSLETTER
September 2005
In Memoriam
Treecat
14 September 2005 
Founding Member - StarLink-IRC
Administrator - WilliamsLake server
Owner of #Crittercat
  "... Disconnect Error: Lightning Struck Tree...cat suddenly removed..."

Vol 8, Issue 9
 StarLink-IRC Newsletter
Published Occasionally
September 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

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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 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.

September has been a very difficult month for your humble editor and so very many others.  Due to the difficulties associated with Hurricane Katrina and the heartache of losing our dear treecat, there will be no newsletter for September.
Any columns submitted for the September issue will appear in the October issue.

For details concerning the memorial service for treecat, go to the treecat memorial page


Special System Notice:

  The channel #Crittercat will remain forever and with Treecat as owner.

  The nickname "Treecat" is retired. It shall not be used by anyone else.
Itsy
Channel Services Administrator
CELEBRATIONS AND CALENDAR
Your BIRTHDAY TREE
August's gemstone is Peridot, the symbol of Friendship Flower is the Gailliarday
September's gemstone is Sapphire, the symbol of Purity flower is the Aster

DAYS OF NOTE
Sep 4  HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to the Dads of Australia and New Zealand!
Sep 5  HAPPY LABOR DAY to workers in Canada and the US!
Sep 11 HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY to all you Grandmothers and Grandfathers!!
Sep 11 Happy Anniversary Obiwan and MrsKenobi
JULY Birthdays
AUGUST Birthdays
Sep 2   pammylamb
Sep 8   DivaQueen of #40Something
Sep 8   LindyM of #handsaroundtheworld
Sep 9   IRC Op LarryC
Sep 13  teedee of #30+Kickin`Back
Sep 13  Missypot of #30+Kickin`Back
Sep 15  MrsKenobi of #40Something
Sep 16  Giddyap of #30+Kickin`Back
Sep 19  IRC Op Willco
Sep 20  IRC Op gngrbrd
Sep 24  speedy of #handsaroundtheworld
Sep 25  artist and good friend Puriel
Sep 26  LordVader
Sep 30  Deni of #30+Kickin`Back
Oct -   --



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 before - 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


Grieving for the irreplaceable loss of a dear, dear friend.


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 of servers 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!
In memory of Treecat

 
"... Disconnect Error: Lightning Struck Tree...cat suddenly removed..."

CHANNEL CHATTER    What's happening in the channels ...

#40Something
-  Recovering from Hurricane Katrina
#Crittercat
- Remembering Treecat

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. I'd love to see a gardening column if that's an area of expertise for any of you. 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.
From Last Month
 I got these recipes from my Woman's World I have fixed the Berry Crumb Cake and the Chicken Breasts.
Send your recipes and Helpful household tips to cookingonthewildside and keep cooking on the wildside.
wildchild

Sweet-and-Savory Pasta Salad

Olives,raisins and mustard-y vinaigrette makes the tiny-bow tie pasta salad tangy

1 2/3 cup uncooked small bow tie pasta, 6oz
2 Tbs. vinegar, preferably red wine
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large scallions, chopped 1/2 cup
1 jar (2oz.) pimientos, drained
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse under cold water until cool.
In small bowl combine vinegar, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and sugar; gradually whisk in oil until blended.  In large serving bowl combine pasta, scallions, pimientos, raisins, olives and parsley.  Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
TIP:  Don't have any small bow tie pasta on hand? Try another small pasta, such as shells or orzo!



Berry Crumb Cake

Bursting with berries and topped with giant butter crumbs, this shortcake coffee cake is a snap to whip up!!
Cake
1 pkg. (16oz.) pound cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups berries, such as blueberries and blackberries
2 Tbs. chopped crystallized ginger
1tsp. grated orange zest

Crumb  Topping
2 cups flour
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbs. confectioners' sugar

Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2"; coat with cooking spray.  At low speed beat first 5 ingredients until blended.  Increase speed to medium; beat until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Stir in berries, ginger and zest; spread in pan. Back 20 minutes.
Topping:
Meanwhile, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter, Squeeze mixture together to form crumbs; place on hot cake. Bake 30 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.  Cool on rack 10 minutes. Using foil lift cake from pan; cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.




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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.

TITLE
by Author
Publisher

-

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

See Next Month

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.

From last time  - Want to know the latest in the REAL science community? Here's a news site where you can actually understand most of the words and doesn't lead every page with Paris Hilton or Michael Jackson!

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.

   No tips this time

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

    From last time - odd little tweaks that can make Windows a bit more fun and useful.
Note - SOME of them can be potentially dangerous, but like anything else, just watch your step!
http://windowstipoftheday.blogspot.com/


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.
Makk has an invitation for us!

Nothing new this month.



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

Good wishes to those surviving Katrina and Rita on the Gulf Coast

Mourning the sudden and tragic loss of our dear friend, Treecat 


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


Title

Nothing this month.


WWW - WAY WITH WORDS            by Scorp
A Friend's Birthday

Thank you for your friendship true,
for being there and being you,
for your heart so good and kind,
a truer friend I could not find.
Happy Birthday.

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


IN MEMORIAM.
Those who have moved on
In Memoriam
Treecat
14 September 2005 
Founding Member - StarLink-IRC
Administrator - WilliamsLake server
Owner of #Crittercat

  "... Disconnect Error: Lightning Struck Tree...cat suddenly removed..."

Against the dark we set a candle,
Like the light your memory brings every day,
With all our love for your kindred soul,
we miss you more than words can say.

Goodnight tree...

You will live on forever in the spirit and soul of StarLink-IRC
 the online family that you loved so very much.
Treecat

Treecat Memorial Page

For the Online Memorial  Service

held Sunday 24 Sept 2005 in #TownHall
Attendees

`Fluffy
alicat
Amazing
andrew
Angus
Babalou
Bambi
BB
BEING
Bethy
BigBudah
Blu
breeze
Brian
CabinBoy
Cathy
carebear
CharlesR

Charmin^
cheshcat

Chicklet
chiefy
dadalink
Dan
DarkHawk
Daz
DJwah8
Donna518
ellegon
Ellie
excited
HighWayMan
InSaNiTyIG
IronHawk
Itsy
katje
katjeafk
Ket
Kitana
ladyhawk

LindyM
LuisArgand
maggiemae
Mair
Makk
marbsround
mary^^
McQuack
melanie
MikeChat
Momma
monergon
Mush^
NOLady
obiwan
pat
Pebblebit
Poliwogg
RickB 
riverdew34
Sandy-
scorp
sinbad
speedy
Spongebob
tanuki
tiredofut
TooShy
toto3D
treecat
Viminalis
Viret
Webby
wendy
wildchild
Will
willco
Wullie
zooey
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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Channel Event Schedule
Drop by and join in .. everyone is always welcome!

Note: All times are Eastern US
DAY
TIME
WHERE
EVENT
SUN
9:30 PM
#Townhall

MON
--:--


TUE
10:00 PM
#WTGO
Live Trivia and Games
WED
--:--


THU
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
#OldRadio
#HandsAroundTheWorld
#Moonshadow
#WTGO

Fans of Old Time Radio - 9th year online!!
Bible Study
Trivia! Every thursday
Live Trivia and Games
FRI
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
#Islander
#Just4Fun
Live Trivia!
Now and then. Outburst games! Fun for  All
SAT
10:00 PM


ANY
All Day
#TriviaDreams
Trivia


Thanks once again to those who send in articles. Please encourage your channel folks to send in important dates for the month, channel chatter, and general news!  It shows our network's sense of continuity when we can share these events with those outside the channels we normally visit. Our network is special in the way channels support and and encourage each other like a community. For those newer to our community, our Sunday evening #Townhall meetings are an excellent opportunity to come and meet other folks that we would not normally encounter. Come join us for these meetings (okay, not so much a meeting as a block party with the occasional announcement, eduacational presentation, or sometimes even guest speakers on interesting subjects.  Join us there when you can.

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