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From: walrus@bessel.umd.edu (Grig Larson)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: Dulles Toll Road
Date: 22 Aug 92 15:16:17 GMT
Distribution: dc
Organization: Punkadyne Industries(tm)


>In dc.general, dianne@ERA.COM (Dianne Schroeder-Hansen) writes:
>
>
>    Stuff deleted
>    
>>On September 1st (the day
>>HOV is instituted) pay your toll with pennies instead of a quarter.
>
>This is creative, and it leaves some evidence which the toll takers
>can point to.  However, the way these things usually work is that
>they just pass a rule saying "no pennies".  Also, if they make the
>attendent count it all, it will delay you, and everyone behind you,
>everyday.
>
>>        It's easier than a letter, and who knows, somebody out there may
>>finally pay attention to Northern Virginia commuters!
>
>Easier than a letter?  How far we have fallen since the days
>of Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.  Perhaps
>the schools are worse than I thought.  

Well, I gotta be honest.  Do you know where those letters go?  It is a small
circular file next to their desk called File 13.  I have known a lot of 
Senate Pages in my time, and it is pretty appalling about what the image is
supposed to be and what it really is.  "Writing a letter to your congressman"
could also be phrased "pissing in the wind."


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From: M02449@mwvm.mitre.org (Joe Gems)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: used cars?  we got'em!
Date: 20 Aug 92 20:20:10 GMT
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, McLean VA 22102

In article <1992Aug15.034809.5088@escom.com>
al@escom.com (Al Donaldson) writes:
 
>
>Hi, I'm Gary Clark of Gary Clark Used Cars.  You want a
>used car, we got lots of used cars!  Lowest prices possible!
>Incredibly low mileage!  Right here, we got this almost new
>Rolls Royce, 3 thousand miles, only $3999!  These prices are
>so low it's like we rolled the clock back all the way to 1972!!
>
>I gots so many used cars that I even give one to my momma.
>She axed me "Gary, how do you do it?"  I said, "Momma, we
>cut out all the unnecessary paperwork.  The more we sell,
>the lower the price, the lower the price, the more we sell!
>That's what's so great about America!"
>
>Now you probably know me as a football player for the
>World-Champion Washington Redskins, and what with free agency
>I make so damn much money I can drive any car I want.  But I
>gotta tell you, these are the best deals in town! And if we
>don't have what you want, we can get it for you overnight!
>
>If you can't reach me here, call me at Redskins Park.
>Or call my momma.  Or Dexter Manley.  But whatever you do,
>buy one today!  These prices are incredible!! They won't
>last forever!!!
>
>Al
 
Yeah, Al, we can read the papers, too! So what's your point??
(Or did you mean to post this to: Humor.Sense_of.I_love.Mine?)
 
 
 
Newsgroups: dc.general
From: lud@wam.umd.edu ()
Subject: Stereo repair
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Distribution: dc
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 13:58:49 GMT

I am looking for a cheap place to get an estimate on my old stereo system near
the college park area...I think the problem is very simple and can be fixed very easily...Anyone know of someone??

Thanks in advance..
(lud@wam.umd.edu)
From: troberts@guvax.georgetown.edu
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: WANTED: accordion
Date: 12 Aug 92 09:28:26 -0400
Distribution: dc
Organization: Georgetown University

I'm looking for an inexpensive/used accordion.  I don't know how to 
play, but want very much to learn.  Anyone have an accordion they are 
willing to sell for $100-150?

Responses by e-mail preferred.

TROBERTS@GUVAX.GEORGETOWN.EDU
Newsgroups: dc.general
From: ssnyder@sunai.er.usgs.gov (Steve Snyder)
Subject: Re: Camp-sites in the Va or W.V. mountains?
Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston VA
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 18:46:22 GMT

In article <23531@oasys.dt.navy.mil> 154s@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Mona Hatfield) writes:
>In dc.general, m1rlr01@fed.frb.gov (Rich Rauscher) writes:
>>Subject says what I'm looking for.  Any recommendations?
>
>There is some good camping in Flintstone Maryland, I've forgotten the
>name of the State Park up there however.  Very primative campsites,
>with at least 1/2 mile in between each, next to a stream/large creek.
>It is very close to the Pennsylvania border, with horseback ridding
>less than 5 miles away.
>
I think you mean Rocky Gap State Park.

Steve
From: dean@n5170a.nrl.navy.mil (Dean Clamons)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Tile installer in VA
Date: 17 Aug 92 20:49:04 GMT

I'm looking for a good tile installer in Virginia. Anyone know one?

--
Dean Clamons
Naval Research Lab
Code 5110
Washington, DC 20375
(202) 767-2384
dean@n5170a.nrl.navy.mil
From: Andy.Cohn@f70.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Andy Cohn)
Sender: Uucp@blkcat.UUCP
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Repost re Gaithersburg Computer/Hamfest
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 16:03:23 -0500

Annual computer show & hamfest sponsored by the Foundation for
Amateur Radio:

Time:         8am to 3:30pm
Place:        Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg
Admission:    4 or 5 dollars (I forget)
Size:         Enormous; a major event.
Stuff:         *Commercial vendors for computers and accessories
               *New and used ham radio equipment of all types
               *New and used shortwave receivers and scanners
               *Tons of shareware vendors and used commercial software.
               *Used computer things, data terminals & misc. electronics.
               *Unrecognizable technical junk and boat anchors.
               *Trinket vendors: tools, crafts, even office supplies.
Food:         Concession stands available; long lines. Best to bring
              your own snacks if you're gonna stay awhile.
Bathrooms:    Available but filthy w/long lines. GO BEFORE U LEAVE HOME!

Misc:         Most commercial vendors occupy the two buildings. The bulk
              of the flea market is outside.

To Sell:      Just show up with the general admission fee and a few extra
              bucks for the tailgating fee, and set up your table. If you
              want a nice shady spot under the trees between the two
              buildings, get there before 5am, otherwise you end up
              in the open field.  In any event spaces fill up fast.

Rating:       1-----2-----3-----4-----5-----6-----7-----8-----9--X--10

Xref: sparky dc.general:1917 rec.games.video:17158
From: sjsmith@cs.umd.edu (Stephen Joseph Smith)
Newsgroups: dc.general,rec.games.video
Subject: Looking for the video game WILLOW in Balt./D.C. area
Date: 18 Aug 92 18:24:14 GMT
Followup-To: dc.general
Distribution: usa
Organization: Dept. of Computer Science, University of Maryland at College Park

A friend of mine and I have finally decided to take the time to beat the 
commercial video game WILLOW.

However, now that we have the time, we can't find the game.

Does anybody know of a WILLOW video game machine (you put quarters in) in the
D.C. area?  In the Baltimore area?  We live in the College Park/Greenbelt/
University Park area, so the closer, the better.

Reply by e-mail.  Thanks!

- Stephen

Newsgroups: dc.general,um.general
From: rfink@wam.umd.edu (Russell Andrew Fink)
Subject: Q--anyone heard about Trek Con '92 (hldy crwn plz)?
Originator: rfink@rac2.wam.umd.edu
Organization: University of Maryland at College Park
Distribution: dc
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 15:53:54 GMT

Hi there,

I picked up some $3 discount coupons to "Trek Con '92", being held
this weekend (Aug 14th to 16th) at the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, 
Rockville, MD.  These discount tickets did NOT indicate the general
admission price, or the featured guest, so I called and asked both
the Trek Con # (I forget it, sorry) and the hotel.

The price is $37.50 for the weekend, and according to the hotel (the
other number was just a recording), they are NOT selling daily passes.
I was hoping to go for one day, and pay ~$8-10 but I do NOT want to
go for the whole weekend, or pay $37.50 for one day.

Does anyone have the *real* scoop on this con, and know if I can get
a one-day pass?  Also, would I have to have a pass to get in to just
the vendor area?

Thanks, Russ Fink
PS: the featured guest is James Doohan (Scotty) and a bunch of other nameless
names.  Oh, the editor of Starlog magazine is going to be there, or something.
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From: wherndon@smiley.mitre.org (William Herndon)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: Metro and Concerts
Date: 18 Aug 92 19:16:23 GMT
Distribution: dc
Organization: The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA

In article <CHRIS.92Aug18111755@endgame.gsfc.nasa.gov> chris@endgame.gsfc.nasa.gov (Chris Shenton) writes:
>
>I don't see why my taxes which subsidize Metro should be used to get
>you home from a concert which is a privately owned commercial
>enterprise. 
>
>Seems appropriate that Metro closes at their usual time, and
>commendable that they handed out fliers.
>

    Do you condone Metro running extra trains for district events such as
    July 4th, the parades after Desert Storm, or Redskins games?

        	        	       	       	       	       	       	       
                                                               - Max

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Newsgroups: dc.general
From: al@escom.com (Al Donaldson)
Subject: used cars?  we got'em!
Organization: ESCOM Corporation
Distribution: dc
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 03:48:09 GMT

Hi, I'm Gary Clark of Gary Clark Used Cars.  You want a
used car, we got lots of used cars!  Lowest prices possible!
Incredibly low mileage!  Right here, we got this almost new 
Rolls Royce, 3 thousand miles, only $3999!  These prices are 
so low it's like we rolled the clock back all the way to 1972!!

I gots so many used cars that I even give one to my momma.
She axed me "Gary, how do you do it?"  I said, "Momma, we
cut out all the unnecessary paperwork.  The more we sell, 
the lower the price, the lower the price, the more we sell!  
That's what's so great about America!"

Now you probably know me as a football player for the
World-Champion Washington Redskins, and what with free agency 
I make so damn much money I can drive any car I want.  But I 
gotta tell you, these are the best deals in town! And if we 
don't have what you want, we can get it for you overnight!

If you can't reach me here, call me at Redskins Park.
Or call my momma.  Or Dexter Manley.  But whatever you do, 
buy one today!  These prices are incredible!! They won't 
last forever!!!  

Al
From: Andy.Cohn@f70.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Andy Cohn)
Sender: Uucp@blkcat.UUCP
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: New Virginia Plates
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 23:03:42 -0500

In a msg on <Aug 17 13:39>, CARIAN of 1:109/401 writes:

 C> What's the deal with the new Virginia license plates -- the ones 
 C> with the
 C> Blue Ridge Mountain scene on them?

 C> Are these the new "standard" plates for Virginia or are they an 
 C> option
 C> that costs extra, like the various bicentennial and university 
 C> plates?

The scenic plates are a new OPTION, costing a one-time ten dollar fee.
Choose from the Blue Ridge Mountain scene or a flowered limb with
red bird perched thereon.

Newsgroups: dc.general
From: cpcahil@virtech.uucp (Conor P. Cahill)
Subject: Re: Dulles Toll Road
Organization: Virtual Technologies Inc.
Distribution: dc
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 12:06:44 GMT

ghost@openage.openage.com (Glenn Host) writes:

>tale@ten.uu.net (David C Lawrence) writes:

>Does anyone know if the Route 7 East is going to be $.50 or $.25?
>I usually get off at 7 and pay nothing when I go to Tysons but if
>Route 7 is $.50 and Westpark remains $.25 then I'll take Westpark.
>[Westpark is the exit next to the current toll booth]

I believe I read that it is going to be $.25.

>I agree on the use of HOV lanes but not on Toll Roads - you
>pay the same amount of money so why should you get less service.
>AN it is bull to say it is publicly fianced when the toll road
>generates a surplus every year.  Same with motorcycles since
>they take about the same amount of space on the road.

Pretty much agree here.

>And since the toll plaza operators are people who choose
>a job willingly if they don't like people complaining they can
>take a different job; if all toll plaza operators started
>complaining about commuters complaining made it would make an
>impression on the goverment officials.

I doubt that would have much of an impact and I don't think it
is very considerate to yell at someone who has nothing to do
with a decision that you don't like.

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Virtual Technologies, Inc.  46030 Manekin Plaza          Dulles, VA 21066 
Newsgroups: dc.general
From: rita@eff.org (Rita Marie Rouvalis)
Subject: EFF Seeks Washington Intern
Followup-To: comp.org.eff.talk 
Originator: rita@eff.org
Organization: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Distribution: dc
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1992 15:16:14 GMT




JOB OPPORTUNITY


The Electronic Frontier Foundation seeks applications for a permanent, full-
time position as an administrative staff assistant in its Washington, D.C., 
office to begin immediately.


RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS


  * Daily monitoring of multiple publications using Lexis/Nexis as well as 
    other on-line services.


  * General research support for four professional staff members.


  * Responsible for maintaining the EFF's clip files.


  * Tracking Congressional legislation.


  * Fufillment of information requests over the telephone and by regular 
    and electronic mail.


  * General clerical duties including, but not limited to, answering 
    telephones, photocopying, data entry, etc.


Candidates familiar with Macintosh computers and related applications and 
related online systems, will be given preference.  Experience with/knowledge 
of the legislative branch, computers and computer communications is 
valuable.


SALARY	

       $17,500 annually with vacation and benefits package.


CONTACT
       Sarah Simpson
       Electronic Frontier Foundation
       666 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
       Suite 303
       Washington, DC  20003
       (202) 544-9237
       fax (202) 547-5481
       Internet:   ssimpson@eff.org


The EFF is a public interest organization established in 1990 by pioneer 
developers of computer software and hardware and members of the 
computer networking community.


The EFF was founded on a shared conviction that a new public interest 
advocacy organization was needed to educate the public about the democratic 
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develop and implement public policies to maximize freedom, 
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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Electronic Frontier Foundation   | 
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From: smennitt@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Stuart Mennitt)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: Dulles Toll Road
Date: 19 Aug 92 12:15:46 GMT
Reply-To: smennitt@oasys.dt.navy.mil (Stuart Mennitt)
Distribution: dc
Organization: NavSurfWarCen, CarderockDiv (ex-"Taylor Model Basin")

In dc.general, ghost@openage.openage.com (Glenn Host) writes:
>
>P.S. there would not be a toll road if earlier public officals
>hadn't screwed up when the original Dulles access road was built
>and agreed to pay for the extra lanes.

    I had heard that the Dulles Access Road, similar to Dulles Airport,
was bought and paid for by the FAA or some other non-VA entity.  It
predated most of the residences of Herndon, and almost all of Reston.
When the big developing came, a compromise was made to build the extra
lanes outside of the Access road to handle the new commuters at commuter
expense.  I suspect that VA didn't support the Planned Community Idea
and didn't want to shell out bucks for a Reston Access Road.  This is
just my opinion, I'd like to hear more on this.
    Another question is why the Restonians, who have given up the expensive
higher crime, short commute living locations, are now snivelling about
moving into an area that has always had one toll road as its only access
to the outside world.  What's next, complaining about the airport?
--____________________________________________________
]      Stu Mennitt      smennitt@oasys.dt.navy.mil    [
]  NavSurfWarCen, CarderockDiv     Bethesda, Maryland [
]         was: David Taylor Research Center           [
]     was: David Taylor Naval Ship R&D Center         [
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From: williams@nssdcs.gsfc.nasa.gov (Jim Williams)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: Gaithersburg Computer/Hamfest
Date: 13 Aug 92 19:28:31 GMT
Organization: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland

In article <713721617.F00002@blkcat.UUCP> Andy.Cohn@f70.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Andy Cohn) writes:
>Time:     8am to 3pm
>Place:    Montgomery Co. Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg
>Cost:     Four or five dollars - I forget exactly
>Size:     Enormous
>Stuff:    New & used computer stuff, ham radio, misc electronics & junk
>Food:     Available; substantial lines; best to bring own chow
>Rating:   1------2------3------4------5------6------7------8------9---X--10

Any particular Date: ?

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Newsgroups: dc.general
From: justice@panix.com (Michael Justice)
Subject: Windshield replacement shop recommendations??
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 04:49:00 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

Can anyone recommend a good windshield-replacement shop near Gaithersburg??
Someone (no, not me) broke my Dodge Shadow's windshield.  BTW, I will no
longer be going to T.W. Perry lumber yards. :-(

			  Thanks,

			-- Michael.  (Not stuck in New York)
--
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"I'm slowly going stark, raving mad." -- Marty Mouse
Newsgroups: dc.general
From: dianne@ERA.COM (Dianne Schroeder-Hansen)
Subject: Re: Dulles Toll Road
Summary: protest with pennies
Organization: Engineering Research Associates, Vienna, VA
Distribution: dc
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 18:50:56 GMT

Hello all,
	This is for anyone who feels that Northern Virginia's roads are 
always "a little too little, a little too late" (visit Richmond sometime, 
they have wonderful roads).  If you use the Toll Road on a regular basis 
and would like to be able to use that nice new 3rd lane without HOV
restrictions, let the Toll Authorities know.  On September 1st (the day 
HOV is instituted) pay your toll with pennies instead of a quarter.  If
enough people feel strongly enough to pay with pennies, it should make a
noticable impact by the end of the day.  If you're in favor of HOV, pay
with a quarter as always to show your support.
	It's easier than a letter, and who knows, somebody out there may
finally pay attention to Northern Virginia commuters!

Thanks for letting me express my idea,
	Dianne
Newsgroups: dc.general
From: tewing@hfsi.uucp (Tim Ewing HFSI-Benchmarks)
Subject: Microsoft C 6.0 Compiler for SALE
Reply-To: tewing@hfsi.UUCP (Tim Ewing HFSI-Benchmarks)
Organization: HFSI, McLean VA.
Distribution: dc
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 16:07:55 GMT

Microsoft C 6.0 Compiler - Original Packaging, Diskettes, Documentation  $60

I recently uncovered an unused, unregistered copy of Microsoft C 6.0 compiler
with all original diskettes (5 1/4 and 3 1/2 sizes) and all original documenta-
tion.  I would like about $60.00 but this price is subject to change based on
best offer received.  I assume that since I have all original paperwork, it
should be a simple matter to upgrade same as it is for Borland compilers.
Please send any inquiries to the places mentioned below.

All prices are negoitable, but the price listed above include shipping to
any place in the US.  You may reach me at the following address or phone
number.


	Home:	Timothy Ewing		Work:	Timothy Ewing
		13735 Hillside Ave		7900 Westpark Dr
		Thurmont, MD 21788		McLean, VA 22102
		(301) 271-4268			(703) 827-3570

	email:	tewing@hfsi.com    or
		tewing@bs-xps1.hfsi.com    or 
		tewing@honfsi1.attmail.com
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From: terry@prcrs.prc.com (Terry Cunningham)
Newsgroups: dc.general
Subject: Re: Let's talk about secret installations
Date: 17 Aug 92 19:09:38 GMT
Distribution: dc
Organization: PRC Realty Systems, McLean, VA

In article <1992Aug12.165318.3128@srg.srg.af.mil>, dpipes@spica.srg (Dave Pipes x4552) writes:
> In article <713548971.F00005@blkcat.UUCP> Nelson.F..Steele@p807.f70.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Nelson F. Steele) writes:
> >On 8/10/92 Dave Pipes x4552 said to All: 
> >
> >    DP>  For
> >  DP> example: If they did monitor to the extent possible in 1984, why would
> >  DP> the FBI even have to tap someone to get evidence?  They'd just call
> >  DP> NSA and get the tapes...
> > 
> >In a stunning example of inter-agency cooperation.  NSA monitored Americans in
> >the 60s (Puzzle Palace).  If they're doing it now I think they'd be reluctant to
> >tell anyone else.
> 

It's amazing to me that the same government that is assumed to be so feckless
when actually trying to govern,  can be so coldly efficient when it is
assumed that they are monitoring our every move.   That the same government
that brought us the Watergate Plumbers, the Bay Of Pigs, Viet Nam, Grenada,
the War on Drugs/Crime/Pornography/Poverty, balanced budgets, preservation of
our environment,  a robust economy;  and that is providing such leadership
abroad in these changing times, can all of a sudden become so efficient at
tracing our every move and controlling the lives of each individual, is so
ridiculous an assertation as to defy credibility.
(note: the preceding sentence may be a personal best for both length and
       content.)

Terry


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