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From: wixer!cactus.org!wixer!pro-lep.cts.com!syslep@cactus.org (System Leprechaun)
Newsgroups: austin.talk
Subject: Re: If you dump Bush, dump Congress too, (at least.)
Date: 20 Nov 1992 04:13:47 -0600
Organization: The Texas Leprechaun BBS, Austin, Texas
NNTP-Posting-Host: cs.utexas.edu

I drove through Nevada several times before the national speed limit when
Nevada had NO speed limit.  Most people drove around 75.  You'd see
high-performance vehicles zip past, and you'd pass clunkers in the right
lane going 50.  No mass carnage.  People for the most part driving quite
sensibly.  And from the traffic comparisons I remember reading back when
raising the national limit to 65 was debated, Nevada actually had lower
than average accident and fatality rates than the national average (and
they were adjusted for population densities).

Closer to home, I noted a reduction in average speed since the limit was
raised to 65.  The 55 limit was so absurd there was, in effect, NO speed
limit on the highways.  I had to drive 80 just to keep being passed by
trucks (which I hate).  The 65 limit was, at least, closer to what people
feel comfortable driving and now I only get passed by trucks when I'm under
70.

Speed limits have a place, but a limited one.  It should be up to the
states and local authorities to put a limit on speed based on road
condition, population density, and other LOCAL factors.  The national limit
is absurd.
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From: reaper@wixer.cactus.org (Keath Milligan)
Subject: Re: speed traps on 2222
Organization: Real/Time Communications
Distribution: austin
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 92 13:34:23 GMT

In article <1992Nov16.233314.8400@novell.com> bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner) writes:
>In article <1992Nov16.153408.5463@wixer.cactus.org> reaper@wixer.cactus.org (Keath Milligan) writes:
>>In article <1992Nov13.140820.24408@novell.com> bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner) writes:
>>>What's the deal with the accident numbers on 2222?  I mean, the road
>>>has been there for ages, it's not like it up added some curves in it
>>>some night to screw with unsuspecting drivers.
>>>
>>>If people are stupid enough to get themselves killed on a road as
>>>simple 2222, so be it.  If they do it before they procreate, natural
>>>selection kicks in and we have fewer stupid genes passed on.
>>
>>I think 2222s infamy comes more from the nature of the accidents than
>>the number... 2222 has long been a favorite road for racing.  Couple
>>that with the fact that it carries many drunken lake-goers on the
>>weekends and you have some pretty horrendous accidents.
>>
>>I bet even they did spend millions to improve it the accidents would
>>continue.
>
>I received some e-mail last week in which the point was re-iterated
>that these bozos who waste themselves on 2222 sometimes end up taking
>out others at the same time (which has been brought up before, I know
>and I don't deny that it is a valid point).  My two points would be:
>
>a) I seem to recall that the last couple have involved only the car
>driven by the bozo
>
>b) Before arguing that we should be spending millions to straighten out
>2222, wouldn't it be wiser and cheaper to determine if say, using the
>police to ticket speeders would produce the desirable response (i.e.
>drivers taking it slower).
>
>Brendan
>-- 
>Brendan B. Boerner		Phone: 512/346-8380
>Internet: bboerner@novell.com	MHS: bboerner@novell
>Please use ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ if replying by mail exterior to Novell.

The only problem with that is that police presence around 2222 is
practically nill -- despite its reputation and history.  I think 2222 is
covered by Travis County jurisdiction.  In addition to being spread too
thin, the sherrif's dept has never shown much interest in enforcing
traffic laws.
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From: curt@ekhadafi.austin.ibm.com (Curt Finch 903 2F021 curt@aixwiz.austin.ibm.com 512-838-2806)
Newsgroups: austin.talk
Subject: Re: If you dump Bush, dump Congress too, (at least.)
Date: 18 Nov 92 01:03:30 GMT
Organization: IBM AWD, Austin

stevec@orodruin.tivoli.com (steve the foolhardy) writes:
>Curt Finch (curt@aixwiz.austin.ibm.com) writes:

>>> The more money the federal government spends as a percent of GDP, 
>>> the more power they have and the more your rights will be usurped.


If it's ok with you, let's just forget the stale old Clinton/Bush
debate, the election is over.


>it seems that they (repubs)
>would be perfectly happy with setting the government up as the sole
>arbiter of what an "acceptable" lifestyle is, and anyone who doesn't
>meet these standards would forfeit any rights that they might have
>had.  in case you hadn't noticed, this is already happening, viz the
>War on (some) Drugs.


My contention is that if we could get a truly fiscally responsible
government in office, (President and Congress,) then they wouldn't be
able to afford to be "the sole arbiter of what an acceptable lifestyle
is."  They couldn't afford the luxury of usurping your rights.

In other words, it is only through forcing the government into
frugality that we can get them off our backs.  The war on drugs is
expensive for example.  By electing a president who promises to
increase taxes and spending, you are validating his right - and giving
him the power, (the money,) - to expand that war.


>"The rights of conscience we never submitted,  we could not submit.  We
>are answerable for them to our God.  The legitimate powers of government
>extend to such acts only as are injurious to others."
>	-Thomas Jefferson,  "Notes on Virginia"


Great quote from a man who believed in a small decentralized government
and strongly advocated states rights.  I think limiting the governments
spending power is the strongest way to fufill his dreams of what a
government should be.  They haven't yet been fufilled, and we're moving
farther away from Jefferson's ideas every day.

-- 
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curt@aixwiz.austin.ibm.com (Curt L. Finch) | AIX NFS/NIS Field Quality 
My views are unrelated to those of IBM     |        Austin, TX
- FICA isn't a retirement plan. Money's spent. It'll be gone when you need it.-
Newsgroups: austin.talk
From: reaper@wixer.cactus.org (Keath Milligan)
Subject: Re: speed traps on 2222
Organization: Real/Time Communications
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 16:32:44 GMT

In article <6242@tivoli.UUCP> steveb@tivoli.UUCP (Steve Benz) writes:
>In article <4205@unisql.UUCP> ray@unisql.UUCP (Ray Shea) writes:
>>... why have I only seen two people pulled over on MoPac since August?
>
>'Cause hardly anybody speeds on Mopac.  I used to commute down central
>MoPac every day, and could count on one hand the number of folks that passed
>me at >65mph in a year.  (Ahem.  No, I'm not going at >65mph myself...
>One look at my car & you'd know that's a fact :-)  It'd probably take
>two hands & some toes to count the number of policeman I saw during the
>same stretch...  But who would they ticket?  I wish it was the idjits
>going < 45mph -- you run into somebody like that about every other day.
>

Hmmm... Maybe you and I don't drive the same MoPac... On my
way home from work, I enter MoPac just south of Braker Lane, this puts
you in a somewhat congested area:  your entrance lane forms the first
exit lane for Spicewood/Anderson/Steck and then there is immediately
another entrance/exit combo following that.  It all adds up to a lot of
cars criss-crossing trying to get on or off MoPac.  Now, despite the
obvious need to take it easy in a area like this, almost every day
someone blows by me doing about 80 directly into this area.  I've driven
by several accidents after-the-fact and even witnessed one directly in
front of me that was fatal -- a woman was clipped by one car that wasn't
looking as he changed lanes, this sent her into a cross-up and she was
broad sided by another car going pretty fast.  I couldn't tell you what
kind of car the woman was driving, it was totally unrecognizable after
the collision.

>But these days I drive down 2222, and haven't yet seen anybody proceeding
>at much above the speed limit.  Haven't seen any cops either.  Of course
>I have the benefit of driving during fairly sober hours.
>
>				- Steve

I think you hit the nail on the head with 2222.  I used to drive it to
school regularly a couple of years ago.  During rush hours, the traffic
prevented people from speeding very much.  But on weekends, when people
are travelling back and forth from the Lake or are "testing their
mettle" on 2222's curves, things turn deadly.

To me, this just reinforces the point that nothing is wrong with 2222
other than some of the drivers on it and their state of mind.

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From: mahaffey@ut-emx.uucp (Tom Mahaffey)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Mac IIsi DTP station
Date: 22 Nov 92 19:51:01 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin; Austin, Texas

I have a Mac IIsi which is an excellent desktop publishing station.
I currently run System 7 to enjoy 10MB of RAM (5 in simms, 5 in 
virtual).  The system is loaded:



-------------------------**HARDWARE**--------------------------

	Mac IIsi 5MB RAM/80MB Hard Drive
		* Ikegami 19" Color Monitor
		* Lapis ColorServer display card
		* Apple 030 Direct Slot adapter card w/ Math Coprocessor
		* Kensington TurboMouse 4.0 
		* Apple Extended Keyboard



--------------------------**SOFTWARE**-------------------------

	* FrameMaker 3.0
	* Aldus Freehand 3.0
	* Microsoft Excel 3.0
	* DeltaGraph Professional
	* Mathematica 1.2 Enhanced
	* Expressionist
	* PGA Tour Golf w/extra courses
	* 4D Boxing



The aforementioned software comes with all the original packaging and
manuals.  I also have some other software without documentation.

The machine is in excellent condition, the only reason I am selling
it is to put a dent in the cost of a faster workstation.  I am a science
major and need more power.

I am asking $4000 for the machine, and am open to any offers. Email or call
if you want to see the machine--I live in Georgetown.


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+        ________                                                +        
+       /        \    Tom Mahaffey                               +
+      / |\    /| \   email: mahaffey@ralph.txswu.edu            +
+        | \  / |     vmail: (512) 863-1234 x6741                +      
+        |  \/  |                                                +   
+        |      |     "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn     +
+        |      |          at Albuquerque."                      +
+        |      |                            --Bugs Bunny        + 
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From: bmoore@sunfish.austin.ibm.com (Bryan Moore)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Fold out Couch for sale
Date: 17 Nov 92 14:00:46 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: IBM, Austin

Very sturdy, quality fold out couch for sale.
Very good condition.
Color is gold and brown (kind of ugly).

$50

346-7547 (H)
838-3449 (W)

-Bryan
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From: epetelhb@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Erik Peterson)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: SVGA Monitor for sale
Date: 23 Nov 92 20:47:56 GMT
Reply-To: epetelhb@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Erik Peterson)
Distribution: austin
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Originator: epetelhb@louie.cc.utexas.edu


One SVGA multisync monitor, 

-  1024x768
-  full color
-  BYSA, full frequency range

ASKING ONLY $275

questions or inquiries

ERIK
478-8662
From: mahaffey@ut-emx.uucp (Tom Mahaffey)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: TREK 1000 road bike forsale
Date: 21 Nov 92 20:27:41 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin; Austin, Texas

While in Massachusetts this summer I bought a TREK 1000 road bike.
Since I've been in Texas, I haven't had time to bike and would
like to sell the cycle.  The specs:

                TREK 1000 road bike (52cm)
                PROFILE Aero bars
                SHIMANO PD-1056 pedals (clipless)
                VETTA C300 computer (wireless)
                ZEFAL hp X3 pump
                toolkit

If your noggin is as big as mine, you can have my helmet, and if you can
wear my shoes (size 12, LOOK shoes with clip cleats) you can take those too.

I am a student in Georgetown and am hard to reach by phone.  Email is
best, but you can also send voice mail to the number below.

I would like to sell the complete package for $600 or best offer, so send
in bids!!


+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+        ________                                                +        
+       /        \    Tom Mahaffey                               +
+      / |\    /| \   email: mahaffey@ralph.txswu.edu            +
+        | \  / |     vmail: (512) 863-1234 x6741                +      
+        |  \/  |                                                +   
+        |      |     "I knew I shoulda taken that left turn     +
+        |      |          at Albuquerque."                      +
+        |      |                            --Bugs Bunny        + 
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From: curt@ekhadafi.austin.ibm.com (Curt Finch 903 2F021 curt@aixwiz.austin.ibm.com 512-838-2806)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Duplex for Rent
Date: 14 Nov 92 17:44:06 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: IBM AWD, Austin

We have an immaculate 2 bedroom/2 bath/1 car garage spanish style
stucco duplex for rent in Northwest Austin.  It is 7 minutes from
downtown and 7 minutes from IBM on Mopac (Loop 1).  It's in wooded
hills just west of the Mopac/2222 intersection, within walking distance
of shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and banks.  It has washer and
dryer connections, ceiling fans, gas heat, a fireplace, an automated
sprinkler system, and a wooded fenced-in back yard, and is currently
vacant, clean and available now.

For a drive-by, proceed west from Mopac on 2222.  Go straight at the
second light onto Highland Crest, (instead of going right down the hill
and continuing on 2222.)  Go up the hill, it's the second building on
the left, and the right hand side of the duplex.  5605B Highland
Crest.

Only $795/month.

Call 345-4582 for a showing.

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curt@aixwiz.austin.ibm.com (Curt L. Finch) | AIX NFS/NIS Field Quality 
My views are unrelated to those of IBM     |        Austin, TX
 There'll be too many elderly in 30 years for your kids to afford all the FICA.
From: cmao770@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (mauricio)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: car for sale
Date: 19 Nov 92 21:46:03 GMT
Reply-To: cmao770@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (mauricio)
Distribution: austin
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Originator: cmao770@doc.cc.utexas.edu


89 Mithubishi precis LS 5 Door, AT AC AM/FM cassette, power steering,
runs like new.  65K miles  $3,700. Moving must sell. 322-0107
From: burky@austin.ibm.com
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: DRUMS - 5pc Pearl
Date: 16 Nov 92 23:39:09 GMT
Organization: IBM Austin
Originator: burky@weburky.austin.ibm.com



I have an old, used Pearl drum set for sale.

1 16x22 bass
1 8x12 tom
1 9x13 tom
1 16x16 floor tom
1 snare drum

1 hi-hat stand
2 cymbal stands


cymbals not included


Price?  $250

Bill Burky
burky@austin.ibm.com
(512) 873-7862

-- 
...........................
Bill Burky
burky@dritter.austin.ibm.com
From: shari@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Wild and Crazy Kind of Girl)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Clothing racks for sale
Date: 18 Nov 92 00:27:07 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

I have two white free standing clothing racks for sale.  Purchased from the
Container store a month ago for $24 ea.  They can be used with or without their
wheels.  
Price: $15 each.

Shari
458-6428
From: alexg@cs.utexas.edu (Alex Goserie)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Mac IIsi forsale
Date: 19 Nov 1992 23:23:56 -0600
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
Distribution: austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cash.cs.utexas.edu

I have the following for sale:

Macintosh IIsi
5 M RAM, 40 M HD.
complete with mouse, microphone, manuals.
software.

all for $1300.

I also have a:
V.32bis fax-modem (14,400 bps) complete with manuals and software.
$1500 together with the Macintosh.

All items are about 1 year old, in excellent condition.
If interested please send me an email (alexg@cs.utexas.edu) or call me
at 512/445-6126 after 6 pm.
From: widmer@einsteinium.SLCS.SLB.COM (Christoph Widmer)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Classic Car
Date: 23 Nov 92 23:23:33 GMT
Organization: Schlumberger Austin Systems Center
NNTP-Posting-Host: einsteinium.asc.slb.com


I'm trying to buy a house and need money for the down payment, so for 
now I'll have to part from my British car. But as soon as I have some 
money again, I'll look out for a new project!
 
        MGA Mk II, 1962, roadster
                * excellent condition
                * frameup restoration completed in April
                * rebuilt engine, transmission, carburators, wire wheels
                * new paint (gorgeous red), top (black), interior (black)
                * includes new side curtains
                * show winner
                * very original, up to the correct engine color
                * appraised at $15'700, documentation available
                * $12'600 (obo)
 
Send email to widmer@asc.slb.com, or call (512) 331-3261 (work) or
(512) 250-0628 (home). Car is in Austin, TX but could drive it within
reasonable distance on Thanksgiving holiday.
 
Christoph Widmer
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: rein@medici.mcc.com (Gail Rein)
Subject: Viola for Sale
Originator: rein@medici.mcc.com
Organization: MCC
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 22:06:44 GMT

                              Viola for Sale

LARGE modern, French-made viola for sale.  Made by A. Cheszier, Paris
1953, patterned after Tertis' viola, 428mm (16-27/32 inches).
Excellent condition. Rich, full tone.  Last appraised value $5500
(Nov. 1989). Custom-made Weber case included.

This viola would make an excellent gift for a serious young or mature
violist.  Will consider any reasonable offer.

If interested in seeing/playing the instrument, please call Gail Rein
at (512)338-3303 or (512)459-1737, or send me e-mail at rein@mcc.com.
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Gail L. Rein                          Phone:    512-338-3303
MCC                                   Internet: rein@mcc.com
3500 West Balcones Center Drive
Xref: sparky austin.forsale:2487 misc.forsale:31409
From: jazz@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Jason Moras)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale,misc.forsale
Subject: ****WANTED***:printer for under $90
Keywords: CHEAP
Date: 18 Nov 92 07:24:59 GMT
Article-I.D.: ut-emx.83869
Followup-To: austin.forsale
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

IM LOOKING for a cheep printer...if you have one for sale mail to me
please.


jazz@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu

also any P.W.E.I. cd/12in singles or Go Box Frenzy on disk!
From: torsten@cs.utexas.edu (Torsten Suel)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Mac Classic for sale
Date: 22 Nov 1992 15:06:51 -0600
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
Distribution: austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: puma.cs.utexas.edu


For Sale:  Macintosh Classic I

           68000 CPU
           2 MB RAM
           40 MB harddisk
           2400 BAUD Modem

Price negotiable

Email: torsten@cs.utexas.edu

Phone: 512-443-1546   (ask for Torsten)
From: ong@mcc.com (Kayliang Ong)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: 1985 Honda Civic for sale
Date: 17 Nov 92 21:21:07 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: MCC, Austin, TX

Posting for a friend:

	1985 Honda Civic
	3 Door Hatchback
	5 Speed Stick Shift
	Color: Grey
	AM/FM Cassette
	Good Condition
	Price: $3250.00 (Negotiable)
	Have to sell, Leaving country !

	Please call Mr. Lim (Liang) or Ms. Josephine
	Tel: 458-3944
	Leave Message on Answering Machine

Do not send mail to me unless you can not reach them by phone.
From: txwizard@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (txwizard)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Monochrome Monitor for Sale
Date: 20 Nov 92 21:07:09 GMT
Reply-To: txwizard@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (txwizard)
Distribution: austin
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX
Originator: txwizard@bashful.cc.utexas.edu

I have a monochrome monitor that I used twice that I want to sell.
Considering the market for monochrome monitor these days the
price is $100 or best offer.

Please contact me via email if interested.

Thanks.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Michael S. Kim
Graduate School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin
txwizard@ccwf.cc.utexas.edU


...tax laws, those damn tax laws...

A disgruntled classmate in my Introduction to Taxation Course.
From: dunham@devnull.mpd.tandem.com (Jerry Dunham)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: GE washer & dryer for sale
Date: 20 Nov 92 21:10:26 GMT
Reply-To: dunham@devnull.mpd.tandem.com (Jerry Dunham)
Distribution: tx
Organization: Tandem Computers; Austin TX
Originator: dunham@stud



FOR SALE:

GE washer and dryer -

  4 years old
  almond color (both)
  washer - extra large capacity
  dryer - electric, full size
  both in excellent condition, barely used

  $400 for the pair

This is posted for a friend with no net access, so don't respond to me.
Call Leigh Ann at 453-4606.  Leave a message on the answering machine if
she's out.

-- 
Jerry Dunham                   DoF #1.5             dunham_jerry@tandem.com
Tandem Computers, Inc.                                dunham@mpd.tandem.com
Austin, TX                                                    (512)244-8598
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Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: cmao760@chpc.utexas.edu (Chunyang Peng)
Subject: Mitsubishi for sale
Organization: The University of Texas System - CHPC
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 92 00:09:14 GMT

89 Mithubishi precis LS 
5 Door, AT AC 
AM/FM cassette, 
power steering,
runs like new.  
  $3,700.   OBO 
Moving must sell. 
Phone 322-0107
From: news@ut-emx.uucp (news)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: 1971  MGB  $1,350
Keywords: MGB
Date: 20 Nov 92 18:15:09 GMT
Reply-To: avsoft!wes@cs.utexas.edu
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

1971 MGB. 
It runs ok. 
The body is in good shape, but the floor is rusted with some holes. 
It has a frame for a top but no top. 
Asking $1,350.

Phone# 837-0163