HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: moser@sw.stratus.com (Tom Moser)
Newsgroups: alt.sci.physics.new-theories
Subject: Re: BIOLOGICAL ALCHEMY
Date: 15 Oct 92 19:22:35 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

In article <7211@transfer.stratus.com>, tarl@sw.stratus.com (Tarl Neustaedter) writes:
> Sigh.
> 
> In article <1992Oct13.173346.1722@cnsvax.uwec.edu>, mcelwre@cnsvax.uwec.edu writes:
> > [take two groups of seeds, sprout one group, leave the other group dry,
> > and then burn the sprouts and unsprouted seeds]
> > 
> >                (5) Weigh the residue from each group.  [The residue of 
> >                    the sprouted group will usually weigh at least 
> >                    SEVERAL PERCENT MORE than the other group.]
> 
> Yup. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and expell oxygen.
> They gain mass from this.
> 

You mean they actually transform CARBON, hydrogen and OXYGEN into SUGARS
and proteins? Wow WHAT an amazing REVELATION.

Try SEALING the seeds in a CONTAINER and WEIGHING the CONTAINER and seeds
after the seeds HAVE sprouted. IT will weigh THE same.

> >                (6) Analyze quantitatively the residue of each group for 
> >                    mineral content.
> 
> Burning unequal masses is a poor way to compare their mineral contents.
> You have no idea what went up in smoke.
> 
> >                The reaction N2 --> CO, catalysed by very hot iron, 
> >           creates a CARBON-MONOXIDE POISON HAZARD for welder operators 
> >           and people near woodstoves (even properly sealed ones).
> 
> [stuff deleted]

Maybe my CAR wouldn't produce CO if I had a CERAMIC engine and NO exhaust
pipe. Feel FREE to PATENT this idea for a pollution FREE car.

> >                Some bacteria can even NEUTRALIZE RADIOACTIVITY!
> 
> Demonstrate, please. [stuff deleted]
> [Obligatory Nobel comment: If you do so demonstrate, you will have
>  qualified for next year's Physics and Chemistry Nobel Prizes]
> 

OK. I've listened to the free energy BS and the cannibal space alien stuff
ad nauseum - now it is time to put your money where your mouth is. 

HOW HARD IS THIS TO DEMONSTRATE. Get some bacteria, get some radioactive stuff
(like from a smoke alarm) and NEUTRALIZE it. If you can do this tell us how
to REPLICATE your experiment and WE WILL DO IT. If this works I will gladly
sing your praises here and elsewhere. I propose a wager. I will give you $100
if you can PROVE (define a repeatable experiment) to the satisfaction 
of this group (alt.sci.physics.new-theories) that bacteria neutralize
radioactivity. If you cannot you will admit that you are wrong and will use
the words 'crock of shit' to describe this theory in the retraction you post
to this group.

Please feel free to propose a counter-wager or to refine this one.

I look forward to your response.

-Tom
From: tarl@sw.stratus.com (Tarl Neustaedter)
Newsgroups: alt.sci.physics.new-theories
Subject: Re: FREE-ENERGY Technology
Date: 13 Oct 92 21:52:55 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

In article <1992Oct13.170819.17849@infodev.cam.ac.uk>, gdr11@phx.cam.ac.uk (G.D. Rees) writes:
> I believe that internal evidence suggests that this posting is a joke,
> albeit a very convincing one, probably from someone connected with the
> Subgenius foundation or a similar cult.  The poster wants to get some
> knee-jerk reactions from scientists, so the best thing you can do is
> ignore him completely.

I never thought I'd be in a position of repeatedly defending Mr. McElwaine.
I need a reality check . . .

In any case, on a previous iteration of his postings (about a year ago),
there was speculation that his posting were generated by an AI program.
As a result, I verified that he not only exists, but is apt to believe
the type of thing he posts. And he posts wide and far - from rec.backpacking
to sci.astro to sci.physics.fusion to sci.military (the moderator is still
embarrased about letting that one through).
-- 
         Tarl Neustaedter	tarl@sw.stratus.com
         Marlboro, Mass.	Stratus Computer
Disclaimer: My employer is not responsible for my opinions.
From: bwfaak@rwb.urc.tue.nl (Arnold Koopman)
Newsgroups: alt.sci.physics.acoustics
Subject: building material acoustical properties data
Date: 14 Oct 92 10:20:31 GMT
Reply-To: bwfaak@urc.tue.nl



Hi, out there!

Can anyone tell me if there is some database that is free or where I
can subscribe to that contains building material acoustical properties data?
Or is there a recently published databook on the subject?
(I already do have one on Dutch building material.)

Arnold

Acoustics Laboratory
Eindhoven University of Technology
The Netherlands

arko@fago.bwk.tue.nl

From: kingsley@hpwrce.mayfield.hp.com (Kingsley Morse)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 15:53:05 GMT
Subject: Re: Please Help
Organization: HP Western Response Center
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us

Oops! My apologies for posting my previous "Please Help" survey to this
group. It was an honest mistake and won't happen again.

Kingsley
From: porsupah@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: AA-1 recording 'information'.
Date: 16 Oct 92 01:13:35 GMT
Organization: Raccoon-Silkies have more fun !


 When the next update'll be I don't know, but I've been told that the current
recording on the AA-1 line (202 663-1600) simply says this year's lottery has
closed, notifications will only be sent to those registered, and that the next
will be in 1994 - nothing pertaining to when this year's notifications will be
sent out, or other specifics.

-- Porsupah

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Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: nestor+@cs.cmu.edu (Nestor F Michelena)
Subject: TORONTO, MONTREAL OR QUEBEC CITY (Where to get a visa?)
Organization: School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 19:31:00 GMT


Where is easier to get a F1 visa stamp?

Thanks,

Nestor Michelena

Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: trevc@sal.reading.sgi.com (Trevor Cotton)
Subject: Re: Phone Number for AA-1 Lottery Update NEEDED!!!
Followup-To: alt.visa.us
Reply-To: trevc@reading.sgi.com
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 08:11:01 GMT

In article <Bw4C5C.17D@ulowell.ulowell.edu>, pmullins@cs.ulowell.edu ([Irish Harp]) writes:
|> 
|> Sorry, if this question has been asked before, but is there a number
|> that people can call to get an update on the AA-1 lottery. I have
|> heard that people would be notified starting mid-October.
|> 
|> Patrick
|> -- 
|> "I am over here, YOU'll always be over there,
|>  There's an ocean in between,
|>  The Irish Sea is to your back, An tOilean Ur is to mine,
|>  As they claimed in '85, We shall return, And I will." 

(+1) 202-663-1600

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From: stella@gandalf.rutgers.edu (Ricky ...suave... Stella)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Re: Lottery anyone?
Date: 11 Oct 92 17:14:57 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

porsupah@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu writes:

... some stuff deleted ...

> On the same topic, could someone say whether or not there's a 'sponsor' clause
>in this year's AA-1 ? That is, can someone undertake to support an applicant in
>lieu of the employment offer ? What are the requirements in that situation ?

> (And my thanks to those who replies to my previous posting)


I'm not sure about this year's AA-1 program, but on the first one (1989) they
allowed sponsors to sign an affidavit of support (my case...)

In that case, INS wanted an US citizen or resident with enough income to 
support the PR applicant for a 3 year period...

DISCLAIMER: This are only my own views and opinions...
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Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: engelsma@golden.cps.msu.edu (Jonathan Engelsma (Reid))
Subject: Re: Info on Green Card...please
Organization: Dept. of Computer Science, Michigan State University
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 92 13:32:23 GMT

In article <1as4pmINN7bq@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>, jxs18@po.CWRU.Edu (Jerry Sy) writes:
|> 
|> In a previous article, ramas@mailhost.aa.cad.slb.com (R. Ramasubramanian) says:
|> 
|> >A friend of mine is working in an US company. She intends to get married between
|> >Dec 92 and Mar 93. She however plans to request her employer to start the 
|> >processing for her green card by NOV/DEC 92. Some info required on :
|> >    1. Is it ok to start the green card procedure before she gets married, as
|> >       she obviously wants to have her (would be) husband's name into the 
|> >       records
|> yes, it is ok to start the green card process before she gets married.
|> 

We went to an immigration lawyer a while back, who told us we could not
start the green card process before we were married.  We took his advice
and waited.  Perhaps he was wrong?  It would be nice if INS would publish
brochures giving the facts, on different immigration situations.   

Does anybody from INS read this newsgroup?

Jonathan
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From: haralaag@ucbeh.san.uc.edu
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Extra work permit for F-1 holders - What is possible?
Date: 13 Oct 92 18:11:58 EST
Distribution: world
Organization: Univ. of Cincinnati

Hi everybody!

I have the following question and I'll greatly appreciate it if somebody post
or send me e-mail on the following:

	What is the final situation with permit for extra work after the first
	year of residence of holders of F-1 type visa?

I remember something was posted this summer on this topic, but unfortunately I
did not save it  8-(

Regards 
	Alex Haralampiev
	Dept. of Geology
	Univ. of Cincinnati

P.S. Exact citation of INS documents will be very helpfull because our 
	International Student Office does not believe only in words...
Xref: sparky alt.visa.us:503 soc.culture.indian:33453
From: sdoki@maxine.wpi.edu (Suresh Doki)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us,soc.culture.indian
Subject: Re: Need info. about obtaining multple H1 in India
Date: 9 Oct 1992 19:26:53 GMT
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: maxine.wpi.edu

>Hi,
>I heard that obtaining a new  H1 or a multiple H1 in India is much easier
>nowadays. Is this really true?  Could someone give any info. regarding this.
>Could you please send me any relevant details and experiences in recent past
>in this regard.  My e-mail address is
>      sistup@rpi.edu
>Thanks
>Phani

that is not the case any longer. since this august people are having a
lot of problems getting the h1 multiple entry visas. it is almost an
impossibility these days. so i'd suggest that you think twice before
you actually go for the visa.


suresh


ps: four of my friends have gone for the visa in the past month and
    three of them made it. 



Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: young@saturn.sdsu.edu (Alan Young)
Subject: Re: Info on Green Card...please
Organization: San Diego State University, Math Dept.
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 14:54:11 GMT

In article <1992Oct9.133223.10571@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu> engelsma@golden.cps.msu.edu (Jonathan Engelsma (Reid)) writes:
>In article <1as4pmINN7bq@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>, jxs18@po.CWRU.Edu (Jerry Sy) writes:
>|> 
>|> In a previous article, ramas@mailhost.aa.cad.slb.com (R. Ramasubramanian) says:
>|> 
>|> >A friend of mine is working in an US company. She intends to get married between
>|> >Dec 92 and Mar 93. She however plans to request her employer to start the 
>|> >processing for her green card by NOV/DEC 92. Some info required on :
>|> >    1. Is it ok to start the green card procedure before she gets married, as
>|> >       she obviously wants to have her (would be) husband's name into the 
>|> >       records
>|> yes, it is ok to start the green card process before she gets married.
>|> 
>
>We went to an immigration lawyer a while back, who told us we could not
>start the green card process before we were married.  We took his advice
>and waited.  Perhaps he was wrong?  It would be nice if INS would publish
>brochures giving the facts, on different immigration situations.   
>
>Does anybody from INS read this newsgroup?
>
>Jonathan
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>

Why not go to the source? Go to the INS office nearest you and ask the
information officer. They're not bad people and it's not like they're going
to keep tabs on you since "they now know you want to immigrate".
This is really what should be the done all the time. You only want to go to
a lawyer when the officer recommends that you do, ie: when the process is
involved and so on and so forth.
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Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: mikee@seas.gwu.edu (Mike Me)
Subject: Lottery anyone?
Originator: mikee@seas.gwu.edu
Organization: George Washington University
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 20:00:05 GMT

If this has been discussed previously, please let me know...
(I haven't read this newsgroup for a while)

anyway, has ANYONE received notification form the lotery yet?

Just wondering if I should still keep my hopes up, or if I should 
start thinking about moving.


later,
	MikeE
From: porsupah@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Re: Lottery anyone?
Date: 10 Oct 92 12:22:26 -0500
Organization: Raccoon-Silkies have more fun !

In article <1992Oct8.200005.163@seas.gwu.edu>, mikee@seas.gwu.edu (Mike Me) writes:
> 
> anyway, has ANYONE received notification form the lotery yet?
> 
> Just wondering if I should still keep my hopes up, or if I should 
> start thinking about moving.

 Nothing heard yet here. From what I've seen here, the first letters should be
out around the end of October, with the last coming towards the end of
November.

 On the same topic, could someone say whether or not there's a 'sponsor' clause
in this year's AA-1 ? That is, can someone undertake to support an applicant in
lieu of the employment offer ? What are the requirements in that situation ?

 (And my thanks to those who replies to my previous posting)

-- Porsupah

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From: kkc@hel.cs.wayne.edu ()
Subject: Re: Please Help
Organization: Somewhere in Detroit, Michigan
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 20:29:04 GMT

In article <57970001@hpwrce.mayfield.hp.com> kingsley@hpwrce.mayfield.hp.com (Kingsley Morse) writes:
>              Please answer these 9 questions and return.
>
>1.) Do you think equal rights for men and women is generally a good idea?
>Yes                  [ ]
>Sometimes            [ ]
>No                   [ ]
>Haven't heard enough [ ]
>Other                [ ]
>
>2.) Are you pro choice?
>Yes                  [ ]
>Sometimes            [ ]
>No                   [ ]
>Haven't heard enough [ ]
>Other                [ ]
>
>3.) Are you in favor of adoption?
>Yes                  [ ]
>Sometimes            [ ]
>No                   [ ]
>Haven't heard enough [ ]
>Other                [ ]
>
>4.) Do you think men should be allowed to legally terminate their parental
>rights and responsibilities before fetal viability?
>Yes                  [ ]
>Sometimes            [ ]
>No                   [ ]
>Haven't heard enough [ ]
>Other                [ ]
>
>5.) What sex are you?
>Male               [ ]
>Female             [ ]
>
>6.) How old are you?
>Under 18           [ ]
>19 to 65           [ ]
>Over 65            [ ]
>
>7.) What religion are you?
>Protestant         [ ]
>Catholic           [ ]
>Jewish             [ ]
>Other              [ ]
>
>8.) What political party are you affiliated with?
>Democratic         [ ]
>Republican         [ ]
>Other              [ ]
>
>9.) How many years of education have you completed?
>Grade School       [ ]
>High School        [ ]
>College            [ ]
>More               [ ]


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From: bashir@acsu.buffalo.edu (Noushin Bashir)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Re: American Consulates near the US-CANADA border
Date: 7 Oct 92 14:45:20 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: State University of New York at Buffalo/Comp Sci

In article <Bvq1w3.Dq6.1@cs.cmu.edu> nestor+@cs.cmu.edu (Nestor F Michelena) writes:
>
>I want to get a new f1 visa stamp on my passport. My question is:
>
>Is there any US consulate near the border (Buffalo area)?
>If so, do I need a Canadian visa to get there? I need a Canadian
>visa to go to Toronto.
>

As far as I know, there is an INS office in Buffalo, NY. And, you don't
need a Canadian visa to get to Buffalo :-). However, if you meant a US
consulate in Canada, Toronto's is the closest to the borders. Hmmm... I
thought your school can get your F-1 status as long as you are in the
states, at least that's the case here at UB.  

					Good luck,
					Noushin

-- 
I wake up scared, I wake up strange, I wake up wondering if anything
in my life is ever going to change. I wake up scared, I wake up
strange, and everything around me stays the same.
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From: gmarfoe@eng.auburn.edu (Gerald Marfoe)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Family 5th preference visa priority date?
Date: 16 Oct 92 18:35:39 GMT
Reply-To: gmarfoe@eng.auburn.edu
Organization: Auburn University Engineering

Does anyone know what the current 5th preference priority date is for Trinidad
and Tobago? I called the INS number given in a previous posting, but it only 
gave the visa cutoff dates from family first preference to third preference,
for countries other than China, India, the Dominican Republic, the Philippines
and so on.

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From: sbale@netcom.com (Swamy S. Bale)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Priority dates not updated so far ...
Date: 13 Oct 92 15:22:28 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)

Hi

I called 202-663-1541 for visa priority date. It is still at OCT 1992 and
haven't updated for November. Usually they do by 10th of every month.
Does anybody know what's going on?

thanks
swamy
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us,soc.culture.indian
From: sistup@marcus.its.rpi.edu (Phani Bhushan Sistu)
Subject: Need info. about obtaining multple H1 in India
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 15:20:20 GMT

Hi,
I heard that obtaining a new  H1 or a multiple H1 in India is much easier
nowadays. Is this really true?  Could someone give any info. regarding this.
Could you please send me any relevant details and experiences in recent past
in this regard.  My e-mail address is
     
      sistup@rpi.edu

Thanks
Phani
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: mingo@world.std.com (Charles H Mingo)
Subject: Re: Green Card and Lottery (AA-1)
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 19:38:59 GMT

acc.Virginia.EDU> mmt2q@kelvin.seas.Virginia.EDU writes:
>I have two questions:
>
>1. If an illegal alien marries a citizen, does he/she receive the green
>card immediately? Does he/she have to go back to the country of origin
>to wait for the green card?

	Although there is no quota limitation for spouses of citizens, it
can still take a year in some areas to get an interview with the INS.  So
the alien does not usually receive the card "immediately."

	Normally, you can only remain in the US if you have a valid visa.
Applicants for Green Cards are sometimes allowed to "adjust status" and
remain here even after their original visa has expired, but only if they
have NEVER been in illegal status.

>2. What is this AA-1 thing? Who is eligible to participate in this?    

	It is a lottery that awards 50,000 green cards.  The entry period
this year was during August.  Open only to natives of certain countries,
including most European countries (Western & Eastern), Canada, Argentina, 
Indonesia, Japan, and Tunisia.

	The last AA-1 lottery will be held next summer.


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Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
From: <sukumar@moose.cs.indiana.edu>
Subject: Lost Green Card.. How to Obtain Duplicate...
Organization: Indiana University, Bloomington
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1992 17:38:26 -0500

My friend has lost her greencard. Can anyone tell how long it will
take to get a duplicate one. If anyone has gone through this 
procedure please let me know.

thanks
From: dclunie@sirius.ucs.adelaide.edu.au (David Clunie)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Return visits during post-J1 2 year home stay
Date: 9 Oct 92 15:28:01 GMT
Organization: Her Master's Voice
NNTP-Posting-Host: sirius.itd.adelaide.edu.au


I am told by my travel agents that I as a UK citizen, living in
Australia, don't need a vistor's visa to come to the US for a
conference.

However, I have been in the US under a J1 visa with a mandatory
2 year home residence requirement up until 6 months ago. Does this
mean that I have to make special arrangements just to visit the
US briefly for work or pleasure ?

david
-- 
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From: bernard@sirius.gte.com (Bernard Silver)
Newsgroups: alt.visa.us
Subject: Re: Info on Green Card...please
Date: 9 Oct 92 18:23:33 GMT
	<1992Oct9.133223.10571@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu>
	<1992Oct9.145411.16527@newshub.sdsu.edu>
Organization: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
In-reply-to: young@saturn.sdsu.edu's message of 9 Oct 92 14:54:11 GMT

In article <1992Oct9.145411.16527@newshub.sdsu.edu> young@saturn.sdsu.edu (Alan Young) writes:

   Why not go to the source? Go to the INS office nearest you and ask the
   information officer. They're not bad people and it's not like they're going
   to keep tabs on you since "they now know you want to immigrate".
   This is really what should be the done all the time. You only want to go to
   a lawyer when the officer recommends that you do, ie: when the process is
   involved and so on and so forth.

Hmmm.  I think I disagree.  Consider the IRS instead.  They have
taxpayer help.  It is often wrong (and they take no responsibility for
wrong advice).  I wouldn't "only want to go to a [tax] lawyer" when
the IRS told me to.  Basically, in both cases, you and the I?S officer
have very different aims.  You may not be on totally opposite sides,
but you want to immigrate as quickly/pay as little tax as possible.
A lawyer will know which aspects of your case should be explained in
various ways, and which things should not be stressed.

--
				Bernard Silver
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