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From: jaime@unicorn.austin.ibm.com
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: RIPOFF ALERT! RIPOFF ALERT!
Date: 30 Jul 92 19:15:10 GMT
Reply-To: jaime@austin.vnet.ibm.com
Organization: AIX Technical Support - Austin

In article <1992Jul27.220825.7930@pencom.com>, gad@pencom.com (George
Durden) writes:
> From: gad@pencom.com (George Durden)
> Subject: Re: RIPOFF ALERT! RIPOFF ALERT!
> 
> 
> While we're on the subject of AAPCO...
> A while back I was shopping for a replacement element for my oven. I went
> to AAPCO and after waiting 30 miunutes got a quote for over $30 for the
> part and about 4 to 6 weeks delivery. I went to The Hardware Store on the
> corner of Anderson Mill and 183 because I had remembered seeing some elements
> there on a previous visit. Sure enough they had the exact element that I
> needed and it only cost $6.00. AAPCO won't be seeing any of my business.

I had a very similar occurrence with them.  I needed to replace the 
defroster element for my refrigerator/freezer.  I stopped in to check what
they cost.  I was quoted $45 .  Knowing that I needed a two piece unit and that
the ones they were showing me looked just a little off of what I knew I
needed, I told them I would check around and get back to them.  I next went
to the Montgomery Wards Appliance Reapir facility on North Lamar and checked
with them.  They had to order me a part but it was the correct teo element
unit.  Cost was $32 for all, including the UPS shipping.  I had the part
in four days.  If I had gone with the AAPCO parts it would have been $90 plus 
tax and most likely not fit right.  Based on the postings here,  I would have 
been stuck trying to get my money back. I'm with the rest of those posting.  
AAPCO is bad news!


Jaime Vazquez			
AIX Technical Support          
IBM AWD-Austin/2830             
6000:  jaime@unicorn.austin.ibm.com     <-- New machine address
InterNet: jaime@austin.vnet.ibm.com  or jaime%austin@vnet.ibm.com
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From: joe@mpd.tandem.com (Joe Senner)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: jurys [was: something about speeding]
Date: 29 Jul 92 15:23:35 GMT
Distribution: austin

In article <BRENNAN.92Jul28213834@austin2.hal.com>, brennan@hal.com (Dave
Brennan) writes:
> Unless you don't have a life, sitting on a jury is really lame unless
> you're very lucky.   I would encourage all jurors to "throw the
> book" at anyone they can for wasting their time.

IMO, this is exactly the attitude that has this country 
really "sucking". this is the "me me me" attitude at its
best. someone else has wasted *your* time; because they
just wanted to piss you off? unlikely. you can't see any
immediate benifit for yourself so fuck it, why bother, and
really get pissed if they persist.

I would enjoy sitting on ANY jury, and I wouldn't expect
ANYTHING in return. the one time I was called I was pretty
disappointed that I wasn't picked. this is government by
the people at its best, and selfish, lazy, ignorant people
don't give a shit unless they stand to gain something.

you might also think about your position just in case you 
ever find yourself on the other side of the coin. the worst
thing you can do to yourself is not be willing to understand
the other persons position (of course, this is one of the
principle attitiudes for the "me me me" way of thinking).

--
Joe Senner                                          joe@zx11.cactus.org
Tandem Computers Inc.                               joe@mpd.tandem.com
From: mda4943@zeus.tamu.edu (MICHAEL DAVID ACHENBACH)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Any music organizations out there?
Date: 31 Jul 92 18:44:00 GMT
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

Hello,

I'm about to move to Austin soon, and was wondering what musical 
organizations are there....
I'd be primarily interested in Jazz or Classical Guitar organizations.

Just lookin' for some folks to learn from and play with....

Thanx,
Mike Achenbach
From: jfh@rpp386.lonestar.org (John F. Haugh II)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Looking for a cheap LOCAL Visa Card
Date: 28 Jul 92 19:17:01 GMT
Distribution: austin
Organization: River Parishes Programming, Austin TX

I just finally got disgusted with paying 19.6% APR to my Virginia bank
issued VISA card and decided that I would rather give my money to a
LOCAL bank.

So, which banks in Austin have great interest rates and are local to
Austin?

What's really funny is that I almost never pay interest anyway, and
they were still unwilling to lower the rate at all.  They will NOT be
getting my "Annual Membership Fee" any more.  Obviously having a great
credit history for 7 years doesn't mean anything to NationsBank ...
-- 
John F. Haugh II                   | Life's Little Instruction Book:
Ma Bell: (512) 251-2151            | "#138.  Learn Spanish.  In a few years,
UUCP: ...!cs.utexas.edu!rpp386!jfh |  more than 35% of all Americans will speak
Domain: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org      |  it as their first language."
From: rg@futserv.austin.ibm.com (R.G. Keen)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: Good place for VCR repair?
Keywords: VCR, Arrrgh!
Date: 30 Jul 92 15:19:35 GMT
Reply-To: ...@cs.utexas.edu:ibmaus!auschs!tmn1.austin.ibm.com!tung
Distribution: austin
Organization: IBM Coporation - Advanced Workstations Division.

Circle Stereo, on Burent Road near North Loop did a good job for
me. Relatively fast, relatively fair price.
From: joe@zx11.cactus.org (Joe Senner)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: speeding ticket responses
Date: 28 Jul 92 02:18:44 GMT
Reply-To: joe@zx11.cactus.org
Organization: NOT

scannon@novell.com (Steve Cannon..1503..DEV) writes:
>In article <702@zx11.UUCP> joe@zx11.cactus.org (Joe Senner) writes:
>I for one as sick and tired of all the speeders in Austin.  What's the big 
>hurry?  

we're not speeding, we're getting away from the really dangerous people
like you who clog the roads.

>Is the extra 5 mph worth 7 minutes considering the extra gas expended, extra 
>stress on the car, and the higher risk?
                            ^^^^^^^^^^^^

wrong, ignorant boy. the NTSB itself has shown that the safest segment is
the top %5 with respect to speed. it's the slow pokes that make stupid moves
that cause the wrecks.

>Not for me!

I guess if you're not capable, don't do it.

>I laugh as I watch them speed from one red light to the next.  

if it brightens your day, cool. anything to help reduce stress. I personally
get a kick out of all the people who weren't blessed with the skills to handle
the increased input that comes with increased driving rates.

>will change as soon as they approach it.  Get a clue!  They are consuming 
>more gas from the fast start and placing more wear on their brakes and tires 
>from having to stopping at every traffic light.  Get another clue!

it's their gas, their brakes, their tires. are you paying for it? I didn't
think so.

>Some people just never learn.  No wonder Japan is eating out lunch!

perhaps you need a japanese person to help you with your grammer.

-- 
Joe Senner -- joe@zx11.Cactus.Org                                   Austin, TX
      "Nuclear weapons can wipe out life on earth, if used properly"
                                   -- Talking Heads
Newsgroups: austin.general
From: bobp@hal.com (Bob Pendelton)
Subject: Local Mazda Dealers
Organization: HaL Computer Systems, Inc.
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 16:22:29 GMT

Can people share their experiences with the local Mazda dealers? I'm
looking for a place to get warranty work done on a Mazda truck.

			Thanks

				Bob P.

-- 
Bob Pendleton             | As an engineer I hate to hear:
bobp@hal.com              |   1) You've earned an "I told you so."
Speaking only for myself. |   2) Our customers don't do that.
                   <<< Odin, after the well of Mimir. >>>
From: brennan@hal.com (Dave Brennan)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: jurys [was: something about speeding]
Date: 29 Jul 92 03:38:34 GMT
Organization: HAL Computer Systems, Austin, TX
Distribution: austin
	<1992Jul22.202625.28378@bigtex.cactus.org> <154atiINNerg@cs.utexas.edu>
NNTP-Posting-Host: austin2.hal.com
In-reply-to: wardrb@cs.utexas.edu's message of 28 Jul 92 20:32:50 GMT

Unless you don't have a life, sitting on a jury is really lame unless
you're very lucky.  I would have been happy to have a 2 hour speeding case,
than a week long civil case.  I would encourage all jurors to "throw the
book" at anyone they can for wasting their time.

--
Dave Brennan                                      HAL Computer Systems
brennan@hal.com                                         (512) 794-2855

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From: neilf@natinst.com (Neil Feiereisel)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: Car Mechanics (Summary)
Date: 26 Jul 92 23:34:02 GMT
Organization: National Instruments, Austin, TX

SHOP NAME  : Northcross Exxon

LOCATION   : Corner of Burnett & Anderson (North Central Austin) 
DIRECTIONS : 1 mile east of Mopac on Anderson
TELEPHONE  : 454-5674

CAR MAKE(S): All makes as far as I know

VISITS     : 10

RATING     : GOOD

COMMENTS   : I like the owner (Bill Vogt) and feel that he is honest and
             reliable.  He has saved me money on some occasions, but I feel
             I lost money on others, due to the possible incompetence of the
             mechanics.  Basically, the owner is a great guy and sets a good
             honest policy, but it's the mechanics that do all the work and 
             you don't know who's really going to work on your car.

DATE       : July 18, 1992
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I'd love a copy of your summary!  In fact, I'd really appreciate the raw data
you get (a copy of the reponses).  This could really be a valuable resource!

Neil
neilf@natinst.com
From: toronto@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (James Moseley)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: speeding ticket responses
Keywords: 70 mph, Texas Code
Date: 30 Jul 92 02:15:56 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX

About the 70 mph.  That mainly applies to state controlled highways.  The deal
is, every year state authorities do a safety check on various parts of a 
highway to see what a safe maximum speed limit is and then set that speed      limit accordingly.  
Of course, federal law
mandates that all highways, except for controlled access highways, have  a
maximim speed limit no higher than 55 mph.  The Texas Code states that the
maximum speed limit never to be exceeded on any road is 70 mph.  It also 
states that if you can prove that although you were in excess of the posted
speed limit, but under 70 mph, but "safe conditions" existed to warrant that
speed, then you were not in violation of the speed limit.  We're talking
highways here, not residential streets, of course.

Now the thing is, how are you going to prove that driving 69 mph in a 55 mph
zone was safe?  It's going to be tough to do.

I read this stuff about a year ago, so this stuff might be a little off, but
I think it's pretty close.

Another tip, don't spend $5 at the local DPS for the section on speed limits.
The whole Texas Code can be found in the main library in Austin and any law
library including the University of Texas Law Library.




James Moseley
toronto@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
 
Newsgroups: austin.general
From: shea@ntmtv.UUCP (Ray Shea)
Subject: Re: need help with speeding ticket
Organization: Northern Telecom, Mountain View, CA
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 18:22:54 GMT

In article <1992Jul22.173624.13701@ntmtv>, shea@ntmtv.UUCP (Ray Shea) writes:
>
>What a laff-riot you are.  Ever scene a cop lie through his teeth on the
				 ^^^^^
				 uh, "seen"

				 where's my coffee?


-- 
Ray Shea			
DoD #0372, '88 Hawk NT650, 	...and a card carrying member of the ACLU...
founder, Team Twinkie	      		you got a problem with that?
ntmtv!shea@ames.arc.nasa.gov
From: jfh@rpp386.lonestar.org (John F. Haugh II)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: need help with speeding ticket
Date: 22 Jul 92 03:29:38 GMT
Reply-To: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II)
Organization: River Parishes Programming, Austin, Republic of Texas

In article <2091@devnull.mpd.tandem.com> joe@zx11.cactus.org writes:
>the HP got me :-(   if you've been tagged recently I'd like to hear your
>story,
>particularly if you fought it. I keep hearing people say "plead not guilty
>and
>demand a trial by jury and they'll drop it". if I could do that and still be
>able to take driving school if I loose I might consider it. this will be in
>a Round Rock court in case that might matter.

If you opt for a trial you don't get to take defensive driving.  The good
thing about defensive driving is that you get an insurance discount and
the ticket goes away completely.  The bad news is you can only do this
every so often ...

>btw: what's the name of that comedy driving school?  :-(

Contact the Laugh Stop, they are one of the places that run comedy
defensive driving.
-- 
John F. Haugh II                   | Vida en La Republica de Tejas:
Ma Bell: (512) 251-2151            |  A Tejana woman, after spending the rent
UUCP: ...!cs.utexas.edu!rpp386!jfh |  money on the Tejas Lottery - "I can't go
Domain: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org      |  home, my husband will beat me up."
From: dfavor@logan.tivoli.com (David Favor)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: painful experience with AiC (Analysts International Corp.)
Date: 29 Jul 92 17:08:24 GMT
Distribution: austin

In article <21207@rpp386.lonestar.org>, jfh@rpp386.lonestar.org (John F. Haugh II) writes:
|> In article <loydb.07vl@fnordbox.UUCP> loydb@fnordbox.UUCP (Loyd Blankenship) writes:
|> >Someone does not have to be incorporated do be paid as a contractor (and
|> >thus eligible for a 1099 form). All of my freelance writing royalties are
|> >reported via 1099 -- I have to withhold FICA myself and so on.
|> 
|> The difference is probably that you have multiple employers.  If I
|> understand the IRS code correctly, and I'm probably a fool for even
|> pretending that I do, you are considered to be an "employee" (and thus
|> a 1099 is inappropriate) if you derive all of your income from a single
|> source which also provides your work space, assignments, etc.  This
|> was done to prevent employees from becoming self-employed "consultants"
|> and deducting expenses that they would not normally be entitled to,
|> such as milage to and from the office.
|> 
|> >Or is there another 1099 with which I'm not familiar?
|> 
|> There are many 1099 forms, but only one deals with wages.  (There are
|> forms for interest income, rentals, gambling winnings and so on - all of
|> these are forms 1099, but have some "extension" on the end, like 1099-INT.)
|> -- 
|> John F. Haugh II                   | Life's Little Instruction Book:
|> Ma Bell: (512) 251-2151            | "#138.  Learn Spanish.  In a few years,
|> UUCP: ...!cs.utexas.edu!rpp386!jfh |  more than 35% of all Americans will speak
|> Domain: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org      |  it as their first language."

the first posting is only partially correct free-lance graphic artists and
writers (as I recall) are specifically named in section 1706 and given free
harbor in relation to 1099 income. software professionals are specifically
denied free harbor. the law is very clear and all encompassing. software
professionals being paid on 1099 will find out the results of this choice
during their first audit. I had a revenue agent explain exactly how software
professionals are treated. it is appauling.

regarding the second posting. a software professional being with multiple
streams of 1099 income is still considered a 'common law' employee. I've
never heard of a single software professional escaping an audit with their
1099 income being allowed.

since the rules of the game are laid out in simple terms in section 1706
it appears the most profitable course is simply to create an S corporation
and have done with all the questions. be warned though that the IRS may
rule the corporation is invalid if any legal... protocol is in error. that
means correct board meetings, forms filed, etc...

it's a bit of a hassle, like learning a new video games. however, the
stakes are high (tax penalties and interest) and the returns are high
(tax strategies and some semblence of liability protection).
From: mwiz@mpd.tandem.com (Marc Wiz)
Newsgroups: austin.general
Subject: Re: Driver comparisons in various locales (was Re: Police Priorities (was Re: speeding ticket responses))
Date: 29 Jul 92 22:00:45 GMT
Organization: Tandem Computers (MPD) Austin, TX

In article <2139@devnull.mpd.tandem.com> fmayhar@mpd.tandem.com writes:
>I lived in LA for almost five years, and my experience is comparable to Robert

Well I lived in LA most of my life until I moved to Austin almost two years 
ago.  I think the drivers in LA are far better than Austin drivers.

Here are some observations my wife and I have made:

Most Austin drivers do not use turn signals when changing lanes or making
turns.  This seems to be a complaint of other folks as well.

I have had numerous close calls due to drivers who were in the lane 
next to me starting to switch lanes without looking for me.

Tailgaters.  

People not pulling over to the right lane when they are driving slower
than the flow of traffic.

People performing unsafe lane changes due to slow traffic.

People blowing through yellow and red lights like they are green lights.
Very common occurence.

And of course the driver who rear-ended me two seconds after I had made a stop
at a red light said: "I thought you were going to go through the light".

I don't why people have to rush to get where they are going.  This isn't
LA where going across town takes an hour or more.

Marc
-- 
Marc Wiz			Yes that really is my last name.
MaBell:				(512)244-8780
Internet:			mwiz@mpd.tandem.com
The views expressed are my own.  Mine all mine!
Newsgroups: austin.general
From: petonic@hal.com (Michael A. Petonic)
Subject: Re: speeding ticket responses
Reply-To: petonic@hal.com (Michael A. Petonic)
Organization: Henry's Laughing Gas Co., Inc.
Distribution: austin
Date: 28 Jul 92 21:09:58 GMT

In article <2126@devnull.mpd.tandem.com> dcm@mpd.tandem.com writes:
>> (...)
>> When will they every learn that if they just drive the speed limit the light 
>> will change as soon as they approach it.  Get a clue!  They are consuming 
>> more gas from the fast start and placing more wear on their brakes and tires 
>> from having to stopping at every traffic light.  Get another clue!
>
>Where is this mythical road in Austin where the lights are properly timed?
>None of the roads I drive on have lights that are even close to correct.
>In fact, I often speed up to the next light and go *through* it before it
>turns red, and can watch the slower cars from the previous light have to
>wait for it.  On the rare occasions where the lights are at least on the 
>same length timers, as opposed to demand driven, I adjust my speed to take
>advantage of the timing.

Good News:  It's 5th St, going East from Mopac to 35.  This is the only
road that I take regularly that is timed.  And people ask me why I moved
downtown!  Sheesh.

-pet-

ps -- this mythical road certainly isn't Research Blvd.  Combined with 
	bad drivers and shoddy lights, driving Research is almost like
	begging for an accident.  And I swear I've seen 6 fingers on a hand
	in Leander more than once.
--
Michael A. Petonic	       petonic@hal.com		       +1-512-794-2855
        HaL Computer Systems International, Ltd. -- A Bermuda Corporation
                Director of Custodial Services and Entertainment
				 Austin, Texas
                          "No balls, no blue chip."
Newsgroups: austin.general
From: cosc176t@menudo.uh.edu (Jason Asbahr)
Subject: Seeking a job for a friend...
Organization: /posole/cosc176t/.organization
Distribution: austin
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 03:37:30 GMT


Greets, all...

A friend of mine currently living in Austin (and during the school
year studying at St. Edwards University) is looking for a better job.

She has experience with desktop publishing and film development, and
would be delighted to find a job in just about any quiet environment,
including sales in bookstores or art supply stores...or higher level
work with desktop publishing...or working as a develop-tech for a 
doctor's office...

If you have any leads, let me know! 

Thanks,


--
Jason Asbahr                           116 E. Edgebrook #603
asbahr@uh.edu                          Houston, Texas  77034
next@tree.egr.uh.edu   (NeXTmail)      (713) 941-8294  voice (summer)
asbahr@tree.egr.uh.edu (NeXTmail)      UH NeXT Campus Consultant
Newsgroups: austin.general,austin.forsale
From: huff@cactus.org (Matthew Huff)
Subject: PC HD & Motherboard for sale
Organization: Capital Area Central Texas UNIX Society, Austin, Tx
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1992 13:24:33 GMT

For Sale:

o 85 Megabyte Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard drive for the PC
  Controller includes support for 2 floppy drives (will work with 3.5 & 5.25)
  The controller will work with all bioses.

  $200 FIRM

o Intel 80386 motherboard with 287 math co-processor running at 16 Mhz.
  2 Megabyte of memory installed.
  Fairly old board, but I have had no compatibility problems

  $100 o.b.o

Matthew Huff
Wrk: 467-0222
Hme: 339-4716

-- 
Matthew Huff              |   huff@cactus.org
                          |   {...}!cs.utexas.edu!cactus.org!huff
Work Phone: 512-467-0222  |
Home Phone: 512-339-4716  |