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From: Art.White@f133.n914.z8.rbbs-net.ORG (Art White)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Local clone computer recommendations?
Date: 25 Aug 92 22:57:39 GMT


 -=> Quoting -Unknown- to All <=-

 -U> some advice: Which specific bay area (preferrable San Jose to San
 -U> Carlos) clone companies are particularly good?  Which should I stay
 -U> away from?  All anecdotes and ideas welcome. Thanks.
I bought 6 clones from an East Bay shop in May.  4 of the five had their
motherboards mismounted so that cards didn't sit right, then there were
some other problems which resulted in 5 of them being totally replaced.
That was all before the end of June!  Last month one of them started
running a very fast clock, like gaining 3 days in 12 hours!  That one
has had it's motherboard replaced.  Am I furious?  No, not very much because
I made sure that I had a year, unconditional, on-site, parts and labor
included service agreement.  They have always been out within 24 hours to 
fix it.  Now, next year, that will be a different story. (Grin).  The 
moral of my story, anything can be fixed if you are dealing with someone
who gives good service.  I would put that high on my list.


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From: rw@Rational.COM (Bob Weissman)
Newsgroups: ba.general,misc.consumers.house
Subject: Recommend a cleaning person or service?
Date: 2 Sep 92 23:22:30 GMT
Followup-To: ba.general
Distribution: ba
Organization: Rational, Santa Clara, CA

I had to fire my old cleaning service for lack of responsibility, so I'm
in the market for a new one.

I'm looking for someone to come in once a week and do dusting, vacuuming,
floor mopping, bathroom cleaning, etc.

I live in Mountain View.

If you have someone who does good work, and whom you trust, I'd be
grateful for a referral.

Thanks,
--
-- Bob Weissman
-- Internet: rw@rational.com
-- UUCP:     uunet!igor!rw
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From: Renee@cup.portal.com (Renee Linda Roberts)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Knife & Scissors Sharpner
Date: Wed,  2 Sep 92 05:47:10 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: world

Call around to the fabric stores near you. Ask when the "scissor man" will
be there. It's free (like up to 6 items sharpened), then extras are .50-1.00
ea.

Renee Roberts
From: J105270@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Questions about Deputy Sheriff's Association
Date: 26 Aug 92 13:34:54 GMT
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.

------------------------- Original Article -------------------------
From: arnold@mango.synopsys.com (Arnold de Leon)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Questions about Deputy Sheriff's Association
Date: 25 Aug 92 05:42:59 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Synopsys Inc.
Originator: arnold@mango


Has anyone heard of the "Deputy Sheriff's Assocation of
Santa Clara Country"?

I got a phone call from them about a "Family Variety
Show" for good cause.  I think it was about sick kids.
They were selling tickets for the show.
I regained enough sense to not give a credit card #
on the spot.  I got them to mail me the stuff instead.

Now I want to make sure these is legitimate cause.
The invoice says the show is sponsored by the
"Deputy Sheriff's Association of Santa Clara County,
Political action Committee  #871251".

I don't want to donate money to a PAC that I know virtually
nothing about.    The invoice also says something about
"Your support helps the Deputy Sheriffs' Assocciation of
Santa Clara County publish and distribute this life
saving manual.  You are a true friend of law enforcement".
But I thought I was helping sick kids, I don't even know
what manual they are referring to.

--
Arnold de Leon  			arnold@synopsys.com
Network Manager				Synopsys Inc.
(415) 694-4183				700 E. Middlefield Road
					Mtn. View, CA 94043-4033
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: chucko@kronos.arc.nasa.gov (Chuck Fry)
Subject: Re: Help!!
Organization: Recom Technologies, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 16:15:38 GMT

In article <1992Aug28.155413.8484@nas.nasa.gov> eugene@wilbur.nas.nasa.gov (Eugene N. Miya) writes:
>In article <1992Aug27.174308.1@vmsb.is.csupomona.edu>
>cvagmscz@vmsb.is.csupomona.edu writes:
>>explain what the word alt.xxx.xxxx or ba.xxx.xxxx
...
>ba == Bay Area (as only if in San Francisco Bay [some would say,
>		"In computing, is there any other [Bay]?")

The Massachusetts Bay, of course.  Mass. is known as the Bay State.

 -- Chuck Fry  Chucko@charon.arc.nasa.gov
    Proud to be a FORMER resident of the Bay State!
From: jpglori@srv.PacBell.COM (John P. Gloria)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Questions about Deputy Sheriff's Association
Date: 26 Aug 92 03:01:56 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Pacific * Bell

In article <1992Aug25.054259.21048@Synopsys.Com> arnold@mango.synopsys.com (Arnold de Leon) writes:
>
>Has anyone heard of the "Deputy Sheriff's Assocation of
>Santa Clara Country"?
>
>I got a phone call from them about a "Family Variety
>Show" for good cause.  I think it was about sick kids.
>They were selling tickets for the show.
>I regained enough sense to not give a credit card #
>on the spot.  I got them to mail me the stuff instead.
>
>Now I want to make sure these is legitimate cause.
>The invoice says the show is sponsored by the
>"Deputy Sheriff's Association of Santa Clara County,
>Political action Committee  #871251".
>
>I don't want to donate money to a PAC that I know virtually
>nothing about.    The invoice also says something about
>"Your support helps the Deputy Sheriffs' Assocciation of
>Santa Clara County publish and distribute this life
>saving manual.  You are a true friend of law enforcement".
>But I thought I was helping sick kids, I don't even know
>what manual they are referring to.
>
>-- 
You might want to check with Sheriff's Dept.  A month or two
ago, one of the local t.v. stations had a news items relating
to this type of solitication that was NOT supported by the
Police Dept's. 

-- 
        ---------  John Gloria - jpglori@pacbell.com	--------	
 		"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination
	       is out of focus."   -     Mark Twain
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: seifert@netcom.com (Rich Seifert)
Subject: Re: optometrist and optician in Palo Alto?
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 92 01:20:41 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ba

In article <1992Aug31.231446.29881@PA.dec.com>, klee@wsl.dec.com (Ken Lee) writes:
> Can you recommend a good optometrist (eye doctor) and/or optician
> (for glasses, not contacts) in Palo Alto?  

I STRONGLY recommend Wilby Optical in the Town+Country center on
Embarcadero and El Camino. I have never had anything but good
service. They are a bit "old-fashioned" (not a one-hour shop),
but I like that. I have bought many pairs of glasses there over the
years.


-- 
Rich Seifert                    Networks and Communications Consulting
seifert@netcom.com              (408) 996-0922
                                (408) 996-2860 FAX
"... specialists in Local Area Networks and Data Communications systems"
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From: rush@mnementh.metaphor.com (Ed Rush)
Newsgroups: ba.general,ba.singles
Subject: Re: Turbo Ride?
Date: 27 Aug 92 02:31:46 GMT
Followup-To: ba.general
Distribution: ba
Organization: Metaphor Computer Systems, Mountain View, CA

In article <p19ma_m.sheaffer@netcom.com> sheaffer@netcom.com (Robert Sheaffer) writes:
>In article <_c8m#0b.marv@netcom.com> marv@netcom.com (Marvin Raab) writes:
>>Channel 2 news had a segment tonight (8/15) on Turbo Ride, a ride
>>similar to Disney's Star Tours, located near Pier 39.
>
>From the description I heard of this on the radio, it sounds very much like
>the "Motion Machine" on the lower level of the new Excalibur Casino in
>Las Vegas (the huge Arthurian pseudo-castle glimpsed briefly out of the...

They are the same mechanism.  I believe Disneyland was the first to get it,
but there are now dozens of them around the world. IMHO, it is a terrific
experience: The seating area jolts horizontally and vertically in perfect
coordination with the film you are watching. (It masquerades as a realistic
portal, such as looking out the "windshield".) The net effect can be extremely
realistic sensations.
-- 
  ------------------------------------------------------
  | Ed Rush, not speaking for Metaphor, Mtn. View, CA  |
  |  UUCP: [...!{apple|decwrl}!]metaphor!rush          |
  |  Internet: rush@metaphor.com                       |
  | My Macintosh doesn't go out in the rain.           |
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From: charleen@ADS.COM (Charleen Bunjiovianna)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Looking for Gynecologist
Date: 2 Sep 92 15:34:49 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: The Original Estrogen-Crazed Lust Bunnies

In article <1361@esl.ESL.COM> schratt@bambam.uucp (Nicola Schratte) writes:
>
>I am looking for recommendations for a good gynecologist in the South Bay.
>I live in Sunnyvale but anywhere in the vicinity is fine.  I would prefer
>a woman but I will take all recommendations.  

I'm looking for a gynecologist, too.  I also live in Sunnyvale.
I would prefer a man.

Send e-mail, if you prefer, and I'll summarize.

Thanks,
Charleen

--
I'm not the heroic type.  I was beaten up by Quakers.
                                Woody Allen, "Sleeper"
From: efk00@cd.amdahl.com (Eddie Kieger)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Looking for Gynecologist
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:00:57 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale CA

Dr. Laura Stevens on Fremont Ave. My wife LOVES her, and before, 
I heard nothing but complaints about every other GYN she ever 
went to.......

Eddie

Don't tread on me..........................................I bite
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Eddie Kieger                             efk00@cd.amdahl.com 
For Pay:      System Design Engineer     Amdahl Corp.
              Bringing you better mainframe computers
For Fun:      "River Rat"                SBU-XI SPECWARGRU1 (USNR)
              Bringing hellfire and brimstone to a river near you!
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From: geoff@netcom.com (Geoffrey Leach)
Newsgroups: ba.general,ba.market.misc
Subject: Looking for moving boxes
Date: 31 Aug 92 14:40:54 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: ba
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest)


Looking for moving boxes.  Especially book boxes.

Geoffrey Leach 		415-325-8717
-- 
Geoffrey Leach		geoff@netcom.com
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: rfrench@Xenon.Stanford.EDU (Robert S. French)
Subject: Re: EAST BAY SKEPTICS SOCIETY's lecture on Vision Myths ...
Keywords: Vision training, Bates exercise
Organization: Computer Science Department, Stanford University.
Distribution: ba
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 00:40:19 GMT

In article <1992Aug26.193209.10602@oracle.us.oracle.com> rchilder@us.oracle.com (Richard Childers) writes:
>root@mendel.berkeley.edu (Operator) writes:
>
>> Many bogus methods that promise to improve poor eyesight without lenses or
>>surgery are promoted with conviction.  Most of these methods have been around
>>in one form or another for many decades and are still popular today.  One of
>>the most popular, the Bates System, was introduced by William H. Bates, M.D.
>>at the turn of the century.  This method is not only useless, it strongly
>>recommends staring at the sun for extended periods of time.  Other popular
>>vision therapies promise to cure everything from dyslexia to low IQ.

Indeed, I am about as skeptical as you can get when it comes to this
kind of "miracle cure".  However, I have seen several friends of mine
go through Bates training, and have drastic improvements in eyesight.
One person I know started with approx 3.5 diopter correction in each
eye plus about 2 diopter astigmatism, and within 9 months was able to
pass the DMV test without lenses (and without squinting).  Since I am
personally sick of wearing glasses (mine are over 7 diopters in each
lens), and have been unable to wear contacts, I have started to try it
myself.  I've lost about 1 diopter in each eye, including some
astigmatism, in 6 weeks worth of exercises.  Right after a good
relaxation session I have lost the equivalent of 2 diopters.  (And
yes, I now regularly wear glasses that are 1 diopter less than 6 weeks
ago, and can see just as well)

I go to a Bates specialist in San Jose regularly, and she teaches me
how to do the exercises and monitors my progress.  She's very
straightforward and practical and doesn't have me to anything
dangerous like stare directly at the sun.  I find it quite amazing how
much my vision noticeably improves during one of these sessions.

If anyone is interested in giving it a try, I'll be happy to get you
in touch with my "therapist".  The hourly rates are somewhat steep,
but a lot less expensive than R-K or other surgical techniques, and
much less risky.  If it can improve my eyes even a little bit, I think
it's a worthwhile investment.

My dream is to be able to see at least 20/40 without glasses, and go
back home and tell my optometrist where to stick 19 years worth of
prescriptions.  Ask me in a year if it worked...

			Rob

Newsgroups: ba.general
From: mason@dante.uucp (Mason Jones)
Subject: Re: Channel 58 on Cable Co-Op...
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 92 21:56:36 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Charnel House

daniels@xstor.com (Daniel A. Segel) writes:
: Check out Channel 58 on Cable Co-Op (Palo Alto/Menlo Park area). It
: used to be Monitor TV, but now it looks like some kind of teaser for 
: what I guess will be the Sci-Fi Channel.
: 
: For those of you who can't watch it, it's basically 24-hours a day of
: weird computer graphics and voice-overs saying things like "We're
: coming for you, John Robbins" in a spooky echoing voice.
: 
: Anybody know for sure what this is?

We've got the same thing on Channel 49 in San Francisco, on Viacom.
You're exactly right about what it is, it will become the Science-
Fiction Channel sometime soon.

Actually, I think it's kind of too bad it won't stay like this,
it's great!
From: eugene@wilbur.nas.nasa.gov (Eugene N. Miya)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Help!!
Date: 28 Aug 92 15:54:13 GMT
Organization: NAS, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

In article <1992Aug27.174308.1@vmsb.is.csupomona.edu>
cvagmscz@vmsb.is.csupomona.edu writes:
>explain what the word alt.xxx.xxxx or ba.xxx.xxxx

0) Ask your news admin. for help.
1) Read news.announce.newusers
2) Read things like FAQs when you find them.
3) Roam.

alt == alternative
ba == Bay Area (as only if in San Francisco Bay [some would say,
		"In computing, is there any other [Bay]?")

Two different parts of the news.group hierarchy.

--eugene miya, NASA Ames Research Center, eugene@orville.nas.nasa.gov
  Resident Cynic, Rock of Ages Home for Retired Hackers
  {uunet,mailrus,other gateways}!ames!eugene
Second Favorite email message: Returned mail: Cannot send message for 3 days
A Ref: Mathematics and Plausible Reasoning, vol. 1, G. Polya
From: schratt@bambam.uucp (Nicola Schratte)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Looking for Gynecologist
Date: 1 Sep 92 18:08:29 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: ESL, Sunnyvale, CA



I am looking for recommendations for a good gynecologist in the South Bay.
I live in Sunnyvale but anywhere in the vicinity is fine.  I would prefer
a woman but I will take all recommendations.  I would also appreciate it
if you could tell me why you like a particular doctor.

Thanks,

Nicola
-- 
---------------------------
Nicola Schratter, ESL Inc.    

Nicola_Schratter@SMTP.esl.com                  
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: bwc@MicroUnity.Com (Bryan Chin)
Subject: Computer HQ
Organization: MicroUnity Systems Engineering, Inc.
Distribution: ba
Date: 26 Aug 92 09:28:30



I'm currently buying a 486 machine from these folks.  I have heard, after
having place my deposit on a new machine, that this place has had some
problems with customers in the past.

A coworker said that about 10 days ago, there were 2 people outside the Palo
Alto store with signs reading "computer HQ ripped me off".  He didn't know,
however, what their particular grivenace was.

This morning, I noticed that in the Aug 11 Computer Currents, there are 2
letters from people claiming to have had problems with delivery of promised
goods from computer hq.   The problems are failures to deliver on time
and failures to refund money for goods not delivered.   Both letters mention
that computer hq has been sued eight times (6 in the last 6 months).

Has anyone on the net had any good or bad experiences with these people?

bryan chin		bwc@microunity.com
Microunity		508-734-8100


Newsgroups: ba.general
From: fran@Cadence.COM (Fran Peterson)
Subject: Knife & Scissors Sharpner 
Organization: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 15:28:37 GMT

I am in need of having some knifes and my very special sewing
scissors sharpned.  The fellow I had retired and moved away.
Any recommendations.  I live in Sunnyvale so just about any
where in Silicon Valley would be great.

Thanks,

F [:)
From: jdoskow@ichinen.Tymnet.COM (Jonathan Doskow)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Information on the Computer Learning Center
Date: 1 Sep 92 21:29:46 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: BT North America (Tymnet)

In article <1992Aug25.221443.8392@erg.sri.com> raycroft@erg.sri.com (Terry D. Raycroft) writes:
>
>
>I have a friend who is in need of vocational training in the computer
>field.  She is looking into the Computer Learning Center in San Jose.
>The course is six months and quite expensive (grants and loans are
>available).  Does anybody have first-hand knowledge, or know of somebody
>who has, about the actual courses they teach and the assistance they
>give you in job hunting?  I guess my question is, is the concentrated
>course worth the money or can you get just as much from a college such
>as De Anza?  Thanks in advance for any information you can give me.  
>
I know quite a few people who've gone through CLC.  You could think of
it as computer boot camp.  They rush you through a number of topics with
the aim of making you employable in as short a time as possible, and
generally they succeed.  My impression is that their track record
vis-a-vis employment is quite qood for the programming track.  With the
operator's track its worth looking into whether or not there are jobs to
graduate into, and the business applications track I know nothing about.

In general, also, they are directed towards IBM.

If you are interested in computer science, or are thinking about a
long-term career, regular college courses are probably better, but in
terms of getting marketable skills quickly, CLC seems to do a good job.

All this assumes that your friend is of more or less normal intelligence,
can work hard, doesn't do his/her hair in spikes, and knows enough to
leave the bone out of his nose when he goes for interviews;-)

+------------------------------------------------------------------+
Everything I know I read on USENET.

Opinions expressed are those of the author.  jdoskow@Tymnet.COM
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: clee@novell.com (Clifford Lee)
Subject: Questions on MIDI, electronic Keyboards ... stuff
Organization: Novell, Inc.
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 06:39:03 GMT

I'm thinking of getting into the world of MIDI. Can anyone give me
some pointers about the followings ?

	1. Is there a newgroup dedicated for MIDI and synthesizers ?
	2. What are the things that I have to consider in buying an
	   electronic keyboard ?
	3. What's the best brand ( Yamaha, Roland, Technics ... etc)
	   and why ?
	4. Which are the good stores ?
	5. Is there a MIDI SIG in bay area ?

I'll probably use the system mainly for piano practice and for home
entertainment (accompanying, light composition, experiment with new
sound ... etc) so I don't need very high end product. However,
realistic sound, abundance of sample sound selections (both natural
instruments and special effect sounds), expandability -to add more 
sound modules either by using software on computer or directly to 
the keyborad-, and ability to record and playback songs are important 
feature for me.
Any level of help will be appreciated. 
Thank you for your help.

Clifford
From: tapley@sdxs04.llnl.gov (Bill Tapley)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Hayward
Date: 28 Aug 92 22:30:59 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory


Best Mex food in Hayward: 
LaImperial, Near Foothill or Mission, C or D street area.
It did, however, lose some of it's atmosphere when they
took out the market in the front to make more table space.
You have to enjoy eating to order a super burrito (sp?)



-- 
William C. Tapley (Bill)                        tapley@llnl.gov
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory          voice: (510) 423-1131
7000 East Avenue, L-573                         FAX:   (510) 422-2237
Livermore, CA 94550-0611
From: tony@trident.arc.nasa.gov (Tony Quartuccio)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Convert VHS from Europe?
Date: 26 Aug 92 18:21:57 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

Can anyone answer a video question?

I used a standard VHS tape to record a concert 
in Europe with a VHS Camcorder using 220 power.

Upon return to the U.S., I tried to play the tape
in my VCR, and all I got was fuzz and a little 
muffled music at a fast speed.

MY QUESTION:

Is there a way to play my tape here in the U.S.,
OR, is there a way to re-format it to a blank 
VHS tape that will work in my VCR?

Any ideas would help!  Thanks.   
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: shannah@netcom.com (Teri Miller)
Subject: Re: Questions about Deputy Sheriff's Association
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 92 05:11:21 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ba

In article <183239@pyramid.pyramid.com> kheller@pyrtech.pyramid.com (Kimberly Louie) writes:
>that I wasn't interested.  I was hit with the usual "so you don't
>support your local police?" guilt trip.  I ignored it because I've
>dealt with a much ruder person calling on behalf of another police
>department when I lived in Phoenix.  I don't have a problem with hanging
>up on these type of calls anymore, but I do try to be polite.

I'm generally pretty impervious to these types of phone calls, but
some years ago, a friendly voice on the phone, claiming to be a local
fireman, convinced me to support some event.  What a mistake!  I was
receiving calls, month after month, for YEARS.  This week it would be
the Santa Clara Police.  Next month, Sunnyvale Firemen.  Agency after
agency called me.  Obviously, the friendly voice had called all his
colleagues and informed them he had a live one!

After hanging up and hanging up and hanging up for years, the calls 
finally trickled down to nothing.  There is absolutely no way I would
ever give money to another one of these organizations.

One thing I have noticed is that I would get more of them just after
having requested information from local theatre groups, so you might
want to take that into consideration.

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