HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: marklc@umbc.edu (Mr. Mark L. Cohen)
Newsgroups: dc.forsale
Subject: 80 watt receiver for sale
Date: 23 Jan 1993 09:33:17 -0500
Organization: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Campus
NNTP-Posting-Host: umbc4.umbc.edu

Unfortunately, a guy who wanted to buy it fell through, so here it is again!

For sale...

Onkyo TX-860 receiver/amplifier (replaced by TX-906 in stores)
- 80 watts per channel RMS
- Full bass, treble, loudness, dynamic bass controls
- Wireless remote control included (RI)
- Excellent condition (3 years old)
- Originally purchased at a cost of $419, selling for best offer over $200.

Reason for selling: I upgraded to a more powerful Pro-Logic Receiver.
Send mail to marklc@umbc4.umbc.edu or call me at (301)776-1648.

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NOTE: I would like to sell this receiver to somebody who is willing to
listen to it before purchasing...  This may be a burden for some, but I
don't like shipping things for fear that it may get to the end user in
a damaged condition.  I would much prefer to have the end user be confident
in knowing that the receiver is in perfect working condition when purchasing
this receiver.
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   Mark Cohen   marklc@umbc4.umbc.edu  (301) 776-1648 -- Columbia, MD
   30 minutes from Baltimore, 25 minutes from College Park


From: Rod.Renner@f459.n109.z1.fidonet.org (Rod Renner)
Sender: Uucp@blkcat.UUCP
Newsgroups: dc.forsale
Subject: Kurzweil reader for sale
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 12:21:00 -0500

For Sale:

Kurzweil Model 30 Reading Machine, including hand scanner and documentation,
priced to go at $3,500 plus UPS shipping.

Alan Clive
143 Fleetwood Terrace
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

or call (202) 646-3957 (daytime)
        (301) 589-7145 (evenings)
From: rligotsk@irscscm.UUCP (Rhonda Ligotski)
Newsgroups: dc.forsale
Subject: FOR SALE:  Pyramid Gold Series Amp
Date: 25 Jan 93 17:06:43 GMT
Reply-To: rligotsk@bogart.UUCP (Rhonda Ligotski)
Distribution: dc
Organization: irscscm


	Pyramid Gold PB401A Series Amp
	==============================


 - Class AB Circuitry

 - 100 x 2 channels  or  bridgeable to 200 x 1 channel

 - S/N Ratio:  92 db

 - Total Harmonic Distortion:  .05%

 - Like new condition

 Price:  $125 or best offer


	Call Joe at 703-590-5534  (Dale City, Virginia)

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From: terry@pride386.PP.COM (Terry Lyons)
Subject: internal telebits for sale
Organization: Pride Plastics
Distribution: ca
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 07:32:13 GMT
Followup-To: oc.general


Hi posting this for a friend ...  please reply to the phone #
below




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High Speed Modem
-Inventory Blowout-

we have a large number of Telebit Trailblazer + high performance
internal modem cards for sale.
these are for I.B.M.  pc's and compatibles.


these are new modems not used

price $125.00
contact:	Icon Memory Products
		(714) 960-1788

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Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: acm@acm.Berkeley.EDU (Art McKinney)
Subject: Re: Car Shoppers Beware!
Reply-To: ingr!b11!acm!acm
Organization: Intergraph Corportation
Distribution: hsv
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 16:26:00 GMT

In article <1993Jan27.153717.24256@b30.b30.ingr.com>, crack@fermat.b17a.ingr.com (H. Bret Young) writes:
|> 
|> I think I need to be educated about some things. How do I know for
|> sure that the invoice I'm shown is 100% legit? I mean, I wouldn't
|> know what to look for or verify. What information is on the invoice?
|> Is there anything I can read to further educate myself on the traps
|> and pitfalls of car buying? There seems to be a lot to know in order
|> to not get taken.
|> 

Rule #1.  How do you know the salesman is lying? -- His lips are moving.

-- 
Art McKinney
acm@acm.b11.ingr.com
Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: kwpoore@point.b30.ingr.com (CIS Account)
Subject: Re: Your expeirences with Breland Homes and Brian Homes
Organization: Intergraph
Distribution: hsv
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 19:23:01 GMT

lester@naomi.b23b.ingr.com (Les Bartel) writes:

>In article <1993Jan28.174308.13503@infonode.ingr.com>, jim@doink.b23b.ingr.com (James B. Reed) writes:
>|> We ended up having to send a threatening letter (mentioning a lawyer)
>|> before they would fix a problem we had with water coming into the
....
  stuff about builder not promptly fixing things deleted

...

>Has anyone put a few thousand dollars in a trust account that gets paid
>to the builder at the end of the first year?  This would (hopefully)
>guarantee that the builder would fix any problems that came up.  If they
>weren't fixed, the owner could use the money in trust to fix the problem
>and give the remainder (if any) to the builder at the end of the year.

In the terms we used, we set up an escrow account upon closing on the house.
We put a $ value on all the items on our punch list and arranged with our
builder and mortgage company to put this money in an escrow account.  If
we were satisfied that after so many days the items were suitably fixed, then
we would sign over the money to the builder.  If after so many days the 
builder did not fix these things the mortgage company would return the 
escrow money to us so we could pay for the repairs ourselves.  As it turned 
out, our builder went bankrupt (thankfully after our house was adequately
finished; our items on our 'escrow list' were not potentially hazardous or
damaging) we got the money by default. 

Be aware that your builder should be made aware of this escrow deal before
closing, and in fact, the builder has to sign an agreement of understanding
of this escrow account, otherwise the builder's going to expect full payment
at closing.

This is a common arrangement, and should be considered by all new homebuyers.
BTW, there are lots of books about homebuying and I learned a great deal 
from one by Peter Miller (I think it was called "Buy Your First Home Now!").
If you're a first-time homebuyer, I highly recommend gaining as much 
practical education as possible on the subject prior to even looking for a 
house.

>Another thing I just thought of would be to pay the builder $X/12 each
>month from the trust account to give some incentive to fix any problems
>within a month or risk not getting their monthly "payment".

>I have never heard of this, and wonder if this sort of arrangement could
>be done?  Of course, if you mention the "l" word (as Jim did), you can
>usually get some action, and I suspect the BBB would help too.

> - les

>-- 
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>Intergraph Corporation		... release to detonate
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>(205) 730-8537                  or speculation?
>                                Oh, I get it, they're synonyms!
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From: sreed@b30.b30.ingr.com (Sreedhar Barakam)
Subject: Your expeirences with Breland Homes and Brian Homes
Organization: Intergraph
Distribution: hsv
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 15:31:37 GMT

Hi,

I am considerings homes by Breland Homes, and Brian Homes in the Madison
area and would appreciate your comments and suggestions.

Sreedhar
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From: lester@naomi.b23b.ingr.com (Les Bartel)
Subject: Re: Your expeirences with Breland Homes and Brian Homes
Reply-To: lester@naomi.b23b.ingr.com
Organization: Intergraph Corporation
Distribution: hsv
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 18:42:08 GMT

In article <1993Jan28.174308.13503@infonode.ingr.com>, jim@doink.b23b.ingr.com (James B. Reed) writes:
|> We ended up having to send a threatening letter (mentioning a lawyer)
|> before they would fix a problem we had with water coming into the
|> garage.  Before sending the letter, we had hasseled with them for
|> about six months during which they kept telling us that they would
|> have to regrade part of our lot to fix the problem.  Everytime men
|> came out for the work, they "sealed" the foundation instead of
|> regrading.  The work was completed within a couple of weeks of the
|> letter.
|> 
|> Their workers (or subcontractors) rarely did more than a barely adequate
|> job.  They slopped over simple details frequently, especially the paint.
|> We finally gave up on getting them to finish a couple of minor items
|> on the punch list when we realized that they wouldn't (or couldn't)
|> do it right.

Has anyone put a few thousand dollars in a trust account that gets paid
to the builder at the end of the first year?  This would (hopefully)
guarantee that the builder would fix any problems that came up.  If they
weren't fixed, the owner could use the money in trust to fix the problem
and give the remainder (if any) to the builder at the end of the year.

Another thing I just thought of would be to pay the builder $X/12 each
month from the trust account to give some incentive to fix any problems
within a month or risk not getting their monthly "payment".

I have never heard of this, and wonder if this sort of arrangement could
be done?  Of course, if you mention the "l" word (as Jim did), you can
usually get some action, and I suspect the BBB would help too.

 - les

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Intergraph Corporation		... release to detonate
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(205) 730-8537                  or speculation?
                                Oh, I get it, they're synonyms!
Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: jkl@hunan.rastek.com (James Keith Losset)
Subject: Commercial Internet Access for Huntsville
Organization: Rastek Corporation, Huntsville, AL
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1993 04:07:01 GMT

If anyone is interested in, or would benefit from, commercial access to
the Internet via a local phone call (V.32bis), please contact me via
E-MAIL at jkl@rastek.com.  Alternately, you can call 205-882-0882.  I will
be establishing a gateway, unless I have seriously underestimated the need.
I am also interested in opinions or objections, so feel free to provide those
as well.

My apologies for this overtly commercial article.  Please try to consider
it as a public service announcement :-)
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From: kenney@tribe.b17d.ingr.com (David Kenney)
Subject: Looking for a women's softball team
Reply-To: kenney@tribe.b17d.ingr.com
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 22:23:41 GMT

My wife is looking for a women's softball team to play on this spring.
She played varsity fast pitch softball in high school (7 years ago),
but I think she is now interested in slow pitch.  Her best positions
are probably 2nd, 3rd, and catcher.  Something in the Madison area would
be preferred, but she'd be willing to drive.  Anyway, if you know of a
team that is looking for players, send me e-mail, or call at 830-1239.

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From: crack@fermat.b17a.ingr.com (H. Bret Young)
Subject: Re: Car Shoppers Beware!
Reply-To: crack@fermat.b17a.ingr.com (H. Bret Young)
Organization: Intergraph
Distribution: hsv
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 15:37:17 GMT

In article <MIKE.93Jan27083114@mathis.b30.ingr.com> mike@b30.ingr.com  
(Mike Mathis) writes:
> ... 
> BTW, I asked, and they showed me the invoice.
> ...
>
> --
> Mike Mathis
> Intergraph Corporation		(205)730-3291 Office
> Mailstop GD3001			(205)730-3453 FAX
> Huntsville, AL 35894-0001	mrmathis@mathis.b30.ingr.com

I think I need to be educated about some things. How do I know for
sure that the invoice I'm shown is 100% legit? I mean, I wouldn't
know what to look for or verify. What information is on the invoice?
Is there anything I can read to further educate myself on the traps
and pitfalls of car buying? There seems to be a lot to know in order
to not get taken.

Thanks.

--
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Intergraph Corp		Phone: (205) 730-1770
Mail Stop IW17A2
Huntsville, AL 35894
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From: Dane.Walther@f20.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Dane Walther)
Newsgroups: hsv.general
Subject: Prisoner Episodes...
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 93 21:03:51 CST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:373/20 - The Post Offis, Huntsville AL

-> saving cones from their horrible desmise I sometimes miss a few of th
-> episodes. Does anyone out their have the episodes on tape?

    Dan did record last Sunday's episode, as far as I know he still
has it..  Ask him.

Dane



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Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: knightf@infonode.ingr.com (Frank Knight)
Subject: Re: The New ZYP?
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 14:13:21 GMT

In article <6851.2B5D0B83@umagic.FIDONET.ORG> Dane.Walther@f20.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Dane Walther) writes:
>JM>   I don't listen to WZYP, but the scuttlebut I've heard is that they have
>...
>JM>   Apparently, they are conceding the over-35 market, and are going after t
>JM>teenyboppers with a vengeance.
>
>   106.1 is the best..although I can't think of the name (WAM?), I
> listen to it constantly, but then again, I'm not a picky music person
> (not implying you are), so I guess any music is good music to me
> (except Country and Heavy-Metal! <G>)..
>
>Dane
>
Try also 106.9 and 99.5 for "classic rock" both in Birmingham.

Frank


Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: margaret@infonode.ingr.com (Margaret Wiginton)
Subject: Re: WHERE to buy a Nissan? 
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 14:06:14 GMT

bond@a102n.b24a.ingr.com (Nelson K. Bond) writes:

	>For anyone who is considering buying a Nissan product, I recommend
	>driving to Albertville to Moultrie Nissan.  

Me too.  We bought a Sentra from Moultrie Nissan a couple of years
ago.  They beat the price we were quoted by Regal Nissan by a couple
of thousand, and they also beat the fleet price we got from Redstone
Federal Credit Union.  Their salesman was very nice too (I think his
name was Steve something) -- very laid back, and not at all like the
arrogant, pushy salesman we encountered at Regal.

Another neat thing Moultrie Nissan does (at least, this is what they
told us two years ago):  if your car breaks down, they'll come and
get it, fix it, and bring it back to you.  (They charge a $15 pickup/
delivery fee.)  
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Newsgroups: hsv.general
From: mrmathis@mathis.b30.ingr.com (Mike Mathis)
Subject: Re: Car Shoppers Beware!
Reply-To: mike@mathis.b30.ingr.com
Organization: Intergraph Mechanical
Distribution: hsv
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 19:49:21 GMT

lehughes@b11.b11.ingr.com (Lawrence Hughes) writes:
>I thought everyone was aware of the "dealer invoice" con - sure the dealer
>pays the vendor that amount, but the vendor then turns around and pays the
>dealer a fee for selling the car.

Everything I read indicated that this was true for domestic cars, but
not for imports.

Of course, my Camry was made in Kentucky, so I guess all bets are off :-).
--
Mike Mathis
Intergraph Mechanical		(205)730-3291 Office
Mailstop GD3001			(205)730-3453 FAX
Huntsville, AL 35894-0001	mrmathis@mathis.b30.ingr.com
From: Matt.Midboe@f20.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Matt Midboe)
Newsgroups: hsv.general
Subject: The Prisoner
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 93 23:57:31 CST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:373/20 - The Post Offis, Huntsville AL

-> information.  This other guy walks in and says 'Congratulations' to #
-> Whose side is everybody on?

    Well the higher ups like No. 2 are most definately with "the bad
guys." The other people in the village are sometimes prisoners like No.
6, sometimes they just fill in the scenery, and some times they are
unknowing participants in some plan against No. 6. You never really know
just what those people are up to. No. 6 helped stop an assasination
attempt against No. 2 once, it is all quite a dynamic relationship.
Unfortunately, as with all good things, their just isn't enough of it,
and they only made 17 episodes of it.

                                                      matt midboe



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From: Jim.McCullars@f1.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Jim McCullars)
Newsgroups: hsv.general
Subject: Re: A puzzle
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 93 18:39:54 CST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:373/1 - Net 373 Echomail Hu, Huntsville AL

In a message of <Jan 21 16:05>, Arun Madhwesh (1:373/12) writes:

 AM>Is it the following?

   Yes, you got it.

Jim
 



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From: John.Emmert@f2.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (John Emmert)
Newsgroups: hsv.general
Subject: Re: Your expeirences with Breland Homes and Brian Homes
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 93 20:29:57 CST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:373/2 - Gateway, Huntsville AL

In a message of <Jan 28 13:33>, James B. Reed (1:373/12) writes: 


 >My advice for dealing with Brian Homes is to get an inspection done
 >(don't use anyone recommended by Brian Homes) and refuse to close
 >until every little detail on the punchlist is completely fixed.
 >Don't move in before closing unless they agree to let you live there
 >rent free until closing.  (Once you start paying rent, you're covering
 >their interest expenses on their building loan for the house.)

Excellent advice for dealing with any builder. 



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From: mueller@b30news.b30.ingr.com ( Phil Mueller )
Subject: Re: Prisoner Episodes...
Organization: Intergraph
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 17:05:17 GMT

In article <6863.2B5ECDCF@umagic.FIDONET.ORG> Dan.Walther@f20.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Dan Walther) writes:
>->     I don't know how many people out their watch The Prisoner on the
>-> SciFi channel, but I think that this is a great show. I really do lov
>
>  I sent you a message on it, but I guess either you never got it or
>something..  The thing I don't understand about the episode I saw ('Once
>Upon a Time') was that #6, the main guy, defeated #2 in his search for
>information.  This other guy walks in and says 'Congratulations' to #6!
>Whose side is everybody on?
>
That would be telling.  :-)

Just wait till next week's episode ( Fallout ) ( the last episode in the
series ).  All will be explained.    NOT!

BTW, have you checked alt.tv.prisoner?



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From: morgana@infonode.ingr.com (Angela Morgan)
Subject: Re: Snowy Channel 2?
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 21:31:32 GMT

John.Blumer@p0.f2.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (John Blumer) writes:

>I know of no one who has a good picture of WZDX, from cable Alabama. 
>...

That's odd; *my* WZDX (from Cable Alabama) is nice and sharp.  I've
never noticed any problem with it.

But the Science Fiction Channel (59) has a lousy picture.  Lots of
snow.  Anyone else have this problem?

--angela
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From: lynn@lynn.b17d.ingr.com (Lynn Lee)
Subject: Re: Car Shoppers Beware!
Reply-To: lynn@lynn.b17d.ingr.com
Organization: "PIPS Documentation, Intergraph Corp, Huntsville AL"
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 18:58:41 GMT

In article <1993Jan27.052240.20776@b11.b11.ingr.com>, puttk@b11.b11.ingr.com (Ken Putt) writes:

|> 
|> A note for the ladies: During the several hours that we were there the
|> salesman never acknowledged my wifes presence or significance in the
|> negotiations. During all the "Let me check with my manager" phone calls
|> the salesman only mentioned he had Mr. Putt in front of him looking at
|> buying a car and in fact never asked my wifes name. Over the several
|> hours that we were there my wife asked numerous questions that the
|> salesman would only reply to when re-asked by myself. 

The salesman at Performance actually led me away while my husband was in the 
restroom.  He and his "manager" cornered me in there office.  My husband
was furious and we bought our car from Jeff Sikes Mazda.  I have heard other 
horror stories about this place.  They definitely treated me differently than
they treated my husband.
|> 
|> Needless to say we tired of the whole routine they have	and decided to
|> seek a car elsewhere. I would appreciate any reccomdation of good
|> service from other surronding Toyota dealerships in my quest for truth
|> and justice for all.      
|> 
|> Ken
|> 
|> ======================== Intergraph Corporation ==============================
|> =   Kenny B. Putt  Component Engineer  brian@pookie.b21.ingr.com   B21-105H  = 
|> = CR2104  205-730-6438 (Office) 205-720-7483 (Digital Pg) 205-730-4251 (Fax) =
|> ==============================================================================
|> 
|> 
|> 
|> 
|> 
|> -- 
|> 
|> Ken
|> 
|> ======================== Intergraph Corporation ==============================
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From: arun@infonode.ingr.com (Arun Madhwesh)
Subject: Re: A puzzle
Organization: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 20:51:57 GMT

In article <6838.2B5CA438@umagic.FIDONET.ORG> Jim.McCullars@f1.n373.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Jim McCullars) writes:
>   The personnel listed here work in one office.  The personnel are:  Mr. 
>Cartwright, Mr. Seely, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Fields, and Miss Welch.  
>Although not listed in respective order, these persons fill the following 
>positions:  Manager, Assistant Manager, Cashier, Stenographer, Teller, and 
>Clerk.
>
>        The Assistant Manager is the Manager's grandson.
>
>        The Cashier is the Stenographer's son-in-law.
>
>        Mr. Cartwright is a bachelor.
>
>        Mr. Fields is 25 years old.
>
>        Miss Anderson is the Teller's step-sister.
>
>        Mr. Seely is a neighbor of the Manager.
>
>   Using the information above, match the personnel with the job.
>
>   Enjoy!
>
Is it the following?
Manager: Mrs. Jones
A.Manager: Mr. Cartwright
Cashier: Mr. Fields
Stenographer: Mr. Seely
Teller: Miss Welch
Clerk: Miss Anderson
Assumptions: `Miss' means that the person is not/haven't ever been
married. 25 years means that the person couldn't have a grandson or
son-in-law.

Arun
>
>Jim
> 
>
>
>
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