HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: arb@presto.ig.com (Dan Arbios)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Toyota Celica '77
Keywords: Fuel Pump/RELAY
Date: 25 Jan 93 17:25:59 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: IntelliGenetics Inc., Mtn. View, Ca.



Hi , I'm looking for help with a SHELL Auto care who recently worked
on my TOYOTA CELICA 77.  Power gave out while I was driving and SHELL
ended up not really being able to tell whether it was my fuel pump or
the relay from the fuel pump.  They ended up doing both and it cost
$266.

I don't have a problem with this, but now the car idles very badly and
when in gear and coasting, it drags quite a bit and you can feel the
car tug, and want to give out of power.  Does anyone know this problem
in A 77 TOYOTA CELICA????

Also, has anyone stopped payment on a check in a situation such as
this and what were the repercussions?  Does it get the job done?
SHould I have to pay $266 for this?

PLEASE HELP SEND REPLIES TO MY E-MAIL OR POST THEM!!
Xref: sparky ba.general:5736 ba.market.misc:10216 misc.forsale:35977 rec.pets.cats:16503
From: chucko@kronos.arc.nasa.gov (Chuck Fry)
Newsgroups: ba.general,ba.market.misc,misc.forsale,rec.pets.cats
Subject: Cat available for adoption in Silicon Valley
Date: 21 Jan 93 20:01:41 GMT
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: ba
Organization: Recom Technologies, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

My ex-roommate's cat needs a new home.  He's a feisty, well-fed, 5+
year old orange-and-white male, fixed, housebroken, indoor-outdoor,
*very* independent cat who goes by the name of Stupid Kitty.  Needless
to say he's anything but stupid.  He's up to date on vet visits.  And
he's available free!

He doesn't care for dogs, so please don't reply if you have one.

Call Sue at (415) 591-5471, or send email to sueski@corp.sun.com, or
reply to this message.  I'll see that all replies get to her.

 -- Chuck Fry  Chucko@ptolemy.arc.nasa.gov
From: pcd@otter.esd.sgi.com (Paul C. David)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: KGO & "The car book"
Date: 28 Jan 93 23:39:07 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc.

eap@leland.Stanford.EDU (Eric Perozziello) writes:
|> 
|> Heard on KGO this AM:
|> 
|> Jack Gillis, author of "The Car Book" (a guide to car 
|> purchace) says :
|> 
|> We find that the Japanese car manufacturers have worse
|> warantee service, and higher maintenance costs.
|> They can get away with this because the American buying 
|> public perceives japanese quality as being higher.
|>        ^^^^^^^^^

Hmmm ... I guess that all of those red circles under the Japanese
imports, and the black circles under the domestic-made cars in 
Consumer Reports are just so much anti-protectionist drivel.  While
it is true according the CR that American Carmakers have narrowed
the quality gap from a canyon to a creek, they go on to say that this
is largely due to joint ventures such as NUMMI and the practice
of relabeling imports as domestic made, vis-a-vis Mitsubishi.

And Eric, so you can read the same information, I got this from the CR 1992
buying guide.

So I'd challenge you to post a list of American cars whose quality
is comparible to that of the Japanese imports.  I'm leaving you a 
wide opening here in the event that such a list exists.  I'd only ask
that you cite a source as impartial as CR, and more substantial than
"in a magazine in a waiting room".

Just curious.  Do you pay attention to issues that don't concern
markets in which Asians are not beating us?  Lets branch out a little,
shall we?  What are your thoughts on a cohesive EC (fat chance, huh?)?
Or a stronger OPEC (could happen yet)?

-- 
Paul C. David 	pcd@sgi.com		415 / 390-2144
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: paigen@tfs.com (David Paigen)
Subject: Tai Chi classes near Candlestick Park
Organization: TRW Financial Systems
Distribution: ba
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 18:29:02 GMT


Gene Chen is giving Tai Chi classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, in Brisbane, just a hop and a skip 
from Candlestick Park.  Cost is $45 a month, and that includes
the option of attending his other classes in other parts of the
bay.

I am affiliated with Mr. Chen, as a (fairly) new student.  The
purpose of this ad is to expand the number of people in the class
(currently 4) so that he does not cancel it.  I really don't want
the class to end :-(.

So, come on down, join up, learn Tai Chi.  Good for your health.
Good for self defense.  Gets rid of your dog's fleas (ok, just kidding).

For more information, call the Brisbane Recreation Dept. at 415-467-6330,
or email me at paigen@tfs.com
From: surfdog@ossi.com (John Onusko)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Not-so-smokey,not-so-expensive,not-so-sleazy pool halls
Date: 28 Jan 93 22:57:16 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Open Systems Solutions Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: akasha.ossi.com

DeadHead@cup.portal.com (Bruce M Ong) writes:

>Somebody mentioned to me about a place in Emeryville that's clean and charges
>only $7.00 flat rate/hr per table. Does anybody know where it is? 

Yeah, it's across the street - I can see it from where I'm sitting! It's
called Chalkers. Take 80, exit Powell St. (eastbound), cross the RR bridge,
turn left on Hollis. The building is on Hollis, the parking lot is in the
back, accessable from 59th? It's a nice place and cheaper than the Great
Entertainer in S.F.
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           John Onusko                  Open Systems Solutions, Inc.
      Sr. Software Engineer            (a subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd.)
       (510) 652-6200 x154                   6121 Hollis Street
                                          Emeryville, CA 94608-2092
        surfdog@OSSI.COM
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From: claude@leadse9.UUCP (Claude Goldsmith)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Request Optometrist Recomendation
Keywords: n
Date: 21 Jan 93 22:40:25 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: LMSC, Sunnyvale

The company I work for just started offering vision care, through VSP
(Vision Service Plan), as a benefit.  My arms are getting to short
again, so I guess it's time for new glasses.:-(  If any of you have
used any of the "VSP doctors" in Sunnyvale, mountain View, or Palo
Alto and can recomend for or against, I'd appreciate hearing from you.
Otherwise, it's just pot-luck.  Thanks.

Claude Goldsmith, CFII <claude@sunfse.ese.lmsc.lockheed.com>
 twisted-pair (408) 742-7514	      | Opinions expressed are not 
 on the air - WB6UOO                  | necessarily those of my 
 through the air - Mooney N6416U      | employer.
From: falk@peregrine.Sun.COM (Ed Falk)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Phone number to report cars spewing fumes?
Date: 29 Jan 93 05:30:18 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Sun
NNTP-Posting-Host: peregrine

In article <C0x93H.MwF@cup.hp.com> balon@cup.hp.com (Tom Balon) writes:
>In article <C0ur2D.t4@ampex.com> davel@ampex.com (Dave Larkins) writes:
>>
>>Unfortunately, just manufacturing that new car pumps some 1.5 tons of _chlorine_
>>into the atmosphere, so I think that what you really need is an accurate
>>analysys of the break-even point between manufacturing related pollution and
>>operational related pollution before establishing the tax rate.

Yow!  That sounds like a lot.  Where does this chlorine come from and
what is it used for?

Also, what form is it released in?  Not all forms are equally bad.  The
bad stuff (e.g. CFC's) is that which is stable enough to make it all
the way to the upper atmosphere before breaking down.

>
>	Yes and did you know bovine flatulence is the leading cause of
>	air pollution in the world ?

I thought it was trees. :-)

		-ed falk, sun microsystems
		 sun!falk, falk@sun.com
To be loyal to rags, to shout for rags, to worship rags, to die for rags 
-- that is a loyalty of unreason, it is pure animal (Mark Twain).
From: jbuck@forney.berkeley.edu (Joe Buck)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: KGO & "The car book"
Date: 27 Jan 1993 20:59:28 GMT
Organization: U. C. Berkeley
Distribution: ba
NNTP-Posting-Host: forney.berkeley.edu


In article <1k6olb$bl5@agate.berkeley.edu> jbuck@forney.berkeley.edu (Joe Buck) writes:
>>Yes, what's happened is that 5-10 years ago, the quality of Japanese cars
>>was much higher, but the Japanese companies have gotten fat, happy, and
>>lazy and inflated their prices a lot, and the American companies have made

In article <1993Jan27.201338.11495@adobe.com> pngai@adobe.com (Phil Ngai)
writes:
>Since the US asked Japan to restrict the number of cars imported, why
>not do so by raising prices?

You're right, Phil; the main incentive for the Japanese companies moving
into the luxury car market is the "voluntary" import restrictions: if
you've agreed to sell only N cars, it makes sense to sell N expensive
cars.  I'm just telling people to shop around and not assume Japanese
cars are better (five years ago, that assumption might have been a good
one); my impression is that they've slipped quite a bit.  For example,
I'm very happy with my 1987 Acura Integra; in that year it was an
outstanding buy.  Would a 1993 Integra be such a good deal?  I don't think
so; I think, from what I read, that Acura quality has slipped a good deal
and that other companies (Japanese AND American) may give you more for the
money.



--
Joe Buck	jbuck@ohm.berkeley.edu
From: rburgess@galaxy.Tymnet.COM (Rebecca Burgess)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: reliable dry cleaning service
Keywords: n
Date: 29 Jan 93 01:15:11 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: BT North America (Tymnet)


I've been using the Blossom Valley Cleaners (I think that's the name)
in the Safeway plaza at Miramonte and Cuesta in MV for about a year.
Damned expensive, but they do a beautiful job.  They even staple little
wads of paper onto the hangers to keep the shirt collar from being
crushed while it's hanging.  I highly recommend them for really
delicate stuff that you want treated "just so".  They have a seamstress
on site who does good work.

On the other hand, they are sufficiently expensive that I don't like to
take my casual cotton shirts there to be laundered and pressed.  Anyone
know of a good 99 cent shirt laundry near El Camino and 85?

rb

---
Rebecca Burgess			rburgess@tymnet.com
From: GC.TLR@forsythe.stanford.edu (Poodlesrippedmyflesh)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Looking for Dentist in NW San Jose
Date: 21 Jan 1993 23:55:14 -0800
Organization: Stanford University
Distribution: ba
NNTP-Posting-Host: morrow.stanford.edu


Help.

Moved into a new place... need a new dentist.

Preferably near Saratoga /San Tomas/ 280 area in

San Jose.

Very much appreciate Positive/negative input.
Do have a wonderful Mouth-mauler?

Thank you,

Terrance
From: oliveira@phnom-penh.berkeley.edu (Jorge-Nuno Oliveira Silva)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: >>>Studio/apt wanted<<<
Date: 26 Jan 1993 07:10:00 GMT
Organization: U.C. Berkeley Math. Department.
Distribution: ba
NNTP-Posting-Host: phnom-penh.berkeley.edu



	1 Bedroom apartment or studio wanted.
	Berkeley/Albany areas prefered.
	I'm a nonsmoker gradute student at Cal.
Newsgroups: ba.general,rec.arts.movies
From: dx@netcom.com (dx)
Subject: Movies at Oakland's Paramount Theater
Organization: The Off Beat
Distribution: ba
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 21:04:22 GMT

I just attended my first Friday night movie showing at Oakland's Paramount
theater, and wanted to let others know what an incredible show this is.

I hadn't been to the Paramount for many years, and the restoration of its
interior has brought it back to the grand 30's Art Deco showplace that it
was when first built.  Everything about the place, the lobbies, the halls,
the bathrooms, the main auditorium is a treat to the sensibilities.  It
seems to combine just about everything that the Art Deco architectural
movement had to offer -- at times, perhaps, to the point of overkill.

The presentation of the movies begins with a half-hour of theater organ
playing, followed by a news reel (last night's featured a brush fire in the
hills of Southern California -- which elicted strong applause -- as well
as footage of 60's war protests in Oakland, and a few other things), a
Warner Brother's cartoon, and a load of trailers.  After this the house
lights are brought up, the organist returns, and a host and assistant
("Miss Lisa") play "Dec-O-Win", spinning the giant wheel and giving away
prizes (mostly tickets to upcoming shows, but also dinners at local
restaurants) to lucky ticket holders.  Finally, after all of this preshow
entertainment, they present the feature film on a GIGANTIC screen.

The sound didn't have quite the surround capabilities that you'd expect in
a modern movie theater, but the audience was exceptionally attentive and
quiet (nearly 3,000 people!), and it was really no problem.  We were sitting
about 30 rows back, off to the side a bit, and the sight lines were just
fine.

All in all, probably the best entertainment value (only $5!) I've found in
awhile.  Parking was simple, and it's very convenient to BART (1/2 block
from the 19th St. station).

Upcoming movies in the Friday night series include:

	1/29	South Pacific
	2/5	Guys and Dolls
	2/19	The African Queen

Showtime is 8pm, with music beginning at 7.30.  There are also nights they
show travel films, silent films with organ accompanyment, and lots of other
things.

-dx
-- 
"You're a total sociopath in your own right!"  --David Baggett
From: charleen@net.bio.net (Charleen Bunjiovianna)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Stanford Behavioral Medicine Clinic
Date: 22 Jan 93 19:43:52 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Biology

In article <Jan.21.16.29.06.1993.22951@net.bio.net> charleen@net.bio.net (Charleen Bunjiovianna) writes:
>Has anyone had any experience with the weight-loss program run by these
>people?

Please, people, stop sending me your opinions on fasting diets.  I'm
only interested in comments from people who have SPECIFICALLY gone
through the weight-loss program put on by the Stanford Behavioral
Modification Clinic.  I'm well aware that fasting diets can lead to
the yo-yo effect.

Not to be harsh, folks; I know you all mean well and everyone has
strong feelings about dieting.  But I need some real-life experiences
with this particular program.

Thanks,
Charleen

Newsgroups: ba.general
From: jimiii@nimbus.com (Jim Warford)
Subject: Re: VCR Cleaning/Repair
Reply-To: jimiii@nimbus.com (Jim Warford)
Organization: Nimbus Technology, Santa Clara, CA USA
Distribution: ba
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 16:29:46 GMT

In article <1993Jan20.202639.8836@eagercon.com> eager@eagercon.com writes:
>I just cleaned my VCR with one of these VHS cleaning tapes and now the
>VCR doesn't show _any_ picture.
>
>2)  What is the right way to clean a VCR?  This is the second time that using
>    the cleaning tape has made matters much worse.
>
Be sure and let us know what happens the third time you try this cleaning
tape in your VCR.  I am pretty sure it is not the tape, but rather is a 
defective VCR.  I don't own one or I would volunteer to run a test case
for you.  Anyone else out there care to donate your VCR in the interest
of scientific research?


-- 
Faster Horses
Younger Women
Older Whiskey
More Money!
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Southern California Savings; FREE ATM ???
From: aledm@grant.ncd.com (Aled Morris)
Date: 21 Jan 93 21:24:48 GMT
Organization: Network Computing Devices, Mt. View, CA, USA

In article <1993Jan18.202653.10412@netcom.com>, shannah@netcom.com (Teri Miller) writes:
...
>You need to maintain a $3000 minimum balance in order to have 
>interest-earning checking,
...
>Beware: they will spoil you.

With a $3000 checking account balance, I would hope so!

Aled

aledm@ncd.com    Network Computing Devices Inc.
(415)694 4543    350 North Bernardo Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: eager@eagercon.com (Michael J. Eager)
Subject: Re: VCR Cleaning/Repair
Reply-To: eager@eagercon.com
Organization: Eager Consulting
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1993 17:32:47 GMT

In article 8836@eagercon.com, eager@eagercon.com (Michael J. Eager) writes:
>I just cleaned my VCR with one of these VHS cleaning tapes and now the
>VCR doesn't show _any_ picture.
>
>1)  Can anyone recommend a VCR cleaning/adjustment/repair place in Palo Alto?
>
>2)  What is the right way to clean a VCR?  This is the second time that using
>    the cleaning tape has made matters much worse.

I took a friend's advice and bought a VCR cleaning kit at Fry's.  Less than $6,
it contains several lint-free chamois swabs and some cleaning solution.  The 
folks in the VCR area don't know that it is on the shelves in the cleaners area.

I removed the top (ignoring the sticker which said "DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS",
"PELIGROSO", "ACHTUNG! MEINEN", etc.) and an internal cover to get to the drum
and heads.  I swabbed everthing, tried it out, then put it back together.  Took
something like 15 minutes, including the three phone call interruptions.  

Works find.  Cleaning tape is in trash.


---
Michael J. Eager		Michael.Eager@eagercon.com
Eager Consulting		(415) 325-8077 
1960 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1141

Newsgroups: ba.general
From: chroma@toad.com (Steve XI The Entity_Attache')
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Phone number to report cars spewing fumes?
Date: 21 Jan 93 08:19:03 GMT
Reply-To: chroma@toad.com.UUCP (Steve XI The Entity_Attache')
Distribution: ba
Organization: Skyline Genetic Engineering

In article <4000@wyse.wyse.com> jmunro@wyse.wyse.com (Jim Munro x2497) writes:
>In article <16419@auspex-gw.auspex.com> johnf@Auspex.COM (John Fereira) writes:
>>In article <C0tEzr.D2B@cup.hp.com> balon@cup.hp.com (Tom Balon) writes:
>>|
>>|	I think it's silly that you can register an old beat up car that
>>|	pumps out lots of smog for a fraction of the cost of registering
>>|	a new fuel effecient, far less polluting car. (In Ca. that is)
>> 
>>But, Tom, Malcolm said "isn't in a financial situation where they could
>>do anything about it."  Some poeple can't even afford a tune up let alone
>>a new car.
>
>
>Some people don't have driving licenses but that doesn't mean they should drive.
>
>The DMV reminds us that driving is a priviledge not a right and I sya thet
>it is reasonable to expect people to keep a car roadworthy and safe, to maintain
>their driving skills, and also to keep pollution down.
>
>If you can't afford to maintain a car in decent order and pay the appropriate
>taxes, then you shouldn't be on the roads.
>
>Jim Munro
>


Giggle I am always charmed by all these atitudes. If this is the case
then where is that nice 24hr public transit that I have always wanted.
Why don't we have a nice 30% tax on all those people who drive private
motorcars. Alas, driving in Carifornia often bubbles down to being close
to being a necessary thing. It is sort of very double-bindish to have
things that are "privileges" and "necessities" at the same time.

				Be Seeing You,
				   Sends Steve

Xref: sparky ba.general:5799 alt.folklore.urban:34886
From: hebo@hp850.mbari.org (Bob Herlien)
Newsgroups: ba.general,alt.folklore.urban
Subject: Oh no! Not Craig Shergold again!
Summary: Facts please
Date: 26 Jan 93 16:55:14 GMT
Distribution: ba
Organization: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

I just got a letter from a friend, more of a chain letter really, in which
they're trying to get lots of cards sent to Craig Shergold again.  This
particular letter had over 100 names on it.

Now, I know this has been discussed many times before, and I know that
Guiness and Make-a-Wish foundation have been trying to put an end to this.
But I don't have all the facts.  Rather than calling my friend and sounding
like I'm trying to rain on a good deed, I'd like to find out the facts of
this so I can inform my friend.  For example, I think this has been going
on for what, about 10 years now?  And Craig is how old now?  You get the idea.

I saw a good summary last time someone on the net asked for cards for Craig.
Would someone please email me a copy?  Thanks.

Email preferred.  I don't think the net wants to go through this again.
And I don't read alt.folklore.urban.

--------------------------------------------------------------
Bob Herlien
MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
hebo@mbari.org
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: reimer@src.dec.com (Dean Reimer)
Subject: Re: Tax preparer suggestions wanted, East Bay
Organization: DEC Systems Research Center
Distribution: ba
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 93 01:40:48 GMT

In article <1jn43j$l84@agate.berkeley.edu>, sandrar@garnet.berkeley.edu (Sandi Rollins) writes:
|> 
|> 
|> 
|> Now that January is almost at an end, it's time to think about taxes (yeah,
|> I know, I'm compulsive... :^)
|> 
|> This is the first year where having the taxes _done_ for us might actually
|> make some sense.  Our special circumstances include a house purchase,
|> an IRA dissolution, and possession of a Mortgage Credit Certificate.
|> 
|> Any recommendations for tax preparers/CPAs with expertise in these areas?
|> 
|> East Bay preferred; I'll summarize if there's interest.  Thanks!
|> 
|> Sandi



Call Dan R. Bettelon, CPA; of Sara A. Tull Accountancy Corporation,
It is a very small company that is located at 467 Hamilton Ave., #4,
Palo Alto, CA 94301.  Phone:  415-617-0415

Dan has done my taxes and does a very good job.

Dean
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: bonobo@Ingres.COM (David Victor)
Subject: Looking for Mellow Mary Kay Rep 
Reply-To: bonobo@Ingres.COM (David Victor)
Organization: Ask Computer Systems Inc., Ingres Division, Alameda CA 94501
Distribution: ba
Date: 25 Jan 93 08:01:56 GMT

My girlfriend is looking for a Mary Kay rep who is willing to sell her some
products without the sales pitch.  She knows what she wants, but she doesn't
want the normal Mary Kay hassle.  Anybody know anyone out there?  

Thanks!

-David Victor
From: hatunen@netcom.com (David W Hatunen)
Newsgroups: ba.general
Subject: Re: Watches w/Roman Numerals...
Keywords: IIII or IV???
Date: 21 Jan 93 15:38:11 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)

In article <185043@pyramid.pyramid.com> rrosen@pyrnova.mis.pyramid.com (Randy Rosenberg) writes:
>
>Am I the only one who has noticed, but are most watches with Roman
>Numerals wrong?
>
>As I understand the Roman Numerals, they go: I, II, III, IV, V, etc...
>
>Note that 4 = IV.  Well, I have been unable to find a watch where the
>"4" (or "IV") is correct.  Most watches I have found use "IIII" for "4".
>
>So, am I wrong, or are the watch makers?
>
>Thanks,
>Randy
>
"IIII" is also a correct way to express the number
4 in Roman numerals. "IV" is the "shortcut".

It's always been my understanding that timepieces
use "IIII" for esthetic reasons: to provide some
symmetry and visual balance for the "VIII" opposite.


-- 
----- DAVE HATUNEN (hatunen@netcom.com) -----
---- Daly City CA: almost San Francisco -----
Newsgroups: ba.general
From: sgoldr@netcom.com (Stan Goldring (Abbott Labs))
Subject: Re: reliable dry cleaning service
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: ba
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 04:18:12 GMT

kanderso@mipos2.intel.com (Ken Anderson) writes:
: Please post any reliable dry cleaning service that you would be willing to
: share with the rest of the net in the area between Palo Alto and Los Gatos.

	Two thumbs up for Scotties in Cupertino on De Anza Blvd.
behind the Carrow's (near Bollinger).

---
Stan Goldring			|sgoldr@netcom.com
Abbott Laboratories		|CIS 70571.1224
Mountain View, CA