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From: edw@sequent.com (Ed Wright)
Newsgroups: pdx.general
Subject: Re: What happened to Techbooks?
Date: 14 Sep 92 00:36:55 GMT
Article-I.D.: sequent.1992Sep14.003655.11926
Distribution: pdx
Organization: Orygun Society For HUman Rustabillity Assessment

In article <1992Sep10.151352.26550@sequent.com> daleju@sequent.com (Dale Juenemann) writes:
Someone inside the building said
OUT OF BUSINESS
%
%A friend of mine has a unix account at Techbooks public access unix, a
%local outfit.  Suddently, in the last few days, nobody seems to be 
%answering their phones.  No response from the modem number or the
%voice number.  
%
%Anybody know what's going on?
%
%Thanks,
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%Dale Juenemann                       Sequent Computer Systems
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From: jamesd@techbook.com (James Deibele)
Subject: Notification about techbook & PDaXs
Organization: TECHbooks of Beaverton Oregon - Public Access Unix
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 04:15:56 GMT

Having just gotten one of the DOS machines that can support a hard drive
up and going, I should finally be able to get a letter together and mail
it out to let people know about the new phone number for this system.  

In the meantime, if you know somebody who's using PDaXs or techbook and
you think there's a chance that they don't know the new data number
(220-0636) or voice number (223-4245) PLEASE tell them.

(I had all the data backed up on another machine.  No worries, right?
Well, the backup machine blew a power supply and finding a replacement
has not been easy (as in no luck so far).  Buy Compaq, spend a zillion
on replacement parts ...  So, then the power supply blows on the other
machine.  OK, we'll just throw a new power supply in.  But as long as
we're doing that, let's upgrade the disk system ...  You can probably
write the rest of this as well as I can.  Somebody sometime must have
formulated the fundamental law of computers: change one (1) variable 
at a time.  Anybody know whose law this is?

Then there's the fun with the XT that was stored in the garage.  Bring
it in, clean it up a little, fire it up.  Works great.  OK, clean it up
some more, throw some hardware in it, fire it up.  Doesn't work.  Sigh.
Pull out hardware, fire it up.  Doesn't work.  Sigh.  Haul out claw
hammer and wave threateningly at system.  Doesn't work.  Hit self on
head with claw hammer several times.  System still doesn't work, but 
somehow it doesn't matter so much now ...)
From: stephenl@tekig5.pen.tek.com (Stephen Lamar Legate)
Newsgroups: tek.general,pdx.general
Subject: FOUND: Pure-Bred Himalayan Kitten
Keywords: found, kitten, white, blue eyes, yours?
Date: 15 Sep 92 16:04:24 GMT
Article-I.D.: tekig7.6957
Followup-To: poster
Distribution: pdx

I have found a stray kitten.  Or it has found me (I can't quite tell).
Pure-bred Himalayan (or so the vet says), "pree-teen"-ish (a goodish 
sized kitten), no tags, looks like it's been stray for a while.

White fur with a brownish tail, blue eyes, good disposition.

If you are the owner of this kitten, I have two things to say to you.

1) Next time, PUT TAGS ON IT.

2) Please come and get it.

Give me a call at 627-3027 at work or 645-0925 at home.

-Steve Legate
 stephenl@tekig5.pen.tek.com
Newsgroups: pdx.general
From: tonyf@ims.com (Antonio Freixas)
Subject: Wanted: Moving boxes
Followup-To: pdx.general
Reply-To: tonyf@ims.com
Organization: Integrated Measurement Systems, Inc.
Distribution: pdx
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1992 14:57:29 GMT


-- 

My housemate is moving out and needs boxes.  Let me know if you have
some you want to get rid of.

					         -- tonyf@ims.com
					       (503) 626-7117 x1349
From: rags@apee.ogi.edu (R. Raghuraman)
Newsgroups: pdx.general
Subject: Need ROOM FOR RENT
Date: 16 Sep 92 01:35:38 GMT
Article-I.D.: ogicse.42781
Distribution: pdx
Organization: Oregon Graduate Institute, Applied Physics & Electrical Engineering, Beaverton


Please do send me email if you have a room for rent in the Beaverton/
Aloha/Hillsboro/Northwest Portland areas (basically few miles radius
from OGI). I would be interested in renting the same from October 1. 

* Student/Vegetarian/non-smoker *

Thanks in advance.

--Rags
(rags@apee.ogi.edu)

--
3120 NW John Olsen Ave.,     |	Dept. of APEE.
#18205,			     |	OREGON GRADUATE INSTITUTE of Sc. & Tech.
Hillsboro, OR 97124	     |	19600, Von Neumann Dr., Beaverton,OR 97006
Ph: Residence:(503)-629-2041 |	Office:(503)-690-1121 (Extn. 7186)
From: sylviab@sequent.com (Sylvia Berkowitz)
Subject: Discrete Math
Summary: course offered at PCC
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: pdx
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 92 01:48:19 GMT

For those who may be interested, but not aware of this, a course in discrete
mathematics is being offered fall term at PCC Rock Creek.  Discrete math is
perhaps of greatest interest to those specializing in computer science, but
it is also of interest to anyone wanting to touch on some math theory.  It
is one of the few pre-calculus classes that offers this opportunity.  The 
only prerequisite for this course is college algebra, and that is only because
matrices will be referenced.  There are two sections to choose from, which 
include a new 4:30-6:30P time slot.

The following is the general course description as outlined in the PCC 
fall term schedule:

MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics 1, 4 Credits

Students study the basic concepts pf discrete mathematics, including
algorithms, number bases, logic, networks, math induction, Boolean Algebra
and some applications.  Prerequisite: MTH 111

404709  RC 1:00-3:00P  Tues Thurs  RC building #2  Room 210  Simmons
404717  RC 4:30-6:30P  Tues Thurs  RC building #2  Room 208  Eakin

Both of the instructors, Forest Simmons and Kathryn Eakin, may be reached at
244-6111, ext 7331 If you have any questions.


-- 

Sylvia A. Berkowitz	sylviab@sequent.com	uunet!sequent!sylviab
"True. My faults are infinite, but modesty prevents me from mentioning
them all." S.M. Ulam, Adventures of a Mathematician.
From: htodd@Aardvark.Rain.COM (Todd Fujinaka)
Newsgroups: pdx.general
Subject: Is your Honda Civic VX gutless?
Date: 8 Sep 92 17:15:25 GMT
Distribution: pdx
Organization: Steve's UNIX System, Portland, Oregon

I finally got my Civic through a broker (who, took more of my money than
the dealer would have) and I have a question for other owners of the Honda
Civic VX.

Is your car wimpy?  I don't mind it too much, but I'm wondering if it
isn't just MY car.  Going up Cornell from downtown to Skyline Burgers, I
have to shift it all the way down to second.  Going up 26 from downtown to
Sylvan, I have to downshift to third or something.  It works fine if I'm
already doing 70 or so, but that's not something which is recommended.

Also, what kind of gas mileage are you getting now that your car is broken
in?  Mine is still pretty new so I'm not getting more than the low 40's. 
I figure it will get better.
-- 
Hisashi Todd Fujinaka (WB7TKY)
htodd@aardvark.rain.com
Too bad, so sad, bye-bye.
Xref: sparky pdx.general:1095 or.general:536 pnw.general:2071 rec.folk-dancing:1772
From: larrym@soul.tv.tek.com (Larry Morandi)
Newsgroups: tek.general,pdx.general,or.general,pnw.general,rec.folk-dancing
Subject: Hungarian Dance Workshop in Portland Oregon, Sept 19 & 20
Date: 14 Sep 92 22:56:43 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Tektronix TV Products
Originator: larrym@soul.tv.tek.com

The Aratas Hungarian Dancers present:

		      A Hungarian Dance Weekend with
			       Sandor Roman
		Portland, Oregon -- September 19 & 20, 1992

Join us for a full weekend of dancing with Sandor Roman and Zsofi Horvath,
from Budapest, Hungary.  Sandor and Zsofi will be teaching either the
Bodrogkozi cycle from Zemplen County of north eastern Hungary, or the
Marossarpataki cycle from Szekelyfold in modern day Romania.

(Previous publicity said that the Bodrogkozi would be taught.  Sandor
specifically requested the opportunity to present Marossarpataki material,
so he and Zsofi will demonstrate both dances and a vote will be taken at
the first workshop on Saturday morning.)

There will be two three-hour workshops each day with a tanchaz on Saturday
evening.  It appears that our plans have worked and there will be a band
made up of musicians from the Portland and Los Angeles areas to play for
almost all dancing (except the workshop material) at the tanchaz.

Schedule:
  Saturday, September 19, 1992
    8:30 - 9:00 AM	Registration/warmups
    9:00 AM - Noon	Workshop
    2:00 - 5:00 PM	Workshop
    8:00 - 11:30 PM	Tanchaz with Live and Recorded Music
  Sunday, September 20, 1992
    9:00 AM - Noon	Workshop
    2:00 - 5:00 PM	Workshop & Review including video taping session

Fees:
  Complete Package	$35
  Individual Workshops	$9
  Evening Tanchaz	$6
  Tanchas spectators	$1.50

All events will be held at 7045 S.W. Taylors Ferry Road, Portland, Oregon
(a.k.a. "The Chalet").  No alcohol is allowed on the premises.

For more information call Steve or Susan Perry at 503-297-4279,
Larry Morandi or Karen Pazucha at 503-245-0372, or send email to
larrym@tv.tv.tek.com.

Also, please call or send email if you want to be on our mailing list for
future Hungarian dance events.
Newsgroups: sqnt-public.msgs,pdx.general
From: georged@sequent.com (George Dolbier)
Subject: Re: Fyi
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: pdx
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 92 00:44:46 GMT

In article <1992Sep4.213602.7806@sequent.com> petebob@sequent.com (Pete Apple) writes:
(a very sad report deleted because I could not bare to read one bit of it again)

I am a 5th generation son of Oregon pinoeer settlers(I come with
papers ;-) This state was founded by people who depended, helped
and trusted one another regardless of ANYTHING.(I know it was pounded
into me when I was growing up.)

The OCA make me ashamed to even live in Oregon. I hope they go away soon they
are giving the state a really bad rep..


Oregon, in it's past, has swung radically to the left and to the
right. Let's just hope this is the apex of the swing.  Oregon has
had it's problems in the past (look up the KKK's recruitment numbers
by state in the late 1920's).

Let's all work so that reason can overcome ignorance.

If you don't like my opinion, fine. At least I am not going to try to put
you in jail for it.

--
---
George "live by the golden rule" Dolbier
From: lanniet@pongo.TEKTRONIX.COM (Lannie Tierney;685-2848;60-444)
Newsgroups: pdx.general
Subject: Warning to First Tech's Bill Payer Users
Date: 10 Sep 92 15:13:48 GMT
Article-I.D.: shaman.1757
Reply-To: lanniet@orca.WV.tek.com
Followup-To: pdx.general
Distribution: pdx
Organization: WV


  This may have been made clear to everyone except me...

  When you have your bills paid by First Technology Federal Credit
  Union's Personal Bill Payer system, the funds are NOT electronically
  transferred as one (namely I) might expect.  Your account is first
  debited the amount and then a check is cut and U.S. mailed to the
  vendor.

  I was told by a First Tech representative that this is spelled out
  in the disclosure, the user's guide, and on each vendor screen.
  Well, it may be in the disclosure, but it is not in my user's guide
  and the vendor screen information is not clear (to me).  (And, I
  think that the latter was just recently added).  I was also told
  that eventually electronic transfer capability will be used - some
  as soon as this month.

  So, if you like to cut those deadlines close (like me), be aware.

  Two steps forward...one step back.

  
  Lannie

  +-----------------------------------------------------------+
  : | -+-  Lannie John Tierney    Senior Software Engineer    :
  : |  |   Tektronix, Inc., Display Products Division         :
  : |      P.O. Box 1000, MS 60-444, Wilsonville, OR 97070    :
  : +----  (503)685-2848, email: lanniet@orca.WV.TEK.COM      :
  +-----------------------------------------------------------+
Newsgroups: sqnt-public.msgs,pdx.general
From: dennis@sequent.com (Dennis Storz)
Subject: Re: Fyi (measure 9)
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: pdx
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 92 00:47:39 GMT


Excellent article. I urge all of you to vote down 
this hateful ballot measure. Don't let Oregon 
become a breeding ground for bigotry and ignorance.
Lest you think that this will not affect you directly,
(i.e. you aren't gay and have no gay friends or relatives)
be prepared for what the OCA might decide is the next 
"perversion" if this measure passes. As the article
mentioned, gay and minority neighborhoods are already 
experiencing significant backlash as a result of the 
measure simply being on the ballot.
DONT LEGALIZE HATE CRIMES.
Even if you have no interest in any of the candidates
or other ballot measures in November, this one should be 
enough to make you  go to the voting booth and vote NO.

If you disagree, flame away. There is no rational excuse 
for supporting this ballot measure.
Newsgroups: sqnt-public.referrals,pdx.general
From: edw@sequent.com (Ed Wright)
Subject: Re: tree trimmer & tree pest specialist needed
Organization: Orygun Society For HUman Rustabillity Assessment
Distribution: sqntworld
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 92 00:43:46 GMT

In article <1992Sep11.220537.21253@sequent.com> jbash@sequent.com (James Bash) writes:
%
%
%I am posting the following request for a friend:
%
%Looking for tree trimmer and tree pest specialist, for work in 
%Beaverton area.
%
%Please reply to nancyci@microsoft.com

Call Mark McArthur at 646-8835
He has done a lot of work for me.
He does a good job at a good price , I have had zero cause for complaint.

He has a buddy named Andy who does wood chipping too.

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From: daleju@sequent.com (Dale Juenemann)
Newsgroups: pdx.general
Subject: What happened to Techbooks?
Date: 10 Sep 92 15:13:52 GMT
Article-I.D.: sequent.1992Sep10.151352.26550
Distribution: pdx
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.


A friend of mine has a unix account at Techbooks public access unix, a
local outfit.  Suddently, in the last few days, nobody seems to be 
answering their phones.  No response from the modem number or the
voice number.  

Anybody know what's going on?

Thanks,

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daleju@sequent.com                   Beaverton, OR 
uunet!sequent!daleju                 (503) 578-3281   FAX: (503) 578-5797
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daleju@sequent.com                   Beaverton, OR 
uunet!sequent!daleju                 (503) 578-3281   FAX: (503) 578-5797
From: hedlund@reed.edu (Marc Hedlund)
Newsgroups: pdx.movies
Subject: Re: blockbuster inventory
Date: 7 Sep 92 03:38:42 GMT
Article-I.D.: reed.1992Sep7.033842.5281
Organization: Reed College, Portland, Oregon

In article <1992Sep4.053843.14460@SSD.intel.com> niski@ssd.intel.com (Joe 
Niski) writes:
>Subject: Re: blockbuster inventory
>From: Bill Newcomb, nuke@reed.edu
>In article <1992Aug31.043946.11510@reed.edu> Bill Newcomb, nuke@reed.edu
>writes:
>>In article <1992Aug29.175729.9769@ichips.intel.com> johnb@pdxgp1 (John
>Bauer) writes:
>>
>>
>>>Q: Is Blockbuster bluenosed?
>>
>>Yes, they are. I seem to remember there being a big flap-doodle about the
>>last temtpation of christ when it came out on video. I also thought I
>heard
>>that they donate money to some eagle forum type deal, but I have no way
>>of qualifying that. I try not to patronize the place, because in Memphis,
>>where I used to live, they put up a big store right across the street
>from
>>one of the oldest and best video stores in town, one that wasn't so
>>priggish, and they had some people fooled for a while, but Video Magic
>>managed to do quite well in spite of them. 
>>
>>nuke@reed.edu
>
>seems like i recall that when the NC17 rating came into existence as the
>offical replacement for the X rating, Lackluster Video annouced they
>wouldn't carry any films with that rating (since it's really X).

>Joe Niski                                          niski@ssd.intel.com

Yeah, they won't carry, for instance, Henry & June because of its NC-17
rating, but they will carry such nonsense as "Best Chest In the West"
(which features a cantilevered bikini on its box -- I will admit I have
never viewed it to confirm my suspicions about its content) because, you
see, it is not rated.  A fine moral distinction.

Hi Bill.  Hi Joe.

Marc

-- 
Logged in for fill of sarcasm and hostility -- getting back to work now.
hedlund@reed.edu		Marc Hedlund		    Reed College
(The Doyle Owl is missing and we're really tired of it -- GIVE IT BACK.)
________________________________________________________________________
From: dpappas@pdx125 (Derek Pappas)
Subject: FIELD HOCKEY
Followup-To: Derek Pappas 503-696-4546  dpappas@ichips
Summary: players wanted to start a weekly practice 
Keywords: Field Hockey
Organization: Workgroup Computing Division
Distribution: pdx
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 20:30:54 GMT

FIELD HOCKEY PLAYERS WANTED FOR INFORMAL PRACTICES.
If you haven't played in a while don't be reluctant to participate. This group will practice once a week and if there is interest twice a week. 
This will be a mixed practice. Men and women.
If there are enough participants we can form a league. 
There are tournaments in Vancouver, B.C and California many times throughout the year for those who are interested.
ALL LEVELS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE.

CONTACT:
Derek Pappas
dpappas@ichips
work 503-696-4546 
hm tel 503-648-1848
 

Newsgroups: pdx.test
From: scn@mizar.gasco.com (Steven C. Neighorn x1599)
Subject: gas attack
Organization: NorthWest Natural Gas Company of Portland Oregon
Distribution: pdx
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 21:27:55 GMT

this is really only a silly test...


-- 
Steven C. Neighorn        neighorn@qiclab.scn.rain.com/neighorn@cse.ogi.edu
SCN Research              "Where we train the Star Fighters who defend the
10635 S.W. 127th Court       frontier against Xur and the Ko-dan Armada"
Tigard, Oregon 97223-1964               home: (503) 524-7348
Newsgroups: pdx.test
From: a-bmw@zigsuni.rain.com (Ferrell Vallieri)
Subject: test posting from the heart city
Organization: Aloha Beaverton Motorcycle Works
Distribution: pdx
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 06:24:00 GMT

	testing 1 2 3

Newsgroups: pdx.computing
From: garys@techbook.com (Gary Scott)
Subject: Techbook.com aka Intercom.com aka ???
Organization: TECHbooks of Beaverton Oregon - Public Access Unix
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1992 00:33:57 GMT

Techbook is no more, but those with accounts on techbook.com only need
to call 220-0636 for Jims new public access unix venture. Rumor has
it that Jim has added lines and is trying to improve his service.

Those wishing to talk to a human aka James Diebel can try his pager
number (237-2358), as a last resort contact me and I will get a message to
Jim. e-mail prefered.
-- 
Gary L. Scott,  Decision Technology, Beaverton, OR (503) 642-4196
"Strategic Business Applications"    garys@techbook.com (subscription unix)
Any opinion expressed are mine and do not reflect the opinion of anyone
including myself!!!
Newsgroups: pdx.computing
From: dean@agora.rain.com (Dean Woodward)
Subject: Re: Techbooks
Keywords: Techbooks, Intercom
Organization: Open Communications Forum
Distribution: pdx
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 23:01:43 GMT

In article <Bu0sxr.LwC@agora.rain.com> rickc@agora.rain.com (Rick Coates) writes:
>randy@psg.com (Randy Bush) writes:
>
>>rogerc@ssd.intel.com (Roger Christal) writes:
>>> Ok, now that it appears techbooks will never return, is there a good 
>>> alternative in the area?  If so, how do I sign up?
>
>>I generally recommend agora, aka agora.rain.com.
>
>Just out of curiosity, what *did* happen to techbook?  I had an account
>there...
>
>Rick
>rickc@agora.rain.com

Techbooks (the store) went out of business, Jamesd sold his equipment to
infocom (or something like that) and they are up and running as Techbook
again.  For those who had accounts, the new numbers are:

(is, excuse me)   220-0636

All accounts are being honored.


-- 
Dean Woodward            | `I can't complain, but sometimes I still do,
dean@agora.rain.com      |   Life's been good to me so far...'
Public access user       |                                    -Joe Walsh
Newsgroups: pdx.computing
From: jamesd@techbook.com (James Deibele)
Subject: Re: Techbooks
Keywords: Techbooks, Intercom
Organization: TECHbooks of Beaverton Oregon - Public Access Unix
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 05:14:03 GMT

news@pdxgate.UUCP (Net News Account) writes:

>From: anderson@eecs.cs.pdx.edu (Karen Anderson)
>Path: eecs!anderson

>I missed what happened to techbooks...There was an article earlier
>about Intercom taking over the BBS, but the number posted (223-1966?)
>isn't being answered, or at least it hasn't been in the last couple of days.
>There wasn't anything posted at the store.

>Does Intercom have a voice line?  We called information but the number
>they gave us wasn't the right one.

InterCom can be called anytime at 223-4245 voice (you'll get an answering
machine at the office if nobody's there).  

What happened to TECHbooks and what the mysterious 1966 number was all
about is a story that needs to be told over beers (or at least coffee)
with much waving of hands and an occasional raised voice.  It doesn't
lend itself well to electronic communications, in other words.

InterCom bought the techbook machine and the rights to the name, and
will be continuing operations as techbook.com indefinitely.  Having
gotten the system finally hooked up to the Internet a few months ago, 
it's not easy to switch names overnight.

PDaXs and techbook can be reached at 220-0636, 1200/2400 N81.  There are 
actually a couple more phone lines, and all accounts are set up exactly
as they were in Beaverton.  People who paid for accounts will be
provided with service according to the same terms that TECHbooks would
have provided.  Until October 1, the same pricing is in effect as what
TECHbooks was offering.  Send to info@techbook.com for more info on 
PDaXs accounts (still free) or subscription rates.

TECHbooks provided me with a chance to talk with a lot more people about
what was happening in local high-tech, Portland, or the world than just
about anything I can think of.  I'll miss that a lot.  
Newsgroups: pdx.computing
From: jamesd@techbook.com (James Deibele)
Subject: Re: Techbook.com aka Intercom.com aka ???
Organization: TECHbooks of Beaverton Oregon - Public Access Unix
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 05:18:15 GMT

garys@techbook.com (Gary Scott) writes:

>TECHbooks is no more, but those with accounts on techbook.com only need
>to call 220-0636.

True enough.  Thanks for the offer to put people in touch, but they can
reach InterCom at 223-4245.

"InterCom" is a working name.  I thought it was a neat name, but find it
hard to believe that somebody's attorneys aren't going to jump out of
the woodwork if it's actually used.  It seems too obvious ...

And I still think intercom.com sounds peculiar.