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From: bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner)
Newsgroups: austin.talk
Subject: Re: If you dump Bush, dump Congress too, (at least.)
Date: 9 Nov 92 14:05:24 GMT
Organization: Novell, Inc. --Austin

In article <1992Nov7.035624.9638@wixer.cactus.org> rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org (Felix S. Gallo) writes:
>In article <1992Nov6.141116.4669@novell.com> bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner) writes:
>>So a 55MPH speed limit, which I hear from friends who lived their makes
>>sense for the East coast, is also suited for Texas?  Sure they finally
>>allowed 65MPH in some areas, but that's sort of like being tossed a
>>bone.  Actually, if I understand it correctly, they really don't set
>>the speed limit, they suggest that if the states want their tax dollars
>>back in highway funds, then they (the states) should set their speed
>>limits to what Congress wants.  Bastards.
>
>Yeah, it is.  I lived up in Illinois for a while, and setting the de
>facto speed limit at around 70 was in my opinion a good idea, even
>on the extremely flat and extremely straight highways up there.  Down
>here in the Austin hills and curves, I'm surprised that people are
>even thinking of going faster.  Maybe it's one of those "I'm a superior
>driver and should be allowed to show off" things that over 70% of the
>American drivers share, but let's deal with reality for a moment.  One
>bad driver can spoil five really good drivers' whole life.

Ummm, I was referring to ALL of Texas, not just Austin.  I went to
Dallas to see my brother and sister-in-law this weekend and traffic
pretty much was 70-75MPH the whole way on I-35 which is fairly
straight.  Or I-35 to S.A. and then I-37 down to C.C. - again, 70-75MPH
doesn't seem unreasonable.  What seperate these roads from those in
Illinois?  Or for that matter MoPac from Illinois?

Brendan
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Newsgroups: austin.talk
From: bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner)
Newsgroups: austin.talk
Subject: Re: If you dump Bush, dump Congress too, (at least.)
Date: 6 Nov 92 14:11:16 GMT
Organization: Novell, Inc. --Austin

In article <1992Nov5.045923.17670@wixer.cactus.org> rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org (Felix S. Gallo) writes:
>jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II) writes:
>>Sure.  But that doesn't give it the "right" to arbitrarily set speed
>>limits either.
>
>You're unfortunately confused.  The government does not arbitrarily set
>speed limits (or anything else).  It sets limits based on studies of
>safety factors and other relevant subjects.  These limits are in the
>best interests of its constituency.

So a 55MPH speed limit, which I hear from friends who lived their makes
sense for the East coast, is also suited for Texas?  Sure they finally
allowed 65MPH in some areas, but that's sort of like being tossed a
bone.  Actually, if I understand it correctly, they really don't set
the speed limit, they suggest that if the states want their tax dollars
back in highway funds, then they (the states) should set their speed
limits to what Congress wants.  Bastards.

Brendan
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Internet: bboerner@novell.com	MHS: bboerner@novell
Please use ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ if replying by mail exterior to Novell.
Newsgroups: austin.talk
From: purp@wixer.cactus.org (Jim Meyer)
Subject: Re: speed traps on 2222
Organization: Real/Time Communications
Distribution: austin
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 92 05:09:57 GMT

In article <2775@devnull.mpd.tandem.com> joe@mpd.tandem.com writes:

>there's no such thing as a "dangerous section of road". there is such
>a thing as someone driving beyond their abilities [...] the
>construction that's straightening out 2222 and other roads is the most
>assinine thing I've ever seen in my entire life. rather than educate and
>train drivers, we [try] to treat the symptoms of ignorance and
>stupidity, at the expense of everyone else.

Yay! I agree. Some people just shouldn't be on the road. While they
stress that driving is a privilege, not a right, it seems they make
every effort to see that you get that "privilege" whether you can handle
it or not.

--Jim, "I'm an excellent driver."
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|  Julien Finaudere' du Main Pourpre         |  Jim Meyer DoD#680      |
|  Collegium Turris Animarum, Bryn Gwlad     |  purp@wixer.cactus.org  |
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From: debbie@sierra.ICUS.COM (Debbie Keyes)
Subject: Re: speed traps on 2222
Organization: ICUS Software Systems, Austin, TX
Distribution: austin
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 04:36:21 GMT

In article <924@rider.UUCP> joe@rider.cactus.org writes:
>agreed. I think it's minnesota ?? that has a $5 excessive consumption
>law. that would be ideal.

Nope.  It's Nevada (whose congress critter was the sponsor of the 65
on interstates bill) and for anything less than 70 MPH all they give
is a $15 wasting fuel fine (on any highway I believe -- never got one
so don't know for sure).  No demerits.  No "speeding" ticket for the
insurance company to zing you about.  Just a "wasting fuel" fine.

It seems to meet the feds requirement too, 'cos last I heard they
got their highway funds.

Debbie
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+=========================== Debbie Keyes ==================================+
| debbie@icus.ICUS.COM         ...!{ames,cs.utexas.edu,pacbell}!icus!debbie |
|      "Mom" to Nickie (the psychotic mutt) and Lusi (sweetie pup).         |
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Newsgroups: austin.talk
From: rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org (Felix S. Gallo)
Subject: Re: If you dump Bush, dump Congress too, (at least.)
Organization: Real/Time Communications
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 92 03:56:24 GMT

In article <1992Nov6.141116.4669@novell.com> bboerner@novell.com (Brendan B. Boerner) writes:
>In article <1992Nov5.045923.17670@wixer.cactus.org> rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org (Felix S. Gallo) writes:
>>jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II) writes:
>>>Sure.  But that doesn't give it the "right" to arbitrarily set speed
>>>limits either.
>>
>>You're unfortunately confused.  The government does not arbitrarily set
>>speed limits (or anything else).  It sets limits based on studies of
>>safety factors and other relevant subjects.  These limits are in the
>>best interests of its constituency.
>
>So a 55MPH speed limit, which I hear from friends who lived their makes
>sense for the East coast, is also suited for Texas?  Sure they finally
>allowed 65MPH in some areas, but that's sort of like being tossed a
>bone.  Actually, if I understand it correctly, they really don't set
>the speed limit, they suggest that if the states want their tax dollars
>back in highway funds, then they (the states) should set their speed
>limits to what Congress wants.  Bastards.

Yeah, it is.  I lived up in Illinois for a while, and setting the de
facto speed limit at around 70 was in my opinion a good idea, even
on the extremely flat and extremely straight highways up there.  Down
here in the Austin hills and curves, I'm surprised that people are
even thinking of going faster.  Maybe it's one of those "I'm a superior
driver and should be allowed to show off" things that over 70% of the
American drivers share, but let's deal with reality for a moment.  One
bad driver can spoil five really good drivers' whole life.

>Brendan
>-- 
>Brendan B. Boerner		Phone: 512/346-8380
>Internet: bboerner@novell.com	MHS: bboerner@novell
>Please use ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ if replying by mail exterior to Novell.


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Felix Sebastian Gallo                              rhodesia@wixer.cactus.org
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From: jfh@rpp386.lonestar.org (John F. Haugh II)
Newsgroups: austin.talk
Subject: Re: speed traps on 2222
Date: 7 Nov 92 15:21:42 GMT
Reply-To: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II)
Distribution: austin
Organization: Los Tejanos SCUBA Club and Beer Joint, Austin, Tejas

In article <PETONIC.92Nov6110525@daisy.hal.com> petonic@hal.com (Michael A. Petonic) writes:
>You're assuming, of course, *perfect* conditions.  There's a first
>time on 2222 for everyone. 

This is only because people don't follow the first rule of driving -
never drive beyond your own abilities.  If there is a curve in the
road and you can't see what's on the other side, slow down.

>You're also assuming restraint on the part of the driver.  For whatever
>macho reasons, people don't drive within their abilities and *other*
>people's abilities.  Especially in Texas, where the ego reigns.

Ah, the truth comes out.

Well, some of us are "restrained" drivers.

>I'm entirely for making more stringent tests, and stiffer penalties for
>things like unsafe passing, lack of signals, tailgaiting (failure to 
>maintain safe distance), blowing off stop signals and signs, ...  In short,
>things that tend to result in accidents.

YES!

>I take 2222 pretty fast, but then I've got a SAAB turbo with excellent
>suspension, and I'm fairly coordinated and have good reactions.  I'm
>26, now...  by the time I'm 35, my reactions will have slowed.  When
>I'm 55, if I tried to push the envelope out as far as I do now, I'd
>be a dead man.   Hopefully, my gain in prudence will counteract my
>loss in reactions.

Hey, watch your cracks about the thirtysomething crowd ...
-- 
John F. Haugh II                  [  TSAKC  ] !'s: ...!cs.utexas.edu!rpp386!jfh
Ma Bell: (512) 251-2151           [ DoF #17 ]        @'s: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org
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From: raman@cs.utexas.edu (Raman Rajagopalan)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale,ut.general,utcs.under,utcs.grad
Subject: TRANSFERABLE, unrestricted, fly anywhere, SW airlines voucher for sale
Followup-To: poster
Date: 10 Nov 1992 16:26:53 -0600
Organization: CS Dept, University of Texas at Austin
Distribution: austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: cascade.cs.utexas.edu

I have a frequent flyer voucher from Southwest Airlines for sale.  The
voucher is legally transferable, and is good for roundtrip travel
anywhere that southwest flies in the US.  There are no advance purchase
restrictions, and the voucher may be used as a ticket at any SW airlines
counter.  

Valid through - Dec. 8, 1992
Blackout Dates - Nov. 24-25 (tuesday/wednesday), Nov. 29-30 (sunday/monday).

asking price - $150 or best offer.

perks:  booklet of 12 coupons good for free beer/cocktails, valid through 
        December 1993.

If anyone wants to travel to the Bay Area over thanksgiving:

I have reservations from austin to Oakland, CA on Nov 26, returning on 
Nov. 28.  I can change the name on the reservation if the flights are 
otherwise full.  

If anyone wants to fly someone in:

I also have reservation from Nashville, TN to Austin on Nov 26, returning
to Nashville on Nov 28th.  This reservation can also be transferred.

So much for blown thankgiving plans... give me a buzz if you are interested.

- raman rajagopalan
  345-3716
  raman@cs.utexas.edu
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: ninke@cactus.org (Don A. Ninke)
Subject: For Sale: Turbo XT
Organization: Capital Area Central Texas UNIX Society, Austin, Tx
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 01:22:26 GMT

                        F O R     S A L E
                        -----------------

        Turbo XT (10 MHz / 4.77 MHz) in AT-style case

        including:
              640K RAM                      20-Meg harddisk
              Amber monitor (14")           Mono/graphics card,
                                                    Hercules compatible
              101 keyboard                  Battery-operated Clock
              2 Serial Ports                2 Parallel Ports

        Asking  $250.00

   by:  Donald Ninke            phone 926-7520 (answering machine)
        2307 Lehigh Drive
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From: darrenl@natinst.com (Darren Lilie)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: WANTED: Place to buy discounted movie passes in Austin
Date: 6 Nov 1992 15:50:16 -0600
Organization: National Instruments, Austin, TX
Distribution: austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: eagle.natinst.com

Hi, I'm looking for a place in Austin to buy those discounted movie
tickets which run about $4.00 or $4.25.  

Thanks,
Darren
From: gabele@austin.ibm.com (Carol Gabele)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: 12 foot diameter pool for sale
Keywords: pool
Date: 9 Nov 92 18:39:14 GMT
Organization: IBM Austin
Originator: gabele@inetnode.austin.ibm.com


Doughboy 12 ft diameter, 3 ft high above ground pool for sale.

Two years old.  No leaks.  It's been disassembled and put back in the
original box.

It comes with a pump and ladder.  There are two covers: a light-weight cover
and a heavy-weight cover.  There is also a complete set of chemicals.  You
would need to purchase a $20 replaceable filter to get going.  Extra hose,
scrub brush, and large butterfly size net with expandable pole included.

This is *very* heavy.

This was purchased at A-tex for around $600 by the time you add all the extras.

Asking $150.


If you want more information, please email me at gabele.austin.ibm.com
or call evenings 331-5573.
From: kayser@radium.asc.slb.com (Bill Kayser)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Spirit 28 Sailboat on lake Travis
Date: 12 Nov 92 22:41:44 GMT
Organization: Schlumberger Austin Systems Center
NNTP-Posting-Host: radium.asc.slb.com

I'm selling my interest, half ownership, of a 28 ft. cruising yacht
docked on at Dodd St. Docks on Lake Travis.  She's a Spirit 28, made 
in 1980 by Glastron Boats, in excellent condition.  She's primarily a
cruiser, with a lot of nice amenities you don't find often on boats
her size.

* 28 ft LOA, fixed keel, 4.5' draft.
* Roomy interior, sleeps six; you can stand up inside without having to
  hunch over.
* Inboard gas engine, 30 HP, in excellent running condition.  It's gotten
  year round usage.
* Head and Galley with built in cooler and alcohol stove, other amenities.
* Electric water pump, radio.
* Fully safety equipped, including tools and emergency supplies, Coast Guard
  Safety Inspected.  Ready to sail.  No additional investment needed for
  things like life jackets, spotlight, other gear.
* Steering wheel, wind and speed instruments, shortwave radio antenna
  mounted on mast, self tailing winches.
* Roller Furled Genoa and Main.
* Docked at Dodd St. Docks, 30 minutes from downtown Austin.

Lots more I'm probably forgetting.  Ed and I have taken great care of her.
I have to sell because I'm leaving Austin.  Half ownership means you
pay half the slip fees and use it equal time.  I'm asking $7500 for my
interest in the boat, which is significantly less than I paid, but I have
to sell her before I leave in December.

Call if you'd like to take a look or go for a sail.

Bill
home: 459-9018
work: 331-3360

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 Schlumberger ASC
 Austin, TX                               Phone    : (512) 331-3360
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Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: ninke@cactus.org (Don A. Ninke)
Subject: Nutshell Handbooks for sale
Organization: Capital Area Central Texas UNIX Society, Austin, Tx
Distribution: austin
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 1992 23:08:11 GMT

I have some Nutshell Handbooks by O'Reilly & Associates for sale:

                                        I Paid             Asking
                                        -------            -------
     "Using UUCP and Usenet"            $ 16.15            $  8.00

     "Managing UUCP and Usenet"         $ 19.75            $  9.50

     "Termcap and Terminfo"             $ 19.75            $  9.50

These books are in excellent condition (no scribbles or hi-lites).

     Donald A. Ninke
     2307 Lehigh Drive
     Austin, TX 78723
     phone 926-7520 (answering machine)
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Xref: sparky austin.forsale:2444 misc.forsale.computers.pc-clone:794 misc.forsale.computers:39828
From: ortiz@austin.lockheed.com (Joe Ortiz)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale,misc.forsale.computers.pc-clone,misc.forsale.computers
Subject: FORSALE - 40MB Tape Backup Mountain FileSafe 4000, Compuadd#45903
Summary: FORSALE - 40MB Tape Backup Mountain FileSafe 4000, Compuadd#45903
Keywords: Tape Backup, 40MB, QIC-40
Date: 10 Nov 92 18:30:47 GMT
Followup-To: austin.forsale
Distribution: usa


	FORSALE - Compuadd 40MB Tape Backup System Part Number #45903

	3 1/2" form factor for Compuadd low-profile systems
	Mountain FileSafe 4000 model
	QIC-40 format uses DC2000 tapes
	Software and Cables for use with AT-Floppy Controller
	
	Paid $269
	Asking $200 + shipping - or best offer.

	Reply to - ortiz@austin.lockheed.com



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Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: ninke@cactus.org (Don A. Ninke)
Subject: For Sale: Ramdisk Card for PC/XT
Organization: Capital Area Central Texas UNIX Society, Austin, Tx
Distribution: austin
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 17:33:30 GMT

                        F O R   S A L E
                        ---------------
Expanded Memory Board to work with PC, PC/XT, or compatibles.
Populated with 1.92 Meg of RAM in 256Kx1 Drams.  (You can add
another row of 9 each 4256 drams to fill out the 2.0 Meg capacity.)

You can use part of the board's memory to "backfill" up to 384K
in 128K increments.  (If your computer main memory is 256K, the
Expanded Memory board will add 384K to fill out the 640K limit.)

You can create up to four "virtual" disks, or RAM disks.  Part of the
memory may be allocated as a buffer for your printer (also known as
a "print spooler").

        $35.00   (includes User Manual and driver software)
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From: kayser@asc.slb.com (Bill Kayser)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Leaving Texas, misc. for sale
Date: 9 Nov 92 22:47:42 GMT
Organization: Schlumberger Austin Systems Center
NNTP-Posting-Host: radium.asc.slb.com

Antique rocking chair:		      		$85
Solid wood dining set with 4 chains, 2 leaves:  $90
Mini Fridge, about 36" high:			$50
Big, old, sturdy desk				$50

Also available at my garage sale this weekend:

Misc. Darkroom Equipment, including Besseler (sp?) enlarger, timer,
lights, steel drum dryer, ferrotyping equip., easels, and much more.

End tables, bookshelves, some beat up antique sofas, chairs, and lots
of other stuff.  Everything goes (except my dog and my motorcycle).

Call me at home: 459-9018 or work: 331-3360 for more info.

Garage sale Saturday 8-4 at 1808 Alegria Rd:

                       Camino Real
                        |
                        |   My house corner of Alegria and Camino Real 
                        |X <--- 
   Burnet Rd       -----+----------------  Alegria Rd
      |                 |
      |               --+-----
      |                 |
      |       Laird   --+-----
      |          |      |
      |          |    --+-----
      |          |      |
=====================================  2222 (Koenig Ln.)
      |
      |
      |




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From: oquinn@elder.austin.ibm.com
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
Subject: Room for Rent
Date: 8 Nov 92 21:08:10 GMT
Organization: IBM, Austin

Where:  Avenue F and 45th Street
When:   Now until Jan 1.
Cost:   $315 + 1/4 of bills, usually $45-$50 a month, no hook-up fees or deposit

The house is located in central Austin on Avenue F a few houses down from 45th  street.  The room fully isolated from the house in a closed-in garage.  This would be perfect for a student.  It is fully remodeled and it doesn't resemble a garage.  The room has a shower, toilet, carpet, book shelves, phone jack, cable, and some closet space.  You will have access to the rest of the house, which includes TV, kitchen, refidgerator, stove, etc.
.
There are three guys who occupy the three bedrooms in the main house.  All three
are currenty employeed, have VERY good personalitys, and are college grads.  In
terests vary from local music to sports.  Not afraid of BEER!
.
I interested please e-mail at oquinn@eureka.austin.ibm.com or call JIM 443-1608
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: john@azulita.cactus.org (John R. Miller)
Subject: WANTED: circular saw
Organization: none
Distribution: austin
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 92 16:43:23 GMT

Does anyone out there have a hand circular saw (aka skil saw) they
would as soon be rid of?
----
John R. Miller		512/331-0155	john@azulita.cactus.org
13102 Briar Hollow Dr.			..cs.utexas.edu!balkan!azulita!john
Austin, Tx  78729			john@glasnost.austin.ibm.com
Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: eleea3z@jane.uh.edu (Ngo, Wai)
Subject: 65 MB RLL disk drive and 16 bit controller for sale
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    
Organization: University of Houston
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 06:08:00 GMT

I have a two year old NEC 65 MB RLL disk drive and a 16 bit controller for
sale.  The drive is 3.5" HH and has a 24 ms seeking time.  It has no bad
sector on it and comes with a 5.25" mounting kit.  The controller is a
Winchester/Floppy disk controller which can control up to 2 HD and 2 FD.
They are both running perfect but I just upgraded to a larger system.  I would
like to sell them together and asking $160 OBO.  Buyer pays shipping.
Please send any offer to eleea3z@jetson.uh.edu

Xref: sparky austin.forsale:2396 tx.forsale:447
From: knapp@cs.utexas.edu (Edgar Knapp)
Newsgroups: austin.forsale,tx.forsale
Subject: FastBack Plus 3.0 for the Mac: $99.-
Followup-To: poster
Date: 5 Nov 1992 07:33:49 -0600
Organization: U Texas Dept of Computer Sciences, Austin TX
Distribution: tx
NNTP-Posting-Host: notrees.cs.utexas.edu
Summary: Mac Software: FastBack Plus, $99


Followup-To: 
Distribution: world
Organization: Purdue University
Keywords: 

Brand new, disks still sealed, complete with registration card and 350
page manual. You pay shipping. Best mail order price $128.-. Features
include:

 - Cross platform compatibility with FastBack for PC
 - Macros, scripting, and automated backups
 - Snapshots to speed up incremental backups
 - Archive, erase and purge features
 - Preservation of AppleShare privileges
 - Extensive support for tapes
 - Drag and Drop (under System 7)


Edgar Knapp
(317) 494-6028

Newsgroups: austin.forsale
From: john@stat.tamu.edu (John S. Price)
Subject: Re: Soundblaster Pro for sale.
Organization: Texas A&M University, College Station
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 19:03:44 GMT

In article <1992Nov6.111020.108@turtle.fisher.com> mriley@turtle.fisher.com writes:
>Soundblaster Pro for sale. 8 months old.  
> Comes with box, manuals, and software.
>
>He paid $200.
>He wants $150.

SB Pro can be bought new at Babbages (in College Station, at least)
for $150+tax.

>Please respond to mriley@fisher.com or phone Kurt at 832-3307.

+--------------------+- But on eliminating every other reason -------------+
| John Price         |    For our sad demise                               |
| john@stat.tamu.edu |      They logged the only explaination left         |
+--------------------+-------- This species has amused itself to death ----+
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