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From: Frederick.Theilig@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Frederick Theilig)
Subject: Re: Providence
Organization: Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1992 02:05:10 GMT

In article <5739@transfer.stratus.com> buffum@sw.stratus.com (Jeff Buffum) writes:
> 
>My memory is quite clear having lived in the state for over 20 years!
>
     Me too.  Let's just leave it at that you enjoy RI weather much
 better than I.

>>      Returning to North Carolina would require that I at some point
>>  visit there.  Weather is a real stupid thing to get overly defensive
>>  about.
>> 
>This would be a more believable reply if your own signature did not indicate
>that you were a student in North Carolina at one time!  My reason for commenting
>in an inflamatory manner was that you were giving very negative and erroneous 
>information to someone planning on visiting our lovely state.
>
     Giggle.  My signature clearly indicates that I currently that I
 am using a North Carolina account.  If you want, I'll get them to sign
 an afadavit that I am not now, nor ever were a student at their
 wonderful university.

      F. Michael Theilig  -  RPG117@URIACC.URI.EDU


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From: cohend@leland.Stanford.EDU (David Cohen)
Subject: Re: More Water Problems --
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 18:46:01 GMT


According to my sources, the deluge of rain during the previous weekend 
caused both heavy runoff and an elevated water table, so that the normally
protected well drew in outside water.  Wherever the drainage is not 
satisfactorily distant from drinking sources may indeed have problems from
this storm.

David Cohen
From: cbas38@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Providence
Date: 14 Aug 92 13:29:38 GMT
Organization: Strathclyde University VAX Cluster

OK me again from Sunny Scotland......some more touristy questions.

What's the climate like from  September to November ? The reason I
ask is that we've had a stinking summer in Scotland and some decent
weather would be appreciated.

I'd like some more info on Providence. What is the popoulation ?
How far is Brown Uni  from the town or is it in it ? What;s the 
night life like  ? What's the state drinking laws like ?? 
What about public transport ??


Any help on the above is much appreciated along with anything else 
useful


-- 
Sandy Mackinnon
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
cbas38@vaxa.strath.ac.uk
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From: lalibr@jec305.its.rpi.edu (Ron Scott Laliberte)
Subject: Re: More Water Problems --
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1992 14:11:11 GMT

Well, its all nice and all that you have a well, but becareful anyhow,
since the article said that the problem was comming from one of THEIR WELLS.
Its quite possible for the water table to become contaminated....
 Vivs
From: buffum@sw.stratus.com (Jeff Buffum)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: Providence
Date: 17 Aug 92 17:08:56 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

It is obvious that 'F. Michael Theilig' knows nothing of RI, and even less about
it's weather.  RI does have a fair amount of rain, but nothing out of the
ordinary for the eastern seaboard of the US.  In general, the fall (Sept-Nov) has
some of the finest weather of the year.  The nights are crisp, the days are clear
and often sunny with temperatures varying between 50 and 65 during the day. 
Also, there often is a gorgeous stretch of indian summer in the later half of
October with sunny days in the upper 60s and low 70s.

I can only suggest that `F. Michael' return to North Carolina.  That leaves 
southern New England to those of us who appreciate it.
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From: cdt@sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: RI TRIVIA
Date: 17 Aug 92 22:00:12 GMT
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

In article <4655@balrog.ctron.com>, mattb@ctron.com (Matt Brown) writes:
> On the origin of "cabinet":
> 
> >I always heard that it came from the cabinet that they kept the mixer
> >in under the counter of the soda fountain....
> 
> That's the best I've heard.  Now, does anybody know if that started at the
> Creamery, or elsewhere?

I grew up with the word, and I think I predate the Newport Creamery (though
I can't be 100% sure).  I saw them on the menu at many places before
the Bristol or Barrington Newport Creameries even existed.
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From: j..barrett@madness.network23.com (J. Barrett) 
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: confs
Date: 14 Aug 92 16:52:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Terminal Madness BBS - Newport, RI - 401-848-9069
Reply-To: j..barrett@madness.network23.com (J. Barrett) 

what is wrong with parent/teens conf? there have been no
msgs in two weeks time, even after the one i posted.
is it a dead conference?
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From: plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: RI Trivia Redux!
Date: 18 Aug 1992 21:16:53 GMT
Organization: Brown University Planetary Geology
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: pilsner.geo.brown.edu
Keywords: A Cabinet and a Grinder, Please?

In article <1992Aug18.142357.16478@osf.org> tmt@osf.org (Tom Talpey) writes:
>The editors
>appear to view New England as a collection of think-alike states,
>when in fact this region is more like Yugoslavia than Scandinavia.

   No, the editors are right.  The New England states as a whole have
much more in common with each other than they do with any other states
in the union, and certainly more so than Scandinavia.  Perhaps if the
columnist actually got out of the area every once in awhile, she'd (?)
notice.
...
>On the other hand, that Rhode Island curiosity, "bubbler," isn't
>even a New Englandism, according to the Third Edition. It's "a drinking
>fountain, used especially in Wisconsin."

   We've had this discussion here at least twice in the last year.
The word "bubbler" *is* used extensively in Wisconsin (at least
in the southeastern part of the state), and I seem to remember a
Coloradan vouching for its use in his/her state.  It is *not* unique
to RI.  In fact, I've yet to hear the word used here.  (Incidentally,
some people at the University of Wisconsin were working on a Dictionary
of American Regional English about 15 years ago.  I wonder if that
had something to do with "bubbler" being identified mostly with
Wisconsin...)
   In short, the columnist was trying to have her cake and eat it too,
what with trumpeting the appearance of New England vernacular, while
complaining about the minor innaccuracies therein.  Feh.
--
Joel Plutchak, Research Programmer/Analyst
Brown University Planetary Geology
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From: jea@lems.brown.edu (John E. Adcock)
Subject: Re: RI Trivia Redux!
Organization: LEMS laboratory, Brown University
	<5684@transfer.stratus.com> <170jceINNr9s@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 16:06:58 GMT

In article <170jceINNr9s@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU> plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak) writes:

   >>From: plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak)
   >>Date: 20 Aug 1992 17:05:18 GMT
   >>Organization: Brown University Planetary Geology

   >>buncha upper-class twits who couldn't get into Harvard. 

Hey! Who are you calling upper-class?! Them's fightin' words. :-)

   >>(If you were thirty-<mumble> years old, would *you* hang out with under-
   >>graduates half your age? :-)

Granted I'm only 24 (an order of magnitude younger :-)) but hanging out with
undergraduates can be fun if moderated apropriately with lonely graduate
student life. I guess its all in one's perspective. 

   >>   Joel Plutchak, Research Programmer/Analyst
   >>   Brown University Planetary Geology

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From: brian@meaddata.com (Brian Curran)
Subject: Harvard rejects?? (was Re: RI Trivia Redux!)
Keywords: A Cabinet and a Grinder, Please?
Organization: Mead Data Central, Dayton OH
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 16:40:44 GMT
Distribution: usa

In article <170jceINNr9s@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>, plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak) writes:
|>    Actually, I only *work* at an Ivy League college.  While my
|> peer group doesn't consist of Cranston's finest, it also isn't a
|> buncha upper-class twits who couldn't get into Harvard.  (If you
|> were thirty-<mumble> years old, would *you* hang out with under-
|> graduates half your age? :-)
|> --
|> Joel Plutchak, Research Programmer/Analyst
|> Brown University Planetary Geology

Well, I don't usually flame in public (email is more my style), but I feel
I've been publicly slandered (albeit indirectly), meriting a just-as-public
response.

Come on, Joel.  I thought that perception of Brown students ("upper class
twits who couldn't get into Harvard") had gone out with bell-bottoms.  Well,
I guess bell-bottoms are back, and so are ignorant stereotypes.  I will grant
that SOME Brown students may fit your description, but to make such a broad
generalization about a specific group is inaccurate (at least) and damaging
(at worst).  When I was an undergrad (Class of '87, so it's not THAT long
ago), many of my classmates had not even APPLIED to "Hahvahd", due to the
school's reputation (deserved or not) for catering to those same "upper class
twits" that you loathe.  As a matter of fact, Brown was my FIRST choice when
I was college-hunting because of its relaxed, liberal atmosphere and LACK of
emphasis on my "breeding" (which was decidedly MIDDLE-class).  

It's a good thing you don't want to hang out with undergrads, Joel, because
I doubt any of them would want to deal with your attitude.

[I do not intend this as a rip on Harvard, just a defense against the
implication that all Brown students are rich Harvard rejects.]
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From: Frederick.Theilig@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Frederick Theilig)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: Providence
Date: 20 Aug 92 02:16:06 GMT
Organization: Extended Bulletin Board Service

In article <5601@transfer.stratus.com> buffum@sw.stratus.com (Jeff Buffum) writes:
>It is obvious that 'F. Michael Theilig' knows nothing of RI, and even less about
>it's weather.  RI does have a fair amount of rain, but nothing out of the
>ordinary for the eastern seaboard of the US.  In general, the fall (Sept-Nov) has
>some of the finest weather of the year.  The nights are crisp, the days are clear
>and often sunny with temperatures varying between 50 and 65 during the day. 
>Also, there often is a gorgeous stretch of indian summer in the later half of
>October with sunny days in the upper 60s and low 70s.
>
     Your memory fails you.  I can only assume that you failed to
 recongize the quote I mentioned.  

>I can only suggest that `F. Michael' return to North Carolina.  That leaves 
>southern New England to those of us who appreciate it.

     Returning to North Carolina would require that I at some point
 visit there.  Weather is a real stupid thing to get overly defensive
 about.

>| Jeffrey Buffum                  Phone:    (508) 490-6822            |

     F. Michael Theilig  -  RPG117@URIACC.URI.EDU
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From: cdt@sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: RI Trivia Redux!
Keywords: A Cabinet and a Grinder, Please?
Date: 19 Aug 92 19:05:07 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc.

In article <16rpc5INNbs5@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>, plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak) writes:
> The word "bubbler" ...
> In fact, I've yet to hear the word used here. 

Well, look, you're at an Ivy League college.

I had a pronounced RI/Boston accent -- until I learned to suppress it
after being giggled at by (non-local) classmates in a college in BOSTON.
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From: umlehner@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu (Mike Lehnertz)
Subject: Re: More Water Problems --
Organization: Educational Computing Network
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 21:21:10 GMT

   Lovely North Kingstown. Fortunately I have a well.

   Hey, if it'd ever stop raining in this stupid state, the water might
   clear up in the next month. Sheesh...



                                            - Drummer -
From: plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak)
Newsgroups: alt.rhode_island
Subject: Re: RI Trivia Redux!
Date: 20 Aug 1992 17:05:18 GMT
Organization: Brown University Planetary Geology
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: pilsner.geo.brown.edu
Keywords: A Cabinet and a Grinder, Please?

In article <5684@transfer.stratus.com> cdt@sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares) writes:
>In article <16rpc5INNbs5@stanley.cis.Brown.EDU>, plutchak@pilsner.geo.brown.edu (Joel Plutchak) writes:
>> The word "bubbler" ...
>> In fact, I've yet to hear the word used here. 
>
>Well, look, you're at an Ivy League college.

   Actually, I only *work* at an Ivy League college.  While my
peer group doesn't consist of Cranston's finest, it also isn't a
buncha upper-class twits who couldn't get into Harvard.  (If you
were thirty-<mumble> years old, would *you* hang out with under-
graduates half your age? :-)
--
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Brown University Planetary Geology
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From: Frederick.Theilig@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Frederick Theilig)
Subject: Re: Providence
Organization: Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 06:38:56 GMT

In article <1992Aug14.132938.1@vaxa.strath.ac.uk> cbas38@vaxa.strath.ac.uk writes:
>OK me again from Sunny Scotland......some more touristy questions.
>
>What's the climate like from  September to November ? The reason I
>ask is that we've had a stinking summer in Scotland and some decent
>weather would be appreciated.
>
     What's the quote?  "Providence.  Where it rains three days out of
 every four, except durring the rainy season when it snows like a
 bitch."  The city doesn't see too much snow, but within 30 miles you
 can get a fairly serious amount.  Rhode Island isn't favored for it's
 weather.


>I'd like some more info on Providence. What is the popoulation ?
>How far is Brown Uni  from the town or is it in it ? What;s the 
>night life like  ? What's the state drinking laws like ?? 
>What about public transport ??
>
     Population is about 150 thousand, but don't quote me on that.  The
 60 by 90 mile state is just over a million, 1990 census.  Brown is on
 the city's fashionable east side, walking distance to downtown.  Legal
 drinking age nation wide is 21.  Public transport exists.  There is no
 subway/metro.
>
>Any help on the above is much appreciated along with anything else 
>useful
>
     I can't really comment on the night life.  It really depends on
 what yer into and what you are comparing it to.  It's no New York or
 Boston.
>
>-- 
>Sandy Mackinnon
>cbas38@vaxa.strath.ac.uk

     F. Michael Theilig  -  RPG117@URIACC.URI.EDU
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From: adg2@quads.uchicago.edu (andrew david gross)
Newsgroups: alt.thrash
Subject: Re: Metal and classical
Date: 14 Aug 92 17:46:26 GMT
Reply-To: adg2@midway.uchicago.edu
Organization: University of Chicago Computing Organizations

If someone could explain to me how I could include other people's messages in
my replys, just e-mail the instructions. That way I could make my responses
seem a less vague that they probably do.

Anyway, I would like to reply to Eric Kimmel's comments on those who enjoy
both heavy metal and classical music. Though he most likely has pointed out
a sociologial truism when he states, "Classical music and heavy
metal are not generally socially acceptable.  Heavy metal to shock the
parents and classical to shock peers," he ignores another important truism.
This being that the another reason many people listen to these particular
genres of music is that they LIKE them.

I admit that I am such a person with eclectic tastes. However, I never really
got into any type of music just because it shocked other people. I always got
along with my parents, and I sometimes feel stupid when my Dad's trying to get
work done and I'm blasting Megadeth. He'll come in and say, "What is this?
Could you turn it down please." I'll just say, "Sorry, Dad." And I turn it
down. The same holds true when I blast Shostakovich as well.

The point being that music taste need neither be a reaction to anything nor
does it necessarily reflect any specific essence that defines what kind of
music we like. It is unfortunate that genres of music tend to be
inextricably linked with some sort of cultural signification, and that people
often fail to broaden their horizons and find music that is simply good.

By the way, a good friend of mine is a huge metal/country fan.

But, hey, metal and classical are two awesome categories of music, and people
can get into them for any reason they want. It's just good to know that they
do at all. Personally, I tend to think there is more good classical music, but
that's chiefly because music has been around for centuries, and has therefore
had more time to develop a more extensive repertoire.

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From: Phil.Powell@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Phil Powell)
Subject: Re: Intermosh The Return
Organization: Extended Bulletin Board Service
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1992 03:02:58 GMT

In article <1992Aug13.004550.19155@newsroom.utas.edu.au> u911469@postoffice.utas.edu.au (The DOK) writes:
>In article <1992Aug6.035149.14179@samba.oit.unc.edu>, Phil.Powell@bbs.oit.unc.edu (Phil Powell) writes:
>> 
>> ** INTERMOSH ** 
>
>> now out, in case you didn't know, is the new Mortification album, "Scrolls
>> of the Megilloth"... pure 100% death metal! Morbid Angel fans beware, God
>> is after your domain now!  Mortification is currently touring Australia
>> with new underground Christian death band Discarnated, who is replacing
>> Deracination due to band member changes (note: they replaced Paramaecium
>> due to school.. confused yet?)..
>
>           I must say Mortification's new album is BRILLIANT!!!!!! That free
>time in the studios really helped the sound! I remember hearing Jayson Sherlock
>and Steve Rowe talking about the new album (and playing previews of it, this was
>about 8 or 9 weeks ago) on a radio station near Melbourne (Radio Raiders on 3RPP
>to be exact). And they were really pleased with the way it turned out.
>           I also have to say, if you haven't heard Paramaecium, Deracination, or
>Discarnated, where have you been? Look out U.S.A. the Aussie Christian Metal
>Invasion (A.C.M.I.) has begun. Lightforce started, Rosanna's Raiders tried,
>Mortification is continuing, other bands are coming!!!!

Oh yeah? Well we're the US and we'll always kick butt... uh.. well
actually in everything except death metal.. *sniff*
Discarnated is truly AMAZING! I have a copy of an article I'm doing on
them for a future issue of my mag (Cephas)...


>
>>  get
>> Mortification, "Scrolls of the Megilloth"
>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>> 
>> Have a cool time! 
>> 
>> Phil
>
>               The DOK         (who is sometimes known as Phil Grey)
>(I may be a little biased, coming from Australia an' all, but you
>gotta admit, they're good!)
>
>
>

A wee bit biased, aren't we? :-)

Phil
Editor, Cephas/Teeth
Co-Host, "Full Metal Worship", 94.5 FM WCXS Washington, DC

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From: zool175@csc.canterbury.ac.nz
Newsgroups: alt.thrash
Subject: Entomed Guitar Sound.
Date: 21 Aug 92 02:27:17 GMT
Organization: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Q: How do you get a sound like Entomed??

A: well you go out and buy a 0.52 gauge string (and a normal set)
then stick the 0.52 at low-E, E ant A, A at D..etc.
Tune your guitar B E A D F# B.
Plug a wicked stomp-box between the guitar and a BIG amp (try a DOD Thrash
Master)
Make sure the speaker is big - If you're really twisted you'll try a Hartke
Bass setup.
Start playing Left Hand Path etc.
All your licks and patterns you learned will be exactly the same But they'll
be dropped down a perfect 5th.


Any Questions?

Mark
From: SWELTON@ESOC.BITNET (Sebastian Welton)
Newsgroups: alt.thrash
Subject: re: Grindcrusher
Date: 18 Aug 92 09:02:29 GMT
Organization: European Space Agency
X-Unparsable-Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 11:37:18 CET





>I saw an LP by about 20 different thrash, death, and industrial bands
>called Grind Crusher..It runs for about $7 bucks...Is it worth gettin'??
>Its got groups like Carcass, Napalm Death, GodFlesh, Hell Bastard, and a
>whole shit load of more bands I can't really remember now...Any get this or
>hear it? And is it a kickin' tape or just little parts outta different songs??

It's an Earache sampler but there's only about 12 bands on it. Get the
cassette as it's got extra tracks by Sore Throat and Heresy.

>Any ideas are welcomed..especially those sick little twisted ones that always
>seem to pop up on here.... :)

Buy it.

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