HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: bbs-anarchy@jwt.UUCP (Wayne Neverka)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Re:  A new ferret owner's father
Date: 15 Aug 92 05:43:34 GMT
Reply-To: bbs-anarchy@jwt.UUCP
Organization: The Matrix

craigdo@microsoft.com (Craig Dowell) writes:

> I have three problems with this thing:
> 
> 	Getting underfoot on the stairs.  I'll step on it and kill it or
> 	it'll trip me and kill me.  (It's chasing my feet)
> 
> 	Digging up all the plants in the house.  They're all going to be
> 	dead soon.
> 
> 	Every corner in the house has ferret feces in it seeminly within
> 	seconds of the animal being released.  It sometimes does its
> 	business within a few feet of the cat's box but rarely makes it
> 	actually in the box.
> 
 As you've probably figured out, ferrets are just naturally cute, inquisitive
pains in the buttocks.  That's what makes them such popular pets!  :)

 I too have stairs in my house, and I find the best solution is keeping the   
stairways and stair wells off limits.  One of those "dog gates" is ideal -- I
can step over it and the weasels are trapped.

 Your plants are dead meat, unless you move them to safety.  Hang 'em or put
'em outside.

 Ferrets usually will go for the same corner to do it's business.  Sometimes,   
cat boxes aren't appealing to ferrets due to smell.  Use a shallow pan, and 
fresh cat litter.  Leave the litter box in the corner that you see the 
ferret use often, scoop up the feces and place them in the litter box.  They
will get the idea.

--Wayne



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Wayne R. Neverka                                    bbs-anarchy@jwt.UUCP

Just Say No To Bush -- Vote Libertarian in 1992
Newsgroups: rec.pets
From: jlysagh@hubcap.clemson.edu (james joseph lysaght)
Subject: rabbits spraying, how to stop?
Organization: Clemson University
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 19:27:21 GMT

I have determined that my stinky rabbits are spraying, either because we
have brand new carpet, or because a cat lived in our apartment before
us.  Either way, is there a way to stop the rabbits from spraying, or 
to kill the odor.  I realy want to keep them but I do not want this
horrendous odor in my home.  Also, surgery to remove their scent glands
is out of the question.  I am not paying $30 to alter a $3 pet.  Any
other solutions?

How about stapleing ther nose shut so they can not smell the cat scent
in the place?

Jim
From: dennice@slacvm.slac.stanford.edu (Dennice)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: ***Re-Post****ROTTWEILER  $700
Date: 20 Aug 92 21:25:35 GMT
Followup-To: rec.pets
Organization: Slac

ROTTWEILER!!!!

11 month old Male

Pure Breed....!

Has papers and everything.  Must sell (sad) moving soon.

$700

Call Brian  (510) 237-7272
Newsgroups: rec.pets
From: reeder@mailhub.scf.lmsc.lockheed.com (Boyd Reeder)
Subject: BATS......BATS
Organization: LMSC Santa Cruz
Distribution: ca
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 20:20:16 GMT


	I would like to know if fruit bats make good pets. If so
	where can I obtain one or more. And if not are there any bats 
	that do make good pets.

				thanks
					boyd reeder
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From: proberts@informix.com (Paul Roberts)
Newsgroups: rec.pets,talk.politics.misc,ca.politics,ba.politics,su.etc
Subject: The Libertarian Agenda
Keywords: ferrets, legalization
Date: 17 Aug 92 19:12:10 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.

In article <Bt1u2J.K1K@well.sf.ca.us> dasher@well.sf.ca.us (D Anton Sherwood) writes:
>
>By the way, Pat Wright -- California Libertarian Party chair -- is running
>for, I think, the Assembly on a pro-ferret platform.
>-- 
>D Anton Sherwood *\\* dasher@well.sf.ca.us *\\* +1 415 664 2229
>Libertarian candidate for California Assembly, 12th district

I think that just about say it all.
Newsgroups: rec.pets
From: dasher@well.sf.ca.us (D Anton Sherwood)
Subject: Re: work towards ferret legalization?
Keywords: ferrets, legalization
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 1992 23:47:07 GMT


By the way, Pat Wright -- California Libertarian Party chair -- is running
for, I think, the Assembly on a pro-ferret platform.
-- 
D Anton Sherwood *\\* dasher@well.sf.ca.us *\\* +1 415 664 2229
Libertarian candidate for California Assembly, 12th district
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From: abw@bucrsb.bu.edu (Al Wesolowsky)
Newsgroups: rec.pets,alt.best.of.internet
Subject: Re: Jonny Cat Litter / Ferrets
Date: 20 Aug 92 14:04:00 GMT
Followup-To: rec.pets
Organization: Boston University

In article <1992Aug20.062036.26628@mr.med.ge.com> hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987) writes:
+Another stupid warning note I saw....
+
+On the package for Top Cog <tm> fan belts (automotive use), the first step of
+the instructions tells you not to change the belt while the engine is running.

From a Boston Globe piece, during a 1973 summer heat wave, describing
ways to "beat the heat."

"No. 1. Stay out of the direct rays of the sun."

-- 
Al B. Wesolowsky         abw@bucrsb.bu.edu      Chresmology
Boston University      arc9arn@buacca.bu.edu   (cheap rates)
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From: exuptr@exu.ericsson.se (Patrick Taylor)
Newsgroups: rec.pets,alt.best.of.internet
Subject: Re: Jonny Cat Litter / Ferrets
Date: 20 Aug 92 18:35:26 GMT
Organization: Ericsson Network Systems, Inc.

In article <1992Aug20.062036.26628@mr.med.ge.com> hinz@picard.med.ge.com (David Hinz Mfg 4-6987) writes:
>I shit you not.

Isn't that a little blue flower?  Shit-me-nots?

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From: bproden@ualr.edu
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Info request on foxes
Date: 19 Aug 92 13:04:44 GMT
Organization: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Hello netters!

Has anyone here had any experience raising foxes as pets?  I've heard they can
be litter trained like a cat.  I read a book about a tamed fox in Scotland
who was very gentle and got along with the dog and cat of the house.  I've
seen baby foxes for sale in the livestock section of the local paper.  Just
wondering if they make good pets.

Brian P. Roden
BPRODEN@UALR.EDU
From: Jim.Vincent@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Vincent)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Communicate!!
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 22:24:26 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Hello from Coronado High School Science Department!!
Is anybody out there???  Wed like to hear from you.
Please leave mail with:
Jim Vincent


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From: Gordon.Dr..Land@f155.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Gordon Dr. Land)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Holograms
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 23:38:06 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/155 - SECAP BBS, Clayton Vic

Dear Shawn,
I will sent you a special message about your question during the next days. I am involved in this kind of science and will be able to answer as good as I can. Please give me some days.
Greetings Gordon


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From: Lowell.Herr@f29.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Lowell Herr)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Internet
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 17:44:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/29 - The Catlin Gabel Sc, Portland OR

 > DFGot onto the 6393 number this AM, connected modem to modem,
 > DFbut nothing after the initial handshake tones.  Just
 > DFthought if you were keeping a list of times and problems,
 > DFI'd let you know.
 > DFHope the final two weeks or so are great.

The 6393 number is attached to the VAX and you don't have a VAX account.

The other number should eventually work.

Lowell 

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From: Rita.Requa@f58.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Rita Requa)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Ocean Tides Project
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 10:11:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/58 - Silver Lake, Everett WA

I am looking for some elementary teachers to participate in an ocean 
tides project.  This short-term project would involve students to 
collect daily tidal information found in the local newspaper and 
exchange date with other classes who live in coastal areas.  The 
purpose is to investigate the variations of high and low tides and 
the times of occurrence around the US and the world.  I intend to 
use this information in our study of tides as found in the 4th grade
Earth Science unit on Oceanography.  I would like to collect the 
data for the week of Jan 31 through Feb 6 1993.  Is anyone 
interested?
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From: Joshua.Kramer@f540.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Joshua Kramer)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: NEW COMPUTER ASTRONOMY CO
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 08:23:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/540 - The Tele-Forum Netw, Columbus OH

Hi,

I was just wondering... do I have to call intermational long-distance to
your BBS to download materials, or could you put them in a echomail
conference?

Thanks,
Josh


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From: Doug.Foster@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Foster)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Internet
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 10:47:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

Got onto the 6393 number this AM, connected modem to modem, but 
nothing after the initial handshake tones.  Just thought if you were 
keeping a list of times and problems, I'd let you know.   
Hope the final two weeks or so are great.

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Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
From: hsaiah@ul9000.unil.ch
Subject: Urgent!!! EPA medium formula?
Organization: University of Lausanne CH (Switzerland)
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1992 16:11:56 GMT

Hello I have a small problem, big for me. Is anyone could help me?
I need URGENTLY the composition of a medium for ecotoxicological test on
      ^^^^^^^^^^^
crustacean.  I lost the formula and I have actually experiments running with
this medium. The book were I could find the formula does'nt exist in
Switzerland.
 I wonder if someone could just look to the original book where is
describe the formula for the  moderately hard synthetic freshwater EPA medium:
                              `^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 (EPA= Environmental Protection Agency)

what I need:
NaHCO3......??  mg/l
MgSO4......??   mg/l
CaCl2.......?? mg/l
KCl..........?? mg/l                (ph = 7,6 +- 02,  Hardness 80-100mg/l CaCO3)

The book is:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title:         Methods for measuring the acute toxicity of effluents to
                 freshwater and marine organisms / edited by William H. Peltier
                 and Cornelius I. Weber. 3rd ed. Cincinnati, Ohio :
                 Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Office of
                 Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection
                 Agency, 1985.
Description:   xv, 216 p. : ill., forms ; 28 cm.

Doc Numbers:   Govt Doc No.:  EP 1.23/5:600/4-85-013
               Report No.:    EPA/600/4-85/013

Notes:         "March 1985."
               "EPA/600/4-85/013."
               Includes bibliographies.

Subjects:      Water quality bioassay -- United States.
               Water -- Pollution -- United States -- Measurement.

Other entries: Weber, Cornelius I.
               Peltier, William.
               Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati,
                 Ohio.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
thanks in advance for your help. Mail directly to me the answer please. 
					bye,        Henni

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Henni SAIAH , Lausanne University, Switzerland  :
Email:    Hsaiah@ulys.unil.ch	(internet)      :
	  Hsaiah@clsuni51.bitnet  (Bitnet)      :
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From: Steve.Schumacher@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Steve Schumacher)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Science Experiments on Nets
Date: Sat, 15 Aug 92 10:37:03 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Bruce, some ideas for network experiments:  Have students take weather data from around the state and compare with the newspaper weather map and perhaps a current satelite photo.  Another idea would be to observe meteorites and try to triangulate positions that they came down (thanks to Custer County High for that idea).  Take water quality samples along a river and compare, maybe track toxic spills or irrigation water releases from dams.  Just brainstorming experiments would be a good idea too.  I hope th
is helps you with some ideas.

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From: Paul.Dickinson@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Dickinson)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: K12 ecology education request for curriculum
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 13:46:03 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

Kim,
I saw your message and just wondered if you have ever seen or used any on the
computer programs such as "SimEarth" or "SimCity"  They are quite thought
 provoking and make the user become more accutely aware of the balance inherent
 in systems.  Give them a look.

Paul 

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From: Lowell.Herr@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Lowell Herr)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: OSTA Conference
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 00:04:01 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

 > DFJust talked with Bernie Carlsen and found out you're going
 > DFto do a session on PHYSLab.  If you need any help, I'd be
 > DFglad to work with you.  Think yours is scheduled for 8 AM.
 > DFAt 9 AM, I'm giving a session of using MAC Spreadsheets and

Maybe we can connect as I can use the help.  Will communicate later.

Lowell 

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From: Frank.Miller@f17.n3400.z1.fidonet.org (Frank Miller)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Soil Testing
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 21:10:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3400/17 - MET NET BBS, Helena MT

Am looking for particulars on electrical conductivity testing for salt content of soils. Have seen references to four-probe and paste methods. Would like to build, calibrate, and use necessary devices or buy if cheap enough for starving college student.  Anybody have any data on Salicornia rubra (Red Glasswort), a small succulent weed that grows in saline seep?

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From: Doug.Foster@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Foster)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: OSTA Conference
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 10:00:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

Just talked with Bernie Carlsen and found out you're going to do a 
session on PHYSLab.  If you need any help, I'd be glad to work with 
you.  Think yours is scheduled for 8 AM.  At 9 AM, I'm giving a 
session of using MAC Spreadsheets and graphing products for physics 
labs.   If you've got some ideas that won't fit into your 45 minute 
time, I could probably find time.  

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From: daves@james.carleton.ca (Dave Sutherland)
Subject: Re: ScienceNet
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 20:57:33 GMT

In <15125.2A80DD6F@puddle.fidonet.org> Scott.Andersen@f430.n110.z1.fidonet.org (Scott Andersen) writes:

>ScienceNet is a project begun by The Society of Dead Teachers.   It was begun
>to bring teachers and scientists together.   Using electonric communication we 
>helped many teachers find scienctists that were able to help them in their
>classrooms.   We are now taking this program national.   Is anyone interested
>in helping?

The Canadian department of Industry Science and Technology has started
a national program here called Innovators.  It maintains a database of
science and engineering volunteers who will be available to visit
schools.  They already have 2500 volunteers and hope to recruit 30,000
in total, I believe.  Coordination is through the provincial Society
of Professional Engineers (in most cases).
From: Cindy.Cole@f152.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Cindy Cole)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Ocean Tides Project
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 16:42:30 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/152 - SpaceMet North 2, Greenfield MA

She:Kon Kwe Kwe
     I am doing a year long monitoring project with my students and the tidal aspects I would find interesting as hopefully some of my students would also.  My disadvantage would be that my class is located 130miles west of the ocean but we do have access to tidal charts and newspaper which would report this information.  In October we will be spending a week at an ocean site and be recording this data while there.  For many this will be the first time to the ocean.  For some it will also bew their first o









pportunity to observe and record tidal happenings.
     We are located in western Ma. school site at 42degrees37min30sec NORTH and 72degrees52min30sec WEST if I am reading my topo map correctly. I am from North of Boston, Marblehead MA, and found the rate at which the tides ebb and flow to be rather even.  Further north at the BAy of Fundy ,a place I want desperately to visit ,  I have heard the tides vary as much as 10 feet and the amount of time for the tide to come in is only about 5 or 10 minutes.  Does this happen off of your coast.?  Once a student a









lways a student.
                                   Skennen


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From: Paul.Dickinson@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Dickinson)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Communicate!!
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 13:37:02 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

Hello Coronado High School,
I'm from the Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR. I just wanted to say that
 there is someone out here.  Welcome to the world of communication by modem.
 Hope you enjoy some of the conversations going on here.

Paul Dickinson 

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From: Jim.Vincent@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Vincent)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: re: water sample project
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 92 22:20:55 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Hi Marcia
I am Jim Vincent in El Paso Texas.  I teach chemistry at Coronado
High School in El Paso.  I would be interested in doing water
testing with our classes. 
Let me know if we can arrange further communication.


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From: Jim.Brickley@f32.n105.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Brickley)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Modem Setup
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 19:52:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/32 - On-Line Mutual Fund, Portland OR

Thanks for the setup! 

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From: Gordon.Dr..Land@f155.n633.z3.fidonet.org (Gordon Dr. Land)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: Holograms
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 07:15:54 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:633/155 - SECAP BBS, Clayton Vic

Hello Nate,
What an exiting project you have chosen! - I am involved with lasers ect. since many years. I am sure you take all precautions as the radiation is very dangerous especially to you eyes. Please let me know what you would like to do and what you have in mind to
photograph in your hologram. It is not as easy as it looks. We have a machine for holograms as big as a room.

Greetings Gordon.

P.S.: There is an interesting course on Astronomy starting in September on SECAB BBS Deakin University Melbourne. Are you intereted in Astronomy? It is a fascinating course!!


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From: Bich.Hoang@f49.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Bich Hoang)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Communicate!!
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 92 17:51:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/49 - The Student Exchang, Calgary Alta

Vincent, It nice see someone new and in high school. Are you taking summer classes or what. The message was posted on Aug. 14 . I thought school was out long ago in June. By the way, Science is favorite subject.
Especially Physics. Physics is the most intriguing science of all the major science subjects. Do you have one ? I am presently attending St. Mary's School in Calgary,Ab Canada. Sorry not presently attending, well not until sept 2. How is it down there in the states??? Leave me some mails I like hearing from new people in my life. Best wishes !!!!
 
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From: Rita.Requa@f58.n343.z1.fidonet.org (Rita Requa)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Ocean Tides Project
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 07:41:02 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:343/58 - Silver Lake, Everett WA

Dear Cindy,  I was delighted to get your answer.  Our tides in Puget 
Sound can vary as much as 10-12 ft. also.  I know that the tides in 
the sound appear to be more pronounced than do the tides on the 
ocean, but I have no specific data to back up that impression.  I am 
in the midst of revising an oceans, earth science curriculum and 
know that I will not be teaching that unit until the end of 
Jan-first of Feb.  I chose the last week of Jan.etc because that 
there should be a full moon during that time.  Seattle's geographic 
location is about 48 N and 122 W. I hope this information is 
helpful.  SYL

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