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From: kenny@osf.org (Kenneth Crudup)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Organization: Open Software Foundation
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 21:10:40 GMT

In article <09Jan93003033@miracle.com>
jess@miracle.com (Jessica Thornburg) writes:

>You people realize, of course, that this is completely irrelevant in states
>like Connecticut, where radar detectors are illegal.

Not anymore, after Oct 1 of last year. Virginia (and I believe DC) are the
only holdouts in this action anymore.

It doesn't matter anyway- I have *never* driven thru old CT or VA or DC 
without one. You have to have common sense, and a detector like mine that
has a dark mode helps, too.

	-Kenny


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From: mondol@mtl.mit.edu (mark k. mondol)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops
Organization: MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 17:57:55 GMT

>
>In article <PSHUANG.93Jan5193646@ninja.mit.edu>
>pshuang@athena.mit.edu (Ping-Shun Huang) writes:
>
>>I had *NEVER* heard of the left lane referred to as "the passing lane".

In Vermont they do have what I call sane laws (having grown up in Michigan
the home of excellent driving :)).  There is a sign on every entrance ramp
to the freeway stating that turn signal must be used when changing lanes.
Of this much I am sure, I think that they also mention using the left lane
for passing only.  

It is certainly true that in Michigan and Ohio, in the 60's & 70's people
would use the left lane for passing only.
From: heiser@acs.bu.edu (Bill Heiser)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Packies, was Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Date: 7 Jan 93 00:36:40 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA

In article <1993Jan5.135936.5046@osf.org> kenny@osf.org (Kenneth Crudup) writes:
>That Star Market mega-complex in Watertown does, also. Great to buy groceries
>and beer at the same time, and pay w/your ATM card.

Or your CREDIT card :-)    I think that is Neat!

>It looks like some stupidity reigns here in the Bay State, surprise! Like in
>Illinois, my underage cashier could not ring in my liquor sale, which meant
>she could not swipe it through the scanner. We had to call in a >21 year
>old cashier to perform that one operation. I couldn't even do it. Stupid.

I think this kind of stupidity is a good example of why most of the US
has been sold out to the Japanese (we can't seem to do anything right
ourselves).  :-( :-(
From: betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: ne.singles? (was Re: ne.personals?)
Date: 4 Jan 93 20:19:45 GMT
	<1i46ltINN6jg@FUNCTOR.SYSTEMSZ.CS.YALE.EDU>
	<DRG.93Jan4122445@candidus.ma30.bull.com>
Followup-To: ne.general
Organization: University of Massachusetts at Boston

In article <DRG.93Jan4122445@candidus.ma30.bull.com> drg@candidus.ma30.bull.com (Daniel R. Guilderson) writes:

>I agree.  There should be a ne.singles rather than a ne.personals so
>that there will be a place to discuss and announce singles activities.
>However, I think there should also be a group called ne.personals.ads
>which in theory would be a write-only group where people can post
>personal ads.

I agree too. Dividing local groups along the same lines as national
ones is easy for everyone to understand and saves a lot of time and
confusion. Unless the national structure is totally FUBAR, let's do 
it the same way, with ne.personal.ads, ne.singles, etc.
  (saves having the same flamewars too, I hope!)
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From: bmeyer@feds12.Prime.com (Bob Meyer)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Callahan tunnel speed trap
Date: 4 Jan 93 18:21:54 GMT
Organization: Computervision Corp.


  [was Flavors of Ma cops]
  Yes, there is often a speed trap at the East Boston end of the Callahan tunnel. 
  A cop with a radar (lidar?) gun hangs out inside the tunnel on the right side with
  a radio to tell the 5 or 6 troopers further up who to pull over. I see it there about
  once every two weeks, usually about 9-11pm, often on a weekend. They seem to do very
  well there, and even have a seperate lane in the East Boston Exit for pulled over cars.
  Speed limit in the tunnel is 35 mph.  Something to remember next time you're late for
 a plane.

  Bob
From: sklarew@bass.bu.edu (daniel sklarew)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Allergist Recommendations
Date: 4 Jan 93 20:57:35 GMT
Reply-To: sklarew@bass.bu.edu (daniel sklarew)
Followup-To: ne.general
Organization: Boston University


And P.S. Can someone send me the name  of  an Allergist which  they can
*TRUST* (heh heh big bag of worms, there, eh?) within walking or short
biking   distance   of  Commonwealth  Ave   and   Brighton   Ave.   in
Allston/Brighton/Brookline?
From: James_J_Kowalczyk@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: New Cable Channels in Boston
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 93 22:40:12 PST
Organization: The Portal System (TM)

I have been complaining to my local cable company for over a year
about the fact that I have no way of knowing the scheduling for 
Encore (which I pay extra for).  

They told me that TV Guide will not list a channel unless at least
50,000 people subscribe to this channel in an area.

Believe it or not, the good folks at Heritage Cablevision in Andover, MA,
suggest that I stop by their office each month to pick up a photocopy of
the Encore schedule because they are unable to mail a copy to me.

Jim Kowalczyk
Anodver, MA                 James_J_Kowalczyk@cup.portal.com
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From: spike@world.std.com (Joe Ilacqua)
Subject: Re: Home Alarm Systems
Organization: Software Tool & Die
	<1ibumnINNhgr@thor.genrad.com> <7567@bigbird.hri.com.hri.com>
	<4372@mitech.com>
Distribution: ne
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 19:26:51 GMT

In article <4372@mitech.com> gjc@mitech.com (George J. Carrette) writes:
>For example an Analog 3002 leased line for data service costs $43.83 
>a month for local channel charge per point.


	And there a much cheaping things line ring down lines (under
$10?).

->Spike
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: drg@candidus.ma30.bull.com (Daniel R. Guilderson)
Subject: Re: 401K--to rollover or not?
Organization: Zenith Data Systems / Bull, Billerica MA USA
Date: 4 Jan 93 15:18:33
Followup-To: ne.general
	<EVERETTM.93Jan4110358@noman.Cayman.COM>

In article <EVERETTM.93Jan4110358@noman.Cayman.COM> everettm@Cayman.COM (Mark Everett) writes:

   The IRS is in the same position as the police when required to
   enforce poorly written laws.  They are often perceived as "the bad
   guys", because what they're doing (under orders) can be stupid.
   But by blaming the "messenger" rather than the "sender" (elected
   officials), the problem just compounds.

I'm not disagreeing with the fact that Congress is ultimately to blame
for bad laws and tax code but I do think that policemen and IRS
Gestapo can share some of the blame.  Just as I wouldn't let Nazi
footsoldiers off the hook for murdering Jews during WWII, I refuse to
excuse US gov't enforcers from the misery and heartache they have
caused countless innocent Americans.

And I am not even talking about those corrupt enforcers who gleefully
abuse their powers.

PS sorry for dusting off the old Nazi analogies so soon into this
   discussion but anytime US govt is on the table, it seems natural to
   make the comparisons.
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: vail@tegra.com (Johnathan Vail)
Subject: Re: Channel 68
Organization: Tegra-Varityper, Inc. Billerica, MA
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 00:23:06 GMT



In article <MSALETNI.93Jan5140559@jade.tufts.edu> msaletni@jade.tufts.edu (Michael J. Saletnik) writes:

   >Since we're speaking of tv stations, I noticed that I'm no longer
   >receiving 68.  Is it off the air or is my TV broken?

   Channel 68's transmitter was damaged in the electrical fire in the Pru
   a few weeks ago.  They're off the air until repairs are made.  Though
   I don't understand why their cable broadcasts are out, too...

Cable companies pick up the "air" channels the same way you do: off
the air with an antenna.  No broadcast, no cable.  There is no magic
wire from each broadcast station to each town's cable company.

jv

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From: vail@tegra.com (Johnathan Vail)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops:  LIDAR  Laser Radar? 
Organization: Tegra-Varityper, Inc. Billerica, MA
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 00:28:16 GMT



In article <C0G0r4.5ty@wang.com> djw@wang.com (David Weinstein) writes:


    >Finally, I heard that Beantown Harley pigs were using lidar guns in one of the
    >downtown tunnels at 10pm the other night, and that there was a whole line of
    >cars pulled over just past the end.. anyone else seen instances of these Evil
    >and Unwholesome devices in use?

    >-Roger
    >Roger Gonzalez - rg@msel.unh.edu     (508) 658-7800 (fax -2492

    Ive heard about the new breed of "radar" which uses lasers. People
    are asking what lidar is here. Well, is this it or what??!!

 Lasers have been detected on Marlboro.


 jv

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From: gjc@mitech.com (George J. Carrette)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Home Alarm Systems
Date: 6 Jan 93 12:38:05 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Mitech Corporation, Concord MA

In article <7567@bigbird.hri.com.hri.com>, limey@hri.com (Craig Hughes) writes:
> I know someone who has an ADT security system in their home. Apparently
> cutting the phone line will cause the alarm to be activated, and the
> monitoring station to be notified. Does anyone know how this is done?
> Obviously it can't be done via the phone line!

Any leased-line phone service will allow for that to be detected.

For example an Analog 3002 leased line for data service costs $43.83 
a month for local channel charge per point.

Newsgroups: ne.general
From: drg@candidus.ma30.bull.com (Daniel R. Guilderson)
Subject: Re: ne.singles? (was Re: ne.personals?)
Organization: Zenith Data Systems / Bull, Billerica MA USA
Date: 5 Jan 93 16:14:47
	<DRG.93Jan4122445@candidus.ma30.bull.com>
	<1993Jan4.230743.22159@news.columbia.edu>

In article <1993Jan4.230743.22159@news.columbia.edu> gp@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu (Gerald Pulver) writes:

   In article <DRG.93Jan4122445@candidus.ma30.bull.com> drg@candidus.ma30.bull.com (Daniel R. Guilderson) writes:
   >However, I think there should also be a group called ne.personals.ads
   >which in theory would be a write-only group where people can post
          ^^^^^^^^^
   >personal ads.

   What is a 'write-only' group? Wouldn't seem very useful.

There is no such thing.  It was my poorly worded attempt to describe a
theoretical newsgroup in which you never follow-up any of the posts.
By convention, any discussion could be redirected to a discussion
group or to email.  Hopefully, the newsgroup would be self-moderating.
From: msaletni@jade.tufts.edu (Michael J. Saletnik)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Channel 56
Date: 4 Jan 93 17:11:13 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Tufts University - Medford, MA

Anyone notice that channel 56 is now broadcasting in stereo?  I
overheard what apparently was a promo linking this with the premiere
of Deep Space Nine (I heard torpedoes firing and a voice "run
diagnostic on stereo decoder"), and when I went in the room, I noticed
my VCR was now giving a stereo indicator light.

						Michael

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From: borden@head-cfa.harvard.edu (Dave Borden)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Date: 5 Jan 93 16:12:11 GMT
Reply-To: borden@m5.harvard.edu
Distribution: ne
Organization: Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA,  USA

In article <1993Jan4.141343.21410@linus.mitre.org> ptrei@bistromath.mitre.org (Peter Trei) writes:

>      My respect for the police and local government will increase
>enormously when they start writing and enforcing traffic regulations
>with public safety in mind, rather than their budget targets.

I agree wholeheartedly.  I think the same should be applied to parking
regulations as well, perhaps more urgently.  As far as public safety, I
consider tailgating to be far more dangerous than speeding, in general,
and quite commonplace, since anti-tailgating laws aren't enforced for the
most part.  I suggested that to a friend of mine who recently became a
state trooper; he said he would keep it in mind.

   - Dave Borden
     borden@m5.harvard.edu
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: oneill@cs.ulowell.edu (Brian 'Doc' O'Neill)
Subject: Re: Home Alarm Systems
Organization: University of Massachusetts at Lowell Computer Science
Distribution: ne
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 21:27:52 GMT

In article <EVERETTM.93Jan5135902@noman.Cayman.COM> everettm@Cayman.COM (Mark Everett) writes:
>In article <7567@bigbird.hri.com.hri.com> limey@hri.com (Craig Hughes)
>writes:
>   I know someone who has an ADT security system in their home.
>   Apparently cutting the phone line will cause the alarm to be
>   activated, and the monitoring station to be notified. Does anyone
>   know how this is done?  Obviously it can't be done via the phone
>   line!
>
>I don't believe this is correct.  There is some sort of telephone line
>override device that precludes taking the phone off the hook, thereby
>preventing dialing, once the alarm has been activated.  But I think if
>someone cuts the lines and then breaks in, the alarm company will not
>be notified unless they get lucky and are doing a regular status check
>by dialing up the alarm system.  Even then, they may consider it a
>telephone problem.
>

I believe it is possible. The monitoring system would simply monitor the
phone line. Loss of signal on the line would cause the system to notify ADT
via other means, such as a cellular connection or microwave link.

Even if it is just a phone line problem, it would at least notify _someone_
that the phone is out of order. I know people who have gone days without
knowing their phone didn't work...

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University of Massachusetts at Lowell
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Newsgroups: ne.general
From: pa_hcl@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu (Henry Leong)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Reply-To: pa_hcl@meceng.coe.northeastern.edu
Organization: College of Engineering, Northeastern University
	<1992Dec30.185427.10831@news.cs.brandeis.edu>
Distribution: ne
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 04:25:19 GMT


-Pause For Laughter-
A Hyundai with a radar detector? -Pause For Additional Laughter-
Hmm... I don't think you're the one I saw several months ago in traffic.
That was a guy. He also had a radar detector on his dash and everyone in
my car had a good laugh when I pointed it out. I think he was a little
annoyed. Contrary to published reports of Rodney King doing 115mph (In
the Herald only a few days ago) the top speed of a Hyundai is about 90mph.
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: spike@world.std.com (Joe Ilacqua)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Organization: Software Tool & Die
	<lkrlsaINNkju@news.bbn.com>
Distribution: ne
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 21:31:50 GMT

In article <lkrlsaINNkju@news.bbn.com> djstracher@ccs1.bbn.com writes:
<Since radar detectors are passive in nature it would not be possible to have a
<radar detector detector. ( YES I have heard about these devices but don't
<believe they exist or can exist). 

	The "rec.autos" FAQ claims the work, and are very common in
Canada.  Radar Detectors may be passive, but apparently the have a
identifiable RF signature.

<The cop detectors you describe probably exist but it sounds like the cop has to
<be transmitting for them to "detect".

	So long as anyone else is transmitting the repeater transmits
TO the hand held radio.  Apparently, they leave the repeaters on even
when they are in the car.

->Spike
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: pa_hcl@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu (Henry Leong)
Subject: Re: New England Telephone: Reduce your monthly phone bill
Reply-To: pa_hcl@meceng.coe.northeastern.edu
Organization: College of Engineering, Northeastern University
Distribution: ne
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1993 00:00:28 GMT

I also have two phone lines. I got the second line about 6 years ago and they
didn't say anything about the measured service on the other line which I
still have. Maybe you should try calling them up and asking that your unlimited
be switched to measured and maybe they won't realize you have another line...
Oh, I also added the second line with a different first name. 
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: vail@tegra.com (Johnathan Vail)
Subject: Re: Packies, was Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Organization: Tegra-Varityper, Inc. Billerica, MA
Distribution: ne
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 15:16:25 GMT



In article <1993Jan5.135936.5046@osf.org> kenny@osf.org (Kenneth Crudup) writes:

   In article <106136@bu.edu> heiser@acs.bu.edu (William Heiser) writes:
   >But Adam, what *supermarkets* ever sell liquor in Massachusetts? :-)
   >Maybe you're thinking of New Hampshire?  :-)

   That Star Market mega-complex in Watertown does, also. Great to buy groceries
   and beer at the same time, and pay w/your ATM card.

   It looks like some stupidity reigns here in the Bay State, surprise! Like in
   Illinois, my underage cashier could not ring in my liquor sale, which meant
   she could not swipe it through the scanner. We had to call in a >21 year
   old cashier to perform that one operation. I couldn't even do it. Stupid.

Obviously a lot of them sell beer and wine but is that considered
liquor?  I thought liquor was whiskey, vodka, etc.  Any supermarkets
sell these?

jv

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From: blamb@hri.com (Bill Lambert)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: New England Telephone: Reduce your monthly phone bill
Date: 8 Jan 93 15:31:30 GMT
Distribution: ne
Organization: Horizon Research, Inc.


=> In article <SPIKE.93Jan7165709@world.std.com> spike@world.std.com
=> (Joe Ilacqua) writes:

=> Speaking of the phone company ... anyone know where I can get a tape
=> of the comedian (her name escapes me right now) that did the phone
=> company skits...
=> 
=>   ... "we don't care.  We don't have to, we're the phone company!"
=> 
=>   ... "are you calling from the number from which I'm speaking?"
=>  and so on...

That was Lily Tomlin, who originated that character on the weekly
comedy show "Laugh In" in the early 70's. Either "Best of" tapes
from that program or vintage Lily concert tapes will surely
include her characterization of "Ernestine" the Ma Bell operator.

It was pretty funny at the time, and probably still holds up well.

- Bill Lambert
Newsgroups: ne.general
From: shogan@binah.cc.brandeis.edu (Empress Sue)
Subject: Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Reply-To: shogan@binah.cc.brandeis.edu
Organization: Brandeis University
Distribution: ne
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 02:40:48 GMT

In article <1992Dec31.132111.7866@ferrari.nmc.ed.ray.com>, heiser@TDWR.ED.RAY.COM (Bill Heiser) writes:
>In article <1992Dec30.185427.10831@news.cs.brandeis.edu> shogan@binah.cc.brandeis.edu writes:
>>What's lidar?  Is this something I should worry about...something my 
>>detector can't pick up?!
>
>Do you find your detector to even be useful at all in a city environment
>like that?  I stopped using mine becuase it just wasn't useful - too many
>false alarms by all the various signal-emitting things in the city and
>nearby environs.
>
>-- 
>Bill Heiser   Work:  heiser@TDWR.ED.RAY.COM
>              Other: heiser@world.std.com

Actually, yes.  It does work.  I have been able to read it better, by 
putting it on city with the volume down low.  I still get *some* 
traffice lights...but *all* of the cops show up.  It works more often 
than not.  It's been worth it for me.

Sue (Banimpire)

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From: msaletni@jade.tufts.edu (Michael J. Saletnik)
Newsgroups: ne.general
Subject: Re: Packies, was Re: flavors of MA cops: what the hell is the registry police?
Date: 8 Jan 93 14:42:00 GMT
Organization: Tufts University - Medford, MA

The speed limit on the Pike Westbound changes back down to 55 at Exit
7, Ludlow.  At least 3 weeks ago it did, and in the original
legislation that was the boundary - the start of heavier
Metro-Springfield traffic.

						Michael
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