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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / August 2008Have never seen smd so inactive
Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. Webby > Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. > > Webby Unfortunately, I am seeing a great decrease in activity in all usenet groups I participate--with one exception--the bicycle racing newsgroup, and this is probably only because the Tour de France is going on. Most of the other groups I visit are music-related, and they all seem to be suffering a decline both in quantity and quality, with the more esteemed posters leaving and the spam increasing. Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a neglected backwater. I've heard that some of the ISPs are removing nntp service from their subscribers. In any case, I share your pain. Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >> Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. >> [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > both in quantity and quality, with the more esteemed posters leaving and the > spam increasing. Google = spam! I really think that Google wants to kill the Usenet for good. > Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a > neglected backwater. I have been earnestly predicting the death of Usenet for a long time. Like our old cat, the Usenet is still alive, but is showing its age. Shamefully, most regular users of the Usenet don't even know it exists! (think about it) I've heard that some of the ISPs are removing nntp > service from their subscribers. Yep, starting with AOL. (of course, that was not entirely a bad thing) Usenet access can be free and easy. Unless you want to make over 25 posts a day, all you need to know is nntp.aioe.org. Vaughn >>> Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. >>> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Vaughn Thanks. I'll bookmark that in case Verizon or Earthlink cut me off. Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 > Shamefully, > most regular users of the Usenet don't even know it exists! (think about it) What is a Usenet ? In article <KIrhk.256175$SV4.141138@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, > >> Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. > >> [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Vaughn Our longtime friend, Vaughn, has been our Champion of Warning (us) that the demise of the Usenet has been upon us .... and ... upon bookshelf has longtime been a book that I co-authored which "banked" upon the Usenet as a vehicle to share with readers the particular mindsets of groups of like-minded professionals and (the profession's) like and unlike-mined patients ... concerning the topic of "The TMJ" ... Usenet is not for everyone. But it has been used as a valuable tool for and by some to help people see with an empathy of sorts that otherwise would not likely have been available. I, for one, hope that "we" can keep this communication artery alive for the sake of ... well .. for the sake of those who have taken time in their lives to participate here, in Usenet, to tap into the mindset of those whose ideas are not so much like their own as much as they are like those of people who wish to relate to others. Thanks friends... Usenet has been our conduit. I hope we can keep it alive. Webby >demise of the Usenet has been upon us Is that anything like the demise of petroleum powered vehicles ? Don't hold yer breath just yet. The premium servers are flourishing, and the local gas stations are still pumping, albeit at a bit higher rate per gallon. Still lower than an 8 oz. Starbucks. > Our longtime friend, Vaughn, has been our Champion of Warning (us) that > the demise of the Usenet has been upon us .... and ... upon bookshelf > has longtime been a book oops ..... " and ... upon [*his*] bookshelf .... (maybe he's taken it off his bookshelf but once upon a time, it was there.) small typo but ... preferred to remedy any confusion. Webby > " and ... upon [*his*] bookshelf .... > (maybe he's taken it off his bookshelf but once upon a time, it was > there.) > > small typo but ... preferred to remedy any confusion. Nope, you were correct the first time. "That book" currently resides on my shelf right between the "American Psychological Assn. Publication Manual" and "The Marx-Engels Reader". Vaughn Mine is in a box with all my other dental text-books for the time being. I have a bid on a nice house up-north. Assuming all goes ahead quickly,,,,, it will be on a "new" bookshelf very soon. AC >> " and ... upon [*his*] bookshelf .... >> (maybe he's taken it off his bookshelf but once upon a time, it was [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Vaughn Thanks Vaughn and AC! I sincerely appreciate that they have a place worthy space in your lives. Webby > Mine is in a box with all my other dental text-books for the time being. I > have a bid on a nice house up-north. Assuming all goes ahead quickly,,,,, [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > > > Vaughn > Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a > neglected backwater. Where's the law, Drew!!! (key the dueling banjos music) There are lots of us who like to lurk but not say much. John > > Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a > > neglected backwater. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > John Drew????????? Webby ... ??? Drew is a character in the film, not anyone on smd. With some of the other cast members, and plot twists, there is a dental implication. <VBG> D >>>Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a >>>neglected backwater. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Webby ... ??? I have a musical cassette tape of "Drilling Banjoes" AC > Drew is a character in the film, not anyone on smd. With some of > the other cast members, and plot twists, there is a dental implication. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >> Drew????????? Webby ... ??? >> > Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a >> > neglected backwater. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Webby ... ??? From the movie Deliverance....took place in the backwaters of Georgia. One of the greatest movies of all time. John > >> > Maybe it's the competition from the blogosphere--usenet is becoming a > >> > neglected backwater. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > John Thanks, John! Actually, the dueling bangos caused me to think of "Deliverance" ... and then Dartos gave a big hint... and now I got it from you!! We sure are working hard to keep usenet alive!! Between old movies and the weather and fishing... we should give ourselves a big round of applause! Yea!!!!! Webby ;-) >> Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. >> [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Steve Dude, it's just summertime. When the sun is still up late, so are the little humans. L:ook for an increase in activity on usenet and the stock market in Sept. Perhaps a premium news server is in your future. Terra New should handle your needs. www.teranews.com One time set up fee, 50MB/day limited download. >>> Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. >>> [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > One time set up fee, 50MB/day limited download. I'll keep it in mind. So far I'm OK with my ISPs. Thanks, Steve >> One time set up fee, 50MB/day limited download. > > I'll keep it in mind. So far I'm OK with my ISPs. > >Thanks, >Steve 'Twas just a thought. >Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. > >Webby It's summertime. Late sunsets and a myriad of other activities besides usenet. Besides, you are having a long lingering thread with the 'jerm'. Not particularly fruitful IMO but what do I know ? Some of the NTI masters have piped in. The desert must be dreadful in the summer. PWC on Lake Mead sounds like fun. Are there any fish in that there body of water ? <hehe> Just wonderin'... <yeehaw> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Went to Truman Lake over the 4th. Water skied, caught a stringer or two of crappie, and drank a few beers. Ate like a king. Boat started easy and performed well. A good time was had by all. (since I retired from basketball, water skiing is my new measure of 'old age'<G>) Heading to Table Rock in August. :-) D > Are there any fish in that there body of water ? <hehe> > > Just wonderin'... <yeehaw> > > Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. > Went to Truman Lake over the 4th. Water skied, caught a > stringer or two of crappie, and drank a few beers. Ate [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. One of your new friends? http://tinyurl.com/69ygvb Steve Could be, but at my age, I'm not quite so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. ;-) D > One of your new friends? > > http://tinyurl.com/69ygvb > > Steve Must be one of those fellows out on Lake Mead. ;-) > Could be, but at my age, I'm not quite so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > > > Steve > One of your new friends? > >http://tinyurl.com/69ygvb > >Steve Hehe, how did you get the picture of my Yorkie ? <vbseg> Nice report. Was it 'slalom' ? Crappie, now that's good eatin' ! My new measure of 'old age' is if I can walk up one flight of stairs. Did start playing in a band again. Have done a couple of gigs. Nuttin' fancy yet. Still a good time. >Went to Truman Lake over the 4th. Water skied, caught a >stringer or two of crappie, and drank a few beers. Ate [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Actually, last year was the first time in a long time that I had done any water skiing. I lifted one ski a couple of times, but didn't really try to switch to one. I'm sure I would need very smooth water. Maybe I'll give it a try when we go to Table Rock. I also didn't try to get any 'air' crossing the wake. It is a lot different than when I was in my 20s! D > Nice report. > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >>> >>>Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. In checking Google maps, it looks as though Truman Lake is *roughly* 2.5 hours (drive) from your neck of the woods. Is it close enough to go skiing for the day weekly while the weather lasts or is it not close enough? That little bushy tailed fellow looks like he's got "the life". ;-) Webby > Actually, last year was the first time in a long time that I > had done any water skiing. I lifted one ski a couple of times, [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > >>> > >>>Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Can easily be done in a day. The trick is to have another qualified boat pilot to drive while I ski <G>. D > In checking Google maps, it looks as though Truman Lake is *roughly* 2.5 > hours (drive) from your neck of the woods. Is it close enough to go [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Webby IOW, that bright eyed and bushy tailed fella needs you a whole lot more than you need him. ;-) Beautiful country where you're skiing. Webby > Can easily be done in a day. The trick is to have another qualified > boat pilot to drive while I ski <G>. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > Webby I need to get back into wind-surfing. Have not done it in many years now. :-( AC > Actually, last year was the first time in a long time that I > had done any water skiing. I lifted one ski a couple of times, [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >>>> >>>>Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber Music playing, instruction and listening. AC > Nice report. > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >>> >>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. > I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber > Music playing, instruction and listening. > > AC I'm jealous! Steve >> Nice report. >> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >>>> >>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. >> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber >> Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Steve For some unknown reason I'm not. But then again, am playing in a new rock band. Could that be it ? Or mebbe 'chamber music' doesn't interest me ? <VBG> It does require huge levels of concentration to create chords with 3-4 instruments (and players) at one time while playing in syncopation. >>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of >>> Chamber [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > <VBG> I found some interesting reading at Wiki on chamber music. "The "music of friends"" ... check it out. You just gotta love Insurance Company Rules. Hey Steve B, you know what I'm talking about. ;-) Webby ;-) > It does require huge levels of concentration to create chords with 3-4 > instruments (and players) at one time while playing in syncopation. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > > > <VBG> > I found some interesting reading at Wiki on chamber music. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Webby ;-) I may not be big enough to carry them off, ifyaknowadImean. Steve >> It does require huge levels of concentration to create chords with 3-4 >> instruments (and players) at one time while playing in syncopation. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>> >>> <VBG> SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Yep. Gotcha!!! ;-) I do KWYM. Web. > > I found some interesting reading at Wiki on chamber music. > > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > >>> > >>> <VBG> Try playing in a rock band with 3 part harmony vocals. 8^]] >It does require huge levels of concentration to create chords with 3-4 >instruments (and players) at one time while playing in syncopation. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >> <VBG> That is the good part of rock AC > Try playing in a rock band with 3 part harmony vocals. > 8^]] [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >>> >>> <VBG> > That is the good part of rock > > AC ...and groupies...LOTS of groupies, NOT just one! Steve >> Try playing in a rock band with 3 part harmony vocals. >> 8^]] [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >>>> >>>> <VBG> SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 oh >> That is the good part of rock >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >>>>> >>>>> <VBG> Not too many 'chamber music' groupies ? >oh > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >>>>>> >>>>>> <VBG> When I head up to Interlochen in 2 weeks for the Chamber Music Camp, we will all play the role of groupies for the resident string quartet. AC > Not too many 'chamber music' groupies ? > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <VBG> Just returned from summer camp at Interlochen. GREAT TIME !!! Leaving for "up north" tomorrow morning. AC > When I head up to Interlochen in 2 weeks for the Chamber Music Camp, we > will all play the role of groupies for the resident string quartet. [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <VBG> I missed your post; had family visiting us for a week... and life got a little ~~~crazy~~~ Glad you had such a great time! Webby > Just returned from summer camp at Interlochen. GREAT TIME !!! > [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> <VBG> >> That is the good part of rock >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Steve Never did get any of those. :-[ >>> Try playing in a rock band with 3 part harmony vocals. >>> 8^]] >>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber >>> Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > <VBG> To me, playing in a small group IS chamber music! (even if the typical "chamber" may be larger!) Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 >>>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber >>>> Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Steve Am currently rehearsing in a two car garage loft. Does this qualify ? Prefer the arena venue personally. 8^]] >>>>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of Chamber >>>>> Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Am currently rehearsing in a two car garage loft. > Does this qualify ? Sure. So does the woodshed. Steve > Prefer the arena venue personally. 8^]] Up at Interlochen one of the larger rehersal rooms is called the "Shed". And "Charlie's Shed" is slightly smaller. Both rooms will handle a full symphony orchestra. We do a lot of our chamber group playing in small practice rooms in the "lower levels" of the various campus dormitories and ancillary buildings. These get crowded with more than 4 people in them. AC >>>>>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of >>>>>> Chamber Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >> Prefer the arena venue personally. 8^]] > Up at Interlochen one of the larger rehersal rooms is called the "Shed". > And "Charlie's Shed" is slightly smaller. Both rooms will handle a full [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > AC Sounds like bathing should be mandatory. Steve >>>>>>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight >>>>>>> of Chamber Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> >>> Prefer the arena venue personally. 8^]] SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 They don't have any guitar players at this camp. String instruments, piano, and wind instruments. It is really a great time! Strand, is up there right now. He is in the three week camp. We drive up to hear their performance today. Pick him up next week. AC >> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of >> Chamber Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] >>>>> >>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. > They don't have any guitar players at this camp. String instruments, piano, > and wind instruments. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > AC I do know that Interlochen does have guitar camps. Maybe other dates. One of the draws is the opportunity to play in chamber groups. Steve >>> I leave for Interlochen Music Camp in two weeks. 6 days straight of >>> Chamber Music playing, instruction and listening. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >>>>>> >>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Correct. They have not included guitar with the Adult Chamber Music Camp as yet. AC ps we drove up Saturday to hear this week's concert and check in with Strad. Apparently, the new "tennis shoes" we bought him two weeks ago, are already to tight ot wear !! His feet grew about an inch in one week ! The camp has the kids rehearse 3 hours each day, and put on a full concert on the 6th day. They get only one week to learn 2-3 full symphony pieces. I am amaxed because they pull it off. The concerts are always wonderful. I checked the roster of musicians. 4-5 kids in the orchestra were from Michigan. About 8-10 were from Europe. 3-4 from the Far East. 2 from South America. The rest were from every corner of the USA. What a great experience for the kids.!~!! I look forward to hearing this week's performance on Saturday. >> They don't have any guitar players at this camp. String instruments, >> piano, and wind instruments. [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. > Correct. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > corner of the USA. What a great experience for the kids.!~!! I look > forward to hearing this week's performance on Saturday. That's great. Were any of the South Americans from Venezuela, or part of "la Systeme"? Steve >>> They don't have any guitar players at this camp. String instruments, >>> piano, and wind instruments. [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 This is just short of scientific proof that playing music for your houseplants will indeed make them *grow*!!!!!! ;-) Webby > > ps we drove up Saturday to hear this week's concert and check in with > > Strad. Apparently, the new "tennis shoes" we bought him two weeks ago, > > are already to tight ot wear !! His feet grew about an inch in one week > > ! The camp has the kids rehearse 3 hours each day, and :-) > This is just short of scientific proof that playing music for your > houseplants will indeed make them *grow*!!!!!! [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> > week >> > ! The camp has the kids rehearse 3 hours each day, and yup >> Correct. >> [quoted text clipped - 73 lines] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. > yup Pretty amazing results they're getting. Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 I just got back from a day of sailing. WB has been on this boat with us. Great air today. 7 knots of boat speed with just a jib. AC > Went to Truman Lake over the 4th. Water skied, caught a > stringer or two of crappie, and drank a few beers. Ate [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >> >> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Nice ! You lucky dog. Generally in a higher wind situation calling for one sail prefer using the main. You get a better view too. >I just got back from a day of sailing. WB has been on this boat with us. >Great air today. 7 knots of boat speed with just a jib. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >>> >>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Gene feels it is easier to unfurl and re-furl the jib in rougher seas. This way no one had to climb on top of the cabin to raise or downhaul the main. I'm just the Helmsman, so I do what I am told on someone else's vessel. We had almost maximum hull speed with 130% Genoa. AC > Nice ! > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >>>> >>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Wish I was with you both. Tell G, I said 'hi'. >Gene feels it is easier to unfurl and re-furl the jib in rougher seas. This >way no one had to climb on top of the cabin to raise or downhaul the main. [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >>>>> >>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Will do. Yesterday's sail became an adventure towards the end. We were crossing the shipping channel on the USA/Canada border when the wind dropped to 3 knots for a while. All of a sudden it instantly went to 17 knots of wind and the lee side of the boat was about 24 inches from putting gunwales in the water. Wind would clock direction a bit, and range from 15-22 knots. Wind strength was no big deal, but the constant changing of intensity of direction made it a challenge. Decided to put a reef in the mail sail. The 82 yr old skipper went up to set the reef and the outhaul became fouled on a block. I surrendered the helm to Mrs. Gene, who has decades of experience. I helps clear the outhaul, and the wind clocked around about 20 degrees. Mrs. Gene was watching her husband on top of the cabin rather than wind direction, and we ended up with both sails flopping in the shrouds and no steering (rudder ended up hard to starboard). Ended up just mortoring in from that point. Had a great picnic with our friends and the folk from the adjacent wells. Was another great sailing day with a minor bit of excitement at the end. AC > Wish I was with you both. > [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] >>>>>> >>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Fabulous report. > I helps >clear the outhaul, and the wind clocked around about 20 degrees. Man you even talking like a sailor. A'fore too long yule be tying Portugese bowlins in yer sleep ! >Will do. > [quoted text clipped - 58 lines] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Did someone ask about fish???? Here ya go: http://www.fishvegas.com/reportindex.htm > >Hopefully, this lack of activity is just temporary. > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > The desert must be dreadful in the summer. Hot, yes. But not dreadful day in and day out. For the most part, life goes on. It's a different sort of heat when the humidity is 4%! If it gets to double digits, we *feel* HOT... but those events are short lived and don't happen often even in the monsoon season/flash flood season. Triple digit summer temperatures are not so bad if they're 100-103. The magic number tends to be 104 ... it's just a degree but it tends to tip the comfort scale. Normally, the locals don't complain about "the heat"; it's the tourists who have never been to a desert in the summer and who when hit by hot wind exclaim, "it's HOT!!!!!!". Yes, it is hot. And then comes the "cold winter days" when the tourists don't believe that it gets cold here in the winter because the temperatures aren't COLD, like where they live. But they come and you can hear them saying, "I didn't know it gets so COLD here!! I thought this was a desert!!" hahaha ..... ;-) > PWC on Lake Mead sounds like fun. It's always hotter over on the lake. Lots of PWC. But it also gets windy in a hurry out there. I live at an elevation of about 2600 feet which is higher than the Strip (valley floor) by a few hundred feet. It tends to be just a little cooler here, but only a couple degrees or so. However, about 30 minutes up the highway, you can be on Mt. Charleston where it is usually about 20-30 degrees cooler than anywhere in The Valley. It's a popular ski-snowboard destination because it's so close. In the summer it's a destination to escape the heat ... also because it's so close! ;-) Here's another link for you: http://www.mtcharlestonlodge.com/ > Are there any fish in that there body of water ? <hehe> See the link at the top of this post. The fish are likely jumpin'. > Just wonderin'... <yeehaw> > > Don't expect anything deep from me for several months. Ok... snooze away your summertime ... ;-) Webby |
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