RelayNet (tm) Channel List Conference Coordinator - Garry Baker, Node ID ->BLAKGOLD #1279 August 1, 1996 This is a complete listing of all RIME conferences, listed in order by "NUMBER," the international conference (or channel) number. Your local board may not assign the same numbers to these conferences, and it may not carry every one. If a conference below interests you and can't be found on your local board, ask your Sysop if it can be made available. The listing below also indicates if a conference is shared with other networks. Note that those shared networks may not have "Private" or "Receiver Only" message capability. Ask the Conference Host if those capabilities are available to the shared network. The "FOCUS" line indicates the general area of interest for the conference. Conferences which share the same "FOCUS" would be similar; for example, all political discussion conferences have the same "social.political" "FOCUS." The message traffic rating, or "ACTIVITY," is based on the latest message traffic measurement at the NetHub. Message volume may fluctuate at times. Here is what the various "ACTIVITY" levels mean: ACTIVITY MESSAGES PER DAY light 1-10 moderate 11-30 high 30-60 high+ 61 and above The following conferences are available to all *RelayNet (tm)* members: Name: Postlink Support (Postlink) Number: 100 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is dedicated to the support of the Postlink Software. All Postlink questions will be addressed here. Host: Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Sysops Number: 101 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Discussions centering around the operation of bulletin boards including the daily operation from a SysOp point of view and the various software available for BBS's such as PCBoard, GAP, RBBS, Wildcat etc. Personal experiences are always invited and welcomed. Host: Jim Loos Node ID ->JIMSPLAC #1691 Activity: moderate Name: 4$Sale (Buy And Sell) Number: 102 Focus: social.computer Description: Items for sale, wanted or willing to exchange advertisements left primarily by users, with a focus on computer items. Dealers are invited but they may not advertise the same wares more than once a week and they must identify themselves as dealers. Host: Bob Sasso Node ID ->PCBBS #27 Activity: high+ Name: Current Events/Debate (Debate) Number: 103 Focus: social.political Description: Discussions centered around current political events or social issues. NO Religious discussions are permitted in this conference. All opinions are welcomed and discussions at times may be quite intense. Host: Amy Daley Node ID ->STONEHENGE #1138 Activity: high+ Name: Common - Network Message Center (Common) Number: 104 Focus: social.general Description: This conference is carried by every BBS in RelayNet (tm). It is here that you can leave messages to any other user in the network, introduce yourself to others, scan for network information, leave questions to members of the Steering Committee or locate a BBS in a specific location. Messages are limited to 10 lines, including quoting, courtesy-only messages are encouraged and general discussion is discouraged. On systems where R/O mail is not available, routed messages are suggested. Once meeting your party, please move to the more appropriate conference. Host: Bob Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: high Name: PCBHints Number: 105 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is for all PCBoard sysops (and future Sysops) who have questions on setting up and using Clark Development Co.'s PCBoard BBS software package. This is not being set up to supplant Salt Air as the definitive source for all PROBLEMS with PCBoard software. David Terry of Clark Development Co. monitors this conference and offers his valuable input. Host: Lyle Giese Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083 Activity: light Name: Technical Number: 106 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussions centering around the technical side of computers with an emphasis on hardware of both IBM and IBM - clone equipment. This is a general conference and may overlap other conferences. Host: Yan Juras Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Host: Mark Adams Node ID ->METROPLX #1786 Activity: high Name: Desktop Publishing (DTP) Number: 107 Focus: tech.software Description: The focus of this conference is Desk Top Publishing and all it embraces. We discuss both the tools (Quark, PageMaker, and many others) and the processes (service bureaus, aesthetics, ddsign, etc). We occasionally wander out into discussions of digital image manipulation, photo retouching, draw programs, hardware, and operating systems as they directly relate to the tools we use professionally. Host: Peter Larsen Node ID ->DKBBBS #1117 Activity: moderate Name: Sports Number: 108 Focus: social.sports Description: Discussions include the sport of the season as well as upcoming sporting events. This conference covers the major sports in this country such as baseball, football, hockey, racing and basketball, as well as world-wide sports such as soccer. Host: Tim Pintsch Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Host: Kevin Mark Node ID ->SHARECITY #5379 Activity: high Name: Communications (Comm) Number: 109 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussions centering around modems and communication packages in general. There may be overlap with the more specific conferences but this is a good conference to begin with if you have questions about getting started in using your modem effectively. Host: Matthew Waldron Node ID ->SUNRISE #868 Activity: moderate Name: Programming (Prog) Number: 110 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: General discussions about programming languages that are not covered in a more specific conference. Host: John Gohde Node ID ->COMMSYS #923 Activity: moderate Name: Medical Number: 111 Focus: tech.medical Description: Discussions center around current health issues, new medical techniques, computers in medicine and general medical information. Periodically the host offers medical update bulletins on specific topics of interest to the non-medical user. Host: Manuel Casiano M.D. Node ID ->W3JP #75 Activity: moderate Name: Software Reviews (SoftReview) Number: 112 Focus: tech.software Description: General question and answer conference on various software packages. This conference may overlap with those of a more specific nature. Host: Jim Hanoian Node ID ->LUNATIC #1282 Activity: moderate Name: Photo Number: 113 Focus: social.career Description: Topics include photographic techniques, equipment, photographic development and current trends in photography. Host: Matthew Waldron Node ID ->SUNRISE #868 Activity: moderate Name: Harddisk Number: 114 Focus: tech.hardware Description: A forum for the discussions of all types of hard drive and related/complimentary technology. It also encompass 'drives, controllers, and adapters' -- hard drives in their various forms, magneto-optical drives, WORM drives, floppy drives of various sorts including flopticals, Bernoulli drives, tape-backup units including SCSI, FDC-based, DAT, etc., and the various controllers, adaptors, and interface cards that are needed to run these drives along with the necessary configuration software. Discussion of CD-ROM drives would be generally be permissible only in regard to problems, conflicts, etc. related to their working in harmony with hard drives, tape units, etc. Classified advertisements (personal or commercial) are not permitted on this conference, per RIME regulations. Host: David Tay Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: moderate Name: HAM Number: 115 Focus: social.hobbies Description: Discussions centered around HAM radio equipment, problems, trends including announcements of impending HAMFESTS. Host: Clay Thomas Node ID ->IBMNET #5 Host: Mark Logsdon Node ID ->IMBNET #5 Activity: moderate Name: Entertainment (Entrtainmt) Number: 116 Focus: social.arts Description: Light discussion centered on current movies, books, TV and radio including reviews. Host: Jim Weddle Node ID ->W3JP #75 Activity: moderate Name: Local Area Network (LAN) Number: 117 Focus: tech.software Description: Technical discussions on local area networking including Novell, Lantastic and others. Host: Conference Liason Activity: moderate Name: Amiga Number: 118 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussion specific to the Amiga computer including user tips, software, operating system and hardware configurations. Host: Peter Larsen Node ID ->DKBBBS #1117 Activity: moderate Name: Legal Number: 119 Focus: tech.legal Description: Discussion of topical legal issues with some focus on computers but all legal arenas are welcomed and encouraged. Host presents users with current legal questions, encourages discussions which are followed by extended factual information. Host also prepares position papers which are generally available to the network. Host: Christina Capurro Node ID ->MIST #1624 Host: Kelly Keniston Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: moderate Name: Mac Number: 120 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussion specific to the Macintosh computer including user tips, software, operating systems and hardware configurations. Host: Sheppard Gordon Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Activity: moderate Name: Database Number: 121 Focus: tech.software Description: General technical discussions of the major database products currently available including Paradox, Dbase and others. This conference may overlap other conferences on the network. Host: JP Bicket Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: light Name: Aviation Number: 122 Focus: social.career Description: General discussions centered on flying, types of airplanes, instrumentation, licensing requirements and airparks. Host: Bill Waldheim Node ID ->DATATAME #168 Host: Ron Ratliff Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203 Activity: high Name: USRobotics Number: 123 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Technical discussion of all USR products including the Sportster, Courier, Worldport, rackmount and Total Control products. Host: Lou Kairys Node ID ->RUNNINGB k#3 Activity: moderate Name: UPLINK (ChitChat) Number: 124 Focus: social.general Description: General chit-chat conference which includes both technical and non-technical discussions. For those users who would like to just chat with another person or for topics that don't fit into any other conference. Topics of debate are specifically excluded from this conference area. Host: Bob Litty Node ID ->MODEMZONE #23 Host: Mark Adams Node ID ->METROPLX #1786 Activity: high++ Name: Network Administration (NetAdmin) Number: 125 Focus: tech.rime Description: A private conference established for the various sysops and conference hosts to discuss issues pertinent to the administration of the network. Host: Steering Committee Activity: high Name: Graphics Number: 126 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference will encompass all forms of computer graphics including and not limited to animations, programming, pictures, graphics conversion, DTP and all graphics software and hardware. No graphic topic is 'off-topic' here. This generic area may overlap with more specific graphic conferences. Host: Neil Arsenty Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083 Activity: moderate Name: Spreadsheets (Sprdshts) Number: 127 Focus: tech.software Description: Discussions about different kinds of spreadsheets including Lotus, Excel and Quattro Pro. Host: Michael Solinas Node ID ->REDBARON #1077 Activity: light Name: RBBS Number: 128 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Technical discussion on RBBS software. Host: Ken Goosens Node ID ->DIAMOND Activity: light Name: Laptop Computers (Laptop) Number: 129 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference discusses portable computers which includes laptop, notebook, palmtop, and handheld computing devices. Questions and answers with manufacturer representatives and other users of all levels available. Limited advertising of related equipment is also allowed. Host: David Tay Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Sci-Fi Number: 130 Focus: social.arts Description: Light conversations about science fiction books, movies, authors and television shows excluding Star Trek for which there is a separate conference. Host: Roy Wilson Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: high Name: Music Number: 131 Focus: social.arts Description: Discussions include all types of music from Mozart to Rock 'N Roll. Discussions include current bands, music-related software, operas, musicals and records. Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: high Name: Broadcast Professionals (BrdcastPro) Number: 132 Focus: social.career Description: Broadcast Professionals deals with issues faced daily by those who work in TV and Radio industries. High School and College students considering broadcasting as a career, may want to monitor this conference to see not just what issues broadcasters face, but how these issues are dealt with and resolved. The scope of this conference WILL NOT include engineering issues or discussion. Host: Rien Post Node ID ->HACOM #5621 Activity: light Name: Financial Number: 133 Focus: tech.financial Description: General discussions pertaining to stocks, bonds, and investments as well as software pertinent to these topics. Host: Alan Sislin Node ID ->MARKET #131 Activity: light Name: Games Number: 134 Focus: social.computer.games Description: Light discussion of commercial, shareware,video and computer games, game doors and board games. Including hints, ideas, and reviews. Host: Joe Eversole Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD #12 Activity: high Name: Motorsports (MtrSports) Number: 135 Focus: social.sports Description: Light discussions of all forms of motorsports competition, fanfare news, as well as talk of events from the heart of race country. Host: Brandon Hayden Node ID ->HOLLYWOOD #106 Activity: moderate Name: Genealogy Number: 136 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussion of all things related to researching one's Family History and Heritage. Discussions include Computer software, assistance with research, and how to begin or where to look for additional information. This conference is for both the Beginner and Experienced Genealogists. Host: Fleet Teachout Node ID ->HOLLYWOOD #106 Activity: light Name: History Number: 137 Focus: social.political Description: Serious discussions about the history of people, places, things, and events from the past. Host: Robert Southee Node ID ->BMHSBBS #1562 Activity: moderate Name: Role Playing Games (RPG) Number: 138 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This conference is for various on-line Role Playing games. Also discussions on new role-playing game systems and ways to improve user's campaigns. Host: Dirk Bayer Node ID ->GREYHAWK #837 Activity: moderate Name: Vacation Number: 139 Focus: social.interests Description: Light discussion on vacation planning, places to visit and restaurants to eat at while on vacation. Host: Bob Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Writers Number: 140 Focus: social.arts Description: A forum for writers -- professional, amateur, and wanna-be writers to get together to discuss the worlds of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Host: Dave Bates Node ID ->BETACON #643 Host: Robert McKay Node ID ->IXTHUS #1386 Activity: high+ Name: Military Number: 141 Focus: social.career Description: Military personnel helping one another with military issues. Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Activity: moderate Name: Teens Number: 142 Focus: social.support Description: A conference limited to those between 12-19. For meeting other teen-agers and creating 'friendships' among other users, along with just chatting the day away. Host: Isaiah Beard Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Host: Andrew Huang Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: high+ Name: BBS Ads Number: 143 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: A conference devoted to the placement of BBS ads. Please do not place any ansi ads as they may change the colors on the receiving BBS. Host: Tom Miller Node ID ->SWAMPTHANG #5718 Activity: moderate Name: Windows Number: 144 Focus: tech.software Description: Discussion of present and proposed versions of Microsoft Windows, Windows NT and Windows software. Host: Gregg Hommel Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Host: Bob Malakoff Node ID ->PROPCBBS #288 Activity: high+ Name: Unassigned Formerly Multi-Taskers Number: 145 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 7/30/95 Name: Disabled Number: 146 Focus: social.support Description: Light discussion as well as more technical software and hardware discussions geared to particular disabilities. Help is also offered with particular problems that an individual may be facing in obtaining services for his/her disability. Note also that quoting boxes and 8-bit ASCII characters are not welcome in this conference as they interfere with the equipment of blind users. Host: Sheila Fava Node ID ->LISA #383 Host: Bonnie Anthony M.D. Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Magick Number: 147 Focus: social.belief Description: This conference deals with the alteration of objective reality through the alteration of subjective reality (commonly called 'magick'), or the simulation of same (commonly called 'stage magic'). Host: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->WISHBONE #1212 Activity: moderate Name: On-Line Number: 148 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: Discussions of various on-line services such as Genie and Compu-Serve. Help with maximizing your on-line time, discussions of various on-line communication packages and features of various on line systems. Host: Frederick Lonsdale Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Handyman Number: 149 Focus: social.home Description: Topics include various do-it-yourself projects, advice on materials, small home and auto repair tips. Host: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->WISHBONE #1212 Activity: light Name: Job Bank Number: 150 Focus: social.career Description: A job-bank conference where both jobs wanted and jobs available are placed. Users may leave their qualifications and interests in the job market. Help with resume writing is also available as are helpful hints on working at home. Business opportunities and MLM are better discussed in their respective conferences. Host: Greg Birosh Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: MIDI Number: 151 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussions related to MIDI hardware and software. Host: John Corrigan Node ID ->CHEMEK #233 Activity: moderate Name: Pets Number: 152 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussion and chat revolving around our four footed, scaled, and feathered friends. This is intended to be a friendly, supportive atmosphere for pet owners, with expert advice when available. Host: Karen Davis Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228 Host: Jean Dannelley Node ID ->ACCESSWEST #1260 Activity: moderate Name: Hobbies Number: 153 Focus: social.hobbies Description: Light discussions on collecting such things as antiques, baseball cards, rare coins etc. Also helpful tips on starting a hobby, financial aspects of collecting, and notices of upcoming shows. Host: Debbie Gillham Node ID ->NETEAST #132 Activity: light Name: Bulletin Board Doors (BBSDoors) Number: 154 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Discussions of doors for various bulletin board software. Help is offered with writing, debugging and using door programs from both an author and a user standpoint. Host: Ray Sulich Node ID ->NEPTUNE #1475 Activity: light Name: Beer Number: 155 Focus: social.interests Description: A light discussion on home brewing of beers as well as different beers offered across the US, Canada and Europe. Host: Rick Cowles Node ID ->WRITERSBLOCK #5690 Activity: moderate Name: Shareware Programs (Shareware) Number: 156 Focus: tech.software Description: Discussion and support of various shareware programs available on BBS's, as well as help with developing and distributing new shareware products. 'Shareware' does include freeware and public domain software. Note ASP software is supported in ASP SUPPORT #295 Host: David Daniel Anderson Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: moderate Name: Network Scouting News (ScoutNews) Number: 157 Focus: tech.rime Description: This conference is devoted to the open discussion of new conference ideas. Topics also covered are how to scout for a conference, and all questions dealing with the scouting procedures will be fielded here. While not required, it is suggested that all BBS's carry this conference. Host: Conference Scouting Coordinator Activity: NEW 08/30/95 Name: PKWare Number: 158 Focus: tech.software Description: Discussions, questions and tips regarding software from PKWare, Inc. This includes the famous PKZIP/PKUNZIP compression utilities. Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: moderate Name: MSI/Qmodem Number: 159 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference discusses one of the most popular communications programs available for modem communication with bulletin boards and other host systems. Direct Support from Mustang Software Host: Ron Ratliff Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203 Activity: light Name: IBM Number: 160 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This forum discuss various topics regarding the IBM PC computer. This conference is filled with technical data, and is the location to find the latest product releases from IBM. Host: Jerry Lapham Node ID ->MODEMZONE #23 Activity: light Name: WordPerfect (WP) Number: 161 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference directly supports all products of WordPerfect Corporation, with particular attention to the word processor. Host: Bill Leaming Node ID ->VOCATIONCTRL #1263 Activity: moderate Name: DesqView Number: 162 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference hosted by Quarterdeck Systems, Inc., discusses the DESQview program and the new API programing interface to DESQview. Other multi tasking software is not discussed within this conference. Host: Marshall McCombie Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: moderate Name: Veterans Number: 163 Focus: social.support Description: A support and discussion conference for veterans of the uniformed services of all nations. Featuring a representative of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs available to provide information on VA medical care. Host: Del Futrell Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Host: Bob Wieters (VA Rep) Node ID ->LAVET #5315 Activity: light Name: ID Games Number: 164 Focus: social.computer.games Description: Discussions of products by ID Software. DOOM, DOOM2, Wolfenstein and upcoming releases. Host: Don Pellegrino Node ID ->DEWDROP #1886 Activity: NEW 12/5/94 Name: Lotus Number: 165 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is hosted by Lotus Inc and is dedicated to discussions of all products of Lotus Development. Host: David O'Neal Node ID ->TECHNICAL #5342 Activity: light Name: Vendors Number: 166 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is for the various manufacturers who do NOT have their own private forums. This conference offers direct user to vendor support. Host: Bob Sasso Node ID ->PCBBS #27 Activity: very light Name: Telix Number: 167 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference directly supports Telix, the communications program which is distributed world- wide from Canada, by offering discussions of all facets of the program including the highly specialized script language. Host: Jeff Woods Node ID ->DELTA #22 Host: Steve Wood Node ID ->WOODSHED #1023 Activity: moderate Name: Firearm Issue/Gun Control (ArmIssue) Number: 168 Focus: social.political Description: This conference is dedicated solely to the discussion of Gun Control. No other issues will be discussed in this conference. Host: Valerie Wixen Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Activity: NEW 2/95 Name: Mystery Number: 169 Focus: social.arts Description: Discussions of mystery writers, novels, television shows and plays sharing the common theme of whodunit. Host: Edwin Albetski Node ID ->NETEAST #132 Host: Charlie Duncan Node ID ->AQUILA #731 Activity: light Name: Small Business Work at Home (WorkAtHome) Number: 170 Focus: social.career Description: Discussions of issue surrounding working in your residence including tax tips, physical set-ups, setting up your own small business and obtaining business. Host: Robert Thompson Node ID ->CIRCUSBBS #5348 Activity: light Name: Women Invite (WomenInv) Number: 171 Focus: social.support Description: A place for users to discuss virtually anything that pertains to women. All Sysops that elect to carry this conference, please be advised that it is strictly by invitation and this rule is expected to honored. Requests for invitations are sent to BONNIE ANTHONY at ->RUNNINGA in Womens (#80), routed and R/O. Host: Elaine Belasco Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Recovery Number: 172 Focus: social.support Description: The RIME Recovery Conference is for people who are members of a 12 Step BASED program so that you may converse with, seek or lend support to others with similar addictions. Visitors who are NOT members of a 12 Step based program are welcome, although we ask that you please respect the rights of conference members by not commenting on messages you may find personally offensive due to a lack of understanding on your part of the specific program in which the author participates. Questions about recovery programs are welcome. The conference itself is NOT a part of, nor is it affiliated with ANY recovery program and no attempt will be made by members of the conference to impose specific rules, membership requirements, traditions, etc. of ANY specific recovery program on any other member of the conference. The Conference is an open, on-line meeting where we may share our personal Experience, Strength and Hope. Twelve Step BASED programs include AA, NA, OA, ACOA, AlAnon and EA to name a few. Host: Roy Hutchinson Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Host: Esther Lindenfeld Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Cuisine Number: 173 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussions on food, restaurants, shopping tips and recipes. Host: Howard Karten Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: high Name: UNIX Number: 174 Focus: tech.software.os Description: Discussions about the Unix operating system, all platforms including, SRV R4, Linux, SCO, Esix, Solaris, HP-ux, Coherent, Consensus Sys V, BSD, etc. Also discussed is Sys Admin, Programming, The X window system, connecting with non-unix platforms, DOS X support, TCP/IP, porting, utilities, mail readers, MKS toolkit, GNU, telecommunications, and all software relating to unix. Host: Max Moen Node ID ->BMCBBS #351 Activity: moderate Name: Comic Books (ComicBooks) Number: 175 Focus: social.arts Description: Discussions concerning comic books, comic strips, animation, and related subjects, past, present, and future. Host: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: high Name: Religion Number: 176 Focus: social.belief Description: Discussions surrounding different religions as well as religious issue debate. Host: Deke Barker Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Host: Sharon Bouchard Node ID ->PCEXCHANGE #859 Activity: high+ Name: Ultra BBS BBS Software (UltraBBS) Number: 177 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Official support conference for the top shareware multi-node BBS package available. Open to everyone, including users and sysops with other software. (Registration NOT required for assistance!) Join the hundreds of sysops internationally who actively provide support to fellow sysops. Hosted by owner/author, Chwatal Development Co. Host: Merlin Depeel Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: light Name: Politics Number: 178 Focus: social.political Description: A debate conference with a special emphasis on the political and social issues of the day. This conference may overlap with other conferences available on the network. Host: Norris Washington Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Host: Robert McKay Node ID ->IXTHUS #1386 Activity: high+ Name: Philosophy Number: 179 Focus: social.belief Description: Discussions of both the classical philosophers and more modern day writers as well as philosophical issues of the times. This conference may overlap with several other conferences available on the network. Host: Soonand Myosurus Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Women Number: 180 Focus: social.support Description: A conference devoted to women's issues, including feminism, lesbianism, equal rights, equal pay and other current issues of interest to women. This conference is not exclusive for women participants. Host: Karen Davis Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228 Activity: moderate Name: Astrology Number: 181 Focus: social.belief Description: Discussions centering around astrology, its users, its system of beliefs including learning how to write horoscopes. Host: Merlin Depeel Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: light Name: Global Uplink (GlblUpLink) Number: 182 Focus: social.general Description: An International 'chat' conference with light conversation between users in all of North America, parts of Central and South America, The Pacific Islands, Europe, Asia, South Africa and numerous other countries and locations around the world. Host: Bill Roark Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Activity: high Name: Science Number: 183 Focus: tech.science Description: Discussions centering around scientific issues of the day and the history of the scientific method. Host: Keith Standifer Node ID ->HAWGWILD #5008 Activity: high Name: New Users Number: 184 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: A conference geared to new BBS users where help is offered over a myriad of topics. Anyone may use this conference to ask questions on any topic and expect a response from a knowledgeable person on the topic that is being queried. Host: Tom Shorock Node ID ->DIGICON #5429 Activity: moderate Name: Bicycles Number: 185 Focus: social.interests Description: A conference geared to the bicycle enthusiast, offering information and discussion on equipment, riding strategies and upcoming events. Host: Matt Sargent Node ID ->FIAWOL #977 Activity: moderate Name: Qmail Reader (Qmail) Number: 186 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Support offered to all users of the Qmail Reader, both shareware and deluxe version by the author of the software. Host: Mark Herring Node ID ->PARTY #7 Activity: light Name: Satellite Number: 187 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussions of satellite equipment, uses and legal constraints. Host: JM Dolan Node ID ->SATEL #947 Activity: light Name: Astronomy Number: 188 Focus: tech.science Description: Discussions of the stars, physical laws and announcements of current news and events. Host: Len Philpot Node ID ->PUMA #1026 Activity: light Name: GAP Number: 189 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Support conference for sysops and users of GAP bulletin board software. Host: Kenny Gardner Node ID ->CROWNEST #303 Activity: moderate Name: Omen Technology (OmenTech) Number: 190 Focus: tech.software Description: Support conference for Omen Technology products. Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: light Name: Unassigned Formerly Diplomacy Number: 191 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 2/11/96 Name: Parents Number: 192 Focus: social.support Description: Conference for general discussions between parents offering help with problems and tips on better parenting. Host: Amy Daley Node ID ->STONEHENGE #1138 Activity: moderate Name: Great Outdoors (Outdoors) Number: 193 Focus: social.interests Description: General discussions on enjoying the outdoors whether it be by hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, swimming or camping. Host: Bob Chapman Node ID ->EARTHART #1646 Activity: moderate Name: RFL & RBL Number: 194 Focus: social.computer.games Description: RelayNet Football League and RelayNet Baseball League. This conference will be dedicated to the two fantasy Sports leagues Football and Baseball. Host: John Niespodzianski Node ID ->UGCAFE #5577 Activity: light Name: Biology Number: 195 Focus: tech.science Description: Discussions around current issues in regards to all life sciences that are so important to us in today's world. This will include genetics, ecology, bio-chemistry, bionics and exo-biology. Host: Karen Mann Node ID ->DRAGCIT #5287 Activity: light Name: Senior Citizens (Seniors) Number: 196 Focus: social.support Description: A conference devoted to those over 55 to discuss not only the issues of aging in America but to provide companionship among people with similar interests and problems. Host: Bill Roark Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Activity: moderate Name: Turbo Pascal (TurboPascal) Number: 197 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Technical discussions of Borland's TP program and utilities. Host: Guy McLoughlin Node ID ->ROSE #1047 Activity: moderate Name: Urban Legends (UrbnLgnds) Number: 198 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference is dedicated to the study of modern folklore - tracing the origins of urban legends and examining how they have evolved. The work of Jan Brunvand is our inspiration, but we will go our own directions as the explosion of misinformation takes us. This is, of course, not primarily a place to spread rumors; amusing and interesting lore will be welcomed but only if clearly identified as such. Host: Michael Loo Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: NEW Name: QBasic Language (QBasic) Number: 199 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Technical discussion and help in programming with QBasic. Host: Jim Robertson Node ID ->STATION #1210 Activity: moderate Name: C/C++ Programming (C/C++) Number: 200 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Technical discussion of C/C++ programming. Discussion includes programming help, compilers, and in-line assembly. Host: John Corrigan Node ID ->CHEMEK #233 Activity: light Name: Star Trek Number: 201 Focus: social.arts Description: Discussion of Star Trek Ideas and Technology Host: Adam Zion Node ID ->FARPOINT #5146 Host: Dave Harrison Node ID ->ROSE #1047 Activity: high+ Name: Trading Cards (TrdCards) Number: 202 Focus: social.hobbies Description: This conference is for those that collect sports and non-sports 'bubble gum' cards. This hobby is one of the fastest growing in the country. This conference is where one who collects these cards can post, buy, sell and trade messages or collect information from other collectors. Host: Doug Thomas Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: moderate Name: Clipper Number: 203 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Technical help with Clipper. This conference may overlap with other conferences available on the network. Host: Robert Laszko Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Relay Users (RelayUsers) Number: 204 Focus: tech.rime Description: This conference is to allow users who have disputes with a Conference Host to work out those differences. The rules and administration of the Network are NOT a topic of discussion in this conference. Those discussions would be limited to discussions swith sysops and host in the administrative conferences. This conference may also be used to lodge a formal complaint against a conference host. Address your SPECIFIC complaint in a message addressed to STEERCOM. Once your complaint is brought a member of the Steering committee will investigate your complaint, and after that investigation, will let you know the results. While the investigation is on-going, NO further messages will be allowed on the complaint. Issues of the hosts performance that might arise from a formal complaint will be discussed with the host involved, in the Network Administration conference and NOT in the USERS conference. Host: Steering Committee Activity: moderate Name: Firearms Number: 205 Focus: social.interests Description: A discussion of firearms and their legitimate uses for sport, hunting, collecting, and self protection. Please, no ads in this conference whatsoever. Host: Neil Hoffman Node ID ->WISHBONE #1212 Activity: high Name: Scuba Number: 206 Focus: social.sports Description: A conference that is dedicated to the SCUBA divers in our network, and hosted by a certified PADI SCUBA Instructor, IDC Staff Instructor, and who also teaches 7 types of specialty diving. Discussion is open to all folks from the absolute novice to the experienced diver. Host: Tom Kellen Node ID ->SLVREGLE #1509 Activity: light Name: CompuComm Number: 207 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Manufacturers support conference for one of the newest High Speed modems to come along. This modem promises to be one of the hottest items in the BBS World in the very near future! Host: Manufacturer's Rep Node ID ->GENERAL #916 Activity: very light Name: Engineering (Engineer) Number: 208 Focus: social.career Description: Technical discussions of interest to engineers. Host: Steven Fischer Node ID ->SPACE #606 Activity: light Name: Ansi Codes Number: 209 Focus: social.computer Description: Ansi messages, screens, drawings or whatever your creative streak can put into a message. Host: Dave Dennett Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: moderate Name: XYWrite Number: 210 Focus: tech.software Description: Support for the word processor XYWrite. Host: Steve Hayes Node ID ->UNISED #5622 Activity: light Name: Gadgets Number: 211 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussion of gadgets, where to get 'em, new and interesting products and how to use. Host: Dean Gill Node ID ->GREENMAC #5041 Activity: light Name: CAD Number: 212 Focus: tech.software Description: Computer-aided design conference. Covers all the various CAD programs. Host: Jon Fleming Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Boating and Fishing Number: 213 Focus: social.interests Description: A conference dedicated to the Boaters. This conference is shared with MetroLink Host: Conference Liason Activity: light Name: Mainframe Number: 214 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Technical discussions about both VAX and IBM mainframes. Host: Bill Johnson Node ID ->VERNON Activity: light Name: Homehints Number: 215 Focus: social.home Description: This conference will be devoted to all phases of successfully running a home. This will encompass exchanging household hints, discussion and hopefully solutions for users household problems and any other topics which are home related Host: Bill Fuhrmann Node ID ->TSTATION #971 Activity: light Name: Dr. Who Number: 216 Focus: social.arts Description: For all the fans of the time traveling Doctor Who of PCS Fame Host: Mike Lease Node ID ->WWORLD #952 Activity: light Name: R/C Radio Control (RadioCtrl) Number: 217 Focus: social.hobbies Description: A conference for the discussion of radio controlled aircraft, cars, tanks, you name it. Host: Nancy Eichman Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: light Name: Boyan Number: 218 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: All questions about Boyan Communication software are welcomed and encouraged. Host: Lee Breeden Node ID ->MYPLACEBBS #5689 Activity: light Name: Apple II GS (AppleII/GS) Number: 219 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Questions about the Apple II and Apple GS computers. Host: Joe Siegler Node ID ->APOGEE #1674 Activity: light Name: Men's Roundtable (Mens) Number: 220 Focus: social.support Description: Discussion of issues that affect men, such as men's rights, divorce, custody, being gay, etc. The conference is open to men and women, but is not a 'war of the sexes' style conference. Instead, Men's Roundtable focuses on men and how they are affected by the issues. Host: Frank Hagan Node ID ->THEMAIN2 #30 Activity: moderate Name: Deadhead Number: 221 Focus: social.arts Description: A conference for Grateful Dead fans and followers, to discuss the music, the group and the fans Host: Klaus Bender Node ID ->DEADBORD #120 Activity: moderate Name: MSWord Number: 222 Focus: tech.software Description: For support of Microsoft's Word Host: Bob Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Telemate Number: 223 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A vendor support conference for the new communications program Telemate. Hosted by the author - Winfred Hu. Host: John Mina Node ID ->KANDY #5537 Activity: moderate Name: 4Dos Number: 224 Focus: tech.software Description: Support and discussion of the 4DOS command interpreter 'family of products', by Rex Conn and JP Software, which include 4DOS, NDOS, 4OS2, 4NT, and Take Command. Batch files, aliases, and system settings which use commands native to these programs may also be shared and discussed. Participation by program author Rex Conn, and JP Software representative Tom Rawson. Host: David Daniel Anderson Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light to moderate Name: Gay Issues Number: 225 Focus: social.support Description: A place to discuss gay/lesbian/bisexual issues including discussion of civil rights, bashing, legal, religious, or any other issues relative to alternate lifestyles. No attacks on the basis of sexual orientation will be tolerated. Handles of a non-profane nature are allowed at the host's discretion under administrative scrutiny. This conference is open to everyone. Personal attacks are strictly prohibited. Host: Dave Dennett Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: moderate - high Name: Horror Number: 226 Focus: social.arts Description: A forum for discussion of horror movies, books etc. Host: Ben Sansing Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: light Name: Phones Number: 227 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussions centering on telephone communications and telephone industry activities. Subjects would include, but not be limited to, ISDN, wiring, noise troubles and reporting problems, new technology and terminology, 800 numbers, BBS's on 900 numbers, phone rates around the country for various services, new services available, telephone nostalgia, and anything deemed suitable to the conference host. Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: moderate Name: Modems/Modem Support (Modems) Number: 228 Focus: tech.hardware Description: A conference to discuss modems, problems, fixes etc. Vendor support encouraged Host: Bob Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: moderate Name: Tandy Number: 229 Focus: tech.hardware Description: For support for most all things 'Computer' from Tandy 'Radio Shack'. Host: Keith Standifer Node ID ->HAWGWILD #5008 Activity: light Name: Batch Number: 230 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Support for the most used programming language in the DOS world. Who doesn't use a least a few batch files? Host: Jack Hudgions Node ID ->WINGIT #1060 Activity: light Name: Mainmail/GAP Doors (GapMain) Number: 231 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Direct author support of Gap Doors including Mainmail for Gap. Host: Tony Summy Node ID ->THEMAIN #326 Activity: light Name: Chess Number: 232 Focus: social.hobbies Description: This conference is being set up for all of the chess enthusiasts who wish to have 'Play-by-net' games. Host: James Reames Node ID ->CHESSBOARD #1649 Activity: light Name: Unassigned Formerly ATARI-ST Number: 233 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 6/30/95 Name: Procomm Number: 234 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This is a user support conference for people using the ProComm or ProComm + or the Procomm+ for Windows communications packages and the Aspect script languages. Host: Gregg Hommel Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: moderate Name: MASM Number: 235 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: This is another spinoff from the programming conference dedicated to people who work with the bits and bytes... Macro Assembler. Host: Paul Williamson Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: OOPS Number: 236 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: This conference is for discussions centered on the newest wrinkle in programming Object Oriented Programming. This discipline spans several languages and includes Turbo Pascal 5.5 and C++. Host: Alan Eldridge Node ID ->BBSCS #43 Activity: light Name: BBS Software (BBS Soft) Number: 237 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: This conference is designed as a place where all current and neophyte sysops can come and discuss the merits/benefits of the multitude of systems available to run a BBS. Host: Bob Neal Node ID ->CHQBBS #1255 Activity: light Name: Wildcat! Sysops (WCSysops) Number: 238 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is for sysops and users of Wildcat to dialogue and discuss issues surrounding using Wildcat and non Mustang third party utilities. Host: Bob Fehn Node ID ->INFONET #1884 Activity: moderate Name: Fire/EMS Number: 239 Focus: social.career Description: Run by two EMS personnel this conference is open to all EMS/Fire personnel and anyone else interested in these valuable professions. Host: Lou Kairys Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Relationships (Rltnshps) Number: 240 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is for the exploration and discussion of the issues and concerns common to all kinds of relationships -- work, family, friends, significant others -- including communication, cooperation and conflict resolution, work and play, and intimacy and separation. Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Host: Bob Rudd Node ID ->WORLDNET #448 Activity: moderate Name: Motorcycles (Motorcycls) Number: 241 Focus: social.interests Description: This conference is for all of the motorcyclists in the relay. Host: Gil Mitchell Node ID ->BKBBS #11 Activity: moderate Name: BBS Issues Number: 242 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: Discussions of issues and opinions relevant to the operation of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), designed specifically to allow BBS callers and sysops to discuss issues of common interest. Any thread relating to the operation of a BBS, or to how callers interact with a BBS is open in this conference. The conference is NOT limited to RIME-related issues. Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: light Name: Police Number: 243 Focus: social.career Description: A relaxed atmosphere where police officers and those interested in discussion of law enforcment related topics can exchange ideas. Host: Andy Corbin Node ID ->IAI #1565 Host: Gil Mitchell Node ID ->BKBBS #11 Activity: high Name: Robocomm/RoboMail Technical Support (Robocomm) Number: 244 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Product support of Robocomm and Robomail from Parsons Consulting. All questions/comments about the Robotwins are welcome in this conference. Product updates and announcements will be posted here as well. Host: Joe Eversole Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD #12 Activity: moderate Name: Rbase Number: 245 Focus: tech.software Description: Support for RBase provided by those users quite experienced in the use of this program, including several RBase users group Host: Bob Malakoff Node ID ->PROPCBBS #288 Activity: light Name: SemWare Number: 246 Focus: tech.software Description: This is a direct product support conference hosted by SEMWare, the authors of Qedit. Host: Richard Blackburn Node ID ->SEMWARE #330 Host: Kyle Watkins Node ID ->SEMWARE #330 Activity: light Name: Scouting Number: 247 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is for all boy/girl scouts in the net. Host: Ed Jones Node ID ->AFTRFIVE #1044 Activity: moderate Name: Fractals Number: 248 Focus: social.computer Description: This conference is dedicated to discussions about chaos theory, fractal geometry and cellular automata. Topics include software such as FRACTINT and Ca Lab, code for programming your own creations, speculation about the broad implications of chaos theory and descriptions of many practical applications in the physical biological and social sciences. No particular expertise is required to enjoy this conference and numerous submissions consists of short tutorial's or software and book reviews. Host: Bert Tyler Node ID ->DSC #308 Activity: light Name: MajorBBS Number: 249 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference will be for MajorBBS owners. It will support the UTI driver MjrUTI as well and offers official Galacticom support. Host: Michael Baumann Node ID ->APPLEWIZ #950 Host: Anne Skurnick Node ID ->GRID #5366 Activity: light Name: Game Design (GameDesign) Number: 250 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This conference covers the design of games, including board, computer, and role playing. This also covers the creation of variations of games, including the design of universes for ROLE PLAYING games. Host: Bart Lidofsky Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Spitfire BBS Software (SpitfireBB) Number: 251 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: The conference will deal with the use and maintenance of SPITFIRE BBS by Mike Woltz, SFUTI by Bob Browne and other SPITFIRE related software. Host: Tom Kellen Node ID ->SLVREGLE #1509 Activity: light Name: Commo Number: 252 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference will support a new communications program, written in ASM and supported by the author. Host: Fred Brucker Node ID ->DIRASNT #91 Activity: light Name: Laser Printers (LasrPrntrs) Number: 253 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference will support all brands and models of laser printers. Host: David Groome Node ID ->MICROMETRIC #5662 Activity: light Name: Weather Number: 254 Focus: tech.science Description: The conference will discuss weather from a scientific standpoint. Host: Wayne Culver Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: light Name: Data Protection (DataProtec) Number: 255 Focus: tech.software Description: The conference will deal with virii, trojans, and other data destroying programs and ways to prevent them. Host: Yan Juras Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Activity: light Name: C64/C128 Number: 256 Focus: tech.hardware Description: A forum for the discussion of Commodore Computers including Pet, Vic, Max, B Series, +4, C=64 & 128. Ansi and high Ascii characters are to be avoided in this conference. Host: Ken Halfon Node ID ->ACC #4 Activity: light Name: Disney Number: 257 Focus: social.arts Description: Devoted to all things Disney.... from the Theme Parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland and Euro Disney Resort), to the classic motion pictures, to Disney Television, collectibles and much more. Answers to your questions, information for planning your trips and much more. (NOTE The Disney Conference is in no way sponsored by the Walt Disney Corporation or any subsidiary, and the 'RIME NETWORK' or the host of this conference has no personal or professional ties with any Disney Company.) Host: Frank Hagan Node ID ->THEMAIN2 #30 Activity: light Name: Soundcards Number: 258 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference is for the technical support of all sound cards, along with ADLIB card and and the commercial and shareware software that supports it. Host: Bruno Miguel Node ID ->SKYSHIP #638 Activity: moderate Name: VidGames Number: 259 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This conference covers all video game consoles and arcade (coin-op) games. Technical and informal discussions involving game hints, information, and upcoming products for all popular game systems such as NES, SNES, Genesis, 3DO, Jaguar, and arcade machines. Conference shared with MetroLink. Host: Steve Kapinos Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: high Name: Survivors of Abuse (SOA) Number: 260 Focus: social.support Description: If you were abused as a child -- physically, emotionally or sexually -- this is the place to share and heal. Professionals in these fields are welcome as long as they maintain an attitude of openness and respect. Host: Paul Busby Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Host: Rick Dawson Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203 Activity: light Name: Computer Users Groups (UserGroups) Number: 261 Focus: social.computer Description: A place for all Computer User Groups to discuss upcoming publications, previously published data, and general problems faced by users groups in todays computer world. Host: David Jones Node ID ->COLOR #409 Host: Rich Christopherson Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT #5215 Activity: light Name: Intuit Software Support (Intuit) Number: 262 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is a source of information on the many fine products made by Intuit, including Quicken, TurboTax, Quickbooks, and QuickPay. Information on updates, bugs, fixes, and discussion of the products capabilities, limitations, and use will be featured. Software products from Parsons Technology, an Intuit company, are also featured. Host: Robert Thompson Node ID ->CIRCUSBBS #5348 Activity: * New * 5/5/96 Name: Conference Hosts Conference (ConfHost) Number: 263 Focus: tech.rime Description: All Conference Hosts are asked to join this conference so we can better discuss problems, and ways to avoid problems. Another use will be the discussion of new ways to better advertise our existing conferences. Host: Conference Coordinator Host: Steering Committee Activity: moderate Name: Running and Being (Run&Be) Number: 264 Focus: social.sports Description: This conference will serve as a meeting place for runners and/or joggers all over. Its purpose is to share insights, encouragements, and publish upcoming racing events on a regional basis (as available). While its central theme is running, comments pertaining to other aerobic activities are both encouraged and welcome. Newcomers as well as veterans are invited to participate. Host: Tom Moeller Node ID ->MIKESHOST #5137 Activity: light Name: Forth Language (Forth) Number: 265 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Conference dedicated to Forth Language Programming. Bridged with METROLINK Host: Conference Liason Activity: light Name: No-Smoking Number: 266 Focus: social.support Description: Discussions on various ways to quit smoking. Shared Conference with MetroLink Host: Bill Walsh Node ID ->DCINFO #16 Activity: light Name: Health And Fitness (Hlth&Fit) Number: 267 Focus: social.support Description: Discussions on various weight loss programs, general health and fitness. Shared Conference with MetroLink. Pat Wilson is the Metrolink Host. Host: Jay Rapkin Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: very light Name: Geoworks Number: 268 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference discusses GEOWORKS Ensmble and Geoworks Pro, and operates as a medium for other geoworks users to exchange information and inform other users of the features of these programs. Host: Bob Neal Node ID ->CHQBBS #1255 Activity: light Name: CoCo Number: 269 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Discussion on and about the TRS Color Computer Host: Michale Blais Node ID ->ADDICTION #139 Activity: light Name: Artisoft Number: 270 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is for LANtastic Network Administrators and Users ranging from Novice thru Senior levels. Discussions and questions dealing with any ArtiSoft product from Simply to CorStream on the Software side and from 2mps cards to the Eagle 12-port Hubs are welcome. This conference complements the existing NETWORKS conference, which addresses general LAN types of networks. Host: Jim Daly Node ID ->TREASURES #69 Host: David Hartley Node ID ->DELTONACOMM #66 Activity: moderate Name: File Search (FileSearch) Number: 271 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: This conference is for the use of RIME participants to search out those hard to get files, or to find files to do a specific job or task. Users will place their post requesting a specific file name that they are looking for, or post a description of what the file should accomplish. Responders would reply to the message with the specific file name, and where the user will be able to pick it up. This conference would also be open to those hobby programmers that would be willing to write a program for the user to fulfill the end result. This conference would also help out BBS sysops in that it will help eliminate the constant requests from their users regarding the searching of files as described above. Host: Jason Valentine Node ID ->MAJORMINOR #5654 Activity: light Name: HTML Programming Number: 272 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Discussion of programming in Hypertext Markup Language, types of programming software, extensions to the language, etc. Special emphasis on the use of HTML for developing or modifying Web sites on the WWW. Novices as well as experts are encouraged to participate. Host: MIchael Troy Node ID ->ROD #13 Activity: Closed 5/31/95 Name: Asia Number: 273 Focus: social.culture Description: Dedicated to the dialogue of foods, domestic and global business issues, cultures, languages, current events, travel, history, technology, trade, health & science, consumer products, and local socio-economic and political issues in the Asian/Pacific Rim region including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, etc. Text written in native languages (Japanese, Nippongo, Bahasa Malaysia, etc.) are permitted within the rules and regulations of RIME. High-ASCII characters may not be used in this conference at this time. Host: David Tay Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: moderate Name: MegaMail Support (MegaMail) Number: 274 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference will support the MegaMail off-line reader and also supply support for the Door, by the author. Host: Carl Curling Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Host: Chau Pham Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: light Name: System Analysis (SystmAnlys) Number: 275 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: This conference will look at the development of a program that takes place prior to the coding phase. It will cover how to obtain information from the end user and how to organize the data structures for inclusion into a program. Host: Bill Lawless Node ID ->ICS #1820 Activity: light Name: Maildoors Number: 276 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is dedicated to the various Maildoors that are currently in use, and those that will be developed over time. Features, implementations, packet formats, mail networks and any discussion that furthers the concepts and intents of the delivery of offline mail is welcomed. This conference is gated to Fido through Lunatic Fringe BBS, site #1282. Host: Jim Hanoian Node ID ->LUNATIC #1282 Activity: light Name: Searchlight BBS (Searchlght) Number: 277 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A forum provided for Searchlight Sysops and Users, by Searchlight Sysops. Host: Richard Bernard Node ID ->PROJECT #1563 Activity: light Name: Evangelical (Evanglcl) Number: 278 Focus: social.belief Description: This is a support conference for evangelical Christians. Evangelical Christianity is defined for this conference as that segment of Christianity which is Biblically Protestant, as opposed to Orthodox or Catholic, yet not rigidly fundamentalist. It is represented by such people as Billy Graham, D. James Kennedy, and John McArthur. Topics include evangelical theology, current events, personalities and happenings. Host: Robert McKay Node ID -> IXTHUS #1386 Activity: moderate Name: Strange & Unexplained (Strange) Number: 279 Focus: social.belief Description: Discussion of strange and unexplained phenomena including, but not limited to, paranormal, UFO's, psychic phenomena, anomalies of nature, strange creatures, and more. Host: Michael Solinas Node ID ->REDBARON #1077 Activity: moderate Name: Mensa Number: 280 Focus: social.support Description: Mensa is a not-for-profit organization whose purposes are to ... provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for its members. This conference is for sharing of activities, ideas and opinions and does not require Mensa membership. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the individual authors. The name 'Mensa' is registered to American Mensa Limited and used here with permission. For additional info call 1-800-666-3672 Host: Gene Hysner Node ID ->BTB #331 Host: Del Futrell Node ID ->RUNNINA #2 Activity: light Name: Remember When? (RememWhen?) Number: 281 Focus: social.general Description: A conference dedicated to memories, good and bad, of the good old past. What ever happened to...??? Host: Lou Kairys Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: high+ Name: Spitfire Sysops (SptfireSys) Number: 282 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is for SPITFIRE Sysops to be able to discuss topics of their interest that do not necessarily involve SPITFIRE related software. People who are not SPITFIRE Sysops are welcome to participate as well! Host: Ron Hossack Node ID ->SOLIDROCK #812 Activity: light Name: Space Number: 283 Focus: tech.science Description: This conference encompasses the realities and potential realities of space exploration, research and colonization. What is happening in our space program? In other countries?, What should be happening? Host: Karina Wright Node ID ->PASSPORT #1716 Activity: NEW 6/2/94 Name: Unassigned Formerly WGM SOFTWARE Number: 284 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 5/12/95 Name: Private Number: 285 Focus: tech.rime Description: Private Host: Conference Liason Activity: private Name: Musicians Number: 286 Focus: social.arts Description: Geared specifically toward performing musicians, both professional and amateur, and other individuals involved in the music business. Discussions, tips, anecdotes, and personal experiences regarding the 'nuts and bolts' of the business. This is not another Music Conference. Host: Michael Loo Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Editors Number: 287 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Discussion of text editors for computers. A text editor enables a person to put ASCII characters into a file. Editors are used so that file may be used by a computer for further processing. The user with an editor writes a file that is then processed for use by the computer (this processing can be in lot's of ways, examples are compilers as well as HTML editors). Examples of text editors include EMACS, Brief, Crisp or HTML editors (Hotdog, Hot Metal, etc.). All platforms (PC, Unix, etc.) are open to discussion. Host: Wayne Dernoncourt Node ID ->BRODMANN #1286 Activity: light Name: Gambling Number: 288 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussion of methodology, strategies, and techniques of all casino games, also Horse Racing, Jai-Alai, Poker and Card-based games. Hosted by a former Licensed Las Vegas Dealer. Host: Michael Solinas Node ID ->REDBARON #1077 Activity: light Name: German Language (GermanLng) Number: 289 Focus: social.culture Description: A conference where German speaking people can converse in their own language and where others learning the language are welcome to practice and improve their language skills. Host: Ernest Blaschke Node ID ->WESTONIA #1347 Activity: light Name: VGA Planets (VgaPlanets) Number: 290 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This conference is dedicated to the very popular BBS game, VGA Planets, written by Tim Wisseman of California. Discussion will include popular tactics, suggestions for the upcoming version 4 of the game which is to be released in 1995, help and suggestions in setting up and running a VGA Planets game on a BBS. Discussion will also encompass the current world wide championships now being played in CA., plus any other matter directly related to VGA Planets such as the soon to be released posters, T-Shirts etc. Host: Joseph O'Neil Node ID ->OBSERVATORY #5500 Activity: light Name: Archiving Programs (Archivers) Number: 291 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference will deal with most Archiving/Compression programs in use today. It will include PKWare's products as well as LHARC's compression program, amongst others. Host: Dave Zmeyr Node ID ->WINDYCITY #5078 Activity: light Name: Video Exchange (VideoXchg) Number: 292 Focus: social.interests Description: This is a general consumer video conference for discussion of all consumer video products and formats, tape and disc. Reviews on the quality of new releases and products, and the exchange of prerecorded video tapes and discs. Host: Dave Dennett Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: light Name: Missing Children (MissChild) Number: 293 Focus: social.support Description: A conference dedicated to helping in the search for missing children across the country. Host: Dan Williams Node ID ->MIKESHOST #5137 Activity: very light Name: Unassigned Formerly SYMFGS Number: 294 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 2/11/96 Name: ASP Support (ASPsupport) Number: 295 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is for those who use and support ASP (Association Of Shareware Professionals) software, it's distribution, and it's authors. Also, the conference is to support any problems that may arise from the use of ASP software, or problems that may be encountered from the authors of ASP software. This is a conference for ASP only. Non-ASP software is supported in SHAREWARE (#56). Host: Len Hult Node ID ->EDITION #79 Activity: moderate Name: OS/2 Number: 296 Focus: tech.software.os Description: This is a discussion area for topics related to all versions of OS/2. This includes, but is not limited to comparisons to other operating platforms, application usage, application development, operating system usage and future operating system plans Host: Kari Jackson Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: high+ Name: Private Number: 297 Focus: tech.rime Description: Private Host: Conference Liason Activity: private Name: Taglines Number: 298 Focus: social.computer Description: Discussions of origins and off-shoots of various 'one-liners' as they are used in various mail networks. Possible posts of short tagline lists upon occasion. Host: Steve Fullenwider Node ID ->HAWKHILL #1492 Activity: high Name: Wirewrap Number: 299 Focus: social.hobbies Description: A place for electronics enthusiasts, engineers and hobbyists to meet, share new ideas and discuss electronics, electrical engineering and all associated topics. This is the place to get information on the micro-controller chip you want to design with, get some advice on wire wrapping a prototype circuit board or where to find a particular chip. Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: light Name: RimeNews Number: 300 Focus: tech.rime Description: This is an ANNOUNCEMENT only conference that MUST be carried by each node on the Network. We ask that you specifically name this conference RIMENEWS and that you clearly inform your users that this is an announcement only conference and NO posting of any message is permitted. This conference is open to all users and sysops of the network for reading purposes only. All posting to this conference will be done by the SC or the Conference Coordinator. Any replies to announcements can be made as routed and or r/o messages in USERS, ADMIN or COMMON. Any replies placed in this conference will be immediately moderated. If you as a sysop/conference host/co-sysop/user, wish to have a message placed in this conference, send the message (using any appropriate conference such as Common, Admin, Hosts, Users) to Bonnie Anthony (RUNNINGA), Howard Belasco (RUNNINGB), Frank Hagan (THEMAIN) and we will post it for you. Host: Steering Committee Activity: light to moderate Name: NWDos Number: 301 Focus: tech.software.os Description: NOVELL DOS Operating System and DRDOS (Digital Research Operating System). NWDOS replaces DRDOS. This conference will include discussions, help, tips, hints, and all aspects of NOVELL NWDOS, NOVELL Personal Netware network, Stacker disk compression, and all other utilities and features of NWDOS and DRDOS. For those still using DRDOS, please use this conference for discussions also. Host: Conference Liason Activity: light Name: PCRelay Support (PCRelay) Number: 302 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A conference dedicated to the support of PCRelay software, and is available to all networks running PCRelay software. Host: Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Rip Graphics (RIPGraph) Number: 303 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference supports the discussion and implementation of the RIP (Remote Imaging Protocol) system and language. The conference will include transfer of RIP formatted messages, drawings and other creative visual work that can be placed within a message Host: Chuck McMillin Node ID ->PUMA #1026 Activity: moderate Name: Geo-Political International Relations (GeoPolRel) Number: 304 Focus: social.political Description: Discussions that take on a multi faceted level of references. Topics that transcend the particulars of individual conferences such as Debate, Politics and Religion. This conference is meant to tackle the topics that have elements of all of the aforementioned conferences. Topics that would fit into this conference would be areas of discussion of the Middle East. This conference is to cover those topics that have many different components and overrun the limits of the other conferences. Host: Christina M. Capurro Node ID ->MIST #1624 Activity: light Name: Paradox Software (Paradox) Number: 305 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference will cover Paradox and its uses. This includes direct use, application development, and new and effective means of utilizing this powerful tool. Host: Walt Mateja Node ID ->PROJECT #1562 Activity: light Name: French Language (French) Number: 306 Focus: social.culture Description: This conference is for our French speaking members, but is open to all. Host: Walter Tsin Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Host: Maurice Mizrahi Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Spanish Language (Spanish) Number: 307 Focus: social.culture Description: This conference is for our Spanish speaking members, but is open to all. Host: Tony Herrera Node ID ->HBMA #900 Host: Antonio Ortiz Node ID ->ABAFORUM #1006 Activity: light Name: Politically Correct (Politcor) Number: 308 Focus: social.political Description: This conference is for the discussion of 'politically correct' words and phrases, usage, history, etc. Opinions whether or not the current trend in usage serves to help or hinder communications would be a welcome topic, in addition to new and changing examples. All viewpoints are encouraged. Host: Gil Mitchell Node ID ->BKBBS #11 Activity: NEW 05/14/95 Name: Scanners/SWL (Scanner) Number: 309 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference will feature discussions about the monitoring of radios and user exchange of frequencies, shortwave loggings, and the radios we use in monitoring. Come and join the exciting world of Scanner and ShortWave radio, and ever growing hobby. Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: moderate Name: Pre-Teens (PreTeens) Number: 310 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is for those under the age of 13. To give our younger computer users the opportunity to learn BBS skills while communicating with their peers. Parental guidance expected. Host: Vernon Bland Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Host: Abbey Marks Node ID ->ABIGAIL #872 Activity: light Name: High Definition TeleVision (HDTV) Number: 311 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference is dedicated to the discussions about the new technology in television. HDTV is a wide screen, very high resolution TV that has been on the air in Japan since late 1988, and will be coming to America in the near future. Host: David Ellison Node ID ->RC #214 Activity: light Name: WordStar Number: 312 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is dedicated to the discussions and techniques used in the day to day operation of all versions of WordStar Word Processing Software. Host: Gerry Cechony Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Remote Access Software (RmteAccs) Number: 313 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A conference about 'RemoteAccess' the BBS software program written by Andrew Milner from Australia. It is one of the newest and most versatile BBS software packages on the market supporting 99 lines, Cd-Rom support, and total transferability from QuickBBS. Host: Kevin Freeman Node ID ->FPX2 #1617 Activity: light Name: Poetry Corner (Poetry) Number: 314 Focus: social.arts Description: Poetry Corner is a conference where anyone who writes Poetry, or would like to share one of their favorite poems, is welcomed and encouraged to do so. Copyright information is always available. This is the place to submit your work for inclusion in Poetry In Motion - The International Poetry Newsletter. All are invited to take a ride on the Poetry Train, it's a fantastic journey! Host: Inez Harrison Node ID ->PIM #1064 Activity: moderate Name: Chinese Number: 315 Focus: social.culture Description: A conference dedicated to the discussion of Chinese software (e.g., Chinese Windows and Operating Systems, Chinese Word Processors, etc.), hardware, languages, cultures, history, foods (recipes), travel guides, current events, martial arts, medicine, sayings, inventions, education, music, religions, and politics. SPECIAL REPRESENTATION This conference currently supports two major Chinese codes Big-5 2-byte ASCII codes with high/low bit set, refers to the BIG FIVE standard published in 1984 by Taiwan's Institute for Information Industry. It is a popular Chinese code used in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Hz (HanZi) 2-byte ASCII codes with low bit set, a variant from GB code (GuoBiao--2-byte ASCII codes with high bit set, refers to the standard implementation of 'GB2312-80' of Mainland China, also being used in Singapore), mainly used for net-mail communication. EXAMPLES English I am Chinese. Big-5 §Ú¬O¤¤°ê¤H¡C Hz code ~{NRJGVP9zHK!#~} Host: Walter Tsin Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Host: Denny Chuang Node ID ->ASIAN #1856 Activity: light Name: Adult Children Of Alcoholics (ACOA) Number: 316 Focus: social.support Description: Online meeting and discussions of ACOA issues, such as dysfunctional families, living with alcoholic parents or mates, trouble with anger, co-dependency, etc... Host: Roy Hutchinson Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Host: Esther Lindenfeld Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Anxiety Disorders/Phobias (Phobias) Number: 317 Focus: social.support Description: A support-style conference for people suffering from or interested in knowing more about dealing with anxiety disorders and/or phobias. Topics include recognizing symptoms, handling panic attacks, and when and where to seek medical help and/or counseling for either of these disorders. Reviews of various medications and their interactions with other drugs is allowed, although the conference does not offer medical advice. Privacy will be respected, and aliases may be used with the permission of the local Sysop and the Conference Hosts. Host: Janet Pearson Node ID ->CAPCANADA #5733 Activity: light Name: Occupational Health & Safety (OccHlth) Number: 318 Focus: social.career Description: The conference will serve as a discussion area for topics related to Occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene and toxicology, hazardous materials/waste management, and on-the-job hazards. It is intended both as a gathering place for professionals and as an information resource for anyone with questions about on-the-job safety. Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Activity: light Name: MSI/Wildcat Support (MSIWild) Number: 319 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is Mustangs Support Conference for the Wildcat BBS package. It will cover technical and non-technical issues relating to the Wildcat BBS Software and Mustang Utilities. Host: Mustang Support Staff Host: David Dean Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203 Activity: light Name: Education (Educatn) Number: 320 Focus: social.education Description: This conference will be the place for discussion of all aspects of modern education. Host: Thomas Donnelly Node ID ->JBJ #262 Activity: light Name: Computer Addicts Number: 321 Focus: social.computer Description: A place for all of us Computer Addicts to meet. Host: Gary Caplan Node ID ->METRONET #1489 Activity: moderate Name: Audio Number: 322 Focus: social.hobbies Description: Discussions centering around the latest news and information in the home audio field. Reviews, general information, and limited ads from private and public sellers are accepted. The emphasis is on high-end audio equipment and recording techniques, but all are welcomed regardless of level of experience. Host: Bill Fuhrmann Node ID ->TSTATION #971 Activity: light Name: Broadcast Technology (BrdcstTech) Number: 323 Focus: social.career Description: Discussion of Topics related to audio and video technology as involved in Broadcasting. Host: Mike Callaghan Node ID ->HOTTIPS #487 Host: Gunnar Reiger Node ID ->PRIZM Activity: light Name: Clarion Number: 324 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: The conference is for the discussion on the techniques of the use of Clarion Professional Developer, it's Language Extension Modules, Personal Developer, and other products Clarion produces to support the development of database applications. Host: Carl Curling Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: light Name: Dental Number: 325 Focus: tech.medical Description: Discussions of current dental topics. Emphasis on preventive dentistry, cosmetics, computer usage, emerging technology, techniques, and treatment of dental diseases. Host: Lynn Shuler, D.D.S. Node ID ->WORLDNET #448 Activity: light Name: Unassigned Formerly IDC Number: 326 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 7/30/95 Name: Unassigned Formerly Qualitas Support Number: 327 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 7/30/95 Name: SHEZ Number: 328 Focus: tech.software Description: Author support of the well known and often used SHEZ program. Host: Jim Derr Node ID ->SPACE #606 Activity: light Name: Intellicomm (IntelCom) Number: 329 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Dedicated to Support and discussion of the new Intellicomm communications program. Designed to automate your mail/file runs to most BBS types. BBS users and Sysops alike will find this product and conference of interest. Host: Wayne Duff Node ID ->CRS #118 Activity: light Name: Executive Host BBS (ExecHost) Number: 330 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A conference to discuss and support Executive Host BBS and related utility programs. Host: Steve Wood Node ID ->WOODSHED #1023 Activity: N/A Name: Old Cars Number: 331 Focus: social.hobbies Description: For people interested in old cars, Milestone, Special Interest, Custom Classic, or Antique. For the discussion of and exchange of information on; parts availability and location, tips on restoration techniques and problems, discussion of various car club events and auctions. General discussion of the vintage car hobby. Host: Jim Weddle Node ID ->W3JP #75 Host: Mark Kraffert Node ID ->FILEBANK #247 Activity: light Name: Home Schooling (HomeSchl) Number: 332 Focus: social.education Description: This forum is for the discussion of home schooling, and the exchange of information (sources for materials, books etc). Home schooling is a basic exercise in good old American freedom. It is a *growing* movement today. Host: Scott Hodgins Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Host: Shauna Hodgins Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: light Name: Bible Studies (BiblStud) Number: 333 Focus: social.belief Description: This forum is for exploring the Bible. There will be, of course, much varied religious discussion based on the Bible. Everyone is welcome to explore the Bible here whether they happen to believe it or not. Host: Ron Hossack Node ID ->SOLIDRCK #812 Activity: moderate Name: Jokes Number: 334 Focus: social.arts Description: This Conference is for the exchange of *G OR PG-RATED* jokes. No sexual jokes dealing with children will be permitted. Ethnic jokes are frowned on, but can be posted with Conference Host approval. If a joke contains a profane word, you must mark out all letters but the first. 'Blond' and 'Yo momma' jokes are permitted, provided they follow the above guidelines. Any questions should be sent to the Conference Host. If you are unsure about a joke, ASK FIRST! Host: Neil Arsenty Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083 Activity: NEW 05/13/95 Name: Homeopathy Number: 335 Focus: tech.medical Description: Sharing of ideas, advice, news, anecdotes, and discussions, centering around the use and philosophy of Homeopathic medicine. Homeopathic physicians, pharmacists, health professionals, and lay practitioners are welcome and encouraged to participate. Messages advertising services, products, and seminars are welcome from those who participate in the conference, with the caveat that advertisements are not repeated more than once per week. Bulletins of interest will be posted periodically by the host. Host: Dennis Gay Node ID ->MCBBS #5540 Host: Leon Mysch Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Activity: light Name: IMC/Forval (Forval) Number: 336 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference is dedicated to support of the Forval modem with support being given by John Foote of Forval. Host: Chris Von Motz Node ID ->REDBARON #1077 Activity: light Name: Novell Users (Novell) Number: 337 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference is for Novell Network Administrators and Users ranging from Novice thru Senior levels. General categories include NetWare operating system versions, hardware compatibility in a NetWare environment, and software/management concerns. This conference complements the existing NETWORKS conference, which addresses general LAN types of networks. Host: Lyle Giese Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083 Activity: moderate Name: Cellular Number: 338 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference discusses all aspects of Cellular Telephones, from various models, system operation, rates, and the new CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) method of transmitting WIRELESS data over conventional cellular channels. (formerly the WIRELESS conference) Host: Thomas Mahnke Node ID ->SMUGR #790 Activity: light Name: Medieval Number: 339 Focus: social.hobbies Description: This conference is for members and would-be members of Neo-Medieval organizations, such as the Society for Creative Anachronism, or the Markland Society. It is for discussion of medieval re-creation, combat rules, supply sources, organization membership, and other related items. Host: Ben Sansing Node ID ->FERRET #750 Activity: light Name: Animal Rights (AnmlRgts) Number: 340 Focus: social.political Description: Topical discussions and reprint publications concerning Animal Rights related issues and items of interest. Learn what YOU can do to help prevent cruelty to animals, both domestic and wild. Host: Heidi St. Clair Node ID ->SHARECITY #5379 Activity: light Name: Anime Number: 341 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference will be a forum for fans of Anime (Japanese Animation) and for animation in general, to compare notes and to meet other fans. On the conference, will be announcements and occasional ads for hard to find items pertaining to animation. Host: Michael C. Ling Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: moderate Name: Cancer Recovery (CanRcvry) Number: 342 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is for peer-to-peer conversations for people recovering and dealing with Cancer. Also welcome are the families and all interested parties in the fight against cancer. Please note Official Policy rules that Aliases are permitted in this conference. Host: Paula Wray Node ID ->SYSMACHINE #5465 Activity: light Name: Aquaria Number: 343 Focus: social.interests Description: General discussions covering a variety of topics for the Aquarium enthusiast. All forms of aquatic life are discussed, as well as the physical mechanics of maintaining artificial environments. This conference offers advice from many well-known professionals in this field. Your questions and experiences are welcomed by all. Host: Roy Wilson Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: RBL & RHL (RBL/RHL) Number: 344 Focus: social.computer.games Description: RelayNet Basketball and Hockey Fantasy Leagues. This conference is a split-off from the RelayNet Fantasy Sports conference (network #94) In this conference the topics will be Basketball and Hockey. Host: Mike Minden Node ID ->CHEMEK #233 Activity: light Name: X-Files Number: 345 Focus: social.arts Description: An area for discussion of the popular FOX Television show. Including news on the actors, plotlines, and theories of the mysteries that Scully and Mulder encounter. Host: Mike Riiff Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228 Activity: light Name: IBM Mid-Range Computers (IBM Mid) Number: 346 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference is dedicated to the IBM Midrange computers. This includes the AS/400, System/36 and System/38 computers. The discussion will range from installation to programming to business issues related to the management of the IBM midrange. We welcome all participants. Host: Chuck Ackerman Node ID ->MOGUR #323 Activity: light Name: HIV/ARC/AIDS (HIV/AIDS) Number: 347 Focus: social.support Description: This is a public conference, and will allow the use of aliases in it. The purpose is to provide anyone interested with the latest information gathered by research groups and participants on the treatments available, progress, questions that anyone might have. gay bashing, and Victim bashing will not be tolerated in any form. Host: Paul Busby Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Activity: moderate Name: Soap Operas (Soaps) Number: 348 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference will discuss topics related to Day Time and Evening Soaps. Some of the topics to be discussed are Who's coming and going among the Soaps, Your views on the characters and upcoming shows, and a general discussion on anything related this Soap Opera Conference. Host: Kelly Keniston Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: moderate Name: SQL Number: 349 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Conference dedicated to discussions on Structured Query Language Host: David Patterson Node ID ->NORDIC #84 Activity: light Name: Servicemen In Action (SIA) Number: 350 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is for support between families with members in the Armed Services for any conflict or uprising. Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Activity: light Name: Psychology Number: 351 Focus: tech.medical Description: The purpose of the Psychology conference is a general discussion of psychology, its practices and applications. It is intended to be non-technical in nature and open to related discussion of books, theories on inter-personal relationships and personal development. Host: Jason Valentine Node ID ->MAJORMINOR #5654 Activity: light Name: Europe/USSR (Europe) Number: 352 Focus: social.culture Description: EUROPE/USSR - International conference area focused on the Political/Economic/Cultural developments within Europe. Special attention will be paid to all the former Republics of the Soviet Union and to the countries of Eastern Europe. Topics include History, Language, Literature, Business opportunities in addition to Political, Economic and Cultural issues.. Host: Valerie Wixen Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Fine Arts Number: 353 Focus: social.arts Description: An open forum for information exchange on Galleries, museum shows, new artists, collecting, photography of art, painting, sculpture, and auction news. This conference is for anyone who would like to get involved in the art world, and novices are welcome. This conference will carry advertisements for upcoming shows, and also Artists Biographies, as well as listings for art to buy-or-sell. Host: Francoise Frigola Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: light Name: School Pen Pals (SchPnPal) Number: 354 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is restricted to school children who wish to communicate with other school children in other parts of the world. Host: Richard James Node ID ->COMPUSPEC #1797 Activity: moderate Name: Flight Simulators (FltSims) Number: 355 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This conference is for users of serious flight simulators (i.e., Microsoft Flight Simulator, Flight Sim ATP, etc.). Realistic flying techniques, scenery design methods and all other aspects of computer flying are open for discussion. Host: Nels Anderson Node ID ->XEVIOUS #159 Activity: moderate Name: Canadian Number: 356 Focus: social.culture Description: Discussions centering around issues regarding those pertinent to the Canadian lifestyle. Such issues as Canadian Politics, the GST, Provincial issues, ecology/environmental issues, and Canadian/American relationships, French/English and Native issues, and also travel information. American input will also be welcomed! Host: Larry Mosgrove Node ID ->RENFREW #1303 Activity: light Name: Electronic Frontiers (ElecFron) Number: 357 Focus: social.computer Description: As the world lunges into the thick forests of the information age, providers and consumers alike are exposed to a frenzy of make-it-better legislation and make-it-worse participants. In this conference, we discuss governments' efforts to regulate us and our efforts to remain a free electronic society. Also posted here are publications of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and related organizations. Host: Isaiah Beard Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Happenings (Happngs) Number: 358 Focus: social.interests Description: A general Information Conference, open to all for the purpose of announcing any Public 'Happening'. (This would include Computer Fairs, Technical Seminars, Trade Show, Conferences Fund Raisers, and Meetings or any other event that would hold interest to one or more readers...... Announcements should be posted NOT More than once a week, similar to the For Sale Conference, and should contain the name and address (NET Mail or otherwise), of the Poster or a Contact person for any potential follow up questions. (e.g. 'Was the affair successful, did it raise consciousness, and/or money, are there any suggestions for improvement if someone else desired to attempt the same or something similar.) The Post if done for a NON-Profit Organization, should also include info about the organization itself. (Name, Address, Contact etc.) Host: Walt Mateja Node ID ->PROJECT #1563 Host: Carol Carmichael Node ID ->STRUPPI #1086 Activity: moderate Name: Pharmacy Number: 359 Focus: tech.medical Description: Discussions pertaining to the field of Pharmacy. Pharmacists, medical professionals and lay folks are invited to discuss drug therapy, usage, costs, generics vs brand name prescrip- tions and the practice of Pharmacy. It is important to understand that topics concerning medical diagnostics should be discussed in the Medical Conference only! The Host of this conference is a practicing registered pharmacist. Host: Roy Wilson Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: MSI/OLX/SLMR (OLX/SLMR) Number: 360 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Support for SLMR (Silly Little Mail Reader) and OLX (Offline Xpress) from Mustang Software. Host: Mustang Support Staff Host: Jack Hudgions Node ->WINGIT #1060 Activity: moderate Name: Conspiracies (Consprcy) Number: 361 Focus: social.political Description: A place to discuss government and civilian conspiracies in the past and present. This includes but is not limited ot the Kennedy assassination and even the very recent Waco situation. Orderly, well mannered discussion of the evidence and all points of the evidence and all points of view are welcome. Host: Carter Shanklin Node ->IRISHCONNECT #5220 Activity: moderate Name: FOX Network (FoxNet) Number: 362 Focus: social.arts Description: A forum for people interested in the FOX television Network to discuss various aspects of FOX programming past and present. Programming executives from FOX affiliated stations will be monitoring the conference. Host: Tommy Geddings Node ID ->MOGUR #323 Activity: light Name: PCTools Number: 363 Focus: tech.software Description: This is a user supported PC Tools support conference dedicated to the discussion and support of Central Point Software's popular PC Tools package and other CPS products such as CP Backup and Copy II PC. Host: David Tay Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: Offline Mail (OffLnMal) Number: 364 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: This conference is dedicated to discussion surrounding the various formats used in BBS networking and offline mail reading. The purpose of the conference is to explore the basic operating techniques and features of existing networking/offline reader software and possibly working toward a 'standard' that could incorporate the best of those features. Authors, Administrators, Sysops and Users are all encouraged to express their ideas here. Constructive criticism and/or suggestions are welcome. Host: Jim Hanoian Node ID ->LUNATIC #1282 Activity: moderate Name: CorelDraw Graphics (Corel) Number: 365 Focus: tech.software Description: Conference for Windows graphic drawing and art programs including Corel Draw, Micrographix Designer, Arts & Letters and Aldus for Windows. Exchange of ideas, needs, and comments regarding the use and operation of these programs. Host: Joe Rotello Node ID ->PREMIER #243 Activity: light Name: Windows BASIC (WinBASIC) Number: 366 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: This is a support conference for BASIC language related programming for Windows. Includes Microsoft Visual BASIC and Within Technologies Realizer products. Host: Joe Rotello Node ID ->PREMIER #243 Activity: light Name: Direct Sales & Business Opportunities (SalesOpp) Number: 367 Focus: social.career Description: Includes direct sales, network marketing (MLM), franchise and business opportunities requiring an investment to market goods or services. Suggested sister conference to Jobs and Small Business. Host: Bob Lawton Node ID ->EVERGREEN #556 Activity: light Name: He Says/She Says (HeSheSay) Number: 368 Focus: social.support Description: The participants in the conference will explore the problems encountered in communication between the sexes. The conference will focus on the process of communication rather than the content. There are problems which are unique to communication between male and female that will be highlighted and discussed. Topics will be suggested and communication "behavior" will be facilitated. Trying out new communication methods and gaining insights will be encouraged and shared among participants. Host: Bill Raines Node ID ->MODEMZONE #23 Activity: NEW 5/10/96 Name: ALTQuick Number: 369 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: Support conference for Assembly Language Toolbox for QuickBasic and PDS - with author Christy Gemmell. Christy is also a Co-Author of Waite Groups MicroSoft QuickBasic Bible. Host: Jim Kreyling Node ID ->CLUBPC #108 Host: Christy Gemmell Node ID ->CLUBPC #108 Activity: light Name: PowerBuilder (PowrBldr) Number: 370 Focus: tech.software.programming Description: To Discuss Powersoft's PowerBuilder client/server application development product.Topics will include but are not limited to Datawindows, DBMS connection issues, object oriented programming, team programming, SQL, Watcom & Sybase issues, class libraries, Infomaker, and 3rd party tools that are used with this product. Host: Chris Koerner Node ID ->IBMNET #5 Activity: light Name: Hunting/Trapping (Hunting) Number: 371 Focus: social.hobbies Description: This conference is dedicated to all aspects of hunting and trapping. Host: Nolan Penney Node ID ->GREYHAWK #837 Activity: light Name: Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BgBroSis) Number: 372 Focus: social.support Description: The Big Brothers/Big Sisters program helps thousands of children by providing positive role models. This conference is for those interested in the program, current volunteers who need support and encouragement, and for the Little Brothers and Little Sisters to share the impact the program had for them. Host: Jason Valentine Node ID ->MAJORMINOR #5654 Activity: light Name: Environmental Issues (EnvirIss) Number: 373 Focus: social.political Description: Discussions of the political, sociological, economic, and educational dimensions of current environmental issues. Energy, conservation, recycling, alternative technology, wilderness preservation, bio-diversity, sustainability, pollution, toxic wastes and other issues relating to the impact of man's activities on the Earth's eco-systems. Host: Steve Hayes Node ID ->UNISED #5622 Activity: moderate Name: Motivation (Motivatn) Number: 374 Focus: social.career Description: The biggest difference between a 'wisher' and a 'doer' is motivation. Discussions centered around motivational material to include favorite quotes; time-management techniques; writings from Og Mandino, Dale Carnegie, W. Clement Stone, Zig Zeigler, and many more. This conference will concentrate on personal motivation but, may hit other areas as well. Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: light Name: ARJ Number: 375 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Support conference for ARJ, a librarying/archiving program with a significant number of options/features. Hosted by the program's author. Host: Robert Jung Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Chronic Pain (ChonicPain) Number: 376 Focus: social.support Description: Chronic Pain Conference A conference where you'll find friendship, true understanding, support, discussions, and sharing of ideas. A great place to visit to help you keep your sanity trying to live with chronic pain, for both you *AND* your spouse or caregiver, sprinkled with a good dose of healthy laughter. Host: Steve Lareau Node ID ->TRDPOST # 5503 Activity: light Name: CD ROM Number: 377 Focus: social.computer Description: CD-ROM Conference is for exchange of CD-ROM technical information with hints and tips on software/hardware operations and setups. CD-ROM Forsale items are permitted, but post only ONCE per week with a maximum of two ads. Replies to ads should be routed. Host: David Ryder Node ID ->CRS #118 Host: Russell King Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: high Name: Roomies Number: 378 Focus: social.support Description: The ROOMIES conference will deal with the problems of unrelated adults sharing living quarters for budgetary reasons. It will welcome discussion of all aspects of roommating, including expense sharing, who does what chores, who deals with the landlord, leavetaking, and the myriad other problems associated with such a close, non-personal relationship. Got a problem? Share it! Maybe someone else has gone through it and has a solution! Host: Kelly Keniston Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Pro Wrestling (ProWrest) Number: 379 Focus: social.sports Description: The pro wrestling conference is for all news and information relating to the world and business of professional wrestling. it is open to the casual fan, the serious insider as well as the non-fan who would like to find out more about the sport. Host: Bob Rudd Node ID ->WORLDNET #448 Activity: moderate Name: Sysops' For Sale (Sys4Sale) Number: 380 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: Computer hardware and software which is offered for sale to bulletin board system operators at discounts from the price the same material is offered for sale to the general public. The same ad cannot be posted more than once a week. All ads are to be presented in pure ASCII text (no ansi graphics, no boxes around text, etc.). Participants are also encouraged to share news of discounts to sysops which they have discovered, and experiences with vendors may be discussed (no serious bashing, however). Host: Len Hult Node ID ->EDITION #79 Activity: moderate Name: Emergency Communications (EmerComm) Number: 381 Focus: social.career Description: This conference deals with all aspects of Police, Fire, and EMS communications. Discussions will include 911 systems, dispatch techniques and training, latest technology, and Communications Center operations. Providers of Public Safety Emergency Communications at all levels are welcome, as are questions or comments from the general public. Host: Steve Ryckman Node ID ->SIMS #5514 Host: Gil Mitchell Node ID ->BKBBS #11 Activity: light Name: Funwords Number: 382 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference is dedicated to the use of words and phrases, their definitions, origins, history and roots. Obscure words and phrases will be most welcome here, however you may be requested to give us a reference authority. Host: Valerie Wixen Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: DOS Number: 383 Focus: tech.software.os Description: MS-DOS and PC-DOS is an increasingly complex operating system, no longer 'install it and forget it.' This conference discusses the MS-DOS and PC-DOS settings, options, utilities, optimization and problems. Host: David Dean Node ID ->OLDTOWN #203 Host: Paul Williamson Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: moderate+ Name: Black Experience (BlackExp) Number: 384 Focus: social.support Description: This is a support and information conference, where Black people's experiences, history, music, culture, problems and interests can be discussed in a manner supportive of Black people's efforts toward equality and empowerment. Information, such as announcements of local events focusing on or benefiting Black people and/or their culture, or news addressing the Black communities concerns is welcome. Host: Earl Dunovant Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: moderate Name: Norton Products (Norton) Number: 385 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference deals with all Norton Products. Including Norton Utilities, Norton Guides, Norton Backup, Norton Anti-virus, Norton Desktop for Windows and any of Peter Norton's Theories. Host: Bob Sasso Node ID ->PCBBS #27 Activity: light Name: Gardens Number: 386 Focus: social.home Description: A general interest conference for home gardeners. Topics would include vegetable gardening, flower gardening, indoor gardening, bonsai etc. Host: Jean Dannelley Node ID ->ACCESSWEST #1260 Host: Sandra Peake Node ID ->XCALIBAR #1564 Activity: light Name: Unassigned Formerly Boston Computer Society Number: 387 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 2/11/96 Name: Emergency Managemnt (EmergMgt) Number: 388 Focus: social.career Description: A conference to discuss issues and share resources related to Emergency Management such as long term planning, disaster cntrol and mitigation, federal and local funding, FEMA, etc. Host: Bob Fehn Node ID ->INFONET #1884 Activity: light Name: PowerBoard BBS Support (PwrBdSup) Number: 389 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is a channel through which registered Powerboard Sysops and Sysops who are evaluating the shareware package can get technical support, share ideas, talk directly with the author of Powerboard BBS and the authors of other programs included with the Powerboard BBS package. The conference is open to all who are interested in Powerboard BBS. Host: Scott Brown Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: PCBSupport (PCBSuppt) Number: 390 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is only open to sysops who are registered owners of PCBoard whose support is current on Salt Air. All technical questions will be answered directly by the staff of Clark Development. Because Clark Development is using PCRelay software you will be able to send private and routed messages. Host: David Terry Node ID ->SALTAIR #1720 Activity: moderate+ Name: Unassigned Formerly PCBComm Number: 391 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 2/11/96 Name: Certified Netware Engineer Professional Assoc. (CNE) Number: 392 Focus: social.career Description: National meeting place for CNE's and CNE's to be. Topics covered are getting and keeping your certification, membership in the Professional Association, upcoming events and functions for CNE and some of the very best advances in Novell information. (This conference is another complement to the existing NETWORKS and NOVELL USERS conferences.) Host: Lyle Giese Node ID ->BMCWEST #1083 Activity: light Name: Ireland Number: 393 Focus: social.culture Description: A Conference to provide a forum for all people with an interest in Ireland to be able to speak directly with both, those of us in Ireland and also to each other. Host: Frank Mahoney Node ID ->IRISHCONNECT #5220 Activity: light Name: True Crime (TruCrime) Number: 394 Focus: social.arts Description: To discuss aspects of true crime books, movies, television (such as America's Most Wanted, Unsolved Mysteries), news accounts. Host: Kelly Keniston Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Host: Max Moen Node ID ->BMCBBS #351 Activity: light Name: Alarm/Security (AlarmSec) Number: 395 Focus: social.career Description: This conference will be used for inter-action of the industry as a whole in regards to topics critical to the alarm industry. Although an occasional related topic may be asked of us in the conference, as a whole it is desired that our customers and non-customers can communicate openly about problems facing the security industry such as insurance, training, new equipment from manufacturers, hints with certain products etc. Host: Steve Ryckman Node ID ->SIMS #5514 Host: Carl Curling Node ID ->LOCKSOFT #981 Activity: very light Name: Tradewars (TradeWar) Number: 396 Focus: social.computer.games Description: To discuss the Trade Wars style door games and provide support to Sysops, Players and Utility Authors. Supporting all variations/versions of the door, and information regarding new versions and releases. Host: Jonathan Bickell Node ID ->LABBS #279 Activity: moderate Name: Pagan Number: 397 Focus: social.belief Description: Focuses on discussions of classical pagan beliefs, modern neo-paganism, Earth religions and spirituality, shamanism. witchcraft and related matters, plus pagan and primitive mythology, folklore and superstition around the world. It is both a networking resource for the neo-pagan community and a place to share and learn the legend and lore of long ago. Host: Amy Daley Node ID ->STONEHENGE #1138 Host: David Pollard Node ID ->RENAIS #1476 Activity: light Name: Barbershop Harmony (BbshpHar) Number: 398 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference is a means for U.S. and Canadian members of SPEBSQSA, Sweet Adolines, Harmony Inc., and their affiliated prganizations in Europe, Australia and New Zealand to maintain contact with others they mat have met at conventions and to carry on discussions of general interest with anyone who loves the barbershop medium. Host: Jack Cassidy Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: very light Name: Forest Products (Forstprd) Number: 399 Focus: social.career Description: This conference focuses on discussion of how we use wood products made from Americas forests. Appropriate topics include wood as a natural resource and raw material, it's basic properties and how wood is processed into such products as lumber, paper and chemicals. New ideas on how these processes might be improved or modified are encouraged. Both end user and industrial involvement is invited. Host: Chuck McMillin Node ID ->PUMA #1026 Activity: very light Name: Taxes and Accounting (Tax&Acc) Number: 400 Focus: tech.financial Description: This conference will deal with issues of taxation and accounting, with participation by practitioners and government officials. Individuals and professionals are encouraged to post questions and share information. (We anticipate participation by IRS Taxpayer Services during the tax season) Host: Ralph Zeller Node ID ->ECTECH #687 Activity: very light Name: Caving Number: 401 Focus: social.sports Description: Discussions centering on the sport of caving, the study and science of speleology, the protection of caves, the National Speleological Society, cave rescue stc. Topics discussed will not be limited. NO CAVE LOCATIONS MAY BE POSTED. The conference is open to all, whether an NSS member or not. Host: Douglas Moore Node ID ->CATEYE #5012 Activity: very light Name: Privacy/Encryption (Priv/Enc) Number: 402 Focus: social.computer Description: For discussion of the future of communication and privacy in computer technology, the uses of PGP and other encryption technologies in common use for protection of your rights to privacy and for discussion of policies for or against encryption and why they exist. Host: Rob Carlson Node ID ->INFOLINE #797 Host: Jeffrey Morgan Node ID ->INFOLINE #797 Activity: NEW 12/19/94 Name: Feds Number: 403 Focus: social.career Description: Conference for Federal Employees and people who work with the Federal Government. Discussion of a variety of issues that impact Federal workers offering a free and open forum for the exchange of ideas and solutions. Host: Ed Bachman Node ID ->EDSHOME #780 Host: Peter Torres Node ID ->THETOWERS #1883 Activity: very light Name: New Age Number: 404 Focus: social.belief Description: This conference offers Spiritual, Metaphysical and Cosmic Debate/Discussion. Inquiry into the Cosmic and Spiritual destiny of man. Host: Merlin Depeel Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: light Name: Florida Number: 405 Focus: social.culture Description: A forum for the distribution of information concerning the Sunshine State. Topics to be covered would include accomodations (availability and current rates), local area attractions, transportation, weather, etc. This Conf. is also a contact point for Vacationers wishing to keep in contact with the folks back home. Host: Jim Daly Node ID ->TREASURE Activity: light Name: Silent PC (SilentPC) Number: 406 Focus: social.support Description: A place for the hearing impaired to meet and discuss computer services which would help solve problems they may face. In general a place to talk over things that are common to all. Host: Duke Ducote Node ID ->PCHELP #86 Host: Bobb Waller Node ID ->FIAWOL #977 Activity: light Name: Sunrise Door Software (Sunrise) Number: 407 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference features direct author support of the Sunrise Door Collection. It will cover problems, ideas, suggestions and tips for current/future Sunrise Doors, Sunrise Utilities and Sunrise Standalone games. SYSOPS and USERS are welcome to participate. Host: Al Lawrence Node ID ->SUNRISE #868 Activity: very light Name: LDS - Mormon Church (LDS) Number: 408 Focus: social.belief Description: Support by/for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church). Includes discussion of their church's principles/religion, lifestyles and issues of current interest/impacts to that religion. Source of no-official information of interest to its members or any other interested parties. Host: Rich Larsen Node ID ->SHARECITY #5379 Activity: moderate Name: Strategic and Tactical Wargames (StrWarGme) Number: 409 Focus: social.computer.games Description: A place where dedicated wargamers may discuss their favorite computer and board strategic and tactical WARgames. Reviews and hints are welcome. This conference does NOT support discussion of arcade, D&D, or other type games. It's strictly for wargames. Host: Bill Waldheim Node ID ->DATATAME #168 Activity: light Name: TQM Number: 410 Focus: social.career Description: This conference is a forum for an exchange of information and ideas on quality and Total Quality Management including (but not limited to) the definition of quality, how to make quality happen, the difference between quality efforts in the private and public sectors, voice of the customer, statistical quality control, leadership and empowerment, continuous improvement, Hoshin planning, quality function deployment, the tools (both QI and HP), and other matters of interest to the participants. Host: Michael Solinas Node ID ->REDBARON #1077 Activity: light Name: Abortion Number: 411 Focus: social.political Description: This conference will deal with all aspects of the abortion and abortion rights debates. Discussions can include religious and biblical arguments, as well as secular and medical. Information on Pro-Choice and Pro-Life group meetings and marches may also be posted. Host: Amy Daley Node ID->STONEHENGE #1138 Activity: moderate Name: Computer Underground Digest/Risks (CuD/RISK) Number: 412 Focus: social.computer Description: COMPUTER UNDERGROUND DIGEST and COMPUTER RISKS are moderated newsgroups dedicated to sharing information among computerists and to the presentation and debate of diverse views. Reprint policy is generally outlined in the respective issues. These are one way feeds from UseNet. Articles may be submitted via this conference in r/r/o posts to the host; they will be forwarded Always a good read. Highly recommended. Host: Rich Christopherson Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT #5215 Activity: moderate Name: CamSoft Number: 413 Focus: tech.software Description: A support conference for the support of Cam DeBucks Software programs. Host: Cam DeBuck Node ID ->BRASS #1126 Activity: light Name: Monty Python (MntyPyth) Number: 414 Focus: social.arts Description: A conferene dedicated to the discussion of Monty Python and other British humor. Host: Karen Davis Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228 Activity: moderate Name: Skiing Number: 415 Focus: social.sports Description: Discussions of all aspects of skiing from downhill alpine to snowboarding to cross-country. Topics include new equipment, reviews of ski resorts, tips for improving technique, trends, opinions, experiences etc. If it's about skiing, let's talk about it. Host: Mark Stevens NodeID ->EDSHOME #780 Activity: very light Name: Virtual Reality (VirtReal) Number: 416 Focus: social.computer Description: Virtual Reality (VR) is an attempt to give the computer user the illusion that he/she has become part of the computer generated environment. The VR conference will encompass general discussion of virtual reality topics such as concepts, potential, availability, uses and development to name a few. Included in this will be discussion of how to build and interface VR related hardware (gloves, HMD's...) and software to the PC. Host: Tim Saari Node ID ->ZARNO #604 Activity: light Name: Inner-Child's Playground (InnerChd) Number: 417 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is devoted to serving the needs of the Inner-Child and helping ones who do not know or understand what Inner-Child work is all about to learn about it without fear of ridicule. Host: Roy Hutchinson Node ID ->ANGLE #5191 Host: Esther Lindenfeld Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: NEW 05/29/95 Name: Truckers Number: 418 Focus: social.career Description: All topics relating to the big rigs, with whom we share our highways and byways, and the guys/gals who operate them. Host: Tommy McCoy Node ID ->CCORNER #1725 Host: Mike Reed Node ID ->DELTA #22 Activity: light Name: Raytrace Number: 419 Focus: social.computer Description: This is a forum for discussions on 3D graphics and rendering techniques used to create photorealistic images and animation on the computer. All computer platforms are welcome in the conference. Host: Michael C. Ling Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: light Name: Wordplay Number: 420 Focus: social.arts Description: A conference to discuss and practice wordplay Host: Valerie Wixen Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Disaster Recovery (DstrRcvy) Number: 421 Focus: social.home Description: Disaster Recovery covers the field of Business Interruption Planning, Contingency Planning, Computer (all sizes) Recovery and Preparedness. Everyone should have a disaster recovery plan -- both personal and professional. How valuable was a flashlight to the people stuck in the top of the World Trade Center? Do you have a flashlight now?? Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: Light Name: Agriculture (Agricltr) Number: 422 Focus: social.career Description: USA/International Agricultural inquiries and replies where Agriculturalists ( e.g. Farmers, ranchers, Farm news editors, Equipment Mfg'ers, USDA & Agric. Gvt. Professionals, Agric. Students or Educators, Farm supply companies, Exporters & Transporters of Farm products, people who process farm crops in related food industries) can share to combine their efforts for mutual success in their endeavors. (NOTE Discussions on the subjects of retail food products or recipes is not for this conference and should be placed in their respective conferences. Host: David Collins Node ID ->NORMAINE #749 Activity: light Name: Birth Number: 423 Focus: social.support Description: The purpose of this conference is to share personal childbearing related stories. To discuss practical information about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum time and to inspire changes in maternity care. The conference host is the author of a number of childbearing related books including an international best seller called Mind Over Labor. Host: Carl Jones Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: Stitches Number: 424 Focus: social.hobbies Description: Stitches is a conference for anyone interested in sewing, knitting crocheting or any other kind of needlework. Topics may range from the qualities of rabbit fur through the advanced geometry needed to sew perfect darts. Host: Bonnie Schafer Node ID ->LABBS #279 Host: Cindy Niespodzianski Node ID ->UGCAFE #5577 Activity: moderate Name: PCBoard Utilities and Doors (PcbUtil) Number: 425 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conferences will contain discussions of all the different doors and utilities for PCBoard. This can be a place for users to ask questions to the authors that do not have their own support conference. Host: Edward Eade II Node ID ->MEOW #225 Activity: light Name: Common Ownership Communities (Condos) Number: 426 Focus: social.home Description: For owners in condos/hoas. How to keep your dreamhome from becoming a nightmare. Discuss legislation proposed and passed at State/County/Fed level that can help the homeowner, or hurt. Share experiences, ask questions, get input from sources such as Maryland Homeowners Assoc., Montgomery Cty. Comm on common owned communities, MD ATTY Gen. consumer affairs, HUD, FHA, VA the networks that may be able to help solve problems faced by owners, boards, communities. Host: Peggy Shaw Node ID ->NETEAST #132 Activity: light Name: Ron Janorkar Software Support (Janorkar) Number: 427 Focus: tech.software Description: Author Support for Tag Line Xpress, DemoMaker, and Quickfix. Product Support, Bug Reports, Product Announcements, and more will be posted in this conference. 'Wish List' Items from users and any questions about the software(s) will be accepted and responded to also in this conference. High-ASCII Characters are often used in this conference. Be forwarned if your system does not support IBM ASCII Characters. Host: Joe Eversole Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD #12 Host: Ron Janorkar Node ID ->PHOTONET #5648 Activity: light Name: Apogee Number: 428 Focus: social.computer.games Description: This is a forum to discuss Apogee Software Products. Any Apogee game from Kroz to the new stuff for 1995 can be talked about here. Receive game hints & technical advice directly from Apogee Software's online Support Manager, Joe Siegler. Get the most up to date and accurate information about Apogee here! Host: Joe Siegler Node ID ->APOGEE #1674 Activity: light Name: Rush Limbaugh (RushL) Number: 429 Focus: social.political Description: Discussion surrounding Ultra-conservative TV and Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, and his political concerns. All conservative and liberal viewpoints are welcomed in this well-mannered forum. Host: Rich Christopherson Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT #5215 Activity: high Name: ISDN Number: 430 Focus: tech.hardware Description: This conference will contain discussions concerning installation, use and support of ISDN Host: Bob Savery Node ID ->HAWGWILD #5008 Activity: very light Name: Family/Friends of the Incarcerated (FFIncar) Number: 431 Focus: social.support Description: As crime increases more and more prisons are being built to house inmates who were previously allowed probation. Estimates run as high as one out of every three persons becoming involved with the penal system in some way *other* than as inmate. Friends and family members, wishing to be of support to the person going through the criminal justice system, get caught up in its procedures; they are thrown into the world of penology by just VISITING, which can sometimes be mortifying, embarrassing or cruel. This will be a support conference to compare notes, to tell of experiences (good or bad), to share the special anxieties of this unique but increasingly common bond. No one has to reveal who 'their inmate' is, or the relationship. That's not important here. And OUTING (revealing who ANOTHER's inmate is) is completely forbidden; this is nobody's business. What is important is that each participant come away with the knowledge that they are not alone in what they are experiencing. Host: Kelly Keniston Node ID ->FILEBANK #246 Activity: light Name: Sound Blaster Cards/Creative (SndBlast) Number: 432 Focus: tech.hardware Description: Direct technical support of Creative Products ie.Sound Blaster, Cards, Video Blaster SE ..etc from the Sound Blaster company, Creative Technology Ltd official BBS in Singapore. Host: Koh CherWen Node ID ->CREATIVE #5399 Activity: light Name: AmiPro Number: 433 Focus: tech.software Description: A conference for Ami Pro users to discuss tips and techniques for using this highly rated WYSIWYG word processor for Windows. Discussion topics will include, but not be limited to, text formatting, working with graphics, using style sheets, creating and editing charts and equations and working with macros. Host: Partrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: light Name: Disk Compression Utilities (DiskComp) Number: 434 Focus: tech.software Description: A conference dedicated to on-the-fly disk compressors such as Stacker, SuperStor, XtraDrive and MS-DOS 6.0's DoubleSpace. Meant to provide support for users of these programs and information for people considering purchasing one of these utilities. Host: Jack Hudgions Node ID ->WINGIT #1060 Activity: light Name: Alpha Number: 435 Focus: tech.software Description: A forum for users of Alpha FOUR database - Versions 2.0 and up. This conference is hosted by a Technical Support Representative from Alpha Software Corporation, who will answer questions and inquiries about Alpha FOUR. Users are encouraged to help each other, as well as share hints, tips, applications, and scripts. Host: Steve Workings Node ID ->CBUG #5297 Host: Robert Tishkevich Node ID ->CBUG #5297 Activity: light Name: Golf Number: 436 Focus: social.sports Description: A conference to discuss different aspects of the game of Golf. Suitable topics are Courses played, information about courses to be played on a trip or vacation, hints and helps on various parts of the game, who is winning current tournament on TV. The advertising and selling of golf related equipment is also permitted. Host: David Sader Node ID ->WHATNOT #5127 Activity: light Name: Magicians (Magician) Number: 437 Focus: social.career Description: This conference is dedicated to active magicians, retired magicians, student magicians and others with an interest in some or all of the following. Stage Magic, Close Up Magic, Card and Coin Magic, Illusions, Clown Magic and Special Effects as they relate to Stage Magic. Host: Mike Anderson Node ID ->KA9LQM #5020 Activity: light Name: Home Automation (HomeAuto) Number: 438 Focus: social.home Description: Discussions about technologies that automate single family homes and apartments. Devices which control lighting, heating, cooling, entrances, windows, phones, interior fixtures, plumbing and other devices. Host: Yan Juras Node ID ->MOONDOG #35 Activity: light Name: ULP Support Number: 439 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This channel provides technical support for all products written by Stacy Smith, particularly, ULP - the Upload Processor. Discussions focus on questions and tips on configuring and running ULP, as well as technical advice on file integrity, including virus detection, file duplication, and BBS ads. Host: Stacy Smith Node ID ->DELTA #22 Activity: light Name: ReadRoom Support (ReadRoom) Number: 440 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference would be dedicated to the support, and further development of the READROOM door and READROOM.TOC format. Support for other shareware products offered by Exhibit A Communications will also be handled in this forum. Hosted by the author. Host: Michael Gibbs Node ID ->EXHIBITA #1153 Activity: light Name: Italy Number: 441 Focus: social.culture Description: This conference is for discussions of Italy, its culture, history, language and cities. It is to provide an open forum for American citizens of Italian descent to discuss matters which concern them most as Italian-Americans. Issues will vary from discrimination to culture, including music are food and more. Host: Charlie Stivali Node ID ->PASSAIC #5058 Activity: light Name: TriBBS Number: 442 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This is a support conference for all TriBBS Sysops as well as support for any TriBBS questions even if you are not a Sysop. Host: Dave Zmeyr Node ID ->WINDYCITY #5078 Activity: high Name: Minority Issues (Minority) Number: 443 Focus: social.political Description: This conference provides a forum for discussion of issues of concern to any and all minority groups, including civil rights, legal and social issues. No attacks on the basis of race, gender or ethnicity will be tolerated. All users are invited to participate. Host: Earl Dunovant Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: moderate Name: Judaica Number: 444 Focus: social.support Description: A conference designed for the discussion of ALL facets of Jewish life and it's varied forms of expression. All Jews are welcome, Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed, Reconstructionist, Secularists, Humanists Non-practicing Inter-Marrieds, Converted etc... This conference is not a religious/political debate but rather for discussing common topics to the Jewish experience. Host: Barry Weiser Node ID ->CITYPEOPLE #43 Activity: moderate Name: Family & Friends Reuniting (Reunite) Number: 445 Focus: social.support Description: A conference to reunite friends and family members. Messages may be left regarding a person or group of people being sought. Searches for friends, relatives, school reunions, adoptees looking for birth parents, etc., are encouraged. Posts detailing search techniques, resources, and experiences in conducting a search are also welcome. The Conference Host, owner of a commercial reuniting service, is well versed in search techniques. Host: Julie Stirling Node ID ->NOFRILLS #1299 Activity: light Name: Ultimate Number: 446 Focus: social.computer.games Description: For the discussion of the door game Ultimate Universe, and related programs. Host: Christopher Darque Node ID ->ARCLIGHT #1392 Activity: light Name: Ruby's Pearls (RubyPrls) Number: 447 Focus: social.arts Description: Support for Ruby's Pearls, electronic magazine. Host: Del Freeman Node ID ->RUBYSJOINT #5215 Activity: light Name: Sunlight Through the Shadows Magazine (STTS) Number: 448 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference will cover issues pertaining to the STTS magazine, submission procedures, feedback from the readers, current articles in the magazine, and the world of electronic magazines in general Host: Joe DeRouen Node ID ->SUNLIGHT #5320 Activity: light Name: Yandell Comptr Serv (YCS) Number: 449 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This is a support conference for YCS BBS doors and utilities which include PCBFV, ChatBox, QReader, USBBSDOR, PCBFX and PCBMM. It is hosted by the author Brent Yandell and is for all support questions and matters regarding YCS products. Host: Brent Yandell Node ID ->SOUNDADVICE #5072 Activity: light Name: Association of Online Professionals (AOP) Number: 450 Focus: social.computer.bbs Description: This conference is for discussion of the organization, development and operation of AOP, the professional association for system operators of Bulletin Board Systems and other online services and professionals who support them. It includes topics as public education; unique features of BBS's; industry promotion; AOP BBS services, standards and guidelines; and federal/state regulations relating to BBS operations. Discussion of how BBS systems interact with other industry trade associations is also considered appropriate. Host: Chuck McMillin Node ID ->PUMA #1026 Activity: very light Name: VendInfo Product Information System (VendInfo) Number: 451 Focus: tech.software Description: This conference to provide information and technical support for VENDINFO. VENDINFO is a system for conveying software product information and distribution permissions from the author to distributors. A VENDINFO.DIZ file carries extensive information, and the associated toolset allows automated extraction of information and decision- making, by sysops and other distributors, as well as construction of VENDINFO files. This conference is open to ALL users. Host: Rudy Ramsey Node ID ->RAMSISLE #1235 Activity: light Name: StoryBoard (StoryBrd) Number: 452 Focus: social.arts Description: Storyboard is a conference where may authors may join together and collectively write a story. One writer begins a story by telling about a new setting and a basic cast of characters. Each writer adds to the story by telling more about the lives of the characters. This continues until the writers reach a group conclusion. Different types of stories can be created at the same time. Host: Mellissa Last Node ID ->TABB #826 Host: Bill Cooper Node ID ->ACTION #56 Activity: moderate Name: World Trade (WrldTrad) Number: 453 Focus: social.political Description: An international, business-oriented conference for folks who are directly involved in the exciting world of import/export as marketers, brokers, agents and others. make contacts, list and read trading opportunities, discuss trade issues, plus questions and answers for the beginner to the most advanced global trader. Host: Ray Gabriel Node ID ->NAPCOHIO #803 Activity: light Name: Reptiles Number: 454 Focus: social.interests Description: The Conference will deal with all aspects of HERPETOLOGY (The science dealing with reptiles and amphibians) and is open to professional and amateur Herpetologists and Herpetoculturists (those who raise or breed reptiles), anyone who keeps reptiles as pets, and others interested in reptiles and amphibians. Host: Dave Niemeyer Node ID ->NAUTILUSII #5734 Activity: light Name: Trains Number: 455 Focus: social.hobbies Description: This conference covers all areas of trains and will be open to the following topics. Model Railroading all gauges, operations, and building of equipment and scenery. Train watching, discussions of prototype railroads today and back through the days of steam. Encourages the posting of messages for shows, events and club information from around the country. Host: Paul Conant Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: National Information Super Highway (SuprHiwy) Number: 456 Focus: social.computer Description: This conference will discuss the implementation of the Clinton Administrations National Information Infrastructure (Super Highway) agenda. We will consider the agenda in general, how it may impact networks, BBS's and their callers as well as how they can best participate in it's development. Host: Chuck McMillin Node ID ->PUMA #1026 Activity: moderate Name: OSDebate Number: 457 Focus: social.computer Description: The purpose of this forum is to conduct discussions on various operating systems/operating environments in comparison to other operating systems/operating environments. This is a debate forum and, as such, subjective opinions are accepted. Topics of discussion would include, but not be limited to, CMS, DOS, MVS, NextStep, OS/2, System 7, Taligent, Unix (all variants), Windows (all variants), and WorkPlace OS. Host: John Corrigan Node ID ->CHEMEK #233 Activity: light Name: Planet Connect (PlntConn) Number: 458 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This is a support conference for Planet Connect satelite mail distribution. This conference is shared with all systems that use Planet Connect as their mail delivery system. Shared thru Merlin Depeel at ONANDUP #1600. Tim Helton hosts for Fido. Host: Merlin Depeel Node ID ->ONANDUP #1600 Activity: moderate Name: Silver Xpress (SilXpres) Number: 459 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: Support for all models of the Silver Xpress Mail Door and Silver Xpress Offline Mail Reader. Host: Gary Petersen Node ID ->MIDWSTXPRESS #5482 Activity: light Name: QFront Number: 460 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference provides support for both registered and unregistered users of the QFRONT System, the popular mailer written specifically for PCBoard. This is a great way to talk directly with the author, share ideas with other users, and get helpful tips on using QFront. The conference is open to all who are interested in the QFront system. Host: Joe Eversole Node ID ->SCOUTCOORD #12 Activity: light Name: Synchronet BBS Software (SynchroN) Number: 461 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference is for sysops and users of SynchroNet to discuss issues surrounding using SynchroNet and third party utilities. Author will be monitoring this conference. Host: Brett Frymire Node ID ->OTHERWORLDS #5130 Activity: light Name: PCBoard Programming Language (PPL-Prog) Number: 462 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: A conference dedicated to Beginner, intermediate and advanced PPL programmers. With this new rich programming language, PCB sysops can customize their systems in ways never before imagined. PPL code, while easy to write does require a knowledge of programming, and hints and tricks can be passed down to new comers to the field from the more experienced PPL programmers. More advanced PPL programmers can swap methods that solve even the most difficult problems. There is not a PCB sysop out there that does not take advantage of PPE's, and that will benefit greatly from this conf addition. Host: Bill Marcy Node ID ->SURVIVAL #1604 Activity: light Name: Childheart (ChildHrt) Number: 463 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is dedicated to all of the families of children born with severe congenital heart defects. These may be, but are not limited to, life threatening defects. It is a safe and comfortable place to share the joy of our victories and the tragedies of our defeats. No medical advice will be given but experiences and opinions will be shared. Host: Nelson Rieffannacht Node ID ->SYSMACHINE #5465 Activity: light Name: Forensics-Net (Forensic) Number: 464 Focus: social.career Description: This conference will encompass all of the forensic disciplines permitting questions, responses, education, training announcements, forensic support, public relations (within the field) and fellowship between professionals who otherwise would never have the opportunity to meet. Host: Tim Hahn Node ID ->IAI #1565 Activity: light Name: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Number: 465 Focus: social.support Description: ESRD stands for End Stage Renal Disease which is the proper medical term for kidney disease. This conference is specifically for dialysis patients suffering from ESRD. The main topic of discussion will be facts pertaining to the treatment of ESRD and alternative treatment options other that dialysis (i.e. Kidney Transplantation). This will cover immunosuppresive medications, insurance questions and of course where to go for a kidney transplant. Host: Ted Cohen Node ID ->HOMES #1654 Activity: light Name: Unassigned Formerly Single Touch Software Number: 466 Focus: tech.rime Description: * Closed * Host: Conference Liason Activity: Closed 7/30/95 Name: Broadway Number: 467 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference is for the discussions of Broadway Shows both past and present with a particular emphasis on musicals and Broadway music. Host: Gary Fackenthall Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: CMPQWK Number: 468 Focus: tech.software.bbs Description: This conference will contain discussions of CMPQWK, the Windows-based offline mail reader. The program is powerful, flexible and rapidly evolving. The name of the product implies that it uses the QWK format for mail packets. The authors of the program, Derek Backus and Todd Henschell will provide support to users of their program in this conference. Host: Bob Miller Node ID ->CHANNEL1 #15 Activity: light Name: CompuNotes (CompNote) Number: 469 Focus: social.computer Description: Conference dedicated to supporting readers and contributors of CompuNotes, an electronic weekly magazine published by Readables. Each week CompuNotes brings you the latest computing news, at least two software reviews, a hot FTP file and web site as well as an interview with someone in he computing field. Don't miss out; catch every issue of CompuNotes! Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: light Name: Internet Discussion (InetDisc) Number: 470 Focus: social.computer Description: This conference is for the discussion of Internet Sites (Places to try), Internet Tools (Telnet, FTP, etc.), Internet Information, Internet Email Addresses, and any other aspects of the Internet. PLEASE NOTE This conference is for Internet Discussion Only. IT IS NOT GATED TO THE INTERNET. Host: Patrick Grote Node ID ->SUPPORTU #507 Activity: moderate Name: Constitutional Rights (Const) Number: 471 Focus: social.political Description: This conference would include discussion of our rights given to us or recognized by the Constitution and Bill of Rights and court interpretations of same. This would include Speech, Religion, 'Keep and Bear Arms' and the others, their past and present breaches and observances, specifically excluding abortion discussions, which are covered in a separate conference. Proposed amendments to the Constitution can also be covered, such as the ERA and the Balanced Budget Amendment. Host: Michael Troy Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: light Name: E-Mail Exchange (eMailXchg) Number: 472 Focus: tech.rime Description: E-Mail exchange through the Internet. Closed to anyone but testers at this time. Those interested in testing contact Bonnie Anthony at Node RUNNINGA #2 Host: Bonnie Anthony Node ID ->RUNNINGA #2 Activity: NEW 1/17/95 Name: Birds Conference (Birds) Number: 473 Focus: social.interests Description: Discussions centering around all facets of bird ownership, including, but not limited to, the general care of, breeding, training, hand feeding, and rewards of the hobby. Discussions of bird watching will also be welcome. Host: Bob Watson Node ID ->TAO #1377 Activity: NEW 05/14/95 Name: Babylon 5 (Babylon5) Number: 474 Focus: social.arts Description: This conference was conceived as a place where fans of the television series, novels and comic books, can meet and exchange information about their favorite TV program. Please DO NOT post fan fiction or other story ideas in this conference. The creator of the Babylon 5 TV Show frequents some networks, and will avoid fan fiction conferences to prevent potential legal problems. Host: Michael C.Ling Node ID ->RUNNINGB #3 Activity: NEW 05/15/95 Name: Diabetes Support (Diabetes) Number: 475 Focus: social.support Description: This conference is a support conference for all types of diabetes and related problems. Everyone is welcome! Host: Mike Riiff Node ID ->HDCAFE #5228 Activity: NEW 07/17/95