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      GREETINGS, and thanks for your initial interest in the MLPNET.    


        Overheard:

        "I like running my BBS, but my callers just come in and leech and
         don't pay any attention to my message areas."

        "I'd really like to get some message areas started, but I just
         can't seem to get anything rolling."

        Solution:

        The MLPNET.  The NASA MLP is a progressive, successful BBS in Port
Orchard, WA that specializes in educational material.  Conferences and file
areas range from aviation to Seismology to Music to Star Trek to Meteorology
to anthropology, biology, Rush Limbaugh and more!

        Believe it or not, my callers are MORE interested in my message
bases than they are my file directories, all 176 of them.  I'd like to
share these successful message areas with you and with your callers.  The
MLPNET is starting up, and I encourage you to come aboard.  The first
customer was in Jacksonville, Florida (The Partex BBS - 904-766-6801)


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                              RULES                                     


        There are none...that is the beauty of it.  I ask that you carry
the Sysop Conference and restrict it to Sysops, but that's it.  Of course,
there are the standard rules regarding foul language, flaming, etc.

        I've seen NETS with pages and pages of agreements and rules.  The only
thing you have to agree to to use MLPNET is that normal BBS rules of
ettiquette are followed.  That's it.  :)

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                 WHAT DO *YOU* GET OUT OF THE MLPNET                    


        You get premade, existing message bases that are thriving.  Well, most
of them are.  You know how that goes...up and down.  You get the Nationally
Famous MLP Hammster Conference...(more on that later.)  You get a monthly
newsletter (I've enclosed the most current one with this package) and you
get to interact with the wonderful people of Port Orchard, WA  You also have
higher access on my system.  :)

In May, 1993 4,071 messages were left on my system outside of the other NETS.
This month (June) nearly 5,000 in 20 days!  These are LOCAL messages, not
long distance or NET.  As you can see, things are hopping here.  :)

YOU WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO BOAST the latest news DIRECT from NASA if you carry
the MLPNET NASA CONFERENCE.  And, if you carry MLPNET SEISMOLOGY, you will have
the LATEST news on ANY EARTHQUAKE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!  The NASA MLP BBS
checks several times a day with the USGS (United States Geological Survey)
to get the latest news on world seismicity!!!


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                       WHAT MLPNET IS *NOT*                             


*  MLPNET is NOT huge.  Your downloads and uploads will take very little
   time.  MLPNET is very personal and not lost and entangled within itself
   due to size.

*  MLPNET is NOT available within the 206 area code (local to this BBS only)
   For example, Seattle is long distance from here, so it would be available
   there.

*  MLPNET is NOT an adult NET.  There is no Adult area within the NET.

*  MLPNET is NOT complete yet!  As the Network grows, new areas will be
   added.  This is part of the process of growing, and I ask that you be
   patient with it.  :)



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                           CONFERENCE LIST                              


        These are the starting conference areas.  I will add more
as people request them and I see a potential for them.  There will be more
science/educational areas added if people are interested in them.  I carry
the SciFacNet as well; that is the reason for the "holes" in the conference
numbers.

        (I know that Hammster is not spelled correctly...that is intentional!)

        I'm still talking with Bruce N. Baker, but you will probably be
able to network the SciFacNet from this system as well.  That is still being
set up.  UPDATE!!!  You may now echo the SciFacNet from The NASA MLP as well!

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                    THE NASA MLP PROUDLY PRESENTS:

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     1> Hammster Self Help   Am Looking for a SubSysop for this area!!!
     2> Religious Hammster                         Ŀ
     3> Hammster Utilities                                   
                                       
     
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    PLEASE upload good quality hammster files at your convenience!  
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        I started the Hammster Conference about a half year ago.  I wanted
somewhere where callers could go and just get goofy and let it all hang out.
The Electronic Hammster conference was born.  Since then, it has become
ENORMOUSLY popular.  I have many long distance callers who call to upload .REP
packets into the Hammster area.  I have enclosed some sample messages from that
area...(Yes, I am trying to sell you the HAMMSTER Conference)  If you have
a weak stomach, you may want to skip the next part.

*1) NASA        *17) PARENTING       >33) ASTRONOMY  >49) SCIMAT        
*2) HAMMSTER    *18) PARANORMAL      >34) HERPETOLOGY>50) C&MORE        
*3) RUSH        *19) FOOD/HEALTH     >35) COGNITIVE  >51) APEBS         
*4) WRITERS     *20) ARTS            >36) TECHTALK   >52) CONTROLS      
*5) CHIT CHAT   *21) MONTY PYTHON    >37) HAMRADIO   >53) ELECENG       
*6) SEISMOLOGY  *22) BBSADS          >38) BIOLOGY    >54) ENVIRENG      
*7) WANT ADS    *23) COMPUTER        >39) CHEMISTRY  >55) MATH          
*8) FISHING     *24) MUSIC           >40) HISTORY    >56) SCIENCE PROG  
*9) BIGFOOT     *25) STARTREK        >41) JOB BASE   >57) MEDICAL       
*10) SUMMERTIME *26) SYSOP           >42) MECHENG    >58) PHILOSOPHY    
*11) METEOROLOGY 27) SCIFACNET       >43) CIVILENG   >59) NATIONAL NASA 
*12) RPG        *28) CO-CO USER GROUP>44) HPUSERS    >60) H20COOLER     
*13) DEBATE     >29) PRIVATE EMAIL   >45) MATCHAT    >61) GENERAL SCI   
*14) RELIGION   *30) DSNEWS          >46) PHYSICS    >62) GEOLOGY       
*15) LAW ENFORCE*31) MODELS/TRAINS   >47) QUANTUM    >63) SCISTUDENT    
*16) EDUCATION   32) NOT IN USE      >48) SAFETY                        
         * MLPNET       RED=NOT IN USE      > SCIFACNET            


           ***SAMPLE MESSAGES FROM THE NASAMLP HAMMSTER CONF***


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  Sometimes, we can take ourselves too seriously.  Education, seismology, 
  geology, etc.  Sometimes, we just need to take a deep breath, let it all
                         out and DEBONE SOME HAMMSTER!                    
 
   
Date: 05-13-93 (14:56)              Number: 466 of 471 (Refer# 464)
  To: ANDY HARGROVE
From: ANDY CLOWARD
Subj: HEEEEEEEELP!
Read: NO                            Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-)

-> Jim, I meant to tell you when I was over the other day.  There was a
-> dark blue Mini-van parked down the street from your place.  The
-> windows were all mirrored so a person couldn't see inside.  It had
-> those vanity type plates on it "HDP".  You know, the kind of plates
-> that are tax exempt.  Didn't think much of it at the time, but did
-> notice what

Thanks for letting me know.  The Hammster Detox Police HDP are moving
in.  Hey, I think I will put some files up here on how to avoid the HDP.
I will definitely keep my eyes open and I'll be sure to brush my teeth
REAL well before leaving the house. Nothing worse than walking out with
hair between your teeth and hammster on your breath.



  To: JIM COLEMAN
From: ANDY HARGROVE
Subj: THE HABIT
Read: 05-05-93 (08:06)              Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-) HAS REPLIES

Well, here it is, 4:30 a.m.  Everyone in the house is asleep, 'cept me.
Skin's crawling, nose running, eyes itcy, I keep looking out the window
'cause it sounds like the Hammster Detox Cops are tryin' to get in
again.  Got extra locks on the doors and windows this time, but don't
none of you tell 'em.  I'M OUTA HAMMSTERS!!  It's been hours since the
last one and I gotta get another one SOON!  You got a spare?  Some
spindly little runt that you couldn't bring yourself to eat?  I aint
picky,  maybe just a side, or even a hind quarter.  Some extraneous
little parts, your know, like little Hammster chittlin's or something.
Gotta get one soon.  Uh oh, here we go again.  Starts slow, maybe
just thinknig I see one here and there.  Start to pick one up and it
disaPpears.  Then I start to see more and more of them.  On the sofa,
under the 'puter, peeking out from behind the monitor.  Jeez, now
they're everywhere!  Still can't pick one up though.  Don't know how
long I'll be able to stay and

NO CARRIER

Date: 05-04-93 (13:10)              Number: 425 of 471 (Refer# 421)
  To: ANGI LONG
From: JIM COLEMAN
Subj: TEMPTATION
Read: 05-05-93 (21:34)              Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-) HAS REPLIES

-> Yeah, I wouldn't want to do anything I might resent later.  I've seen
-> what hammsters can do to people, and I'm not altogether sure I could

I personally *KNOW* what too much hammster can do to a person.
Remember, I met Andy Hargrove in the flesh.  <G>


Date: 05-03-93 (06:05)              Number: 416 of 471 (Refer# 402)
  To: ANDY HARGROVE
From: JIM COLEMAN
Subj: IGNITION
Read: 05-03-93 (23:15)              Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-)


-> Quick, anyone out there know at what temp a Hammster will self
-> combust? I need to know!! NOW!!!

The fur will ignite at 178.  They will explode at 213!!!




Date: 04-28-93 (00:52)              Number: 380 of 471 (Refer# 364)
  To: GARRETT WHITNEY
From: JIM COLEMAN
Subj: THIS SUCKS
Read: 05-05-93 (17:27)              Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-) HAS REPLIES

->       How do they taste, we could feed over a million people a year
-> with these things.

They already tried that in Somalia. . . and look where we are now.
Besides, it takes about nine of them a day to keep my own daughter
healthy and well-fed.  At the local pet shop, they run upwards of five
bucks apiece.  Figure in a family of four.  You do the math.  It gets
dismal...especially when you factor in the starving third world nations.

It pities me to see the starving children in Somalia...I can read into
their eyes.  I get so guilty that I hide the hamster...I shut off the
grill...I wipe my lips and wipe my hands on the towel and pretend I
wasn't enjoying that succulent morsel.  :)



 OLX 2.7 TD I'm an American. . . It's the least I can do!




  To: ALL
From: ANDY HARGROVE
Subj: HAMMSTER RECIPES
Read: (N/A)                         Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-) HAS REPLIES

Just wanted to share one of my favorite recipes for Hammster.  It's
called Stuffed Hammsters.  Take two Hammsters (per person, three if you
use the Red Rock Dwarf bred variety).  Remove the fur (using your own
favorite method, it doesn't really matter how, as long as its off.).
Split them lengthwise almost completely through and set aside.  Prepare
you favorite stuffing as you would for, say, Thanksgiving.  I like the
traditional Southern conrbread stuffing myself.  After the stuffing is
ready, plop some on the open Hammster, until one half is covered.  Flip
the other half back over on top of the other.  Continue until all
the Hammsters are stuffed.  Place in a baking dish.  Pour Cream of
Mushroom Soup over them until they're all coated.  Cover dish with foil
and place into an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  At the
twenty minute mark, remove and baste with drippings. Return to the oven
for another 20 minutes.  After the last twenty minutes, remove from
overn and let stand for 5 minutes.  Then serve with a nice side dish of
brocolli (or whatever you like).  VERY TASTY.   Anyone else out there
with a favorite recipe.  I'm thinkig of writing a book on preparing
Hammster and could use the thoughts.  It doesn't matter what
nationality, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, whatever.... Thanks.
May post a recipte for Hammster Cobbler.


Date: 04-27-93 (04:05)              Number: 371 of 471 (Refer# 369)
  To: GARRETT WHITNEY
From: JIM COLEMAN
Subj: THIS SUCKS
Read: 04-27-93 (20:13)              Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE (Echo)
Conf: HAMMSTER (8)               Read Type: GENERAL (-) HAS REPLIES

->       Will they still go (only?) that high if you shave the hair off
-> of them as well?

SHAVE THE HAIR OFF OF THEM???  ARE YOU NUTS????  You know how long that
takes???

I just burn the hair off with a cigarette lighter.  And no, when you do
that, they just go SPLAT!  You need to leave the hair on.  It provides
some cushion from the impact and provides a bit of spring as well.  :)
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        Call up The NASA MLP and leave me a comment, letting me know
you are interested in signing on with the MLPNET.  Answer script question
#3 (MLPNET application) while you are online.  I'll have you upgraded and
you'll have NET status by your next call.  That's all there is to it!

The NASA MLP BBS
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