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newsletter of the RockComp Computer
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Edited and published by Chuck
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A contestant
Mary, on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' had reached the final
plateau. |
If she answered the next question correctly, she would win
$1,000,000. If she answered incorrectly, she would pocket only the
$25,000 milestone money.
And as she suspected the Million Dollar Question was no pushover.
It was, 'Which of the following species of birds does not build its
own nest but instead lays its eggs in the nests of other birds? Is
it:
A) the condor
B) the buzzard
C) the cuckoo
D) the vulture
The woman was on the spot. She did not know the answer.
She had used up her 50/50 Lifeline and her Ask the Audience
Lifeline.
All that remained was her Phone-a-Friend Lifeline.
She hoped she would not have to use it because........ Her friend
was, well, a blonde.
But she had no alternative. She called her friend and gave her the
question and the four choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly:
'That's easy. The answer is C: the cuckoo.'
The contestant had to make a decision and make it fast.
She considered employing a reverse strategy and giving any answer
except the one that her friend had given her.
And considering her friend was a blonde that would seem to be the
logical thing to do. But her friend had responded with such
confidence, such certitude, that the contestant could not help but
be convinced.
Crossing her fingers, the contestant said, 'C: The cuckoo.'
'Is that your final answer?'
'Yes, that is my final answer.'
'That answer is Absolutely correct!
You are now a millionaire!'
Three days later, the contestant hosted a party for her family and
friends, including the blonde who had helped her win the million
dollars.
'Jeni, I just do not know how to thank you, ' said the contestant.
'How did you happen to know the right answer?'
'Oh, come on,' said the blonde 'Everybody knows that cuckoos don't
build nests. They live in clocks.'
Mary fainted
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RockComp Computer Club
Business Meeting April 01, 2009
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Minutes of Exec Meeting...March
31, 2009
President Dale Clark opened the exec meeting of RockComp at 9:00 AM
March 31 in the Rickard Lab. Those present were Dale Clark, Dale Fosjord,
Chuck Rickard, Jim Lettenmaier, Irv & Penny Swanson.
Penny Swanson acting as substitute secretary read the minutes of the
March exec meeting.
Dale Fosjord was unable to open his files on the computer in the lab
so decided that his report would be waived and given just at the general
meeting.
There was a general discussion on classes for the 09-10 season. Open
labs were also discussed at length with the consensus that we have at
least one more night. Open labs were well used this year.
Chuck gave his opinion of the new Conflict C worm that is supposed
to hit computers on April 1. Chuck feels the ordinary guy need not worry
as we are outside the target area, those being big corporations,
government, universities etc.
Problems with the internet rose again and not being able to get on
line at meeting when it is needed. We batted around various solutions.
Decided that Chuck would try his router and then see what happens.
Having a meal as a fund raiser was also discussed. Dale will try to
book at date for one with Peggy and then we will decide in the fall what
kind of meal, if any that we will have.
Wells Fargo sent out 2 debits cards. Neither Dale F or Dale C feel
they want to use them so they have been returned to Wells Fargo. We wish
to continue using cheques.
Jim attended and gave a report on the EVAAC and AZAAC meetings.
A discussion followed on whether we should put our old computers in
the lobby for use by the general park residents. We have at least 2
computers that could be used for dial up for any one who wanted to use
them.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM
Submitted by
Penny Swanson
Minutes of RockComp General meeting April 1,2009
President Dale Clark brought the April general meeting to order at
9:30 AM.
All stood and pledged allegiance to the flag of the USA. Dale then
introduced the club officers.
Penny Swanson as substitute secretary made the motion that the
minutes the March general meeting be adopted as posted on the RockComp
website. Fred Kudym seconded the motion but with the change of time from
6:00 PM to 4-6 PM for the potluck supper. Carried
Dale C read the treasurers report. We have $1559.49 in our account
with several cheques still outstanding. Jim Lettenmaier moved the
reports as read, seconded by Grace Lunt.
Jim Lettenmaier gave the EVAAC & AZAAC reports. Jim will go to the
April meeting at Las Palmas Grande on April 13. The March meeting at
Golden Vista revealed that they too are having problems with internet
during presentations. We are not alone with that problem. Dale & Jim
went to the March 28 meeting and found they are having problems getting
speakers and some are using a webcast for speakers.
Chuck bought a Hawking Hi-Gain Signal Booster on EBay (corrected:
from Amazon.com) for $30.00 less than he could get it in a store. He
paid $61.95 for it. This booster will enable us to receive signal from
the lab for our internet.
A general discussion on classes and instructors with various ideas a
being put forth.
Grace is working on the manual for next years new members.
Don brought several print outs of an article in the Mesa Tribune
regarding the Conflict C worm. These were passed out to all those
present.
Don served free coffee this AM. He said people were so generous in
their donations that he was able to have $18.00 deposited in the bank as
a result.
Fred said it was so good to see so many using the BBS and hoped we'd
all continue to use it over the summer.
Fred made the motion for adjournment, seconded by Darlene Johnson
Carried.
Submitted by Penny Swanson
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