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That's a self evident truth.

I presume he is still looking for a manager.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, December 21st, 2013 for a discussion of the short story One Hundred Santas by Liz Skillman. The story is somewhat off beat, but on close reading seems to convey the same sentiments (less the saccharin) as many of the more conventional Christmas stories (e.g. Gift of the Magi, Miracle on 34th Street, or It's a Wonderful Life). I think you will enjoy it, and I am certain we will enjoy discussing it in chat. The story can be found at: http://carvezine.com/2007-winter-skillman/ Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 LOG ATTACHED: readers log 21 Dec 13.rtf

DeSale's outlook is understandable and elegant. Can you translate Buckminster Fuller's comment into English please.

I always thought police were a bit redundant.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 for a discussion of the short story The Tree Poachers by James Zerndt. This story was published on line at SplitInfinitive.com on June 20, 2013. The story has a limited number of characters with easily remembered names and an uncomplicated plot; nevertheless, it should provide ample literary grist for us to grind in our chat mill. As always, bonus chat points for anyone bringing a new member to the chat. The story can be found at: http://www.spiltinfinitive.com/the-tree-poachers/#.UqUUVtLPtEO Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 LOG Attached: Readers_Corner Log 14 Dec 2013.rtf

rofl I particularly like the third choice.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, December 7th, 2013 for a discussion of the short story Storm in a Teacup by Dan Powell. This story appeared in the Spring 2013 edition of Carve Magazine, a literary publication (paper and on-line). The magazine features stories and poetry by English language writers from around the world. This week's author is British (the title, translated into good old American would be Tempest in a Teapot. It's an unusual story which I think you will find both interesting and enjoyable. It should make for a great chat. The story can be found at: http://carvezine.com/2013-spring-powell/ Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 Virtual tea and crumpets will be served at moderate cost (complimentary to anyone bringing a new member to the chat). Log attached: Readers_corner log 7Dec13.rtf

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, November 30th, 2013 for a discussion of the short story The Outside World by John M. Floyd. This story appeared in the March/April 2013 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. (How many of us remember when the magazine came out weekly, hitting the newsstands on Saturday each week?) The story is a bit of a "chick" story, but it should appeal to the male members of #Readers_Corner as well. I think it will make for an interesting and entertaining discussion. The story can be found at: http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2013/04/23/art-entertainment/contemporary-fiction-art-entertainment/fiction-the-outside-world.html Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 Don't forget, if possible bring a friend (or several). LOG ATTACHED: Nov302013 log.rtf

Due to real life commitments, several regulars will not be available on November 16th, therefore, our next scheduled #readers_corner chat will be held on November 23rd. Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 for a discussion of the short story Bears Discover Fire by Terry Bisson. When is a story which has won several prestigious SciFi awards not a SciFi Story? When it is written by Terry Bisson! Our story selection this week was published in Asimov's Magazine in 1991. It was awarded the Nebula and Hugo Awards as the best SciFi story of the year, but was also nominated as the best "Fantasy" story and made several lists of "best short stories" not categorized. I think you will agree that it is not your typical SciFi tale, however, I feel certain you will enjoy it as much as I did. The story can be downloaded in pdf from: http://nkrivera.weebly.com/uploads/8/5/3/0/8530653/terry_bisson_syfy_stories.pdf Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 I look forward to our next meeting and remember: bring a friend (or several).

The story is true, all sorts of organizations give scholarships, many of them to children of members of the organization, or to students planning on studying a particular subject. When someone endows a scholarship they get to decide what particular types of students (or people) will receive the gift. Almost every major State university offers scholarships for musicians who will march in their marching band. Most schools give as many scholarships for intellectual activities as they do for athletic stars. The Kuwait government offers free university educations to any Kuwait citizen who is accepted into university.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time) on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 for a discussion of the short story None So Blind by Joe Haldeman. This is an real Science Fiction Story (sans bug eyed monsters and/or ray guns) that was originally published in Asimov's SF Magazine, in 1995. Its a sci fi story at its best and was awarded that year's Hugo Award as best Sci Fi Short Story of the Year. The story can be downloaded at: http://www.sff.net/people/joe.haldeman/story1.html Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 Don't forget to bring a friend. Log attached: #readers_corner 20131109.txt

I don't understand "trending" Is it a function of how often that word or phrase is used as a search parameter? In so, Denver would have to drop because always winning gets boring after a while.

Just remember, no matter how fast you run, you'll never catch up to me. Happy Birthday.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 for a discussion of the short story Juggernaut by Ray Bradbury. This is an amusing story by a master story teller, and unlike many of Bradbury's tales, this one is not science fiction. I am sure you will enjoy it. The story can be downloaded at: http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2009/08/20/archives/classic-fiction/juggernaut.html Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 Don't forget to bring a friend. Log attached: #readers_corner 20131102.txt

SENECTUS is latin for old age

Knowing the GA patrol cars and their attitude towards speeders, he should have let the bama cops catch him.

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 for a discussion of the short story The Crowgirl by Megan Arkenberg. Since Halloween is coming, and because the most popular spooky costume this year is Zombies I thought this story would be fun. I think you will enjoy the story and I am sure we will have a fun discussion. The story can be downloaded at: http://nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/the-crowgirl/ Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner 6667 Don't forget to bring a friend. Log attached: Readers log Oct 26 2013.rtf

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Saturday, October 19, 2013 for a discussion of the short story Gravel by Alice Monro. Munro is the master short story author who just last week received the Nobel Prize for Literature, 2013. I am certain you will enjoy the story and that it will provide plenty of things to discuss during the chat. The story can be downloaded at: http://www.newyorker.com/fiction/features/2011/06/27/110627fi_fiction_munro?currentPage=all Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner6667 This will be the first story by Munro that we have discussed. Don't forget to bring a friend. Log Attached: readers log 19 Oct 2013.txt

Please join us at 8:30 P.M. (Eastern Daylight Savings Time) on Saturday, October 12, 2013 for a discussion of the short story The Art of Shedding Excess Baggage by Lisa Westerfield. This will be the third Westerfield story we have read (regular Readers_Corner members should remember George Washington is a **** and The Butler Did It, both of which provided lots of laughs as well as material for us to dissect an discuss). She is a master of tongue in cheek humor and this story is a another good example. I am certain it will provide a few lol's as well as plenty of things to discuss during the chat. The story can be downloaded at: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976887853 Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner6667 Don't forget to bring a friend.

Happy Birthday, EB

Please join us at 8:30 PM (East Coast Time) on October 5, 2013 to discuss the short story The Search Party's Find by Grant Allen. An unusual 'adventure' tale telling the story of an ill fated expedition to the arctic during the late 19th century. I think you will find it interesting. The story can be found at: http://www.online-literature.com/grant-allen/4428/ Meeting place: #readers_corner Webchat Users: http://koach.com/cha...=readers_corner IRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com -i #readers_corner6667 I hope to see you all for the chat, and don't forget to bring a friend.

Peace be with him, and with all your family who knew and loved him.

Stormy: Does this mean that I have to contact you this week?

Glock: I moved this topic into IRC Chat Help from the Readers_Corner forum which is specifically designed to support the readers corner chats. In answer to your question MSN used IRCX which identified the following user modes (or if you will user statuses). a -- admin (total access to the servers, including the ability to turn them off) o -- operator (Sysop) (total access and super host status on any channel (there were some exceptions to channels reserved for admin use)(capable of banning specific users from all chats) o -- operator (guide) (basically gave owner access to the guide in any room they entered, but limited to certain rooms and unable to give "global" commands such as bans to the entire system.) all of the above were identified by the butterfly icon in front of their nickname in the room list. then there were various room modes giving certain users specific authorities in those specific rooms. #channel mode +q Nickname room owner (gold hammer) #channel mode +o Nickname room host (brown hammer) #channel mode +v Voice voiced in a room where most chatters were muted (in rooms that were "moderated" those who were not voiced showed eyeglasses in front of their nick (read only) room bans for users were also a channel mode (+b Nickname) In IRCX the /access command could be used to set those modes for users In MSN owned (registered) channels, the room bots had "owner status" and were normally handled by guides, the bots were automated but the "bot runner" could use the bot as though it were a normal chat nick. The room bots had a built in "rule set" which according to the room settings could kick, ban, etc. In the later days of MSN web chat the room bots were run by "guides" There were also some specialized bots that had special authorities and were used by sysops and admins to police the servers and handle hackers, porn spammers, etc. For more detailed info check the IRCX draft ( http://chatzilla.rdmsoft.com/docs/ircx/docbook/ ) which is the most recent tech description of the full IRCX command structure that I am aware of. Hope that answers the question.