fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Gregory Nowak]

Hi folks, check this out.
Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
Greg


----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----

To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)

Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious! Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!

Warm Wishes
Kylee Maloney

 IMPORTANT!

A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
  Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
  yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
  This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored.

This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
  to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".

As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
  that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
  button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying
  the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New
  York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by an
  employee of Microsoft itself.

So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
  As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender!!!

Please pass this mail to all of your friends.

Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
  like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.

Also:

Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
  discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You",
  Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic ink
  libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not be able
  to boot up!!

These ones are serious,

Regards,



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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Amanda Lee]

Sounds like a hoax to me because CNN isn't the God of all Virus Warnings
broadcasts.

It certainly would have been reported on other networks bessides CNN if it
were that serious.

Amanda Lee



On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Gregory Nowak wrote:

> Hi folks, check this out.
> Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> Greg
>
>
> ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
>
> To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
>
> Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious! Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
>
> Warm Wishes
> Kylee Maloney
>
>  IMPORTANT!
>
> A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
>   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
>   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
>   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored.
>
> This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
>   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
>
> As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
>   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
>   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying
>   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New
>   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by an
>   employee of Microsoft itself.
>
> So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
>   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender!!!
>
> Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
>
> Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
>   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
>
> Also:
>
> Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
>   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You",
>   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic ink
>   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not be able
>   to boot up!!
>
> These ones are serious,
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
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> To unsubscribe, Send a blank message to: leave-braillenote-1984636S@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz
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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Kirk]

Rather then just write it off because CNN isn't your chosen authority, and
rather then check on the CNN site since that would make sense, I think I
will forward this hoax. After all anything that has Microsoft, McAffee and
CNN has got to be true even if absolutely none of it is true.

I guess we can see why these *stupid* things carry on though.

Kirk

----- Original Message -----
From: "Amanda Lee" <amanda@shellworld.net>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]


> Sounds like a hoax to me because CNN isn't the God of all Virus Warnings
> broadcasts.
>
> It certainly would have been reported on other networks bessides CNN if it
> were that serious.
>
> Amanda Lee
>
>
>
> On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Gregory Nowak wrote:
>
> > Hi folks, check this out.
> > Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> > Greg
> >
> >
> > ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
> >
> > To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> > From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> > Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
> >
> > Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend
today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious!
Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could
seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
> >
> > Warm Wishes
> > Kylee Maloney
> >
> >  IMPORTANT!
> >
> > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
> >   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
> >   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
> >   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital
information for its functioning are stored.
> >
> > This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
> >   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
> >
> > As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
> >   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
> >   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently
destroying
> >   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic
in New
> >   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by
an
> >   employee of Microsoft itself.
> >
> > So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
> >   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the
sender!!!
> >
> > Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
> >
> > Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
> >   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
> >
> > Also:
> >
> > Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
> >   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet
Flower For You",
> >   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic
ink
> >   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not
be able
> >   to boot up!!
> >
> > These ones are serious,
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------
> > You are currently subscribed to braillenote as: gnowak1@uic.edu
> > To unsubscribe, Send a blank message to:
leave-braillenote-1984636S@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz
> >
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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[jwantz]

Hi Kirk,
I agree.  Does anyone know the NCIRT site url at Carnegie-Melon 
university?  They should be the ultimate authority on these things.

Despite my incredibly low opinion of CNN I have difficulty believing 
they would make up a virus to increase their low ratings.

     Jim
On Fri, 
22 Mar 2002, Kirk wrote:

> Rather then just write it off because CNN isn't your chosen authority, and
> rather then check on the CNN site since that would make sense, I think I
> will forward this hoax. After all anything that has Microsoft, McAffee and
> CNN has got to be true even if absolutely none of it is true.
> 
> I guess we can see why these *stupid* things carry on though.
> 
> Kirk
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amanda Lee" <amanda@shellworld.net>
> To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:18 PM
> Subject: Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]
> 
> 
> > Sounds like a hoax to me because CNN isn't the God of all Virus Warnings
> > broadcasts.
> >
> > It certainly would have been reported on other networks bessides CNN if it
> > were that serious.
> >
> > Amanda Lee
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Gregory Nowak wrote:
> >
> > > Hi folks, check this out.
> > > Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> > > Greg
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
> > >
> > > To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> > > From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> > > Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> > > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
> > >
> > > Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend
> today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious!
> Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could
> seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
> > >
> > > Warm Wishes
> > > Kylee Maloney
> > >
> > >  IMPORTANT!
> > >
> > > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
> > >   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
> > >   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
> > >   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital
> information for its functioning are stored.
> > >
> > > This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
> > >   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
> > >
> > > As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
> > >   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
> > >   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently
> destroying
> > >   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic
> in New
> > >   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by
> an
> > >   employee of Microsoft itself.
> > >
> > > So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
> > >   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the
> sender!!!
> > >
> > > Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
> > >
> > > Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
> > >   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
> > >
> > > Also:
> > >
> > > Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
> > >   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet
> Flower For You",
> > >   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic
> ink
> > >   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not
> be able
> > >   to boot up!!
> > >
> > > These ones are serious,
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------------------
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> > > To unsubscribe, Send a blank message to:
> leave-braillenote-1984636S@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz
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Re: VIRUS WARNING]

[Alex Snow]

I found a program on simtel to boot and fix sector0 bad disks.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Nowak" <gnowak1@uic.edu>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 12:42 PM
Subject: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]


> Hi folks, check this out.
> Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> Greg
>
>
> ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
>
> To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
>
> Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend
today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious!
Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could
seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
>
> Warm Wishes
> Kylee Maloney
>
>  IMPORTANT!
>
> A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
>   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
>   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
>   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital
information for its functioning are stored.
>
> This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
>   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
>
> As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
>   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
>   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently
destroying
>   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in
New
>   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by an
>   employee of Microsoft itself.
>
> So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
>   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender!!!
>
> Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
>
> Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
>   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
>
> Also:
>
> Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
>   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower
For You",
>   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic
ink
>   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not be
able
>   to boot up!!
>
> These ones are serious,
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> ---------------------
> You are currently subscribed to braillenote as: gnowak1@uic.edu
> To unsubscribe, Send a blank message to:
leave-braillenote-1984636S@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz
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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Toby Fisher]

Oh please guys!

This kind of virus is easily shown to be a hoax.

First, statements like "most destructive ever" etc just wouldn't be used,
think about it.  Please please please, before passing them on, have a look
on symantec or elsewhere to determine if this is a hoax, so as not to
alarm those ppl still using Winblows here.
Also, no reputable company is going to urge you to send it to everyone on
your addressbook, now are they?  That would simply cause mass panic, not
to mention kill some smaller mail servers.
These worms, for that in essence what they are, are designed to hog system
resources, cause panic among users, lower heeding of real warnings (so a
real virus stands a better chance) and make an attempt to overload update
servers of antivirus manufacturers.
Oh yes, and in order for it to do what it says, it would need to write to
the bios rom, which itself doesn't have write access to hard drives.

I realise that this was sent with the best of intentions, but please,
think about it before sending.  These things have a structure which is
easy to spot.

Cheers.

 On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Amanda Lee
wrote:

> Sounds like a hoax to me because CNN isn't the God of all Virus Warnings
> broadcasts.
>
> It certainly would have been reported on other networks bessides CNN if it
> were that serious.
>
> Amanda Lee
>
>
>
> On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Gregory Nowak wrote:
>
> > Hi folks, check this out.
> > Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> > Greg
> >
> >
> > ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
> >
> > To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> > From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> > Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
> >
> > Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a friend today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly serious! Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it could seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
> >
> > Warm Wishes
> > Kylee Maloney
> >
> >  IMPORTANT!
> >
> > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
> >   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
> >   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
> >   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored.
> >
> > This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
> >   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
> >
> > As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so
> >   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset
> >   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying
> >   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New
> >   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received by an
> >   employee of Microsoft itself.
> >
> > So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
> >   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender!!!
> >
> > Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
> >
> > Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
> >   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
> >
> > Also:
> >
> > Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
> >   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You",
> >   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic ink
> >   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not be able
> >   to boot up!!
> >
> > These ones are serious,
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------
> > You are currently subscribed to braillenote as: gnowak1@uic.edu
> > To unsubscribe, Send a blank message to: leave-braillenote-1984636S@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz
> >
> > ----- End forwarded message -----
> >
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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Ron Marriage]

It's a hoax, don't bother with it, just delete the message
and don't pass it on.
McAfee has a hoax alert about this email here.
http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=98893

Ron

Gregory Nowak wrote:
> 
> Hi folks, check this out.
> Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> Greg
> 
 
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Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]

[Alex Snow]

Now that you mention it, I saw pretty the same warnning about two months
ago.  Same thing, sector 0, same Intell anouncement, and same CNN report
claim!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Toby Fisher" <toby_fisher@bigfoot.com>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: fwd: VIRUS WARNING]


> Oh please guys!
>
> This kind of virus is easily shown to be a hoax.
>
> First, statements like "most destructive ever" etc just wouldn't be used,
> think about it.  Please please please, before passing them on, have a look
> on symantec or elsewhere to determine if this is a hoax, so as not to
> alarm those ppl still using Winblows here.
> Also, no reputable company is going to urge you to send it to everyone on
> your addressbook, now are they?  That would simply cause mass panic, not
> to mention kill some smaller mail servers.
> These worms, for that in essence what they are, are designed to hog system
> resources, cause panic among users, lower heeding of real warnings (so a
> real virus stands a better chance) and make an attempt to overload update
> servers of antivirus manufacturers.
> Oh yes, and in order for it to do what it says, it would need to write to
> the bios rom, which itself doesn't have write access to hard drives.
>
> I realise that this was sent with the best of intentions, but please,
> think about it before sending.  These things have a structure which is
> easy to spot.
>
> Cheers.
>
>  On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Amanda Lee
> wrote:
>
> > Sounds like a hoax to me because CNN isn't the God of all Virus Warnings
> > broadcasts.
> >
> > It certainly would have been reported on other networks bessides CNN if
it
> > were that serious.
> >
> > Amanda Lee
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Gregory Nowak wrote:
> >
> > > Hi folks, check this out.
> > > Sounds like macroslop strikes out again, or is this a hoax?
> > > Greg
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Forwarded message from kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz> -----
> > >
> > > To: "BrailleNote discussion list" <braillenote@lyris.pulsedata.co.nz>
> > > From: kylee maloney <kylee@actrix.co.nz>
> > > Subject: [braillenote] VIRUS WARNING
> > > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:25:10 +1200 (NZST)
> > >
> > > Hi all.  Below is the text of a message which was forwarded by a
friend today, which I feel duty bound to send.  Apparently, it's deadly
serious! Although I know it won't affect my Braillenote-using friends, it
could seriously ruin the year of those with a PC!
> > >
> > > Warm Wishes
> > > Kylee Maloney
> > >
> > >  IMPORTANT!
> > >
> > > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
> > >   Microsoft as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered
> > >   yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
> > >   This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where
vital information for its functioning are stored.
> > >
> > > This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
> > >   to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
> > >
> > > As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes
so
> > >   that the user has to reboot.  When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the
reset
> > >   button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently
destroying
> > >   the hard disk.  Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused
panic in New
> > >   York, according to news broadcast by CNN.  This alert was received
by an
> > >   employee of Microsoft itself.
> > >
> > > So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
> > >   As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the
sender!!!
> > >
> > > Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
> > >
> > > Forward this to everyone in your address book.  I'm sure most people,
> > >   like myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
> > >
> > > Also:
> > >
> > > Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was
> > >   discovered recently.  If you receive an email called "An Internet
Flower For You",
> > >   Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all
dynamic ink
> > >   libraries (disDLL files) from your computer.  Your computer will not
be able
> > >   to boot up!!
> > >
> > > These ones are serious,
> > >
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Re: VIRUS WARNING]

[Ann Parsons]

Hi all,

I'm putting on my tall black hat and my long black cape and
lengthening my nose and blackening one or two of my teeth.  Now, this
old witch is going to say what she really thinks about the whole issue
of virus warnings!

the current virus under discussion is a hoax.  If you look it up on
google you will find it.  <grrrrr> 

Second, since Linux is not prone to the microsoft diseases, it seems
rather futile and somewhat distracting to mention them here!  <grrrrr>
Anyone who continues to talk about this virus on the speakup list will
have no chance of growing a beard.  May your beard wither!!!  <grrrrr> 

Ann P.

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Re: VIRUS WARNING]

[Toby Fisher]

On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Ann Parsons wrote:

> Anyone who continues to talk about this virus on the speakup list will
> have no chance of growing a beard.  May your beard wither!!!  <grrrrr>

*Sticks 2 fingers up*

Well, I never want to grow a beard, so maybe I should talk about it, just
ot be sure, hahahahahaha. *big grin*

Cheers.
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