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By WebMaster March 1st, 2009
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Newsgroups Spotlight: Sports on Usenet Newsgroups
By Newsgroup Usenet February 25th, 2009
For as long as Usenet has existed, it has catered to the interests of its community. It’s no wonder then that so many sports related newsgroups exist. Everything from basketball to Japanese bowling have been and continue to be available on newsgroups.
Today, we’re taking a look at some of these sports groups and the specific sports activity and/or region they cater to. Some of these groups are more active than others, some are up to the minute. All and all, for full coverage of practically any sport, Usenet has got it covered.
BasketBall
alt.sports.basketball.big8.kansas
alt.sports.basketball.college.big-5
alt.sports.basketball.college.fsu-seminoles
alt.sports.basketball.college.men.ucla-bruins
alt.sports.basketball.ivy.columbia
alt.sports.basketball.ivy.penn
alt.sports.basketball.mn-wolves
zipnews.sports.basketball.nba.team.sacramento.kings
alt.sports.basketball.nba.atlanta-hawks
alt.sports.basketball.nba.boston-celtics
alt.sports.basketball.nba.char-hornets
alt.sports.basketball.nba.chicago-bulls
alt.sports.basketball.nba.clev-cavaliers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.dallas-mavs
alt.sports.basketball.nba.denver-nuggets
alt.sports.basketball.nba.det-pistons
alt.sports.basketball.nba.gs-warriors
alt.sports.basketball.nba.hou-rockets
alt.sports.basketball.nba.ind-pacers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.la-clippers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.la-lakers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.miami-heat
alt.sports.basketball.nba.mil-bucks
alt.sports.basketball.nba.mn-wolves
alt.sports.basketball.nba.nj-nets
alt.sports.basketball.nba.ny-knicks
alt.sports.basketball.nba.orland-magic
alt.sports.basketball.nba.orlando-magic
alt.sports.basketball.nba.phila-76ers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.phila-ers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.phx-suns
alt.sports.basketball.nba.port-blazers
alt.sports.basketball.nba.sa-spurs
alt.sports.basketball.nba.sac-kings
alt.sports.basketball.nba.seattle-sonics
alt.sports.basketball.nba.tor-raptors
alt.sports.basketball.nba.utah-jazz
alt.sports.basketball.nba.vanc-grizzlies
alt.sports.basketball.nba.wash-bullets
alt.sports.basketball.nba.wash-wizards
alt.sports.basketball.nbs.la-lakers
alt.sports.basketball.pro.ny-knicks
alt.sports.basketball.pro.nyknicks
alt.sports.basketball.sec.arkansas
alt.sports.basketball.sec.florida
alt.sports.basketball.wash-bullets
Football
alt.sports.football.cfl.bc-lions
alt.sports.football.cfl.ham-tiger-cats
alt.sports.football.cfl.mtl-alouettes
alt.sports.football.college.fla-gators
alt.sports.football.college.fsu-seminoles
alt.sports.football.mn-vikings
alt.sports.football.nfl.chicago-bears
alt.sports.football.oak-raiders
alt.sports.football.pro.ariz-cardinals
alt.sports.football.pro.atl-falcons
alt.sports.football.pro.balt.ravens
alt.sports.football.pro.baltimore
alt.sports.football.pro.buffalo-bills
alt.sports.football.pro.car-panthers
alt.sports.football.pro.chi-bears
alt.sports.football.pro.chicago-bears
alt.sports.football.pro.cinci-bengals
alt.sports.football.pro.cleve-browns
alt.sports.football.pro.dallas-cowboys
alt.sports.football.pro.denver-broncos
alt.sports.football.pro.detriot-lions
alt.sports.football.pro.detroit-lions
alt.sports.football.pro.gb-packers
alt.sports.football.pro.gb.packers
alt.sports.football.pro.houston-oilers
alt.sports.football.pro.houston-texan
alt.sports.football.pro.houston-texans
alt.sports.football.pro.indy-colts
alt.sports.football.pro.jville-jaguars
alt.sports.football.pro.kc-chiefs
alt.sports.football.pro.la-raiders
alt.sports.football.pro.la-rams
alt.sports.football.pro.miami-dolphins
alt.sports.football.pro.mn-vikings
alt.sports.football.pro.ne-patriots
alt.sports.football.pro.no-saints
alt.sports.football.pro.ny-giants
alt.sports.football.pro.ny-jet
alt.sports.football.pro.ny-jets
alt.sports.football.pro.oak-raiders
alt.sports.football.pro.phila-eagles
alt.sports.football.pro.phoe-cardinals
alt.sports.football.pro.pitt-steelers
alt.sports.football.pro.ravens
alt.sports.football.pro.sd-chargers
alt.sports.football.pro.sea-seahawks
alt.sports.football.pro.sf-49ers
alt.sports.football.pro.stl-rams
alt.sports.football.pro.tampabay-bucs
alt.sports.football.pro.tennessee
alt.sports.football.pro.tennessee-oilers
alt.sports.football.pro.wash-redskins
alt.sports.football.uk.darlington-fc
Soccer
alt.sports.soccer.coventry-city
alt.sports.soccer.crystal-palace
alt.sports.soccer.derby.county
alt.sports.soccer.equipe-de-france
alt.sports.soccer.euronet.tournament
alt.sports.soccer.european.uk.league.division1-2-3
alt.sports.soccer.european.uk.no-scots
alt.sports.soccer.european.uk.premiership
alt.sports.soccer.european.uk.swansea
alt.sports.soccer.manchester.united
alt.sports.soccer.middlesbrough
alt.sports.soccer.nottingham-forest
alt.sports.soccer.portsmouth.footbll.club
alt.sports.soccer.worldcup.england
alt.sports.soccer.worldcup2002
Hockey
alt.sports.hockey.ihl.manitoba-moose
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.ana-mighty-ducks
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.anaheim-mightyducks
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.atl-thrashers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.boston-bruins
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.buffalo-sabers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.buffalo-sabres
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.car-hurricanes
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.chi-blackhawks
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.clgry-flames
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.col-avalanche
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.columbus-blue-jackets
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.columbus-bluejackets
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.dallas-stars
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.dallas-start
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.det-redwings
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.edm-oilers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.fla-panthers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.hford-whalers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.la-kings
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.mtl-canadiens
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.nash-predators
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.nash.predators
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.nash.thunder
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.nj-devils
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.ny-islanders
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.ny-rangers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.ott-senators
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.phila-flyers
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.phx-coyotes
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.pit-penguins
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.pitt-penguins
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.que-nordiqes
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.que-nordiques
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.sj-sharks
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.stl-blues
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.tb-lightning
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.tor-mapleleafs
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.vanc-canucks
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.wash-capitals
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.winni.peg-jets
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.winnipeg
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.winnipeg-jets
alt.sports.hockey.nhl.winnipeg.jets
Baseball
tw.bbs.sports.baseball.dragons
tw.bbs.sports.baseball.elephants
japan.sports.baseball.baystars
japan.sports.baseball.bluewave
japan.sports.baseball.buffaloes
japan.sports.baseball.fighters
alt.sports.baseball.arizona-diamondbacks
alt.sports.baseball.atlanta-braves
alt.sports.baseball.az-diamondbacks
alt.sports.baseball.balt-orioles
alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox
alt.sports.baseball.calif-angels
alt.sports.baseball.card-traders
alt.sports.baseball.chi-whitesox
alt.sports.baseball.chicago-cubs
alt.sports.baseball.cinci-reds
alt.sports.baseball.cleve-indians
alt.sports.baseball.col-rockies
alt.sports.baseball.college.fsu-seminoles
alt.sports.baseball.detroit-tigers
alt.sports.baseball.fla-marlins
alt.sports.baseball.fla.marlins
alt.sports.baseball.houston-astros
alt.sports.baseball.la-dodgers
alt.sports.baseball.memorabilia
alt.sports.baseball.minor-leagues
alt.sports.baseball.mke-brewers
alt.sports.baseball.mke.brewers
alt.sports.baseball.montreal-expos
Misc
tw.bbs.sports.mountain.diversity
japan.sports.football.american
japan.sports.football.association
msn.forums.cars.motorsports.dragracing
msn.forums.cars.motorsports.fantasyracing
msn.forums.cars.motorsports.openwheel
msn.forums.cars.motorsports.stockcars
msn.forums.collectibles.sports
msn.forums.collectibles.sports.cards.general
msn.forums.collectibles.sports.memorabilia
msn.forums.friendsofeurope.sports
msn.forums.sports.am.guestbook
msn.forums.sports.am.suggestions
msn.forums.sports.college.general
msn.forums.sports.college.hockey
msn.forums.sports.pro.suggestions
msn.forums.sports.rec.soundoff
Newsgroup Spotlight: Usenet and Newsgroup Help
By Newsgroup Usenet February 18th, 2009
Using Usenet poses a lot of questions that all may not be answered here or throughout the net. Even with the combination of all of the FAQ’s from every internet website may not answer your specific question. It’s good to know that Usenet hosts their own FAQ’s where there are Newsgroups and communities available that may be able to help.
A variety of Newsgroups exists specifically to assist with any questions that you may have that are not found elsewhere. Everything from New User questions [Questions, new users – news.newusers.questions] to questions about specific Newsgroups [Questions on groups (news.groups.questions)]. These Newsgroups host a community that is willing to assist to the new and current user base of Usenet that may have questions on how to use the service, as well as a meeting ground to introduce and inolve in general discussions.
For New users that wish to announce themselves or news and information have a variety of announce newsgroups. For those looking for more information on administrators of Usenet also have administration related newsgroups. Alongside many more.
Since Usenet is based upon communities, the topics are endless on the types of subjects that can be found through specific newsgroups. Even if you can’t find a newsgroup, it does not mean that it cannot be created. There is a Newsgroup just for instructions and guidance on how to create and configure a Newsgroup as well!
Usenet is a hub of information that understands that not all users may understand how it works and over time, has created dozens of help sections and newsgroups to assist you along the way. Check out our New Users section for more.
Newsgroup Spotlight: Usenet Economy
By Newsgroup Usenet February 11th, 2009
A lot of developing stories recently have been focused on the economy. Many countries throughout the world have been focused on the current trends and forecasts of their own and neighboring economies.
Discussions on the matter have had a long history on Newsgroups. Usenet has been one of the first to offer online discussions on economic matters and issues since early on from it’s inception, with some economy related newsgroups dating back since 1981.
From investments to business, Usenet has been home to almost everything that relates to the economy.
With active discussions that span the globe, large amounts of users and subscribers have been and continue to be active members of these Newsgroups – offering insight and viewpoints on the latest economic trends. Another advantage is that these newsgroups are sometimes region specific, allowing you information that pertains to the particular subject or reference that you prefer.
With a combination of experts to the inquisitive novice, these newsgroups offer an in-depth source of knowledge that rivals and beats most any current wiki on the matter.
Here are just some of the newsgroups that Usenet has to offer on topics regarding the Economy and Business:
it.economia.borsa.trading-online
nsysu.infotimes.international_economics
ru.newark.economics.class.coate
tnn.forum.asia-economy-politics
Newsdemon.com Offers Free Usenet Access to Genealogy Newsgroups
By Newsgroup Usenet February 11th, 2009
Newsdemon.com has announced that it will begin to offer free access to genealogy newsgroups. The free access includes all of the most popular and known genealogy newsgroups on Usenet. Those interested do not need to have a Newsdemon.com membership as it is open and available to access free of charge to the public.
Historically, genealogy has been a very important field as family connections between nobility were crucial to the idea of inheritance and the passing down of titles and ruler ship. Genealogy is the study of a family’s lineage and ancestry. Genealogy covers everything from a family tree to when and how people lived almost a century ago. The word genealogy is derived from the Greek, and means the study of family history and descent. Usenet hosts a variety of newsgroups related to the topic of genealogy and extensive research by the newsgroup community has expanded genealogy research since 1995.
Complete details on how to access Genealogy and the groups that are included can be found on the Newsdemon.com Genealogy Newsgroups page.
Newsdemon.com has created this free access in a continuing effort to promote awareness of the values that Usenet has to offer. By including free access to genealogy, it is the intention to promote awareness and value to the terrific resources the genealogy newsgroups in particular have to offer the online community.
Newsgroup Spotlight: Cell Phones on Usenet
By Newsgroup Usenet February 4th, 2009
It’s undeniable that cell phones are being used less and less nowadays as a phone. Recently, research studies have suggested that cell phones are being relied upon for everything from using your email to downloading and playing favorite tunes and videos. The future of this market seems only to be increasing by the day as phone manufacturers rush to supply the latest and greatest. The iPhone, G1, Blackberry Storm and the new Palm Pre are all examples of these all-in-one devices that are quick to cater to the flood.
Newsdemon Provides Free Access to Humor Newsgroup
By Newsgroup Usenet February 3rd, 2009
Newsdemon.com has announced it will begin offering free access to the Usenet newsgroup rec.funny.humor. The newsgroup will have exclusive free access provided by the premium Usenet provider in a continuing effort to grow awareness of the vast variety of topics Usenet represents.
Usenet has had a long history of building online communities on specific topics. Ranging from science to philosophy, Usenet has been home to communities that catered to practically any subject or matter.
One of the oldest and most popular newsgroup to date has been rec.humor.funny. The newsgroup is a comedy publication that provides daily editor-selected jokes.
Since the early days of Usenet, a moderated joke newsgroup rec.humor.funny has been the longest standing and consistently active newsgroup of its kind. As a response to the un-moderated rec.humor newsgroup, rec.humor.funny lent itself to be the source of comedy. Started by Brad Templeton, rec.humor.funny took the challenge of weeding out duplicates, misdirected messages and comments of other same topic newsgroups and created the premier comedy newsmagazine haven.
For your entertainment and continuing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Usenet, Newsdemon.com is now offering free access to the newsgroup.
You’ll need a newsreader to access the group. Please use the information below to enter the information in your newsreader which you’ll need to access, download and read the newsgroup.
Server Address: humor.newsdemon.com
Newsgroup Name: rec.humor.funny
Username: funny
Password: free
Newsdemon.com is proud to offer free access to rec.funny.humor as an example of one of thousands of active and current newsgroups that Newsdemon.com Usenet access provides. We hope you enjoy your access and that it brings upon a smile.
Free Newsdemon.com Usenet Access for Librarians and Researchers
By Newsgroup Usenet February 2nd, 2009
Premium Usenet access provider, Newsdemon.com, now offers free Usenet access to qualifying Librarians and Researchers. Newsdemon.com will begin offering free access to librarians and researchers beginning January 1st. Those interested and qualified can apply here.
Usenet has represented a tremendous value since its inception by creating communities to participate and share information. Usenet, as a tool, has been part of great achievements by the group exchange and process it has fostered.
One of the great elements of the Usenet community has been the involvement of Librarians. Librarians and Researchers have received equal benefits they have provided to and from the Usenet. With prominent interest in English, education, art and book dedicated newsgroups, Librarians with access to Usenet have been able to exchange information easily, freely and openly. Usenet is still the world’s largest community network, with over 100,000 separate discussion groups covering humanities, the sciences, business, politics, computers, and much more.
In order to promote this process of exchange and grow community newsgroups such as rec.arts.books, alt.education, alt.usage.english and similar on-topic Newsgroups that can benefit Libraries and Academia, Newsdemon.com is proud to announce free access to qualified Librarians and Researchers who wish to participate in the Newsgroup communities they wish.
In order to be qualified, you must be a Librarian or Researcher employed at a Library or similar. You can find this form here.
Those who qualify will enjoy the same benefits as other members of Newsdemon.com, including complete uncensored, unfiltered access to thousands of newsgroups with retention well over 180 days on binaries and more than 600 days of text.
Newsdemon.com has added Librarians and Researchers to its list of its growing contribution to help grow the Usenet community further. Newsdemon.com understands that in order for these groups to flourish, it relies on the minds that can provide and offer sought out solutions. Recently, Newsdemon.com has also offered free Usenet access to Professors and Faculty Members of Colleges and Universities. More information can be found here: https://www.newsdemon.com/free_usenet_form.php
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to email us at [email protected]
Newsgroups Average Feed Size
By Newsgroup Usenet January 28th, 2009
As Usenet celebrates its 30th Anniversary, we at Newsdemon.com are proud to be part of the growth of its community. Over the last 30 years, Usenet has been part of significant achievements in fields such as science, academics and so much more.
Usenet is one of the oldest communication systems still being used today. The popularity of Usenet as well, is only on the rise, giving strength to the integrity and foundation of Usenet.
Over the last 8 years in particular, we’ve seen growth in both membership as well as participation.
Average Feed Size
Between the years of 2000 and 2008, Usenet has increased leaps and bounds, once again demonstrating how Usenet is easily adaptable to changes in technology.
In 1979, Usenet was born from an idea to share information through the Unix operating system. After picking up steam through the 1980’s, it encompassed more than 11,000 computer networks by 1988. It was not long before Usenet users found more to talk about than Unix and as the community grew, so did the variety of subjects that Newsgroups began to cater to.
Nowadays, newsgroups are in the thousands, and represented in our chart, the sharing of information is more relative than it was in its inception, dictating the strength and longevity that Usenet represents. At 30 years young, it becomes apparent that Usenet will only continue to be a grand resource for communities to share information.
Maybe The First Concept for Usenet and Newsgroups
By Newsgroup Usenet January 24th, 2009
From conception to reality, this video made in 1969 forecasts a pretty accurate vision of what the future of technology would encompass 40 years later.
30 years ago, the vision began to materialize alongside the birth and growth of Usenet today.
Using “Electronic Correspondence Machines”, a community was brought together and allowed the communication that was dreamed about 10 years prior.
Usenet became one of, if not the first, channels for online shopping, monitoring, electronic transfers of documents and records.
This gives us a glimpse of the impact Usenet has participated in to grow yesterdays world of tomorrow, and the intricate part it continues to play in growing current technology for the future.