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Welcome to a special edition of FNN. It takes a major STF Event to get our editor to get off his heinie and actually write one of these, so when he does time to pay attention.

In a neck and neck race, Former STF President Greg Hertzsch narrowly beat out Bob Spurlin in the elections. FNN would like to congratulate Greg, and ---wait ---we’re sorry, We apologize for the above. Bob Spurlin has defeated Greg Hertzsch by 34 to 28 to 10! When asked on how he felt, VP-Elect Colin Wyers was quoted as saying "My god, what have I done???". Congratulations, Bob and Colin. Here’s a website for you: http://www.healthsquare.com/pdrfg/pd/monos/antacids.htm. You’re going to need it!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, your new STF Presidential Cabinet!

DALnet, IRC – Amazing sightings were seen en mass in IRC on Feb. 28. Early in the afternoon, visitors to the #Star-Fleet channel were shocked to see the appearance of STF ELOAer BJ Phillips. "It’s like an Elvis sighting!" declared one observer. Phillips did not say long, but did say he that was going to get back into STF, connection permitting.

Even more amazing was the appearance of STF’s godfather, Jim Middyette, on IRC later that night. A mass migration from #Star-Fleet to #STF was noticeable. Many newer STF members were meeting Jim for the first time, many older members wanted to talk to an old friend. The following is a bit of the transcript from the IRC log, with a couple of questions asked of the "Reverend Jim":

<FNN> So, Jim, where have you been hiding?

<Jim> Law school, most recently. Between now and my departure from STF, I worked for AOL as a business analyst (among other things). AOL is just hogwash. I enjoyed it... they didn't listen to me when I told them not to partner with WorldNet. Which pissed me off.

<CWyers> Any plans to return, Jim?

<Jim> Uhm, return? That would be... a challenge.

Most the rest of the log was the rest of us filling in Jim on STF, goofing off, or kicking Seamus Hughes. If you really want to see the log, it is available here.

OOC Area, STF WeBB – Jello Wars have come once again, but this time, there’s a twist. Not only do we have Blue, Red, Purple, Crystal, Turquoise, and Aqua Jello fighting it out, but we also have the non-jello denominations of cheesecake, Cookies, and milk (MILK?????).

So far, several individual combats have been fought, several for the possession or destruction of the RoboCosby™ (The second version of which is now held by Turquoise Jello) and the assassinations being held by a mysterious figure known only as "Cigarette Smoking Luggage". Several raids have been made on other’s bases, with a lot of destruction and basic lunacy .For the first time in STF history, Blue Jello has alllied with Red jello and the other jello factions against the non-jello factions. Non-jello is attempting to find unity, but the future for non-jello factions is uknown.

This month, FNN salutes STF Ex-President Mike Bourdaa, creator of the WeBB.

Mike Bourdaa originally joined STF in January of 1992. He was promoted rapidly during the next three months and received the rank of Fleet Admiral by April. However, his effectiveness in that position was limited by his peers, especially by the warmongering Platts. Demoted by then Flag Admiral to Senior Admiral, and fed up with the Platts, Mike resigned from STF on April 27^th, and created STC the next day. (Mike left STC six months later for UCLA, and no Prodigy connection.)

Mike rejoined STF in March ’97. Not long thereafter he heard of the failed STF Web Colony project, and thought he could do a better job. In July, Mike began editing code for the WeBB, and one month, later, on August first, the WeBB was born. It was a far cry from today’s WeBB, but after a year and a half of work….

In 1998, Mike Bourdaa decided it was time to stop running the show from the shadows, and take the big chair…the Presidency. Backed by several high-ranking STF members, Mike Bourdaa and his running mate, Randy McCullick, won the 1998 election. McCullick later went AWOL and was replaced by Mike Ballway.

Now, Mike Bourdaa is leaving the Presidency and is taking the role of Internet Director. His plans are to continue making the WeBB a bigger and better place for STF.

Mike Bourdaa, FNN Salutes you