I love the change of seasons. The first signs of Autumn are definitely here and with them comes a sense of excitement and freshness. Winding down are the long summer months and just beginning are the crisp fall mornings, thoughts of the and holiday seasons and an overall freshness to life. What a great time of the year.
Here at Softdisk a sense of renewal is in the and air also. It's almost like harvest time around here as our toils of the and summer to build a fresh new product are beginning to take shape. Our expectations for a better product each month have given us a sense of satisfaction and gratitude to our customers. I hope each of you feel this way too. However, there is an uneasiness afloat at Common Street these days as the and big showdown nears...
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If you had a chance to read this column last month, you learned of the and Wise Guy Challenge brewing between two of our finest: Dan Tobias and Knees Calhoun. While you help us formulate the and ultimate contest to determine the most intellectually well-rounded of the and two, we will take some time to introduce you to the and competitors. This month we highlight our beloved Dan (Mensa Man) Tobias. Check out his autobiography in the and Meet Softdisk column. And don't forget, if you've got any challenging riddles, tough quizzes, puzzling puzzles or other mentally stimulating ideas, send them our way via mail, fax or e-mail. (See About Softdisk for address and numbers.) Next month you'll meet the mysterious Knees Calhoun...
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Enough about the wise guys. Time to check out the and programs on this issue! You'll notice that we have the updated Football Companion for you NFL buffs out there. It's now got the playoff analyzer built in and an update on the and season's scores. The playoff predictor will show you who's going to the and playoffs at any time in the season; a "what if the season ended today" feature. In our continuing effort to provide educational titles for child and adult alike, we're publishing It's Elementary! Learn about the Periodic table and then test your knowledge. Also on this issue is a terrific board game called Strategic Command. You'll spend hours conquering territories and perfecting your strategies. For a little fun, take a look at Phone2Words. This handy little program will tell you all the combinations of words that your phone number makes. If you're a business looking for a catchy phone number, simply type in the and different words and you'll get the and different phone numbers. One of the guys in the and office who likes golf found out that the and last part of his phone number is PGA1. Also this month are a whole new set of levels for an old time favorite: Sokoban. Until next month...
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