[ADMIN] Create Procedure syntax

[Sivagami .]

Hi,   I have 3 simple questions:   1.  What is the exact syntax to create a procedure?   2.  How can I print something to my screen ,e..g, the value of a variable in a stored procedure.      Something similar to DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE in Oracle??   3.  Also, is there any dynamic discussion forum for PGSQL, where I post a query, and anyone can reply me back and I can see the reply immediately in the forum.   Thanks to anyone who can guide me in the right direction. Shiva.