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I started my upgrade as of yesterday morning and it's still hanging up. It's on a screen that says:
stopping automatic crash report generation...failed And now at the very bottom it says
stopping system v runlevel compatibility. PLEASE help! I am no IT person and got Ubuntu from a friend who is one, I have no clue what to do and don't want to crash my system.
Also there's a message that says:
since the script you are attempting to invoke has been converted to an upstart job, you may also use teh start(8) utility, e.g. start S25bluetooth *pulseaudio configured for per-user sessions. Rather than invoking init scripts through/etc/init.d, use the service(8) initctl: unknonw job: S90binfmt-support.
I've had it for about 4 years (Ubuntu) and no upgrade has ever done this. The friend is in college, and I've since lost contact with him so I can't get him over here to help. I hope someone can tell me how I can just go back to my previous version as this is truly a headache!I've tried restarting my machine and I can't get past the Ubuntu screen saver nor this black screen with what's going on to even get to my desktop material. Also, this is for a desktop, I'm asking via my daughters laptop as I have no access to anything on my machine.


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Thank you for that story !!!
I thought I share the most touching story I have ever read about Elvis. It really touched my heart deeply. I have to admit, I couldn't read it without tears and it really showed me how much he loved his fans and what a wonderful human being he was. Maybe there are some fans here who haven't read it yet, that's why I thought I post it here, on TCB-world. I will wait other stories curiously. (Those also can share their experiences, who saw and met him in person, I will wait for them!) So here is the story, I have found it on this great site anyways (http://members.tripod.com/sharoncarr...wnstories.html) :
Denises Story
Denise Sanchez, an 8-year-old girl from Santa Fe, New Mexico, had been a huge Elvis Presley fan since she was four. After the Christmas holiday in 1971, Denise was diagnosed with cancer. She had to have her leg and part of her hip amputated when a large tumor was detected. A very short while later, the cancer spread to her lungs. Her doctors stopped the chemotherapy treatments she had been undergoing, stating that there was no more they could do for her.
Several months later, Denise's mother, Trudi, found out that Elvis was performing in Albuquerque on April 19, 1972. Mrs. Sanchez was able to get two tickets to the show. Her daughter was thrilled. As the day of the concert neared, Denise suffered a relapse and was given the devastating news that she was too sick to travel the 65 miles to see Elvis. The young girl cried for several days and begged her mother to take her to the show. She wanted to see Elvis in person before she died. Finally, her mother and her doctor agreed to let her go to the performance.
Two days before the show, Mrs. Sanchez was advised to go to the newspapers and have them print a story of Denise. Trudi went to the Albuquerque Journal and spoke with a reporter named Grace Marie Prather. Prather helped Trudi and Denise set up a meeting with Colonel Parker in the early afternoon on the day of the show. They spoke to Parker at length about Denise's condition and her wish to see Elvis. Parker told the women that they should come to the Hilton Hotel at 4 PM and he would see what he could do. Trudi brought her daughters, Denise and Paula, and her two best friends, Emma and Belinda Cantu, to the hotel at the appointed time. Prather also went along to document the meeting. The Colonel instructed them to come to the show at 5 PM. Denise could meet Elvis after the concert.
The entire clan drove to the Tingley Coliseum and were seated in special box seats. Denise fidgeted throughout the entire show, anxious for the performance to end so that she could meet her idol. During intermission, the Sanchez part was invited backstage to Elvis' dressing room. Denise was scared, fearing Elvis' reaction to her missing leg and hip and to her bald head. Elvis took one look at the child and knelt down in front of her, kissing both her cheeks. He told Denise that she was beautiful. Trudi started crying. She could not believe how loving Elvis was to her daughter and saw how happy and alive he made her feel. Denise shyly unrolled a poster of the King and asked him to autograph it. Elvis signed it: "To Denise - Love You, Elvis Presley". Denise then asked him to sing her a song once he went back onstage. As the second part of the concert began, Elvis dedicated the first song, "You Gave Me A Mountain", to Denise. He explained to the audience, "This song is for a very special little girl I just met backstage - Denise". Denise was thrilled and cried through the entire song.
When Denise got back home she told her mother that under no circumstances was she going to clean her face and wash off Elvis' kisses. Three days later, Denise had still not washed her face. On the fourth day, her mother finally forced her to clean her face. Elvis made little Denise's short life a happier one. His love for her helped her to feel better and eased her discomfort.
I watched on net, he really did a concert on that day in Albuquerque, so the story is true. Here is the place, where Elvis met the little girl in 1972:
My page on YouTube and on MyElvisWorld:
http://www.youtube.com/cibetty, http://www.myelvisworld.com/cibetty
Thank you for that story !!!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
My page on YouTube and on MyElvisWorld:
http://www.youtube.com/cibetty, http://www.myelvisworld.com/cibetty
Cibetty, thanks for the touching story...Did you know that the meeting was actually filmed?
Go here and watch it:
Here are two photos of Denise Sanchez meeting Elvis.
Thanks to the FECC forum
Meeting a young cancer patient before his show at the Tingley Coliseum in Alburquerque, NM on April 19, 1972
The young girls name was Denise Sanchez. During the show Elvis dedicated the song 'YOU GAVE ME A MOUNTAIN' to her but before he started the band struck up 'LOVE ME TENDER' instead as an affectionate gesture towards Denise - thanks to Geoffrey McDonnell for the extra info
That aint tactics honey....that's just the beast in me.
Elvis PRESLEY:The most important, most influential artist of the 20th century. b. 8 Jan 1935, Mississippi, US, d. 16 Aug 1977. He holds, or has held, almost every chart-related record including perhaps the most important: more No.1s than any act in chart history.
Thanks very much for the pics and the video. OMG, yes, I have already seen the footage before, but I didn't know that the little girl in the film was Denise. I thought it was another sick little-girl. What is that "FECC" forum? Where did you find the pics and the article? I'm just curious.Cibetty, thanks for the touching story...Did you know that the meeting was actually filmed?
Go here and watch it:
My page on YouTube and on MyElvisWorld:
http://www.youtube.com/cibetty, http://www.myelvisworld.com/cibetty
A lovely story...thanks.......and a very brave little girl, it can`t be easy to have a smile like that after going through what she went through.
Betty, I've seen this video footage also and it touched my heart. Elvis sure loved the little ones....it was so cute - that little girl didn't know what to do.....I would have been speechless myself probably.
I love watching this scene where Elvis meets the little girl on the Elvis On Tour Outtakes....she was so adorable, you could tell she was really nervice...
Too bad Elvis didn't take her song request and sing Don't Cry Daddy instead of love me tender
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Ah well. I suppose these things make Elvis.. Elvis!
Just not merciless enough for this world. I sometimes wonder how he could have been protected against all those who were trying to take advantage of him or hurt him in any other way. He must have been very lonely.
But this makes us proud being Elvis-fans. So there's not the slightest need here to say anything along the line of "he did this or that wrong and I blame him for it". You can't even try walking in his shoes, it was very lonely being Elvis because of his rare talent and personality.
all the goons I left behind, memories still linger..
That was a very touching story! She was a cute little girl..Thanks, for sharing it Betti.
Also, thanks for cute clips elvisia.
Your right, no one will ever understand the position the man was in I don't think, he basically supported everybody he had around them, so many obligations to keep up with....
But again, some will say its nothing the everyday average Joe doesn't deal with...I just, well, sometimes agree on that, but most aren't in the spotlight quiet like Elvis was, and everything he did was magnified!!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Maybe when a whole new generation takes over and discovers who he really was and what he accomplished.
But, I guess there will always be ones that love pointing out the flaws instead of the goodness.
You've been gone. Welcome back.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
Like Elvis' decline, how that could happen to such a strong individual. I believe that is what facsinates people, and they are drawn to it I believe. It is unfortunate, they aren't attracted to other things like the marvelous Aloha From Hawaii telecast, or King Creole, or Blue Hawaii his biggest box office hit etc. Basically the accomplished things.....but theres room for all!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
that's why I'm thankful to have Elvis around in my lifetime..he is a blessing for sure for our troubled earth and a wonderful example to follow as a human being..
I remember really well when that happened..it got picked up by alot of newspapers. There is one part of the story that is false however.....there was no 2nd part of the show..at all. She either asked him to sing that before he took the stage that night..or it didn't happen(the song) the way they told it. Either way...Elvis never had an intermission.
And..yes, I still have this article from when it was printed in the Dallas Morning News.
I've never understood nor been drawn to anyone because of their "weirdness". Never did I enjoy the "gossip" mags . IMO, everyone has a right to some privacy . I never felt any of them owed me a thing---except what I pay them to do.
Example is Britney Spears . I only feel sorry for her and think everyone needs to leave her alone. Especially the photogs and the gossip they work up to sell their mags. Just my opinion.
Of course, I siently hope the ones that do this are next weeks scandals.
As they're the ones that deserve it.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
Does anyone know what happened to the little girl? She would be 44 years old if she is still living. Wow....that makes you realize just how long ago that really was.
I've seen th evideo,but never read that story,Elvis was an amazing person.Thank you Betti,for posting!


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Turkish prime minister will attend the inauguration ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will attend the inauguration ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games on Friday.
The ceremony, which cost 27 million pound, will begin at 11:00 p.m.
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Former ministers will attend parliamentary debate corruption inquiry.
"The people do not want to see protesters clashing with police in the street. The people don't want streets scenes dominated by stones, sticks and Molotov cocktails" Erdogan said
Energy Minister Taner Yildiz will open the fair, and International Energy Agency Chief Economist Fatih Birol will deliver a speech during the opening ceremony.
Country faces challenge of aging population, according to TurkStat report.
Rabaa Rahmoun jumped into the Halic River to save an elderly man from drowning.
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- Series Classes $50 for a 4-week series. Includes free admission to dance party.
- Both Series Classes $75 for both 4-week series. Includes free admission to dance party.
- Drop-In Classes $16 Drop-in. Includes free admission to dance party.
- Both Drop-In Classes $24 Drop-in. Includes free admission to dance party.
- Swing Dance Party only $8 from 9:30pm - midnight; $12 on band nights.
See our discounts for individuals 24 & younger below.
To register for class, bring cash, check, or credit card and sign up at the front desk. Please arrive 15 minutes before class starts on the first Wednesday of the month to avoid the line and make it to class on time. Please read our Agreement of Release and Waiver of Liability.
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Level 2 Lindy Hop - 8-count and 6-count Remixed
Level 3 Lindy Hop - California Routine
Collegiate Shag
Level 1 Lindy Hop - 6-count Lindy Hop
What class should I take?
We recommend you take the level 1 series class (at least) three times (meaning for three months) to give you a chance to take all three different topics covered in each of those months, as well as getting a good foundation with your basic send-out, swing-out, lindy circle and charleston.
After three months, depending on your comfort level, you can choose to take another round of level 1 classes, graduate to the level 2 class, or take both classes for a while. There is always something more to learn in either of the classes, and there are no exams :)
Wondering if you're eligible for level 3, it is best to ask one of the teachers. Contact us here.
If you're hesitating between level 1 and the Balboa class, we advise you to take level 1 first and come back to Balboa later. It is beneficial to have some Lindy fundamentals when taking the Balboa class.
What to wear?
The most important thing is to wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. The lindy scene is very casual, and there's a wide range of clothing from jeans and t-shirts to nice dresses and suits (especially on band nights). Some people choose to come in vintage clothing or hair styles, which can be a very fun way to get into the mood! When wearing skirts, be careful that fast spins or jumps will not reveal more than you intend, and that they are loose enough to allow you to stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Whatever the temperature outside, remember that you'll get warm after dancing for a while. Light layers that can be removed will help keep you comfortable so you're not sweltering all night long.
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WNH welcomes individuals of 24 years and younger! Show proof of age 24 and younger at the front desk for half off the price of series classes. If you are over 24 years old, but still carry enough credits to qualify as a full-time student, you are still eligible for the discount. Bring in your full-time class schedule for that semester or quarter to get the discount. Dances are also discounted to a $6 admission cost. Drop-in classes are not discounted.Discount policy for 24 and younger or full-time students:
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Make sure metal paint can is either unused or that it has had the label and any paint residue removed from it. Remove metal handle or mask off before painting.
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Brad's morning edition. Check back this afternoon for more jokes from Brad.
* On Friday, part of Lincoln Boulevard in Omaha was closed due to the resurfacing of Dodge Street. As if the road work in Omaha wasn't bad enough, now there's collateral damage.
* The honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is a 16-year-old cat named Stubbs, who is expected to recover after being attacked by a dog. If the dog happens to be the fire chief of Talkeetna, I think Talkeetna and Omaha have a lot in common.
* The honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is a 16-year-old cat. That's ridiculous. Preposterous. Nonsensical. However, I do feel the cat could serve in the Nebraska Legislature.
* According to one analyst, the government shutdown will end when we're at "the brink of Armageddon." So it's nice to hear that cooler heads will prevail. We just have to wait for the brink of Armageddon.
* To be fair, members of Congress are having to sacrifice during the government shutdown, too. Rep. Lee Terry had to lay off his personal chef and sommelier.
* There is good news about Obamacare. It does cover Lee Terry's bill for extricating his foot from his mouth.
* Last week Rep. Lee Terry said he "cannot handle" giving up his paycheck during the shutdown because "I've got a nice house and a kid in college." On Sunday, Terry apologized for his comments said he will forego his paycheck. He did some soul searching, which is very surprising because I was reasonably certain nobody in the current Congress had a soul.
* It's a good thing he apologized. I gotta tell you, another 5,000, maybe 10,000 inflammatory comments like that and Terry could be vulnerable in the next election.
* The House of Representatives voted 407-0 to give back pay to furloughed workers. I saw 407-0 and assumed it was the score of the Alabama-Georgia State game.
* Democrats and Republicans in Congress are trying to end their bickering by communicating on Twitter. OK, I've found the problem.
* Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been releasing statements on Twitter. Apparently there isn't enough name-calling during the government shutdown; we have to bring Twitter into the equation.
* We're entering week two of the government shutdown. Or, as I like to call it: Doofusgate.
* Now the debate has shifted to the debt ceiling, which needs to be lifted by Oct. 17. Washington, D.C., is like weather in Nebraska. If you don't like the current screw-up, just wait an hour and there will be a new screw-up.
* Congress is charged with simultaneously ending the government shutdown and raising the debt ceiling. These are people who have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time.
* What a season Peyton Manning is having. On Sunday against the Cowboys, while he was scoring on a bootleg run he filmed two new commercials.
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Omaha film historian Bruce Crawford had to talk his date into seeing the re-release of Steven Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" in IMAX 3D last month.
"She thought it would be boring, because she's seen it several times," Crawford said.
She wasn't bored. In fact, the sense of realism so frightened her that she had to take off the 3D glasses in some spots.
"I'm familiar with the movie in 2D," Crawford said. "But there was a visceral feeling to this I'd never experienced. It was so real, I was left reeling."
A scene in which a young girl falls from an air duct and a raptor snaps at her gave Crawford the sense that he could reach out and touch the nose of the dinosaur.
IMAX is coming into its own, staking out a bigger and bigger share of the box-office take. And much of that take is just ahead in the lucrative summer movie months, May through August, when the action movies that define IMAX's value dominate at the multiplex.
Summer's tentpole movies all will be shown in IMAX: the sequels for "Iron Man" (opening Friday), "Star Trek," "Fast & Furious," "Despicable Me" and "300," plus new action titles such as "Man of Steel," "After Earth," "World War Z," "Pacific Rim" and "Elysium."
In just six months, from Oct. 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013, the number of movie theaters worldwide that have an IMAX screen jumped from 583 to 738.
That rapid rise comes on the heels of proved financial results. While 2012 box office receipts overall rose 12 percent, they were up 50 percent for IMAX releases.
Of course, you can chalk up part of that increase to more movies being released in the IMAX format (31 in 2012, compared to 25 in 2011 and 16 in 2010), and more screens to show them on.
But there's no question that IMAX is growing in popularity, despite premium ticket prices — $14.75 for a Friday night prime-time seat at Oak View, versus $9.75 for a regular 2D showing. (Bargain price: $10.50 weekdays, daytime.)
An extra-large screen defines the IMAX experience. Seating placed closer to the screen creates a sense that the audience is almost surrounded, immersed in what's happening up there.
The projection system also is unique. Two projectors run simultaneously to display the film. For a 2D movie, they increase brightness and contrast, adding to the crispness of the picture. For 3D, one projector is for the left eye and one is for the right, intensifying the 3D effect.
The picture goes through a process called digital media remastering to enhance its quality and detail for the extra-large screens.
It's a bigger image to begin with. For example, using the perforations that run along a piece of movie film as a measure, one frame of a regular 35mm film is four perforations wide. IMAX is 15 perforations wide. When film is used rather than digital, it runs sideways past the lens rather than top to bottom.
The sound format also is unique. All speakers in an IMAX theater have the full spectrum of sound in every speaker, rather than a woofer here and a tweeter there, and their positioning and number is carefully calibrated.
"It's clear that the prime movie-going demographic wants to see the movie in the best way possible," said Hugh Murray, IMAX senior vice president of film production. He spoke by phone last week from IMAX headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. "It's obviously about visual spectacle."
It's hard to argue that there's a better way to see a summer-spectacle movie than on an IMAX screen.
IMAX, which had its premiere in Japan in 1970, was for many years the staple of museums and institutions, which primarily showed nature and science films. Most programming at the Henry Doorly Zoo's IMAX theater is an example.
But starting in 2003, IMAX began showing commercial movies. The number of titles available in IMAX is on the rise, including some older titles like "Titanic," "Top Gun" and "Jurassic Park" that have been re-released in IMAX.
In 2008, the Batman movie "The Dark Knight" showed on 135 IMAX screens. In 2012, "The Dark Knight Rises" played on 550 IMAX screens.
Filmmakers have become more interested in IMAX cameras, a way to even further increase the visual spectacle of particular action scenes. "Star Trek: Into Darkness," opening May 17, has 30 minutes filmed with IMAX cameras.
"For the first time, in a growing way, we're starting to get involved in the production of the films, becoming part of the planning for production," Murray said. "That's growing quickly."
And the research on how to get better goes on. Digital IMAX resolution will soon equal film for picture quality, Murray said.
Next up: powerful high-performance laser projectors that can light up those giant screens with image quality and brightness to match anything film ever produced, enhancing 3D.
IMAX laser projection got its first public theater demonstration in Burbank, Calif., last month.
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Correction: A previous version of this story gave an incorrect title to the upcoming "Star Trek" movie.


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