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Well, here we are. It was three months and a week ago that I walked into in heavy tennis shoes and baggy shorts. The first workout was eight minutes long, and afterward I felt exactly as I'd feared—drained of energy, out of breath and out of shape. Fast forward to the present: I've just finished a and I have the endurance of a bull in Pamplona chasing a screaming mustachioed jerk in white pants.
Tacos for Dinner
Thank God the Paleo challenge is over. There's no substitute for a hamburger and fries, or chorizo con huevo with corn tortillas and a glass bottle of Coke. Still, I went from 176.5 pounds to about 173 pounds in that five weeks, and have picked up a few good habits along the way, like eating apples, drinking lots of water and ensuring a steady future for workers in the bacon industry.
I'm not the only one to experience change. Former long-distance runner Marken Orser, who went from 153 pounds to 146.5 on the Paleo Challenge, has seen a marked improvement in his workouts. "Since the challenge started, I've been able to push a lot harder, and my recovery time is a lot faster than it used to be," he said. "I just beat my best-ever 5K time by more than a minute, and I've run a lot of 5Ks."
Jeremy Simmons started CrossFit with me three months ago. "I'm here to tell you that CrossFit is the greatest thing that has happened in my life, fitness wise, for a long time. I'm motivated to workout again," he said. "The workout environment is, in a word, healthy. Everyone encourages each other, men and women of all ages and abilities work out with each other seamlessly. It's just a wonderfully healthy, social environment."
And Outside the Box...
I played racquetball with my friend Chris Olson the other day, and the outcome was interesting. I destroyed those games. Kwaboosh! I was calm, intense, like a racquetball assassin, and time slowed down. Thwack! I was in the zone, which used to be tough to reach because of my previously wretched condition, but now—game over.
I wasn't tired at all, and the games felt like a gentle warm-up. Strangely, the whole time we played I kept thinking about that scene in the original "Karate Kid," when Daniel-son wins the tournament with that timeless jump-kick to the face.
"Hell yeah," I thought. "I just kicked racquetball in the teeth."
Give It a Shot
So, if you've never tried CrossFit, and you want to be in the best shape of your life, take it from me—there's still time to make a change and look good in a swimsuit before the weather turns cold.
It won't be easy, though, and that's the point of this series. Everyone knows deep down that it takes hard work to get into great physical shape. CrossFit will work your entire physique, from head to toe. You'll be sweating so much that your body will start craving something strangely natural—water. And then, before you know it, you'll be doing kipping pull-ups and Sumo Deadlift High Pulls with the deadly eyes of a lion closing in on a community of gazelles.
Look at me, for instance—I've never felt better! I feel like I can do anything, and that confidence has helped change my life over the past three months. My aggression is focused, and if it happens to be particularly heavy, you can always get rid of it at CrossFit Liberation. There, you'll find owners Atom and Carrie Ziniewicz working hard alongside trainers Mark Zaragoza, Mike "Tat" Newsome, Vivian Nguyen, Kerry McKay, Scott "Panda" Horton, Angelo Scarlato, Suzy Smith Sturdevante, Emily Lynn Klioze, and a host of CrossFit regulars. Thanks to all of them for helping me on this journey.
Incidentally, I'll remain a member of the Box, and look forward to seeing you there.

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Mart 130
Posted on | July 21, 2011 | 26 Comments
A couple of months ago, I was terribly addicted to Words with Friends (I don't have much time for it now, as the games that are waiting for my turn will attest). My nemesis was Thanh, and we played many ferocious battles. I was on a winning spree, when I foolishly agreed to upping the stakes and play for a meal. The thing is – I'm not a competitive person. Unlike people who do better when there's the prospect of winning or losing, I'm the total opposite. Sad, huh?!
Foolish non-competitive me ended up losing three games out of five, which meant I owed Thanh a meal. Curses!
We decided to go to Mart 130 for brunch, a cafe in Middle Park. It's been around for a while now, so you probably know the story – it's located at the Middle Park tram stop, and is housed in a converted railway station. In keeping with the public transport theme, Mart is tram backwards, and 130 refers to the light rail stop that's directly out the front of the cafe (this point is particularly important if you're ever trying to find it… aye, Thanh?)
The cafe building is quite small, so I took a seat at the back on the deck and waited for Thanh. Who – yes – was lost and had to call me for directions.
"It's at the tram stop. No, the tram stop. THE TRAM STOP, FIND THE TRAM STOP." And so on.
Eventually he arrived and we looked over the breakfast menu. The menu has the usual cafe breakfast items – such as porridge, muesli, fresh toast and several variations on eggs. Thanh ordered free range poached eggs with creme fraiche, fresh spinach, smoked salmon, dill, lemon and Yarra Valley salmon roe ($17.90).
I choose oven roasted corn fritters, served with bacon, tomato relish, sour cream and coriander ($17.90)
When Thanh saw my corn fritters, he "asked" if we could share our meals. Barely waiting for me to reply, he dumped half of his meal on my plate and I grudgingly gave him half of my corn fritters. Sheesh. Not only did I have to pay for his brunch, but I had to share mine with him! Gosh I am a good friend. I don't blame him for having food envy though – they were seriously good corn fritters, packed with lots of plump and sweet corn kernels and the bacon and relish giving extra salt and sweetness.
Thanh's poached eggs were fine, but didn't come close to the deliciousness of my meal. So I might not be able to beat him in Words with Friends when it matters, but at least I can choose the better brunch!
Mart 130 is one of those quirky Melbourne cafes that's just about an institution. Hopefully they never take their corn fritters off the menu, because they're worth crossing town for.
For more on Mart 130, check out the following blogs – many of whom are also fans of the corn fritters.
[googleMap name="Mart 130" width="600" height="300" directions_to="false"]107 Canterbury Road, Middle Park VIC Australi[/googleMap]
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Phone: (03)9690 8831
PS: cash only
26 Responses to "Mart 130"
leaf @ theindolentcook
July 21st, 2011 @ 10:36 pm
I would hate to lose too, but at least brunch was nice. Love the look of this place… I thought it was in the countryside at first!
July 21st, 2011 @ 11:07 pm
July 21st, 2011 @ 11:12 pm
You know how shocking bad my directional skills are I didn't know I had to cross the tracks. Google Maps misled me.
As for the meals, I graciously shared mine with you hahahaha.
Finally, if you're gonna lose at something, at least it ends with a tasty meal.
July 22nd, 2011 @ 2:18 pm
Teehee, I'm exactly the same! I'm really good at talking a good game and speaking all competitive-like, but as soon as it comes to actually putting the fighting spirit into action, I'm more along the lines of "um, no, that's okay, you go ahead. I'll just, um, be over here, go you!".
However, I must state that it's Thanh's dish I have envy of, not yours. So there.
Agnes Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
That's cos you're weird. Corn fritters > poached eggs ANY DAY.
Hannah Reply:
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Agnes! That was a golden opportunity for you to support my choosing protein over vegetables!
July 22nd, 2011 @ 9:53 pm
Iron Chef Shellie
July 22nd, 2011 @ 10:28 pm
Kristen Bellisario
July 23rd, 2011 @ 4:54 am
I can't help but laugh while reading this post. You're not alone there, my friend. I am also a non-competitive person, so when games involve high-stakes, I end up losing. I guess we're just one of the few "good" ones, lol.
That place is marvelous and I am happy that you've tried it out with your friend. I guess your friend was right when he mentioned about losing and ending up with good food, right? But let's change the rules a bit – This time, the winner is paying! Why don't you try that some time? It's truly challenging when you play to lose. It also ends with good laughs!
July 23rd, 2011 @ 9:28 pm
i love the "he dumped half of his meal on my plate" part! hahaha.
and i sense a bit of competition there: "but at least I can choose the better brunch" =P.
mmmmmmm, i have breakfast envy, despite eating way too much today ahaha
July 24th, 2011 @ 9:01 pm
Keely aka The Richest Girl in Bondi
July 25th, 2011 @ 2:57 pm
Is it really losing when you get to go out to a brunch like that? I think Thanh was very kind – those poached eggs with salmon look pretty good – would you've really wanted to miss out?
{Breakfast of Champions} Corn Fritters with Bacon, Tomato Chutney & Sour Cream
July 27th, 2011 @ 9:35 pm
[...] like a cute place to dine at, and the dishes people were eating looked fantastic. After reading Agnes' post and seeing the corn fritters for the 50th time, and after much talk that it had won breakfast of [...]
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Dean Richard Gelles poses an interesting question: if the U.S. had that same "clean palette," as China—would it build the same infrastructure of philanthropy that it has today?
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Chinese Philanthropy and a Child's Death in Philadelphia
Philly.com Blog, April 30, 2012
Blog cites Dean Richard Gelles' discussion of the opportunity China has to create its own philanthropic structure.
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Child Welfare: Protecting Children's Interests
WHYY Radio, April 30, 2012
Dean Richard Gelles is interviewed on Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
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Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Daily Pennsylvanian, April 25, 2012
Melanie Lei, in an article for the Daily Pennsylvanian, mentions the Center for High Impact Philanthropy as her most fulfilling on-campus job experience.
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Fundraising Dives After National Flap
Winston-Salem Journal, April 25, 2012
Kat Rosqueta, the executive director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy is quoted in the Winston Salem-Journal.
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Penn Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research: "Can America Stop Hurting Its Children?"
Penn Press Release, April 23, 2012
With John Leventhal, a professor of pediatrics at the Yale University School of Medicine, as its keynote speaker, the Field Center examined whether America has the ability to stop hurting its children, how the definition of child abuse has helped shaped developments in the last 50 years, and the future of child protection.
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Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice Promotes Healthy Lifestyles With Community Teamworks Initiative
Penn Press Release, April 23, 2012
Health fairs serve a useful purpose, but SP2 has figured out a way to make them even more useful to the community, all while allowing students, faculty, staff and alumni to participate in team-building activities.
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Fewer People Registering for Susan G. Koman Races
MSNBC, April 19, 2012
Kat Rosqueta from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy discusses donor perspectives amid philanthropic controversies.
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Chinese Surprised by U.S. Charities' Lack of State Control
AdvisorOne, April 18, 2012
AdvisorOne.com featured Dean Richard J. Gelles' meeting with a Chinese delegation during a recent east coast tour to learn about the U.S. Nonprofit and charitable giving sectors.
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Penn's United Community Clinic Provides Health Care for Underserved Populations, Showcases Interdisciplinary Work
Penn Press Release, April 17, 2012
The UCC Clinic, which provides free care to Philadelphians who need it the most, is an interdisciplinary effort between multiple schools across Penn, including the School Nursing, Dental Medicine, Arts and Sciences and Social Policy & Practice and the Perelman School of Medicine.
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Penn Research Shows That Mormons Are Generous and Active in Helping Others
Penn Press Release, April 17, 2012
A press release featuring research from Dr. Ram Cnaan, a student earning his Ph.D. in social welfare and an SP2 alum. These three teamed up to study the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' volunteering and charitable giving habits.
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Seminar tackles bullying from both sides Philadelphia Tribune, April 11, 2012
The Philadelphia Tribune featured the SP2 Alumni Council's symposium on "Bullying Across the Lifespan."
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Aging Out of Foster Care
Social Work Today, March/April 2012
The Field Center's faculty directors and its public hearing on aging out of the foster care system are both showcased in Social Work Today.
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Revisiting Child Abuse Reporting Laws
Social Work Today, March/April 2012
Debra Schilling Wolfe, the executive director of the Field Center for Children's Policy Practice & Research, contributed an article on Revisiting Child Abuse Reporting Laws to Social Work Today.
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Des Plaines City Council appointed two aldermen to serve consecutively as acting mayor until the middle of April at a meeting on Monday. First Ward Alderman Patricia Haugeberg took over the acting mayor position from Eighth Ward Alderman Michael Charewicz, who filled the role since being appointed Jan. 7.
Haugeberg will serve as acting mayor until the beginning of the next city council meeting on Feb. 19, at which time Fourth Ward Alderman Dick Sayad will become acting mayor, according to the approved plan. Sayad will serve as acting mayor until the beginning of the city council meeting on April 15.
Aldermen voted, 5-3, in favor of the plan for Haugeberg and Sayad to fill the vacancy left by former Mayor Marty Moylan, who resigned Dec. 31.
Haugeberg thanked the aldermen for the appointment.
"It's an honor, and truly a pleasure," Haugeberg said.
Second Ward Alderman John Robinson, Third Ward Alderman Matt Bogusz and Seventh Ward Alderman Dan Wilson voted against the plan.
Robinson said, while he liked and respected Haugeberg very much, he was not in favor of her serving as acting mayor.
"I feel it's inappropriate to have somebody that's running for public office sitting in the position of acting mayor," Robinson said. "I feel it gives them a leg up in their campaigning, and gives them free television time."
Haugeberg is a candidate to represent the First Ward in the consolidated election in April.
After being sworn in, acting Mayor Haugeberg said 93 years ago her grandfather moved his family — her father, his four brothers and their sister, Haugeberg's Aunt Marilyn — to Des Plaines.
Haugeberg said her aunt still lived in Des Plaines, and had tried to convince her to run for mayor for two years. Her aunt finally stopped, Haugeberg said, after she realized she preferred being First Ward Alderman.
"Tonight really is a perfect night for me to sit in this chair because tomorrow is my aunt's 92nd birthday," Haugeberg said. "My daughters have a problem deciding what to get me for my birthday, so happy birthday, Aunt Marilyn."
Before making a motion to go into closed session to discuss bargaining with unions and pending litigation, Sayad said he was happy to support Haugeberg's appointment as acting mayor.
"To our first woman mayor in the City of Des Plaines history to sit up there, I congratulate you, and I'm happy to be in this audience addressing you as the mayor for our city," Sayad said.
Before council members voted on the appointment plan, Wilson asked why Haugeberg and Sayad were selected, and not other aldermen, to serve as acting mayor.
Fifth Ward Alderman James Brookman, who made the motion to appoint Haugeberg and Sayad as acting mayor, said he chose Sayad to serve the majority of the time because he was the most senior city council member, aside from Sixth Ward Alderman Mark Walsten, who is a candidate for mayor in the consolidated election.
Walsten said he would not serve as acting mayor before the election because he did not think that would be appropriate.
Brookman said it wasn't a rule, but, typically, in the past the most senior alderman has served as acting mayor.
Wilson, who served as mayor during a city council meeting when Moylan was absent on Dec. 17, said he did not have any input on the selection of an acting mayor, besides his chance to vote "no."
"So I will exercise that chance tonight, and I am sorry this was all done behind closed doors," Wilson said.
Sayad interrupted Wilson.
"Your doors are closed too," Sayad said.
The spirit of the open meetings act is to do things in an open and transparent way, Wilson said.
"This is anything but that," Wilson said.
Des Plaines City Council members disagreed about how to best-handle filling the vacancy at a city council meeting on Jan. 22.
At the meeting on Jan. 22, Brookman said aldermen that served as acting mayor would have an opportunity to learn more about the office and gain valuable knowledge.
Charewicz said the primary function of the acting mayor was to run meetings. During his time as acting mayor, Charewicz oversaw two petition objections as chairman of the three-member Des Plaines Electoral Board. Charewicz said the acting mayor was also responsible for signing a variety of official documents, including items voted on by city council.
It was not clear on Monday who would serve as mayor of Des Plaines from April 15 until the beginning of May, when the newly-elected mayor would be sworn in.


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7:10am Thursday 31st May 2012 in News By Kirsty James
A PURITON businessman will be cycling almost 300 miles from Paris to Oxford in just three days to raise cash for charity.
James White, CEO of email marketing group IntouchCRM, will set off from the Arch de Triomphe in Paris on Saturday (June 2) travelling 270 miles to Blenheim Palace in Oxford with friends from B4 Oxford to raise funds for Oxfam.
James, 36, said: "B4 Oxford is a business group who fundraise for different charities and they have chosen Oxfam.
"It will be tough challenge but a good one. We're hoping to raise in total around £15,000. I'm hoping to raise around £2,000.
"Even if people can spare a few pounds to sponsor me, it would be greatly appreciated, not just by me but by thousands of people who will benefit."
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Motorcycle accessories are a great way to add customization to your bike and personalization to your look. Accessorizing can quickly change something up, making it go from plain and unoriginal to dressed up and fancy. Whether you want to try a new look for yourself, or enhance the look of your motorcycle, adding little things here and there can make a big difference.
Personalizing Your Look
Adding some motorcycle accessories to your look will take an ordinary outfit and turn it into something extraordinary. Instead of wearing nothing but jeans, a t-shirt, and a leather jacket when you ride, add a belt, some gloves, and maybe a cool new helmet like the one shown on Auto Evolution. There are plenty of options to choose from. Purchase a few different pairs of gloves, or a few different colored jackets, and then you will be able to easily update your look on any given day.
Customizing Your Bike
There are plenty of motorcycle accessories that you can add to your motorcycle. According to John Glimmerveen, author on the Classic Motorcycles section on the About website, there are two ways to customize a bike. You can add things that will enhance the look, or add things that will enhance the performance. The most basic way to change the look is by simply adding decals or having the bike painted to a different color. The easiest way to change the performance is just by adding some new tires or replacing parts, such as the rear shocks. Numerous things can be done to change the way your motorcycle looks or the way it rides.
Whether you are changing your own look or the look of your motorcycle, there are plenty of motorcycle accessories that will do the trick. If you often find yourself getting bored with things, then switching stuff up is always the easiest fix for your problem. Add a different color or try out a different piece – there is always something that could change up the boring old ways and make it new and exciting again.


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Pino: innovative gadgets for great coffee
Pino's objective is simple: make life easier. Their kettles have a variety of uses but are especially useful for brewing coffee and tea. With their quick heating and digital temperature control, Pino kettles allow the home user to cut down their preparation time and brew at the perfect temperature.


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West Leadership Conference April 4th
Mar 20th @ 7:10 am in News by Scott Staley
The West Leadership Conference is April 4th at the historic Avalon theater. Some of the area's highest caliber leaders will be gathering together for a one-day conference to encourage and discuss the importance of leadership within our community.
The theme for this conference is: Our Community * Our Responsibility.
(For every ticket sold, one will be donated to a local student!)
Speakers will include:
Paul Watson- DTV Church (Senior Pastor)
Jamie Hamilton- Home Loan (CEO)
Dave Hansow- Light Gives Heat (CEO)
Steve Schultz- School District 51 (Superintendent)
Tim Foster- CMU (President)
Kevin Brock (Chick-fil-A Franchisee)
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General Discussion
Middlebury is only two years removed from its dominant 2010 National Championship team, but everything has changed. None of the starters from that team are still around, and they have a new coach with a completely new philosophy. Hansen is the Phil Jackson of Divison 3 tennis, and you gotta wonder how the New Englanders will respond to the Zen Master. Having a legendary coach is good, but returning 5 out of 6 starters from a top 10 team is probably better. Peters' graduation leaves a hole that needs to be filled, but Hansen's teams are notoriously hard-working, and I would bet that all that hard work in the off season will have an immediate effect on at least one of the returning starters (Parower and Jones both had solid Fall seasons and are good candidates). The Panthers also brought in two Freshmen who could make an immediate impact. Last year, these same players went up against the very same Amherst lineup and came up short. Will a new coach be enough to bridge the gap between the Panthers and the Lord Jeffs? Or will Middlebury find themselves fighting with Williams for the right to play second fiddle?
Where They'll Win
Middlebury was consistently strong in doubles last year. They won at least 2 doubles matches against every team ranked below them except Redlands (a team that sneakily had great doubles last year), and rode a doubles sweep to a victory over Williams. Hansen's teams have always had strong doubles, so I would expect that trend to continue. They also won two matches low in the lineup against Amherst, which is pretty indicative of how deep a team they are. Since they return 5 starters and have a couple 4-stars on the bench, they will also be incredibly deep this year. If I'm wrong, we'll find out immediately when they jump into their NESCAC schedule.
Where They'll Lose
The Panthers will definitely be weaker at the top this year. Peters was a great #1, as you can see from his victories over Sullivan and Sun, but he's gone now. Even with Peters, Middlebury had difficulty finding wins at the top of their lineup against good teams– see their matches against Cal Lu, Azusa Pacific, and Amherst. Middlebury might have done fine at the top of their lineup against lesser teams, but they will need to win some matches at the top of the lineup against Amherst if they want to get back the NESCAC crown. If that's going to happen, the players like Parower and Jones need to improve immensely, because past results indicate that they just aren't good enough.
Schedule Analysis
Obviously, Middlebury doesn't start its season until March because of the weird NESCAC rule, but they will have to hit the ground running. Their first matches big matches are against Hansen's old nemeses P-P and CMS. I don't expect them to beat CMS, but they might squeak out a victory against P-P; most NESCAC teams have historical struggled starting their seasons in California without match experience. After that, they jump into their NESCAC schedule, where we will really see what they are made of. If there were ever a year for Bowdoin to fight their way into the NESCAC's top 3, it would be this year because Middlebury might experience some growing pains. On the other hand, Middlebury might thrive in the new system, and maybe I should be looking forward to a potential Sweet Sixteen match against Williams.
I really don't want to try to make a prediction for this team, because Hansen on the East coast could go either way. I'm going to trust my basic mathematic instincts: good players + good coach = great team. They'll sweep Bowdoin, beat P-P, beat Williams at least once, and push Amherst, but this team needs one more year to grow before it's ready to challenge for a national


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Kuhl-Linscomb Design Firm was established in 1984. Prior to 1984, Pam Kuhl-Linscomb, ASID, worked in management and buying in the retail/fashion industry after graduating from the University of Texas in fashion and design.
The Kuhl-Linscomb Design Firm is an award-winning firm, and Pam was listed in House & Garden magazine as one of "the best American designers working today". Two stores, Kuhl-Linscomb-Decorative Center of Houston (established in 1994) and Kuhl-Linscomb - Upper Kirby District (established in 2001) evolved from the design firm and were built on this foundation of great style and design. In 2003 the two stores merged into one location, tripling the total square footage.
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Tower glows for Dean Woodruff
Tonight, we're lighting the Tower orange for my good friend and colleague, Paul Woodruff.
One of the key accomplishments of my presidency has been appointing Paul as our first dean of undergraduate studies. With him in that role, we proceeded to create the School of Undergraduate Studies as a home for underclassmen still searching for a major. The school also administers our Signature Courses and performs many other functions. Paul and his staff have built the school into a critical component of the University. Today Paul steps down as dean to resume full-time teaching.
Many of you will know him as the longtime director of UT's prestigious Plan II Honors Program. Others will know him as the author of many thoughtful books on philosophy.
To honor Paul, numerous former students, colleagues, and friends have raised $370,000 to endow the Paul B. Woodruff Professorship for Excellence in Undergraduate Studies. The award will go to a different faculty member each year who is dedicated to improving a particular area of the core curriculum, to developing or expanding interdisciplinary academic programs, to designing new Signature Courses, or to mentoring Signature Course faculty. It's a fitting tribute.
Thank you, Paul, for your special service as inaugural dean of this school and for your continued contributions to the intellectual life of our students.
Job well done!
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We still remember the time he took to visit with the incoming Plan II frshmen and their parents just before school started. Thanks again. I know he humbly appreciates it.
I have always admired Paul as a scholar and deep thinker. His writings are cogent and eloquent, often engaging a wider audience beyond academe. Perhaps my favorite is: Reverence; Renewing a Forgotten Virtue Oxford University Press (2001). Paul is a UT treasure!


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When silver came to the rescue at Y-12
Coils of silver were stored outdoors at Y-12 before returned to Treasury.
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As part of a weekend piece on unusual stories from Oak Ridge history, I briefly described the World War II uranium-enrichment effort at Y-12 and how 14,000 tons (or thereabouts) of silver were borrowed from the Treasury to make the electromagnetic separations system a success. Here's some more on that.
"They had to find something other than copper because there just wasn't that much copper," Oak Ridge historian Bill Wilcox, who was a chemist at Y-12 during the war, said last week. "Copper was in short supply because it was needed for motors for tanks and so forth."
Wilcox said he's never been able to come up with a specific person who recommended that silver be used instead of copper, but he suspects it was one of the Army engineers, although possibly physicists, who deserved the credit.
The Treasury had already loaned some silver to other parties, so this wasn't the first time, Wilcox said. But the quantity was pretty remarkable, and the Oak Ridge folks kept very, very good records of it -- at the insistence of Gen. Leslie Groves -- so that the precious didn't get lost due to sloppiness, he said.
Here's an excerpt that Wilcox shared from his book, "An Overview of the History of Y-12, 1942-1992," that describes the wartime events:
"That kind of spirit (doing all each of us could to help in the war effort) underlies the story of how tons of silver came to Y -12 in WWII.The huge electromagnets needed for the 1,152 calutrons at Y-12, two thirds of them eight feet tall, were going to require thousands of tons of copper that was already in critically short supply for other wartime needs for tanks, aircraft, motors of all kinds.
"The Army engineers and physicists, knowing that silver was an even better electrical conductor than copper and that tons of silver were locked up in the Treasury's vaults at West Point, and that Y-12 was going to be very carefully guarded thought well why not wind our magnet coils with silver and save all that copper for other needs?
"Colonel Kenneth D. Nichols, the Army's (35 year old PhD in engineering) top boss here in Oak Ridge, went up to see Undersecretary of the Treasury (Daniel) Bell in Washington and explained the Army had a critical need to borrow silver for electrical bus bars and windings which would all the time be under armed guard, all returned after the War.
"Nick could not tell him why, but assured him it was a vital war program. Bell didn't hesitate, 'Well yes, Colonel, we can. How much are you thinking about borrowing?' Nichols said, 'Something between 5 and 10,000 tons.' Horrified, Bell said, 'Colonel, we do not speak in terms of tons of silver, our unit is the troy ounce!'
"Y-12 wound up borrowing 395 million of his troy ounces, 13,540 tons, worth over $400 million! Very careful records were kept, and the silver was carefully guarded at every step. The magnet windings were all done by Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee, WI. Most of the silver was returned soon after the war, and the last troy ounce was returned in 1968. "


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The results are in, as reported on Cricinfo earlier, but it doesn't make for pretty reading:
The results of the proposed USA Cricket Association constitution ratification vote has been announced today with 70.03% (201 votes) of the responding member clubs agreeing to the proposal.
However, in total, only 287 votes were registered which amounts to just 43% of the 667 registered clubs the USACA has on their books, some way short of the mandatory 50% under which the existing constitution was formed.
Furthermore, only 12 days' notice was given for the clubs to vote on the new constitution, partly explaining the low turnout. It seems likely that another issue affecting USA cricket will be settled in the courts, just 8 days from the ICC's deadline: by March 1 they must have held new elections under a fresh constitution if they are to maintain its status as an Associate member.
Cricinfo sources indicate the Council of League Presidents are taking the issue to the courts in the next few days. What are your thoughts on this latest setback?
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As I'm writing this blog, I'm watching the already devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. People who were anxious to leave their homes are floating along flooded streets already overcome by water in life rafts with what's left of their belonging. Street that were no doubt dry not 24 hours ago. A record breaking 12 foot storm surge expected this evening in NY city between the full moon and hurricane Sandy. This storm is already devastating areas along the east coast and for many it's already to late to get out. My prayers go out to those already effected and in the current path of this terrible storm. A state of emergency has already been declared by President Obama in Delaware currently under water from the surges. With winds effecting areas as wide as 900 miles and an enormous turn of more than 360 miles wide, hurricane Sandy has already become noted as "the Perfect Storm". Flights have been canceled all I've the U.S, NY grand central station has been shut down including trains in Boston and D.C and the stock exchange closed until at least Wednesday. Airports have already been closed in N.Y.
The Bounty. N.C
The tourist ship, the Bounty with sixteen passengers aboard contacted the coast guard around 6:30pm est yesterday and were forced to abandoned their ship at 4a.m this morning off the coast of NC. In high seas and dangerous circumstances, three people washed over board and of all the passengers fourteen people have been rescued thus far. Two people are still missing at sea and the coast guard is still searching but it's like finding a needle in a hay stack.. As of yet, there is no mention of who the two people are. I can only imagine how terrifying this storm is for the people riding out this storm.
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Editor's Note: The following article is by Dr. George D. Reskakis, chairman of the Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Advisory Board, first published on NJSpotlight.com
I grew up in New York City and was always impressed by the number of parks and playgrounds in my neighborhood -- that is, until I moved to Teaneck. Located in Bergen County just six minutes from the George Washington Bridge, this sprawling township has been my home for more than 25 years. Some 40,000 people share the town with me, along with 25 town parks and a county park. And this does not include the high school, two middle schools, and four elementary schools -- each with its own play area. A total of 634 acres of parkland in a town of 3,986 acres, that's almost 16 percent of the total land. That puts a park within a few blocks of just about every part of town.
I am not just talking about a play area here and a ball field there. The parks are exceptionally diverse. There are passive natural recreation areas, like the Senator Matthew Feldman Nature Preserve. Nearly 15 acres of forest, which acts as a home to various animals, it is, by design, largely inaccessible. It is a protected natural habitat in the most densely populated county in the state.
There also is a fairly new park called the Teaneck Creek Conservancy (TCC). Established less than 10 years ago, this once neglected wetland was literally reclaimed from a trash heap. A brownfield-to-greenfield conversion, the TCC is a subsidiary of the Puffin Foundation (a philanthropic family foundation in Teaneck).
Forty-six acres of what was once largely a dump have been transformed into an eco-art park. Now, the TCC is home to over a mile of trails through the northernmost edge of the New Jersey Meadowlands. This hypercritical ecosystem defines where the wetlands end and the upland forest begins. These inter-zones attract migratory birds and butterflies and assorted mammals. A great place to just relax, the conservancy has a butterfly garden, a contemplative labyrinth, and an artistic surprise around every turn.
The township also lies along the eastern shores of the rejuvenated Hackensack River. To celebrate the river, a 3.5-mile patchwork greenway has been cobbled together from three large parks and the main campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. You can walk most of the way along the banks of the river. A canoe launch is being explored by the township, though many simply drop their boats in at Andreas Park. At the north end of the greenway, in Brett Park, the trail ends at the historic New Bridge Landing. A national treasure, this is the spot where George Washington's troops crossed the Hackensack River in their escape from the British, at the start of the American Revolution. Some claim that if his troops had not successfully made the crossing, we would be serving tea instead of coffee.
If active recreation is your thing, Teaneck's got two public and one private swimming pool, 19 public tennis courts, and a county golf course -- for starters. For kids, there are two Little League divisions, junior soccer, club baseball, soccer, junior basketball, football, and flag football. The Richard Rodda Center, headquarters for the Recreation Department, offers two full gymnasiums for basketball and indoor soccer. It houses adult and senior programs, such as swimming, golf lessons, and Tai Chi.
Across the way from the Rodda Center is Teaneck's 40-acre central park, Milton Votee. It has a roller skating area, bandshell, picnic area, two full basketball courts, a fully accessible playground, and a walking trail. A state-of-the art turf soccer complex is under construction (expected to open by summer 2013). The park also boasts a junior football field, three baseball fields, and yet another soccer field. Just thinking about the myriad of activities can be exhausting.
Let's not forget the vegetables. The town's Community Garden and greenhouse lets residents grow their own. Teaneck is committed to being green. It is a designated tree city and has miles of bicycle trails. If you love trees, you will want to visit the Arboretum Area in Phelps Park. Named after a former congressman who owned most of Teaneck in the late 1800s, William Walter Phelps was an active arborist who planted over 500,000 trees on his property many of which survive today.
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|#2 Subject: 2/17 : Promathia Mission :: Minotaur "Rumble in the Aquaducts!" Posted: 02/13/2007 15:42:26
We will tackle the Minotaur battle this coming Saturday at our usual starting time (9pm PST). Please have all your level cap gear and be ready to go in Tavnazia Safehold before then!
|#3 Subject: This Saturday, February 17th, 2007 Posted: 02/13/2007 15:46:45
We're doing a Minotaur run for our people who need to clear CoP (Liftdown, Roe, Terragon, etc.). Do me a favor: BE THERE ON TIME.
Unless I hear otherwise, ahead of time, I'm expecting people to be there on LS by 9pm PST, ready to go. Not in the middle of 8 BCNMs, not asleep, not AFK. I'm not doing this for me. I've already got my Rajas ring.
People who need CoP are expected to have the items you'll need to survive the incrasingly harder missions. This means a couple of persikos au lait, ethers, hi-ethers, hi-potions, yellow liquids, animas, etc. Different missions require different items, the cost of which builds up over time. You'll need to farm a lot, no doubt. But Roelon can synth things needing alchemy (potions, ethers, echo drops, holy water) if need be, and Kikai can cook up foods needed if need be to help defray cost.
Bookmark this page here. It's a thorough and comprehensive walkthrough of Chains of Promathia. Don't ask us what you'll need. Prepare yourself and read up on what's coming and do all your cutscenes ahead of time. This is your responsibility. I'm just there to guide you through the battles and provide the strategy to help you win.
If you have any other questions, ask me in-game. I'll be happy to answer what I can.
|#4 Subject: New LIMBUS start time Posted: 02/13/2007 17:00:49
Since people seem to have a hard time showing up on time for the 9pm PST Limbus start time, we've moved the start time back to 10pm PST. Apologies to the EST people, but it's not like we can force folks to log on at 9pm. This doesn't mean we want people to start showing up at around 10:45pm either. 10pm is 10pm. If you're not there by that time, expect us to have teleported to the appropriate crag and gotten started, aight? Hopefully this works out for everyone.
|#5 Subject: re: Limbus Posted: 02/13/2007 21:03:47
10pm PST works fine for me long as we keep to our guns and start @ 10 on the dot.
|#6 Subject: New Vanadiel column starting soon Posted: 02/14/2007 15:01:10
With a new header and everything. Kikai hit 75 last night, so that'll be a good way to kickstart the discussion of what we're all doing now, and hopefully force Sentinal out of retirement. ;)
|#7 Subject: re Tonight Posted: 02/15/2007 12:04:14
Guys, I may be a bit late getting on this evening as I have to make a quick grocery run. I should be on at latest 10:00-10:30pm EST.
|#8 Subject: PUP Haters....! Posted: 02/19/2007 23:05:50
All of you.... except for that Terragon. I heard he's quite dashing....
|#9 Subject: SHIT!!! Posted: 02/20/2007 17:52:25
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Pups suck...Deal with it!
|#10 Subject: hm Posted: 02/22/2007 09:36:12
|#11 Subject: Gil Sellers~ Posted: 02/22/2007 09:48:00
Whoops! I messed up with that last topic so ignore it please. Was tinkering a bit and pressed submit by accident and was unable to delete it.
This is what I wanted to post it's a story about what I'm sure has something to do with gil sellers if you think about it. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17251571/
|#12 Subject: re: Gil Sellers Posted: 02/23/2007 19:40:06
Sent, for you
I can has cheezburger...
|#13 Subject: Just a few more days now Posted: 02/25/2007 10:25:33
Installing FFXI on my portable HDD now, just need to call and get my character back.
|#14 Subject: Yo Mil! Posted: 02/25/2007 13:08:13
Man are we glad to see you!
|#15 Subject: Yo Miliz Posted: 02/25/2007 16:29:07
I wasn't sure if S-E was still billing me or not (I assumed they were), but I couldn't check as I couldn't log in because I lost your correct account info. FFXI wasn't letting me in on the PC I had your account stuff stored on (I had to reinstall), and when I tried to update all of our accounts, the only letter I had from you had that incorrect login info. Was your account inactive when you tried to log in? It shouldn't have been, as my credit card has stayed the same (for billing) and I left all your log-in stuffs the same. I saw you were on the LS while I was passed out, but lemme know.
|#16 Subject: Limit Break 2 Posted: 02/25/2007 22:58:16
hey, I'm wondering if anyone could help me out with my Limit Break 2 quest. it would be much appreciated.
|#17 Subject: Limbus for 3/5 Posted: 02/28/2007 11:17:51
This upcoming monday, we will be doing Apollyon SE for the win. Southeast has mobs that are immune to various weapon types as follows,
1st Floor (Ameobas/Immune to Blunt Damage)
2nd Floor (Crabs/Immune to Slashing Damage)
3rd Floor (Skeletons/Immune to Piercing Damage)
4th Floor (Weapons/Immune to magic damage (DoT spells DO work)
Since this is more akin to our melee abilities, I would like to try a double bard setup for the melee/tank party. To that end, we'll need both Mykey and either Banta or myself on Bard.
|#18 Subject: W00t! Posted: 03/07/2007 14:10:32
Woah to this last update! That is a serious kick in the pants for some people.
|#19 Subject: Update Posted: 03/07/2007 17:43:13
I think this New update is great, and im not saying that because i get 2 New spells for my DRK. They added alot of stuff in this new update, I also like the new Signet thing.
|#20 Subject: Posted: 03/07/2007 18:03:19
Yeah, if the patch would actually download for me, been sitting here bout 15 minutes already and it's downloaded all of 50 files out of 2026. Don't think I'll be getting on tonight anytime soon.
|#21 Subject: ouch Posted: 03/07/2007 18:16:20
I started downloading around 3-4 oclock and its 80% done for me.
|#22 Subject: Patch Update Posted: 03/07/2007 22:18:51
Still patching, but @ 94% now, should be on soon
|#23 Subject: Haven't seen a patch like this in a long time. Posted: 03/08/2007 00:19:43
And by that I mean I'm at 6% complete after 2 hours. Go go go! Gonna go play with my PS3 or something. Maybe some time for Borat.
|#24 Subject: Sky, Open for Business Posted: 03/08/2007 07:39:07
Now that Ulli is finally open to the rest of the world, it's time we started reaping the rewards long since denied to us. Starting next saturday I'd like to start hitting a regular sky run, both for triggers and gods. I'll try to iron out the exact time during the course of the week.
|#25 Subject: Posted: 03/09/2007 11:50:19
So I hear Thief Knife and Ulli pop items are dropping faster then 2 leaf Mandragora Buds now. My my how the Vana'Diel world has changed. It should be quite interesting to see how low THF Knife goes. I'd say it will be sold as much as a Onion Dagger in a few months.
On a side note I had to chose a new Optometrist and despite some others being closer I chose this one optician by last name alone of Mielke.
I wonder if he will be like Milk and curse a mile a minute or beat down any of his assitants that don't fall in line.
|#26 Subject: Brief Break from FFXI Posted: 03/09/2007 17:36:09
Guys, I've come to the decision to take a brief break from FFXI till next wendsday. This is mainly due to severe ping related issues on my internet service (pings as high as 800ms when they should be around 10ms). The tech will be out wendsday night to fix the problem. Besides, I could use a breather from the game for a brief time.
I'll see you all on Wendsday.
|#27 Subject: Thanks for the heads-up, Kimiko. Posted: 03/11/2007 15:49:55
Only you can make a week off sound like you're quitting altogether, emo-style. See you on Wednesday. =)
For those of us too lazy to dig through POL, here's the patch deets.
New Aht Urhgan missions have been added.
The following changes have been made to Besieged:��- Level 7 Besieged has now been released. Accordingly, the maximum value for enemy forces has increased to 170.��- New Notorious Monsters and Level 7 units comprised of new creatures will now appear during Besieged.
- The variety of temporary items distributed at the beginning of every Besieged has been expanded. The availability of these items will depend on which NPCs have been taken captive and the overall condition of the Imperial defense.��- The Serpent Generals have each received unique new combat abilities to use during Besieged.
The following changes have been made to the Chocobo Hot and Cold Game:â?¨â?¨- There are now new chocograph areas available in which to play the Chocobo Hot and Cold Game.â?¨*To obtain the new chocographs, players must first succeed a number of times in discovering treasure in the existing areas.â?¨*Players will find the number of times they can dig in the new chocograph areas will be less than existing areas.â?¨â?¨- When digging with a tired chocobo in a location where treasure is buried, there is a chance that you will â??hit the jackpot.â?? If this happens, it will be possible to discover the treasure chest in your next digging attempt.â?¨*After â??hitting the jackpot,â?? the subsequent digging attempt does not count towards the maximum number allowed.â?¨â?¨- Items obtainable in the prairie chocograph and bush chocograph areas have been adjusted.â?¨â?¨- Your chocoboâ??s general digging ability will now be improved when successfully discovering treasure.â?¨*The amount the ability improves varies with the chocograph area.â?¨*The exact value of the ability increase will not be displayed.
The new mercenary rank â??Chief Sergeantâ?? is now attainable.â?¨Players with the rank of Chief Sergeant will have access to new items in exchange for Imperial Standing credits.
The following changes have been made to Assault:��- Five new Assault missions have been added for players with the rank of Chief Sergeant.
- The new Assault area â??Nyzul Isleâ?? has been released.â?¨A reception counter for Nyzul Isle Assault missions has been opened within the Commissions Agency in Aht Urhgan Whitegate.â?¨â?¨Mission Flowâ?¨â?¨1. Sign up at the Commissions Agency as you would for a normal Assault mission, then enter the Assault area from the Nyzul Isle staging point.â?¨*Players cannot impose a level restriction on Nyzul Isle Assault missions.â?¨*Players do not earn Assault Points for missions completed within the Nyzul Isle Assault area.
2. The Nyzul Isle Assault area will be randomly generated as a series of "floors" every time you begin a mission. After entering the area, you will be required to use the Rune of Transfer to select a floor.â?¨â?¨3. After being transported to the destination floor, your mission objective will be relayed to you through the Rune of Transfer.â?¨â?¨4. After completing the mission objective for a particular floor, the Rune of Transfer will be activated. You will then have the choice to proceed to the next floor, or end the mission and exit the Assault area.â?¨Your mission will be considered a success when you exit the Assault area in this manner. At this point, you will be able to record the number of â??tokensâ?? (the equivalent of Assault Points for Nyzul Isle) you are entitled to, as well as the highest floor you have reached.â?¨*Only the person who operates the Rune of Transfer on the starting floor will receive the recorded floor data.â?¨*All participants will obtain tokens from a successful mission.â?¨â?¨Recording Progressâ?¨â?¨When using the Rune of Transfer to exit the Nyzul Isle Assault area, it is possib
|#28 Subject: Posted: 03/11/2007 22:54:07
You make emo-kitty emoooooo...
Nah, anyways looks like my problems have cleared themselves up. We'll see if it holds, but I should be back tonight if everything is in order.
|#29 Subject: Sky Posted: 03/13/2007 08:54:06
Everyone, please be ready for Sky this upcomming Saturday. I'm hoping to start around 8pm PST depending on when Dynamis lets out. Targets will be disclosed in-shell the night of the run, but be prepared to farm Ullikumii triggers.
|#30 Subject: Couple Brief Items Posted: 03/19/2007 13:15:50
Couple brief items to cover over.
1st, with so many people now in the shell, it's been getting tougher to see where exactly everyone is in terms of available jobs, sky/sea access, AU missions, etc. I'll will be updating the LS roster to reflect all our new people. If I come asking for your information, I will be greatly appreciative of your cooperation in this matter.
2nd, Sky wise. Ayaa suggested a regular two night setup. One for farming triggers and such, the 2nd being specifically for gods. I need a good idea what days are good for god fights, as farming days can be shuffled around as needed.
Finally, I will be launching an assault static party for those that are interested once bard is completed. Please let me know if you are interested.
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Why do public libraries have summer reading programs and why are they so important? Each year studies have shown that when children continue to read over the summer there is no "loss" of reading skills. This is why it is imperative that children participate in summer reading programs through the public libraries. These programs encourage reading, encourage participation in a special summer programming, that could really be considered an enrichment program that are geared towards kids to make coming to the library and reading fun. Reading is important because it is also essential to helping students become better readers, writers and spellers. It encourages self-selection of books, which can be very motivating for reluctant readers.
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Norcross-area resident Shirley Jones, 86, died as a result of a two-vehicle crash accident Sunday in Lilburn.
From the traffic fatality, Grayson resident James Earl White was charged Monday with vehicular homicide and failure to obey a stop sign.
According to the report from Gwinnett County Police, White, 73, was driving a 2005 Lincoln Navigator when he stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Louis and Killian Hill roads in Lilburn. Jones, driving a 1992 Geo Prizm, was traveling north on Killian Hill Road when White pulled out in front of her, causing a collision.
White and his passenger were taken to Gwinnett Medical Center with minor injuries. Jones was transported to Emory Eastside Medical Center where she died as a result of her injuries.
It is reported that neither alcohol nor speed were considered a factor in this accident. White turned himself into the Gwinnett County Detention Center at 10:49 a.m. Monday and was released immediately on $5,900 bond.
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Booting Linux from EPROM
The process of programming ("burning") the EPROMs starts out by archiving the small disk drive with tar, then extracting the files onto a clean (zeroed out) file system. By putting the file system onto a clean disk, all unused sectors are zeroed out, and the disk compression works (Listing 1).
To tar the disk image, the "full "Linux partition was booted, and the 6MB partition mounted. By doing this, the proc file system is not included in the tar. The following commands can be used:
mount -t ext2 /dev/hda2 /mnt cd /mnt tar -cpf /tmp/eprom.tar *
To create the (uncompressed) disk image, I used a different machine with a 6MB RAM disk and the following commands:
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/ram count=12288 mke2fs /dev/ram 6144 mount -t ext2 /dev/ram /mnt cd /mnt tar -xpf ~/eprom.tar . dd if=/dev/ram of=~/eprom.dsk count=12288
This creates a file (eprom.dsk) which is a sector-by-sector image of the disk. The data to be programmed into the EPROMs is the compressed image. This is done with a program (med.c) which reads the disk image (eprom.dsk), runs the disk compression, and outputs a binary file (eprom.img) which will be programmed into the EPROMs.
med ~/eprom.dsk ~/eprom.img
The EPROM image is then moved to an EPROM programmer and the images are burned.
Fortunately the SBC came with SSD utilities to help build the disk image. The DOS SSD disk has a bare minimum of files in it: the DOS boot files, command.com, autoexec.bat, the keyboard loading program, loadlin and zImage.
The development of what goes on the disk is a large part of the job, and methods need to be developed to minimize this effort. Using the EPROM disk is working well in our application.
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Re: Booting Linux from EPROM
I have a BaseMemory of 512KB.
I have A: drive of 2MB where DOS resides.
I have SRAM of 16 MB for other executables storage for my
DOS system.
I would like to know - where should i place the linux ,
so that my handheld(DOS OS) comes with that of linux ?
should i need to place my linux image in the Base Memory ?
SHould i need to place my linux image in the place of
DOS operating system ?
Do give some Good links or tutorials regarding a SBC
design with linux and about a normal embedded linux
based Handheld boot process along with the h/w .
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179 Boston Road
North Billerica , MA , 01862
(978)670-9070Early Childhood / Day Cares (Nonsectarians)1.6 mi | 81 students | Gr. NS-PK
Chelmsford Murphy & Dwyer Academy
29 Regina Dr
Chelmsford , MA , 01824
(978)256-3093Special Education School (Nonsectarians)2.1 mi | 7 students | Gr. 8-12
Lowell Lowell Catholic High School
530 Stevens St
Lowell , MA , 01851
(978)452-1794(Roman Catholic)2.3 mi | 365 students | Gr. 9-12
LowellSt. Margaret Elementary School
486 Stevens Street
Lowell , MA , 01851
(978)453-8491(Roman Catholic)2.4 mi | 239 students | Gr. PK-8
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