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Sharon Mills of Hendersonville couldn't agree more with Jim Phelps that General Assembly members in Raleigh escaped from an asylum. "It's the same thing in Washington, D.C.," she says. "The ones up there get nothing done, and the ones in Raleigh have made a real mess by doing too much. Approval ratings for both reflect the mood of the voters. It's in the basement. I'm wondering just what mental illness ails them and what we can do about it. Intervention?"
'SMOKESCREEN': Arnold "Skip" Sheldon of Hendersonville unloads both barrels on Vic Urbaitis. "In his recent response to my earlier comments about the need to justify owning certain types of firearms, Mr. Urbaitis demonstrates high skills at sarcasm but leaves considerable doubt about his ability to read very well or to understand and comprehend what others have written," responds Mr. Sheldon. "I challenge him to find a single word in my note about why firearms or automobiles were invented, or whether there should or shouldn't be government controls on the speed you can drive. Neither of these topics were the subject of my comments, and I make no mention of ether of them. What I did comment on was the position that a person should have to justify his need to own a certain type of firearm or model of automobile. In his response, Mr. Urbaitis demonstrates a rather typical action by liberals who believe they have the right to tell the rest of the world how to live. When your position can't be defended with the facts, logic or common sense, the thing you do is to change the subject, throw up a smokescreen and attack the person you disagree with. He must believe that if he offers enough silly examples of things that have nothing to do with the topic being discussed, he can confuse some people and cause them to forget what that subject was. Unfortunately for him, most people see through this switchand- blow-smoke technique and are looking for an honest response to the issue under discussion. I have clearly stated my position that I don't believe people need to justify their decision to legally own a particular model of automobile or type of firearm regardless of what others think about that choice. Mr. Urbaitis apparently feels differently, so it would be interesting to have him come out from behind the smokescreen and clearly state why he believes a person must justify those decisions to others. And, just for the record, if Mr. Urbaitis were to look on the NRA website — I can guarantee his computer will not self-destruct — he would find information on thousands of local, state, national and International shooting competitions that require the use of all kinds of firearms, many of them invented specifically for this activity, that have nothing to do with killing anything."
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Flat Rock Playhouse will present the international blockbuster musical "CATS" today through Oct. 6 at the Playhouse Downtown. Performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; matinees Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. All tickets are $40 and can be purchased by either calling the Playhouse box office at 693-0731 or online at flatrockplayhouse. org. Discounts are available for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, students and groups. Playhouse Downtown is located at 125 S. Main St. in Hendersonville. ◆ Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Kaplan Auditorium of the Henderson County Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville. All persons interested in any aspect of theater or creative writing are encouraged to attend. ◆ It's not too late to sign up for the Mountains to Molehills eight-day cruise to New England and Canada beginning Oct. 17. You can pick up a reservation form and itinerary either at the Times-News on Four Seasons Boulevard or by calling our travel agent at 336-794- 3233.
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News12 at 6 o'clock. Saturday Dec. 22, 2012
Augusta, GA.
Some people are wrapping gifts now, but most are still out looking for the perfect one. While many believe black friday is the busiest day for holiday shopping, it's actually the Saturday before Christmas.
Damian Wise, is one of the many last minute shoppers at the Augusta Mall. And while he's still looking, he's ready to buy for the most important people on his list.
"I need to pick up some gifts for my mother and uh.. my kids. So, I'm here now trying to make it happen" said Wise.
While Wise is trying to make it happen, across town, Virgil Lynch is doing the same. He just hopes his kids don't forget what the holiday is all about.
"Just trying to make this Christmas as joyous and as happy, while making sure my kids understand the real reason for Christmas" said Lynch.
While many celebrate and buy during this holiday. One thing is for sure, parking is hectic.
"The traffic is very heavy... It has been very heavy. Uh. It's rough getting a parking spot. But you know the earlier you can get out here, i guess the earlier you can get out" said Wise.
To help forget the parking nightmares, many department stores are trying to make the shopping experience more enjoyable. JcPenny's offers check out via an ipod.
"Mobile devices are what we use, to check customers out throughout the store. Check them out on the floor, as well as at the cashier's, to try to reduce the line." said David Angell, a manager for the department store.
Academy Sports brings more help in and extends its store hours.
"We offer more days of extended hours. We open at 7am till midnight. And that was proven successful." said Ken Fehrenbach, the store director.
Longer hours means more money for stores and less money in Wise's pockets.
"I would say over budget... Ha, i would say over budget."

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Cumulative Gains Are Building Blocks to Incredible Progress in War Against Cancer
New report shows how value of new cancer medicines to patients evolve overtime
Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2012) — Following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a new cancer medicine, it often takes years of additional research to fully understand the value of the medicine to patients, according to "Recognizing Value in Oncology Innovation," a new paper released by the Boston Healthcare Associates (BHA). Examining four separate cancer therapies, the paper identifies five key pathways through which additional clinical value is recognized over time. The paper also underscores the importance of policymakers to recognize how progress against cancer continues to evolve over time when considering policies that impact patient access to innovative treatments.
"Over the span of several decades, incredible advancements in cancer innovation have resulted in millions of patients' lives being enhanced and even saved. And as we learn more about this complex disease, many generations of patients will continue to experience an evolution in the way they receive care, particularly as more targeted cancer therapies are discovered," said John J. Castellani, president and CEO, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). "As we seek to move the science forward in the oncology field, it is important to keep our focus on the millions of patients awaiting better treatments, as well as those who have benefited from recent advances that have helped them beat cancer."
The BHA report, "Recognizing Value in Oncology Innovation," which was commissioned by PhRMA, provides a unique overview of the incremental benefits of specific cancer therapies currently available for patients in the U.S. and outlines the pathways by which new benefits have been realized with these treatments. For example, new cancer treatments typically must first be tested in the sickest of patients with few treatment options. Once a medicine is used at an earlier stage of the disease, the impact can be much greater.
"As each new cancer survival story is told, we can celebrate the fact that investments made in cancer research and discovery have forged a lengthy pathway forward. But in order for this path to remain a continued source of hope and survival for patients battling this devastating disease, it is critical that our elected officials support policies that foster advancements in biopharmaceutical innovation," said Castellani.
The authors of the paper examined four individual cancer therapies – targeting lung, breast and colorectal cancer as well as myeloid leukemia – and found that in each case subsequent studies showed larger impacts than earlier research found. This evolution in progress is reflective in FDA label expansions for new indications and expanded patient populations. Based on extensive reviews of post-market clinical research, the authors conclude that additional clinical value is recognized through five different pathways after FDA approval:
- Use in the initial FDA-approved indication
- Use earlier in treatment line and earlier disease stage
- Use in different disease indications
- Use in combination with other agents
- Use in combination with specific biomarkers
Many of these points, including the fact that new medicines have accounted for 50 to 60 percent of the increase in cancer survival rates since 1975, will be discussed today at the Turning the Tide through Sustained Medical Innovation conference taking place in Washington, DC. Turning the Tide Against Cancer will be streamed live.
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Hitler's Role in the Persuection of the Jews by the Nazi Regime: Electronic Version, by Heinz Peter LongerichTable of Contents
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4.1A period of relative calm in the development of National Socialist policy concerning the Jews can be identified42 in the period beginning in the second half of 1933 and extending through 1934. During this period the regime tried to avoid a further radicalisation of the persecution of the Jews, because it would have deepen its foreign political isolation, worsen the unstable economic situation, inspire the radicalism of the SA (which the Party tried to bring under control in this period), and annoy their conservative coalition partners who were still in a relatively quiet mood. This situation changed in 1935, after the Nazis had their first success in foreign policy by winning the Saarland referendum, after the Nazi Party had eleminated the leadership of the SA and conservative opponents during the "night of the long knives" (30 June 1934) and secured their dominant power position, and when the economic situation became better.
4.2Starting in 1935 however, Party activists once again triggered antisemitic excesses in the whole empire; these became more numerous and more extreme in the Spring and Summer of 1935. Party activists repeatedly blocked Jewish businesses, perpetrated acts of terror against so-called "racial defilers", organised demonstrations, and prevented marriages between Jews and non-Jews and assaulted Jewish citizens. By means of these abuses, the more radical antisemitic forces in the Party wanted to push through three objectives: 1) the introduction of a special citizenship for Jews 2) prohibitions against marriage as well as sexual relations between Jews and non-Jews and 3) economically discriminatory measures against the Jewish minority.43
4.3In August, statements were issued in Hitler's name not only by Rudolf Hess, Hitler's deputy in Party matters, but also by Minister of the Interior Frick, forbidding further "individual actions" (Einzelaktionen).44 Once again, Hitler's sole concern was tactical - to subdue anti-Jewish abuses which were causing unrest and indignation in the population. In essence, however, he shared the same goals as the party activists.
4.4This clarifies Hitler's role in the genesis of the Nuremberg laws whereby, in particular, marriage and sexual relations between Jews and non-Jews were forbidden and a special, inferior citizenship was defined for Jews. Hitler played a decisive role in the implementation of both of these basic early antisemitic demands of the Nazi Party. He preferred "rational antisemitism" instead of pogroms, as he had stated in 1920.
4.5The decision to include an anti-Jewish law which contained the long-demanded prohibition against "racial defilement" (Rassenschande) in the Reichstag session during the Nuremberg party meeting was made on the evening of 13 September 1935 by a small circle of leading Nazis who had been gathered to meet with Hitler in a Nuremberg hotel.45
4.6The official in charge of the Jewish question (Judenreferent) in the Ministry of the Interior, Lösener, has described very vividly in a memoir written after the war how he was unexpectedly called to Nuremberg late in the evening of 13 September in order to help formulate these new laws.46 On the next day, according to Lösener's report, together with a group of officials from the ministry, he worked out numerous drafts for the law which was later called the Law for the Protection of German Blood (Blutschutzgesetz). Minister of the Interior Frick presented them to Hitler and then brought them back with specific proposals for amendment. On Saturday, 14 September, around midnight, Hitler demanded that four alternative drafts be submitted for the Blutschutzgesetz by the following morning. Further, according to Lösener's account, Hitler now asked the officials to prepare another law, namely a blueprint of a "basic law, a citizenship law" for the next day. On the following day Hitler decided for one of the drafts of the protection of German blood law and had it passed in the Reichstag, together with the Reich citizenship law (Reichsbürgergesetz) which had also been drafted overnight.
4.7After laws were passed, Hitler declared at the Nuremberg Party Conference that the law for the protection of German blood was "the attempt legally to regulate a problem by which in the event of repeated failure would definitely be transferred to the National Socialist Party by law in order to achieve a final solution".47 He thereby made clear that he was prepared to use street terror by Party activists (which he had earlier condemned in public declarations) as an instrument for enforcing his policies.
42. Longerich, Politik, 47ff and 53ff.
43. Longerich, Politik, pp. 70ff.
44. IfZ, Rundschreiben R 164/35, 9.8.35; BAB, R 43II/602
45. Fröhlich (ed.), Tagebücher, 14.9.37.
46. Strauss (ed.), Reichsministerium (Lösener).
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PARKERSBURG - Republican lawmakers from West Virginia Friday panned the news in a job report issued Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor that said 157,000 new jobs were added in January.
Private-sector jobs have increased 35 straight months, adding 6.1 million jobs over that period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics's for January report. Total non-farm payroll employment rose by 157,000 jobs last month, the agency said.
The economy is growing too slow, said Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.
"While I am pleased that the economy has added 157,000 jobs, our economy is not only growing too slowly, it's actually shrinking for the first time in three years," Capito said. "A lackluster economy should not be the new norm, and we cannot ignore the fact that 12 million of our neighbors want jobs but can't find them."
More needs to be done, but the employment report is evidence the economy is continuing "to heal from the wounds inflicted by the worst downturn since the Great Depression," Alan B. Krueger, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement from the White House. The recession started in December 2007, he said.
"Today's report is a reminder of the importance of the need for Congress to act to avoid self-inflicted wounds to the economy," he said. "The Administration continues to urge Congress to move toward a sustainable federal budget in a responsible way that balances revenue and spending, and replaces the sequester, while making critical investments in the economy that promote growth and job creation and protect our most vulnerable citizens."
Capito, an announced candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014, pointed out the House has passed two budgets while the Senate has failed to pass a budget in more than three years. The last House budget cut spending by $4 trillion, she said.
Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., called the news and a fourth quarter 2012 report on Gross Domestic Product troubling. GDP, which measures output of goods and services produced in the United States, decreased .1 percent in the fourth quarter, based on advance estimates by the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis.
"This news should not be a surprise to the hard working families of America," McKinley said. "It's just a confirmation of what we've heard all across the 1st District. Families are struggling and there are many who still can't find work or are underemployed."
McKinley blamed President Obama.
"President Obama and his liberal allies in Congress need to admit their policies have not worked; and in fact they've made things worse. In the private sector, companies can't begin a turnaround until they admit they've made mistakes," he said.


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Writer-director Frank Whaley, primarily a busy film and TV actor ("Field of Dreams," "Ray Donovan"), has crafted a tender, evocative tale of an unlikely friendship in his fourth outing behind the camera, "Like Sunday, Like Rain."
The title, which evokes some lost Neil Diamond song, refers to a music composition written by 12-year-old Reggie (Julian Shatkin), a cello prodigy and all-around brainiac who lives in hollow luxury on Manhattan's Upper West Side with his tense, dismissive mother, Barbara (Debra Messing).
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Learned life lessons at shopping center
Published: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, December 24, 2012 at 2:46 p.m.
Dear Editor: Some memories of Leland Shopping Center and life's lessons I learned there in the summer of 1962. I got hired for my first real job in Leland Shopping Center. I was 15 and it was summer break from 10th grade at Holt High School.
I applied for a job working as a bag boy at the Winn-Dixie Kwik Chek grocery store. The manager of the store was Mr. E.B. Pace, and he was the scariest,
meanest-looking guy I'd ever had to talk to, much less ask for a job. I had to convince him I was serious about wanting to work, that I understood that if I was hired, I'd be expected to show up on time and work at whatever I was assigned to do. Which was a lot more than just bagging folks' groceries, but Mr. Pace showed us his way, the only right way, to put the groceries in those big Kraft paper sacks so that the bags turned out square, neat and not too heavy.
I learned a work ethic, and how to relate to co-
workers, customers and the boss. I never forgot that very first job interview with Mr. Pace. All those interactions and life-lessons with people served me well in the years that followed.
So, a fond goodbye to old Leland Center, and for the memories at the Kwik Chek and thanks to Mr. E.B. Pace, wherever he may be.
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Stonewall, Manitoba – June 28, 2012 – Today, the North American Bird Conservation Initiative in Canada (NABCI-Canada), a collaborative group made up of federal, territorial and provincial governments, conservation non-government organizations, and private sector organizations, released The State of Canada's Birds, a new national report that draws on 40 years of data to explore the current health of Canada's birds.
This new report finds that there are fewer birds now than in the seventies, and on average, Canadian bird populations have declined by 12 percent. Some groups, including grassland birds, migratory shorebirds and aerial insectivores have severely declined by more than 40 percent on average, some individual species in these groups up to 90 per cent.
The State of Canada's Birds indicates that habitat loss is a contributing factor to the decreasing bird population in Canada. Despite a sunny outlook in the report for waterfowl populations, Ducks Unlimited Canada continues to have significant concerns related to ongoing threats to waterfowl habitat.
"Although we have seen a steady increase in waterfowl populations over the last several years, we continue to see significant challenges to key waterfowl habitat across Canada," said David Howerter, national manager, institute for wetland and waterfowl research, DUC. "Widespread drainage of wetlands continues at high rates in key duck breeding areas like the Prairie Pothole Region. DUC continues to focus on key policy initiatives that ensure functional provincial wetland policies exist to stop wetland drainage."
Historic wet conditions in recent years have contributed to the increase in population for some species while agricultural changes on wintering grounds have led to large increases in some goose populations—to the point of overabundance in some cases. Concerns for populations still remain for many other ducks that are well below population goals including the lesser scaup, American wigeon, northern pintail and several sea ducks.
"This new report illustrates that direct conservation efforts can have a positive impact on bird and waterfowl populations," added Howerter. "Waterfowl populations are where they are because of the focus that has been placed on protecting and restoring habitat by partners in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. It will take a combination of on-the-ground conservation work backed by science and policy for waterfowl populations to remain healthy."
This year's annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey will be released in the coming weeks. The BPOP Survey is an epic collaboration between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service and is the largest, longest-running, and most effective and reliable wildlife survey conducted anywhere.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
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The United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 21 banning the practice of female genital mutilation, UN Women reported Dec. 21. This is a significant milestone towards ending the harmful practice, known as FGM, which constitutes a serious threat to the health of women and girls.
FGM affects about 100-140 million women and girls worldwide, and each year it is estimated that an additional 3 million girls are at risk of being subjected to the practice.
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On Dec. 20, hundreds of former retail employees of Mystique Boutique, a clothing store in New York, received $925,000 in a wage-theft victory as part of a campaign to clean up illegal labor practices in retail chains on Broadway in SoHo, Retail Action Project, an advocacy group, said in a press statement Dec. 19. Workers from seven stores will receive settlement checks from representatives of NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office.
Martha Nelson will be the first female editor in chief of Time magazine in the 70-plus years that the weekly has existed, IndieWire reported Dec. 19.
HIV infections among black women in the U.S. declined for the first time since U.S. health officials began reporting numbers of new cases from 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, reported Bloomberg News Dec. 19.
Amnesty International in a Dec. 19 press statement called for the immediate release of Yorm Bopha and Tim Sakmony, two female Cambodian human rights defenders arrested during their struggle against the forced eviction of their communities.
The EU Gender Directive passed Dec. 21, making it a law that insurance companies can no longer use a driver's gender as a factor when calculating their annual premium, London's The Telegraph reported Dec. 21.
Toy company Hasbro will release a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven at the Toy Fair in
February after meeting with a 13-year-old girl who sparked an Internet outrage over the toy, Ms. Magazine reported Dec. 18.
Conservative candidate Park Geun-hye claimed victory Dec. 18 in South Korea's presidential election, making her the country's first female president, CNN reported Dec. 19.
Outrage and anger sparked across India Dec. 19 after the gang-rape and near-fatal beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus in New Delhi, The Associated Press reported. Indians demanded action from authorities who have long ignored persistent violence and harassment against women. Dec. 21, officials responded, promising a broad campaign to protect women on buses, Fox News reported. Home Secretary R.K. Singh said that bus drivers would be required to display their identification prominently, buses would be forced to remove tinting from their windows and plainclothes police would be placed on buses to protect female passengers.
Reported rapes in India have increased by about 25 percent over the past six years, but there are no reported figures for gang rape, The New York Times reported Dec. 19.
More News to Jeer This Week:
A year after the war officially ended in Iraq, continuing sectarian violence and a struggling economy have hit women hardest, The Guardian reported Dec. 18.
Starting on Dec. 31, Texas' Health Department will require doctors to submit "abortion reports," as well as to verify that the doctor followed every step of the complex Texas abortion law, Think Progress reported Dec. 18. And, as the Dallas Observer reports, the state will crack down on doctors who don't follow the new reporting requirements.
Gunmen killed five Pakistani women working on a U.N.-backed polio vaccination campaign in two different cities Dec. 18, ABC News reported.
Most pregnant women are not warned about chemicals in food, consumer products or the environment that could endanger their fetuses, a new University of California San Francisco survey of 2,600 obstetricians and gynecologists nationwide found, The San Francisco Gate reported Dec. 17.
Democratic senators urged House Republicans to take up and pass a version of the
Violence Against Women Act ahead of the holidays. On Twitter, Democratic female lawmakers are pushing GOP women to join their efforts to pass a bill with language that would offer protection to all victims of domestic violence. "This AM, Dem women Senators sent a letter to GOP women House Reps urging them to work w/leadership to pass," tweeted Sen. Kristen Gillibrand, D-N.Y., while Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., tweeted that she is "calling on House GOP women to work w/ their leadership and put safety of all women ahead of partisan politics." --Hajer Naili, WeNews Correspondent
New pressure to appoint a woman to one of President Barack Obama's top three cabinet posts is mounting, Buzzfeed reported Dec. 18. Feminist groups are now pushing the White House to appoint Michèle Flournoy, the former under secretary of defense for policy.
In the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, women's rights groups are joining forces with gun control advocates to lend some major political muscle to the effort to regulate assault weapons, The Huffington Post reported Dec. 18. Read more: MomsRising Leads Push for Gun-Stopping Action.
Ireland, Australia, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are four countries where women without children report higher wages than men, according to new research from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, The Atlantic The Atlantic reported Dec. 18.
Moira Gaul, 42, the former director of women's and reproductive health at the Family Research Council, a prominent Christian conservative advocacy group, is suing the organization after being fired for filing a sexual harassment complaint against her boss, prominent anti-abortion lawyer William Saunders, who now works at the anti-abortion group Americans United for Life. Saunders allegedly referred to the use of birth control pills as "whoring around," The Huffington Post reported Dec. 18.
Egypt's National Council for Women on Dec. 17 asked for the elections committee to respond to the complaints of women regarding violations in the constitutional referendum, AllAfrica.com reported.
Figures in Britain show that there are now 300,000 fewer mothers at home than previously estimated and those who decide to sacrifice their career in order to look after their children at home are now considered in the minority, according to returns in the United Kingdom's 2011 Census, London's The Telegraph Dec. 17.
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Because don't you want to live the boss' life too?
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The ultimate pimp's paradise
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One word: booty!
This mansion is amazing!
It's the most romantic, yet exciting love story - the '03 Bonnie & Clyde, HOV & Bey, HOLLA!
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Yes, Mariah - we want a taste of honey in this video, and a jet ski ride would be great too!
Aside from ballin' at a club full of beautiful ladies, Jay meets model Jeannette Chaves - who has won 'Sexiest Video Vixen' at the Vibe Awards
Wouldn't you like to be surrounded by Brazilian models in Rio de Janeiro?!
Weezy is the ultimate baller in this mansion - not to mention that big blue limo while he parties Vegas style!
Sunshine in the Florida keys, sippin' on some bubbly on a yacht with gorgeous women in bikinis - what more do you want in life?!
Everyone wishes they had Jay-Z's life in this video - it shows what a true superstar he is: red carpets, surrounded by models, and HELLO - supermodel Naomi Campbell!!!
Life is literally golden for A$AP Rocky in this video, as he cruises around Paris with the top down
Wouldn't you want to always be hanging out with a briefcase full of cash, rocking your bling on boats, surrounded by beautiful women - as you just throw money around?
The amount of bling in this video is ridiculous - not to mention the TONS of luxury cars they're riding around in - they're number one stunnas!
Big Tymers show you why they're fly - and why you wish you were too!
Jay-Z shows us what he's got in this video: featuring Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. racing a Pagani Zonda Roadster and a Ferrari F430 Spider around Monaco.
Because who cares if you get pulled over in your Maybach - if you're Rick Ross, you can just jump off a bridge into a speed boat
EVERYONE wishes they're Beyonce
The title says it all - two words: ASTON MARTIN
Oh boy is right - Life might seem normal in the beginning of the video, but only a true baller gets served Moet while shopping in Harlem. Plus, check out that Clippers gear!
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The Warriors kept their winning ways on a roll Friday in a preseason matchup at Loyalton High School.
The boys defeated Loyalton 48-44 in overtime, and the girls secured their game with a 49-33 win.
The Warrior boys basketball team took control of the game when junior Mark Waite and sophomore Bryce Bronken started alternating coverage on Loyalton's leading scorer. He had scored 14 points in the first half, but Waite and Bryce Bronken shut him down in the second. At point guard, Garrett Bronken, Palmer Chaplin and Austin Neil forced several defensive errors by Loyalton.
"We still aren't where we would like to be, but we are getting better. Hopefully, we are closing the gap a little between us and the power schools in our league like South Tahoe, Sparks, Truckee and Incline," boys coach Phil Bryant said in an email. "It's an uphill battle for us with our small enrollment but as long as the kids are playing hard we can feel good about our effort."
Bryant went on to say he's seeing solid senior leadership and promising game from freshmen Chaplin, Colin Bucholz, Quinn Kixmiller and Andy Delgado, who are backing up the seniors.
"Add in sophomores Bryce Bronken and Jake Sharp, plus juniors Mark Waite and Cody Wyatt and the future looks bright," Bryant said.
High scorers for the boys were Neil with 14, Chaplin with 12 and Garrett Bronken with 10. Neil led the rebounders with 13 boards and Wyatt grabbed eight.
"With a solid group of eighth-graders coming up, we feel this year's success is laying the foundation to compete for state titles in our division in the future," Bryant said. "We need to keep the good players in our area, on our campus, and not lose them to South Tahoe, Douglas or anywhere else. We will keep getting the word out that Whittell basketball is building, and players will want to be a part of it."
For the lady Warriors, Emily Harris led the way with 18 points. Tori Jimenez put up 13, and Amanda Harris recorded 12.
The girls went into halftime trailing by seven, but had a complete turnaround in the second half.
"We came out and went on an 11-0 run in the second half," girls coach Tom Esposito said. "Our first half wasn't going well so we talked about slowing it down and the girls came out strong."
The boys are now 6-1 in preseason, while the girls improved to 5-4 overall.


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NH man struck in fatal accident charged with DWI in Mass.
The accident investigation determined that although Mr. Austin of Rindge was allegedly driving intoxicated, he did not cause the accident.
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Tear in large bag of honey shut down highway for hours
Highway closed for hours after honey spill
Southbound lanes of Interstate 71 finally reopened this morning at Ft. Washington Way, more than 15 hours after a crash.
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The lanes had been closed after a truck crash just after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The Ohio Department of Transportation said that a large bag of honey in the truck was torn open, leaking onto the highway.
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By now, almost everyone who has a computer has heard about something called "Linux". Usually, what they hear goes something like this—"Well, Linux is free, but it's very difficult to use. Don't try it unless you're a computer expert". There is also generally talk about how "Linux" is incompatible with equipment like digital cameras, printers, and games. In short, "Linux" is generally thought to be a free but experts-only operating system. Fortunately for those of us who aren't computer experts, almost all of these "facts" about "Linux" are completely wrong.
Free as in what?
First, I'll talk about the "free" part. You may have wondered why I've been putting quotation marks around the word "Linux". The reason is that folks working on this operating system have a different idea about how they should be rewarded for their work. It's hard work making a program as complicated as an operating system, and a great many talented people have put years of their lives into building, refining, and expanding this code. One of these individuals was Linus Torvalds, who created a kernel named Linux. A kernel is what helps your computer's hardware (hard drives, motherboards, memory, and so on) communicate with your software (word processors, spreadsheets, and games). Without a kernel, your computer and all of your software would just be a pile of junk. However, a kernel by itself isn't very useful, either. What Linus and other folks were able to do with the Linux kernel was combine it with a bunch of other very useful free software created for a planned operating system called GNU (Gnu's Not Unix). In short, what people generally mean by the word "Linux" is Linus' kernel combined with all of the GNU programs, which together function as an operating system. Now, for the same reason that Torvalds likes people to know the role he played in creating his kernel, Richard Stallman and all the GNU folks don't want people to forget their work. After all, free software programmers, unlike their Microsoft counterparts, don't get paid when people buy their code. Instead, they make money by trading their skills. In short, if people use "Linux" and really enjoy it and find it useful, they might decide to hire the programmers who worked on it to help them develop new applications. For this reason, many of us insist on calling this operating system "GNU/Linux" rather than just "Linux", because leaving off the "GNU" is, in effect, ripping off the people who gave us all this great software. In short, for the same reason that Microsoft doesn't like it when you copy their software without paying for it, free software advocates don't like it when you refuse to "pay" the GNU folks by refusing to acknowledge their hard work with three letters and a slash!
Many of us insist on calling this operating system "GNU/Linux" rather than just "Linux"
Now, there's more to this "free" concept than just not having to pay anything. If a piece of software is legal to copy without having to pay anyone, we call it "zero cost". If you see a box of mints at your favorite restaurant, and a little sign beside them reads, "Free, Take One", that's zero cost. On the other hand, if you hear someone saying things you disagree with, but still respect his freedom of speech, then you're closer to what the "free" in "free software" is all about. To make a long story short, a piece of "free software" has a built-in "Bill of Rights" that gives the folks who use the program a lot more rights than they'd ever get from a proprietary program—and, by "proprietary", I mean software that comes with a whole bunch of stipulations about how it can legally be used. In a great many cases (such as Microsoft Windows), one of these stipulations is that people who buy the software can't make copies for their friends and neighbors. Those friends and neighbors will have to buy their own copies from Microsoft. However, while there are a whole host of other rules and restrictions, the main point to keep in mind is that free software gives more power to the user of the software, whereas proprietary software gives more power to the maker or copyright holder of the software. On the other hand, not all "free software" is available for zero cost. You might very well find a free software developer selling all sorts of free software. If this sounds like a contradiction in terms, just remember that "free speech" doesn't mean that you can walk into Barnes & Noble and take whatever books and magazines you want without paying for them. What it does mean is that the government can't tell Barnes & Noble which books they can and can't sell, or publishers which books they can or can't publish.
There's more to this "free" concept than just not having to pay anything
GNU/Linux for ordinary folks
Okay, so I've talked a bit about one of the misconceptions. The other misconception that we should talk about is the one about GNU/Linux being suitable only for computer experts. This may have been true a few years ago, but now it's just as easy to run GNU/Linux on your computer as it is to run Microsoft Windows or Apple's Mac OS X. Of course, if you stop and think about it, neither of these proprietary operating systems are necessarily easy to install, either. Many of us just use the operating system (or, OS) that came with our computers—the ones that were pre-installed by companies like Gateway, Dell, or Apple. If you're happy with your OS, you may feel little desire to try something else. On the other hand, if you're tired of having to pay for upgrades, need to install an OS on a new computer, or are just fed up with "DRM" and all the user-unfriendly licensing agreements that go with proprietary software—well, you're a great candidate for GNU/Linux.
There are many more people just like you who would be running GNU/Linux on their computers instead of Microsoft _Windows_ if they just knew about these "easy-bake" distros
Now, when I said that GNU/Linux was as easy as a proprietary OS, I had in mind one of a few "distros" intended to be easy for non-computer experts to install and operate. No doubt, there are many more people just like you who would be running GNU/Linux on their computers instead of Microsoft Windows if they just knew about these "easy-bake" distros. First, let me tell you what I mean by "distro".
The word "distro" is short for "distribution", which, more or less, means the particular package of software you get from a particular vendor or company. Although all GNU/Linux distros include the kernel and a few important programs, others are tailored to meet the needs of different groups. Obviously, someone installing GNU/Linux to use on a powerful server has different needs than someone who just wants to surf the net, play games, use a word processor, and so on. In short, there are distros that are definitely more suited to experts—Debian, for instance—but there are plenty of others that are excellent for ordinary folks. The most popular of these easy-bake distros are Ubuntu, SimplyMEPIS, and Xandros. Anyone who has ever successfully installed a new program on their computer can install these distros. Furthermore, anyone who is comfortable using Windows or a Macintosh will be right at home.
Of these three, Ubuntu is the most popular at the time of writing. The word "Ubuntu" is an African term meaning "humanity to others", and that's exactly what the folks behind this distro are all about. Essentially, with Ubuntu you get everything you'll probably ever need to run on your computer with one simple download (or CD). The installer is just as easy to use as any "wizard" you'll find on Windows, and you'll soon have a free OS and a whole host of very useful programs such as Sun's OpenOffice suite, which includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation slide-show maker. Also, Ubuntu has an automatic update system just like Microsoft's. Every so often you'll be notified that a new update is available for your computer. With just a few clicks, you're good to go with the latest patches and fixes. What could be easier? Furthermore, Ubuntu is a very colorful and stylish interface with a charming personality. Read up on Ubuntu at the official web site and see for yourself!
SimplyMEPIS is another distro that makes it hard to mess up. One of the best things about this distro is that you can try it out before actually installing it to your machine. That way, if you don't like what you see, no problem—just take out the CD and go back to business as usual. SimplyMEPIS is managed by a smaller team than Ubuntu, but they're very committed to offering a stable and "no frills" OS that is easy as possible for new users to operate. Furthermore, if you have lots of devices connected to your computer (cameras, scanners, external drives, etc.), then you'll find that this distro allows you to use them without any trouble. If your main concern is finding an OS that won't have you bent over a manual or searching the net for hints on how to get something done, then you ought to give SimplyMEPIS a chance to impress you. Check out the website and see what this distro has to offer.
Xandros Desktop
If you've been using Windows XP for a while and don't care to have to learn a bunch of new tricks, then you'll probably find Xandros Desktop the easiest way to slip into GNU/Linux. This distro is aimed at both businesses and regular users, and is available in both zero cost and premium versions. However, Xandros is also the least free distro, with certain stipulations. You aren't allowed to legally install the software however you please, but only as the Xandros Corporation permits. This restriction is what Xandros hopes will keep people buying their premium version. The zero-cost version, called Xandros Open Circulation Edition, is limited to non-commercial use, which means anyone who isn't using the computer as part of a business. To put it simply, although the bulk of software included with the Xandros Desktop distro is free software, there are also several key non-free (proprietary) programs included in the mix. For this reason, I wouldn't advise trying this distro unless you've tried the others and just aren't satisfied. Compared to purchasing Windows, Xandros is much cheaper (only $40 for the basic and $75 for premium editions), and there's no arguing with the simplicity and sleekness of the interface. To learn more about Xandros Desktop, visit their product homepage.
One thing is for sure: You no longer have to be a "computer geek" to run GNU/Linux on your home computer
What now?
One thing is for sure: You no longer have to be a "computer geek" to run GNU/Linux on your home computer. With Ubuntu, SimplyMEPIS, or Xandros Desktop, you can be up and running a great operating system with no fuss. Furthermore, if you choose Ubuntu or SimplyMEPIS, you will have entered the world of free software, which is far more democratic and user-friendly than any proprietary OS. Not only will you save big money on software, you'll also have more freedoms to use the software the way you want to, including making copies for your neighbors. Finally, you don't have to take a big risk with any of these products. With the "Live CD" option, you don't have to install anything on your hard drive until you've had a chance to give the OS a thorough test and made 100% sure it meets your expectations.
There was a point when installing GNU/Linux was a major step—a step over a cliff for most of us ordinary folks. You needed a heap of technical knowledge and expertise to install and operate this OS. Nowadays, this isn't the case. Anyone with even the most basic skills can make the switch to GNU/Linux. It's easy, inexpensive, and the best thing you could do for the future of software. Don't let the nay-sayers, ignoramuses, or wily salesmen con you into parting with your hard earned money to buy software that dictates how you should use it! Use your common sense and give one of these distros a try—see for yourself what the free OS has to offer.
I know a 72-year-old man who managed to install Ubuntu, dual-boot. OK, he likes using computers, but he doesn't speak English, so it's quite an accomplishment, you'd say :D
The forgotten Distro's
First there are the BSD's , okay it's not Linux but in the essence it's just the same as Linux. Both are Kernels which ar used for the same purpose, to be used in conjunction with other software in a distribution, a lot of this software comes w
The BSDs are actually
The BSDs are actually extremely different from GNU/Linux. True if you install FreeBSD and slap on KDE and just use it for a pretty GUI desktop, you might not notice many differences. On the other hand, if you're more accustomed to doing things on the command line or are a programmer, the differences are more obvious.
One of the main differences is that at least the five major BSDs (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFly BSD, Mac OS X) are developed as whole operating systems, whereas GNU/Linux's development path is very disjointed. In a BSD, if a change is made to the kernel in order to add some functionality to a user-land program, it will happen immediately. Typically in the GNU/Linux world, additions to the kernel are only slowly adopted by the user-land programs (usually GNU) and take a more careful stance about being cross-platform (which can be a plus, if you like a certain OS's userland program over your native OS's; all the major BSDs include a GNU package to install, whereas porting BSD userland programs to Linux takes a bit more work)
Is'nt it worth mentioning Knoppix in this article?
Well,There are more distros out there
To All New Linux users/aspirants,
The Best Distro for a newbie will be Ubuntu or even latest Debian,
Also will be Fedora Core 7,Mandriva etc.
Simply Mepis is not worth a try.it is a copycat of Ubuntu and uses bloated KDe.
It tells the reader quite a lot if you start a text for newbies explaining the GNU and correcting their speaking (Linux -> GNU/Linux): you definitely care about the name, something which is *very* typical for the FLOSS people.
Of course, I do understand the reasons to do so, and I would like to add some more comments:
As we all know, it must be X/K/GNU/Linux - or maybe X/M/G/GNU/Linux. With simply using GNU/Linux you rip off the people of the X project, the KDE project, Mozilla and Gnome (the first name is for pure KDE users, the second one for Gnome users). Also, in these days an A for Apple or Avahi would be appropriate, too. Everything else is just ripping off other peoples work.
And: who are *you* that *you* can say it is ok to stop at the GNU and to not include X? I mean, an X and a slahs is even less than three letters and a slash. Also, it sounds cooler!. Yes, GNU is nice, but almost no one besides a lost group of geeks would use the entire OS without X, while there are distributions out there compiled with other compilers than GCC. And, yes, I know RMS says it is ok to stop after GNU - of course he says because then he is already in the game.
Therefore the best would be X/.../Linux, spoken "X-slash-three-dash-slash-Linux" - I think it is even more catching than "GNU-slash-Linux", and it shows that there is much more!
Also, please keep in mind that GNU/Linux is explicitly *not* supposed to be pronounced "GNU-Linux" because that would imply that Linux is a GNU project - which it isn't.
Please, correct this in your article by writing the appropriate shortcuts, depending on the distribution! Also, train the readers on the correct reading! It is very necessary, but I'm totally sure that if we make this part clear very early the people will adopt to the OS better and more quickly. And they will definitely don't mind about such an important topic as a naming controversy!
Also, I do like it that you do not point out any reasons why you still could write Linux: all arguments for Linux and against X/.../GNU/Linux don't count!
Everyone knows that the term "Operating System" is clearly defined and not to question at all. And everyone knows that you cannot name two things with the same name. Imagine we would have other things named Linux, like an Asteroid, or a brand of laundry detergent or anything else!
I leave it to you to find any kind of humour in the part above.
I really do think that the FLOSS community destroys very much by fighting about the names mainly against each other instead of accepting the common use of words - its hard to change such things, and most of the time you can only do this with oppression. And again: why GNU and not X?
And yes, I saw too much harm done by people insisting on GNU/Linux instead of first talking to other people about the general idea. Much too much harm.
Anyway, enough about that, here are some content problems I had with your article:
- "free software programmers [...] don't get paid when people buy their code" - while you are right in the first place it also suggests that most FLOSS developers don't have a fixed job. That's a common mistake, because everyone simply believes it, but no one can prove it. In fact, a study (by Benno Luthiger Stoll, sadly in German only) bout the motivation of developers who hosted their projects on sourceforge (keep in mind that this excludes all large projects which are typically founded and backed by companies!) revealed that one third of the developers are paid for their work. And these 33% do more than 40 % of the work on sourceforge!
- Why include Xandros? There are enough valuable alternatives you haven't mentioned (Mandriva, Suse) which are suitable for beginners - Xandros as a negative example just confuses beginners!
- If you have the need to write a bit about distributions which include paying for stuff, write about SLES and RHEL - they are certified enterprise stuff, and it is clear where the extra money you pay goes to (you can *rely* on the certifications and support, for example).
- Technical detail mistake: Ubuntu comes with a Live CD as well, this is not an outstanding Mepis thing.
- The difference between Mepis and Ubuntu seems to be that Mepis can handle external devices much better than Ubuntu - I doubt it. There are hardly any differences in the number of kernel drivers and other additional drivers. This looks more like a reason to have a reason.
- Which distribution to choose: You might want to include the best answer I ever heard to this question: "Take the distribution which these people use whom you would ask for help". This means: Take the one your friends use. Because they will ask questions, and most people are not fit enough to guide users of other distributions.
- Last but not least: I'm a Free Software Adivocat, as you call them, and I definitely don't like "GNU/Linux". I outlined several arguments above, and there are much more against. Btw., most of the distributions out there call themselves a Linux distribution - so there are *many* FLOSS people out there who do not like the "GNU/Linux" term. Please don't construct an untrue picture by saying things like "free software advocates don't like it". Speak for yourself, but not for others who see things different.
So far....
"I really do think that the
"I really do think that the FLOSS community destroys very much by fighting about the names"...
And yet here you are! TROLL!
Don't get insulting!
He has a point. It is debatable, however that much can be said:
Linux + GNU make a complete OS; you don't need a GUI to run a server, yet a server still requires an OS (a LAMP server for example, can very easily be administered through a command line, but it's more difficult through GUIs - Apache at least has next to nothing in terms of administration GUI, MySQL is barely getting there and PHP... text only).
Notice that LAMP means Linux, Apache, MySQL and Perl/PHP/Python. It should actually be GLAMP (GNU Linux Apache MySQL P...).
Thus, X can't really be taken into consideration. Add to that the fact that one can use Xorg, or Xfree - heh. No, X doesn't stand. Same for desktop environments.
Distros usually come with a preferred DE, however, you usually can swap one for the other easily (Ubuntu to Kubuntu is a Qt download away, Mandriva is pro-KDE but provides tools using gtk+, SuSE is pro-GNOME but Qt is a click away...)
GNU/Linux is a text-only yet powerful and versatile OS; Linux-based distributions are just that: GNU with X - among other softwares such as X, Gnome, Xfce, Apache...
However, nowadays, the layman considers that an OS needs a GUI - which it doesn't, actually. Thing is, Microsoft has put into everybody's mind that a OS is monolithic; xBSD are almost there, Windows certainly is, Solaris was there... But GNU/Linux aren't.
As such, normal naming conventions don't fit. GNU/Linux is not very appropriate, but what to use? Linux alone isn't good either.
What stands best is ' Free/Open distribution', actually (OpenSuse, Mandriva Free, Linspire Free, Ubuntu...).
Unending discussion.
But don't start sending 'trolls' comments everywhere! Freedom includes freedom of speech, but also the freedom to behave!
A computer is like air conditioning: it becomes useless when you open windows.
Names longer than "GNU/Linux"
I agree with the people who say that the name of the system isn't hugely important, and it isn't worth having a big argument about. But in case you're interested, here's what the GNU project have to say about using names longer than "GNU/Linux", from http://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html:
"Many other projects contributed to the system as it is today; it includes TeX, X11, Apache, Perl, and many more programs. Don't your arguments imply we have to give them credit too? (But that would lead to a name so long it is absurd.)
What we say is that you ought to give the system's principal developer a share of the credit. The principal developer is the GNU Project, and the system is basically GNU.
If you feel even more strongly about giving credit where it is due, you might feel that some secondary contributors also deserve credit in the system's name. If so, far be it from us to argue against it. If you feel that X11 deserves credit in the system's name, and you want to call the system GNU/X11/Linux, please do. If you feel that Perl simply cries out for mention, and you want to write GNU/Linux/Perl, go ahead.
Since a long name such as GNU/X11/Apache/Linux/TeX/Perl/Python/FreeCiv becomes absurd, at some point you will have to set a threshold and omit the names of the many other secondary contributions. There is no one obvious right place to set the threshold, so wherever you set it, we won't argue against it.
Different threshold levels would lead to different choices of name for the system. But one name that cannot result from concerns of fairness and giving credit, not for any possible threshold level, is "Linux". It can't be fair to give all the credit to one secondary contribution (Linux) while omitting the principal contribution (GNU)."
GNU - free as in freedom
When to stop?
And: who … can say it is ok to stop at the GNU and to not include X?
There are no hard lines defined even by the FSF people [1] on what constitutes the Operating System proper, and what constitutes things on top of it. IMHO, a good reference point might be the POSIX standard [2]. This describes the base definitions, system interfaces, and shell and utilities required for a conforming POSIX and/or XSI system. For example, the kernel and C library would satisfy the system interfaces and many GNU packages such as coreutils and bash and others might satisfy the shell and utilities. Since the overall goal of "GNU/Linux" is to establish a unix-like system, and the best current measure of a unix-like system is the POSIX standard, this seems like a good hard boundary between the OS-proper and stuff that runs on the OS-proper.
Yes, GNU is nice, but almost no one besides a lost group of geeks would use the entire OS without X
Perhaps you meant "use the entire OS as a desktop without X".
while there are distributions out there compiled with other compilers than GCC.
Compiling a distribution with a non-GCC compiler does not make it a "GNU/Linux" distro. In fact, many BSD variants are compiled with gcc. The method of translating source into machine code should be irrelevant to the crediting of a project in an operating system's name (especially when said project is open source). Having written that, I can give you a way to make a fully-functional non-GNU-based linux system: use the linux for the kernel, use uClibc for your C library, and use busybox for your utilities. You will conform to a large extent to the POSIX standard.
P.S., Personally, I too am a Free Software Advocate, and I don't like "GNU/Linux" either. I was just playing devil's advocate.
- The GNU/Linux FAQ — Many other projects.
- The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 6, IEEE Std 1003.1, 2004 Edition.
I would find you article more interesting from my perspective, and especially from a "newbie" perspective if you began you article with ..
"What has changed is that increasingly, they are now hearings something like this— "Well, not only is Linux free, but now its compatible with a huge and increasing number of digital cameras, printers, scanners and games. In short, "Linux" is becoming more a way for just about anyone to throw off the boundaries and insults imposed by proprietory operating systems and user applications and is no longer a geek-only operating system."
Its not just spin either ... its the actual truth and likely to be more encouraging than the now tired and historical form you have used above.
I hope you will adopt my suggestion when writing similar articles in the future.
Good luck.
Matt the reasoning you mention is secondary the main reasons are first is the concept of free as in freedom when you write gnu/linux and when others read it they will ask what is gnu and what is linux when they search for the gnu site they will find the meaning of free as in freedom and the four freedoms explaning it witch are:
- The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
- The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
- The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor (freedom 2).
- The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
And the second reason is and I will quote richard stallman "But we don't think that is the right way to consider the question. The GNU Project was not, is not, a project to develop specific software packages. It was not a project to develop a C compiler, although we did that. It was not a project to develop a text editor, although we developed one. The GNU Project's aim was to develop a complete free Unix-like system: GNU.
Many people have made major contributions to the free software in the system, and they all deserve credit. But the reason it is an integrated system—and not just a collection of useful programs—is because the GNU Project set out to make it one. We made a list of the programs needed to make a complete free system, and we systematically found, wrote, or found people to write everything on the list. We wrote essential but unexciting components because you can't have a system without them. Some of our system components, the programming tools, became popular on their own among programmers, but we wrote many components that are not tools. We even developed a chess game, GNU Chess, because a complete system needs good games too."end quote.
To more explane read the articles in these sites:
- http://www.fsf.org/licensing/essays/free-sw.html
- http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html
And to end it free as in freedom .


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Tyranny and Invasion
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Royal A. Brown asks why law-abiding citizens shouldn't own semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines ["Calls for Gun Control Overlook the Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens," letter, Jan. 8].
He mentions defense against tyranny and invasion. Of course, this was the original purpose of the Second Amendment — to allow for a well-regulated militia. It wasn't until 2008 and 2010 that the Supreme Court chose to interpret this to individuals' rights, which I believe is a willful misunderstanding of the Founding Fathers' intentions. Be that as it may, the Supreme Court has ruled for now.
Does Mr. Brown seriously think Nancy Pelosi will suddenly go bonkers and rule us in tyranny?
Does he seriously believe that there's another country strong enough to invade America? If such a country existed, does he intend to save us all with his AR-15? Shoot at missile launchers and dirty bombs?
Another argument is riots. These are thankfully few and far between in America's history. And riots happen in cities, while most guns are in rural areas. Even when most of the city was without power after the last big hurricane, no riot broke out in Munn Park.
Next is the claim that countries with tightened gun control have more crime. Often mentioned are the United Kingdom and Australia. Perpetuating this falsehood needs to stop. The Guardian in the UK reported in October that crime is down 27.2 percent in 10 years. The Australian government reports an aggregated decline in crime. And gun deaths are miniscule per capita compared to the United States.
I am under no illusion that we can rid ourselves of the 300 million guns in this country. I am well aware that most murders by gun happen with handguns. However, I don't see why citizens should own AK-47s.
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It's almost impossible for me to believe that K is so sick because she glows with joy and beauty when she's outdoors with us.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Springtime and tomorrow
It's almost impossible for me to believe that K is so sick because she glows with joy and beauty when she's outdoors with us.
36 comments:
- Bassetmomma said...
I'm glad you shared such a wonderful spring day today with K. That picture of the two of you shows all the love you two hold for each other. I wish you all the luck in the world tomorrow! Stay strong KB & K!
- April 8, 2012 at 6:42 PM
- Amber DaWeenie said...
Aren't animals amazing? K looks wonderful and is enjoying life so much. Our Benji (who also has tumors that have spread to his lungs) is also enjoying his life and almost acting young again. He's over 16 years old. Guess we need to take some lessons from our pets.
Sending prayers to you and K for tomorrow's checkup and good results.
- April 8, 2012 at 6:48 PM
- Barb said...
K is exuding a joyful attitude. I will think of you and K especially tomorrow - hoping for good news.
- April 8, 2012 at 6:54 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
More lessons from K!
Thanks again for sharing them with us!
- April 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM
- Angela J. said...
wishing you and K a positive outcome from tomorrow's test. You deserve some good news!
- April 8, 2012 at 6:55 PM
- Bearly Alyssa said...
One of my childhood pets, a border collie, I think is going through the same thing. She has been exhibiting strange behaviors lately, and my mom is taking her to the vet tomorrow. I feel your pain.
- April 8, 2012 at 7:29 PM
- Two French Bulldogs said...
we feel so bad...sending all positive vibes to both of you...Sweet K looks so happy
Hoppy Easter every bunny
Benny & Lily
- April 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM
- jen said...
Wishing you and K the best tomorrow and I hope you had a Happy Easter:)
- April 8, 2012 at 7:54 PM
- NCmountainwoman said...
We will be thinking of all of you tomorrow. I'm so glad you are having such good days with K. What could be better for her than to be with her soul-mate in sunny weather with snow piles to lie upon? She does indeed look wonderful.
- April 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- GOOSE said...
MOM and I will hold you and K in our prayers. Your Spring outing looked wonderful. I like to eat snow cones as well. K always looks so happy. She makes us all smile.
- April 8, 2012 at 8:24 PM
- Berts Blog said...
Paws crossed and lots of love comin your way for tomorrow.
bert and My Vickie
- April 8, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- Nola said...
K is an amazing teacher! I absolutely love the picture of you with K. Good luck tomorrow, we'll be thinking of you
Dachshund Nola and her mommy
- April 8, 2012 at 9:25 PM
- Jen said...
As always, your pictures are gorgeous! In particular, the first picture of K is really striking.
I do hope that tomorrow brings you good news. Happy Easter!
- April 8, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
What a beautiful spring day that you and K had together. She looks so happy , and is truly living in the moment!
We will keep you in our thoughts tomorrow as you take K to the vet.
We will wishing with you.
Thank you for all the photos.
We love the one of you and K.
- April 8, 2012 at 9:52 PM
- Jo's World said...
Good luck to you both tomorrow, we are hoping and praying for good news.
If not, think about Wilf when he was given three days two or three years ago!
Cheers and hugs,
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
- April 8, 2012 at 10:53 PM
- Angus said...
We'll be thinking of you today .
- April 9, 2012 at 12:27 AM
- Luisa said...
We'll be keeping you and K in our thoughts as well.
- April 9, 2012 at 12:58 AM
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
Hi KB, beautiful photos again. We will have paws crossed for a positive Vets appointment tomorrow. K certainly loves her hikes with you. Take care all. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory (and Carol)
- April 9, 2012 at 1:21 AM
- Eileen said...
Praying you hear the good news that you and K so deserve.
Love from Eileen and Annie xx
- April 9, 2012 at 1:44 AM
- Macintosh Mitch said...
What a beautiful spring hike! My paws are crossed for you, K.
Love ya lots,
- April 9, 2012 at 3:32 AM
- Lindsjö taxar said...
We will think of you tomorrow and hope you have a positive answer from the vets.
Love your pictures especially when you and K are on them. Shows how you both are one!!
- April 9, 2012 at 3:33 AM
- kks said...
hoping for some good news! K is a tough girl, with a tough mom. i am thinking of you today, sending strength your way...
- April 9, 2012 at 5:24 AM
- Maery Rose said...
I am catching up again. Too many gorgeous photos to comment on! What a struggle you are going through to know test results, but see K's vigor and try to stick with the latter, with what is today. Both K and you are teaching a very important lesson to all of us.
- April 9, 2012 at 5:30 AM
- Ms. ~K said...
Sending positive, healing thoughts and lots of hugs!
- April 9, 2012 at 6:57 AM
- 3 doxies said...
What a most beeeeeautiful day to spends withs K! But, dat was just too cold fur me!
Please knows dat we will be thinkin' bouts ya'll at K's visit...and I'll makes a toast to her when her gets a good report...cuz I knows her will, I has faith...and one beer left.
- April 9, 2012 at 7:07 AM
- Corbin said...
What beautiful photos of the beautiful K! I was reading your post yesterday and my boyfriend came in the room and saw K over my shoulder - he remarked on how beautiful she was and asked to see more pictures. I had told him K's story before, so he loved seeing her picture and connecting it to her story. He even said she looks so brave in the pictures, so elegant.
-Corbin's momma, Jenn
- April 9, 2012 at 8:30 AM
- kolytyi said...
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- April 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Hoping with all my heart that you will have good news to share with us tomorrow
- April 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
- Piappies World said...
Happy Monday, K!
We have our paws crossed for you always and a special prayer for your trip to the Dr. VET.
You're really looking good on the photos and the flowers are really nice.
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai, Wai-Max & Forgie
- April 9, 2012 at 12:48 PM
- The Thuglets said...
What a beautiful spring day to share together with K.
We are sending lots and lots of positive thoughts for K tomorrow.
Extra Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
- April 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM
- Sammie and Avalon said...
It is always so joyful to see you and K enjoy the spring together - love the pix of you and K together! We also pray that we'll find good news here about beautiful K tomorrow xoxoxoxox
Sammie, Avalon and Mom
- April 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...
K glows with love and joy, two indestructible things!
We are crossing all paws for tomorrow.
- April 9, 2012 at 3:13 PM
- Ruahines said...
Kia ora KB,
I adore the photos of K in the desert setting in particular. I have been away from the blogs for a bit and so always wonder how things are going with you and your family. It is heartening to see K looking so vibrant and ataahua in spite of the battles behind and ahead. Of course with you by her side she has so much to be positive about. Sending aroha and wairua from Aotearoa. Kia kaha e hoa.
- April 9, 2012 at 3:55 PM
- RYKER said...
Beautiful shots and weather, you can have our snow now that we set the record!
- April 9, 2012 at 4:59 PM
- houndstooth said...
It looks like spectacular weather in your corner of the world. Spring is my favorite time of year, too! I love seeing all the colors appear after the dreary colors of winter.
P.S. If you have a "stunner" photo of K that you want the color isolation on, send it and I'll do it for you. I have a little tool that I use that makes it go really fast. It won't take me long to do it at all!
- April 9, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Snowcatcher said...
I feel almost as if I'm cheating because I already know the outcome, reading backwards. Still, better to know than to wonder.
I love your pasqueflower! The Lizard came home after a big ride on Saturday with photos of big groups of them. I wish I could have seen them!!!
- April 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM


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No announcement had been made for Transylvania County Schools as of 5:15 p.m. Thursday. The school district did announce that Monday would be a makeup school day, along with April 21.
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Wednesday's letters: Wastewater permit
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I grew up in Spartanburg, about 20 miles west of Gaffney. I have fished and kayaked the Broad River and had fun playing in the streams around this area. The Broad River is called Broad because it is wide, but one thing it is not is deep. In May 1991, the Broad River from 99 Islands Dam to the confluence with the Pacolet River was officially recognized by the S.C. General Assembly as a state scenic river.
Now Duke Energy is asking the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control to give it a permit to dump wastewater into this beautiful river. Of course, this is a necessity if the William States Lee Nuclear Station is built. At 6 p.m. Thursday at Restoration Church in Gaffney, located at 1905 N. Limestone St., there will be a presentation by DHEC, followed by a question-and-answer session on whether DHEC should allow this permit.
This proposed nuclear plant has the capacity to push Gaffney and surrounding areas into the corner of a crisis, and their problem will become a problem for all of us. The only wisdom that can help us prepare for a nuclear catastrophe is to not build it.
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Can the GOP fix itself?
Mr. Cibby Krell's letter Sunday on the GOP was right on the mark. For decades I was a Republican, but always I was an American first and foremost. Some years ago, I started watching the GOP acting just like the other party. I decided to just become an independent voter and make America my first priority, not the party.
The GOP must take a good hard look at itself and do a lot of soul searching. It must put out a mission statement as to what its principal mission is and how it intends to carry out that mission. The GOP has people in office who do not share the vision of the electorate, and the party refuses to send them packing. The GOP must stop being all about money. I was asked to attend a precinct reorganization meeting and told to bring a check for $40.
The party needs new members more than money, so, yes, please vote and support your candidate. But remember — put your country first, not a political party. The GOP needs new blood, fresh ideas and a strong network of dedicated people because the old GOP is not going to save the party or improve this country. When the baby is ugly, the baby is ugly.
The ball's in your court, GOP.
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Follow Graham's lead
Hip, hip, hooray! Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., joins my very short list of Republicans I would consider voting for. The S.C. Republican Party should be proud to have Sen. Graham as a representative. I say this because, of all the "disjointed rhetoric" going around within the Republican Party, Sen. Graham seems to represent a clear voice of reason, a "breath of fresh air," so to speak.
The Republican Party should think about following Sen. Graham's lead. If it does, those of us who consistently support the Democratic agenda may consider changing our vote. Again, hats off to Sen. Graham.
Bernadine Wilson
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