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Julie Hall was married at 18 and became a mother a year later. With her husband at her side, her twin boys were born in Walnut Creek on Nov. 17, 1990.
For the first two years, everything was fine, except the boys were slow to walk. Gradually, other symptoms emerged, and when Ryan and Joshua were 2½ years old, Julie and her husband were given a stunning diagnosis. Both of their sons, growing up in Concord, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal disease that strikes male children.
Julie Hall had not known that she was a carrier for MD even though her older brother David died of the disease when he was 14 and she was 10. Tests at the time mistakenly showed that Julie did not have the gene that would endanger any children she might have, so the young couple was completely unprepared for this devastating news.
The boys were enrolled in special education preschool at age 3, and while that was helpful, they missed many developmental milestones. Muscular strength and coordination became a big problem and, as the boys grew and their needs became greater, the strain took its toll on the marriage.
By the time the boys were confined to wheelchairs at age 9, their father had left the family, and Julie was left to manage alone at their home in Valley Springs, about 25 miles northeast of Stockton.
As the years went by, the boys' lives became more and more compromised by their illness, and the simple act of breathing became difficult. Last year, they underwent surgery for tracheotomies, and now each has a tube inserted in his throat and breathes with the aid of a respirator. While they can now breathe more easily, they have occasionally experienced frightening moments when the power is interrupted or other problems arise. In spite of daily cleaning, the "trache" can suddenly become clogged, and Julie sleeps lightly, listening for sounds of struggle that sometimes come in the middle of the night.
Both brothers have been hospitalized numerous times over the years with life-threatening infections, and it is hard for the one left at home to stay cheerful while his brother is gone. Ryan went into a depression last year when Joshua lay hospitalized in a coma for more than four days and remained away from home for nine weeks.
"This is a vicious disease," said Julie as she enjoyed a break outside while Ryan and Josh played a computer game with their nurses. She loves her sons and finds it hard to speak of the future, which for them is uncertain at best.
"I take it one day at a time," she said. "I get through it by not talking about it. I don't want to deal with it."
Josh and Ryan are what are called "mirror image" twins, a rare occurrence in which they are identical in reverse, as in a mirror reflection. One twin is right-handed, the other left-handed. Both have scoliosis in their spines, but one's spine curves to the right, and the other to the left. Because of the scoliosis, in November 2006, they had to undergo spinal fusion surgeries at Shriner's Hospital in Sacramento, a 14-hour operation for each.
Last year, the twins were supplied with new power wheelchairs that tilt, recline and can be steered with joy sticks that Ryan and Josh can operate easily in spite of the paralysis in their hands and arms.Two nurses come to help out for several hours every day, and a lot of good-natured banter is exchanged as the nurses assist Julie with bathing her sons and performing other tasks to maintain their health. The garage has been converted to a large bathing area where a Hoyer lift is used three times a week to move each brother from his chair to an oversize tub of warm water. The tub, converted from a livestock trough, was a fabulous idea, says Julie.
Ryan and Josh remain in good spirits most of the time, and when asked about their situation, Josh's response was simple.
"We don't feel sorry for ourselves and we don't want anybody else to feel sorry for us, either." Ryan agreed, saying, "Just because you have a disability doesn't mean your life is miserable."
In spite of the upbeat outlook the family strives to maintain, the fact that Julie cannot take her sons anywhere weighs heavily on her. Josh and Ryan speak wistfully of getting out of the house and seeing some of the beautiful scenery that California has to offer. A trip to the ocean, to Lake Tahoe, a ball game, maybe even someday a visit to the Grand Canyon would be thrilling. Car trips were easy when the brothers were younger, but now their wheelchairs and breathing equipment take up so much room that Julie would need a large van to transport them.
In November, Joshua and Ryan celebrated their 22nd birthdays.
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Vintage Illinois Wine Festival
Taste wines from 28 Illinois wineries, including your favorites from August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co., while listening to live music in this beautiful Matthiessen Park setting. Visit vintageillinois.com for additional information or to order your tickets.
Tribute to Dean Martin at Starved Rock Lodge
"Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime…" and you'll love this Tribute to the Stars performance at Starved Rock Lodge. Capturing the spirit of Dean Martin, Peter Oprisko brings the King of Cool back to life with his renditions of Dino's signature songs, style and sense of humor. Sway to "Blue Moon," "Baby It's Cold Outside," "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" and more! Spend the afternoon with us "For the Good Times."
Tribute to Alan Jackson at Starved Rock Lodge
Doug Brewin sings and plays the hit songs recorded by living country music legend Alan Jackson, capturing the true look, sound, feel and experience of Alan Jackson in concert. Doug uses his own natural voice and really plays the guitar. For people who love country music and Alan Jackson, it's one big celebration!
Tinsel & Twang at Starved Rock Lodge
Make it a country Christmas this year and enjoy spirited renditions of cherished holiday classics with just the right touch of Nashville and Branson twang. Sing along or just sit back and listen to hot picking and heartfelt singing from Christmas standards and seasonal music with a country flair. If you see just one holiday show this year, make it Tinsel & Twang.
The Amazing Race Starved Rock Lodge Style
Spend an exciting day solving devious clues each step of the way and get to know the Starved Rock Lodge area a little more. Try to be the first to uncover the Legend of Starved Rock. Use your wits, energy and sense of adventure as you race against time and your fellow racers. Enjoy a post-race awards ceremony at the finish line. The Amazing Race is fantastic for families, but children under the age of 8 and guests with limited mobility may find this event too strenuous. Teams should consist of 2-4 people and at least one person must have a valid driver's license and their own transportation as driving is involved. For more information and to make a reservation call (815) 220-7386.
Switchback at Starved Rock Lodge
Haven't seen their PBS specials? Come hear their true American Sound with a bit of Blarney! Voted the top duo for North America and Europe by the Irish Music Association, these two musicians feel and sound like five! You will be delighted with the variety of music by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Irish and Bluegrass music sprinkled in. The buffet will feature Irish and American favorites: Fried chicken, shepherd's pie, hot vegetables, salad, Irish soda bread and bread pudding for dessert.
Sweet Autumn Clematis Festival
See and smell hundreds of feet of walls covered in Autumn Clematis; followed by punch served in Luther Hall. The event runs from 10:00am- 5:00pm.
Join the fun on our weekly, guided hikes! Explore Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, the I & M Canal and a nearby Nature Preserve. Every Thursday morning, year round, the Starved Rock Walkers Club meets in the lobby of the Lodge and departs at 9:00 am. Hikes last between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the destination. The hikes vary each week and over a 4-month period, the group will see the entire park. Make some new friends and learn about wildlife, wildflowers and more. This event is free and open to the public. Please note: We will not hike on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve. Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Thursday (year round).
Whether you are just beginning in photography, are an advanced amateur or a professional, you are welcome to the Starved Rock Photography Club. Monthly photography walks at Starved Rock State Park's Lodge with club leader, Jacki Pienta. The Photography Club will meet each month throughout the year for guided walks to planned sites for photography opportunities. Members will informally exchange ideas and tips for quality nature and wildlife photos. We will meet the 4th Saturday of every month at 9am in the back of the Large Parking Lot at Starved Rock Lodge. All meetings will consist of a hike to an area of either Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park or Buffalo Rock. Please be prepared to carpool if necessary. $25.00 annual fee to join which will include a club t-shirt and an annual cookout! Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4th Saturday of each month. For more information, call 815-220-7386.
Come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying exciting sled demos. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as the Husky Boutique and information about the rescue. Admission is free and event is open to the public. Sled demo times are 9:30am,12pm, and 3pm and are located at the Southwest end of the Starved Rock State Park Visitor's Center Parking Lot. Seminar times are 10:30am and 1:30pm and will be in the LaSalle Room in Starved Rock Lodge.
Pop, Rock & Soul Christmas at Starved Rock Lodge
Join in the fun of Christmas songs made famous across the decades. Michael Bruccoleri will make you smile with the likes of Elvis, Dean, as well as Sinatra. Mary Pfeifer brings you Karen Carpentar, Brenda Lee, a little Eartha Kitt and many more. Covering all of your Christmas favorites, their voices blend in beautiful harmonies as they sing pop, rock and soul.
Bring your antique, classic, or new car to downtown Pontiac and enjoy the fellowship of hundreds of other automobile enthusiasts. The small registration fee is used to support local charities.
Music at the Backdoor Lounge - Starved Rock
There's no better way to relax on a Friday night than with great, live music in the Back Door Lounge. Talented local performers bring a variety of rock and country favorites (mixed with a few original songs) each week. Come early for dinner at Elements! Ask about the wide selection of seasonal beers, Starved Rock wines and specialty drinks. Or, warm up with a coffee drink after dinner. The Back Door Lounge is located just beyond Elements Restaurant. Enter the "Back Door" from the northeast side of the Veranda and don't miss the amazing view outside the door! Perched on a bluff high above the scenic Illinois River Valley is this laid-back destination they call the "19th Canyon." Held every Friday, 8:00pm - 11:00pm.
Take a great adventure every June through December! Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park and Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and Michigan Canal. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area. For tickets and information please call 815-220-7386.
Fall Colors Weekend at Starved Rock State Park
Join the Starved Rock guides as we hike to overlooks and canyons to view the spectacular colors of fall. Learn about the history and geology of Starved Rock. Hikes leave from the Starved Rock Visitor Center at 9:00am & 1:00 pm.
Michael St. Angel takes the stage as "The King of Rock and Roll." You can rock to the hits that made Elvis famous such as Jailhouse Rock, Hounddog, Love Me Tender and many more. Keep the spirit of Rockin' and Rollin' alive! April 19/Evening; April 20 & 21/Matinees - Matinee shows include lunch and show at $32.00 a person. Evening shows include wine tasting, dinner and show at $37.00 per person. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
The Burgoo Festival is an annual village street party featuring flea marketers, craftsmen, musicians, and other entertainment. More than 250 vendors will present their wares at this craft show and flea market. Sponsored by the non-profit LaSalle County Historical Society, it is the organization's major fundraiser.
2016 FAI World Parachuting Championship
Come watch as competitors at The World FAI Parachuting Champaionship try to establish new world records while competing towards the International World Ranking Lists.
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Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.
ATLANTA - Michael Snaer hit a driving layup just before the buzzer, giving Florida State a 56-54 victory over Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference on Tuesday night.
Snaer made up for a turnover on the Seminoles' previous possession. After Mfon Udofia missed a 3-pointer to break the deadlock, Florida State rebounded and called timeout to set up the last play.
Devon Bookert dribbled down the clock before passing off to Snaer. He might've gotten away with a push-off — Udofia went flying near the top of the key — and Snaer drove the lane to bank it in just before the red light went off.
Snear led the Seminoles (13-9, 5-4 ACC) with 15 points. Daniel Miller and Brandon Reed had 9 points each for Georgia Tech (12-9, 2-7).
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Bye BAE!
I read today that AVB is looking to off load BAE in the summer. If that is true I won't be crying about it. Did AVB see something in him which made him leave him out of the side against Basle? I really do not agree with playing a right footed player at Left Back (Naughton) and therefore, even though I don't rate him I would have played BAE but AVB chose not to. Why? Is it because he is a mercenary little bu66er who will play for anybody as long as they give him loads of money or because he is a lazy s0d or because he just doesn't give a flying t0ss who wins? Anyway, I just hope the report was right and we get a left back that wants to play for Spurs.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
AVB didn't play him because their winger was ripping him apart, I think he's lost a yard since his injury. He's still our best LB, when him and Aaron play (Vertogen in the middle) we have a top defense. We need Sandro to put in those tackles and stop the counter attack!
Your feelings about BAE are well documented and I partially agree with some of your views, actually I think he's a decent LB and I'm not sure we could do a lot better. However if he leaves, who would you like to see us sign? I'd like us to firstly give Naughton or Rose a go, or sell them or look at Luke Shaw of Southampton, I'd like to suggest Baines, but IMO we couldn't get him.
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i think bae is ok but not reliable enough. he is very flaky especially away from home. i also dont like his attitude. baines & moyes next season would be great. shaw looks like a good prospect as does davies of swansea. i think shaw will be better going foward & davies better at defending. i also dont like naughton at LB as its too restricting


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Soul Siphon is a self-buff ability.
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- Spell vamp granted by Soul Siphon will benefit from summoner spells and items used by Morgana, such as . no longer grants spellvamp.
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Dark Binding is a collision linear skill shot.
- Applies spell effects as a single target ability.
- Spell vamp is fully applied.
- slow for 1.5 seconds. will apply a 40%
- Magic damage will be mitigated by magic shields.
- Spell shields will block the ability.
- This ability is considered to be a projectile for Unbreakable and Wind Wall.
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Tormented Soil is a ground-targeted area of effect ability.
- Applies spell effects as a damage over time ability.
- Spell vamp is fully applied.
- slow for 1 second. will apply a 20%
- Magic damage will be mitigated by magic shields.
- Spell shields will not block the ability.
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Black Shield is an ally-targeted single target ability.
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- Black Shield's disable immunity is applied before any damage is absorbed. If a spell applies crowd control yet also has sufficient power to break the shield at the same time, the spell's effects are still negated.
- Black Shield's magic damage shield will take priority over normal shields and magic damage is always applied to it first. When used with Lifeline, the most recent shield applied takes priority.
- Black Shield does not prevent self-inflicted disables such as the silence from Rumble's Junkyard Titan or the slow from Vi's Vault Breaker.
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- Spell vamp is reduced to one-third effectiveness.
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- Magic damage will be mitigated by magic shields.
- Spell shields will block the application of the tether. They will not block the stun and damage from a tether already applied.
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WASHINGTON (February 7, 2013)--President Barack Obama is offering to help fellow Democrats raise money for their campaigns.
Mr. Obama plans to headline at least 14 fundraisers this year for the party's House and Senate candidates, party officials said.
Some of the events will be in Washington, but most will be held around the county.
Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama will also have a robust campaign schedule on behalf of Democratic candidates.
The president is likely to step up fundraising for Democrats next year as the 2014 midterm elections near.
Maintaining a Democratic majority in the Senate and picking up Democratic seats in the House will be crucial to Mr. Obama as he seeks support for his second-term agenda.


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A warning for Kansas senior citizens: versions of the "grandparents" scam have been reported in the area.
The Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office said a 68-year-old man reported receiving a call from his "grandson," who was being arrested in Mexico. The caller said he needed money to get out of jail. The call came from 760-705-8888. The phone number originates in California.
The second scam stemmed from a "Matthew" who called a woman claiming that he was arrested after an accident in Oklahoma City, and needed money. The woman also received another call from a man who identified himself as Jason Garcia, her "grandson's" attorney. The number came from a land line in Shawnee, Okla.
A 74-year-old Wichita man reported getting a call from his "grandson" who was arrested in the Dominican Republic. The called said he needed $1,900 to get out of jail. A second person got on the line, urging the grandfather to purchase a MoneyGram from Walmart. The number, 1-855-839-7155, was a register voice over internet provider. Those calls can be made on the internet using a service provider and a standard computer audio system.
Consumers are reminded not to give out personal financial information unless they have initiated contact.


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OAKLAND -- Councilmember Ignacio De La Fuente likes to say he alone has made Oakland's November election worth watching. It might be his only campaign claim that Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan won't dispute.
De La Fuente's decision to abandon his safe seat representing the Fruitvale district to challenge Kaplan for the seat representing all of Oakland could potentially sway the balance of power on the fractious council and determine whether Oakland adopts De La Fuente's get-tough policing tactics.
The two candidates have no love for each other. De La Fuente accuses Kaplan of being unwilling to take tough stands or provide leadership on the council.
Kaplan says De La Fuente has no qualms pursuing policies that will hurt the city if it means furthering his political ambitions -- namely setting himself up in two years to run for mayor against Jean Quan.
Balance of Power
De La Fuente doesn't just want to stay on the council; he wants to once again lead it.
With four-term incumbents Jane Brunner and Nancy Nadel not seeking re-election, De La Fuente's decision to challenge Kaplan ensures three new faces on the eight-member council.
If those races go his way -- he's endorsed Noel Gallo to replace him in District 5 and Richard Raya to replace Brunner in District 1 -- De La Fuente might be able to end the squabbling and restore the five-vote majorities on key issues he commanded during a decade as council president that ended in 2008.
"I'm doing what I believe is in the best interest of the city," he said. "The only way we can break this up (is to) send these people packing -- Rebecca Kaplan this year and Jean Quan in a couple of years."
But to Kaplan and other De La Fuente foes, his re-ascension would only make the dysfunction worse by positioning the council majority in direct opposition to the mayor.
"I would be concerned for Oakland about his approach," Kaplan said. "Because I would worry that he would vote to have things go badly so he could say look how (Jean Quan) made things go badly."
Kaplan notes that late last year, during the height of the recall effort against Quan, De La Fuente co-sponsored an emergency ordinance to use all necessary means to prevent Occupy Oakland supporters from once again disrupting the Port of Oakland.
De La Fuente said at the time there was intelligence that a third port protest was being planned. But the port quietly opposed the measure, which the council rejected. No port protest ever materialized.
Kaplan said De La Fuente either had bad intelligence or bad intentions. And if he knew that no protest was being planned, then Kaplan said De La Fuente likely was trying to provoke one to "feed the recall" against Quan.
"Like they needed provocation," De La Fuente replied. "It was absolutely a potential there would be a huge shutdown of that port."
De La Fuente says he hasn't decided whether to challenge Quan, who he criticized frequently during a recent sit-down interview. But he said he wouldn't work against her if he is once again council president.
"Look at the way I operate," he said. "I lost (the mayor's race) to Jerry Brown and the next day I was working with him to make Oakland better."
Law and order
Like many council candidates Kaplan is stressing both public safety and economic development. She says she pushed for the free Broadway shuttle bus service, has championed developments near transit hubs and has been representing Oakland on several regional boards.
De La Fuente often seems as if he's running for sheriff of a lawless town.
His campaign is "100 percent" about making the city safer amid dramatic increases in robberies and burglaries and a continued climb in homicides. Oakland, he says, needs to get back to protecting life and property and focus less on social services.
He also blames Kaplan -- and Quan -- for creating a culture of permissiveness he said allowed Occupy Oakland to run amok over the past year.
The divide over public safety is clearest when it comes to one of De La Fuente's pet issues: youth curfews.
Kaplan said a curfew would be an extra burden for Oakland's already understaffed police department. The only curfew she might consider supporting is one that would operate more like a social program, providing resources and social services for youth from broken homes that were picked up in a sweep.
Police Chief Howard Jordan has proposed such a plan but hasn't identified funding for it.
De La Fuente doesn't want a curfew to help troubled youth. He wants it to give police more latitude to go after young criminals.
Curfews and gang injunctions, he said, give police justification to stop and search people they think are criminals or are carrying weapons.
If that sounds like New York City's increasingly-criticized "stop and frisk" policy, there's good reason for it. "Those words inflame people more," De La Fuente said. "But in reality it's the same."
Kaplan said the police department's biggest issue is that it doesn't have enough officers and that De La Fuente is the prime culprit for the staffing shortage. He led the effort to lay off 80 police officers two years ago and successfully opposed rehiring some of them last year.
"Every single time there has been a contested vote to restore police numbers, he's voted to reduce them," Kaplan said.
De La Fuente said the council had to lay off the officers two years ago because the police union wouldn't agree to concessions without a guarantee that there would be no layoffs for the remainder of its contract.
"It's irresponsible for any elected official to sign your life away when you don't know what the financial situation will be next year," he said.
End of the line
De La Fuente has lost his two previous bids for citywide office, dropping mayoral contests to big name politicians with national profiles: Jerry Brown and Ron Dellums. Kaplan is no Jerry Brown, but she polls as Oakland's most popular council member, and most City Hall watchers give her the edge.
De La Fuente, of course, says he will win, but he also says he'll be at peace if he finds himself off the council for the first time in two decades. "If I lose, so what," he said. "For 20 years, I kicked (butt)."
Contact Matthew Artz at 510-208-6435.
Rebecca Kaplan
Age: 42
Occupation: Oakland City Councilmember (At Large)
Elected history: Oakland councilmember, 2009 to present; AC Transit Director, 2002 to 2009.
Personal: Worked as housing rights attorney, policy advocate and legislative aide. Also a trained Bible scholar and avid bicyclist.
Website: www.KaplanforOakland.org
Ignacio De La Fuente
Age: 63
Occupation: Oakland City Council member (District 5), International Vice President for the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics, and Allied Workers International Union, AFL-CIO
Elected history: Oakland City Councilmember 1993 to present
Personal: Immigrated from Mexico at age 21, settled in Oakland and worked as a machinist, later becoming a union representative.
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The December SF Site has been posted, and includes my review of Mister Boots by Carol Emshwiller, easily one of the best books I've read so far this year*, even though I don't tend to get much from books aimed at the young adult market, and even though I've been disappointed with some of Emshwiller's recent short fiction.
There are lots of other things at the site as well, including Jeff VanderMeer on Philip Roth, Rich Horton on Anna Tambour's first novel, a review of MirrorMask and its accompanying illustrated script, and two reviews of the new Harry Potter movie.
*Lest you think it odd that I say "so far" this year when every newspaper in the world seems to be publishing their "best" lists already, I have to say that I'm a bit behind in 2005 reading, but that I'm catching up as fast as I can, because I have assignments to write an article on best books of the year and another on best short stories, so in the coming weeks will be reading nothing but work from 2005 -- the piles have already stacked themselves in the apartment and are threatening to bury me, but I will persevere, and I will triumph, by gawd, I will!
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i'm carol's editor at viking. thank you for such a great review.ReplyDelete
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Mr Boots was just chosen as one of the best children's books of the year by the Washington Post!ReplyDelete
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Thanks, Ellen -- that's great news! It's one of five novels listed. here's the link. A well-deserved honor. I hope more follow.ReplyDelete
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After a two-year 'honeymoon' with another emergency callback provider, Brookfield Emergency Management Jamie Stallo has contracted with a much more reliable and user-friendly emergency notification system. "The old system dropped some calls, and the new one, CodeRED, is free of charge to all residents within the city limits of Brookfield." In addition, Brookfield residents can add additional telephones, also at no charge. To add more phone numbers to the reverse 911 service, access your internet, open your address bar and log onto:
http://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=V17wq7kTlhQwsxEcC9edUA%3d%3d or call Jamie Stallo at 258-5300.
In the event that you can't log onto the CodeRED website, or don't want to take the time to enter the admittedly long web address mentioned above, you will need to come to Brookfield City Hall and pick up a registration form. That form is only for additional phone numbers. If you already had a landline telephone with the previous emergency callback system and don't want to add cell phone numbers, you don't need to do anything; you're already registered.
Even if you registered your cell phone with the previous system, you'll have to do that again. If you are an individual or a business that has changed your phone number(s) or address within the past year, or has an unlisted phone number, a cell phone number, or a VoIP (voice over internet protocol) phone, you will need to register that information.
Stallo cautions, "Our emergency callback system is only as good as the telephone number database supporting it. If your phone number isn't in the CodeRED database, you will not be called. One of the reasons we chose this emergency callback system is because CodeRED gives individuals and businesses the ability to add their own phone numbers directly into the system's database.
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I need some advice from experienced joggers. I am an overweight ( putting it nicely) woman trying to incorporate jogging into my workouts. I've never jogged before. I'm trying to jog, but I can't catch my breath. On a good day I can run the full minute. On a bad day like today, I can only run for 45 seconds without feeling completely winded. It takes almost the full 5 minutes to recover. I feel so discouraged. Everything in the lower half of my body hurts Please help. I want to run a 5k but I don't know that I will reach my training goal by June. Any words of encouragement or helpful tips would be greatly appreciated.
First let me start by saying good for you for getting out there and doing it. Listen to your body and run as far as you can within the limits of your plan. Take it slow and don't expect results over night. You will start to improve, your breathing will get better with time. If you are out of breath after a minute it sounds to me like you are going to fast. Slow down and take your time. It might be frustrating at first but with patients and hard work it will get better. You should be able to carry on a conversation as you run so maybe use that as your guide. Good luck and keep us posted! Again good for you for getting out there!
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I am not an experienced runner but I can relate to your problem. I am not in a good shape myself and badly needed to exercise. I started walking around my neighborhood and slowly doing little jogs here and there. It was difficult in the beginning but with a little motivation, you can do it. I don't like using ipod in my walks but instead I use that time concentrating how to breath and daydreaming of that black little dress I'm gonna be wearing when I reach my goal. Pace yourself in the beginning by walking 10 to 15 mins a day, then add more time the week after. Soon you will add jogging into your walks. Make it a routine but importantly give yourself a break. I used to hate running but now I can't wait to get up in the morning and see if I can beat my time from the day before. I still haven't reached my goal yet but slowly getting there so wish me luck! Keep me posted.
Hey girlwholoves, congrats on getting out there! If you're winded after 45 seconds or so and it takes you a full 5 minutes to recover though, I'd urge you to slow down a bit, even if that means slowing to a fast walk. Keep in mind that the goal is to make this a lifetime activity, you have plenty of time in the future to get faster -- right now, just concentrate on adding a small amount of distance each week. Have you looked at the Couch to 5K program?
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Congrats on getting out there - you can do this.
I´m doing the C25k program now (just finished W5D2 yahooo!) but I didn´t start my program on it. For ten weeks before I was simply doing walking, slowly at first then more and faster. By the start of March I was walking over an hour at 3.5mph or better. That´s when I started the walk-run program and the transition has been relatively easy - not easy easy easy - but easier.
From what I´ve seen, the biggest mistake new runners make is running too fast. If you are starting, and especially if you are a lot over weight -BMI well over 30 like me - then slow is the way to go. I have often joked that I get passed by tortoises and snails. Just try going at a rate that can barely be called the slowest run imaginable, Just make it a shuffle faster than your fast walk. Speed will build with time. Go very slow and you´ll get there faster than you will think.
Good luck!
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Do not quit! You are doing great. You are off the couch and moving. That's where everyone needs to start. You've already gotten fabulous encouragement and suggestions here, but the most important is take it slow and build with time. Sometimes you need to start with simply walking to build up to beginning to run a little. That was me. I could walk pretty briskly and talk before I started putting running in, and even then I would get very winded. When I do my recovery walks between runs, I was also going too fast at first and it took me a long time to finally get my breath back. I slowed down - WAY down until I was embarrassed to call it running, but you know what. I did. And I'm building endurance. Endurance comes first - speed later. Feel good about yourself for starting. John "Penguin" Bingham has many quotes, but my favorite is "The miracle isn't that I finished, it's that I had the courage to start". I don't know about you, but it took me a looooong time to get as out of shape as I am - I've got to expect it to take a while to get back into shape. Keep your chin up, slow down, and continue to put one foot in front of the other! You can do this....
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Hey New Girl who loves to (N?),
I just started last week with the C25K training program and I too have your issue of trying to catch my breath. The first replyer is right, that if you go a little slower, even a crawl, it will help. The important thing is to keep moving, even if very slow. Over time, you will be able to go farther, faster, and breathe easier. Good luck on the challenge, and since we are doing this together at pretty much the same phase, we can help each other through this. Do you have a 5K in June in mind, or is June just a goal? I am thinking about doing a 5K on July 16th. Keep in touch and don't quit. We are all here for you.
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In a word, here's your answer: WALK
I know you want to run and that is a great goal. But you have to begin at the beginning! Although some people can start running with no previous experience, many people need to build up to a base fitness level before beginning to run, especially if you are out of shape.
Trust me on this, walking - and by that I mean long, brisk walks - will get you in shape. In fact if getting in shape is your primary goal and you are significantly overweight, then walking is your better bet. It will help you lose weight, tone up your muscles and condition your cardiovascular system....all without the stresses that running puts on your body. As you become more fit, then running is the next step for taking your fitness to the next level.
Please be patient with yourself and take it one step at a time (pun intended!) You aren't doing yourself any good to go out and run for a minute only to end up gasping for breath. To get into shape, you need to exercise at a level that you can sustain for 30-45 minutes. So you can see that those little bursts of running aren't going to do it. But walking every day (yes, unlike running you can walk every day!) at a brisk pace for at least 30 minutes WILL WORK FOR YOU! Please try it and let us know how you're doing. It takes time and commitment, but if you are willing to put in the hard work you WILL reach your goals! Good luck!
Hi Girlwholoves,
I was in the same "shoes" last year, I could not run for 60 seconds without feeling sick. I started the c25k and did it for 4 weeks but never left week 2 of the program! But I lost a lot og weight while doing it. I am obese and type II diabetic and decided to be healthy before my 40th birthday so I started the c25k again last week. I have been walking 5k for a few months now and I am finding the program much easier this time but my run isn't much more than a bouncy walk, lol. I have a lot of support at home but no one wants to run/walk with me =( I hope we can all support each other with these challenges...Kepp it up, you are amazing!!
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I woke up this morning in a better place mentally I will take your advice and slow it down and pace myself a litte more. Last night, I almost quit my 5k but after reading everyones posts, I've decided I'm all in. Thanks again. You have no idea how much the encouragement means to me!
Great news Tish! You can do it. If my old *** can get out there and run anyone can. LOL
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dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push
through the obstruction." William James
Thanks so much for the encouragement. I am determined to be a healthier me. I can't run or walk with an Ipod either. I find its really distracting when you're trying to concentrate on breathing. I think I expected my body to be able to just do it because I ran in high school. Big mistake, lol! That was almost 20 years ago. I will pace myself and continue on this journey. Thanks again for your encouraging words and support!
Couch to 5k is my motivation! I'm in a better place today. I'm a perfectionist by nature and expected myself to run like everyone else. I realize now that I must slow down and let my body to guide me. Thanks for the advice and encouragement.
It means alot to hear your encouragement. It's nice to hear from someone who understands my weight challenges. I am moving to the slow lane, lol! I have decided to listen to my body, not my mind I am still going to sign up for my 5k, but I will walk instead of run. I'll keep you posted.
You go girl!!
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Levora Stern, 86, of Sanborn, died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Seasons Hospice in Red-wood Falls.
Funeral services were Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn with burial at Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield.
Levora Ida (Hansen) Stern was born May 24, 1926 in Johnsonville Township to Harry and Ruth (Brandt) Hansen.
She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lucan. She attended rural school in District #72 in Johnsonville Township before graduating from high school in 1944 from Wabasso.
After high school, she went onto Lamberton Teacher's Training department and taught in District #29.
She passed away Thursday, September 28, 2012 at Season's Hospice House in Redwood Falls at the age of 86.
On October 15, 1946, she married Gilbert Stern at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Lucan. After marriage, they farmed on the Albert Stern farm. She owned and operated her own antique shop on the farm and worked at the Sanborn Sentinel Newspaper for 17 years.
In 1988 they retired from farming and moved into Sanborn the spring of 1991.
Levora was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sanborn. She was a former Ladies Aid and choir member.
She enjoyed refinishing furniture, going to auctions, playing cards, quilting, traveling to other states and for 18 years enjoyed the summers at Norway Lake in New London.
She enjoyed spending time with her friends, and especially her family.
Levora is survived by her children Gerald (Janet) of Hertel, Wis. and Grant (Betty) of Brooklyn Park, grandson David and his children Bailey and Zalen and grandson Jason, Chaska; two sisters, Wyona (Lloyd) Wolf, Jeffers and Videll Nelson, St. Paul and many nieces and nephews.
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Winner of the Everett Family Jewish Book of the Year Award (a National Jewish Book Award) and the RUSA Sophie Brody Medal.
In Like Dreamers, acclaimed journalist Yossi Klein Halevi interweaves the stories of a group of 1967 paratroopers who reunited Jerusalem, tracing the history of Israel and the divergent ideologies shaping it from the Six-Day War to the present.
Following the lives of seven young members from the 55th Paratroopers Reserve Brigade, the unit responsible for restoring Jewish sovereignty to Jerusalem, Halevi reveals how this band of brothers played pivotal roles in shaping Israel's destiny long after their historic victory. While they worked together to reunite their country in 1967, these men harbored drastically different visions for Israel's future.
One emerges at the forefront of the religious settlement movement, while another is instrumental in the 2005 unilateral withdrawal from Gaza. One becomes a driving force in the growth of Israel's capitalist economy, while another ardently defends the socialist kibbutzim. One is a leading peace activist, while another helps create an anti-Zionist terror underground in Damascus.
Featuring an eight pages of black-and-white photos and maps, Like Dreamers is a nuanced, in-depth look at these diverse men and the conflicting beliefs that have helped to define modern Israel and the Middle East.
In June 1967, Israel achieved the unimaginable—a decisive victory against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in the Six-Day War. The most symbolic triumph for the young nation was the reunification of Israeli West Jerusalem and Jordanian East Jerusalem, achieved at great cost by a group of paratroopers from the 55th Paratroopers Reserve Brigade. In restoring Jewish sovereignty to the Holy City, these men fulfilled the dream of two millennia, changing the history of Israel and of the Middle East. And as veteran journalist Yossi Klein Halevi shows in Like Dreamers, they played pivotal roles in shaping Israel's destiny long after their resounding military success.
A masterful storyteller, Halevi tracks down seven members of the 55th Brigade and traces their lives through the decades following the Six-Day War. But as his narrative reveals, despite the intensity of their shared experience protecting Israel, in their postwar paths they nurture drastically divergent visions for the country's future. Yoel Bin-Nun emerges at the forefront of the religious Zionist West Bank settlement movement, but Arik Achmon—the chief intelligence officer of the 55th—becomes a spiritual father of the unilateral withdrawal from Gaza in 2005. Achmon becomes a driving force in the growth of Israel's capitalist economy, whereas Avital Geva, in addition to building a reputation as a leading conceptual artist, ardently defends the socialist kibbutzim. And while Geva is among the foremost activists in Peace Now, Udi Adiv helps create an anti-Zionist terror underground in Damascus, eventually serving twelve years in an Israeli prison.
Charting the ideological differences among this band of brothers, Halevi weaves a nuanced and insightful chronicle of modern Israel. His fascinating, diligently researched examination of each man's motivations and actions—supported by extensive interviews with their friends, family members, and comrades-in-arms—humanizes the country 's complex political landscape, facilitating a deeper understanding of the forces that influence its evolution as a state.
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"Powerful…. a textured, beautifully written narrative…. There is much to admire in this book, especially Mr. Halevi's skill at getting inside the hearts and minds of these seven men." — Ethan Bronner, New York Times
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"Brilliant." — David Laskin, USA Today
"Like Dreamers is a big book, perhaps the big book on Israel we have been waiting for…. [It] is a remarkable feat of reporting, thrilling, painful, and brilliantly recounted, and an unparalleled portrait of Israel's last five decades." — Don Futterman, Daily Beast
"A magnificent book, one of the two or three finest books about Israel I have ever read…. Nothing explains more eloquently why Israel, more than most any other country, lives or dies based on the power and justice of its animating ideas." — Jeffrey Goldberg, Bloomberg News
"Yossi Klein Halevi has written the Israeli epic." — Michael Oren, best-selling author of Six Days of War and Israeli Ambassador to Washington
"Like Dreamers is quite simply the best book about modern Israel I have ever read." — Jonathan Rosen, author of Joy Comes in the Morning.
"Yossi Klein Halevi has long been the most incisive and eloquent journalist writing from Israel for an American audience. This is his masterpiece. " — Samuel G. Freedman, author of Jew vs. Jew
"Like Dreamers is at once magisterial and enthralling, observed with the sharp eye of a master journalist, the patience of a serious historian and the style of an exceptional storyteller." — Zev Chafets, author of Roger Ailes: Off Camera
"A fascinating study of modern Israel." — New York Post
"Halevi's book is executed with imagination, narrative drive, and, above all, deep empathy for a wide variety of Israelis, and the result is a must-read for anyone with an interest in contemporary Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[Halevi] tracks the…lives of seven of the Brigade 55 members.… [He] succeeds in his broader goal of linking these men and their families to Israel's history during the past five decades. This is a beautifully written and sometimes heartbreaking account of these men, their families, and their nation." — Booklist (starred review)
"An artful, affecting blend of history, biography, political science, and religion and an illustration of how small lights can illuminate a large landscape." — Kirkus Reviews
"Like Dreamers is an eye-opening, beautifully written account, told through the lives of seven iconic Israeli paratroopers, of the shaping of the state we live in." — Times of Israel
"Brilliant…. It would make a terrific movie, or even a new book in the Bible…" — Jewish Week
"As a work of political, cultural, and religious history, Like Dreamers is a triumph." — Jewish Voice
"With compassion and moral imagination, Mr. Halevi helps us see why each side came to the conclusions that it did. In the process, he gives us an unforgettable taste of what he calls 'the agonizing complexity of Israel's dilemmas'." — NY1, video review
"Like Dreamers is a sweeping work… a rich and complex narrative…. And it reads like a novel." — Tower magazine
"Yossi Klein Halevi's brilliant account of Israel's left-right divide is a spellbinding story of people's evolving views and of conquest's mixed blessings." — American Jewish World News
"In his new, magisterial book about Israel, Like Dreamers…Yossi Klein Halevi has… captured the complexity of Israel in human terms." — New Jersey Jewish News
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I'm sure this question has been asked many times. I just want a quick answer from a pro.
I started running a month ago and really love it. I've been doing a modified C25K. I'm in decent shape but never been a runner. This week I'm run/walking about 4.25 miles 3 x per week. 2/3 running-1/3 walking. Up until this week my knees haven't hurt at all. This week they are a bit sore, no sharp pain just a bit sore. I'm not sure how to treat them? I rest a day between runs already and I do a thorough stretch routine after every run. AND I believe I have the right quality shoes.
My question is, what is an exceptable amount of discomfort? Is it normal? Should I rest longer than a day? Should I start taking supplements like glucosamine?
Thanks in advance!!
I am in week 8 of C25K and definitely not in good shape, having not exercised in 35 years. My knees some days and not others, the pain is pretty crazy sometimes, but rarely lasts more than a couple of hours after running. I would suggest that if you are hurting in a serious way much longer than that, you probably need to ease up a bit....that's what you get from my vast, amazing, 7+ weeks of experience! The advice is worth exactly what you are paying for it............ymmv.
I am no expert either, but here is my two cents.
From what you describe it seems that your body is getting used to running at this moment. This implies some "structural" changes that are bound to produce some sores and pains. How much discomfort is normal? Well it is impossible to tell, my advice here is that you are carefull and listen to your body. As a rule of thumb, if the pain fades when you start running and the muscles start heating up then don't worry, if the pain persist or gets worse, then it is time to stop, treat the injury (rest, elevation, ice...) and if things do not improve after a couple of days go to see a doctor or physiotherapist.
One final thing is recuperation time, you have to give your body enough time between runs so that your muscles can slowly build up strenght and are not too fatigued from last run, this depends on your age and fitness state. For example, I had been running two or three days a week for many years (I am 34 now). Recently I started running more often and followed a training plan featuring 5 running days a week. After a while I realised running tuesday-wednesday-thursday was making it difficult for me to rest, so now I run 4 days, and have 3 rest days from (although in two off them I swim).
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I think there is always a level of discomfort, at least that has been my experience. I would say look at your personal goals, experiences and future objectives and then adjust your training based on those things. I would not recommend resting longer than a day, but it depends on how you are feeling, and it is important to avoid any injuries.
Supplements might be helpful, and it might take some experimentation to discover the right combination for your individual situation. I always recommend Vemma and Vemma thirst...it is a great mix of vitamins/minerals and energy enhancers.
I, like the others, am no expert. I've been running for about a year and a half. I have had 13 knee surgeries between both knees, all for meniscus tears and chondroplasty's. I do not take any supplements, but one thing I do and have found is that your body is your best gauge on how hard or not you should run. Like Jasko123 said, you will have some level of discomfort- I LOVE that feeling!!!! Crazy, huh? Every runner is different, and everyone's body is different. Just listen to your body, and give yourself good fuel for your body to run on, but when there's pain, other than the normal discomfort, your body is trying to tell you something is not right. I have found for me, if I rest about two days before a race, I actually do better than if I run the day before the run. Most importantly you want to try to avoid any injuries. Good luck to you.
Mild to moderate muscle pain a day or two after a run (delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS) is common, and normally goes away soon afterwards. You can run through DOMS as long as you don't alter your stride due to the pain.
Pain within a joint, however, is a different story and is usually a sign of injury. If the pain is low level (nuisance level) and does not increase during your runs, you can usually continue to run (cautiously). However, if the pain starts to worsen during your runs, then it is time to cut back on distance and/or intensity and/or hills, and work to strengthen the muscles around the joint.
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Okay, here's my bit:
If you're hurting you might do well to look to your form. Running doesn't really have to hurt...or not much, anyway. There are methods that teach people to run with a more natural, gentle form that minimizes the heel striking and shocks to the fee,t anlkes, knees, etc.
I'm not an expert, nor a professional (except in the tree business) but I believe most runners are out there practicing for their next injury by running hard and dumb. You don't have to! Read up on Chi Running, Pose Method, and Natural Form running. Some of it may make sense to you and save you from getting hurt unnecessarily. You're new at this and haven't honed your bad habits beyond redemption. Read up, ask some questions, have fun and run well!
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I'm going to add my 2 cents here.. not an expert but am dealing with a knee issue right now. There are many different ways of having knee issues or pain, and whether to run through it or not will depend on what you are dealing with. There is muscle soreness which isn't bad. There is IT Band issues which is not good.. and joint pain which is not good. Right now I am dealing with joint pain which I have never dealt with before.. yay.
Anyway, I would highly recommend adding icing and elevation into your after-workout routine. Lay down, put your feet up higher than your body and wrap your knees in ice. It only takes 10-15 minutes and your knees will thank you for it. I bought wraps that stay flexible even when frozen and they work great. I also do specific knee stretches before I ice.
My knees get achy/sore when my hips/IT bands are tight. Using a foam roller helps significantly.
Hi Eric ,i don't see any harm in giving your knees 2 or 3 days rest.
I recently had a long run for me-15 mi. and gave my knees three days off .
A little time to recover will not set you back,and it may keep you healthy so you can keep running and enjoying it.
As long as it's a dull pain then it's probably just your body adjusting to it new use. Try a compression knee brace for a few weeks to help keep the muscles warm then, if it helps, take it off after a few weeks and see if that helps. Also try going on a bike ride one of the days that you are scheduled to run. It will help with your training, but is very low impact on the knees.
Buy the book Running Injury-Free by Joe Ellis. All your answeres are in there. Every runner needs this book. Also Chi & Pose running to help your form. Take MSM and flax oil.
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You've spent hours installing,configuring, and tweaking your system into perfection. Everydevice isworking properly, every patch applied, every last last application isup to date, and your system is contently purring like a lion with abelly full of wildebeest. This is a prime time to savean image of your system in case anything screws it up. Thereare manycommercial solutions available, but what free utilities will properlyback up your system?
Wait, what's an image?
Before we go anyfurther, let's define exactly what a hard drive disk imageis. In itssimplest form, it's a file that contains the complete contents andstructure of a drive, partition, or logical disk. The filecan beextracted to restore the contents of a hard drive back to the exactstate it was in when the image was created. Images can becreated ofother forms of media, such as a CD using formats like ISO.
How can I create an image?
An excellent cross-platform free software package for harddisk imaging is Partimage. This utility includes the ability to compress the image on the flyusing GZIP, BZIP2 or LZOto savespace, and to split the image into multiple files to spandisks. Whileit runs on Linux/UNIX, it supports many types of file systems,including ext2fs/ext3fs, Reiser3, Fat16/32, HFS (beta), and NTFS(experimental and functional; hasn't failed me yet). You cantransfer the images over the network with or without SSLencryption. You have two options for interacting with Partimage; through a GUI or by command line.
Why can't I just use dd?
The 'dd' command copies all blocks, including the empty ones,where Partimage only copies data from the used portions of thepartition. Even without compression, Partimage will savepotentially massive amounts of overhead when compared to 'dd'.
Other than backing up a workstation, what else can I use animage for?
Sayyou have a computer lab with 30 machines, all with the exact kind ofhardware. Which would make more sense; configuring each ofthe thirtyindividual computers the same way one at a time, or just send an imageover the network to multiple computers simultaneously, guaranteeingperfect replication of applications and settings. Partimagecan support this client / server scenario as well.
What if I want to manipulate partitions?
While Partimage is limited to creating and replicating images,it's actually part of a larger suite of applications named SystemRescueCd. Based on Gentoo, SystemRescueCd is a bootableLinux distribution that you can use for low level system administrationtasks, such as repairing your system or altering partitions. Itincludes GNU Parted (disk partition editor), QtParted (a Partition Magicclone), Partimage, partition table backup, and many file system toolsto allow you to format, resize, and debug your hard disk. There are also instructions onhow to copyit to a flash drive, in caseyou don't have an optical drive ready or if you just want theconvenience and portability.
Are there other tool collections out there?
Of course. Knoppixis the veritable grandaddy of Linux Live CDs. It's a full-fledged distribution that gives you an entire desktopsystem built to run from a CD. It has hundreds of applicationsand tools;everything except the kitchen sink. Heck, it probably hasthat too. Astripped down, much smaller version of Knoppix called Feather Linuxweighs in under 128MB, and also includes Partimage.
A different, smaller Live CD distribution is DSL(Damn Small Linux) which is primarily aversatile backup and restore system, with the added advantage ofproviding a feature complete desktop that you can bringanywhere. It'sbuilt specifically to fit on a business card CD (less than 50 MB),which gives you lots of space for expansion if you copy it to a flashdrive. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Partimage out of thebox.
Finally, there's CDlinux,which is an extremely small collection oftools (less than 17MB) that provides network support and supports awide range of older hardware. You also can use it as a baseto rollyour own set of tools. However, as it hasn't been updatedsince early2005, I wouldn't recommend it anymore.
I've found Partimage and the SystemRescueCdto be invaluable headache-saving additions to my collection of tools,further freeing myself of the reliance on expensive commercialapplications. You should probably think of making an imagebefore youhave one of the moments where you say, "Hey, let's try this new systemadministration tool I read about on the forums... it's working great...wait, what's this d
Backups with FreeBSD
Backing up FreeBSD locally and remotely: http://www.instructables.com/id/EY9EOQMSALETOML79T/
Another distribution with Partimage
Not to forget:
GParted LiveCD
Small, lightweight and featuring partimage among other useful hard disk tools.
GParted would not recognize the SATA drives on either system I tried in on (attempting to dual boot a new laptop, and testing on an existing desktop to verify GParted's non-functionality). I ended up reformatting, fdisk'ing, and reinstalling both operating systems. It took less time.
GParted / SATA
Interesting... just this past week, I used the SystemRescueCd to repartition and resize my 200+ GB SATA hard drive with NTFS partitions, and I had no problems.
Partimage Tutorials
Howdy, I have a tutorial here on how to do this with System Rescue CD and Partimage...
Part 1:
Part 2:
Podcast that walks you through the process:
Wishing you well,
Miguel Guhlin
Around the Corner-MGuhlin.net
Disaster Recovery
Mondo is really good at making a bootable CD which can restore your system, including partitonning.
I'm a dummy
I saw a recomendation for your software Mondo for backing up my XP system, but I don't know how to download the files. Can someone help this dummy?
Extra trick for "dd" so junk is not copied
dd can be made to be very compact indeed if you -first- mount the filesystem, and copy large zero-filled files to it until nearly full. This will zero out all unused clusters, and they will compress to almost nothing. Dont forget to delete the zero-filled files, then unmount the filesystem before you use dd.
I use rsnapshot
I use rsnapshot, which uses rsync. I don't do a complete hard drive backup, but there's no reason you couldn't. I just backup important files.
Backing up computers with rsnapshot
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August Spies wrote: I enjoy that against me LP a lot, however I hate that song you quoted. Its the only song Against me! didn't write either.
(and I don't hat the song cause its about anarchists. As you can guess by my name, I take a good deal of my thought from them...)
Quote: Good to see others appreciate the acoustic punk shit...do you know of any other groups in this vein?
Quote: The trouble with "anarchists" today is that most of them are scrawny assholes no one can stand, and if we actually were to have anarchy, they would be the first against the wall. [...]Most of them have no idea how much society does for them in keeping other people from being able to just do whatever they want to them.
Machiavel wrote: I found klausmorgans statement quite ignorant of anarchism, and in general of humanity. I think the perception demonsrated is that of high school kids with anarchy symbols on their backpacks. But, Whatev.
Quote: 1) The majority of people, or at the very least the majority of the people we are exposed to (WTO protests leap to mind) who call themselves "anarchists" are exactly what you called them: high school kids with anarchy symbols on their backpacks.
Quote: 2) This being the case, and seeing as how mostly music has to appeal to high school kids in order to sell, most of the music that labels itself as anarchist is going to be juvinile, stupid and poorly thought-through in its political stances.


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(a) Taxes are hereby declared to be debts owing by the taxpayer, for which he or she shall be personally liable. After delinquency, the sheriff may enforce this liability by appropriate action in any court of competent jurisdiction. No such action shall be brought after five years from the time the action accrued.
(b) In any such action, the sheriff shall be permitted to prosecute the same without paying fees or costs, and without providing bond or security, as may otherwise be required of civil litigants by the provisions of this code, and shall have all services and process, including the services of witnesses, without paying therefor: Provided, That the sheriff shall maintain for each action for the recovery of delinquent taxes records sufficient to demonstrate the total fees and costs paid and that would have been paid but for the authority provided herein to seek recovery without such payment: Provided, however, That where the sheriff recovers delinquent taxes in or as the result of such action, whether by way of settlement or judgment, such fees and costs as above required to be recorded shall be recoverable from the opposite party and upon receipt of any recovery, the sheriff shall pay from the amount recovered such fees or costs to the officer who otherwise would have been entitled thereto but for the provisions of this section: Provided further, That the fees and costs shall be paid prior to payment to the various taxing units of the balance of the recovered taxes: And provided further, That the payment to the various taxing units shall be prorated on the basis of the total amount of taxes due them.
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Beulah Marcella "Pug" Stover, 87, of Leon, WV, passed away January 31, 2013, in the Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant.
She was born July 3, 1925, a daughter of the late William Hubert Herdman and Nancy Margaret "Peep" Barr. Her husband, Delbert Stover, and a brother Keith Herman, also preceded her in death.
She enjoyed attending church, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her sons, Randy Stover of Pt. Pleasant, and Darrell Stover of Leon; grandchildren, Melissa Stover and Jerry Bert Stover; brothers, Gay Herdman of Leon, Dwight Herdman of Melbourne, FL; Garnet Herdman of Palm Bay, FL, and Eddy Herdman of Ravenswood; sisters, Beverly Durst of Leon, Bernice Harden of Ravenswood, Janette Sheets of Columbus, OH, and Sally Cole of Parkersburg.
Services were Monday, February 4, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV. Rev. Gerald Sayre officiated. Burial will was at the Cossin-Stover Family Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent to: email@example.com.
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Army Envisions 'Iron Man' Suit for Special Ops
Posted October 11th, 2013 @ 12:08pm by Arden Dier, Newser Staff
(NEWSER) – If you've ever dreamed of being a superhero, there may soon be reason to join the Army. It's developing a "revolutionary" armor that "promises to provide superhuman strength with greater ballistic protection," LiveScience reports. The Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit would include a bulletproof exoskeleton frame; sensors to monitor heart rate and hydration, detect injuries, and even apply foam to seal wounds; and a computer that includes 360-degree night-vision cameras. The Army is calling on multiple industries, government labs, and research organizations to make it happen, reports the BBC.
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The Brown County Historical Society is once again sponsoring the annual Kitty Lieb historical essay contest.
The essay contest is open to anyone age 16 or older. Entries must be historical, non-fiction and may be on any aspect of Brown County history.
Entries must be between 1,000 and 5,000 words and will be judged on historical accuracy, originality, interest and style.
A monetary prize will be awarded to the first place winner. Other awards will be given by the BCHS board.
Entries must be hand delivered or postmarked no later than Saturday, March 8, 2013.
For a complete list of contest rules, entry form or more information please contact the BCHS Museum at 507-233-2616.
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