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KEYSTONE - Local and Colorado Department of Transportation officials know they want the future transit system between the Front Range and the mountains to pass through and stop in Summit County.
The trouble now is determining where.
The question of realistic station locations in Summit County was the primary topic of debate at a meeting of stakeholders Monday afternoon at Warren Station in Keystone.
"There's not a blank piece of land that's big enough to accommodate all of this," Summit County Commissioner Thomas Davidson said of the hypothetical rail station and associated facilities.
Train stations for a system with the kind of carrying capacity CDOT is considering are deceptively huge.
The platform itself could extend up to 1,000 feet, a distance that dwarfs the length of the football field alongside Interstate 70 in Idaho Springs. Consultants on the project say each stop will require additional space - up to 15 acres - for parking, baggage and ticketing services, while local officials anticipate the need for additional property to accommodate commercial, lodging and other entities connected with the station.
CDOT's consultants say Summit County could have two or more stations depending on the alignment of the system.
The proposed transit or rail system is still in the very long-range planning stages. A feasibility study currently under way will determine whether the rail is practical both technically and financially in the next year, but the system itself isn't on track to be constructed before 2020.
Still, the consultants indicated the importance of developing a vision for the train to determining its feasibility and asked local officials at the meeting to begin considering possible stop locations.
"If we're going to build this thing, we've got to get started doing these things now," said Mike Riggs, an advanced guideway system (AGS) project manager for Aztec Engineering, the consultant firm on the project. "Because otherwise, we're going to have a train that doesn't have stations."
Officials are looking at a variety of routes for the system, including one that would follow I-70 through the mountain corridor, another that could have a completely different alignment from the highway and a hybrid of the two. Each option comes with different technology and different possible stops for Summit County.
A rail that follows I-70 could stop in Silverthorne or Frisco and Copper Mountain. A different alignment might be designed to provide direct access to the resorts with stops in Breckenridge and other ski areas.
CDOT's initial vision for the transit system involves a rail, or other technology, that will run from Jefferson County to the Eagle County Airport in under 60 minutes, making six stops along the way and carrying approximately 4,900 passengers per hour - the equivalent capacity of a highway lane.
A high-speed rail or other transit system is part of a package of solutions proposed in a recent study intended to address growing traffic problems on the I-70 mountain corridor.


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Why Do You Tweet?
Professor Olivier Toubia knows social media: his research often investigates the way online networking tools can be leveraged for marketing. But when it came to Twitter, the social media platform that limits users to 140-character posts, he says, "I was puzzled by its popularity. Most users have no financial incentive to post or follow others, so what is the basic motivation for being active? Before companies can harness Twitter, they have to understand why people use it."
Toubia was also intrigued by the asymmetry of Twitter as compared with so many other social media platforms, because reciprocity isn't a given: it is possible to follow a user without that user following you in return. This feature makes Twitter an ideal environment for studying social status. "Because it is possible to have large differences between the number of followers you have and the number of people you follow," Toubia explains, "you can see status emerge." Along the same lines, Twitter also allows researchers to observe status in a way they could not in the past. "It's very hard for a researcher to make some kids more popular at school and see how they react," Toubia notes. "These types of manipulation that are impossible to do in a face-to-face setting are now possible in online settings, giving us new tools to study some old and fundamental questions."
Toubia points to the many press reports of Twitter's usefulness as a tool of self-promotion, in which users' numbers of followers has become a form of social currency, suggesting status as a motive for being active on Twitter.
"If Twitter is useful mostly for broadcasting and sharing information, as it was initially positioned, then, like a newspaper, the bigger the audience the more value you get out of printing, and you would expect people to post more as they get more followers," Toubia says. "But if Twitter is about status and bragging rights, and being able to say you have X number of followers, then any new follower is going to have diminishing returns," he continues. "Your 1001st follower is not going to give you as much pleasure as your 101st follower and you won't work as hard (i.e., post as much) to attract this new person."
Toubia worked with Andrew Stephen, PhD '09, now of the University of Pittsburgh, to look for evidence of what motivates Twitter users. Is it intrinsic motivation an internal desire not influenced by external rewards like money to broadcast or share information with friends and the world at large? Or is it simply that users want to build social status?
To answer these questions, the researchers needed to track users' responses to increases in their number of followers. But understanding the impact of followers on user behavior is something of a chicken-or-egg problem. The researchers couldn't simply observe the correlation between number of followers and posting frequency because doing so doesn't reveal whether an increase in followers prompts users to post more often, or whether posting more often prompts more people to follow those doing the posting.
To solve this problem, the researchers made one of the variables (the number of followers) bigger, and tracked the changes in the other variable (users' frequency of posting) and compared this behavior to a control group. Taking care to conform to Twitter's Terms of Service, and with the help of undergraduate research assistants, Toubia and Stephen created a number of artificial users. The researchers assigned these "fakes" to follow real users, increasing the number of fakes following these users over time, then noted whether those users, in response to their growing popularity, posted more frequently.
While on average all the tracked users posted more often compared to a control group of users, the details are telling. For users who had very few followers to begin with, becoming more popular didn't change anything. "These are probably people who come to Twitter, create an account, post twice, and never come back," Toubia explains. Increasing followers for super-users didn't have much of an impact, either. "Getting 100 new followers is not a big deal for someone with 10,000 followers," Toubia says.
But users who had a moderate number of followers from between 13 and 26 to start with posted more frequently as they gained followers. "That behavior is consistent with the idea that the more followers I have, the more value I derive from posting, so I post more," Toubia says.
Users who already had a somewhat higher number of followers between 62 and 245 actually posted less as they became more popular. "This behavior is consistent with the idea that these users are on Twitter to earn status, and that once they reach a certain status reflected by their number of followers their motivation to post is reduced." This suggests that some users have an intrinsic motivation primarily to broadcast to the world, while another group of users has a more image-conscious, status-seeking status motivation.
The researchers also created a model that quantifies how much value Twitter users receive from different sources of motivation and allows for predicting behavior should Twitter become stable (i.e., few or no new users join the social network). "What will happen as Twitter matures? Will people post more or less? Our model suggests that as the network matures and becomes more stable, it will hold less attraction for those who view it as a marker of status because there will be fewer new followers to gain," Toubia says.
As a result, non-commercial users may become increasingly passive consumers of content. "That is consistent with what we have seen over the last two years, with Twitter becoming more of a broadcast channel. You have the super users, like Kim Kardashian, who have millions of followers and become like media channels," Toubia says. "Then there are all the other users who are more passive consumers of content from superusers. There are many channels, and you follow the ones you want to subscribe to. Users become consumers rather than content creators."
Twitter has recognized the shift. "Previously, Twitter's homepage positioned it as a way to share information," Toubia notes. "Today, it is positioned as a way to connect with the latest news that you find interesting. The company emphasizes that 'you don't have to tweet to enjoy Twitter.'"
For now, firms that want to make the most of Twitter should recognize broadcasting and social status as two key motives for posting. "If firms want to engage with people on Twitter, they should engage in a way that recognizes those people's motivations."
Olivier Toubia is professor of marketing at Columbia Business School.
Olivier Toubia
Olivier Toubia is the Glaubinger Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. His research focuses on various aspects of innovation (including idea generation, preference measurement, and the diffusion of innovation), social networks and behavioral economics. He teaches a course on Customer-Centric Innovation and the core marketing course, in the MBA and Executive MBA programs. He received his MS in Operations Research and PhD in...
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Hahahahahaha. Ha.
Juan wrote: Lakers be winning championships for as long as Kobe and to a lesser extent Nash have legs.
futuristxen wrote: I love that the Lakers are basically an old team + Howard who will miss part of the season with a back injury. The whole thing seems set up for disaster, particularly given how much scrutiny they'll be under. I think pretty much every playoff team in the West matches up really well with them too.
I really like what the Nuggets did in that trade incidentally. That's a George Karl team through and through.
Brynjar wrote: This Lakers season will be a repeat of 02-03


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These shows, which were normally back to back, and in 88 would feature 3 straight nights of music, were particularly strong performances from the band and where the band began to make a name for themselves within the Burlington scene. This early date at Nectar's is very well played and also a show with a fairly nice sound recording.
A strong Funky Bitch gives way to a normal speed Mike's song, the jam which lasts about a minute and then moves into ascending chords played by the whole band, then into the common ending chords that precede a move into another song (generally Hydrogen or Simple). What sounds like a very very elementary Hydrogen (not listed on the setlists) quickly moves into Alumni Blues featuring a particularly upbeat beat from Fish which translates into an extremely quick post LTJP segment. This is a great Alumni Blues, with strong playing by the whole band and is worth a listen. Trey also mentions that his degree is from 'Goddard', interesting in that he wouldn't finish for another year.
YEM is nice, albeit without Mike's bass solo. Although Fish still hadn't quite figured out all of his parts to this song yet, the rest of the band had worked their way through the song and it was played at speeds faster than Junta. A nice Page-led and Trey-led jam segment are present in this YEM, as well as a B+D segment, followed by a weird call-and-response from Trey that foreshadows the Ride Captain Ride played later. The whole band jams while singing 'John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt'. After noodling about for a bit, the band launches into 'Sparks' and while Trey doesn't quite echo Townshend like he does in latter versions, it's still a good version.
Set 2 begins with Fluffhead which contains the then-typical 2x Fluff's Travels back into the traditional Fluffhead chorus. My tape (...mp3... sigh) hisses a bit and suddenly winds up in a full 'Arrival' section but never moves back into Fluffhead.
The band charges into an inspired Peaches, a "nice song" claims Trey, and then moves into the first Ride Captain Ride which is dedicated to Paul. The song, which features timid Trey solos, moves into some fast-paced jam which shuffles into DEG.
Corinna is pretty standard, but Why Won't You Love Me is just awesome. Trey mimics the RHCP in this version and it is extremely funky. He even changes some of the lyrics "my hair is still red..." and Page uses some funky synth effects. A extended version, this song moves into a particularly funky Camel Walk. Golgi continues and the second set closes with Swing Low.
This show isn't all that bad: a nice Alumni, a quirky YEM, the Ride Captain Ride> DEG, and the funky Why Won't You Love Me are all worth a once-over.


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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW) -- Around 45 first responders from all different agencies were at the crash scene Wednesday night, and many of them were there until early Thursday morning.
The crash site back in the woods behind the Miliken plant has only been seen by rescue crews and investigators.
"You could not tell it was a plane," described Stephen Sewell, assistant fire chief for McDuffie County. "It was so many smaller pieces that you had to look close to tell what was there."
He was one of the first on the scene Wednesday night.
"I've never seen a plane crash with this magnitude. That's really the first time we've seen that," he said.
He's worked with McDuffie County fire for 28 years.
"We pretty much try to treat it like any other scene," Sewell said. "We get in, do what needs to be done, secure the scene, get the victims, the patients out, put the fires out and then we just go one with the steps that need to be taken care of."
Getting the patients out was much more difficult because of the heavily-wooded area around the crash site. Ambulances and fire trucks couldn't get back to it and cars got stuck, so they used four-wheelers and pickup trucks.
"The patient that was brought out, we had to use a pickup truck once he was immobilized," Sewell said. "We got him in the truck with the paramedics and EMTs, and were able to get him out with a four-wheel drive truck out to the ambulance."
Five people died in the crash and one is still in critical condition.
"If you let it dwell too much, and a lot of people say that's hard-hearted, but it's not really hard-hearted. If you dwell on it too much, you won't be able to help somebody in the future because you have gotten too involved in it yourself," Sewell said.
But he says every day it reminds him how precious life is.
"No one is guaranteed tomorrow or the next day, so enjoy every day like it's your last."
They have a fire station and truck at the airport. Those guys were able to get there quickly and Sewell says they go through training at Augusta Regional to be airport firefighters so they are ready for these situations.
He says a plane crash is different than others because you're dealing with flammable liquids, electrical systems and not necessarily knowing what type of plane it is with so many different makes and models.


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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW) -- New technology in Waynesboro is helping both police officers and the community to keep track of crime in their neighborhoods.
"We're like any other town in America," said Jayne Brinson, who has lived in Waynesboro her whole life. "Whether you're a city or a small town, there's a lot of crime, and, of course, with the times and the economy, it's getting worse."
Starting this year, the Waynesboro Police Department is working to make the community more aware of that crime using a program called Command Central.
"We're small, but we can still be cutting edge," said Chief Alfonzo Williams with the Waynesboro Police Department.
There are three parts to the system. Part one is an online crime map at crimereports.com.
"A citizen, a police officer, a business owner can go up to crimereports.com and get up-to-the-minute information on any incidences, accidents, suspicious reports," Williams said.
Part two is an anonymous tipster link.
"It removes the reluctance to report for failure that they'll be identified," Williams said.
The final part is a way for officers to track crime trends.
"In a small town like this, we can't afford a full time crime analyst, but this system essentially is a crime analyst if we utilize it properly," Williams said.
They can create heat maps, tracking times, days and areas where certain crimes happen.
"We can't decide where our units are gonna go or what areas they're gonna spend most of their time in if you don't have the data to support it," he said.
It can also help figure out where the next target might be based on what they call "hot spot locations."
"We're gonna show up, we're gonna figure out what the problem is and we're gonna find a way to fix it so that we're not there again the next day or the next week or the next month," \Williams said.
Brinson says it's a great tool for the community and is something she'll check every day.
"I think an educated community is always a plus," she said.
The program cost them $5,000 this year and will cost significantly less than that each year after.


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Shingles (herpes zoster). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/overview.html. Updated January 10, 2011. Accessed May 30, 2013.
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Actor James Rebhorn wrote his own obituary before he died last week at the age of 65.
The "Homeland" and "White Collar" actor, who died after a long battle with melanoma, wrote his obituary, which was published by Jersey City, N.J.'s St. Paul Lutheran Church on Monday, according to The Wrap.com.
Philadelphia native Rebhorn began by paying tribute to his mother Ardelle, who "loved him very much and supported all his dreams," and father, who taught the actor that "there is no excuse for poor craftsmanship. A job well done rarely takes more or less time than a job poorly done."
The "Independence Day" actor praised his wife Rebecca and his two daughters, who "anchored his life and gave him the freedom to live it. Without them, always at the center of his being, his life would have been little more than a vapor."
Pardon me for a second ... I think I got something in my eye.
Rebhorn also wrote that he hoped his daughters would "grieve his passing only as long as necessary. They have much good work to do, and they should get busy doing it."
Where ... did ... Kleenex ... go ... not ... kidding.
The actor finished up by praising the actors' unions, his teachers and his agents.
He was a lucky man in every way," the obituary concluded.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.


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Off-The-Wall Film Series: 24 Hour Party People (2002)
Procreation, Pharmaceuticals, and Backbeat-Driven Blues-Based Music
Friday, August 17, 2012
8:45pm @ Central Library
City Market watering hole Harry's Country Club has joined forces with the Library to bring rock 'n' roll movies to the summer Off-the-Wall film series.
Those attending the Friday night screenings will receive a coupon good for 25% off food and drink purchases of $10 or more at Harry's at 112 Missouri Avenue. The coupon is good any day an Off-the-Wall screening is scheduled and can be used before or after the show.
Entitled Procreation, Pharmaceuticals, and Backbeat-Driven/Blues-Based Music (think about it), this series dishes comedy, a dash of drama, and a whole lot of toe-tapping, head-bobbing (if not head-banging) music.
The Library's summer film series of rock 'n' roll movies continues with director Michael Winterbottom's re-creation of the late '70s punk scene in Britain. Steve Coogan stars as scrambling music promoter Tony Wilson, who founded Factory Records and championed such Manchester bands as Joy Division, Happy Mondays, and New Order.
Watch our Off-the-Wall trailer:
Films are screened outside on the Rooftop Terrace. Filmgoers are welcome to bring blankets and folding chairs. In cases of inclement weather, screenings will be moved indoors to Helzberg Auditorium.
The lineup:
Friday, May 18: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001: R) – John Cameron Mitchell shines as the star, writer, and director of this outrageous musical about a punky rocker dealing with a botched sex-change operation.
Friday, June 15: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010: PG-13) – To win the hand of beauty Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), baby-faced rocker Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must do musical battle with Ramona's ex-lovers.
Friday, July 20: Across the Universe (2007: PG-13) – Visionary director Julie Taymor delivers the saga of Jude and Lucy, young lovers whose lives unfold to a fantastic collection of Beatles tunes.
Friday, August 17: 24 Hour Party People (2002: R) – Steve Coogan plays Tony Wilson, the punk rock impresario who in the '70s pushed the careers of Joy Division and James and the Happy Mondays.
Friday, September 21: The Runaways (2010: R) – Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart), Sherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), and their teen girl band The Runaways deal with sudden rock stardom and Machiavellian manager Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon).
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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Bobby Jones (WRDW-TV / Background: MGN Online)
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WRDW) -- Bishop Pastor Bobby Jones Sr. is accused of criminal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old.
"The magistrate judge issued a bond this morning of $50,000 surety bond," said Lt. Steven Robinson with the Allendale County Sheriff's Office.
Robinson says Allendale County Magistrate Judge John Chaney told Bishop Jones he can't have contact with anyone 18 years old or younger without supervision.
On Tuesday afternoon, things were quiet outside his church on Oswald Drive, the New Life House of Love, but the news of his arrest is quickly spreading.
"The initial report came into a resource officer at the school, and he notified the sheriff," Robinson said. "The sheriff went over and decided that he would contact [the State Law Enforcement Division]."
A SLED warrant says Jones committed the sex act back in January in the second degree, which by South Carolina law, means the victim was threatened into committing or partaking in the sex act.
"Bishop Bobby Jones is well known and well respected in the community. He's lived here all his life. As a matter of fact, he and I went to school together," Robinson said.
The bishop's online biography is extensive. It says he's worked in Blackville, Millen and in his home of Allendale for 30 years. He was chair of First Steps, a program that prepares young children for school. He serves on a regional transition board with the Department of Juvenile Justice. He even gets S.C. DJJ money, taxpayer dollars, to mentor students after school.
His website reads: "Bishop Bobby Jones Sr. has dedicated his life to the youth of the low country." Now, the alleged molestation of a youth has landed the pastor behind bars.
Jones bonded out sometime Tuesday afternoon, but News 12 could not reach the pastor for comment before deadline.
News 12 asked the DJJ about the fate of the after-school program, but a representative of the state agency told News 12 that the DJJ is just one donor, so they can't make the decision to shut it down. However, the DJJ is aware of the situation and will be working with the Allendale County Sheriff's Office for an answer.


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Simple enough. Everyone views the grass on the other side of the fence as greener. So, you're less interested in what is right under your nose and easily obtainable, but much more interested in pursuing that which is hard to obtain, even if it turns out to be no beetter (or worse) than what was right under your nose all the time.
Play 'hard to get' and you'll increase interest from other parties, parties who might not be so interested if you were 'easy'.


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Mission Health lifts visitor restrictions
Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:01 a.m.
The end of the flu season in sight for Western North Carolina. Mission Health announced Tuesday morning that it has lifted its visitor restrictions due to flu activity.
Now, Park Ridge Health, Pardee Hospital and Mission Health have all lifted their visitor restrictions.
The Asheville-based health system's policy calls for limiting visitors when the State Influenza Surveillance Report shows greater than 2 percent activity for "influenza-like illness" and restricting visitors when the State Influenza Surveillance Report shows greater than 6 percent activity.
"While we implemented the limiting of visitors on January 2, 2014, we never had to implement restricting visitors. Mission Health is happy to announce that activity for 'influenza-like illness' has now been below 2 percent for a few weeks in a row and, therefore, we are ending the limiting of visitors effective immediately," a statement from Mission Health said.
The health system operates six hospitals, including Mission Hospital in Asheville, Transylvania Regional in Brevard, Angel Medical Center in Franklin, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital in Highlands, McDowell Hospital in Marion.
Last Thursday,Park Ridge Health announced that the hospital will be lifting its visitor restrictions effective immediately.
Yesterday, Pardee Hospital followed suit.
At last count, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reported that a total of 85 people have died of flu-related illness in the state this flu season.
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February: Love in Many Forms
This month, Spiritual Cinema Circle highlights films about love in all its many forms.
A Bird of the Air is our February feature. Filmed in New Mexico, it tells the story of a solitary man (Jackson Hurst) whose life is altered by both a stray parrot and a woman (Rachel Nichols) who inspire him to ask questions about his past — and his future. A Bird of the Air was directed by Margaret Whitton and written by Roger Towne, best known as the writer of The Natural, which starred Robert Redford.


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In any action in which there are unusually large numbers of defendants, the court, upon motion or of its own initiative, may order that service of the pleadings of the defendants and replies thereto need not be made as between the defendants and that any cross-claim, counterclaim, or matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative defense contained therein shall be deemed to be denied or avoided by all other parties and that the filing of any such pleading and service thereof upon the plaintiff constitutes due notice of it to the parties. A copy of every such order shall be served upon the parties in such manner and form as the court directs.
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I have always been a fan of fringe operating systems.
Between 1989 and 1992, I learned and used VMS, OS/2 2.0, NeXTStep on those beautiful cubes, GeoWorks, AmigaOS, and probably half-a-dozen others that I don't recall at the moment. I loved the diversity, the differences, the similarities. Booting an unfamiliar operating system for the first time always gave me a rush of geeky machismo, usually accompanied by the irresistible urge to grow a thick mustache and learn to fence with a saber.
Perhaps it's a sickness peculiar to geeks. Or maybe it's just me.
My favorite of the lot was NeXTStep. I couldn't install it at home, though, so my second favorite was OS/2, with the simple and powerful workplace shell, and DOS-like shell.
I knew a little bit about Unix through the NeXT. My curiosity was sharp in those days, insatiable. I fired up WAIS and Gopher and Veronica, and looked around, trying to discover what I could about Unix.
This was September, 1993. My timing couldn't've been better. I found a reference to Linux, a freely-available Unix-like operating system. Archie did the rest.
I spent about two days downloading the twenty or thirty floppy images of the SLS distribution. I used the "rawrite" utility to dump the images to floppy. After just a couple of days, and copious perusal of the comp.os.linux usenet newsgroup, I had X11 running on my 386 with 4M RAM, and 40M hard drive. My favorite thing for the next two days was to watch multiple copies of xgas running simultaneously. It beat working, anyway.
That was my beginning with GNU/Linux, and for the last 13 years, I have used GNU/Linux almost exclusively. I am amused at people who ask, "Is Linux ready for the desktop?" Um, yeah. Only for the last decade.
But now I think it is time to dump GNU/Linux.
Don't get me wrong: I still love GNU/Linux. It's just gotten. . . boring. It's no longer the undiscovered country, the wild west, the final frontier. Forgive my metaphor mix-o-rama. I just want to say, Linux is so ready for the desktop, it's boring. There's really not much left for me to explore. The only reason GNU/Linux has managed to keep my attention this long is that it was born about the same time as the web, and the two have matured together. (A coincidence? Oh, I don't think so.)
There is now only one question. Where do I go from here?
Plan 9
What did Ken Thompson do after he was finished with Unix? He took everything he learned, and he designed a new operating system, Plan 9. Plan 9 is everything Unix wanted to be when it grew up. Plan 9 is also free software, released under the Lucent Public License, which is like the IBM Public License, only with the source-code redistribution requirements stripped off.
Inferno is based on Plan 9. Designed as a high-performance operating system for small computers, Inferno has recently been released under a melange of free software licenses (MIT, GPL, LGPL, and Lucent Public Licence).
Menuet is an operating system written entirely in assembly language. There are two versions, a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version. The 32-bit version is released under the GPL. The 64-bit version is not. Although it's not under active development, it is truly a wonderful little operating system.
And finally, for those too timid to explore the truly unmapped vistas of the software universe, there is ReactOS, a freely-available operating system designed to be binary-compatible with MS-Windows XP. The ReactOS homepage claims it is only alpha-level software, and not recommended for real use. Right.
Don't try this at home
This isn't a complete list of the Operating Systems for the Adventurous. There's the GNU Hurd, which boldly goes where no mutually-recursive acronym has gone before. There's Syllable, derived from the illustrious AtheOS. For the fans of BeOS, there's Haiku. And though even this list is incomplete, I will add one more: Minix3.
None of these systems are recommended for daily use, at least for little sissy-boys. But, for those of you adventurous enough, brave enough, crazy enough, any one of these operating systems should be able to bring a little something new to your life.
You too can re-live the early days before GNU/Linux became mainstream. Or, you can experience it all for the first time.
Join me. Dump GNU/Linux. Live on the edge once more.
rm -rf /boot/vmlinuz?
I don't know but I've been feeling the same for some past 6-8 months. Everything is so pointy-and-clicy in the GNU/Linux world. When I first heard (and dived head first into) Linux world, there was some amount of poking and proding involved.
Some tweaking here, system hangs, ihaling the man pages to find out, what the trouble was, et cetera, et cetera.
Now its so ... boring! (I do agree very much with the author)
I remember taking my laptop (Acer TravelMate 2428) and installing Ubutu 6.06 in it. I had suspected that I'll have at least a week's work to get on WiFi at college. Sadly, the network was detected and I was online before I knew what to do.
Some weenies blabbing about Desktop Linux would argue that Linux is near the mark. But I see it different. I always re-phrase the question "Is Linux ready for Desktop?" to "Are you ready for Desktop Linux?".
Well, maybe the Hurd will become the OS we've always dreamed of. Pray no company hijacks the development and leaves all the geeks stranded looking for an alternative.
So if Linux is dumped, what will we do with Windows? Should we adopt it as an alternative? What will we do with all the converts trying to enlighten their friends with GNU/Linux? What will we..
I guess the author will answer me.
Along the same lines I blame it on all the "commercial" companies that are backing up the Linux hype that's ruining the geek paradise.
"Where we go from here, is a choice I leave to you" -- Neo
What do we do with MS-Windows?
I think this is what we do:
We ignore it, just like we do now. Well, mostly we ignore it now. Sort of. Some of us, anyway.
GNU/Linux will be fine for most people. It's perfectly acceptable on the desktop, and in the server, and in your cell phone. (BTW: anyone else anxious to get their hands on one of these Linux cell phones?)
GNU/Linux is a great system. We direct those who aren't OS adventurers to GNU/Linux, and we go play in a new playground, something with new ideas and new code, something that may help us in the future by making hard things simple.
Anyway. I don't know if that's much of an answer, but it's what I have.
Oh really?
You should have installed Slackware on that laptop. It STILL would have detected the wireless... but you wouldn't have any pansy point-n'-click tools to do it for you.
True but...
It's true, GNU/Linux is a mature system now. A little boring? yes, but functional and the best thing is that we can make bigger and better systems above this boring and mature base. Computing is not only hardware+OS stuff, we can start to work in things like great VMs with multiple languages & multiple visual & programming paradigms, AI, etc.
There is a whole world of posibilities waiting to be constructed over some good base.
Happy hacking!
Interesting but sexims has no place in this forum
This article would be interesing if the author had not claimed that "one of these systems are recommended for daily use, at least for little sissy-boys". such comments have no place on a professional forum.
Marie-Noëlle Baechler
Belmont-sur-lausanne / Suisse
'little sissy-boys'
I agree. The author definitely should have stated that the systems were for neither, "little sissy-boys or little sissy-girls".
Boring = Stable
I agree that Linux has gotten a little boring now that Suse, Ubuntu, and Linspire have taken over the desktop scene. THey have made it so that anyone can use Linus. Wasn't that the plan? Shouldn't the goal have been to make an OS that is open and free and usable. I don't think boring is such a bad thing in this case. It just means that if you want to go beating yourself over the head trying to learn something new, then Linux is probably not the way to go. I like that there are other projects out there that want to grown up like Linux did. We should cherish this time. The moments before Linux begins taking up desktops of Moms, grandparents, children, and Mac users. We are in the beginning of the era of open software. Now to make it really successful you must find a way for companies to profit from it. Otherwise truly profunctary research will go down the drain. As a geek I'm with you. Time to beat ourselves over the head learning something new. Our children will thank us for everything we did to make Linux mainstream.
Open Source is the only way to go.
hmmmm...are you sure about that?
I think Linus might take offense to that statement you made in your post.
"THey have made it so that anyone can use Linus. Wasn't that the plan?"
I guess we can add a new conspiracy theory in with all the others. Now Suse, Ubuntu, and Linspire conspire to use Linus...lololol...I think it's kinda catchy. But then that's just me...j/k...8P
Try Linux From Scratch or Gentoo
You will rediscover Linux, I don't know what distro you used before but it was for sure boring.
Re: Try Linux From Scratch or Gentoo
I second that recommendation!
I've mainly been using SuSE Linux over the last few years. And yes, it's getting boring. But when my customers have mission-critical needs, that's what I continue to set up for them, because I know it will just work.
And for my own backup server, I continue to run SuSE. But for my main desktop machine, I felt the need for something a little more exciting. That's why it's running Gentoo. It was an adventure to set up, and it continues to be an adventure in day-to-day use. Every time I update something, I can't be sure what's going to stop working. If you want to put some spice into your computing life, I can recommend it. :)
Lawrence D'Oliveiro
I can understand the author
I can understand the author... I thought like that 10 years ago. Exactly the same, but now, I am old enough to have my companies, and make money.
I really do not want my system to crash, nor I have time to endlessly optimize something that I would gain 0.1% of something and be proud of myself.
I want money, I want my system to work, I want to get things done the easiest way possible.
What I do not want is to pay for something that does not do the above.
Conclusion: linux meet my requirements, linux gets the job done, linux is boring and I like it that way
Uncharted Territory
I feel the same in many ways .. its all getting a bit too easy now, and I cant see too many areas where I can make a big impact on the direction that things are going in.
Suggest you have a look at the Playstation3. Its not too hard to get linux running on there .. which is an adventure in itself .. but the cool factor lies in the Cell processor.
I can see a LOT of uncharted territory ahead in optimising linux apps to run on the cell platform, splitting up existing applications to run in parallel over those lovely SPU's, and squeezing every last bit of horsepower out of that hardware. Its potential is untapped.
Supporting this sort of work will have an impact - imagine a world where a low-cost, high-volume, readily available entertainment console makes a better PC than a PC ... its going to make a difference. Ditto with linux on Wii.
Oh - and windows will never run native on these devices either - one more reason to get excited.
Exciting times ahead.
Even Linux can have something different
I even had Xenix on a Tandy 68000, and Sys3v7 on another 68K box. You can get Inferno for Linux, and for a mind blowing treat, try the Cell SDK running under RedHat.
But for something different and exciting in the Linux world, why not try out the latest Live Dyne 2.3 distro that will boot and run off flash memory, has real time extensions on a 2.6.18 kernal, and does wonderous things with realtime media on and off line.
Add to that the ability to add your own squashed modules onto the /opt tree, use the inbuilt SDK to modify initrd and the /usr tree, boot the squashed system off the hard drive or memory stick and you've got a real hackers plaything all over again with the added benefit that you are using the concepts and tools you are familiar with.
Try it. Its the same but very different.
Stomfi, Australia
Join you? I think not.
Okay Linux is boring because... it's gotten too good? Because it works all the time? Because ordinary people can use it? Linux is starting to really threaten the status quo and is changing the world... and you're BORED by this? Dude, i think you've developed a fairly preverse idea of what constitutes "interesting".
An operating system is a tool that is supposed to facilitate the sharing of information and applications. It's not a puzzle for you to figure out so that you can demonstrate your superiority to others. I mean, if you're into that kind of approach, I guess there's nothing wrong with it, but is sure sounds boring to me.
Who cares... I runs my classis OS in VM/emulator :)
I am also have oppurtinity to use SunOS (yes, before Solaris came out), Solaris, IRIX, NeXT,*BSD, Amiga, ... but, at last I still in love with GNU/Linux until TODAY. There is an OS that only available in Japan, Sharp Human68k OS + SXWindow which runs on Sharp X68000 series PC (MC68000 + MC68881), that I really missed. But today it resurrected in my GNU/Linux system, by using WINE + emulator (xm6). Most of the OSes that the author mentioned can be run in Virtual Machine (VM). I am using qemu to runs OpenSolaris, Reactos, ... I not getting bored using Linux, it is always a new experience everyday with GNU/Linux.
Linux is not boring... you are lazy
Those people complaining that Linux has become boring should realise that the problem is actually themselves, not Linux. It's like blaming the TV if you become a couch potato.
More graphical tools are available for Linux. If you want to, you CAN use them. If not, all of the pre-graphical commands are still there. That's what's great about it. You can burn a CD with K3B, or use cdparanoia. I have Linux servers installed without any X11 at all - just console (plain, ugly and low memory footprint). I have one computer which I keep on the bleeding edge - everything compiled from source and with all sorts of tweaks and tuning, 99% beta software, easy to break in new and exciting ways. On the other hand I have my work computer installed with plain Ubuntu edgy - because that is a computer I just want to switch on and work with. There are times when I DON'T want an exciting OS, I just want a functioning, familiar, simple OS where I spend my time working on it, not making it work. In fact, I don't want to be aware of the OS at all.
Some of the OS's you mentioned sound like they're going to be interesting in the future, but at the moment most of them are only interesting to OS developers and the like - the OS becomes the main application rather than a platform for using other, productive, application software.
pcbsd unix
since novell sold us out and Ubuntu used proprietary drivers since its inception ive moved on to pcbsd it works for me !!!
Slackware still has it
Slackware is still rock solid yet highly configurable. You can get first rate info & then get stuck in to make it sit up & beg if you are after a bit of fun.
People criticise slackware for being old school - sounds just up your street.
Bill Gates
You guys life my dream!
Demand more
My way out of getting bored with Linux is Gentoo, since I find it fun to make things that work to work exactly my way. Unfortunately, this trains my ability to notice flaws and totally ruins my accord with Windows.
poser rubbish
Yeah, because when something becomes popular it's no longer "cool". Give me a break.
Keep looking within
I am glad to hear about how stable you find Linux, and I am sure it is. Newbies to the OS (especially from Windows) generally find it a considerable nightmare to come to learn the new set of rules. And no one is at fault for that.
I feel there are always challenges, and though new to Linux I can see areas that are suitable for development, I also feel that the issue of drivers are still required for many items of hardware, promoting greater user friendliness, developing software that currently is perfectly usable but lacks the usability and functions of some commercial software, teaching new coders in order to prolong and protect the OS, Testing software, simulators and the like.
I am one who starts well tails in the middle and the less said about the end the better. But I am sure challenges will always arise. True The tech community needs forward thinkers, but developing what is already here could benefit even more.


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Prescribed fires, in conjunction with thinning and mowing, can reduce hazardous fuels, the agencies said. Prescribed fire also is used by fire managers and ecologists to improve forest and rangeland health and protect the quality of our watersheds and wildlife habitat.
Fall and winter prescribed fire programs may include the burning of previously gathered concentrations of vegetation, known as pile burning, as well as broadcast burning, underburning, and jackpot burning, which are more widespread applications of fire across a designated area.
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• Metolius Basin Research Natural Area -123 acres, 1.5 miles northeast of the Camp Sherman store and approximately 1 mile south of the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery on the east side of Forest Road 14. Anticipated ignition date is Monday, September 16, 2013 depending upon weather. The primary purpose of the project is to use prescribed fir to continue the process of returning the area to a more historic condition. The project is an ongoing 20 year research project that is evaluating prescribed fire at intervals of 5, 10, and 20 years. The research will contribute to our understanding of dry pine forests and prescribed fire. Smoke may impact Allan Springs campground, Pioneer Ford campground and Lower Bridge campground.
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• 1425 RX – up to 250 acres off of Forest Road 1425 in the Metolius Basin near House on the Metolius
• Glaze Forest Restoration – up to 160 acres between Forest Roads 330 and 300, adjacent to Glaze Meadow
• Pile Burning: various locations throughout the district including: adjacent to Black Butte Ranch; east of Forest Road 16 between Sisters and Forest Road 4606; adjacent to the Forest Roads 1008 and 1012 junction, and ¼ mile north of the Cold Springs Campground
Bend – Fort Rock Ranger District:
• Fuzzy 11/298 and 18 – 1,200 acres southeast of Coyote Butte on the southwest side of China Hat Road
• South Bend - 250 acres, ½ mile west of Horse Butte on the south side of Bend
• Kipuka 2/NNVM 1 – 80 acres near Lavacast Forest, 12 miles south of Bend
• Charlie Brown 18 – 100 acres near the junction of Forest Roads 42 and 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway), 15 miles west of La Pine
• Charlie Brown FT16/FT35 and Dilman F13/F14 – 440 acres near Wickiup Reservoir, 10 miles west of La Pine
• Pile Burning: various locations throughout the district including: near Phil's Trailhead and adjacent to Skyliners Road on the west side of Bend; along Forest Road 46 (Cascade Lakes Highway); on Pine Mountain; and near Sunriver
Crescent Ranger District:
· Weiser 66 - 81 acres, one mile southwest of Highway 58 and west of Cascade Estates
· Fuels Only Maintenance Burns– 435 acres south of the Two Rivers Subdivision
· Pile Burning – various locations throughout the district including: Highway 58 between mile markers 77 and 82; along Cascade Lakes Hwy south of Lava Flow Camp Ground; adjacent to the Forest Roads 44 and 6230 junction; south of Forest Road 62 on Ringo Butte; and north of the Forest Roads 61 and 46 junction
Prineville District BLM:
· Clarno Ag Fields- 100 acres, 1½ miles north of Clarno


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- Aiguille du Midi cable-car ride and canyoning with the family
- Whitewater rafting or Hydrospeed ride on the River Arve
- Excellent chalet based accommodation outside Chamonix
- An exciting overnight at a mountain refuge on a 2 day mini trek
France's Chamonix Valley, with its spectacular backdrop of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain, is the perfect setting for a family adventure holiday. Based at our comfortable chalet in the village of Argentiere, this superb activity holiday will ensure that your family gets the most out of their week in the Alps. This holiday is designed to involve the whole family, with a fun packed itinerary and the option to finish off the evening with a soak in the hot tub! Adapting the itinerary as necessary, the local guide will escort you on the activities and choose scenic day hikes along famous Alpine trails close to the border with both Switzerland and Italy. Activities offered include introductory canyoning, whitewater rafting or 'hydrospeed' on the River Arve, as well as the exciting high ropes course at the Chamonix Adventure Park. You will also be able to ride Europe's highest cable-car to the breathtaking viewpoint of the Aiguille du Midi, take the Mont Blanc Express train to Vallorcine and stay overnight in a mountain hut. Also available locally are swimming, ice-skating, biking and the summer 'luge'. This is an action-packed week of fun and adventure at the heart of the French Alps.
If you are looking for a two-week holiday then you can combine this holiday with our Family Tour du Mont Blanc Walking Week Holiday, a mini-trek on this classic circuit.
Is this holiday for you?
Suitable for children from 8 years old
With our comfortable chalet base and a variety of included activities, this itinerary should appeal to all families with active children. Our four walking days include cable cars to the top of the mountains and around 4-6 hrs of walking and up to 600m of ascent and descent. We have optional rafting, hydrospeeding, canyoning, an adventure tree tops course and rock climbing. There is also the option of taking the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi to 3842m. Also included in this exciting holiday is a walk to the Miage refuge where we overnight, meaning we need to carry our overnight things (sheet sleeping bags and teddy bear) in our backpacks. The walks are on good and well-marked trails and they are suitable for children provided they are used to walking in the hills. The itinerary is suitable for children aged 8 and above, although children must be aged 12 to do the hydrospeed and canyoning (children under 12yrs will raft instead). Also note that height restrictions may apply for certain activities. The itinerary includes one night in a mountain hut, all other nights are at our chalet in Argentiere. Chamonix is served by several low-cost airlines flying into Geneva. You should allow approximately EUR200 per person if you wish to take part in all activities. Please see 'spending money' for activities break down.
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- Meet at the group chalet in Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley.
- Walk to the Valley of the Bears and the Swiss border. Return by train.
- Possibility to take the Aiguille du Midi cable 3800m, afternoon optional rafting or hydrospeeding.
- Balcony walk from top of the Flegere to Plan Praz. Mont Blanc Panorama walk.
- Possibility to go canyoning or rock climbing. Afternoon free for optional biking or luge or swimming.
- Start of the 2 day trek on the Tour de Mont Blanc. Walk from Les Houches cable car to Miage Refuge (1560m).
- Descend from Le Truc (1720m) to Les Contamines Adventure Park (optional). Return to Argentiere.
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Meet at the group chalet in Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley.
Meet at the group chalet in Argentiere just a few kilometres from Chamonix. The accommodation we use for the Chamonix Family Adventure is the Yeti Lodge chalets. The chalets have bright and airy rooms, south-facing sun-decks with views to Mont Blanc, as well as a hot tub and sauna. On arrival you can relax and enjoy the stunning views of Mont Blanc. In the evening, you will meet your guide and have an informal chat about the week ahead. KE Land Only package services begin with dinner and overnight at Yeti Lodge.
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Walk to the Valley of the Bears and the Swiss border. Return by train.
We begin our week with an easy acclimatisation walk. Starting from your accommodation we walk through the old town of Argentiere and through the neighbouring hamlets of Frasserands and Monroc to reach the Col des Montets at 1461m. Here we can visit the Nature Reserve des Aiguilles Rouges and discover rich and diverse flora and fauna of the region. We continue over this historic pass into Vallorcine, the valley of bears, all the bears have long since gone, but this beautiful valley provides opportunities for a variety of walks depending on your families experience. Walking on good trails we follow the 'Route des Diligences' and find a meadow stop for our picnic lunch before reaching our destination today, the Swiss frontier where there's an opportunity to buy Swiss chocolate! We complete our day by taking the historic Mont Blanc train back to France.
Accommodation Chalet
Ascent 250m
Distance 10km
Meals bld
Descent 330m
Time 3 - 4 hours walking
Possibility to take the Aiguille du Midi cable 3800m, afternoon optional rafting or hydrospeeding.
The Aiguille du Midi cable car leaves from the centre of Chamonix. It is a journey of two stages. The first brings visitors to the Plan de l'Aiguille at 2300 metres. The second stage traverses the glacier of Les Pelerins, before rising up the North Face. Often in summer it is possible to spot climbers on their way up this face towards the summit of the Aiguille. From the top station at 3800 metres the view of the Alps is incredible, with several terraces from where visitors can take in the spectacular views of the Swiss, French and Italian Alps. On a clear day it is possible to see the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Grand Combin. An elevator inside the rock rises the final 42 metres to the top terrace at 3842 metres. This is the closest you can get to Mount Blanc without climbing! We then descend to the mid station at Plan de l'Aiguille and have our picnic lunch. After our final descent, we head off to get wet with a fun, fast and furious journey on white water along the River Arve through the centre of Chamonix itself. Choose from Rafting or 'Hydrospeed' which is swimming with a helmet, flippers and a block of plastic as a float! To raft you must be 8 years old, 1m 20 in height and for 'Hydrospeed' at least 12 years old and 1m 50 in height and be able to swim. Both the cable car and the Hydrospeed/rafting are optional, and should be paid for locally. Dinner will be at a restaurant in Argentiere.
Accommodation Chalet
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Balcony walk from top of the Flegere to Plan Praz. Mont Blanc Panorama walk.
This walk visits the Aiguilles Rouge Nature Reserve with a landscape of granite cliffs, wildlife, and often old snow left over from the winter. Our route begins at the Flégère cable car where we take advantage of a ride up to our trail at 1877m! This lovely balcony walk gives us impressive views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley – a fantastic way to view Western Europe's largest mountain and surrounding peaks. After arriving at the next cable car, Plan Praz at 2000m, we will stop for our picnic lunch. From here the views of the glaciers and mountains are simply incredible and in fine weather we can watch the paragliders taking off and playing on the warm air! We then save our knees by taking the cable car down right into the heart of Chamonix where we can visit one of many ice cream shops! If time allows it's then possible to walk a little more along the by the glacial River Arve back towards your accommodation. Distance: 6km along the balcony walk, optional 6km from Chamonix to Argentiere.
Accommodation Chalet
Ascent 180m
Distance 6km
Meals bld
Descent 100m
Time 4 - 6 hours walking
Possibility to go canyoning or rock climbing. Afternoon free for optional biking or luge or swimming.
Canyoning involves wearing protective gear whilst descending steep gorges and river courses. This can involve abseiling over rocky steps, jumping and sliding over waterfalls and swimming through hidden pools. Professional guides will give you detailed instruction and equipment to allow you to enjoy the thrills of one of the region's best canyons. To take part in this activity (canyoning) you should be at least 9 years old, and weigh a minimum of 35kg and be able to swim well. It is reasonably exhilarating. For those who would prefer a drier experience, there is the option to challenge yourself with rock climbing. Join a professional guide at Chamonix's lakeside crag to learn the skills and techniques to scale a rock face and abseil by yourself back to terra firma! Both the canyoning and rock climbing are optional activities and payable locally. Lunch today is in one of the town's many cafes and the afternoon is then free for you to explore. You may wish to relax. Or, if you are in need of more adventure your guide will help you organise another activity - you can take the train up to the Mer de Glace Glacier and Ice Grotto, hire bikes, ride the Chamonix Luge, or check out the flumes at the swimming pool. All activities payable locally.
Accommodation Chalet
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Start of the 2 day trek on the Tour de Mont Blanc. Walk from Les Houches cable car to Miage Refuge (1560m).
Today we need to be organised and pack our little rucksacks to start a 2-day walk along the world famous trail of the 'Tour du Mont Blanc'. We set off for our adventure from Les Houches and enjoy stunning views of the Chamonix Valley as we use the cable car to gain 900 metres of elevation. We cross under the Bionnassay Glacier and head up to the Col de Tricot (2120m), before making the steep descent of around 45mins to the Miage pastures and chalet/refuge. Here we have the afternoon to explore this hidden river valley, with its farm animals and views to the glacier. We spend the night in characterful accommodation hosted by the Orsett family, having dinner in the hut. Please note that this walk can be adapted to suit most fitness levels and age groups. Our accommodation will be in a non-segregated mixed dormitory. You will be required to bring with you a sheet sleeping bag (in your backpack with your overnight belongings), blankets are supplied. With the sound of cow bells and the fabulous views, staying in this high and remote mountain hut is an experience not to be missed!
Accommodation Mountain Hut / Refuge
Ascent 600m
Distance 9km
Meals bld
Descent 560m
Time 4 - 6 hours walking
Descend from Le Truc (1720m) to Les Contamines Adventure Park (optional). Return to Argentiere.
After our breakfast in the chalet, we make the short ascent up to the alpage or Alpine meadow at Truc. Here, we have the option of walking up to the viewpoint summit of Truc for 360 degree views. We then have a gentle descend from the col to Le Truc (1720m) where there is a refuge at which we can have a coffee. We continue our descent through a forest of tall pines on a wide track to the small town of Les Contamines. We then walk a little further to the adventure park where we have our picnic lunch by the lakeside. Here, we can experience the 'high life' travelling from tree to tree through the forest, using rope bridges, Tarzan swings, Tyrolean wire slides, rope ladders and cargo nets. There are different circuits for different ages / sizes of children. For the fun yellow & blue route you have to be 8yrs or older and at least 1 metre 20 centimetres tall. Entrance for the tree tops adventure trail is optional and payable locally. From here we transfer back to Argentiere for a well-deserved rest and final dinner.
Accommodation Chalet
Ascent 150m
Distance 8km
Meals bld
Descent 600m
Time 3 - 4 hours walking
Departure day.
KE Land Only package services end after breakfast.
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Holiday Information
Holiday Information
What's included
- A professional English-speaking guides and local instructors
- All transfers
- Cable cars (apart from Aiguille du Midi) involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- Meals as detailed in the meal plan
What's not included
- Travel Insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Airport transfers
- Activities (Aiguille du Midi / rafting / hydrospeeding / canyoning / rock climbing / tree tops)
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
The food in Yeti Lodge is varied and plentiful. Continental breakfasts, packed lunches, afternoon tea and full 3-course evening meals are included. Yeti Lodge has an honesty bar for wine and drinks with your meals. Certain days you will receive a packed lunch. In the mountain hut night you will be served wholesome mountain food.
Meal plan
Joining Arrangements & Transfers
View the gallery below for images of the style of accommodation used
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
ACTIVITY PRICES. (All prices are per person)
Aiguille du Midi lift: €50
Rafting 2hrs: €40
Hydrospeeding 45mins: €45
Half-day Canyoning: €75
Half-day Rock Climbing: €75
Tree Tops Adventure, Les Contamines: €15 to 20 depending on course
You should allow approx €200 per person for the activities
An additional sum of min €50 per person should be allowed for entrance charges to swimming baths, ice rink etc. and a few drinks, tipping and personal expenses. There are ATM's in Argentiere and Chamonix. All prices are approximate and are subject to change without prior notification.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is the accepted way of saying 'thank you' to your leader and local team. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service. We advise you to tip as a group.
Baggage Allowance
There is no weight restriction as such on this trip other than that imposed by your international carrier. However, travelling is always easier the lighter your luggage. On the day/night that you are walking to the mountain refuge there is no baggage transfer. Everyone will need to carry their overnight belongings including a sheet sleeping bag. We recommend that you keep your backpack as light as possible. Of course you may wish to carry some of the childrens belongings in your pack as well. We recognise that for some of our holidays and for some of our travellers, the KE Trek Bag (see below) may not provide the best solution when packing for your holiday. A bag with fitted wheels or a holdall with more than one compartment and more than one access zip can, in some circumstances, be more appropriate. We have no problem if you choose to use an alternative bag.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
The altitudes on this holiday are not extreme and the maximum altitude attained is no more than the equivalent of a pressurised cabin on an international flight. You may 'feel' the altitude the first time you trek above 2000 metres but all that is required is a slower pace to compensate. You should pay particular attention to your hydration levels while trekking above 2000 metres.
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items
Walking/Hiking boots
Old trainers for canyoning and rafting (that you don't mind getting wet)
Trekking trousers
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers
Thermal baselayer - leggings for rafting
Baselayer shirts
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirt with collar (for sun protection)
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Warm hat
Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves
Sheet sleeping bag
Daypack 30 to 40 litres (depending on how much of the kids' stuff you want to carry)
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles (approx 1 litre per person)
Swimwear (at the public Chamonix swimming pool these must be Speedos or lycra type swim shorts)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small towel
Torch and spare batteries
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Basic First Aid Kit - You should bring your own personal first aid kit consisting of the following: Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium) painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, Insect repellent (DEET), and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets are a good idea. NB There are excellent medical facilities in Chamonix.
The following items are optional
Walking poles
Insect repellant
Travel clothes
Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Toys / games / books etc
All specialist equipment required for the activities on this trip are provided.
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Europe
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa.
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations. UK residents should obtain a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This entitles you to state provided medical treatment, but is not a substitute for medical travel insurance which is still vital when travelling overseas.
The unit of currency in Europe is the Euro.
Electricity Supply & Plug
We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
Generally, the temperatures that we can expect to encounter during the day will be reasonably warm, ranging from around 18 to 28°C. At night in Argentiere, we can expect the temperature to drop to between 10 and 15°C. The weather is usually stable at this time of year, but mountainous areas do generate their own weather systems and occasional rain and even stormy weather cannot be ruled out.
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Thirty-two of 60 members have renewed their membership dues for the 2011-2012 Wood County, Texas Genealogical Society year so far. Seven have included extra donations for the operating fund with their renewal ranging from $5.00 to $35.00. It's not too late to send in your renewal now to Treasurer, Wood County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 832, Quitman, Texas 75783.
The society treasurer's report covering the period July to October 17, 2011 is posted at the member only site which you canbreach at the link at the top right of the page at http://woodtxgene.com.
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Central Michigan University
January 22, 1969
Centra l Mich igan University Boord of Trustees
Meeting of January 22, 1969
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Members present: Alfred J . fortino, Cho innan; Roger M. 8usfield, Jr .;
lloyd M. Cofer; Mrs. Ka thari ne C. Hofstad; Wolter W. Wighhnan;
William B. Boyd, President.
Also attendi ng: Norva ll C. Bovee, Treasurer; John H. DeCarl o, Secretory;
Wilbur E. Moore, Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Members absent: Mrs . Jean Bockus; Lowrence D. Rahilly; James M. Umphrey .
The meet ing was co iled to order at 2:00 P.M. by the Chairman.
The minutes of the meeting of December lB, 1968 were accepted as printed .
Motion W(lS mode by Roger M. 8usrie ld, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Ka tharine
Hofstad and carried that the fo llowing recommendations of the acin inistration,
as rev iewed by President Bayd, be approved:
Helen Lamont, Intermediate Secretory C-6, Housing
Donald f. Reilly, Administrative Assistant VI, University Press
Ka thryn P. Blond, Sen ior Clerk Stenographer C-4, Physical Education
Evelyn F. Gaffnett, Recording Clerk C-2, Registrar's Office
Margaret Heigley , Senior Clerk Typist C-2, Music
Wando Mullins, Clerk Stenographer C-3, Information Services
Barbaro L. Sharp, Clerk Stenographer C-3, Academ ic Affairs
Raymond Rock, f ireman Mf-7, Main tenance
J . Bruce Eldred, Manager, Administrative Assistant VI, University Press
B.S . , Central Michigan University, 1943
George Gozmorarian, Visiting Instru ctor, Business
B.S . in Bus. Adm., University of Detroit, 1954
M.B .A. , University of Detroit, 1956
Advanced Graduate Study: Michigan State University
George E. Miller, Administrative Assistant A-I I, Business ond Finance
B.S. in Accounting, ferris Stote College, 1966
Advanced Study: Central Michigan University
Jon ice A. Pottison, Clerk Stenographer C-3, Information Services
Kay Ann Smith, Senior Clerk Stenographer C-4, Physical Education
Irene M. Sytek, Clerk Typist C- l, Housing
Bernadette E. White, Clerk C-l, Registrar 's Office
Patricia Kirby, Registered Nurse, Health Service
Anita Dutcher, Nurses Aide, Hea lth Service
Elizabeth Schmorrow-, Nurses Aide, Health Service
Dean R. Haggart, Plumber's He lper MF-4, Maintenance
Richord Recker, Custodian Swingmon Mf -4, Maintenance
Matt Wiita la, Student Ma intenance Supervisor, Housing
Edy the Egbert , Clerk Typist C- l to Cleric: Stenographer C-J, Housing
Mary Mead, Clerk C- l to Recording Clerk C-2, Registrar's Office
Betty Post, Clerk Ste nographer C..J to Intermed iate Secretory C-6, Housing
Elizabeth VanOver, Intermediate Secretory C-6 to Sen ior Secretary C-7,
Un iversity Center
Earl J . Decker, Equipment San itizer Mf-2 to Custodian Mf-4, Ma intenance
Tra nsfers and Reclassificotions continued:
Richard Re cker, Custodian Swingman to Custodian MF-4, Maintenance
laVerne Cuny, Biology Spring Semester, 1970
Joseph Huston, History Fall Semester, 1969
Leslie Carl in, Personnel Spring Semester, 1970
Donald Kilbourn, Personnel Fall Semester, 1969
Nolan Kaiser, Philosophy Spring Semester, 1970
Ernest Donald, Sociology Fa ll Semester, 1969
Avon Dreyer, Econanics Spring Semester, 1970
Edgar Ross, Music Fall Semester, 1969
Eugene Grove, Music Fa II Semester, 1969
Margery Bulger, Physicol Educotion Fa I I Semester, 1969
Completion of Doctorate:
Richard Parker, Foreign languoges Academ ic Year, 1969-70
With Half Pay
Charles Carlson, History Academic Year, 1969-70
With Half Pay
John C. Meyer, Secondary Education Academic Year, 1969-70
With Half Poy
Adelbert Plummer, Secondary Education Academ ic Year , 1969-70
With Ha If Pay
Military Service:
Thomas Repp, Ach1inistrative Assistant II , Business and Finance
It was moved by Roger M. Busfield, Jr., seconded by Lloyd M. Cofer,
and carried that the following definition of "facultyn be approved for
academic purposes on ly:
" The ·University faculty sho ll include all those who hove on
academic rank of lecturer, instructor, or above, and whose
appointment calls for at least half-time service in research
or instruction or in a combination of the two. It sholl also
include the principal executive ond administrative officers
(president, vice presidents, deans), professional librarians,
personnel counselors, curators, and directors or adm inistrative
coordinators of the various acodemic and research octivities
under the general administrotion of the Vice President of
Academic Affoirs, and others towhan the President, with
the concurrence of the appropr iate academic department or
division, may assign an academic rank. "
It was moved by Roger M. Busfield, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Katharine
Hafstad, and curried that the Joseph P. Corey Athletes Loan Fund be
occepted with the following cond iti ons:
1. Maximum amount to be loaned to anyone individuol at
anyone time ~ - $50
2. Maximum length of time for initial loons to be 90 days
wi th provision for renewal if additional time is needed.
The following statement '11'0$ approved for printing in the University
" The Joseph P. Carey Student Athletes loan Fund wos established
by family and friends of Professor Carey in memory of
his devotion to the University and his great interest in athletics.
The fund provides gnall, interest-free loons (ma ximum of $50
for 90 days) to a thletes wha ore in need of temporary assistance."
It wes moved by Roger M. 8usfield, Jr., seconded by Lloyd M. Cofer,
and carried thot the legislature be requested to pass a Resolution author~
izing the University to construct a Student Events BlJilding to be paid
from revenue fran student fees - total project not to exceed $5,000,000.
Moved by RoeerM. Busfield, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Kathorine
Hofstad, and carried that the fee for the Summer Speech Clinic
be increased fran $350 to $450, effective beginning the slXIlmer
of 1969.
Moved by Mrs. Katharine Hofstad, seconded by Wolter W. Wightman,
and carried that the list of prospective graduates, January 25, 1969,
be approved. (list of gradootes on file in the Secretary's Office.)
Moved by Lloyd M. Cofer, seconded by Roger M. Busfield, Jr., and
carried thot the following honorary degree candidates and degrees
for the January, 1969 canmencement be approved:
Stanley Idzerda Doctor of Humane letters
H. Allan Barth Doctor of Public Service
H. Gobind Kharana Doctor of law
Marjorie Peebles-Meyers Doctor of Science
Contribution of S1,500 from Roger Allen of Roger Allen & Associates,
to the Scholarship Fund.
Contribution of $500 fran Ernst & Emrt of Detroit with a designation
of $250 Achievement Award to on outstanding junior majoring in
accounting; and $250 to the School of Business Acministrotion to
enable members of the accounting faculty to particilXlte in p-ofessioool
activities for which adequate funds may not be available.
Beqoert of $500 under life insurance policy of Michael Joseph Novak,
G-and Blanc, 0 1966 graduate killed in action in Vietncm on
October 27, 1968.
Newly published musical works from Frank Stillings, School of Fine
and Applied Arts, to the Department of Music. Estimated value -
To the Development Fund:
Ralph J. and Rosemary langley S 50 Undesignoted
Gifts to the Development Fund continued:
The Dow Chemical Company $210
To the library:
Designated: Chemistry library
SI00 - H. E. Wood
SI00 - Bernard Niehoff
SIO - Daoald Chopin
Collection of books in the field of music from Fronk Stillings,
School of Fine and Applied Arts . Ertimated value - S74.20.
Collection of twelve books from lynn Mason, Mt. Pleasant.
Estimoted value - $60.00.
To the Clarke Historical library:
Eleven valuable nineteenth century county atlases fran louis
Cramton, Midland. Estimated value - S300.00.
Moved by lloyd M. Cofer, seconded by Roger M. Busfield, Jr" and
carried that plans for construction and financing of 100 apartments
be authorized. Projections indicote thot odditional units should be
built as soan os possible due to the shortage of opartments for married
students and first year University staff. It is hoped that approximately
75 of these can be two bedroom units ond 25 three -bedroorn.
Moved by lloyd M. Cofer, seconded by Mrs. Katharine Hofstad, ond
carried thot the IXlrking and traffic ord ioonce be omended to become
effective March 1, 1969 rather thon Febrvory 1, 1969. This action
is necessary since the City of Mt. Pleasant needs odditional time to
implemen t the ordinance because of the establishment of the new
District Court system.
The Chairman coiled for reports fran the Standing Committees:
Finance Committee - Mr. Wightman
No Report.
Academic Affairs -- Mr. Umphrey
No Report.
It was announced the Annual Meeting of the Association of Governing
Boards of Universities ond Colleges will be held April 20-22, 1969 at
Columbia, Missouri. Members were requested to return the registration
papers to John DeCarlo if they were planning to attend.
Norvall C. Bovee announced that a grant from the Federal Government
in the amount of $1,000,000 had been received for the new
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building.
The next meeting of the Boord will be February 26, 1969.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity
Welcome to the Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Diversity at Idaho State University located in Rendezvous 157. ISU is committed to safe and respectful learning and working environment.
Our office is responsible for promoting the University's commitment to diversity through leadership and services in the following areas:
- Oversight and guidance of search committees in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
- Ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action guidelines
- Preparing annual Affirmative Action plan reports
- Conduct investigations and resolving complaints of harassment and discrimination on all potential civil rights violations including Title IX
- Training, workshops and education
We actively promote diversity through our two centers, the Diversity Resource Center (DRC) and the Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center (GRC). These centers sponsor programming and educational opportunities on a variety of diversity topics for the campus and community. The Diversity Resource Center is located in Rendezvous 129 and the Gender Resource Center is in Gravely Hall North.


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News 12 has learned the U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Craig Bogert Baldwin.
Baldwin is accused of killing his 83-year-old mother, Dale Baldwin.
Her body was found last Friday, wrapped in a blanket in her yard.
"Just hard to believe," says Curtis Jamison. Jamison was Dale Baldwin's gardener. "I heard about this, but I never thought it was her. She was a sweet lady. Very sweet. And I don't see how whoever did it..."
Jamison is just one of many in the community shocked to hear about what happened. News 12 also spoke to a neighbor who described Dale Baldwin as a very pleasant person who could often be seen out walking near her York Street home.
Craig Baldwin may be driving a light blue 2002 Toyota Camry, with South Carolina license plates W66040.
Baldwin was last seen Saturday, June 24 in Lexington, Kentucky at his daughter's wedding.
He is considered dangerous, and the U.S. Marshals warn his behavior is unpredictable.
His whereabouts are currently unknown; Aiken Public Safety is on the lookout in case Baldwin returns to his home on York Street. They say he could be anywhere. Law enforcement all over the country have Baldwin's description.
Baldwin has lived in Santa Fe, Savannah, and Hilton Head Island. Some of the Baldwin family lives in the Lexington, Kentucky area.
U.S. Marshals believe Baldwin embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from his mother's bank account shortly before her killing.
He also has a long list of prior offenses, including D.U.I., resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, public intoxication, theft, failure to appear in court, and violating a protective order.
Authorities believe Dale Baldwin was killed June 16. They are still waiting for the official paperwork to be completed before releasing the cause of death.
Aiken deputies are out on surveillance in case Baldwin comes back. "This was his last known place of residence, so we are keeping a close eye on this residence in case he does come back," says Sgt. David Turno.
Anyone with any information about Craig Baldwin is urged to call the United States Marshals Service at 803-765-5477 or 843-662-0750 or the Aiken Department of Public Safety at 803-642-7620 immediately.