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"A wonderful opportunity is coming to Yreka – an activity that the whole family can enjoy that incorporates socializing, invigorating movement and the chance to hear toe-tapping tunes played by a melange of marvelous musicians," stated a recent press release from the Siskiyou Snow Dog Sporting Association.
On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 2, from 7-9:30 p.m. the Siskiyou Family YMCA will host a contra dance (also known as a barn dance) in support of the Siskiyou Snow Dogs Association and its annual Siskiyou Sled Dog Races. This "Contra Dance for the Dogs" is open to people of all ages, and no partner is necessary. This will be a beginner-level dance, the motto for which is "If you can walk, you can dance."
Live music, primarily Irish jigs and reels, will be provided by The Highly-Paid Professionals, a talented group of Siskiyou County musicians on the fiddle, guitar, flute, penny whistle, upright bass and percussion. The evening's dance caller, Annie Kramer, will provide some brief instruction for beginners from 7-7:30 p.m., and will also teach each dance throughout the evening.
Light refreshments will be available and there will be a dessert auction. Race T-shirts will also be for sale. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 per adult and $5 for students (with a student ID card). Family tickets are $25 and children under 6 are free.
For more information about the Contra Dance for the Dogs, the Siskiyou Snow Dog Sporting Association or the Siskiyou Sled Dog Races, visit siskiyousleddograces.com or call 598-0466 or 926-3641.
All proceeds from the dance will be used to defray expenses for the Siskiyou Sled Dog Races to be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10. The SSDSA is a federally recognized 501-C6 not for profit organization.
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CHURCH NOTES: March 8, 2013
Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 3:14 p.m.
Night of prayer, praise tonight
A night of praise and prayer is scheduled for 6 p.m. today at Faith Dominion and Power Ministry, 129 Samuel St., Houma. D'Juan Suggs of Moses Baptist Church and the Rev. Earline Durkins are the guest speakers. For information, call Jesse Penny Nevers at 873-7086.
Revival continues tonight
Revival services continue at 7 p.m. today at Christ Holiness Temple, 7389 Main St., Houma. Terry Bridges from Holy Hill COGIC in Tylertown Miss., is the service's guest speaker.
Conference for men this weekend
A Man of God conference is scheduled for today and Saturday at the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux's Pastoral Center, 2779 La. 311, Schriever. The conference is sponsored by the diocese's Conference Office. For information, call the Conference Office or visit www.htconferences.org.
Find bargains at garage sale
A garage sale to benefit Joy Fellowship of Thibodaux is scheduled for 6 a.m. Saturday at the church, 1901 Talbot Ave. The sale includes women, men and children's clothing, shoes of all size, baby clothes and toys, and more.
Women's conference begins Saturday
An annual women's conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at University Baptist Church, 904 Menard St., Thibodaux. Polly Brinker is the conference's guest speaker. Julie Landry is the event's worship leader. Early registration costs $30 or $35 at the door.
Service to celebrate church's anniversary
A service celebrating Grace Chapel's eighth anniversary is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 6781 W. Park Ave., Houma. The Travis Lee Band will lead the worship service. Dinner follows the service. Travis Lee is the service's guest speaker.
Service honors deacons, deaconesses
A service to honor deacons and deaconesses' anniversaries with Third Zion Baptist Church is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday at the church, 2649 La. 308, Raceland. The Rev. Howard Smith Jr., pastor of Residence Baptist Church of Houma, is the service's guest speaker.
Service to center around men
First Baptist Church of Schriever's annual Men's Day is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 1987 La. 311. The Rev. Howard Smith Jr., pastor of Residence Baptist Church of Houma, will deliver the gospel.
Houma church celebrates anniversary
A service celebrating New Zion Baptist Church's 154th anniversary is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 263 Grand Caillou Road, Houma. The Rev. John Scott of Sunlight Baptist Church of Schriever is the service's guest speaker.
Friends invited for Sunday service
A family and homecoming day is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at New St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 3966 La. 311, Houma.
Local church reaches milestone
A service celebrating St. Peter Baptist Church's 148th anniversary is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 669 La. 55, Montegut. The Rev. Kenneth Jackson of New Rising Sun Baptist Church and Israelite Baptist Church is the service's guest speaker.
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Short-track mountain bike race series set for Jackson Park
Published: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:26 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:26 p.m.
Henderson County Parks and Recreation is hosting the inaugural Summer Short Track Mountain Bike Race Series, sponsored by Sycamore Cycles, on Jackson Park's new short track course.
This is Western North Carolina's first and only short track mountain bike race series.
The dates of the races are June 5, June 19, July 17, July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28.
There will be four divisions, beginning with the Youth Race (for bikers 12 and under), which is free. It will start at 5:30 p.m. and will consist of five laps around the course.
The Category 3 male and female race will follow at 6 p.m. Cost to pre-register is $10, and on raceday it's $15. This race will be 20 minutes and then an additional two laps.
The Category 2 male and female race is next at 6:30 p.m., and it has the same cost as the Category 3. It will be 30 minutes long and then an additional two laps.
The final race each night will be the longest race: Category 1 male and female. It will begin at approximately 7:10 p.m., and it, too, has the same cost as the Category 3. Category 1 will be 40 minutes long plus an additional two laps.
All racers must have a valid USA Cycling license, and there are one-day licenses available for $5 each.
On racedays, there will be medals awarded to the first-third finishers, and there will also be prizes and giveaways.
In addition to Sycamore Cycles and HCPRD, the series is also sponsored by North Carolina Cyclo-Cross and West First Wood-Fried Pizza.
For more details or to register online, go to usacycling.org/register/2013-2112.
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck ended her tenture on "The View" on Wednesday and announced she has landed a new home, where her conservative views won't put her at odds with her fellow talk show co-hosts.
Hasselbeck emotionally wrapped up a decade on ABC's "The View" on Wednesday and will replace Gretchen Carlson on Fox's morning talk show "Fox & Friends" in September. Carlson will start her own afternoon news program in the fall.
During her final show on "The View," Hasselbeck walked arm-in-arm with co-host and executive producer Barbara Walters to the table where the co-hosts sit each morning.
"The past 10 years have been nothing short of extraordinary," said Hasselbeck, who started on "The View" in November 2003. Turning to Walters, she added, "I did some math last night, and I think I've have had over 3,000 days working by your side. I can't ask for a better leader or mentor. You are the best that there is."
Walters indicated that the show is in no hurry to fill Hasselbeck's vacated seat. "We have a plenty of guests hosts, and we are going to take our time," Walters said. "You have been such a big part of the show's success. You are going to leave a big void at this table."
Rumors -- repeatedly denied by Walters -- hinted that Hasselbeck was shown the door because her conservative views clashed with the other all-female, much more liberal panel of co-hosts, with whome Hasselbeck frequently clashed. Hasselbeck will find a much friendly team of hosts on "Fox & Friends," which is known for covering entertainment stories and analyzing news headlines from a conservative perspective.
ABC released a statement praising Hasselbeck's passion and strong beliefs, saying she "stood behind her political views even if they were not the most popular opinions at the table."
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any time when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric
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time during periods of precipitation, including, but not limited to,
periods of rain, snow or fog.
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of General Statutes § 14-96a in that the defendant did not use
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times of the day or in response to weather conditions. General
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requirements governing head lamps, tail lights, reflectors,
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lights referred to are other than headlights.
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Charleston, W.Va. (AP) -- A nonprofit policy center reports that West Virginia is no. 2 in the nation in the percentage of children with chronic health problems.
The report from the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy found that 18 percent of West Virginia children -- 69,500 in total -- have special health needs or chronic illnesses, such as asthma and diabetes.
Kentucky's no. 1 at 18.5 percent.
The report said that more than half of West Virginia children with chronic health problems receive government-funded health insurance.
In most states, the majority of chronically ill children are covered by private health insurance.
While most West Virginia children with chronic health problems have insurance, some don't receive the early medical care that can prevent some health problems.
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New Age Brass in Concert!
New Age Brass in Concert!
Sunday, October 14, 2 pm
Donation requested
The New Age Brass was formed by five aspiring musicians from central Pennsylvania in order to bring new life to modern brass performance. Since 2008, New Age Brass has been bringing music to audiences around the world with energizing interactive performances that push the boundaries of standard chamber music repertoire. Program followed by optional gallery tour.


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Iguassu Eco Hostel
The Iguassu Eco Hostel, an ecological hostel, is located 500 meters from Iguassu National Park (Iguassu Falls), the Bird Park and 01 km from Iguassu International Airport. We have 07 rustics suites in a colonyal house among the forest. For people who enjoy the nature, Iguassu Eco Hostel has verandas in all rooms, hammocks between the trees, and breakfast with birds singing. At night the guest can sit in front of the fireplace or eat a great pizza made by the wood burning stove. We have an area Tv, internet, breakfast and laundry service. Welcome to this \"forest refuge\" where the Nature and your well being get together!
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Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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The Iguassu Eco Hostel, an ecological hostel, is located 500 meters from the Iguassu National Park. With 10 rustic and confortable suites, among a colonial style house, in the forest. Besides being located 1 Km from the Iguassu International Airport and 500 meters from the bird park. It has: TV, internet, swimming pool, breakfast and laundry service.
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The North Point Mall (also known as The Vice Point Mall in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories) is a shopping mall located in Vice Point, Vice City of both Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
The North Point Mall is a two story mall with a H-shape floorplan. It is arguably one of the largest enclosed malls in the GTA series, featuring a massive atrium bisected by a central pedestrian bridge, and a large number of businesses primarily based on the edges of the floorspace; the mall also comes equipped with escalators, as well as access to an adjoining multistory car park and six street level entrances.
Stores in the mall range from clothing and firearms retailers to record stores and eateries. Circa 1986 (the timeline of GTA Vice City), there are two weapon stores in the mall, one for firearms and the other for melee weapons. The latter does not appear in the 1984 rendition (in GTA Vice City Stories) for unknown reasons. The food court in the mall can also be used in GTA Vice City to replenish the player's health if it is below 100.
In addition, the GTA Vice City rendition of the mall features an Infernus on display intended as a prize from the mall's annual charity raffles. Players can easily steal the car (at the cost of gaining police attention), but they can't drive it out of the mall.
In Vice City Stories, it is one of the only interior locations to have red balloons. A rampage location is also available, as well as the Mashin' Up The Mall side-mission.
Gang control
In GTA Vice City, the "turf" inside the mall has been claimed by the local Sharks gang, but the actual stores pay protection to the Vercetti Family. A common occurrence in the mall is groups of leather jacket-clad men occasionally engaging in fights with the Patrol Invest Group security and Vice City Police Department officers. As they are within Sharks territory, these men are believed to be members of the gang, but people who are dressed similarly appear across the entire city, making this unlikely. In night time, the Sharks appear inside the mall, engaging a gang war to the Patrol Invest Group, and possibly police officers, if the cops attack either two of them with nightsticks.
GTA Vice City (1986)
* Robberies: Stores which must be robbed for 100% Completion in GTA Vice City.
GTA Vice City Stories (1984)
- The infrastructure of the mall's multistory car park resembles the Newport Multistory Car Park in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories' Newport, Staunton Island
- North Point Mall's appearance is based on the Aventura Mall in Aventura, Florida.
See Also
- Mashin' Up The Mall (side mission)


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Rewarding Efficient Commuters, Easing Traffic Congestion
To Nicolás Stier, whose research focuses on network design, traffic jams are a sign of a network gone wrong. Consider a congested metropolis like New York. Stier judges a city's transportation network on its average commuting time, which is a way of measuring how well the transportation system works. The system is considered equitable if it isn't structured to give unfair advantages to one socioeconomic class — for example, providing short, cheap commutes for the rich but few affordable options for the poor.
In most major cities, people can choose either to drive or take public transportation to work. Commuters select the option that works best for them based on a combination of travel time and cost (for example, many prefer the option that requires the least travel time, even though taking the subway, bus or commuter train may be less comfortable than driving one's car). In urban networks, roads are in high demand, and the choices made by each person affect the choices that others will make. When too many commuters decide to drive, congestion increases sharply. For this reason, having relatively few people switch to other modes will significantly improve the commute time of an average resident.
To influence drivers to opt for public transportation, municipal governments can offer incentives, such as subsidies or discounts for using the subway, or create disincentives for commuting by car, such as higher taxes and fees. Subsidies decrease the costs of the poor, who are price sensitive, and decrease the commute time of the rich who are time sensitive, thus improving everybody's welfare. In addition, subsidies are the more politic approach, since they don't increase costs; that's why most major cities subsidize subways, while only a handful have tried congestion pricing.
Cities encourage commuters to use mass transit to achieve a variety of objectives, such as reducing congestion and pollution, which not only benefits the environment but also helps businesses to operate more efficiently (thereby generating more tax dollars). That's another reason public transportation systems are often heavily subsidized. "Even with the recent fare increases in New York, users aren't paying the real cost of operating the subway," says Stier. "The subsidies are a way of influencing behavior."
The problem is figuring out which options should be subsidized, how much they should be subsidized and how to pay for the subsidies. Stier and his research partner, Patrick Maillé of École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne in France, developed an optimization model that can be used to compare different pricing schemes and to find the best possible subsidies for all transportation alternatives.
The researchers' model can be applied to any system in which a central organization can give incentives to influence the choice of an alternative over others. For example, a shipping company that uses planes, trains and trucks to move packages around the world might want to encourage its business units to choose the shipping option that maximizes profits on a corporate level. Or a government agency could impose price controls on contracts offered by network providers (and compensate them) to increase the efficiency of telecommunications networks.
"In a company that is not tightly integrated," Stier says, "business units may seek to maximize their own profits, just like every commuter in a city wants to have the shortest commute possible. But the management can offer rebates to align the incentives of the unit to those of the corporation as a whole."
Ideally, he says, an incentive policy should be structured to at least partially fund itself. In the case of a city managing its transportation network, the subsidies should produce an economic benefit. "If a city subsidizes mass transit, more people will choose that option," Stier says. "That will reduce the average commute time among travelers and also reduce traffic jams for those who continue to drive." Everyone will spend less time getting to work, businesses will operate more efficiently and will pay more taxes and the city can use this money to offset some of the cost of the subsidies. "It enables the city to increase its social welfare."
Nicolás Stier is assistant professor of decision, risk and operations at Columbia Business School.
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"Riding thoroughbreds has always been my passion and my calling. When I was 13 and watched my first horse race in Venezuela, I knew that I would become a jockey, and my riding career has brought happiness and success beyond what I ever expected.
Thus, it is extremely difficult for me to announce that due to the severity of the injuries I sustained in an accident at Aqueduct Racetrack on January 18, 2013, my professional riding career has come to an end. While I hoped and even expected to be able to return to the saddle, as a result of my injuries and upon the advice of my treating physicians, it has been determined that I will no longer be able to pursue my career as a jockey.
I want to personally thank my family, fans, and fellow riders for overwhelming support in the months since my accident. I chose to make this statement to end speculation about my future, but I am not yet ready to speak publicly. I will come forward on my own, but in the meantime I ask that you please respect my privacy as I continue my recovery."
NYRA Statement on Ramon Dominguez announcement
The following statement is issued on behalf of NYRA by Vice President and Director of Racing P.J. Campo:
"All of us at NYRA are saddened to learn that Ramon Dominguez has been forced to end his riding career. Ramon distinguished himself immediately upon moving his tack to New York in 2009. Already a wintertime regular at Aqueduct, Ramon made a seamless transition to riding full-time on the NYRA circuit. He won numerous meet riding titles and many of our top races, en route to becoming New York's leading rider for each of the past four years.
Ramon's accomplishments – including the last three Eclipse awards as North America's top jockey – only tell part of the story, though. He has epitomized class both on and off the racetrack. Universally respected by his fellow riders and beloved by fans, Ramon has built a towering and well-deserved reputation that serves as a standard for all future jockeys. It has been a true privilege to have him in the NYRA riding colony and we wish him and his family the very best in this new chapter of their lives."
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After flying the coop for three days, Sequoia, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo's tame bald eagle, has landed.
The 24-year-old bird of prey was enjoying her daily exercise Saturday at Byxbee Park when strong winds from the north suddenly appeared to upset her, said John Aikin, the zoo's executive director. Instead of returning to her handlers, she flew north and roosted in Menlo Park.
Sequoia moved to the Friendly Acres neighborhood of Redwood City on Monday. As night fell, the famished raptor finally dropped from her perch in a tree to longtime trainer John Flynn's outstretched arm.
"It's like having a kid," a jubilant Aikin said by cellphone from the scene. "You know your kid is probably going to make the right choices, but you still can't help but worry a little bit."
Sequoia is no stranger to flights of fancy. She went on the lam eight times during her tenure at the San Francisco Zoo, where she was an "ambassador" for the effort to re-establish bald eagles before joining the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo about six months ago.
"This is not to be unexpected," said Aikin, who helped train her as the director of avian conservation at the San Francisco Zoo. "It's not the first time it's happened. And I don't think it's the last."
Bald eagles are easily spooked and something as innocuous as the color of a person's coat can set them off, Aikin said. In this case, strong winds and an old injury were the likely culprits.
Sequoia was one of a dozen eaglets that were relocated from British Columbia to Big Sur nearly 25 years ago as part of an effort to re-establish bald eagles in California, Aikin said. But she was soon found at a ranch in Humboldt County suffering from a gunshot wound.
The round destroyed part of one foot and paralyzed her tail, leaving her unable to fend for herself in the wild.
Because of the injury, Sequoia can't fan her tail and use it as a brake, which comes in handy when flying downwind, Aikin said. So, instead of returning to her handlers Saturday, she panicked and flew upwind.
A radio transmitter attached to Sequoia allowed Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo officials to keep tabs on her, Aikin said. They waited nearby during the day and used a special call as well as food to lure her from her perch.
"We have to wait until she's motivated enough to come down in a place she isn't familiar with," Aikin said a few hours before Sequoia's return, adding that she's never been known to hunt on her own.
Sequoia gorged on quail and mouse after flying to Flynn. It was more than double what she usually eats in a day.
Aikin hopes to get Sequoia back into her daily routine as soon as possible. In addition to taking regular flights at Byxbee Park, the raptor anchors several educational programs and special events organized by the zoo. In fact, she is scheduled to perform for zoo members on March 3.
"We don't want her to think of this experience as a bad thing," Aikin said. "We want her to put it all behind her."
Aikin said there's nothing quite like seeing Sequoia in flight.
"It's a hassle, but we think that hassle is worth the reward to fly her," Aikin said about the raptor's occasional unscheduled departures. "She enjoys it. We enjoy it. The public enjoys it."
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5 Interview Outfits That'll Seal the Deal and Get You the Job
When a bunch of the fashion industry's major players get together to talk about how to break into the business and succeed, you listen carefully and take copious notes. And that's exactly what 165 hopeful fashionistas did recently at the CFDA/Cosmopolitan Fashion Career Summit presented by Lancôme. Here, some of the best advice — and moments — from the super-chic conference.
"Four key things you need to succeed in fashion," designer Cynthia Rowley (left) said, "are ideas, vision, execution, and follow through. And remember, your ideas are only as good as your execution."
Cosmopolitan's editor-in-chief (center) also told the group to follow a good Twitter stream: "that way if you ever run into those that you follow, you'll have an opening to a conversation." Some of Coles's favorites include @oscarprgirl, @CFDA, @IvanmBart, and @Womensweardaily.
"It's also good to foster relationships in the industry — you never know who you're going to end up working with and who can help propel your career," Coles noted.
Kelly McCauley, the director of communications for the CFDA, added that it's important to look for a job you love and do the homework about it, so that you can excel. "You might want to be in fashion, but you're really good with numbers, so maybe marketing might be the best fit for you to succeed."
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He is huge!
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Arise... Kill, Eat! - Acts 10:13
What a hog! The mass and length are incredible!
Can you say, MASS......WOW!
Nice! He would do on opening day
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There's a Disconnect in Conservative Thinking On Wages
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:21 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:21 a.m.
There is solid evidence to show that conservative thinking has worsened the economy. A case in point is the demand from the right to cut spending on social programs but leave the wealthy's taxes low. Most conservative leaders say government should leave the job creators alone, yet none have pressured them to pay a living wage to their employees.
There is a disconnect in their thinking. Paying a living wage increases consumption, which in turn increases production. The additional amount in wages paid is actually an investment, which would return benefits across the whole economy.
Conservative critics blame educators for not preparing workers for the 3 million open positions that now wait for skilled people to fill them, yet a recent Manpower survey found that, among U.S. employers having difficulty filling jobs, 54 percent report the reason is that workers are looking for more pay than is offered, and 44 percent report that applicants lack experience. It turns out, lack of skills is not as big a problem as lack of pay.
It is not too much to ask companies to pay a living rate for labor or to train qualified prospects to do the job required, yet many companies in America expect to routinely hire qualified people at unlivable pay scales. Employing Americans is laudable, but not if they insist on paying Chinese wages.
Perhaps they have adopted this strategy because hundreds of people line up to apply for each job opening, but we will not start to move toward full recovery until workers can earn a living wage.
It is much better to have the private sector lead the way in the economic recovery, but until they step up, it must fall to government to be the one to help families on the edge.
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Stillman men, women edge Albany State
Published: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:43 p.m.
ALBANY, Ga. | Led by Damian Ford, the Stillman College men's basketball team downed Albany State 81-79 in overtime in Thursday's Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game.
Ford had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Tigers improve to 6-6 overall, 2-2 in the SIAC. Jeffrey Wherry had 20 points, six rebounds and three assists. Torrean Walker had 11 points and blocked four shots. Ladarius Rhone had 11 points and 12 rebounds. Markeith Madison had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Albany State's Jaren Harris had 21 points and seven assists.
In overtime, Stillman built a six-point lead when Wherry made a foul shot with 27 seconds.
Albany State forced overtime by scoring four points in the final 90 seconds of the second half to tie the score at 68.
Stillman plays at home Saturday, facing Fort Valley State at 7:30 p.m.
Stillman 48, Albany State 46
ALBANY, Ga. | Angel Mitchell had 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals for Stillman, 3-9 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC.
Desiree Wright scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Andrea Moore, who scored two points, had 15 rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Albany State's Kedeemya Cooper had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Stillman plays at home Saturday, facing Fort Valley State at 5:30 p.m.
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1. Weekly review: 2007.09.17 - 2007.09.23: 14:23
Hmm... So what happened this week?
Getting my book proposal approved was definitely the highlight. That happened on Wednesday, and I've been keeping myself busy writing a page every weekday. I'm at 993 words now. Whee!
Another cool highlight was the Toronto Girl Geek Dinner last Wednesday. Leila was a hilarious speaker who told us how having the guts to go for something made such a difference in her life. Good stuff.
W-'s friend Dan flew in from New York on her way back to the Netherlands, so we've been pretty busy entertaining and listening to stories. Last night, we hosted a small reunion here at 176. There was a _lot_ of food. =)
I met one of the people who gave me advice on LinkedIn. I ended up giving him advice on personal branding and stuff like that. =) Maybe I should write about that too.
Called my mom. She was happy to hear from me and had started planning her trip here for convocation. Things are still stressful, though.
Packed the week full of social stuff, now need a little rest.
Lots of writing, too. Aside from chipping away at my book, I also worked on summarizing the advice that my LinkedIn network gave me on transitioning into the real world. You can download "Advice for a Twenty-something" from http://stores.lulu.com/sachac . We'll give Lulu a try, although what I'm looking for is something that will let me ask people for their e-mail addresses if they want to be notified the next time I try this writing thing.
I picked up bound copies of my thesis, too. Shiny!
Revised my website. Finally.
Did another driving lesson. Went up to 60kph! Managed to not panic. This is good. Also getting better at shifting gears.
So that's been my week so far. Good progress towards my goals. Next week, my top priorities are:
- More work on book. Let's see... I want to write 5 more pages this week. Maybe even 10. Let's pick the pace up a bit. Write in the morning, write in the afternoon...
- Finally get my yearly update out.
- Read and post book notes. Definitely feeling the need to get my system organized. I've been publishing some notes on LibraryThing, but I'm still lacking something.
- Figure out how to highlight useful articles so that search engines can find them. Maybe compile a list of my favorite blog posts as a 23-year-old?
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The House of Hope provides a place for Washington County residents with mental health disorders to find fellowship and acceptance, free of the stereotypes that often accompany such a diagnosis.
On Thursday, and over the last year, the members there demonstrated how that acceptance doesn't end with death.
About 30 people gathered for the dedication of a Memory Walk designed and put together by members of the House of Hope, a service of the Washington County Behavioral Health Board. Five bricks are engraved with the names of consumers who have passed on over the years, and more will be added as needed.
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The Rev. Linda Steelman, right, speaks Thursday at the dedication of a Memory Walk designed and built by consumers of the House of Hope on County House Lane outside Marietta to honor past members who have died.
"They (were) all good people, and this way we could have something to remember them by," said John Hendershot, 65, of the Germantown area.
The House of Hope is a prevention program geared toward "people who are fairly disabled and may not be able to have any type of a community life if it wasn't for House of Hope," said Miriam Keith, consumer support coordinator for the board.
For a total annual cost that would amount to 107 days in a state mental hospital for an individual, members can get together four days a week for meals, go on outings and have parties around holidays. They pay $3 a year for membership and chip in a quarter and do some chores in exchange for the meals.
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House of Hope
The House of Hope is a project of the Washington County Behavioral Health Board, with an annual budget for the program of just $58,000.
It offers meals and fellowship four days a week to any Washington County resident diagnosed with a mental illness or brain disorder.
The house serves about 40 people a year, many of whom are there every day it's open.
Members pay $3 a year. They also pay a quarter for their meals and do chores around the facility on County House Lane.
The two-person House of Hope staff organizes holiday parties and outings for its members.
Source: Times research.
"This gives them a reason to get up in the morning," said Linda Smarr, assistant coordinator for the program. "You don't have that stigma that they do out in society."
Smarr's own son didn't leave her house for three years before finally coming to the House of Hope. His experiences there put him on the road to recovery, she said.
Hendershot also benefited as a member of the House of Hope and continues to help out around the facility on County House Lane. He designed the walk and supervised the work, most of which was done by other consumers.
"I never did anything like that before," he said. "I came up with how to do it and asked questions and figured it out on my own."
The Rev. Linda Steelman, pastor of First Congregational Church in Marietta, spoke at the dedication about the importance of remembering loved ones and the value of support from others.
"I believe that as long as someone remembers your story, you're still alive," she said.
Steelman invited friends and family members of the individuals memorialized on the walk to share some of those stories Thursday.
"Helen was a sweetheart," said Smarr, referring to one of the individuals. "She loved to load the dishwasher, and she kept our path clean 'cause she walked back and forth. That was her therapy."
"And she was just a little bit ornery - in a good way," Hendershot added.
Whipple resident Delbert Adams, 52, said it meant a lot to him to have House of Hope members honor his mother, Wanda.
"She was a really good person, a really giving and thoughtful person," he said. "She really looked forward to coming out here and loved everyone."
Brooke Chambers, 32, of Vienna, W.Va., didn't think she would be very emotional at the dedication of the walk, which includes a brick for her mother, Nancy Perdue. But her eyes were soon brimming with tears as Steelman spoke.
"It's a special thing to come and remember her," Chambers said after the ceremony. "She really enjoyed the House of Hope. She spent a lot of time here."
Two sisters of another honoree, Michael Williams, were on hand for the dedication as well.
"Mike Williams was a dear brother to me, and it took me a long time to get over him," Marietta resident Janet Longfellow, 52, said.
The fifth individual on the walk was remembered by Hendershot simply as "a wonderful person." Steelman said nobody may be perfect, but "wonderful" is a pretty good description to earn.
"That's the reason you're here - it's 'cause somebody loves you and you love somebody," she said.
Program director Dorothy Boudinot said they used to plant a tree when a regular at the House of Hope passed on, but after three such memorials, it was decided that was too expensive on their limited budget, not to mention it would start to take up a lot of space. Although she did not have exact figures available, Boudinot said the walk was accomplished with a very small budget, thanks to businesses donating materials and members doing the work themselves.
"It's been such a nice project for them all to work together," she said. "We're just really proud of them for what they've been able to do."
Member Bob Patterson said he likes the Memory Walk concept and hopes it is something that will endure even if the House of Hope one day is gone.
"I hope it continues," he said. "Maybe someday they'll have my name down there."
"No time soon," he added with a laugh.


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Capt. Kirk's 'Vulcan' top name for new Pluto moons
Published: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:16 p.m.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — "Star Trek" fans, rejoice.
An online vote to name Pluto's two newest, itty-bitty moons is over. And the winner is Vulcan, a name suggested by actor William Shatner, who played Capt. Kirk in the original "Star Trek" TV series.
All of the potential names had to come from Greek or Roman mythology, and deal with the underworld. Vulcan was the Roman god of lava and smoke, and the nephew of Pluto. Vulcan was also the home planet of the pointy-eared humanoids in the "Star Trek" shows. Think Mr. Spock.
In second place was Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld.
In all, more than 450,000 online votes were cast over the past two weeks.
The International Astronomical Union has the final say.
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Democracy, Justice, and Civic Engagement (DJC)
Democracy, Justice and Civic Engagement (DJC)
201 Understanding Democracy, Justice and Civic Engagement
Students will be introduced to core concepts and political and sociological theories of democracy, justice, and civic engagement.
Three hours, three credits.
202 Practicing Democracy, Justice and Civic Engagement
This interdisciplinary course will build on the theoretical and philosophical concepts and questions derived from DJC 201 with particular references to the local, national and international contexts of democracy, justice and civic engagement. Some emphasis will also will be placed on the relationship between theory and experience through individualized and group-oriented projects. Prerequisite: DJC 201.
Three hours, three credits.
350 Synthesizing Democracy, Justice, and Civic Engagement
This course will serve a similar function as a capstone course for the major, even though it will occur during the junior year. By this point, students will have spent their freshman, sophomore and junior years taking a wide variety of courses within the major. This course gives students the ability to tie together these divergent themes and courses and locate the common elements of democracy, justice, and civic engagement. Prerequisites: DJC 201 and 202.
Three hours, three credits.
496 Individual or Collaborative Study
Working under the direction of individual faculty members, students conceptualize, design, and begin to implement action-oriented projects that they continue to develop throughout the remainder of their senior year. Faculty project directors are matched with students based on the subject matter and scope of projects. Students may elect to conduct research in issues relating to democracy, justice, and/or civic engagement using the skills grained through DJC 201, 202, and 350. They may choose to develop a project with an activist orientation, such as starting an interest group or promoting a campus, local, regional, or national cause, or spearheading a community improvement project. Prerequisites: DJC 201, 202, 350.
Three hours, three credits.
498 Democracy, Justice and Civic Engagement Senior Seminar
Students will present the research projects that they previously developed twice over the course of the semester: once in a process of peer-review towards the beginning of the semester and a second, formalized presentation at the end of the semester. In between these presentations, students will be conducting intensive, community-based research in preparation for their final presentation. Students will also select readings and lead discussion with their classmates for the purposes of discussion and reflection towards the middle weeks of the semester. Prerequisite: DJC 496.
Three hours, three credits.


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You don't have to have yourself a merry little time in jail if you plan ahead for a sober ride. The Upper Sioux Community Police Department, Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's office, Granite Falls Police Department, Clarkfield/Boyd Police Department, and Echo Police Department are teaming up to increase drunk driving enforcement during a statewide and nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DWI enforcement effort in December. The campaign is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety.
Participating Agencies
The December DWI patrols include participation from many local law enforcement agencies:
"The holiday celebration season can be a potentially deadly one due to drunk driving," says Officer Brennan McAlpin of the Upper Sioux Community Police Department. "Make plans for a safe and sober ride, or face the consequences."
The Consequences of a DWI
A DWI offense can result in loss of license for up to a year, thousands in costs and possible jail time.
Repeat DWI offenders, as well as first-time offenders arrested at 0.16 and above alcohol-concentration level, must use ignition interlock in order to regain legal driving privileges, or face at least one year without a driver's license. Offenders with three or more offenses are required to use interlock for three to six years, or they will never regain driving privileges.
Tips to Prevent Drunk Driving
Plan for a safe ride — designate a sober driver, use a cab/public transportation, or stay at the location of the celebration. Let family/friends know you are available to offer a safe ride home.
Buckle — the best defenses against a drunk driver.
Report drunk driving — call 911 when witnessing impaired driving behavior. Be prepared to provide location, license plate number and observed dangerous behavior.
Enhanced DWI enforcement and education campaigns are a component of the state's Toward Zero Death (TZD) initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes — education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response.
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Free software is great, so why not run it on a free PC? Here's how to get a free PC and configure it with free software to perform many tasks as well as a newly-purchased computer.
Sniffing out a PC
I've always had a fondness for used computers. I work on the latest and greatest hardware and software in my professional life, but in my spare time I occasionally gather and configure PCs donated to charity. The fact is, you can do a lot with a mature Pentium. Most businesses and individuals will give them to you free for the asking. You'll find they're grateful about it, happy that someone will haul their "obsolete" hardware away. If they only knew...
This is the story of a discarded PC I found while walking my dog, Phoebe Jane. Phoebe likes to sniff garbage (what dog doesn't on a fine winter's day!), and so we typically take our walks through the alleys behind houses and condos.
A few weeks ago Phoebe seemed particularly interested in some food scattered behind a garbage bin. I glanced over to see what she was after. And what did I see? A tossed PC. (No, Phoebe, don't go there!)
I just couldn't resist. I came back after the walk to pick up the box and take it home. I suppose it's an odd kind of curiosity—I just had to know what this was and why someone discarded it. I figured it offered some spare parts, if nothing else, always useful when configuring used PCs for charity.
When I got it home, I looked over the outside of the machine and determined it was a Dell Pentium III 550MHz. Opening it up showed that all parts were present and appeared intact—except for a missing hard disk. This is common with discarded consumer PCs, and a good omen. Someone likely upgraded to a new machine and took their hard disk with them when they did. This means that all the remaining parts in this machine probably work.
The bad news, lack of a hard disk, is not as serious as it may appear. You can obtain a disk drive in your next pick-up PC. Cannibalize two junked PCs to create one really nice one.
With any used computer, you've got to be sure to test all the parts
You can even operate without a hard drive. The SLAX version of the GNU/Linux operating system is a great example of what you can do with a disk-less PC. It's specifically designed to run from CD disk or USB device only, no hard disk needed. (More on SLAX later.)
In my case, luck smiled on me again the next week. Phoebe Jane just had to chase a squirrel (stupid squirrels, why do they exist!) and as I lunged after her I ran right past... another discarded PC. It turned out to be just what I needed. This one was dis-assembled and partially stripped, but it had the parts I needed—a hard disk and another PC-100 memory stick. Putting this together with my other find, I built one very capable machine, entirely from discards:
- Pentium III @ 550mhz
- 448MB memory and 8GB hard disk
- DVD, writable CD, floppy, and a couple USB ports
- Keyboard and mouse
Just like you'd buy at the store—monitor sold separately!
Building the parts into a single computer was easy. I use but a single tool, my trusty 2" Swiss Army Knife Classic SD. This US$10 miracle tool has a flat-head screwdriver with a tapered point that fits any screw you'll encounter in any PC. If you can screw in a lightbulb—and you have patience to tangle with the awkward ways in which parts fit in some PCs—you can build your own PC.
With any used computer, you've got to be sure to test all the parts. Go into the boot-up configuration panel and run all the diagnostic tests available. You can access this panel by pressing the Delete key or a PF key when the machine starts. (Most computers show you what key to press during the boot process.)
Boot a LiveCD like Knoppix and run its diagnostics for memory, the disk, and everything else. A LiveCD is an operating system designed to run from CD or DVD disk when you boot the computer from that device. Knoppix is useful for testing machines because it includes many diagnostic tools (even for fixing Windows).
The Ultimate Boot CD takes this concept even further. The sole purpose of this GNU/Linux distribution is to identify and fix PC hardware and software problems. Between UBCD's tools and its forums, you'll be able to fix anything that can be fixed. There's also an Ultimate Boot CD for Windows.
Some machines will boot off the CD drive anytime a CD disk is inserted when the machine starts. Others require you to access the boot configuration panel and set an option to boot off the CD. If the PC is so old it will not boot from the CD, a free product called Smart Boot Manager will give you the flexibility you need to boot from various devices. (Smart Boot Manager is included in the UBCD download.)
Running diagnostic tests is important. You never know what you have in a used PC until you test it. Finding a problem now could you save you hours of frustration later.
Should you keep Windows?
Since most people don't wipe their hard disks when they discard their PCs(!), most used PCs come with Windows installed. You'll face that classic, timeless question: should you keep Windows? If you do you'll have an installed operating system with a full set of working drivers for the machine, plus whatever software is already on the hard disk. The software will be age-appropriate. This is critical because Microsoft's strategy of planned obsolescence means that their newer software doesn't run on mature machines.
On the downside, you need to run modern security software on any Windows PC you connect to the internet. Up-to-date virus and spyware scanners are an absolute must, as are a firewall and intrusion detector software. You'll find that these consume processor cycles you just can't afford to waste on many older machines. Even a Pentium I runs Office 97 or OpenOffice Version 1 just dandy, but add modern security software and you've got a snail on your hands.
You need to run modern security software on any Windows PC you connect to the internet
Run GNU/Linux and you circumvent the need for all that security software. Plus GNU/Linux gives you access to the world of free software this magazine covers. Most importantly, the free software community does not subscribe to the notion of planned obsolescence. If you need more resources to run a program than your mature PC has, it will be because the software actually needs current hardware, not because some corporation needs upgrade revenue.
The computer industry has undergone a sea change in the past few years. It's not just that free software can do anything commercial software can. It's that most of this free software does not require the latest hardware to run. We have truly entered the "era of free computing".
As we enter 2007, the typical discarded PC is a Pentium II. You'll encounter more Pentium I's than you can possibly use, and snag Pentium III's up to about a gigahertz. The power and capabilities of these "throw-away" computers continue to increase as newer machines come out. As Microsoft Vista's hardware requirements swamp most PCs purchased before 2006, you'll be shocked at what the "obsolete" PCs of the future can do.
Mature PCs support a full range of tasks. They can't handle those that require state-of-the-art resources, such as running current games or Vista. Pentium I's and some II's won't manage broadband web connections as quickly as you'd like. But all of them support a million other functions, from running office suites, email access, educational uses, reading PDF files and e-books, editing presentations, through to keeping your calendar, and playing music. A properly configured Pentium III can perform most tasks a new computer can, as I'll demonstrate below.
Hardware that is obsolete in Windows World is not obsolete in the real world!
One of the great achievements of the free software movement is that it has disrupted Microsoft's ability to enforce planned obsolescence. Hardware that is obsolete in Windows World is not obsolete in the real world! Free software and an abundance of mature computers free us all from the expensive, lock-step upgrade cycle of the past.
What to run?
The operating system you choose to run on your new old PC is critical. Operating systems require resources, and you don't want the OS to consume all the PC's power. They also determine how easy (or hard) it is to find and install software.
Whether or not you decide to retain Windows, you'll want to pick a GNU/Linux that is specifically designed to run on mature hardware with limited resources. These GNU/Linux "distros" can help you achieve things you never dreamed possible on the older PCs others discard. DistroWatch provides an extensive list of GNU/Linux distros, and tells where you can download them, and find reviews, and tools.
I recommend trying several LiveCDs to find the Linux that best meets you needs. These allow you to "try them for size" without installing anything on your hard disk. You can also ensure that the operating system recognizes all the computer's hardware.
Of course, your intended use of your computer drives your decisions. For my Pentium III, I had in mind typical office tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and some light web surfing. But the primary use of the machine is to support my professional development. I wanted to install some free software databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL. I also wanted to create a test bed to play around with a wide range of scripting languages (Rexx, Perl, Korn, pdksh, Python, Tcl/Tk, and others).
Several GNU/Linux distros specifically designed for limited-resource computers immediately leapt to mind as ideal for these purposes.
Puppy Linux targets mature computers and crams an astounding amount of useful software into its 28MB to 95MB download. Puppy is perfect for older PCs because it runs everything from memory. Different versions require from 128MB to 320MB to run in RAM. After a slow load, Puppy runs like a scalded greyhound. Show it to your friends on an old Pentium II with 256M, for example, and they'll be amazed at its performance and range of bundled software.
Puppy boots from almost any device (CD, hard disk, Zip, USB, floppy, network port). You can run it off CD quite effectively and simply use your hard disk to store your system settings and swap file. These fit either in Windows or GNU/Linux disk partitions. This is convenient if you don't want to touch the disk partitioning.
Another bonus—Puppy life-support features responsive forums where beginners can feel comfortable asking questions. I like this enthusiastic online community and have never felt stupid when asking one of my stupid questions.
No, I'm not high on Puppy just because I walk one. It really is that good!
SLAX is another top candidate for older PCs. It's a highly configurable GNU/Linux distro based on the venerable Slackware distribution. SLAX runs all the way down to 486s with 32MB of memory, so there aren't many machines it won't run on. It includes the comprehensive hardware detection software developed over many years for Slackware.
SLAX is unique in that it was specifically developed for booting from the CD disk or from a USB memory stick or flash drive. (You can install SLAX to disk but this probably isn't the norm.) I found it trivial to add the software I needed to my SLAX boot CD from the 1,500+ ready-to-load "modules" it offers.
SLAX performs well on older PCs because you can tailor it so easily. It's especially useful when you have a decent machine but with a small hard disk. Consider it also when you have a large disk but limited free space.
SLAX performs well on older PCs because you can tailor it so easily
What if your goal is to configure that used computer for someone who doesn't view computers as their hobby? (gasp!) Like parents or family? (oh, okay, I understand now.) Here I recommend one of the lesser-known Linux distributions. BeatrIX runs on just about any old Pentium you can dig up. It features a simple, uncluttered user interface, and includes all the software typical end users need. No tweaking or downloading and installing additional software. BeatrIX can also run from memory for top performance.
BeatrIX is named after its developer's cat, but Phoebe and I recommend it regardless (well, I do, anyway). Consider BeatrIX if you're setting up a mature PC for non-techies.
I've saved one of the best for last—Damn Small Linux is the most popular GNU/Linux for older PCs. DSL is a 50MB download that runs solely from memory with only 128MB. It's aimed at those who are computer-savvy enough to make the trade-off in ease-of-use required to run really cool tools on limited-resource computers.
While the product is a bit geeky, DSL comes with great support. In addition to their web site, they offer an online forum, a wiki, and a community blog.
DSL is easily extended to include additional tools. You can even run it from within Windows. If you're willing to invest a bit of time to learn some new things, DSL is a truly great operating system.
Want more know-how?
There's much more to this subject than one brief article can cover. If you'd like to explore further, I wrote a more detailed article at DesktopLinux describing how I revived a Pentium II-366 laptop. The article includes charts on small GNU/Linux distros and the system resources required for various Windows releases. It tells you where you can download free essential security software for Windows. It also leads you through the process of assessing and configuring old PCs in more detail.
Where do you find a free PC? Just ask friends, family, and co-workers. I guarantee you'll have a Pentium II in your hands in no time. Max out its memory and install one of the GNU/Linux distros I've mentioned, and you've got a very useful machine.
Howard Fosdick is an independent DBA consultant who occasionally rebuilds old PCs for relaxation. He recently wrote the first book on free and open source Rexx scripting, The Rexx Programmer's Reference, and he frequently writes technical papers. He's especially interested in databases, operating systems, and scripting technologies.
Phoebe Jane is a full-time Wheaton terrier who enjoys sniffing, walking, and running in the snow. She believes squirrels have their place (for chasing!) but wonders why, why, would anyone ever own a cat?
Thanks for the article. Gotta love Phoebe!
More FUD
Free Software is good and all that, but a properly configured Win2K installation (preferrable configured with nLite) is still faster. And it doesn't require firewall or virus software if you close all the open ports and do not download suspicious files. I've installed Puppy Linux and Win2K on two machines and in both cases Windows interface felt snappier and more responsive. Also, Windows didn't consume as much memory as the Linux distributions.
However, if you plan to use it as a no monitor home server, than I'd recommend going with Damn Small Linux.
If you want a Pentium I to be snappy...
If you want a P I to be snappy, give it a 100 mb/s NIC and boot it from a Linux terminal server (an AMD64 with lots of resources will do nicely ;-) Such a client can do everything except show full screen video at high resolution and a bunch of them can run at the same time from one server.
The idea that "it ('2000) doesn't require firewall or virus software if you close all the open ports and do not download suspicious files." is really quite strange. What is closing those ports if not a firewall? Semantics. How can you avoid downloading suspicious files when they could look like an image on a webpage and have pleasant names like fuzzy.jpg? Look what happened with the .ANI and others. Are you going to scan the files personally before passing them to IE? What a joke. Sure 2000 is better than some of the stuff out there but there is no way unmaintained software from MSFT will do anything faster than Linux except install malware.
The last time I worked with '2000 server, it needed rebooting so often the secretary knew how to do it. My Linux servers have always outperformed any Windows box I have had around to compare. They move more data per second on the same hardware, answer DHCP calls sooner, handle more simultaneous users and processes, cache files better, fragment discs less and I never have seen one crash from software I have installed and tested.
A fanboy once told me he had a '2000 server that never crashed. He said he had set it up well and never changed anything on it. It crashed several times in the period I worked there when I sent print jobs through it.
A problem is an opportunity.
Older or legacy hardware
My name is Darrell I am one of the co-founders of Vector Linux(1989). We from the beginning set out to support legacy or older hardware we have a solution to everything starting with a 486 to a Pentium III. I am surprised you missed us !! As that is and always has been our Trademark. We include a Live CD version as well.
Maybe let the folks know....
That should be
That should be http://www.vectorlinux.com above...it would help people find your distribution if you included the correct URL.
More FUD
My grandmother, parents and children wouldn't know what you are talking about. But they can use Ubuntu without getting viruses or spyware. Furthermore, Ubuntu doesn't get slower little by little, day after day like their old Windows installations did. In fact, now that they now how to use the auto-update feature, it gets faster and better little by little, day after day.
Despite what many still claim, you don't have to be a geek to use GNU/Linux and you get safety and security as features "out of the box". And while you also don't need to be a geek to use Windows you do need to be one to get safety and security with it.
Great article.
I know exactly what you mean. I've had PII, PIII, and P4's i've put back into service using Linux that have even suprized me. I've had very good luck turnning a pIII 600 into a media/education center for my kids.
I picked up a Celron 1.7 with 256 Meg Ram at the local thrift store, picked up a nother 256 used ram chip from my local comp store and for $35 bucks I have a totally rockin machine that runs rings around most win boxes with real P4 processors in them. It's made a great download box and secondary computer for family/guests.
This is one of the best things about free software...i can run modern software on mature machines and get the top performance out of them. I don't have to risk them to adware/spyware and I can use them in anyway I see fit without 'babying' them along or trying to close them to the outside world. Best of all, I don't have to worry about rather I have a legal licence to run the OS or not...I just choose the best OS/Programs for the job and off I go.
Free software opens the doors to many 'obsolete' systems. It's like adding a fresh coat of paint to an old peice of furniture. It's amazing how much better it looks afterwards.
Nice no One throws a computer here.. in the junk yard, they will even use a Pentium I, they can earn them about 100$ for nothing ;)
By the way, try -- Zenwalk, www.zenwalk.org , a derivative of Slax.
Puppy, Slax and Damn Small very good as *LiveCDs*.
A very good article, especially when there is no hard drive; or when a person wants to keep the Windows OS already there, and not do any partitioning. There is a bit of fiddling around to get a session up and running from a cold start, but it's actually not too bad: The LiveCD goes into the CDRom drive, and if the CDRom drive is not bootable, a Smart Boot Manager floppy goes into the diskette drive. A USB pen-drive will save one's configuration settings and personal files. And does anybody really care that this fiddling-around looks unprofessional? I doubt it! Since Puppy, Slax and Damn Small are running in RAM, a person is done fiddling once the Linux has loaded. That's not the case, of course, with e.g. Knoppix, which has to reference the CD as work progresses. The only additional fiddling one might want to do with Puppy, Slax or Damn Small is have a swap file on the hard drive (if there is a hard drive). A swap partition would of course require partitioning.
But eventually, a person may want to do an actual installation of Linux onto the hard drive. It's not really clear from their respective web sites if Puppy, Slax or Damn Small truly lend themselves to a full (Unix-type) installation. See Mark Gjerde's article «Less Buzz More Fizz» at Newsforge (comments section). I've assembled Mr Gjerde's several articles into a single PDF at zumGlockenturm . Mr Gjerde likes Grml Linux.
Even if Puppy, Slax or Damn Small can be successfully installed, it's not clear if the package add-ons work the same way as they do from LiveCD. Slax packages for example do seem specifically designed for the LiveCD mode. For a true Unix-type install onto hard drive, I've concluded it's better to go with a distro that's designed to be installed rather than one where hard-drive installation is a feature. For an actual installation of Linux onto a PII or PIII, good candidates besides Grml include Fluxbuntu (see Distrowatch) and Absolute Linux (not on Distrowatch).
What's wrong with a full featured distro?
Forgot I could log in and make comments with my own name. :)
Puppy, DSL, and other 'memory' distros are great for troubleshooting and other maintence things, but I really do think this article is talking about making a great working desktop with a full featured distro.
I've been able to turn Celron 600's into full service media centers with ubuntu and MEPISlite. They are fast, useful and do any basic task I place before them. For the older PII's you can use xubunut (or other xfce distros) and still have a speedy internet/email/wordprocessing machine. That's the point of this article. Taking 'legacy' hardware and showing people that with a bit of FOSS you can turn that 'outdated' throwaway box into a great computer with modern software on it.
Old boxes.
One reason I favour using old boxes as thin clients of newer machines is that they are slower. An installation on a newish machine is limited by the speed of the CD drive or the network interface, not the CPU. The old machines may have a 4X CD, a 10 mb/s NIC and ATA33 IDE interface. A 12 minute installation of a full CD distro can take 2.5 hours on an old machine. The mini distros really help but a thin client is still better.
Any place you need more than one machine, buy something cheap (in keeping with the theme of the article) and new to be a Linux terminal server. Install a second NIC if you want to be a firewall, too. Install Debian, K12LTSP, EdUbuntu, or something + LTSP and configure it to boot thin clients by PXE or etherboot. The old machines can slurp up a boot floppy (< 20 kb) loader and boot from the server from files cached in RAM on the server limited only by the 100 mb/s connection for speed. It takes less than a second to transfer the kernel image and initrd over and a few seconds to boot. I have seen P III with that other OS take a minute to boot from hard disk (spin up time, seeks plus more stuff to load), but as a thin client, boot in 20 s.
From then on the user of the old clunker is running on the new machine and the old thing is only dealing with clicks and pix. It really is startling to see. People who are used to running on the old machine should be warned to avoid whiplash and other neck injuries. I am writing this from a PIII 500 MHz and I cannot tell the difference between this and running on the server itself. I have three seats on this one server and it could handle 30 if I had the equipment to connect. see Linux Terminal Server in FSM.
A problem is an opportunity.
Installing to Hard Disk
In response to various comments above, it should be noted that the distros mentioned in this article install easily enough to hard disk. All include menu selections specifically for this purpose.
For details see --
Also, check out Mr Pogson's excellent article on using older PCs as thin clients here
finding new uses for older pcs
Linux works very well for our older pcs. They run fairly quick on them (suprised me) and are stable, too.
Plus you don't get the BSOD like the MS products.
My PII 350 has a new life
My PII 350 has a new life with Debian Etch. It's fast, stable, clean. A properly configured Debian works like a charm on such an old hardware, even with KDE.
How to revitalize a pentium II
I have a dell Dell Insipron 7000, a Pentiun II notebook with 128MB of RAM, 20GB of hardisk, and a DVD drive. Which distro should I install for surf net & play music/movie? I have try DSL, but it will not detech my CD/DVD like my ubuntu on newer PC.
With that little memory,
With that little memory, you'll want to use leaner packages. Like Abiword instead of OpenOffice Writer. Try Debian, it's easy enough to install just the base system and then set up a lightweight window manager and a few basic apps:
apt-get install xorg xfce4 xdm dillo xchat sylpheed xmms nethack-x11
You might prefer fluxbox instead of xfce4 (or install them both and add icewm too). Setting up DVD playback is easy too. Add a line for the Debian multimedia repository to /etc/apt/sources.list and install libdvdcss2 and xine-ui.
The browser issue...
The big caveat (that few seem to mention) about running Linux on old hardware is the web browser conudrum. In Linux, there are only two to choose from; Opera 9 or Firefox, and both require a P3 or better and lots of RAM. Meanwhile, IE6 in Windows (especially with Maxthon installed) does everything Opera and Firefox can do, but only uses half the resources. So, for a Pentium I or II machines, you'd be much better off installing
TinyXP. It only uses 48mb of RAM and installs very quickly. Just be sure you have a video driver, because it doesn't include any.
I call BS
If you feel that installing a stripped bare* _pirated_ copy of windows is going to do anything good for you, then you deserve the malware beating that's bound to occur.
Linux also comes with video drivers(!) and all kinds of web browsers. Take your disinformation and get out of here.
* bare as in it doesn't even include the ipconfig command
Tiny XP is not a legal product.
Your posting indicates that you prefer Microsoft products to Linux, so you should respect that company's legal stance on licensing.
Firefox on Minimal Hardware
Firefox does not require a Pentium III. I have run FF 1.0.6 under DSL on a 120 MHz Pentium I with 48 MB of ram (and a swap partition)! A little sluggish, but usable. I have also used FF 2.0 on a public computer running winXP on 400 MHZ Pentium II. It runs fine.
Epiphany is light and fast
Just to reply to the false dichotomy of Opera or Firefox, the Gnome project's Epiphany browser uses a heap less RAM than Firefox. Epiphany will run fine on a low memory system where Firefox would begin to become sluggish after 30 minutes or so (especially with multiple tags).
Epiphany has multi-tabs too, as well as tagged bookmarks and retains the Mozilla Gecko rendering engine. It has a bunch of its own plugins including Seahorse (to let you do browser-integrated GPG de/encryption right there in your webmail) and can also use many Firefox-specific plugins. Check it out!
That's what I do
I have a dirt cheap old Siemens Scenic Pro M6 (P2 Deschutes, 266mhz) installed Debian and log into with ssh. Download manager, torrent leecher, file server, teamspeak communications server, ftp server, LAMP test zone - you name it :) Try beat this with Windows!
RE: The "Browser Issue"...
One comment above states that "In Linux, there are only two (browsers) to choose from; Opera 9 or Firefox, and both require a P3 or better and lots of RAM."
Not so. DSL bundles Dillo as its main browser. Dillo requires 420K of RAM.
Mozilla and SeaMonkey are two more widely-popular Linux browsers.
This web site lists over 50 free browsers for Linux. They span the gamut from the fast and light to the powerful and feature-packed.
Browsers are not a resource-consumption issue that should drive your operating system choice.
That is the best idea that I have heard for a long time to
introduce disadvantaged people to Linux
While some of the links are dead (http://www.ubuntux.org/ubuntu-lite-ubuntu-power-for-slow-machines), the idea isn't: 1) install from the alternate or server CD for a minimal system, 2) use apt-get to install packages that you'd like (such as an X server, etc. and it will handle dependencies), 3) have a really memory efficient, fast computing experience on minimal hardware, easy updates/access to large repository & learn more about linux!
On a PII laptop with 128 Mb ram, I have iceWM running with only 28 Mb used. Wireless networking works via a PC Card. Running AbiWord, Gnumeric, and Claws, it is only using ~75 Mb, with no swap. And its speed is very acceptable.
Ubuntu lightweight setup
Hey! You just described exactly how I rebuild old laptops for people :-D
From an ethical, efficiency
From an ethical, efficiency and a security standpoint, one should wipe the contents of the hard drive before using the computer. If you run the exsting nominally windows install, you essentially have introduced a computer for who knows what the history is, what malware is installed, what documents that could be on the computer etc. Also there will most likely be unintented crud running on the machine as well as a fragmented drive. Finally I think you may find, and i admit to not reading the EULA very well, nor do i have a copy to hand (funny that) the windows licence might not be transferable in this manner.
Always wipe the hdd, then put whatever you want back on windows/linux/other.
many donated computers
I just discoverd your wonderful mag because of a post at the forums..
I've donated well onto a hundred and twenty computers with the Xandros 3.02 OCE on them...
Not one has been returned, and, I've had several folks actively contact me to compliment me on the computer and introducing them to the wonderful world of Linux...
I've had the OCE go onto as low as PII 330 mhz but not below 128 mb of ram....it ALWAYS found the onboard stuff, and until the supply started drying up, I usually installed an older rage card...it has always found those wonderful old HP printers... 500 to 900 series...but sadly they are going away also... always found the net...with ethernet or dialup... never did the wireless thing with them though...
I standardized on 3.2 gig HDs with another as data drive..even smaller usually :)
I even had one fellow who was developing Alzheimers and he played "cribbage" online...but always got the malware associated with such sites....his wife got one of the computers and he has used it with no problem...sadly he is approaching the end stages but still tries to play....
She said she'll keep the computer, clean and spotless at his "table"... to remind her of better days.....
Sometimes we never REALLY know what will happen when we "cast our bread on the waters"....
I'll donate to the mag today...great mag!
woodsmoke at forums Xandros
stick to P3's or greater
I have played around with a lot of older PCs, getting them back together for my own learning purposes and sometimes to perform meaningful work. My rule of thumb now is unless the old PC is a P3 or better, and a server/router isnt needed, it can stay in the bin.
I have a few older machines, but I just don't run them due to their lack of power saving features. Virtualisation with VMWare etc means one can run a virtual server without needing to pay the power costs of running a second PC (including environmental cost).
Free PC's (as in free beer)
Fantastic and thought provoking article, well done. May I suggest another, alternative method of getting hold of what some people think is obsolete computers and parts. Try joining your local Freecycle group and rejoice at the amount of bits you will see offered :-)
The main website address is:
I have personally been given about 10 or so PC's ranging from PII's to PIII's, a very nice server (not got around to actually determining what is under the hood, about 6 printers (lasers and inkjets), optical drives that only needed a firmware update, a load of LS120 disks (useful for small Linux distro's and loads of other bits and pieces. Everytime I go to pick up bits from fellow Freecycle members I take along something like a live Ubuntu/Kubuntu disk and give it in the hope that they will then try Linux.
BSD Works Well Too!
I realize this is a linux-fan article, and I am writing this from a linux box, but I have found that OpenBSD w/Gnome running on a 600Mhz PIII is a nice setup. Not for newbs, but it definitely makes a highly secure and stable setup for an older PC.
I have found that OpenBSD provides a secure, stable, and fairly responsive solution for these older computers. Not recommended for newbs though.
Am I being filtered on comments? Are they maxed out? Why can't I voice my comments? I'm doing this using Linux and OSS.


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The "oohs" and "aahs" that traditionally accompany the annual Fourth of July celebrations were not heard this year because a burn ban prohibited the use of all fireworks. However, Chillicothe officials are taking steps to allow the discharging of fireworks over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Mike Sensenich, owner of Kelly's Fireworks, asked council members to consider passing an ordinance establishing the Labor Day holiday weekend as an alternative date for the discharging of fireworks in any given year, if a burn ban had prohibited the use of fireworks during the Fourth of July.
Kelly's Fireworks — just north of Chillicothe, and similar to other temporary fireworks stands set up within the Chillicothe city limits — is licensed to sell fireworks up until July 10. While other stands packed up their inventory as early as July 4, as the burn ban continued, Sensenich remained open and is scheduled to close at the end of the day today (Tuesday).
Council members, with support from Fire Chief Darrell Wright, gave a general concensus to Sensenich's request, and plan to pass an ordinance at their next meeting. The measure would establish the Labor Day weekend (Saturday, Sept. 1; Sunday, Sept 2; and Monday, Sept. 3) as alternative days. Council members emphasized that this would not be an additional date, but, rather, an alternative date, only used if a burn ban prohibits the discharging of fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday.
The council may also consider allowing fireworks stands to set up during the Labor Day holiday weekend, but retailers would still need to apply through the state and pay the fee for another license. Sensenich said that he would need to study whether that would be beneficial to his business.
Although the city plans to approve a fireworks ordinance providing the alternate days, there are no plans to reschedule the Freedom Fest fireworks display in the park.
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September 15, 2006
Dr. Barton Corbin has pled guilty to two murders.
Jury selection was underway for the case of the shooting death of his wife, Jennifer Corbin, in Gwinnett County.
But Dr. Corbin stopped it all by admitting he's guilty.
He told a judge he shot and killed his wife in 2004 and agreed to plead guilty in Augusta to shooting and killing dental student and his then-girlfriend "Dolly" Hearn back in 1990.
For the families, it is an emotional end to years of questions.
Corbin got a life sentence for the crimes, but the plea deal will make him eligible for parole.
It's also a shock for those who worked and studied with Dolly Hearn in Augusta.
Every year dolly Hearn's legacy lives on through a scholarship given to a rising senior at MCG's Dental School.
Now rumors about her death can finally be put to rest, as her former boyfriend pleads guilty to killing her 16 years ago.
Dolly Hearn was a rising senior at MCG's dental school. Professor Fred Rueggeberg has never forgotten her.
"She had quite a personality," he told News 12. "She made this place come alive. Quite honestly, there's been no one else like her."
Dr. Felix Maher says Dolly was a trusted professional and fellow classmate...one who new how to break the ice with her infectious laugh.
But Dolly's laugh fell silent 16 years ago when she was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, the gun laying nearby.
Initially it was ruled a suicide.
Suspicion fell on Hearn's boyfriend Barton Corbin, but he was never charged.
"It was just a blow you never expected especially this girl," said Dr. Rueggeberg.
And the scene would play out again 14 years later, when Dr. Barton Corbin's wife Jennifer Corbin was found dead the same way Dolly Hearn was.
Jennifer's death was also initially ruled a suicide...until investigators took a closer look and compared the deaths.
Barton Corbin almost got away with murder...but Friday he pled guilty to both murders, allowing investigators to close their cases.
"Personally, I got goose bumps, and everyone I talked to who knew her have feelings of elation and sadness at the same time," Dr. Rueggeberg said.
"We know we will never hear her laugh again, see her, and we miss her," Dr. Maher said.
Each year, Dolly Hearn's family presents a $1000 scholarship award to a rising senior at the dental school.
The plea is also a relief to local law enforcement.
They never gave up on this case.
Very instrumental in getting the Dolly Hearn evidence included in the trial for Corbin's wife's murder was Lt. Scott Peebles. Lt. Peebles was one of the investigators on that case and was in Atlanta today as Barton Corbin pled guilty to both murders.
The DA in Gwinnett County revealed that what cemented the case was when investigators linked the gun used to kill Jennifer Corbin to Richard Wilson, a close friend of Barton Corbin's from Alabama.
The DA says Wilson verified he'd given Corbin the gun five days before the dentist's wife was found dead.