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The new novel in the #1 New York Times best-selling Dresden Files series. Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover - until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it.
Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it - against Harry. To prevail this time, he may have no choice but to embrace the raging fury of his own untapped dark power. Because Harry's not fighting to save the world...He's fighting to save his child.
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"WOW. I'm stunned!"
Butcher's latest Dresden File is OUTSTANDING. Yes, totally worthy of All Caps OUTSTANDING. If you think that because you've read his past Dresden novels, you know how this one is going to end... prepare to be shocked. "Changes" is definitely an appropriate title for this book. I won't go into the plot, because anything beyond what the publishers already described would be far too spoilerish.
I also have to say something about James Marsters- the narrator. Holy Cheese Doodles is this guy good. He can make a shout sound like a shout without it hurting your eardrums, he can meld his voice so it sounds, very believably, like a female whisper. He can produce the crack of dry humor and the choke in his throat when deep sorrow is called for. He did an excellent job of narrating this book and I was left wishing he had been hired to narrate the Codex Allera books that Butcher has also written. (but that is another review.)
Can't say enough good things about this one. Definitely worth the buy.
Kent A. Larson
This is easily the best of the Dresden series thus far. The book is aptly named and aptly written along those lines. The character development is phenomenal and many questions are answered. Those who are saying this is a Finale? Nope. I ain't buying that one. I highly recommend this to Dresden fans but STRONGLY DISCOURAGE this being your FIRST book to introduce Dresden.
I am so pleased that Audible now has the complete series now and I recommend you start at the beginning and have the sweet experience of going through all twelve books.
James Marsters does his very best in this audiobook. It's almost more of a dramatized version than an unabridged audiobook! Thanks, James for such an excellent performance.
"Really BIG ???Changes???"
Wizard Harry Dresden face his most daunting battle ever in this latest installment of his war with both the evil in the world of magic and the demons within. This time he must fight to save both himself and the daughter he only recently learned existed.
Like all of Dresden???s adventures, the book begins with the revelation of an evil plot leading to lots of little battles culminating into an epic confrontation. We know that Dresden ultimately will win, but author Jim Butcher does and outstanding job of ramping up the suspense by creating heart stopping how-is-he-ever-going-to-get-out-of-this-one encounters with the badest of the bad monsters from the netherworld. This one, however, is different. The ending is a twist I didn???t see coming, and it does indeed change everything.
The next book in the series is due out this fall and it will no doubt be very interesting to see how Butcher does get Harry out of this one. I think there may be clues in some of the recent books, but we???ll have to impatiently wait and see.
Narrator James Marsters, as always, does a magnificent job of channeling Dresden and bringing Butcher???s imaginative writing to life.
"I love this novel!"
I really enjoy the entire series; I really enjoy the way Butcher writes. This one is a lot of transformation all at once in Dresden's life, but James Marsters does a fantastic job of reading it, as always. Marsters is an absolutely amazing reader. Not perfect, but vastly entertaining!
Reading Raven
"Summoned Up Another Great Book!"
Literally, from the first line to the last I was captivated and riveted. This is a fast pace story with many of the old characters returning. You will laugh at the humor, cry at the "changes" and be thoroughly entertained in the imaginery world that Jim Butcher has created. The scenery details are amazing and the storyline is a paranormal rollercoaster of making bargains, meeting demons (don't want to say any spoilers) and visiting "never never" places (outside of Chicago). Harry Dresden learns more about his family and his friends, and in order to save one he has to sacrifice. James Marsden is the voice of Harry Dresden and he portrays him flawlessly. He is Harry, and he projects the other characters very well. This series gets better with every book, now is the waiting for the next. Highly recommend reading the Harry Dresden series in order.
5 stars is i love and i will read agani and again. 1 is i hate and i never want to hear about it ever again. YES = :))) - NO= :'(
"Too Many Changes"
I would say that this book really displayed the evil-ish or lets say the dark side of Harry.... I love how always the starts of these books are really WOW moments, but this one was WOW * 3413413112344 .. My jaw was hanging when i heard what a certain person told Harry, and i think his reaction was even worse than mine.
What I love about this series that its not only the one thing happening, but its the too many things that are happening, so you never get bored at all.... And in this one believe me when I say you will never get bored for even a single second.
Narration is amazing as usual...... And the end of this book was one of the best and one of the most WOW moments I have experienced.
Obsessed Book Fan
"Hold on tight! It's a great ride!!"
"Changes" or should it be "Finale'". The book builds up to a major end game, and provides a lot more answers then questions. Enjoyed seeing old characters come back into the picutre. I hope this isn't the end of the series, because I'm addicted!! James Marsters does a phenominal job as narrator! His acting pulls you into the story, bringing out all the emotions and humor. Over all, a well built story, great adventure, surprises, and as always a fun and thrilling ride. A must buy, definitely credit worthy! Mr. Butcher, please write more NOW!
"Jim Butcher at his best!"
This is probably the most fast moving of the books in terms of action, but it doesn't reduce the rich drama and character development along the way that is the hallmark of Butcher's writing.. The only problem I had with the story was the ending, but don't let that keep you from buying it. For any fan of modern/urban fantasy, this book is at the top of the pile.
"6 stars - How could it get any better?"
I was hooked on Harry Dresden practically from the first moment of Storm Front. While early books were a little shaky - and James Marsters took a while to reach his stride as a reader - by the time I listened to White Knight, I was convinced that Butcher & Marsters were at the top of their games. Yet over the course of the next several books, Harry and the cast of supporting characters became even more complex, more interesting, more human. And Butcher kept revealing surprises and "Aha!" moments that kept me engrossed.
From the opening moments of Changes, I knew that Butcher had trumped himself with this one. Everything - and I do mean everything - comes together here in a deeply satisfying way (despite a cliffhanger conclusion). Plots that have been unfolding for several books are finally resolved and new ones introduced.
Changes reminded me a lot of the final chapter of The Lord of the Rings - a series referenced by Harry as he and his friends (and even former foes) form a fellowship in order to complete the ultimate quest. The book culminates in a battle of good vs. evil of epic proportions and has a valedictory feel to it. But according to Butcher, there are several more books planned for the series - good news for his devoted fans.
I urge anyone who has not read previous Dresden Files not to begin with this. The impact of this book is meant for devoted fans - it is a payoff 12 books in the making - as well as a glimpse of new directions for Dresden and Company.
Any criticism I have seems petty by comparison to the towering achievement Butcher has realized in Changes. There are a few moments where I felt the editing should have been tighter - which is perhaps why Butcher has pushed back the release of his next outing - Ghost Story - from April to July, 2011. The worst part of being a Dresden Files fan is figuring out how to feed our addiction between fix.
Bravo, Mr. Butcher! A tour de force.
"Best yet"
This is unmistakably the best book from the series "The Dresden Files" so far. Couldn't stop listening. Everyone should read this book. Immediately.
"Best of all the Dresden Books"
Oh my God, I had to stay up all night to finish this book. It has to be the best of the Dresden files so much happens! The title is very apt.
There are so many changes , it is an amazing book, ypu have to read the others 1st to understand but I guarantee you won't be able to put this down or turn it off.
James Marsters narration is sublime. He intones every character and brings them to life.
I'm going to listen to it again FANTASTIC!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Best one yet!"
Loved the surprises and twists in the tale right up until the very end. Glad I'm behind in the series as I wouldn't want to wait for another to be published on that cliff hanger. Well written and performed as ever. James Masters is the ideal choice.
"Exceptional story"
As always, you have to be in to this type of story to enjoy it, but if you are then it is a well told story pulling together aspects from earlier books with a fitting and satisfying conclusion. Well narrated as always by James Marsters.
fantastic writing coupled with a great narrator. believable characters you invest in and enough humour ti keep the darkness to the periphery if not completely away.
Most important book in the series so far and as usual absolutely superb. The combination of James Masters narration and Jim Butchers gift for writing makes every book in the Dresden files unmissable and a pleasure to listen to
"Jim butcher is the best"
one of the few writers who suprises me.
he takes your expectations, and breaks them over your knee, the only thing that's guarunteed is a great story.
read by James marsters a virtuoso as always.
Love James masters reading of Harry Dresden and I love this book. it's one of the best in the series in my opinion
"brilliant once again"
and once again though the main story had finished the ongoing saga / cliff hanger at the end makes me need to read the next book.
"Nothing changes - another great story and narrator"
I love the Harry Dresden world. The story continues book after book and in my opinion although they are fairly stand alone stories, reading them in order would benefit the understanding as Harry does occasionally talk about past events.
However the books do get better and better. James Marsters as the narrator is really good but he has excellent source material written by the wonderful Jim Butcher. Clever words with a good Tolkein reference. The ending was a real cliff hanger and I look forward to listening to Book 13 for what happens next.
I really could spout for sentances and sentances on how much I love Harry Dresden and his world. My favourite series. Read!
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With a 14.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, similar in size to Sony's APS-C DSLR sensor, the NEX-5 offers exceptional rich colour and tonal gradation. Offering the added flexibility of interchangeable lens, the NEX-5 delivers uncompromising still-photo and movie image quality.
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Some cars are noted for their beauty. Some are known for their speed. Others become famous for their landmark design and innovations. Others are remarkable because of the roads they traveled. Such is the case with the 1953 Citroen in the LeMay Collection, which was driven on the 90th anniversary of the Peking-to-Paris Rally by LeMay Museum Board Member Burt Richmond in 1997 and was later donated to the Collection of the Harold E. LeMay Museum. Richmond and his co-driver finished the race second in his class.
The Peking-to-Paris motor race was first held in 1907 for automobiles between Peking (now known as Beijing), China and Paris, France as a way to show off the relatively new invention. The race spanned 9,317 miles. Known as the "Deux Chevaux," which translates to "Two Horses," the French "people's car," was conceived before World War II and secretly developed during the war. It made its official appearance at the 1948 Paris Auto Salon. Designed under the direction of Pierre Boulanger, the Citroen was designed for working-class country farmers.
The car was designed to "carry two farmers wearing clogs, plus 110 pounds of potatoes or a small cask of wine at a maximum speed of 30 mph." The car was simple, rugged, reliable, inexpensive and nearly indestructible. The manual four-speed shifter comes out of the dash and twists left or right for gear changes and powered a 375-cc engine that only sipped 50 miles per gallon. More than 8 million were built from 1949 to 1990, making it the most popular car in France in the post-war era.


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When using Back|Track 3 in VirtualBox, booting the iso and selecting the normal boot options or FLUX, the screen loads, appears to start loading X, but appears to then continuously crash and reload X over and over. All I can see is a cursor then a black screen, then a cursor again. The only way to get it to boot is with the 1024x768 VESA menu specified in the initial booting.
How can I install from VESA boot, backtrack3? It is possible?
Reading the backtrack-hd-install.pdf from offensive-security.com…
When i type first fdisk dev/sda I get sda not found just when I'm in VESA boot.
When I select the normal boot or FLUX also I get this message:
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Construction observation, also known as contract administration, is a phase of architecture that's clearly spelled out in AIA contracts. And yet it's a minefield, fraught with missteps by architects, interference from contractors, and nuances clients often fail to understand. Insurance files are thick with case studies of lawsuits that declare guilt by association. Lloyd Princeton, founder of the Manhattan-based Design Management Group, recalls an interior designer who lost a million-dollar lawsuit because the whole-house lighting control system she specified was not put in properly. Her fatal mistake? Arranging for the vendor to show the electrician how to install it. To correct the problem, $800,000 worth of Venetian plaster walls had to be ripped up.
What architects do is design, but that's not the half of it. They design in order to build, a process that demands attention for a much longer period of time—and one over which they have limited control. The extent to which architects shepherd construction has shifted over the years. Thirty years ago, it was considered standard practice to be in the field virtually full-time for projects of a reasonable size, a phase referred to back then as construction administration. Later on, economic pressures and liability concerns made architects leery of including that scope of services. Now the pendulum has swung back again, although the semantics are more precise. By observing construction—not supervising it, but simply administering the builder/client contract on behalf of the owner—architects are realizing that things run much more smoothly when they're around.
Insurance companies practically insist on it, too. "Usually the architect gets into trouble when he's not providing construction-phase services," says Joe Jones, head of risk management services at Chevy Chase, Md.–based Victor O. Schinnerer & Co. "Nobody understands the construction documents better than architects. When someone is trying to interpret or make changes, they don't know the thought process of what was there to start with. That's where an architect can be brought in later through claims. They weren't there to inform whether the contractor made the right decisions."
measure twice, hire once Stephen Blatt, AIA, Stephen Blatt Architects, Portland, Maine, agrees. "Every time we're called in as expert witnesses, it's because of a problem generated during construction," he says. Unless the budget is extremely tight, he sells the entire package, not only to avoid liability but also to control quality. For Blatt, a well-run job-site starts with choosing the right builder for the project, whether it's a $400,000 cottage, a $2 million house, or a major institution. He helps the owners check references, looking for workforce consistency and making sure the job has a superintendent from start to finish. He also urges residential clients not to lowball the budget by inviting competitive bids but rather to seek out a builder with common sense and a team spirit. "If a builder has an idea that a detail we've designed might fail or is overly complex, we really appreciate input," Blatt says. "If you have competitive bidding, the contractor will likely say, 'You told me to do this even though I didn't want to do it.'"
Another wrench in the system is the builder who talks to the owner behind Blatt's back. He says the worst situation he ever finds himself in is being required to work with a builder—say, the client's cousin—who doesn't feel an architect is needed and who believes that the building's systems are over-designed. For example, builders frequently think there's too much steel reinforcement in the foundation, that the roof rafters and the headings over French doors are too heavy, and that 20 inches on center is sufficient spacing for framing. Some builders question the latest techniques for creating building envelopes that breathe. "They often don't understand the concept of insulation requiring the movement of air around it, and they feel their HVAC sub is perfectly capable of designing his own system," Blatt says. "Even when you're doing a negotiated job, you have to make the builder understand that you drew it for a reason."
assembly required New York City architect Jim Garrison, AIA, who teaches construction technology at Parsons School of Architecture, says clients who try to save money by limiting his scope of services have got it all wrong. Jobs get done faster and more profitably when there is proper coordination throughout construction, and the results are superior. Years ago, he recalls asking a construction superintendent for the Louis Kahn–designed Yale Center for British Arts how he had achieved a certain quality of concrete. "He turned to me and said, 'You'll never do it again. This is the only job I've ever experienced where the architect, owner, contractor, and all the subs were in total agreement about what was going to be accomplished and how it was going to be done,'" Garrison says. "That level of commitment shows in the quality of the work, and if there's an ideal out there, that's it."
Coordination is particularly important at the front end of construction. In a given project, plumbing, structural, and electrical systems all have a tendency to run into each other, and within close working quarters. That slows down the project and compromises design. Some of Garrison's contracts call for a coordinated set of trade drawings. If he can get the primary subs and the contractor at the table early on to talk about timing, he says, the job gets done faster. During the heat of construction, the firm checks the site at least weekly and conducts organized job meetings every other week. Minutes are distributed showing action items and due dates, so construction can keep moving.
"We want contractors to be profitable so they can take the time they need to build the project," Garrison says. When mistakes do slip through the surveillance, owners tend to see only two choices: tear it out and make it perfect, or live with it. Both extremes invariably lead to trouble by compromising the design or adding cost and time. "There has to be an ongoing dialogue about ways to work around these issues," Garrison says. "It's very important to keep that in balance all the way through. Because at the end of a job, you're hoping the contractor has enough reserve to spend time detailing the final pieces that say so much about its character. You can tell a job that's been in trouble, because at the end it's rushed."
gentle interventions Even the most fastidiously coordinated projects, though, require architectural intervention from time to time. Not every element, angle, and proportion can possibly be understood, no matter how well the construction documents are put together. That's why Stephen Kanner, FAIA, Kanner Architects, Los Angeles, refuses to take on a commission unless he can observe construction. He holds weekly jobsite meetings with the general contractor, owner, and select subs, more often when an item such as detailed cabinetry is going in. Over the course of the job, he inspects the framing for plumb and square and checks to see that proportions are correct. And he's very concerned about moisture-proofing—collecting water and removing it from the site, and correctly installing systems that keep a house dry or properly heated and cooled. "If we're putting in underground ductwork because we don't want soffits running through the house, we're making sure they put in only plastic duct-work, because galvanized would degrade over time," Kanner says. "It's making sure that subs aren't trying to pull a fast one to save costs."
Although it's the finish detailing that warrants the greatest scrutiny, every phase adds up to a quality product. Kanner says contractors sometimes , cut corners on subflooring by not allowing for expansion and contraction voids, which can cause a wood floor to delaminate over time. When paint goes on the walls, he checks for thorough drywall prep and flawless brush stroking. And because exposed concrete floors can't be broken out without incurring massive costs, Kanner is on hand to make sure the joint width and trowel depth is just right. He says architects can't wait to be told what's happening when. If they aren't proactive, they'll miss key issues.


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Toggle Setting
Toggle "ON" clearArt
Toggle "OFF" showArt(regular tvshow thumbs)
INFO Display works on movies also
Help is wanted to make more of these ClearArt images for people to download (and to mod other skins to also support ClearArt)!
* UPDATE! All files updated and working, also added a new toggle setting to enable this MOD on or my other one (toggle "ON" for ClearArt, or toggle "OFF" for normal posters.
*These are all real working screenshots from my AEON MOD, and not mockups.
This is currently for the DialogSeekBar.xml to see the info when I pause a movie, you can add it to the DialogFullScreenInfo.xml to access it via " i " or info.(see the mod page).
ClearArt requirements:
- 500 width by 280 height in pixels
- Prefer full body pictures (refer to samples, no 'amputations')
- Full transparency, no background (.png)
- Horizontal orientation
- AGAIN, please refer to the samples
- Update xml's to include toggle and make it work
Downloads for Aeon support:
ClearArt Gallery(individually): here
NEW FIX DialogSeekBar.xml: here (Create a new folder under (Aeon\media\) and name it < clearart > drop all your ClearArt there).
Customization.xml: here (To make the toggle works when off, create another folder under Aeon\media\) and name it < showart > drop all your regular show thumbs "Fanart with titles" there like this ones)
clearArt Pack (all clearArts): HERE
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Quote:*All ClearArt images filename should match the TV Show name, the same for showArt.
*If the show title include some illegal character you would have to manually edit the show title in the .nfo to remove them.(this depend on your system illegal filename characters)
*Rememeber that the ClearArt or showArt filename is not case sensitive (CAPS) only context sensitive on some systems, I have test this on Mac and Windows and it is like this not sure about Linux.(Dexter is the same as dexter or DeXtEr but NOT the same as d_exter or dexte-r).
*Best bet match the exact Show Title and remove any illegal character if have any.
Downloads for PM3 support:
PM3 skin Support here
For the most recent showThumbs(regularArt) and/or clearArt go HERE
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With the con coming up, I am going to remind everyone of what to expect;
READ THE RULES. That should tell you enough. Know anyone who's going? SHOW THEM THE RULES. Pyroh may be much more patient than I, but neither of us will tolerate chaos, damage done to other cosplayers/attendees, or extreme lewdness. If we see something that raises an alarm, we may ask you to stop and be expected to be kicked out if you don't. I understand that we seem really strict and unfun but, the amount of fun we have depends on the behaviour of those attending. We also are fully aware of a lot of terrible things happening at these shoots in the past, and we want to avoid these things from happening at all costs, as it has made the photoshoots very unpleasant for us and some of those attending the gatherings.
Basically, use your brains and you won't have to see Pyroh and I be unpleasant.
I will have pictures of Pyroh and I up soon so you may know who exactly to listen to. (':
Thanks guys! c:
-2012 February 26-
Good news! My cohost and I are going, so no need to find replacements. Sorry for the scare! )':
THE FINALIZED SCHEDULE IS HERE: Full Schedule
Friday, 5-6pm, Loading Docks A
Saturday, 1-2pm, Loading Docks A
Please read the rules at the bottom of this post! They are purple!
-2012 February 5-
I'm really sorry.
-2011 September 4-
NO MORE COMMENTS ON THE NAZI INSIGNIA RULE WILL BE DISCUSSED. Please keep your comments to pairing suggestions and sharing your cosplays from now on. If you have an issue, PM pyroh and I.
-2011 August 17-
Sorry if this was not clear, but we will not be doing individual characters simply because there are too many. We hope you understand. Also, "selfcest" is not an acceptable category of pairings.
Sorry for any confusion. As always, comment in the thread or PM me with any questions. (:
-2011 July 18-
Any person seen wearing or carrying anything with Nazi insignia during the photoshoots will be asked to remove the clothing/flag/item or will be forced to leave.
Any persons seen participating in any offensive behaviour during their character's/pairing's photo time will be warned once before being forced to leave.
HETALIA IS NOT A DEROGATORY OR CRUDE SERIES. We will make sure our behaviour reflects that.
Also, ALL FLAGS ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING ON DISPLAY AT THE PHOTOSHOOT. My cohost and I have agreed that despite the rule is rather harsh, there are simply too many problems with flags and mistreatment of them. If you must bring your flag to the photoshoot, please put it away or prop it against a wall, out of sight from any photos, so that it does not touch the ground.
-2011 May 28-
I want to let you guys know, THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOUR WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE WHATSOEVER. I do not feel the need to go at great length, as Shirtless Axel has already done a more than exceptional job explaining this. When I say "Be Respectful" in the etiquette, I mean don't do things like this. It's inappropriate, it's rude, and it has made several veterans extremely uncomfortable cosplaying from this series. We don't want to lose any more members because of things like this.
ALSO: I am not doing a roll call or making a list of who is going as what, as there are simply too many people to keep up with. Feel free too comment with who you are cosplaying anyway.
-2011 May 24-
I like to have things planned out early, so let's get started on this, shall we?
For times and locations, I'm thinking doing the usual will be easiest on us;
Friday: 5-6pm East Outdoor Wall
Saturday: 12-1pm right Loading Docks. This could change based on when the panel is.
Here's what I'm thinking will be the order of photos, both Friday and Saturday:
Tomato Gang
Mediterraneans (if enough)
Africans (if enough)
Alternate Outfits
OCs and Others
Pairings (will be decided on with your help)
For pairings, I'm thinking of starting with the most popular, then taking requests.
Bad Touch Trio
Rus/Am (1)
Giripan (1)
PoLiet (1)
I don't really know where to go with pairings from here, since I don't get myself involved in too many ships. Any help here would be appreciated.
If anyone has any suggestions on things to add or take out in either list, feel free to reply!
Rules and Etiquette:
FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOSTS: We are running this for a reason; we are leading you, and the only way we can lead you is if you cooperate. If you violate any of the rules, understand that you will be asked to leave and in some cases forced to leave. Understand that we do it not to be mean, but because you are being a disturbance.
BE RESPECTFUL: Keep your hands to yourself. No harassing other cosplayers, jumping all over them, ruining their stuff, etc. Please remember that EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT SPACE BOUNDARIES. Even if you are in-character, keep it in-check; do not go as far as to hurt another cosplayer or push past their comfort zone. If you feel you have been harassed, please calmly tell the person to stop, and if they do not stop, my cohost, I or even IRT can handle it. Also, please no pairing bashing, that just causes drama and none of us want that, especially with such a large group. No seig heiling, so inappropriate gestures, no racist comments please.
NO FLAGS: All flags are prohibited from being on display at the photoshoot. If you must bring your flag to the photoshoot, please put it away or prop it against a wall, out of sight from any photos, so that it does not touch the ground.
PLEASE STAY ON-TASK: We will likely have a really large group, so following instructions from me and my cohost will be highly appreciated. I am loud, so it should be easy to hear me. c; We want to give everyone an equal chance for getting photos.
NO NAZI INSIGNIA: If you are wearing Nazi insignia or carrying any Nazi flag, you will be asked to either remove the item/article of clothing or leave. None of the characters are shown with any Swastikas on their uniforms and thus such symbols do not belong in a public Hetalia gathering.
If I am forgetting anything, PLEASE NOTIFY ME.
All Times, Locations, ETC are subject to change. Please check this post occasionally for any updates and changes!
Hope to hear from you guys.
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Governing, campaigning or a Carry On film, the prime minister's trip to Rooty Hill is causing mirth among her own party and cynicism among the locals.
Six months out from the election, Julia Gillard insists her four-night stay in western Sydney next week is about serious governing and not election campaigning.
Ms Gillard says she'll be governing by talking to the locals about the issues important to them, but a senior minister says the visit puts him in mind of a Carry On film being shot in the Rooty Hill RSL.
The prime minister is paying for her accommodation in Rooty Hill - at the centre of a cluster of key Labor marginal seats - as she and her cabinet team spruik the government's jobs and innovation plans in one of Australia's most economically productive regions.
Asked if the visit was a sign of Labor's political troubles, Mental Health Minister Mark Butler made light of it, saying he wasn't sure he could "check into the Rooty Hill RSL with a straight face".
"It just conjures up (thoughts of) all these sort of Carry On films and Benny Hill episodes and Carry On Governing filmed at the Rooty Hill RSL," he told ABC local radio in Adelaide on Wednesday.
Asked about Mr Butler's remarks, Ms Gillard said she had no problem with staying in the suburb, which was named after a hill on Norfolk Island noted for its tangled tree roots.
"I've been there before, I've enjoyed visiting in the past and I will enjoy visiting again," she told reporters in Brisbane.
The prime minister, who last month announced the September 14 election date, said the visit was about governing rather than campaigning.
"Around the country what I do as prime minister is, as we govern, you travel to communities and talk to them about what is on their mind, what are the big issues for them," Ms Gillard said.
"You get the opportunity to explain some of the things the government is doing."
Asked how Australians would know when the governing stops and the campaign begins, she said: "Because I will have been to the governor-general's and had the election formally called."
Western Sydney is home to more than two million people, has varied industries that generate around $95 billion-a-year and a number of Labor seats held by less-than-safe margins.
Parramatta Chamber of Commerce president Stephanie Dale said the prime minister's visit was long overdue, but it was hard not to be cynical.
"As far as the benefit of the PM's visit, I don't believe there will be any significant benefit to the business community as it is primarily an attempt to woo back favour and votes, which I believe is rather insulting," Ms Dale told AAP.
Labor frontbencher and NSW senator Bob Carr said the government was "battered and bruised", but it had a good message to sell on jobs, assistance for families, a strong economy and low interest rates.
"There is an anti-Labor mood, but it is eminently recoverable," Mr Carr told Fairfax Media.
Another Labor frontbencher, David Bradbury, whose marginal seat of Lindsay covers Penrith in western Sydney, said the fallout from a NSW anti-corruption inquiry involving high-profile former state Labor figures was shaking trust in the party.
"But ... these things do not reflect the values of the Labor Party that I joined or that I am a part of," he said.


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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is the most visited in National Park system. The natural beauty and the four distinct seasons enjoyed in the GSMNP is unmatched! The Park includes over 500,000 acres with 800 miles of hiking trails, 10 campgrounds, 1,500 types of plants. Great Smoky Mountains National Park info included on this site includes: general park info, book Smoky Mountain cabin rentals and hotels, maps, trout fishing, hiking, auto touring, history of the Park's development, and popular Cades Cove. Also, this Smoky Mountain site makes available information about weddings in the national park, shopping, the Appalachian Trail, Fall foliage, photos of waterfalls, wildlife, and wildflowers.
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove is the most visited part of the Park - and for good reason. This fertile mountaingreat smoky mountains, fall color, tn, nc valley is surrounded on all sides by mountains. An 11-mile one-way loop road winds around the valley, with stops at preserved pioneer structures. A visitor's center with pioneer exhibits, a 5-mile hike to Abrams Falls, abundant wildlife, campgrounds, bike rentals, spectacular foliage in autumn, and facilities for horseback riding all make Cades Cove a complete visitor's sampler of all the Park has to offer. Plan on spending the day - pack a lunch.
North Carolina's answer to Cades Cove - without the crowding. Interestingly, Cataloochee had a greater population (approximately 1,200) at its peak than Cades Cove. Well off the beaten path, Cataloochee offers historic structures, opportunities for hiking, campgrounds, and spectacular vistas. It doesn't offer quite as much as Cades Cove, so isn't as crowded - but that's the attraction for many people.
Auto Touring
If we can't convince you to get out of your vehicle and enjoy the very best the Park has to offer (150 maintained hiking trails totaling 800 miles, mountain vistas, old growth forests, nature trails, trout streams) then try some of these fantastic auto tours!
Before a handful of brilliant folks began the process to charter it as a national park, two-thirds of what is now the Great Smoky Mountains was owned by logging companies. For three decades, the Little River Lumber Company cut and hauled away great portions of one of the country's greatest deciduous forests. A visit to Tremont (enter the Park from Townsend, Tennessee and turn right at the "Y", then travel approximately 1 mile to the Tremont entrance) and its self-guided tour will give you a good idea of the lumber operation that existed. The road follows the old railroad bed and parallels Little River as it passes through the area that was a company-owned town. The Little River Lumber Company also built two other such "towns" - at Townsend and Elkmont. After a monumental effort, all the land now comprising the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (over 500,000 acres) was purchased from more than 6,000 individual owners, including several lumber companies, and the Park was created in 1934. The last load of timber came out of Little River in 1938, and it's estimated that more than one billion board feet of lumber was extracted from the virgin forest of the Great Smokies - enough to build 100,000 three-bedroom homes.
Tom Branch Falls in the SmokiesThe Smoky Mountains contain many wonderful streams and waterfalls - many of which are rewards for trekking the well-maintained hiking trails. The easiest to get to is Laurel Falls (it's paved for the handicapped) is just off Little River Road between the Sugarlands Visitors Center (which is near near Gatlinburg) and the "Y" to Townsend. The tallest and, arguably, most exciting is Ramsay Cascades. Chuck Summers has taken some superior photos of many of the waterfalls in the Smokies.
One-hundred fifty maintained hiking trails totaling more than 800 miles crisscross the Park. Many parallel trout streams and lead to waterfalls. Several hikes are featured within these pages. They offer great opportunities to get out of your vehicle to view wildflowers in spring, fantastic mountain vistas in winter, fall foliage in the autumn, and record-size trees in summer.
Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome is the highest peak in the Smokies (6,643 feet). Some days it's in the cloudsView From Clingmans Dome (see photo below), but on clear days it affords spectacular 360 degree views of the Park (photo right). To get to Clingmans Dome, you want to be on Newfound Gap Road (the only road which completely traverses the Park). One-tenth of a mile south from Newfound Gap you will turn onto Clingmans Dome Road. From there, you'll travel 7 miles, passing several pullouts for views, and end up in a parking area from which you walk a short distance to the top of the mountain. The turnoff to Clingmans is about 25 miles from Cherokee or 22 miles from Gatlinburg. Open from April through December, the road to Clingmans Dome is closed in winter.
Mt LeConte
One of the Park's finest features - from afar or up close - Mt. LeConte hosts five great hiking trails to the top. One of the most popular hikes to Mt. LeConte is the Alum Cave Bluff Trail. Mt. LeConte also boasts the only lodging within the Park: Mt. LeConte Lodge - Cabins. Accessible only by trail and available only by reservation, Mt. LeConte Lodge and the views of the Smokies Mt. LeConte affords the hardy hiker are well worth the effort. Call 423.429.5704 forClingman's Dome Tower, great smoky mountains national park, tn reservations, which should be made several months in advance.
Appalachian Trail
Sixty nine of the 2,015 miles that make up the Appalachian Trail cross the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, serving as a border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The AT serves as a backbone to which several major Smokies hiking trails connect. Learn more about the Appalachian Trail.
Old Growth Forests
Saved from the huge lumber companies when the Park was established, some virgin stands of old-growth trees exist in the Great Smokies. The American Forests organization reports that the Smokies contain 21 national champion sized trees. Will Blozan, a North Carolina arborist has discovered 30 champion-sized trees throughout the southern Appalachians. The Greenbrier section of the Park is home to several beauties. For example, there's a black cherry that has a circumference of 210 inches and a northern red oak measuring 257 inches.
Newfound Gap Road
The only road that completely traverses the Park, Newfound Gap Road runs the 33 miles between Cherokee NC and Gatlinburg TN. This road has so much to offer in the way of nature walks, hikes, mountain views, and historic structures, that we devote a much longer article (with great photos) about the Newfound Gap Road experience.
Wildflower Pilgrimage
Asters, wildflower, great smoky mountains, tn, north carolinaThe 49th annual Wildflower Pilgrimage will be held 22-24 April this year. Conducted by the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association, the Pilgrimage consists of nearly 100 guided long and short walks, auto tours, talks and demonstrations to view wildflowers, trees, ferns, geology, and more. You don't have to be a biology major to appreciate this event - it's designed for the average Park visitor. The cost is normally $8 for adults and $5 for students. Children under 13 are free. Write GSMNP, 107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 or call 423.436.1200.
Horseback Riding
Despite the damage horses do to trails, horseback riding is still supported in the Great Smoky Mountains. Both drive-in camps and horses-for-hire are available.
Renting a Horse
Want to rent a horse in the Smokies? Horseback riding at an hourly rate is available from March until late November at 4 stables located within the National Park. Rates are about $20 per hour (subject to change). Some weight and age limits apply. Call the numbers below if you are interested in for operating hours and hourly rates.
Horse Riding Locations
Cades Cove, near Townsend, TN (865) 448-6286
(also offers hayrides and carriage rides)
Smokemont, near Cherokee, NC (828) 497-2373
Sugarlands, near Gatlinburg, TN (865) 436-3535.


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I posted about our first new chick not being fed by parents a couple of days ago. After getting lots of support from this forum (Thanks, Nicole!) we decided yesterday afternoon to pull the chick, set up a brooder and try hand feeding.
The chick is still alive, and has grown already! We are feeding every 2 hours round the clock. He seems to be stronger, and more demanding with every feeding.
However, I do have some concerns, and hope that someone can answer a couple of questions. Between feedings, I have been online reading everything that I can find on handfeeding. Much of this is cause for concern!!
I understand that the crop needs to be empty, or nearly empty before each feeding. This seems to be working fine. I also read that NOT overstretching the crop by overfeeding is important, and that the chick pretty much will stop eating when he has had enough. This too, I can understand........
However, when I get to the charts that give a range of quantity that should be fed at each feeding for this age, I see 1-2 cc. My chick is eating just a 1/2 cc at each feeding, and the crop looks well full, and doesn't want any more. Now I don't know that I am sure exactly how big a full crop is at 2 days. I have taken some photos after the last feeding and was hoping that someone could take a look and let me know if this is indeed a full enough crop, or if I am being stingy with the food.... however, I am unable to post attachments, and don't know what to do to get permission to post. Any suggestions????
Really could use a few more eyes, (experienced eyes) to take a peek and see if we are doing ok.


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Jerry Bruckheimer, Roland Emmerich and Curtis Jackson will participate as speakers at the 5th annual Produced By Conference on the Fox lot.
Previously announced participants include Lava Bear founder and CEO David Linde, J J Abrams, Mark Burnett, Tom Cruise and Gale Anne Hurd.
The event is scheduled to run from Jun 8-9.
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Ed Sheeran reveals new album's tracklist
Listen to Ed Sheeran on iHeartRadio
Ed Sheeran is unveiling even more about his upcoming sophomore album, after months of keeping the project under wraps.
The singer-songwriter has revealed the tracklisting for Multiply with a handwritten note on his Instagram page.
Apart from the newly-released single "Sing," the 12-song tracklist includes a song called "Don't," a breakup song Ed discusses in his latest Billboard cover story. The song features some strongly-worded lyrics about a girl who cheated on Ed with one of his friends who was staying in the same hotel room. The singer says "Don't" is a true story, and an example of how the new album will be less "dewy-eyed and innocent" that his debut hit Plus.
Ed hasn't revealed who the song was inspired by, but The Mirror is pointing to his brief fling with Ellie Goulding last year as a possibility.
Multiply is due out on June 23rd.
Check out the first single, "Sing."


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The British team leaves for Japan on Friday. Where are you right now Judo Possum?
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[edit] Proposer
thex (talk) 00:59, 14 June 2013 (UTC)
[edit] Summary
A defunkification station, in the form of a stall(s) with hot water. This could also be done as a mobile setup that could be stored and pulled out/setup on demand.
WTF: Where did this come from? See: Reboot
[edit] What Will Be Done
- RFID activated water valves.
- Soap dispensers
- Drying system (Air blast?)
[edit] What Areas in the Space Will This Affect
Behind the kitchen sink?
[edit] Who Will Be Doing It
[edit] Why This Will Be Good
See: http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/The_Shower_Pattern
[edit] Why This Will Be Bad
Logistical issues and access/use needs discussion.
[edit] How Long Will It Take
This could be done at once or in stages over a couple of days to couple of weeks.
[edit] In A Fantastic World, What Extra Budget Would You Like
Material for waterproofing walls, potentially prefabbed stalls, valves and possibly sump pump for plumbing.


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City To Hold Open House On Anthony Wayne Improvement Project
The City of Toledo will hold a public open house on Wednesday June 11 from 5:30 to 7:30pm with a presentation at 6:00pm. The open house will be held in the Fountain Room of the Erie Street Market for the purpose of providing information and gathering public input concerning proposed roadway realignment, gateway and intersection improvements to the Anthony Wayne Trail as it enters downtown Toledo at Erie and Lafayette Streets. The open house will have exhibits and information stations presenting a recommended alternative for the project with City representatives to answer questions. The project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2016.


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Bates Chosen to Replace Fischer as GSA Commissioner of Federal Technology Service Fischer Retires after 30-Year Federal Service Career
March 7, 2000
Contact: Bill Bearden (202) 501-1231
Washington, DC - The U.S. General Services Administration has announced that Sandra Bates will become the new commissioner of GSA's Federal Technology Service. Bates replaces Dennis Fischer, who is retiring on April 2, 2000 after 30-years federal service. Fischer has been the commissioner and Bates deputy commission for the past two and a half years. A selection to replace Bates as deputy commissioner is expected soon.
In making the announcement today, GSA Administrator David J. Barram said that Fischer has been a terrific commissioner during some very challenging times. "He has brought us strategic leadership, a passion for connecting with our customers, and is a strong advocate for the federal employee." Barram said.
"I have every confidence that FTS will continue to thrive under the leadership of the new commissioner, Sandra Bates. Her experience and knowledge of this fast moving world of technology and telecommunications," Barram said, "are precisely what we need to thrill our federal customers. I wish them both the very best as they take this next step in their careers."
Bates began her federal career with GSA in 1969, working on the original FTS program. In 1979, she moved to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, starting as a telecommunications program manager, and was appointed chief of communications in 1993, with responsibility for all command and control programmatic networks. She received the NASA Exceptional Medal, and received Fed 100 honors in 1994, 1996, and 1999. In 1996, Bates returned to GSA as assistant commissioner for Service Delivery for FTS. She became deputy commissioner in 1997 and was awarded the prestigious Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive by President Clinton in 1999.
"It's been a real privilege to serve as Dennis Fischer's deputy commissioner, under the leadership of Dave Barram," Bates said. "An essential factor in the unprecedented business growth in FTS over the past two years has been Dennis' drive and vision. He has taught FTS employees the importance of strong customer relationships. He never forgets to remind us that our people are our most precious asset. These lessons form a legacy we can all be truly proud of. I can't think of a better place to be than stepping into the position of commissioner behind Dennis. FTS, the industry and our customers are undergoing exciting changes, and I'm excited to be taking on this new role at this time."
FTS provides telecommunications services and information technology solutions for its federal customers. Each year, FTS provides more than $4.3 billion in products and services through a wide variety of products, services and solutions. It provides telecommunications such as global voice, data and video. It provides information technology solutions that range from major systems integration to desktops and related support. FTS also provides advanced technology products and services including risk analysis and information security support, acquisition services for IT and telecommunications systems, and office automation and network design.
Fischer, who will become a department head and vice president in the Sales and Integrated Solutions Department of VISA, USA, based in McClean, VA, said in a message to all FTS employees that his greatest delight has come from "working with our only precious asset, all of you." He wrote, "I have had a wonderful career and this experience has been its highlight¿.my federal government career is ending....wishing all of you the best of success as you 'thrill' the customer, 'grow' the business and make FTS the 'best place to work' in the federal government."


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by BAR editor and senior columnist Margaret Kimberley
Greece's plight proves the Lords of Capital have no more use for democratic facades. The Greeks will be forced to surrender to "the free movement of capital" and take no actions that would "influence the management or control of companies." For the people's purposes, the Greek state has ceased to exist. "The sad truth is that citizens of supposedly democratic countries live in dictatorships of, for, and by the rich."
Freedom Rider: Greece: Your Money or Your Life
by BAR editor and senior columnist Margaret Kimberley
The European Central Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission have descended like vultures."
Greece is at the epicenter of an horrific assault on working people and on their democracy. As a result of corruption at the top of the Greek government and world wide finance capital, that nation is teetering on the brink of insolvency. The rescue cooked up by the same people who created the problem is in fact anything but.
The so-called bail out is a plan to destroy the last vestiges of the welfare state and the expectations of humanity that they can have any hope of being treated fairly in capitalist countries. The European Central Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission have descended like vultures, making it crystal clear where their interests lie.
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Greek parliament, the depth of the assault is in print for all to see. In order to be rescued and receive a 130 billion euro loan, the Greeks have to first sacrifice themselves and their lives. One portion of the MOU sums up the issue succinctly:
"The Government will neither propose nor implement measures which may infringe the rules on the free movement of capital. Neither the State nor other public bodies will conclude shareholder agreements with the intention or effect of hindering the free movement of capital or influence the management or control of companies."
In order to be rescued and receive a 130 billion euro loan, the Greeks have to first sacrifice themselves and their lives."
That says it all. Of course pensions and wages have been cut, and thousands of government workers will lose their jobs. Capital is the priority on the agenda, but human beings don't even make the list. Not only will Greeks have to lose their livelihoods, but they will no longer be protected by government regulations. The MOU clearly states that baby food will no longer be inspected for safety. The baby is indeed being tossed out with the bath water.
The European lords of capital are living out a fantasy life, where there is no longer any doubt about who rules. Their counterparts on this side of the ocean have already set the wheels in motion to dominate the lives of Americans. Unlike the Greeks, Americans have submitted to life with diminishing health benefits, cuts in Medicare and Social Security, and cuts in expenditures at every level of government.
The people of Greece obviously have more class consciousness. They have taken to the streets, leaving no doubt that they are angry and not only with the bankster class but with politicians as well. Their willingness to show righteous indignation allowed them to postpone the day of reckoning, but ultimately they were no match for the power of cold, hard cash.
Not only will Greeks have to lose their livelihoods, but they will no longer be protected by government regulations."
Americans should be paying close attention to events in Greece. They are omens showing people around the world what lies in store for them when thieves in high places get their way.
The MOU shows in black and white that the aim of the bankers is to demolish the hard won rights of people in the so-called democratic world. Greece's government has been neutered, relegated to the whims of high finance. Greece may still have a prime minister and a parliament, but they now rule in name only. A military coup could not have driven home the point more clearly.
What does democracy really mean? If Greeks, Americans and other people are left with nothing but the ability to cast a vote, democracy is of very limited value. The sad truth is that citizens of supposedly democratic countries live in dictatorships of, for, and by the rich. If as the MOU states, "We aim to accomplish a fundamental shift of public assets to private sector control" then there is nothing left to do but fight back for our livelihoods and indeed our lives.
Greece's government has been neutered, relegated to the whims of high finance."
Beginning in 2008, Americans got a dose of some of the same medicine. We were told that our economy would implode if we didn't give our money to bail out the very same banks which created the crisis. Four years and trillions of dollars later, we are still in a recession, unemployment remains high, ordinary people have lost their assets and our president and Congress bicker over how much they can cut government spending and ruin our lives even more.
The Greeks are ahead of the curve. At least they stood up and protested. Hopefully more people around the world will be like them instead of like passive Americans. Hopefully Americans will stop being passive before they end up like people in Greece.
Margaret Kimberley's Freedom Rider column appears weekly in BAR, and is widely reprinted elsewhere. She maintains a frequently updated blog as well as at http://freedomrider.blogspot.com. Ms. Kimberley lives in New York City, and can be reached via e-Mail at Margaret.Kimberley(at)BlackAgendaReport.com.


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Hi everybody,
I was very happy to install BT5 but I'm having a network problem which reminds me of my Lucid install.
/etc/init.d/networking start throws up a complaint about using 'start' which is fair enough because I remember problems with Lucid last year and the fix was relatively simple.
I did the following:
service network-manager stop
I removed /var/lib/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.state
and then
service network-manager start
The above procedure does not work with BT5 of course because /var/lib/NetworkManager/ does not exist.
ifconfig will put eth0 up but a connection will not be established.
WICD will 'see' the network but will be unable to make a connection.
It's the first time since the mid 1990's that a simple ethernet connection has failed.
I'm sure there is something obvious I'm missing and I apologise in advance but without networking the operating system is useless.
I'm on a Vaio P by the way, which is a pain as regards poulsbo, but networking has never been a problem.
If anybody has any ideas it would be appreciated.
Take care,
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ifconfig eth0 down
wicd stop
/etc/init.d/networking stop
/etc/init.d/networking start
wicd start
ifconfig eth0 up
Hi sostentado and thanks for your reply.
Unfortunately when I get to the /etc/init.d/networking start as per your suggestion I get the following:
"Rather than invoking init scripts through /etc/init.d, use the service(8) utility, e.g. service networking start
Since the script you are attempting to invoke has been converted to an Upstart job, you may also use
the start(8) utility, e.g. start networking"
This is exactly what used to happen with my Lucid install.
Using "service networking start" fails, as does "start networking"
If you or anyone else has a suggestion I would be grateful.
Am I the only one with this problem?
Hi Brenny,
Can you explain "WICD will 'see' the network but will be unable to make a connection"? Are you using DHCP or static ip configuration? The /etc/init.d/networking which is working in BT4 is deprecated now.
are you using vmware or virtualbox ??????
is it installed??
is it booting from usb ??
try dhcp and check if you have an ip
when you ping a network do you get any packets
theres something quite not right hereCode:ping www.google.ie
do you have network when you boot from usb ???
more info PLEASE
try this:
wicd stop
wicd start
dhclient eth0 (eth0 an example of your connection)
Hi everyone, and thanks for the responses.
I'm quite adept at pretending to be busy and I've spent all afternoon at work investigating the problem and I think I may have
found the cause.
Sony, not content with foisting upon Vaio P users the crappy poulsbo chipset, decided to go one further and furnish the Vaio P
with the not so marvellous Marvell Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller.
The driver for this chipset is borked in Lucid.
The fix appears to be to install an old driver from the marvell website. Unfortunately the Linux kernel source must be available
in directory /usr/src/linux.
Thankfully Muts has told us how to do this in the How-To section. But of course the Vaio has no internet access.
A friend is coming round with a copy of the source files and then I can try the new drivers.
What I mean when I say WICD 'sees' the network is that the wired and wireless networks show up as available but a connection cannot be established.
It's a hard disk install, dual boot with windows 7 and there is no network when booting from the live USB also.
The connection is DHCP.
lspci shows the Marvell Controller but lsmod does not, modprobe doesn't help either.
Many thanks for your help people, I'll report back if my proposed solution works in case someone else is in the same predicament.
Hi people,
Just to let you know that the installation of the new drivers proved effective.
The package I installed is 'install_v10.87.3.3.tar.bz2' from the Marvell website.
Make sure you unload the sky2 module first so you won't have problems with the installation.
Kernel sources need to be installed at /usr/src/linux
I've set up a static IP as I still seem to have a problem with DHCP.
Now that I have a solid ethernet connection I can move on to the joys of configuring the poulsbo chipset!
Thanks again everyone,
Take care,
sorry if this sounds funny but m not able to install that driver as i am new ti lunux so can u plz provide me some guidance on it
Thank u in adv
i also need help too i am new to Linux and I need help because i tried everything that the forum said and i am still having trouble with /etc/init.d/networking start


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If I am running dsniff on the same machine through which I connect to a sniffable service (smtp, web page login, ftp, etc.) and run it with:
dsniff -i eth0
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shouldn't it pull out sniffable data without the need for MITM or Arp poisoning (I know this is not the standard method of using it, but I'm just testing).
But it doesn't pull out anything.
Must it always be run as a MITM or arp poisoning scenario? Can't seem to find an answer to that question.
Thanks Tron, I appreciate your reply and that information is most useful. I just kinda wonder then why couldn't it pull out credentials if:
1) dsniff says it is monitorig eth0, and,
2) I am using the same eth0 to access sites that require authentication.
I mean, monitoring eth0 is monitoring eth0.... so in my mind it seems that it should be able to pull out the credentials from eth0. But I'm not going to make a federal case over it, I'm sure there is some technical detail I don't fully understand. That said, I appreciate your information.


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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:44 pm
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Hmmm..."a get sauced event in a park?"
I have to throw in my 2.5 cents here and suggest a family friendly event for those of us who will be bringing kidlets.
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I have no problem getting Wallypog drunk.
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 5:46 am
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s4xton wrote:
I have no problem getting Wallypog drunk.
Centris wrote:
I have to throw in my 2.5 cents here and suggest a family friendly event for those of us who will be bringing kidlets.
Anything that includes s4xton isn't family friendly!
Sad state of affairs.
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:07 am
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Got to put my 2 cents with Centris. We have lots of night, adult events. Since this is further out of metro and a day trip event for most, lets try to keep it kid friendly. I'm not saying it has to be totaly dry, just not competely liquid either.
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:34 am
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Granted I've only been to a couple night events, but I never see anyone getting too terribly out of line. The language can get coarse, but that has nothing to do with the alcohol. Ultimately, however, I think the decision of alcohol vs. no alcohol is one for the event planner to make.
If, by chance, someone gets totally ripped and starts puking and exposing themselves, or whatever other attrocities people are concerned with, that is what police are for. Presumably, everyone old enough to drink should be able to be responsible about their alcoholic consumption. (time for the anecdotal stories of bad things drunk people have done) On the otherhand, those with young children, (like myself), need to guage bringing the children against the type of event. If I am worried that my child will be endangered or exposed to something bad, I just don't bring her, or I just don't go.
For those planning the event, this means that we need to know up front if this will be designated as an event where we can feel comfortable bringing small children, so we can make a responsible parenting choice. If "family friendly" is the order of the day, and this is known in advance, it is not unreasonable to expect everyone to respect that. On the otherhand, if an event is not designated family friendly, then those with children need to respect whatever that may entail. Different fun for different people, just let everyone know in advance what to expect. And rest assured, if you are going to the trouble of planning the event, nobody should criticise the choices you make for the type of event you are having.
I am amazed by how many people harp on the need to speak and write English in this country while exhibiting a fundamental lack of skills in the areas of spelling and sentence composition. Would this be irony, hypocrisy, or both?
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 6:46 am
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When all is said and done:
* If this is a MNGCA sponsored event, there should be some consensus on the board and with the host as to what the environment and parameters are.
* If this TwentySeven going out and hosting this on his own (or with a few other volunteers), he can decide to have the event any way he wants.
I find it ironic that the people requesting things to be a certain way on TwentySeven's event happen to be MnGCA board members. No offense, but if the MnGCA board wants more family-friendly events, why not make them?
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Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 8:16 am
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Got to admit Sir Generius and S4xton are right. It's 27's event.
Shutting up now.
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This is what I'm looking for: Definately family friendly! Bring the kids and lets have fun. My kids will be there. Start time around 10 or 11 am. If some people want to have a beer, fine. I would like to model the spring event. I feel it went well. I didn't see anyone get out of hand, and there were cans going around. There can be a tradional "get sauced" event afterwards at any of the local pubs afterwards if needed.
I was gone all day yesterday and wasn't able to scout areas. we have a month and a half to go. No need to worry now.
I wasn't looking to stir up the pot, Just to get a "get together" to meet some of the "southern" people that normally wouldn't go to the cities. Make something closer to them. And as I said before. ALL are welcome. Even Iowa![
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No need to worry now.
But how can I litter the park with cookie tins, if I don't know which park?
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But how can I litter the park with cookie tins, if I don't know which park?
You found out why he's stalling...............
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Brevard, N.C. – The Brevard College women's volleyball team picked up their first official South Atlantic Conference win on Tuesday night, as the Tornados swept through the Mars Hill Lions winning in three straight sets (25-19, 25-22, 25-23).
With the win the Tornados improve to 8-5 on the year and 1-2 in conference play, while the loss drops Mars Hill to 4-6 and 0-3 in the SAC.
In set one, the two teams traded points back and forth with neither team able to pull ahead. With the score knotted up at 6-6, a kill by Mars Hill's Traci Teague started a 5-0 run that put the Lions up 11-6.
After a timeout by Brevard, the Tornados stormed back to push the score to 14-14 after a service ace from Chelsey Trojan. BC then ran off three straight points to go up 17-15 late in the first set.
With both teams trading points again, the Tornados stayed on top and held off the Lions until a service ace from BC's Rebecca Schoonover sealed the 25-19 win and give the Tornados an early 1-0 lead.
Like set one, set two saw a tight match throughout as neither team could take more than a two point advantage for the set's entirety. With the score knotted up at 21-21, BC's Brooke Seaman came through with a big play, spiking the ball into the ground and giving the Tornados a 22-21 lead which they would not relinquish, as Seaman picked up another kill on set point to give BC a 25-22 victory.
In the third and final set, Mars Hill did not give in, jumping out to a huge 8-2 lead on a kill by middle hitter Teague.
The Tornados inched back into the contest, eventually tying the score up at 15-15 on another Trojan service ace.
The two teams would knot up the score again at 23-23, before Trojan picked up a huge kill to put the Tornados on top 24-23 with set point on the way.
With the entire crowd on their feet, senior co-captain Jami Perry picked up a service ace to give the Tornados the 25-23 win and the overall 3-0 match victory.
The Tornados were led by Trojan who had a match-high in both kills with 13 and in digs with 17. Seaman added 12 kills while, Larsen had seven kills of her own.
Defensively behind Trojan's 17 digs, were Schoonover with 15, freshman Lindsey Rogers and sophomore Cori Emory with seven and Perry with six. Perry also dished out a match-high 33 assists.
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For Mars Hill, Evie Tafunai recorded 10 kills on the night, while Jenna Luke and Teague each had eight kills apiece. Libero Kelly Koziel gathered in 10 digs, while setter Jessica Britt dished out 28 assists.
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