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SO YOU left your mobile phone at home.
Or you forgot to pay your internet bill and your 3G is down and you have zero web access.
How would you feel after a day without access to the ubiquitous WWW?
Now take that feeling and multiply it by 365 and you've got a rough estimate of how a Canadian family will feel after living for a year without any kind of "modern" technology.
Blair McMillan, his girlfriend and two children have given up any and all forms of technology released to the world after 1986.
Just stop and consider the consequences of that for a second.
That means no mobile phones, no internet, no Facebook, no email, no Twitter, no DVD players, no CDs, no mp3 players, few, if any, colour computers. No online banking. No digital cameras. No cable TV. No Nintendo 64. No Xbox. No PlayStation. On the upside it might be nice to reconnect with the Atari and other vintage game consoles.
Mr McMillan said he was inspired to cut himself and his family off from the connected world after he observed they were spending more time silently browsing the web than they were actually connecting with each other.
"We're parenting our kids the same way we were parented for a year just to see what it's like," Blair told The Toronto Sun .
Earlier in the year Mr McMilland said he tried to get his five-year-old son Trey to come outside and play, but he refused because he was too busy playing with his iPad.
"That's kind of when it hit me," Blair told The Toronto Sun, "because I'm like, wow, when I was a kid, I lived outside."
So the family up and moved back to the house 26-year-old McMillan grew up in. But instead of GPS, the family used an old school map to navigate across the country. They will be spending the year doing their banking at the bank, taking photos using rolls of film which they will take to a photo lab for developing. Phone calls will be made by old-school roter landline phones.
McMilland even sports a mullet and Tom Selleck moustache, though it's not clear if this existed before the time warp back to the mid-80s.
Music will be played either through a radio or cassette tape. Looking at photos of people on other people's phones has also been banned. The only approved TV shows and video games were ones that aired on or before 1986. At least the youngsters will learn to appreciate the wonder that was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And Pong. And if their father has any taste, he will introduce them to the original Batman, played by Adam West.
Mr McMillan's girlfriend Morgan said she first thought her boyfriend was "crazy" but said she now "devours" books to pass the time. But the cracks are already showing. Mr McMillan says he is considering writing to his favourite bands asking for copies of their old cassette tapes, because his limited supply of music played in the house is driving him crazy.
He also says he has been getting "phantom phone calls" in his pocket.
"The strangest thing without having a cellphone is that I could almost feel my pocket vibrating and I wanted to check my pocket," he said.
However the treechange has come at a cost. McMillan lost a business partner over his insistence on sticking to old-school working methods.
Despite this, McMillan says he won't be dissuaded and says he will even hand-write his resumes, even though most work places only accept job applications online.
"I can fax you, that's the best I can do, but I want to meet you in person, I want to see you, I want to sit down and talk to you," he said.


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Tags Mayor's Office spokesperson Ellen Canale
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Black contractors lose their shirts on Shipyard project
When SF's top officials gathered for the annual State of the City address on the morning of Jan. 17, 2014, instead of the elegant environs of City Hall, they descended on a construction site at the Hunters Point Shipyard. Despite the rosy picture painted by the mayor, some of the people working at the Shipyard were on their way to losing everything. The program meant to help small local construction companies benefit from the development was instead driving some against the wall. A survey of the Shipyard's local contractors and a review of public documents reveal systemic issues with the local builders program.


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"[A] classic American dream story, with a down-on-its-luck horse galloping in for good measure."—USA Today
"This is a wonderful book—joyous, heartfelt, and an eloquent reminder that hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Most of all, it's a moving testament to the incredible things that can grow from the bond between animals and humans."—Gwen Cooper, author of Homer's Odyssey
"[Elizabeth Letts] details the intricacies of the show world beautifully, [but it's] the relationship between the people in [Harry's] life and this remarkable, humble horse that will captivate the reader."—The Star-Ledger
"The story is thrilling. . . . Letts's taut, detailed writing vividly recounts the excitement of the shows; the heights these underdogs climbed; the world of the Eisenhower fifties; and what Snowman and Harry meant to the everyday people they inspired."—Shelf Awareness
"If the true stories of horses Secretariat or Seabiscuit kept you spellbound, then consider leaving the racetrack setting to learn about the equestrian world's shock in 1958 when an eighty-dollar plow horse arrived to compete in its top show."—Fayetteville Observer
"Written in evocative, skilled prose that rings true to the tenor of postwar America . . . Letts deftly calibrates the emotion and suspense that are an indelible part of this tale."—BookPage


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Neomaterialism. Joshua Simon and Noam Yuran on the Subjectivity and Vitality of Things
Tuesday, October 16, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
The New School, Orozco Room
66 West 12th Street, 7th floor
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RSVP required at firstname.lastname@example.com
Joshua Simon, 2011-2013 Vera List Center Fellow, chief curator, Bat Yam Art Museum, Israel
Noam Yuran, research fellow, Minerva Humanities Center, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Over the last four decades we have witnessed processes of dematerialization in various fields: money has been dematerialized with the dissolution of the gold standard; commodities have been dematerialized with the ascendance of brand names; and art practices were dematerialized by the emergence of movements such as conceptual art. Taken together, these processes can serve as a starting point for rethinking materialism. Rather than render the concept of materialism obsolete, they challenge us to determine whether we are finally able to understand what materialism was really about.
The conversation between cultural critic Noam Yuran and Vera List Center Fellow and curator Joshua Simon addresses the economy of meaning in a reality where symbols have come to behave like material things and thus assume the place of things. This substitution allows us to reconsider the thing itself and to ask—expanding on the investigation of materalism—what the thing was all along.
Set in The New School's historic Orozco Room from 1931, the conversation is embedded in a historic playing field with Jose Clemente Orozco's murals depicting allegories for 20th century liberation struggles in Mexico, India and Russia.
* Organized and presented by the Vera List Center for Art and Politics, as part of its 2011–2013 curatorial focus theme Thingness, and in conjunction with center's New School class Art & the Political.


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UberPool matches you with riders heading in the same direction, so you can share the ride and cost.
• Affordable door-to-door rides
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1. Request
Open the Uber app and enter your destination in the "Where to?" box. Tap the UberPool ride option at the bottom of your screen. Then tap Confirm UberPool. You can request a Pool for up to 2 people.
You'll see the time until your driver arrives, as well as the estimated window of time to arrive at your destination.
2. Ride
Look at the map in the Uber app as you walk to your pickup spot. Be at the curb before your driver arrives to make sure no one in your car is kept waiting.
We'll match your car with other riders heading your way. This is how we can offer you a low price, so expect additional pick ups and/or drop offs along your trip.
3. Hop out
Simply exit the car when you reach your destination. We'll automatically charge the fare to the payment method you have on file. If your trip was 5 stars, consider tipping your driver in the app after your trip.
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Pickups along the way
We'll look for riders along your route to fill empty seats in the car. Greet your co-riders with a smile—together, you're saving money.
It takes a little longer
With extra riders, it may take a little longer to get there, but you'll always see your estimated arrival time in the app. If you're in a rush, try UberX.
Beat your driver to the pickup
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What to expect along the way
It depends on the space in the car and number of riders. If you're traveling with luggage, we recommend trying UberX.
It's a party! UberPool only allows 2 per request, but you can use UberX or UberXL for larger groups.
On average, riding with UberPool only adds a few minutes to your overall trip time. We'll always show your estimated arrival time in the app as you ride.
Pickup and dropoff order is determined by where your destination falls along the route, not the order of who was picked up first.
Riders can hop in and out during your trip. If all empty seats are filled, we'll stop looking for extra riders. Additionally, we'll stop looking for extra riders to make sure you meet your arrival time.
Though some pickups and dropoffs may be slightly out of the way, we'll always do our best to make sure you arrive by the time shown in the app.
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Kendra Lobley
|Poland, Maine (Poland HS)
2013 Track and Field: Collected a second-place finish at the TSU Invite in the distance medley relay with a time of 12:57.55s... Placed third in the 3000m steeplechase at the BSC 'Southern Invitational with a time of 10:47.39s... Recorded a personal best in the 800m completing the race in 2:20.93s at the Vanderbilt Invitational... Earned a third-place victory in the 5000m at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships with a time of 17:37.69s.
2013 Cross Country: Participated in six races for the Lady Bisons... Placed 20th at the Belmont Opener with a time of 18:55.4s in the 5K... Took home seventh place in the 6K with a time of 22:22.7s at the Erik Anderson/Runners Soul XC Invitational... Finished the 5000K at the Atlantic Sun Championship in 18:56.4s for a 21st-place finish.
2012 Track and Field: Claimed two first-place finishes in her first meet as a Lady Bison at the Niswonger Foundation Invitational finishing the distance medley relay in 12:19.62s and the mile in 5:15.75s... Took third at the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship in the distance medley relay finishing in 12:03.59s... Also placed second at the A-Sun Championships in the mile run posting a time of 4:57.31s, her personal best in the event... Awarded second in the 3000m steeplechase at the BSC 'Southern Invitational finishing in 11:07.63s... Recorded a personal record in the 1500m at the BSC 'Southern Invitational after registering a time of 4:43.75s... Stole first place at the Rhodes Open in the 5000m completing the event in 16:49.56s... Broke a personal best time in the 3000m with a time of 9:40.80s at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Meet claiming second place... Her time of 16:41.84s in the 5000m set another personal best for her in the event at the Stanford Invitational... Dominated the A-Sun Outdoor Championships taking home first place in both the 5000m and 3000m steeplechase with respective times of 17:16.69s and 10:32.97s.
2012 Cross Country: First Team All-Atlantic Sun by placing ninth in 17:55.50 at A-Sun Championship… Helped Lipscomb secure a second-straight A-Sun Championship… Placed 3rd at season-opening FGCU Invite in 18:25.70… Placed 96th at Toledo BubbleBuster in 14:35.20… Placed 96th at NCAA South Regional in 22:00.80…
Prep: Ran for Poland Regional High School... Four-time all-state... Two-time state champion in the 800m run... Owns the school record in the 1600m run with a 5:03.29s mark... Named "Athlete of the Year" by the Lewiston Sun Journal.
Personal: Daughter of Rick and Carla Lobley... Has two brothers (Chris and Stephen) and a sister (Mariah)... Mother homeschools all the children... Majoring in Education... Chose Lipscomb because of the Division I program with a Christian background and great academics it provides.


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Facebook launched its new "Subscribe" button, so users can streamline their news feed and communicate with others on Facebook without being friends. From the Facebook blog:
You're already getting your friends' posts in News Feed. With the Subscribe button, you can choose how much you see from them:
- All updates: Everything your friend posts
- Most updates: The amount you'd normally see
- Important updates only: Just highlights, like a new job or move
Sound familiar? Probably because it's a lot like Twitter, where people sign up to be followers to benefit from pearls of wisdom from the likes of comedian Stephen Colbert, reality star Snooki or actor Wil Wheaton. And while they can communicate to you, even with a direct reply, those people don't necessarily have to follow you.
U.S. & World
News from around the country and around the globe
In fact, the new feature will kind of turn one's account to a Fan Page, if he or she chooses to let people subscribe to their account. If so, then a user can choose some posts to be "Public" or "Friends" -- Facebook's new Google+-like "smart list" feature it launched earlier this week.
GigaOm calls this moving from Facebook's symmetrical model where everyone agrees to be friendly, to an asymmetrical one like Twitter -- where you can "follow anyone regardless of whether they approve," and one person can have thousands of followers but follow only three people.
Is this a threat to Twitter? We don't think so because Twitter has established itself as a real-time news feed. It was Twitter, not Facebook, that was found to be ideal for breaking news in war-torn countries and areas hit by earthquakes or other natural disasters. This is not to say that Facebook couldn't create a real-time information network -- we would welcome the competition and innovation, especially since Twitter seems to have zero interest in customer service. Don't believe us? Just see how crappy TweetDeck has become now that Twitter bought it. Scheduled tweet? Now it's just a figment of your imagination.
Facebook will continue to be a way to connect with far-flung friends but it won't win over any Twitter followers on this update.


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Syracuse sophomore center Fab Melo to enter NBA Draft
SYRACUSE (AP) -- Syracuse center Fab Melo is entering the NBA draft after a breakout season in which he twice was held out because of eligibility issues.
The 7-foot sophomore from Brazil made the announcement Thursday. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds for Syracuse (34-3) this past season. He led the Big East in blocks per game and was named the conference's defensive player of the year.
Melo missed three games in late January due to an academic issue, was reinstated, and just before the start of the NCAA tournament was ruled ineligible again and did not play another game.
The Orange, the East's top seed, still advanced to the round of eight before a loss to Ohio State deprived them of a berth in the Final Four.
Melo had 88 blocks this season for Syracuse, which was ranked No. 1 for six weeks. The Orange opened the season with 20 straight wins before losing 67-58 at Notre Dame without Melo. Syracuse then won 11 in a row.
Melo was just one of several storylines in an Orange season that won't soon be forgotten. It began with the dismissal of associate head coach Bernie Fine after two former ballboys accused him of sexually molesting them in the 1980s. While charges have yet to be filed against Fine, he was fired in late November. Boeheim and the university are also facing a defamation suit filed by the ballboys -- Bobby Davis and stepbrother Mike Lang.
Despite the issues, the Orange finished 17-1 in conference play.


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Studio-D necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 14 diseños de 7 diseñadores freelance.
This should be a page that highlights the system's capabilities, gives examples of other sites that use the system, and has a short form to request more information.
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The design should include all of the elements that are described in this wireframe.
The layout does not need to match the layout of the wireframe. Be creative!
Our logo is blue and gray.
- A corporate design/feel.
- We are a tech company - it can be "web 2.0" themed or not.
- Include the elements that are detailed on this wireframe (your design doesn't need to follow the layout exactly.
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Big beat time
With their eclectic mix of house, hip-hop and indie pop, Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, aka The Chemical Brothers, can still whip up a storm on the dance floor two decades on. The Manchester band's videos and light shows are legendary. Catch them live in Munich on Aug. 17.


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So last night was the Love & Hip Hop reunion part
duh deux. Let's hope that Mo'Nique can salvage what was a boring first half. Right off the bat, Mo'Nique warns everyone to keep their seats. She resumes her conversation with Peter Gunz, Tara Wallace, and Amina Buddafly. Mo'Nique questions whether Amina is worried she'll be Tara in ten years. Amina reveals that after a year of marriage, Amina already feels like Tara as Peter is up to his old tricks. We are treated to a highlight reel of the love triangle. I hope that Tara is as grossed out by her language regarding sexing up Peter as I am. Amina reveals that she will never allow herself to become Tara, Peter made her look like a fool, and Amina isn't going to put up with his shenanigans. The women are actually making some mature points, which is a plus. Erica Mena gives Amina a round of applause.
Peter admits that if he'd known Tara had such strong feelings for him, he probably wouldn't have married Amina. He announces that he's too old to be acting like this, and he believes that both women deserve better. Peter needs to work on becoming a better person. Amina interrupts to remind the audience that she loves pulling surprises out of her bra (Mrs. Pansky's drivers' license anyone?) before throwing a positive pregnancy test at Peter. Yup, Urine. She says that unlike Tara, she didn't take the Plan B. Erica is beside herself. "Shiz just got real, y'all!" she yells as Peter storms off the stage. Erica goes to comfort Amina, while Tahiry Jose follows Peter, urging him to publicly apologize to Tara for humiliating her on national television.


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Monday, June 27, 2016
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Just confused on some use cases here. Why would you choose Particle Skinner over just using Active Rigid body? In the demo scene Dyverso_rigid_crosses.flw what is the point in wrapping all the crosses in particles instead of just using the built-in Active rigid bodies?
Is there some computation gains? Seems like it unnecessarily complicates things...
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LMFAO's Redfoo asked about Azarenka: 'I don't like to kiss and tell'
Stefan "Redfoo" Gordy, formerly of LMFAO, watches Victoria Azarenka's win easy. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Redfoo, one half of the now defunct pop-dance duo LMFAO, has been a fixture around the WTA since last year's U.S. Open, when he was seen cheering Sam Stosur in her box and crashing Victoria Azarenka's press conference. The bespectacled lover of multi-colored Hammer pants and animal prints somehow became the unofficial (we hope) tour mascot in the fall, even popping up at the WTA Championships in Istanbul.
But what started as general love for the WTA may have turned into specific love for Azarenka. The two have been spotted together all over the globe during the offseason, whether it was partying in Vegas or Redfoo's tagging along with Azarenka to an exhibition in Hua Hin, Thailand, last month. (Azarenka has made off-court headlines herself this week, signing with Red Bull.)
Then last week, Redfoo visited a radio show to confess that he's off the market.
"I'm in love," he said. "I don't care who knows it. With a special one. I got a special one. A No. 1, if you will."
A "No. 1"? That's some spy-level code, buddy.
"I'm just sayin' it's a special lady, and my whole world is different," he said. "It's a special one, man. She's the love of my life, man.
"I want to talk about it so much."
He wasn't kidding. Now in Melbourne to cheer on Azarenka, Redfoo was interviewed by Australia's Channel 7 about his close friendship with the Belarusian.
"I'm a big Vika fan as well," he said. "I'm supporting Team Vika. You know, I came here just to see her play. It's very exciting."
When asked whether the two were romantically involved, Redfoo didn't do much to quash the rumors.


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Walter Lewis Dunkley
Feb. 15, 1918-Nov. 11, 2011
Pleasanton, California
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Walter Lewis Dunkley, 93, died November 11, 2011 in Pleasanton, CA surrounded by his family. Walt was born February 15, 1918 in Olds, Alberta, Canada. He will be fondly remembered by his family, Dave and Cheryl Dunkley of Weatherford, TX, Art and Tuny Dunkley of Pleasanton, CA and Ken Dunkley and Catey Low of Montecito, CA, as well as six Dunkley grandchildren: Shana, Blaine, Michael, Dan, Paige and Claire. His loving wife of 64 years, Virginia M. Dunkley, ?Ginie,? predeceased him in 2008. Walt and Ginie raised their family in Davis, CA, and spent many retirement years together at Eskaton Village in Carmichael, CA. During their married life they enjoyed wonderful times with their three sons and six grandchildren as well as worldwide travel.. For the past three years, Walt lived in Pleasanton, CA. His family will cherish the memories of his positive and cheerful outlook, bright smile and sharp intellect. He was a source of pleasant optimism and good humor for all who knew him. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hope Hospice in Dublin, CA.


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The No. 17 ranked Tennessee State football team won its first playoff game since 1986 with a, 31-0, victory at Butler on Saturday.
The TSU defense held the Bulldogs (9-4) to 257 yards of total offense, forced three turnovers and notched its first shutout since its, 31-0, victory over Southeast Missouri on Nov. 11, 2006.
Meanwhile, the TSU (10-3) offense gained 415 and quarterback Michael German completed 14-of-24 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Tim Broughton was the go-to-back on the ground, rushing for 80 yards on nine carries for an 8.2 average.
After a slow start to the game for both teams, German got TSU on the scoreboard first, as he found receiver Ryan Mitchell open in the middle of the field for a 25-yard touchdown with 1:38 remaining in the opening quarter. The pitch and catch capped off a 17-play, 82 yard drive in which German was 6-of-9 for 64 yards.
With the score, German passed James Wade for 6th on the school's all-time passing touchdown list. The redshirt junior now has 43 for his career.
After a Butler punt on the Bulldogs' following possession, the Tiger offense put together another scoring drive that culminated in a 45-yard field goal by Jamin Godfrey. A 19-yard pass to Wesley Samuels and a 15 yarder to fellow tight end A.C. Leonard allowed TSU to jump ahead, 10-0, with 9:10 to go before halftime.
Butler had to punt again on its next series, but German fumbled the ball on a third-and-nine at the TSU 22 and the Bulldogs recovered. Butler's following three plays netted the squad minus-seven yards and BU's Jon Treloar missed his first field goal of the year, preserving the Tigers' 10-point cushion.
Big Blue took advantage of its opponent's miscue and marched 79 yards down in the field in seven plays for a TSU touchdown, one minute before halftime. On the scoring play, the Bulldogs rushed six defenders and German took three steps and fired the ball out to Samuels for 17 yards to take a 17-point lead. A 45-yard run by Broughton earlier in the series allowed the Tigers to get within striking distance.
De'Ante Saunders picked off Butler quarterback Matt Lancaster as the first half expired and Tennessee State went into the locker room up, 17-0.
TSU outgained BU, 256 to 97 in the first half and held the Bulldogs to just five first downs.
The Tigers fumbled the opening kickoff of the second stanza, but recovered. They were not as lucky two plays later when Leonard coughed up the ball following a 25-yard reception. BU's Jeremy Stephens picked it up, ran down the sideline and was finally brought down at the TSU 20.
Again, Butler was unable to capitalize on the TSU turnover, and turned the ball over on downs after failing to convert a fourth-and-one.
Later in the quarter, Daniel Fitzpatrick recorded his FCS-leading seventh interception of the year and raced 26 yards for his third touchdown of the season. The pick-six put TSU in control, 24-0, with 10:35 left in the third.
Fitzpatrick is now tied with Brent Alexander and Roger Robinson for the second-most interceptions for a single season in school history.
Butler went for a fake punt on its next possession, but it failed, giving TSU great field position at the BU-42. Ronald Butler came in at quarterback, and engineered a four-play drive that ended with a 21-yard pass to Mitchell for another TSU touchdown.
The extra point that followed made the score 31-0 with 5:07 left in the third and also gave Godfrey his seventh point of the game. The senior is now Tennessee State's all-time leader in career points with 307, passing Alfred Reese who played from 1969-72.
Fitzpatrick picked off another pass on Butler's next offensive series, but TSU was unable to score, as Telvin Hooks fumbled at the BU 12 yard-line right when the third period expired.
Butler had one final chance at points with a 31-yard field goal attempt with 4:14 left in the game, but the kick went wide left, preserving the Tigers' shutout and extending TSU's season.
With the win, TSU notches its 10th victory for only the 12th time in school history.
With the victory, Tennessee State will travel to Charleston, Ill. on Dec. 7 for a re-match with the No. 2 ranked Panthers of Eastern Illinois. Kickoff for that contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.


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|FreeBSD Ports and Packages Installation and upgrading of ports and packages on FreeBSD.
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OK amigos. Here we go.
At last I got rid of XFCE which have been getting on my nerves for a while.
Currently I stick with Openbox and I like it a lot.
But. There is some "handicraft" to be done. I'm completing my environment with small but useful applications. I list some of them below, and I'll gladly accept any useful suggestion. Please express your opinions.
1. Panel. I have fbpanel and pypanel installed and currently experimenting with the former. It's alright but has one annoying bug with firefox. E.G. I open two tabs, for example "gmail" and "daemonforums". When I switch between them the name of the tab on the task bar doesn't change. I'm reading the forum, but it still shows "Gmail - inbox"
2. Note-taking application. I have notecase and zim installed.
3. Clipboard manipulating application. I really got used to xfce clipboard plugin, but currently I don't want to have anything to do with xfce, gnome or kde. Is there any DE independent application of that kind?
4. Taking screenshots. Same as above.
5. Keyboard layout indicator. This is quite important. I type in three languages, and need every single window to remember it's layout, not to mention the indication of it. (I know that windowmaker has such function but there is no way for me to use it )
Hm... seems like enough for the first round .
As I mentioned I'll be glad to hear any opinion or suggestion.
3. Clipboard manipulating application. I really got used to xfce clipboard plugin, but currently I don't want to have anything to do with xfce, gnome or kde. Is there any DE independent application of that kind?
xclip for example
religions, worst damnation of mankind
"If 386BSD had been available when I started on Linux, Linux would probably never had happened." Linus Torvalds
Linux is not UNIX! Face it! It is not an insult. It is fact: GNU is a recursive acronym for "GNU's Not UNIX".
vermaden's: links resources deviantart spreadbsd
Thanks =)
I think I'll switch to pypanel after all. And for layout xxkb seems to be a solution.
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Highlights from Our Collection
Introduction to Research and Links to Resources
Pre-Civil War Records:
African American historical research can be undertaken in both military and civilian records; however, the documentation is scattered through a variety of correspondence of government and private citizens and government reports. One's success in researching African-American ancestry in the years prior to the Civil War will depend largely on what one's status was, slave or free. Slave records are difficult to locate and found rarely at NARA.
In Census records, from 1790-1840, only names of the head of household were provided, along with the number of slaves. In 1850 and 1860, the Federal government took a supplemental slave census, giving the slave owner's name, and the number of slaves by gender, age, and a designation of black or mulatto. The names of all free blacks were included in the 1850 and 1860 census. Beginning in 1870, the census listed the names of all African Americans. (See Census Records).
Military Records
Since the time of the American Revolution, African Americans have volunteered to serve their country in time of war. Federal records document this from then to modern times. Records of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 are filled with the services of African Americans. In addition, the Papers of the Continental Congress cite numerous sources around the discussion of slavery and slaves serving in the military. The Civil War was also no exception—official sanction was the difficulty. The compiled military service records of the men who served with the United States Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War number approximately 185,000, including the officers who were not African American. This major collection of records rests in the stacks of the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA). They are little used, and their content is largely undiscovered.
Genealogy Notes
On April 19, 1866, former slaves Benjamin Berry Manson and Sarah Ann Benton White received an official marriage certificate from the Freedmen's Bureau, officially known as the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
Find out more in Sealing the Sacred Bonds of Holy Matrimony: Freedmen's Bureau Marriage Records
More Genealogy Notes
In the post-Civil War years, genealogy research for African Americans follows the same path as for others, i.e. in use of census, military, and land records. But in addition, the National Archives has records from three post-Civil War Federal agencies which are invaluable for the study of black family life and genealogy. The records were created by these agencies:
- the Commissioners of Claims (Southern Claims Commission)
- the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company
- the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (Freedmen's Bureau)
These records are an extremely rich source of documentation for the African American family historian seeking to "bridge the gap" for the transitional period from slavery to freedom, and may provide considerable personal data about the African American family and community. For example, these records may contain information about family relations, marriages, births, deaths, occupations, places of residence, names of slave owners, information concerning black military service, plantation conditions, manumissions, property ownership, migration, and a host of other family-related matters. Read more about researching in these records.
Links to Resources
For more information about African-American research and accessing the records at NARA, see:
Black Family Research:
Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies at the
National Archives
- African American Reference Reports
- African Americans in the Federal Census, 1790-1930, a Powerpoint slideshow
See Also:
- African American Records on Microfilm at NARA's Atlanta Location
- African-American History and Federal Records, a special issue of Prologue
- American Slavery and the International Slave Trade, Federal Records available in the National Archives
- The Amistad Case
- The Amistad Case from Teaching with Documents
- "Incited by the Love of Liberty": The Amistad Captives and the Federal Courts, an article from Prologue
- The Amistad Case from Teaching with Documents
- Beaufort (Outbound) Slave Manifests, RG 36
- Black Men in Navy Blue
during the Civil War, an article from Prologue
- Charleston (Inbound) Slave Manifests, RG 36
Checklist of Records Available for Research on African-American History at NARA's Southeast Region (Atlanta)
- Civil Rights
- Civil Liberties Cases held in the National Archives and Records Administration, Southeast Region, Atlanta
- Documentation of Slavery and the Slave Trade in Federal Records, an article from Prologue
- Documenting African Americans in the Records of Military Agencies, an article from Prologue
- Documents about African American History online, collections available in the Archival Research Catalog
- Freedmen's Bureau (1865-72)
- Freedmen's Bureau Records, main page
- Freedmen's Bureau Records, an article from Prologue
- The Freedmen's Bureau Preservation Project, an article from Prologue
- Marriage Registers of Freedmen, an article from Prologue
- Sealing the Sacred Bonds of Holy Matrimony,
Freedmen's Bureau Marriage Records, an article from Prologue, Spring 2005
- The Rost Home Colony, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana,
an article on the Freedmen's Bureau which appeared NARA's magazine Prologue.
- Freedmen's Savings and Trust
Company Records, an article from Prologue
See also an introduction to the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company records, given in a speech by NARA staff member at the National Press Club on February 26th, 2001, for the announcement of the Mormon Church's Freedman's Bank Records CD-ROM. A copy of the CD-ROM is available at the Archives I Library or online at http://www.familysearch.org.
- Freedmen's Bureau Records, main page
- Fugitive Slave Case: A Slave Named Stephen
Pembrook, online display
- The Modern Civil Rights Movement: Federal Records in the National Archives and Records Administration
- The Modern Civil Rights Movement: Federal Records in NARA's Great Lakes Region and in Related Archival Institutions, Records of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (RG 276)
- Photographs of African Americans During World War II
- "Pre-Bureau" Records and Civil War African American Genealogy, "Their... Bedding is wet Their floors are damp", an article from Prologue, Summer 2007
- Records of Military Agencies Relating
to African Americans from the Post-World War I Period
to the Korean War,
Reference Information Paper
- Resources on African American Genealogical Research available in the Archives Library Information Center (ALIC), in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.
- Researching Slavery and Freedom in the National Archives at Philadelphia
- Slave Emancipation through the
Prism of Archives Records, an article from Prologue
- Slave Manifests of Coastwise Vessels Filed at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1807-1860
- Teaching with Documents: Using Accounts of African-Americans from the Holdings of the National Archives, selected documents about slavery and freedom from the Northeast and MidAtlantic Regional Archives.
- Women: From Slave Women to Free Women: The National Archives and Black Women's History in the Civil War Era, an article from Prologue
- Black History links from the Archives Library Information Center
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The Holden Senior Center hosts an hour-long class of exercise to music. Co-ed classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., throughout the year on a drop-in basis, at $4 per class with the first class free to newcomers.
Classes consist of light cardiovascular work (to warm up the body and benefit the heart and lungs), stretching, flexibility and strength work using weights and Dyna-bands and can be geared to suit all abilities. A portion of the class is done sitting or holding chairs.
Attendees can participate in some or all of the class.
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Each year the City of Brush Recreation Department sponsors a variety of trips that take community members out of their comfort zone and into the country side.
As a part of last year's 2012 series of excursions the department enticed 48 voyagers from Brush, Fort Morgan, Weldona and even as far away as Delta, Colorado, to gather for a journey to the 'Big Apple'.
The autumn in New York City adventure took community members through a great deal of the country as they bussed their way to the 'Big Apple' during the 11-day, 10-night trip and on the afternoon of Friday, February 1, one such traveler, Wayne Carlson of Brush, shared memories and a wealth of photographic evidence of the excursion, to a large crowd who filled the Carnegie Room of the East Morgan County Library in Brush during the February edition of the Brush Museum Sack Lunch program.
As a former history and geography teacher in Brush, Carlson had always been fascinated by the thick history of New York City, but was too intimidated by the stories surrounding the city's darker side to take the opportunity to see the area for himself.
"When I heard of the Recreation Department's New York trip I had my doubts," said Carlson. "Memories of coaching kids and controlling them on the school bus immediately came to mind when I heard a bus would be taken," he jested. "I asked one of our tour leaders, Larry Mills, what the difference was between a bus full of kids and a bus full of adults and he said it was pretty much the same but the kids listen better."
As the large crowd who gathered at EMCL filled the room with laughter, Carlson went on to reminisce that despite their fears, he and wife Carol went for it and couldn't be happier that they did.
During a picturesque slideshow filled with striking pictures of the group's time on the tour taken by Carlson himself, Wayne was also able to take the crowd at EMCL along with, beginning where the tour began with their first night spent in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Day two took the tour to the Des Moines Botanic Center in Iowa and just as the pictures displayed, the weather nearly the entire trip was fantastic for September.
From Lansing, Illinois to a visit to the Toledo, Ohio Museum of Art, the ride on a large tour bus proved comfortable for all on board who enjoyed interacting with each other.
On the fourth night the group arrived at their base-camp, a Holiday Inn in Clark, New Jersey, just over an hour away from New York City.
The group had the chance to pass through the Lincoln Tunnel and, once emerged, was greeted immediately by the towering buildings of NYC. They passed by many landmarks, including the Engine 54/Ladder 4/ Battalion 9 building where so many were lost during the tragic events of 9-11.
Their first day in NYC took the voyagers on a drive along the Hudson River and to the 9-11 memorial in the process of being built. As Carlson noted, when this building comes to fruition it will be the tallest building in the western hemisphere and the third tallest in the world, standing at a symbolic 1,776 feet.
The afternoon saw the group do lunch while overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge before passing before the Empire State Building and St. Paul's Chapel, the oldest public building in continuous use in NYC and a site that George Washington himself is said to have prayed at. Many firemen and rescue workers stopped here to rest during the tragic events of 9-11.
From Wall Street to Broadway, St. Peter's Cathedral and Central Park, the most famous sites in all the city were perused by the group out of Brush who also lunched on day two at Rockefeller Center, where many in the tour chose to ride the elevator up 71 floors, before walking the rest of the 80, in order to take in the fantastic panoramic view at the top.
Lego Land and Grand Central Station were other notable sites on the NYC adventure, as well as the United Nations building, a jaunt through China Town and the Fish Market, more great food in Little Italy, Battery Park and the highlight of the trip, a ride to Ellis Island and a first-hand look the Statue of Liberty.
On the way home stops were made at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, the University of Notre Dame, the John Deere pavilion and the Kearney, Nebraska Museum.
All who had the opportunity to participate noted that from a wonderful bus driver named A.C., to a passionate and knowledgeable guide and wonderful rest areas, the entire trip was more than worth the substantially reduced price.
"Everything was outstanding," reminisced trip-goer and Brush resident Stan Gray. "From the weather, the bus ride, to the price and attitude of the travelers, it was unbelievable."
"If you ever get the chance to take one of the City of Brush Recreation Department trips, I would highly recommend it," finished Carlson.
Indeed, the City of Brush has already begun gearing up for its next round of adventures which are slated to take area residents and anyone interested, on an excursion first to San Antonio, Texas on April 13 – 21. Although sign-ups for this voyage have not yet met the needs of making it an official trip, folks who might be interested have the chance to sign up by Tuesday, February 5 by contacting Recreation Director Lance Schwindt.
Also on tap is a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada on September 15-21 with a cost of $615 per person.
Finally, a very special international voyage is being planned to take residents to classic Christmas markets in Germany-Strasbourg, Wurzburg, Nuremberg, Munich and Innsbruch from December 8-16, with a cost of $2,899 per person.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining these adventures, contact Lance Schwindt at 842-5280.
Each year the City of Brush Recreation Department sponsors a variety of trips that take community members out of their comfort zone and into the country side.


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Our nation faces a number of really important problems that will have devastating consequences in the future:
- anthropogenic global climate change,
- a hemorrhaging balance of payments,
- an economic meltdown, especially for the middle and lower classes,
- massive unemployment
- corporate plundering to which the government seems uninterested in any meaningful response
- skyrocketing medical care costs,
- a public education system that has lost its focus on education,
- foreign wars that are economically disastrous and which are costing American lives as well as leaving many of our warfighters with debilitating physical and psychological trauma,
- aging physical infrastructure (roads, buildings, bridges, etc.),
- growing vulnerability to natural hazards,
- an inability to respond to astrophysical hazards such as asteroids,
- drug dependency and the crimes it produces,
- erosion of our Constitutional rights in the name of security,
- the imminent energy crisis as a result of the inevitable disappearance of cheap oil,
- rapid widening of the gap between the "haves" and the "have nots",
Even more worrisome, we find our attention called to issues that are divisive, inciting passionate reactions, but which are diversions from what ails us as a nation. I find religion to be one of the most egregious of these diversions. Discussions about the separation of church and state are pointless -- it's the law of the land -- until we collectively choose to become a theocracy (of one flavor or another). Should we choose to become a theocracy, we will have repudiated the intentions of the nation's founders, embracing in the process another form of tyranny (which includes fascism and communism, as well as other despotic governmental forms) that our founders hoped desperately to avoid. Any discussion of this topic serves only to generate entropy (i.e., a disordered state) and waste our time. I consider the topic of "separation of church and state" to include all such related controversies as prayers in public schools, abortion rights, stem cell research, creationism versus evolution in public schools, religious icons on governmental property, and so on. Why would political "leaders" choose to involve themselves in this useless discussion that is outside the framework of the government created by the Constitution? The only plausible explanation I can think of is that it serves to position them for political power gain. Religion has become a litmus test for political candidates, despite the clear evidence in the Constitution forbidding such tests. Everyone in this nation (as it stands) is entitled to their religious beliefs (including to be free of any religious beliefs) - live and let live - let's move on to something useful.
In the name of responding to terrorism, we've embarked on pointless foreign wars that are bankrupting us, even as their pursuit leads to the loss of constitutional rights for American citizens. This is a political act right out of Orwell's 1984 - foreign wars to divert the attention of the public from more meaningful problems inside our nation. The number of Americans killed by terrorists now is considerably smaller than the number of Americans killed fighting in wars ostensibly intended to fight terrorism. Does this make any sense at all? The mistakes of Vietnam are being made again - having our warfighters as an occupying force on foreign soil without any clear military objective is a familiar formula that has inevitable failure written into its core.
And in the name of responding to the important national problem of drug dependency (and the crime it fosters), we've undertaken yet another unwinnable war - the national "war on drugs" - comparable to the absurd effort of national alcohol prohibition from 1920-1933. We've criminalized many Americans for a victimless crime - the use of drugs - warehousing many thousands of them in prisons and destroying their lives. We should be seeking to understand and do something about the reasons for why so many people become drug-dependent. Sending drug users to prison doesn't prevent other people from using drugs, clearly. As with national Prohibition, this "war" encourages the growth of massively organized crime. Going after the drug dealers just creates new opportunities for aspiring drug dealers. Going after the supply side doesn't stop people from becoming drug-dependent, and new suppliers will always step in to meet the demand, replacing those sent to prison for drug dealing. The same goes for other "wars" on other vices. Legislating morality by criminalizing various victimless acts is pointless and never works.
Our public education system, from elementary school right on through to universities, is in deep financial trouble. Federal, state, and local governments seek to "control" the educational content rather than letting educators do their jobs - to challenge students to learn how to think for themselves and to learn the concepts they'll need in an ever more complicated world. Governments exercise this control in various ways, including budget cuts, persecution of unorthodox educators, and mandates regarding standardized tests that are diluting the kind of things that can be taught. They apparently see public schools as indoctrination centers rather than educational institutions. At a time in our history when the demands on our citizens to learn about and understand the issues confronting us are becoming critically important, our public education is losing its ability to inform the electorate. A tragic "dumbing down" is underway, leading to increased vulnerability to demagoguery.
We as a nation seem obsessed by the private sexual choices made by some of our citizens. Do we really have the luxury of vast amounts of spare time to concern ourselves with such things? Can't we find more productive ways to use that time than to worry about what other people are doing behind closed doors? Many right-wing religious folks seem to be convinced that the failure to persecute homosexuals somehow will lead to the downfall of all sorts of things, including all of American society. I just don't see how homosexuality matters much in the scheme of things. It's been some part of all human societies for all time, but our nation has been whipped up into a frenzy over this issue, at a time when I believe we need to use our time to begin acting upon really important issues (see above).
I could go on - I'm under no illusion that writing a blog will change the world, but I wanted to make my position clear about what I see as real problems versus those problems manufactured by various "leaders" who I see as only leading our nation astray.


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20 Outdoor Fireplace Ideas
Scene setter
This three-sided fireplace means that views are hot from almost anywhere in the yard.
Rooftop fireplace
This striking fireplace anchors a Chicago rooftop garden. More photos from the rooftop garden
Table topper
Flames flicker at eye level if you use a tablesize fire pit (burning ethanol). Despite its size, it generates warmth and cheer.
Balancing styles
Wood and stone provide substantial weight to a rustic scene accented with modern furniture.
Warm spaces
This Indiana homeowner built benches, walkways and decks around the fire pit.
Seamless flow
A roofed, open-air living area, or loggia, ensures a seamless flow between indoors and out in this St. Louis home. A wood fireplace warms the area on cool nights. With the addition of draperies and portable heaters, friends and family can enjoy the space year-round.
Bold statement
A tower of poured concrete makes a bold statement.
Simply stunning
The fire pit in this Chicago home's backyard is a simple portable unit. But the fall-color plantings make it stunning.
French touch
Embellishment makes this an airy piece even as it anchors a pavered seating area.
Chiminea styles
Mexican chimineas come is all shapes, sizes and materials. Natural materials merge in this woodland garden in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Flowing look
The flowing lines of brick and stone turn the back of a house into a thing of beauty and warmth.
Big and bold
The size of this fireplace makes a bold statement all year. The materials withstand the Glencoe, Illinois, winters.
Two sides to the story
This Spanish-style two-sided fireplace heats two seating areas.
Not-quite cottage
Though in a cozy corner of a cottagey backyard, this setting has some modern touches-striped upholstery, bug pillows, gray furniture.
Brick works
This is a spacious yet cozy patio because of all the brick and wood. The fireplace contributes to that feeling, too.
Fire pit
Gravel crunches underfoot in this sunken seating area behind a garage.
Spanish style
A tiled mantel continues the Spanish theme of the white stucco and red tile roof.
Table height
Reach your hands out or put your feet up-this fire pit puts your heat where you want it.
Solid spot
A stone fire pit underscores the solid nature of the built-in seating.
Hearth works
Indoors or out, a raised hearth puts a fire where you can most enjoy it. The stone surround complements nature's beauty.


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Lacey Printz
|Kent, Wash. (Thomas Jefferson HS)
2013 Track and Field: Captured a season best in the 800m with a time of 2:36.88s at the ETSU Niswonger Invitational... Placed sixth at the Margaret Simmons Invitational in the 800m closing in a time of 2:25.57s... Recorded a new personal record in the 800m after finishing with a time of 2:24.71s at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invite.
2012 Track and Field: Competed in the 800m, 1500m, and mile run during the outdoor season... Ran the 800m in 2:36.66s at the UNF Spring Break Invitational and 2:40.02s at the BSC 'Southern Invitational... Also at the BSC 'Southern Invitational, she completed the 1500m in 5:33.97s... Locked in a final time of 6:13.09s in the mile during the Rhodes Open.
2011 Track and Field: Set a personal-best in the 400m at the Niswonger Invitational (1:02.71s; 79th)... Set two personal-bests at the Shamrock Invitational, in the 800m run (2:26.59s) and the 1500m run (5:00.15s)... Finished sixth in the 3000m steeplechase at the Boston-Moon Classic (12:31.50s)... Finished ninth in the steeplechase at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships with a personal-best 12:19.52s.
2010 Cross Country: Put up two top-10s in four races for the Lady Bisons B-squad as a freshman... Broke 12 minutes in the two-mile event of the Powerade Invitational, finishing 9th with an 11:56 mark... Closed her season out with a personal-best 5K time of 19:25 at the Louisville Invitational, finishing eighth.
High School: Three-time state participant … Three-time first-team all SPSL ... All City Champion in cross country … Cross Country team placed second at state during freshman season … Led cross country team to 2009 League Championship … Named team captain and team MVP as a senior in cross country … Lettered four years in cross country and track and field … Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the week … Recipient of most promising award and most improved … Member of National Honor Society … Also recruited by Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount … Coached by Paul Ruston at Thomas Jefferson High.
Personal: Lacey Elizabeth Printz … Daughter of Ron and Julie Printz … Born November 23, 1991 … Has two brothers, Ryan (20) and Hunter (14) and one sister Shelby (16) … Enjoys singing and acting … Communications major.


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Pacific Islands Hall
|Pacific Islands Hall. Photo by Barry Hetheringon.
The Pacific Islands Hall features a diverse array of artifacts from the Hawaii, Indonesia, Micronesia, Philippines and other Pacific Islands. One of the Museum's finest collections, gathered by researchers and Boston's 19th-century maritime merchants, the collection boasts spectacular carvings, canoes, shields, ornaments, and a fine collection of shadow puppets.


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Yellow foot prints, where the journey began, where the rest of your
life will be changed forever. Yellow Footprints is a historical data center with information that starts with boot camp, and ends with a Marines
final duty station.
Although there are many great Marine Corps websites on the internet, there are none like this site and the content it provides.
Yellow Foot Prints is about historical information, information not found
within the Marine Corps archives, and certainly information not found on the Internet in a searchable database. Although Yellow Foot Prints has
many databases, none are as important as our Boot Camp graduation database,
or the Obituary database.
We are proud to announce the recognition of Yellow Footprints by the Marine Corps Command Museum for both San Diego and Parris Island Historical Society as a supporting resource for boot camp graduation books and platoon pictures. We have worked hard over the years for this honor.
Yellow footprints proudly supports the Marine Corps Historical Society and Museums at Parris Island and San Diego for the work they do in preserving Marine Corps history. Please visit and donate to these great organizations
The Military Communcations Center:
The Military Communications Center:
This is a new addition to the Yellow Footprints family of web sites. The Comm Center is a great tool for those searching for Marines and other branch members, or family members searching for relatives who were in the United States Military.
Where Yellow Footprints is about each Marines history during boot camp, the Comm Center is your way of connecting to those Marines you served with after boot camp. We have enhance the mission of the Marine Comm Center to now cover all branches of our Military. The new comm center is a stand alone web site so if you signed up here you will also need to sign up at the Military Comm Center. We look forward to seeing you there.
Camp on-line Database:
The boot camp on-line database is the only searchable database of it's kind on the Internet
today! It starts from the late 1930's and continues through the present day.
It covers both Parris Island and San Diego with listings
of location, platoon numbers, recruit names, and rank at graduation where
available. When available, graduation books are scanned and copied into
the database that include Drill Instructor page as well as recruit photos.
Another feature of
this database is the ability of members to post their scanned pictures from their time in the Corps within the members gallery area of the database.
The new email feature is the addition of email addresses that can now be added to the on-line database within each platoon section. Add your email address for ease of contact by fellow recruits.
One very unique entry is platoon 2060 that graduated
in January of 1957, Lee Harvey Oswald's was in that platoon. Platoon Pictures, copies of travel documents and more can be found within platoon 2060 platoon section .
Obituary on-line
The Obituary database is also searchable, and contains entries that
include but are not limited to Arlington National Cemetery, The Wall, and
KIA from Iraq that includes Desert Storm, and past wars as Korea, and Vietnam. This is an active database that even members can enter information
about loved one's, or brother Marines.


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Izgad is Aramaic for messenger or runner. We live in a world caught between secularism and religious fundamentalism. I am taking up my post, alongside many wiser souls, as a low ranking messenger boy in the fight to establish a third path. Along the way, I will be recommending a steady flow of good science fiction and fantasy in order to keep things entertaining. Welcome Aboard and Enjoy the Ride!
Monday, August 6, 2012
The Government Inspector: An Apology for a Liberal Reforming Authoritarian Czar
When I was little, one of my favorite movies was The Inspector General, starring Danny Kaye. This work is based on a nineteenth-century Russian play, The Government Inspector, by Nikolai Gogol in which the corrupt officials of a town mistake a con-man for the feared secret inspector sent by the Czar to investigate corruption in the land. I loved Kaye's singing dancing and slapstick humor, but it was only as an adult that I could appreciate the work as political satire with its running gags on nepotism and bribery.
Readers may find it ironic, but despite the play's lampooning of government, it managed to be produced in Czarist Russia with the open support of Nicholas I. This support makes sense if you consider that the off-screen hero of the story is none other than the Czar himself, who fights against the corruption of petty local politicians. The message of the story for nineteenth-century Russians was that the traditional local patronage-based system of government with its roots in the Boyar aristocracy was innately corrupt and it needed to be replaced with a strong national state under the control of the Czar. The Czar's chief virtue was that he was above politics and therefore beyond the corruption rampant with petty officials. In order to accomplish his task of creating a just Russia, the Czar must be above the law, with the power to arrest and execute people as he saw fit.
Considering the history of twentieth-century totalitarianism, in which strong centralized authoritarian regimes went far beyond the sins of petty corruption into the realm of mass murder, I find this brand of liberalism both ironic and frightening. One can see Gogol as exemplifying a failure within the larger Russian intelligentsia (Leo Tolstoy being a prominent exception) that has haunted Russia for the past two centuries. In the absence of the strong individualist and rule of law traditions found in the Anglo-American tradition even reformers were trapped into simply choosing between various kinds of authoritarianism. One could hope to reform the Russian state along the lines of Prussia, with its combination of professional bureaucracy and authoritarian monarchy, one might choose to reform under the radically conservative lines of the Russian Orthodox Church or one might choose revolution under one of the various socialist and anarchist banners.
Yesterday I went with Miriam to a production of an adaptation of The Government Inspector in Pasadena starring Star Trek alums John Billingsley and Alan Brooks. While wonderfully done and worth seeing, I was struck by the fact that the adaptation, instead of confronting head-on Gogol's apology for authoritarian rule, simply updated it to suit modern liberal sensibilities. The mayor and his cronies are straw-men Republicans, who talk about the need for deregulation as a means for granting favors to their friends in big business and how wonderful it is to have an economic recession to keep wages low. There is even a character modeled after Sarah Palin, both in her looks and her mixture of Christian conservatism and individualistic populism. Needless to say, the character is a religious hypocrite and a complete idiot. Not that I have anything against creating straw-men, it is a necessary feature of satire. That being said, such an attitude sets the stage for its own liberal version of Gogol's reforming Czar.
If Gogol's off-screen hero was the Czar then this production's off-screen villain is big business. In both cases, the lesson is not that there is something innately corrupting about politics, but that specific politicians are incidentally corrupt. The solution is more government, whether a stronger Czar or more government regulations. That this increased government will have the same flaws as the government it is reforming and that its lack of any tie to formal law or tradition, powerful checks on abuse, will make things worse is never considered. On the contrary, being above the law is deemed a virtue in that it will somehow place government outside of politics. In truth it is only by embracing law can we hope to transcend politics and fight its innate corruption.
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THE BRAZEN CAREERIST- Lie, lies: Social media has its limits
Everyone knows that the best way to get a job is to leverage your network. And almost everyone knows that social media is a great way to build your network.
But many of you are making lots of social media mistakes. I know because so many people tell me that social media is a waste of their time. They're wasting their time, and continuing to make mistakes, because there's a set of common lies that people believe about social media. Here are those lies:
Lie #1: LinkedIn is for networking.
LinkedIn is great. I'm on LinkedIn. I have 650 connections. At first, I wondered, why do I need this list of connections published on LinkedIn? What was the purpose of it? But now I get it. With LinkedIn, people can tell that I am a very connected person.
Most of you already know I'm well connected– I'm a print journalist, blogger, and startup founder, which are all very network-intensive jobs. But if you're someone who doesn't know how to tell whether someone is connected, LinkedIn is a great scorecard.
Potential employers like LinkedIn because they can glance at your LinkedIn profile and get a sense of how connected you are and how much money you make. (Yes, large networks correlate to large salaries.) That's the utility of the scorecard.
But what you cannot do on LinkedIn is build a network. Networks are built on relationships, which grow from conversation. LinkedIn is not for conversations. So you need to go somewhere else to build your network, and then, when it's big, display it on LinkedIn so you'll look great.
Lie #2: Twitter is for conversation.
So if you need conversation to grow relationships into a network, then you look for the social media tools that are for conversation. Right? Twitter seems easy. It's only 140 characters, so it's appealing to someone who is weary of spending every waking minute using social media.
The problem with using Twitter for conversation is that we need more than 140 characters to make a genuine connection with someone. So you're not going to have a whole conversation there; Twitter is great for finding people who have similar ideas, and for keeping track of them in a superficial way.
But you still need to go elsewhere– offline or online– to solidify the relationship to the point where you would actually care about each other in the way a solid network connection does, but Twitter is a good start.
Lie #3: Blogs are personal journals.
Your blog is a record of what you're thinking, and that record will represent you online, as a high-ranking search result when someone googles your name. So if you care about building a network, you'll stop using your blog as a diary.
Your blog is intellectual exercise for you– to keep yourself thinking in a disciplined way about things that interest you. And it's an intellectual exercise for other people– to follow your thought process and decide if they'd like to engage you in conversation. The blogosphere is a cocktail party for the intelligentsia without J Brand jeans or Jimmy Choo shoes. It's just ideas, bouncing back and forth, and you're deciding who to talk to.
I know I'm always telling people to stop worrying about what their blog is going to be and to just start blogging. I say this assuming that you understand that a blog is a networking tool. It's one of the most important ways you can create career stability, by being who you are and connecting with people who like you for who you are.
Your blog is a career-management dream-come-true.
Penelope Trunk has started several companies and worked for many more.


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PRINCETON — A Princeton mail carrier has resigned from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) apparently as the result of an investigation into the carrier.
On Friday morning, Beverly Howard, customer relations coordinator for the Central Illinois District of the USPS, confirmed the carrier is no longer employed by the postal service, with the carrier resigning Friday morning.
On Thursday, several Princeton Post Office customers along the carrier's route received a letter informing them of the investigation and returning to the customers pieces of mail which had been apparently part of the investigation. The letter was sent by the USPS Office of Inspector General (OIG), and signed by Ryan Petry, special agent with the OIG.
The one-paragraph letter read:
"The enclosed mail was recovered incident to an investigation conducted by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General. The individual responsible for the possible delay in delivery of this mail may be subject to administrative action as well as possible criminal prosecution. The Postal Service and the USPS OIG regret any inconvenience you may have experienced due to the delay of this mail."
Howard said she did not have further information as to how long a time period the investigation covered, the mail route involved in the investigation, or how many pieces of mail were involved. The investigation is being handled by the OIG.
On Friday morning, Princeton Postmaster Shannon Mattingly said she was not able to comment on anything regarding the letter or the on-going investigation.
Comment on this story at www.bcrnews.com.
Editor's note: The BCR was not able to make contact with the OIG by press time Friday. The BCR will continue its coverage as more information becomes available.


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I am one of those people who can go all day without eating, but by the time 5pm rolls around I am starving and eat everything in site. I'm quite the picture of health, aren't I?
I need to lose what I still call "the baby weight", although with an 18 month old now, I'm not so sure I can use that excuse anymore. I think I'll lovingly refer to my extra pounds as the "I'm just too lazy and like food too much,weight". I plan on officially joining Weight Watchers again in January as their POINTS system (which is new and now includes most fruits for 0 POINTs…have you heard?) combined with exercise and a focus on portion control really seems to work well for me.
I know that in order to be successful with any weight loss plan, I need to incorporate healthy snacking instead of end of day gorging into my life. We love popcorn around here because it is tasty, easy to make and filling. In addition, it is a great source of fiber and is often low in calories. I'm excited to learn more about popcorn and healthy snacking during the Twitter Girls Night Out party on Monday, December 6th. Hope you'll join in!
In conjunction with Orville Redenbacher, Mom it Forward (the creators of Twitter Girls Night Out) and Dine & Dish, one of my lucky readers will win an Orville Redenbacher prize pack (ARV $50). The prize pack includes a really cool red popcorn bowl from Crate & Barrel, a variety of Orville Redenbacher popcorn (Light Butter, Lime and Salt, Cheddar and Kettle Corn) as well as a variety of healthy snack recipe mix-ins to go with some of the recipes on the Orville Redenbacher site. How fun is that? To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite healthy holiday snack is.
For multiple entries, you can do any or all of the following:
- Tweet the following: Check out the #Orville Redenbacher's giveaway on @MomItForward to win healthy holiday snacks! http://bit.ly/g1y4PR PLS RT (leave a separate comment on this post after you've tweeted)
- Visit the Orville Redenbacher's website and leave a comment on this post about what dish you would most like to prepare during the holidays.
- Tweet the following: Looking 4 healthy snacks? Visit the #Orville Redenbacher's site 4 ideas on how 2 snack healthy during the holidays! http://bit.ly/dEVaGf (leave a separate comment on this post after you've tweeted)
All entries must be submitted by noon CST on Monday, December 6th. At that point, Random.org will select the winner!
I was compensated to help spread the word about the Orville Redenbacher / Mom it Forward campaign.


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|System: Wii, PS2, PSP
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Neko Entertainment
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Game Factory
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: June 24, 2008
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
by Amanda L. Kondolojy
Although Code Lyoko is far from a powerhouse in gaming, the series has inspired a few titles in recent history. Last year, Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity was released for the Nintendo Wii to mixed reviews. This year, the title is getting an update (of sorts) and has been ported over to both the PlayStation 2 and PSP. If you've already played the Wii version, the PlayStation 2 and PSP versions are essentially the same.
The story takes place during the fourth and final season of Code Lyoko after William was taken away and X.A.N.A. caused the complete destruction of Lyoko. You begin the game after Lyoko has been rebuilt by Jeremy, and you discover that several alternate Lyoko worlds, referred to as replikas, have been created by the evil entity X.A.N.A. I'm not going to lie, if you are not a Lyoko fan, you won't understand any portion of the story. But then again, if you're not a Code Lyoko fan, you probably won't be picking up this title either.
Levels feature a very basic design, and if you've ever played a platforming title, Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity will feel very familiar. Most levels are almost strictly linear and generally consist of fighting baddies, flipping switches, and jumping on platforms. In addition to the generic platforming levels, there are also a few vehicle levels which add a little variety too the mix. However, these feel incredibly basic as well and only consist of traveling through a narrow corridor and shooting at enemies.
You are able to play the game as all four members of the Code Lyoko team, Aelita, Odd, Ulrich, and Yumi. Many of the game's levels depend on your ability to switch between characters and correctly use their specific abilities. Odd has a special cat-like climbing ability, Yumi and Aelita have special long-range attacks, and Ulrich has one he uses at close range. As you progress in the game, you will be able to unlock new attacks and power-ups for your characters. Most of these power-ups are unlocked as you go through levels and require no extra effort on your part. But as you close in on the end of the game, you may come up a little short, and completionists will have the opportunity to go back though levels to unlock all their power-ups, if they so desire.
Although being able to play as all the characters and having some level variation definitely adds some value to this title, it just can't seem to save itself from feeling extremely mediocre. The levels take no chances, the gameplay feels stale right from the very beginning, and aside from the fact that this title features characters from a television show, nothing here feels unique or interesting. Another problem is the nearly identical levels. Although all the different stages supposedly take place in different replicas throughout lyoko, they all look basically the same and you can't distinguish one level from another.


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Joe Gentz will undergo second competency hearing in Jane Bashara murder case
Family handyman charged with murder of Grosse Pointe Park mother, new evaluation results due in late July
DETROIT – A handyman charged with strangling a Grosse Pointe Park woman will undergo another evaluation for his mental health.
Joe Gentz has been in custody for more than three months in the death of marketing executive Jane Bashara, whose body was found inside her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit neighborhood earlier this year.
UNCUT VIDEO: Inside courtroom for Gentz hearing
Gentz is charged with murder and conspiracy. Results from a competency evaluation was the subject of a court hearing Monday, but a second and independent evaluation was requested by defense attorney Susan Reed - and granted.
A hearing on the results of the second evaluation is scheduled for July 23.
"I want to be very sure that Mr. Gentz is competent before we proceed with any negotiations," Reed said.
It was noted in court that Gentz had been ruled competent during the first evaluation, which was performed June 5 by a psychologist with the state Department of Health.
Local 4 legal analyst Todd Flood said the request could mean Gentz is gearing up for a plea deal.
Watch: Gentz to undergo 2nd competency hearing
Gentz's connection to the Bashara family
Gentz occasionally did odd jobs for the victim's husband, Bob Bashara.
READ: Joe Gentz in trouble behind bars
Bashara has denied any role in his wife's death, but he's acknowledged having a mistress while she was alive.
READ: Bashara attorney says mistress 'misunderstood' relationship
--Bob Bashara
Grosse Pointe Park mother found dead in January
Jane Bashara was found dead in the back of her SUV in a Detroit alley on Jan. 25. She had been reported missing the night before.
Sources say a man named Joe Gentz was forced to kill the Grosse Pointe Park mother under the order of her husband.
Gentz has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Bob Bashara has not been charged.
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