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Install Gentoo Linux
These instructions are a couple releases old. Use this method only if you want to customize your install! Each of the steps required to install Gentoo Linux on the Kurobox are shown here in detail, so you can tailor your install as you see fit. If you want to install Gentoo exactly as shown here without any customization and significantly less work, and you would like to avoid a lengthy (~48 hours) emerge -uD world, go to the 2007 PPC Gentoo Install page and follow the instructions there.
I'm sure I left something out, but the steps are here. A good amount of this stuff is from TGL's gentoo beta 1 how-to. As usual, backup your data before starting. You will be formatting partitions which destroys all data. You have been warned.
- 1 Preparing for Install
- 2 Install Gentoo KuroBox Stage 3
- 3 Configure New System
- 4 Clean up and Reboot
- 5 Troubleshooting
Preparing for Install
Start by using any FTP client to upload EM_mode_binaries.tar.bz2 (you can download it from http://kurobox.com/downloads/gentoo to /tmp on the Kuro (hint: Windows may change the extension of the file when you download it from the internet). Then login to the kuro using a telnet client
Kroutoshikou KURO-BOX (IETSUNA) kernel 2.4.17-kuro-box on ppc KURO-BOX-EM login: root Password: kuro (kuroadmin on HG)
Lets see what we've got
# df Filesystem 1k-blocks Used Available Use% Mounted on /dev/ram0 9677 5102 4575 53% / # ls /tmp EM_mode_binaries.tar.gz
Install EM mode utilities
Change to the root and untar the binaries.
# cd / # tar xvzf /tmp/EM_mode_binaries.tar.gz bin/
bin/sfdisk bin/fdisk bin/bzip2 bin/date bin/chroot #
Check and set the date.
# date Fri Feb 1 12:37:03 JST 2006 # date 02032238 Thu Feb 3 22:38:00 JST 2006
Partitioning & Formating HDD
We run fdisk and create partitions. I use four partitions: hda1 for /, hda2 for the swap space, hda3 for /var, and hda4 for data storage (/datafiles). This section from the Gentoo Handbook explains how to prepare your hard disk (create partitions). For most users, 10gb each for / on hda1 and /var on hda3 is adequate. 512mb is good for a swap space on hda2 and use the remainder for /datafiles on hda4. However you can decide which way you want to break up your hard disk. Remember you need to mount all of the drives (except the swap and /datafiles) before you untar the system file (More on that later).
# fdisk /dev/hda
I have read that journaling and indexing will speed up your system. If you would like to setup journaling and indexing click here and follow the instructions for formatting your partitions. A tune2fs binary for the Kuro can be downloaded from http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/gentoo. When you are done, click the link to return to this page and you will be returned at the step where we create the swap space. If you don't want to set up full journaling and indexing just continue on with these instructions.
Once the partitions are created we format the partitions. Here we format the first partition on /dev/hda (the hard drive is /dev/hda).
# mke2fs -j /dev/hda1 mke2fs 1.22, 22-Jun-2001 for EXT2 FS 0.5b, 95/08/09 Filesystem label= OS type: Linux Block size=4096 (log=2) Fragment size=4096 (log=2) 1251712 inodes, 2502115 blocks 125105 blocks (5.00%) reserved for the super user First data block=0 77 block groups 32768 blocks per group, 32768 fragments per group 16256 inodes per group Superblock backups stored on blocks: 32768, 98304, 163840, 229376, 294912, 819200, 884736, 1605632 Writing inode tables: done Creating journal (8192 blocks): done Writing superblocks and filesystem accounting information: done This filesystem will be automatically checked every 29 mounts or 180 days, whichever comes first. Use tune2fs -c or -i to override. #
We do this for all of the partitions we plan to use.
# mke2fs -j /dev/hda3 . . . # mke2fs -j /dev/hda4
# mkswap /dev/hda2 Setting up swapspace version 1, size = 518184960 bytes #
Install Gentoo KuroBox Stage 3
Mount new partitions
This will allow us to create the gentoo system on the hard drive instead of in the flash ram disk. We will create the directoy /gentoo mount /dev/hda1 there, then create /gentoo/var and mount /dev/hda3.
# mkdir /gentoo # mount -t ext3 /dev/hda1 /gentoo # mkdir /gentoo/var # mount -t ext3 /dev/hda3 /gentoo/var
Extracting Stage 3
We now use our FTP client to upload system-20060108.tar.gz from http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/gentoo to the /gentoo directory on the kuro. we also upload portage-snapshot-20060108.tar.gz. Use the most current one you can find. It can be found at any of the gentoo mirrors. The last file we need to upload is the current portage overlay which was portage-overlay-20060122.tar.gz when I wrote this. It can also be found at http://www.kurobox.com/downloads/gentoo.
We now change directories to /gentoo and untar the system in what will be our root directory
# cd /gentoo # tar xvjf system-20060108.tar.gz ./bin/ ./bin/gawk . . . ./var/state/.keep ./var/empty/ ./var/empty/.keep ./bin/awk #
Chroot into new enviroment
Next we mount /proc
# mount -t proc none /gentoo/proc
and configure name resolution. The -L option makes sure we copy the actual file as opposed to a symbolic link.
# cp -L /etc/resolv.conf /gentoo/etc/
and then we chroot into the new gentoo system
# chroot /gentoo /bin/bash KURO-BOX-EM / #
We set up the terminal
KURO-BOX-EM / #export TERM=vt100
Install portage
Next we setup portage. This might be a good time to get a drink or walk the dog.
KURO-BOX-EM / # cd /var KURO-BOX-EM var # tar xvjf /portage-20060126.tar.gz
Next we install the portage overlay. I store my overlays in a subdirectory of /var/overlays. The subdirectory is based on the date of the overlay. Note that if the overlay you download is not a .gz file you should omit the z switch in the tar command below (tar xvf...).
KURO-BOX-EM var # mkdir overlays KURO-BOX-EM var # cd overlays KURO-BOX-EM overlays # mkdir 20060122 KURO-BOX-EM overlays # cd 20060122 KURO-BOX-EM 20060122 # tar xvjf /overlay-20060122.tar.gz profiles/ profiles/kurobox/ profiles/kurobox/make.defaults . . . sys-kernel/modules-kurobox-hg/Manifest sys-kernel/modules-kurobox-hg/files/ sys-kernel/modules-kurobox-hg/files/digest-modules-kurobox-hg-2.4.17 KURO-BOX-EM 20060122 #
Now we create empty directories for distfiles and binaries
KURO-BOX-EM 20060122 # cd /var KURO-BOX-EM var # mkdir packages KURO-BOX-EM var # mkdir distfiles
Now we configure portage. The GENTOO_MIRRORS and SYNC lines need to be adjusted for your location. Pick the three nearest sites listed at http://www.gentoo.org/main/en/mirrors.xml for your GENTOO_MIRRORS line. For Your SYNC line, your choices are namerica, samerica, europe, asia and au (australia) in place of namerica in my SYNC line. Also, make sure the PORTDIR_OVERLAY line matches the location of your overlay.
KURO-BOX-EM var # cd /etc KURO-BOX-EM etc # nano make.conf
CFLAGS="-O2 -mcpu=603e -fno-strict-aliasing -pipe -fsigned-char" CXXFLAGS="${CFLAGS}" PORTDIR=/var/portage DISTDIR=/var/distfiles PKGDIR=/var/packages RPMDIR=/var/rpm PORTDIR_OVERLAY="/var/overlays/20060122" RSYNC_EXCLUDEFROM=/etc/portage/rsync_excludes GENTOO_MIRRORS="http://www.gatech.edu/pub/gentoo/ http://ftp.ucsb.edu/pub/mirro..." SYNC="rsync://rsync.namerica.gentoo.org/gentoo-portage"
Next we set up the portage profile
KURO-BOX-EM etc # rm make.profile
Notice the 20060122 in the following line. Change it to the date of your overlay in order to point to the correct directory. The link is the relative diretory from /etc. Notice we have to go up 1 level (../) before going back down the /var part of the tree.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # ln -s ../var/overlays/20060122/profiles/kurobox make.profile KURO-BOX-EM etc # cd /var/overlays
Notice the 20060122 in the following lines. Change it to the date of your overlay in order to point to the correct directory. It is the relative path from the profile in the overlay to the profile in the official portage tree. Each ../ indicates a directory up in the tree. Just count the directories up and then add the path back down.
KURO-BOX-EM overlays # echo "../../../../portage/profiles/default-linux/ppc/2005.1/ppc" > 20060122/profiles/kurobox/parent KURO-BOX-EM overlays # cd /etc
Now let's regenerate the portage cache. This would be a good time for a bathroom break or a quick run to the store for a snack.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # emerge metadata Updating Portage cache: 100% KURO-BOX-EM etc #
Now we'll check if the system is up to date while at the same time testing portage.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # emerge -puD system
If there are packages that need installing/upgrading, wait until you finish the install guide and reboot the system before running emerge -uD world. I know for a fact that glibc won't emerge if you try to do it right now, but it will after the install is complete.
Configure New System
Configure mounts (fstab)
We edit /etc/fstab as required. Here are the important parts of my fstab:
# NOTE: If your BOOT partition is ReiserFS, add the notail option to opts. /dev/hda1 / ext3 noatime 0 1 /dev/hda2 none swap sw 0 1 /dev/hda3 /var ext3 noatime 0 2 /dev/hda4 /datafiles ext3 noatime 0 1 # NOTE: The next line is critical for boot! none /proc proc defaults 0 0
Set Root Password
Next we change the root password and add a user who is a member of wheel so they can su to root.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # passwd New UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully KURO-BOX-EM etc # useradd dtaylor -m -G users,wheel -s /bin/bash KURO-BOX-EM etc # passwd dtaylor New UNIX password: Retype new UNIX password: passwd: password updated successfully KURO-BOX-EM etc #
Configure Network
Next we configure the network.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # cd conf.d KURO-BOX-EM conf.d # cp net.example net KURO-BOX-EM conf.d # nano net
If you want a static IP address you need to uncomment a couple of lines. Scroll down to the section INTERFACE HANDLERS and uncomment the following lines. In the example I have set the IP address to 192.168.0.9, the network mask to 255.255.255.0, and the gateway to 192.168.0.1. Do not uncomment the default via 4321:0:1:2:3:4:567:89ab". You will want to change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address to suit your network. If you want to use DCHP, don't edit the file at all as it defaults to DCHP.
config_eth0=( 192.168.0.9 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.0.255 ) routes_eth0=( "default via 192.168.0.1" # "default via 4321:0:1:2:3:4:567:89ab" )
Add net.eth0 to your default runlevel or you won't be able to log in.
KURO-BOX-EM conf.d # cd /etc KURO-BOX-EM etc # rc-update add net.eth0 default
Now we get SSH working. This step will take a few minutes and will throw a few errors.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # /etc/init.d/sshd start
Then we start putty on our computer and try to login. Once you are sure you can login exit putty, stop sshd, and add it to the default runlevel.
KURO-BOX-EM etc # /etc/init.d/sshd stop KURO-BOX-EM etc # rc-update add sshd default
Next we make sure that the proper daemons are set to the default runlevel
KURO-BOX-EM etc # ls runlevels/default/ local net.eth0 netmount sshd
Clean up and Reboot
and then we exit the chroot system
KURO-BOX-EM etc # exit #
Unmount everything
# cd / # umount /gentoo/var # umount /gentoo/proc # umount /gentoo
Set the box to boot to the new system
# echo -n "OKOK" > /dev/fl3
and then restart the system
# shutdown -r now
Wait a few minutes and then log onto your kuro with putty. Now would be a good time to update everything and take a short vacation as it will be emerging applications for a day or three.
localhost ~ # cd / localhost / # emerge -uD world
Alternatively, if you worried about your SSH connection being disconnected and losing any packages that have not finished being emerged, you can use the following.
localhost ~ # cd / localhost / # nohup emerge -uD world & localhost / # tail -f nohup.out
Last we need to update our config files. Don't do this blindly as you can easily break your brand new system. You need to understand what the configuration files mean and choose what lines you want to edit.
localhost / # etc-update
CoreUtils - Access Violation
Problem: Coreutil fails to unlink with a message :
--------------------------- ACCESS VIOLATION SUMMARY --------------------------- LOG FILE = "/var/log/sandbox/sandbox-sys-apps_-_coreutils-5.94-r1-31309.log" unlink: /var/tmp/portage/coreutils-5.94-r1/work/coreutils-5.94/confdir3/confdir3/ confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/ confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/confdir3/ confdir3/...
This seems to be a bug in portage. Access Violation during emerge -u system
To work around, tell emerge to ignore the sandbox for this package:
localhost / # FEATURES="-sandbox -usersandbox" emerge --oneshot coreutils


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Ray Radford Smith of Dixon passed away January 8, 2013 at the age of 102 years. Ray was born November 18, 1910 in Dixon, MO the son of Joseph Smith and Bertha Mae Aaron.
Ray loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and enjoyed watching the Saint Louis Cardinals. Ray worked in house construction for many years and was a member of the Carpetner's Union for 60 years.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Anna Schalageter Smith and Barbara Smith; 5 brothers: Fred, Woodrow, Harold, Lewis, and Joseph (Doris) Smith, 4 sisters: Alfreda Foster, Mattie Krafczik, Georgia Devault, and Rose Smith, 2 daughters: Joyce Mink and Shirley Miller.
Ray is survived by his 3 daughters, Joann Parks of Osage Beach; Sharon Gammon of North Carolina, Anna Bryant and significant other Edward Torres of Dixon; his son Joe Smith of Lebanon; also 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.

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The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Journal at 565-8527.
Lewis-Arriola 'Warm Up' annual chili dinner, pie auction
Come eat supper, buy a pie and meet your neighbors at the 8th annual "Warm Up" at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center, 21176 CR S (west off of Hwy. 491). The evening includes a homemade chili supper and homemade pie auction, with door prizes such as gift cards for area grocery stores and gas stations. Tickets are $5 for one or five tickets for $20, and are available for purchase in advance or at the door. Proceeds support the free activities and events put on at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center throughout the year. To buy advance tickets or for more information, call Chan at 882-7318, or Carol at 882-7816.
Cowboy Music and Poetry Jam Session
Branded Western, the Colorado Chapter of the Western Music Association, will sponsor a Cowboy Music and Poetry Jam Session at the Montezuma County Annex, 107 N. Chestnut St. in Cortez from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. Join in the fun and take in the amazing talents of real cowboys and cowgirls as they sing songs and tell stories of cowboy life, past and present. Performers of cowboy song and poetry are wanted to participate; please RSVP to Linda Lee Filener at 769-0447 to be placed on the list of performers for this event.
CMS dramatic arts club's The Masked Musketeer
The students of Cortez Middle School's dramatic arts club will present their production, "The Masked Musketeer" for the public on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the main gym of the middle school. Tickets may be purchased at the door; children 12 and under are $5; age 13 and older are $7. Information 565-7876 ext. 3302.
Big Moon in the La Platas SJMA winter nature tour
A winter nature tour, Big Moon in the La Platas, will take place Saturday evening, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Folks of all ages are invited to go snowshoeing with the San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with San Juan National Forest, and certified interpretive guide MK Thompson. Explore wonders of La Plata Canyon as the sun sets and the moon comes up. Snowshoes are available for kids under 120 pounds. To reserve your spot, contact email@example.com or 759-9113. Various tours are offered throughout the winter.
Family Pizza, Movie Night event will feature 'Babe'
Bring the kids for Family Pizza and Movie Night on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Montezuma County Annex Building, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez. Doors open for dinner at 4:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 6 p.m. The G-rated film being featured is "Babe," a funny, heartwarming tale about a little pig that goes a long way. Dinner will include pizza, salad, desserts and lemonade. Bring cash to purchase extra concessions. Feel free to bring a sleeping bag or blanket and pillow; kids are invited to wear PJs. There will be drawings for prizes, and Katya Chorover will hold a Music and Motion session starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $5 per child and $10 for adults - please help us plan for the event by buying tickets in advance at The Children's Kiva and Silver Bean, or tickets will also be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the tuition subsidy and scholarship programs at The Kiva. For more information, call us 565-8586, or stop by.
Fun-A-Day art show reception, DJ dance party
Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores, 411 Central Ave., will host the Fun-A-Day art show opening reception and dance party on Saturday evening, Feb. 23 from 6 to 11 p.m. DJ Cannonball and DJ Needlz will spin bumpin' dance beats from 8 to 11 p.m. The Fun-A-Day show is a nationwide creativity movement where artists work on a project daily for one month, then display the work in a collective show. Eight participating Montezuma County artists will have their contributions on view at Sideshow through March 21. Join us for this evening of art, dancing and refreshments. Sideshow Emporium 739-4646.
Ramsay Midwood performs at Dolores Brewery
Singer-songwriter Ramsay Midwood from Austin, Texas and his band the 13 33's will perform at the Dolores River Brewery, 100 N. 4th St., on Saturday night, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Ramsay is a self-proclaimed make-believe cowboy who has started his own space program. His bluesy, rootsy romps instantly start your head bobbing as his bizarre lyrics full of rich, Southern Gothic visuals set your imagination flowing. Tickets are $15 at the door. www.doloresriverbrewery.com.
'Death By Medicine' documentary screening
Dolores Healing Space, 102 S. 4th St., will have a free screening of Gary Null's documentary, "Death by Medicine" on the American medical system at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25. Come learn how health care has become the leading cause of injury and death in the U.S.; a discussion will follow. Amy Loschert 676-1011.
M-CHS choir performance
Join the M-CHS choir for a grand performance from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Marla Sitton and the choir will be featured in the gallery of the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. Donations at the door are appreciated. Cultural Center 565-1151.
Dolores Rotary Club Bingo Night
The Dolores Rotary Club will sponsor a bingo night, with all proceeds to benefit the Pinon Project, on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. A light supper and dessert will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. for $5 with bingo to follow at 7 p.m. Cards are $10 for the evening. Dave Sanford 882-7428.
Cortez Beautification Community Design Workshop
The City of Cortez will be rebuilding the South Broadway highway medians, planning for pedestrian improvements downtown, and designing the entryways along Highways 491, 145, and 160. Cortez Heart & Soul invites the community to a public design workshop for the South Broadway medians, downtown pedestrian improvements, and highway entrance features on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cortez Recreation Center. Presentations will take place at 4:15 and 5:45 p.m., but feel free to drop by anytime. Illustrators from the design team will be there to capture community input, and the public is also welcome to draw their own design visions. Free childcare and refreshments will be provided for participants. Please bring ideas so this project reflects our community's character. Contact Kirsten Sackett at 564-4049 or email@example.com, or visit www.cortezheartandsoul.com.
'Healthy Homes' discussion
"Healthy Homes: The T.O.N.I. Approach to the Place Where We Live" will be presented by Joe Keleher, T.O.N.I. (Toxins Out, Nutrients In) Facilitator, and others on Friday, March 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mesa/Canyon Room at the Cortez Recreation Center. Presentations are free of charge and open to the public. Listen, learn and share on topics of health interest. Joe Keleher 565-5448.
Millwood Follies returns
The 30th annual Millwood Follies will be held at the Millwood Junction Restaurant, 101 W. Railroad Ave., in Mancos on Saturday, March 2. Dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m., with entertainment starting at 7. A special dinner menu has been created for the event, and reservations will not be taken that evening. Seating is limited and audience members are encouraged to arrive early for the entertaining evening The event will raise funds for the Women's Cancer Coalition. There will also be a silent auction/door prize, with item donations should be directed to Kelli Yeomans at 946-1843 or Dana Weaver at 533-7113. To book an act for the evening, please contact Karen Noack at 533-9026.
Volunteer training at Medicine Horse Center
Medicine Horse Center will hold a volunteer training on Wednesday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for anyone wishing to participate. Looking for a great way to spend your free time this year? Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic riding sessions in Mancos. Horse experience is welcome, but not necessary. We'll teach you everything you need to know. New volunteers are always welcome! If you love horses, helping people, and spending a few hours a week in the great outdoors, you'll love volunteering for Medicine Horse Center! Lynne or Rachel 533-7403.
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
A fruit tree pruning workshop will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southwest Colorado Research station, approximately 17 miles north of Cortez on Hwy. 491 and west 1/4 mile on Road Z. Participants are asked to register by phoning either Montezuma County Extension at 565-3123 or Dolores County Extension at 677-2283. The cost is $15 per person, payable the day of the workshop. You must bring your own chair, water, snacks, lunch and dress in warm clothing. If you want to learn by hands-on pruning, bring your loppers or hand pruners. Please leave pets at home.
Classical Gas performs Cortez concert
Southwest Colorado Concerts presents Classical Gas, a concert with piano, violin and a whole lot of fun, on Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Montezuma-Cortez High School auditorium. Pianist Rich Ridenour teams up with violinist/comedian Steve Brook for a show that is a little bit Jack Benny and a little bit Victor Borge as they perform classics fueled by their own imaginations. They will perform great classics such as "At the Old Ballgame," Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony" and "11 Finger Rag" by Dykstra. Tickets will be on sale at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.; single-concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for youth 18 and under. Paul Bostrom 565-9127.
Harlem Ambassadors basketball show
Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks, high flying slam dunks and hilarious family comedy. Join the Harlem Ambassadors basketball show on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. as they take on the Montezuma Mavericks at the Montezuma-Cortez High School gym. Purchase tickets in advance for $7 for students and seniors or $10 for adults, at the Cortez Cultural Center, 25 N. Market St. and at M-CHS. Tickets will also be available at the door for $2 more. Admission free for age 5 and under. All proceeds benefit the Cortez Cultural Center, 565-1151.
'Play It Safe' presentation on consumer fraud, financial abuse
AARP ElderWatch in conjunction with Montezuma County Senior Center will offer "Play It Safe," a presentation featuring Bob Mager of AARP ElderWatch. This interactive presentation will instruct on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from consumer fraud and financial abuse. Join us at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at 107 N. Chestnut in Cortez. Marsha Green 564-2775.


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Add a Serial port to the LS MINI
- 1 Background
- 2 Method
- 2.2 Pinout of Port
- 2.3 Use a Level Shifter
- 3 Serial Port Output
- 4 References
Apparently there are two traces that have been interrupted which would allow serial port access.
These traces have been interrupted UNDER a SMD capacitor at position C54. Junker[1] (see Yamasita's article/reference) discovered the way first[2]. Apparantly the pinheaders from the SCON-KIT/ PRO can be fit into the case quite easily as well[3].
Laitr Keiows and Johnbock duplicated his efforts[4]
First take it apart:
Then you will need to find some way to resurrect the traces that are interrupted under C54.
We need to fix these wires which go under C54:
Method 1: reconstruct the traces (on the backside)
This method requires absolutely no soldering.
- Lay a layer of a scotch tape between holes, just not to cover them.
- Use a strand of high flexible low oxygen copper wire.
- Thread it through both holes.
- Fix it with a scotch tape on the back side.
- Cut remainders on the front side, leaving about 2 mm.
- Repeat from step 2 with the second thread.
- Be sure not to shorten anything else.
Method 2: Bridge the traces (on the frontside)
This method requires a steady hand and good soldering skills.
Use two strands of high flexible low oxygen copper wire.
- Locate and carefully remove C54 from its pads.
- Clean the area with rubbing alcohol and a tiny brush.
- Cut two stands of high flexible copper wire to length.
- Solder each of the strands to the vertically aligned pads.
- Resolder C54 to its' original position.
- Ensure no shorting has take place while soldering.
Pinout of Port
Use a Level Shifter
The serial port signals from the processor are only 3.3V. For proper RS-232 12V signaling, an RS-232 level shifter needs to be added. These are very common in PDA serial cables also, but can be purchased
Build your own LVTTL/RS232 or LVTTL/USB interface
- LVTTL/RS232 - Building a Custom Serial Interface
- LVTTL/USB - Use a Nokia Serial Cable on an ARM9 Linkstation
- LVTTL/USB - Use a cheap phone sync cable with the serial port
Buy your own TTL Level Shifter
- LVTTL/RS232 - MAX232 based from Futurelec - MINIRS2323V
- LVTTL/USB - FTDI chip based cable - TTL-232R-3V3
Usage considerations for the TTL-232R-3V3
A working/tested pinout/wire-color scheme is:
- Solder the 4-pin header to the board. Make sure you don't have shorts.
- You will need to switch wires on the TTL-232R-3V3 cable. Use a sharp object to lift the plastic tabs and carefully pull the wires out. Rearrange them according to the table above (black, empty, orange, yellow, empty, empty) and slide those wires back in. Tape the other wires to make sure they don't short anything.
- When plugging in the cable, make sure black aligns with GND, yellow with TXD, and orange with RXD.
- Connect the USB cable to your computer, start a terminal program with the right settings.
- Turn on the device, you should see output from the bootloader in couple seconds.
Serial Port Output
LS Mini: Serial Port Output - Boot-Log


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This month, listeners joined Warm 106.9 and Mark Christopher for some office holiday fun at Snoqualmie Casino, including a free lunch buffet, transportation and $10 cash to have fun with! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this perfect break from the workday!


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In 2009 a British gent named Peter Cooper built a surprisingly spot-on replica of Halo's Warthog vehicle for a fan film called Operation Chastity. As writer and director of the film, the creation of the Warthog was just one more indicator that Cooper was willing to go to great lengths to finish this flick. Unfortunately, the production seems to have become inextricably mired in the dozens of small issues that crop up when creating movies. A teaser appeared in 2010 that offered a "Summer 2011" release window for Operation Chastity, but here we are mere days from 2013 and the movie has yet to materialize. Supposedly Operation Chastity is still being in production, but at this point we feel safe in describing the project as stuck in limbo.
Given the lack of progress on his film and, presumably, mounting debt related to the project, Cooper has decided to sell his Warthog. The price? £17,500, or roughly $28,180USD. Can't come up with that much scratch on such short notice? Cooper's initial sales announcement does state that he's willing to consider reasonable offers for the vehicle (though "reasonable" in this case is entirely subjective and up to Cooper's own discretion).
Assuming you do have that kind of money burning a hole in your pocket and an unending wellspring of affection for Microsoft's most famous franchise you're likely now wondering what exactly you'll get for Cooper's nearly $30,000 asking price. Luckily, the official Operation Chastity website includes a section specifically devoted to the Warthog. According to the site, the Warthog you see pictured above started life as an unassuming early-80s Land Rover Defender. With the assistance of professional prop maker Daniel Carey-George (who is most famous for supplying the cars used in 1997's Herbie Fully Loaded), Cooper stripped the Land Rover, and equipped the basic skeleton of the car with a new body, lifted suspension, special oversized tires and "a whole host of other upgrades to make it into the futuristic combat vehicle."
As much as we're excited for the possibility that one of you readers might turn this prop into your daily driver, we've got concerns about the work Cooper and Carey-George put into the Warthog. Actually, scratch that. Cooper and Carey-George created a vehicle specifically to suit their specialized needs (read: they built a movie prop), but it's questionable whether this machine might also function as a real world vehicle. Even assuming the normally quite capable Land Rover Defender engine isn't massively bogged down by the alterations made to this car's body and suspension, we doubt there are many DMV locations that would approve of the Warthog's huge exposed doors. Likewise, Cooper makes no mention of safety features in the Warthog. We've seen how some of you drive in Halo 4, and without seatbelts we have to imagine that most of you would be killed the first time you attempt to launch the 'hog off of a conveniently-placed rock formation.
And of course, that's assuming that you don't attempt to mount a gun on the back of the Warthog. Even in the most lenient of jurisdictions an exposed, fully-automatic machine gun gives the cops free rein to search your vehicle.
Still, as far as replicas of video game objects, this is one of the best we've ever seen. It ranks right up there with the finest cosplay, only instead of fancy homemade clothing, this object is a gear-grinding, diesel-chugging piece de resistance for both Halo fans and gearheads. We imagine Cooper won't have too much trouble selling this car, even with its sizable price tag.


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One ring featuring a very large fluorite octahedron crystal, that has been set in a handmade sculptural solder setting on a brass band that has been heavily coated with solder.
Adjustable band, one size most comfortably fits sizes 5-8, and may be able to accommodate other sizes as well.
You will receive the exact item you select.
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BROKEN PIECES: We do not replace jewelry if you lost or broke it due to mistreatment after receiving it. Our sculptural solder pendants and jewelry are made to last, with the clasp and jump rings securely soldered shut, so you shouldn't have trouble with them. If our handmade setting does break due to our manufacturing error, we will gladly repair it for you at no cost - though you will be required to pay to ship the item back to us. If it breaks due to mistreatment, we *may* be able to repair for a reasonable cost. If you're a US customer and your chain or clasp breaks within the first 3 months, we will repair, replace, or credit you for a repair at a local jewelers which we will discuss in the event this happens. If your chain breaks after 3 months, we will offer you a replacement at a very reasonable price (usually $5, sometimes $10 if there are no handmade beaded accents). Your crystal should only ever break if it is dropped, crushed, or smacked into a hard object. Please note that crystals are fragile and have survived for thousands of years, so please treat them with care. Unfortunately, we cannot replace crystals as each is unique. If you are an international customer, please note we are not responsible for items lost or damaged when shipping internationally. We ship internationally regularly, we rarely experience any problems. We are unable to insure international orders and therefore cannot be held responsible for items once they leave our possession. If your piece is less than a couple of months old and requires a repair, we urge you to visit a local jewelry repair shop for an estimate before contacting us. Minor repairs such as a clasp or jump ring replacement should cost no more than a couple of dollars, which will be reimbursed to you after you submit a copy of the receipt for repair to us. If you would prefer we perform the repair, you will be asked to pay for re-shipment to you once the repair is complete. The current cost to ship any of our items internationally from the US starts around $15, and may be higher depending on the size and weight of your item. If your chain breaks and you require a new one, we can either include it for free with your next order, or we will require you to pay for shipment. Handmade, sterling silver, and beaded chains will not be replaced. Broken handmade beaded chains can be easily repaired in most cases at a local jewelry repair shop, please contact us with questions in the event they need repair.
We only use genuine gemstones and crystals in our pieces. Some items may be altered, such as "aura" crystals, opalite, brightly colored quartz that do not state "natural" in the title or description, all of which are never natural, anywhere you may find them for sale.
Since we use a lot of natural stones, please understand nearly every piece has some inclusions, irregularities, and/or chips both natural and from mining. We try to design our pieces to hide the less pretty flaws and show off the best parts. We never use severely damaged or flawed pieces in our designs.
If you require a 100% flawless crystal, please look elsewhere as we do not work with fine jewelers grade gems.
We prefer natural, perfectly imperfect crystals.
We are not currently offering holds, reserves, payment plan options or custom orders for our pieces.
We want to be fair and treat our customers equally, so our items are available to the public at the same time and price, to everyone until they sell. We receive numerous requests for pieces we have not made or sold out of. We want to give buyers who check in often an opportunity to score designs they've been eyeing.
We receive numerous requests for additional photos every day. At this time, we aren't able to accommodate these requests. We're a small business with no hired staff and we work here 6-7 days/week. Hopefully we will be able to expand soon. Thank you for understanding.
We're a tax-paying legit business, our prices are set. We've been in business for years and know our prices are competitive. Most quality designers charge around the same price points as we do, or more.
We have occasional flash sales! Follow us on social media to be notified. Links are in the "About" section of our homepage.
We give discounts and promo codes at our own discretion to customers who frequently order from us and give consistent good feedback. In order to be considered, please leave feedback for EACH ITEM you purchase - not just one review for many items. Once you've spent a certain amount and given fairly regular feedback, we'll decide when to surprise you with a code.
Most adjustments can be done easily at no extra cost. Please note that if you request a custom size or adjustment, the piece will be considered final sale and will not be returnable or refundable.
Necklaces with standard, simple chain can be shortened or lengthened, just leave me a note during checkout with your desired length. Necklaces with custom beaded chain can be shortened, but may be subject to additional cost for additional length, so message me PRIOR to ordering.
The length selected for our necklaces was chosen to best compliment the way the pendant lays on the body. For that reason, we do not recommend changing the length more than a few inches.
We only have access to the size ring & bracelet bands listed at the moment.
If an item isn't listed in our shop, it sold. We don't have a back stock of items unlisted. Due to our current workload, we aren't taking custom orders. We have over 2,000 unique designs that we've sold on etsy alone. We work every day, please allow 1-12 months for pieces to be "restocked" if similar crystals are available. Prices are subject to change as the wholesale cost of gems and materials fluctuates. One-of-a-kind items may never be restocked. Please browse our shop and check back often, as we regularly add new pieces. If you find something you love, we don't recommend waiting long as we have no control over when pieces sell, many sell the same day they're listed.
We do not offer wholesale discounts at this time and will not for the foreseeable future.
All items in our shop are priced at the lowest cost already. If we decide to sell wholesale again in the future, our prices here on etsy will double.
We do not offer gift wrapping or an option to include a card or note at this time.
All orders will be shipped without an invoice - your receipt will be emailed to you.
All items will arrive in small black gift pouches or small boxes, except for some oversized items that won't fit.
Our gunmetal chain used in most necklaces has not been reported to cause skin discoloration. Our sculptural solder jewelry should not discolor your skin. Sometimes a small amount of the black patina may rub off onto your skin the first time or two you wear it, but it's temporary & should wash off easily. Sterling silver jewelry shouldn't discolor your skin, except for occasional excess patina as with the solder jewelry.
Any copper jewelry may discolor your skin. It does not have this effect on everyone, so we recommend trying to wear a piece of copper jewelry for awhile before purchasing here if you are concerned.
Please review our policies for broken pieces and returns under our "SHOP POLICIES" section on our home page.
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As volunteer secretary-treasurer of Equine Angels Rescue, I thank all who appreciate what this organization does to help horses.
Horse neglect is a much bigger problem than seen at first glance, and it is not our desire to leave people stranded with a horse they cannot pay to feed or provide proper care.
For those who can no longer care for their horse, one option is re-homing. The second option is to give the horse a humane euthanization, if there is no other option.
To send a horse to slaughter, giving such an inhumane death, is not fair to a pet or animal that has worked hard for its owner and given him or her pleasure.
All animals should be treated with kindness, but horses have not been designated as cows, pigs, sheep, etc. Horses do not fall into the same category as those animals that are raised for their meat.
On another issue:
Backyard breeders need to learn the consequences involved with allowing a stallion to run with mares, and the responsibility that a newborn foal involves.
If someone needs help with his or her horse or horses, Equine Angels Rescue will try to help as much as possible.


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Scripture: Luke 17:15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.
16 He threw himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
17 Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?
18 Was no-one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"
19 Then he said to him, "Rise and go; your faith has made you well."
Observation: On my regular school bus route, very few of the students say, "Thanks" when getting off the bus. The two or three that do almost every day stand out in my mind. To me, it speaks well of their parents. I have also noticed that those who follow someone expressing thanks are more likely to do the same. It is not like saying, "Thank you," is hard to do, they had just not thought about it.
Application: To say, "Thanks," costs me nothing! It is really the least I can do. I need to make sure I express appreciation for every act of kindness shown to me today. I can use new words and phrases; and I can verbalize them with a tone of voice that communicates sincerity. I can look them in the eye.
Prayer: Lord, I can start with you. Thank you for your many expressions of kindness to me. May my appreciation be seen in that I pass them along to others. Amen
Pastor Leon
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Giza (الجيزة al-Gīza) is a Governorate to the west of the Egyptian capital Cairo - a city in its own right, but for a long time now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis. Giza is best known as that part of Cairo closest to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, situated high on the desert plateau immediately to the west of the urban district, itself located in the valley and centred around the Pyramids Road, linking central Cairo with the ancient wonders. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, if not the world, the Pyramids of Giza represent the archetypal pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation and - together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau - are the iconic image of Egypt.
The city / district of Giza is important as a secondary - and increasingly popular - option for travellers for food, accommodation and entertainment beyond central Cairo. Most of these services are concentrated along the local transport artery, the Pyramids Road.
The desert plateau of Giza, adjacent to the Pyramids, will eventually form the site of the Grand Museum of Egypt [4] (the competition-winning design conceived by an Irish architectural team led by Shih-Fu Peng), the long-awaited primary replacement for the long-standing Egyptian Museum in Midan Tahrir. Completion has been projected for 2013.
Not much more than a century ago, the Pyramids Road existed as little more than a dusty carriage track amongst irrigated fields, leading out from the city to the then small peasant village of Giza adjoining the pyramid field. Given the rapidly increasing population of Cairo in the 20th century, and the obvious tourist opportunities that the Pyramids provided, Giza has now been transformed beyond recognition to those pioneering Western travellers of the late 19th century. Major arterial roads, apartment blocks, retail strips, restaurants and night clubs now replace what used to be palm-fringed farmers' fields, and the city has now spread to the very limit of the desert plateau. Such rapid development, of course, has not been without its costs - social, economic and aesthetic - and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities is now making some efforts to control and channel future (re)development in areas closest to the Pyramids themselves.
The three main Pyramids of Giza are the focal point of the Giza necropolis, or cemetery, that served the elite of the Old Kingdom capital of Egypt at nearby Memphis during the mid to late 4th Dynasty (late 3rd millennium BCE). Three pharaohs were buried here in turn - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure - their astounding burials attracted a number of surrounding associated burials of their queens, family members and nobility.
Get in
By metro
Metro Line 2 now runs from Cairo into Giza, although it doesn't go all the way to the Pyramids. Get off at Giza station (not the terminus!). The pyramids are 8 km, 15-20 min trip due southwest on the long Al-Haram avenue that the train crosses over just before stopping at the station. That's effectively a 'right turn' from the line you've just been taking. Any number of minibuses and buses go to the site (known as 'al-haram' in Arabic'); they include the green public 900 and 997 buses but i wouldn't recommend taking public transportation because you can get ripped off and recently Egypt hasn't been the safest place. a taxi to the pyramids wouldn't be so expensive and if you take the white taxis they should have a meter, if the driver doesn't run the meter just open the door and pretend like you are getting off and he should run it (he should turn it on before the car moves).
By taxi
The Pyramids may be nearer than you think, so it's possible to take a taxi to the Pyramids from any part of Cairo at a reasonable cost, and it's certainly the fastest and easiest method. There are essentially two options for this, unmetered & metered:
Older black & white taxis - meters are not used, so don't forget to haggle. Taxi drivers will nearly always want to take you to see their "brother's" perfume shop, or their "father's" carpet warehouse on the way - if you don't want to waste time doing this, and being put on the spot to make a purchase - just make it very clear that you only want to see the antiquities.
Solid-yellow and solid-white taxis - These are metered and air conditioned. You might save yourself the hassle with the black and white taxis mentioned above, and at almost the same cost, if not less depending on your skill. On the other hand there are stories of drivers of white and yellow cabs fixing the meters, which would hardly be surprising given that it happens all over the world.
By bus
From central Cairo, the optimum way to get to the Giza Pyramids using public mass transit options is by bus routes 355 or 357 - a large white, air-conditioned coach with CTA (Cairo Transport Authority) on the side. Travelling every 20 minutes from the airport and Heliopolis, the bus stops (or doesn't - you may have to flag it down!) at the Abdel Menem Riyad Station in Midan Tahrir, next to the Egyptian Museum, before continuing out to Giza and the Pyramids. Tickets costs LE 2 - a bargain!
Even cheaper and more interesting is taking the ordinary buses 900 or 997, costing 50 piastres, from the big central bus station under the overpasses, close to the museum. There are three lanes, and they leave from one closest to the rundown controllers' booth (as of late July 2010). Be careful when about getting down, most people will be honest and help you, but you may encounter scammers who take you to their camels instead of to the pyramids. For 997, the correct spot is along a long avenue, after you're spotted the Pyramids and the bus has done a U-turn and then turned left — get off when you a see a blue sign for the Light and Sound show.
Get around
There is a restroom located to the right of the ticket booth just before you enter the pyramids. The attendant will demand LE 1 from all foreigners. Another restroom is located near the gift shop in the Solar Barque Museum, though there is no sign and you will have to ask the shopkeeper to open the bathroom door for you. A "W.C." sign located outside of the Sphinx exit will direct you to the right, where a restroom attendant charges foreigners the exorbitant price of LE 3. You can avoid this if you simply go straight and exit the pyramids and use the free bathroom located opposite of the exit on the third floor of the Pizza Hut/KFC restaurant.
See Cairo/Giza with children article for suggestions on visiting Giza with children.
All the worthwhile attractions within the Giza area are concentrated on the Giza Plateau at the end of Pyramids Road. Some people are shocked to travel down a street in Giza and see the tip of a Pyramid rise up over the golden arches of a McDonalds with a sign in Arabic - your idea of pyramids rising up out of an empty desert might not match the reality.
There are two ticket offices: the first is near the main entrace, the second - near Sphinx, in the eastern part of the Plateau. If you use the second one in the morning you will avoid crowds of tourists and will have a possibility to explore the Sphinx area all alone in silence. Entry to the site is LE 60, and to enter the pyramids themselves costs another LE 30 for the Pyramid of Menkaure and LE 100 for the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Student IDs will come in handy, giving you a 50% discount. The interior of the pyramids is hot, humid and somewhat claustrophobic, with the passages steep, dusty and hard to move through, and those with any heart or lung issues or a physical handicap will want to steer clear. There are only 2 pyramids open to the public at any given time, while the third pyramid is being restored and they rotate every 2 years. For those willing to brave these conditions, however, it may be an interesting and educational experience. Personally witnessing the interior walls and passage ways of the pyramids gives one an even deeper appreciation of the tremendous achievement accomplished by the builders of these ancient structures. No cameras are allowed into the pyramids. For those on a tight budget, visiting the Pyramid of Menkaure is a very similar experience to visiting the larger pyramid and cheaper.
Not all the Pyramids are equally accessible for interior exploration, the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities closing them to the public at least one at a time for conservation and renovation measures.
Climbing the Pyramids, although once a popular tourist activity, is both now officially forbidden and extremely dangerous - several tourists have met an untimely death attempting to. Some Pyramid guards have been known to turn a blind eye in return for baksheesh in less frequented areas, but this practice has a very negative impact on the pyramids and is strongly discouraged.
It's wise to arrive at the Pyramids at the moment they open, as tour bus activity and (in the summer) the heat quickly make the attractions overrun and difficult to fully enjoy.
Do not give up your ticket to anyone outside of the gate checkpoints. You will need to show it to enter through the metal detectors at the entrance to the Pyramids area, Sphinx area, and to enter the Pyramid if you choose to pay for that ticket. There are many folks who will walk up and claim (true or false?) to work for the government and ask to see the ticket/grab it, then take it and try to start a tour for you. Don't think that just because they are doing this in front of the police they are legit. They want to explain things at a fast pace, and then demand a tip. Do not give up your ticket and do not be afraid to stand up for yourself and refuse tip. If you want a tour, better ones can be booked in advance and will offer more accurate details of what you are seeing. (A favorite place for them to lurk is beside the tombs outside the Great Pyramid.)
Before you get on the back of a camel or horse have a look around how they treat their animals. You might change your mind. If you anyway decide to take the offer of one of the horsemen or camel guys, make sure you discuss the price and where you go first. Ask to confirm it covers two people/two horses. Negotiate the price you want. At the end of the trip, when you get back to where you had agreed, get off the horse/camel, hand the man the agreed money and walk away. They will try to come up with all sorts of scams to get more money out of you. If you are happy and wish to give a tip, do it because you choose. Don't feel pressured into giving extra. Just walk away. They won't follow you.
great horses - no beating or slapping at FB stables and besides an amazing trip the shisha and Karim's amazing support it was a place to safely say yes without gettin ripped off afterwards!!!!! FB's Abu Sir second stables are very relaxing too!
A number of Western fast food options exist immediately opposite the main ticket gates to the Pyramid enclosure, Pizza Hut and KFC included, so you can munch on a Tower burger and sip on a coke in air-conditioned comfort whilst gazing on the 4,000+ year-old Sphinx across the road! Many may prefer a more authentic experience, that said - the novelty of the situation could be interesting.
You must appreciate that Egypt is a muslim country, and therefore alcohol is not permitted, alcohol will still be served, yet generally only in hotels.
General accommodation options are somewhat limited within the Giza district - most travellers tend to stay in and around central Cairo itself and travel out to the Pyramids for at least part of the day. For people determined to stay in close vicinity and / or for whom cost is no issue, there are a number of very comfortable options:
Stay safe
The Giza Pyramids, being the main tourist attraction in Egypt, attract millions of tourists each year. They likewise attract a large number of the most determined opportunists for miles around. Report any instances of harassment by camel drivers and tourist touts to the black-uniformed (or white-uniformed in the summer) Tourist Police immediately, and be prepared for all manner of potential scams, possibly including "advice" from official-looking individuals that an attraction is closed or has an alternate entrance. Also be aware that any "favour" of any kind (offering directions, being shown something, etc) might be done in expectation of a tip, so be cautious when accepting unsolicited help (although don't let your holiday be spoiled by overzealous caution, you also might encounter genuine help). Also note that some Tourist Police might routinely offer to help you in the expectation of a tip. Many known scammers will operate right in front of the tourist police, who are either in on it or don't bother to intervene.
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The Snapshot wrote:Yet another thing I completely disagree with him on. What an ***. The thing is, I don't want to know that much about his world view.
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It's nice to see human interest/working for charity type of stories about athletes, but I truly don't care to know about their political views. I don't even talk politics with my co-workers, why would care about what ____ _____ on the Penguins thinks on the issue.
llipgh2 wrote:The comedian who filmed the Discover commercial with him tweeted "Wonder if Thomas realized he was in a cab for 8 hours with a lesbian. Hope he didn't catch gay!"
Godric wrote:llipgh2 wrote:The comedian who filmed the Discover commercial with him tweeted "Wonder if Thomas realized he was in a cab for 8 hours with a lesbian. Hope he didn't catch gay!"
Aren't you in love with Tim Thomas?
brwi wrote:You guys are just saying that because he's fat and you're haters
If Tubby is angling for a job in an area where his political views might be seen as a positive......well, sorry Timmay, but Nashville already has a #1 who is a helluva lot better than you right now and will be as long as you can lace up; Cam Ward resides in Carolina facing a zillion scoring chances a game and also has better past credentials than you(and also isn't fat), Dallas seems happy with Lehtonen......sounds like you're trying to talk yourself out of job in the US. There are plenty of rednecks up in Canada but I don't know if your fat mouth and stomach is going to impress them too much either.
Idoit40fans wrote:Don't agree with it but I also don't care about it. I will also continue to eat at delicious chic-fil-a. Also, you may not care about what a celebrity's views are, but be sure that a ton of people do. If they didn't, we wouldn't hear about it when their opinion is made known.
JS© wrote:If I continue to eat at Chick-Fil-A, does that make me a bad person too?
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The Chiefland Area Athletic Association will host a turkey shoot from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Strickland Park in Chiefland. The family event will offer prizes, food, drink and T-shirts. The Deer Camp Expo will also be on-hand, offering bow adjustments, bow supplies, bow maintenance and helpful tips and pointers. The event supports the CAAA.
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Column published March 1, 2013 in The Mexico Ledger
100 Years Ago
"The benefit given by the Junior Mission Study Classes of the Baptist Church, Friday evening, was enjoyed by a large crowd and a good collection was taken. The purpose of the benefit was to raise money to support a native teacher in China. The program given was as follows: Cornet solo, Lady Fonville; recitation by little 4-year-old Virginia Ellen Wilkins; French harp duet, Theodore and Gibson Winans; Miss Mary Sears, of Hardin College sang two Chinese songs in native costume; Japanese drill and song in costume by 12 girls; violin solo by Edward Million; Chinese Boarding School, a short play by 6 girls; tableau, A World of Girls, with reading by Miss Annie Lewis; pianologue, The Gingham Dog and Calico Cat, Pauline Van Ness; tableau, Dixie, Miss Lelia Winans; tableau, Indian Basket Weaver, Emily Gibbs; drill, Out For A Walk, 6 little girls and boys. The program was ended by a tableau, Good, by little Virginia Ellen Wilkins. The three mission study classes, to which most of the children of the Baptist Church belong are led by Miss Annie Lewis and Mesdames T.H. Winans and W.G. Wilkins."
50 Years Ago
"Audrain County's farmers have a problem: They need rain, but if they got it now it wouldn't do them much good. The ground remains so frozen that any rainfall could not soak in; it would just run off. That would do some good filling streams and ponds that are disastrously low. But the basic, crying need is for replenishing of moisture in the subsoil, dried out by the drouth periods of last summer and fall. But with the end of February, another month of Mexico's second driest winter has ended with no relief. To most people the dryness is not particularly noticeable. All farmers are aware of it and concerned about it. But they are not worried – yet. They keep saying, 'Oh, we'll probably get a lot of rain in March.' And they are probably right. However, the last four months have produced only 2.77 inches of rain in Mexico. In only one other period, November and December, 1917, and January, February, 1918, has there been less winter rainfall, 2.35 inches. For seven months now Mexico has had only 9.63 inches of rain, each month's fall being under normal. The 1901-02 drouth period is the only one drier that the last seven months. January's bitter cold sent the frost line deeper into the ground than many farmers have ever seen it. And it hasn't been warm enough yet for the ground to thaw. Many farmers report water lines still frozen since January."
25 Years Ago
"Deputies in the office of the Audrain County Associate Circuit Court (Division II) say they have received numerous telephone calls regarding court cost refunds since a senator's comment last week. In a news story Feb. 28 regarding the Senate's vote to make the state's 3-year-old seat belt law a permanent one, state Sen. Edwin Dirck was quoted as saying 'people who disobey the seat belt law were not supposed to be charged court costs (in addition to a $10 fine) and judges who forced them to pay those costs had misread the law.' Deputies in the office of the court here say they have since been receiving calls from people wanting to know about the $29 court costs being refunded. The office provided a copy of the state statute which provides that no court costs are to be assessed against those violating the seat belt law if that charge is in connection with another violation. The statute reads: 'Each person who violates the provision (of the seat belt law) shall be guilty of an infraction for which a fine not to exceed $10 may be imposed if court costs have been assessed on any other charge arising out of the same occurrence.' For example, if a driver received a summons for speeding, and at the same time another for seat belt violation, when he appears in court and pleads guilty (or is found guilty) of the two charges, he cannot be assessed court costs for the seat belt conviction when he has paid a fine and court costs on the speeding charge."
10 Years Ago
"A free smoke detector received last month my have saved the lives of the residents of a home ravaged by fire last Sunday night. Last month, the residents of the Mexico home were given a smoke detector following a small kitchen fire on Feb. 2. At 11:37 p.m. Sunday, Public Safety Officers and volunteers responded again to a fire at 810 E. Promenade. When officers arrived they found fire and smoke pouring out of the structure. But there was no one in the house when officers arrived at the scene because the residents were alerted by the smoke detector. 'This was a case of a smoke detector really working here,' said Mexico Public Safety Maj. Mike Jerichow. 'They really are effective in saving lives or stopping small fires before they get too big.' Four of the five residents: Melissa Gipson, 22; Jelizabeth Overstreet, 6; and Damenyana Gipson-Palmer, 2; and Erica A. Helling, 17, were taken to the Audrain Medical Center for treatment for smoke inhalation. Helling was also treated for minor burns. Alissa Gipson-Palmer, 4, was taken to the University of Missouri Burn Unit for burns on her face and body. Officers were at the scene for six hours, but the fire was too widely spread to save the house. The roof of the one-story structure collapsed. The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office was called to the scene to assist in determination of the cause of the fire."
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By Ed Patino
PITTSFORD � Bianca Wright and Lyndsey Billington gave the Pittsford High School girls basketball the spark it needed.
Both juniors scored in double figures as the Wildcats rode a big second quarter to a 50-30 victory over the Camden-Frontier Redskins in a Southern Central Athletic Association game Monday.
Pittsford (7-4, 5-3 SCAA) led the entire game, but didn't pull away until the second quarter when it outscored the Redskins 22-6. Camden-Frontier (5-7) pulled to within 13 early in the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats answered with a 12-2 run to put the game away.
Wright and Billington keyed both the second and fourth quarter runs. Wright scored nine of her 11 points in the first half, while Billington came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers on the night.
"Lyndsey has been hurt all year and is just getting back, and she really got us going," Pittsford coach Chris Hodos said. "She is a catch-and-shoot player. I play all 12 girls when I can and everyone contributes."
Sara Grimm hit a jumper midway through the first quarter, bringing Camden-Frontier to within one, but Wright answered with a 3-pointer. A basket by Kasey Follis and inside bucket from Kelsea McNeil pulled the Redskins into a 9-9 tie with 52 seconds left in the frame, but Camden-Frontier would not score again until late in the second quarter.
While the Redskins went cold, Pittsford put together its second quarter run. Baskets by Laura Clark, Laura Smith and Wright opened the frame, then Billington hit her first missile, making it 20-9. Kristin Belcher scored on a putback, then Billington canned another 3, extending the Wildcats' lead to 16 midway through the quarter.
"We were rushing things and maybe didn't have the mental toughness we needed," Camden-Frontier coach Mandy Vincent said. "We got tired in the second quarter and didn't push through it. We played a lot stronger in the second half, but we were down too much. One bad quarter ruined it for us tonight.
"We have a lot of young players, and they need to gain the experience."
Follis hit a pair of free throws to stop Pittsford's run with 2:45 left in the half, but a 3-pointer from Smith and a jumper by Wright gave the Wildcats a 30-11 lead. After McNeil hit four straight free throws for the Redskins, Wright scored a layup off a steal at the buzzer, giving Pittsford a 33-15 halftime lead.
"Camden took it to us in the first quarter, and Mandy ran some good stuff at us," Hodos said. "Follis was getting her shots and getting to the basket. We started to pack in defensively while playing up on Follis. Our defense picked up in the second quarter and we finally started making shots."
The teams exchanged baskets during the first five minutes of the third quarter, then traded misses. Early in the fourth quarter, McNeil scored an inside basket, pulling the Redskins to within 38-25. But Maryah Betzer answered with an inside basket, then Billington hit consecutive 3-pointers, putting the Wildcats up 46-25 and the game out of reach.
Billington finished with 12 points to lead Pittsford, while Wright added 11 points and seven steals. Smith scored eight points and Clark had six points and eight rebounds. Belcher had four points and four assists, while Ashley Culbert scored four points.
Two players scored in double figures for Camden-Frontier. McNeil led the way with 12 points, while Follis added 10 points. Grimm finished with three points.
"Kasey and Kelsea are both hard workers who love the game," Vincent said. "They compliment each other well."
Both teams play SCAA road games Thursday. Pittsford travels to Bellevue, while the Redskins visit Tekonsha.
Wildcats surge past Redskins


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Willie Adam Stolhand, 95, of Towanda, died Sunday March 24, 2013 at Lakepoint Nursing Center, El Dorado.
Willie Adam Stolhand, 95, of Towanda, died Sunday March 24, 2013 at Lakepoint Nursing Center, El Dorado. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Towanda United Methodist Church. Visitation with the family present is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado. Interment will follow the funeral in Towanda Cemetery.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1918 in Maize County, Okla., the son of John Austin and Nancy Alifair (Seymour) Stolhand. He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He worked as an agent in Iola for Santa Fe Freight, and then in 1951 moved to Towanda where he worked for Boeing and then took a job at Beech Air Craft. He started at Beech at 95 cents an hour. He worked as a Tool Crib attendant, expediter and tool scheduler. On Feb. 12, 1981 Willie retired after 30 years of working for Beech Aircraft.
He was a member of Towanda Methodist Church and the American Legion Post 406. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and working on his hobbies which included woodworking, leatherwork, bird watching, feeding his birds, fishing, camping, doing crossword puzzles and chewing tobacco.
On April 15, 1949 Willie and Wilma Wells were united in marriage in Iola.
Those who survive including his wife of the home are his nine children and their spouses, Lucille Thomas of El Dorado, Frank Schomaker and wife Janice of Humboldt, Kan., Mary Young and husband Darrel of Garnett, Kan., John Schomaker and wife Betty of El Dorado, Louise Campbell of Bella Vista, Ark., Brenda Dodson and husband Marvin of Towanda, Willey Stolhand and wife Kenetha of El Dorado, Judy Edwards of Ponca City, Okla., and Carol Lauver and husband Bill of Ponca City; two honorary sons and their spouses, Gene Thomas and wife Joyce and Don Arnold and wife Vicki, all of Towanda; 34 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. Willie's family totaled around 180 counting all his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and 30 great-great-grandchildren and all their spouses.
Memorials to his memory for the American Kidney Foundation may be left with Carlson Funeral Home, El Dorado who are in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.carlsoncolonial.com.


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Uttarakhand (Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड) [1], until 2007 known as Uttaranchal, is a stunningly beautiful state in the Himalayan North of India. It is broken up into a western part, named "Garhwal", and an eastern part named "Kumaon".
Two main regions of Uttarakhand are :
Each region has its own distinct culture and language.
Other destinations
Uttaranchal in the Himalayan region is one of the most picturesque states of the country and has in store several tourist destinations that range from hill stations to popular towns to pilgrim destinations.
The local languages are Kumaoni and Garhwali, but everyone also speaks Hindi. English is not so common, but well-understood and spoken in some parts.
Get in
There are many ways to enter Uttrakhand. If you are interested in seeing the Garhwal region you can enter through either Haridwar or Kotdwar. Haridwar is the more popular entrance. For both options there are regular bus and train services available from New Delhi.
Get around
Nainital, Mussoorie and Ranikhet though it's better to treat these slightly overcrowded, touristy 'hill stations' as base camps to explore lots of other hidden jewels further afield in UK. In Garhwal, Pauri and Gwaldam there are very peaceful & scenic places. In the Kumaon region if are near Almora and want to stay in a secluded area, try Peora or Mukteshwar. Dunagiri in Almora district is a stunningly beautiful area off the beaten track. But do remember in Uttarakhand the journey itself is destination.
Bhowali is situated at a distance of 11kms, from Nainital, at an altitude of 1706 mts, from the level of sea. This place provides a panoramic view of the nature. This place if famous for its panoramic view as well as hill fruit mart, which was established in 1912.
Rajaji National Park: Rajaji National park always attracts to wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. This place is located around 208km from Delhi and around 9 km from Haridwar. This park remains open from November to June for the tourists.
Badrinath Temple: This beautiful temple is located near to Alaknanda River, at an altitude of 3133 meters above from the sea level. This temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu.
Dehradun: Dehradun is the capital city of the Uttaranchal state. This is one of the oldest cities of India, located in mountain range of Himalayan. This city is also termed as the "Oxford of India", as it is best known educational centres of India.
Uttarakhand is a great place for trekking]. At the lower levels, there are forests and wildlife. At the upper reaches, you go past the tree line to snow clad mountains. There are many trip designs which can be conceived of, but there are perhaps around 20 trips which are the most popular. See also: Leave-no-trace camping and Wilderness backpacking
Kumaoni food is very simple but very nutritious completely suits the hard environment of the Himalayas.Pulses like gehet are fashioned into different preparations like ras-bhaat, chains, faanda and thatwaani all are unique preparations from the same pulse. Jholi or curry seasoned with curd. Chudkan
In the tourists centers such as Badrinath, Gujarati, Marwari, and other regional cuisines are available for the hordes of religious pilgrims that descend on the holy sites every summer. It is believed that the divine and powerful sages are living in the unchartered areas of Utharkhand. In some canes or dens lot of sages are abiding with their disciples. But is very hard to get there.
Uttarakhand has high excise taxes on beer and alcohol: a bottle of beer can cost 80-90 rupees, nearly double the price of some other states in India. Quite a few holy towns including Haridwar and Rishikesh are officially dry. Cannabis is illegal, but widely used anyway.
Stay safe
The roads are a bit tricky, and taxi rides in the hills may appear dangerous, but otherwise Uttarakhand is a pretty safe place for tourists. However, tourists are known to encounter problems in the urban centers and the plains districts such as Haridwar.
Get out
One may take up one of the trekking tours to have a walk in Chopta, Tungnath, Deoria Taal and Chandrasheela. Eg: Chopta Tungnath Trekking Package. Such tours are fun packed trekking package for Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrasheela and Deoria Tal by Travel Tour Packages. Visit very spectacular destinations with crystal clear view of Himalayan range. Indulge in the beauty of mirror-like reflections of Himalaya from Deoria Tal. Feel the sound of Himalyan mountains at 4000 ft high Chandrasheela. Enjoy the warmth of Tungnath temple on way back to Chopta. Or, simply dive in the natural garden of Buransh - a destination considered to be the Switzerland of India. The package includes night stay in swiss tents, awesome Himalayan food, photography sessions and support of professional mountaineers. The package is ideal for group of friends looking out for fun-packed adventurous exploratory trekking trips.


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In 1874, a Herend artist picked up his tools to try to mimic a Chinese plate's fish scale design and the illustrious fishnet pattern was born. Porcelain from Hungary, handmade and handpainted with 24k gold accents. Scarf always washed same color as fishnet. Antlers always gold.
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