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ja: bug report along with the system maintenance held in the end of this March
Hi IB techs, a bug report from ja:.
(Probably) along with your system maintenance held at the end of this March, we have some malfunctioning on the ja: pages as listed below:
When we edit and browse the ja: pages under the log in status:
When we browse the ja: pages regardless of log in or log out status:
Also, here is a resubmit request, the bug on ja: Wikitravel Mobile Version once reported by 木更津乃風.
We think some of the vital functions are disabled so far, which cause us very much inconvenience when we want to edit and browse ja: pages.
We are very happy if you could check the system and fix them as soon as possible.--Shoestring (talk) 11:06, 20 April 2013 (EDT)
Hi Alex, I apologize for my delayed response. I went to Southeast Asia last week.
In regard to your request, I uploaded screenshots as follows:
Request "No. 4" seems recovered, so I don't upload the shot this time. Your cooperation would be very much helpful.--Shoestring (talk) 00:15, 12 May 2013 (EDT)
There is a big mistake about Topic - Respect.
I am a frequent traveller to Kuala Lumpur, and I have a lots of friends being the members of Barisan National. I don't see there is any "danger" to stay along with them. Obviously, the message in "Respect" is composed by the opposition party with disrespect and bias.
In a travel advising website, accusing a political party is completely unrelated to tourist. I urge this website to correct it ASAP and gives the international traveller a true, fair comment about Malaysia's political environment. —The preceding comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk • contribs)
Getting OpenID back
Is there any chance that the OpenID log-in will be enabled again? I seem to have lost access to my account, because I have used the method and without registering password and email. (ok, it could have been months since it was disabled - I'm an infrequent user) --126.96.36.199 11:16, 8 May 2013 (EDT)
Map not provided
Hi Wiki travel
It would be good to provide a map for each travel site described.
Thanks Renuka
Brief outage 14 May 8PM PST
Hello everybody! On 14 May there may be a brief outage starting at 8pm Pacific Time due to the site maintenance. Site outages are expected to be between 30 and 60 minutes. We apologize you for the inconvenience! Best wishes, IBAlex (talk) 16:16, 14 May 2013 (EDT)
Listing on Australia page
This business closed six years ago. It should be removed from the Wiki Travel Australia website. My wife and I owned and set it up and ran it for six years. The property now appears to be run as a holiday house to let under the name Blue Water House. It is not the same business.
Abuse on Johannesburg page
I noticed what appears to be spam in the Johannesburg page. I have no knowledge of this location, it just seems obvious! It appears at the very end of the "See"section. This is a copy of the text in question: Janine, Parkmore, Sandton, ☎ 0726218581, [33]. Save up to 50% on Shuttle Services, Taxi and Cab Services, Limo Hire and Party Bus Hire. Hundreds of Companies compete for your business on MyRide edit 126.96.36.199 05:00, 3 June 2013 (EDT)
Please fix your problem in introduction! -VANK, a non-governmental organization of Korea-
Hello, my name is Park Ha-eun, and I am a student of Dokjeong elementary school in South Korea. I am a member of VANK, which is an abbreviation of Voluntary Agency Network of Korea. VANK is a non-governmental organization, and we take a great effort to solve history distortions or wrong image of Korea.
We found out that your picture in the introduction about Japan has a slight mistake. The body of water between Korea and Japan has been marked as "Sea of Japan". However, evidently, "Sea of Japan" is not a correct name at all. It has been called as "Sea of Japan" since Korea has been Japan's colony. But, now we are a independent country as Korea, and the exact name is "East Sea".
Additionally, the worldwide mapmaker, National Geographics, and the travel guidebook, Lonely Planet Publication, has promised us to use the name "East Sea" as well. We would be delightful if you mark our sea as both of the names, "Sea of Japan" and "East Sea". Thank you for reading and we would appreciate your favorable consideration. We would be grateful for your explanation as to why you chose to use 'Sea of Japan'. Please email us at [email protected]
Sincerely, Park Ha-eun
Something is wrong with the quillabamba template126.96.36.199 23:14, 25 June 2013 (EDT)
Etterbeek Brussels
You totally forgot to mention Etterbeek in Brussels, which is a large commune next to Ixelles! —The preceding comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk • contribs)
Como añadir un hotel a la lista de anuncios
Hola, llevo varios meses tratando de añadir un hotel a la lista de anuncios de hoteles en Taganga (Santa Marta-Colombia) me pueden decir que debo hacer para que el anuncio quede en el listado, gracias.
Hello, I have several months trying to add a hotel to the list of hotels in Taganga ads (Santa Marta, Colombia) can you tell me what to do to make the ad remains on the list, thanks.
—The preceding comment was added by User:220.127.116.11 (talk • contribs)
Houston 1940 Air Terminal Museum
I am a new contributor to Wikitravel. I made a recent addition i.e., the 1940 Air Terminal Museum in Houston, Texas. I made at least two errors, but don't know how to correct them.
1) I placed the article under the "Buy" section and it should be moved to the "Do" section.
2) The link to the museum web site, www.1940airterminal.org does not work.
Can anyone help me correct those errors?
Thanks —The preceding comment was added by User:126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs)
Wikitravel New Home Page- 11 July 2013 11AM PST
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Wikitravel home page, with links to a lot of the most popular Wikitravel articles. Let us know what you think! We hope you like it. Best wishes, IBAlex (talk) 17:05, 10 July 2013 (EDT)
/* Cities */ Elko is in Northern Nevada
Elko, NV was listed as being in Southern Nevada. I deleted that, and it's also under Northern Nevada, where it belongs, but the top of the article still puts it under Southern Nevada. Can someone correct this. —The preceding comment was added by 188.8.131.52 (talk • contribs)
Cuba article
My god, your Cuba pages must be ancient. "Areo Caribe" hasn't been in business for YEARS!
About accidental multiple uploads
Hallo whoever have a look here... :) I'm new here and I have a problem... I did upload two same photos by accident and when I wanted to get rid of one of them I got THREE!!! Sorry... Can you delete two of those? [1] Merci! :) --Porteplume (talk) 17:17, 15 July 2013 (EDT)
Please unblock me.
I've just registered with Wikitravel, but then, within a day, I've been blocked.
I don't understand what has just happened, and there didn't seem a way to contact the blocker.
Please unblock me.
-> Your current IP address is 184.108.40.206, and the block ID is #39651
Regards Paul, —The preceding comment was added by 22.214.171.124 (talk • contribs)
Malaysia page filled with racist and irrelevant information....
I like to read articles for balanced information. Unfortunately, the article on Malaysia has some paragraphs on Malaysia being a "shithole," with many derogatory comments about Muslims, including that they "breed 8-15 f**kt***ds" etc..... Seeing this interferes with my ability to enjoy reading the article, but I do not have an account. If someone could do something about this, that would be great. Furthermore, I wish to add that such comments do not belong on wikitravel, and I think they should be removed. —The preceding comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs)
Hello - thank you for fixing this before but it appears to be a problem again. It's always sad to see this type of racism in the world.
Flag of Syria
There is something wrong with this picture. Please fix it. 22.214.171.124 03:47, 17 July 2013 (EDT)
Flag of Malta
Can you remove the black border on this file? 22.214.171.124 18:16, 17 July 2013 (EDT)
How to I add convert to svg
I want to convert a file NewFranco (talk) 02:37, 18 July 2013 (EDT)
Right or wrong uploads
I did upload several pictures by other authors and everything seems correct to me, but i have some doubts regarding few of them. So in order to save my time and time of others i would not want to wait until somebody will notice inaccuracies when everything is "too late". Can i ask to check my uploads and tell whether they are right (and therefore can be used on Wikitravel) or they are not appropriate and can't be used as illustrations on Wikitravel pages? I don't see where else i could ask such almost personal question. The problem is with people in the photos - i have read carefully everything what has been said in this respect and generally everything is clear and comprehensible. Still i have no competence to decide what kind of "crowd in public spaces" is suitable for Wikitravel, where is a line when people are already "peripheral to the picture content" and when they "are not peripheral enough" to be suitable for use of the photo on Wikitravel. In other words i need only clear instruction which pictures can't be used, no explanations are needed. The pictures are these: first, second, third.
One more similar question: if the "crowd" is in public space and all people are only performers and spectators, all are identifiable and not "peripheral to the picture content" because they are the content itself - what then? Not a crowd in a market or so, but a certain performance where everybody (both performers and spectators) are willing to be in the limelight, and the photo serves as an illustration of the certain event that travelers are more than welcome, and they of course would know that they can be photographed or filmed (by private person or TV) too. Such an informative picture of the crowd, non of the people predominates, no one plays to the camera. Yes or no?
It may be that in the future i'll have same question about other photos with other people - can i ask it again (then where) or should i not disturb? --Kazys (talk) 13:16, 25 July 2013 (EDT)
kosovo not serbia
kosovo is indenpendent, —The preceding comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs)
Mobile re-direction isn't working
I've noticed that wikitravel mobile redirection isn't working. I'm not sure what you're running on the backend, but it should be pretty easy to setup proper mobile redirection. I'm a professional web developer and I'd be happy to help with it for free if you want. Another and possibly easier/better solution is to just use CSS media queries to serve the mobile style info for small screens. Again, I'm happy to help. For some reason I can't seem to log in to this section of wikitravel (that's another issue) but my wikitravel name is Beau and my email is: [email protected] —The preceding comment was added by 220.127.116.11 (talk • contribs)
first visit to Balikpapan
Hi Everyone. I am Malaysian and will be visiting Balikpapan city in September 2013. Can anyone help to give me information as how to reach Bintang Hotel, a budget one.? I tried to email but the system is not responding. I am 74 but love to travel, please help. I travel airasia and will arrive at at noon. TQ .Contact me. [email protected] —The preceding comment was added by 22.214.171.124 (talk • contribs)
Planned 1 Hour Downtime 8pm PT
Tonight (9/10/13) At 8pm Pacific, there will be a planned 1 hour downtime for server maintenance. IBAlex (talk) 19:05, 10 September 2013 (EDT)
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. IBAlex (talk) 19:05, 10 September 2013 (EDT)
this was on the Uruguay page -- It is not appropriate
==Understand that if u go here u will not leave without getting fucked in the ass
Wheelchair assistance
I am travelling to Vietnam,Cambodia and Laos in March next year for approx 1 month I have difficulty walking and the easiest way to get around will be by wheelchair. Will either bring a wheelchair or purchase one when I arrive in Ho Chi Min City on March 8. I have been unable to locate an organisation to help with a 'pusher', any recommendations? Jncidentally I shall be 80 years old when I arrive, fortunately I have all my marbles.
Issues with picture Upload
Dear Team Wikitravel,
I'm finding issues for uploading pictures to a content on Darjeeling.
Inspite of entering the wikitravel mainpage with valid Login ID/password, while uploading pictures,the webpage is again asking for login ID/password
Even after re-entering the same login ID/password,the page doesn't accept.
Plz assist soon.
Block on DE WT
Hi, Please help me, i'm reading your policies since 2 days, i deceided yesterday evening to create my account on wikitravel.org/de to start writing and editing with you in german language, i created it, but when i wanted today to start and to edit, i couldn't log in, i thought that the registration of yesterday was failed, i created a new account with the same name "Nironile", it was created successfully, i tried to start editing, but i was told that i can't, because my account or my IP-Adresse was stopped by the administrator "Geisterfahrer" for uncertain periode, and i realised that the account registration time was yesterday, i tried again to log in, i was told that my account is stopped till tomorrow because i used a collective account, so it seems that i got 2 accounts by mistake and my account is stopped.
Please help me, my IP-Adresse is: 126.96.36.199 My Account name is Nironile My real name: is Nader Ibrahim My email : [email protected]
Kindly find below the message which i got, kindly note that i tried to contact the administrator "Geisterfahrer" but i couldn't, i tried to ask a help in the german section but i COULDN'T CONTCT YOU ANYWHERE else, i finally found the ONLY CHANCE TO CONTACT YOU here.
Du bist nicht berechtigt, die Seite zu bearbeiten. Grund: Dein Benutzername oder deine IP-Adresse wurde gesperrt. Die Sperrung wurde vom Administrator Geisterfahrer durchgeführt. Als Grund wurde keine Begründung angegeben angegeben.
Beginn der Sperre: 08:57, 29. Sep. 2013 Ende der Sperre: unbegrenzt Sperre betrifft: Nironile
Walking tours
Hi IBAlex,
I read tour listings and I have the question. I'm not the tour operator, I'm just draw the routes throughout different cities and share them in open access in my blog and in my app for iPhone - [2]. I think it should be interesting for wikitravel users, but if you find that publishing my routes in the list of the activities is incorrect, please, suggest me how to do it the right way. Pinmyway (talk) 01:05, 3 October 2013 (EDT)
Contact Details not found
Contact details of Vidyaranya Swami's Mutt at Hampi Karnatakka India not found. —The preceding comment was added by 184.108.40.206 (talk • contribs)
Requset temporary admin right at kowikitravel
Hello. I am 콩가루(konggaru). I want to delete some spams and manage kowikitravel. However, There is no active user include admin. Would you mind if you give me admin rights?--콩가루 (talk) 02:50, 18 October 2013 (EDT)


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Difference between revisions of "Valparaíso"
Revision as of 15:34, 22 January 2013
Valparaíso is a city of around 300,000 on the Pacific coast of Central Chile. Frequently referred to as simply Valpo, it is located approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. The city is widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views.
Get in
By plane
Valparaiso does not have its own airport. The closest airport with commercial service is Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, 115km from Valparaiso, which offers extensive domestic and international service.
To to get to Valparaíso from Santiago's airport, you will catch a bus heading to Pajaritos outside of the airport terminal. This will drop you off at the North side of "Pajaritos" a bus/subway station on the outskirts of Santiago, cross to the South side of the Subway station to get to the Bus Platform. From here, buses leave frequently for Valparaiso and other destinations; you may also take the subway into downtown Santiago. It is generally not necessary to have a bus ticket before arriving at Pajaritos.
Alternately, there are many transfer service companies at the airport, a van for max 8 people is around 85.000CLP.
Also, there are many rent-a-car companies at the airport. By car from the airport to Valparaíso is only 1 hour.
By train
The Metro Valparaíso or Merval runs between Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, as well as surrounding communities.[9] It runs from 6.00am to 11.30pm, and is new, clean and fast. Adult fares range from Ch$204 to Ch$1080 depending on the time of day and the distance travelled, but value cards of a minimum of Ch$1200 must be used; single tickets are not sold.
By car
While Valparaiso itself can be a bit of a difficult city in which to drive, the area's highway system is generally of good quality. Note that there are often tolls on highways.
By bus
Buses from a wide variety of destinations within Chile have scheduled service to Valparaiso, in addition to service to the Argentine city of Mendoza. The bus terminal is located close to the National Congress building.
Approximate bus travel times to/from Valparaiso:
Local buses also ply between Viña del Mar and Valparaiso, taking about 15 minutes each way. Fares range from Ch$350 to Ch$380.
By boat
Some cruise ships dock in Valparaiso, mostly as part of a long South American itinerary. Also possible is a Freighter Cruise from Mexico, taking two weeks and making several stops along the way.
Get around
The city micros are run by Transporte Metropolitano Valparaíso.[10] Exact routes and fares can be found under "Empresas" on the website, and single journeys cost about Ch$250 for local routes and Ch$300 for routes running between El Plan and the hills.
Colectivos are taxis painted in black with yellow roofs that run fixed routes, and are a very common mode of transport between (and within) Valparaiso, Viña del Mar, and other surrounding areas. The cost of the trip, while more expensive than the bus or metro, depends upon the distance being traveled following a system of zones. There are also regular taxis that do custom rides, but they are less common and more expensive. This type of taxis often congregate in the area around the Plaza Anibal Pinto.
The recently completed light-rail system, Metro Valparaíso or Merval, runs along the coast. It starts at Valparaiso's port and heads into Viña del Mar and other more rural locales. The metro provides quick access to major places of interest, and is only slightly more expensive than taking public buses. Adult fares range from Ch$204 to Ch$1080 depending on the time of day and the distance travelled, but value cards of a minimum of Ch$1200 must be used; single tickets are not sold.
Ascensores, funiculars, ply between El Plan, or the coastal strip, with the cerros, or hillside communitiies. They are for the most part old and creaky, but generally reliable. The fare may sometimes differ between going up and going down, but cost about Ch$300 each way. The ascensors are a unique mode of transportation in Valparaiso, and offer gorgeous views of the cityscape, port, and the Pacific Ocean.
Going to Valparaiso and not going on the ascensores (inclines) is like going to Venice and not taking a ride on a Gondola, only that the ascensores cost as little as 100 Chilean Pesos (around 20 US cents). They are also of practical use as they help many local people get to the higher parts of town, saving them from having to walk otherwise long and steep pedestrian routes.
The universities of Valparaiso are:
Many international students study at the Catholic University and the University of Valparaiso.
Valparaiso, to its charm, is not a city of malls and department stores. While several large grocery stores are present, most other shopping is done in smaller, non-chain stores tucked in along crowded city streets, or with street vendors; larger chain stores (and more upscale goods) are more commonly found in nearby Viña del Mar. A large shopping center, however, is found on the eastern end of Avenida Brasil.
The most traditional food in Valparaiso is the Chorrillana, a heaping mound of french fries topped with steak, onion, and eggs. You can eat this in the traditional restaurant J Cruz. Fresh seafood is readily available in many small restaurants around the city, especially around the muelle (wharf) areas, and is considered a must for any seafood lover. Neighboring Viña del Mar features a much larger (and more expensive) variety of international cuisines, including Thai, Mexican, and Argentine.
There are also some restaurants which specialize in different seafood dishes near Mercado Puerto, which is near the last metro station. The more the customers dining inside the restaurants, the better the dishes you'll be likely to get.
Bakeries are located on nearly every block, and produce quite delicious breads that can be had warm and right out of the oven at almost any time throughout the day. They are best enjoyed smothered with palta, which are grown en masse in Chile (palta is the Chilean word for avocado, known in most other Spanish-speaking countries as aguacate). In addition to the many types of bread, another widely available snack to keep you settled as you walk the streets are empanadas, a flaky pastry, almost like a croissant, filled with meat or cheese.
On the second floor of the Mercado Cardonal (cnr Ave Brasil and Uruguay) there are a few excellent, cheap and midrange restaurants serving lunch.
Cafe Turri Paseo Gervasoni (by the ascensor conception) great views and good food
On weekends, the time to go out for a drink (Chilean people call it "salir de carrete") starts no earlier than midnight, though somewhat earlier during the week. The pubs and clubs close at 5 AM on weekends, and 4 AM on weekdays.
Drinking alcohol in the streets is not allowed and 18 years is the minimum age for drinking alcohol, though enforcement of these rules is somewhat lax. If you are under 18, you may not be allowed entry into some pubs.
Chile is a major wine-producing country, and bottles of fairly tasty wines can be had for slightly more than US$1.
Many clubs and bars are also found in Viña del Mar. Public transportation and taxis continue to run throughout the night, making it entirely feasible to have accommodations in one city while going out for the night in the other.
Stay safe
In the context of Chile being a relatively safe country, Valparaiso is amongst its more dangerous locales, like many harbour cities around the world. Mainly, watch out for pickpockets, for instance avoid hanging your purse or bag in the back of your chair when seated, because it may get stolen. Violent crime is very uncommon, but normal precautionary measures should be taken; while in the street, do not display expensive jewelry. The port area (called "Puerto") is generally considered to be dangerous even during the day.
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The History of Space Photography
Aurora Australis, May 24, 2010 (NASA)
Date and TimeFriday, January 31, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Haas Center for Performing Arts » 1121 - GVSU Art Gallery
From the earliest black-and-white photographs of the moon to the most recent images taken from the Mars Curiosity rover, The History of Space Photography exhibition features 50 noteworthy images from the last 50 years of space exploration. These stunning and beautiful visuals, including video projections of celestial animations, were captured by astronauts, astronomers, and data visualization experts. Grand Valley State University Art Gallery is pleased to share these historic cosmic images with you. The History of Space Photography exhibition is organized by the California/ International Arts Foundation and is guest curated by Jay Belloli, former Director of Gallery Programs at the Armory Center for the Arts, Pasadena, CA.
Please see our Event Calendar for upcoming events relating to this exhibition by visiting: http://www.gvsu.edu/artgallery/module-event-index.htm
This exhibit will be ongoing until Friday, March 21. Grand Valley State University Art Gallery is located in 1121 Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and 10 AM to 7 PM on Thursdays. Free and open to the public. For more information call the GVSU Art Gallery at (616) 331-2563 or visit: www.gvsu.edu/artgallery/
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SUMMIT TWP — An out-of-control pickup truck this afternoon went off Route 422, barreled across a yard, severed a utility pole and slammed into the side of a house in the village of Bonnie Brook.
The collision sent the driver, 37-year-old Douglas F. Janaszek, through the windshield of his Ford F-150 pickup, state police.
Somehow, Janaszek was not seriously injured.
"He was conscious and talking," said Trooper John Grossi. "He said he hydroplaned and lost control of the vehicle."
Janaszek was taken to Butler Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries.
"He told me he'll be all right," said the man's stepfather, who lives nearby and showed up after learning of the crash that happened about 12:10 p.m.
Janaszek, who was not wearing a seat belt, wasn't the only lucky one.
Homeowner Mary Lou Weichey was away and no one else was in the ranch-style house at 426 Route 422, authorities said.
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Grossi said it appeared speed and wet roads combined to cause the wreck. He said Janaszek faces tickets for driving too fast for conditions and other traffic violations.
Police said the pickup was eastbound between Mitchell Hill and Bonniebrook roads when it went off the south berm.
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Disassemble the white LinkStation
This article is originally by frontalot from Linkstationwiki.org.
Original Instructions
Step 1)
Use a flat head screwdriver to press in the circled tab and slide the gray piece forward. Do this for the top and bottom of the LinkStation. You will have to apply some force due to the two hidden screws (shown in the next picture).
Step 2)
The hidden screws should detach from the main unit while remaining attached to the shiny facade. Don't remove the screws from the facade as it will likely blemish the finish. If you are lucky you may have version without screws under the facade so it will just slide forward easily.
Step 3)
The circled screw is normally hidden beneath a sticker. Remove the sticker and screw (this probably voids the warranty).
Step 4)
Press in the tabs and separate the top and bottom pieces (it should split into even halves).
Step 5)
Remove the power supply plug and IDE cable from the hard drive. Leave the IDE cable attached to the circuit board.
Step 6)
Take note of the jumper selection. The default setting is "jumper select."
Step 7)
Connect the hard drive to your workstation and you're ready to go.
After a clean debian install on a MIPS (LS2), when you plug it into a debian workstation, too mount your linkstation 's HD it can be like
So try :
mount -t ext3 /dev/hda1 /mnt/directory_you_created
mount -t ext3 /dev/hdb1 /mnt/directory_you_created
Wartstew`s Disassembly Howto
Last modified on Apr 12, 2006 by James Stewart who considers it in the public domain
Step 1)
Disassembling the Buffalo LinkStation
Like many consumer electronic devices, the Buffalo Linkstation is deliberately tricky to disassemble. Here is how I took mine apart:
First, notice that there are these little locking tabs beside the trim piece on the top and bottom of the unit. By pushing in the tabs a slight amount, you can then pull the trim piece towards the front of the unit...
Step 2)
... But there are two screws hidden behind the mirror-finish label on the front of the trim piece. The normal solution for this is to peel the mirror-finish label off and remove the screws, but I didn't know any better at the time so I had a more barbaric solution: I simply pried the whole trim piece off, stripping out the screws as I went! It turned out the screws were not very strong and pulled out moderately easy. Now I have a trim piece that still looks nice, yet pops on and off the Linkstation by simply working the top and bottom tabs and pulling it towards the front of the unit. If you are lucky there may not be any screws there to remove and the panel may simply slide forth easily.
UPDATE: So I guess most people peel the front sticky label off the front, remove the screws properly, then stick the label back on. Perhaps you should too.
Step 3)
Next there is a much bigger screw hidden behind the model#/certification sticker on the back of the unit. If your Linkstation is still in warrenty you might want to peel the label back very slowly so you don't tear it and can put it back. Once peeled back, I removed the screw.
Step 4)
Finally, with the trim piece removed, there are more tabs along the top and bottom of the Linkstation, that once pressed, the case can be separated by pulling apart the sides of the case from the back.
Step 5)
Once inside, things are much more straightforward: Take out 4 screws to remove the processor circuit board. If you don't want to remove the hard drive cables yet, you can simply hinge it back to expose the hard drive and power supply.
Note that the power button will tend to fall off, as well as the clear plastic piece that directs the LED lights to the outside of the case. So check them out now so you'll know how they go back on.
Step 6)
To remove the hard drive, you must remove the power supply, which is only held by two screws. Then the hard drive mounting frame hinges out of the case.
Oh, and be careful not to let the bottom of the circuit board drag accross the metal frame that is attached to the hard drive. That big 160-volt capacitor tends to hold a charge even after the power cord is pulled. I once blew out my power supply this way and to took me awhile to find the damaged component.
Step 7)
Finally there is a single screw holding the drive to its mounting frame.
You can now take the hard drive an put it into a PC for modification or replacement with a bigger drive, which is more than likely why you wanted to take the Linkstation apart for in the first place. Note however that the drive jumper is in "cable select" mode, which may or may not work well with your PC's cable configuration.


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Two earn All-State honors
Bronson's Jacob Gallup and Constantine's Payton White have been named to the Division 5-6 All State teams. Both received Honorable Mention honors.
Gallup (6-2, 190) a senior was named as a lineman, who was a leader for the Vikings on both sides of the ball.
On defense Gallup excelled, accounting for 23-percent of all Viking tackles. For the year he recorded 129 tackles, nearly nine of those for losses. Gallup recorded four fumble recoveries and had one interception.
"This is well deserved, he's worked so hard," Bronson coach Jeff Gallup said. "Jacob puts a lot of pressure on himself, he is a heart and soul kind of kid. He was a leader on the field. He represents the good in our sport."
White (6-2, 235) a senior is a four year starter in the Falcons backfield.
White has started at all three of Constantine's running back positions.
This season he rushed for over 1,200 yards and more than 25 touchdowns.
"Payton has done a great job for us," Constantine coach Shawn Griffith said. "He is a versatile kid, he catches the ball well."
White has also seen time of the defensive side of the ball. Playing on the line to linebacker.
Division 5-6 All State Team
Flint Powers Catholic can second-guess just about everything as for why its 9-0 regular season record didn't translate into a Division 5 state championship the way the 5-4 record from the Chargers a year ago did.
Just about everything except for senior quarterback Garrett Pougnet.
"I said earlier in the year that we would go as far as Garrett took us, and I think I was maybe trying to be a little too prophetic when I said that," Powers coach Bob Buckel said. "Garrett was outstanding all year. He was great for us on both sides of the ball, and we wouldn't have accomplished near what we did if not for him."
Pougnet completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,856 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 556 yards and another 10 scores to help lead Powers to the Saginaw Valley League South Division title and an 11-1 season. He highlights The Associated Press Division 5-6 All-State team as the Player of the Year.
"It's a great honor for him and really a testament to what we want to see from our program, because Garrett worked as hard as anybody," Buckel said. "He's just so competitive, and as a coach, when your best player is also your hardest worker, that just makes everything so much easier."
Buckel was named Coach of the Year for the Division 5-6 All-State team and has helped bring back the tradition of Powers Catholic football during his two seasons at the school.
"Powers has a rich football history, and we're just happy as a program to be able to have brought it back to where it had been," Buckel said. "The credit goes to the players, though. Especially the seniors. I told our kids when I got here that they were going to need to take ownership of the program, and they've done that."
Joining Pougnet on the Division 5-6 All-State team at the quarterback position is Ithaca junior Travis Smith. At running back, Reed Larson of Kingsford, Derrick Nash of Carrollton, Nick VanDuser of Lake Fenton and Caleb Reinhart of Montrose were selected.
Teo Redding of Warren Michigan Collegiate, Travis Bolin of Watervliet and Jack Swain of Lansing Catholic were named to the team as wide receivers, and Geovante Weston from Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central made the team as a specialist.
Solidifying a deep group of linemen were Zach Murphy of Muskegon Oakridge, Oden Gentry of Detroit Consortium, Curtis Doyle of Alma, Aaron Matthias of Hemlock, Jesse Micho of Frankenmuth, Donny Kyre of Olivet, Austin Hundley of Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard and Powers Catholic's Derek Trecha.
At the defensive positions, Jacob Marsh of Montague, Clark Kangas of Calumet, James Brown of Detroit Consortium and Mitch Greenacre of Clare made the team as linebackers. Devon Harris of Menominee, Jordan Hessbrook of Ithaca and Zach Hill from Kalkaska were named as All-State defensive backs.
Marcus Prigge from Stockbridge was named as punter, and Dan Burns of Sanford-Meridian was named as the team's kicker.
Ross Maghiesle of the Flint Journal contributed to this report.


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Bruce B
Joined: 18 May 2005
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Posted: Tue 19 Jul 2005, 06:47
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Michael Robertson CEO of Linspire has had lots of criticism setting up the OS to run as root.
It is also a fairly major distro. Read what he has to say here:
More on my arguments;
Argument 1
What do I want to protect? For the most part I want to protect user files. If I value my user files I should have regular back-up procedures in place. Meaning, methods of protecting my important documents and files.
I'm not particularly worried about losing system files. I have the Puppy, Suse, and Vector CD-ROMS within arms reach.
Argument 2
It is not necessarily easier to intrude on root than it is a user. For example, suppose there were a way of gaining control over my computer through Firefox. The exploit would be just as successful on root as it would be a user.
The hacker, if he gained my level of permissions and access, could read, write and execute anything I can read, write and execute. My user documents, the most important documents are at his mercy.
Argument 3
If my computer was intruded on, I would consider it compromised. I'd want to clean house and figure out how it took place and put the preventive measures in place.
Regardless of if the computer was compromised with me a user or root, it is still a compromised system.
Argument 4
It is not happening. Personal computers running Linux and not running services such as proxies, ftp, http are simply not being exploited to any significant degree, although the services they run are targets.
My computer gets hit often several times an hour. Fully 90% of the hits are on ports 1026 and 1027. Many of them are from China and Japan. There is a big exploit there on XP - the DCOM services for people who have not applied the patches.
DCOM doesn't exist in Linux and it is not bound to these ports. There is nobody home to answer the door for the hackers.
Reference: http://grc.com/port_1026.htm
Other ports are 21, 80, 8080, 22 and a range of ports for known Windows trojans. I've never seen a scanner scan 65535 ports. They go for known ports with exploits and those are almost without exception, known Windows trojans, robots, and other Windows exploits. Of course non OS specific common service ports.
We are not running this software, and that is the primary reason there is not much to concern ourselves with.
Sort of like having a cabin in the wilderness and no one ever has come around to bother you.
Also, gaining access to an open port doesn't mean a successful hack. Port 8 the ping port is software written to respond to ping requests. It is not going to edit a graphic file, hand over root's password or allow entry to the system.
Changind subject to something fun.
I used to run an unprotected HTTP server for the public. It was specially written to always say yes to the hackers and give them an error code of 200 and hand them a clear 1x1 Gif file. Plus log all their activities.
The hacker script would sends requists like ../../cmd.exe and all kinds and combinations of CGI scripts exploits. My HTTP server would always say OK and immediately hand them the GIF image. That is all it was programmed to do, say yes to everything and give it an invisible GIF image.
Not to mention, keep precise and detailed logs of everything the hacker would do. This way I could tell with precision what was being done. The hacker getting good feedback on his end would go the whole nine yards with his scripts and techniques.
The point being that even have the software bound to the port and servicing the hacking industry, it was safe because it wasn't actually going to let someone in. It wasn't programmed that way.
Everything is good.
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Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
Posted: Mon 08 Aug 2005, 13:33
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Bruce B wrote:
If you wish to maintain the position about other people being affected or bad Netizenship, I think it fair to ask you to back up this moral stance with some specifics.
1) who got affected remotely because someone else was running their personal computer as root, where they would not have been affected otherwise?
*The lists run in the thousands, including major business and government sites. Where have you been? It has been all over the news for years.
2) when and where did it happen?
*All over the world.
3) what was the nature of the adverse affect?
*Lost data, stolen private data, lost business, wasted taxes due to harm to government productivity (already minimal), compromised security, compromised safety.
4) if possible, how was it that running as root caused the problem?
*Allowed hackers to use the host computers to attack systems and find their vulnerabilities, or allowed them to overwhelm and shut down systems.
*I apologize for sounding harsh but I canot imagine any computer literate person being unaware of the massive harm that has been occuring across the world because of unsecured personal and business computers.
*I just ran everything on ShieldsUp on my Suse laptop. 100% secure.
*Carefully climbing down off my soapbox ... doc
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Joined: 04 May 2005
Posts: 278
Location: Middlesbrough - UK
Posted: Mon 08 Aug 2005, 18:55
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Bruce B wrote:
............... wasted taxes due to harm to government productivity
That one doesn't apply over here in England. Our Government has little or no beneficial productivity anyway and don't need an excuse to waste our taxes.
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Official Dog Handler
Joined: 04 May 2005
Posts: 13154
Location: Arizona USA
Posted: Mon 08 Aug 2005, 23:11
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edoc, you make a lot of assertions but don't give any concrete examples. I would really appreciate it if someone could cite an instance where browsing the internet
while running as root
is the reason a computer was compromised, or caused more damage when it was compromised than if it had been running as a user with less privileges than root. Until I see some real data, I'm going to side with Bruce B.
Besides, Puppy is a special case. If I don't install Puppy to the hard drive, but instead run from the CD, and I'm the only user, then I think the argument about the dangers of running as root needs to be revisited. Mr. Knopper made it so hard to run as root in Knoppix that I found Knoppix to be all but useless. When I heard about Puppy (in the Knoppix forum) I tried it out and never went back to Knoppix.
Running as root certainly isn't the only reason I like Puppy better than Knoppix, but it definitely is a big one. It's hard enough for me to get things to work; why make it more complicated unless there is some provable benefit?
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Posted: Fri 12 Aug 2005, 18:24
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Flash wrote:
It's hard enough for me to get things to work; why make it more complicated unless there is some provable benefit?
On this point we agree for sure!
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Posted: Wed 05 Oct 2005, 12:01
Post subject: Puppy Linux for my family
Puppy is just great: little, fast, usefull, especially when installed on hard disk of old hardware configuration...
For my very young children, I keep skeptical about letting them as root removing any configuration file.
Please, insert multi user ability including root, as DSL proposes: you'll get perfect.
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Posted: Wed 05 Oct 2005, 12:12
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It seems people don't want to run as root. Most of these people that
want a user have children. And then again, some people read about it,
and assume they also, need a user. Maybe, it might be possible to add a user
in the near future. My understanding of linux is not the best, but I do
wonder about the lot of us that use a hard drive. A little ssh & someone
could do about anything. That is unless you take precaution to prevent
these actions.
So, personally I don't mind being root as I like full control of my computer.
Any other distro, I always use root.
Heaven is on the way, until then let's get the truth out!
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Official Dog Handler
Joined: 04 May 2005
Posts: 13154
Location: Arizona USA
Posted: Wed 05 Oct 2005, 12:58
Post subject: Re: the answer
klhrevolutionist wrote:
...It seems people don't want to run as root. Most of these people that want a user have children. And then again, some people read about it, and assume they also, need a user... I do wonder about
the lot of us that use a hard drive
. A little ssh & someone could do about anything. ...
The genius of Puppy is that it can run entirely from CD or DVD. If you replace your hard drive with a DVD burner, running from root in multisession Puppy is nothing to worry about. Each user can have his own (removable) disk containing his personal settings and everything he is working on.
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Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Wed 05 Oct 2005, 13:01
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flash wrote:
Each user can have
own (removable) disk containing
personal settings and everything
is working on.
What if the computer owner is a woman, or has a wife or daughter?
klhrevolutionist wrote:
A little ssh & someone could do about anything. ...
Logging in as a limited user
protect you from this. When someone connects through ssh, a new session is created with its own loggin. If the atacker can guess, findout or crack your root password, the atacker will get controll of your computer, whether you are running as root or not. The moral of this story: If you enable SSH, Choose a secure password that you can remember but it's difficult to crack.
Note to new puppys: klhrev example is highly hypotetical. SSH server does not come with puppy as a default, it has to be downloaded, installed, configured and enabled for it to be a risk.
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Official Dog Handler
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Location: Arizona USA
Posted: Wed 05 Oct 2005, 13:09
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She'll just have to ask the
of the house for help.
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Location: ohio USA
Posted: Thu 06 Oct 2005, 17:06
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I like runing as root it,s a bumer to start to do some thig is other distros
when you get the msg you need to be root to do that.
I run a firewall called ipcop on a old toshiba laptop to keep out the hakers.
This firewall work,s great on dialup where i started .
the fix is out thier
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Posts: 40
Location: Charleston, SC
Posted: Fri 07 Oct 2005, 20:26
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Since starting to use Linux I've gotten used to the root/user system, and it's no great effort to bring up a terminal, type in su and my password, and do root things that way. Actually I've come to appreciate this. In the few seconds it takes to open a root terminal, I'm reminded to put my game face on and get my stuff together 'cause I can now do some real damage if I type the wrong thing. The computer is asking me, "Are you sure? Better be, 'cause you're in for a hell of a ride." Just an extra level of protection.
When running Puppy off the CD, it doesn't matter a whole lot in my case. I'm the only one who uses this computer (unless my dog is surfing for canine porn sites while I'm at work), and it is kinda hard to screw up system files when they're on the CD-ROM anyway.
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Joined: 06 Aug 2005
Posts: 322
Location: Manila
Posted: Sat 08 Oct 2005, 19:18
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Flash wrote:
She'll just have to ask the
of the house for help.
what about if she is single, separated or divorced?
command be included in future versions of puppy?
"If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it."
~Margaret Fuller
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Joined: 19 Jul 2005
Posts: 62
Location: germany
Posted: Wed 19 Oct 2005, 09:06
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OK here comes another qoute for multiuser (maybe tiny loggin?)
As guessed before its about networking in environment like family, coworkers etc.
Running linux for a while leads often to something like haing a file-/ printer- / whatever-server. mine should do the following (in the 'end' state):
-file server holding /home /mp3 and doing backup.
-beeing the misic server holding all the mp3s to provide to any computer in the house
-and musicbox as home stereo replacement
-VDR (digtal video disc recorder)
-family calendar/ planer
-sharing the dsl internet connection
so if I want everyone let use any computer in the house with access to her/ his data i NEED nfs-filesharing and multiusers on any comp in the house.
what makes puppy that interessting is its unbelievable speed, even on old machines AND its opportunity to be carried arround, too.
So I'm not very used to generate users/groups from commandline, here is my question:
Is it really that difficult (at least with HD install) to generate users?
What about this:
-generating tiny loggin as dotpup
-a skript (yes commandline, its the linux admin anyway useing this) that generates:
--new lines in /etc/passwd (/etc/shadow)
--home dirctories
--adding the new users to the nesessary groups/ generating the nesessay apps
is this to simple? What else did I forgot to mention...
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Posted: Mon 05 Dec 2005, 06:03
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Is there any news on wether a non root user/login possibility will be built in or not?!
I have been lokking at puppy for a long time to instal on an few old boxes, but I also need the option of normal user access so others can't mess up these computers.
Kind regards,
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"We had an eight-point lead with three minutes to go in the game and we didn't execute very well," Haith said. "We made some really gambling plays and that really cost us."
Did ya now! FU Haith for gambling with my money! Pressey not taking last shot of regulation, or driving to dish, anything. Not taking a timeout to re-group. Awful coaching and execution all around. as good as pressey is and played in the game he cost his team with the late to's.


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North Carolina is one of only 16 states in the country that doesn't require employer-based health plans to cover behavioral therapies for autism. But that could change soon if a bill sponsored by Rep. Chuck McGrady passes the N.C. Senate.
There was a time when Alicia Ballard-Westbrook considered the possibility that she might eventually have to put her son, Danny, in an institution, a thought that horrified her.
At age 3, Danny, who was diagnosed with profound autism, was non-verbal, not potty trained and was often aggressive, she said.
"He would have temper tantrums that would last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours," Ballard-Westbrook recalled. "We had problems with him eating non-food items; he would bang his head on the floor. There were points where I was afraid that I would have to give my son up at some point. I thought, 'What's going to happen when he's bigger than me?'�"
Today, Ballard-Westbrook no longer harbors that fear, thanks to the progress Danny has made at St. Gerard House, a Hendersonville nonprofit "sanctuary" that offers her son intensive therapy for his autism known as Applied Behavior Analysis.
The individualized, one-on-one therapy has changed Danny's life, his mother says. He communicates better, his tantrums are under control, and the staff and his fellow students at St. Gerard House have become like a second family.
But Danny's progress, and that of other children like him, comes at great expense. A year's worth of ABA therapy — the only empirically proven method of treating behaviors associated with autism, according to the U.S. Surgeon General — can cost a family between $30,000 and $50,000.
Ballard-Westbrook, who grew up in Hendersonville, relies on extended family to help pay the discounted fees St. Gerard House charges for Danny's treatment. So she and her husband considered moving to South Carolina, where state law provides for private insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Currently, North Carolina is one of only 16 states in the country that doesn't require employer-based health plans to cover behavioral therapies for autism. But that could change soon if a bill sponsored by Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, with support from Rep. Chris Whitmire of Rosman, passes the N.C. Senate.
House Bill 498, which would require health plans to cover the treatment of "autism spectrum disorders," passed the House on April 15 by a vote of 105-7. Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by behaviors such as an insistence on routines, repetitive use of language and an apparent lack of empathy for or connection with peers.
As currently drafted, the bill would require the state employee health plan and other employer health benefits to cover "the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders" up to the age of 23 and provide up to $36,000 a year in coverage for "behavioral treatments" such as ABA.
"It's long overdue in our state," said Caroline Long, executive director of St. Gerard House. "People are mortgaging their homes for a second time because this (ABA) therapy is the only thing that has been working for their child. They have been moving out of the state to get this therapy."
Long has two children with autism, and she points to them as examples of the difference ABA therapy can make in creating "positive and lasting change." After eight years of intensive therapy, both of her children now attend "mainstream" classes at Immaculata Catholic School, with varying degrees of help from tutors and therapists.
"If you get to them early, with 30 to 40 hours a week of intensive ABA therapy, 47 percent will be indistinguishable from their peers," Long said. "Meaning, they'll be able to learn like their peers. They might be quirky, but they'll be able to learn and function and be part of the crowd."
McGrady said bills similar to his had been introduced in previous years "but hadn't gotten any traction." He said a visit with Long at St. Gerard's convinced him something had to be done. However, some of his Republican colleagues worried autism coverage could burden small businesses that pay for group health plans.
To give the bill balance, McGrady said a provision was added so businesses can get a waiver from autism coverage if they demonstrate that compliance over a 12-month period increased their plans' premiums by 1 percent or more.
"We put that in the bill to ensure a range of insurance carriers that this thing wasn't going to blow right through the premiums they were charging," he said. "And based on the experiences in other states, nobody has gotten anywhere near that 1 percent number."
Like McGrady, Whitmire said his visit to St. Gerard House cemented his desire to fill the "coverage shortcomings." He said the high out-of-pocket expense of therapy is partially responsible for an 86 percent divorce rate among parents of children with autism.
And the prevalence of autism continues to climb, Long said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 1 in 88 children, including 1 in 54 boys, in the U.S. was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in 2008. North Carolina averages are even higher, at 1 in 70 children.
"The numbers really are growing 10 to 15 percent a year," Long said.
If McGrady's bill passes, the insurance coverage it would provide for Danny's therapy would lift a huge burden off her family, Ballard-Westbrook said. As it sits now, she worries about how they would cover the costs if her husband lost his job or took a pay cut.
"This therapy has given me the peace of mind that I will be able to handle my son," she said. "As long as we're able to continue to have insurance, we'd be able to continue his ABA therapy, and that's a huge relief. The therapists he has at St. Gerard are like part of the family, and it would be terrible to have to leave."
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Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia – The Indonesian National Police (INP) – ranks as a Ministry in itself and answers directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The INP was restructured in 2000 in an effort to transform it from a military to a civilian force. This has led to improved working practices and cultures, and greater emphasis on the role of community policing in effective crime prevention. Further phases of reform are ongoing until 2025 and will see the INP established as a centre of policing excellence.
The INP is made up of more than 400,000 police officers and civilian employees, deployed to the 32 regional police forces of the 17,000 islands which make up Indonesia. Currently, there are more than 13,000 police women, many in key strategic managerial positions.
The INP regularly participates in United Nations missions abroad, including;
- Formed Police Unit in Sudan;
- United Nations Missions in Sudan;
- African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur;
- United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.
INTERPOL Jakarta
Headed by a Police Inspector General, the INP's Division of International Relations (DIR) comprises more than 120 police officers and civilian employees, including 18 women. The Division is made up of two bureaus:
- INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Indonesia;
- Bureau of International Missions.
Because the DIR has a key role to play not only in assisting the INP to fight international and transnational crime but also in drafting legislation on extradition and mutual legal assistance, it enjoys excellent working relationships with all governmental and law enforcement institutions.
The DIR is located at the INP Headquarters. Its main working priorities include;
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- Capacity building;
Providing protection and legal assistance for Indonesian citizens abroad.
Strengthening global security through regional training to tackle organised crime and terrorism
Wildlife crime: experts recommend an integrated global response
Border security across ASEAN region focus of INTERPOL programme
INTERPOL operation in Southeast Asia targets movement of bomb-makers
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Champion Hills residents Joan and Buck Blessing have helped raise over $385,000 for The Free Clinics of Henderson County by organizing an annual bluegrass benefit concert over the last decade.
IIn June of 2000, Champion Hills residents Joan and Buck Blessing read a newspaper article about some local doctors who were working to open a free health clinic in Henderson County.
The article about Drs. Russ Sacco and Irwin Perlmutter inspired them to make a donation to what was then called the Volunteer Medical Resource Center, which later evolved into The Free Clinics.
Coming from humble backgrounds – Buck was once a tool-and-die maker and Joan's grandparents were immigrants who worked as domestic servants – the couple understood the need for a local safety net for working people.
"Many people are just one catastrophic illness away from financial ruin," Joan said. "The idea was they were going to be helping working people who were falling through the cracks, who were not eligible for government benefits but who couldn't afford private insurance."
Around that time, Joan attended a concert with her sister in Sugar Grove, N.C., starring The Kruger Brothers, banjo and guitar playing siblings from Switzerland who were taking the American bluegrass scene by storm.
"And a lightbulb went off," Joan said. "I thought if we could get The Kruger Brothers together here for a concert, we could have a great time and raise some money for the clinics."
"And we could use it as a springboard to educate people about the clinics and the need for their services," Buck added.
With help from Dr. Colin Thomas, then-board president of The Free Clinics, and the Blessings' generous neighbors in Champion Hills, that first benefit concert in 2004 raised $32,838 for the fledgling nonprofit.
The event became an annual benefit at Champion Hills, featuring such well-known pickers as The Steep Canyon Rangers, Balsam Range and The Boxcars. Now in its tenth year, the Blessings' concerts have raised more than $385,000 for The Free Clinics.
The Blessings have not only organized each of the concerts, they've underwritten thousands of dollars in buffet dinners, invitations and other costs of the benefit, said the Rev. Judith Long, executive director of The Free Clinics.
The donations have supported the Clinics' work providing medical, dental, mental health, disease management, prescription assistance and case management services for nearly 9,000 patient visits last year.
Moreover, Long said, the Blessings have raised community awareness for the clinics' vital services among their neighbors and friends. She held up a concert program listing 30 sponsors for the event.
"There are donors on this list that are wholly committed to what we do that didn't know about us 10 years ago, and we have Joan and Buck to thank for that," she said. "We would not be what we are without them."
Sunday's concert, however, might be the last for the Blessings, at least as organizers. Buck has health issues that now prevent him from driving, so instead of splitting their time between Florida and Champion Hills, the couple is moving back full-time to Naples, Fla.
"We could return once a year, but not in a leadership function," Buck said.
The couple may be moving nearly 800 miles away, but their commitment to The Free Clinics knows no boundaries. As the Kruger Brothers did their sound check Sunday for the annual fundraiser, the Blessings mingled with donors, promoting their favorite charity.
"This is really special because The Kruger Brothers helped us launch this and to have them come back for our tenth anniversary is great," Joan said. "After our first concert in 2004, I remember thinking, 'This is the most rewarding thing I've ever done in my life.'"
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Thursday, 26 September 2013 12:35 PM
Unlike previous fiscal showdowns, including the last-minute budget deal at the start of this year and the standoff over the debt limit in 2011, business representatives aren't rushing in to publicly lobby for an agreement.
With four days to go before federal spending authority runs out and a few weeks until the U.S. hits its borrowing limit, executives who've engaged in past Washington fiscal battles say while they'd prefer that the government not shut down, their top concern is avoiding a federal default.
"If we default, it's economic suicide," said David Cote, chief executive officer of Honeywell International Inc. and a member of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. "You don't want the Congress or the president looking at it and ever saying 'I have the upper hand here because the other side has to blink.' This is one where both sides have to blink."
This version of the budget-and-debt debate has become tangled with unrelated issues including the president's healthcare law and TransCanada Corp.'s Keystone XL pipeline. Executives say they see little chance that Obama or Republican leaders can get an agreement on what should be the main issues of taxes and entitlement spending, and without that part of the equation, many executives are staying behind scenes.
Main Issues
Cote said he's made the point during conversations with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders as well as Obama and other administration officials that they should use this opportunity to deal with those issues.
"We still have not addressed the big things here, which are entitlement and tax reform," said Cote, who was a member of Obama's 2010 fiscal commission. "It's a great time to say let's talk about all these other things."
Cote was among a group of CEOs Obama met with from the Business Roundtable last week in Washington. The president urged them to get engaged and encourage lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling with minimal disruption.
Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew held a conference call on the debt limit yesterday with about three dozen business leaders including Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan, Blackstone Group LP CEO Stephen Schwarzman and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President Gary Cohn.
Debt Limit
The topic was a letter Lew sent to House Speaker John Boehner saying that the extraordinary measures being used to avoid breaching the $16.7 trillion statutory debt ceiling will be exhausted no later than Oct. 17.
Lew also was at a meeting in New York Sept. 24 hosted by Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman Tom Nides with more than a dozen financial executives including Blackstone Group President Tony James, Evercore Partners Inc. CEO Ralph Schlosstein and Dan Loeb, CEO of Third Point LLC. Also among the attendees at yesterday's meeting was Josh Steiner, head of Industry Verticals at Bloomberg LP, the parent company of Bloomberg News.
Most of the discussion was focused on the debt ceiling. Lew told the group that while the administration has been willing to compromise to get a larger budget deal, they won't negotiate when the full faith and credit of the U.S. is at stake, according to participants.
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"Information is very important at a time like this," Nides said. "People need to understand this is not something that the administration is taking lightly."
James said the fact that markets have remained calm amid the political wrangling poses a danger.
"That gives politicians of some stripe leeway to push it to the limit, and if you push it to the limit, there's a high likelihood or probability or possibility, maybe, of miscalculation," James said in a Bloomberg Television interview.
Treasury 10-year notes rose yesterday, pushing yields to the lowest level in six weeks, on speculation that budget talks may fail to avert a government shutdown. The benchmark U.S. 10- year yield dropped three basis points, or 0.03 percentage point, to 2.63 percent at 5 p.m. in New York, according to Bloomberg Bond Trader prices.
U.S. stocks have slumped during the past week, with the benchmark Standard & Poor's 500 Index retreating 1.9 percent in the past five sessions. For the year, the S&P 500 is still up 18.7 percent.
Fiscal Deadlines
The deadlines are nearing. The government's fiscal year ends Sept. 30 and Congress and the White House still haven't agreed on funding federal operations beyond that. Republicans are trying to tie budget legislation to stripping funding for the health-care law known as Obamacare, while the president and Democrats insist they won't let that happen.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, worked yesterday to speed debate on a measure that would continue to fund the healthcare law. If Democrats win on the spending legislation, congressional Republicans are threatening to bring the health law and other budget demands into separate legislation on raising the debt limit.
After the 2011 showdown, the U.S. credit rating was downgraded, consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since the financial crisis in 2008 and the stock market plummeted. The S&P 500 fell 16.8 percent between July 22, 2011, when talks on a broad deal faltered, and Aug. 8, the first trading day after the government's AAA debt was downgraded. Every stock in the S&P 500 fell on Aug. 8.
Bond Market
By contrast, the bond market wasn't fazed. Yields on 10- year Treasury notes declined to 2.61 percent on Aug. 2 of that year, from 3.18 percent on July 1, 2011, and continued to fall to 1.88 percent at year-end.
Administration officials said pressure from the business community was effective in the past and would be helpful now.
"We believe they are a powerful voice on how the kind of brinkmanship we saw in 2011 can impact the private sector's ability to create jobs and grow the economy," said Amy Brundage, a White House spokeswoman. "And we hope that the minority of Republicans in Congress who continue to insist on playing chicken with the full faith and credit of the United States government listen."
The administration's outreach efforts so far have led to mostly written statements with little effect on the debate.
The Chamber of Commerce urged House members in a letter last week not to risk a government shutdown and to raise the debt limit in a "timely manner." The Business Roundtable's third-quarter 2013 CEO Economic Outlook Survey showed that 50 percent of the leaders asked, said the budget and debt disagreements in Congress were having a negative impact on plans for hiring over the next six months.
Cote said that while the business organizations have been pretty vocal, they don't want to get drawn into all the "political machinations" every step of the way.
"I'm going to count on our leaders being smart enough not to default," he said.
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Bo Ferguson is resigning as Hendersonville's city manager at the end of the year to take a position as deputy city manager over operations in Durham.
Bo Ferguson is resigning as Hendersonville's city manager at the end of the year to take a position as deputy city manager over operations in Durham.
"For almost five years, it has been my pleasure to work for Hendersonville's citizens, and to enjoy life in the finest city I have ever called home," Ferguson said in an email. "Our family quickly fell in love with this place and put down roots. We will miss our friends and colleagues, our church, and the schools we send our kids to. This city is a part of us, and we have made many wonderful memories here."
Ferguson will join City Manager Tom Bonfield at the helm in Durham on Jan. 7. Ferguson is set to lead the city's Operations Team, a group of departments tasked with delivering traditional governmental services that most directly impact residents on a day-to-day basis.
"Bo's breadth of experience uniquely made him the best fit for the position," Bonfield said in a news release. "He has an extensive background in organizational leadership, community and City Council relations, staff development, public participation and involvement, intergovernmental relations, fiscally prudent budget development and management.
"We look forward to Bo joining the city's management team and to the expertise he will bring to this organization, and ultimately, to this community."
Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Collis, who was on the council that interviewed and hired Ferguson, said the city will definitely miss him.
"Bo has just been a phenomenal manager. I can't say enough great things about him," Collis said. "As a friend I'm very excited for him and his family. It's just an opportunity that he in no way could have passed up."
Councilman Ron Stephens agreed that the job offer in Durham is a "wonderful opportunity," adding that "He has done an outstanding job here and he has an excellent staff. He's certainly kept City Council involved and informed."
"The thing about Bo is he understands the importance of the role of local government in an average person's life," said Councilman Jerry Smith. "In reality, most government services people receive are from local governments. Bo did an excellent job of taking the concerns of Hendersonville residents as well as county residents to heart in leading them to a bright future."
Steve Caraker was a newly elected member of the council when he sat in on the final rounds of interviews to find a city manager five years ago. He said that Ferguson impressed him from the beginning.
"Bo was head and shoulders above all the rest of the candidates in my opinion. He had done his homework on Hendersonville and wanted to be part of the community," Caraker said.
He remembered Ferguson even apologizing during the interview because he was taking notes to prepare for future questions.
"He's taken a very good staff and improved them. He's taken some difficult situations and made them manageable," Caraker added. "I knew when we hired him that he was destined for bigger things. I can see him going real far in his chosen profession."
Ferguson commended City Council for its work.
"They care about the needs of citizens, are responsive to the business community, and treat each other with a dignity that is rare among today's elected officials," he said. "They are professional, unselfish, visionary and focused on the long-term success of our city. They reject petty politics and instead engage in meaningful dialogue, while allowing their staff to carry out our responsibilities with careful oversight but no selfish interference."
He added that he has also enjoyed working with city staff.
"As a city manager, it is rare to receive more compliments than complaints about your staff, but I can honestly say in my five years that is exactly what I have experienced," Ferguson said. "Our staff goes the extra mile to serve our citizens, and when problems arise, they look for ways to reach resolutions while still respecting the core responsibilities of government.
"I have learned much from them in my time here, and their excellence will provide Hendersonville's next manager a strong foundation to build on."
Ferguson said he's confident the council will find a city manager who represents those values and that Mayor Barbara Volk is currently exploring options for transitioning to Hendersonville's next city manager.
"Whoever follows Bo Ferguson has got big shoes to fill. The city is going to be at a loss for a while," Caraker said. "I hope Durham realizes what they're getting because they're getting a star."
In Durham, Ferguson will oversee about two-thirds of the city's workforce — 2,200 staff members.
"Managing Hendersonville has been very challenging and extremely rewarding, but this opportunity will obviously bring a very different set of challenges," Ferguson said. "That chance to push myself and test my abilities ultimately drew me to accept the position. It will be hard work in a complex urban city; I'm excited, but I'm also heartbroken to leave. There is so much that I will miss about living here and serving as Hendersonville's city manager."
Ferguson has 16 years of experience in local government management. Prior to working for Hendersonville, he served as assistant town manager and finance officer for the town of Black Mountain; assistant to the city manager in the city of Rockville, Md.; and senior management analyst with the city of Greenbelt, Md.
Ferguson will fill the deputy city manager chair left vacant by Theodore Vorhees, who left Durham to serve as city manager of Fayetteville in August.
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Q. It seems like every time I meet or date someone, my sister likes to form her own type of relationship with the person. Some of the guys are people I�m dating, others are just friends. (I don�t think she�s trying to date them though.)
It starts out innocently enough with a few comments on Facebook, and before I know it she has added them as a friend � most of the time she has never even met the person � which sometimes leads to texting or phone conversations, and in some cases, even hanging out.
This behavior has happened on more than a few occasions � at least six or seven times. I feel like I�m being paranoid, but I would never do something like that to her. I�ve been told by friends I�m justified and I�ve been told I�m jealous.
She and I have always been close, even though I�m eight years older than her. But this really bothers me. Is this a line-crosser? I don�t know how to approach her. The one time I did she got bent out of shape and mass deleted everyone on Facebook, saying she wasn�t allowed to be friends with my friends. And the one time I mentioned it to a guy I was told I was jealous. I�m at a loss as to what to make of it. And what to do.
Dear Sandy,
Thanks for your question.
You�re in an awkward position here. It�s obvious you care about your sister and you don�t want to do anything to damage your relationship, but at the same time you�d like her to stop. (Ahh, the complexity of sibling relationships!)
Rest assured, she is the one crossing the line, and she seems completely oblivious to this fact. Which says that whatever roles you established as kids, you are still playing out here. Meaning, you�re expected to be the mature and understanding older sister who puts up with her younger sister�s cute pranks. Maybe 20 years ago her antics were adorable, but not so much anymore.
Sibling roles can last a lifetime. Even after kids go off to establish their own lives, these same roles play out any time siblings get together. In order to break free from them it takes insight, understanding, commitment, and participation on both sides. If one sibling wants to work on an issue but another doesn�t, conflict occurs which can last a long time.
We don�t think a lifetime rift will happen in your case, but you are going to have to have a �sit down� with your sis. (This behavior isn�t going to stop on its own.) And this is where being the older sister will help you, because it�s clear she�s trying to get your attention. She�s flexing her adult muscles, demonstrating her power and probably looking for your approval. Yes, she still wants to know that big sister is paying attention as she navigates the adult world. And of course on some level she�s also competing with you. (What younger sibling doesn�t want to �beat� their older sibling in something?)
What she doesn�t realize is that you�re treating her more as an equal now, which means you�re assuming she should know better. And this is how you might broach the topic. Tell her how much you care about her, but that sometimes you might need her support as well. If she understands that you in fact don�t have all the answers, maybe she�ll back off and realize she has crossed the line. Hopefully this new understanding will bring the two of you even closer. Keep in mind, it is possible she will have a knee-jerk reaction and be angry for a time. But if you explain why this is hurtful to you, eventually she�ll understand her behavior is inappropriate.
And for Pete�s sake, please hide your phone!
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