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Imagine a "buy local" web application custom-made for Asheville and western North Carolina by one of our own local digital media entrepreneurs.
Now imagine that this homegrown "killer app" to support our local economy cannot achieve widespread use because AT&T, Verizon, Charter, and Apple demand licensing fees to use the app on their networks and/or devices.
Unfortunately, this scenario is not only likely, it is completely legal. How we got to this place is explained in a June 16 column originally appearing in the Asheville Citizen-Times.
At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Community Church of Chapel Hill, I will be discussing how we can remedy this situation in a free talk titled "the Corporate Takeover of the Internet and How To Stop It."
President Obama made a strong commitment to an open Internet — to policies that protect our civil liberties, our freedom to innovate, AND ensure that, with broadband access, the interests of Main Street come before those of Wall Street.
Not surprisingly, the telephone and cable companies and their allies have launched a ferocious all-out attack – proclaiming a "government takeover of the Internet" – to stop this reform in its tracks.
Fortunately, for the first time in American history, we have a substantial, nationwide media-reform movement to give the Administration — and its allies in Congress and at the FCC — the support they need to withstand the attacks from these powerful corporate interests.
But the media reform movement cannot do this alone. We need ALL stakeholders – especially those from the "buy local" community – to help us seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If we fail, the Internet will be radically changed into an arm of what President Eisenhower called the "military-industrial complex" — but with a high-tech surveillance capability of Orwellian proportions (think retinal-scan/face-recognition via every street-corner camera and mobile phone. Yes, that's right — our mobile phones!!).
Please forward this link far and wide to your friends and neighbors.
With your help, we can "Save the Internet" – and preserve our ability to build strong "buy local" communities. Si se puede!!
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Primark set to topple M&S as Britain's biggest store - Do you still shop there?
News reports are circulating today that Primark could be set to overtake Marks & Spencer as Britain's number one store. The budget clothes chain has seen an increase of profits of 25 per cent in the last six months alone. If things continue this way, 'Primani' could topple M&S in the next year, it has already surpassed George at Asda in the race to become our biggest store.
Do you still shop there? Tell us by casting your vote in our reader poll below the cut...
Primark has 173 stores with a further eight planned for and four more for Spain. With the UK suffering from a credit crisis, it seems that we can't get enough of the cheap threads that Primark has to offer. But do you still shop there? We want to hear from you, vote below!

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RyaEdward J. Chavez '52, a beloved Marin County high school coach and revered patriarch of a legendary basketball family, died Sept. 10 at his home in Ross. He was 84.
Edmund H. Shea, Jr. '52, an entrepreneur and pioneering venture capital investor who led one of the nation's top tunneling companies and co-founded Shea Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in the country, died Aug. 13 at his San Marino home. He was 80. The cause of death was pulmonary fibrosis. During the 1960s, Mr. Shea pioneered venture investing and provided early stage capital for Hambrecht & Quist, which became a prominent technology investment banking firm based in San Francisco. Over the next 40 years, Mr. Shea made early investments in hundreds of start up companies -- including Activision, Adobe, Altera Corporation, Brocade, Compaq Computer, Genentech, Affymax, America West Airlines, AES Corporation, and Peet's Coffee & Tea. Fabrinet, a company that he funded in 2000, successfully completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange last month. Trained as an engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mr. Shea did not fit the stereotype of a venture capitalist. He invested only his own and his family's capital and so could be a particularly flexible and patient investor. He usually explored Silicon Valley solo, lugging a canvas bag stuffed with papers to meet entrepreneurs one-on-one and quiz them gently about their ideas and business plans. "Although Ed personally directed a very large venture capital investment portfolio, he did it without the usual cadre of MBA underlings," said William Brody, President of the Salk Institute in La Jolla California, president emeritus of Johns Hopkins University and formerly CEO of Resonex, a venture startup. "He did his own due diligence and formed his own judgments." Mr. Shea often said he "invested in people, before technology." As Bill Hambrecht, co-founder of Hambrecht & Quist noted: "He never ignored the human element in any decision, and was always willing to take a chance on people with character." Mr. Shea's relationship with Robert A. Kotick, who engineered the turnaround of Activision, the electronic games company, typified his investing style. Although he appreciated Activision's business plan, he was convinced Mr. Kotick and his partner Brian Kelly had the character and ability to make Activision successful. "When I called him on the phone the day of the closing, he called out to his assistant to pick up the phone, then he said, 'I have to pick up the dry cleaning, then I need to go to the dog groomer and get the dog and, oh, can you wire Bobby Kotick a million and a half dollars,'" Mr. Kotick said. "I'm not sure I was even first on his list that day." The investment was very successful, as Activision grew into an electronic games giant with a $13-billion market capitalization. He remained close to both young entrepreneurs. "He was one of my mentors," Mr. Kotick added. Mr. Shea had a long relationship with Hambrecht & Quist and served as a director until shortly before it was acquired by Chase Bank in 1998. Mr. Hambrecht said, "Ed was a great partner of mine in every sense of the word, for over 42 years. He listened with an open mind to almost any idea, but kept a sense of discipline and business judgment that so often became the 'ballast' in our decision process." In 1958, together with his cousin John F. Shea and his brother Peter O. Shea, Mr. Shea formed J. F. Shea Co., Inc. as a successor to their family's construction business, which their grandfather had begun in 1881 as a plumbing contractor in Portland. The predecessor Shea companies had principal roles in the construction of iconic American public works like the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay Bridges. During the 1960s and 1970s Mr. Shea personally managed some of J. F. Shea Co.'s most significant construction work, building tunnels—including the Berkeley Hills tunnel—and underground stations for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District and the Washington D.C. Metro systems. J. F. Shea Construction remains among the country's premier underground contractors. Its active public works projects include two major subway jobs in New York City: the extension of the No. 7 line from Times Square to the Javits Center and the Second Avenue subway. Last year, it completed the last segment of Metropolitan Water District's Inland Feeder Project, a tunnel through the San Bernardino mountains. During the late 1960s J. F. Shea began a homebuilding business that became Shea Homes in 1974. Since its inception, Shea Homes has built and sold more than 85,000 homes in California, Arizona, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, and Florida. Builder magazine in 2008 ranked Shea Homes as the largest for-profit private homebuilder in the United States. The Shea family also owns and operates Shea Properties, which develops, owns and manages commercial real estate including shopping centers, apartments and office buildings in Colorado, Arizona and California. Edmund Hill Shea, Jr. was born August 15, 1929 in Portland, Oregon. In his early years, he lived in the San Francisco Bay Area where his father supervised the construction work on the piers for the Golden Gate Bridge. In 1935, his family returned to Los Angeles. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1947. After a year in the Jesuit Novitiate and then at Santa Clara University, he enrolled in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force for two years, which included a stint in electrical school. He later credited that experience for giving him the education he needed to appreciate the value of the integrated circuit and other technological innovations that he invested in beginning in the 1970s. Mr. Shea began work in the construction business in the early 1950s on several reservoir jobs in Southern California in partnership with his cousin John. They moved on to the Hills Creek Diversion tunnel in Oregon and then to the Clear Creek Tunnel, a nine mile tunnel in Northern California that brought water from the Trinity River through mountains to the Whiskeytown Power Plant and reservoir. After the completion of the Clear Creek Tunnel, they began operating their generation's version of J. F. Shea Co., with his brother Peter Shea. He actively supported all levels of Catholic education from inner-city Catholic elementary schools to the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He insisted most of his philanthropy remain private since he subscribed to the view that gifts wouldn't qualify as charity if anyone knew about them. He served on boards for Loyola Marymount University and Loyola High School, both in Los Angeles, the Santa Catalina School in Monterey, California and Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena. In 2001, the UC Irvine Graduate School of Management awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Shea, his brother, and his cousin for "their strong business ethics, leadership, and long-term contributions to the construction, real estate, and property management industries." In 2003, Loyola High School awarded him its Cahalan Award for his outstanding achievements and for remaining true to the Ignatian ideals. Mr. Shea is survived by his brothers Peter of Newport Beach, and Henry of Stockton, CA and by his sisters Margaret Deneher of Newport Beach, and Mary Elizabeth Callaghan of Los Angeles, by Mary Shea, his wife of 52 years; by six children: Colleen Morrissey of Pacific Palisades; Edmund H. Shea III of Charlotte, NC; Mary McConnell of Pasadena; Kathleen High of San Marino; Timothy T. Shea of Santa Barbara; Ellen Dietrick of Newport Beach; and by 14 grandchildren. His daughter Maureen predeceased him in 1985.
Dallas David Brock Jr. '52 on Nov. 29, 2008. A native of San Francisco, he played basketball at SCU 1950-1952 and went to the NCAA final Four with the team. He was nicknamed "the Glove" for relentlessly sticking to opponents. He later graduated from the University of San Francisco Law School, served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, practiced law with George Moscone briefly, and was a patron of the arts. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; and his three children.
Charles David Bartell Jr. '52, of Citrus Heights, Cali., passed away Thursday Sept. 22, 2011, in his home. He was born March 13, 1929 in San Francisco, the son of Charles and Helen Bartell. He served in the U.S. Army, was an Eagle Scout, a Mason, and a Shriner. He graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering while also playing on the basketball team. He retired from the State of California as Chief of Division of Traffic Engineering for Caltrans. Chuck enjoyed fishing, basketball, playing golf and tennis. Survivors include a son, Charles (Elaine) Bartell of Pleasant Hill, Cali.; two daughters, Susan (Larry) Ford of Denver, Colo. and Elizabeth (Roger) Horn of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Nicole Bartell, Ryan Bartell, Matthew Horn, Sarah Beth Horn, and April (Loren) Yonts; and two great-grandchildren, Valerie and Mason Yonts.
Dr. Carroll Arden Heffernan Jr. '52, former Nev. resident, 82, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2014 at his home in Carson City, Nev. Arden was born May 12, 1931 in Reno, Nev. to Wanoma and Carroll Heffernan Sr. He met Kay Howeth, at Porterville High School. After their graduation they married and started a family. He was a graduate of Santa Clara University and UOP Dental School in San Francisco. He was a dentist and Colonel in the California National Guard while at the same time working in private practice in San Jose, Calif. The family moved to Southern California in 1963. He obtained an orthodontic degree at USC and subsequently maintained an orthodontic practice in Torrance, Calif. retiring in the late '80s. Arden then moved back to the state of his birth, and at age 76 reinstated his Orthodontic License and started working again. He was employed with "Western Dental" for three years, travelling and practicing at various offices throughout Calif. before retiring a second time. Arden could accomplish anything he set his mind to. At age of 15 he made a dark room and taught himself photography and was a very talented amateur photographer. But, his number one passion was flying airplanes. He became a private pilot in the 1950s. He was a member of LIGA in the '70s, a charitable organization of flying doctors, and flew to Mexico on many occasions donating his time and dental expertise. He was a respected flight instructor who mentored many young pilots. He continued to stay connected with aviation until his passing, serving as "Wing Commander" with the Northern Nevada Civil Air Patrol and an honored member of the "QB"s. Carroll Arden Heffernan, Jr. is survived by his brother, Patrick; children, Lynn, Lori, Stacey and Kasey; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He has "Gone West And Is Now Flying With God." He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bob Monroe '53 died March 24, 2012, at his home in Highland, Calif., after a two-year bout with cancer. He was 80. Bob was born April 7, 1931, in Los Angeles and moved to Glendora, Calif., as a young child. He began his lifelong business career as a college student, buying a small grocery store in the "Veterans' Village" section of the Santa Clara University campus that catered to the returning World War II veterans that made up a large part of the Santa Clara student body in the early 1950s. The ROTC student graduated in 1953 and joined the U.S. Army shortly thereafter. During his stint, he was stationed in Bamberg, Germany, among other Army bases. He achieved the rank of first lieutenant before being discharged honorably in 1956. In 1954, he married Mary Theresa Cavanaugh of Lodi, Calif., and upon his discharge from the Army they settled first in San Mateo and he began his career with Mobil Oil Corp. After frequent relocations, he and his family settled in Upland, Calif., in 1969. He launched an auto parts distribution business called Century TBA in San Bernardino, Calif. where he worked until his retirement in 1992. In retirement, he traveled frequently and was active in St. Adelaide's Church in Highland, Calif. Monroe is preceded in death by first wife Mary Theresa Monroe. He is survived by wife Lois Longo Monroe of Highland, Calif.; sister Mary Helen Monroe of San Bruno, Calif.; brother Joseph Monroe of Napa, Calif.; sons Michael Monroe '78, Daniel Monroe, Patrick Monroe, and Robert Monroe; 11 grandchildren, including Danny Monroe '12; and four great-grandchildren. Throughout his life, Bob always remained a dedicated alumnus and was excited to see both his son Mike Monroe and grandson Danny Monroe follow in his footsteps and become Santa Clara Broncos.
Bob Koester '52 passed away suddenly on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 of kidney and heart failure just a week before his 86th birthday. He lived an active life racing bicycles, deep sea fishing, snow skiing, and flying aircraft. Bob was born in Pasadena to Louis and Anna Koester in 1928. and attended St. Elizabeth Elementary Catholic School, Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, and graduated from Pasadena Junior College High School Division in 1946. He won a football scholarship to Santa Clara University, but lost it his second year due to injuries. He worked and attended semesters alternately until he graduated in 1952 with a major in history. At this time the air force was on campus recruiting for enlistees into the pilot training program. He immediately signed up and went into the service. He went directly into the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant and completed F-89 training as 1st Lieutenant before being sent to Iceland for 2 years. He was assigned to a jet fighter interceptor squadron to patrol the North Atlantic and keep "enemy" Russian airplanes from invading our borders. He was later assigned to Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine. From Maine he participated in "Operation High Flight" which was ferrying single engine jets to Europe. He delivered them to England and Germany for final destination to Pakistan. While there, he enjoyed the sights of London and skiing in Germany. In 1956 the airlines were in need of qualified pilots, particularly with military experience. He had a choice of many major airlines, but went with United Air Lines. He was discharged in the spring, but elected to delay assignment with United so he could play football that summer and fall with a pick-up group in Pasadena. He hired on with United in January 1957. At United Air Lines Pilot Training School he met his wife, Frieda Eitzen, who worked for the Flight Instructors. They began courting in March 1957 and were married July 1957. His first assignment with United was in Newark, NJ, but as soon as something opened up on the west coast, the two headed for Los Angeles. They bought their first home in Rossmoor. After 18 years they bought a home in Huntington Beach and made it their permanent home. In his early forties he took up cycling because his knees couldn't take jogging anymore. He became hooked on bicycle racing and trained up to 300 miles a week on weekly Sunday rides with fellow cyclists. This led to bicycle trips with other bicycle zealots to New Zealand, Italy, Germany, New England, Oregon, California Coastal rides and several Century rides. It also led to competitions in the Senior Olympics - he won in 1974. While employed with United he and his wife travelled frequently. They explored Ireland, England, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Austria, the Rhine River, Panama Canal, South America, Alaska, Australia, and many parts of the US. He loved snow skiing and hit almost all of the mountains with ski lifts in the US. He also loved deep sea fishing and brought home many pounds of tuna and yellowtail. He volunteered with the 1984 Olympics as an assistant with the cycling events. He took that expertise to the Orange County Performing Arts as Chairman of the Triathalon. He was chairman of Flying Dutchman, a fund raising group, and president of the Wanderlust Ski Club. He attended many of the opera and organ concerts at Segerstrom Center. He had a deep love for classical music and was an avid book reader which filled all the bookcases and walls of the house. He spent many weeks in the summer with the family in Hawaii at a second home. He was a natural on the beach reading a book, body surfing, snorkeling, and having a beer. He even enjoyed the thrill of a catamaran or hanging ten on a surfboard in his younger days as a member of the San Onofre Surfing Club. He enjoyed talking about all of his experiences on the bicycle or skis and reliving events with friends. He leaves behind his wife, Frieda, son Steve, daughter-in-law Yanira, daughter Karen Starich, son-in-law Chris, and son Brian, daughter-in-law Laura, along with seven grandchildren: Jessica Hobbs, Kayla, Ivy, Dexter, and Ella Koester, Nicholas, and Alexa Starich. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Cross and brother, Bill Koester and many nieces and nephews.
Benjamin Rhodes Moran Jr. '52 died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in Placerville, Calif., at the age of 82. He was the son of Benjamin Rhodes Moran Sr. and Madeline Rose Moran and the brother of Richard Lewis Moran. Ben grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where he attended Burbank and Van Nuys public schools. He received an athletic scholarship from Santa Clara University, where he earned his degree. In 1951 he married Gwen and they were married for 59-and-a-half years. Along with Gwen, Ben is survived by his son Ben (Lori) and daughter Julie Hanks (Kip). There are four grandchildren: Aaron, Greta, Gabe and Alice. He was preceded in death by his son Dana and daughter Susan. One of Ben's proudest moments was playing in the 1950 Orange Bowl game (Santa Clara vs. Kentucky) in which Santa Clara won. In 1952 he played on the World Champion Softball team in Fellows, Calif. After college he worked for the Texas Oil Co. in Bakersfield-Taft area. He and Gwen moved to Mt. Aukum in 1955 to live on the Moran Ranch. He worked for Westel-Oviatt Lumber Co. in Omo Ranch before becoming teacher-principal at Indian Diggings School in Omo Ranch for 34 years. He went on to work for the El Dorado County Office of Education as a consultant and supervisor of the extended day school program for three-and-a-half years. Ben worked two summers as a deputy for the El Dorado County Sheriff Department. He also served on the El Dorado County Grand Jury as well as being a member of the Education, Grange, Cattlemen and Riflemen Associations. He served as a hunter safety instructor and put on an annual Mr. Aukum Turkey School for years. Cattle ranching was an ongoing passion as well. In his later years, Ben battled against Parkinson's disease up until his death. But he continued to hunt and play golf until he couldn't walk. By Ben and Gwen's request there was not a public service. Both want their ashes scattered together on the Moran Ranch in time to come.
Basil "Baz" Allaire '52 passed away peacefully on July 9, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. A respected and loving doctor, father, grandfather and husband, he will be missed by his friends, family, and colleagues.
Basil was born in the Old Adobe in Monterey, now the Pacheco Club, the son of Marie J. Angles and Charles W. Allaire. He was a graduate of Carmel High School (1948), Santa Clara University (1952), Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1956), with his medical residency at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco.
After serving as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Medical Service, he returned to Monterey to join the Waligora Medical Group. He left the practice to study cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA, then returned to Monterey to found the Cardio-Pulmonary Association. Following his work at the Association, he became Vice President of Medical Affairs at Community Hospital.
Baz retired from Community Hospital and moved with his wife, Maryann to the lovely mountains of Twain Harte in Tuolumne County. He loved family dinners, great stories, fishing and friends.
At the age of 82, he fulfilled his bucket list and headed out in his truck on an 8,700 mile road trip, stopping to stay and visit with family and old friends, from Oregon to Niagara Falls. He ate his way across the country!
He is survived by his brother, Lou; sister, Eleanor; and his children: Therese (Guy), Michael Mendenhall (Kim), Charlie (Michal), Cheryl, Leigh (Karl), Basil, Robert (Amy), Michael (Mandy); and nine wonderful grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann; brother, Charlie, and sister, Dorothy. He was loved by all – his sense of humor will be truly missed.
William "Bill" Kelly '53 died on October 14, 2010.
William 'Bill' Risko '53 died Oct. 14, 2009. Resident of Campbell and Santa Clara County for 60 years. Bill was born in Hurley, Wisc., in 1927, the eldest of six children. He came west after serving in the United States Marines in 1954. He attended the University of Santa Clara and played football for the Broncos where he became a lifelong member of the Bronco Bench Foundation. He played with the San Francisco 49ers and played semi-pro with various teams in the area. He married his wife JoAnn in 1955 and enjoyed many happy times during their 53 years of marriage until her death in 2008. Bill was an investigator for the District Attorney's office until his retirement in 1983. He was a long time member of the YMCA where he could be found each lunch hour playing handball or racquetball with friends. Bill enjoyed traveling, barbequing and working in his yard. He is survived by daughter Patti (Tom) Lovely, Dan (Nancy) Risko and Steve (Robin) Risko of San Jose. Grandchildren surviving him are Adam, Andreal, Anthony, Gina, Sean, Robert and Matthew. A celebration of his life will be held at the American Legion Hall #419, 958 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara on Nov. 9th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to the Bronco Bench foundation, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara 95053
Stanley A. Seneker '53, a former chief financial officer at Ford, died June 28, 2012 at his home in Naples, Fla. He was 81.
Seneker retired at the end of 1994 as executive vice president and chief financial officer, having held the latter position since 1987. He worked with two CEOs: Donald Petersen and Harold (Red) Poling. Seneker joined Ford in 1957 as a cost analyst at the company's San Jose, Calif., assembly plant.
Samuel W. Kyburz '53 died on Oct. 14, 2009. He was an eighth-generation native of Placerville, Calif., and Korean War veteran. Kyburz Worked for Aero Jet General Corporation over 18 years before forming, owning, and operating a sporting goods store in Placerville. He is survived by his wife of 5 years, Naomi, two children, and four grandchildren.
Robert Edward Monroe '53, died March 24, 2012, at his home in Highland, Calif. after a two-year bout with cancer. He was 80. Monroe was born April 7, 1931 in Los Angeles, Calif. and moved to Glendora, Calif. as a young child. He began his lifelong business career as a college student, buying a small grocery store in the "Veterans' Village" section of the Santa Clara University campus that catered to the returning World War II veterans that made up a large part of the Santa Clara student body in the early 1950s. The ROTC student joined the U.S. Army shortly after graduating. During his stint, he was stationed in Bamberg, Germany among other Army bases. He achieved the rank of first lieutenant before being discharged honorably in 1956. In 1954, he married Mary Theresa Cavanaugh of Lodi, California and upon his discharge from the Army they settled first in San Mateo and he began his career with Mobil Oil Corp. After frequent relocations, he and his family settled in Upland, Calif. in 1969. He launched an auto parts distribution business called Century TBA in San Bernardino, Calif. where he worked until his retirement in 1992. In retirement, he traveled frequently and was active in St. Adelaide's Church in Highland, Calif. Monroe is preceded in death by first wife Mary Theresa Monroe. He is survived by wife Lois Longo Monroe of Highland, Calif.; sister Mary Helen Monroe of San Bruno, Calif.; brother Joseph Monroe of Napa, Calif.; sons Michael Monroe of Gilroy, Calif.; Daniel Monroe of Carlsbad, Calif.; Patrick Monroe of Tustin Ranch, Calif.; and Robert Monroe of Poway, Calif., 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Raymond "Ray" Bettencourt '53, born August 23, 1931, and a resident of Fremont, with great sadness we say goodbye to Ray who passed away on July 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Sr. and Anna Bettencourt and his loving wife Harriet Bettencourt. Ray was a brother to Donna Shoults, a loving father to Jeff (Sandi) and Greg (Liz), and a wonderful caring grandfather to Daniel, Renee, Eric, and Jenna.
Ray was born and has spent his whole life in Fremont where he graduated from Washington High School and played football. He then extended his education and graduated from Santa Clara University. Following this he served two years in the United States Army. He then earned his teaching credential and later taught Social Sciences for 30 years back at his alumni of Washington High School.
He was known for his great humor and sarcasm and was very well-liked by his students. After graduation many of his students would stop by to visit Ray, return several times and grew to really adore Harriet, who was a magnet to the neighborhood teenagers. In addition, he had an after school session known as "detention" which he actually enjoyed and derived great pleasure in conversing with the participants who were a captive audience for his wit and humor.
He was an avid golfer. He coached golf at Washington High School from 1961-1965. With only one family car his wife and eldest son would come to the school to load up the entire golf team in the station wagon and drive to the local golf course. To the end of his life he remained in contact with some of the members from these teams. He shared his love of golf with the neighborhood kids and inspired them by teaching them and giving them clubs and golf balls that he fished out of ponds at various golf courses to develop their own passion for golf.
In recent years he became very involved in genealogy. He traced back his family origins with the help of like minded relatives to the 1863 arrival of his Great Grandfather John to the San Francisco Bay Area. As a result of this interest he was very much involved in collecting, taking, and organizing photos of family and friends he had known throughout his life.
He also had a great passion for movies and has a vast collection of miniature movie posters which are displayed throughout his house. His love for movies is evident by his book and movie collection. Growing up in Fremont, Ray kept in touch with many friends from grammar school days through Monday morning breakfast, reunions, and frequent visits to each other's homes. He will be greatly missed by his friends as he missed those who went before him. Two of his many great qualities were his generosity and progressive thinking which allowed him to share and grow both spiritually and intellectually to the very end of his life. When you spent time with him, you felt as though you were growing along with him.
Michael Robert O'Sullivan '53 of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., passed away May 15, 2011, at the age of 80. Michael was the son of Michael Richard O'Sullivan and Julia Kate Hartnett, both originally from County Cork, Ireland. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be remembered for his integrity, generosity, patience, compassion, humor, and gentleness. Mike is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Michael (wife Nancy) and Dan; grandchildren, Galen, Jesse (Laurel), and Emily, and great grandchildren, Gabriel and Penelope. He is also survived by his sisters, Virginia Madden, Phyllis O'Sullivan, and Patricia O'Sullivan and many much-loved nephews and nieces. He attended Mt. Carmel High School, University of Santa Clara, and UCLA, where he earned a master's degree in electrical engineering. He and his wife, Barbara enjoyed two years in Paris from 1958-1960 while he worked for the Foreign Service. They traveled in Europe with their infant son, and visited Ireland, where they established life- long connections with his Irish relations. He worked for Hughes Aircraft and TSC as a Radar Engineer before creating O'Sullivan Consulting in 1982. Mike and Barbara enjoyed traveling, and visited Ireland, the U.K., Europe, Japan, China, and Africa. Michael was a resident of Rancho Palos Verdes for 50 years and built long-lasting friendships through his involvement in the Via Cambron neighborhood, Indian Guides, Lunada Bay Little League, back-packing, and sailing. In recent years he was active in the community working for balance and integrity in the implementation of the Rancho Palos Verdes view (tree) ordinance. Michael freely gave his attention, time, wisdom, and support to his extended family. He was a thoughtful man who really listened to people, and enjoyed hearing about their aspirations, ideas, careers, and their families. He was our guiding light.
Manlio "Mel" John Micheletti '53 April 8, 1930 - May 7, 2014. Resident of Los Altos Hills. Mel Micheletti died peacefully on May 7, 2014 in the presence of family in his home in Los Altos Hills where he resided for 53 years. Mel Micheletti is survived by his brother Art Micheletti '50, his wife of 62 years, Lorna Micheletti and their six children: Dave Micheletti, Diane Stevenson, John Micheletti, Rob Micheletti, Joane job, and Jim Micheletti '88. Mel and Lorna endured the loss of their son, Paul Micheletti '81, in 1991. He was 32 years old at the time. Additionally, Mel and Lorna have 17 grandchildren and 5 great Grandchildren.
Mel graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1949 and remained faithful to the "Bells" his entire life. He is in the Bellarmine Hall of Fame with many years of service in the Dad's Club and on the Board of Trustees. He attended Santa Clara University and the University of San Francisco. He owned and operated Micheletti Insurance in San Jose, Calif , which he bequeathed to his sons, Dave, Rob, and John.
Mel was known for his generosity and loyalty. He contributed lavishly to a number of charities and was a lifelong 49er fan going back to Kezar Stadium. More recently he was known for leading large groups of fans to "The Stick.'" For years he vacationed in Twain Harte, Calif., sharing the Micheletti cabin with countless friends and family. He and Lorna traveled much of the world together.
John Patrick Smalley '53, September 2, 2013. Born in Jackson, CA on Dec 30, 1928, and died in San Francisco from old age complication. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beatrice; sons: John Joseph '87, Patrick Michael, CHP; Dr. Val Smalley, DO; and Stephen, Sgt. SFPD; daughter and son-in-law: Christine and Tony So; granddaughters: Noelle and Adrianna So; Sister-in-law: Joanne Smalley; and nephew: Martin Catudio. John graduated from Santa Clara University, Civil Engineering. He was in the U.S. Army Artillery in Germany for the Korean War. He worked with the State of California for Bay Toll Crossings and on the San Diego Coronado Bridge and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, City and County of San Francisco Public Works. He was a dedicated supporter of Pro Life Activities and was an active member of Star of the Sea Parish.
John Forrest Cronin '53, J.D. '58, of San Clemente died on April 18, 2010. John was a graduate of Loyola High School and Santa Clara University and Santa Clara Law School. He served with distinction as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County, California for 31 years. John lived his life with passion and grace. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elisa; his children, Tina (Ted) Strickland-Wallace, Karen Cronin and John Patrick (Judy) Cronin; and his grandchildren, Michael Mulcahy, Daniel Mejdrich, Kellie Mejdrich, Kayleigh Strickland, Bobby Strickland and Maggie Cronin.
John A. Maloney '53 on May 12, 2010. Maloney was born and raised in Sayre, Pa., but a cross country trip as a high school graduate sold him on California as the place to get away from cold winters. His first job was as a caddy at age eleven at the Sayre country club. Soon after he was hired the caddies went on strike for a raise. They won and were paid up to 25 cents per round, and that was the beginning of his solid support for labor unions and the beginning of lifetime habit of working. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II as an infantryman in the invasion of North Africa and in the invasion of Sicily. Like many men of his generation, his combat service was the defining force in his life and was never forgotten. He was a 1953 graduate of Santa Clara University, and he went from there to become a social worker for Santa Clara County. He had started to learn the clarinet at age 10 and completed classical training. He was bitten by the jazz bug early and was playing in combos in clubs by age 16. Locally he played for 30 years with Emperor Norton's Jazz Band as well as with other groups. He was an enthusiastic supporter of live music and the South Bay Traditional Jazz Society. He always thought that San Jose, Calif., was the best place in the world to live. His first wife, Elizabeth, died in 1983. He is survived by his second wife, Cecelia; two daughters, Patricia Farrell (husband, Jim) and Veronica Maloney; two grandchildren, Jennifer Maloney and Sean Farrell (wife Adriana); eight step-children; and 11 step-grandchildren.
James Orrin Trowbridge '53 passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009, after a long illness. Jim was born on July 12, 1931 in San Jose, Calif., to Spencer and Gladys Trowbridge. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Santa Clara University. He attended medical school and completed his pathology training at the University of California, San Francisco. While in medical school, he met his beloved, beautiful wife, Mary Lou. Jim and Mary Lou lived in San Francisco until 1974, subject to a two-year detour to El Paso, Texas, where Jim fulfilled his service duties as a physician at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institute. Jim was a highly regarded pathologist, practicing first at the City and County of San Francisco and teaching at UCSF. From 1974 until his retirement in 1989, Jim was a partner in Diagnostic Pathology Medical Group in Sacramento. He was a member of the Gold Headed Cane Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, California Medical Association, American Medical Association, College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, California Society of Pathologists, and Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Jim and Mary Lou had a long, happy life together. He was a wonderful father, making sure his daughters knew they could accomplish anything with commitment, hard work, and a sense of humor. His grandsons brought him great joy. Jim loved his terrier, Raker, his koi, and to travel, fish, and read. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; daughters Ann (Jeffrey Clayton, M.D.), Susan (Vigan Kachikian); and grandsons Sam and Aran. He is dearly loved and deeply missed. Jim's family thanks the Viriviri family (Bale, Lily, and Sam) and the staffs at DaVita (Campus Commons), and Gramercy Court for their compassionate care.
James H. Love '53 died on March 29, 2010.


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Which quarterback will lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? It's a classic veteran vs young gun with Josh McCown and Mike Glennon. Two NFL studs, one starting job. Dan Salem and Todd Salem debate in part two of this week's TD Sports Debate. Two brothers from New York yell, scream and debate the NFL and sports.
[Part one - Oakland Raiders right with Schaub]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are an interesting case at quarterback. Josh McCown feels like the starter, was a starter for eight games last season with the Chicago Bears, and can definitely lead this team. But he's also entering his thirteenth season and has never started a full sixteen games. His peak was with Arizona in 2004, when he played for fourteen games.
McCown has nice numbers and enters the year on a high note. Yet so does Mike Glennon. He started thirteen games for Tampa Bay last season in his rookie year and performed admirably. A quick glance at the 2013 stats for both men leaves this conversation at an impasse.
Josh McCown (2013 stats): 1800 yds, 13 TDs, 1 INT, over 8 games
Mike Glennon (2013 stats): 2600 yds, 19 TDs, 9 INT, over 13 games
Does Tampa Bay continue to groom Glennon into their long-term answer at quarterback? Is that even realistic? Or do they hand the starting QB job to McCown in an attempt to win behind veteran leadership? Both sound like good answers on paper. Neither leaves me feeling satisfied if I'm a fan of the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay probably has the most interesting QB battle of any team in the league to me. They brought in Josh McCown off of, as you said, half of one season. The incumbent meanwhile, Mike Glennon, was drafted by a previous regime who is no longer employed by the team.
On the surface it seems blatantly obvious that the new crew in charge didn't trust Glennon as their guy and didn't want their season riding on him. They paid McCown to come here and be the starting quarterback, not just to compete. But just because this seems so straightforward doesn't make the situation any less enticing to follow. The real conundrum comes when debating whether this series of decisions was correct.
I say no.
McCown has been in the league for 11 years. His best season, really his only good season he's ever put together, was last season in Chicago. He just so happened to have the best wide receiver combo in the league at his disposal, along with a superb running back and offensive system around him. There is nothing in his past to suggest this was anything other than the situation around him that led to this fluky season, which included an unsustainable 0.4 interception percentage. It's hard to throw picks when Alshon Jeffery and Brandon Marshall snatch every ball away from opposing defensive backs.
Meanwhile, Glennon had a pretty solid year last year even though he was a rookie and the situation around him was a disaster. It seems likely that he will do nothing but improve if given the chance to start. Considering the weapons brought in through the draft to help this offense, Glennon's success behind center could be exponentially better than his first year's attempts.
Of course, Glennon is on a third-round rookie deal, and McCown was given a flashy free-agent contract to come to Tampa. It doesn't make sense to me, but McCown is the guy for the Buccaneers.
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Mon Jun 9, 2014 4:40 pm
Latest Player Updatesclose
Jamoris Slaughter
Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:21 pm Browns waived S Jamoris Slaughter.
Fantasy Source Spin: A sixth-round pick, Slaughter was medically cleared for camp, but missed the entire offseason program as he recovered from a torn Achilles' tendon. Slaughter missed his entire senior year at Notre Dame. A hard-hitter, Slaughter could be a candidate for the practice squad, but might also be damaged goods.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:00 am Browns S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles) reported to training camp on Monday and was able to practice.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter was medically cleared despite missing the Browns' entire offseason program. He won't push Johnson Bademosi or Tashaun Gipson for a starting job, but will look to provide depth and contribute on special teams.
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:24 pm Browns sixth-round FS Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter is 10 months removed from a torn Achilles' tendon and will likely be limited early in camp. Even if healthy, Slaughter is not a realistic candidate for any playing time outside of special teams as a rookie.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:09 pm Browns sixth-round S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles') has been cleared for all activity.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter tore his ACL in September of his senior year at Notre Dame. He insists he won't be limited when training camp begins as he battles for reps at free safety and on special teams.
Source: Will Burge on Twitter
Tue May 21, 2013 2:30 pm Browns agreed to terms with No. 175 overall pick S Jamoris Slaughter on a four-year contract.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter missed his entire senior year with a torn Achilles' tendon, and is questionable for training camp. Although the Browns have a hole at free safety, Slaughter should be a strict special teamer as a rookie.
Sun Apr 28, 2013 4:03 pm New Browns S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles) expects to be ready for training camp.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter went down in September. Despite his optimistic outlook, he'll almost certainly begin camp on the active/PUP list, with reserve/PUP a strong possibility to begin the season. If Slaughter contributes in 2013, it will be on special teams.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:59 pm Browns selected Notre Dame Jamoris Slaughter with the No. 175 overall pick.
Fantasy Source Spin: Slaughter (6-foot, 195) was denied a sixth year of NCAA eligibility after missing nearly all of 2012 with torn Achilles' tendon. A safety/linebacker hybrid for the Irish, Slaughter made four career tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. He did 19 bench-press reps before the draft and projects as an NFL special teamer. Eventually, he'll try to find a niche with the Browns as a hard-hitting free safety.


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All Customer Reviews for "2/1mm Men's O'Neill HAMMER Shorty Springsuit"
Average Customer Review: 19 Reviews
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tipdance, 9.19.2014
Reviewer: Claude (, )
Good suit for the money.size is true .This is my second one.The last one Lasted 4or 5 years of heavy surfing!
Good fit, 9.15.2014
Reviewer: River swimmer (, )
Fit well size chart right on. Comfortable and comfortable at 68 degrees.
I Returned It Today, 6.9.2014
Reviewer: Doug (, )
I have an O'Neill 3/2 full suit that fits very well. I thought the Hammer Shorty Springsuit would be cut the same and fit the same. It didn't so I returned it. I've never owned a brand other than O'Neill in 51 years of surfing. They are extremely well-made from top-notch materials, and they last a long time. My only problem with the Hammer Shorty was that it didn't fit. The biggest bugaboo about the fit was that it was way too tight in the armpits. The bind was so tight that it cut off blood circulation down my arms. I was very sorry to have to return it and buy a different brand. Incidentally, that other suit is not as well-made as the O'Neill.
Excellent Suit, 3.13.2014
Reviewer: Brad Weisman (, )
I got this wetsuit in September 2012 and I do not regret my purchase. I've used it countless times since then, and I have never regretted using it! That same month, I wore it for nearly two days straight when I went to a rigorous water sports camp in North Carolina, and I didn't feel the cold at all, and it was incredibly comfortable. Last spring, I wore it during Wednesday night Races under my sailing clothes and regaled in my warmth while everyone shivered to death. I also wore it when we visited the terrifically cold waters of Sandbridge in Virginia, and while everyone else (once again) deigned to enter the water, I alone was able to stand the arctic chill with this invaluable wetsuit. It was a bit too large for me when I bought it, but now I fill it out quite nicely (I'm 6' 0" and about 159. I got the medium). The neck, arm, and leg seals are very effective, as is evidenced by the fact that, post-regaling-in-the-freezing-oceans, I was nearly hot. The zipper works well, and the velcro seal on the back of the neck is large enough to accommodate different circumferences of people's necks. I would most definitely recommend this to anyone who sails, surfs, kayaks, or just needs a wetsuit. Good Job, O'Neill! You have a customer for life!
Excellent shorty for diving in Cozumel Mexico, 8.13.2013
Reviewer: PRS (, )
This wetsuit looks good, wears well, and is rugged, and reasonable price.
I used it on vacation in water temperatures ~75 deg F, with no issues.
BTW, Wetsuit wearhouse rocks! Thanks for the great service and advice. I will definitely use Wetsuit Wearhouse again
Little Tight, 6.19.2013
Reviewer: Jake (, )
Nice shorty springsuit, but finding right size tough. I'm 6'4", 200 lbs and tried the LT. Length was okay, but very tight in shoulders and last. Was a struggle to get zipper all the way up. XLT probably would be right size, but was told by O'Neil that they don't make that in a shorty, only in full wetsuits.
Is what it is, 4.29.2013
Reviewer: Nick (, )
Wetsuit came as promised. Did what it is supposed to do. A couple of surfs with it and it's nice, comfy, warm, flexible. As long as you do tons of paddling it should hand So Cal a good portion of the year.
Great Suit, 7.14.2012
Reviewer: Bob (, )
I am 6 feet and 2 inches tall and weigh 185 pounds. The medium tall fits well. Very tight at first when dry--as expected. When wet it is a nice snug fit with no arm, leg or neck water leakage at all. Excellent arm movement and no chafing. Very soft and smooth interior. Excellent value for under $100.
Good Arm Movement, well fabricated, 1.31.2012
Reviewer: Colin (, )
I'm 6'4, 174 lbs. (skinny), so ordered the LT, knowing I definitely needed the "tall" cut. It's a good, snug fit that allows full flexibility and good arm motion (I'd prefer sleeveless for my use in Hawaii but it's not offered in my tall size. No chafing at all for my bod, but I'm sure some guys with more meat on their bones may need to smear a little lube (vaseline worked great for my older equipment that did rub my pits). I use my shorty for ocean distance swimming, and find that after about 10 minutes, the suit has pull itself a little to far up into my (average size) genitals, making it slightly uncomfortable, but very tolerable for the hour I'm in it. I wish the front crotch of the "tall" size was cut just a quarter inch longer. Otherwise, the suit stays close to my body, a thin layer of water holds the suit off my lower waist and butt while swimming steadily. I have found that by adjusting the velcro collar "set" I can cut the water penetration down to almost nil; tradeoff is a tighter neck than I prefer. Hawaiian winter surface water isn't THAT cold, and I find I kinda like a slight trickle of cool down the back of my neck, so I'm swimming with it just slightly loose, and am very happy with the choice of totally warm or slightly less. The zipper does seem a tad short, and pulling it up over my lats, it does feel like an overstretch, but seconds later, over the "hump", it's fitting perfectly!
Maybe someday I'll pay the price for a custom suit, but not now. $100 range for a top quality (seams and materials) off-the-shelf suit is a very fair deal.
Ricardo Serpa, 7.11.2011
Reviewer: Ricardo Serpa (, )
Fantastic suit, and you can't beat it for the price anyway. Highly recommended!
short and fat, 6.11.2011
Reviewer: Drudgen (, )
I have not used this at the beach yet, but I tired it on after it arrived (no charge shipping = very fast). I'm 5'-6" 170 pounds. It fits snug, so it should last all season while I shed the excess weight. The material is smooth to the skin and it flexes naturally when I move. O'neil is the only brand that charted my measurements as off-the-rack. I recommend this suit.
spring shorty, 4.4.2011
Reviewer: demetrius in Orlando (, )
I'm 6'0 and 190 lbs, bought an XL for 68 Degree water at Cocoa bch. stug fit but ok , good streatch for the gut.Does a good job in the water, nice movement. A solid buy. If you are bigger then me ,I'd size up.
Wetsuit Review, 11.30.2010
Reviewer: Cliff Schroff (, )
Bought this suit because of the reviews, ease of entry, and flexibility. It gets an A+ for entry and flexibility, but brace yourself if the water is chilly. The back zipper will seep water immediately. It's like having someone pour cold water down your back. Breathtaking!
Oahu Longboarder, 11.27.2010
Reviewer: AJ Hanak (, )
The only reason I've rated this a 4 is I had a hammer that was 7 years it's senior and was worn in like an old shoe and fit me exactly. I left my wetsuit on my car and lost it. My new Hammer is the same and actually has better neoprene and is more water proof then my previous suit. 2 quams zipper is shorter that makes it a little harder to get in and out of and concerns me that I'll over stretch the stitching. Second the under arms are rubbing ever so slightly but I have not experienced any signs of chaffing. Wet suit Warehouse is an excellent company and I'll recommend them to my family and friends as well as the Hammer wetsuit.
Hammered in a Hammer, 11.22.2010
Reviewer: Capt Mark in Central Florida (, )
First paddle out, 2 foot overhead, got worked inside, light flush, toasty warm, great fit.......
suit, 7.5.2010
Reviewer: jeff (, )
looks and fits great. havent got wet yet
Lots of flex, 6.16.2010
Reviewer: Steve (, )
Great suit. Not cold at all.
Great, 4.18.2010
Reviewer: Jacek (Vancouver, BC)
Great wetsuit. Ideal for my body (tall and slim).
Wetsuit, 3.17.2010
Reviewer: Karl Wolf (Algonac, Michigan)
Great wetsuit! You can't go wrong with o'Neil
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OK, OK, enough requests have flooded my mailbox that I will
post details here. Note that this issue actually affects
Solaris 1.x (aka SunOS 4.1.x) AS WELL AS Solaris 2.x.
However, in order to take advantage of this you need to
have read permissions to /dev/openprom. In SunOS 4.1.x the
default permissions were world-readable... bad!!! In Solaris
2.x these world-readable permissions were removed, but the
flaw still exists.
Note that this is a registered bugid with Sun (1222940) but
it is marked closed with no patch. Why? Because Sun's
solution for SunOS 4.1.x is to remove permissions from
/dev/openprom for unprivileged users, without actually fixing
the problem. No comment on this approach to "security"...
Any read access by unprivileged users can crash a Sparc,
REGARDLESS OF OPERATING SYSTEM (tested up to and
including Solaris 2.5).
This problem exists in SunOS 4.x (Solaris 1.x) as well as
Solaris 2.x.
The Problem
The failure of the /dev/openprom code to check an
out-of-range pointer when dereferencing it causes the kernel
to panic. Note that only a READ of the /dev/openprom is
needed, not a write.
If you have contract access to SunSolve, you can read the
details of bugid 1222940 and compile the code fragment given
therein. Contract details prevent me from copying this
working code exploit.
However, the problem can be described quite easily. Anyone
can post a simple slice of code which can reproduce this
problem. As an example from the man pages on openprom:
peer(int nodeid, int fd)
Oppbuf oppbuf;
struct openpromio *opp = &(oppbuf.opp);
int *ip = (int *)(opp->oprom_array);
(void) memset(oppbuf.buf, 0, BUFSZ);
opp->oprom_size = MAXVALSZ;
(***) *ip = nodeid;
if (ioctl(fd, OPROMNEXT, opp) < 0) {
return (*(int *)opp->oprom_array);
The problem is that the /dev/openprom module does no bounds
checking on subsequent walks down the openprom tree. Thus if
we replace the (***) line with:
*ip = nodeid with *ip = some_out_of_range_integer,
i.e. *ip = 1283764732654
then we can cause /dev/openprom to panic.
Since everyone had read permission on the /dev/openprom
device in SunOS, anyone could crash the system. However,
although the permissions are fixed in Solaris 2 (why would an
unprivileged user need to access the raw openprom device?),
the PROBLEM STILL EXISTS!!!!
chmod /dev/openprom 400 (readable only by root).
Note an even more draconian method is to chmod it 000, the
only things this will break are programs like prtconf and
devinfo which walk the device tree in order to spew out
information about devices, etc. No great loss! Similar to
instructions for /dev/[k]mem... remove permissions
altogether!!! Ordinary users don't need access to these
Sorry for the inability post a complete working exploit but I
don't believe the bugid 1222940 is available for public
consumption without a Sun contract. However, if any supreme
programming beings (*Hobbit?) wants to post a sample exploit
based on this info, go right ahead. Anyone?
Note if anyone still has questions, email me offline. This
one is nasty, causing an unconditional system panic.
Furthermore, it's the first bug I've seen which can crash any
Sparc from SunOS 4.1 all the way through Solaris 2.x. As far
as I know no plans are in place to make this a patch. Anyone
from Sun care to comment???
Matthew (matt () ott opcom ca)
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AMERICA/NICARAGUA - National dialogue to find solutions concerning the serious problem of prisons
Juigalpa (Agenzia Fides) - Faced with overcrowding, poor conditions in the prisons of the country and cases of abuse in the prisons of Juigalpa, the Bishop of Juigalpa (area of San Juan and Rio Chontales), His Exc. Mgr. René Sócrates Sándigo Jirón, suggested to the Minister of Government Ana Isabel Morales, that national dialogue should be promoted to face the issue, in order to unite efforts in the search for appropriate solutions.
A note sent to Fides Agency by a local source, reads: "The prisons are a ticking time bomb, and despite this, the Catholic Church, over the years has always given its support to meet the needs of prisoners". Mgr. Sándigo Jirón adds: "before there was greater availability on behalf of the faithful for this type of commitment and help. Nowadays the channel of access has many obstacles, and this has meant that many volunteers do not have the same enthusiasm, they are disappointed and therefore aid decreases".
The Bishop insists on the need to "open to dialogue in search of a solution. Nowadays we have to thank the information that comes from within, because there is an investigative journalism that highlights such situations". Finally, he recalled that the Church has a vast pastoral concern for the entire population, but the pastoral care in prisons is one of the most important ones.
In Nicaragua, the Catholic Church, with its pastoral workers, is always present in prisons (see Fides 02/03/2012), not only for the care of prisoners but also in defense of their rights. From the information gathered by Fides, the situation in prisons is tremendous: there are 40 prisoners in cells built for 5 or 7. Prisoners have to even sleep in shifts because there is no space. There are places like Juigalpa, Granada, Chinandega, Tipitapa and Jinotega where the prison population is far above average. Only in the capital the situation seems to be under control. (CE) (Agenzia Fides 19/12/2013)
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Monday, October 6, 2014
Changing the Direction of Your Inner World - Thank You
What comes up here in the office a lot is how changing the direction of our inner world can not only bring us more ease, more clarity, more satisfaction, but it is also a way of being of service to the world around us. It's a win win.
So it seems that one good way to change the wind and sail in a different direction both internally and externally is by upping the use of gratitude. Yes, we know that focusing on what we "yes" have can offset our pain a bit and help us not feel so deprived and stuck. We know that it does not erase our hurts, but it can pave the way to new thoughts and better feelings. But...
Several new studies out are now confirming that actually saying "Thank You" to others - even - and maybe especially for the "little" things - like taking out the garbage, holding the door open, making dinner, remembering to call can make a big impact. Seems like the words themselves make a difference. In the worthy discussion of whether we should act ourselves into thinking or think ourselves into action in order to feel better and have better, saying thank you is on the simple side.
Apparently, saying thank you brings in more money, improves work performance, improves cooperation, brings reciprocity, and creates good feelings in both the speaker and the receiver. We know this, but now more science is backing us up and common sense is not so common so we have to keep saying it.
It's not always easy of course. If there is a brick wall of resentment or old hurts or disappointments between you and the world or you and a particular person, it's harder to do. We may not feel like it. We may not want to, think we should or should have to. But it's a small action. Nothing grand, but words do make a difference and not just to the person we say them to. Our words shape us, they shape our inner and outer worlds. Instead of waiting for the wind to change, we can put good vibes out - they will come back to us. I'm not saying that things will magically change, nor should we ignore our feelings, of course, but when we don't know where to start, two small words can be one small step. They will help take down the bricks.
Thank you for reading.
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Give it Up (And Small is the New Big)
So this couple that I read about, who had not been speaking to each other for a year or so, and had not had sex in as long or longer, started to get active in helping others. First the wife, in her emotional pain and deep loneliness, decided one day that if she could not fix her own life, and since she was suffering so much, she could at least bring some comfort to someone else. It would give her a purpose somehow. So she made some sandwiches and got some bottled water and set out to downtown in her city and handed them out to some folks who looked like they could use them.
She was well received by most, and so decided she'd do it again. And then again. And soon she was doing it more and more. And her husband saw and he was quiet. But then one day he offered to help her carry some things. And she somehow decided to let him. And then somehow, slowly he started to help more and then more. And somehow, they started to get back far more than they were giving. They were feeding others, but really, they were being nourished.
I am not going to tell you that all was peachy and the resentment of the past just floated away into nothingness. Or that they fell in love all over again. Or that you should give in order to get back, or with the intention that it will pay off.
Except that it does. Somehow, the giving shapes you. It softens the hard edges and smooths over some of the bumps, just enough to ease things somewhat and open new doors. And I think, too, that small is the new big. We don't have to go big or go home anymore. We just have to go. Just a little. A smile, a sandwich, holding open a door, yielding someone the right of way with a wave. Lots of things count. A little at a time.
I'm not saying its the cure-all. But it sure does get us out of ourselves for a bit. And when we are hurt or hurting, giving, being of service can make all the difference. Quiet. Powerful.
and worth trying.
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Monday, August 11, 2014
In the Now
I recently had the good fortune to spend some time with a colleague of mine who is in well into her senior years. She was talking about her experience over the course of her lifetime in both her private practice and in her personal life. She is healthy, mentally and emotionally and physically, and grateful for all. And she has, too, some regrets. But she carries them with her in a nostalgic tone - and she tells me that even with so much emotional pain during different stages in her life that have come and gone over the years both with her clients and in her own life - that one thing that has always helped her has been to be open to being "in the now" of the good and quiet nature and the universal pace of life.
What she meant by that is this: that even in emotional pain, in anger, anxiety, in grief, in loneliness, there are still moments in the day that are quiet, that are calm, that are accessible. And that perhaps especially in the midst of all the feelings and all the noise in our heads when we are in all the feelings, it is so important to allow all the feelings and then too, it can be so helpful, to just turn our attention to the blue sky, to the warm sun, to the gentle breeze. To just be in the moment, even if for a moment.
It helps us to step out - even if just in our mind - of the circumstance, of our thinking and step into the other part of the story, into the part of life that is just the movement of the day, the nature of life, the gratitude of having air to breathe, clean drinking water, eyes that can read. And to tap into the knowledge that we can make our human efforts to continuously work on and know ourselves, to deepen our consciousness and work better with difficult people and difficult situations but too that being in the now is where we are supposed to be, even when things are confusing, or they hurt. Things pass; they shift. And when we have the idea that we do not always have to be in our thinking or in our feelings, we can get in touch with a quieter, instinctively healthy and calmer voice, a peaceful self and some much needed reprieve and relief.
When we are in pain emotionally time can seem to go so slow. We wait and wait for it to pass, for something new to present itself, for the feelings to lift. And they do, usually, if we let them come and go and if we have the idea that we can't hurry things or push them along, but we can be in the now, and in the "other" now, of the universal nature of living life.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Sometimes doing no work at all is doing work.
In the middle of our busy lives, it can seem counter-productive to just stop and do nothing. Many of us do not have the idea that doing nothing is actually doing something. In fact, when I suggest just sitting around, sitting still, and really doing nothing most people tell me that they feel guilty. That they should be doing something. The laundry, the cooking, the bills, the lawn, the closet that needs cleaned out. Something.
But here in the middle of a summer's week, especially, I think, its a good time to just practice doing nothing. Just for a few minutes. Take a quick time out and just be. Don't meditate, or contemplate, or ruminate. Walk away from the electronics and just sit quietly for a few minutes.
It is actually something. It is the practice of just being in the moment, in the day, in your self. It is the work of slowing down, and stepping out, even if just for a moment or two from the daily rush, not just of the busy-ness of the day, but the busy-ness of your mind.
Especially for those who are in some kind of emotional pain, have some kind of decision to make, are confused, feeling lots of feelings at once, or in rapid succession. Just taking a breather can feel like work, it can feel like too much too do, to just sit. But it is the work of taking good care of yourself, the work of leaving your mind alone for a minute or two and that counts. It counts because when you pick back up again you might find that you are somewhat, slightly, subtly, just a bit more able to do what is the next on the never ending list of things to do.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Worry Train or Hang Gliding on Feelings (the stories we tell ourselves)
We all have so many thoughts all the time, many of which we are not consciously aware of - that is the nature of thought and of the human experience. But understanding how and why we attach ourselves to those thoughts and can go a long way towards influencing our experience of each other, of life, of ourselves.
When a thought or thought pattern comes into our head and we latch on, or start hang gliding on it, we close ourselves off to deeper levels of consciousness, of awareness about what we are thinking, and we close off the possibility of the thoughts and feelings passing without any action having to take place; we shut off the possibility of new, more relaxing, life giving ideas and feelings coming to us.
Deciding to be less attached to each thought or to turn the volume down on our thoughts by looking out for negative thinking patterns and not latching on so fast does not mean dishonoring our emotional pain or checking our brains at the door. It means paying deeper attention to what we are experiencing and being open to letting it breath so that it can pass through if it's meant to pass and to open us back up again to new ideas and new ways of experiencing our world.
It seems too simple at times, to say, lighten up or cheer up or chin up, or to tell yourself a new story. Our old stories have meaning to us, sometimes we don't even know how much meaning they have or how much we believe that they protect us or serve us. We can be afraid to see things differently or to let things go. We can feel very entitled to our feelings, and we may very well be, but it's worth considering that being open to understanding more about how and why we think the way we do, or to letting our feelings and thoughts come, but also go, and not deciding to hang glide on one or two, can be very liberating. The worry train can pull into the station, but we don't always have to get on. We can notice it. We can let it pull out of the station and keep going, and see if a better train pulls in.
You might be surprised at the outcome.
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Monday, June 2, 2014
The Fabric of Pain
― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
I'm not totally sure about this one, but it's good grist for the mill. What do you think?
Perhaps in the deep end of emotional pain, it doesn't matter really what, if anything, the pain is worth.
On the other hand, if at least the hurt is worth something, it helps it to be more bearable. If we can feel it, allow it, without acting on it in ways that hurt us or hurt others, if we can name it and say it and know it, and learn something from it, then perhaps it is worth something of value to us.
Not that you would sign up for it, but most people have some kind of pain at some point in life. And if you can get curious about what the fabric of your pain is made of, you often find that there much more to it. Most pain has mixed colors, mixed textures, old and new feelings, patterns, origins. Pain teaches us about what we value, what we need, what we believe. It teaches us to look more deeply at life, and then, to not. To give ourselves a break and a breather.
Sometimes there is not a clear way through. There are lots of good therapies, techniques, principals, methods, theories to help us clear away the blocks to knowing more about ourselves, to changing our state of mind, our not-so-useful-anymore behaviors, our attitudes, our feelings. But when it comes down to it, I think we have to trust our own process, our own innate sense of what we can take in and how we metabolize feelings and ideas.
There is often an urgency associated with pain, understandably, and of course. It can be very hard to tolerate. Anger, frustration, hurt, loneliness, self pity, grief. They can get overwhelming and the urge to "get rid of" or to distance ourselves from those feelings can seem full of charge. But the process of being with ourselves and in our experience and getting through can and does have value if we look for it, and better can and does come, and we can turn around and use that to help ourselves further, and to help others, and that, I'm pretty sure, is worth something.
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Monday, May 12, 2014
Lightening During the Day
Sometimes people come in to therapy and they tell me "I shouldn't feel this way." Or "I know I should know better by now." Or "I wish I was not so angry, or hurt or dependent or obsessed."
Whatever feeling it is that is hard to bear, or feels shameful, or frustrating or overwhelming. And especially if that feeling has been around a while and has not been tended to, not been talked about, explored, understood, validated or worked through. And especially if there has been no relief or resolution. And then, even more so, if there is a person connected to that feeling - and that person does not see the effect they have had, or does not understand, self reflect or participate in the healing. And one more especially - especially if that person then blames you, or believes that you are the (only or real) cause of the feeling and the problem.
If difficult feelings sit for too long without being tended to, they tend then, to live in us in ways that cause us more bad feelings, and can effect our emotional, physical and spiritual heath. Sometimes they go underground and then pop up suddenly when we least expect it. Or they lay low, and we know something is wrong, something hurts, or is weighing on us, but we don't quite know what it is.
We feel how we feel. But it doesn't end there, and it shouldn't. Even with the worst of feelings, and in the worst of hurts, there are resources available to us and for us. There are ways to take good care of ourselves, to help our thinking shift and help us out of the bad feelings and into better ones. Even without the participation of the other person, when there is one. Even when we want our bad feelings somehow, even if they keep us connected to something or someone, or are functioning somehow to protect us, there are often ways to use what we feel to give us insight, meaning and progress and help us stop repeating the same internal stress.
Many of our thoughts and feelings are like lightening during the day.... they are there, active, operating, lighting us up, influencing our actions, reactions and choices, but we cannot really see them unless we make a conscious effort to, and to change the way we tend to them.
There are lots of methods for how to do this. There are many different therapies, spiritual paths, systems out there, each with their own approach and appeal. But in one way or another, they all require consciousness of ourselves and willingness to tend to our thoughts, perspectives, beliefs and feelings. It almost doesn't matter which path you walk, so long as you are walking. Wishing not to feel how you feel or having feelings about your feelings is natural, but, but there is more.
There is more to the story and it's good to find out what it is.
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I found the whole process of this case to be offensive and abusive. If Trayvon Martin had killed George Zimmerman or anyone else at 17 he would possibly have been tried as an adult. I have a twelve year old boy who is already so strong that I cannot roughhouse with him anymore for fear of getting hurt and yet Trayvon Martin was continuously referred to as a mere boy. A young boy, an innocent child, a poor little guy just out buying skittles and tea. He was strong enough to break Zimmerman's nose and to repeatedly pound his head on the cement causing lacerations and if it continued, he could have either killed Zimmerman or caused brain damage. If he was doing nothing wrong, which may have been the case, he could have told Zimmerman to get lost or called the police and complained of being stalked if that is what he really thought. That he had ingredients used for some street level mix of a drug concoction using Skittles and Arizona tea, may or may not have been at issue, but clearly Trayvon was not an innocent child as evidenced by what was on his phone, his school records and his own statements. Why is George Zimmerman always referred to as a White Hispanic? Why is President Obama never called a "White African American"? Why was this case taken over by the feds when REAL black on black crime is ignored? Why is there no outrage over the true crime of thuggery abounding in the black communities, cities and streets all over the country and especially in the urban areas? What should be done to stop that instead of the determination to punish whites for everything that happens to blacks? What about personal responsibility? The poor family of Trayvon Martin may sue George Zimmerman but for what? He doesn't have any money, and the leftist, race baiting media is certainly only going to assist them to turn it into a blood bath. Celebrities of all kinds are adding fuel to the fire by encouraging rage and no matter what happens, George Zimmerman will never be safe again. Neither will his family. Al Sharpton et al, have started a war on whites that the administration is arming as surely as Fast and Furious and Benghazi. In the meantime, Trayvon is already nominated for sainthood despite threatening to kill George and Martin Luther King Jr. is being portrayed in a hoodie to resemble Trayvon Thug Jr.


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"Strong end to the Florida Winter Tour for Myers"
Article By: Race Tech Development
March 29, 2011 - Arrow Kart driver AJ Myers had another strong outing at the Ocala Gran Prix facility in Ocala, Florida in the final round of the 2011 Formula Kart Productions Florida Winter Tour. In the 52 kart Rotax Junior field, Myers would run in the top ten all weekend long and when the dust had finally settled, would close the weekend with a pair of top five results.
"The racing at Ocala was intense," expressed Myers after the weekend was over. "The nature of the Ocala track provides for some very close racing and there seemed to be a little more contact than normal. I was happy with our results as qualifying on Friday afternoon did not go quite as planned."
After Thursday's unofficial test sessions, Myers would enter Friday's qualifying runs as one of the expected five or six to make a run for the pole. With changing track conditions as the hot sun increased the track temperature, Myers struggled slightly as he could only manage an eighth place effort for Saturday's prefinal and an eleventh place run for Sunday's.
Myers continued, "The track changed a lot from the morning warm-ups to the qualifying sessions in the afternoon. The kart was decent but we missed the setup to challenge for the pole position."
Looking to improve throughout the event days, Myers would start Saturday's racing action from the outside fourth row. With a goal to make it through the first complex of corners unscathed and advance forward as much as possible, Myers did exactly what was needed and scored a sixth place finish. Looking to improve even more in the main event, Myers drove his Arrow machine into the top five as he hunted for a podium result. Racing against some of the best junior drivers in the country, the talented Florida-based pilot score a fifth place finish when the checkered flag flew.
Moving forward to Sunday, Myers was determined to improve on his Saturday results. Even though he started three positions further back in the heat race, the 14-year-old felt better about his chances on the final day of action. Looking like a carbon copy to Saturday's prefinal, Myers progressively moved forward to claim the sixth position and a row three starting spot for the main event.
As the green flag flew for the start of the final, Myers quickly went on the attack, as he and a quartet of drivers would battle for track space. Contact was made on several occasions throughout the main event as one time Myers went sailing through the infield grass, but he never gave up and continued to turn fast race laps. Though short of the podium, Myers did claim a fourth place result including his second top five of the weekend.
With the pair of solid finishes, AJ Myers wrapped up the 2011 Florida Winter Tour with a fifth place result in the Rotax Junior title chase.
2011 will see the young up-and-coming talent compete at several high profile series and events throughout North America. After completing the Florida Winter Tour, Myers will also see action in the South Florida Rotax Max Challenge program, the United States Rotax Grand Nationals at the famed Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah as well as the Rotax Pan-American Challenge and the Superkarts! USA (SKUSA) SuperNationals in Las Vegas.
For more information on AJ Myers and AJ Myers Racing, please visit them online at www.AJMyersRacing.com or contact Mike Myers at 727.647.8870 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com .
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