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The first time you login to PC-BSD, you'll be presented with the [http://kde.org/ KDE] desktop environment. KDE provides many features and applications. However, it is hardware intensive and may run slowly on a computer with an older processor or a small amount of RAM. If you find KDE too slow for your needs or prefer to use a leaner desktop environment, you can logout and select another window manager as described on the [http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Logon_to_PC-BSD Logon to PC-BSD] page.
The first time you login to PC-BSD, you'll be presented with the [http://kde.org/ KDE] desktop environment. KDE provides many features and applications. However, it is hardware intensive and may run slowly on a computer with an older processor or a small amount of RAM. If you find KDE too slow for your needs or prefer to use a leaner desktop environment, you can logout and select another window manager as described on the [http://wiki.pcbsd.org/index.php/Logon_to_PC-BSD Logon to PC-BSD] page.
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The first time you login to PC-BSD, you'll be presented with the KDE desktop environment. KDE provides many features and applications. However, it is hardware intensive and may run slowly on a computer with an older processor or a small amount of RAM. If you find KDE too slow for your needs or prefer to use a leaner desktop environment, you can logout and select another window manager as described on the Logon to PC-BSD page.
This page will describe the default desktop. Note that any KDE application can be started from another window manager if you issue the command from a command line or add the path to the command to the window manager's application launcher menu.
By default, four icons are installed on the default desktop for you:
PC-BSD Website: provides a shortcut to pcbsd.org.
Ports Jail: used by advanced users to install FreeBSD ports or packages. See the section on Using Ports Jail for more details.
Software Manager: used to install, uninstall, and upgrade PBIs. See the section on Using Software Manager for more details.
Users Handbook: provides quick access to the online version of the PC-BSD Users Handbook (this document).
KDE Panel
The taskbar, also known as the KDE panel, is located at the bottom of the desktop. It contains the following icons and areas, going from left to right. If you hover over an icon with your mouse, it will display its name and description. If you right-click an icon, you can access its settings or remove it from the panel.
Note: the look and order of icons may vary slightly, depending upon your version of PC-BSD.
Application Launcher: used to start applications. Application Launcher is discussed in more detail in the next section.
The middle section of the panel doesn't contain anything by default. When you open an application, its icon is placed here, allowing you to see which applications are currently open. Click an application's icon to minimize its window or to bring its window back onto the desktop.
Pager: used to switch between virtual desktops; click on the square representing the desktop you wish to switch to. Each virtual desktop can have its open windows. This allows you to group your tasks into logical workspaces; for example, some users may do their gaming on one virtual desktop, their graphics design in another, and their homework on yet another.
Device Notifier: if you hover over this icon it will show you any inserted media (e.g. a USB thumb drive or a DVD) as well as any recognized filesystems (e.g. a FAT32 filesystem from a Windows installation on a dual-boot computer). A pop-up menu will appear over device notifier when a media is inserted. If you click device notifier, you can access the media or eject it as described in the Multimedia section.
Show the Plasma Dashboard: if you click this icon a small item labeled "Widget Dashboard" will appear at the top of your screen and your panel will temporarily disappear. If you right-click this item, a pop-up menu will appear that allows you to configure icons, widgets, panels, and activities. The Plasma Guide can get you started with these configurations, but you will probably find that some experimentation will let you discover the features that you are interested in. When you are finished, click the red X to close the widget dashboard and return to the panel.
Show Desktop: clicking this icon will minimize all open windows and show only the desktop. Click the icon again to return to the open windows.
Clock: if you hover over the clock, it will display the current date and time. A click over it will show the calendar. Right-click the clock to change the time, timezone or set its appearance.
System Tray: the system tray itself is the area to the right of the clock. Depending upon the number of icons in the tray, they may or may not all be displayed. Click the arrow button to enable or disable the viewing of all the system tray icons.
Notifications and Jobs: when the system has a message for you (for example, a new device is detected or a download is complete), a pop-up message will momentarily appear over this icon and the icon will change slightly to indicate that there is a new message. Click the icon to read the message. If you click the X in the upper right corner of the message to remove the notification the icon will return to its original state.
Network Device: if any network interfaces were detected during installation, an icon for each will appear in the system tray. Hovering over the icon will shows the current settings for the interface; for example, if it is connected and if it has an IP address. You can add or remove icons for your network devices in Application Launcher -> System Settings -> System Network Configuration. Highlight the desired interface and check or uncheck the "Display system tray icon".
IBus input method framework: if you right-click this icon and select Preferences, you can select the input method for your native language. You can learn more about IBus here.
Update Manager: the look of this icon will change depending on whether or not the PC-BSD operating system and any installed PBIs are up-to-date. The various update icons and how to use Update Manager are described in Using Software Manager.
Klipper: is a utility that keeps a history of your latest cuts/copies so that you can paste them. Right-click the icon to view your history; if you click on a history item it will allow you to paste it. You may want to review the "Configure Klipper" menu item as it allows you to set the size of the history. If you want to paste images as well as text, uncheck the "Text selection only" box while in the "Configure Klipper" menu. The Help menu option will open the Klipper Handbook where you can learn more about using Klipper.
KMix: click this icon to see a bar that lets you increase/decrease the sound level. It also provides a Mixer button which you can click to configure your audio channels. If you press F1 while in KMix, it will open the KMix Handbook which shows you how to use this utility.
Keyboard Layout Switcher: this icon will indicate the keyboard layout that was selected during installation. To change the layout or variant, right click the icon and select Configure from the menu. Click F1 while in this menu to read the Kxkb Handbook and learn more about the layout configuration options.
Desktop Search: if you right-click this icon and select "Configure File Indexer" from the menu, you can view and configure your Strigi settings. Pressing F1 while in this menu will open up the Nepomuk Desktop Search Configuration Handbook which will describe these settings. Nepomuk allows you to tag and comment files in Dolphin and to find files by searching their metadata.
KOrganizer: is KDE's organizer utility and reminder daemon. If you double-click this icon, you can view a calendar and create reminders, events, and to-do lists. Pressing F1 while in this menu will open a comprehensive KOrganizer Handbook so you can learn how to get the most out of this utility.
Battery Monitor: if you hover over this icon on a laptop it will show the percentage of battery power and whether or not the battery is online/charging.
Trash: if you delete a file in Dolphin, it isn't deleted immediately. Instead, it is stored in the trash can. Your trash can icon will change slightly if there are items in it. If you hover over the icon, it will tell you how many items are in the trash can. Right-click the icon to open or empty the trashcan or to modify its settings. Note: if you delete a file at the command line it does not go to the trash can; instead it is immediately deleted.
Panel Tool Box: if you click or right-click this icon, you can add or lock widgets, add or edit the panel, add spacers or change the size of the panel, or access even more settings. This page can get you started; again, you will want to experiment to see what features/settings you like.
Note: should you delete the original panel, you will have to manually re-add all of its icons and widgets if you decide to create another panel.
Application Launcher
The icon for the PC-BSD application launcher looks different from the traditional KDE icon as it uses the PC-BSD flame logo. Simply click this icon whenever you want to search for or start applications.
If you click the application launcher icon, you'll see the following five icons, with each icon representing a menu tab of items:
Favorites: programs that are marked as favorites are listed here. You can add any program you find in application launcher to the Favorites menu by right-clicking the item and clicking "Add to Favorites". Having your favorite programs listed on this first tab saves you time browsing through the applications menu.
Applications: this menu is divided into categories that contain all of the applications that come with PC-BSD as well as any software that you installed using Software Manager. Click on a category name to view the applications within that category. If you wish to return to the categories, click on the arrow on the left side of the menu. To launch an application, simply click its name. Alternately, if you right-click an application's name, you will have the option to add it to the favorites menu, to create a desktop icon, and/or to add an icon to the panel. Any of these options will allow you to quickly see and launch your favorite applications.
Computer: this menu provides shortcuts to system settings, the run command, your home folder, network shares, root's home folder, and the trash can.
Recently Used: this menu shows a list of the last few opened documents and applications.
Leave: this menu is used to log out of your current KDE session, lock your session, switch user, put the system into sleep or hibernate mode, or restart or shutdown the computer.
Every application launcher menu provides a search bar at the top of the menu. If you type the first few letters of an application's name, application launcher will list all of the applications that apply. This is a quick way to find applications without searching through the categories.
Installing Fonts in KDE
If you already have a collection of fonts that you have downloaded or purchased, you can configure your PC-BSD system to use these as well using the Font Installer utility.
Click the KDE menu → System Settings → Font Installer to start this utility. In Figure 5.3b, "All Fonts" is currently selected under the Group column, showing all of the fonts installed on this system.
Figure 5.3b: Using Font Installer to Install Fonts
To install your fonts, highlight "Personal Fonts" under the Group column, then click the +Add button. This will allow you to browse to the font you wish to add. You can add multiple fonts in the same directory by holding down the Ctrl key while making your selection. Click the Open button, which will install the font for you. When it is finished, you will see the message in Figure 5.3c:
Figure 5.3c: Fonts Have Been Successfully Installed
Your newly installed font(s) should now show up in the "Personal Fonts" section in the Groups column and be available to the applications you use.
Working with Directories and Files in KDE
If you're running PC-BSD with the default KDE desktop environment, you can easily access your files and view the directories on your system using the Dolphin file manager. To launch Dolphin, use Application Launcher -> Dolphin. Figure 5.8a shows a screenshot of Dolphin:
Figure 5.8a: Viewing the Directory Structure Using Dolphin
Dolphin will show the contents of the user's home directory by default. This is where the user should create and store their personal files. Dolphin provides many features for manipulating files such as comments, tags, search, encryption, dealing with zipped archives, and more. Simply click F1 while in Dolphin to access the Dolphin Handbook to learn how to use its features.
The Root folder in Dolphin can be used to browse all of the directories on the PC-BSD system. It is important to realize that anything outside of your home folder came with the operating system. This means that you should not delete or modify the contents or permissions of any of these directories unless you know what you are doing. When in doubt, leave the directory or file as-is.
Like other Unix-like operating systems, the root folder is the top level of the directory structure. You can read more about the layout of the FreeBSD directory structure by running man hier at the command line. If you prefer to read manpages in Dolphin, click the View menu -> Location Bar -> Editable location. This will add a location bar where you can type in man:/hier. If you wish to read this man page while you are in Konqueror, simply type in the same command in the area where you typically type in a URL to a website.
Table 5.8.1 summarizes the contents of the directory structure on a PC-BSD system.
Table 5.8.1: PC-BSD Directory Structure
|pronounced as "root" and represents the beginning of the directory structure
|only found on PC-BSD systems; contains all of the PC-BSD specific programs
|subdirectories for each installed PBI
|applications (binaries) that were installed with the operating system
|stores the startup code, including kernel modules (such as hardware drivers)
|Linux software compatibility files
|files which are used by the operating system to access devices
|operating system configuration files
|the xorg.conf configuration file
|operating system startup scripts
|subdirectories for each user account; each user should store their files in their own home directory
|operating system libraries needed for applications
|operating system libraries and binaries
|mount point for storage media such as DVDs and USB drives
|another mount point
|administrative account's home directory
|operating system applications; typically only the superuser can run these applications
|temporary file storage; files stored here may disappear when the system reboots
|contains most of the command line programs available to users
|contains the binaries, libraries, startup scripts, documentation, and configuration files used by third-party applications
|system wide fonts for graphical applications
|system wide icons
|location of installed ports tree, used by advanced users to install or upgrade software
|system documentation and man pages
|command line programs for the superuser
|location of installed FreeBSD source code used by advanced users
|files that change (vary), such as log files and print jobs
If you dual boot your PC-BSD system, Dolphin will display the filesystems from the other operating systems as Volumes. Simply double-click the volume name to view its data. Depending upon the type of filesystem, you may or may not be able to copy or edit files between the volume and your PC-BSD system.
Remote Desktop Sharing in KDE
The KDE desktop provides applications that allow connections between desktop sessions running on different computers. This can be very handy when troubleshooting a problem as both users will be able to see the error on the problematic system and either user can take control of the mouse and keyboard in order to fix the problem. This section will show you how to connect to a session running on another computer as well as how to invite another computer to connect to your desktop session.
Connecting to Another Desktop Using Remote Desktop
If the other computer you are connecting to is a Windows system, the connection can be made using the remote desktop protocol (RDP). While remote desktop has been available since Windows XP, not every edition of Windows provides a fully functional version--for example, it may not be fully supported in a home edition of Windows. If the full version of RDP is included, remote access may or may not be enabled by default. If you have trouble connecting using RDP, do a Google search for "remote desktop" and the name of the version of Windows you are using to find out how to configure its remote desktop settings. If you still can't connect, you will need to download, install and configure VNC server software on the system.
If the other computer you are connecting to is a Mac, Linux, or BSD system, you will have to first install either rdesktop or a VNC server on the other system. Depending upon the operating system, either software may or may not already be installed. If it is not, check the software repository for the operating system or use Google to find out how to install and configure one of these applications on that operating system. If you are connecting to another PC-BSD system, rdesktop is already installed for you.
If the remote system is protected by a firewall, you will need to check that it allows connections to the TCP port required by the type of connection that you will be using:
RDP: uses port 3389
VNC: uses port 5900 (for the first connection, 5901 for the second connection, etc.)
If you need to manually add a firewall rule, it is best to only allow the IP address of the computer that will be connecting. It is also more secure to remove or disable this firewall rule after the connection is finished so that other computers don't try to connect to the computer. Since your PC-BSD system is considered to be the client and will be initiating the connection, you do not have to modify the firewall on the PC-BSD system.
Once the other computer has the software it needs for the connection, you can initiate a connection request using KRDC. To launch this application, go to Application Launcher -> Internet -> Remote Desktop Client. You can also launch this application by typing krdc at the command line. If you click F1 while in KRDC you can access the Remote Connection Desktop Handbook to learn more about how to use this application.
Figure 5.9a shows the initial KRDC screen which allows you to specify which system you wish to connect to.
Figure 5.9a: Creating a Connection Using KRDC
Use the drop down menu to indicate whether the remote system is using RDP or VNC for the connection. Then type in the IP address of the system you wish to connect to. If you are connecting to a VNC system, the IP address needs to be followed by a colon and a number indicating the number of the session. Typically, the number will be 1 unless the VNC server is hosting multiple simultaneous connections. Once you press enter, the connection will be initiated and you will see the screen shown in Figure 5.9b:
Figure 5.9b: Settings for the Connection
Here is a quick overview of the settings:
Desktop resolution: since the contents of the screen are sent over the network, select the lowest resolution that still allows you to see what is happening on the other system. If you have a very fast network connection, you can choose a higher resolution; if you find that the other system is very slow to refresh its screen, try choosing a lower resolution.
Color depth: choose the lowest color depth that allows you to see the other system; you can choose a higher color depth if the network connection is fast.
Keyboard layout: this drop down menu allows you to select the desired keyboard layout.
Sound: this drop down menu allows you to choose whether any sounds heard during the connection are produced on this system, the remote system, or to disable sound during the connection.
Console login: if you are connecting to a Unix-like system, you can check this box if you wish to have access to the other system's command line console.
Extra options: allows you to specify rdesktop switches that aren't covered by the other options in this screen.
Show this dialog again for this host: if you plan on using the same settings every time you connect to this computer, you can uncheck this box. If you need to change the settings at a later time, you can right-click the connection (which will appear in a list as a past connection) and choose Settings from the right-click menu.
Remember password: KWallet is KDE's password storage system. If this box stays checked, you will only need to input the password the first time you make this connection as it will be saved for you. If this is the first time you have stored a password using KWallet, it will prompt you for some information to set up your wallet.
Once you press OK, a connection will be initiated and you will receive pop-up messages asking for a username then a password; the details you provide must match a user account on the system you are connecting to. Once your authentication details are confirmed, you should see the desktop of the other system. If you move your mouse, it will move on the other desktop as well. Click the "View Only" button in the top toolbar whenever you wish to disable this mouse behaviour. When you are finished your session, you can click the "Disconnect" button in the top toolbar.
Allowing Another Computer to Connect Using Desktop Sharing
If you wish another user to connect to your computer, you can use the Krfb desktop sharing application to generate a connection invitation. To launch this application go to Application Launcher -> Internet -> Desktop Sharing or type krfb from the command prompt. If you press F1 while in this application, it will open the Desktop Sharing Handbook where you can learn more about using this utility. Figure 5.9c shows the initial screen for this application:
Figure 5.9c: Initiating a Connection Request Using Krfb
There are two types of invitations that you can create:
Personal Invitation: if you click this button it will display the hostname that the other person will use to connect, a temporary password to use for the connection, and an connection request expiration time of one hour. It will include a warning reminding you to only give this information to the person you wish to connect as anyone can connect using that information. The connection itself can be made from any VNC client. If the person is using PC-BSD, they can use KRDC as described above. On other operating systems, they will need to check if VNC is installed and download a VNC client if it is not. Once you press the Close button, the invitation expiry date will be listed in the main screen.
Email Invitation: if you click this button it will display a warning that anyone who reads the email containing the invitation can connect. Once you click the Continue button, the default email program will open up containing the invitation so that you can input the email address of the recipient and send the email.
It should be noted that the most secure way to convey the invitation information is through an alternate communications channel such as a phone call. Ideally, you are speaking to the other person as they connect so you can walk them through the problem you are experiencing and they can let you know what they are doing to your system as you watch them do it.
Figure 5.9d shows an example of a personal invitation:
Figure 5.9d: Connection Invitation Created Using Krfb
Once the other person has the invitation, they should input the information in the invitation into their VNC client (also called a VNC viewer) in order to start a connection. You will know when they try to connect as a pop-up message will appear on your screen similar to Figure 5.9e:
Figure 5.9e: The Other User is Trying to Connect Using the Invitation
In this example, a computer with an IP address of 192.168.1.111 is trying to connect. Buttons are provided to either accept or refuse the connection. You can also check or uncheck the box to "allow remote user to control keyboard and mouse". If you accept the connection, the other user will be prompted to input the invitation password. Once the password is accepted, they will see your desktop.


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If in crisis, or if you need immediate help, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) for assistance.
La Salle High School this week has received much support. Businesses and other schools sent flowers and food. Banners and cards and notes have offered prayers. Some said, We are all Lancers.
Small gestures, the result of young students wanting to do something, might have been the most touching. The young men at Elder High School, where ties are not part of the dress code, wore them this week to honor their rival, La Salle, where ties are part of the dress code. The girls at McAuley all wore red T-shirts and stood for a photo holding up the hands shaped as the letter L for the Lancers. The boys at St. Xavier, where the color is decidedly blue, wore red. And the volleyball team at Chaminade Julienne in Dayton wore red socks for a match this week.
Suicide risk tends to be highest when someone has several risk factors simultaneously:
Mental disorders, in particular: depression or bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.
Alcohol/substance abuse or dependence.
Conduct disorder (in youth).
Anxiety disorders.
Impulsivity and aggression.
Previous suicide attempt.
Family history of suicide.
Serious medical condition and/or pain.
A highly stressful life event, such as losing someone close or financial loss.
Prolonged stress due to adversities, such as unemployment, serious relationship conflict, harassment or bullying.
Exposure to another persons suicide, or to detailed accounts of suicide.
Source: The AmericanFoundation for Suicide Prevention
Take it seriously
50 percent to 75 percent of people who attempt suicide tell someone about their intention.
Begin by telling the suicidal person you are concerned about them.
Tell them specifically what they have said or done that makes you feel concerned about suicide.
Dont be afraid to ask whether the person is considering suicide, and whether they have a particular plan or method in mind. These questions will not push them toward suicide if they were not considering it.
Avoid pleading and preaching to them with statements such as, You have so much to live for, or Your suicide will hurt your family.
Take action
If the person is threatening, talking about, or making specific plans for suicide, do not leave the person alone.
Remove any firearms, drugs or sharp objects from the area.
Take the person to a walk-in clinic at a psychiatric hospital or a hospital emergency room.
Source: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
John Faherty is the father of four children. He, his wife and children have been affected by the suicide of a loved family member. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com
Suicide is a subject to avoid. Youth suicide even more so. It is the opposite of polite conversation. But sometimes it becomes unavoidable.
A high-profile suicide attempt last week at La Salle High School has brought the subject out of the darkness. It presents an opportunity now for parents and children to talk about this most unpleasant topic. Perhaps it is an imperative.
In Ohio in 2011, 14.3 percent of high school students seriously considered attempting suicide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions annual Youth Risk Behavior Study.
Nationally, 16 percent of this age group seriously considered suicide. A full 13 percent reported creating a plan, and 8 percent said they tried to take their own life in the 12 months preceding the survey. The CDC puts it bluntly: Suicide is a serious public health problem. It is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15-24.
But these are just numbers. State Rep. Marlene Anielski, from northeast Ohio, knows the singular pain of losing a child to suicide. Her son Joseph was a high school senior in Cleveland when he killed himself in 2010.
He took his life 165 weeks ago today, Anielski said Thursday. He was my oldest. He would be 21 years old.
Anielski loved her son and is proud of him. But as a grieving mother, she has learned much about how uncomfortable the topic makes people. When people ask her how her son died, she tells them he took his own life.
You can see them cringe, Anielski said. I lost my son they same way a mother who loses her son in an accident lost her son. I call it the silent epidemic. People dont want to talk about it.
But they must. There seem to be two types of parents left in the aftermath of a suicide or a suicide attempt: those who sensed there was trouble, and those who had no idea. Anielski is in the latter group.
She said her Joseph was tall and handsome. He was a well-liked honors student at St. Ignatius High School, and had already been accepted to college. The future seemed so inviting. He was a good kid, tons of friends. He was athletic, he rowed crew, Anielski said. We still dont understand why. You can wonder why and drive yourself mad.
So Anielski wants more people looking out for the welfare of the states children. All might see the same child a little bit differently. A parent will have one perspective. A teacher might have a second. A school bus driver or a coach might have a third.
In 2012, Anielski sponsored a bill in Josephs honor that passed the Legislature and was signed by the governor. It became law six weeks ago.
It requires all public schools to incorporate training in youth suicide awareness and prevention into the in-service training ... for each person employed by a school district or service center to work in a school as a nurse, teacher, counselor, school psychologist, or administrator, and any other personnel that the board determines appropriate.
In fact, La Salle has had a nurse and suicide prevention expert come and speak to sophomores about suicide awareness and prevention resources for the past 12 years. La Salle is one of the 20 schools where she educates students.
If this proves anything, it might be that suicide prevention must be addressed by all people who care about a teenager. Parents have grown accustomed to talking to their children about avoiding alcohol and other drugs, about date rape and condoms. Parents talk about the dangers of texting and driving. Suicide needs to be part of the conversation.
The boy who shot himself Monday in front of classmates remains in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Liz Atwell is the director of the Mental Health America of Southwest Ohio, which spends much of its time on suicide prevention. She says first, people must start talking. It is difficult for people, Atwell said. I think they are really scared. Your brain can wrap itself around an accidental death, but when somebody takes their own life ... .
Atwell advises parents to talk to their children when they are young, before they may begin to experience difficulty. The idea then, she says, is not to talk about suicide.
The biggest thing people can do is teach how to ask for help, she said. Teach that it is OK to ask for help.
High school can be a particularly difficult age. Mental illness can materialize, hormones can begin to rage, there is pressure, both real and imagined, at school. So when parents talk to their children, they must actually listen. And if there is any trouble, Mom and Dad must respond.
Atwell says no stone should be left unturned. Call the family doctor, teachers and school guidance counselors. Involve therapists and social workers.
The key here is to get multiple people involved, to build a support system, Atwell said. And, along they way, you are gathering pieces of information, pieces of the puzzle.
Suicide is not, however, a problem that dissipates as people age. The Centers for Disease Control reported Friday that in 2009, suicide surpassed car accidents as a cause of death in this country. The data showed substantial increases in suicide rates among middle-aged adults (adults aged 35-64 years) in the United States.
The 28 percent increase was attributed to the economic downturn, increased availability of prescription opioids and the fact that the baby boomer generation had a high rate of suicide during their adolescence.
Anielski thinks people may need to get past the language of suicide and their fear of talking about it. She said the word itself may be off-putting.
I dislike that word. It is so negative, there is so much stigma, Anielski said.
For my Joe, I say he took his life. Its softer. Its easier for people.■
John Faherty is the father of four children. He, his wife and children have been affected by the suicide of a loved family member. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.com

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When the festivities begin next year, Tallahassee will have a prominent role in the celebration of Florida's 500 years of history, art and culture.
Promoting local events and history is the centerpiece of Visit Tallahassee's tourism marketing plan for 2012-13. Lee Daniel, director of the Leon County Division of Tourism Development, gave an overview of the plan Wednesday and how the festival "Viva Florida 500" can bring more visitors here.
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Maj. Gen. Marshall B. 'Brad' Webb is up for promotion to lieutenant general and for assignment as commander, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Mons, Belgium. (Air Force)
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that the president has nominated Air Force Maj. Gen. Marshall B. Webb for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general and for assignment as commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations headquarters in Mons, Belgium.
Webb is currently serving as commander of Special Operations Command Europe and director of special operations for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh announced two other assignments:
■ Maj. Gen. Dwyer L. Dennis, program executive officer for fighters and bombers at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will move to director of global reach programs in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition at the Pentagon.
■ Col. Eric T. Fick, selected for the grade of brigadier general, will replace Dennis as program executive officer for fighters and bombers at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. He is currently program executive officer for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and special operations forces at the center, which is part of Air Force Materiel Command.
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The FA-50 is a South Korean-made light combat aircraft. The Philippines wants to buy 12 of the jets to respond to territorial disputes with China. (Korea Aerospace Industries)
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Philippine President Benigno Aquino, right, his South Korean counterpart Park Geun-hye greet children waving the two countries' national flags during an Oct. 17 welcoming ceremony in Seoul. / Ahn Young-joon / AFP
SEOUL — South Korea is set to export its light combat aircraft to the Philippines, as the leaders of both countries agreed to bolster cooperation in the defense industry.
President Park Geun-hye and her Philippine counterpart Benigno Aquino III signed a memorandum of understanding that calls for greater cooperation in the arms industry as part of efforts to further cement economic ties between the two nations.
President Park expressed gratitude for Manilas selection of the FA-50 as the candidate for the Philippine jet acquisition program, and she hoped that a final contract would be signed at an early date, a presidential spokesman said.
Aquino replied that he would try to seal the relevant contract, according to the spokesman.
Seoul and Manila have been negotiating the export of the FA-50, a light attack variant of the T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic trainer aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
The FA-50 is armed with air-to-air, air-to-surface missiles and machine guns, as well as precision-guided bombs, such as joint direct-attack munitions and sensor-fused weapons. Fitted with Israel Elta Systems EL/M-2032 PULSE Doppler radar with a range of 100 kilometers, the jet is suitable for close-air support missions.
Indonesia was the first customer of the FA-50 variant with a 2011 order for 16 T-50i planes. KAI delivered four T-50i aircraft to the Indonesian air force last month.
With a budget of about $450 million, the Philippines wants to purchase 12 FA-50s to respond to potential territorial disputes with China. Manila has no fighter aircraft available after the retirement of F-5s in 2005.
On top of the export of the FA-50, Park and Aquino agreed to facilitate the sales of other defense goods, including naval ships and armored vehicles, according to the presidential office.
It is no secret that the Philippines cant defend its long coastline only with 120 naval ships, said Parks spokesman, quoting Aquino. South Korean defense goods are very useful for the Philippines, which has similar security environment.


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Sophomore guard Michael Carter-Williams had a career-high 13 assists for Syracuse as the Orange defeated Colgate 87-51 at the Carrier Dome on Sunday.
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The Syracuse University men's basketball team moved up one spot and is ranked fifth in the latest USA Today Sports men's basketball coaches poll released on Monday.
The Orange (4-0) defeated Colgate 87-51 at the Carrier Dome on Sunday and play at Arkansas as part of the Big East/SEC Challenge on Friday.
Syracuse is ranked sixth in The Associated Press media poll, which was also released on Monday.
Indiana, Duke, Michigan and Ohio State hold down the top four spots in each poll. Louisville is ranked fifth by AP and sixth in the USA Today poll.


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However, the Celtics enjoyed a rennaissance when Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen joined Paul Pierce to bring the title back to Boston in 2008. Though Allen has left, the team's fortunes are still in good hands with the likes of Rajon Rondo, Jeff Green and Brandon Bass. With the Big Ticket and The Truth leading the way, the pride of the Boston Celtics is alive and well among its players and its rabid fan base.
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I understand... But it sounds like you're also advocating the idea that Gay's contract will demolish the team in 2-3 years. My question is: with owners saying money is not an object and they'll pay for talent regardless of luxury implications, how do you figure Gay at slightly more than Lee per season will "destroy" our lineup? Curry's extension will probably be a bargain since he's been injured his first 3 years, Bogut as well isn't going anywhere, and Thompson won't get an extension til after Gay is expired.
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Despite a win Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers sit six games behind the Oakland A's in the American League West.
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The Texas Rangers jumped feet first into a shallow trade pool last week when they acquired Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza.
Garza promptly won his first start for Texas, beating the New York Yankees on Wednesday, but the other nine games of baseball's second half have not gone as planned for the Rangers, whose run of three straight playoff appearances could be in danger.
If the American League playoffs began today, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington would be without a postseason game for the first time since 2009. ...


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A 64-year-old Vietnam veteran will spend a decade in federal prison for having hundreds of images showing the violent sexual abuse of children.
Gerald Clarence Rich Sr. was caught after he shared child pornography with an undercover officer, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cortney Escaravage said in court before sentencing Thursday.
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Convicted spy Arthur Walker is escorted into Federal Court in Norfolk, Va. on Nov. 12, 1985. (Steve Helber/The Associated Press)
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NORFOLK, VA. — Arthur Walker, a retired Navy lieutenant convicted in 1985 for his role in a spy ring, has died in prison. He was 79.
Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Chris Burke says Walker died earlier this month at FCI Butner Low in Butner, North Carolina.
Walker was convicted of stealing secret documents from a defense contractor and giving them to his brother, John A. Walker Jr., for delivery to the Soviet Union.
John Walker pleaded guilty in 1985 along with his son, Michael L. Walker, to charges of spying for the Soviet Union.
Arthur Walker and John Walker received life sentences under rules that considered such federal terms to constitute 30 years in prison. Michael Walker was released in 2000.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Arthur Walker's death Thursday.
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Some time ago I had an idea. Well, I have many ideas but most just come and go. This time, however, the idea sort of stuck in my head.
The idea was to somehow alert the general public here in Australia about some of our concerns as skeptics. The normal press release is all very good but with hundreds of companies and organizations issuing press releases everyday, ours can get lost in the wash. So, what to do?
Why not write a letter to the very people and/or institutions with which we have a concern? Again, would that mean anything really, would they care? Okay, one more step. Aim the message not so much at them, but at the general public. An open letter was the answer.
The first draft of the open letter was addressed to "The Returned and Services League" here in Australia. This is worthy organization created for the benefit of Australia's war veterans. The league, apart from many other functions, operates hundreds of clubs that are open to the general public. These clubs have restaurants, bars, slot machines and usually a concert stage. Some very big names in show biz, both current and those making nostalgia tours use these clubs as ready-made venues. But not all the acts are legitimate. Many times these clubs book "psychic medium" acts, and that usually means 'talking to the dead'. I wanted everyone to realize that this sort of act in a club dedicated to the memory of our fallen fighting men and women is in the worst possible taste. (Fear not, this letter is being written and will be published with our next issue of The Skeptic magazine from Australia.)
It was our good friend and registered nurse Joanne Benhamu who convinced me that there was a more important topic for our first open letter. Quackery in pharmacies. Joanne told us of her visit to a pharmacy only to find Homoeopathic 'medicine' on a shelf next to real medicine. "How is the public supposed to know what is real?" she remarked. So, that was that. I drafted a letter and after several rewrites we published it in The Skeptic and posted the PDF on our web site at www.skeptics.com.au for all to read, download and print.
The response was almost immediate. People loved the idea of our open letter and were surprised to learn that pharmacies in this country actually sell such complete quackery as ear candles. In fact many people had never even heard of ear candles and were bewildered to think that others actually stick lit candles into their ears.
Soon other web sites were picking up the letter as a story. We found it at "Medindia.net" and at "I2P - Information for Pharmacists" as well as many blogs including Bad Astronomy. Dare we hope that some pharmacies will now think twice?
Our open letter has 4 objectives:
The let pharmacies know we are opposed to them selling quackery
To inform the general population that pharmacies are in fact also selling magical pills and dangerous devices
To give concerned members of the public something they can take to their pharmacy
To promote the Australian Skeptics as an organization that is concerned about the growth of quackery, especially in pharmacies
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SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Military couples are now getting to hold the wedding of their dreams, all for free.
It's part of the "Weddings for Warriors" project, based out of Savannah.
"It's amazing that they give back to the military because you don't get
that often, people volunteering and doing a wedding for the military
itself," said one bride.
The city's wedding tourism council started it back in 2009. Since then, it's blossomed, giving weddings and vow renewal ceremonies to active duty military couples.
Executive Director Becky Byous says it not only means so much to the couple, but to their families as well.
"Dads have come up to me with tears in their eyes saying when she got married the first time I wasn't there and today - I get emotional - today you allowed me to give my daughter away," she said.
The project provides the flowers, the catering, even the photography for the weddings.
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We were talking about Oakland A's closer Grant Balfour the other night on CSN Bay Area and how Balfour needed surgery and won't be ready for another month or so. Host Jim Kozimor asked the relevant question: If Balfour can't return in four weeks, is Oakland in a pickle — not that he used the word "pickle."
Kozimor, Barry Tompkins and I batted around — bunted around? — the idea that the A's already have two potential closers in Ryan Cook and Sean Doolittle, so there's no need for an SOS.
And then it occurred to me. The A's are in no trouble at all. This is Billy Beane's team. He thinks closers are overrated and refuses to pay big bucks for them.
But that's not even the point. The main point is Beane himself, the kind of man he is, and he will get a closer if he needs one. So I said on air, happily stealing an idea Marty Lurie recently gave me, that Beane is an old-style baseball man. Think Branch Rickey or Bill Veeck, if you can remember back that far. Think of baseball before free agency when GMs would wheel and deal players like kids trading baseball cards.
Kid One: "I'll trade you one Mays for two Clementes."
Kid Two: "You gotta be nuts."
Beane is a throwback to another era despite his sandals and shorts and his rather hip appearance — that last bit would make him laugh. He has brought the 1950s back into ball. He is always dealing. He never stops. That is his MO and it got the A's into the playoffs last season and it is wonderful.
Quick note on Dealing Billy: His 2012 team was almost entirely anonymous. The Angels said they respected the A's but they didn't know who they were.
I didn't know them either, although they had lots of guys named Brandon. This year they have fewer Brandons and you have to wonder if that will adversely affect them. Is there a Brandon Gap?
Beane can wheel and deal like a maniac — in the good sense of maniac — because his players are young and many are not free agents, aren't even up for salary arbitration. Beane owns them. He deals.