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Martin Taylor and Bill Hilf - Linux at Microsoft, Part II
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Beer28 wrote:I'm going to dispute Bill's final statement about RPMs in this segment.
RPM will not allow you to install a package that breaks another package(.so bin libs, app binaries, or otherwise), it just won't. Unless the RPM has been mispackaged in it's dependancy list. OR unless you --nodeps it, or --force it.
Beer28 wrote:
All those latter cases are big no-no's unless you absolutely know what you're doing.
Beer28 wrote:
When you do update with an RPM updater such as yum, up2date or urpmi, the updater program will scan all the headers from the repositories that are listed in the sources file to try to fill the chain of depdancies for the update, and will solve the RPM's that need to be upgraded or installed before your target package(s) is.
If the dependancies are not all found in the source headers from the repo's it will NOT install by default to break any system applications you have on the machine.
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Again Action Scripts, Custom Actions, etc can be written in MSI's.
With windows you can only use and MSI (to be specific you can use anything, even a bat file) but only the MSI is the 'supported way of installing software for the masses.
Okay you have a small point in that its a Package Manager, not an installer.
As far as installing / repairing / uninstalling software the technologies are identical.
RPM, I have to admit does NOT let you uninstall a dependancy of another RPM.
In windows software ships differently. An application usually contains all its dependanices, and core components are checked (like MDAC, IE, SP2) by Custom Actions at the time of installation.
I don't think there is a way that I can stop MDAC from being un-installed if MyApp depends on it.
I use APTGET on my Fedora Code 3 laptop at home, and here (in my virutal PC with SUSE) I haven't setup anything just yet!
Hey Beer28 - where is the RPM tree stored, and what happens if you loose it or it gets corrupt?
How do you rebuild it?
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Beer28 wrote:RPM also backs up software for rollbacks.
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Beer28 wrote:And unlike windows dll's, multiple versions of a dependant library may co-exist to fill application dependancies, like you probably have multiple versions of libstdc++ in your /usr/lib dir
So because the versioning is in the actual name of the shared object library it eliminates some of the problems you see with dependancy upgrades on windows. Like dllhell.
EDIT: So 5 applications that all rely on different versions of a shared library(dll-.so) may co-exist on one system. On windows mfcX.dll has the version in the filename, but most of them don't.
otech wrote:nice video guys, thanks once again!
Beer28 wrote:Charles, will there be a PT III ? (revenge of the scith)
Beer28 wrote:
When people go to circuit city or another store to buy a pc, and they've made a selection, the sales person doesn't then ask, "so sir, or mam, what operating system would you like on that new machine?". I think linux distros don't need a lab to figure out why people happen to end up using windows instead of linux for home use, where it dominates.
Beer28 wrote:This is for COM/GUID/CLSID, not dll libraries with normal import/export interfaces.
Normal shared libraries do not need to be registered,
Directory of C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS(I removed the contents of the subfolders for brevity). Now, for instance, I have two versions of GDI+ installed at the same time (22.214.171.124 and 1.0.2600.2180). If you take a look at any of them with depends.exe (a tool in Visual Studio), you'll see 609 exports but none of them are the familiar DllGetClassObject, DllCanUnloadNow, or DllRegisterServer/DllUnregisterServer. These are not COM components. On my XP machine, I can run side by side Win32 DLLs. This might be some interesting reading for you.
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Beer28 wrote:
If you have dll's in each program's dir in Program files, that defeats the purpose of library sharing in the first place, and reduces dll's to componetizing code.
Actually, this is achieved with Registration-Free COM, something that has been introduced in Windows XP and .NET Framework to allow managed components to use unmanaged COM components
without registering them. Side-by-side COM components and DLL/COM redirection do not work that way. Maybe the article I proposed to you was too difficult. Get a lighter reading
here or
here. You'll see that you can have multiple versions of the same COM component installed and multiple applications using them, each bound to the version of the component they're
used to.
Sorry about the language I used yesterday. Next time I'll use "ignorant" instead of "idiot".
Good work guys. Interesting stuff. I used to work on IBM S70s a few years ago. Did not see any AIX big iron in the lab. Does IBM sell more Linux stuff then AIX these days? Cheers!
Beer28 wrote:OK, I'm done posting about this, I have work to do.
Beer28 wrote:
Let's get this perfectly strait.
I had originally mentioned sharing libraries, you point me to an article that lets you specify a directory in the registry to have the module loader look in the program folder to load a dll first.
Essentially, letting the dll's not share between apps, but use the dll's as componentized code. Where each app has it's own private version of an otherwise shared library.
That is NOT the same as linux's side by side shared library versioning where all applications share dependant libraries that can be different versions of the same library in /usr/lib/ or /lib
That's ONE, one instance of where you are trying to mislead to prove your point about a feature windows does NOT HAVE.
Here's TWO.
Now when I called you on this and raised the point that I wrote of, side by side concurrent regular shared libraries that all applications share, NOT COM or .NET or java, you change the topic to highlight that .NET allows 2 versions of the same library because it holds the version # in it's metadata.
Guess what? I never talked about IL or Java code, you can't mix apples and oranges. That wasn't the original topic, and I don't care how much you try to change it so you don't look dumb it's still wrong.
You probably know it's wrong and you don't care because you don't want to look foolish.
Charles wrote:Let's keep it civil, boys. Best to explain the reasoning behind even a mild personal attack ("you're ignorant"), otherwise it's just a puff of hot air.
Ovidiu.Platon wrote:
Charles wrote: Let's keep it civil, boys. Best to explain the reasoning behind even a mild personal attack ("you're ignorant"), otherwise it's just a puff of hot air.
I'm honestly sorry about all the noise. RPM rocks, MSI is light years behind it. You can do proper side-by-side and versioning only on Linux. Heck, you can do decent computing only on Linux.
Charles wrote:That's your best retort? Hmm...
Ovidiu.Platon wrote:The bottom line is that I don't understand the purpose of these forums anymore. You have a bunch of people making statements that have virtually nothing to do with the actual facts and you host them on your own website. What's the value of being thrown with (I need to watch my language) at in your own home?
Ovidiu.Platon wrote:Is there any way to wipe out my Channel 9 account?
Tensor wrote:I have a question for you actually Beer. Is there anything AT ALL that you cOnsider Microsoft and the Windows platform does better than the Linux equivalent?
I mean, do you ever think "wow I really wish that linux had this doohickey that Windows has" or "Microsoft X sure kicks Foo's butt"?
Tensor wrote:Charles - What questions were missed? Well, Martin Taylor is head of competitive strategy I believe? You pretty much spent the entire time talking about Linux. What about Macs? What about Symbian v Windows Mobile? What about Sony Playstation v XBox? What about Oracle?
bani wrote:'wow i really wish linux had an IDE as nice as visual studio'
bani wrote:'microsoft does a better job of ui integration and usability than anyone else'
bani wrote:'wow linux api documentation sucks hard, msdn.microsoft.com is very nice'.
bani wrote:that's about all I can think of.
of course total control of every aspect of the OS from top to bottom ensures you can enforce uniformity, whether your developers and vendors like it or not. (this is one of the things i dislike about both microsoft and apple, fwiw).
i can tell you a lot of places microsoft sucks like a hurricane, but then i'm sure microsoft is aware of all that already.
Sweetshark wrote:
I would cut back on the 'anyone' *cough* Apple *cough* - but the Windows UI is of cause far more consistent than the various linux DEs and probably will always be.
bani wrote: 'microsoft does a better job of ui integration and usability than anyone else'
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The new "(Watch)" feature is great
Also nice show (as ever )
There is actually a bug in the jump links where it ignores the seconds and jumps straight to the minute only after you've clicked multiple times on a link on the page, so Duncan is investigating that
Thanks as always for the shout-out...
And bug or not, I agree the "watch" feature is very cool
Also I dig how I was watching the show, then wanted to sign in to comment, and after the page refresh the show resumed where I left off. It's the nice touches like that (and the auto-expanding comment textbox, etc) make this Channel 9 release so cool. Kudo's to the team...
FYI, video player jumps to the right place now!
great work with the (Watch) feature
IronRuby, IronPython and a ressurected Managed JScript (all DLR languages) would be awesome options to use for Windows Phone 7 development. Way better than VB, although both VB and C# are also required choices. It does seem the DLR is being neglected a little bit these days.
@CRPietschmann: why is it a better choice than VB? VB has a massive user base.
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We love when people write about us, so we were thrilled to be featured on the New Age Mama blog. They are currently running a cool contest on their blog, with the winner getting some great Spreegirl stuff, so go to the below address to enter. The contest ends April 11th, so be sure to check it out! http://newagemama.blogspot.com/2011/03/spreegirl-review-giveaway.html
Spring is almost here! And then it's gone the next day, with rain showers clouding up the sky. Whatever the weather, our Simply Luxe Collection is the perfect addition to your closet. Simply Luxe comes in fun Spring colors, such as a buttery, sunny yellow, and a perfect cornflower blue. Come Fall you will love Simplly Luxe in its darker colors, such as eggplant and black.
Spreegirl's love a good sale, and we have got you covered! Head over to www.beyondtherack.com on March 4-6th to score deals on some of your favorite Spreegirl groups, including our recent favorite Hipster!
Crotchet has taken over...and not just in scarves. Crotchet has been seen in Chanel dresses, Dolce and Gabbanna purses, various high heels, and of course the queen of crotchet, Missoni scarves. Spreegirl takes on the crotchet trend with our Hipster line, which ranges from $19 boyshorts through $42 halter. Check it out and join the crotchet craze!
We are huge fans of being able to wear something anywhere, anytime. Spreegirl is particularly perfect for that, with tons of versatile pieces that easily transform an outfit. Today we look at three ways to wear our Hipster Halter. 1. To the beach: Cover up a bikini with our crotchet inspired top. With neck ties that easily come down (no tan lines!) and soft bamboo fabric, you may not change out of it. 2. Around the house: Pair the halter with its matching boyshorts or shorts for a killer crotchet combo. 3. On the town: Show off your free spirit style with this top paired with your favorite broken in jeans and flip flops and bring back the 60's.
We are huge fans of being able to wear something anywhere, anytime. Spreegirl is particularly perfect for that, with tons of versatile pieces that easily transform an outfit. Today we look at three ways to wear our Hipster Halter. 1. To the beach: Cover up a bikini with our crotchet inspired top. With neck ties that easily come down (no tan lines!) and soft bamboo fabric, you may not change out of it. 2. Around the house: Pair the halter with its matching boyshorts or 3. On the town: Show off your free spirit style with this top paired with your favorite broken in jeans and
Funny girl Olivia Munn stuns in this month's Maxim wearing Spreegirl's gorgeous Hipster boyshorts in turquoise. Want to snag her style? They are available for purchase underneath our Hipster collection for $19, and also come in cream.
Join us today at the Petersen Auto Museum for our second trip to the Sassy City Chick Sample Sale! The deals are fantastic, so get your holiday shopping done early and feel no need to wake up at 4am the day after Thanksgiving!
Gear up for the holidays by checking out the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash at the Petersen Auto Museum on November 4th from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Fresh holiday fashions will take center stage from well known and up and coming designers, local boutiques, and online stores all at an unbelievable 30-80% off retail prices! What's in store at the event? Besides of course the fashions of Spreegirl at an incredible discount, you can register for the Exclusive Sneak Peek Preview and stop by the Chevrolet Lounge, featuring a new spin on the designer ??trunk show,?? showcasing designer duds in the actual trunks of Chevrolet??s coolest new vehicles. Chevrolet will also send you packing with some extra swag and a free snack for test-driving vehicles. Don't forget shoppers can shimmy to the DJ, sip complimentary cocktails, and get pampered in the complimentary spa service lounge that Sassy City Chicks is famous for offering shoppers. Last but not least, check out our new Sassy Tote Bag filled with a bevy of make-up and lingerie goodies and take it home in a super cute reusable black commuter tote. The first 25 shoppers to enter coupon code DESIGNER at checkout will win a FREE Sassy Tote Ticket! Didn??t win? Enter coupon code LA12 for a ? price Sassy Tote Ticket or GEN AD for free general admission ticket (no tote bag). For more info, visit www.SassyCityChicks.com. Link to register for tickets: https://secure.sassycitychicks.com/vws/Ticket_Info.aspx?eventID=31
Here's what RadarOnline had to say about our NEW RAVE Bamboo line: "We loved the Spreegirl.com line of all-cotton panties so we couldn't wait to try the lounge wear! Made of 90% bamboo, 7% spandex, it's the comfiest farric, and so stylish we could almost get away with wearing some to work. This super soft cover up has full length sleeves but the robe hits at mid-thigh, which is much more attractive. Spreegirl also has cute chemises, beautiful babydoll outfits and hip hipseters. And always check their SALE section which always features new items!
Spreegirl will debut its spring 2010 collections of fashionable lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear at Magic in Las Vegas (August 31-September 2). Stop by and check out our amazing show special at Booth # JR11500 (word on the street is wea???re having deals up to 50% off!)
Here is your official sneak-peak of our up and coming "Sweet Innocence" style. Our seersucker collection is a great blend of cotton & spandex. Soft, yet supportive. With simple subtle stripes, and intricately laced ribbons, this cute style encompasses a classy, nautical look."
Our bamboo & spandex panties were featured in WWD's color picks of the season. Coral is a head-turning, fashionable way to wear pink. Think of it as the color pink's younger, hotter sister. The Spreegirl bamboo line is eco-friendly... SO, save the earth, and get caught in coral!
WWD Features our bamboo fabric panty in the July 2009 issue. In a world gone green, this line embraces the new wave of eco-friendly products. Bamboo requires zero pesticides or chemicals to grow. Rest assured, your bamboo panties were made with nothing but nature.
What RadarOnline had to say: "Sometimes a gal just needs to treat herself, but these days it cana???t be a big splurge item (unless you have a REALLY good excuse!) So pick up a pair of Spreegirl panties, with playful ruffles, and adorable patterns. Some of the cutest collections are on sale now, for seven bucks! (The line also includes comfy lounge wear that we just want to wear 24/7!) We also like that they offer Spreegirl Curves, flattering pieces for a???those with more bounce in their step.a??? We couldna???t have put it better ourselves."
Yep... Free panties! Seventeen magazine recently featured our fabulous giveaway contest! Our cute "Flight Of Fancy" undies were won by 25 lucky ladies. They're cute, but one just isn't enough! Check out our other adorable boy shorts!
Our eco-friendly bamboo Pipeline romper is in the July issue of Cosmopolitan! The article features fun outdoor activities to do with your beau...and we think the Pipeline romper is the perfect fit for a summer of green love! It is the ultimate necessity to your wardrobe... picture wearing it to the beach with your girls, or to a movie in the park...or cruising the weekend farmer's market...any way you wear it...it is eco-friendly chic-ness!
We just got back from music festival Wango Tango and had a complete blast! There were so many celebs that stopped by our booth and they all raved about how much they love Spreegirl! The Hills' ladies Lo Bosworth, Heidi Montag, and Stephanie Pratt hung out for a bit, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing With the Stars Winner Shawn Johnson. Shannon Elizabeth snatched up the "Spice It Up" tank top and told us, "I love how I feel in Spreegirl. It makes me feel so cute." We couldn't agree more.
What could be better than your favorite Spreegirl pjs on your favorite celebrity? Why, owning your own pair too! Tiger Beat mag recently held a contest giving one lucky winner the same Spreegirl a???Heart of Golda??? t-shirt and comfy lounge bottoms as Miley Cyrus wore on the Hannah Montana set (check out the new May 2009 issue!). While it may be too late for you to win a pair from Tiger Beat, ita???s never too late to get your own! Super cute, eco-friendly, and outrageously soft, they are available on our website and at select retailers.
We are excited to announce that Spreegirl is now on myspace! Check out www.myspace.com/spreegirlla for even more celebrities, press, news, and images! Be sure to add us as a friend and let us know what you think!
We will be attending the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas from April 20-22. Be sure to stop by and check out our booth for all the latest Spreegirl collections. We look forward to seeing you!
Today was our Fall a???09 Spreegirl campaign shoot! It was a mix of excitement and chaos. Models, photographers, designers, make-up artistsa??| all running amok at our photo studio here in our LA warehouse. Our Fall collection is tres chic with bold colors and strong color blocking combinations, and since wea???re all about a???going green or going homea??? the entire collection is made of bamboo fabrics, making it both extra soft and extra earth-friendly. Be sure to keep your eyes out for our newest images!
We just returned from MAGIC in Las Vegas, the famous fashion trade show we attend every season, and it was awesome! We had lower expectations then usual since the economy is in such a slump, but boy, were we wrong! We were busy all three days, chatting with customers, writing orders, and checking out new trends. The biggest hit of the show was the Carrie Amber lingerie collection that we brought with us. The styles are sleek, fashion forward, and sexy yet demure. Ita???s like Spreegirla???s big sister! Another hit was our Spreegirl bamboo cotton collection. For fall a???09, our colorways are bold and strong; something you rarely see for bamboo fabrics. Our signature cotton printed panties were a blow-out as well. All the cute nature-inspired prints in attention-grabbing colors caught the eye of many potential new buyers, so keep your eyes peeled for us in stores near you! Next up, stay tuned for more celeb love for Spreegirl :-D
Womena???s Wear Daily, the only newspaper we get in the office and read from front to back, featured one of our best sellers this season, our New Rave tube chemise! The chemise is included in their Art Forum spread which highlights artsy loungewear trends including color blocking and painterly looks. The spread looks really cool and wea???re so happy to be included along with so many other talented designers!
We are so excited to announce that we will be featured in Daily Candy Deals! As avid daily Candy readers, when Spreegirl received the news that they wanted to feature us, we all completely flipped. Their sassy writing style and one-of-a-kind finds are exactly why we love their fashion news, and we are so pleased to be a part of it. We hope Daily Candy readers love us as much as we love Daily Candy!
Big news: we are now featured in "Bust," one of our favorite fashion mags! Our New Rave bamboo bra and high-waisted panty (in dove blue) are showcased in a little article called a???Tour of Bootya??? in the Feb/Mar 09 issue. Be sure to get it and flip to page 33! Better yet, be sure get it and place your order for your own pairs!
After months and months of hard work and planning, we are finally launching the new and improved Spreegirl website. This means that along with a fresh new look, you can also purchase directly from our site! Wea???re still fine tuning a few things (bear with us) but for the most part everything should be up and running smoothly. We now note all the eco-friendly pieces (making it even easier to do your part for the planet) and have also included a large sale section, full of great deals and adorable items. Visit us often to find out what new styles and Spreegirl news and be sure to check our a???Do Gooda??? section to help out the latest causes we care so much about.


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It covers up my fat chin a bit, too.
There are some people who have a weird obsession against body hair of any kind and shave it off everywhere. Men who shave their chests are comical to me. Men who insist on their female partners shaving "everything" have issues.
I prefer nature. In fact, I tend to trust people who don't shave more. They are less obsessed with image and more likely to be real.


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No such thing as a free lunch
Most Democrats are convinced government programs are the key to improving the lives of average Americans. The problem is such an approach is expensive and someone has to pay for it. Just look at President Obama's beloved Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, "Obamacare."
The health-care program will have a 10-year cost of $700 billion when it takes effect in 2014; it will be covered by an enormous package of taxes and fees.
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The Pratt Community College volleyball team went 2-2 over the weekend at an Invitational Round-robin hosted by Neosho County in Chanute.
On Friday, the Lady Beavers bested Labette County 25-19; 25-20; 17-25; 26-24. They were then handled by the hosts, the D2 #18 ranked Neosho County Panthers. Scores were 25-11; 25-20; 25-10. In that contest, the home-standing Lady Panthers extended their season winning streak to a school-record 17 games.
On Saturday, PCC lost to Ft. Scott 25-22; 25-17; 25-7. They THEN evened their mark in the tourney by closing out Oklahoma Baptist 25-19; 25-22; 25-21.
PCC is now 6-18 (2-8 Jayhawk) heading into the final 2 weeks of the regular season. They travel to Concordia on Tuesday for a rematch with Cloud County, a team they defeated back in mid-September.
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Published: Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 12:00 a.m.
The improvements in service at the Citrus Connection are significant, but there is still one more crucial connection to make. The system now connects with Lynx for service to the Orlando area. On the west coast, HART is working to connect with Pinellas and the other side of the Bay. The missing link is a connection from Lakeland to Hillsborough.
This could serve all the folks working in Plant City, Tampa and other Hillsborough locations, as well as those using the Tampa airport and those wanting to enjoy the cultural, recreational and entertainment facilities in the Tampa Bay area. Tom Phillips, the Citrus Connection executive director, knows firsthand, from Chicago, the benefits of a suburban system connecting seamlessly to a major metro area's system. Let's move quickly to get those same benefits here in Lakeland.
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Kansas Honor Flight is headed to Washington with more veterans. These 27 WWII veterans that will be traveling to Washington, D.C. are excited about this great opportunity to see their WWII Memorial. They depart from Wichita and Kansas City early on Wednesday, April 24th for a two night stay in our nation's capital.
In addition to visiting their Memorial that honors their service to our country 70 years ago, they will enjoy a tour of other memorials and museums. A highlight of the trip is to visit Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
They return to the Wichita airport on Friday afternoon, the 26th at 4:45 p.m. and into Kansas City at 4:15 p.m. The public is invited to greet these members of the Greatest Generation to welcome them home.
Additional trips are scheduled throughout the summer and fall. WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans and their families are encouraged to contact Kansas Honor Flight at 620-546-2400 or visit the web site, www.kansashonorflight.org to find more information regarding this all expense paid trip.
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What can I do to configure SSH on both client and servers to prevent
Write Failed: broken pipe errors? It often occurs if you sleep your client computer and resume later.
What can I do to configure SSH on both client and servers to prevent
I have tried this in
This is how often, in seconds, it should send a keepalive message to the server. If that doesn't work then train a monkey to press enter every two minutes while you work.
You could set either
SSH sessions may break due to numerous and possibly unavoidable reasons.
A useful utility which can be used to mitigate problems caused by this is called
Client configuration
Try creating the file:
Add the contents:
Now ssh to your server and see if your problem is fixed. ClientAliveInterval option is only useful when configuring the ssh server (aka sshd), it does not change a thing on the ssh client side, so don't use it in the above configuration file.
This will send a hello-are-you-there signal to the server if no packets have been received in the preceding 30 seconds (as specified above). However, if the number of consecutive hello-are-you-there signals reach ServerAliveCountMax then ssh will disconnect from the server. This value is defaulting to 3 (so 3*30 = 90 seconds without server activity), increase it if it suits your needs. There are alot more config options to the .ssh/config file and you could read:
For more information on other options. You may not want to apply this to every server you connect to which this example will. Or restrain it to only a particular server by replacing the line
Server configuration
Similarly you can tell the server to be gentle with your clients. The configuration file is
You can either deactivate it by setting
I'm remotely upgrading an Ubuntu server from lucid to precise and lost the ssh connection in the middle of the upgrade with the message "Write failed. Brocken pipe". ClientAliveInterval and ServerAliveInterval did nothing. The solution is to turn on TCPKeepAlive options in client ssh:
I absolutely love Mosh. I frequently ssh into a server, close my laptop and go to a cafe, open it up and carry on as if nothing changed.
For the client, edit your
For the server, edit your
If you want ssh client to exit (timeout) automatically after 10 minutes (600 seconds).
See also: What do the options
I have a script on the remote server that never seems to fails, regardless of the SSH configuration client or server.
Save it to some dummy.sh file and quickly run it before you minimize the window or move away from it. It will keep printing the current time stamp on the server and keeps your connection alive as long as the connection is not dropped by any other reason. When you get back to that terminal, just hit CTRL+C and keep working.
For me, I was getting
Others in my network stream a lot of video from Netflix and other places. I can't prove it, but I suspect its an ISP or router issue. For example, Verizon and Netflix are pointing fingers at each other for their customer's network problems.
If you've got a dial-up connection and are streaming video or music with a simultaneous SSH or telnet connection, it's inevitable at some point you'll get a broken pipe message. Upgrading my ISPs broadband package seemed to make my broken connection less frequent.
If you are using your client ubuntu on a VM then just change the network adapter of your VM to NAT. This solved the problem for me..
I had the same issue after migrating a VM. Turns out the VM was still runing in old Dom0! we had the same host running in 2 different places!
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Guess who has at least one thumb and got a vibrating dildo stuck up his ass? Twitter user televised snowmang.
The oversharing enthusiast announced last night to his several hundred Twitter followers (a number that grew exponentially thereafter) that he'd somehow managed to get a vibrating dildo stuck inside his body and needed medical assistance to remove it.
What followed was a TMI livetweet to end all TMI livetweets (sorry Women's Memorial Hermann Hospital at Memorial City Medical Center in Houston):
In between insisting the entire ordeal was all too real (but not that painful), @Grawly dropped a few photos to authenticate his story, including one of the X-ray machine that snapped a pic of his shame, and one of an ironic ad that aired on the hospital's TV set while he was awaiting the dildo's extraction.
The definitive proof — the X-ray itself — is forthcoming, snowmang vowed in his latest Tweet, so hold on to something.
UPDATE: And here it is:
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Homestead pulls upset for the ages over Arrowhead
The Homestead football team was supposed to lose to Arrowhead in their historic match-up of defending state champions in Mequon on Friday.
They were supposed to lose badly.
The facts on paper said so: Seven D1 collegiate scholarship offers, multiple returning stars off a dominant 2012 state D1 championship team, a No. 1 state ranking and all the hype and talk were on Arrowhead's side.
There was nothing going on in favor of the young, hopelessly inexperienced Highlanders, who lost a ton of great talent off their own state D2 champion and had so many question marks that it would take five multiple choice tests to find out all the answers.
Except there was this little matter of belief.» Read Full Article
Power outage causes flooding at Shorewood High School
Shorewood — Thousands were without power Tuesday afternoon after a power outage that caused flooding at Shorewood High School.
After the outage, a yet-to-be-determined boiler malfunction caused flooding in the nearby orchestra room.
"There was a foot of water in there before they got a chance to shut it off," said district Communications Director Rachel Vesco.
Vesco said workers on behalf of the district's insurance company quickly arrived and removed the water. About two feet of drywall was damaged, as well as three instruments and several drama costume items, Vesco said.
As of Wednesday morning district staff and outside contractors were working to fix the flood damage and were investigating the cause of the flooding.» Read Full Article
North Shore Fire Department budget talks begin in the red
Revenue losses and proposed equipment purchases will likely cause the North Shore Fire Department's member communities to pay more in the 2014 budget year.
According to early budget talks among NSFD administrators and the Board of Directors Tuesday, the department would run a projected deficit of about $43,000 in 2014, even with a 1.5 percent increase in the amount paid by each community compared to last year. Fire Chief Robert Whitaker and Finance Director Lynn Burton said they could likely find places in the budget to make up that difference.
Representatives from each of the seven NSFD member communities supported the 1.5 increase in an informal poll — though just "barely" in Glendale Mayor Jerome Tepper's case — but didn't signal support for a 1.9 percent increase, which would allow the department to break even in the coming year.
In light of county executive Chris Abele in 2012 halving county payments for contracted paramedic services through area departments, the county board increased NSFD's payment last year from $180,000 to $245,000 to help offset the lost revenue. NSFD board members are hopeful the county board will repeat the added $65,000 payment, which would allow the department to break even next year with only the 1.5 percent increase.
"This puts some additional pressure on the county," said board member and River Hills Village President Bob Brunner of choosing the lesser increase.» Read Full Article
Milwaukee says goodbye to Chill on the Hill for 2013
Humboldt Park in Bay View showcased the last Chill on the Hill concert for 2013.
Global musical sounds from Spanglish entertained the crowd.
And photos, videos and tweets filled the social media sphere as musicgoers shared their experiences. Read our social media story of the last 2013 edition of Chill on the Hill.
Shorewood High School being used as emergency shelter
The American Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter at the Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Drive, due to a power outage in the Shorewood area.
The shelter will have cots and is providing food, comfort and a cool place to stay.
A news release from Red Cross asked for neighbors to check on neighbors if they don't have power as it is still very hot.
Sometime before 7 p.m., a transformer in Shorewood near Capitol Drive and Oakland Avenue blew and started on fire causing a power outage in the area.
At nearby Shorewood High School, when the power came back on, the fire boiler reacted in "emergency mode." The flange on the pipe broke, causing flooding in the performing arts building's basement with some flooding in the orchestra room as well. The pipe was shut off relatively quickly, according to information given at a Shorewood School Board meeting that took place tonight at the high school.
Nicolet to examine land uses
Glendale — The Nicolet School Board on Monday narrowly approved a contract to investigate the district's recreational needs in relation to the land it owns and land it might be able to use throughout the city.
Board President Marilyn Franklin, alongside Libby Gutterman and Morton Grodsky voted for the roughly $19,000 contract with Stevens Point-based landscape architecture firm Rettler Corp. Board members Joseph Kasle and Ellen Redeker voted against the contract.
Nicolet conducted a space analysis study about a decade ago, said Business Manager Jeff Dellutri, finding that the district has about 40 percent of the space a typical new high school would require. In the contract approved Monday, Rettler is tasked with creating a master site plan which rectifies the district's recreational needs with its too-small properties.
The contract also directs Rettler to examine a former dump site on the western end of Bender Road, which the city of Glendale has offered to develop in partnership with Nicolet into a sports facility and site for the Music in the Glen concert series, as well as any other sites within the city where the district could potentially house recreational facilities.
"You know going in that you don't have enough land to meet baseline needs," Rettler engineer Rick Zahn said. "It's a plan that you can go back to and adjust, a long-term vision to get you where you want to go."» Read Full Article
Maple Dale Indian Hill to decrease budget, increase levy
Fox Point — The Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District will run a reduced budget in the coming 2013-14 school year, paired with an increased tax levy.
The School Board, alongside one district resident, approved the budget and levy at the district's annual meeting last week.
An approximately 1 percent hike in the district levy translates to a 9-cent increase to the district tax rate over last year, for a total of $7.43 per thousand of assessed property value.
For a resident with a $300,000 home that means a $2,229 district bill, a $27 increase over last year.
The levy increase is due to a combination of the district making its last round of borrowing for referendum-approved building projects and an increase in the state-mandated revenue limit, Business Manager Gary Swalve said.» Read Full Article
Glendale council delays Hilton rezoning decision
Glendale — The fate of the Hilton Hotel and Anchorage restaurant off Port Washington Road will remain unknown until September.
After a lengthy presentation and public input session Monday, the Common Council could not produce a motion to either approve or deny Wisconsin International Academy's request to rezone the Hilton/Anchorage site and convert the buildings into a multiuse facility with a student dormitory, classrooms, food service area and administrative offices. Rather, the council decided unanimously to give WIA's proposal more thought before again considering it an upcoming Sept. 9 meeting.
If approved, the re-purposed site would be the home of WIA's international study program, which allows students from China and other foreign countries to study at Milwaukee-area high schools before attending American colleges. WIA currently rents rooms in the nearby Baymont Inn while international students attend local high schools like Pius XI, Dominican, St. Thomas More and Catholic Memorial.
"It's creating growth and it will create change," WIA Principal Matthew Gibson said. "...We just humbly ask your approval of rezoning so this can be our new home."
Hotel to close» Read Full Article
Glendale-River Hills to increase budget, levy
Glendale — For the first time in years the Glendale-River Hills School District will increase its annual budget, and will also increase its tax levy for the coming 2013-14 school year.
According to a budget passed by the School Board after the district's annual budget hearing last week, the 2013-14 district budget, tax levy and tax rate all increase by 2.3 percent. The resulting tax rate of $7.48 per $1,000 of assessed property value means a district resident with a $200,000 home would pay $1,496 to support the district in the coming school year — $32 more than last year.
Driving the budget increase is the hiring of four new teachers throughout the district. The levy increases due to an increase in the state-mandated revenue limit and an increase in resident student enrollment, Superintendent Larry Smalley said.
Strong financial position
In the recent 2012-13 year the district is estimated to have run a $400,000 surplus, Smalley said, and district administrators expect to run a similar $300,000 surplus in the coming year. If the district hits that surplus, cash reserves will top the 15 percent mark with relation to overall spending, which was one of the district's main goals when seeking a four-year, $600,000 referendum in 2011.» Read Full Article
Nicolet passes decreased budget, increased levy
Glendale — A combination of Nicolet School Board and community members by an 11-0 vote approved a 2013-14 budget and levy Monday at the district's annual meeting.
Nicolet is anticipated to spend nearly $200,000 less than it did last year — a roughly 1 percent budget decrease — but the levy will increase by 3 percent to make up for lost state aid and fund a stormwater system overhaul and remodeled wing for cognitively disabled students.
The 3 percent tax increase is the first of three such annual increases averaging 1.5 percent. The increases will both fund stormwater and remodeling projects, as well as energy-saving capital projects around campus.
Administrators have said the tax increase serves the second function of acclimating voters with a higher tax rate, which will bode well for the district's chances of passing an increased operational referendum in several years. The current referendum, passed in 2011, granted the district $2.15 million in added revenue annually through the 2015-16 school year.
The district tax rate will increase 14 cents over last year to $4.81 per $1,000 of assessed property value. A district resident with a $300,000 home will have a $1,443 tax bill from Nicolet, $43 more than last year.» Read Full Article
North Shore police team up to catch pantless pedestrian from Port Washington Road
Glendale and Shorewood police combined forces last week to arrest a 45-year-old man who was subsequently charged with lewd and lascivious behavior for walking Port Washington Road without pants.
According to the Glendale police report:
The man, whose residence not released, was arrested at 11 a.m. Aug. 21 on three counts of lewd and lascivious behavior after a witness reported a man naked from the waist down walking in the 5100 block of North Port Washington Road at 7:14 a.m.
At that time, police were unable to find him. However about 11 a.m., Shorewood police reported a man naked from the waist down walking in the 4600 block of North Estabrook Parkway.
The man ran from the officers but was stopped and turned over to Glendale police.» Read Full Article
Arrowhead remains atop NOW/Lake Country football poll
MyCommunityNOW/Lake Country suburban football poll for more than a season.Defending WIAA Division 1 football champion Arrowhead (1-0) has been a fixture at the top of the
The Warhawks retain their top spot in the rankings this week after 42-7 victory over Kenosha Bradford in the opening game of the season.
Arrowhead's next game is a non-conference matchup at defending Division 2 state champion Homestead this Friday. The Highlanders are fifth in the suburban poll.
Franklin defeated Hamilton, 44-16, in its opening game and is currently second in the suburban football poll.
You can see the rest of the top-ranked teams, a playoff forecast for area squads, Coach's Confidential, standings, photo of the week and more at MyCommunityNOW/Lake Country Push for the Playoffs page.
Petitions urge Citizens United referendums in Whitefish Bay, Shorewood
U.S. Supreme Court's controversial Citizens United decision.Elected officials and voters in Shorewood and Whitefish Bay may have a chance to weigh in on the
On Monday, organizers from statewide progressive group United Wisconsin and local progressive advocacy group Grassroots Northshore turned in petitions for a referendum which calls for a reversal of the Citizens United ruling, which they say "granted corporations the right to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections."
The groups turned in 1,405 signatures to Whitefish Bay Village Hall and 1,224 to Shorewood Village Hall on Monday morning after 60 days of gathering signatures.
"Our petition drive was met with overwhelming support by the residents of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay," Grassroots Northshore volunteer and Shorewood resident Keith Schmitz said in a news release, "and demonstrates just how concerned voters from across party lines are over the flooding of big money into our election by corporations and the super wealthy."
According to United Wisconsin, Whitefish Bay and Shorewood bring the number of Wisconsin counties and municipalities who have spoken out on Citizens United to 18.» Read Full Article
Whitefish Bay students lead Wisconsin public schools on ACT test
Whitefish Bay led the state on the 2012-13 ACT test, the standard Wisconsin college admissions benchmark, according to results released by testmaker ACT, Inc. and the state Department of Public Instruction on Wednesday.
Bay students averaged 26 out of a possible 36 on the ACT, earning the highest cumulative score among Wisconsin public and charter schools. The chart-topping score marks the 15th straight year Bay students have averaged a 25 or higher on the ACT.
"We do not know of any other public school district in the state that has matched this high, long-standing record," interim Superintendent Laura Myrah said in a news release. "Consistent ACT scores above 25 are just one reflection of the dedicated effort and commitment to education demonstrated by our students, their families and our fine staff."
Dominican High School and University School of Milwaukee, the North Shore's two private high schools, scored an average of 25 and 28.6, respectively. According to USM Communications Director Tim Eilbes, this marks the fifth straight year USM students have averaged a 28 or higher on the ACT.
"Other data, including our AP exam scores and number of graduating seniors that are recognized as National Merit semifinalists each year also affirm our lofty national academic reputation," Eilbes said in a statement.» Read Full Article
Read social media story of Franklin vs. Sussex Hamilton football game
Last night was the opening night of the WIAA prep football season, and Franklin took on Sussex Hamilton in a powerhouse matchup.
And, as always, fans and reporters were on Twitter and other social networks. Read the MyCommunityNOW Storify social media story of the game.
You can also see photos of the Hamilton vs. Franklin football game in a photo gallery by NOW's Peter Zuzga.
Brown Deer approves financing for Bradley Crossing
District, city to investigate sale of school property
Mequon — A joint task force of city and school district administrators will soon begin researching the details surrounding the potential sale of about 100 acres of district property at Swan and Donges Bay roads.
The administrative team is also tasked with creating a mission statement of sorts with regard to development of the property, that both the Common Council and School Board can agree to.
The decision to create the task force was made after a lengthy discussion by a joint meeting of the Common Council and School Board that spanned the topics of the district's financial situation in regard to its ongoing problem of declining enrollment, the recent city survey, and the potential sale of the district's Swan Road and former Range Line School properties.
In order to pursue residential development on the Swan Road property as the district is suggesting, the School Board and Common Council will need to agree on density requirements and rezoning, and will need to get clearance from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to extend sewer infrastructure into the area. City administrators said the legwork could potentially be completed by the district's next annual meeting in July 2014. By state law districts may only sell property at annual meetings.
"We're kind of on the same page from the start on this one," Alderwoman Pam Adams said of the project, which falls within the city's designated central growth area and could give the School District a much needed cash infusion.» Read Full Article
Thiensville contest tries to find its 'best dam chef'
Thiensville — For now, organic farmer and Thiensville Village Market vendor Scott Kelley is Thiensville's "Best Dam Chef."
Kelley's dish, grilled salmon topped with dill cucumber sauce, served with white corn salsa, won top marks Tuesday from "celebrity judges" Thiensville Police Chief Scott Nicholson, village Trustee Ken Kucharski and Public Works Director Andy LaFond, who stayed at Kelley's table after the judging to wolf down his whole portion.
Alongside Thiensville Business Association President Marc Mrugala, Remington's River Inn Chef Carl Lundberg, Core Consulting co-owner Matthew Buerosse, and Albert Yee, owner of downtown Cedarburg restaurant Kalua, Kelley went on a 90-minute journey to make a tantalizing dish with only $30 worth of wares from the Village Market. The "secret ingredient" required to be in each dish this week was corn. Having won the preliminary contest, Kelley moves on to the finals Sept. 17 against the winners of four upcoming, five-contestant preliminaries which will take place each Tuesday for the next four weeks at the Village Market.
The final will determine once and for all who is Thiensville's "Best Dam Chef," a tongue-in-cheek accolade named for the Village Market's proximity to the Mequon-Thiensville dam.
"It's been an idea we had from the beginning. We wanted it to be fun," said TBA member and Village Market volunteer Jesse Daily, who cheerfully emceed the contest Tuesday, occasionally ribbing the contestants to the amusement of the crowd. "The key thing is that the market foods are so flexible. That you can go from the farm to the table."» Read Full Article
Brookfield Spartan Invite tennis photos now online
Brookfield East Spartan Invitational, featuring images from the first day of the two-day tournament.We've just posted a photo gallery from the
Mequon aldermanic election mirrors spring race
Mequon — District 1 alderman candidates Rob Holtz and Robert Strzelczyk differ on key issues in a race that resembles the April contest in which Strzelczyk ran against then-alderman Dan Abendroth, who won but turned down the seat when he unseated then-Mayor Curt Gielow.
The Sep. 10 special election has the potential to make or break a 4-4 tie on the Common Council between those who have and haven't supported Mayor Abendroth's spring bid for mayor and his conservative approach to development in the city. When the council failed on numerous votes to appoint Holtz or Strzelczyk to the District 1 seat by the required five-vote majority, the repeated 4-3 gridlock fell along those same lines, necessitating the upcoming election.
Prior to the spring election and his ascension to the mayoral post, Abendroth was the fourth on the council to force ties on controversial development proposals, which then-Mayor Gielow could break with his vote. If Holtz, whose campaign Abendroth has endorsed, wins, Abendroth could have similar leverage when it comes to breaking council ties. While both candidates have stressed their willingness to work with the entire council, a win by Strzelczyk would nevertheless put Abendoth's open supporters at a 5-3 disadvantage on the council.
Protecting rural character
Holtz is a 25-year resident, certified public accountant, attorney, married, father of three, and 15-year owner of Mequon Law Offices. He is a former president of the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce and is president-elect of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club.» Read Full Article
It's Ladies Night at Bay View's Chill on the Hill
Humboldt Park in Bay View was filled celebration as it was Ladies' Night on Aug. 20 in the latest Chill on the Hill concert.
Musical guests Ramma Lamma and The Wanton Looks entertained the crowd.
And photos, videos and tweets filled the social media sphere as musicgoers shared their experiences. Read our social media story of last night's Chill on the Hill.
Fox Point footbridge finally comes down
Fox Point — After more than 100 years spanning the ravine between Bridge and Barnett lanes, the storied, picturesque, and more recently, controversial footbridge has been demolished.
On Aug. 15, crews stripped the bridge to a skeleton, removing the planks one by one from the Bridge Lane side to the Barnett Lane side before removing the railings and fencing. A combination of age — in some places iron supports were rusted almost completely through — and the predemolition deconstruction made the bridge a precarious perch, Public Works Director Scott Brandmeier said.
"The planks and the railing and fence provided a little more rigidity to the structure," Brandmeier said. "As it was being removed it became clear to us the level of deterioration was significant. You could feel the structure wobble. I could feel it move with every step I took."
Female motorcyclist arrested after driving on I-43 with top down
A woman was arrested for drunken driving Aug. 16 after crashing while driving her motorcycle on Interstate 43 with her breasts exposed.
According to the Bayside police report:
The woman, whose age and residence were not released, was seen driving a motorcycle erratically with her breasts exposed.
She continued to drive from 15 to 45 mph on the highway, sometimes with one hand on the handlebars and sometimes with no hands around 7 p.m.
Police followed without sirens or lights flashing.» Read Full Article
Share your prep football spirit and win movie tickets
It's that time of the year again for soon-to-be cooling temperatures, school spirit and Friday night lights.
Area football teams are set to kick off their seasons this week, and we want you to showcase your school and alumni spirit by sharing your photographs.
One person who shares the most-liked photo showcasing their school spirit will win a pair of Marcus Theatres movie tickets.
Here's what you need to do: First, take a photo of yourself, your friends or whatever else you think shows your spirit for preps football. Then tag your photos with the #wisfb hashtag as well as a hashtag of your school (#Arrowhead, #Homestead and #CatholicMemorial are examples). Then post your photo to Twitter, Instagram or Flickr.
Photos will be compiled on the NOW Newspapers #wisfb prep football spirit photos page, and you can vote for your favorite there.» Read Full Article
North Shore Fire Department to trim health benefit
In order to address its looming, unfunded retirement benefits, the North Shore Fire Department plans to cut its health insurance costs by about $175,000 in the coming year and beyond.
Under a recommendation by the NSFD Board of Directors on Tuesday, the savings would be diverted to a long-term retirement account.
A recent actuarial study pegs NSFD's 30-year, unfunded retirement liability at about $30.4 million. To fund that cost, the department would have to put away almost $3 million annually, the actuaries have found.
Setting aside $600,000 to retire
This year, NSFD began putting away $422,000 annually to contribute to retiree benefits.» Read Full Article
Shorewood to host art festival 'en plein air'
Shorewood — Artists from all over the Midwest will soon flock to Shorewood's first annual art fair in the open air.
From Thursday, Sep. 19 to Saturday, Sep. 21, 50 professional artists will take to the streets and open spaces throughout Shorewood in the village's first Plein Air Painting Event.
French for "in the open air," en plein air is an art style popularized by French impressionist painters like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir in the late 1800s. Plein air events around the world put artists outside to paint their take on the spaces people see everyday. The Plein Air Shorewood site invites the artists to "come and experience all Shorewood has to offer — Lake Michigan and Atwater Beach, the Milwaukee River and parks, a business district, historic homes, and create artwork of the environs."
"Shorewood is an art-friendly community," Public Art and Plein Air Shorewood committee member Don Berg said during a board update Monday. "The Plein Air event seemed to fit that in the best way."
Plein Air Shorewood kicks off Sep. 19 with an introduction to the artists, accompanied with beer, brats, and music from 6-9 p.m. at Hubbard Park. A display of music, art, and fashion will take place at Kensington Square from 6-9 p.m. Sep. 20. The last day, Sep. 21, will culminate in a party from 6-10 p.m., during which the approximately 150 pieces of art produced during the event will be put up for silent auction.» Read Full Article
Milwaukeeans Chill on the Hill with Irish sounds
Humboldt Park in Bay View was filled with Irish sounds from McTavish and the Kinsella Academy of Irish Dance on Aug. 13 in the latest Chill on the Hill concert.
And photos, videos and tweets filled the social media sphere as musicgoers shared their experiences. Read our social media story of last night's Chill on the Hill.
Shorewood OKs engineering for 2014 sewer work
Shorewood — The second phase of sewer work on the village's north side was set in motion by the Village Board on Monday with the approval of a contract for preliminary design work.
Crystal Lake, Ill.-based firm Baxter and Woodman received the approximately $115,000 contract Monday, and will deliver designs throughout the year so the village can bid out the sewer work in winter 2013. Construction on the project is slated for 2014.
The project itself is the second phase of a plan to improve sewer function, reduce basement backups and minimize street flooding in the area referred to as drainage basin six on the village's north end. Phase one of the basin six rehabilitation occured in 2012 along with work in basin one, located near Captiol Drive and Oakland Avenue. The 2014 basin six project, presently estimated at about $2.1 million, will also detach Shorewood and Whitefish Bay's sewer system in the area, freeing up capacity for Shorewood's sytsem.
Whitefish Bay will contribute $250,000 to the cost of the 2014 basin six project, as it did for the 2012 work.
At the Monday meeting, trustees were preoccupied with the question of if and how a water main should be replaced along Glendale Avenue at an estimated cost of $285,000 as part of the project.» Read Full Article
Brown Deer, Neenah named in top 25 best and most affordable places to live nationwide
CNN has named Brown Deer the 19th-best place to live in the nation when it comes to affordable homes. Neenah came in 24th best.
The list is meant to show consumers 25 "growing towns" where their incomes go furthest. The rankings are based on sales from county and municipal assessors' offices.
The list includes only municipalities where there were more than 100 home sales in 2012 and that were experiencing job and population growth.
"Residents of this small, friendly community love that it's so close to big-city life," CNN writes in its explanation of Brown Deer's ranking.
Village manager Michael Hall is quoted as saying it's "easy to get out and have some fun."» Read Full Article
Shorewood survey addresses taxes, services, parking
Shorewood — Village officials want to know what Shorewood residents think on a variety of topics, including the perennial quandaries of taxes, parking and potential service consolidations with neighboring municipalities.
The confidential, online survey facilitated by nearby University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was approved by the Village Board Monday. Postcards will be mailed to 6,500 Shorewood households in September, directing them to the survey website. Residents are asked to complete the survey by Oct. 18 so results can be presented to the board by November.
Those without Internet access or who prefer a paper version can get hard copies at Village Hall or the library beginning in September. Computers will be available at the library for residents to complete the online version of the survey.
The survey, at a cost of about $7,800, is another in a longstanding arrangement between the village and UWM, who have together conducted similar surveys every few years to measure the pulse of the community and inform policy decisions.
The most recent village-wide survey was in 2008.» Read Full Article
Brown Deer man faces nine more child molestation charges
Brown Deer — Ronnie Johnson, the 46-year-old Brown Deer man who was recently charged with 14 counts of child sex assault, is now facing nine more similar counts for a total of 23.
Since the first round of charges were filed July 30, two more alleged victims in addition to the original three have come forward, according to an updated criminal complaint filed by the District Attorney's office Aug. 12.
The new charges allege Johnson had been having innapropriate relationships and contact with young boys dating back to 1991. The first round of charges allege Johnson had been carrying on with multiple boys through 2013.
Johnson was a long-time principal at the Young Leaders Academy, a Milwaukee charter school, and taught at Lee Elementary School in Milwaukee. Prior to his recent arrest and subsequent charges, he was an administrator at Universal Companies, a Pennsylvania-based charter school management company. He was fired by Universal Companies shortly after his arrest.
Johnson's alleged victims and families report that he would refer to the boys as "godsons" and would have them refer to him as their "godfather." Evidence in the charges suggests Johnson found his victims at the schools where he taught and was principal.» Read Full Article
Wauwatosa West's Austin Jones named 2013 NOW All-Suburban Baseball Player of the Year
NOW All-Suburban Baseball Player of the Year for the 2013 season.Wauwatosa West's Austin Jones has been named the
The hard-throwing senior struck out 131 batters in 80 innings while compiling a 0.70 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and a 9-3 record.
New Berlin West coach Tom Farina is the 2013 NOW All-Suburban Baseball Coach of the Year. The veteran skipper led the Vikings to their first-ever state baseball title and was also named the state coach of the year.
You can see the complete team and more in the 2013 NOW All-Suburban Baseball Team special section.
Assistant principal promoted to top spot at Brown Deer High School
Brown Deer — Tosha Womack, a three-year assistant principal at Brown Deer High School, has been selected to take over as principal after nine-year principal Jim Piatt stepped down.
Piatt, whose resignation was accepted by the School Board recently, will become the president of Milwaukee-based Messmer Catholic Schools. Womack's promotion to the high school's top spot was accepted by the School Board last week. On Monday, the board hired Charles Tollefsen, most recently a middle school associate principal at the Delavan-Darien School District, to fill the assistant principal vacancy resulting from Womack's promotion.
"(Womack) has definitely exhibited the leadership qualities we're looking for as we continue to narrow the achievement gap," Superintendent Deb Kerr said in a later interview.» Read Full Article
Milwaukeeans Chill on the Hill with Nora Collins and Eagle Trace
Humboldt Park in Bay View was filled with country sounds from Nora Collins and rock music from Eagle Trace on Aug. 6 in the latest Chill on the Hill concert.
And photos, videos and tweets filled the social media sphere as musicgoers shared their experiences. Read our social media story of last night's Chill on the Hill.
Bay ready to start downspout inspections
Whitefish Bay — Whitefish Bay will begin inspecting and possibly dye water testing the downspouts of as many as 800 properties throughout the village in the near future.
Village Administrator Pat DeGrave explained that in order to complete the inspections and testing as efficiently as possible, staff deemed it necessary to hire a contractor for the project. The Village Board on Monday approved awarding a contract to Crispell Snyder for completion of the work, in an amount not to exceed $180,000, including contingency funds.
The project aims to identify which downspouts may be illegally discharging rain water into the sanitary sewer system. The village is targeting properties that were either self-identified as discharging downspouts below grade in a 2011 survey, or identified during a visual sidewalk survey conducted in 2012, according to a memo from village engineering staff.
All of the downspouts identified will be visually inspected. The total number of dye water tests to be completed could change, depending what those visual inspections reveal, also according to the memo.
Dye testing takes longer» Read Full Article
Brown Deer reconsiders, approves liquor at North Shore Walmart
Brown Deer — Village officials and representatives from Wal-Mart have come to a compromise, with the Village Board on Monday approving liquor sales in exchange for added security measures.
The board approved, on a 5-1 vote, a one-aisle liquor department, now to be located at the back of the store about 190 feet from the nearest entrance. Trustee Andrea Weddle-Henning, who has opposed the proposed Walmart Supercenter from the outset, was the lone vote against liquor sales. Trustee Tim Schilz was excused from the meeting while out of town on business.
A liquor department is the last piece of the puzzle in the months-long process of gaining village approval for Wal-Mart's bid to re-tenant the former Lowe's site near Brown Deer Road and 60th Street. In its desire to cater to the "North Shore customer," Wal-mart has already conceded a number of village requests including: curtailing its typical 24-hour availability to match the village ordinance on retail store hours; prohibiting any gun, ammo or weapon sales; landscaping throughout the property; and building a sound-retaining wall on the north side of the property. The decision to approve a liquor department comes three weeks after the board voted to prohibit alcohol sales, citing concerns over crime and a precedent which could cause other village retailers to demand liquor departments of their own.
A number of new security upgrades, and the reassurance that liquor at Walmart doesn't compel the board to allow it elsewhere, were enough for Trustee Terry Boschert, who submitted the necessary request for reconsideration that allowed the board to re-examine the liquor sales permit Monday.
"I wanted to bring it back up for reconsideration," Boschert said before the meeting, "and (the new security measures and assurances) addressed my concerns."» Read Full Article
Judge sides with Weickardt in River Club suit
Mequon — Ozaukee County Circuit Court Judge Tom Wolfgram on July 26 sided with River Club of Mequon owner Tom Weickardt, saying a much-debated easement does not grant Deer Trail Estates residents the right to enter a 42-acre lot abutting the Milwaukee River, as neighbors claim.
The decision is a victory for the developer of the former Mequon Country Club, but it's clear this battle is far from over. The city of Mequon, which is the defendant in the suit, as well as nine families who joined the suit in April, can appeal Wolfgram's decision.
The ruling is connected to a series of debates, both in the Common Council chambers and in the courtroom, between Weickardt and residents of the Ville Du Parc neighborhood. After the easement, and residents, stood in the way of Weickardt developing the lot in 2012, his attorneys took the city to court. At first they argued that the city needs to cite neighbors for trespassing if they go on the lot, but later re-framed their argument to gain a ruling which interprets the easement in such a way that neighbors are prohibited entry.
Agreeing with Weickardt's attorneys, Wolfgram zeroed in on a section of the easement which says the easement itself doesn't grant neighbors "legal estate ... easement for travel over or license or right in and to such lands."
"The analysis ends there if the language has only one reasonable interpretation and is, therefore, unambiguous," Wolfgram wrote in a July 26 decision, adding that the specific wording wins out over contrary claims by the city and neighbors based on the "aesthetic" and "recreational" rights provided by the easement. "(Weickardt's attorneys) are correct in that specific language in an easement essentially trumps general statements. That is the case here."» Read Full Article
Zarletti working on a restaurant in Mequon
Milwaukee restaurateur Brian Zarletti is planning a restaurant in Mequon, in part of what was the Laacke & Joys sporting goods store in East Town Square, 1505 W. Mequon Road.
He would say only that it will be Italian-themed, adding that planning is in the early stages and nothing is final.
Mequon's Plan Commission this week gave its approval to plans for the restaurant, allowing outdoor seating until 11 p.m.
He owns Zarletti, a fine-dining Italian restaurant downtown, and Rustico, a casual Italian restaurant in the Third Ward. Zarletti also is a partner with Brad Todd in Stubby's pub on Humboldt Ave.


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I am not just asking for the best shoots but also where to take the pictures from.
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I recommend taking a trip over to Brooklyn via the Brooklyn bridge and going down to the river side. Some classic shots of both the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridge can be got, particularly at sunrise / sunset.
I really enjoyed the city view from the NBC building's observation deck.
Soho, chinatown. Check picaspot.com for more ideas
It's probably rather cliché, but you really can get some amazing photographs just walking around Times Square at night. Also, when I was there a few weeks ago, I noticed that if you go late enough (after 1:30 AM, say), there will still be people present, but the crowd will have thinned quite a bit. Whether this is useful or not depends on just what sort of photos you want, of course.
I think the streets of Soho and Chinatown offer some of the best spots to take pictures in New York. I also agree with the Brooklyn Bridge recommendation. Check picaspot.com for more suggestions