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Summer is just around the corner (Please?? Hurry!!) and you know what that means. Yep. Lots of sweat. Lots of running around, carrying the groceries in one arm, the kid in the other, with the dog tied around your ankle. It's important to keep yourself hydrated during the soaring temps.
Here's are 5 quick, easy, and quenchable recipes from FitSugar and others that will have your skin glowing, your insides sloshing, and your energy level raging like a white-capped river.
Mexican Fig & Radish Dish. Figs are yummy, healthy, and hydrating. But who knows what kind of dish to put them in? Now you do.
Cucumber and Baked Tofu. I'm a huge tofu fan. And cucumbers are extremely hydrating. The bonus here is that you can use the leftover cucumber skins to put on your puffy eyelids.
Melon Mocktail. Melon is super quenching, and this smooth concoction also contains apple, cantaloupe, and celery. It's a mocktail, which means there's no booze, so feel free to serve it up to the kiddies. And if you want one for yourself after their bedtime, I have one word for you: Vodka.
Watermelon Salad. I personally think there is no more hydrating food on the planet than watermelon. It's got "water" in the name, after all! Add in feta and mint, and I'm off to make this ASAP!
Watermelon & Tomato Salad. Watermelon is so thirst-quenching, I had to add it twice, this time with that absolute staple of summer: tomatoes.
After you make a few of these hydrating recipes, take a swim. You'll never be thirsty again!
What are your favorite foods that quench your thirst as well as satisfy your hunger?
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Seven Deaths Confirmed in Arkansas
Authorities have now confirmed seven deaths in Arkansas after a severe storm
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Omak Area Fire Update; New Fire On The West Side Of WA
OMAK, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire burning on the Colville Indian Reservation in north-central Washington has burned across more than 15 square miles and threatens more than 50 homes while a new fire on the west side of the state threatens 100 structures. Fire spokesman Mark Grassel says the fire east of Omak had burned across more than 9,600 acres by late yesterday and was 15 percent contained. The new wildfire west of the Cascades started yesterday afternoon and quickly grew to 150 acres.

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British presenter and model Alexa Chung, with her unique shabby-chic style and quirky sense of humor, is often seen gracing the front row at fashion shows (she's currently doing the rounds in Paris), and even has a Mulberry bag named after her. But constantly having to read speculation on her weight and whether she is suffering from an eating disorder has finally taken its toll on the fashionista. Upset and angry about the ever-present rumors, she's decided to speak out on the subject. "I cannot express how frustrating it is to not be believed when you say, 'I don't have an eating disorder,'" she states in the November edition of British
. "I am naturally very thin. I get even thinner when I'm stressed. And you cannot imagine how stressed I was last year," she says in the candid interview. Referring to her U.S. television debut on MTV's It's On with Alexa Chung, which was later canned, the petite Brit adds: "Anyone could see that I wasn't doing great and I wasn't coping." It was after the show finished last year, that the eating disorder rumors spread on the Internet to such a degree that the 26-year-old was forced to issue a denial statement. And yet still, her slight frame continues to garner unwanted attention. "It angers me because I don't want to be a pin-up for young girls just for being thin," she says in the feature, which sees her as the cover girl, channeling her favorite 1960's style icons (Jean Shrimpton and Julie Christie amongst others). "I don't want to be admired for being thin as opposed to being dressed well, and I don't want the two to get confused." Check out the video below to go behind the scenes of Alexa's shoot, or pick up the current issue of British
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Two people were injured and one woman had to be extricated from a vehicle after an accident on Interstate 190, according to state police.
The accident occurred about 10:45 p.m. on I-190 North, near Exit 5.
State police from the Holden barracks responded. The crash involved two vehicles; each driver was taken by ambulance to local hospitals.
One of the drivers will be issued a summons for drunk driving, state police said. They did not specify which driver.
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Yes, it's a concert. I do it all of the time and feel that people who get angry at me are unjust.
Yes, I think it's OK, but I don't do it.
No, I don't think it's OK, but it doesn't necessarily offend me and I don't get mad at the people who do it.
No, it's not OK. I do express my displeasures with people that try to push their way through the crowd.
HAHAHAHA did someone hack Ron's account?
8/7/16 - Sufjan Stevens @ Hollywood Bowl // 8/8/16 - Radiohead @ Shrine // 8/8/16 - Boris @ Regent
9/14/16 - Wilco @ Theatre at Ace Hotel // 9/18/16 - Kraftwerk @ Hollywood Bowl
You've seen that a couple times, Ron? That's dedication.
I miss talking to TomAz.
We all do. I live in the same city as him (unless he relocated) and rumor has it that at 3:15am if you listen closely and its really really quiet you can hear him telling you to go fuck yourself.
Just do like my friend did. As they pass you, kick the bottom of their foot as they lift one of them. They'll trip, fall over and probably crash into a few people. Sure, it may piss those other people off, but they'll be more pissed at the person trying to push through than the person tripping them, whom they probably didn't see.
two divergent crowd annoyances:
1. the people who do not move forward in a crowded show when a pocket of space opens up. if you dont take it i fucking will. i will wait a bit, but dont fucking give me a dirty look when you are consciously choosing to leave a 5 person space open in front of you.
2. it seems that whenever im in a were-practically-all-fucking-each-other-right-now-were-so-close-crowd that the chain gang all decide to stop ON TOP OF MY BODY. waited for an hour to be at the front for thom yorke, this blitzed out group of e-tards stops where there is no stopping room. usually i will sternly suggest they carry along, it wasnt until one of them asked who is this??? that i started trying to break their bodies. RAWRRRRR!!!
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9/14/16 - Wilco @ Theatre at Ace Hotel // 9/18/16 - Kraftwerk @ Hollywood Bowl
I'm six feet tall, so if a shorter person asks to stand in front of me generally I'm OK with it. Unless I'm at the rail. On the 18th I was at the outdoor theater all day on the rail, and right before thom yorke came on a girl asked if she could stand in front of me, and I felt bad for her but there was no way I was giving up a spot I spent my entire day getting.
Other than that, I'll never ever push people to get to a spot but I will definitely weave through openings if there is space.
A chain of 15 people moved passed me at Muse, then this tall lady dove into them broke the chain and everybody went shoulder to shoulder and stopped them. Is one of my most memeriable exp of Coachella 2010
I wouldnt do it at Coachella but yeah I do it at punk & heavy rock concerts. I hate it when people are at the boundary of the pit and dont let anybody through to get in the pit.
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9/14/16 - Wilco @ Theatre at Ace Hotel // 9/18/16 - Kraftwerk @ Hollywood Bowl
How do people feel about people who had spots but left to use the bathroom and somehow, someway manage to get back to their spot (happened to me 3 times! it was tough, but i made it happen)
Unconscionable. At Bonnaroo we had been waiting for hours and I had to pee SO bad that I crouched with my friends around me, peed in my sweater, and threw it in the trash in the security-only area on the other side of the rail. Maybe tmi, but I'm illustrating a point here. You do whatcha gotta do when you're dedicated to being up front for a certain band.
THEN some dumbass girl comes pushing out through thousands of people to "go get everyone water and food." We're like hell no, she's not getting back through. But sure enough, she comes waltzing back up, squeezing through an insanely-tightly packed crowd to reassume her spot in the very front on the rail. I still prefer my way, however insane that sounds. It's just not right to push through a crowd, either to get up front or to get out of it and then back in. Not okay.
Oh my. I dont even bother with even considering that at a festival. Only small venue shows (the leaving for bathroom).
If I was with X amount of people who were like minded at a festival, and i RLY had to go, i'd prolly pee in place or something.
one guy was a total fuckin ass and actually shoved my gf on her ass on our way OUT of a crowd.. this was at Deadmau5.....
I have really been cutting back on my shows, but something I havent seen in a while is like a crowd wave. It seemed to happen with bands like Ministry and Quicksand. There were just these waves of people that would lean forward and backwards all the show. It was always interesting, but if you caught in the middle, sometimes it was hard to get out. Not really a mosh pit, but akin to it I guess. If you didnt walk out of the pit with blood on you, you failed .
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It's rude to push people. Period. If you wanna make your way up there as space becomes available, I have no issue with that. You push me, you're getting pushed back. Don't be a fucking douche nozzle.
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I looked at this thread title and rethought this shit through. (With a buzz, of course.) But, I'm trying to think about the last time I saw a show with seating, where it wasn't assigned. Most times, it is. And if it's not, then I would think you'd just get there earlier in line to enter.
If, by good seats, you're referring to walking into the Sahara Tent 20 minutes into a set and pushing me out of your way to get closer to the front, you might want to try saying, "excuse me" first. Otherwise, you become fair game and learn about "doing unto others..." Oh,and if you think the dumb bimbo with you works like a free pass to be an asshole,, sorry...she just makes you look like a dumb asshole.
"Who is this doing this synthetic type of Alpha Beta psychedelic funkin'?"
I don't mind 'making your way' through the crowed to get a better view. I DO however mind being pushed for you to get through. The absolute worst are the train of 15 people holding hands snaking their way through halfway through a set. It's fucking dumb and at that point it's one man for themselves. Sorry non-negotiable, you and your lame clique are not getting by me.
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I admittedly do this at metal shows and hard rock shows if I wanna be in the pit. When it comes to festivals my biggest annoyance is the people that wanna leave halfway through the set and feel the need to run with their elbows up to get out.
For example this year at Lollapalooza during Soundgarden, after Black Hole Sun was played some douche bags were forcing their way out by elbowing everyone in their way and by doing this they ended up nailing some girl in the nose and made it bleed. Needless to say people got pissed at these guys and their response was along the lines of, "what the fuck, we're just trying to get out."
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There was an asshole at JZ who pushed to the front. When the show started he fell forward on the floor to move about 5 girls in front of him out of his way. They all scattered and looked down concerned/annoyed at the big fat guy that had fallen. When he got up he stepped forward again into the room his fall had just cleared grinning as his new spot 3 people from the rail.
I pushed people who pushed me. I was lucky enough not to get into any fist fights just *OH HOW DARE YOU PUSH ME* looks from people who had just blatantly pushed me. I don't care if I am rail at the best concert in the world; if someone is going to put their hands on me they are going to get stomped.
I had a fairly good position for MUSE. I couldn't pee since there were people all around me, so I walk to the restroom. On my way back to my friends and spot there were these douches [BROS] trying to fight me (even though I was being polite and saying "excuse me)
fyi everyone around me will get R'Kelly'd from now on.
I see the band that's playing before the show I want to see, then slowly work my way to the rail, when pockets open up. Im a pretty big guy (6'2" 250) and its hard to work my way through a crowd with out pissing people off. Even if I am trying to be cool about it. My wife is (5'1 110) and gets through a crowd very easy. She grabs my hand and says follow me. Yea right.


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by KidGloves » Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:24 pmI lost my artist today and need to find a replacement. The book, Vic Boone, will be published. I've signed the contract.
I can't pay upfront.(lost 99% of you there). I will split all profits 50/50. As I said, the book will be published by a company (not just me through ka-blam). And I will pimp it to no end. Look I know no pay upfront is lame. I wish it wasn't the case. I did comic art for years and know it's a time consuming thing.
and the company publishing it is 215ink.
I will letter and color.
please email email@example.com, if interested.
Can send first issue script if needed.
by shannonh » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:22 amI'm one of the ones you lost. But, if you post some of your coloring/ lettering samples, it might help you find someone desperate for publication.
by KidGloves » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:34 amGood idea
by KidGloves » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:42 amSamples lettering and coloring. Lettered all pages, colored last two. Coloring was meant to look old school. Those pages are for the project I'm looking for an artist for.
http://shawnaldridge.webs.com/apps/phot ... d=10245906
by KidGloves » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:46 amAnd here's an 8 pager to show you the idea of the series.
http://shawnaldridge.webs.com/apps/phot ... id=9575987
by Paul Render » Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:37 pmHow many pages, what is the deadline and when will it be published?
by KidGloves » Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:14 amYes, it will definitely be published. It's an ongoing series. 22pgs per issue, but the it's told in arcs. First arc is 3 issues.
by J.M. Hunter » Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:11 amThis actually looks like it'd be a good book, too bad you lost your artist. I'm curious to see what the new artist's style looks like compared to that eight pager.
by J.M. Hunter » Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:12 amShawn Why aren't you drawing it? You're a capable artist? What happened to the old artist?
by J.M. Hunter » Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:21 amAlso while he's sleeping, I'm going to suggest an artist in the form of BludBlood's very own SuperGinraiX as a capable of artist who I'd like to see do more work and maybe rake in 50 percent of the profits if that thing takes off.
by KidGloves » Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:58 am
Oh, I'm not a very good artist at all. Anything you've seen in relation to me and art was probably done by someone else. I only have one or two pieces floating out there from years and years, ago.
I do wish I was capable of drawing it myself.
by Doc Jon » Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:08 amThose pages look really good.
I hope you find another artist as capable.
by KidGloves » Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:16 am
Yeah, me, too. I wish the original artist, who is also my best friend, could do the new book. But he has a graphic novel he's doing with his wife.
I have gotten some great artist samples from people. It'll be tough picking the new guy.
by J.M. Hunter » Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:26 am
You guys are in for a long haul. The new artist is gonna have to realize that he'll be carrying the workload and the book. It's hit or miss if people don't respond to his work. That's pressure.
The new artist is going to have to be able to convince his wife, family that the amount of focus and work he's going to have to commit is worth the sacrifice of not spending time with them.
That's pressure.
The new artist is going to have to be able to deliver page after page of a style that is competitive and yet refreshing to a world wide audience, as well as define his own voice while still being able to carry your voice as the writer Shawn.
That's pressure.
You? You're the head of that hydra, and as the writer and sub-publisher/editor of this whole effort you have to keep everyone in line while pleasing them at the same time and still hope for a win.
That's pressure.
Good luck, I hope you guys make it through, and if you need any help as far as promoting or reviews, interviews to get the word out, let me know, I do a column called Indy Hunter and it's meant for guys like you. The only problem is I'm in the same boat as you guys in trying to make all the cogs run.
I feel your pain.
I wish I was a capable artist though, so I could throw in my hat, but I'm still trying to find my own voice as well as I'm heading waaay too many projects now as is.
by KidGloves » Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:45 am
Couldn't have said it better myself, JM. I will definitely let you know when we need some promo help.
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Hello ladies,
I have a situation here. I have a 13 months old baby, she BFs and we both enjoy it very much. So far, so good. But I haven't had my period back since she was born, and for reasons that are beyond the scope of this forum, I need to have it as soon as possible. I am trying to reduce BFing during the day, which is easy as my baby will start going to daycare next week, when I will go back to work full time. But the night sessions will be harder to deal with: we co-sleep and BFing is the most convenient way for me to make her go back to sleep when she wakes up, which happens two-three times every night. I am afraid that this will prevent me from getting my period back. Do I need to wean her completely?


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Mozilla will be participating in Stanford Open Source Bootcamp on April 23, 2011. The event is organized by ACM and has for objective to initiate the students with open source projects.
Mozilla will have 4 workshops, 2 Q&A sessions and 1 keynote. The event will kick off at 1pm PST and will continue until the early evening (7.30pm).
Below is a summary of the workshops offered by Mozilla. The goal is to truly engage with the students and make those workshops as interactive as possible (hence the pre-requisites for each session).
We'll monitor and answer questions on Twitter using #MozStanford starting Friday morning (PST). We have a Facebook event page for the occasion so feel free to check it out and leave comments there too.
Agenda for Saturday:
* Keynote - 7 Lessons from Mozilla - Pascal Finette & Todd Simpson, Mozilla Labs
* Workshop #1 - Scaling a Web Application, Jeff Balogh
"We'll take a naïvely built web app and turn it into something that can handle millions of users. Initial code will be provided and we'll evolve the design into something that scales using Amazon's EC2 for deployment and load testing.
We'll be working on a webapp with Python and Django. Experience helps
but isn't necessary. The code is simple."
• You'll need git if you want to check out the code locally.
• Jeff will provide cloud servers with everything loaded up, so students should be comfortable working the command line if they want to write code.
• Writing code is optional. Jeff can drive with suggestions from participants or they can send patches.
Workshop #2 - Frontend Development Foundations, Matthew Claypotch
"Every great web site needs a public face. Structuring your pages correctly will win you points in accessibility and maintainability, and win you points with search engines, In this session, we'll turn your resume from a PDF to a Pretty Dang Fine webpage. Learn to appreciate beautiful (and semantic!) HTML, classy CSS, and a splash of JavaScript."
Workshop #3 – Web Security, Hands on Learning, Michael Coates
"The web is a dangerous place with talented criminals looking to destroy the apps that you spent so much time and effort creating. This workshop will be a hands on learning experience covering current threats to web applications. We'll use a vulnerable test application and perform hands on testing to understand these attacks and how to properly defend against them in our applications."
Notes: Students can listen and follow along to Michael's presentation or they can participate in hands-on learning on their own workstations while Michael works through some exercises. Issues are discussed at both a high level to cover overall impacts and also a detailed technical level for those interested.
Requirements (for hands-on exercises)
• Windows or Mac OS
• Download VMware player (free for Windows, vmfusion is available for mac but not free)
• Download vulnerable web demo
o http://sourceforge.net/projects/owaspbwa/files/0.93rc1/
o This is nearly 1 gig and must be downloaded ahead of time (we will have the demo on flash drives too on Saturday)
o More info here: http://people.mozilla.org/~mcoates/stanford.html
Workshop #4 – Hacking the Firefox UI, Shawn Wilsher & Frank Yan
"The firefox team will be providing a set of bugs, and will help the students implement them. Come contribute to the release of Firefox 6.0!"
1. Skills needed (this is an or list, not an and)
- basic JS (JavaScript)
2. Things to have before you arrive
- Have a bugzilla account already created so you can upload your patch. You can create one here: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/createaccount.cgi
- To ensure you get the most time possible to work with an engineer on a patch, please have successfully completed a build (https://developer.mozilla.org/En/Simple_Firefox_build).
- We'll be have 2 or 3 laptops setup as backups, but students should have their build and bugzilla account set up beforehand if possible.
Workshop #5 – Managing Software at Internet Scale, Christian Legnitto
"Talk about releases, project management, software updates, managing open source releases (Mozilla/Firefox) vs corporate releases (Apple/Mac OS X), etc. Targeted at junior-level engineers with people skills looking for something different for a potential career than coding all day. Can likely be combined with other Firefox team talks."
No requirements needed for this workshop/talk.
Workshop #6 – Lessons learned from starting a top 2% open source project, Alex Limi
"Starting your own open source project comes with its own set of challenges and (at times) counter-intuitive decisions to be made. Alex Limi will talk about what to watch out for if you're starting your own open source project, how to build a successful community, and even how to make money off your open source project."
No requirements needed for this workshop/talk.
If you're part of a CS students-run organization and would like this type of workshops at your school, please get in touch with our College Recruiting team. We'll be happy to hear your thoughts and suggestions!
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'Surprise Visitor' Not Coming to ARVC Confab
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For awhile, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) thought it had the perfect "surprise" visitor for its upcoming national conference in Savannah, Ga.: a Supreme Court justice who camps.
According to a report by Woodall's Campground Management, ARVC CEO Paul Bambei said a plan was being formulated for Associate Justice Clarence Thomas to visit the convention, which opens Nov. 28 in Savannah, and address the assembled ARVC members.
Thomas was born in the Pin Point community near Savannah and is an avid camper, vacationing with his wife Virginia in their 40-foot Prevost bus that's been redone by Marathon Coach.
But a last-minute conflict will prevent Thomas's visit, Bambei confirmed to Woodall's Campground Management this week. WCM contacted the Supreme Court to check on Justice Thomas's schedule but hadn't heard back for comment.
Bambei seemed to take the letdown in stride, without going into details about how the Thomas visit fell through. No substitute "surprise" visitor is being lined up.
The convention runs through Dec. 3.
The hoped-for Thomas visit was at the center of a minor spat in August between ARVC and Brian Schaeffer, executive director of the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO). Schaeffer touted that he could arrange for Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry to speak at the ARVC conference. ARVC turned down Schaeffer's offer, saying it wished to remain non-political with its guest speakers.
However, Bambei indicated at that time, "We have someone just as big in mind who's not running for office and is an RV enthusiast." Though not identifying Thomas by name in August, Bambei sounded confident that the deal to book Thomas could be sealed.


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The certificate in nonprofit administration is designed for those who desire to enhance their management and supervisory skills within the context of a nonprofit organization.
To earn the certificate, students must complete the 18-semester-hour nonprofit administration core and six semester hours of nonprofit administration electives (PPA 530, 531, 533, 535, and two electives taken under advisement) with a minimum grade of "B" in each course.
Degree students also may apply for the certificate after completing the administration core requirements with a minimum grade of "B" for each course. Arrangements and requirements are to be confirmed in writing.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended the Certificate in Nonprofit Administration program.
*Capstone Seminar will serve as an elective for the certificate and a required core course for the M.P.A.
**Required for students without sufficient professional work experience; see the department chair for advisement.
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended the Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning program.
500 Foundations of Public Service (3) Introduces students to the practice and discipline of public administration and the values of public service. Special emphasis is placed on the concepts of pursuing the public interest with accountability and transparency; serving professionally with competence, efficiency, and objectivity; acting ethically to uphold the public trust; and demonstrating respect, equity, and fairness in dealings with citizens and fellow public servants. Students also are introduced to the ethics of public administration and nonprofit organizations.
501 Research Methods in Public Administration (3) Application of the logic of scientific methodology and research design construction to the practice and discipline of public administration. Emphasizes hypothesis development and testing, data collection, measurement problems, and theory application.
502 Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (3) This course introduces students to the practice of policy analysis and program evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the applied nature of both. Students are introduced to both quantitative and qualitative methods of evaluation.
503 Public Budgeting and Finance (3) This course introduces students to the principles and procedures of public budgeting and finance. Emphasis is placed on the budgeting process.
504 Public Human Resource Management (3) This course introduces students to human resource management in the public and nonprofit sectors. Topics include federal and state employment laws, job analysis, recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, training and development, labor-management relations, and human resource information technology.
505 Public Sector Organization Theory (3) This course introduces students to the study of organization theory within the context of the public sector. Issues of organization design and effectiveness are explored. Schools of thought include classical, neoclassical, human resources, modern structural, organizational culture, and open-systems theory.
510 Topics in Public Administration (3) Intensive study of selected topics in public administration current to students' interests and needs. This course may be taken again for credit.
511 Technologies for Public Administrators (3) This course introduces students to the technologies of public policy and administration. Topics include e-government (web-based service delivery), computer software and networks, geographic information systems, and web presence.
512 Communications for Public Administrators (3) Development of communication skills for the effective writing of letters, memos, reports, and proposals. The course will survey communication issues specific to public and nonprofit management.
513 Administrative Law (3) A survey of the legal environment of public administration. Topics include the development of and trends in administrative law, including the rights, duties, and liabilities of public officials.
514 American Public Policy (3) Survey of literature, examination of approaches, and discussions of concepts and issues in the field of American politics and policy processes.
530 Topics in Nonprofit Administration (3) Intensive study of selected topics in nonprofit administration that are current to students' interests and needs. This course may be taken again for credit.
531 Foundations in Nonprofit Administration (3) Introduces students to the practice of nonprofit administration. Core functions of the field are surveyed including financial and organizational management, role of boards, and strategic planning.
532 Grant Writing (3) Art of grant writing via proposal development processes. Targeting proposals to public, private, and nonprofit agencies.
533 Nonprofit Fund-Raising Essentials (3) Emphasizes the concepts and tools necessary for understanding the fund-raising process. Topics include relationship building, the solicitation process, specific fund-raising strategies, and ethical considerations.
534 Nonprofit Program Evaluation and Assessment (3) Examines performance measurement and outcomes assessment as they relate to managing nonprofit organizations. An emphasis will be placed on the assessment process and closing the loop by incorporating assessment outcomes into decision making and planning.
535 Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations (3) This course is an advanced management course in the nonprofit concentration of the M.P.A. degree program and is designed to prepare students for a career in executive management in public-sector organizations. The course examines the overall concepts of management and strategy in nonprofit and government settings, and the role of board and executive leadership in providing strategic direction for the organization. The course examines topics of special importance in the governance and strategic management of public sector organizations, including organization development, board leadership, strategic planning, human resource management, organizational performance and effectiveness, and marketing.
550 Topics in Human Resources Management (3) Intensive study of selected topics in human resource management that are current to students' interests and needs. This course may be taken again for credit.
551 Staffing and Development (3) Examines all legal and regulatory factors affecting staff selection and development. Includes all applicable federal laws and practices as well as employee orientation, training, and development.
552 Employee Relations (3) Emphasizes employee relationships with management, particularly in a nonunion environment. Covers issues such as policy formulation, compliant systems, employee rights, performance appraisals, employee morale and motivation, and factors affecting employee health, safety, and security.
553 Labor Relations (3) Analyzes labor-management relationships, particularly with respect to federal laws and regulations, administration of labor contracts, mediation, and arbitration processes. Incorporates all legal aspects of collective bargaining as well as related practices, and strategies of negotiation, unfair labor practices, and the management of organization-union relations.
554 Compensation Analysis and Benefits Planning (3) Examines the legal and regulatory factors affecting compensation and benefits administration within the public and nonprofit sectors. Reviews compensation philosophies and economic factors affecting pay plans, as well as the type and characteristics of specific compensation and benefits programs.
600 Capstone Seminar in Public Administration (3) This course integrates knowledge from the curriculum and uses it to demonstrate mastery of required competencies to complete a directed research project. Students will also submit their required competencies assessment portfolio.
601 Public Policy and Administration Internship (3) Intensive field placement in a public sector or nonprofit organization through faculty guidance and supervision. Students will be required to complete a project as part of their internship.
602 Professional Seminar in Public Administration (3) This course is designed to provide students with an equivalent experience to that of an internship in the public sector. Students will interact with practicing public administrators and nonprofit professionals on a weekly basis and engage in assigned case study readings focused on the practice of public administration. Students are required to spend an intensive two- to three-day period of time with a selected public-sector or nonprofit organization. Lastly, as a class, students will complete a public service project over the course of a semester. Students are strongly encouraged to take the internship, and enrollment in this course requires the permission of the program director.


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Sometimes when I sit down to write a post I know what I want to write about. Other times I browse through my seemingly endless files of photographs to find something inspiring.
Next week I head to Washington state to visit with my daughter and her family.
She called this morning to tell me about something the grandsons had done that made
her really proud, so when I came across these photos of her it seemed appropriate to share
a few of my proud moments.
The photo above is my husband and daughter on a camping trip into the
White Mountains of northern Arizona.
I don't remember how long a hike it is but we made it many times. It is a wilderness
area so we have to carry everything in, and out. She was always proud to keep up with her
dad and we all have many special memories.
Somewhat older she was in a community dog show with our dog, Duchess.
I think they won a red ribbon but I'm not sure. She had to talk about what she
did to take care of her dog and walk her around among a lot of other kids and dogs.
They both did very well.
It was probably about the same time that she became a Brownie and followed Girl Scouts
on up until she earned her Silver Award. I was the troop leader for many years first as an
assistant and later as the main leader.
For her Silver Award she assisted me in running a Daisy (Kindergarten age girls) troop.
As we "bridged" the girls to Brownies I was proud to pin Jessica with her Silver Award.
Jessica began taking band in elementary school. She played the flute and later the piccolo.
She stayed with it through middle school and in to high school where she earned her letter.
Yes there were tough times as she was growing up but we shared many things
including pride in everything she did.
Now she's passing on that pride to her sons and still making her dad and I proud of her.
What are some things in your life that you are especially proud of?
What about your children and/or grandchildren?
I'll be doing my annual travel blog as I make my way to Washington next week.
Stay tuned, you never know what I'll come across.


text: I have follwee this howto in order to set up a couple of KVM's. For the most part everything went smoothly, except the virtual network interface, whch has neither an IP (public) nor a GW (public as well), although both have been assigned while building the VM. Here's what ifconfog says: and route -n says The VM is running: but iface-list returns an error Help is much welcome. [EDIT] Just in case, /etc/network/interfaces looks as follows (the public IP's are changed for obvious reasons)


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Crunch Downed By Devils, 6-2
After putting the Syracuse Crunch on the board with a power play goal early in the second period, Brett Connolly celebrated with an unenthusiastic fist pump.
The goal brought the Crunch back to within three, but the Albany Devils continued to pour on the pressure to hand Syracuse its fourth-straight loss, 6-2, at the Onondaga County War Memorial Saturday.
"It's a moral victory that we played better tonight than we did last night," Connolly said. "But it's still not good enough."
For Connolly and captain Mike Angelidis, the Crunch's problems revolved around undisciplined play and not clearing out the front of the net. Syracuse committed 12 infractions totaling 40 minutes, and Albany went 1-for-9 with the man-advantage.
The Devils got on the board 3:28 into the first period, when Raman Hrabarenka's point shot found a hole through a crowd in front and ended up in the back of the net.
Adam Larsson had another point shot go through five minutes later, and Alexander Urbom gave Albany a three-goal lead heading into the first intermission.
"It was better than it's been, even though we were scored on more," Angelidis said. "We're taking strides in the right direction. They came out hard and got a good couple point shots with tips in."
Reid Boucher increased Albany's lead to four less than two minutes into the second period, but Connolly's power play goal cut the deficit back to three. Cedric Paquette and Vlad Namestnikov registered the assists.
Darcy Zajac scored midway through the second frame and Mike Sislo further padded the Devils' lead early in the third. Six goals tied a season-high for goals allowed for the Crunch this season.
Syracuse goalie Cedrick Desjardins finished with 22 saves.
"(Desjardins) gives up six goals, but he can't see five of them," Connolly said. "We've got to do a better job boxing guys out."
With less than four minutes remaining, Jonathan Marchessault scored a 5-on-3 goal to round out the Crunch scoring. Connolly and Jon DiSalvatore had the assists.
For Angelidis, there are ups and downs in any season. But this season there seem to be more downs.
"When you get in a rut, it's really hard to get out," said Angelidis, who has captained teams to the Calder Cup Finals the past two seasons. "We're stuck in one right now. It comes from every guy collectively, from everyone who puts the uniform on. We have to get out of this together."
With the chances of making it to the postseason dwindling, Syracuse (24-29-4-6) looks to snap out of its slump when it travels to Glens Falls to take on the Adirondack Phantoms Sunday.
"There's two ways you can go: either pack it in or give it everything you've got," Angelidis said. "This team is going to give it all they've got and play with some heart."
Pictured: Crunch forward Brett Connolly looks to make a pass against the Devils at the Onondaga County War Memorial Saturday.
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TONASKET Nine demolition derby teams entered the Commenchero Rodeo Arena Sunday.
But when it was over, it was 23-year-old Jordan Montanye of Tonasket winning the main event and proclaiming victory.
After being declared the winner, Montanye climbed atop his vehicle to celebrate in front of several hundred fans.
"I didn't have reverse," he said. "I lost that in the third heat and just played it out."
The victory was the first main event Montanye has ever won, having participated the last eight years.
"I do it for the show, and to have fun," he said.
Montanye's win was a surprise ending to a day in which Robert Hallam and Jimmy Caveness claimed victory in the heat races.
Hallam, 20, of Okanogan, won the first heat, but damaged his coil and wouldn't return the rest of the day.
Caveness, 48, of Okanogan won the second and third heats.
"It takes watching, and a little bit of luck," he said of winning. "You pick your battles and keep a cool head."
After 12 years, the heat wins were for the first for Caveness in Tonasket.
His wife and copilot, Jude Caveness, said her husband competes for the "adrenaline rush."
In fact, she also drives a demolition derby car, as does her son, David Brown.
Brown, 26, of Omak was driving the No. 64 Ortuno Brothers car in the event.
Other drivers were Jake Taylor, 33, of Omak; Darryl Ortuno, 20, of Omak; Karl Isenberg, 35, of Oroville; and Ray Becker, 48, of Gold Bar.
In the ninth car, Brandon Weller, 32, and Keith Montanye, 32, both of Tonasket, took turns at the wheel of the No. 4400 vehicle.
Becker, a former resident of Aeneas Valley, said he enjoyed his trip home to the Tonasket area to compete in the derby.
"But I broke the left rear axle," he said. "It's still fun. It cost 200 bucks just to come and play."
In addition to the heat races and main event, the demolition derby featured powder puff and mechanics events.
During intermission, drivers and their crews took on area children in a tug-o-war over a giant mud pit.
The drivers team won, with 10-year-olds Howie Fletcher of Omak, and Jeremy and Tyler Wirth and Colin Silverthorn of Tonasket the first to fall prey to the mud pit.
Demolition derby volunteers also carried Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo Queen Karlie Hennemen to the edge of the pit, but released her so she could present trophies to drivers without being covered in mud.
The event was kicked off by Parker Kenyon, 17, of Tonasket playing the national anthem on his electric guitar.
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To report an emergency in progress, call 911.
How do I contact the Court Clerk's Office for Juvenile Court/Department 12?
The Juvenile Court Clerk can be reached between the hours of
8 a.m.-12p.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
11270 B Avenue Auburn, CA 95603
If I am a divorced parent, and my child's mother/father wants to visit as well, how long will the visit last?
If both parents visit on the same date but do not want to visit the minor together, each visit will be one hour a week.
Can my child's stepparent visit at the Juvenile Detention Facility?
A minor's natural parents have precedence for visiting. A stepparent may visit only with the Juvenile Detention Facility Supervising Probation Officer's authority and permission.
Can my child have his/her homework and books from school during their incarceration at the Juvenile Detention Facility?
Homework and school books may be brought in for a minor to work on and use while incarcerated. However, it will be entirely up to your child to work on this homework during their dayroom hours. Outside homework and school books will not take the place of the regular school curriculum scheduled at the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Can I mail my child letters while they are in the Juvenile Detention Facility?
All incoming mail to minors should be addressed as follows:
If I mail my child a letter, is it read and inspected before it is given to him/her?
Incoming mail will be opened and inspected for contraband. On occasion, probation staff may read mail for safety and security purposes.
Can I send my child photographs at the Juvenile Detention Facility?
Photographs will be accepted for an incarcerated minor, given to the minor dependent on their progress within the facility. These photographs must not contain material related to or insinuating sexual activities or lewdness, the use of drugs or alcohol, violence, or gang related activities. Pictures that violate this policy will be withheld and placed in the minor's property bag. Photos must be printed on regular photo paper.
Can I send my child packages at the Juvenile Detention Facility?
No packages of any kind will be accepted by the Juvenile Detention Facility. If it is suspected an article of mail contains items other than a letter, this mail will be withheld and returned to sender, or given to the minor's Supervising Probation Officer for disbursal.
My child has never been involved in the Judicial System or had contact with law enforcement before. She/he is now acting incorrigible and acting out. Is there anything I can do?
Your child cannot be put in the Juvenile Detention Facility because of behavior problems. For assistance with a "beyond control" child, contact the Placer County Children's System of Care Program at (530) 889-6700 or the Crisis Resolution Center at (866) 251-7584.
Are counseling services available to my child while they are incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Facility?
Yes, there is a full-time Mental Health Practitioner assigned to the Juvenile Detention Facility who offers counseling services and group counseling sessions.
My child has scheduled medical and dental appointments, as well as medical and dental conditions that need attention. Who can I contact regarding these problems?
There is full-time medical staff assigned to the Juvenile Detention Facility. They can be reached at (530) 886-4873.
Can my child make phone calls to me while they are incarcerated?
Upon a minor's detention at the Juvenile Detention Facility, they may make three phone calls to parent/guardian, attorney and/or employer. Minors are also able to complete phone calls to parents and/or legal guardians from a payphone, on a collect call basis only. Phone cards cannot be used.
Can my child write and send letters while incarcerated?
The Juvenile Detention Facility will pay the postage for two personal letters per week per minor. Minors may have self-adhesive stamps while in custody, which may be used to pay for postage on additional letters they choose to write and send.
Where are the Probation Department offices located?
Auburn Justice Center
2929 Richardson Drive Ste B
Auburn, CA 95603
Santucci Justice Center
10810 Justice Center Drive Ste 170
Roseville, CA 95678
Tahoe Office
7252 North Lake Blvd.
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Does the commitment or placement of my child outside of my home cost me any money?
Yes, the Welfare and Institutions Code provides that you can be charged for the costs of care and support of your child each day she, he is detained, committed to the Juvenile Detention Facility, placement, foster home or a Juvenile Ranch/Camp.
I received a bill from the Probation Department for the care and support costs of my child in Juvenile Detention Facility. Since I have joint custody of this child with my ex-spouse, do I only have to pay half the bill?
Under the Welfare and Institutions Code the father, mother, spouse, and other person are liable for support of a minor. The liability is joint and several liability. Both parents are responsible for the payment of this bill in its entirety, not just a portion due to child custody splits.
I can't afford the billing I received for the care and support costs of my child in the Juvenile Detention Facility. What can I do?
Contact Placer County Revenue Services Division to obtain a financial evaluation form and discuss the process. Payment plans may be set up if financial documents support it. This payment plan does not reduce the liability incurred.
Placer County Revenue Services Division,
10810 Justice Center Drive, Ste 100
Roseville, CA 95678
My child is on probation with a condition for search and seizure, can you search him/her 24 hours a day, even at a friend's house?
Yes, your child can be searched at any time, anywhere. A probation officer or law enforcement officer can also search his/her room, home, vehicle, and space at his/her place of employment at anytime.


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Swedish Chicken & Pear Hash
|Vegetables, Meat
|Day Part
|Cuisine Type
Chicken, sweet potatoes and pears come together perfectly in this scrumptious hash. Savory and satisfying with just a hint of sweetness, this dish is perfectly topped with a dollop of sour cream.
11 lb. chicken or turkey, cooked, coarsely chopped or ground
4 1/4 lb. sweet potatoes, slightly undercooked, coarsely chopped or ground
4 1/4 lb. diced Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, drained
3 cups green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh chopped dill or parsley
1/3 cup salt
2 cups chicken stock
12 oz. butter, melted
Sour cream, as needed
Dill or parsley sprigs, as needed
1. Mix poultry and remaining ingredients, except sour cream and dill sprigs; evenly divide between 2 pans. Bake at 350° F for 1 1/2 hr. or until lightly browned.
2. Per order, using a #6 scoop, put 6 oz. of hash on a serving plate. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of dill or parsley.


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TweetShrink, Send Your Tweets To A Fat Camp
Even though I do not tweet a lot with lengthy tweets, there are times that it is hard to fit everything within 140 characters. Also when I wrote about tweetie 1.3, I mentioned about integration of TweetShrink and twitlonger. There was a comment about usage of both. The commenter actually asked how to use them within the tweetie (answer below), I thought of jotting this down.
TweetShrink is available via a web interface or through an Adobe Air application, TweetDeck. Both allows you to post directly to twitter.
Following is an 145 charactors shrunk to 136 charactors without losing the meaning and fitting within the 140 character limitation.
Tweetshrink tries its very best to fit your text within the Tweet limits by replacing common phrases words with shorter ones. Like drying them up (145)
Tweetshrink tries its very best 2 fit yr text w/in the Tweet limits by replacing common phrases words w/ shorter ones. lk drying them up (136)
Tweetie posted the following tip for using TweetShrink and TwitLonger via Tweetie, "type a tweet > 140 characters then press Send for Twitlonger & Tweetshrink options."


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Give us a call to get our secret deals 1-800-293-2602
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A stay at Hotel Asian International places you in the heart of New Delhi, minutes from Jantar Mantar and close to Red Fort. This hotel is within close proximity of American Library and Palika Bazaar.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.


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Zito eyes another win over Rockies
Barry Zito tries to follow up a brilliant season debut on Wednesday when the San Francisco Giants go after a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies at AT&T Park.
Zito was terrific against the St. Louis Cardinals, as he limited them to just three hits over seven scoreless innings and retired 15 of 17 batters beginning with the first inning's final out. He also struck out four and walked three batters.
"When he's really locked in, he's able to start locating inside, not only with the fastball, but throwing the cutter in on the hands, regardless of velocity," Giants reliever Javier Lopez said. "That's what you tend to appreciate because there's never a predictable sequence for him and that's the best part about his game."
Including the postseason, San Francisco has won the last 15 times that Zito has started, a stretch that dates all the way back to Aug. 7, 2012. That streak could be extended on Wednesday, as Zito hasn't lost in 11 starts against the Rockies and owns a 7-2 lifetime mark against them with a 2.61 ERA in 20 games (18 starts).
Colorado will pin its hopes on a veteran lefty of its own in Jeff Francis, who was almost as good as Zito in his debut. Francis beat the San Diego Padres, holding them to a run and five hits in six innings.
"From the first inning, I was hitting the glove," Francis said. "I gave up a run in the first, but it was an infield single and a broken-bat hit. I knew that I was throwing the ball the way that I was expecting to, and it was probably only a matter of time before our guys started scoring runs."
Francis is just 7-9 in 19 starts against the Giants with a 5.38 ERA.
Colorado lost its eighth straight game in San Francisco on Tuesday, as Angel Pagan drove in the winning run in the eighth inning to lift the Giants to a 9-6 win. Brandon Crawford hit a three-run home run and scored twice while Hunter Pence drove in a pair of runs for San Francisco, which has won five of eight to start the season.
Tim Lincecum was tagged for six runs on four hits with four walks and seven strikeouts over six innings of work. Santiago Casilla (1-0) pitched a perfect eighth for the win.
"You got to feel good after the team wins," said Lincecum. "Especially coming back from the hole I put them in there in that second inning."
Dexter Fowler and Josh Rutledge each drove in a pair of runs while Troy Tulowitzki hit a solo homer for the Rockies, who had won five straight coming into the series.
"They won a championship playing like that," said Colorado manager Walt Weiss. "They string together a lot of good at-bats."
Juan Nicasio pitched five-plus innings and was charged with four runs on five hits along with five walks and two strikeouts. Matt Belisle (0-1) gave up two runs on three hits over 1 2/3 innings to take the loss.
The Giants won 14 of 18 meetings against Colorado last season, marking their highest-ever win total against the Rockies in a single season.


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But on the morning of December 31, 2010, a flash of light reflected into my bedroom window. Startled, I looked up just in time to see a cloud of snow soar up the side of the house, take shape as bird, and rise away toward the east.
I took it as a found symbol for the new year.


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I think this member is incorrect according to THeravada:Do not blindly adhere to what you think the Buddha taught, he was not omniscient, he did not know everything and basing all your views on some books written down hundreds of years after he died is dogmatic and unfit
Majjhima Nikaya 71 Tevijjavacchagotta Sutta 'To Vacchagotta on the
Threefold True Knowledge'
"Venerable sir, I have heard this: "The recluse Gotaka claims to be
omniscient and all-seeing, to have complete knowledge and visiion
thus: "Whether I am walking or standing or sleeping or awake,
knowledge and vision are continuously and uninterruptedly present to
me." Venerable sir, do those who speak thus say what has been said
by the Blessed One, and not misrepresent him with what is contrary to
fact? Do they explain in accordance with the Dhamma in such a way
that nothing which provides a ground for censure can be legitimatelly
deduced fromtheir assertion?"
"Vaccha, those who say thus do not say what has been said by me, but
misrepresent me with what is untrue and contrary to fact."
note 714 of BB : MA explains that even though part of the statement is
valid, the Buddha rejects the entire statementbecause of the portion
that is invalid. The part of the statement that is valid is the
assertion that the Buddha is omniscient and all-seeing; the part that
is excessive is the assertion that knowledge and vision are
continuously present to him. According to the Theravada tradition
the Buddha is omniscient in the sense that all knowable things are
potentially accessible to him. He cannot, however, know everything
simultaneously and must advert to whatever he wishes to know. At MN
90.8 the Buddha says that it is possible to know and see all, though
not simultaneously, and at AN 4.24/ii.24 he claims to know all that
can be seen, heard, sensed, and cognised, which is understood by the
Theravada tradition as an assertion of omniscience in the qualified
sense. .


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Changing the FS Type of the Root Partition
There may be a time when you need to change the file system type used on your root partition. This might be because you want to get better performance or better stability/reliability. Or, it might be because a new release of the kernel isn't able to mount one or more of your current partitions.
For me, it was the latter event that caused me to migrate the partition used for root and a data partition from being in XFS format to using EXT3 (for the root partition) and JFS (for the data partition). I wanted to move away from XFS because at the time of this writing, the 2.6.22 kernel for Linkstations was having stability problems with XFS.
As such, you will see that the following procedure actually changes two partitions. Depending you your needs, you might not have to do all of the steps. For example, if your second partition already uses the desired FS type and has enough unused space, then Step 1 and Step 18 can be skipped. Similarly, if your current kernel does everything you need, then Step 15 can be avoided.
I chose EXT3 for the partition holding root because first it is journaled. Second, and more importantly, it is a FS type that can be mounted while in EM. This means that I can use EM as part of the process. And, once this is done, I will have a chance to use EM to fix most of the errors I might make while playing with the system in the future.
Warning: messing with the root partition is not something to be done lightly. You can get your machine into a state such that it will not boot. Fortunately I don't think you can brick your box doing this, but you can make it painful to recover.
So, please read and understand the procedure before beginning, and be sure to backup any critical data. This is not a complicated process but it is lengthy. And given that data are wiped clean from the partition at a point in the flow it will pay to not rush things.
(Thanks go to Dave and MoonMaker for helping me get the kinks out of this.)
- You have to be able to get the box in and out of EM. (See EM Mode. Note, however, that this procedure doesn't quite follow the same steps for getting into EM that's described on that page.)
- You have to be able to telnet into the box while it is in EM.
- You have to have a kernel that can mount the new FS (either compiled directly into the kernel or as a loadable module). (See HowTo Build Your Own Custom Kernel.)
- There needs to be enough space on a second partition to hold an image of the root FS. In my case this was a little over 3 GB.
- That second partition needs to be using a FS that can be mounted while in EM.
- A second machine is required that can mount a copy of this image. This means the other system has to be able to mount your current FS type. (This was XFS in my case.)
The procedure has three core phases plus a bonus phase.
- First, a copy of the root partition is stored as a file on a second partition.
- Second, the file is moved to another machine where it is turned into a TAR file.
- Third, the TAR file is brought back and written back on the newly formated partition.
- Bonus, install a new kernel that can support a new, desired FS type.
When reformatting partitions, it is best to do things while the partition is not being actively used. This is difficult to do with the root partition.
Here's the overview. (Done while logged in as root):
- backup /dev/sda6 ← Start of Phase One
- format sda6 as EXT3 (to use as a staging area)
- boot into EM
- copy sda2 partition to a file on sda6
- boot normally
- copy the sda2 image file to a remote machine ← Start of Phase Two
- on the remote machine, loop mount the image
- create a tar copy of the contents of that image
- copy the tar file back to the LS-Pro (to sda6) ← Start of Phase Three
- boot into EM
- format sda2 as EXT3
- mount sda6 and sda2
- untar the tar file on top of sda2
- boot normally
- put the new kernel in place in /boot ← Bonus Phase
- reboot
- format sda6 as JFS
- restore the contents of sda6 saved in step 1
Easier Procedure
- Format an external drive that's large enough as a file system EM can mount, such as ext3.
- Boot into EM.
- mount /dev/sda2 /mnt/disk1
- mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/usbdisk1
- cd /mnt/disk1
- tar cvf /mnt/usbdisk1/rootfs.tar .
- cd /
- umount /dev/sda2
- Optional: Now would be a great time for Custom Partitions on the LS Pro—you'll lose all data on your partitions:
- swapoff /dev/sda5
- umount /boot
- Use fdisk or cfdisk to edit the partition table for /dev/sda
- Important: Reboot, again into EM.
- (Create the data partition with whatever filesystem you like)
- mkswap /dev/sda5
- mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/usbdisk1
- mkfs.ext3 /dev/sda2
- mount /dev/sda2 /mnt/disk1
- cd /mnt/disk1
- tar xvf /mnt/usbdisk1/rootfs.tar
- Boot into normal mode.
Gathering Information
First, before getting started, let's gather some information to make doubly sure that we are playing with the correct partitions. If you look at the /etc/fstab file you might see something like:
# /etc/fstab: static file system information. # <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass> proc /proc proc defaults 0 0 none /dev/pts devpts gid=5,mode=20 0 0 tmpfs /tmp tmpfs size=10M,mode=1777 0 0 /dev/sda5 swap swap defaults 0 0 /dev/sda1 /boot ext3 defaults,noatime,errors=remount-ro 0 1 /dev/sda6 /mnt/disk1 xfs defaults,noatime,nodiratime 0 0
Here we can see that /dev/sda6 currently is being mounted using XFS. We will have to reformat this partition since we want to use this partition as the holding place for the copy of the root partition. (If this partition is formated as EXT3, then you will not have to reformat it.)
Note that this fstab file does not specify the partition to be mounted at /.
If you type "mount" you should see something like:
rootfs on / type rootfs (rw) /dev/root.old on /initrd type ext2 (rw) /dev/root on / type xfs (rw,data=ordered) tmpfs on /lib/init/rw type tmpfs (rw,nosuid) proc on /proc type proc (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec) sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec) usbfs on /proc/bus/usb type usbfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec) /dev/root on /dev/.static/dev type xfs (rw,data=ordered) tmpfs on /dev type tmpfs (rw) tmpfs on /dev/shm type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev) devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,nosuid,noexec) tmpfs on /tmp type tmpfs (rw) /dev/sda1 on /boot type ext3 (rw,noatime,data=ordered) /dev/sda6 on /mnt/disk1 type xfs (rw,noatime,nodiratime) nfsd on /proc/fs/nfsd type nfsd (rw) rpc_pipefs on /var/lib/nfs/rpc_pipefs type rpc_pipefs (rw)
From this, you can see that the /dev/root (corresponding to /dev/sda2) partition is being mounted with type XFS. This is what we are looking to change.
Step by Step
Note, because my system is using FreeLink, this procedure has a Debian flavor to it. It should be relatively easy to adapt this to other firmware families (such as GenLink).
Again, this procedure is done as root.
- backup /dev/sda6. (Use whatever technique you prefer.)
- scp -pr /mnt/disk1 remotehost:/temp-dir1
- format sda6 as EXT3 (to use as a staging area)
- umount /mnt/disk1
- mkfs.ext3 /dev/sda6
- change the /etc/fstab entry for /dev/sda6 to ext3
- /dev/sda6 /mnt/disk1 ext3 defaults,noatime,nodiratime 0 0
- (I don't know if noatime and nodiratime are appropriate for ext3)
- mount -t ext3 /mnt/disk1 (to make sure it works)
- boot into EM. (I did this rather than manually rebooting 3 times.)
- cd /boot
- mv rootfs_ok rootfs_booting
- echo '****' > rootfs_booting
- reboot
- copy sda2 partition to a file on sda6
- telnet into LS-Pro (using login 'root')
- mkdir temp1
- mount -t ext3 /dev/sda6 temp1
- dd if=/dev/sda2 of=temp1/part.image
- boot normally
- cd /boot
- mv rootfs_booting rootfs_ok
- echo `date` > rootfs_ok
- reboot
- copy the sda2 image file to a remote machine
- scp /mnt/disk1/part.image remotehost:/temp-dir2
(this may take a while if the image size is large)
- on the remote machine, loop mount the image
- cd /temp-dir2
- mkdir temp3
- mount -t xfs -o loop part.image temp3
- create a tar copy of the contents of that image
- cd temp3
- tar pzcvf ../part.tgz .
- copy the tar file back to the LS-Pro (back on the LS-Pro)
- scp remotehost:/temp-dir2/part.tgz /mnt/disk1
- boot into EM
- cd /boot
- mv rootfs_ok rootfs_booting
- echo '****' > rootfs_booting
- reboot
- format sda2 as EXT3 (the scary part)
- mkfs.ext3 /dev/sda2
- mount sda6 and sda2
- mkdir temp-dir1
- mount -t ext3 /dev/sda6 temp-dir1
- mkdir temp-dir2
- mount -t ext3 /dev/sda2 temp-dir2
- untar the tar file on top of sda2
- cd temp-dir1
- gunzip part.tgz
- cd ../temp-dir2
- tar pxvf ../temp-dir1/part.tar
(I had to explicitly gunzip the file as the busybox tar available in EM can't do it inline)
- boot normally
- cd /boot
- mv rootfs_booting rootfs_ok
- echo `date` > rootfs_ok
- reboot
- put the new kernel in place in /boot
- cd /boot
- cp uImage.buffalo uImage.buffalo-184.108.40.206
- scp remotehost:/where/the/new/kernel/is uImage.buffalo-2.6.22
- cp uImage.buffalo-2.6.22 uImage.buffalo
- cd /lib/modules
- scp -r remotehost:/where/the/modules/are 2.6.22
(I left the old kernel in /boot in case I need to boot back to it)
(Also bring over any modules you may have cross built)
- reboot
- make any offerings deemed necessary and cross fingers
- reboot
(Ideally you are up on the new kernel at this point)
- format sda6 as JFS
- apt-get install jfsutils (if the utils are not already installed)
- umount /mnt/disk1
- mkfs.jfs -c /dev/sda6
- modify the partition type for /dev/sda6 line in /etc/fstab
- /dev/sda6 /mnt/disk1 jfs defaults,noatime,nodiratime 0 2
- (here too, I'm not sure if noatime and nodiratime are appropriate for JFS)
- It is important to specify '2' for the 'pass' parameter. This will allow the partition to mount properly at boot.
- mount -t jfs /mnt/disk1 (to make sure it works)
(using the '-c' option made this step take several hours)
- restore the contents of sda6 saved in step 1
(use your favorite technique)
- scp -pr remotehost:/temp-dir1 /mnt/disk1
And now your /etc/fstab file should look something like:
# /etc/fstab: static file system information. # <file system> <mount point> <type> <options> <dump> <pass> proc /proc proc defaults 0 0 none /dev/pts devpts gid=5,mode=20 0 0 tmpfs /tmp tmpfs size=10M,mode=1777 0 0 /dev/sda5 swap swap defaults 0 0 /dev/sda1 /boot ext3 defaults,noatime,errors=remount-ro 0 1 /dev/sda6 /mnt/disk1 jfs defaults,noatime,nodiratime 0 2


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Tariq Ramadan and the Islamization of Europe
The extensive 170-page study by the Berlin political scientist Ralph Ghadban aims to analyze Tariq Ramadan's key positions and methods. Ramadan's considerable writing, consisting of some 20 books and 700 articles to date, serve as the basis for this analysis. Ghadban leaves no doubt as to his assessment of Ramadan – the grandson of Hassan al-Bannas is clearly an "Islamist" and his goal is the Islamization of Europe and the establishment of Islamic rule.
Against this backdrop, the principle claims made in Ghadban's study can hardly come as a surprise. For the most part, at least, he presents what seem to be well-founded arguments against Ramadan's reputation as a liberal reformer. It is somewhat unfortunate that so much emphasis is given to issues of Islamic scholarship in Ramadan's work. The book title raised other expectations, and many of the arguments tend to leave the "political" Ramadan neglected in the background.
Context within the Islamic history of ideas
Nonetheless, Ghadban convincingly succeeds in setting Ramadan's thought within the tradition of the Muslim Brotherhood by elaborating its fundamental positions, historical context, and its place in the Islamic history of ideas. According to Ghadban, these ideas include the classification of the West as "godless" and the restriction of thought to a prescribed framework, Ramadan's "Islamic universe of references."
Ghadban argues that there is no room at all for theology in Ramadan's conceptual scheme, whereas it offers Islamic philosophy an extremely marginalized place. Ghadban concludes that Ramadan's position is primarily "Islamic-juristic" and essentially limited to the "classical doctrinaire Fiqh."
In contrast to modernization, a position often attributed to Ramadan, what remains is merely an "updating of the eternally valid Sharia" by adapting to specific contextual conditions. Instead of a reformer, Ghadban presents Ramadan as a traditionalist, who, according to the argumentation of the study, recognizes neither human rights nor the separation of church and state.
Islamization, not integration
In this context, Ghadban questions Ramadan's understanding of the concept "integration" and concludes that Ramadan's Euro-Islam aims not at integration, but rather Islamization.
In his numerous publications, Ramadan provides a uniquely peculiar and often very eclectic account of history. Ghadban succeeds in aptly analyzing this as one of the various forms in which the history of Islamic thought has been manipulated.
Ghadban engages in long digressions in which he contrasts Ramadan's account of history with the consensus of Western Islamic scholars. Certain statements made by Ramadan, claims Ghadban, are just "patently false," and much of what he writes is consciously formulated in an ambiguous manner due to political considerations. Ramadan's "interculturalism" allows him to characterize jihad as liberation struggle, the headscarf as an expression of the emancipation of women, and criticism of Western decadence as anti-imperialism.
A man without a mandate?
Ghadban's assessment of Ramadan's role in the so-called Islamic world is also worth considering. After all, "Time" magazine in the USA chose Ramadan as one of the 100 most important personalities of the 21st century. In contrast, Ghadban sees the significance of Hassan al-Bannas' grandson as being much overrated.
Although he serves as an important figure for Islamic youth in France, he nonetheless is not recognized as a religious authority by Muslim scholars. As he is not a theologian, he is not qualified to interpret religious doctrines nor does he possess the necessary mandate to act as a spokesman for Muslims around the world.
Despite its many strengths, Ralph Ghadban's book is not completely without its flaws. Alongside the more or less aggravating minor details, such as irregularities in the transcription of Arab names, reading pleasure is especially dampened by excessive digressions on scholarly Islamic topics, such as the history of Islamic thought and the development of Islamic law. These only serve to distract from the stated intention of the book, namely, the critical examination of Ramadan's work.
It would have been desirable had the author here continuously worked to reestablish the connection of these arguments to the writings of Ramadan as well as presenting them in a clearer light.
In short, whoever would like to learn more about Tariq Ramadan and especially about his basic positions, as well as his place in the history of Islamic thought, is thoroughly advised to consult this study. Yet, even Ghadban's book is no substitute for undertaking one's own analysis of Ramadan and his extensive body of work. This is particularly true as Ghadban categorically characterizes Ramadan from the very start as an "Islamist" and completely excludes other interpretations proposed by various authors.
Jürgen Endres
© Qantara.de 2006
Translated from the German by John Bergeron
Ghadban, Ralph 2006: Tariq Ramadan und die Islamisierung Europas, Verlag Hans Schiler
Portrait Tariq Ramadan
Role-Model for Muslim Youths throughout Europe
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan is the idol of the Parisian suburbs. He is fighting for a modern Islam and against what he calls "Jewish intellectuals". Now the US administration has revoked his visa. By Jörg Lau
Essay Tariq Ramadan
The Contradictions of the Islamic World
Tariq Ramadan, controversial Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Fribourg, argues that instead of blaming only the West, Muslims need to start to criticise themselves in order to strengthen their position
Tariq Ramadan
Europe's Muslim of Choice
He's the man EU officials and journalists alike seek out when Islam and Western Europe don't see eye-to-eye. Muslim intellectual Tariq Ramadan has been in demand again recently. By Joachim Schubert-Ankenbauer


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Shawnee locals filled commission chambers and spilled into the lobby outside, due to a lack of seating, to attend Wednesday's planning commission meeting.
Shawnee locals filled commission chambers and spilled into the lobby outside, due to a lack of seating, to attend Wednesday's planning commission meeting.
The afternoon meeting featured one case item, a public hearing to rezone 204 N. Louisa to accommodate an overnight shelter for the Shawnee Rescue Mission.
With nearly 40 letters received in support and opposition to the potential rezoning, the planning commission voted unanimously to have a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the commission chambers for further discussion of the matter.
The commissioners requested Glenn and Melissa Blankenship be present to answer more questions about the operational structure of the potential shelter, and budgeting questions.
Justin Erickson, community development/planning director, said during staff reports that the property would not need to be rezoned to be used as a day shelter, but certain modifications would need to be made, including more restrooms and a sprinkler system in case of fires.
Tom Jones, CEO of Oklahoma City Rescue Mission, addressed the commission saying that at least nine people currently in the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission were from Shawnee. People go to Oklahoma City to get the services they need because they are unable to get them in Shawnee, he said.
He added that the substance abuse program used by the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission, "Bridge to Life" has a percent rate higher than 70 percent.
Homelessness is a real problem, Jones said.
"The truth of the matter is they (the homeless) exist in our society – they exist in Shawnee," he said.
"What Shawnee Rescue Mission is attempting to do is offer them help," Jones said. "The beauty of it is what those people are coming there for is an opportunity to get off the streets."
When asked about the allegations of robbery, vandalism, public sexual acts, and others, Jones said that the rescue mission cannot be held responsible for what adults are doing off of their premises.
The Oklahoma City Rescue Mission employs more than 30 full-time staff members, and Jones said the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission would work with the Shawnee Rescue Mission to ensure they have the appropriate amount of staff members.
Several members of the community spoke in support and opposition.
Holly Gordon was the first to speak. She said she lives not far from the Shawnee Rescue Mission.
"My quality of life as a homeowner in Shawnee has diminished," she said.
"There is a great need," Gordon added. "But I don't honestly believe a shelter in a residential area is the answer."
Ray Belford spoke in support of the rescue mission.
"The only issue is overnight lodging," Belford said, citing Erickson's comment about rezoning being unnecessary for a day shelter.
"It seems to me, the objections don't matter, because they can do all those things anyway," he said in response to concern about the homeless walking through neighborhoods and spending time around the rescue mission.
"It seems to me people are talking about criminals, not the homeless," Shawnee local James Morton said in support of the rescue mission. "I've seen people that weren't doing very good get better."
Teresa Cody, a local business owner, urged the commission to "take all the facts into consideration."
The planning commission will look at this item again at the special called meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in commission chambers at Shawnee City Hall.


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Indian Ocean Marine Biodiversity Survey
as part of Shoals of Capricorn Programme
The Background
The National Museum of Wales (NMW) will carry out marine zoological studies in the Seychelles under the auspices of the Shoals of Capricorn Programme. This was launched in 1997, the International Year of the Reef, by the Royal Society and the Royal Geographical Society at the invitation of the Governments of Mauritius and Seychelles.
The aims of the Shoals programme are to carry out a detailed investigation of the marine resources of the islands, banks and shoals of the Mascarene Plateau, and to work in collaboration with host nations in data collection, analysis and interpretation of findings to further our knowledge of the area, to assist in conservation and marine resource planning, and to enable the participation and education of peoples from all marine-based disciplines.
The Mascarene Ridge is a major submarine feature, dominating the western Indian Ocean and acting as a 'wall' to the passage of currents. The ridge forms a shelf from the tropic of Capricorn to the Equator, over which lie 115,000km2 of banks and shoals of between 33-90 m, with a shallow rim at 8-20 m. In fact beyond 50 m depth, the plateau generally plummets to over 1000 m.
The ridge represents one of the great 'unknowns' in terms of marine scientific study. So little is known about these remote banks that even the amounts of coral, algal ridges or bare rock are only estimated, and the biodiversity of the area is largely unstudied. In addition, the bank fisheries, which operate from small boats supported by mother ships, are of economic importance to the Seychelles and Mauritius. There is therefore a pressing need to investigate the structure of the Plateau, its physical effect on the area, the resources it sustains and the past, present and future human impact on these resources.
The investigations of the National Museum of Wales will centre on our scientific strengths of taxonomy and benthic biodiversity assessment.


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