text:
The family of an FBI agent who disappeared from his Burbank home more than a month ago made an emotional plea on Wednesday for the public's help in preventing the case from going cold.
It was the second time the family of Special Agent Stephen Ivens appealed for help in tracking down Ivens' whereabouts since he went missing May 11, seemingly vanishing despite a massive manhunt by foot and air in the days after his disappearance.
The active, on-the-ground searches have long been called off, and authorities say few, if any, leads have come in.
The family has since launched its own search effort, aided in large part by social media websites and campaigns.
Standing at the base of a popular hiking trail at the Stough Nature Center in Burbank on Wednesday, Ivens' wife, Thea, called for volunteers to assist with two searches organized by the family on June 16 and 23.
"We can't do that alone," she said, adding that the family was "still hoping" her husband would come home.
"My understanding is that if there are no leads, there are no searches," Thea Ivens said. "Lately there have not been any tips or leads."
Her appeal came one day before Stephen Ivens' 36th birthday.
The agent, who specializes in national security, disappeared from his Burbank home in the 1700 block of Scott Road, prompting a massive search that involved about 100 FBI agents and 50 local law enforcement officials who initially focused on the nearby Verdugo Mountains.
The search took on added urgency because officials said Ivens likely had his department-issued gun and could be a danger to himself, although they declined to say why.
The family has been conducting their own search of the Verdugo Mountains, soup kitchens in Santa Monica and Venice Beach, and homeless shelters, Thea Ivens said.
The Burbank Police Department — the lead agency on the case — told the family detectives were reviewing tapes from the downtown Burbank Metrolink Station for possible leads, said Jim Ryan, Stephen Ivens' uncle, who was also at the press conference Wednesday.
Thea Ivens recounted how she called 9-1-1 on May 11 to report Ivens missing after finding a letter addressed to her and their son.
It was a gratitude letter, Thea Ivens said, "telling me that our child and I are the greatest gift that God has given him. It was a message for Kyle to be honest, gracious and humble and that if you are that, you can sleep at night."
She added that she felt "undertones" that her husband "would be gone for a while, but he didn't exactly say goodbye — he didn't say that."
Since February, Thea Ivens said her husband had not been able to sleep and in April, began experiencing anxiety attacks.
She said the attacks had nothing to with his work, although she acknowledged that there were "some incidents at the workplace."
FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller on Wednesday reiterated that the investigation was ongoing, and that it would continue "until Stephen Ivens is found.
"Many leads were generated based on the initial media coverage, as well as by fliers handed out to hikers and the FBI's publicity efforts," she added.
Burbank Police Capt. Denis Cremins said search efforts were being directed based on credible information, adding that all leads have been run down to their conclusion.
"We haven't come up with anything, and certainly welcome any credible leads," he said.
Stephen Ivens is described as 6 foot 1 inch tall, 140 to 150 pounds, with brown eyes, grayish-brown hair, and eyeglasses.
When asked if she could think of a reason why Ivens would leave her and her young son, Thea Ivens said, "No, none. He's not leaving. I know he loves his child, our child."
To volunteer, visit the "Let's Bring Steve Home" website or Facebook page.
Anyone with information on Stephen Ivens' whereabouts should contact Burbank police at (818) 238-3000.


text:
A fun site is Morristache, the site that dares to celebrate both the glory that is Adam Morrison's mustache, and the mustache in general. One thing bothers us, however. Morristache includes a Hall of Fame section, in which such luminary mustaches as Rollie Fingers and Tom Selleck are included. But, neither Keith Hernandez nor Reggie Jackson are in there. Yes, shocking.
Both of course are mustache pioneers, and to keep them out would be a true injustice. So we hereby begin our campaign to get Jackson and Hernandez into the Morristache Hall of Fame. In fact, we made a list of what we think the next Hall of Fame class should be. And if the site ignores our entreaties, well, we may just have to start a Mustache Hall of Fame of our own.
A potential prospective 2007 Hall of Fame 2007 class:
• Borat.
• Stuart Scott.
• Zorro.
• Write-in candidate.
Good luck to all nominees!
The Mustache Hall Of Fame [Morristache, via True Hoop]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Known for its live music, incredible arts scene, inspired restaurant culture, and secret laneways, Melbourne's an Aussie hospitality hub with a quirky personality.
The city's skyline tells the story of the variety that lies beneath it, where gritty industrial buildings give way to lush public parks at almost every turn. You'll be awestruck by the sheer quality of street and civic art on display too.
Culinary enthusiasts are sure to have their minds blown here. International diners and chefs are drawn in by the experimental dining scene, while food trucks such as The Snag Society and Mama Van keep the locals munching on both classic Aussie and international barbecue options.
Spend a few minutes in this style capital and you'll have your phone out, snapping photos of passing fashionistas for your newly-founded street style blog. A sea of black clothing is punctuated by fun, frivolous touches, evident in Melbourne's many independent labels and boutiques. Curated stores like Smith Street's Somebuddy Loves You will give you a fix of curated Australian and Kiwi designer wear, but you still have all the well known international stores if the local stuff isn't cutting it.
Surrounded by beaches, edged by forests and mountains and brimming with creative energy, Melbourne is a city waiting to be discovered – so why not get started now?


text:
March 11, 2013
Have you registered for the NGS Family History Conference in Las Vegas yet? Only eight days until the 19 March deadline for the early bird discount and ordering a print syllabus. After that date, the NGS member price will increase from $195 to $230 for all four days, the non-NGS member price will increase from $230 to $265, and only the flash drive syllabus will be available. You really don't want to miss this year's exciting conference program from 8–11 May at the LVH-Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. For conference information and to register, go to http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Space is still available for all conference social events including the Tuesday bus tours, luncheons, and breakfasts.
Breakfasts, Luncheons, and the NGS Banquet
Participating organizations sponsor several breakfasts and luncheons during the conference, and the NGS Banquet is an event not to be missed! Make your reservation by the deadline, 22 April, at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Las Vegas Area Tours
There's still time to sign up for three exciting Las Vegas area tours on Tuesday, 7 May. Tour tickets are available only until 22 April 2013.
Hoover Dam and Ethel M. Chocolates Tour: This six-hour tour allows participants to explore the rich history of the Hoover Dam, enjoy a buffet lunch, and tour a chocolate factory and botanical garden.
Museum Tour: Tour the 30-acre Clark County Museum and the National Atomic Testing Museum in this five-hour tour.
Night Tour: Experience the full brilliance of neon Las Vegas in a five-hour tour of the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown!
For more information, please see Las Vegas Area Tours at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Add Items to an Existing Registration
To add meals to your current registration, log on at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on My Account, select My Events, and then click to Add Sessions. To add pre-conference events and tours, click on My Account and then select Upcoming Events.


text:
Growth investors and hedge funds were dumping Apple last quarter and piling into Google. Now some analysts think Google's stock is headed to $1,000.
"If you wound back a couple of years, I think a lot of people were selling Google to buy Apple so I think it's a reversal trade to some extent," Jefferies analyst Brian Pitz said in a CNBC interview. "I think investors are buying growth and shifting out of a name they perceive as perhaps not being as 'growthy' a name as Google is."


text:
Oscars 2010 & Jimmy Kimmell for 2011?
It may be an unpopular sentiment but Steven Martin and Alec Baldwin worked for me. We laughed heartily in the press room. But they couldn't save a show that was too long, poorly directed, and terribly produced. Enjoyed the 5 actor tribute to the Best Actor and Actress categories, it worked to build suspense, but that dumbass montage to horror with the mismatched music and the uneven pacing of the programme gave it an overall feeling of... flat. It was flat. And that flatness was made even more evident with Kimmel's show immediately afterwards. Did you see the Handsome Men's Club? The Handsome Men's Club f-cking owned me.
Sure... it helps with so many superstars. It helps that the piece was reasonably well edited – don't think for a second those bitches were in the same room at the same time – and of course in late night there are certain liberties that can be taken that wouldn't be allowed in prime time.
But imagine if Kimmel hosted the Oscars? It was a self nomination for the job next year. Watch. It's worth your 10 minutes.
As for the rest of it, the clothes, the interviews, the speeches – that commentary is to follow. With help from my dear friend Duana who has agreed to tagteam on this monumental day of posting. She is putting up with my messiness in our room, tolerating my stressed out, tunnel vision rudeness, and she also claimed the last pair Alexander Wang olive booties at Opening Ceremony before anyone else could snatch them away. Look at them. And hers are GREEN.
Sorry... I digress.
Here are the best and worst. We will probably be fighting. I loved Maggie Gyllenhaal's dress. So we will probably be fighting. As always, can't wait to read your emails. Please do send! I may not be able to reply to all but I read every message and I am so grateful that you have taken the time to write.
Photos from Wenn.com and ABC.com


text:
We all dream of doing something worthwhile with life. According to God's Word, it's possible. We just need the right priorities.
When Moses turned aside to see the burning bush, he was stepping onto holy ground. Yet the Bible teaches us that all ground is holy ground.
Download biblical authority discussion questions.
No results found in .
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics ministry, dedicated to helping Christians defend their faith and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.


text:
Hi Everyone!
I thought I would make available via this blog post a PDF copy of the SF 180 Request Pertaining To Military Records Form that is needed to submit to the National Archives when seeking military records of ancestors from World I going forward. The form provides information on how to go about asking for military record information for pre-World War I ancestors.
I had been helping a researcher recently in this area and thought why not share this form easily through this blog. It is not difficult to find via the National Archives website, but I thought I could put it right here for readers of this blog that might need it.
Military records can provide vast amounts of information on an ancestor. I have a few indirect ancestors for whom I plan on submitting these forms some day from my "bucket list".
The form is a 3 page PDF for which a link follows below:
SF 180 Form , Request Pertaining To Military Records
There is a 1 page instruction form and a 1 page submission form and a 1 page Location of Military Records Information part and an address list of military records inquiries.
You will need to print the form out and fill in the printed forms the old-fashioned way and then submit them via mail. You cannot fill the form out online.
If you have never submitted such a request you may want to print and save the form itself for future use. There is a lot of good information contained in the form to help you properly fill it out whether you are a general genealogist seeking some ancestral information on a veteran who exited the military greater than 62 years ago or if you are a direct next of kin of a military veteran.
So if you thought about tracking down some military records of ancestors back to no further than World War I but did not have the proper form at your fingertips, then delay no longer. Here is the form you need to start your military records submission request to the National Archives.
Look no more, your SF 180 form has arrived as a PDF above!
Tony Kierna
Genealogy Coordinator
Schaumburg Township District Library


text:
AC Single-phase induction motors
Induction motors are the most used driving system, from fractional horsepower to hundreds of horsepower, where speed rotation does not require varying. Single-phase induction motors are largely used in low power applications. Thus bearing design strongly depends upon the final application of the motor. The types of fractional horsepower motors are:


text:
Dorman Seeks Special Session on Healthcare (Nov 14, 2012)
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A Democratic state lawmaker is seeking a special legislative session for lawmakers to take action on whether Oklahoma should create a state-run health insurance exchange required under the federal health care law.
Rush Springs Rep. Joe Dorman announced his plan on Wednesday to seek signatures from two-thirds of the members of the House and Senate that would be needed to convene a special session. It's unlikely Dorman would get enough signatures in the Republican-controlled House or Senate, and incoming Republican House Speaker T.W. Shannon had Dorman's microphone shut off during his announcement on the House floor.
The new Oklahoma Legislature convened on Wednesday for a swearing-in ceremony.
Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has until Friday to notify federal health officials if the state plans to set up an exchange.
« back


text: Four Red Bulls Academy players called into U.S. U-15 Boys' National Team Domestic Camp Tweet © HARRISON, N.J. (September 3, 2015) – Four players from the New York Red Bulls 2002 age group, Peter Stroud, Danny Ramm, Conner Maurer and Alex Bobocea, have been called up to the upcoming U.S. Under-15 Boys' National Team Domestic Camp in Carson, Calif. The former U-12 players, who helped guide the squad to an undefeated 19-0-2 record in the 2014-15 season, will participate in a week long camp from Sept. 20-27. This season, the four players will compete on the Red Bulls U-13 and U-14 teams. Bobocea, Stroud and Ramm kicked off their Academy seasons on Saturday, Aug. 29 with the Red Bulls U-14s in a victory against PA Classics, 8-0. About the New York Red Bulls Player Development System The New York Red Bulls maintain one of the premier youth development programs in the United States, committed to identifying and developing talent in the tri-state area. The Red Bulls Player Development System is a multi-layered program that provides professional support at all levels of the game. Each level of the player development pyramid has been structured to provide the best development opportunities to players, coaches and youth soccer organizations. Within the local community, programs are offered for players of all ages and abilities. For players with outstanding ability, there is an opportunity to progress from the grassroots Training Programs to the Regional Development School, then on to the Academy Teams and, ultimately, to the Red Bulls professional team. Red Bulls Academy teams are consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation. Red Bulls players make regular appearances in U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams and NCAA Division I programs. For more information about Red Bulls Academy and training programs, visit RedBullsAcademy.com. Back to news


text:
First Time User? Sign Up Now
First Time User? Enroll now.
Home > Hospitals & Locations > Locations Profile
Become REX Wellness member today! Call 919-387-0080 to schedule a tour.
Cary residents have access to the finest health and wellness programs around, courtesy of REX Wellness Center of Cary. Our location on the REX Healthcare of Cary campus provides members and guests with a wide array of healthcare programs and services, including diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and urgent care.
As you enter the REX Wellness Center of Cary, you'll find that our staff members are ready to assist you with towels, pro shop items and membership questions.
Our indoor aquatics area features a heated lap pool. This pool hosts a variety of aquatic group exercise classes and swim programs.
Our aquatics area also features a warm-water therapy pool, hot tub, steam room and sauna.
Get fit with our state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment.
Take in the serene nature views or watch your favorite TV programs while you work out.
Our multi-purpose group fitness studio is home to a variety of classes like Pilates, Yoga, Aerobics and Kickboxing.
REX Wellness Center of Cary
1515 SW Cary Parkway
Get Driving Directions
UNC REX Healthcare4420 Lake Boone TrailRaleigh, NC 27607, USA919-784-3100
Chosen for Excellence
Co-Worker & Physician Login
Health Library
UNC Health Talk
Employee Intranet
Copyright 2020 UNC Health Care. All rights reserved.


text:
There's nothing worse than accidentally deleting an important file.
Whether it was a precious family photo, or a lengthy term paper, eSupport UndeletePlus helps you recover and restore important files even after your Recycle Bin has been emptied. eSupport UndeletePlus is a powerful software program with an easy-to-use interface that quickly scans any laptop or PC for deleted files, allowing users to restore specific files on command. eSupport UndeletePlus works with computers, flash drives, cameras, and other forms of data storage. Simply scan the device, select the files you want to recover, and click a button to restore the media you thought was lost forever.


text:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The No. 6 Harvard men's squash team will host the 2011 CSA Men's National Team Championships Feb. 25-27 with the Murr Center Squash Courts serving as the epicenter of the action this weekend. Other area courts will also be used.
The Particulars
The Crimson and No. 3-seed Princeton will square off at 2 p.m. Fri., Feb. 25, at the Murr Center Squash Courts. The match will be one of three first-round matchups occurring at 2 p.m. No. 1 Trinity will face No. 8 Franklin & Marshall, while No. 4 Rochester and No. 5 Cornell do battle. No. 2 Yale and No. 7 Dartmouth kick off the quest for the Potter Cup at 11 a.m., Friday morning.
Watch Live
The College Squash Association, in conjunction with Harvard University Athletics, will be streaming live action 15 hours this weekend. On Friday and Saturday the stream will be available noon-6 p.m., while on Sunday the stream will be available noon-3 p.m. for the championship match.
Coverage of the following matches will be available during Friday's coverage: Trinity-Franklin & Marshall, Rochester-Cornell, Princeton-Harvard, Dartmouth-Yale, George Washington-Hamilton, Wesleyan-Colby, Stanford-Amherst, Tufts-Colgate, Northeastern-Connecticut, and Bard-Vermont.
The streaming portal can be found here.
Tournament Bracket
The winners of the Trinity-Franklin & Marshall and Rochester-Cornell matches will meet in the semifinals Saturday at noon. The other semifinal match will follow at 3 p.m., featuring the winners of the Princeton-Harvard and Yale-Dartmouth matches.
The championship match will take place Sunday at noon. A complete bracket with match times can be found here.


text:
This extremely close call between a Polish pedestrian and a speeding car is just another example of the unbelievable things that can be accidentally captured by drivers with dash cameras.
What seems like the average drive quickly turns into the luckiest day of one man's life. We'd guess this driver misses the man by a few inches at most as they speed through the crosswalk.
Almost as astonishing as the incident itself is how unfazed the man appears after this close call—he simply thanks the drivers who yielded to the crosswalk and continues on his way.
[via Reddit]


text:
Thomas Simpson
Born: 20 August 1710 in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
Died: 14 May 1761 in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England
Click the picture above
to see a larger version
to see a larger version
|Main Index
|Biographies index
Thomas Simpson's father was a weaver. Thomas received little formal education. He did attend school in Market Bosworth for a while but his first job was as a weaver. He taught himself mathematics, something which was not uncommon for weavers at that time as we shall see below. He moved away from his home town to take up a position as a schoolmaster in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. From about 1725, when Simpson was fifteen years old, until around 1733, he taught mathematics in Nuneaton.
Simpson had lodgings in Nuneaton with a lady by the name of Swinfield whom he married in 1730. They had one daughter Elizabeth born in 1736 and one son Thomas born in 1738. In fact Simpson and his wife had left Nuneaton before his children were born. The reason which has been reported by his biographers is as follows. He [2]:-
... had to flee to Derby in 1733 after he or his assistant had frightened a girl by dressing up as a devil during an astrology session.This would certainly fit in with the fact that he was known as the:-
... oracle of Nuneaton, Bosworth and the environs.Exactly how long he remained in Derby is unknown but we do know that from 1736 he was living in London with his family. He was an early member of the Spitalfields Mathematical Society being one of 49 members in 1736. This Society operated as a working men's club and we know that it was a natural choice for a weaver who taught mathematics since of the members by 1744:-
... about half were weavers, and the rest were typically brewers, braziers, bakers, bricklayers.Simpson was the most distinguished of a group of itinerant lecturers who taught in the London coffee houses. This may seems strange but in fact at this time coffee houses were sometimes called the Penny Universities because of the cheap education they provided. They would charge an entrance fee of one penny and then while customers drank coffee they could listen to lectures. Different coffee houses catered to specific interests such as art, business, law and mathematics. For example De Moivre used Slaughter's Coffee House in St Martin's Lane as a base during these years, and William Jones, who was a friend of Simpson, was able to make a living lecturing in coffee houses such as Child's Coffee House in St Paul's Churchyard.
In 1743 Simpson was appointed as the head of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. In fact this Academy was founded only two years before Simpson took up the post and his appointment there had an impact on the mathematical topics he investigated. In particular he began research on engineering problems and problems relating to fortifications. Two years after his appointment, Simpson was elected a fellow of the Royal Society. While we are describing the honours which he received, we should note that he was also elected a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1758.
From 1737 Simpson began to write texts on mathematics, publishing A New Treatise of Fluxions in that year [2]:-
This was a high-quality textbook devoted to the calculus of fluxions, the Newtonian version of the infinitesimal calculus. The topic was advanced -- it was no trivial exercise to write such a book in the 1730s, when the calculus was mastered by only a few mathematicians in Europe.Simpson is best remembered for his work on interpolation and numerical methods of integration. However the numerical method known today as "Simpson's rule", although it did appear in his work, was something he learned from Newton as Simpson himself acknowledged. By way of compensation, however, the Newton-Raphson method for solving the equation f (x) = 0 is, in its present form, due to Simpson. Newton described an algebraic process for solving polynomial equations which Raphson later improved. The method of approximating the roots did not use the differential calculus. The modern iterative form xn+1 = xn - f (xn) / f '(xn) is due to Simpson, who published it in 1740.
He also worked on probability theory and in 1740 published The Nature and Laws of Chance. Much of Simpson's work in this area was based on earlier work of De Moivre. In fact he was involved in a dispute with De Moivre over issues of priority on the topic of probability and annuities. He worked on the Theory of Errors and aimed to prove that the arithmetic mean was better than a single observation. His justification of this appeared in his 1757 memoir An attempt to show the advantage arising by taking the mean of a number of observations in practical astronomy.
Simpson published Mathematical Dissertations in 1743 which discussed the attraction of the solid obtained by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes. His two volume work The Doctrine and Application of Fluxions in 1750 contains work of Cotes and is considered by many to be the best work on Newton's version of the calculus published in the 18th century. Problems in astronomy such as the precession of the equinoxes were discussed by Simpson in Miscellaneous Tracts (1757).
In 1754 he became editor of the Ladies Diary. He had published in the Ladies Diary from the time he came to London in 1736. He answered problems posed in this publication, but used a variety of pseudonyms such as Marmaduke Hodgson, Hurlothrumbo, Kubernetes, Patrick O'Cavannah, and Anthony Shallow. It was his obvious mathematical skills demonstrated in these solutions which first brought his to the attention of other mathematicians of the day. Other periodicals which he published in were the Gentleman's Magazine, Miscellanea Curiosa Mathematica, and the Gentleman's Diary.
In [9] Stigler describes an event which occurred near the end of Simpson's life:-
A newly discovered manuscript fragment shows that Thomas Simpson and Roger Boscovich met in 1760, and that Boscovich posed a problem in least deviations regression to Simpson. ... Simpson's attempt at an analytical solution is interpreted.The following description of Simpson by Charles Hutton (made 35 years after Simpson's death) is interesting [5]:-
It has been said that Mr Simpson frequented low company, with whom he used to guzzle porter and gin: but it must be observed that the misconduct of his family put it out of his power to keep the company of gentlemen, as well as to procure better liquor.It would be fair to note that others described Simpson's conduct as irreproachable.
Article by: J J O'Connor and E F Robertson
Click on this link to see a list of the Glossary entries for this page
List of References (9 books/articles)
A Poster of Thomas Simpson
Mathematicians born in the same country
Additional Material in MacTutor
- Work on minimal paths
- Multiple entries in The Mathematical Gazetteer of the British Isles
(Click the link below for those honoured in this way)
|Fellow of the Royal Society
|Popular biographies list
|Number 190
Cross-references in MacTutor
- Chronology: 1720 to 1740
- Chronology: 1740 to 1760
Other Web sites
- Dictionary of Scientific Biography
- Dictionary of National Biography
- Rouse Ball


text:
More Manipulative Magic
Compiled by Chas. [Charles] C. Eastman
AbeBooks Seller Since June 30, 2003Quantity Available: 1
AbeBooks Seller Since June 30, 2003Quantity Available: 1
About this Item
Bibliographic Details
Title: More Manipulative Magic
Publisher: Charles C. Eastman, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Publication Date: 1929
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued
Store Description
Except when noted, all books are returnable within 10 days, provided they are returned in the same condition as sent. We accept checks and money orders directly, or Visa and MasterCard through ABE. If paying by check, books will be shipped after your check clears.
Gold Beach Books, Inc.
P.O. Box 610
29707 Ellensburg Ave.
Gold Beach, OR 97444
State of Oregon Corporation Registry Number 463459-89
Authorized representative: Traci L. Mennis, President (same address)
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Shipping for overseas orders will be quoted per order.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller


text:
Mplus Home
Last Day
Last 3 Days
Last Week
Tree View
Edit Profile
How to monitor progress without using...
Mplus Discussion
Latent Variable Mixture Modeling
Jon Heron
posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 5:23 am
I use tech8 when performing multiple random starts to keep track of how long the program has left to run.
The problem is that this can create rather large textfiles
(my record is 0.5 Gig - my poor PCwas not impressed!)
Is there another way I can monitor progress without upsetting my PC?
Jon Heron
posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 5:52 am
On a related note, I can no longer turn tech8 off!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 6:57 am
We also noted the huge text files with TECH8, so now you always get TECH8 to the screen but you only get TECH8 to the output file if you request TECH8 in the OUTPUT command. We felt users would always want to monitor their progress on screen even when they did not want the technical details in the output file. How do you feel about this?
Jon Heron
posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 7:25 am
I think that's a perfect solution!
Jon Heron
posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 3:49 am
... unless you're running a BLRT
I use the initial bit of Tech14 output
to establish whether I've located the
optimal n/n-1 class models + then I stop
and try a new OPTSEED if this is not the case.
If I can't turn off tech8 then the output
whizzes past so quickly that I can't make
this judgement.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 10:13 am
Our most recent suggestion regarding TECH14 which is under TECH14 in the user's guide on the website is to first find a replicated solution without using TECH14. Then use OPTSEED and TECH14 in conjunction with the LRTSTARTS option.
Jon Heron
posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:44 am
Hi Linda,
I find optimal/replicated solutions for n and n-1 class models without using Tech14
and then bring in tech14 to carry out the BLRT.
Unfortunately, not all optseeds that replicate the n-class model will recreate the optimal model for *both* n and n-1 classes.
One way to ensure that it does, appears to be to make sure the classes for the n-class model are ordered in increasing size, however this is not always possible (in my example at least).
A quicker alternative I have found is to ensure that the H0LL and H1LL values that are quoted at the start of a tech14 run correspond to the likelihoods for the replicated n and n-1 class models. I then know that the BLRT is going to be comparing the two models I want it to.
I am now experimenting with different LRTSTARTS/LRTBOOTSTRAP options to see if I can get it to stop after quoting these initial H0LL/H1LL.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 9:40 am
It is not necessary to have an OPTSEED for the k-1 class model. It is only necessary to have it for the k class model. The checking of the loglikelihoods is done automatically.
Jon Heron
posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 12:07 am
I don't have an OPTSEED for the k-1 class model.
I use the OPTSEED for the k class model and find that it often wont recreate the optimal k-1 class model when it comes to the BLRT.
I wonder if this is something to do with the settings we've been using:
lrtstarts 0 0 150 15;
lrtbootstrap 100;
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 9:49 am
The OPTSEED option is only for the k class model. I think you should modify the LRTSTARTS option. The first two numbers are for the k-1 class analysis. The last two are for the k class analysis. I would try
If that does not work, I would increase the last two numbers. You may just have a difficult model. Some are tougher than others.
Jon Heron
posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 5:29 am
Hi Linda,
we may be going round in circles due to my lack of understanding, so thankyou for your patience.
I have found that the k-1 class model referred to with 'H0 Loglikelihood Value ' in the BLRT output is strongly dependent on the ordering of classes for the k class model (and hence on the OPTSEED which generates the k-class model).
The restriction that the largest class is last (as described in the manual) does not seem sufficient for my model - I have found that the only way to be certain of obtaining the correct k-1 class model is to ensure monotonically increasing class sizes within the k class model.
Hence I have come up with a way of running a quick BLRT to ensure that the correct models are being referred to, and then running a longer BLRT to estimate the p-value. This is quicker than attempting (and often failing) to have the k-classes in increasing order of size.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 8:39 am
In our experience, ordering the classes is not necessary. If you would like, you can send your input, data, output, and license number to
and we can see why you need to do this.
Matt Moehr
posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 8:43 am
I was wondering if/how this thread was resolved because I have a related question.
In my case, I used the strategy of choosing a model based on BIC and then confirming with BLRT (tech14). I think the correct solution is somewhere between 3 and 5 classes. The BIC for the four models M5, M4, M3, M2 in the same order: 4831, 4784, 4784, 4809. All of the models seemed to have stable class counts and were well replicated with starts=100 25.
When I started using BLRT, the results seem much less clear cut. I think the root of the problem is that the log likeliehood reported in the tech14 section of the output is not the same as the LL I got when I was using the BIC criteria. For example when running a model with 5 classes, the H0 model is a 4-class solution and tech14 shows:
H0 Loglikelihood Value -2139.25
But when I separately estimated the 4-class model, the replicated LL was -2128.5. So two questions:
1) Is it a problem that H0LL != LL(n-1) ?
2) Can I compute the LR test statistic based on the replicated LL values (kind of like a naive chi-square), and then compare that LR to the distribution of bootstrap draws?
linda beck
posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 9:26 am
Using the OPTSEED from am model without Tech14 is intended (sometimes) for not doing the k-class analysis again, when using tech14. But this k-class solution derived from the optseed should be the same as doing the k-class analysis again, am I right!?
I ask this, because my k-class model is already very complex and time consuming. I directly want to compute BLRT without computing the stable k-class solution again, so optseed is the choice?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 8:43 am
Yes, The OPTSEED run will give exactly the same solution (check the log likelihood) as the k-class analysis from which you got the OPTSEED value.
Harald Gerber
posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 10:33 am
Is ordering of classes necessary when using tech14 and tech11? From your experience, any news since 2006? Unfortunately, I have solutions where the last class is extracted first, but I get the impression, that BLRT and LRT are not influenced by that.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 6:22 pm
No ordering needed.
J.D. Haltigan
posted on Friday, April 20, 2018 - 4:16 am
Oddity I am wondering if any others have noticed: If I request Tech8 in the output and then remove it and rerun the model, it still prints to the output. Do I need to manually delete the original output file or should the new (much smaller output file) overwrite the old one?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, April 20, 2018 - 3:40 pm
Please send the output without the TECH8 option where TECH8 is printed and your license number to
Back to top
Add Your Message Here
Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here.
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Tree View
Program Credits


text:
- The Library Shop
- Privacy Policy
- Rules and Regulations
- Using the Internet
- Website Terms and Conditions
- Gifts of Materials to NYPL
© The New York Public Library, 2020
The New York Public Library is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 13-1887440
This digital presentation offers the richly diverse contents of the Berg Collection's portrait file of prints and photographs. In addition to Virginia Woolf, outstanding authors included in the Berg Collection's portrait file are Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Walt Whitman (photographed by the American painter Thomas Eakins). Complementing the Berg Collection holdings are additional Walt Whitman portraits in the Rare Books Division's Oscar Lion Collection.
From the very beginning, starting with the original collections assembled by founders Henry W. and Albert A. Berg, which came to NYPL early in the 1940s, the Berg Collection has acquired author-related portraits. Most of them were simply accompaniments to manuscript and book acquisitions, which have continued to grow over the ensuing decades. In recent years, however, the Berg Collection has also acquired author portraits themselves, by gift and by purchase.
In May 1953, Oscar Lion (1876-1971) presented to NYPL a portion of his remarkable Walt Whitman collection of over 500 items, including books, periodicals, pamphlets, and portraits, and placed the remainder on deposit. By 1960, the entire collection was the property of the library, administered by the Rare Books Division. Most importantly, it includes one of the few known daguerreotypes of Whitman.
"Walt Whitman: The Oscar Lion Collection," Bulletin of The New York Public Library 58 (1954): 213-29. Also separately published in 1953.


text:
Moya Brennan
Moya Brennan's Forum
Moderators: wonky_eggs, nessieq, gregoing, All Moderators
LizzyRyan wrote:THe constant 'thump thump thump' in the remix gives the the headache from ****. I would prolly enjoy it more if I liked remixes at all but since I don't the song holds no enjoyment at all.
LizzyRyan wrote:Now, Harpsong on the other hand ... pure genius!
Beth wrote:@ Ness... how can you NOT like Harpsong (other than the fact that it makes you have to pee)?? It has to be one of the best instrumentals that Moya has ever done if not the best!!
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text:
The following is not a full transcript; for full story, listen to audio.
Julian L. Wong is a senior policy analyst with the Energy Opportunity team at the Center for American Progress. In an interview on "The World," he says China is quickly ramping up its efforts to increase energy efficiency, and in some ways, is ahead of the US when it comes to renewable energy and global warming initiatives.
Wong is online at "The World" Science Forum for a week to take your questions and comments about China's new energy initiatives and implications for renewable energy technology and global warming -- go there now to join the online discussion.
China burns more coal than any other country. It also leads the world in solar energy construction. So is China a global warming villain or a global warming hero — or both? Wong says it's currently both, but China is quickly moving towards energy efficiency and renewables.
"We're really talking about the priority policies of the nation ... ambitious targets of energy efficiency and renewable energy," said Wong. "In energy efficiency, they have set a target of reducing their energy intensity by 20 percent from 2006 through 2010 ... if they meet their target in 2010, of this 20 percent reduction, that will result in over a billion tons of carbon dioxide reduced ... this is a very significant policy, probably the most ambitious policy in the world in terms of energy efficiency."
China is also ambitious in its renewable energy goals, says Wong, "I don't want to give the impression that there aren't persisting and deep-rooted systemic problems in China's energy infrastructure. They still are heavily reliant on coal, and will probably continue to be so in the future. But they've taken extraordinary steps. They've set an ambition to produce ten percent of their electrical needs by renewable energy sources by 2010, and that percentage will go up to 15 percent, maybe even 20 percent by 2020. And this has stimulated a whole lot of investment in the wind sector, and now we're seeing the solar sector is starting to bloom as well."
China is in a time of great transition, according to Wong, "China's industry had been heavily reliant on the energy-consuming sectors such steel, aluminum and cement, which are not great for the environment. But now, they realize that these industries are industries of the old, and it's time to embrace and seize the economic opportunities that come with clean energy jobs.
"I think it's too early to assess the success of China's about-turn, I think it will come, but we can't expect that to change overnight. You have to understand that its energy structure is 80 percent reliant on coal."
Wong sees the differences between the leadership in China and the US as another example of how China may be edging ahead of the US when it comes to renewable energy and global warming:
"The current leadership of China, they have embarked on a new strategy of growth which they call scientific development. And I think that very much reflects the understanding that there is the need to adapt traditional development models, based on the science of economic impacts on the environment, and to adjust this pattern to be a much more smart and sustainable one. It really seems like the current government in China really gets it.
"In contrast, in the United States, in the past eight years we've been denying the science of global warming, and sitting on the sidelines while all these countries roar ahead in the new energy technology sectors."
Wong is online at "The World" Science Forum for a week to take your questions and comments about China's new energy initiatives and implications for renewable energy technology and global warming -- go there now to join the online discussion.
PRI's "The World" is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. "The World" is a co-production of the BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston.


text:
Offers to Auckland from Osaka
Based on New Zealand's North Island, and built on a volcano field, Auckland is the country's biggest city and its most multicultural. It's also the nation's economic capital and home to a third of its population.
Flying here can take a while, so settle back and enjoy your journey with us. We'll look after you from the minute you board our flights to Auckland, with superb dining options and a variety of entertainment to while away the hours. Our comfortable, carefully-sculpted seats ensure that you'll get some rest along the way.
Auckland Airport is New Zealand's biggest and busiest travel hub some 13 miles south of the city centre. Skytrax named it the Best Airport in Australia Pacific for six years in a row, among other accolades. Dine and shop in style, and stay connected with WiFi at this airport.
Once in Auckland, scale the Sky Tower (you could even abseil back down if you feel brave enough), explore the harbour and waterfront areas, go to the Winter Garden, and enjoy the zoo and StarDome Observatory. For culture lovers, visiting the National Maritime Museum and Auckland Museum is a must. The town is often called the City of Sails, because of the many yachts gracing the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf.See More


text:
"Gravity" (PG-13, 91 minutes, Warner): Thanks to director Alfonso Cuaron's prodigious gifts, "Gravity" succeeds simultaneously as a simple classic shipwreck narrative (albeit at zero-gravity), and as an utterly breathtaking restoration of size and occasion to the movies themselves. Using an ingenious combination of live action, computer-generated imagery, cutting-edge lighting techniques and 3-D, Cuaron puts viewers into the tumbling, floating, frighteningly un-rooted world of "Gravity," where Sandra Bullock and George Clooney convincingly move with both balletic grace and puffy, moon-man awkwardness. Contains intense perilous sequences, some disturbing images and brief, strong profanity. DVD extras include "Collision Point: The Race to Clean Up Space" featurette narrated by Ed Harris, "Aningaaq" seven-minute sci-fi short by "Gravity" co-writer Jonas Cuaron, and "Play With Introduction." Also, on Blu-ray: shot breakdowns, a nine-part "Mission Control" making-of and "Sandra's Surprise!" featurettes. Available in 3-D.
"Nebraska" (R, 115 minutes, Paramount): In many ways, is a classic buddy road-picture, with the mismatched Woody (Bruce Dern) and Dave (Will Forte) setting forth on a journey of mishaps, chance encounters, hilarious high jinks and — of course — filial bonding. But thanks to Bob Nelson's lean, tone-perfect script and director Alexander Payne's tender execution, "Nebraska" never feels patronizing or facile. At 76, Dern finally gets to be the leading man he's long deserved to be, filling "Nebraska's" wide open spaces with a performance of subtlety, bittersweetness and surpassing emotional courage. And he's created a character every bit as iconic as his painterly alter-ego, one who eloquently embodies the anxieties, thwarted aspirations and stubborn tenacity of a rural middle class facing inexorable decline. Contains some profanity. Extras include six-part making-of featurette focusing on the script, cast and characters, locations, filming in black and white, working with the director, and "A Film Family."
"Thor: The Dark World" (PG-13, 112 minutes, in English and some Elvish, with subtitles, Disney): Thor's villainous brother, Loki, is defeated and in chains; Thor's human girlfriend, Jane, pines for her absent lover; and Thor is preoccupied with stamping out uprisings on various of the nine realms that he and his kind rule over. But when Jane stumbles upon something called the Aether — a long-hidden source of destructive energy, which takes over her body like a virus — Thor (played by Chris Hemsworth) must drop everything and return to Earth to protect her from Malekith. The evil leader of the Dark Elves, Malekith wants to use the Aether to — well, what exactly? Control the nine realms? Destroy them? Plunge them into darkness so he can harvest mushrooms? To be fair, there's stuff to like in "The Dark World." Loki, for example — whom Thor must reluctantly team with in his fight against the Dark Elves — is simply fabulous. Tom Hiddleston steals the show here, making wickedness and treachery look a heck of a lot more fun than virtue. Contains action violence. Extras include commentary with Hiddleston, director Alan Taylor, producer Kevin Feige and cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau; extended and deleted scenes; gag reel; an exclusive look at "Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and featurettes "A Brothers' Journey: Thor & Loki" and "Scoring Marvel's Thor: The Dark World With Brian Tyler."
"Muscle Shoals" (PG, 111 minutes, Magnolia Home Entertainment): What is it about "Muscle Shoals" that has made it such a mecca for musicians? This small Alabama town on the banks of the Tennessee River has produced and sustained not just one world-class recording studio, but two — FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, both of which have drawn flocks of musicians of every stripe. The word "magic" is mentioned a lot in this mesmerizing documentary that tries to explain, or at least place in context, the extraordinary success of FAME (founded by producer Rick Hall in the late 1950s) and Muscle Shoals Sound (a competing studio spun off in 1969 by members of FAME's original house band, known as the Swampers). It's as good a word as any to capture the ineffable quality of the Muscle Shoals sound, which is a blend of hillbilly music, blues and spirituals, among other diverse influences. "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, one of many musicians featured in the film who recorded in Muscle Shoals, calls that sound, in a nice turn of phrase, "greasy." Reggae star Jimmy Cliff, who also recorded there, believes there's a field of mysterious energy in the town. But rocker Bono speaks most poetically of the place's mysterious sonic power, saying it's like "the music comes out of the mud."Contains some obscenity and drug references. Extras include extended interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and AXS TV's "A Look at Muscle Shoals."
Also: "Jamesy Boy" (based on the true story of teenager James Burns, played by newcomer Spencer Lofranco, who ends up in a maximum-security prison and bonds with a convicted murderer, Ving Rhames, who becomes his mentor, Phase 4 Films/XLrator Media), "Pulling Strings," "Breathless" (1960, Jean-Luc Godard classic, The Criterion Collection), "Tess" (1979, The Criterion Collection), "King of the Hill" (1993, early Steven Soderbergh film, The Criterion Collection), "Twice Born" (Italy/Spain), "Ice Soldiers," "Scarecrow," "The Last Elvis" (Argentina), "Lost in Thailand" (China), "You Will Be My Son" (France) and "The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale" (animated).
Television Series: "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo: Season 1," "L.A. Law: Season One," "Above Suspicion: Set 3"³ (Kelly Reilly and Ciarán Hinds star in the feature-length finale of this British detective series, Acorn Media), "Last Stand of the 300 and Other Famous Greek Battles" (six History Channel specials), "Under Capricorn" (classic period drama set in 1830s Australia, A&E, Acorn Media), "Les Petits Meurtres D'Agatha Christie, Set 1"³ (in French, with English subtitles; Acorn Media), "The Middle: Fourth Season," "Mama's Family: Third Season," "The Royal Family Collection" (TLC) and "Adventure Time: Third Season" (Cartoon Network).
– – –
Washington Post staff writer Kay Coyte contributed to this report.


text: Our wildlife photographs of birds: Our interest in bird photography has grown tremendously in the last few years. We initially spent many hours in the car just waiting for big game action around the water holes. At first the birds were just stand ins to fill in the quite hours, but bird photography has now become a major interest. We concentrate on action shots, and trying to anticipate their landings and take offs has became a great game with many disappointing flops and we hope a few successes. In the photographic captions I will add in interesting biology notes I may find on internet & from the super book "Beat about the Bush: Birds" by Trevor Carnaby, Jacana Media 2008.Read More


text:
Everything about the things that make our lifes more enjoyable
Fall RS6 Get to Gether, Car...
October 27th, 2018, 14:00
The place for post not related to cars or any of the other forums. Have fun!
Odd security warning
March 9th, 2018, 02:41
There are currently 13 users browsing this forum. (0 members & 13 guests)


text:
I Believe
I Believe Women should not let hair colour define them. Arctic Ice Blonde can come out of a bottle, or it can be, for a few women like me, the natural colour of your hair.
I Believe Women will achieve the Equality and Happiness they deserve when they can defy all the industries that make them feel unworthy. The impact on their self-esteem by the superficial world of the beauty industry and "Beauty Bias" is far greater than most women realize.
I Believe the Media does a better job at Instilling Fear in people than it does in empowering them.
I Believe Ageist Attitudes are insulting and demeaning to the Seniors of many cultures.
I Believe there is great value to Diversity. "Valuing diversity recognizes differences between people and acknowledges that these differences are a valued asset." – Susan J. Barkman and Hannah L. Speaker –
I Believe 'Climate Change' is an ever changing and evolving topic. It is simply wrong to say the 'Science is Settled'.
In short, I think people should be comfortable in their skin, regardless of their age, appearance, and all the other variables that make this world so diverse and interesting.
I wish every woman could find a way to appreciate themselves for who they are, and let who they are be how they look.
38 thoughts on "I Believe"
I really enjoyed this page…as a 50 something Canadian male, with a mental bank account that teems with thoughts, processes, and perceived conundrums I relate well to the confusion (maybe the wrong term) of finding a voice and presenting the well conjured considerations. A life time of travels and adventures, people and personalities, have molded volumes of observations. Thanks, you've got me thinking…
It is one thing to have a voice, and quite another to write in such a way that others might read it and think about it! This is the path I am trying to find, I think.
I'm not sure if you've read her before, but you might enjoy my friend, Renée at Life in the Boomer Lane:
She is the co-author of two books about life after 50, and funny as anything!
Life in the Boomer Lane is in my Read First Folder in my Google Reader. So are you Wendy!
While the actual writing of a blog is a solitary pursuit, thought gathering needs the input of many others.
Thanks again for your kind words, Margie! I often need input from others to gather my thoughts (at least that's what my kids think!)…LOL!
You write well! I've enjoyed looking around your site and browsing
Thanks Mikey – You are on my blogroll because I enjoy your site too! Of your most recent posts, I liked your "Post Less Challenge" and "Polite Romance".
An inspiring list of beliefs – for sure. And – I've gotta believe right along beside and with you. Thank-you!
"I wish every woman could find a way to appreciate themselves for who they are, and let who they are be how they look." – I love this idea!
Hi notquiteold – I wish this could happen, but I'm not optimistic.
Wonderful Margie! I have my beliefs posted on The Empty Nest Mom too – although stated differently – right down the same lines. I'm again – I've said it before here this morning – glad to have found you out there in the ether. Now I get that the shades of grey you speak of are more than our hair color. I love words and people who play with them. Great stuff.
Margie, I agree with all of the beliefs at the beginning of this page. It seems incredible to me, though, that it's the year 2012 and we still need to address the issue of equality for women. And the older I get, the more trouble I have seeing things in black and white. As for age discrimination, there's no way we're going to put up with that, is there?


text:
MAID product roundup
MAID and spin-down storage systems play into recent green IT and consolidation trends, and analysts predict most storage systems will one day offer the power-saving features.
As data grows while IT budgets shrink in 2009, users are looking for ways to maximize the efficiency of data storage systems. Among the product features available on the market for this is MAID, or massive array of idle disks, as well as drive spin-down.
Mark Peters, an analyst at Milford, Mass.-based Enterprise Strategy Group, draws a distinction between MAID, a term first used by Copan Systems Inc., and spin-down. According to Peters, MAID systems restrict the amount of storage capacity that can be active at any one time to approximately 25%. Spin-down systems are more variable in how much capacity is spun down according to data usage.
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), on the other hand, defines MAID as "a storage system comprising of a massive array of (idle) disk drives that are powered down individually or in groups when not required."
"People use the term glibly now, like Xerox or Kleenex," Peters said. Ultimately, Peters said he expects MAID to become so ubiquitous "it won't really matter what the differences are." For more of Peters' insights about MAID and its future, see our special report podcast.
Vendors and products that offer MAID and drive spin-down include:
Copan Systems Revolution Series
Copan was the first vendor to bring MAID to a widespread audience with its Revolution series of virtual tape library (VTL) systems, which have expanded in recent years to also serve as network-attached storage (NAS) disk-backup repositories. Copan's approach to MAID is geared strictly toward the enterprise data backup and deep archiving market, where performance isn't the top priority. Twenty-five percent of the Revolution system can be spun up at any one time; disk drives are not spun up or down individually. Copan's Disk Aerobics feature spins drives up in the background to ensure they remain available.
DataDirect Networks Inc. S2A Storage Systems
DataDirect's D-MAID feature for its S2A disk arrays allows users to spin down entire tiers of disks into sleep mode according to policy, rather than individual drives or RAID groups.
Digi-Data Corp. T2000 Controller Disk Power Management
Digi-Data's approach to disk spin-down would be outside the purest MAID definition -- it spins drives up or down according to activity, so four out of five drives in a RAID group could be spun down, for example, if a user so chooses. How long a RAID group or individual drive should wait before powering down is also user-configurable.
EMC Corp. EMC Disk Library, Clariion CX4 Series, Celerra Series
EMC's spin-down is an add-on feature for its existing data backup and primary/secondary storage disk arrays. The EMC Disk Library 4000 Series is the first to ship with the option; with an upgrade to the Version 3.2 software on DL4000 RAID 6 systems, users can have the system put drives in sleep mode when idle. EMC Disk Library and EMC Celerra NAS are both based on EMC's Clariion disk array hardware, though the feature has yet to become generally available for Celerra or Clariion.
Fujitsu Eternus Series
Fujitsu's Eternus 4000 and 8000 series disk arrays ship with the option of ECO mode at no extra cost to the user. ECO mode spins down disks according to RAID group, and can be used with any drive type, although Fujitsu recommends it only for lower-performance SATA-based tiers of storage.
greenBytes ZFS+
greenBytes' business model is based on its software modifications to Sun Microsystems Inc.'s open-source ZFS file system, which add power-saving features to the Sun Fire X4540 "Thor" storage server. greenBytes calls these modifications ZFS+. The software bundles deduplication, inline compression and power management using disk drives' native power interfaces. greenBytes also claims that its enhancements to ZFS store data heuristically on the smallest number of disks possible, freeing up more drives to be put into a "sleepy" spun-down state.Hitachi Data Systems Adaptable Modular Storage and Workgroup Modular Storage Arrays
Users of Hitachi Data Systems' midrange arrays can designate which disks should be spun down volume by volume, rather than having the system spin the disks down automatically according to frequency of access. Spin-down is also supported on Fibre Channel disks by Hitachi. The feature, which is formally called Power Savings Storage Service, is an add-on licensing fee for the system that's priced per frame.
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (GST) Deskstar Disk Drives
For systems integrators, OEMs or do-it-yourselfers, disk drive manufacturers are increasingly offering configurable power profiles in their products. Hitachi GST's Deskstar desktop-class hard drives offer four power/performance modes: normal; unload, which sends heads to the ramp next to the drive if the drive is idle for several minutes; low-RPM for periods of non-use; and standby, which removes power from the disks altogether.
LSI Corp. MegaRAID Dimmer Switch
With MegaRAID Release 3.6, any unconfigured drive connected to a MegaRAID adapter will be spun down after 30 minutes of inactivity. LSI licenses its controller technology to multiple, large storage OEMs, most prominently IBM Corp.
NEC Corp. of America D-Series SAN
NEC's PowerSaver feature for its D-Series SAN products uses server-based scripting to power disk drives up and down. Drives can be powered up and down by volume or disk pool, and critical or performance-sensitive volumes and disk pools can be excluded from spin-down.
Nexsan Technologies Inc. AutoMAID
Nexsan's approach to spin-down in its SAS and SATA disk arrays allows users to customize tiers of spin-down within the box according to policy. Level 1 parks the drive head; Level 2 puts the drive into "sleep mode"; and Level 3 powers the drive down completely. Users can also set volumes to cycle through those levels according to the amount of idle time. So after 10 minutes the drive might go to Level 1, after 20 minutes to Level 2 and after an hour to Level 3.
ProStor Systems Inc. RDX/InfiniVault
ProStor's RDX removable hard drive cartridges and InfiniVault archiving system power drives down inside their cartridges when they're not in use. ProStor licenses the RDX cartridge to Hewlett-Packard (HP) Co., Imation Corp. and Tandberg Data.Seagate Technology LLC PowerChoice
Seagate introduced PowerChoice with its Constellation 2 TB enterprise SATA drive in February. PowerChoice has four levels. With PowerChoice 1 the drive is fully "awake." PowerChoice 2 "parks" the drive head away from the drive platter. PowerChoice 3 spins down the drive partially -- in idle mode, Constellation drives on PowerChoice 3 draw 2.8 watts of power for SAS and 2.4 watts for SATA. PowerChoice 4 spins the drive down entirely.
Xiotech Corp. Emprise PowerNAP
Xiotech added a PowerNAP feature to its ISE and Emprise self-healing disk arrays just this month. Xiotech arrays completely spin down when PowerNAP is invoked. PowerNAP can be managed remotely or locally, and customers familiar with scripting can automate it through applications.
Xyratex Ltd. F6412E RAID Controller and Advanced Power Management
Xyratex's systems, which are sold through OEMs, added Advanced Power Management (APM) software last year that allows the storage end user to identify idle drives and spin them down in groups according to policy. APM also checks spun-down drives in the background to ensure they'll spin up again. Xyratex systems are resold by multiple, large storage OEMs in the market, including BlueArc Corp.'s BlueArc Nearline/Archival Solution.


text:
Whether you're paying piecemeal, hourly or by the acre there's a shortage of the right kind of labor right now and it's not the expensive kind. The shortage of unskilled labor is being exacerbated by the failing U.S. economy and recent elections in Mexico.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is projecting $5 billion to $9 billion in annual produce-industry losses due to current labor shortages. In California alone, farmers are already reporting labor shortages of 30 percent to 40 percent at the onset of what is typically harvest season for much of California agriculture according to the California Farm Bureau Federation.
I talk to numerous Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) on an ongoing basis mostly because over the past several years I've connected them with buyers for their fruit. They didn't know how to navigate the sales and marketing landscape of the complex grape market, I didn't know you could use a fork to rake sunburned fruit out of a cluster and save the other half. The relationship just works. Apparently the relationship is working out so well that an FLC said his crews have started to ask, "do we get to go back to the Queen of Carneros' Ranch?" It was only a matter of time. Only a matter of time.
Three months ago one FLC told me the pool of laborers from the Central Valley are no longer making the trip to the North Coast because the extra $1/hour doesn't cover gas prices and is not substantial enough of an incentive.
A month ago a Sonoma based director of vineyard operations for a major conglomerate told me he raised his hourly rate from something like $10.44 to $10.88 just keep guys happy, on payroll and complete the operations he needed on schedule.
Three weeks ago I watched a vineyard manager, who is well respected in the industry and manages thousands of acres in the North Coast, negotiate at 8 p.m. over pennies on a piecemeal rate with a crew scheduled to work at 6 a.m. the very next day. He reasoned with the crew over the phone that he kept them working during slow periods and he would continue to give them steady work throughout the season – unlike others who were offering mere pennies more that particular week and who would surely lay them off in July and August.
Last week, a different major conglomerate told me they are utilizing more mechanical leafers not because they like them, but because there is such a shortage of labor and they have no choice. *Growers note, you will be hard pressed to find a winemaker or independent grower who will advocate for mechanical leafing. The technology is still sub par, damages fruit and is either too aggressive or not thorough enough to achieve the industry standard results like those of hand leafing.
Which leaves Sundays as a catch up day to most in the industry and can be a win win for both laborers struggling to make ends meet in this downward economy and growers who need seven day a week labor to keep on top of operations in the vineyard.
On Wednesday I negotiated $500 flat rate for a little under two acres of leafing at our small Merlot vineyard on the East side of Napa Valley. Last year I paid between $175-$250/acre for leafing (depends on vine count and how much canopy they have to remove).
It should be known that I have a good working knowledge of understanding and deciphering spanish. However, I am not as skilled as I should be speaking it. It keeps FLCs, their laborers and the throngs of mexican men who hang at Bistro Sabor on salsa night guessing at just what they can and cannot say in front of me. So on Saturday afternoon, just to be safe, I confirmed via translator the labor rate and the crew's availability, which was six laborers, $500, leafing only. If I wanted shoot thinning that was another pass/extra money and another day my translator – who I now owe a favor to – relayed to me.
At 9:55 p.m. Saturday night, minutes after the Silva Sonnen UFC fight concluded the crew foreman called to re-negotiate a rate of $18/hour. I sometimes utilize another grower's internal crew who works for me and the other grower for $12/hour and I told that to the crew foreman who wanted to re-negotiate. We settled on $15/hour and that they would leaf and shoot thin. Four to six guys were supposed to be there. Sunday morning at 6 a.m. there were two.
My assessment is that $18/hour skilled laborers are in vast supply on the North Coast, they need to make extra money on Sundays to supplement rising costs of living, but they want their standard $18/hour for unskilled labor operations. Unskilled and basic hand laborers are in short supply as a result of the ever rising cost of living in the North Coast and the new/reaffirmed attraction to a better life in Mexico under new/reinstated government.
Both growers and vintners organizations will tell you we have the best skilled labor force in the world who live and die by quality, quality, quality. That's probably an overstatement, but true. And all that quality, quality, quality is costing, costing, costing. Get to the meat of the issue though and just like there's a place in the market and a consumer to pay for value, premium, and ultra premium wine so is there a need for unskilled labor, basic hand labor and skilled labor in the industry – priced accordingly.
Skilled labor wants $18/hour and they should probably get it particularly when its more difficult terrain or more labor intensive conditions; not only is it tedious work, but it takes a skill set and knowledge to perform those tasks. Unskilled labor to pull leaf is worth $10-12. But, we've run that pool dry due to gasoline prices; made it difficult to get work visas/green cards; lack affordable housing, and when growers are forced to agree to pay $18/hour on a Sunday for skilled laborers to pull leaf just because we need to get the work done – we set a precedence which is hard to go back on.
Moral of the story, growers aren't getting cocky, as of July 2012 we now have to pay $15-18/hour for basic leafing which makes our costs to farm one ton significantly increase. We're only doing our due diligence to share the labor issues with everyone, so no one feels left out and everyone knows the reason for increasing the price per ton.
My Uncle's 50 acre ranch in Carneros puts out 1.5 tons to the acre Pommard clone Pinot Noir on 50 year old vines. Harvest crews sat on their picking lugs and re negotiated price per ton in the middle of the pick or flat out walked off the job for the past three years in a row. I told The Other Old Farmer Friday to get on the phone and call the winery now, who we've had a 25 year relationship with, and tell them that given the labor shortage at this point in the season they need to come up with a plan to pay crews hourly or help cover harvest costs because the situation won't get any better, it can only get worse. Not to mention once a crew knows how long and hard of a pick your ranch is for such low tonnage they black ball you and don't come back. Our options are dwindling at this particular ranch for upcoming harvests.
I am not the utmost authority on this topic: labor, immigration and wages. I can think of several better than I to discuss the nuances of the old/new Mexico regime and what that means for agriculture, particularly the wine industry. There are individuals who manage larger crews, more acreage, deal with 1000+ touchpoints related to labor, rates and availability than I. But my go-to person to enlighten me about such topics is now on my short-list of FLCs who I will no longer utilize or mingle with because they are either immoral, unprofessional, or I caught them saying something inappropriate about me in spanish. I find it's a slippery slope for most and somehow if you're one you're probably all three.
Since my short list includes yet another offender, if you care to enlighten me, share a solution or want to waive the banner for piecemeal rates leave a comment. From the front lines of the 2012 vintage in Carneros at the Queen of Carneros' Ranch – adios muchachos!


text:
Do you have questions about hurricane or earthquake preparedness/response? Join Dave McKernan, Office of Emergency Management coordinator, as he takes your questions about Hurricane Irene and Tuesday's earthquake.
David McKernan
Good Morning,
What a week! As we recover from the earthquake, we prepare for Hurricane Irene. It is important that every individual be prepared to sustain themselves for up to three days. I look forward to answering your questions!
David McKernan
Lisa King
Should the people of Fairfax County prepare for Hurricane Irene? Also, should my family evacuate or stay?
David McKernan
Yes, although the storm is not expected to have significant impact on Fairfax County, we should always remain prepared. Ensure that you have food and water, medications, and special needs considerations for up to 72 hours, or 3 days. Be prepared for power outages and stay informed. Two ways to stay informed are through the Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean or through our new emergency blog at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog.
At this point there is no need to evacuate from anywhere in Fairfax County.
What kind of damage should we expect in the surrounding DC Metro? Should we expect power outages, fallen trees in the road, home damage? Should we leave the area? Thanks.
David McKernan
No significant impact is predicted for Fairfax County. However, we must be prepared for power outages due to downed trees, and minor flooding from heavy rain. Currently the National Weather Service predicts 2-4 inches of rain and possibly 30-50 mph wind gusts for Fairfax County. This is subject to change depending on the path of the storm. We will update our residents as the storm progresses.
Megan L
Is the County of Fairfax providing sandbags to residents in preparation for Hurricane Irene?
David McKernan
No, but they may be available at local supply stores.
Anonymous User
I am i the Fair Oaks area. Where is the nearest shelter if needed for evacuation purposes?
David McKernan
At this time Fairfax County has not opened any shelters for Hurricane Irene. Emergency Management and public safety officials, as well as representatives from health and human services agencies, will be monitoring the situation this weekend, in addition to activating the county's Emergency Operations Center to coordinate a county response. If necessay, a shelter or shelters may be opened and will be announced on the numereous public information channels the county operates, such as this blog, the county website and the Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN), as well as local media. If you're not currently registered on the CEAN, do so today (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean) so you can stay current on the situation and receive the latest emergency information from Fairfax County.
Anonymous User
The information I've been receiving (e.g. from Chairman Bulova''s e-mail announcements) talks about what we need to do if we are in a "flood-prone area." How do we find out if we are in a "flood-prone area"? Please provide answer on a website somewhere also as I will be unable to attend 10:00 a.m. discussion today (will transcript of discussion be posted?). We rent a house in Reston, VA. Thank you.
David McKernan
Here is a good resource for information about flood protection and special flood hazard areas:
R J Walker
When Hurricane Isabel hit, the New Alexandria/Belle Haven/Belleview/Huntington areas were flooded due to the storm surge. What kind of storm surge are we expecting with Irene? Can we expect the same kind of flooding that we had with Isabel? And has anything been done since Isabel to mitigate the threat of flooding?
David McKernan
At this point, storm surge is predicted to be 1-2 feet above normal. This should have no negative impact on New Alexandria. However, residents need to stay informed for possible changing conditions.
Based on the forecast from the National Weather Service, Fairfax County residents could experience minor roadway flooding in the Huntington area and isolated localized roadway flooding in the Belle View/New Alexandria areas. At this time, no structural flooding in either Huntington or Belle View/New Alexandria is anticipated, based on the current forecast of 2-4 inches of rainfall.
Anonymous User
If we have a downed tree who should we call, the ff co non emergency police number?
David McKernan
There are various agencies that you may call depending on where the tree falls. Here is a link with that contact information:
The Fairfax County Non-Emergency number (703-691-2131) should be used for non-emergency or routine public safety request for assistance. However, if you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
Are there emergency shelters designated should they be needed after the storm?
David McKernan
Yes. We have pre-identified 16 emergency shelter locations throughout the County. We don't publicize those shelter locations until there is an identified need in a particular area. Shelters are identified established because they are not in hazard zones and are accessible.
Anonymous User
What provision is being made for our homeless neighbors?
David McKernan
Our existing homeless shelters are prepared to welcome in any homeless that need assistance pending bad weather. This includes making any additional room available depending upon any additional nubmers and need. Outreach workers are reaching out to those who are living outside to ensure that they are aware of inclement weather and to encourage them to come in.
A list of homeless shelters is available at:
If we lose power, what are the recommendations for food in fridge or icebox?
David McKernan
In the event of a power outage, perishable foods including meats, dairy products and eggs that haven't been refrigerated for more than two hours should be discarded because they are no longer safe to consume. Foods that have been contaminated by flooding should also be discarded. Be particularly careful to thoroughly disinfect surfaces that may come in contact with food, such as counter tops, pantry shelves, pots and pans, dishes and inside refrigerators, etc. If your power comes back on after food is your freezer has already begun to thaw, use an appliance thermometer to check the temperature in you freezer. Food stored in the freezer at 40 F or below is safe and may be refrozen. If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, check each package of food to determine the safety. Remember you can't rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 40 F or below, it is safe to refreeze. Residents are advised to wash their hands after handling food to protect themselves and others from spreading food-borne illnesses.
Since Irene will impact the power supply to our county, how much food, water and supplies would you recommend in storage?
David McKernan
Residents need to be prepared to sustain themselves for up to 3 days. Visit www.readynova.org for more information and how to develop an emergency plan.
Bill G.
Is there any indication of how windy it will get here in Fairfax? Should I bring my grill and patio furniture inside?
David McKernan
National Weather Service predicts wind gusts of up to 30 to 50 mph in Fairfax County. Residents are recommended to bring any outside furniture indoors or tied down.
Current weather forecasts are available at:
How vulnerable are we to having our power go out here in Fairfax county? I live in Fairfax Station.
David McKernan
Power outages are always possible and residents must be prepared to go without power for several days. The Emergency Operations Center will be coordinating with all utility companies throughout the weekend to monitor outages and ensure critical infrastructure is a priority for restoration.
Visit this link for emergency contact information for utility providers.
Peg Alpin
I just tried to sign up at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean and it said I need a user name and password but didn't give me an option to register ... how do I register?
David McKernan
Thank you for your question regarding the Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN). It is a great way to stay informed about emergency situations in Fairfax County. Residents can receive alerts on their email or via text/pager.
To register as a new user, please click on the link "Register as an INDIVIDUAL", which is located under the "Sign In or Register" banner.
I am traveling today from Alexandria, VA to Roanoke, VA. I will be coming back to Alexandria on Saturday 7:00 pm. Do you think I should make the journey, or is it too risky?
David McKernan
We have received many questions about travel plans today and this weekend. At this time, based on current National Weather Service forecasts, vehicle travel in and around Fairfax County should be OK until Saturday mid-afternoon. Emergency Management officials recommend staying off the roads once the storm begins.
Please check with your flight or train provider for up to date information. Some Amtrak service has been affected.
Anonymous User
Living in Reston - Do you recommend putting an emergency kit together that could be transported to another location quickly - or do you just recommend having emergency kit supplies in the home?
David McKernan
Residents should be prepared for an emergency to occur at any place and any time. It is best to have an emergency kit both at home, at work and in the car.
Here's a link for additional information about making your kit:
Anonymous User
What's the likelihood of our water supply being interrupted?
David McKernan
Steps have been taken since Hurricane Isabel to mitigate power issues at our treatment plants, such as large capacity generators and other preparedness measures. However, residents should always be prepared. Keep bottled water on hand to last up to 3 days (one gallon per person, per day). The Emergency Operations Center coordinates with water providers to track any possible water outages and prioritize the return of service.
David McKernan
Unfortunately we have run out of time. Thank you so much for joining me. We had well over 100 questions and could not answer every one. If you need additional information or assistance with emergency preparedness, feel free to call our main number 571-350-1000. This is a non-emergency, business hours line.
Please sign-up for the Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) to stay informed throughout the weekend (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean). Our emergency blog will also contain pertinent news throughout the weekend (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog).
Thanks again and stay safe!
12000 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
Website Accessibility
Download Mobile App
ADA Accessibility
FOIA Requests
Website Administrator
Fairfax County Public Schools
Economic Development Authority
Visit Fairfax
Council of Governments
Commonwealth of Virginia


text:
New Builds Devon
We offer a full range of building services throughout the South
Welcome to Wrencon
As a company we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and our ability to complete projects on time and to budget, giving our clients the personal attention they deserve. Advice is freely given helping our clients to make the right decisions with confidence during the progress of their work.
We also offer a full service of Design and Build for the following sectors:
- Commercial
- Domestic
- Public Sector
New Builds Devon covering Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Newton Abbot, Honiton, Axminster, Okehampton and North Devon. Our New Builds experts offer all types of New Builds in Devon.
We undertake all aspects of commercial building work with a full service approach, offering customers new build, maintenance, refurbishment, structural alterations, project management, major groundworks and all other general building work.
Wrencon consistently achieve results which meet the highest standards of operating procedures, construction standards and Health & Safety conformity.
We offer a full range of multi-trade building support, from building alterations, upgrades and refurbishment through to planned maintenance and emergency/urgent repairs. Our familiarity with the demands of undertaking repair and maintenance work in a commercial and industrial environment makes us the contractor of choice as we are used to planning and carrying out repair and maintenance work in a way which minimises the impact on your business operations.
Wrencon guarantee to provide all our customers with the highest quality workmanship, carried out by our fully qualified and experienced staff of tradesmen. We can also offer a complete architectural planning and design service should this be required.
We are a local building company with over 20 years of experience in New Builds, new builds, refurbishments, loft conversions, home extensions, cellar conversions, kitchen extensions and bathrooms.
We are happy to come to your home to review your project and provide you with a competitive quotation for the work you are looking to do. We will provide you with a written estimate.
Public Sector
Our public sector works support unit is able to provide Public Sector building and property maintenance services to a range of different Public Sector Support departments. This includes assisting the following Public Sector Works resources to:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Local Authorities
- County Councils
- Sports Clubs
- Emergency Services


text:
A Guide to installing Slackware the only one you will ever need
By Riot
Ok now I dont recommend using slackware as your first Linux distro you ever use you should something more user friendly because if there is one thing you will soon learn about slackware is that problems is something that you wont have to little when you first set up your machine.
Here is also your system requirements most people can skip this part unless they are doing an install on an older machine.
You will need at least a 386 processor for an install of slackware 9.0 for any thing above that you will need a 486 or higher, 16MB of ram, 500MB of hard disk space, and a 1.44MB floppy, and or CD-ROM drive depending on how you are going to do your install this tutorial will use a CD-ROM install if you dont have a CD-ROM you could go to the slackware site http://www.slackware.com and you can find information on a floppy install.
Now with that out of the way here is how to install your brand new version on Slackware.
1. Ok first start by going to your favorite Linux distro site and download a copy of slackware. You can also get it from http://www.slackware.com for free or you can purchase the official Slackware cd which will come with some information on installing but you dont need that because you have this guide.
2. Burn it to a cd using your favorite burning software but make sure that you burn it as an iso image so you can install from them. Usually you can go to file - burn .iso in most software.
3. Now make sure that your BIOS is set to boot from cd so you can do the install. Once it is put in the first cd and restart your system.
4. After your first disc has finished booting you will need to login. Login as root there is no password.
5.After booting up and logging in you need to make a partition on you hard drive for your new install. To do this there are 2 different methods that can be used fdisk and cfdisk. In this tutorial we will use fdisk because it is more functional but I will explain cfdisk briefly incase you want to use it.
To use fdisk you will need to start it by typing in fdisk and running it for the specific hard drive you want if you have more than one you will do this by typing in fdisk /dev/hda, but before you do any thing let me explain something ever thing in slackware is represented with a directory even hardware so hard drives are no different and they are kept in the /dev directory the on and IDE cable the first hard drive on the cable the master is know as hda and the second one the slave is known as hdb and so on ( just thought I would let you know about that). Now after you typed in fdisk /dev/hda you will get a prompt you can type m for help but we want to see our partitions so we type in p, this will display a bunch of information about your partitions. Now you will want to delete your partitions and create new ones to do this you will type in d and you will get a prompt like this.
Command (m for help): d
Partition numbers (1-2): 1
you will type in the number of the partition to delete it do this until all of your partitions are deleted. Then to put on your new partitions you use the n command and we want to make 2 partitions one called the swap and then the primary partition for all of your data to be stored on when using the p command it will look like this.
Command (m for help) :n
command action
e extended
p primary partition (1-4)
Partition number (1-4) :1 - make it number one(1)
First cylinder (0-1060, default 0) : 0 - start it at zero(0)
Last cylinder or +size or +sizeM or +sizeK (0-1060, default 160) : +120M - this will be the amount of space on your first partition which will be the swap
now you will do this from both your swap and you primary partitions. Now they recommend for your swap to be double the size of you RAM I dont do that I would put it the same size as your RAM or just under depending on the size of your hard drive and the size of your RAM and remember that your primary should take up the rest of your hard drive, so dont only put like 5 or 6 gig of space on it if you have a 120gig hard drive.
Ok now for those who want to use cfdisk just type in cfdisk at the prompt instead of fdisk and you will get a menu which will display all the information of the partitions that are all ready on your hard disc drive. At the bottom of the chart there is a box which you can maneuver through by using the keyboard arrows. cfdisk if very self explanatory to delete a partition you go to delete and the same to make them except you go to new partition. Using cfdisk is very easy and I would recommend it to first time users of slackware
6. Next you will type setup into the prompt and a menu will appear, Like always you can use the arrow keys to maneuver from one option to another. The first option is a help option and I recommend reading if this is your first time installing slackware or even if this is your second time(remember you can never read something to many times). You will not need to use the second option if you live inside the united states which I do so we will skip that option but it is not hard to do if you need to do it. Now the third option down we need to take a look at you should open it up and enable your swap you maid it will be a step by step process so I am not going to go into it. Next go to setup your target partitions. Here you will setup the primary partition we maid before the first option in this section will allow you to choose a partition to mount to your root directory(/) their should only be one their to choose from unless you maid more than one. After you select one it will ask you a few questions just go through them it really dose not matter how you answer them because it will only be options for checking for errors before the install which their should be none.
7. Now it should bring you right to a screen with the heading SOURCE MEDIA SELECTION after your finished with step 6. All you need to do here is choose from wear your installing slackware we are installing from option number 5 (install from CD-ROM) after selecting that click ok or enter. After you click enter if will offer to find your CD-ROM automatically or to let you manually find it select the auto find, it is easer and safer and there is no need for you to do it manually because it should automatically find it with no problems.
8. Once finished with step 7 a screen with the header PACKAGE SERIES SELECTION should come up you must pick series A to have a working system all others are optional you should choose what you think you need.
9. The next step is selecting your prompt mode. Now I would again recommend reading the help file but it is up to you. Most people do not choose option 1(full) which will install every thing but if this is your first time maybe that will work best or you. I recommend choosing the 3rd option (menu) and choosing the packages that you install and not just installing every thing because that will just cause unused packages to take up space.
10. After you have chosen the packages you want you will be prompted to install a Linux kernel
in this tutorial we are going to choose option 2(cdrom) Use a kernel from the Slackware CD.
11. You will be prompted to make a boot disc next this is up to you I make them when I install because you never know what problem might pop up but it is still up to you.
12. I am going to skip the modem config because it can be done after your install so just go ahead and select no model for now. Next your prompted for a time zone I cant really help you with this because I dont know wear you live but its not hard to figure out.
13. Next is the mouse config this is easy just choose what type of mouse you have and press enter.
14. Just choose option 1(no) there is all most no chance that your system clock is running on UTC or GMT time.
15. Step 15 I usually skip and install them later but if you want to you can install all the custom fonts you want.
16. Here you are prompted ware to install LILO (LInux Lodder) simple should work for you but if your dual-booting you will need to use expert option but I will assume your not dual-booting because you will soon have slackware what other operating system would you need.
17. Skip the network config you should do that after you have installed slackware and go to the CD-ROM detect you should just click yes and have it automatically mount your CD-ROM drive to /cdrom at boot up because remember I said that in slackware ever thing is mounted to a directory even hardware so you cd drive will be in /cdrom.
18. Here you will select a default windows manager for X if this is your first or even your second install of slackware I recommend option 1 initrc.kde (KDE: K Desktop Environment) or option
2 initrc.gnome (GNOME :GNU Network Object Model Environment) then press enter and thats it your done you have installed one of the greatest operating system ever invented.
I would like to thank Patrick Volkerding for giving us all this great system and I wish him well as most know he has been sick for a wile.
If you have any questions about any thing I have said in this tutorial you could PM me or if you have any question on something that I have not gone over also I intend to write a tutorial on the basic configuring of slackware after the install so keep looking back to the tutorial section for it.
Hope ever one like my tutorial your feed back would be greatly welcome.


text:
NickiFry on Family Tree Circles
view: full | list
Journals and Posts
Looking for the LEDBURY family from Newcastle, NSW, Australia
I am looking to trace some distant relatives who live in the Newcastle area of NSW.
My Grandmother's sister (on my father's side) emigrated to Australia around 1920. She met and married an English man by the name of Frank LEDBURY. The details are as follows:
Sarah HODCROFT (b. 1892, d. 1971) Married Frank LEDBURY (b. 1899, d. 1963) in St Pauls Church, Stockton, Newcastle on 3 June 1922.
They had 5 children:
Edgar Hodcroft Ledbury (b. 1923, d. 1964)
Frank Maxwell Ledbury (b. 1924, d. 2002)
Mary Francis Ledbury (b. 1927) ..... Possibly married a David CRAWFORD in 1949
Deveda Jean Ledbury (b. 1928)......Possibly married a Pactrick O'BRIEN in 1947
Beverly D Ledbury (b. 1935) .......Possibly married a William James GRICE in 1955
My Father (Frank BOWN) use to write to Deveda & Mary either just before WW2 or just after but lost contact. The last address that we have for the family home is:
29 Maitland Street, Stockton, Newcastle, NSW
We thought we had found Deveda using the White Pages and sent her a letter but we have had nothing back sadly.
If anyone can help with finding any descendants that would be most helpful.
- Displaying 1-1 of 1 Journals
- 1
- of1