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CNN call him a Linux hero, but local government inspector wants to shut him

James Burgett runs the Alameda County Computer Resource Center which takes computers destined to become landfill and installs Linux on them and then gives them out to schools, non-profits, and poor people. CNN calls him a hero, but a local government inspector from the DTSC wants to shut him down.
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Cool Pumpkins

I received an email from this morning which contained some neat images of pumpkin carvings.
While I was unable to find a page on the ‘net that had all of those particular images, I did find one that had most of the same pictures…
Check ’em out here:

One Hurt, 4 Cows Killed In Accident (WLEX NEWS)

From WLEX 18 News:

Person Injured, Four Cows Killed In Accident

One person was injured and four cows were killed after an overnight accident in Harrison County.

The sheriff’s department says a van crashed into the cows along Kentucky 36, and after the driver got out of his van, a pickup truck slammed into it. The pickup’s driver was taken to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The sheriff’s department says the road is open, but crews will be back on the scene later this morning to remove the dead cattle.

New Kentucky 'Great Pumpkin' Weighs More Than 1,000 Pounds (2064)

New Kentucky ‘Great Pumpkin’ Weighs More Than 1,000 Pounds
Two state records fell at the inaugural Atlantic Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Bear Wallow Farm near Nancy in Pulaski County.

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What is Britney doing? [MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann]

From Countdown:

What is Britney doing?

Oct. 2: Shocking allegations of drug use and promiscuity are continuing to haunt Britney Spears following the wake of losing custody of her kids to K-Fed. Dr. Drew Pinsky asks, “What is going on inside the pop star’s head?” Watch Video

The Ghost Walk of Cynthiana, KY

(as advertised in the Harrison Shopper)
Take a 90 minute stroll through the haunted history of downtown Cynthiana! Hear from master storytellers and real ghost hunters the eerie tales of paranormal and unexplained happenings.
Hear about the ghosts of the log cabin, why David Sheely roams the country, the lady in white, and much more.
Tours start at 7 & 9 pm at the Rohs Opera house and end with an inside tour of one of the most haunted buildings in town.
Cost: $7 per person, $12 per couple.
All tours limited to the first 25 people.
For more information call 234-9803.

Navy Buildings Show Symbol of Nazi Germany

Through the use of Google Earth, the Anti-Defamation League in San Diego discovered and lodged complaint against the US Navy for a series of barracks that are arranged in such a manner to give the appearance of a swastika.
The Navy has been appropriated $600,000 to try to camouflage the appearance of the swastika.
Full Story available through the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/27/us/27swastika.html?_r=3&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Men's Health Day

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Listen Up Men!

Come and discuss your health at HIM (Healthy Informed Men) Seminar

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Connersville Christian Church

8:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Free Breakfast

Topics: “When to Go to the Doctor”

Dr. Frank McKemie

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

“Cardiovascular Disease and Preventive Care for Men”

Dr. Nezar Falluji

Cardiology

“When You Have Prostate Problems”

Dr. Brian Mulberry

Family Practice

Sponsored by:

Sorrell’s Home Medical Equiprment

Clinic Pharmacy

Cynthiana Rotary Club

Harrison County Extension Office

Connersville Christian Church

Harrison County Ministerial Association

Harrison County School System

Harrison Memorial Hospital

Wedco District Health Department

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Microsoft says college students can 'steal' Office

For college students who want Office 2007, but don’t want to pay Microsoft a fortune, the software maker is offering another option: Steal it. (sort of… go read the article)
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Microsoft Extends XP's Life By 6 Months

Microsoft Extends XP’s Life By 6 Months
hairyfeet writes “Despite Microsoft releasing Windows Vista more than nine months ago the adoption rate has not been as Microsoft hoped. Bowing further to pressure from OEMs and consumers, Microsoft has extended the life of Windows XP, which was due to end sale by OEMs on January 1 next year, to a new date of June 30. Asked if this was an indication of a strong demand for XP, a Microsoft representative sought to downplay the extension, stating ‘We wouldn’t term it strong, we would describe this as accommodating a certain element who needs more time.'”