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Re: [Wlug] fearless BBQ thurs 7/23

by Stephen Daukas

Hi Andy! I thought I'd pass along my latest forecast (can you tell I wish I were going to the BBQ?)... *Updated Shrewsbury Area Weather for 7/23-7/27//2009 (see disclaimer at bottom)...* Start your dehumidifiers and check your sump pumps!! *Today & Tomorrow* Today: Dew point ~65°F, Temps ~70°F, Winds WNW to NE @ 2-7 MPH. Friday: Dew point ~61°F, Temps ~70°F, Winds NE to WSW @ 2-10 MPH. A tropical air mass-based storm system will produce heavy amounts of rainfall during the next 24 hours in the greater Shrewsbury area. The Tropical Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center indicates a less than 30% chance of development of a tropical storm, but heavy rains will arrive and cause minor to moderate stream, tributary and small river flooding. It is too early to determine the exact timing/location of storm axis, but it looks to be centered more over eastern MA. Rainfall should start ~8 PM tonight and begin to taper off ~8 AM tomorrow. 2 to 3 inches of rain during this 12 hour period are likely, with a potential for amounts as high as 3 to 4 inches. Isolated pockets of even greater precipitation amounts are possible... Remember: *Turn Around - Don't Drown!* ~18-24" of water will float a car and ~8 inches of moving water will knock a person off their feet. Flooded basements have the added risk of electrical shock... ** Regards, Steve -- Stephen C. Daukas Engineer, Geoscientist _________________________________________________________________ - Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice. - -- Will Durant On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 7:18 PM, Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net>wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Doug Mildram wrote: > > (I did goof last week as you may recall announcing 7/13, > > but the plan remains: REALLY: 7/23 thursday. 6pm--9?whatever > > and it's perfectly OK to be late. no RSVP required. > > > > I'm ready for good or bad weather or both :) > > I've setup tunes (linux/soundblaster/mp3's) in my 2-car garage, > > with garage/protected space for picnic table and more. The BBQ grill > > needs moving, > > then everything will be together/nearby in the garage+driveway, or on > > the lawn if we are blessed with suddenly perfect weather.The aboveground > > pool is open too. > > > > Bring your favorite beverages, friends, optional mp3's(on USB stick), > > and a spare VGA M-M monitor cable for me if you found one in your > junkpile > > (I did get 3 already from Liz) > > > > Text directions/phone#s again below for 540 Linden St, Boylston MA 01505 > : > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… > > HI Doug, > > This all looks great - thanks! > > I'll see you all on Thursday evening. > > Andy > > - -- > Andy Stewart, Founder > Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) > Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) > Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) > Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > iD8DBQFKZ54oOjiraCaOTOoRAudJAKC2VQSuyM6NqatZziUKI+delylJ/ACg1GBv > 7QbEtw4FvEtkMcKyyolN/Os= > =ZTnh > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

July 23, 2009

Re: [Wlug] fearless BBQ thurs 7/23

by Gregory Avedissian

If anyone going to the bbq from Worcester (or passing through) has room for two, Liz and I would like to go. Please send me an email if you can give us a ride. Thanks. Greg Doug Mildram wrote: > (I did goof last week as you may recall announcing 7/13, > but the plan remains: REALLY: 7/23 thursday. 6pm--9?whatever > and it's perfectly OK to be late. no RSVP required. >

July 23, 2009

Re: [Wlug] fearless BBQ thurs 7/23

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Doug Mildram wrote: > (I did goof last week as you may recall announcing 7/13, > but the plan remains: REALLY: 7/23 thursday. 6pm--9?whatever > and it's perfectly OK to be late. no RSVP required. > > I'm ready for good or bad weather or both :) > I've setup tunes (linux/soundblaster/mp3's) in my 2-car garage, > with garage/protected space for picnic table and more. The BBQ grill > needs moving, > then everything will be together/nearby in the garage+driveway, or on > the lawn if we are blessed with suddenly perfect weather.The aboveground > pool is open too. > > Bring your favorite beverages, friends, optional mp3's(on USB stick), > and a spare VGA M-M monitor cable for me if you found one in your junkpile > (I did get 3 already from Liz) > > Text directions/phone#s again below for 540 Linden St, Boylston MA 01505 : > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… HI Doug, This all looks great - thanks! I'll see you all on Thursday evening. Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFKZ54oOjiraCaOTOoRAudJAKC2VQSuyM6NqatZziUKI+delylJ/ACg1GBv 7QbEtw4FvEtkMcKyyolN/Os= =ZTnh -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

July 22, 2009

fearless BBQ thurs 7/23

by Doug Mildram

(I did goof last week as you may recall announcing 7/13, but the plan remains: REALLY: 7/23 thursday. 6pm--9?whatever and it's perfectly OK to be late. no RSVP required. I'm ready for good or bad weather or both :) I've setup tunes (linux/soundblaster/mp3's) in my 2-car garage, with garage/protected space for picnic table and more. The BBQ grill needs moving, then everything will be together/nearby in the garage+driveway, or on the lawn if we are blessed with suddenly perfect weather.The aboveground pool is open too. Bring your favorite beverages, friends, optional mp3's(on USB stick), and a spare VGA M-M monitor cable for me if you found one in your junkpile (I did get 3 already from Liz) Text directions/phone#s again below for 540 Linden St, Boylston MA 01505 : http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29…

July 22, 2009

Re: [Wlug] BBQ?

by Stephen Daukas

I can't make the BBQ - to much to do before traveling to a wedding - but here is my forecast from yesterday: *Shrewsbury Area Weather for 7/21-7/27//2009 (see disclaimer at bottom)...* *Summary* A Low off Delmarva Peninsula will move into our area later today, and into the Gulf of Maine Wednesday. Warm and humid High will make Wednesday the better day of the next several, but a backdoor cool front will bring more unsettled Wx on Thursday and Friday, including possibility of TStorms. Effects from the Bermuda High will persist through Monday. *Today* Dew point ~61°F, Temps ~65°F, Winds generally E running 4-6 MPH. Precipitation across western MA, northern CT and southern NH with axis of persistent heavier rainfall across eastern half of southern New England. Rainless periods toward mid morning, but 1-2 inches of rainfall in some areas by end of day. *Wednesday* Dew Point ~61°F to ~65°F. Temps ~81°F. Winds NW-WSW @ 1-8 MPH. Clouds start to clear during afternoon. Should end up as a partly cloudy afternoon. This will be the best day of the workweek. *Thursday* Dew point ~68°F, Temps ~76°F, Winds generally S running 2-8 MPH. "Backdoor" cold front moves into our area disrupting warmer and more humid air from the Bermuda High. This will result in cooler temps and increased risk of rain and TStorms. TStorms will lead cold front. *Friday* Dew point ~65°F, Temps ~81°F, Winds generally SW running 5-7 MPH. Similar to Thursday, but lower probability of precip. and TStorms a High reasserts. *Saturday - Monday* Dew point ~654°F, Temps ~80°F, Winds variable 2-6 MPH. Temps near normal, typical summer diurnal cloud cover with potential for showers and afternoon TStorms. * Disclaimer:* My forecasts should not be used for anything other than general information. You should not send my forecasts to others without this disclaimer attached so that there is no chance of misinterpretation by others. Thanks! Regards, Steve -- Stephen C. Daukas Engineer, Geoscientist _________________________________________________________________ - Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice. - -- Will Durant On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 9:53 AM, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Gang, > > So is there any consensus on the BBQ being held tonight or postponed? > > Thanks, > Tim. > > -- > I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

July 22, 2009

BBQ?

by Tim Keller

Hey Gang, So is there any consensus on the BBQ being held tonight or postponed? Thanks, Tim. -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

July 22, 2009

REMINDER: WLUG BBQ

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, This is the first in an infinite series of reminder emails regarding the WLUG BBQ. This event will be held at Doug Mildram's place (thanks, Doug!). The date for the event is Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 PM. As supplied by Doug, here are directions and contact information: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… Food and drink are being supplied by WLUG. BYOB is at the discretion of our host. If you wish to bring dessert, munchies, a special dietary item, or the like, feel free! WLUG will be supplying the basics of hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments, paper products, etc. If there are any questions, send email to Doug (dmildram(a)gmail.com) As has been the case for the last many years, there will be a large painted TUX nearby to direct you to the location. In the event of inclement weather, we don't have a plan. The weather will be good. See ya there! Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFKX9wTOjiraCaOTOoRAlXWAJ0QzZE5YtNaLXjF7FjFyKInJo6t+wCfVCZV Jg/BGR9h341gZJ143vhJwyw= =JWdW -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

July 17, 2009

Re: [Wlug] VGA cables ; BBQ

by E Johnson

I have 3 (three) VGA cables here. If you want 'em, come get 'em. Newton Square Worcester, easy parking in lot out back. I would like to attend BBQ, if someone can provide ride to/from Worcester, that would be very nice. Will bring big bowl of somewhat healthy goodies (side dish) as contribution. Potato salad or cole slaw type of thing, probably. > Salsa+cornchips? Several of each. > next thursday 7/13 at my house in Boylston? There is no Thursday 7/13 in 2009. Hopefully you meant 7/23?? Thanks in advance for clarifying. Let me know about the VGA cables. Please e-mail me <iris.gates AT gmail.com> for phone number exchange so we can arrange pickup time. Good luck Liz J 2009/7/16 Doug Mildram <dmildram(a)gmail.com>: > doug> hi! packrat alert and BBQ teaser/feeler. > > 1) who has stashed VGA monitor cables (M/M, not extension) from dead > monitors ? > (from monitors whose cables are not molded on! ) > I need a bunch for work... a remote to-be-shutdown-site simpleton > packed up LCD monitors and shipped them to the mother ship withOUT cables. > I have a semi-new job at EMC, the mother ship/flotilla in Hopkinton. > True, I could buy 10 cables for maybe $20 on ebay. > > 2) Coming to the WLUG bbq next thursday 7/13 at my house in Boylston? > (details later, perhaps by Andy). I'll be shopping for that soon, > Soliciting ideas and "I'll be there" (or not) reply-to-me appreciated. > (BYOB, bring your kids/dogs/SO's, the cheesy aboveground pool is working) > > Idea hunting: > burgers,dogs(easy); sausages?(more challenging, what's a good brand/type > that won't turn my grill into an inferno?). Healthy side dishes? > (can't think > of any at the moment. Maybe you'll bring something or suggest something > easy). > Chips: normal like Lays/Ruffles? exotic like Cape Cod? Salsa+cornchips? > One of each, probably...I can be real cheap when it comes to things like > chips. > e.g. $3 for 8oz of hummus==toomuch! Oh well, "whiner off". I usually > save big at PriceRite (in Worcester and many other locations), it's a very > multicultural experience :) - doug and the dogs... > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

July 16, 2009

VGA cables ; BBQ

by Doug Mildram

doug> hi! packrat alert and BBQ teaser/feeler. 1) who has stashed VGA monitor cables (M/M, not extension) from dead monitors ? (from monitors whose cables are not molded on! ) I need a bunch for work... a remote to-be-shutdown-site simpleton packed up LCD monitors and shipped them to the mother ship withOUT cables. I have a semi-new job at EMC, the mother ship/flotilla in Hopkinton. True, I could buy 10 cables for maybe $20 on ebay. 2) Coming to the WLUG bbq next thursday 7/13 at my house in Boylston? (details later, perhaps by Andy). I'll be shopping for that soon, Soliciting ideas and "I'll be there" (or not) reply-to-me appreciated. (BYOB, bring your kids/dogs/SO's, the cheesy aboveground pool is working) Idea hunting: burgers,dogs(easy); sausages?(more challenging, what's a good brand/type that won't turn my grill into an inferno?). Healthy side dishes? (can't think of any at the moment. Maybe you'll bring something or suggest something easy). Chips: normal like Lays/Ruffles? exotic like Cape Cod? Salsa+cornchips? One of each, probably...I can be real cheap when it comes to things like chips. e.g. $3 for 8oz of hummus==toomuch! Oh well, "whiner off". I usually save big at PriceRite (in Worcester and many other locations), it's a very multicultural experience :) - doug and the dogs...

July 16, 2009

Fedora 11 and mingw32

by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com

I installed fedora 11 on my old laptop and turned back on glitch free audio. It almost works perfectly. Sufficient that I probably wouldn't bother turning it off now. I think the hard drive is starting to fail so I decided to purchase a new laptop. Since I'd like some 3D functionality now I decided to go with the Intel GMA X4500. Unfortunately Fedora 11 stumbled here. I thought the picture quality wasn't very good and found it was using the vesa drivers not the intel drivers. Searching found that others had the same issue but it worked on Fedora 10. Tried a Fedora 10 live CD and the display was nice and sharp. Modified the xorg.conf to use the intel drivers and Fedora 11 also became nice and sharp. Anyway onto my question, has anyone played with the mingw32 cross compiler on Fedora 11? I've created a simple hello world app and cmake file (since I hate autotools). I've got it compiling by creating a Toolchain file but it seems like that is something that should be provided with the mingw32. Is there a standard Toolchain file somewhere and I just haven't found it?

July 5, 2009