So,

I FINALLY got my computer all back up and running again!

So basically my processor died, and so I had to get a new one. Well, I decided to go with AMD this time, and so I had to get a new motherboard, and as it ended up, I had to pretty much reformat my main drive before I could get Windows to function correctly. Luckily, I had a spare 40 gb hard-drive that I installed XP on as well so that I could access all of my other files before I did the format. So, I got all of that, and then I went to hook up my other 120 gb hard-drive with all my pictures, application install files, music, docs, html, etc. and the partition tables were corrupted. So after much searching (and a stubborn desire not to dish out another $100 on a file recovery software package) I found Knoppix, a bootable linux system running directly from one cd (no hard-drive install!). Booting into this system gave me the ability to see all my drives including the 120 gb, except this was the only one I could not access the files off of. So, after days of searching and scouring, I found a program (Testdrive) that you run from the root console. After finding instructions on how to run the program, I figured out how to realign the partition table correctly, and wal-lah! My files were accessible! Then I restarted in XP, and wal-lah! My files were accessible in there as well.

Yes, Knoppix has saved my life, and it could save yours to. Download your copy today.

Charis,

Dear Yahoo!:
What’s the difference between a nerd, a geek, and a dork?
Josh
Michigan

Dear Josh:
We’ve been called all three, and to be honest, we always assumed they meant the same thing. However, according to the cool kids, there are differences.
Official definitions for nerd, geek, and dork each use the words “inept” and “foolish.” Nerds have the added distinction of being “unattractive.” Ouch. While it’s hard to argue with the dictionary, we sought out definitions from the Internet at large.

According to Whatis.com, nerds are people of above-average intelligence who place little importance on their appearance. Nerds are often aware of their status, but they don’t mind. In fact, many take pride in the putdown, as it means they’re smart and not wrapped up in superficial worries.

Geek is a more specific term. Back in the day, geeks worked at carnivals, and (according to the dictionary) “bit the heads off live chickens.” Thankfully, the term now has a different connotation. Like nerds, geeks are smart, but they tend to focus more on technology. As Urban Dictionary explains, these are the people you make fun of in high school and later work for as an adult.

Being called a “dork” is the biggest insult of the three. There’s no way you can spin it into something positive. After all, even the dictionary writes that dorks are “stupid” people. And to make matters worse, dorks assume they’re cool. Oh, and they smell, too.

So, to sum things up, if someone calls you a geek or a nerd, thank them. If someone calls you a dork, consider going back to school and investing in some new deodorant.

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Skillet’s John Cooper informed Jesusfreakhideout.com last weekend that the band’s seventh album, Comatose will be hitting shelves on the same day [October 3rd]. The band played a show that evening in Clarksburg, West Virginia, introducing two new songs for the audience, including “Rebirthing” and “The Last Night.” Comatose is looking to be a worthy follow-up to the band’s successful previous installment, Collide… (from Jesusfreakhideout.com/Skillet)

Wow, that’s AWESOME! It’s gonna be an awesome albumn! Check out their In The Studio page for awesome videos on the production of the new cd.

Charis,

Wake-up call almost fatal
By LEE STEHBENS
25jul06

A MAN who crashed his car into a sleeping couple's bedroom allegedly cracked open a beer after freeing himself from his crumpled sedan and declared: "I'm going to jail for sure."

A 36-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, asleep in the room, cheated death when the runaway car shunted their bed sideways.

The 32-year-old driver's car had crashed through the fence of the Lindsay Ave unit in Alice Springs about 2am yesterday.

It then crashed into the unit sending chunks of concrete blockwork tumbling from the wall, grazing the sleeping man's back. The bonnet came to rest above the pair's double bed.

They escaped serious injury. The man said: "The crash was bizarre. I'm glad no-one was injured. I am very, very, very lucky."

Unit owner Danielle Loy agreed the sleeping man was lucky to be alive. "They were sleeping on the other side of the bed, cuddled up," she said.

"If he had slept like he normally did he'd be dead."

"They've basically just cheated death."

The couple told Ms Loy the driver had quickly emptied a beer after crashing the car, allegedly saying: "I'd better have another beer, I'm going to jail for sure."

Acting Senior Sergeant Jody Nobbs last night said the driver had been charged with doing an act causing potential danger. Sen-Sgt Nobbs said the driver had been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

He said police were waiting for the results of a blood sample from the driver. The driver was taken to Alice Springs Hospital with minor injuries, but was released into police custody..

Alice Springs fire station Commander John Kleeman said the sleeping man's pillow was founde under the crumpled bonnet of the car.

The crash was the second of its type in Alice Springs in the past 15 years.

Police have called for any witnesses to call them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

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Charis, 

Here is a picture that came from the yearbook that I found amusing.

"Use the Force Luke!"

Yes, Dr. Ted Thomas as Obi-One-Kanobi and Josh Kaminski as Luke Skywalker…that picture says it all!

 Charis