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giantlaser

The nights of Baghdad

Aug 01, 2004 23:42

The nights have come again. The beautiful 40-degree Baghdad nights. The nights that carried me through October and November, that made me wish for a full weekend off so I could enjoy insomnia under the stars ( Read more... )

business, marwan, satellite, iraq

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insomnia August 1 2004, 18:49:08 UTC

"that made me wish for a full weekend off so I could enjoy insomnia under the stars."

Um... you're going to have to get me drunk first. Really drunk.

I have a technical question that you might have some thoughts on. My sister is moving to a large piece of land in a tiny town in Southern Oregon and the nearest broadband is about 17 miles away. There are satellite options available domestically, such as Starband, but we are beginning to talk about what would be necessary to create a rural wifi network that all the locals in this small town of about 700 people can use -- it could be set up like a small business or coop ( ... )

giantlaser August 2 2004, 07:47:44 UTC

I'm not the man to ask, I'm afraid. I suggest ioerror instead - he has some experience with SFLan and other WiFi projects.

From my experience here, I believe WiFi is a trap, a money pit into which fools dump their money believing they can actually run a business selling internet over it.

Running it as a cooperative is possible. Can-tenna to FastNet if the distance isn't too far, then use a local repeater system. However, don't think this means you can sit down with a laptop anywhere. Such a system still requires local base stations that can communicate over the Point-to-Multipoint link that covers the town, then has conventional 802.11b/g access points for normal PC cards.

alanablue August 1 2004, 21:00:34 UTC

Hey, I have a favor to ask. I know you are busy, but I figured I'd give it a shot...
I was wondering if there was any way I could get you to bring back an Abaya for me. I think that's what they are called.
I'm having a difficult time finding them originating from the US (to avoid paying international shipping).
Please feel free to say no.
Hope you and J are doing well.
B

slownewsday August 1 2004, 23:20:18 UTC

I'm actually on the prowl for one, too, and I only have ten days to acquire it! Tell me your height and body size and I'll try and get one for you, too. It'll probably be more impetus for me to get one, as well. :)

alanablue August 2 2004, 07:11:15 UTC

I'm a size 2-4 US and am 5'8"...Can I add you as a friend??? I can't wait till you guys get back...Yay, middle east clothing!!!
Um, colors: blues, reds, pinks, are great....whites and blacks work too.
Let me know if I can bring you something to BM as well or what we can work out...or I can paypal you!
Thanks again!
B

slownewsday August 2 2004, 07:49:56 UTC

Sure you can add me. Do I know you, do you live in San Luis? Anyhow, the abaya only comes in black, but if you want a rapta (the headscarf worn with regular clothing) as well, those come in a variety of colors and patterns, I'll pick a few up for people who might want them.

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