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1) I need to get a counter going on this site. This is unbelievable! This was just a private little journal 3 days ago that I was using to share my hurricane experience with some friends -- like 30 people. Now it feels like the whole world is watching.

2) I also need to get an FAQ up and running. Never thought I would need an FAQ!

3) I am not giving specifics about the number of people here or our supplies or our weapons/ammo status or any other sensitive info like that which could pose a security risk. At this point, I think it's safer this way.

4) Feel free to use the comments to post information, links to emergency services and charities and the like, or anything else appropriate. You can use colorful language if you want -- I'm not some PC ninny, but I demand that you not say anything stupid. Stupidity is more offensive to me than synonyms for bowel movement.

5) We are feeling your love and support and we love all of you back!

Something else: A local company called us because they heard we still had the datacenter operating. They asked for our help. We went to their office and brought back their most critical server. We are in the process of transferring 40 gigs of data from their most critical server at this time. Of course we have no experience with Macs so this will be interesting. While at their facility we noticed that they had 5 drums of water with 5 gallons each. With their permission we took the 25 gallons of water and their cleaning supplies to our office.

We can’t help everyone. But, we are certainly willing to do what we can from here…

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	re: #4) loweeel 2005-09-01 02:31 am UTC (link)
	So no support for anti-"price-gouging" laws. Gotcha. Never thought I'd say the day where you say you love people. This is pretty hilarious. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	eruv 2005-09-01 03:12 am UTC (link)
	Never thought I'd say the day where you say you love people. I know, right? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	prnkmonkie 2005-09-01 02:33 am UTC (link)
	yay for love ^^ (Reply to this)

lesliepear 2005-09-01 02:33 am UTC (link)

I got this from lkeele who lives in the NW corner of Louisiana - her husband teaches at Northwestern State University - some people have taken refuge on the schools campus: A food bank in Louisiana is coordinating all donations of food, clothing, and personal grooming items (tootpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.) for my entire region. They specify the best type of food to send is something that is ready to eat, like canned chili. No microwave, no stovetop, usually. And, of course, canned or boxed is better, and they won't accept anything home-made. Ship stuff here: Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana 2307 Texas Avenue Shreveport, LA 71103 You can phone them at 318-678-2400, or e-mail to info@foodbanknla.org (Reply to this)

	32alpha 2005-09-01 02:34 am UTC (link)
	I'll gladly help you guys with the FAQ. But first you have to give your viewers a little something, something... Take it off! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	knobee 2005-09-01 02:35 am UTC (link)
	Oh dear God, NOOoooo.. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - 32alpha, 2005-09-01 02:42 am UTC

(no subject) - loweeel, 2005-09-01 02:49 am UTC

(no subject) - ex_manzano814, 2005-09-03 08:19 am UTC

(no subject) - 32alpha, 2005-09-03 03:00 pm UTC

	concordantnexus 2005-09-01 02:34 am UTC (link)
	That's because the whole world (well okay, a sizeable chunk of LJ-scape) IS watching. Dumb question, but what exactly does INTERNIC do? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	toolz77 2005-09-01 02:36 am UTC (link)
	Domain name services. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	mattc444 2005-09-01 02:35 am UTC (link)
	Word spreads quickly - one of the many joys of the Internet! (Reply to this)

	cranky 2005-09-01 02:36 am UTC (link)
	I learned about your journal on CNN today. They showed some of your pictures and quoted your journal. They didn't say it was an LJ - they just called it "interdictor", so it took a little searching to find you. I'm definitely watching. You guys be careful. (Reply to this) (Thread)

sunnydale47 2005-09-01 02:54 am UTC (link)

They didn't say it was an LJ They did when I saw them mention it, somewhere around midafternoon. She zipped through the sentence real fast -- "it's a Live Journal with the name interdictor" -- it was easy to miss. You may have seen it at a different time, when LJ wasn't mentioned, though. At any rate, I'm glad I heard about it and found it! Good luck to you and yours, interdictor. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Since you offered... princesca 2005-09-01 02:37 am UTC (link)

I wanted to plug pheresis. (I may have spelled this wrong.) Basically, for the Red Cross, you can donate either whole blood, which can be done something like every six weeks and takes about an hour, or you can do pheresis, which takes two hours and can be done every three or so DAYS. Pheresis is extremely valuable, because it's a donation of a component of your blood, separated from the rest. Most often platelets, but sometimes white blood cells that stave off infection. You get a needle in both arms, and you basically get to sit in a recliner and watch a movie while you give someone a life-saving gift. Whether you do whole blood donation or pheresis, it's guaranteed to help someone, and it costs nothing. You even get free snacks afterward, and it's an opportunity to have your blood pressure and iron checked for free. Visit www.redcross.org for more info, or Google your local Red Cross, which will probably be a faster site. The main Red Cross site seems to be really lagging, probably because of high traffic. Thanks. :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Since you offered... occipitaldruid 2005-09-01 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Is this donating plasma then? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

Re: Since you offered... - princesca, 2005-09-01 02:51 am UTC

(no subject) - occipitaldruid, 2005-09-01 02:54 am UTC

Re: Since you offered... - jenelope, 2005-09-02 12:04 am UTC

Re: Since you offered... - dakotamidnight, 2005-09-01 03:16 am UTC

	scrnwrtinghack 2005-09-01 02:37 am UTC (link)
	If one of you were a woman, the traffic on the cam would be ten times worse. Keep up the good work. (Reply to this) (Thread)

unknown_progrmr 2005-09-01 02:48 am UTC (link)

Funny, on Monday when I first got the video feed running in the evening, he was just taking it off the street view and I got the quick thong flash. Someone was playing around. But, I really wanted to see the street. Not complaining about the thong though. I can't seem to get home in time to catch the street view. These posts have been great keeping me up on on the details though. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	jecook 2005-09-01 02:38 am UTC (link)
	Been lurking since monday. I found you via one of the members of the guns community. Stay safe. (Reply to this)

	ihavenotfailed 2005-09-01 02:41 am UTC (link)
	3) I am not giving specifics about the number of people here or our supplies or our weapons/ammo status or any other sensitive info like that which could pose a security risk. At this point, I think it's safer this way. Maybe afterwards? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	ex_hormones897 2005-09-01 02:59 am UTC (link)
	The looters have internet access? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

(no subject) - ihavenotfailed, 2005-09-01 03:00 am UTC

	webranding 2005-09-01 02:41 am UTC (link)
	Amazing that as you keep your data center up and running you are kicking the shit out of the major media outlets. I wish I could how airlift in some pizza ... (Reply to this)

	marktimusprime 2005-09-01 02:42 am UTC (link)
	I bet that when this is all over and done with yall are going to be invited to do Leno, Regis and Kelly, and all that good stuff. I'd think its safe to say yall have hit celebrity staus. (Reply to this)

jackofsaxons 2005-09-01 02:42 am UTC (link)

If you guys can cut your diesel with vegetable oil, you can make it last longer. I've never done it, but there are some (seemingly) good instructions here: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html If you guys can dig up any UPS's anywhere I'd definitely recommend it. I would also start to ration everything off... turn of non essential systems for a few hours late at night... things of that nature. I also have a server on the west coast if you need anything hosted or mirrored. I've got oodles of bandwidth. Good luck to you all and stay strong. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bunch of links here webwench 2005-09-01 03:53 am UTC (link)
	on the topic of biodiesel and waste vegetable oil, if anyone is interested: http://webwench.net/~webwench/bookmarks/view_group.php?id=55 (Reply to this) (Parent)

New to blogging... susanerl 2005-09-01 02:42 am UTC (link)

Ok, so now I think I'm signed up properly... I linked to this site from CNN. Wow! Nice work, and so much more accurate and less hyperbole than the news stations. Thanks, and please take care and keep the news coming. I'll stay tuned. Also, I found a link to another blogger who was going to ride out the storm on S. Alexander St. There've been no entries on his blog since Sun. night.... any word on this area of town? Here's his blog address: http://michaelhoman.blogspot.com/ Let me know - and again, thanks and be careful....does your mother know what you're doing?!?! (Reply to this)

	More looter protection or more looters? enwilson 2005-09-01 02:42 am UTC (link)
	In case you didn't get this update, we've been hearing that 1500 NOPD officers have been pulled off search and rescue to go on looter patrol. Considering what you've been saying, this may or may not be good... Got this link off deathvalleydriver.com...we're with you all the way, and are in awe of your job dedication. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: More looter protection or more looters? 32alpha 2005-09-01 02:47 am UTC (link)
	It must be getting pretty out of hand to have that. I wonder if rescues during the nighttime are even worth the risk. Maybe they're going after the roving gangs. (Reply to this) (Parent)

Re: More looter protection or more looters? - monack, 2005-09-01 04:33 am UTC

	Amazing bearion 2005-09-01 02:43 am UTC (link)
	Caught this link from megatokio. One of the most interesting BLOGs I have read. Great service, people! Hang in there. M (Reply to this)

	risti 2005-09-01 02:44 am UTC (link)
	I know it's minor and all, but I saw you playing around with lj layouts 20 minutes ago or so. Do you want userpics? Graphics? If I can offer a suggestion, I'd go for one of the lj layouts with a sidebar that will give links to all the posts, and to anywhere else you'd like to link to. (Reply to this)

	purly 2005-09-01 02:47 am UTC (link)
	But seriously. You guys are amazing. I know you said not to say anything stupid, but "INTERDICTOR FOR PRESIDENT!" (Reply to this) (Thread)

	technokittn 2005-09-01 03:13 am UTC (link)
	Hmm, not that stupid, could be nothing but improvement compared to the current situation. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tendervessel 2005-09-01 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Hi White shirt and Blue shirt fellas! (from webcam) Over here in the west we're praying for you and your team specifically. It's a very bizarre feeling being so far away from the south and feeling like there's nothing to do but give money to organizations and not specific items that folks like you need. We hope you keep up your good spirits and that you all are safe. (Reply to this)

Must... go... to bed! princesca 2005-09-01 02:48 am UTC (link)

You guys are like crack, I swear. But I really have to go to bed. May the stars watch over you as you sleep, and may the fates keep you safe so that you can continue to entertain us all and feel our love in the morning. (I agree with blacking out the windows. It'll be like moths to a porch light if you aren't careful. With so many people lacking basic amenities, they'd probably think nothing of harming/killing people to leech their newly-acquired electricity. I mean, some people shoot people for tennis shoes under ordinary conditions... much less these.) (Reply to this)

	beckerbuns 2005-09-01 02:49 am UTC (link)
	Just keep doing what you're doing. It's good for us to see what's really going on there. (Reply to this)

	dorrie6 2005-09-01 02:50 am UTC (link)
	A lot of us are watching you from katrinacane friends, so likely your audience is even bigger than your friend-of list suggests! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	natertots 2005-09-01 03:03 am UTC (link)
	Yup. Quite true. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	teh_hot_sex 2005-09-01 02:50 am UTC (link)
	Thought this was funny.. I've seen about 3 commercials for generators in the past 5 minutes. I've never seen any before now.. (Reply to this)

	scrnwrtinghack 2005-09-01 02:52 am UTC (link)
	I dunno if they deliver or not.... (Reply to this)

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