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Outdoor Adventure: Huntin' The Good Life
Bitterroot Elk Co.
Hamilton, Montana
Bitterroot Elk was designed as a Consultant and Booking Agent for the Non-Resident who dreams of elk hunting in Montana and Idaho. Over the years they have witnessed folks who make the choice to Hunt in Montana or Idaho, only to find themselves in poor producing areas.

Bitterroot Elk Co. would like to give you the opportunity to Hunt the way Native Montanans have for years. They also have Hunts available in Idaho.

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Steamboat gets its first snow of the season
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The first accumulation of snow on Rabbit Ears Pass since last spring settled on the golden aspen leaves, clumped on the conifer branches and blanketed the ground Thursday morning... ...Automated weather sites showed the highest elevations in Routt County had 4 to 10 inches of snow...The mountain has had winter storm conditions swirling around it for three consecutive days. Local estimates are about 8 to 10 inches of snow on top of Mount Werner

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Winter vacation specials
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2002-2003 Snowsaver Packages

First Tracks: Nov. 27 - Dec. 18, 2002
$250* pp includes: 4 nights motel, 3 day lifts
$359* pp includes: 6 nights condo, 5 day lifts

* Package price is per adult, based on double occupancy in a motel and quad occupancy in two bedroom condominium. Rates do not include applicable taxes, fees or travel insurance, are subject to availability and may change without notice. Entire reservation must be made within package dates indicated and only available at participating properties. Kids Ski Free(tm) and Teen ticket programs applicable under normal guidelines. Snowsavers are not valid with any other offer or discount. Other restrictions may apply. Visit steamboat.com for full details.

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SKI Magazine ranks Steamboat 6th best ski resort in North America
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Steamboat remains in the elite ranks of North American resorts, according to SKI Magazine. Why? 2,939 acres, 20 lifts and its big 3,668-foot vertical drop. Steamboat's advertising campaign has walked a lot of miles in cowboy boots, which may draw tourists from Nebraska, but that's sure not the reason hard-core Vail and Aspen skiers head here for weekend road trips. "All the runs anyone could ask for-and more," a reader cheers. Oh, then there's the snow. Utah may get more, but it arguably isn't any better. The term Champagne Powder (tm) has even been trademarked by Steamboat. That's legit. Blanket the resort's abundant glades with blow-away fluff, and you end up with tree-skiing as good as it comes. Start at Closets and work your way east to Two O'clock. If that doesn't make it onto your Top 10 list of the year, then you're in the wrong sport. Steamboat also earned praise as "a great family resort" (witness its No. 4 ranking in Terrain Parks). Save your black evening wear for Aspen. Steamboat is "a funky cowboy town where everyone is welcome," a reader applauds. Excerpted from SKI Magazine, October 2002

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New restaurants and activities
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Restaurants:
Lucile's
2093 Curve Plaza
970-871-6977
Lucile's, Steamboat's newest breakfast and lunch restaurant, serves a Creole theme. It also offers traditional breakfast fare. Locally owned and operated, Lucile's is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Tobiano
345 Lincoln Ave.
970-879-1137
Tobiano, one of Steamboat's newest restaurants, is located on the corner of 4th and Lincoln in the new Chieftain Building. Tobiano offers a variety of dishes with a fusion of tastes from around the world. Open for dinner only. Reservations are suggested.

Ranches:
Midnight Ranch
67810 RCR 129
970-870-3456
The Midnight Ranch is located 33 miles north of Steamboat Springs on a 240-acre mountain ranch. It is surrounded by the Routt National Forest and located near the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area. Each of its two log-post vacation homes features a gas grill and campfire pit and is furnished with country antiques.

Services:
Black Diamond Limo
P.O. Box 772181
970-846-2639
Door to door executive service in a new six-passenger, white, stretch limousine. Offering airport pick ups at Denver International Airport, and Yampa Valley Regional Airport, as well as reasonably priced limo service around town.

Black Tie Ski Rental
619 Mountain Vista Circle
970-870-3172
A full service ski and snowboard rental shop on wheels. Black Tie goes directly to guests' accommodations to outfit them with a full line of ski equipment. Forgot your goggles? You can buy a pair from Black Tie.

Mountain Maitre'D
P.O. Box 77400
970-946-6462
A unique delivery service that picks up your order from your favorite Steamboat restaurants and delivers it to your door in about 75 minutes. Just pick a restaurant from the Steamboat Dining Guide and call Mountain Maitre'D to place your order.

Steamboat Wedding Ceremonies
P.O. Box 770096
970-879-1230
Taraka Patricia Stara officiates non-denominational wedding ceremonies and vow renewals. Couples may create their own vows and select readings. Pre-maritial counseling is available but not required.
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Relaxation & Recreation: Casino Time.....
Dancing Eagle Casino
Casa Blanca, New Mexico

Dancing Eagle Casino, located in Casa Blanca, is New Mexico's friendliest gaming attraction. In addition to the games, enjoy casual dining in our restaurant or grab a quick bite in the snack bar. It's all situated in an atmosphere reminiscent of an adobe village.

319 slot machines: Including video poker and area wide progressives, 10 table games: Including one craps table, one roulette table, 8 blackjack tables, Gift shop, Restaurant: 70 seat casual dining restaurant.

Acclimatization
The major cause of altitude illnesses is going too high too fast. Given time, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. This process is known as acclimatization and generally takes 1-3 days at that altitude. For example, if you hike to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters), and spend several days at that altitude, your body acclimatizes to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). If you climb to 12,000 feet (3,658 meters), your body has to acclimatize once again. A number of changes take place in the body to allow it to operate with decreased oxygen.

This is one gadget you will be glad you have when the time comes. The Home/Travel Survival Kit has what you need to get through a natural disaster like a hurricane or snow storm. It includes water, a radio, a shovel; first aid supplies even a flashlight. There are also dust masks, candles, a rain poncho, most anything you can think of. This whole kit is packed into a nice nylon bag that you can just keep in your car or somewhere in your home. Be prepared for anything with this gadget.

The Home/Travel Survival Kit retails for $50 as item number
330746 from Brookstone.

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PGP Corporate Desktop, Personal Security, and Freeware versions are available from several "official" sources:

Following the transfer of ownership of PGP from NAI to PGP Corp. (see the news section above for details), the old link to PGP Freeware 7.0.3 on the PGP.com web site isn't working. Whether the NAI-produced PGP Freeware 7.0.3 will ever appear on the new PGP.com web site is not known. You can still download PGP Freeware 7.0.3 from the International PGP Page, however. According to the PGP.com web site, "PGP Freeware 8.0 will be available in Q4 2002."

Also, the NAI-produced PGP Personal Security 7.0.3 is apparently not available from the PGP.com store, and it is not known whether it ever will be. You can still purchase PGP Personal Security 7.0.3 from Amazon. According to the PGP.com web site, "PGP Personal 8.0 will be available for ordering Q4 2002."

The PGP.com store is currently selling the NAI-produced PGP Corporate Desktop 7.1.1 and PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4 (for Windows 95 users). It is also taking orders for PGP Corporate Desktop 8.0, to be released in November of 2002. International PGP users should visit the Intellect PGP EMEA page for information about ordering PGP 8.0.

Below is a table detailing the various versions of PGP that are available from "official" sources:

Version	$$$	PGPdisk	PGPnet	PGPfire	Source	URL
8.0 Desktop *	$$$	X	---	---	PGP.com	http://www.pgp.com/
7.1.1 Desktop	$$$	X	X	X	PGP.com	https:/store.pgp.com/
7.0.x Desktop	$$$	X	X	X	PGP.com	https://store.pgp.com/
7.0.x Personal	$$$	X	X	X	Amazon	http://www.amazon.com/
7.0.x Freeware		---	X	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
7.0.x Freeware		---	X	---	PGPi	http://www.pgpi.org/
6.5.x Desktop		X	X	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
6.5.x Freeware		---	X	---	MIT	http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html
6.5.x Freeware		---	X	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
6.5.x Freeware		---	X	---	PGPi	http://www.pgpi.org/
6.5.x Intl		---	X	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
6.5.x Intl		---	X	---	PGPi	http://www.pgpi.org/
6.0.2 Intl		X	---	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
6.0.2 Intl		X	---	---	PGPi	http://www.pgpi.org/
pre-6.0.x Intl		---	---	---	PGPi (ftp)	ftp://ftp.pgpi.org/pub/pgp/
pre-6.0.x Intl		---	---	---	PGPi	http://www.pgpi.org/
2.6.2 Freeware		---	---	---	MIT	http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html
* Note: PGP Corporate Desktop 8.0 is scheduled for release in November 2002. The PGP.com store is taking advance orders for PGP Corporate Desktop 8.0, which drops PGPnet and PGPfire.

These are the various versions of PGP. Next Issue we'll discuss each version and it's uses........

When it is written in the previous article that the Illuminati is a "Luciferian conspiracy", it is not only in a figurative sense, but in the literal sense, since the leaders of the Illuminati are actually worshipers of Satan, and their final objective is to have the whole world bow down to him. Through his hellhounds, it is Satan himself who continues his revolt against God by endeavoring to foil God's plan on earth, and snatch from God as many souls as possible.

Just like Satan, The Financiers think they are the only ones who can lead mankind properly, and in order to be able to impose their will upon every individual and control the whole world, they invented the present debt-money system. They want to bring every nation in the world to such a state of crisis that these countries will think they have no alternative but to accept the miracle solution of the Financiers to save them from disaster: complete centralization, a single world currency, and a world government, in which every nation will be abolished. The members of the Illuminati are people of every race and creed, but who all lust for money and power.

In the conclusion of his book Pawns in the Game, wich denounces the plot of the Illuminati for world domination, William Guy Carr explains what must be done to stop this plot.

First, we must as individuals recognize the spiritual powers involved, and realize that we are not only facing terrestrial powers, but also spiritual ones that it is basically a fight between God and Satan. We must choose who we will serve, who we will fight for: God or Satan.

Second, we must take practical steps to counteract the plan of the Financiers which, in Mr. Carr's own words, can be done only through a monetary reform: "The electors must insist that the issue of money, and the control thereof, be placed back in the hands of the Government where it rightfully belongs."

If junior has to do a report about your state, whatever you do, don't let him find out about this site! The poor tyke will end up dragging a 100-page manuscript to school. From Alabama to Wyoming, 50states.com is packed with information and links about all 50 states and capitols. In addition to the usual trivia like state birds, flowers, songs, mottos, and nicknames, it helps you find local graves, Webcams, tax forms, real estate, and pen pals. It's also great for looking up quick facts. What's the highest point in South Dakota? What does California mean? What's the population of Wyoming? If you ever manage to get through all 50 states (is it possible for a human to have that much free time?), then be sure to keep coming back for the Capitol Link of the Day.

The Hand Cranked Radio with Beacon retails for $49.50 as
item number 65914 from Solutions Catalog.

The media is of course focusing on a 'Son of Sam' type solo, deranged nutball. And maybe they are right. FBI profilers have become frequent TV Talking Heads opining on who this shooter is.

While the world has been focused on Saddam Hussein and a possible �regime change� in Baghdad, our previous main target � Osama bin Laden � has flown back to center stage.

One of the awful and despicable attacks on innocent people near the capital of the United States was on a 13 year-old boy, just starting another school day, when he was shot in Bowie, MD. Someone has to be plain evil before they could take aim at a youngster heading into school and fire with the intent of killing him. The boy is expected to recover, thankfully. But nine people have been killed and one more wounded in a series of psychotic attacks that police are working desperately to stop -- and a few Maryland politicians are trying to exploit.

Maryland's gun laws are about the most restrictive in the country, and crime is also among the worst. That confirms an old saying about gun control. When you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. A result of playing politics with people's fears, the laws in Maryland have made sure that outlaws are well armed.

If this story touched you, forward it to a friend! "I shall pass this way but once. Therefore, any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again."

"Father, I ask you to bless my friends, relatives and e-mail buddies reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy spirit, I ask you to minister to their spirit at this very moment. Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through your grace, In Jesus' precious Name. Amen."

TIPS FOR MEN ~ WOMEN and BABIES

GUYS: Great Skin:
Yes, skin matters for guys, too. There are four things you can do to improve your skin.

1. Drink eight glasses of water every day. Room temperature water is best. Water helps skin cells regenerate. Remember one third of the water in your body is in your skin.

4.No tanning. Sun and pollution are most responsible for signs of premature ageing, like wrinkles.
NOTE: Always Check with and follow the advice of your Physician!

GALS: Blueberries for the brain
Blueberries are thought to help prevent cancer because they have a very high concentration of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals can actually repair damaged cells that might become cancerous. In addition, studies have shown that blueberries may help reverse some aspects of brain aging. These studies of laboratory animals show improved memory, coordination and balance.

All this means you have every excuse to savor blueberries in pancakes, muffins, smoothies, fruit salad and even cobbler! Blueberries will be in season all summer, but the best ones, the wild ones, come in around August.

For details on specific studies on health benefits of blueberries, click here. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/1999/990910b.htm
NOTE: Always Check with and follow the advice of your Physician!

Linux Note: When downloading a linux .tar/ .gz or .rpm file, It is sometimes necessary to hold down the shift key while clicking on the file you want to download.

WINDOWS TIP: Hiding The Virtual Memory Button
Use this Registry setting to hide the Virtual Memory button on the Performance tab under Control Panel > System. By hiding this button, you can prevent users from changing or disabling the machine's Virtual Memory settin g, which can adversely effect the machine's performance. To set this option, open the Registry Editor and go to:

Edit/create the value "NoVirtMemPage" (String Value) and set the value to "1" (without quotes) to hide the Virtual Memory button, or "0" to display the button. The setting will take effect immediately and does not require a reboot.

PC SOFTWARE / FREEWARE
PC
Benchmarking Your Computer
clibench mk III smp 0.7.15 is a freeware benchmarking tool for computers running Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/Xp. We like this program. It's simple to use and appears to use tests that provide reasonable means of testing your computer. Of course, what you will probably want to do is save your tests for before and after comparison when making hardware changes, or for comparing to other computers.

TIP: Cutting Board Safety Tip
You can help prevent injuries while slicing and dicing by following a few simple tips. Always place a damp towel under the cutting board to limit movement. Be sure to get a "flat side down" before preparing round items like onions or lemons. This can be done by cutting them down the middle and placing the flat side on the board before chopping. Always wash, bleach and rinse the board after each use, especially when cutting meat, poultry or seafood.

If you have a favorite recipe or a great cooking website, and you'd like to share it with our readers, you can send it to The MountainGnome. Send your specialty to my_recipe@mountaingnome.com

So until next time, REMEMBER: He who kneels before God can stand before anyone....