Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans

Nickatilynx · 08-31-2005

Some great info post by Boneprone and gonzo in other threads from friends in New Orleans

The Directnic Blog.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/interdictor/

The live feed :
mms://204.251.3.10:2423

I thought it Warranted its own thread guys , hope you don't mind

Evil Chris · 08-31-2005

I get get the live feed, however the pics are quite moving.

gonzo · 08-31-2005

I spoke with Buff last night for a while.

You have to admire those guys for standing up for what they beleive in.
I let them know that we all are concerned for them and wish we could do more than just sit.

I spent part of the morning gathering up stuff for a Red Cross station. I found mine at the post office and got a truckload of blankets and stuff they had on the list.

They are now suggesting getting them cold hard cash. Its very difficult to get the semis and stuff thru to the city. I hope that what I was able to gather up finds its way to someoen in need... there are a ton of people still stranded and waiting all over the outer regions of the city.

I made a blog entry last night over at Kblogger which I will sum up here...

THe next time you get ready to register a new domain or you are considering some new hosting... you might want to think of Zippa or DirectNic. Those guys are risking life and limb to keep things up and rolling for as long as possible. I gurantee that the $5 registrars would have packed it in at the first sign of a heavy thunderstom.

You have to admire the tenacity [maybe a little insanity] of those guys.
The Gov. of Lousiana is ordering a full evacuation of New Orleans... somehow I dont think Buff and Sig will leave though.

And you know somewhere out there Billy is risking his ass for people he doesnt even know.

The darkness of adversity reveals those with a truely noble spirit.

God Bless New Orleans.

sharky · 08-31-2005

The fe4ed won't load here./.. any word on when it will be back up?

Nickatilynx · 08-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I spoke with Buff last night for a while.

You have to admire those guys for standing up for what they beleive in.
I let them know that we all are concerned for them and wish we could do more than just sit.

I spent part of the morning gathering up stuff for a Red Cross station. I found mine at the post office and got a truckload of blankets and stuff they had on the list.

They are now suggesting getting them cold hard cash. Its very difficult to get the semis and stuff thru to the city. I hope that what I was able to gather up finds its way to someoen in need... there are a ton of people still stranded and waiting all over the outer regions of the city.

I made a blog entry last night over at Kblogger which I will sum up here...

THe next time you get ready to register a new domain or you are considering some new hosting... you might want to think of Zippa or DirectNic. Those guys are risking life and limb to keep things up and rolling for as long as possible. I gurantee that the $5 registrars would have packed it in at the first sign of a heavy thunderstom.

You have to admire the tenacity [maybe a little insanity] of those guys.
The Gov. of Lousiana is ordering a full evacuation of New Orleans... somehow I dont think Buff and Sig will leave though.

And you know somewhere out there Billy is risking his ass for people he doesnt even know.

The darkness of adversity reveals those with a truely noble spirit.

God Bless New Orleans.

good post!!!

Rolo · 08-31-2005

Rebroadcasting of the feed: http://old.mises.org:88/NO2

Pics: http://sigmund.biz/kat/ & http://www.darklifeimages.com/katrina/

melody · 08-31-2005

Thanks for posting this, guys, I was wondering about all the NO/Biloxi folk.

Has everyone been heard from yet?

MorganGrayson · 08-31-2005

No word on Wicked Temptress and Osiris.

Vick · 08-31-2005

My undying respect and admiration to Billy, Buff, Sig and all at DirectNic

I read the blog, astounding!

Mike AI · 08-31-2005

Sig, Buff and the rest of the DirectNIC crew who stayed behind are my heros!!

What a Huculean effort!!!

They are the only thing working right in NO!

melody · 08-31-2005

Thanks, Morgan.

>No word on Wicked Temptress and Osiris.

We can hope that's just a factor of the communication infrastructure being down.

melody · 08-31-2005

I second that, Mike. I sure wouldn't have had the courage to stay on. I'd have beat it out of there pronto.

MorganGrayson · 08-31-2005

I'm hoping so, Mel.
Also found out that the news re: my sister-in-law and family was *early* news. They haven't been heard from since.
They live in Long Beach, Mississippi - right between Gulfport and Biloxi.
My mother-in-law isn't doing well, and won't be until she hears from her daughter.

melody · 08-31-2005

Morgan.

This truly is so bad. My east Texas and San Antonio relatives have actually taken in virtual strangers from NO and Biloxi and the region - friends of friends, etc.

Here's one nice thing that might brighten up the day a little -- good to see (amid all the looting, etc) some true humanity taking shape:

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/hhh/

Boneprone · 08-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

Some great info post by Boneprone and gonzo in other threads from friends in New Orleans

The Directnic Blog.

http://www.livejournal.com/users/interdictor/

The live feed :
mms://204.251.3.10:2423

I thought it Warranted its own thread guys , hope you don't mind

Ive been following this like mad..

Just woke up. Thought about them all night..

Hang in there guys..

The disease in the water is going to get bad. Got to get out of there no matter what in the next 48 hours. Or better yet, hopefully they can get the water pumped out in the areas they are in.

Boneprone · 08-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I spoke with Buff last night for a while.

You have to admire those guys for standing up for what they beleive in.
I let them know that we all are concerned for them and wish we could do more than just sit.

I spent part of the morning gathering up stuff for a Red Cross station. I found mine at the post office and got a truckload of blankets and stuff they had on the list.

They are now suggesting getting them cold hard cash. Its very difficult to get the semis and stuff thru to the city. I hope that what I was able to gather up finds its way to someoen in need... there are a ton of people still stranded and waiting all over the outer regions of the city.

I made a blog entry last night over at Kblogger which I will sum up here...

THe next time you get ready to register a new domain or you are considering some new hosting... you might want to think of Zippa or DirectNic. Those guys are risking life and limb to keep things up and rolling for as long as possible. I gurantee that the $5 registrars would have packed it in at the first sign of a heavy thunderstom.

You have to admire the tenacity [maybe a little insanity] of those guys.
The Gov. of Lousiana is ordering a full evacuation of New Orleans... somehow I dont think Buff and Sig will leave though.

And you know somewhere out there Billy is risking his ass for people he doesnt even know.

The darkness of adversity reveals those with a truely noble spirit.

God Bless New Orleans.

Not sure what to say.. For once Im actually lost for words.

JoesHO · 08-31-2005

Those guys are truely going the extra mile.

Peaches · 08-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike AI

Sig, Buff and the rest of the DirectNIC crew who stayed behind are my heros!!

What a Huculean effort!!!

They are the only thing working right in NO!

No kidding - I've been reading it for a couple of days and I have to say they are just incredible.

Hell Puppy · 08-31-2005

Very compelling and should be one of the better stories that comes out of all of this, especially if they succeed in keeping the lights on til this whole thing is over.

Given the time frames being discussed, I'm not sure that's possible, but if they fail it clearly wont be for lack of determination, effort and pure hard work. I've always had respect for Sig and what he's done with Directnic, that's gone to a whole new level. And Buff, well, funny how fate works out, but ya know he's somehow very uniquely qualified to be doing exactly what he's doing.

All that said, I sincerely hope they've got some folks working offsite to get Directnic up at an alternate data center, so these guys can get out of there. My hunch is Sig not only has that going, but is probably spending the downtime writing an improved Disaster Recovery plan for next time.

Boneprone · 09-01-2005

Its getting worse.

They may order a mandatory evacuation of the city.

09-01-2005

I'm listening to a police scanner feeds and a soldier just got shot in the leg at the Superdome.

grimm · 09-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Very compelling and should be one of the better stories that comes out of all of this, especially if they succeed in keeping the lights on til this whole thing is over.

Given the time frames being discussed, I'm not sure that's possible, but if they fail it clearly wont be for lack of determination, effort and pure hard work. I've always had respect for Sig and what he's done with Directnic, that's gone to a whole new level. And Buff, well, funny how fate works out, but ya know he's somehow very uniquely qualified to be doing exactly what he's doing.

All that said, I sincerely hope they've got some folks working offsite to get Directnic up at an alternate data center, so these guys can get out of there. My hunch is Sig not only has that going, but is probably spending the downtime writing an improved Disaster Recovery plan for next time.

virtually, dn will continue to be fucntional.without a doubt

Vick · 09-01-2005

What Buff and Sig are doing is beyond amazing
Shaking my head in disbelief

I'm so amazed and want to share their heroic story so I'm popping in out to 40K double opt in's today

Can't call what is happening in New Orleans anarchy, words fail me

Mike AI · 09-01-2005

http://mgno.com is blowing up!!! Last hour, 15,000 uniques!!

I think a few radios hows picked it up!! Thanks!

Sig, Noah, Crystal, Donny and Billy are heros!!

Vick · 09-01-2005

My first gut reaction (after the shock) is to think how can I get into New Orleans
But then reality sets in and I realize even if I can get in I'm sadly not trained to be an asset in this situation

Next best thing I guess I can do is see if we can get worldwide media coverage attention to Buff's Blog and Sig Pictures

It's rare that I request a group effort but if any of you reading this have any major media strings you can pull .......... now is a good time

edited to add: Guess I'm late to the party after reading MikeAI's post

mojobill · 09-01-2005

I've been watching the tv coverage for days now.... thankful that the full force of the storm was not what it became, as I was in florida when Katrina hit there. Now I'm somewhat ashamed, as I did not consider the people that I know in NO and what this has affected them.

My thoughts and prayers are with the DirectNic crew for their efforts during this ordeal. The blog is absolutly compelling, and a true insight into what is going on in NO, and what is NOT being reported on tv....

I am also sure that Billy is under terrible pressure during this time, and send love and support his way during this time of crisis....

Anything that we can do, is there for the asking.....

08-31-2005	#1
Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans Some great info post by Boneprone and gonzo in other threads from friends in New Orleans The Directnic Blog. http://www.livejournal.com/users/interdictor/ The live feed : mms://204.251.3.10:2423 I thought it Warranted its own thread guys , hope you don't mind

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Evil Chris Looking Job #6 for the Year Respin bullshit press Your Comments Are Welcomed Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,786	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans I get get the live feed, however the pics are quite moving. __________________ *I will talk shit about you if I think you wont find out.*

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gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans I spoke with Buff last night for a while. You have to admire those guys for standing up for what they beleive in. I let them know that we all are concerned for them and wish we could do more than just sit. I spent part of the morning gathering up stuff for a Red Cross station. I found mine at the post office and got a truckload of blankets and stuff they had on the list. They are now suggesting getting them cold hard cash. Its very difficult to get the semis and stuff thru to the city. I hope that what I was able to gather up finds its way to someoen in need... there are a ton of people still stranded and waiting all over the outer regions of the city. I made a blog entry last night over at Kblogger which I will sum up here... THe next time you get ready to register a new domain or you are considering some new hosting... you might want to think of Zippa or DirectNic. Those guys are risking life and limb to keep things up and rolling for as long as possible. I gurantee that the $5 registrars would have packed it in at the first sign of a heavy thunderstom. You have to admire the tenacity [maybe a little insanity] of those guys. The Gov. of Lousiana is ordering a full evacuation of New Orleans... somehow I dont think Buff and Sig will leave though. And you know somewhere out there Billy is risking his ass for people he doesnt even know. The darkness of adversity reveals those with a truely noble spirit. God Bless New Orleans. __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale

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08-31-2005	#7
melody Members Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 74	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans Thanks for posting this, guys, I was wondering about all the NO/Biloxi folk. Has everyone been heard from yet?

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Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans Sig, Buff and the rest of the DirectNIC crew who stayed behind are my heros!! What a Huculean effort!!! They are the only thing working right in NO! __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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Hell Puppy Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,523	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans Very compelling and should be one of the better stories that comes out of all of this, especially if they succeed in keeping the lights on til this whole thing is over. Given the time frames being discussed, I'm not sure that's possible, but if they fail it clearly wont be for lack of determination, effort and pure hard work. I've always had respect for Sig and what he's done with Directnic, that's gone to a whole new level. And Buff, well, funny how fate works out, but ya know he's somehow very uniquely qualified to be doing exactly what he's doing. All that said, I sincerely hope they've got some folks working offsite to get Directnic up at an alternate data center, so these guys can get out of there. My hunch is Sig not only has that going, but is probably spending the downtime writing an improved Disaster Recovery plan for next time.

09-01-2005	#20
Boneprone Members Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland OR Posts: 79	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans Its getting worse. They may order a mandatory evacuation of the city. __________________ BOW TO THE POWER - BP4L The Boneprone Family Powered By Jupiter Webhosting

09-01-2005	#21
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mojobill Thinks Negative Rep Points on GFY Matters Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Michgan Posts: 686	Re: Directnic Blog and Camera from New Orleans I've been watching the tv coverage for days now.... thankful that the full force of the storm was not what it became, as I was in florida when Katrina hit there. Now I'm somewhat ashamed, as I did not consider the people that I know in NO and what this has affected them. My thoughts and prayers are with the DirectNic crew for their efforts during this ordeal. The blog is absolutly compelling, and a true insight into what is going on in NO, and what is NOT being reported on tv.... I am also sure that Billy is under terrible pressure during this time, and send love and support his way during this time of crisis.... Anything that we can do, is there for the asking.....