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I try not to engage the trolls, but the latest rash of negativity is getting me down. Historically, when I am bummed out by my blog, I avoid it for a few days, but as you may know, that is no longer an option for me. I am committed, people.
Apparently I have angered some people with my "donate" button. (And I agree with the comments that "donate" is a misleading term, and implies that I need a kidney. I mean, I would love an extra kidney, just as a backup, but need is overstating the matter. I would prefer calling it "tips" or some such, but the button belongs to PayPal. Maybe I could design my own? This is outside my sphere of knowledge. I am but a humble wordsmith.) (Wow, could that have been a longer aside? I don't think so.) I know that they're angry because they've used words like "bitch" and "whore," and people don't generally call you these things when they're pleased with you.
At first I was amused by the sad people who have nothing better to do than hurl invective at the Internet. But the comments accumulated, and now I'm cranky. Given that donations (tips, contributions, whatever) are strictly optional, that I am demanding exactly nothing but rather providing an opportunity for those who want to contribute to do so, I think the anger directed at the idea of donating is an excuse. An excuse to spit at "stupid mommybloggers" who dare to think that their "useless blogs" (actual quotes, dear readers!) are worth anything. If you have that much contempt for me and my ilk, why are you here? Move along, sir or madam; there's plenty of porn or celebrity gossip out there you could enjoy instead. You know: real content that deserves money.
It can't just be about the idea of donating. To paraphrase my friend Kyran, I doubt that you routinely kick over open guitar cases on the sidewalk, or fling piano-top brandy snifters against the wall.
Although maybe you do. The next time I see someone on the street, punching his hand through a top hat while a mime silently weeps, I'll say hi.


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Plantagenet Ancestry, A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families
Genealogy of the Bolles family in America, John Augustus Bolles H.W. Dutton, 1865
Genealogical gleanings in England, Volume 1, Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1885
The National Encyclopaedia of American biography, J.T. White, 1898 (Google eBook)
Early settlers of Nantucket: their associates and descendants
Printed by J.B. Lippincott Co., 1896
American marriage records before 1699
By William Montgomery Clemens
HISTORY OF NEWBURY, 1635 – 1902. By John J. Currier Published originally in 1902 The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts With Related Families of Newbury, Haverhill, Ipswich and Hampton, and of York County, Maine.
The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts (3 vols. & supplement in 1) By David W. Hoyt
Genealogical Records of the First Settlers of New England
Genealogical & Family History of the State of Maine
Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire: a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation, Volume 2, The Lewis publishing company, 1908
The History of Salem – Three volumes including information concerning the Salem Witch Trials.
Genealogy of Richard Currier of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts, (1616-1686) and many of his descendants, By Currier, Harvey Lear, b. 1839
Genealogy of Richard Currier of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts (1616–1686-7) and many of his descendants, Harvey Lear Currier, John McNab Currier, 1910
A Genealogical History of Robert Adams of Newbury, Mass., and His Descendants, 1635-1900, Edited by Andrew Adams 2007
The Memoir of Charles Frost, Parsons Usher, 2009 (Based on original writings)
The pioneers of Maine and New Hampshire, 1623 to 1660: a descriptive list, drawn from records of the colonies, towns, churches, courts and other contemporary sources
C.H. Pope, 1908
The history of the state of Maine: from its first discovery, A. D. 1602, to the separation, A. D. 1820, inclusive, Volume 1,
William Durkee Williamson, 1832

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Rated: PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexual references.
Release Date: 2010-08-13
Starring: Ryan Murphy, Elizabeth Gilbert (memoir)
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Official Website: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/eatpraylove/
Although Eat Pray Love promises a heartwarming journey, it unfortunately does not reach deep enough.
'Eat Pray Love' is transcribed from the memoirs of Elizabeth Gilbert. It is Liz's three-part search for an "enriched" self. The first leg of her journey takes place in Italy, where she learns the value of living without a roadmap to life. The second part of her journey takes place in India, where she has to challenge everything from within. And the last stage of her journey, in Bali, forces her to practice these principles indistinct of one another.
Ryan Murphy does an excellent job integrating Liz's, played by Julia Roberts, old life into the search for her new life. The transitions of the film and Liz's life are what make an impression. They may either remind you of a place you have been or help you envision a place you might want to be. The art and cinematography of the film transport you to an authentic and very distinct memory, however the screenplay and film do not complete the emotional journey.
Eat Pray Love was much more than a novel or biography, for the people who have read the book, it is an emotional experience – unfortunately the film does not make the cut. What makes this impossible journey so possible are the words and life of the heart, but the screenwriting alters and hangs on too many words and clichés that in turn do not move the audience.
Gilbert's journey requires a patience, lost in translation to film. In fact the film feels lengthy at moments instead of carefully drawn out or experienced. Julia Roberts brings a placid Liz to screen, who only becomes animated in light of her supporting cast and not the narration. Javier Bardem, much like his character, breathes life into the final leg of the film. It is in Bali that the pieces of the film fall into place, but it still does not leave the same mark the novel has.
Eat Pray Love leaves an impression but doesn't make an impact. The emotional levels of the novel do not become the art of this film and there it loses it's heart.


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Hours after Amanda Bynes was arrested for DUI ... the actress returned to the scene of the crime to continue partying at a Hollywood bar ... but TMZ has learned staffers REFUSED to let her inside.
Multiple sources tell us ... Bynes and some friends tried to enter the hotel bar at The Standard Hotel on Sunset Blvd. on Friday night ... but the doorman refused to let the actress inside.
We're told hotel staff members were aware Bynes had been drinking at the nightclub at The Standard on Thursday evening ... hours before her DUI arrest ... and didn't want to be associated with the actress in case she pulled a repeat performance.
Sources say Bynes and her friends left the hotel without incident.
As we previously reported, Bynes was popped in West Hollywood around 3 AM Friday morning after she allegedly clipped a cop car. She was released on $5,000 bail.
Calls to Amanda's rep have not been returned.


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Get directions to Wabash College Fine Arts Center
The Wabash College Theater Department will present this year's Studio One-Acts at 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 13, in the Experimental Theater in the Fine Arts Center.
This year's selection of one-act plays is being produced under the guidance and design of Timothy Closson as his senior theater project. The plays, which treat subjects such as relationships in college life, termination of career paths, passive revolution as well as midnight temptation, botched terrorism, and vengeful and inadvertent murders, are being prepared by 10 students in the directing class and 18 students in the acting classes.
Join a fired-up group of men who want change, but decide to postpone putting their plans in action. Travel with a father and his young son as they return from a fishing trip and are unexpectedly faced with a life-and-death situation. Eavesdrop on a phone call and find out that danger can make you laugh!
For tickets contact the Fine Arts Center Box Office by email at email@example.com; or by phone: 765-361-6411. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. The box office will open 90 minutes before curtain time. Tickets not claimed at the Box Office 10 minutes prior to curtain will be released to the general public.
Other theater productions for the 2008-2009 season include: The Pillowman on February 18-21; and The Importance of Being Earnest on April 15-18.
Come and enjoy the variety of "Studio One-Acts: Exploring Theater."


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We currently have more than 1 MILLION clients in our client base. More than 600,000 follow me on social media.
The #1 thing people write me about DAILY is how to get past negative people on social media. "HOW do I deal with mean people, haters, vomiting people who hurl insults and negativity on my business page?"
I'm a business trainer. I also work with several multi-billion dollar brands working on their social media pages & several ministries with more than 1000 staff.
My advice is this- if you wouldn't let them come to your store and vomit all over you and your customers, don't tolerate it on your Facebook or Twitter page. Be wise!
Keep your brand healthy, don't tolerate this. It's a part of business, with 600,000 on my social media platforms it happens to us daily. But it's not my focus. I block, ban and even report. Then I move on!
You can't change crazy!
Choose to influence, release hope and not focus on that. Business 101- focus on where you're going and don't get distracted with the bumps in the road.
Whether you have a brick and mortar business, are a totally virtual business or are just starting out and have a combination of both- you will always have negative people to contend with. The bigger you get, the more it happens. In the online world, 1 out of every 100 people is just a bit 'off'. Maybe the statistics are much higher.
It's important to know when to encourage someone, when to block them and when to simply ignore. Discernment is the number one thing we need in this generation. But please, in your desire to be discerning, loving and positive, don't let someone dump their garbage truck into your living room (or showroom!)
BE more. Be the leader you are designed to be. Lead people in the right way. Love all, pray for all, but don't tolerate this nonsense.
Serve your clients & don't let an unstable person side track you.
With love,
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Provo, Utah - The Tennessee State men's basketball team forced 17 turnovers, but still fell to BYU in Provo, Utah, 81-66.
Kellen Thornton led the Tigers with a career-high 20 points and eight rebounds. He finished 9-18 from the field.
Patrick Miller also had a nice game, falling one assist short of a double-double. He had 12 points, but only made three of 10 shots.
Miller's nine assists broke his previous career high of seven that he set last year versus Murray State.
BYU's Tyler Haws started the game off with a hoop, but Thornton answered with a three-pointer and a jumper at the 18:18 mark to give TSU a three-point advantage.
Haws finished with a game-high 22 points and made 8-9 free throws.
The Cougars fought back to take the lead at 9-8 when Brock Zylstra nailed an un-contested three.
TSU went on a 7-0 run later in the first making the score 15-11 in favor of the Tigers. Covington drilled his only field goal of the first half to cap off the run.
BYU inched back into the game and eventually tied the score at 19 at the 9:23 mark. The teams went back-and-forth for the next three minutes with reserves Devante McClung and Michael Green both connecting from around the paint.
With the game still tied at 25 apiece, BYU went on a 9-3 for the remainder of the period, as TSU helped the Cougars by committing four of its 11 first half turnovers in the last five minutes.
Thornton led TSU at the break with 10 points, while Miller also performed well, tallying seven points and four assists.
Covington only played six minutes during the first half before picking up his second foul.
The Tigers came out of the half slow, only scoring two field goals in the frame's first six minutes. During that time, BYU raised its lead to eight, 40-32.
The Cougars continued their assault with a 14-8 run that spanned nearly four minutes with Brandon Davies and Brock Zylstra knocking down open looks.
Davies finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and four blocks.
BYU raised its lead to 64-48 with 5:27 left on a free-throw after a foul on Covington. It was Covington's fifth foul, forcing him to miss the rest of the game.
Later in the period, Jordan Cyphers ran the ball out on a breakaway and went up for a dunk. He slammed the shot home, but landed on his head on the way down. He had to be taken to the locker room for stitches and would not return.
TSU was down two starters with 3:46, and trailed by 11 on the scoreboard.
The Tigers couldn't mount a late-game charge as a layup from Davies with 49 seconds left put the Cougars up 81-66, which ended up being the final score.
TSU was outscored in the paint (18-40) and on the fast break (18-2).
The Tigers shot just 33.8 percent as a team, while BYU made 30 of its 55 shots for a 54.5 percentage.
TSU next travels to South Dakota State on Nov. 13. SDSU lost its season-opener to Alabama 70-67.
Hear Travis William's thoughts on tonight's loss, below:
--TSU Tigers--


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Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.
Police notified James M. Goss, 50, of the 200 block of Waiola Avenue, that he could not remain at his residence because it is within 500 feet of a school and Goss has a prior conviction as a sex offender. Goss was notified at 6:12 p.m. Oct. 22.
Retail theft
Patrick M. Dunn, 22, of the 100 block of North President Street, Wheaton, was charged with retail theft after stealing a camera and HDMI cable from Radio Shack, 535 S. La Grange Road, at 2:35 p.m. Oct. 30.
Driving without license
Mary S. Reyes, 23, of the 2800 block of North Moody Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license after a traffic stop at Calendar and Washington avenues at 4:48 p.m. Oct. 26.
Theft of lost property
John J. Ryan, 60, of the 5500 block of West Higgins Road, Chicago, was charged with theft of lost or mislaid property at 3:13 p.m. Oct. 25 at La Grange Public Library.
Vehicle egged
A vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Seventh Avenue was egged between 10 p.m. Oct. 23 and 8 a.m. Oct. 24.
Driving without license
Delondo D. Gulley, 20, of the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license and without insurance, driving with an expired registration and driving with one headlight at 8:55 p.m. Oct. 24 at La Grange Road and Jackson Avenue.
Warrant arrest
Francisco Morales, 30, of the 3500 block of West 61st Street, Chicago, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 25 in the 300 block of Dover Avenue on a warrant out of Kane County for failure to appear for a hearing for driving with a revoked license.
Domestic battery
Helen Borotinski, 61, of the 600 block of 51st Street, was charged with domestic battery at 3:25 p.m. Oct. 26 in the 600 block of 51st Street.
Burglary to garage
A portable generator valued at $800 was stolen from a garage that was broken into between midnight and 8 a.m. Oct. 27 in the 4700 block of Fair Elms Avenue.
Residential burglary
• Two laptops and $1,000 in cash were stolen from a residence in the 4200 block of Western Avenue that was broken into between 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23.
• A residence in the 4100 block of Howard Avenue was broken into between 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Nothing was reported missing.
Aggravated battery to police, domestic battery
Jacob Watts, 28, of the 1800 block of Manchester Avenue, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer after striking two officers while being arrested for domestic battery at 3:53 a.m. Oct. 22 in the 1800 block of Manchester Avenue.
Julie Garcia, 19, of the 100 block of Dover Lane, Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without insurance at 2:36 a.m. Oct. 25 at Cermak Road and Enterprise Drive after parking behind a police officer who was conducting a traffic stop and asking to file a police report.
Purse stolen
An employee at a gas station in the 800 block of Mannheim Road said that at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 23, a woman entered the employee office and removed a purse containing cash and jewelry.
Criminal damage
to property
The glass pane of a bus stop in the 10400 block of Dickens Street was shattered by an unknown object, a police officer observed at 7:59 a.m. Oct. 24.
Driving without license
Jose Contreras, 49, of the 6100 block of Knollwood Road, Willowbrook, was charged with driving without a valid drivers license after a traffic stop Oct. 29 at 55th Street and Plainfield Road.


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The Holocaust was the systematic and bureaucratic annihilation of six million Jews as well as other "undesirables" by the Nazi regime and their collaborators as a central act of state during World War II. The Holocaust took place in Europe from January 30, 1933, when Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, to May 8, 1945 when the war ended in Europe.
The European Jews were the primary victims of the Holocaust—up to two out of every three Jews in Europe were killed. Jews, however, were certainly not the only group singled out for persecution by Hitler's regime. As many as one-half million Gypsies, at least 250,000 mentally or physically disabled persons, and more than three million Soviet prisoners-of-war also fell victim to Nazi genocide. Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, Social Democrats, Communists, partisans, Polish intelligentsia and other "undesirables" were also victims of the hate and aggression carried out by the Nazis.
While it is impossible to ascertain the exact number of victims, statistics indicate that the total number of Jews murdered was over 5,830,000. Six million Jewish victims is the round figure accepted by most authorities. There were many millions of additional victims, including Communists, trade unionists, Socialists, Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), Jehova's Witnesses, Soviet citizens, Soviet prisoners of war, and homosexuals.
"Nazi" is a term used for members of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP). This right-wing political party was formed primarily by unemployed German veterans of World War I in 1919, just after the end of the war and Germany's defeat. In 1921 Adolph Hitler became the head of the party, and the Nazis slowly became a powerful political force under his leadership. The Nazi Party ideology was largely based on nationalism and racism. They promoted Germany as superior to all other nations and promised to restore it to greatness, while championing a scientific "theory" of racism, in which the "Aryan" (German) people were racially superior to all others, especially the "mongrel" race of the Jews.
Immediately following the Nuremberg Laws in 1935, the Nazis issued the official definition of a Jew. According to German law, anyone with three Jewish grandparents was a Jew. In addition, anyone married to a Jewish person or who had one Jewish parent was also considered a Jew in the eyes of the law.
Those not classified as Jews under German law, but had some "Jewish blood," were categorized as Mischlinge, or hybrids. Those with two Jewish grandparents were to be known as Mischlinge of the first degree, while those with one Jewish grandparent were of the second degree. In short, Judaism for the Nazis was something racial, something someone was born into and about which they could do nothing.
A death camp, or extermination camp, was a concentration camp with special apparatus especially designed for mass murder, like gas chambers. Six such camps existed: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Belzec, Chelmno, Majdanek, Sobibor, and Treblinka. All were located in Poland.
The first concentration camp established was Dachau, which was opened on March 20, 1933. The camp's first inmates were primarily political prisoners (most of whom were either Communists or Social Democrats), habitual criminals, homosexuals, Jehovah's Witnesses, and anti-socials (beggars and vagrants). The camp also housed those considered problematic by the Nazis such as Jewish writers and journalists, lawyers, unpopular industrialists and officials.
The following were considered enemies of the Third Reich, and, therefore, were persecuted by Nazi authorities: Jews, Communists, Social Democrats, other opposing politicians, opponents of Nazism, Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, habitual criminals, anti-socials, the mentally ill, and anyone considered a threat to the Nazis.
The explanation of the Nazis' implacable hatred for the Jews rests in their distorted world view that saw history as a racial struggle. They considered the Jews a race whose goal was world domination and, therefore, was an obstruction to Aryan dominance. They believed this struggle would resolve itself with the Aryans in control. Moreover, in their eyes, the Jews' racial origin made them habitual criminals who could never be rehabilitated and were hopelessly corrupt and inferior. There is no doubt that other factors contributed to the Nazis' hatred of the Jews and their distorted image of Jewish people. Among them were the centuries-old tradition of Christian anti-Semitism, which propagated a negative stereotype of the Jew as a Christ-killer, agent of the devil, and practitioner of witchcraft. Anti-Semitism was still accepted in the latter half of the nineteenth and early part of the twentieth century. This attitude singled out the Jew as a threat to the "master" race. These factors combined to point to the Jew as a target for persecution by the Nazis.


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I just returned yesterday from a near week long whitewater rafting trip down the Snake River in Idaho/Oregon. I take one or two rafting trips a year (sometimes three if I'm lucky) and it is one of my main hobbies. It is strange then, that it does not pop up in my dreams more often; just once since I started this blog in fact.
Due to the technologically isolated nature of floating on an inflatable raft for several days down a rushing river in the wilderness, I was unable to promptly record my dreams upon waking as I have been. All I have of those memories of things that didn't happen are fragments, a few of which I shall share with you now.
One instance was pretty much the worst dream ever. It involved alien slugs taking over people's brains and controlling them as they started bashing people's skulls in with rocks. There was an orgy of blood and sex that resulted in a woman painfully and willfully giving birth to an alien slug by ripping it out of herself. That one certainly woke me up screaming to an imagined image of my brother's silhouette standing in a doorway staring at me.
That was not the only nightmarish dream I had on the trip. This is interesting, because I very rarely have scary dreams. Perhaps the looming stress of my employment (or lack thereof) situation is affecting my psyche. The second nightmare had some positive aspects to it though. It started with a grayed-out corpse of a woman crawling towards me with severed stumps for arms. After the initial shock of that sight, I realized I was dreaming and had a brief flash of lucidity where I was able to clamp down on the dream. These are the best words I can use to describe the feeling. It just felt like my brain got a firm grip on a situation it did not like happening and turned the woman's arms into hammers instead of bloody stumps. It was an improvement for sure, but why hammers I cannot say.


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Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
Where should we report issues 0710 here as topic or should we go directly to mantis.
It probably would be a good idea to discuss here first...The wealth of knowledge here is increasing on an exponential level, and it could be that someone already knows of the problem, and has reported it, and it's already fixed..Or, it might simply be a usage error type problem, in which case, we can help. (and wiki it)Regards, Dan


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Monotheism: Torah: "I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God" (Isaiah 44:6); Bible
"The Lord our God is one Lord" (Mark 12:29);
Quran: "He is God, The One and Only" (Quran 112:1);
About Prophets
• Muslims believe and accept all the Prophets mentioned in the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran.
• Miraculous Birth of Jesus: Besides Christianity, Islam is the only religion on earth that accepts the miraculous birth of Jesus. Jesus is mentioned 25 times in the Quran.
• The Highest Honor of Women is given to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the Quran (chapter #19).
About Greetings and practice
• All prophets had customs to greet believers with the words: "Peace be with you". ('Assalamualaikum' for Muslims).
• Taking off Shoes: God ordered Moses to take off shoes (Exodus 3:5); "Put off shoes from your feet…" (Joshua 5:15). Muslims take off shoes when they enter Mosque. Purification before Prayers: "Moses…washed his feet…" (Exodus 40:31-32). "St. Paul…purified himself…went into the temple" (Acts 21:26). Muslim purifies them before each prayer, 5 times a day.
• Fasting: Jesus fasted 40 days. (Matthew 4:2). Muslims fast one month each year during Ramadan.
• Humbling while Praying by Bowing Heads to the Ground: "Abraham fell his face…" (Genesis 17:3). "Moses…bowed his head…" (Exodus 34:8). "Jesus…fell on his face and prayed…" (Matthew 26:39). Muslims bow their heads to the ground while praying. Not Bowing to Statues / Images: "Thou shall not. Any graven image… (Exodus).
• Muslims do not bow to statues, images or anything except God.
• Decoration of Trees: It is forbidden in Bible (Jeremiah 10:2-5).
• Muslim does not decorate trees.
• Everlasting Covenant: God made everlasting covenants with Abraham and his descendants. Muslim still keeps this covenant; they circumcise their sons at birth.
• Abraham's Son Ishmael: The name Ishmael was chosen by God Himself (Genesis 16:11). Muslims respect Ishmael like Isaac as a son of Abraham.
• Wine Drinking Prohibited: "…drink neither wine nor strong drink…" (Luke 1:15). Muslims do not drink wine or alcohol ever.
• Pork Forbidden: God ordered Moses: "And the swine is unclean to you…" (Leviticus 11:7). Jesus never ate pork in his life. Muslims never eat pork.
• Usury / Interest Forbidden: "Take thou no usury…" (Leviticus). "He has put not out his money to usury." (Psalms 15:5). Interest is forbidden in Islam.
• Disapprove Homosexuality: "…the Lord rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah… He overthrew those cities…" (Genesis). Homosexuality is forbidden in Islam.
• No Original Sin: "The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father" ( Ezekiel 18:20 ). Muslims believe that sin cannot be transferred or inherited from person to person.
• Accountability: "…every man shall receive his own reward…to his own labor" (1 Corinthians 3:8). Muslims believe that every person is accountable for his/her deeds and will be rewarded accordingly. Muslims observe and maintain many instructions from the Torah and Bible
• How much do people know about Muhammad? He is the Last Messenger from God till the Day of Judgment & his prophet hood is for the entire world. He is God's Messenger; He is not God in any way and therefore Muslims do not worship him. He received the first message from God through Angel Gabriel at the age of 40. He spent 10 years in Makka and 13 years in Madina to preach Islam; he died at the age of 63. During these 23 years, the Quran was revealed for mankind. Muhammad was an ordinary person with family and children; he was leader of a nation and a teacher.
• The Prophecies of Holy Books/Torah References about Muhammad in the Old Testament (2000 years ago) God Blessed Abraham: Muhammad came from the progeny of Abraham through Ishmael (promised by God).
• The Rejected Stone: Jesus spoke of the kingdom of God being taken away…given to the rejected stone… (Genesis 21:13-18). The rejected stone is the nation of Ishmael, the nation of Muhammad.
• First Revelation: … Read this…he said, I am not learned; (Isaiah 29:12). Historical Facts: Angel Gabriel delivered first revelation: Read…name of your Lord, who created man...; (Quran 96:1). Muhammad replied: "I am not learned;
The Prophecies of Holy Books/Torah
• Prophet from Arabia: Arabia, and all the Princes of Kedar..." ( Ezekiel 27:21 ) Historical Facts: Many converts migrated to Madina; Muhammad migrated in 622AD. Next year 1,000 Makkans marched against the Muslims.
• A Prophet Like Moses: God said to Moses, I will raise up a Prophet… like unto thee. I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak them all..." ( Deuteronomy18:18 ) Historical Facts: Angel Gabriel used to bring revelations from God to Muhammad - thus God put "His words in Muhammad's mouth" (John 16:13, Isaiah 28:10). He does not speak of (his own) desire; (Quran 53:3-4).
• Prophet Gave Laws: ...He will not fall or be discouraged till…established justice in the earth; (Isaiah 42:1-4). Muhammad came with a complete code of laws. In spite of persecution and physical assaults, he was never discouraged nor expressed despair. Prophet with 10,000 Saints: "…he came with 10,000 saints…right-hand went a fiery law; (Deuteronomy 33:2) Historical Facts: Muhammad returned to Makka with 10,000 devout followers & established the rule of law there. 8. Until Shiloh Come: Jacob told his children…"until Shiloh comes…" (Genesis 49:10). Shiloh means "peace" ( Islam )
Abraham's Activities: Pilgrims of Bacca Valley
• "…they go through the valley of Baca; there it has a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools; (Psalms 84:5-6 ). Makka is referred to as Baca (Quran 3:96). The famous ZamZam spring is located here. Makka used to get flooded.
• Revealed Little By Little: "he teaches knowledge… line upon line; here a little, and there a little. ( Isaiah 28:9-11 ) Quran was revealed piece by piece over 23 years, scattered in the book "here a little, there a little".
• Prophecy By Name : Muhammad was quoted by name: Cheeko mane tah kim, vechulo Mohamadim : his language is most sweet, and he is Muhammad " ( Song of Solomon 5:16 )
• Prophecy Come To Pass: When a Prophet speaks, if word does not come to pass or come true… word which the Lord has not spoken…" (Deuteronomy 18:22). God informed Muhammad that the Romans would defeat the Persians (Quran 30:3). Chapter Rum of Quran was revealed at that time (615 AD) in support of Christians. The Romans won battle in 627AD. Muhammad professed that the Muslims would soon conquer the Persian and Byzantium empires. At the battle of Yarmuk in 634AD, they defeated the Byzantine army, and at the battle of Madain in 637AD, they defeated the Persians. Muhammad predicted many future events: overthrow of the Persian Empire and confiscation of the Emperor Choseros's treasures; Suraqa , one of prophet's companions, would be given the bracelets of Caesar. This happened.
• References about Muhammad in Hindu Scriptures Verse 5 of Bhavishya Puran: "…His name will be Mahamad… Mahadev Arab… 'O Ye! The pride of mankind, the dweller in Arabia."… ( Prati Sarg Parv III ). 2. Sama Veda, II, 6,
• Ahmad acquired religious law from his Lord. This law of religion is full of wisdom;
• References about Muhammad In The Holy Bible 1. Jesus foretold about Muhammad: "…he shall give you another comforter …" (John 14:15-16) Jesus said: "I have many things to say unto you, but you can't bear them now…he will show you things to come…( John 16:14 ). The message of Jesus was incomplete. Another prophet was needed to guide mankind. Gospel of Barnabas: "… Muhammad is his blessed name." (Ch. 96-97) All Holy Books Lead to Belief in Muhammad & The Quran
• The Holy Quran 1. The Quran is the collection of all revealed messages from God to Muhammad. It is memorized by millions of people even today.
• Original copies still exist; one in Tashkent, Uzbekistan; the other in Istanbul, Turkey. 3. Sir William Muir, wrote: There is probably in the world no other book which has remained 12 (now 14) centuries with so pure a text, ( Life of Muhammad, Haykal). 4. Dr. Maurice Bucaille , a French Christian physician, compared scientific facts of the Bible & Quran. He found many scientific verses in the Quran; each of them is correct. He writes: I could not find a single error in Quran"
The Noble Quran
• Many scientific facts, unknown to man 1400 years ago, were revealed in the Quran. Each of them is proven to be scientifically correct (a few examples :) The 'Big Bang ' theory of Creation of the Universe Planets and orbital patterns of the Cosmos Conception and stages of embryological growth (' The Developing Human', Prof. Keith Moore, Uni. of Toronto ) Reference to fingerprints How was it possible for an "unlettered" person to reveal the scientific mysteries 1,000 years ahead when no man on earth had any knowledge of them?
• Gospel of Barnabas was a very close companion of Jesus. The Bible refers to him as an apostle; (Acts 14:14), a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith; (Acts 11:24).
• In 325AD, the followers of St. Paul gained control at the council of Nicaea and made the following changes: It canonized the 4 Greek Gospels that are read today. All other Gospels including Gospel of Barnabas were ordered to be destroyed. The only Gospel written in Aramaic, the language that Jesus spoke, was also destroyed.
• Verses from the Gospel of Barnabas… Jesus said: "God one hath no equal…He hath no father nor mother; he hath no sons, nor brethren, nor companions…" Jesus said: "… I am man, born of mortal woman, subject to the judgment of God, suffering the miseries of eating and sleeping, of cold and heat, like other men. When God shall come to judge, my words like a sword shall pierce each one that believes me to be more than man." The priest asked Jesus: 'Art thou the Messiah of God….?' Jesus answered: '…indeed I am not he …and (he) shall come after me …for God himself gave him the name … Muhammad is his blessed name " Gospel of Barnabas is the Truth from Jesus
• The Final Religion Islam is the universal religion for all mankind. 'Islam' means submission to the will and law of God. The other meaning of the word is peace (through God). A Muslim willingly submits to the will and laws of God. 5 Pillars of Islam Faith Prayer Fasting Poor Due Pilgrimage
The Five Pillars of Islam Faith
• In the existence of the One and Only God: Sole Creator of the universe. He is Everlasting, All-Powerful, All-Knowing, Self-Sufficient, and Self-Sustaining. Faith in all the Prophets of the past, and acceptance that Muhammad is the last Prophet. Faith in all the Revealed, Unaltered, Holy Books of God. Faith in the Angels of God. Faith in life after death and the Day of Judgment. Faith in Divine Decree (fate). Prayer: During prayer, one seeks forgiveness, help, and guidance from God directly.
• The Five Pillars of Islam Fasting: Ramadan fasting is obligatory…..refrain from food, drink, and sex from before sunrise to after sunset.
• Poor Dues: Pay annually 2½% of his cash savings and liquid assets (such as gold, silver etc.) to his less fortunate fellow human beings. Pilgrimage: Travel to Mecca to worship God at the Kaaba & Arafat to mark the occasion when Abraham was willing to sacrifice his son (Ishmael) (Genesis 22:2). This is an obligation at least once in a lifetime, if financially and physically able to do so. Every male wears two pieces of white unstitched cloth to cover the body and perform all the rituals. (Women wear their usual attire).
What Does Islam Say About Human Rights
• Privacy, freedom, dignity, and equality are guaranteed in Islam. God says: There is no compulsion in religion; (Quran 2:256). Universality of Islam : God says: "We have sent you (Muhammad) as a mercy for all nations " ( Quran 21:107 ); Whoever oppresses any non-Muslim, I shall be his prosecutor on the Day of Judgment.; ( Muhammad ). Jihad means any effort in the path of God. Constant struggle against the evil desires within oneself is Jihad. If an Islamic state is attacked, it is the duty of all Muslims to defend them from the attack. This is Jihad. Jihad is never meant to force anybody to choose a particular religion. An unjust effort or war cannot be called Jihad.
• Women's Rights Women's rights and honor are not always respected -- rape, murder, frequent divorce, domestic violence, single parent homes, low morale and family values, abortion, prostitution, drugs, loss of peace in society, etc.….still exist. Women dare not walk on a dark street or even across an empty parking lot alone. .
• 95% of the victims of domestic violence are women. (DOJ) Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted and beaten.
• Women are murdered every day by their boyfriends or husbands. 4,000,000 women a year are assaulted by their partners. Family violence kills as many women every 5 years as the total number of Americans who died in the Vietnam War.
• Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam: Islam enjoins morality in behavior and appearance. Fashions that reduce women to sex objects are not acceptable. Islam gave women the right of inheritance and independent ownership. Women can seek employment. Muhammad's first wife was a successful business woman. Protection of Women's Honor: "…who launch a charge against women...produce four witnesses; (Quran 24:4). Muhammad said: "…treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers;. " The best of you are those who are kindest with your wives; "….Generous who are good to women, and…wicked who insults them;
Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam
• Status of Mother: "A man asked Muhammad: 'Whom should I honor most?' The Prophet replied: 'your mother'. 'And who comes next?' asked the man. The Prophet replied: 'your mother'. 'And who comes next?' asked the man. The Prophet replied: 'your mother!' 'And who comes next?' asked the man. The Prophet replied: 'Your father' " Marriage : "…He created for you mates from among yourselves… dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your hearts; ( Quran 30:21 ). Independent Identity : A married woman in Islam retains her independent legal personality and her family name. She is not the property of her husband in any way!
Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam
• Wife's Property: From the 7th century, a woman does not need to present gifts (dowry) to attract potential husband. The groom must present the bride with a marriage gift. The bride retains her marriage gift even if she is later divorced. She is never obliged to act as a co-provider for the family unless she herself voluntarily chooses to do so.
• Divorce: Islam discourages divorce, yet recognizes the rights of both partners to end their matrimonial relationship. Live with them on a footing of kindness and equity; (Quran 4:19). A believing man must not hate a believing woman. If he dislikes one of her traits he will be pleased with another. ( Muhammad ).
• Status and Responsibility of Women in Islam.
• The Veil : O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over their bodies so that they should be known and not molested; (Quran 33:59 ). Islamic veil is a means of protection from unwanted attention.
• Polygamy in the West: Serial polygamy: marriage, divorce, marriage, divorce, etc.; a married man with one or more girlfriends; an unmarried man with a number of girlfriends. Polygamy addresses orphans and widows in society. Billy Graham, the Evangelist said: "Islam has permitted polygamy as a solution to social ills … Christian countries makes a great show of monogamy, but actually they practice polygamy. Islam is a fundamentally honest religion …" Many non-Muslim and Muslim countries have outlawed polygamy. Cheating on the wife or using women without taking responsibility are common. Is the law designed to reward deception and punish honesty? Nearly 4 out of 5 who accepted Islam in the USA are Women.
• Some Famous Quotes about Muhammad Bernard Shaw (British philosopher): "… the Savior of Humanity…..if a man like him were to assume the dictatorship of the modern world, he would succeed in solving its problems…" (The Genuine Islam). Gandhi: "…it was not the sword that won a place for Islam.. It was the rigid simplicity… his absolute trust in God and in his own mission..." ( Young India ) Michael Hart: My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons…he was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels. (The 100: A Ranking Of The Most Influential Persons In History).
• The Rational Choice Study different religions, compare them, and then make a rational choice. Islam is the final religion of mankind till the last day of this world. God says: "We have sent you (Muhammad) as a mercy for all nations" (Quran 21:107). "I (God) have perfected your religion for you…have chosen for you Islam as your religion" (Quran 5:3). People often say that Islam spread by 'the sword'. This is not true. There is no mention of the word 'SWORD' in the whole Quran. Only a few preachers went to Indonesia. Today it is the largest Muslim country.
The Rational Choice
• There is not a single TV, Radio Station or a national newspaper owned or controlled by the Muslims in the USA. Islam is still the fastest growing religion in USA and Europe. Those who accept Islam include priests, bishops, doctors, engineers, businessmen, writers, scientists, scholars, celebrities, inmates, and 'ordinary' people including a large percentage of women. Muslim communities are growing in every city with over 4,000 mosques in USA and Canada alone.
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Victorian 18ct Gold, Turquoise Enamel, Natural Split Pearl, Ruby & Rose Diamond Snake Necklace
An amazingly realistic 18ct gold necklace of a snake. It has been enamelled in turquoise blue enamel and has ruby eyes and natural split pearls down it's head with tiny rose diamonds on either side. I love the way that the tail continues under and over the snake's head. From the snake's mouth is suspended a turquoise blue enamel pendant that has a glazed locket and is finely engraved to the reverse. Snake jewellery has long been a symbol of "Eternal love" and this piece is a stunning example. It was made circa 1860.
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|Date & Origin
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|Length 42 cm
Head of snake height 4 cm
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Locket height 1.8 cm
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The public is invited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the University of Hartford on Monday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. The inspirational program of music and reflections commemorating the life and legacy of the civil rights leader will take place in the University's Lincoln Theater located on the campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The 2013 program theme is "The Right to Dream: Building a Dream, Acting with Purpose," and will feature musical selections by Shawnn Monteiro, Nat Reeves, Mark Templeton and Shauntice Marshall (GPD '14) of The Hartt School and by the University of Hartford Magnet School Chorus. A performance of original poetry will be done by Bo-Edward Lawrence, a first-year student at the University and a graduate of the University High School of Science and Engineering. The keynote address will be given by Teresa Younger, executive director of Connecticut's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. In addition, student winners of the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest will be recognized.
Keynote speaker Teresa Younger has a long history of commitment to civil rights and civil liberties. Prior to joining the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women, Younger was director of affiliate organizational development at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) national office and the first woman and first African American to serve as executive director of the ACLU of Connecticut. Currently she is president of the board of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut and serves on the boards of the Women's Campaign School at Yale University, the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut and the National Association of Commissions for Women. She was honored by the Connecticut NAACP as one of the "100 Most Influential Blacks in the State of Connecticut" in both 2009 and 2011, and was named by the Hartford Business Journal in 2008 as one of "Eight Remarkable Women in Business."
Later in January and in February, the University's Martin Luther King Day Planning Committee will continue the celebration of the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement with a three-part film and discussion series that is free and open to the public. On January 29, a portion of the highly-acclaimed civil rights documentary "Eyes on the Prize" will be shown with discussion led by Professor Warren Goldstein. On February 5, "Red Tails," a film about a group of African American servicemen known as the Tuskegee Airmen will be shown with discussion led by attorney Roy Collins. On Feb. 12, the documentary "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" will be shown with discussion led by Associate Professor Bilal Sekou. Rustin was the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford in 1979.
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Vancouver's Rebecca Marino, Toronto's Sharon Fichman, Laval, Que.'s Stephanie Dubois and Blainville, Que.'s Aleksandra Wozniak will represent Canada at the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Americas Zone Group I matches to be held in Curitiba, Brazil.
The Fed Cup runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 4.
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"We came very close to reaching World Group I last year and now it's time to get back to our winning ways after two tough losses in 2012," said Bruneau. "I have confidence in the depth and experience of my team. We are aiming for a spot in the World Group for 2013 and we will get there by taking one step at a time. "
Dubois is currently ranked No. 97 on the WTA rankings. She enjoyed her best season on court in 2011, finishing the year inside the top 100 for the first time. A stress fracture in her foot forced Dubois to shut down her season in September.
Fichman has earned currently sits at No. 168 in singles and No. 99 in doubles on the world rankings.
Marino made her Fed Cup debut last year, posting a record of 2-3. At No. 64 on the WTA rankings, the 21-year-old is the top ranked player on the squad. Marino put together a breakthrough campaign last year, reaching a career best ranking of No. 38 in July.
Wozniak boasts a Fed Cup record of 35-8. Her 28 singles wins and 35 total victories are both Canadian Fed Cup records. Currently ranked No. 107 in the world, Wozniak won the $100,000 Odlum Brown Van Open in Vancouver last summer.
In 2011, Canada lost 3-2 to Serbia in the first round of World Group II and the team was relegated to Americas Zone Group I for 2012 following another 3-2 loss at the hands of Slovenia in a World Group II playoff tie last April.
Canada joins Argentina, the Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela on the clay courts in Curitiba, Brazil for the Americas Group I zonal event.


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Friends like Carlo on the east coast and Roberto on the west coast could probably attest to their version of this experience. When I talk to Italians who have newly come to America, they have a different idea of what it is to be Italian and also what it means to become American. As well, when I talk to 3rd generation Italian-Americans, they have some very different ideas about their roots and their current place in the sun.
One size doesn't fit all.
When you add the focus of my interest, wine and food, there can be a multitude of expressions. I've said that about three times now, so everyone who has gotten this far probably gets it now. But, what if we were all right? And all wrong?
How do we perceive our place in our culture? In my case, it's like this. I was born in California and spent half my life there. So I am definitely a Californian, in fact there are few native Californians around anymore. I've lived in New York and go back there often. Half a lifetime ago I moved to Texas, and I consider myself also a Texan. And yes both set of grandparents came from Italy and both of my parents are of Italian origin, so I am also an Italian. Not like Italians in Italy. But Italian, according to the way I see it.
Where does my authenticity come from? It comes from anywhere and everywhere, and most likely from the stronger parts of my personality. There is this triumvirate of the Italian-Californian-Texan which directs the movie of Alfonso. These three versions of me running around in my head also have on the bus the ancient Roman, The New Yorker, the Native American, the Egyptian, the Arab, the priest, the gunslinger and the Boy Scout.
We all have some things directing our inner movie. What are yours?
Food: Let's take this slow. My mom, when I was growing up, made all kinds of food. We had lentils, we had meatballs. We had fish, we had lasagna. We had eggplant Parmigiano, we had burgers. If my dad was in the mood, we'd have tripe in tomato sauce. Or she'd bread up some meat cutlets and fry or bake them off. On Friday's she'd bake these flat loaves, slice them open, put fresh ricotta and olive oil, salt and pepper, and nobody in our neighborhood ate better that night. We had broccoli, we had the most amazing manicotti that my mom would make. She was good with pasta. And her cannoli were to die for. She still makes a fruit cake (at 93) that she sends to me. I drizzle it with brandy and it can last for years.
My sister Tina has a canister of noodles our grandmother made before she died in 1976. She calls them Nonna's noodles and they are in her kitchen, her good luck totem that protects the ancient recipes she has learned. She picked up all the great recipes from the grandmothers, the aunts, the mothers and mother-in-law and she rocks the kitchen. Is it Italian? She makes dolmas to die for. Now my mom does too. No, it isn't indigenous, but it is delicious. They're not overdone with technique, just what was handed down. Maybe a short cut here or there. But this has become part of the experience of being an immigrant in an America where everyone wins.
Wine: The old guys used to slip me a glass of wine, not mixed with water. When I hear that or read it in someone's memoirs, I want to raise my hand and ask a question. I do not remember it ever happening to me. My grandfather never did it when he gave me a little sip of brandy before I went to sleep. At the table, there was wine. And later on in the 1970's, somehow, carbonated beverages showed up in the kitchen. But they went with sandwiches, with lunch, as a snack, and rarely. Not for dinner. Coke with my grandma's roasted lamb? Never. 7-Up with my mom's spaghetti and meat ball? 7-Up was for when you were sick. It went with her healing chicken soup with acine di pepe. Wine just didn't taste good when one was puny.
My dad started buying jugs of California wine and putting them in decanters. He was a trickster, liked to impress his business partners. I still remember those wines, mountain red. They remind me of Montepulciano or Cotes du Rhone. White wine? I drink it now and love it. Back then, it wasn't around. Too bad, my mom's manicotti would have been pretty good with a Soave or a Gravina. But it was not to be.
Did the wines taste spoofed up? Not at the time. And I think, even though they were probably made in a 1960-ish semi-industrial manner, the wines weren't doctored with wood dust or deep purple. For sure, they weren't "thermostyled". I can still remember how those wines taste and they tasted, to me, more like country wines from Central and Southern Italy. Big surprise, most of the wines were made by children of Italian immigrants, or the immigrants themselves.
I remember asking my mom's mom once, how she compensated for the loss of her motherland. She left Italy when she was 30, so she had time to get into being an Italian, even if she was dirt poor (They ate well even then). She had been transplanted and re-grafted onto a new country. That was it in her eyes. She never looked back. She became a Native American.
Now, when I hear the chatter and debate of indigenous vs. international, of natural vs. technology driven, of fruity and alcoholic vs. acidic and restrained, I step off the trolley for a minute. And I take a deep breath. And then get back into the battle zone. My shield has a coat of arms on it that explains to friends and foe alike, what I believe in. And this isn't the first time I've said it on this blog.
Authentic? I want the best you can give me. I want truth and I want beauty. I want meaning and it needs to be deep. And if, for some reason you cannot bring that to my table, flirt with me, compliment me, do your magic. Do your best. Just make sure it is delicious.
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Does downloading make a difference?
I posted a story earlier this week that looked at the performance of the new PS4 when used with three different 2.5-in storage options: the stock 500GB hard drive, a 1TB hybrid SSHD and a 240GB SSD. The results were fairly interesting (and got a good bit of attention) but some readers wanted more data. In particular, many asked how things might change if you went the full digital route and purchased games straight from the Sony's PlayStation Network. I also will compare boot times for each of the tested storage devices.
You should definitely check out the previous article if you missed it. It not only goes through the performance comparison but also details how to change the hard drive on the PS4 from the physical procedure to the software steps necessary. The article also details the options we selected for our benchmarking.
- Seagate 1TB Hybrid SSHD - $122 - $0.12/GB
- Corsair 240GB Force GS SSD - $189 - $0.78/GB
Today I purchased a copy of Assassin's Creed IV from the PSN store (you're welcome Ubisoft) and got to testing. The process was the same: start the game then load the first save spot. Again, each test was run three times and the averages were reported. The PS4 was restarted between each run.
The top section of results is the same that was presented earlier - average load times for AC IV when the game is installed from the Blu-ray. The second set is new and includes average load times fro AC IV after the installation from the PlayStation Network; no disc was in the drive during testing.
Continue reading our story on the performance testing of HDD, SSD and SSHD with downloaded and Blu-ray installed games on PS4!!
Be careful the next time you hit Download.com
Subject: General Tech | August 23, 2011 - 11:28 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: freeware, bloatware, download
In a move similar to the one that made Adobe so popular, Download.com no longer lets you just download your desired file, instead you must first install their downloader software. Download.com and Cnet are no longer as popular as they once were, but were still a good repository for freeware and trialware. Now you need to install their software to get at the programs you want and it is even better than you might think, you will get the software you want as well as a brand new toolbar and changes to your home page and default search engine. Thankfully it is opt out, but for many people who are not paying attention, installing the next piece of software from Cnet will also involve uninstalling a toolbar and switching your browsers defaults back to what you chose for yourself. The only good news is that programs won't get the wrapper until the next time the version is updated. Catch the reaction at Slashdot.
"At Download.com, page designs have been repeatedly tweaked over the years to push its updater software (now called TechTracker), TrialPay offers, and the site's mailing list. Bothersome, perhaps, but certainly not inexcusable. They've got to make money off the site somehow, after all, and banner ads don't always do the job. Now, things have taken a turn for the worse: Cnet has begun wrapping downloads in its own proprietary installer. Not only will this cause the reputation of free, legitimate software to be tarred by Cnet's bloatware toolbars, homepage changes, and new default search engines — but Cnet is even claiming that their installer wrapping is 'for the users.'"
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
- PHP users are warned of a bug @ The Inquirer
- GA Tech: Internet's Mid-Layers Vulnerable To Attack @ Slashdot
- Motorola's Most Important 18 Patents @ Slashdot
- HP – a train wreck that has already happened @ SemiAccurate


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Special B limits head retention?
Quote from: Steve in TX on February 27, 2014, 05:00:25 AMSpecial B limits head retention?Charlie didn't go so far as to say which specific crystal malts limit head retention, but according to his experiments it seems like most do. I was left with the impression that it varied both by color and maltster, but he didn't want to single out any specific products. I couldn't say for sure whether Special B specifically is one of them.
Haven't been using foam positive malts because for the most part I haven't needed to. Since I only brew this recipe once or twice a year it hasn't been something I have been able to track carefully. Last year when the head faded quickly I thought "that's weird, wonder why?" This year when it does the same thing again I start putting some commonalities together.the "release agent" thing is very interesting and makes sense. Thanks for that insight. I'll look into it.


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