Where can I direct download the NXT blockchain data instead of from the client? When installing the nxt nrs client from scratch I need to redownload the nxt_db database blockchain. Is there a place where I can just download it from directly on a fast connection? It seems that it takes at least 3+ hours to download the nxt blockchain from other peers.
Go to http://www.peerexplorer.com. 
Click on the orange link at the bottom of the page: "Download Nxt Blockchain" 
In the pop-up window, click on the "Mirror 1" link. This takes you to dropbox.com.
Click on "Download". You can skip registration.