def saveSilent(self):
        """
        Saves the record, but does not emit the saved signal.  This method
        is useful when chaining together multiple saves.  Check the 
        saveSignalBlocked value to know if it was muted to know if any
        saves occurred.
        
        :return     <bool>
        """
        self.blockSignals(True)
        success = self.save()
        self.blockSignals(False)
        return success