was Philip.

“I don’t take to Philip,” said he, smiling, “for it sounds like a moral
boy out of the spelling-book, who was so lazy that he fell into a pond,
or so fat that he couldn’t see out of his eyes, or so avaricious that
he locked up his cake till the mice ate it, or so determined to go a
bird’s-nesting that he got himself eaten by bears who lived handy in
the neighbourhood. I tell you what I should like. We are so harmonious,
and you have been a blacksmith,—would you mind it?”

“I shouldn’t mind anything that you propose,” I answered, “but I don’t
understand you.”

“Would you mind Handel for a familiar name? There’s a charming piece of
music by Handel, called the Harmonious Blacksmith.”

“I should like it very much.”

“Then, my dear Handel,” said he, turning round as the door opened,
“here is the dinner, and I must beg of you to take the top of the
table, because the dinner is of your providing.”

This I would not hear of, so he took the top, and I faced him. It was a
nice<|endoftext|> store data without a power source is speed.

Advertiser Links for System RAM and Flash

An example of how a device works with memory is to use the home computer. A PC uses several types of memory in its system. Pocket PC's and media player's are basically miniature computers. If you're more interested in what kind of Flash Memory card you need for your digital camera or cell phone, check out Flash Memory. However, if you are interested in reading about the various roles of memory used in a PC, continue reading the next section.

The Many Roles of Memory on a Computer

  • The first place that memory becomes apparent on your computer is when you first power it up. The first thing to wake up when a computer is powered on is a ROM (Read Only Memory) called the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), pronounced See-Moss. CMOS is the name of the chip that stores software called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), pronounced bye-ohs.
  • BIOS performs POST (power on self test). This is how the computer checks to see that it has its vitals so it can be a computer. It would be like you waking up in the morning and before you get out of bed, ensuring you have the things required: Pulse? Check. Brain? Check. Feet? Check. Gotta pee? Check!
  • The ROM is a form of Flash memory. It can retain the BIOS program without power. This is why it's the very first thing you get on a computer when it's powered on. The BIOS however is very slow compared to other forms of memory, but for its purpose it doesn't need a terrible amount of speed.
  • The BIOS informs the system it has hard drives (disc storage) from which to read an operating system (OS). Disc storage is our second form of memory, but this is properly referred to as storage because it's non-electronic memory.
  • While the OS loads our next form of memory is used, RAM. In modern computers you're probably using the latest RAM . SDR SDRAM or dual channel SDR SDRAM also called SDR2 SDRAM. These acronyms stand for Single Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, but it's just RAM. Basically, the letters that appear before RAM in the complete acronym just means very, very fast RAM.
  • Since the computer is turned on there is power to all circuits. This means that system RAM can operate quickly and CPU, which is the fast, powerful brain, can utilize a pool of data that operates as quickly as it does. Modern RAM (SDR SDRAM) synchronizes with the CPU system clock allowing it to communicate with the CPU at an incredibly high rate of speed. In this capacity, memory is a temporary data storage area for the CPU. For example, it's like a mathematician doing complex equations with a chalk board. The chalk board is the memory the mathematician is the CPU.

Key terms in our discussion on the types and roles of memory include:

  • Storage: Storage primarily reserved for hard drives, but as you've seen even hard drives are a form of RAM because data can be read from it from at random. But it isn't true memory. Most flash memory is actually storage for mobile devices.
  • ROM: ROM is read only memory. Generally the ROM was a chip with a hard coded piece of software placed into it. It could never be erased or updated, hence "read only." However, with modern technology it's as easy to make flash memory as it is a true ROM, so most ROM today is really flash, so it can be rewritten or "flashed".
  • CMOS: The CMOS holds a low level PC program called BIOS, which isn't erased when the computer is powered down. The BIOS gives the CMOS a simple job called POST. The BIOS can be revised to a new version depending on the needs of the manufacturer of your computer's mother board. This revision to the BIOS software in the CMOS is called a flash. This takes us full circle in our understanding of how flash memory works.
  • RAM: Electronic memory that requires power at all times. It's very fast so it can help the CPU perform complex jobs much faster than Flash memory.

We could continue our focus on computer's system memory or system RAM and write volumes, but that's not our focus. Instead, we'll shift gears and delve deeper into flash memory and its many, in fact too many, varieties. The PC's use of its variety of memory was a good starting point to get familiar with the various types of memory.<|endoftext|>Tuesday, December 30, 2014

 This is the sixth Christmas I've done as a parent. I counted.

Although we're getting our Christmas day traditions pretty down, Christmas Eve is a new adventure every year.

So this year we took a rainy walk. We had hamburgers and fries and watched the rain come down out the window. We sat in our little booth our family of five and when we finished the rain stopped, leaving us a treat of puddles to splash in on the walk back.

We went to our church's candlelight service as my mommy heart delighted having my kids hold their own candles signifying Jesus' light spreading in the world and my heart knowing that each of them carry that light was happy.

We had dinner at my sister and her husband's new restaurant as Christmas loomed in the air and the kids ran around with their cousins laughing and playing and my  heart filled with joy at the thought of the memories each one of them was making.

At night I sat in my bed and I had a real quiet moment with God.

I am so thankful for his son. I am so grateful for a savior. I prayed for his joy to fill our hearts, for it to overflow, that no presents under a tree, no extravagant traditions could ever compare.

As I looked back at these pictures, I realized...he already had. He already had filled our hearts with his joy, it's there and it's overflowing and that is what we pass on, more than any tradition.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Life lately.

I am the mother of an introvert.

I like introverts. They're not so quick to  divulge themselves to you, they're like a secret club that once you are a member of this club you get the rare opportunity to see something truly amazing. My husband is an introvert. Me...probably not so much. You probably could just label me under weird...but like always...i digress.

We've started homeschooling Henry this year, and one of the things I really love is getting to watch first hand him discover new things. When he discovers something that brings him joy and gets his little light shining, we invest in it. We invest in him and him becoming the person God's created him to be.

Currently, for this kid...karate is one of those things. I didn't think I would be a "Karate Mom"....but I've gotta tell you....I am LOVING karate! All of the "Yes, Sir" "No, Sir" and the physicality of it. He's a little goofy with it, dancing and practicing his "moves" almost to a point where I think he forgets others are around...but it's so awesome to watch. My little Karate kid. It's not just another "thing" to drag him to or keep him busy, I see this guy's little light shine outside of our own secret club.

Also, he recently earned his Gold belt...so you know...I wouldn't mess with him...

and as always....we brought all the homies...

Reflecting on this:

"for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." -1 John 5:4 (NIV)

I use to worry a bit too much about my son, afraid that people would not always "get" his reserved personality. I would spend moments crying afraid that i would fail him for worrying too much or apologizing to people for him not talking to them or him coming off rude.

God

 store data without a power source is speed.

Advertiser Links for System RAM and Flash

An example of how a device works with memory is to use the home computer. A PC uses several types of memory in its system. Pocket PC's and media player's are basically miniature computers. If you're more interested in what kind of Flash Memory card you need for your digital camera or cell phone, check out Flash Memory. However, if you are interested in reading about the various roles of memory used in a PC, continue reading the next section.

The Many Roles of Memory on a Computer

  • The first place that memory becomes apparent on your computer is when you first power it up. The first thing to wake up when a computer is powered on is a ROM (Read Only Memory) called the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), pronounced See-Moss. CMOS is the name of the chip that stores software called BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), pronounced bye-ohs.
  • BIOS performs POST (power on self test). This is how the computer checks to see that it has its vitals so it can be a computer. It would be like you waking up in the morning and before you get out of bed, ensuring you have the things required: Pulse? Check. Brain? Check. Feet? Check. Gotta pee? Check!
  • The ROM is a form of Flash memory. It can retain the BIOS program without power. This is why it's the very first thing you get on a computer when it's powered on. The BIOS however is very slow compared to other forms of memory, but for its purpose it doesn't need a terrible amount of speed.
  • The BIOS informs the system it has hard drives (disc storage) from which to read an operating system (OS). Disc storage is our second form of memory, but this is properly referred to as storage because it's non-electronic memory.
  • While the OS loads our next form of memory is used, RAM. In modern computers you're probably using the latest RAM . SDR SDRAM or dual channel SDR SDRAM also called SDR2 SDRAM. These acronyms stand for Single Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory, but it's just RAM. Basically, the letters that appear before RAM in the complete acronym just means very, very fast RAM.
  • Since the computer is turned on there is power to all circuits. This means that system RAM can operate quickly and CPU, which is the fast, powerful brain, can utilize a pool of data that operates as quickly as it does. Modern RAM (SDR SDRAM) synchronizes with the CPU system clock allowing it to communicate with the CPU at an incredibly high rate of speed. In this capacity, memory is a temporary data storage area for the CPU. For example, it's like a mathematician doing complex equations with a chalk board. The chalk board is the memory the mathematician is the CPU.

Key terms in our discussion on the types and roles of memory include:

  • Storage: Storage primarily reserved for hard drives, but as you've seen even hard drives are a form of RAM because data can be read from it from at random. But it isn't true memory. Most flash memory is actually storage for mobile devices.
  • ROM: ROM is read only memory. Generally the ROM was a chip with a hard coded piece of software placed into it. It could never be erased or updated, hence "read only." However, with modern technology it's as easy to make flash memory as it is a true ROM, so most ROM today is really flash, so it can be rewritten or "flashed".
  • CMOS: The CMOS holds a low level PC program called BIOS, which isn't erased when the computer is powered down. The BIOS gives the CMOS a simple job called POST. The BIOS can be revised to a new version depending on the needs of the manufacturer of your computer's mother board. This revision to the BIOS software in the CMOS is called a flash. This takes us full circle in our understanding of how flash memory works.
  • RAM: Electronic memory that requires power at all times. It's very fast so it can help the CPU perform complex jobs much faster than Flash memory.

We could continue our focus on computer's system memory or system RAM and write volumes, but that's not our focus. Instead, we'll shift gears and delve deeper into flash memory and its many, in fact too many, varieties. The PC's use of its variety of memory was a good starting point to get familiar with the various types of memory.<|endoftext|>Tuesday, December 30, 2014

 This is the sixth Christmas I've done as a parent. I counted.

Although we're getting our Christmas day traditions pretty down, Christmas Eve is a new adventure every year.

So this year we took a rainy walk. We had hamburgers and fries and watched the rain come down out the window. We sat in our little booth our family of five and when we finished the rain stopped, leaving us a treat of puddles to splash in on the walk back.

We went to our church's candlelight service as my mommy heart delighted having my kids hold their own candles signifying Jesus' light spreading in the world and my heart knowing that each of them carry that light was happy.

We had dinner at my sister and her husband's new restaurant as Christmas loomed in the air and the kids ran around with their cousins laughing and playing and my  heart filled with joy at the thought of the memories each one of them was making.

At night I sat in my bed and I had a real quiet moment with God.

I am so thankful for his son. I am so grateful for a savior. I prayed for his joy to fill our hearts, for it to overflow, that no presents under a tree, no extravagant traditions could ever compare.

As I looked back at these pictures, I realized...he already had. He already had filled our hearts with his joy, it's there and it's overflowing and that is what we pass on, more than any tradition.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Life lately.

I am the mother of an introvert.

I like introverts. They're not so quick to  divulge themselves to you, they're like a secret club that once you are a member of this club you get the rare opportunity to see something truly amazing. My husband is an introvert. Me...probably not so much. You probably could just label me under weird...but like always...i digress.

We've started homeschooling Henry this year, and one of the things I really love is getting to watch first hand him discover new things. When he discovers something that brings him joy and gets his little light shining, we invest in it. We invest in him and him becoming the person God's created him to be.

Currently, for this kid...karate is one of those things. I didn't think I would be a "Karate Mom"....but I've gotta tell you....I am LOVING karate! All of the "Yes, Sir" "No, Sir" and the physicality of it. He's a little goofy with it, dancing and practicing his "moves" almost to a point where I think he forgets others are around...but it's so awesome to watch. My little Karate kid. It's not just another "thing" to drag him to or keep him busy, I see this guy's little light shine outside of our own secret club.

Also, he recently earned his Gold belt...so you know...I wouldn't mess with him...

and as always....we brought all the homies...

Reflecting on this:

"for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." -1 John 5:4 (NIV)

I use to worry a bit too much about my son, afraid that people would not always "get" his reserved personality. I would spend moments crying afraid that i would fail him for worrying too much or apologizing to people for him not talking to them or him coming off rude.

God's word soothes this mother's heart. Reminds me that God has him in his hands, that his son overcame the world so that through faith my son can. Aside from me knowing better than to worry, this promise he gives us, is life giving and helps me to remember and appreciate the way he made my son, the wonderfully and fearfully made boy he gave me.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

 We went to Disneyland and I turned 33. I feel like when you go to Disneyland and you turn 33, the least you can do is a blog post.

Currently I'm writing this post and I am not in Disneyland, instead I'm with a fussy baby girl on my lap and my two older loves playing Legos and monsters and chasing each other only to stop for a breath and a snack. I have a floor full of cheerios and I can hear the washing machine in the background. Life is beautiful and this is what being 33 looks like for me.

I am currently running my race in life.

As we get closer to Christmas and reflect more and more on the Gospel, I take in what led up to the birth of our Savior. Each person, a Mother, a Father, a Shepherd and many others running their race all in which led them to the Birth of Christ.


battle, but at the last Sir
Tristram slew him, so Sir Tristram was wounded that unnethe he might
recover, and lay at a nunnery half a year. And Sir Pelleas was a
worshipful knight, and was one of the four that achieved the Sangreal,
and the Damosel of the Lake made by her means that never he had ado
with Sir Launcelot de Lake, for where Sir Launcelot was at any jousts
or any tournament, she would not suffer him be there that day, but if
it were on the side of Sir Launcelot.

Explicit liber quartus.
Incipit liber quintus.

BOOK V.

CHAPTER I. How twelve aged ambassadors of Rome came to King Arthur to
demand truage for Britain.

When King Arthur had after long war rested, and held a royal feast and
Table Round with his allies of kings, princes, and noble knights all of
the Round Table, there came into his hall, he sitting in his throne
royal, twelve ancient men, bearing each of them a branch of olive, in
token that they came as ambassadors and messengers from the Emperor
Lucius,<|endoftext|> day started off badly. I woke up at 1.15pm. Usually that would be normal on any other day but this is Friday and what does Friday means for the muslim men? Friday prayers. Upon waking up, immediately hit the shower and dressed up for mosque. Went to mosque using the F1 style of driving. Parked my car using not the double park style, but triple park style. Yes, triple park. The next car to the car parked beside another car by the road side.

After that, sent my house's radio for repair. Both players, the CD and the cassette player are fucked. Maybe due to rust or something. Next destination, yes the third day in a row, Aizu's house. And at last, today, revenge. Although i did lost a few matches but I did won around 3 matches. There's this match between Germany (Me, since I am die heart Germany fan) and France (Aizu's stupid team), I won it by 7-5. A thrilled 12 goal match.

Upon finishing, we went to the usual hang out spot (mamak) and have a drink. Met our friend Syazwan and Yum. Then, went back home and showered. Currently, my head feels like its going to explode and my cough is giving me a hard time talking. Damn it.

Note: Aaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Butterfingers @ Istana Budaya.

Come and see... Don't miss it...

Saturday (17/01/09)

1996 - 2001 Unplugged

With guest band Bunkface

2:30pm - 4:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Saturday (17/01/09)

Mari Hidup Kembali (Sessi Gitar Kapok)

Dengan band jemputan Hujan

8:30pm - 10:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Sunday (18/01/09)

Transcendence 10-year Anniversary Rock Out

2:30pm - 4:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Sunday (18/01/09)

Mari Hidup Kembali (Sessi Gitar Karan)

8:30pm - 10:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Special package price of RM 120 for all four shows

I'm going for tomorrow's session... Come Come...

Note: Aaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

What can I conclude from my day today? Normal. Woke up at around 9am and quickly hit the shower. Got ready and went out with my mother. Went to One Utama to buy a few things for her usage and also some groceries. I bought myself two packets of Strepsils to calm my cough down. I was coughing like my throat was about to burst out. Thank god those sweets worked.

Afterwards, went to Giant in USJ 1 to buy some groceries for the house like rice, eggs, vegetables, fish, chicken and etc. Got what we needed and went back home. Took shower again as the day was damn hot and I was sweating like nobody's business and this time the destination was Aizu's house. Purpose? Fifa 2009. Revenge for yesterday's humiliation was my main aim but to my disappointment, I got fucked. My performance today was catastrophically worst than yesterday. Beaten like sambal belacan.

After that, we went to have a drink with our friend Yum. Chatted about everything from aaauuufff aaauuufff (to those who know what this means), sports, jobs, politics and etc. As the discussion was getting more and more exciting, the rain poured down. Luckily we sat ourselves inside the restaurant. After about an hour, hit back home. Had dinner and glued myself in front of the television watching the food channel. One of my favourite channels apart from Star Sports, ESPN, AXN, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Note: Aaaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Highschool Rocker.

Now, some of you might wonder about the title of this particular post. Highschool Rocker? It's a song by our very own local band named Bunkface. What in the world is this stupid guy talking about you might ask? Well people, I'm going to talk about our growing music industry. Not in the sense of the mainstream music since the mainstream music will always have the upper hand compared to the underground music scene.

Let me start off by describing the previous state of our local music industry. Personally, I think after independence, our preference had always been towards the ones already 'made it' into the limelight. I'm not saying that it's bad because as long as the music industry keeps on growing, more and more new talents will shine. But we tend to ignore or don't give a damn about the ones who's trying hard to let themselves known through the hard way which is the do it yourself way. Making music out of their own pocket and marketing it themselves just for the sake of letting themselves known in the music industry.

We usually would prefer the ones which is being aired in various television stations, radios, featured in magazines and etc. The best example for this would be all of the Indonesian bands. Their existence in our music industry is strong because almost all of their bands, be whatever names they decided to name themselves, will eventually have their songs aired in our local radios and televisions.

I can still remember during my time in high school, bands such as Nakedbreed and Damn Dirty Apes was gaining popularity. I even went to a few of their concerts for god sake and they sounded great. For me personally, this is the starting point of our music revolution. Slowly people are accepting the existence of our very own local grown bands. Youngsters are now harder to be brainwashed or convinced to accept the mainstream songs and artists.

Thanks to years of constant exposure of our very own local bands, nowadays, more and more local bands are gaining public attention. Hence, creating their very own fan base.

Note: KoRn - Make Me Bad.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

My day started with the alarm ringing at 11.30am. Hesitated to wake up but as I had already planned to do some stuffs today, I forced myself to open up my eyes wide open. Quickly went into the bathroom and washed my face to prevent myself from falling asleep. Took my shower and got ready. Get out of the house and first destination, the tailor. Fetched my slacks trousers that I sent yesterday. Alteration was needed as the slacks was too long and it would wipe the floor clean if I didn't alter it. Forgot to mention that this is for my office attire. Preparation for the coming 9 to 5. Bought a few formal shirts and slacks yesterday.

Next destination was Aizu's house. Picked him up and our friend Yum and hit the road to Shah Alam to get the tickets for this Saturday's Butterfingers and Bunkface show in Istana Budaya. Afraid of getting lost, I called the agency selling the tickets to inquire their location and the lady informed me that they were located in the Plaza Alam Sentral, Shah Alam. I wasn't able to recall of the location but thank god Yum knew the exact place. Reached the place around 1.30pm and bought 3 tickets for me, Aizu and Afzar.

Next, Sunway Pyramid. Assigned by my mother to buy a few things for her. Once we reached the place, our stomachs showed its ability to dictate our movements. Went to Wendy's and had our lunch. After that, bought the things ordered and hit the road. Next destination, Summit, to check on Aizu's Xbox 360 console to see whether it was ready to be retrieved since he sent it there last month because of some problems. And joy lighten up our faces as the shop assistant informed us

 day started off badly. I woke up at 1.15pm. Usually that would be normal on any other day but this is Friday and what does Friday means for the muslim men? Friday prayers. Upon waking up, immediately hit the shower and dressed up for mosque. Went to mosque using the F1 style of driving. Parked my car using not the double park style, but triple park style. Yes, triple park. The next car to the car parked beside another car by the road side.

After that, sent my house's radio for repair. Both players, the CD and the cassette player are fucked. Maybe due to rust or something. Next destination, yes the third day in a row, Aizu's house. And at last, today, revenge. Although i did lost a few matches but I did won around 3 matches. There's this match between Germany (Me, since I am die heart Germany fan) and France (Aizu's stupid team), I won it by 7-5. A thrilled 12 goal match.

Upon finishing, we went to the usual hang out spot (mamak) and have a drink. Met our friend Syazwan and Yum. Then, went back home and showered. Currently, my head feels like its going to explode and my cough is giving me a hard time talking. Damn it.

Note: Aaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Butterfingers @ Istana Budaya.

Come and see... Don't miss it...

Saturday (17/01/09)

1996 - 2001 Unplugged

With guest band Bunkface

2:30pm - 4:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Saturday (17/01/09)

Mari Hidup Kembali (Sessi Gitar Kapok)

Dengan band jemputan Hujan

8:30pm - 10:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Sunday (18/01/09)

Transcendence 10-year Anniversary Rock Out

2:30pm - 4:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Sunday (18/01/09)

Mari Hidup Kembali (Sessi Gitar Karan)

8:30pm - 10:00pm

RM 35 per entry

Special package price of RM 120 for all four shows

I'm going for tomorrow's session... Come Come...

Note: Aaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

What can I conclude from my day today? Normal. Woke up at around 9am and quickly hit the shower. Got ready and went out with my mother. Went to One Utama to buy a few things for her usage and also some groceries. I bought myself two packets of Strepsils to calm my cough down. I was coughing like my throat was about to burst out. Thank god those sweets worked.

Afterwards, went to Giant in USJ 1 to buy some groceries for the house like rice, eggs, vegetables, fish, chicken and etc. Got what we needed and went back home. Took shower again as the day was damn hot and I was sweating like nobody's business and this time the destination was Aizu's house. Purpose? Fifa 2009. Revenge for yesterday's humiliation was my main aim but to my disappointment, I got fucked. My performance today was catastrophically worst than yesterday. Beaten like sambal belacan.

After that, we went to have a drink with our friend Yum. Chatted about everything from aaauuufff aaauuufff (to those who know what this means), sports, jobs, politics and etc. As the discussion was getting more and more exciting, the rain poured down. Luckily we sat ourselves inside the restaurant. After about an hour, hit back home. Had dinner and glued myself in front of the television watching the food channel. One of my favourite channels apart from Star Sports, ESPN, AXN, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Note: Aaaauuufff Aaauuufff Aaauuufff.

Highschool Rocker.

Now, some of you might wonder about the title of this particular post. Highschool Rocker? It's a song by our very own local band named Bunkface. What in the world is this stupid guy talking about you might ask? Well people, I'm going to talk about our growing music industry. Not in the sense of the mainstream music since the mainstream music will always have the upper hand compared to the underground music scene.

Let me start off by describing the previous state of our local music industry. Personally, I think after independence, our preference had always been towards the ones already 'made it' into the limelight. I'm not saying that it's bad because as long as the music industry keeps on growing, more and more new talents will shine. But we tend to ignore or don't give a damn about the ones who's trying hard to let themselves known through the hard way which is the do it yourself way. Making music out of their own pocket and marketing it themselves just for the sake of letting themselves known in the music industry.

We usually would prefer the ones which is being aired in various television stations, radios, featured in magazines and etc. The best example for this would be all of the Indonesian bands. Their existence in our music industry is strong because almost all of their bands, be whatever names they decided to name themselves, will eventually have their songs aired in our local radios and televisions.

I can still remember during my time in high school, bands such as Nakedbreed and Damn Dirty Apes was gaining popularity. I even went to a few of their concerts for god sake and they sounded great. For me personally, this is the starting point of our music revolution. Slowly people are accepting the existence of our very own local grown bands. Youngsters are now harder to be brainwashed or convinced to accept the mainstream songs and artists.

Thanks to years of constant exposure of our very own local bands, nowadays, more and more local bands are gaining public attention. Hence, creating their very own fan base.

Note: KoRn - Make Me Bad.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

My day started with the alarm ringing at 11.30am. Hesitated to wake up but as I had already planned to do some stuffs today, I forced myself to open up my eyes wide open. Quickly went into the bathroom and washed my face to prevent myself from falling asleep. Took my shower and got ready. Get out of the house and first destination, the tailor. Fetched my slacks trousers that I sent yesterday. Alteration was needed as the slacks was too long and it would wipe the floor clean if I didn't alter it. Forgot to mention that this is for my office attire. Preparation for the coming 9 to 5. Bought a few formal shirts and slacks yesterday.

Next destination was Aizu's house. Picked him up and our friend Yum and hit the road to Shah Alam to get the tickets for this Saturday's Butterfingers and Bunkface show in Istana Budaya. Afraid of getting lost, I called the agency selling the tickets to inquire their location and the lady informed me that they were located in the Plaza Alam Sentral, Shah Alam. I wasn't able to recall of the location but thank god Yum knew the exact place. Reached the place around 1.30pm and bought 3 tickets for me, Aizu and Afzar.

Next, Sunway Pyramid. Assigned by my mother to buy a few things for her. Once we reached the place, our stomachs showed its ability to dictate our movements. Went to Wendy's and had our lunch. After that, bought the things ordered and hit the road. Next destination, Summit, to check on Aizu's Xbox 360 console to see whether it was ready to be retrieved since he sent it there last month because of some problems. And joy lighten up our faces as the shop assistant informed us that it was in fact ready. Immediately after that we dropped off Yum and went to Aizu's house to settle some unfinished business. Yes, Fifa 2009. Won the first game but lost the next 3 after that. Tomorrow, revenge.

Feeling tired, I went back home and had my dinner. Took my cough medication and it was so strong that I almost fell asleep.

That's how my day went. Good friends that brighten up my day.

Note: 50 Cent - Get Up.

Just For Laughs.

From Ainne's tag in her blog...

Instructions. Answer the questions below and put your answers into the numbers below.

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flags, the tip of a bonnet, a lined
cloak--it was she! Léon rose and ran to meet her.

Emma was pale. She walked fast.

“Read!” she said, holding out a paper to him. “Oh, no!”

And she abruptly withdrew her hand to enter the chapel of the Virgin,
where, kneeling on a chair, she began to pray.

The young man was irritated at this bigot fancy; then he nevertheless
experienced a certain charm in seeing her, in the middle of a
rendezvous, thus lost in her devotions, like an Andalusian marchioness;
then he grew bored, for she seemed never coming to an end.

Emma prayed, or rather strove to pray, hoping that some sudden
resolution might descend to her from heaven; and to draw down divine
aid she filled full her eyes with the splendours of the tabernacle. She
breathed in the perfumes of the full-blown flowers in the large vases,
and listened to the stillness of the church, that only heightened the
tumult of her heart.

She rose, and they were about to leave, when the beadle came forward,<|endoftext|> bit longer, thanks

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Last week, the joint commander in charge of operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria reported that Syrian Arab Coalition fighters had beaten back the group, taking the town of Al-Hawl and 250 square kilometers of territory around it in an offensive supported from the air by US Air Force A-10s and AC-130s flying from a Turkish air base. Now, the Air Force is apparently reconsidering the timeline it has set for retiring the A-10, as the demand for the venerable assault plane's… ( المزيد...

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patrick baker 19
a cold bucket splash of realism has come upon the generals of the air force, and I join the chorus of "i told you so". It seems we will be contending with folks in the deserts for a while longer, and this is the perfect weapon in those sands and climates. The education component of the air farce academy would have been in need of examination if the A10 retirement had come to pass, for the reasoning for that would have come from men in blue without good reasoning and analysis, as well as a lack of historical references.
Robert Lewis 3
Parrick, I like it. You say Air Farce too. I have, ever since I was a member.
canuck44 16
We could have save a whole lot of money dumping the policy making suits and sending the Air Force a subscription to Flight Aware.
nortonsnavy 11
Wow... who would have guessed the A-10 would be an tremendously effective ground support aircraft! *sarcasm*

It defies my common sense to think the F-35 will fill the A-10's role effectively.
Torsten Hoff 10
The only thing the F-35 will be good at is drawing fire...
Ed Merriam 8
don't be silly! it also feathers the contractors' beds ...
James Driskell 5
No kidding? the air force has been trying to get ride of the A-10 since the late 1980s. Apparently the brass never learns, because the A-10 is always called for when ever the balloon goes up. NOTHING does the close support job better.
ken young 1
Oh they( brass) know exactly what they are doing. The 35 is the next "thing" on which to spend money. There's all those jobs for the workers on the assembly floor and all those high paying positions at Lockeheed Martin for the military brass that approve this stuff. Everybody wins. Except the US taxpayer.
joel wiley 5
This could adversely affect some generals' plans to retire int Lockheed jobs.
And the problem is.....?
skyhawkrg 4
Don't have any figures in front of me, but I wonder how many A-10's could be restored for the cost of a single F-35? And they want to RIF A-10 personel to save mony to train F-35 ground crews? Outrageous!!!
Dave Mathes 1
...Copy that...!
James Mason 4
Once a president is elected who knows about military issues, I would hope to see more knowledgeable leaders in the military. For the last 6 years the "commander in chief" has just had yes generals running the military his way.
matt jensen 1
Exactly how he planned it. Thus he could not be held responsible.
Dave Mathes 4 long as there are boots on the ground in any theatre in the world, the A-10 and the Apache are 'THE' go-to close support platforms....IS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND?....
matt jensen 4
Thank G*D someone in the Pentagon has brains. The A10 is/was/has been the best close support fighter they've had since the Sandys!
Pileits 4
General's don't fly planes. How would they be able to make any sort of sensible judgement, they can't!
bentwing60 8
These days judgement doesn't get you to the ivory tower, kneepads do!
matt jensen 1
Generals are politicians
Peter Crew 4
Its about time the Air Force used good sense,,,,keep the A-10 operational!
sparkie624 3
I figured they would come around on this one... A good solid plane that protects the pilot.
Joseph Ciliberti 3
The A-10 will live as long as the B-82. Mark these words.
Robert Black 1
You meant B-52, I presume.
Bruce McDanel 1
What's a B-82? Never heard of it.
joel wiley 9
It is B-52, adjusted for inflation.
Robert Black 2
The Brass hats have wasted more $$ in the last few years than it took to fight WW-II. The A-10 was properly designed for its role, the F-35 is not. The idiots that thought one plane could fill the roles for all the services are proved wrong once again, they never learn. If they want a new fighter, they should build improved F-22's, or better reprise the YF-23. A new ground-attack plane, build more A-10's. In such a role, stealth buys you nothing and costs a fortune.
William Applegate 2
I was initial cadre into the A-10 from the F-4. The F-4 was a multi-role fighter as the F35 aspires to be. Neither the F-4 or the R-35 have the appropriate speed envelop to be successful in the CAS role. The F-16 could not do it either. The Russians built the Frog Foot, SU35 now the SU39 (copy of the A-9 which failed to make the cut). The Russian military doesn't like the Frog Foot any better than the Air Force likes the A-10 and for the same reasons...........not high tech enough! But, the Russians have realized that no other aircraft in the inventory can do the job as well thus they have continued to upgrade the aircraft and build more. The A-10 is not appreciated by the Air Force brass but, to troops putting their lives on the line, it is an answer to their prayers. Their is no aircraft on the drawing boards to replace the A-10. The Army would love to have sole responsibility for this role. The Air Force would gladly give it to them but, they don't want to lose the money this role represents and there you have it. Money is needed for flash and not for effectiveness. You might talk to your congressman but, they are more interested in how to get more money for pet projects and reelections as we all know.
William Applegate 1
F-35 not R-35
Scott Campbell 2
You can fly a B-52 for 60 plus years but not an A-10 ????
Joseph Crecente 2
They need to take the cost of one F-35 and rebuild the assembly line for the A-10.
MrTommy 2
Plus, from most things I've read, the A-10 pilots LOVE the aircraft. And the guys on the ground certainly LOVE to see them coming to their aid. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.
joel wiley 5
The armor plating might be part of it. As Winston Churchill supposedly said "Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result."
Dale Brown 2
The A-10 has proven over and over that it is the best close support aircraft the Air Force has! If we are going to be fighting ISIS and other small groups in the desert it the best plane to do it with. Someone in Washington needs to put on their thinking cap!!
patrick baker 2
I think we are looking at warfare in somebody's desert for the next 30 years. If the air force planners ever come to that realization then another a-10 run of 300 new aircraft is called for. I do not know if the existing airframes can be re-manufactured to create a zero-time condition cheaper than simply constructing a new generation of what we all know is the premier shit-kicker ground support aircraft ever built, at least one flying as an American aircraft. The Russians have build formidable ground support aircraft, but warthog is fearless, flawless, and we don't have enough of them,.
Captaindl

 bit longer, thanks

تم الإرسال
Last week, the joint commander in charge of operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria reported that Syrian Arab Coalition fighters had beaten back the group, taking the town of Al-Hawl and 250 square kilometers of territory around it in an offensive supported from the air by US Air Force A-10s and AC-130s flying from a Turkish air base. Now, the Air Force is apparently reconsidering the timeline it has set for retiring the A-10, as the demand for the venerable assault plane's… ( المزيد...

Sort type: [Top] [Newest]

patrick baker 19
a cold bucket splash of realism has come upon the generals of the air force, and I join the chorus of "i told you so". It seems we will be contending with folks in the deserts for a while longer, and this is the perfect weapon in those sands and climates. The education component of the air farce academy would have been in need of examination if the A10 retirement had come to pass, for the reasoning for that would have come from men in blue without good reasoning and analysis, as well as a lack of historical references.
Robert Lewis 3
Parrick, I like it. You say Air Farce too. I have, ever since I was a member.
canuck44 16
We could have save a whole lot of money dumping the policy making suits and sending the Air Force a subscription to Flight Aware.
nortonsnavy 11
Wow... who would have guessed the A-10 would be an tremendously effective ground support aircraft! *sarcasm*

It defies my common sense to think the F-35 will fill the A-10's role effectively.
Torsten Hoff 10
The only thing the F-35 will be good at is drawing fire...
Ed Merriam 8
don't be silly! it also feathers the contractors' beds ...
James Driskell 5
No kidding? the air force has been trying to get ride of the A-10 since the late 1980s. Apparently the brass never learns, because the A-10 is always called for when ever the balloon goes up. NOTHING does the close support job better.
ken young 1
Oh they( brass) know exactly what they are doing. The 35 is the next "thing" on which to spend money. There's all those jobs for the workers on the assembly floor and all those high paying positions at Lockeheed Martin for the military brass that approve this stuff. Everybody wins. Except the US taxpayer.
joel wiley 5
This could adversely affect some generals' plans to retire int Lockheed jobs.
And the problem is.....?
skyhawkrg 4
Don't have any figures in front of me, but I wonder how many A-10's could be restored for the cost of a single F-35? And they want to RIF A-10 personel to save mony to train F-35 ground crews? Outrageous!!!
Dave Mathes 1
...Copy that...!
James Mason 4
Once a president is elected who knows about military issues, I would hope to see more knowledgeable leaders in the military. For the last 6 years the "commander in chief" has just had yes generals running the military his way.
matt jensen 1
Exactly how he planned it. Thus he could not be held responsible.
Dave Mathes 4 long as there are boots on the ground in any theatre in the world, the A-10 and the Apache are 'THE' go-to close support platforms....IS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND?....
matt jensen 4
Thank G*D someone in the Pentagon has brains. The A10 is/was/has been the best close support fighter they've had since the Sandys!
Pileits 4
General's don't fly planes. How would they be able to make any sort of sensible judgement, they can't!
bentwing60 8
These days judgement doesn't get you to the ivory tower, kneepads do!
matt jensen 1
Generals are politicians
Peter Crew 4
Its about time the Air Force used good sense,,,,keep the A-10 operational!
sparkie624 3
I figured they would come around on this one... A good solid plane that protects the pilot.
Joseph Ciliberti 3
The A-10 will live as long as the B-82. Mark these words.
Robert Black 1
You meant B-52, I presume.
Bruce McDanel 1
What's a B-82? Never heard of it.
joel wiley 9
It is B-52, adjusted for inflation.
Robert Black 2
The Brass hats have wasted more $$ in the last few years than it took to fight WW-II. The A-10 was properly designed for its role, the F-35 is not. The idiots that thought one plane could fill the roles for all the services are proved wrong once again, they never learn. If they want a new fighter, they should build improved F-22's, or better reprise the YF-23. A new ground-attack plane, build more A-10's. In such a role, stealth buys you nothing and costs a fortune.
William Applegate 2
I was initial cadre into the A-10 from the F-4. The F-4 was a multi-role fighter as the F35 aspires to be. Neither the F-4 or the R-35 have the appropriate speed envelop to be successful in the CAS role. The F-16 could not do it either. The Russians built the Frog Foot, SU35 now the SU39 (copy of the A-9 which failed to make the cut). The Russian military doesn't like the Frog Foot any better than the Air Force likes the A-10 and for the same reasons...........not high tech enough! But, the Russians have realized that no other aircraft in the inventory can do the job as well thus they have continued to upgrade the aircraft and build more. The A-10 is not appreciated by the Air Force brass but, to troops putting their lives on the line, it is an answer to their prayers. Their is no aircraft on the drawing boards to replace the A-10. The Army would love to have sole responsibility for this role. The Air Force would gladly give it to them but, they don't want to lose the money this role represents and there you have it. Money is needed for flash and not for effectiveness. You might talk to your congressman but, they are more interested in how to get more money for pet projects and reelections as we all know.
William Applegate 1
F-35 not R-35
Scott Campbell 2
You can fly a B-52 for 60 plus years but not an A-10 ????
Joseph Crecente 2
They need to take the cost of one F-35 and rebuild the assembly line for the A-10.
MrTommy 2
Plus, from most things I've read, the A-10 pilots LOVE the aircraft. And the guys on the ground certainly LOVE to see them coming to their aid. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.
joel wiley 5
The armor plating might be part of it. As Winston Churchill supposedly said "Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result."
Dale Brown 2
The A-10 has proven over and over that it is the best close support aircraft the Air Force has! If we are going to be fighting ISIS and other small groups in the desert it the best plane to do it with. Someone in Washington needs to put on their thinking cap!!
patrick baker 2
I think we are looking at warfare in somebody's desert for the next 30 years. If the air force planners ever come to that realization then another a-10 run of 300 new aircraft is called for. I do not know if the existing airframes can be re-manufactured to create a zero-time condition cheaper than simply constructing a new generation of what we all know is the premier shit-kicker ground support aircraft ever built, at least one flying as an American aircraft. The Russians have build formidable ground support aircraft, but warthog is fearless, flawless, and we don't have enough of them,.
Captaindl 2
Amen to all the backers of the A-10. I have been raising hell with my Congressman for at least a year to keep this bird in the air. They finally honed it down to do what it was designed to do after many modifications. I was livid when I heard they were retiring this plane. It ain't pretty but it's a butt kicker from the word go. Thanks to the genius for saving the a/c that answers the call when called upon. I guess someone finally realized that the F-22 and F-35 are not designed for close in support.
James Driskell 4
I think the real problem is that in the air force, close support takes second place to looking good!
Robert Lewis 2
Yeah, especially when looking good includes redesigning the Air Farce logo, new uniform designs whenever the brass needs to be seen making important decisions, and stripping and repainting from-the-factory gloss black C-130 radomes so they match the flat gray fuselage color.
ken young 2
With all the negative stories about the F-35 regarding the cost, glitches and other issues, it leads me to envision one of those back room meetings with executives from Lockheed/martin and military brass . They are sitting around a


1815) who was a Lutheran pastor and amateur botanist. How interesting that “men of the cloth” often turn to plant collecting and/or botany. Are they bored with their celestial pursuits – some missionaries never convert even one soul – or do they feel compelled to elucidate and celebrate the wondrous works of God through nature? In any case it would indicate that they have “time on their hands,” but what better way to spend that time? I don't really know what it's with me, that I find myself collecting the rare white-form of Synthyris and then also the white-flowered form of Muhlenbergia instead of the normal pink? White is pure, purity...I guess.

Pleione formosana 'Alba'

Let's continue the white fun with Pleione formosana 'Alba'; it would be completely white except for a subtle yellow in the throat, but that color element actually serves to add to the pure whiteness of the other 95% of the blossom. We should back up to discuss the Pleione genus, a terrestrial – but sometimes epiphytic – group of orchids from Asia. The naming and classification of Pleione species is always in flux because new species are being discovered and DNA studies contribute to a rearrangement. Kew Garden's website claims that there are currently 21 species and 5 natural hybrids, with P. formosana being one of the 21 natural species. P. formosana is native to southeastern China as well as in Taiwan – the country formerly known as Formosa. It should be considered as a deciduous perennial and the specific name is derived from Latin for “beautiful.”

Buchholz Nursery's reputation was built on offering Japanese maples and grafted conifers, and now, 38 years later, we find ourselves as purveyors of hardy orchids. It keeps the nursery fresh, and as I've said before, I know of no other wholesale nursery where a customer can have so much fun.

  1. Best blog yet. I really enjoyed skimming thru this one and looking for time this week to read it all. We grow unusual plants here in South Florida but completely different than what can be grown in more temperate climates. It will be a shame if the next generations loose all this "unusual horticulture" if we do not get more gardening enthusiasts.

  2. Wow - I am so glad that I found your blog!!! Fantastic to read about all these plants and trees - and I love Acer Family. Best regards Torill from Norway.<|endoftext|>

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    Is there anyone who can lead me to a sorce for high quality backing tracks for a solo guitar and singer act? My music type is Blues, oldtime rock and roll, jazz, rock and some country. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you GDR
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    Marks Backing Track

    Oops......(edited for content. DaDogg)
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    Smells a bit like one person posing as two people selling SPAM.
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) in reference to the capsules of the plant in fruit. The first collection of Synthyris was made on the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1806 in Idaho. I'm happy to have my one plant in the collection, but it is something that we have never decided to propagate.

Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Alba'

Muhlenbergia capillaris is the “Muhlygrass,” an ornamental grass in the Poaceae family. Normally the flowers are pink to pinkish-red, but the cultivar 'Alba' displays white autumn flowers. The grass is native to western and central USA and is considered easy to grow and is known to tolerate drought and air pollution. I love it for its airy flower-cloud which lasts for a couple of months. The generic name honors Gotthilf Muhlenberg (1753-1815) who was a Lutheran pastor and amateur botanist. How interesting that “men of the cloth” often turn to plant collecting and/or botany. Are they bored with their celestial pursuits – some missionaries never convert even one soul – or do they feel compelled to elucidate and celebrate the wondrous works of God through nature? In any case it would indicate that they have “time on their hands,” but what better way to spend that time? I don't really know what it's with me, that I find myself collecting the rare white-form of Synthyris and then also the white-flowered form of Muhlenbergia instead of the normal pink? White is pure, purity...I guess.

Pleione formosana 'Alba'

Let's continue the white fun with Pleione formosana 'Alba'; it would be completely white except for a subtle yellow in the throat, but that color element actually serves to add to the pure whiteness of the other 95% of the blossom. We should back up to discuss the Pleione genus, a terrestrial – but sometimes epiphytic – group of orchids from Asia. The naming and classification of Pleione species is always in flux because new species are being discovered and DNA studies contribute to a rearrangement. Kew Garden's website claims that there are currently 21 species and 5 natural hybrids, with P. formosana being one of the 21 natural species. P. formosana is native to southeastern China as well as in Taiwan – the country formerly known as Formosa. It should be considered as a deciduous perennial and the specific name is derived from Latin for “beautiful.”

Buchholz Nursery's reputation was built on offering Japanese maples and grafted conifers, and now, 38 years later, we find ourselves as purveyors of hardy orchids. It keeps the nursery fresh, and as I've said before, I know of no other wholesale nursery where a customer can have so much fun.

  1. Best blog yet. I really enjoyed skimming thru this one and looking for time this week to read it all. We grow unusual plants here in South Florida but completely different than what can be grown in more temperate climates. It will be a shame if the next generations loose all this "unusual horticulture" if we do not get more gardening enthusiasts.

  2. Wow - I am so glad that I found your blog!!! Fantastic to read about all these plants and trees - and I love Acer Family. Best regards Torill from Norway.<|endoftext|>

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Discussion in 'Recording' started by GDR, Mar 7, 2005.

  1. GDR

    GDR Guest

    Is there anyone who can lead me to a sorce for high quality backing tracks for a solo guitar and singer act? My music type is Blues, oldtime rock and roll, jazz, rock and some country. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you GDR
  2. mrhotmark

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    Marks Backing Track

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Much of our health and wellbeing relies on the ability of the gut to digest what we eat and absorb all its goodness.

Many people suffer with digestive issues such as bloating and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food intolerances or discomfort after eating. Your body needs a constant source of fuel in the form of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, and understanding how the gut works, testing its efficiency and then righting any imbalances can often be the key to feeling well and energized.

Take these tests—most of which you can do at home—to get an instant snapshot of the state of your digestion and follow these practices to improve every aspect of your gut health.

Your stomach: the food processor

The stomach, which sits in the upper left area of your tummy, is your food processor. It can hold around 1.5 quarts of food and drink, and it takes about seven seconds for that food to get from your mouth to your stomach and about four hours for a moderate meal to be processed.

Your stomach does this by secreting hydrochloric acid (HCL) and peptic enzymes to digest proteins, break up fiber and soften any connective tissue in foods, killing off any bugs or parasites in the process, before delivering it to the small intestine.

Many stomach issues, such as heartburn and indigestion, arise from eating too quickly and can be resolved by simply slowing down at mealtimes and taking care to chew each morsel 20 times before swallowing, allowing your saliva to start breaking down the food long before it hits your stomach.

If, however, you’re still having the same issues after eating, then it might be time to test your HCL levels. Once you have the answer, then it’s always a good idea to consult your doctor for further advice and to rule out more serious issues.

We have around 3,000 different varieties of enzymes in our body, which are involved in vast numbers of metabolic processes and functions, including helping you to digest food, repair and renew, as well as keep your immune system strong. As we age, our levels of digestive enzymes decrease, so a 70-year-old has half the amount of a 20-year-old.

Enzymes are found naturally in raw or fermented foods, but they’re destroyed by cooking. Much of what we eat is cooked or processed, so most of our food nowadays is almost entirely lacking in enzymes.

Low enzyme levels make you age faster and put on weight, and they’re also linked to chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease and certain forms of cancer.

Enzyme aids

Here are the enzyme aids that help digestion:

Natural enzymes. Found in raw organic foods, especially fruits and vegetables, but also unpasteurized milk, egg yolks, sauerkraut and kimchi. Natural enzymes are good for the immune system, joints and arteries.

Digestive enzymes. Found mainly in your gut, digestive enzymes help minimize indigestion, acid reflux, bloating and gas.There are three main classes of digestive enzymes in the body:

  • Amylases, which break down carbohydrates
  • Lipases,which break down fats
  • Proteases,which break down proteins.

All three types of digestive enzymes are produced in the pancreas and found naturally in raw fruits and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, whole grains and legumes. Most supplements will contain these three plus a combination of additional supporting enzymes.

Home Test: The lemon juice test

Acid reflux and heartburn are more often a result of too little stomach acid (HCL) than too much.2

If this is something you suffer from, the next time you have stomach pain, try swallowing a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

If the pain goes away, you may have too little stomach acid.

If the pain worsens, then you may have too much stomach acid and possibly an ulcer, so be sure to consult your doctor.

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in unison,
thereby calling forth wails and cries from the women and other
sensitive souls destined for Heaven? More? We ourselves have seen
the preacher show to the congregation at the moment of the descent
from the cross a handkerchief stained with blood, and were ourselves
on the point of weeping piously, when, to the sorrow of our soul, a
sacristan assured us that it was all a joke, that the blood was that
of a chicken which had been roasted and eaten on the spot in spite
of the fact that it was Good Friday--and the sacristan was fat! So
Capitan Tiago, even though he was a prudent and pious individual,
took care not to approach the kris of St. Michael. "Let's take no
chances," he would say to himself, "I know that he's an archangel,
but I don't trust him, no, I don't trust him."

Not a year passed without his joining with an orchestra in the
pilgrimage to the wealthy shrine of Antipolo. He paid for two
thanksgiving masses of the many that make up the three novenas,
and also for<|endoftext|>.<|endoftext|>Main / Linux

Booting the system from a flash drive

To boot the system from a flash drive you should begin with downloading a disc image.

Disk image size is equal to 5.4 GB. It contains game client and all available games of the project that are already downloaded and ready for operation.

Note that for recording a flash drive with the capacity of 8 GB is enough.

So, to boot you need to perform the following steps:

Download the images. To do this, open the following pages in your browser:

Download a special application for recording images to a flash drive named Rufus. To do this, open the following page in your browser:

Run the downloaded application Rufus. You will see the following window:

Insert a flash drive into a USB port of your computer. When you do this, the application Rufus will immediately automatically detect the flash drive and display its name and its capacity:

Press the image of the CD. You should find and specify the previously downloaded disk image in the opened window:

Specify “ISO-image” as the image type:

When the disc image is selected, press “Start”.

When recording to the flash drive is complete, it is ready for operating. Then you should insert it into the PC or the laptop, which you want to boot the image on. The PC/laptop, where you want to boot the image, must be shut down, when you insert the flash drive. If you want to boot the image on the same PC/laptop, where you recorded the image, leave the flash drive in the USB port.

Then you should enter the BIOS on the target PC/laptop and change the boot priority. This is done as follows: when the computer is starting booting, and the screen is not enabled yet, you should repeatedly press DELETE on the keyboard. It should be done rapidly with 1-2 pressings a second. As a rule, on laptops you should press the F2 button instead of the DELETE button. Also, there are laptops that require pressing F8, DELETE or F10 instead of F2. All manufacturers in their own way define the button for entering the BIOS. Try different variants, if you did not manage to enter at the first attempt. As a result, the screen should display the BIOS settings instead of Windows booting. This also often looks different on computers from different manufacturers. For more information about booting from a flash drive you can read in the following articles:

When BIOS booting settings are customized, you should restart the computer. If it is successful, Linux OS with the gaming application window will be booted.<|endoftext|>Saturday Morning Fun Pit

  • Season 7, Ep 19
  • 07/17/2013

The Futurama gang stars in a trio of craptastic morning cartoons.

♪ Purpleberry Pond is funfor young and old ♪

♪ When healthy juicypurpleberries fill your bowl ♪

♪ We all get alongand we're happy and merry ♪

I must get my handson those healthy purpleberries.

♪ Of eating rightwe are very fond ♪

♪ When we eat togetheron Purpleberry Pond. ♪

(cheery music plays,birds chirp)

Good morning,Princess Purpleberry.

Isn't it a lovely morning?

It's particularly purp-tacular.

It's pur-practicallypur-perfect.

It's funny how we never gettired of the word "purple."

And it's all thanksto a balanced diet,

composed of nothingbut purpleberries.

I must get my handson those healthy purpleberries.

ANNOUNCER:Purpleberry Pond will return after these messages.

Hey, Mickey,you seem kind of down.

You should trysome sugar-blasted

Purpleberry Puffs.

My sugar-blastedpurpleberries

are triple-soakedin maple-flavored syrup

to start your daywith Purple Power.

And the leftover milklooks like Purpleberry Pond.

ANNOUNCER: Purpleberry Puffs are the sweetest part

of your complete breakfast,

along with juice, toast, ham,

eggs, bacon, milk, cheese, liver, waffles

and a big horse vitamin.

That's it, I'm pulling the plug.

(screaming and gunfire stops)

Agnew, cut to the PSA.

(grunts loudly)

Give me the ball!

No, give me the ball.

I know, let's fight for it.

(grunting and yelling)

Now, hold on there, boys.

Violence never solved anything.

Then how do we decidewho gets the ball?

Agnew, show them.

(grunts loudly)

There. How do you likeyour stupid ball now?

(boys crying)

(tires squeal)

NIXON: Now you know something.

ANNOUNCER: That concludes the Futurama and Friends

Saturday Morning Fun Pit!

Now stay tuned for six hours of golf.

(Agnew grunts)

Captioned by Media Access Group at<|endoftext|>How Well Do You Know "The Dick Van Dyke Show"?

By: Ian Fortey

6 Min Quiz

Image: CBS

About This Quiz

Carl Reiner's experiences as a TV comedy writer inspired him to want to share his story with the world. He created a show about a comedy writer and his funny co-workers and his family and pitched it to the network. Did it go on to become a classic in TV history? Not exactly.

They liked the idea but not Reiner. So the show was tweaked and retooled and played with until they cast Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. And the result ended up being one of television's greatest shows. Even all these years later, it stands up to scrutiny. The jokes are just as funny, the writing's just as crisp and the performances are like nothing else. This was one of the best casts with the best writing ever, hands down.

It's been decades since the show went off the air, but good TV is good TV, and you can still catch it all over the place. If you remember the show like it was yesterday or you've just been getting into it now, then you've got a chance to prove how big a fan you are by taking this quiz. Let's find out just how much you remember about "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

Rob injures himself when he goes on a ski trip just like his wife said he would. What does he hurt?

Rob and Jerry decide to go on a skiing trip in season 2, but Laura warns him that it won't end well. Predictably, Rob injuries himself, but he does it so badly his whole body has to be put in a cast, which he then tries to hide from Laura.

What famous comedian was Dick Van Dyke's character based on?

In the series, Dick Van Dyke played a character named Rob Petrie. Petrie was based on Carl Reiner, who created the show as a fictitious account of his own experiences writing for a comedy TV show.

What was Laura's favorite food?

Whether it's because writers really like moo goo gai pan or because it sounds kind of funny, this Cantonese stirfry dish actually shows up in a lot of comedies back in the day, but it was also Laura's favorite dish in any case.

Rob goes under anesthesia at the dentist and dreams that he's where?

Rob's dream takes him to a Wild West town in the episode entitled "The Gunslinger." In his dream town, he's the sheriff and, of course, his family and friends are there. He also has to take on the villainous "Big Bad Brady."

The show explains how Rob and Laura met. How did it happen?

The show explains that Laura and Rob met back in the day when Rob was a soldier in the army. Laura was a dancer with the USO, and during a dance number, Rob inadvertently broke her foot

.<|endoftext|>Main / Linux

Booting the system from a flash drive

To boot the system from a flash drive you should begin with downloading a disc image.

Disk image size is equal to 5.4 GB. It contains game client and all available games of the project that are already downloaded and ready for operation.

Note that for recording a flash drive with the capacity of 8 GB is enough.

So, to boot you need to perform the following steps:

Download the images. To do this, open the following pages in your browser:

Download a special application for recording images to a flash drive named Rufus. To do this, open the following page in your browser:

Run the downloaded application Rufus. You will see the following window:

Insert a flash drive into a USB port of your computer. When you do this, the application Rufus will immediately automatically detect the flash drive and display its name and its capacity:

Press the image of the CD. You should find and specify the previously downloaded disk image in the opened window:

Specify “ISO-image” as the image type:

When the disc image is selected, press “Start”.

When recording to the flash drive is complete, it is ready for operating. Then you should insert it into the PC or the laptop, which you want to boot the image on. The PC/laptop, where you want to boot the image, must be shut down, when you insert the flash drive. If you want to boot the image on the same PC/laptop, where you recorded the image, leave the flash drive in the USB port.

Then you should enter the BIOS on the target PC/laptop and change the boot priority. This is done as follows: when the computer is starting booting, and the screen is not enabled yet, you should repeatedly press DELETE on the keyboard. It should be done rapidly with 1-2 pressings a second. As a rule, on laptops you should press the F2 button instead of the DELETE button. Also, there are laptops that require pressing F8, DELETE or F10 instead of F2. All manufacturers in their own way define the button for entering the BIOS. Try different variants, if you did not manage to enter at the first attempt. As a result, the screen should display the BIOS settings instead of Windows booting. This also often looks different on computers from different manufacturers. For more information about booting from a flash drive you can read in the following articles:

When BIOS booting settings are customized, you should restart the computer. If it is successful, Linux OS with the gaming application window will be booted.<|endoftext|>Saturday Morning Fun Pit

  • Season 7, Ep 19
  • 07/17/2013

The Futurama gang stars in a trio of craptastic morning cartoons.

♪ Purpleberry Pond is funfor young and old ♪

♪ When healthy juicypurpleberries fill your bowl ♪

♪ We all get alongand we're happy and merry ♪

I must get my handson those healthy purpleberries.

♪ Of eating rightwe are very fond ♪

♪ When we eat togetheron Purpleberry Pond. ♪

(cheery music plays,birds chirp)

Good morning,Princess Purpleberry.

Isn't it a lovely morning?

It's particularly purp-tacular.

It's pur-practicallypur-perfect.

It's funny how we never gettired of the word "purple."

And it's all thanksto a balanced diet,

composed of nothingbut purpleberries.

I must get my handson those healthy purpleberries.

ANNOUNCER:Purpleberry Pond will return after these messages.

Hey, Mickey,you seem kind of down.

You should trysome sugar-blasted

Purpleberry Puffs.

My sugar-blastedpurpleberries

are triple-soakedin maple-flavored syrup

to start your daywith Purple Power.

And the leftover milklooks like Purpleberry Pond.

ANNOUNCER: Purpleberry Puffs are the sweetest part

of your complete breakfast,

along with juice, toast, ham,

eggs, bacon, milk, cheese, liver, waffles

and a big horse vitamin.

That's it, I'm pulling the plug.

(screaming and gunfire stops)

Agnew, cut to the PSA.

(grunts loudly)

Give me the ball!

No, give me the ball.

I know, let's fight for it.

(grunting and yelling)

Now, hold on there, boys.

Violence never solved anything.

Then how do we decidewho gets the ball?

Agnew, show them.

(grunts loudly)

There. How do you likeyour stupid ball now?

(boys crying)

(tires squeal)

NIXON: Now you know something.

ANNOUNCER: That concludes the Futurama and Friends

Saturday Morning Fun Pit!

Now stay tuned for six hours of golf.

(Agnew grunts)

Captioned by Media Access Group at<|endoftext|>How Well Do You Know "The Dick Van Dyke Show"?

By: Ian Fortey

6 Min Quiz

Image: CBS

About This Quiz

Carl Reiner's experiences as a TV comedy writer inspired him to want to share his story with the world. He created a show about a comedy writer and his funny co-workers and his family and pitched it to the network. Did it go on to become a classic in TV history? Not exactly.

They liked the idea but not Reiner. So the show was tweaked and retooled and played with until they cast Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore. And the result ended up being one of television's greatest shows. Even all these years later, it stands up to scrutiny. The jokes are just as funny, the writing's just as crisp and the performances are like nothing else. This was one of the best casts with the best writing ever, hands down.

It's been decades since the show went off the air, but good TV is good TV, and you can still catch it all over the place. If you remember the show like it was yesterday or you've just been getting into it now, then you've got a chance to prove how big a fan you are by taking this quiz. Let's find out just how much you remember about "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

Rob injures himself when he goes on a ski trip just like his wife said he would. What does he hurt?

Rob and Jerry decide to go on a skiing trip in season 2, but Laura warns him that it won't end well. Predictably, Rob injuries himself, but he does it so badly his whole body has to be put in a cast, which he then tries to hide from Laura.

What famous comedian was Dick Van Dyke's character based on?

In the series, Dick Van Dyke played a character named Rob Petrie. Petrie was based on Carl Reiner, who created the show as a fictitious account of his own experiences writing for a comedy TV show.

What was Laura's favorite food?

Whether it's because writers really like moo goo gai pan or because it sounds kind of funny, this Cantonese stirfry dish actually shows up in a lot of comedies back in the day, but it was also Laura's favorite dish in any case.

Rob goes under anesthesia at the dentist and dreams that he's where?

Rob's dream takes him to a Wild West town in the episode entitled "The Gunslinger." In his dream town, he's the sheriff and, of course, his family and friends are there. He also has to take on the villainous "Big Bad Brady."

The show explains how Rob and Laura met. How did it happen?

The show explains that Laura and Rob met back in the day when Rob was a soldier in the army. Laura was a dancer with the USO, and during a dance number, Rob inadvertently broke her foot.

Alan actually fires one of the crew in season five, but then quickly hires them back. Who was it?

Alan tears into Mel in this episode, basically humiliating him verbally, so Rob encourages him not to let it happen again by standing up to Alan. The result is Mel getting fired. On the upside, Alan soon realizes he needs Mel and then hires him back.

In one episode of the show, Rob and Laura accidentally buy an ugly painting. Who turns out to be the artist?

The ugly painting that Rob and Laure accidentally bid on and then win at the auction is signed by an artist named "Artanis." The name is, of course, a pseudonym and is actually Sinatra backward.

What was significant about the episode "Happy Birthday and Too Many More?"

The episode "Happy Birthday and Too Many More" was filmed in November of 1963. That was shortly after President Kennedy was assassinated. The cast and crew chose to film without an audience since it was unlikely anyone was in the mood to laugh.

What Broadway musical did Dick Van Dyke quit to take the job on the "The Dick Van Dyke Show?"

Dick Van Dy