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Joined: 20 Nov 2012
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Posted: Tue 20 Nov 2012, 14:24
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Legacy OS 4 Mini is outstanding
Just wanted to congratulate John and his team for the wonderfully useable Legacy OS 4 Mini.
I've been using Linux off-and-on for about a decade. I'd describe myself as an "intermediate" - more end-user than tekkie, but I do understand a lot of the technical basics of Linux.
I've tried out a huge number of distros over the years (remember KateOS?) .... and was an steady Ubuntu user for about 5 years.
As many users know, even the popular and heavyweight distributions tend to have a number of small but serious flaws - bothersome enough to discourage installation, in many cases.
(Examples - some distros are more bloated than Windows, and CD/DVD/USB recognition is an especially sore point)
Like Lighthouse and Macpup, Legacy builds off the excellent Puppy OS, and adds even more useful apps, as well as a greater emphasis on the hard-drive-install option.
As a bonus, it defaults to my favourite WM, ICEWM, which is becoming less prominent as time goes on. Don't know why - it's fast, great looking, simple, and can be manipulated by the keyboard.
Yes, Legacy's default login of "root" helps a lot to smooth the user experience, but that still can't explain all of Legacy's polish. Almost everything "just works" and that's more rare than most people would think.
The root login is a big issue with some, but I don't care - my home PC is just something I use to surf the 'Net, read email, store files, watch media, and so on. If I click on something I shouldn't, it won't be the end of the world.
On my 2006 Acer laptop (AMD Sempron, 1.8 GHZ, 750 MG RAM, 40 G hard drive), Legacy just flies along. I dual boot Windows XP, and the "other half" is as app-bare and sluggish as Legacy is full-featured and zippy.
Puppy's vast collection of PETs has allowed me to make a few key upgrades .. most notably Frisbee, which makes wireless connectivity a snap.
Only trouble I'm having now is getting MTS files to play correctly on SMPlayer or KMPlayer (both play audio only), but there should be a PET for that, I'm guessing.
I only wish we could do full upgrades without re-installation, but that's a minor point. The apps I have now will be more than adequate for years, and can always search PETs for upgrades and patching.
Thanks again for a fine OS. I've been running it for months, and haven't even looked at Distrowatch during that time.
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john biles
Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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Location: Australia
Posted: Sun 25 Nov 2012, 19:35
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Hello trowsdale,
First I'd like to say "Thank you very much for your kind comments". The goal for Legacy OS is to build on and improve one version of Puppy and not try and follow new releases as resources (Me!) are limited. I know this can annoy some users who like what they see in Legacy OS and want the same running on top of a number of current Puppy releases. In reality there just isn't the time to do so.
Only trouble I'm having now is getting MTS files to play correctly on SMPlayer or KMPlayer (both play audio only), but there should be a PET for that, I'm guessing.
Try Magic Scripts and see if you can convert it to mpg
Here's a link on converting MTS files under Linux. No guarantee it will work but you never know until you try.
Puppy's vast collection of PETs has allowed me to make a few key upgrades .. most notably Frisbee, which makes wireless connectivity a snap.
As I don't use Frisbee can you please list the steps you use to install Frisbee in Legacy OS 4 Mini so others can enjoy Frisbee as well. Any links to the version used would be great!
Legacy OS 2017 has been released.
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Location: Oregon
Posted: Mon 26 Nov 2012, 06:28
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Subject description: Adding a taskbar volume control
I have just did a frugal install of Legacy 4 and I honestly like it!
But being old school, I did not see and missed having a volume control icon on the task bar.
My solution may not be the best, but I remembered having a PET file called "retrovol-1.0" and tried installing that pet file.
I was greeted on a restart of X to a nice colorful triangle on the task bar that let me control the volume from it and also to access the mixer from there also.
Inclusion of that pet or making it available would be a nice addition.
I have not played much so far, but I am using a screen resolution of 1280x1024 and the quick launch window is set in from the right hand side of the desktop and I would like to move it to the right edge.
I will eventually figure out how to do that.
And by the way, I was able to use a kodak printer driver that was a deb format file that showed up in the window manager as a PET.
So my Kodak esp c315 all in one printer works fine.
I still have to install the added files for the Flight-Simulator that I downloaded when I saw them.
Also, it seems that in using StreamTuner, that Shoutcast must have changed things again as I cannot get a listing when clicking on that tab and even doing a refresh and restarting Streamtuner did not help.
But xliph worked so I am a happy camper listening to the classic country radio stations.
So I have to say Good Job John! You have developed a keeper in my opinion!
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john biles
Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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Location: Australia
Posted: Mon 26 Nov 2012, 09:37
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Hello 8-bit
I have not played much so far, but I am using a screen resolution of 1280x1024 and the quick launch window is set in from the right hand side of the desktop and I would like to move it to the right edge.
I will eventually figure out how to do that.
8-bit do the following > right mouse click over sidebar > select Theme Creator > click on the blue folder top left of box > click on TEENpup_Sysinfo folder > click on TEENpupSysteminfo1024x768.theme file and click open
Top line says Karamba x=844 y=0 w=180 h=768 locked=true interval=1000
Experment with x=844 and y=0 to move the bar around try x=1100 y=128
now press save.
Again over sidebar right mouse click and select "Reload Configuration" and sidebar should move to ruffly where you want it.
I still have to install the added files for the Flight-Simulator that I downloaded when I saw them.
Extract downloaded tar.gz to / and no where else press Reload Menu and your ready to go.
But being old school, I did not see and missed having a volume control icon on the task bar.
Kmix is on the right hand side of the task bar? has many options? (green-blue-red-yellow icon) left mouse click on icon.
Legacy OS 2017 has been released.
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Location: Oregon
Posted: Mon 26 Nov 2012, 16:02
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Kmix does not have an icon that I can see on the right hand side of the taskbar.
Also, the install of the retrovolume PET is still in place as far as the files.
But on a power down and boot, the volume icon has disappeared from the taskbar.
It is just strange that the retrovolume install is not working correctly in giving me a taskbar icon.
Could it be that a PET install will not overwrite files of the same name?
I had ran into that with the uncompress of the compressed sabre file as it's install did not overwrite the original desktop file and also another file was never created until I specificly choose options touch and overwrite existing files when I extracted the file contents.
I saw your info on getting a taskbar volume icon in another thread, but have not tried to implement them yet.
Oh, BTW, my system is a Compaq Presario PC with AMD dual core processor, 3 gigs of ram and a secondary (my install) ISA hard drive that all Puppy OSes run from.
And the sabre additional install files for control have stayed and work.
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Posted: Sat 08 Dec 2012, 17:37
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Hi folks, thanks for the replies!
8-bit, that all sounds cool - you might be a bit more advanced than I, as I did a "full" install ....
Actually John, I should revise my comments. I really don't care about version updates, and in fact, I don't miss the constant pressure from Windows and Ubuntu to install updates. And as much as I like Ubuntu, I always had the feeling that the version I was running (and just getting comfortable with) was out-of-date. I liked the LTS versions, and always got the warnings ... "NOTE - this version of Ubuntu will stop being supported in July 2010") ... and so on ....
For most of us, "stable" is our friend.
You ask about Frisbee? You know what, I don't remember the exact steps, but I think I just Googled "Frisbee on Puppy 4.x," and got the results. Found some pages that directed me to PETs. There might have been a bit of "fiddly" configuration, but not much, if at all. I just seem to remember everything clicking into place easily.
I will try the MTS conversion steps you describe, thanks! But regardless, I might just set my Sony Cyber-Shot to record in MP4 mode in the future.
Have a good Holiday season, and thanks again for such an enjoyable distribution. I've tried almost all of them, from an "intermediate end-user" perspective, and while Legacy isn't the fanciest one, it hits the sweet spots better than almost any other.
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Sciatica Pain ??? Causes and Symptoms
Sciatic pain usually starts in the buttocks and extends down the rear of the thigh and lower leg to the sole of the foot and along the outer side of the lower leg to the top of the foot. Pain may also be present in the lower back.
In the case of disc herniation,
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is a condition in which one tends to experience pain in their lower back region and the surrounding areas such as buttocks, legs, feet etc. This condition is mainly caused due to compression and irritation caused in the sciatic nerve, or the nerve roots that combine together to generate the sciatic nerve. In addition to the severe pain, one also experiences weakness in the muscles, sense of numbness, or problems in movement and control of the legs. Generally, only one of the sides of the body gets affected.
As well, by visiting a chiropractor, an individual can ensure they do not do further damage to their spine due to a lack of treatment. Ont i ryggen Ischias
Self help techniques can be used with all back pain as soon as it occurs. The quicker you help your self the quicker
and back pain in general will disappear once and for all.
Miracle Tip 2: Stretch - the lower back muscles and buttock muscles tighten with sciatica. The Piriformis if tight can cause
, but the muscles surrounding the area will also tighten when pain is present. A gentle stretch to each muscle group helps to remove tension form the area and allow your
to heal faster.
Miracle Tip 7: Drink More - water I mean not booze. Muscles, joints and inflammation all respond well to fluid levels. If you are hydrated more then you heal faster. If you are like me and don't like water as a drink, then don't worry. Tea, juice, milk and even fruit and vegetables are now considered as part of your water intake. So increase this volume or squeeze a lemon into your water to add taste if this helps.
To stretch the Piriformis (which helps directly with your
) lie on your back and gently pull your knee towards your opposite shoulder. Hold this as you feel a tightness not pain, hold for 6 seconds, drop your leg down and repeat 5 times. This will help ease tension quickly. For the best stretches and the best ways to stretch this area just visit back stretches
Diabetic Condition: Diabetes is the condition in which the levels of sugar in the human body tend to exceed their norm and hence makes a person more prone to a damage of the nervous system. Age: As one grows older, there are changes in the spinal region in a person's body. These changes are one of the most common causes of the sciatic condition. The disks present in the spinal chord tend to deteriorate with time and as one approach the age of thirty, this is most common. Lifestyle-related changes: A good example of this would be sitting in one position for long hours, for relaxing one's body. Sitting in one position mustn't be prolonged, for, this makes a person more na??ve to sciatica than those who are comparatively active in their day to day chores. Occupation: If one is occupied in a job which demands them to frequently carry heavier weights, twist their backs, or be on the move for long durations of time, such people are more prone to sciatic condition.
Sciatica refers to pain that begins in the hip and buttocks and continues all the way down the leg. This condition is often accompanied by low back pain, which can be more or less severe than the leg pain. The term "sciatica" indicates that the sciatic nerve, which travels from the lower back through the buttocks and into the leg, is thought to be the cause of the pain in this condition. True
is a condition that occurs when a herniated lumbar disc compresses one of the contributing roots of the sciatic nerve. This type of low back pain is less common than other causes and conditions that produce back pain.
Causes The sciatic nerve is commonly injured by fractures of the pelvis, gunshot wounds, or other trauma to the buttocks or thigh. Prolonged sitting or lying with pressure on the buttocks may also injure it. Systemic diseases, such as diabetes, can typically damage many different nerves, including the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve may also be harmed by pressure from masses such as a tumor or abscess, or by bleeding in the pelvis.
repairing the spine, a patient will benefit greatly due to chiropractic treatments that are meant to fix problems of the spine. While bed rest and staying off the back is one of the best things you can do, in terms of problems with the sciatic nerve, it is better to be safe than sorry, so those who suffer with pain should see a chiropractor.
Miracle Tip 6: Sleep On It - sleep is very restorative. Healing speeds up and damage is repaired quicker. If you find your sciatica is preventing you sleeping then follow the advice of tips 8 and 10.
Conclusion One of the most painful spinal injuries can be to the sciatic nerve. The nerve can be compressed, or pinched, resulting in a great deal of pain to anyone who suffers from it. The pain can affect the lower half of one side of a person's body, making them immobile.
However, by visiting a professional chiropractor for chiropractic treatment, an individual can eliminate the pain in the sciatic nerve and begin walking proud and tall again. There is no reason to suffer with pain that an individual can eliminate with a short visit to a chiropractor or osteopath.
Symptoms The most common symptom of
mimics the pain of a severe leg cramp. Depending on where damage to the nerve occurs, pain may be accompanied by numbness or tingling, a burning sensation or general weakness in the leg.
Miracle Tip 3: Ice It - in the first 48 hours use ice. Ice helps to remove pain and any inflammation. Place ice on the area for 10 minutes only, then rest for 10 minutes and then repeat so that you have 3 sessions of ice on the area. Do this every few hours for the first day and then 3-4 times the next day. In this time most
should ease and settle.
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Causes The cause of
is generally the compression of the lumbar spine nerve root L4 or L5, or compression of the sciatic nerve itself, which is far less common.
Miracle Tip 8: Pain Relief - if you need pain relief use it, whether it is an aspirin or a topical analgesic, if it eases pain then use it. Especially if it helps you sleep or do the activities you can't avoid in your day. Over use or continued use of pain relief is not good. If pain persists seek help! But if pain is less you heal faster, so don't think it is macho or strong to avoid it, if you need it use it.
Risk Factors Associated With
The risk factors that are commonly associated with
are problems in ones health, choice in lifestyle, and factors affecting the innate qualities, like, race, age etc.
refers to pain along the path of the sciatica nerve. It is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. Fortunately, most cases of sciatica are not serious and usually resolve within six weeks. The sciatic nerve branches off nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord - it's two branches run from the lower back through the each side of the pelvis, buttocks, back of leg to the foot.
Dr Graeme Teague is an expert in the structural field, and has been in practice since 1991. His newly launched web site The Back Pain Advisor - http://www.back-pain-advisor.com - strives to give you valuable and expert advice, tips and information on your back pain issues.
Commonly the major cause can be pinned as disc herniation in the lumbar spine which presses directly on the sciatic nerve and any triggers by such a reaction for example by irritation of the nerve from adjacent bone which in turn produces the symptoms of
. Besides a compressed or a pinched nerve, other causes could also be tumors, muscle, internal bleeding, infections, injury etc. thus
is not really a disease by itself but rather many other dependants make it into a medical condition worthy of attention
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, can get irritated with exercise that jars your body. So ease up on running, tennis, basketball, soccer and other explosive activity sports. Walking, swimming and other low impact sport is still good.
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? Do you wake up in the morning with back pain that ravels down your leg? Are there activities that make you sweat, as your
gives you that stab in the buttocks?
On average, symptoms will only happen on one side of the body. This is a very common form of back pain, however the term sciatica actually applies to a set of symptoms rather than the diagnosis of what is irritating the nerve.
Treatment One of the best ways to treat sciatic nerve problems is through the use of a chiropractor or osteopath. By seeing professionals who specialize in
Piriformis Syndrome is another cause of sciatic symptoms. However, this only occurs in 15 percent of the population who have the sciatic nerve running through the piriformis rather than beneath it. In case of trauma, the muscle shortens and is compresses the sciatic nerve under the muscle. Unhealthy posture and excess time in chairs or sleeping in the fetal position, along with no stretching or exercise can cause sciatic irritation and pain as well. Another common cause of pain in the sciatic nerve is pregnancy, usually occurring late when the uterus is pressing on the sciatic nerve, as well as due to muscle tension caused by the weight of the fetus.
Miracle Tip 4: Posture - as most of you will sit in your job, sitting straight is important. Try supporting your lower back with a cushion or Lumbar Roll to ease pressure. Avoid sitting in chairs or couches that allow you to slouch. It may feel comfortable while sitting there, but getting out of the chair can cause more damage as you strain to get out. Posture is important, but the best advise is ...
Miracle Tip 5: Move It - do sit or stand for more than 20-30 minutes. Any prolonged posture builds tension in your muscles and joints. After all you are a movement based system, so move it often. With movement you improve the blood supply to the area, you also help muscles to ease their tension and keep joints moving.
is caused by tight muscles and joints, movement helps ease this tightness.
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Miracle Tip 9: Massage - gentle massage of the tight muscles will also ease tension. You can do this at home, ask your partner to gently rub the area and even use heat as a way to help the muscles relax. However, this may not be best in the first few days. Massage can cause more inflammation as will heat, so stretching is better in the first 48 hours, then after that use massage and heat. If you know a good massage therapist, then seek their advice as they will know what level of massage you need.
Causes The compression of the lumbar nerves present in the human body is one of the causes of
. Along with lumbar nerves, the sacral nerves also may play a part. As already stated, compression of the sciatic nerve itself is one of the root causes.
Symptoms can vary from extreme pain in the low back radiating into one buttock and down the leg. Pain often increases on exertion or bending forward. Alternatively, there may only be a mild sensation in the leg or buttock. There may be numbness in the area, weakness in the leg and diminution of the reflexes. Pain may be triggered by coughing or straining and can be so severe that the lower back becomes locked in sideways bending position (scoliosis) caused by a strong contraction.
After 48 hours alternate ice with heat, finishing with 10 minutes of heat.
should settle by itself within a few days, if not the final tips are most important.
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Pema Rigdzin wrote:lol so you think that adding together a guru plus practice produces buddhahood? Because that is the absurd statement your words are conveying here. Maybe you want to rethink this angle...Tiger wrote:
"Guru" and "practice" are causes here, and "self-emergence" is result.
It is logic 101.
Without a Guru you cannot practice Dzogchen to attain Buddhahood - according to Dzogchen of course - so that makes "Guru" a necessary "Cause" for attaining Buddhahood.
And then claiming that the Buddhahood of Dzogchen is "self-emergent" or "spontaneous" and "beyond cause and effect", you contradict the first statement because a Guru's empowerment was logically concluded to be a necessary requirement in your sect. Either the requirement for Guru is indispensable for your goal (and your realization is NON-spontaneous) OR your vehicle leads to the arousal of "Buddhahood" spontaneously. It cannot be both at the same time.
And I am pretty sure your experience of "realization" conferred to you by your Guru must have been a profound experience, but you are being closed-minded in thinking that (i)it was THE most profound experience (ii)Only Yogic Dzogchen masters can make you enter states of mind through their power of the mind. If you explore more possibilities, you will see that many realized beings can give you profound experiences. Some Hindu, Taoists, Hinayanists etc.


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Save recalls for cases of major malfeasance: Our view
- Recalls should not be used for punishing lawmakers after they make tough or unpopular decisions.
- Tuesday%27s two small recall elections had gradually grown into a national referendum on the future of the gun debate.
- And the results should be a wake-up call for supporters of reasonable restrictions.
Supporters of tougher gun safety laws thought last year's massacres at a Colorado movie theater and a Connecticut elementary school would finally be enough to shift the nation toward saner restrictions on firearms. They were mostly wrong.
Though gun safety advocates had quick victories in Colorado, New York and Connecticut, tougher gun laws failed dramatically in Congress, and some states actually loosened their statutes. Now, even some of the tough new state laws could be in trouble — along with the legislators who backed them.
Witness what happened in Colorado on Tuesday, where energized gun rights advocates won two recall elections, ousting the president of the state Senate, John Morse, and another senator, Angela Giron. What did Morse and Giron, both Democrats, do to deserve being prematurely ejected from office? What heresy did they commit? They supported laws, adopted in March, that expanded background checks for gun buyers and limited magazine sizes.
Tuesday's contests, the first recall elections in Colorado history, marked a disappointing new development in state politics. We've long argued that recalls should be reserved for the sort of criminal or ethical malfeasance that disqualifies politicians from office, not for punishing them after they make tough or unpopular decisions. That standard applies just as much to last year's unsuccessful bid by angry liberals to recall Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., as it does to this year's targeting of the two Colorado legislators.
Not surprisingly, Tuesday's two small recall elections (combined turnout was about 52,000 voters, down from 70,000 in 2010's general elections) had gradually grown into a national referendum on the future of the gun debate, and the results should be a wake-up call for supporters of reasonable restrictions.
Fury over incidents such as the Aurora theater shooting and the killing of 20 first-graders at Newtown Elementary School isn't enough. Until Americans who back limits on guns can consistently match the passion, energy and grassroots organizing skills of gun rights activists, groups such as the NRA will control the debate and largely determine what laws can, and cannot, be passed. Emboldened gun rights supporters are already trying to put Colorado's gun laws on the ballot in 2014.
In this case, gun safety advocates can't even complain about being outspent, something they generally have been thanks to the deep pockets of the NRA, which gave $360,000 to the Colorado effort. In Colorado, in fact, contributions from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, liberal California philanthropist Eli Broad and others helped recall opponents raise roughly $3 million — almost six times as much as the gun rights side came up with, according to The Denver Post. The overwhelming money edge clearly wasn't enough.
Gun control opponents have the same sort of commitment that abortion foes have long shown: No other issue is as important; they consistently vote their convictions; they are in politics for the long haul; and when they suffer losses, no defeat is permanent. Until gun safety advocates can muster the same zeal, their victories could be just as transient.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill creating a long-term plan to pay down California's $74 billion in unfunded teacher pension liabilities.
The governor signed AB1469 by Democratic Assemblyman Rob Bonta of Alameda on Tuesday. The move was largely a formality because the plan to fully fund the California State Teachers' Retirement System was approved by lawmakers June 15 as part of a state budget package negotiated with Brown.
The bill increases contributions from the state, school districts and teachers over time to eliminate the unfunded liability by 2046. Contributions eventually will rise to $5 billion a year.
For the first time, AB1469 gives the pension board some authority to raise state contribution rates.
If nothing had been done, the system would have run out of money in 33 years.
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Nintendo will ship its next-generation games console, Revolution, in the US in time for the Thanksgiving November holiday sales period, the company's president has pledged.
Speaking to Japanese-language newspaper the Sankei Shimbun, and relayed by Gamespot, Nintendo chief, Satoru Iwata, said: "We can't disclose the Revolution's release period yet, but we have no plans to miss out on the year-end sales battle.
"As for North America, we need to release it by Thanksgiving, or otherwise we won't receive support from the retail industry. So the Revolution will be released prior to that period."
In November 2005, Nintendo signalled May 2006 as the month in which its plans for Revolution, which was unveiled in May 2005, will be disclosed. The announcement will be made just before the E3 games industry show in Los Angeles, which last year played host to the inauguration of the Xbox 360. The Microsoft console shipped the following November.
That timetable always suggested an Autumn 2006 release window for Revolution, though Nintendo's silence on the matter had encouraged some observers to forecast that the console might not appear until 2007.
Iwata wouldn't be drawn on the console's price, but he did claim it will be "affordable".
"The amount of money that people are willing to spend on video games is getting less every year," he said. "Even if it's a superb machine, it's not going to sell if it's ¥50,000 (£246/$433). We plan to make [Revolution] an affordable price." ®


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I decided to take your advice and start the second sock of the pair before finishing the first. That involved a trip to my local yarn store for more needles which was added incentive.
I finished reading Sarah's Key within about two days, which is quick for me. Now I am reading Ida Elisabeth by Sigrid Undest (author of Kristin Lavransdatter, one of my all time favorite books-so much so that I give copies as gifts.) A few chapters in, I am enjoying Ida already.


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A Roman Catholic priest who once served at a Fitchburg parish has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography and stealing from his church.
The Rev. Lowe Dongor was sentenced Wednesday in Worcester Superior Court to 2 ½ years in jail, with the entire term suspended for five years of probation.
The 37-year-old Dongor was assigned to St. Joseph's parish when he was initially charged in 2011. Prosecutors said child pornography was found on his computer, and he was also accused of stealing church collection money.
Authorities say Dongor fled to his native Philippines, before returning to the U.S. in November.
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In the land of humongous farms, the critical importance of small farms for food security is a counterintuitive message. But if we look at what most of the largest farms are growing in the U.S. Midwest, or Argentina and Brazil, it is corn and soybeans to feed livestock and biofuel production. Neither contribute much to supplying food—and especially good nutrition—to the billions who cannot afford meat. Meat is a welcome part of many diets, but besides being expensive, is also an inefficient means to produce protein. Read more >
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Hudhur Aqdas said that Prophets of God come to the world to bring man closer to God, to make man a worshipper of God and to make man practice God's commandments. Among all the Prophets the most perfect was our master the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and he fully honoured the teaching that was revealed to him and did this in a matchless manner. He took his message of Truth to the Bedouins of Arabia and to the slaves; he fearlessly took it to the tribal chiefs of Makkah and to powerful kings. After him, this great task was carried on by his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) who took the message to the world. 1400 years later, in accordance to Divine promise the advent of the true and ardent devotee of the Prophet took place who revived the mission and called the world to God and taught how to find the way to reach God. He informed that now the only way to reach God was through the religion of Islam. In one of his Urdu poetic lines he said:
'Come people, for this is where you shall find the light of God'
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote: 'A study of the religions of the world reveals that every religion, except Islam, contains some mistake or the other. This is not because they were all false in their origin, but because after the advent of Islam, God gave up the support of other religions. They became like neglected gardens, which had no gardener to look after them, and for the irrigation and upkeep of which no arrangement had been made, so that gradually they began to decay. Their fruit-bearing trees became dry and barren, and thorns and weeds spread all over. Those religions lost all spirituality, which is at the root of all religions, and nothing was left but bare words.'(Lecture Sialkot, Ruhani Khaza'in, Vol. 20, p. 203 – Essence of Islam, Vol. I, pp. 14-15)
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) went on to write that Islam was the last and final Shariah, thus God protected it. He did this by sending a guardian at the top of each century and in the current age God has sent him as the Mujaddid of the last millennium. It is the duty of each Muslim to be associated with the true and ardent devotee of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). He took the beautiful teachings of Islam beyond India and to the wider world and infused a spirit in those who took his Bai'at to take the message to the world to come to God and forge a connection with him.
Hudhur Aqdas said among those who took the Bai'at of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) were the poor, labourers, land-owners, farmers, uneducated rural people, business people, the educated etc. All of them understood the message of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) according to their individual capacity, benefitted from his august company and tried to spread the message in their spheres. These were people who tried to spread the true message and today Hudhur Aqdas took some of their accounts to relate in the sermon.
Hadhrat Imam Din sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he received a letter from someone asking him to come over with a Maulwi from Qadian because a debate was going to be held in a village. They duly arrived. During the debate the other party became insistent that they would only proceed if 'Mirza sahib's' name could be shown in the Holy Qur'an written as 'Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, son of Mirza Ghulam Murtaza'. The debate started and the Ahmadi Maulwi sahib remarked if the others could show citation of any earlier Prophets in the Qur'an complete with their parentage, they would reciprocate, but if this method was not documented as regards the earlier Prophets, why was this question raised? No sensible response was given to this argument. The person chairing the debate was a Sikh and he said the other Maulwi had no knowledge and was disparaging towards him. Thus God gave us victory. When this incident was related to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) he said, 'why did Maulwi sahib not say that Allah the Exalted has given my name as '…His name will be Ahmad…' (61:7) in the Qur'an?'
Hadhrat Pir Iftikhar Ahmad sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that his father believed in Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be on him) during the time of his claim as a Mujaddid and propagated his message among his friends and others. He had a large poster printed for this purpose. He also contributed in financial giving along with his followers. He spent the final time of his life in propagating the message and trying to excel in financial giving.
Hudhur said today aside from books, the propagation of the message of Islam is being done through MTA. In the beginning we availed one satellite and today with the grace of God ten satellites broadcast MTA and efforts are underway in India for MTA viewing via smaller satellite dishes.
Hadhrat Master Nazir Ahmad sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he loved to do Tabligh from a young age. His family lived in the Bhaati Gate area of Lahore. An Ahmadi came to meet his father and seeing the young boy's enthusiasm he taught him proofs and arguments regarding the life and death of Jesus (on whom be peace). Master sahib relates that he started going to see various Imams and presented his arguments to them. Once an Imam asked him that he should find a chance to be in the company of 'Mirza sahib' at a time when dusty wind was blowing. He should then notice if Mirza sahib's face did not have dust like other people. Having witnessed this he should return to the Imam and the Imam would then respond to him and tell him what the facts were. Master sahib relates that he often had the chance to go to Qadian and on his next trip there he also happened to be in the company of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) on an early morning walk. He relates he would often run along with the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) who walked briskly. By coincidence a dusty and sandy wind was blowing during the walk. On return from the walk, associates circled around the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). Master sahib relates that he looked at the faces of all present and then he looked at the face of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and was astonished that there was no hint of dust on his face while others had dusty faces. Later in the day he mentioned this to Hadhrat Maulana Nuruddin (may Allah be pleased with him) who told him that absence of dust on his face was a sign of him being the Promised Messiah. On his return to Lahore Master sahib narrated this to the Imam who said he did not believe him and added that 'Nuruddin' had made up a story for him. Master sahib relates that while the Imam deprived himself of the privilege Master sahib witnessed the sign with his own eyes.
Hadhrat Sher Muhammad sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he once saw in a dream that there is a water well filled with milk and he is giving his friends buckets-full of milk to drink so much so that the water well is dried up. On his visit to Qadian he related this dream to Maulwi Abdul Karim sahib (may Allah be pleased with him) who interpreted it for him and said milk signified knowledge. Sher sahib said that he had no education. Maulwi Abdul Karim sahib replied that the knowledge signified here was that which comes from God and he told him that his friends would benefit from his knowledge and the drying up of the well meant that those who stopped him from Tabligh will be finished one day. Sher sahib relates that all these three things came true.
Hadhrat Qazi Muhammad Yusuf sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he had extensively travelled all over India and seen all the regions, including the tomb of Youza Asif . After his Bai'at everyone at school started calling him Qadiani and other such names. He relates wherever he went his faith was talked about and Ahmadiyyat became renowned. A series of questions and answers started and people began talking about Ahmadiyyat. When he started employment he had the opportunity to travel a lot and he used this for Tabligh purposes. He relates that with his direct and indirect Tabligh about 250 people accepted Ahmadiyyat.
Hadhrat Ahmad Din sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he once heard the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) mention in a Friday sermon that even the uninformed people of his Community will prevail over others. Ahmad Din sahib relates that his experience proved that in spite of being uneducated he would beat Maulwis in discussions so much so that they told him that he lied when he said that he was uneducated.
Hadhrat Dr. Muhammad Buksh sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he took Bai'at in 1903 via letter and had seen the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) a year before. During his conversation with the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) he told him that he was employed in the artillery and found that Tabligh was difficult in the army. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) assured him that he will not be alone [the only Ahmadi] for long. He advised him to continue Tabligh with resolve and to meet up with Jama'at wherever he was transferred to.
Hadhrat Mamo Khan sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he saw in a dream that the moon had fallen in his lap. Someone interpreted the dream for him and said he would either get a lot of respect or he would take the Bai'at of a holy person. During that time the incident of Lekh Ram was famous and Khan sahib thought that if it proved out to be true, he would take the Promised Messiah's Bai'at. When the prophecy proved out to be true he sent a letter of his Bai'at which was replied to by Maulwi Abdul Karim sahib (may Allah be pleased with him). This took place in 1904. In 1906 Khan sahib took Bai'at in person.
Hadhrat Abdul Rasheed sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that a non-Ahmadi youngster became inclined to Arya thoughts. His parents took him to a Maulwi and when the boy presented some objections from the Arya perspective, the Maulwi got up to beat him. The young man ran off and people ran after him. An Ahmadi person joined the crowd and followed him to his house. He inquired from the young man as to what was the matter and then came and told Rasheed sahib. Rasheed sahib went to meet him. Initially he refused to discuss anything and clearly said that he was an Arya and he had given up eating meat and attended Arya assembles. However, Rasheed sahib continued to visit him and the youngster gradually became familiarised. Rasheed sahib used to go for walks with him. Soon it was Easter holidays and Rasheed sahib asked him to go to Qadian with him but he was not prepared to listen. But after much coaxing he agreed. In Qadian they met with Hadhrat Maulana Nuruddin (may Allah be pleased with him) who told him that he could raise any objection that he wished to and answers will be given. When Hadhrat Maulana Nuruddin (may Allah be pleased with him) was told that the young man did not eat meat he had special good fetched for him. This impressed the youngster a lot. He went with Rasheed sahib to the mosque where the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) was present. In those days he was writing something on the Aryas and he gave some answers to objections raised by Arya people and again the young man was moved by what he heard. Later Rasheed sahib took him for Darsul Qur'an with Hadhrat Maulana Nuruddin (may Allah be pleased with him). After the Dars he answered questions that the young man asked which satisfied him. After Maghrib they remained in the mosque where people asked questions which the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) replied via Maulwi Abdul Karim and the young man sat listening but did not raise any objection after this. Next day he did Wadhu at Zuhr and offered Salat and on the third day he took Bai'at. Rasheed sahib wrote that now his love for Islam is so enhanced that he relates its qualities to the Arya.
Hadhrat Mian Abdul Aziz sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he did Tabligh to a middle-aged Pathan Maulwi in the Neela Gumbad area of Lahore. Following the Tabligh the Maulwi said that although he acknowledged the Promised Messiah was truthful, it was the way of his people that once they had rejected something even if God came and said it, they did not accept it. He ended up committing suicide. Mian sahib's another experience was also with a Pathan Maulwi who used to say 'there go Kafirs' when they walked pass his shop in Lohari Mundi. Mian sahib once said to him that rather than calling names at least he should find out about them to which he replied that even if God came to him and told him about them he would not accept it. This man ended up eating poison and killing himself over a love affair.
Hadhrat Munshi Qazi Mehboob Alam sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that he did Tablight to a Musa sahib, even took him to Qadian but there was no result. One day he told Musa sahib that a Hadith narrates that a Bedouin asked the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) that if he swore by God that he was a Prophet of God, he would accept him. The Prophet swore by God that indeed he was a Prophet of God and the Bedouin accepted and also offered his tribe for Bai'at. This had a lot of effect on Musa sahib and he promptly sent a letter to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) asking him if he would swear by God that he was the Promised Messiah. When the letter reached the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) he asked Maulwi Abdul Karim sahib (may Allah be pleased with him) to write back and say that he swore by God that he was the very same Promised Messiah whose promise was given to this Ummah by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). Maulwi abdul Karim (may Allah be pleased with him) added a note from himself saying that he had had the oath of God's Messiah and he should either take Bai'at or await God's chastisement. Upon receipt of the letter Musa sahib took Bai'at along with his family.
A lawyer from Lahore named Abdul Karim was also known as Bakra. He used extremely abusive language for the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). One day Munshi sahib was discussing death of Jesus (on whom be peace) with him and said that he would prove it to him. The lawyer struck Munshi sahib so hard on the face that he fell down. Munshi sahib had a dream that night in which he saw the lawyer was lying on a broken bedstead and under the bedstead there was a hollow/cavity and he was falling in the cavity in a state of extreme helplessness. Munshi sahib went to see him the next morning and told him that he had been told in a dream that he will be disgraced. Soon after his unmarried daughter fell pregnant and died during an abortion. A police investigation followed and the lawyer suffered great humiliation. One day Munshi sahib called him and told him that he used to use abusive language for the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and he had had his comeuppance.
Hudhur Aqdas said today the situation is such that when a Maulwi is approached he uses the law to take legal action.
Munshi sahib further relates that he did Tabligh to his mother-in-law which affected her a lot but she did not take Bai'at. She gave her jewellery to Munshi sahib to offer it to the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and submit it to him that may she have its reward on the Day of Judgement. Munshi sahib took the jewellery with him on his next trip to Qadian. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) accepted the donation of jewellery and said that InshaAllah she would get her reward. When Munshi sahib's mother-in-law passed away he did not say her funeral Prayer. Later the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) remarked that Munshi sahib should have offered the funeral Prayer because the lady had proved with her actions that she was an Ahmadi.
Hudhur Aqdas said jewellery is very dear to women and Munshi sahib's mother-in-law gave hers away for she had fear of the Day of Judgement and wished to attain God's pleasure. However, Hudhur Aqdas explained that it is not that whoever says they do not consider us bad can be counted as an Ahmadi. The lady had given her dear objects for the propagation of Islam. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has also mentioned in another place that if someone does not consider us bad why do they not openly declare it and if there is no difficulty why do they not take Bai'at? Thus every decision is taken according to the situation.
Hadhrat Maulana Ghulam Rasool Rajiki (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that after his Bai'at he read up books of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and started doing Tabligh with great fervour. Wherever he saw four or five people gathered he would go up to them and say 'congratulations'. When they inquired what for he would say the Imam Mahdi had come. Some laughed at him others queried him and he would find an opportunity for Tabligh. He relates how many people came into the fold of Ahmadiyyat through his Tabligh.
Hudhur Aqdas said these days we do Tabligh by distributing leaflets [flyers] the world over and when given the leaflets sometimes people ask questions and this should make further ways for Tabligh. It is not enough to simply hand over a piece of paper as a message of peace from Ahmadiyya Community. Rather, the link should be taken further as much as it can be. Similarly, mosques are being inaugurated these days, three mosques have been inaugurated and three will be inaugurated soon as the UK Jama'at is also drawn to this matter now. These should also open avenues for Tabligh. While new mosques attract criticism, they also generate interest and reports show that people are interested in gathering information. We should fully avail of this opportunity.
Hadhrat Mian Muhammad Abdullah sahib (may Allah be pleased with him): He relates that someone in his family had taken Bai'at in Qadian and then did Tabligh to his father. His father saw in a dream that a beautiful full moon is shining brilliantly from the direction of Qadian. His father interpreted it as truthfulness of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) and sent a letter of Bai'at the very same day. He relates that he used to do Tabligh prior to his Bai'at as well but increased the Tabligh after Bai'at so much that hundreds of people came into the fold of Ahmadiyyat because of his Tabligh.
Next Hudhur Aqdas gave the sad news of another martyrdom in Pakistan. Hudhur Aqdas said our brother Maqsood Ahmad sahib who had lived in Rabwah for a while was martyred in Nawabshah. His family came from a village near Qadian and his grandfather was the first Ahmadi in the family. Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) had sent his grandfather to Sind to look after the Jama'at lands there. His grandfather too was martyred when Maqsood sahib was only twelve years old and he was an eye witness of the martyrdom. In one of his Friday sermons Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah have mercy on him) had mentioned his grandfather during a discourse of early martyrs. Maqsood sahib moved to Rabwah from Sind in 1983 and was currently working in homeopathic sales in a firm called Curative Company. He had gone on a sales trip to Sind when two unknown assailants on a motor bike shot him in the centre of town. Hudhur said this is the second martyrdom in Nawabshah in the past few days. His wife has told that he was receiving threats. He was regular in offering his Salat in congregation and was also regular in financial giving. He had paid his wife's chanda and had also paid all his chandas before leaving for his trip. He had inherited his grandfather's enthusiasm for Tabligh and this perhaps became the cause of enmity. He was a very socialable person who was keen on serving others, had a great connection with Khilafat and had an ardent love of the Holy Qur'an. His wife had asked him if they could be included in the families of martyrs and he had answered, 'why not, if Allah should choose them'. He leaves behind three sons and two daughters. May God elevate his station and may He bring about the chastisement of the enemy.
Hajira Begum sahiba, wife of a Dervish of Qadian passed away during the night of 4 and 5 March at the age of 79. She had spent her life as wife of a Dervish with great steadfastness and brought up her ten children very well. She was a Moosia. May God elevate her statin and grant steadfastness to the bereaved.
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Linzer Blitz Torte Recipe
Alice Medrich, author of Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts has simplified the Austrian classic by making a rich, almond based dough that comes together in the food processor and never once necessitates the use of a rolling pin.
Reprinted with permission from Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich. Copyright © 2012. Published by Artisan. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.
- Yield:serves 12 to 16
- Active time: 30 minutes
- Total time:1 hour 45 minutes
- 3/4 cup (3.75 ounces) whole almonds or hazelnuts, or a combination
- 1 cup (4.5 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (5.25 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 11 tablespoons (5.5 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into chunks and slightly softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- Grated zest of 1/2 lemon
- Grated zest of 1/2 orange
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2/3 cup (7.33 ounces) raspberry or blackberry preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Combine the almonds, flour, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in the food processor and pulse until the almonds are finely ground. Add the butter, egg yolk, grated lemon and orange zests, and almond extract and process until just blended.
Measure 1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) of the dough and shape it into a ball or a cube (if slicing). Wrap and refrigerate it.
Meanwhile, grease the sides of the cake pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Press the remaining dough evenly over the bottom of the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Spread the preserves evenly over the dough, leaving a scant 1/2-inch border all around. Using the largest holes of a box or flat grater, grate the chilled reserved dough over the jam (or cut the dough into matchsticks and scatter them over the jam).
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Tent the torte loosely with foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until it is a deep golden brown. If the torte puffs up during baking, rap the pan sharply on the oven rack to settle it. Cool the torte in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Slide a thin knife or a small metal spatula around the sides to release the torte. Let cool completely.
Invert the torte onto a plate. Remove the cake pan and the parchment liner, then turn the torte right side up. The torte keeps, covered, at room temperature for a good week; it can also be wrapped airtight and frozen for up to 3 months; bring to room temperature before serving.
Serve sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Yes, I'm posting this a few hours early for Geneablogger's Tombstone Tuesday, and I am still working on that Rochowiak research. I just thought I'd take a break and post more of the photos I had from Calvary.
Below are the parents of Stanley Hejnicki, spouse of Eva Przybylski Hejnicki. Note that the first names provided on the stones are the Polish variants of the names, Agatha and Frank.
Agatha and Frank are buried together here: Graves: 1886 and 1887, Range or Lot: 12, Section: 3 in Calvary.
Below is the grave for another Andrew Przybylski. I have not connected this Andrew to my great-grandparents, but because this one kept popping up when I first started researching my great-grandfather, I thought I'd post his grave here and see what may come.
This Andrew is buried here in Calvary: Grave 3040, Lot: 5, Section: 32.
The bit of research that I've done for this younger Andrew Przybylski led me to his death certificate, that indicates his parents were Frank Przybylski and Katrazyna Zielinski. Because of the year of his birth, 1887, it may be possible that this Andrew is a nephew to my great-grandfather. Yet another area of research in the future (does that not seem like a theme that I have always have going?)–however, each Frank Przybylski that I've found thus far that could be of my great-grandfather's generation does not seem to line up. I do know my great-great-grandparents were named Josepha and Valentine, per the marriage record located for Andrew and Frances' marriage.
And finally, one last photo for tonight. This person's surname is not directly related to my family; but I was amazed at how well preserved this stone was at nearly 100 years old. So I took a photo of it. It is remarkably easy to read when compared to the stones of others I've photographed such as John and Eva Plenzler.
This is the grave for Franciszek Wesolowski, buried here: Grave: N-1/2, Lot: 12, Section: 22.


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March 21, 2013
You'll want to spend some time with a special friend this week just being together. If you've been neglecting a relationship because of work demands, this week is a wonderful week to set things to rights. Soul Affirmation: I open myself up to the vibrations of love.
Lots of spirituality discussions are going on around you this week. This energy will probably last throughout the week, so expect to enjoy yourself, or pass on all social company and spend the week enjoying yourself. Soul Affirmation: I slow down so love can catch up with me.
You will get so much done this week that your friends and co-workers will be amazed! Accomplish this small happy miracle by focusing on serenity instead of perfection. You'll be very surprised at the results! Soul Affirmation: I listen to the sweet music of the life all around me.
It's best to keep your opinions to yourself this week, as many will be experiencing minor irritations and general grumpiness. Let others be who they are. You are a beacon of serenity. Others will notice. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy working with others this week.
It's a great week to tell somebody you are close to that you love them. Saying it aloud gives you energy, and of course your designated adoree will be delighted! Keep the big picture in mind this week and you'll feel completely buoyant! Soul Affirmation: When I reach out in love someone is always there.
Hello, home life. After a busy week, all you want to do is savor the feelings of domesticity at home. Or perhaps go shopping to spruce up your living space. Whatever you decide, do it with a close friend. You'll both enjoy the week more if you are together. Soul Affirmation: Trust gives me a deep sense of peace and joy.
Hardly anyone alive learns new skills in an instant, so cut yourself some slack if you feel you've made a beginner's mistake somewhere. Mistakes are part of the learning process that is called Life, so self-correct and proceed with happiness. Soul Affirmation: My emotions provide me a pathway into the sunshine of my being.
A happy week is in store for sociable you. Lots of friends and a party or two or three will keep your energy bright. Use caution while driving and watch for a pleasant surprise or two this week. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the spirits of people whose spirits are akin to mine this week.
You'll have a busy week, as the energy around you seems super-charged. With everyone rushing about, you'll wonder how you'll get anything done, much less the things you feel you must get done. Not to worry. Stay calm and flexible and a way will be found. Soul Affirmation: Anticipation of a beautiful night will light up my week.
You may feel a bit crabby about your health this early this week. If you feel you need a physical checkup, make the appointment this week. If you want to feel and look better this week, skip lunch and take a walk instead. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy learning new things about myself this week.
All vibes are positive this week, and your vibration may be the most positive of all. Many friends and family members may call, and all will want to see you. You've got a way with words this week, so use them to spread the sunshine around. Soul Affirmation: I master fear by knowing that all is well.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine this week. Remember that the sun is always shining somewhere in our big island home, so use your imagination if the weather isn't perfect where you are. You can still enjoy your week and the sun that is shining whether you see it or not! Soul Affirmation: What I need to be is fully present inside of me.


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Step on the gas: New fuel cell design adds control, reduces complexity
When Princeton engineers want to increase the power output of their new
fuel cell, they just give it a little more gas -- hydrogen gas, to be
exact. Though the simple control mechanism was previously thought
impossible, Jay Benziger, a professor of chemical engineering, and Claire Woo, who graduated in 2006, showed it can work.
Fuel cells, which use hydrogen to make electricity, have attracted much attention as a clean alternative to fossil fuel-burning energy sources. Though the potential for fuel cell-powered vehicles is widely recognized -- they are in development by the world's largest auto manufacturers -- much work remains to be done before they become commercially available.
Benziger and Woo's work is a potentially major development because, until now, there has been no efficient way to vary the amount of power a fuel cell produces. The conventional approach has been to use electrical resistors to dissipate excess power, sacrificing some of the fuel cell's efficiency. In Benziger and Woo's design, the amount of fuel flowing into the system changes the size of the reaction chamber, and therefore the amount of power produced.
"It's almost so simple that it shouldn't work, but it does," Benziger said, recalling the "lively conversation" that ensued after he and Woo presented their work at the November 2006 meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in San Francisco.
Woo agreed: "The most surprising aspect of the research was, of course, the fact that our control scheme worked." Benziger initially had asked her to demonstrate that the design wouldn't work when she joined his lab the summer between her sophomore and junior years, funded by a Research Experience for Undergraduates grant from the National Science Foundation.
"So, we were shocked at our initial results," Woo said. "Then, the following weeks were really exciting as we tried to figure out the mechanism behind the control."
She and Benziger published their findings in the February issue of the journal Chemical Engineering Science.
The first applications of their design are likely to be in small machines such as lawn mowers, the researchers said. The machines would be easy to use, incorporating a design similar to the familiar acceleration systems of cars that use a pedal to increase the flow of fuel and the power output. More importantly, Benziger said, the use of fuel cells in lawn care equipment would cut down on a major source of greenhouse gases, especially as emissions from these machines are largely unregulated.
In the Princeton system, some of the water produced as a byproduct collects in a layer at the bottom of the reaction chamber, while the rest drains to an external tank. By varying the height of the water level in the chamber, Benziger and Woo are able to enlarge or shrink the reaction chamber.
For example, an increased flow of hydrogen into the chamber pushes more water out of the system, lowering the water level and increasing the space available for the reaction to take place. Similarly, a decreased flow of hydrogen causes the pressure inside the chamber to drop, drawing some of the water from the tank back into the system and shrinking the reaction chamber.
The water at the bottom of the chamber also serves to maintain the needed humidity for the fuel cell reaction to take place. This patented "auto-humidifying" design demonstrates an innovative method of water management in fuel cells, which has been one of the major obstacles to large-scale deployment of the technology in automobiles.
Conventional fuel cells feature a complicated network of serpentine channels to combine the gases, maintain the appropriate humidity levels and eliminate water from the system. Often, droplets of water clog the narrow channels, leading to inefficient and irregular power production. The Princeton system mixes the gases via diffusion in a simple reaction chamber and relies on gravity to drain the water produced.
Benziger and Woo's reaction chamber also eliminates the need for large and expensive fuel recycling systems that conventional cells require in order to make full use of the hydrogen. Their system is effectively sealed by the water at the bottom of the tank, preventing fuel from leaving and ensuring that the gases remain in the reaction chamber until they combine. Most traditional fuel cells repeatedly run hydrogen and oxygen through an open reaction chamber, converting only about 30 to 40 percent of the fuel at each pass. Since the Princeton system is closed, 100 percent of the fuel can be used in one pass.
Benziger, whose research is supported by the National Science Foundation, now has new students, including graduate student Erin Kimball and senior Tamara Whitaker, working on the complexities that arise in fuel cells due to water drop formation and motion.


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Many Sepahrdic Jews eat chick peas on Passover, and I am lucky to be one of them. If you do buy chick peas in a can for Passover, make sure it is Kosher certified for Passover.
If you are of Ashkenaz descent, then start using up your chametz chickpeas by trying this savory recipe ASAP!
To read more about kitniyot on Passover, click HERE.
This recipe is too good to pass up. It took 10 minutes to prepare, and took another 10 minutes for the family to devour it. Use more olive oil, salt, pepper,vinegar and honey if you have a lot of arugula. Serve as a weeknight tasty side dish, or as a midday main course with friends.
Check out this REVIEW of this great Mark Bittman cook book.
From : How to Cook Everything, Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food
Makes: 4 side- or 2 main-dish servings
Time: 20 minutes with precooked beans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or drained canned chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 4 cups arugula leaves
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered (optional)
Kosher Sephardic Passover Recipe Directions
1. Put the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the ginger, garlic, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and the ginger and garlic are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then stir in the chickpeas until hot and coated in the oil and seasonings, about 3 minutes more.
2. Remove from heat and with a fork, stir in the vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon water. Mash a few of the chickpeas as you stir to add texture to the dressing. Put the arugula and red onion in a large bowl and toss with the warm chickpea dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, garnished with hard-cooked eggs if you like.
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Lackey limits damage, but Sox blanked by Astros
Righty fans 10 over six-plus frames as offense struggles in opener
HOUSTON -- The Red Sox lead the Major Leagues in runs scored with 568. They scored none Monday night.
Boston, which began the evening with the best record in the Majors, started a 10-game road trip being shut out by Houston, the team with the worst record, 2-0 at Minute Maid Park.
"Well get better," said second baseman Dustin Pedroia, half sarcastically. "We're in first."
Boston's lead over Tampa Bay in the American League East was trimmed to one-half game, thanks mostly to the pitching of Houston left-hander Brett Oberholtzer.
There are no upsets in Major League Baseball.
"They have talent," Pedroia said of the Astros. "This is the Major Leagues. It happens."
Oberholtzer, making only his second start, allowed the Red Sox just four hits over seven innings.
No Boston runner reached third base until Jonny Gomes doubled to lead off the seventh and advanced to third on a fly out by Jarrod Saltalamacchia. But Stephen Drew, who was 10 for his last 20, and Brandon Snyder struck out to end the inning.
"Oberholtzer has proven in a short period of time he has the ability to throw strikes," manager John Farrell said. "The opportunities we did have, which were not too often, he was able to get a key strikeout in a couple of spots. The guy threw a heck of a game against us.
"The first time you see a guy, you have a decent feel for what he has on paper. Until guys get in the box, you're not going to have a read on how the ball is going to travel through the strike zone."
The Red Sox nearly scored in the eighth off the Astros' bullpen, which has been unreliable much of the year. Jacoby Ellsbury walked to lead off the inning and moved to third on a two-out bloop single by David Ortiz.
Josh Fields came on to strike out Mike Napoli, and then struck out all three Red Sox in the ninth to earn his first save of the season.
The Astros set a season high with six stolen bases. The Red Sox expected Houston to run, but they threw out only two.
"We have some guys who can create problems," Houston manager Bo Porter said of his running game. "We feel like we have some guys that can push the envelope in certain situations."
Boston starter John Lackey (7-9) pitched six-plus innings, allowed eight hits and both runs. The Astros scored their second run on a suicide squeeze in the seventh after Lackey had left game.
Lackey injured his left ankle in the second inning fielding a slow bouncer and throwing out the runner.
"I rolled my ankle pretty good," he said. "I've done it several times, different sports. It didn't feel real great, but I wasn't going [to leave the game]. I pitched fine. I don't think it affected the way I threw the ball."
"John had very good stuff, got some key strikeouts when he needed to," Farrell said. "Obviously when a guy goes down making a play, you've got immediate concern. We continued to monitor it closely every pitch he threw, every inning he went through. There's no question he pitches with a lot of heart. He never wants to come out of a game. Unfortunately, he pitches on a day we come up on the short end."
The Red Sox finished the game with only five hits, never two in one inning, and left eight on base. They struck out six times in the last three innings.
"We had some chances to score and just couldn't do it," catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. "I saw some pitches I probably should have done more with. [Oberholtzer] never gave in. He didn't miss over the plate too much."
Lackey pitched well, but you can't do much without any runs.
"I can only control how I pitch," he said. "I had a pretty good breaking ball, got some swings and misses on that. It's frustrating. Hopefully next time things work out better."
The Astros touched Lackey for two singles, sandwiched around a walk that led to a run in the fifth inning. He gave up a double by L.J. Hoes and a bunt single by Jonathan Villar that set up Houston's other run in the seventh.
"I probably should have thrown a breaking ball to [Hoes in the seventh] with two strikes," Lackey said. "I'd take that one back."
"John threw a great game," Saltalamacchia said. "He kept us in it the whole game. He did a great job staying in there."
He just didn't get much help.