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In fourth grade, there was an issue of Weekly Reader* that I have still never forgotten, the subject of which was the Mariana Trench and the Things Down There. At that point, we knew a lot less about it, but it was still pretty mind blowing-stuff. I'm interested in the Highest Things (I will read or watch anything that has to do with Mount Everest; ask my husband; ask my Netflix queue), but the Lowest Things are really where it's at. Mystery! Depth! Things we shouldn't be seeing and will never see all of! It is awe-inspring in a way that even the best rainbow will never be.
It's like a whole ecosystem that was pulled directly from the nightmares of kindergarteners, and it is HAMAZING. If you haven't watched the BBC series Blue Planet, you really should do yourself a favor and at least watch Episode 2, "The Deep". It's available on Netflix streaming, so you really have no excuse not to. Unless you don't have Netflix streaming, which, you should. Drop cable, pick up Netflix, save yourself a ton of money and forget what commercials are. It's awesome.
|Screenshot stolen from Claire Nouvian's website. Please visit it, so I don't feel so guilty.
*I loved Weekly Reader. Like, I can still smell the ink and feel its cheap, pulpy newsprint texture. It was a MAGAZINE, that school BOUGHT us, and all we had to do was a few lame fill-in-the-blanks! I desperately hated making a mistake though, because if you had to erase, the surrounding print would come off and no matter how gentle you tried to be, you would shred the paper. Oh, the blemished and torn Weekly Reader, oh, the ire and shame!
PS: Thanks for all the support on the 2012 agenda; I'm glad I'm not the only dirty hermit in blogland. Also, will make sincerest effort to blog with greater frequency- have a few projects nearly completed that I will be blathering on about in the most excited way. Also, thank you for reading the blather in the first place, let alone being willing to read more!

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With production for Two and a Half Men season 9 currently underway, details of how Charlie Sheen's character, Charlie Harper, will be removed from the popular CBS comedy have been revealed.
According to TMZ, sources connected with the show are saying that Chuck Lorre is making sure that there's no way Charlie Sheen could ever return to the series by violently killing off his character.
While the premiere is not set to film until August 5 – and Lorre is known for making last-minute changes to the script – some of the death scenarios being discussed would include Charlie driving his car over a cliff.
As for Ashton Kutcher, sources are saying that his character, Raymond, will enter the series as the person who purchases Charlie's home after his death. At this time, nothing else has been revealed about his character, but Kutcher is reportedly making $20 million for a single year on the series.
Even though Sheen's antics involving Two and a Half Men have been continuously reported in every news medium, it'll be interesting to see how violently killing off one of the series' focal characters will be received by its viewers. While it can be said that television viewers are extremely loyal, the overt decimation of Charlie Harper may leave a bad taste in the mouth of those looking to watch an actual comedy series.
One can appropriately speculate that once Kutcher takes the stage, things will progress smoothly. That being said, one can't simply ignore Lorre's need to use Two and a Half Men to publicly present his feelings towards Sheen in such a passive aggressive manner.
Despite the fact that the landscape of television is filled with countless examples of roles being recast, the replacement always stays true to the series in which it's happening – or it's simply not mentioned. I suppose we'll have to wait until this fall to see how violently killing off the main character plays on a comedic sitcom.
Two and a Half Men season 9 premieres this fall on CBS
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The Thames is a river that takes me on imaginative journeys, some of them reflecting my real life and others a dream world that I have inhabited regularly since I left London in the late 1980s. From the Oxfordshire countryside around Abingdon where I used to sit dreaming, gazing upstream through the gently waving branches of willow, down to the murky Dickensian bankside I explored during my brief attempt at nursing in Whitechapel I have always felt the presence of its personality. A great river in a wonderful capital city, it threads its way through the history of rural England, London and out to the seas my wonderful naval ancestor Dominick Addison protected in the early 1800s. There are more than 200 bridges up and down the length of the Thames, but those that span the width of the river in central London have offered their own special perspective on the city. Scenes of love, tragedy and contemplation are crossed every day by thousands of commuters without a thought to the history that flows around them. It isn't always a beautiful stretch of water, but it is always atmospheric and it has inspired writers, artists and musicians for generations
One of the paintings of London I admire most is Nocturne: Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, completed around 1875. For me, it captures the atmosphere of the river and of London in a unique way. No busy wharves or warehouses, the water not packed with boats. It is a quiet painting dominated by Battersea Bridge, with Chelsea Old Church and the lights of the Albert Bridge in the background. Whistler wrote 'when the evening mist clothes the riverside with poetry…tall chimneys become campanili [bell towers] and the warehouses are palaces in the night and the whole city hangs in the heavens and fairy land is before us'.
As you travel from London by train as evening draws on, the reflected light from surrounding buildings and street lamps does indeed seem to 'hang' over the water, creating a romantic view of the city that for many on those trains out to the suburbs is the scene of daily drudgery.
However, as the night wears on and the light changes in the early hours the river inspires in a different way. William Wordsworth captures that sense in his sonnet 'Composed upon Westminster Bridge' written in 1802. It is a surprising description of the city from a poet most closely associated with the joys of natural beauty:
Earth has not anything to show more fair:
Dull would he be of soul who could pass by
A sight so touching in its majesty:
This City now doth like a garment wear
The beauty of the morning; silent, bare,
Ships, towers, domes, theatres, and temples lie
Open unto the fields, and to the sky;
All bright and glittering in the smokeless air.
Never did sun more beautifully steep
In his first splendour valley, rock, or hill;
Ne'er saw I, never felt, a calm so deep!
The river glideth at his own sweet will:
Dear God! the very houses seem asleep;
And all that mighty heart is lying still!
Wordsworth wrote this poem recalling his view of the river as he crossed the bridge with his sister Dorothy early one morning at the start of a journey to Calais. The scene surprised him, and his response surprises us perhaps until we realise that it is nature that is offering this rare view of the smoky city. The city is asleep, its heart – and all the pumping, lively noise that it creates -is still. There is little doubt that later in the day the poet would not have crossed Westminster Bridge with the same sense of calm, but at this moment the city is personified as something of a benign spirit, not entirely at one with the natural world but not in conflict with it.
Charles Dickens was of course regularly writing about the river and the wharves around the best known of the London bridges. In Oliver Twist Nancy meets Mr Brownlow on the steps of London Bridge, a place frequented by David Copperfield and Dickens himself, who regularly stopped to watch the characters of London pass him by. Southwark Bridge features in Little Dorrit and Vauxhall Bridge in Our Mutual Friend
In Pickwick Papers Sam Weller suggests he may have spent some time living underneath Waterloo Bridge, widely believed to offer the best view of London from the ground. Charles Dickens Jnr in his Dictionary of London 1879 describes it as:
…..the earliest of John Rennie's three, and beyond measure the cheapest, is also commonly considered the finest. As to this there may perhaps be a question, some critics preferring London Bridge, or even Southwark, as grander if less ornate. The perfect level, too, of the roadway in the case of Waterloo, whilst the first of all merits from a practical point of view, somewhat narrows its artistic opportunities; whilst the uniformity of the arches is considered by some to give it too much the air of "a length out of a via-duct."
The poet Wendy Cope wrote After the Lunch about finding love on Waterloo Bridge which includes the lovely lines On Waterloo Bridge, where we said our goodbyes/The weather conditions brought tears to my eyes./I wipe them away with a black woolly glove,/And try not to notice I've fallen in love. But Waterloo for me is most reminiscent of a song that has been one of my 'Desert Island Discs' ever since I first heard it in my teens in the early 1980s. Released years before, in 1967, Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks is one of their most popular songs. The story of Terry and Julie, and the romance as they 'pass over the river' has inspired other music, stories and additional work by Ray Davies, The Kinks frontman who wrote and produced it.
This is three minutes that for me sum up the reason why I love London. I was born there, lived there for 25 years, spent three years studying in Holborn and had many happy evenings in central London with my boyfriend (now my husband) when he lived and worked at Guy's Hospital. For me it was passing over London Bridge that then made me feel 'safe and sound' and still today, as the train crosses a bridge and clatters into whichever mainline station I am arriving at it still feels like coming home.


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Ryan Dempster suspended five games for throwing at A-Rod
SAN FRANCISCOâ€"Boston's Ryan Dempster was suspended for five games and fined by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Yankees star Alex Rodriguez with a pitch last weekend.
The penalty was announced Tuesday by MLB senior vice president Joe Garagiola Jr., two days after Dempster hit A-Rod in the second inning at Fenway Park. Yankees manager Joe Girardi was fined for arguing with plate umpire Brian O'Nora.
MORE: Dempster drills A-Rod on 3-0 pitch (Video) | A-Rod suing team doctor
Dempster's fine was $2,500 and Girardi's was $5,000, people familiar with the discipline told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the amounts were not announced.
Dempster won't appeal the decision.
"I thought it was in the best interest of my team to go ahead and serve my suspension," he said before Boston played the Giants in San Francisco.
He was scheduled to pitch Saturday at the Los Angeles Dodgers, but now could be pushed back to next Tuesday's homestand opener against Baltimore. He will throw a simulated game on Friday.
Earlier Tuesday, Girardi insisted it would be "open season" on Rodriguez if MLB failed to suspend Dempster.
"I think I made my feelings pretty clear then," he said after the suspension was announced.
Dempster threw one pitch behind A-Rod's knees and two more inside during the second inning. Then his 3-0 pitch struck Rodriguez's left elbow pad and ricocheted off his back.
Girardi sprinted onto the field, screaming at O'Nora for not ejecting the pitcher. Girardi was tossed as the benches and bullpens emptied, and Rodriguez homered off Dempster to spark a sixth-inning rally that lifted New York to a 9-6 win.
Dempster maintained he was pitching inside and wasn't trying to hit Rodriguez.
"That baseball is a weapon. It's not a tennis ball. Or it's not an Incrediball that's soft. It's a weapon, and it can do a lot of damage to someone's life," Girardi said before a doubleheader against Toronto. "And that's why I was so upset about it. You can express your opinion and be upset with someone, but you just can't start throwing baseballs at people. I mean, it's scary."
Girardi said his profane rant at O'Nora probably was the angriest he's been on a ball field.
Rodriguez was suspended for 211 games on Aug. 5 for violating baseball's drug and labor agreements but is playing while he appeals. Red Sox pitcher John Lackey criticized the rules last week for allowing A-Rod to play.
Girardi said prior to the announcement that if Dempster wasn't punished, it would make Rodriguez "open season for people, and that can't happen. It's not fair. If a player is suspended for throwing at someone, they're going to get their appeal. Are we just going to throw that out, too?"
Asked later if the level of penalty would make it open season, he responded: "That's my concern. We'll find out. I sure hope not."
"If you suspend a position player three games he misses three games," Girardi added. "You can suspend a pitcher five games, even six games and he may not miss a start. The off days come into play."
New York didn't retaliate Sunday. Girardi wouldn't say whether there is a need to respond when the teams next meet, at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 4.
Girardi said "protecting your own" in baseball has gone on for "for a long time. And unfortunately you're part of those situations sometimes, but that's part of the game."
The manager also discussed the matter with his 6-year-old son, Dante.
"Part of pitching is pitching inside, that's all part of it," he recalled telling the boy. "But I don't ever want you to hit anyone on purpose."
After Sunday's game, Rodriguez declined to say whether Dempster should be suspended.
"I'm the wrong guy to be asking about suspensions. Holy mackerel," A-Rod said with a laugh. "I've got an attorney I can recommend."


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When George Palmer joined the firm in 1841, all the biscuits were produced in the back room of the shop in London Street, Reading. By 1898 an 'industrial army' of just over 5,000 men and women worked in a complex of factory buildings covering 24 acres on both banks of the River Kennet. It was the largest biscuit factory in the world.
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In 1822 Joseph Huntley started making biscuits in his small shop in Reading. It stood on the busy London to Bath road, near the Crown coaching inn and each day biscuits were sold from a basket to the hungry coach travellers. As the business grew George Palmer secured the lease on the shop next to 72 London Street. Within 4 years the numbers of employees had increased to 16 and it became clear that the lack of space was a barrier to expansion of the business.
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However, reading Paul Krugman's column today about Mitt Romney's taxes, I realized that the US-Greece parallel may be valid in one unfortunate respect: both countries appear to have a serious tax-avoidance problem on the part of their elites.
Wonkblog's Brad Plumer wrote about a study of tax evasion in Greece:
A bigger question is why Greece hasn't been able to crack down on tax evasion. The authors note that Greek officials seem to have a very good idea of who's avoiding taxes: In 2010, the parliament took up a bill that specifically targeted doctors, dentists, lawyers, architects, engineers and so forth. As the authors note, these are precisely the groups evading the most taxes (largely because they receive much of their income in bribes). But the crackdown bill failed — possibly because, as the authors discover, these are the professions best represented within the Greek parliament.In the US, we have a problem of illegal tax evasion - the "tax gap" - which, while significant, may not be on the same scale as Greece's. The bigger problem in the US is the ability - and willingness - by corporations and very high-earners to legally avoid taxes.
Though its hard to know for sure what's going on without more information, Mitt Romney's IRA might be an example. According to Krugman:
I.R.A.'s are supposed to be a tax-advantaged vehicle for middle-class savers, with annual contributions limited to a few thousand dollars a year. Yet somehow Mr. Romney ended up with an account worth between $20 million and $101 million.I doubt Romney did anything illegal by the letter of the law, but the complexity of our tax system provides lots of ways for people and corporations that can muster legal and accounting firepower to minimize their taxes. Moreover, the same people and corporations who benefit from the messiness of the tax code have disproportionate influence in Washington which may help them keep their loopholes open, and perhaps get them widened a little here and there.
The obvious policy answer is a simpler, and better-enforced tax code. But, given the political economy, that's probably not realistic. And focusing on the tax rules may miss the real issue, both here, and perhaps in Greece, that there is not a strong enough sense that taxes are a duty (one might even say noblesse oblige) and some attempts to avoid them - even if legal - might be wrong.
Krugman noted that, in contrast to his son, George Romney was notably transparent about his finances:
Those returns also reveal that he paid a lot of taxes — 36 percent of his income in 1960, 37 percent over the whole period. This was in part because, as one report at the time put it, he "seldom took advantage of loopholes to escape his tax obligations."There probably always have been and will be "loopholes", but what matters is the willingness to take advantage of them. That depends, in part, on how socially acceptable it is to do so. While the details are different (and the macroeconomics is very different), the US and Greece seem to share a significant failing in the "social norms" department.


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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- MMA fighter War Machine was arrested Friday after being on the run from allegations he beat his former girlfriend, adult film star Christy Mack.
Mack accused War Machine, whose birth name is Jon Koppenhaver, of beating her to the point of hospitalization last week.
She ended up with 18 broken bones, a broken nose, missing teeth, a fractured rib and ruptured liver. Koppenhaver also allegedly sawed off much of her hair with a dull knife.
U.S. Marshals and Simi Valley police arrested Koppenhaver without incident at a hotel room near Los Angeles. He was in the room with a small amount of cash, TMZ reported.
He was booked into Ventura County jail with no bail information posted. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
Mack said Koppenhaver showed up at her house and beat her and her boyfriend, who was in the house with her. Koppenhaver took to Twitter after the incident to defend his actions.
I'm not a bad guy, I went to surprise my gf, help her set up her show and to give her an engagement ring and ended up fighting for my life.— War Machine (@WarMachine170) August 11, 2014
The cops will never give me fair play, never believe me. Still deciding what to do but at the end of the day it's all just heart breaking.— War Machine (@WarMachine170) August 11, 2014
I only wish that man hadn't been there and that Christy & I would behappily engaged.I don't know y I'm so cursed.One day truth will come out— War Machine (@WarMachine170) August 11, 2014
As of Friday night, Mack hadn't addressed Koppenhaver's arrest on Twitter. She had previously posted images of her injuries. Warning, graphic photos below.
Added below are the graphic photos and story about what happened pic.twitter.com/U1T1X2OP4d— Christy Mack (@ChristyMack) August 11, 2014


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If you're a fan of Pink Floyd or you know someone who is, you've probably heard that there will be a new album called The Endless River coming from the band this October. No, Roger Waters is not involved, but it is a final tribute for late member Rick Wright, spinning out of the recording sessions for The Division Bell 20 years ago.
But the most interesting aspect is how this leak seemed to happen. Consequences of Sound reported that it was Dave Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson, who leaked the news onto Twitter. And she did it in a pretty non-chalant manner:
It just seems to come out of nowhere, amongst a sea of retweets and news links. It would be very hard to believe just from that, but singer Durga McBroom-Hudson confirmed the new album on her Facebook page along with photographic evidence:
"The recording did start during 'The Division Bell' sessions (and yes, it was the side project originally titled "The Big Spliff" that [Floyd drummer] Nick Mason spoke about). Which is why there are Richard Wright tracks on it. But David and Nick have gone in and done a lot more since then. It was originally to be a completely instrumental recording, but I came in last December and sang on a few tracks. David then expanded on my backing vocals and has done a lead on at least one of them. That's the song you see being worked on in the photo."
The band won't be touring the support the album, but they do seem to confirm the album is coming and there will be an official announcement of the album on Monday. Just an odd turn of events.
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I am showing some of my gameplay and impressions of Riptide GP™2. This game is a cool sequel to the first Riptide on Android and iOS devices. Racing aqua-jets / hydro jets that have been upgraded to have rocket-intro speed boosts on tracks that look amazing. It is possible to tune the game-graphics to meet the specs of your Android device so you can have the most smooth and good looking experience. It has a single player mode as well as an online game mode that I will demonstrate in the video. It needs either Google Play or GameCenter/iCloud on iOS devices.
This game is running on the Android GameMID handheld gaming device running Android 4.1.1. The footage was captured with the AverMedia Live Gamer Portable. Riptide GP™2 was published by Vector Unit. Go grab this game I say. It's worth checking out on both Android or iOS.
This is a link to the first version
Looks like fun!


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The National Park Service is hoping a $1,000 reward will lead to the capture and arrest of those responsible for desecrating gravesites at the historic Kane Cemetery within Montana's Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.
The crime has been under investigation since late last month, when vandals pushed over, broke or spray-painted tombstones on 31 graves and other monuments.
The Park Service is asking for help from within and beyond nearby communities, and the reward is being offered "for the successful prosecution and conviction of the individuals responsible for the vandalism to the historic Kane Cemetery," according to a news release issued today.
The first recorded burial in the cemetery was in 1903, three years after the settlement of a nearby Mormon community called Iona. The town of Kane, named after rancher Riley Kane, sprang up south of the confluence of the Bighorn and Shoshone rivers and was a trading center and railroad depot for homesteaders in the Dryhead and Crooked Creek areas.
Anyone with information regarding the vandalism is urged to call Pete Sawtell or Jessica Korhut at (307) 548-5421.
Sources: Pete Thomas, LA Times, December 14, 2009
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How did that end up in a Houston sewer?
Houston public works officials have a message for those who would want to pour their cooking grease down drains: Please don't.
And if you need to dispose of a water heater, a set of football pads, or an old bowling ball, there are better places than the sewers.
According to Alvin Wright, spokesperson for Houston's public works department, grease is a huge problem in Houston's sewer lines, so much so that it sometimes necessitates workers having to physically go down into a sewer pipe and tackle a ball of grease head on. This isn't a problem that a grocery store remedy like Drano can fix, says Wright.
The department deals with over 6,400 miles of waste line in Houston alone. When these obstructions become to great it impedes drainage which can lead to extra headaches when Houston sees heavy rains and the water has nowhere to go.
According the San Antonio Express-News' Kolten Parker, the San Antonio Water System has enlisted the help of small, tractor-looking robots armed with cameras and mini water hoses that can clear out the objects.
The robotic cameras that can clear the sewer lines were purchased after a $2.6 million settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency in 2013 where the local agency agreed to make "significant upgrades to reduce overflows from its sewer system."
Sadly Houston doesn't have sewer-skimming robots just yet.
While they are in the sewers of Houston, city workers sometimes find curious things, beyond football-sized balls of kitchen grease and hair balls.
"Years ago crews opened the hatch cover at Dairy-Ashford and there were Stratford High School shoulder pads and a helmet floating inside, just no football player," Wright laughs. Someone must have really not wanted to play high school football anymore.
"We also pulled a very appreciative cat out of a manhole off of Homestead near Little York," he adds. They do find the occasional animal carcass from drains but that usually happens due to misadventure on the part of the animal. At least its hoped.
So far they haven't found any alligators the size of tractor trailers (or smaller) or roving bands of underground dwellers, but they have found their fair share of oddities. Someone has managed to flush T-shirts down a toilet, which of course led to the public works department coming out to fix the problem.
Wright says that many people in Houston seem to use the sewer system as a catch-all for the things they don't want to deal with anymore.
"Folks view the manholes as a quick and easy way dispose of something. You know 'out of sight and out of mind'," Wright says.
"During Hurricane Ike we had a metal door pulled off its hinges and traveled over a mile through the pipe to a lift station," he says.
The city's long-running Corral the Grease program aims to remind Houstonians that pouring their cooking grease and fat down their kitchen sinks and other drains is not such a good idea. The city has even delivered kits to people in the past to get the word out.
According to the city's website, commercial establishments, such as restaurants, institutional cafeterias and other public kitchens, are regulated by City ordinance. They are required to install grease traps that must be cleaned periodically.
Wright says that letting the grease harden and disposing of it in the regular trash is better for everyone.
"Most people think that if you put grease down a drain with a hot or soapy water chaser that will help, but grease doesn't go away," Wright says.
One apartment complex in town had an issue with grease and hair, which is a very unappetizing mix to say the least.
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My Windows Live Messenger has been giving me the following error:
This has just started occuring in the past 2 days and i don't know what is causing it. Sometimes it takes only a few seconds to come up then other times it will take a hour or so to pop up. Please Help!
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Do you use the thing?
If you don't, it would be wise to just uninstall it.
1) Click on Start -> Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.
2) Select Add/Remove Windows Components.
3) Uncheck Windows Messenger.
4) Click Next.
5) Click Finish.
6) Restart the computer.
Please can anyone help me? I'm so tired of seeing the same error message keep popping up and what's it keeps closing my applications after I clicked it. It can be so frustrating!
So here's my problem, EVERYTIME I open my Yahoo! Messenger 8.0 or Windows Live Messenger 8.0 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or sometimes Mozilla Firefox 1.5. I will get more or less this error message window popup (see attachment for details):
"Yahoo! Messenger has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
and when i click to view the report, it show this:
"AppName: yahoomessenger.exe AppVer: 188.8.131.521 ModName: wininet.dll
ModVer: 6.0.2900.2937 Offset: 0001b7e0"
EVERYTIME I clicked 'Send Error Report' button or 'Don't Send' button it will the close the running application. It goes the same with other applications.
When I logged in my Yahoo! Messenger, I got this error message:
"Yahoo! Messenger has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
(see attachment for details)
What does it mean?
and when I clicked Send Report, it will close my application.
I have Windows Vista Business and everytime i try logging onto MSN it says my contact list isnt loaded and comes up with error code 81000378.
I followed the instructions about the security settings but then i go to registering the DLL files and get to the 2nd thing and it says that error code 0x80070005 and you have to look it up.
Same problem here. :S (Error code #80048820)
Nothing I've tried works...
It's really beginning to annoy the *bleep* out of me.
Hiya FolksAnytime I load the main Windows Live Messenger window error message comes up:It will appear about 2-3 times before the window actually loads and is starting to become a nuisance. Any help getting rid of it is appreciated.Thanks.
Strictly a guess...try updating to the current version of the app on the error message.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacromediaFlash Player can be updated at the Adobe website.LouisRead other 2 answers
Compaq Presario
Windows XP SP2
Every time I try to install Windows Live Messenger from any website, I recieve the following error:
''Windows Live Suite was not installed. "System error details Code: 0x80070643 Description: Fatal error during installation"''
Please help!
First of all I'm running windows 7 home premium 64x
Whenever I try to log into windows live messenger it starts logging me in then this window pops up that says I have error code: 80040154 then redirects me to the windows support page for the solution: http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=f427b98c-8fc9-4e0c-9931-859ddf8caa69 and I follow all the instructions and restart but nothing changes and I get the same error.
NOTE: I have recently had a virus
I have recently reinstalled my OS (Win XP Home) and installed "Windows Live Messenger" and I get this error when I try to log in: 8009000b. I have scanned my computer with AVG, Spybot S&D but nothing
The only thing I have done is disabling a few services (only ones the says disabled under "safe"): http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
Maybe I have disabled something that is needed for Windows Live Messenger? but i dont know what...
edit: For the record.. i have reinstalled WLM 3 times
No one have any idea?Read other 1 answers
i have a problem with the messenger ....when i open it i got an error
msnmsgr.exe entry point not found
the procedure entry point _except_handler4_common could not be located in the dynamin link library msvcrt.dll
i tried to reinstall the messenger again and it didnt work
the probleam started after updating the messenger...
im useing windows live messenger beta
plz any one can help me....
need help please...
a frined of mine said i have to scan it with Trend Micro HijackThis
he said its maybe a trojan
heres the logfile....
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 09:07:35 ?, on 18/10/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared files\RichVideo.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Mobile2\Application Launcher\Application Launcher.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Teleca Shared\Generic.exe
C:... Read more
I just re-installed my system discs and installed the latest WLM from Windows Live Essentials. I input my username & password and when I pressed enter, I got Error Code 800488eb.
I had to re-install again, the system clock was the problem.Read other 1 answers
I recently performed a system restore on my windows 7.. and I had to reinstall all my softwares of preference.. Including the latest version of msn's messenger.. before the restore it was working just fine, but now It lets me log in and chat and all but when I click on my webcam so my friends can see me it says ''start a video call'' I tried under Actions in the taskbar and it actually says ''get a webcam'' but its weird because I can use my webcam on any other website except for messenger. help!
Does the webcam have a CD for install? If it is a Logitech webcam go onto their website and search for new driversRead other 3 answers
I had Windows Live Messenger and I had installed the new beta version that came out 9.0 and I tested it out but I wasn't pleased with some of the functions it had so I tried unistalling it but for some reason it does not show in my Add//Remove Program so I went through my registry and hit Ctrl+F and I deleted everything that had Windows Live name because I wanted to install an older version of Windows Live (8.5) and it would not let me until I unistalled the newest. Anyways after I finished, it would let me now install the "Windows Live Installer" (the first process to install the messenger) and when I installed it I clicked on the link where it says "Start Messenger" which it would not do anything so I installed a really older version of messenger (5.1) and had a friend send me the 8.5 version, messenger.exe. So when I clicked it, it gave me an error that I did not have the msncore.dll so I downloaded the dll and sent it to the system folder and now when I click on the exe it throws me this error that I can't seem to find a solution. If anyone could help me out with it:
msnmsgr.exe - Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point [email protected]@@[email protected]@[email protected]@@Z could not be located in the dynamic link library MSNcore.dll
PS I tried installing 9.0 beta again and it won't let me either. Im currently on crappy 5.1.
Found this:It?s not that difficult to remove the pesky little pile-on of a software: MSN Messenger!Let us keep it simple. First, make sure you have exited MSN messenger and unsinstalled any MSN Messenger related entry from Control Panel (START ? > CONTROL PANEL ? > ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS).Then, START ? > RUN the following command:RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.RemoveDone. That should remove it. If it doesn?t, check some more round-about and cumbersome ways from Microsoft that involve the Windows registry.http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302089Read other 2 answers
Hey guys/gals, my girlfriend is currently trying to install windows live messenger onto her new laptop, which has the windows media player xp version, however during the installation process it comes up saying it's not a valid win32 application. Is there anyone out there who can advise as to how to fix this issue?? Your help would be much appreciated
this was fixed by downloading the application from a different location. Just to let anyone know who has read this thread.
Error Code - 8007007e
I have looked this up and All the things i was told to do DONT work.
I Am unable to Log into Windows Live.and It Doesnt show on The Programes & Features.
Any more information on what you have already tried?
--> download and run ZapMessenger to uninstall Windows Live.
--> Then, try downloading and reinstalling Windows Live.
I have recently reinstalled my OS (Win XP Home) and installed "Windows Live Messenger" and I get this error when I try to log in: 8009000b. I have scanned my computer with AVG, Spybot S&D but nothing. WLM currently work for all my friends so Its gotta be my computer.
The only thing I have done is disabling a few services (only ones the says disabled under "safe"): http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
Maybe I have disabled something that is needed for Windows Live Messenger?
But I follow that guide after every reinstall and wlm has always worked =/
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 18:13:07, on 2010-01-03
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Program\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Länkar
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} -... Read more
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Hi Support,
My pc got a problem with windows live messenger.
I uninstall the windows live messenger from control panel add/remove but when i try to install it, it said you have the program installed.
i try many things and finally, using windows live messenger uninstaller software fix that and can make me install again.
After i though ah... finally another problem arise.
This time i got error error 80040154 when try to sign in after install
I try all the method by using software to reregister the reg file mxsml3.dll
I try to download a new mxsml3.dll and replace it with the current one
but no fix at all.
when i type in run command Regsvr32 %windir%\system32\msxml3.dll.
not found although the file already in the system
I try to use reboot after reregister and replace the msxml3.dll but no one working.
I already disable my internet security and firewall but not working at all.
any other easy method without creaking my brain ? i am frustated enough for this one.
Thank you.
Try this: Windows Live Messenger 2011 Error 80040154 Fix - YouTubeRead other 3 answers
Boy if anyone can figure it out I would be grateful. When I was signing into MSN live messenger I got a message failed because the service is temp unavailble. I looked on msn and did a clean uninstall then did a reinstall from download on msn live. It still did not work and I got the same message. I also tried several other things I run: MSXM13.msi did not work. I tried %windr%system32\regsvr with all the dll for every file that was listed on internet pertaining to this error and nothing works. I can get into my mail account with no problem just can't get into messenger live. I am using XP Pro on inspiron 9200 notebook. This program worked before.
After much work and time I found a way to get on the windows live messenger. I opened my Hotmail account and then clicked on messenger low and behold it said available I was able to open it by selecting a name of an available person and I was on.
I am going to try all the stuff but I think it will work this way. For some strange reason it will not sign in directly to windows live messenger from my computer without going to hotmail first. But I still can't video from this site and that is what I want to do. Bummer I thought I found it.
whilst on WLm i am not able to view peoples wwebcams, on their computers it seems to be workin and says connection established(or whatever it says)
but on mine all i can see is a blank white image which a loading sign underneath.
windows xp sp2
windows live messenger version 8.1
any ideas how to fix this prolbem?
i have the same problem , have u got any solution. Thanks
when trying to sign in into msn messenger i get a prompt that it is unable to sign me in then gives me the following error codes verbatim.
Error code: 80048820
Extended error code: 80048412
please help! I have to go to work soon, so if i dont answer right away this is why ill be checking in again tonite, thanks guys.
Most like a firewall or a proxy error ..
Are you using any tunelling applications ?
Also check out this page
has some fixes
WLM worked flawlessly an hour ago but when I got back to the computer my messages weren't going through so I tried to sign out and back in again but I got error code 80072745. When I used troubleshoot, everything has a check except for wireless. I can use the internet fine, it's just wlm that's having internet issues. I've tried resetting my modem, router, rebooting, going into CMD and typing in "ipconfig /release" and "ipconfig /renew". Also, the only firewall I have is the default one and I haven't had any issues with it. Any tips?
Okay.. The error changed to 81000314 and I had to re-register the .dll files. It's working now.
this problem can be caused by anti virus software such as Norton...(norton always gets the blame hehe :P )
try disabling ur anti virus... i here mcafee is also known to do this
today i installed windows 7 RC on my pc, everything is working fine, infact am luving it!
just one problem, i downloaded the live essentials,
now when i try to sign-in to live messenger, it gives me "error : 81000306"
i uninstalled & intalled it several times, but still it doesnt work!
guys PLZ help me out with this!!!
see if any of these steps will help.
Error: 81000306
1. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. Start Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then try to visit the following Web sites:
Messenger service status
Microsoft web site
If you cannot visit these sites, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) for information about how to set up your Internet connection so that you can visit both secure (https) and non-secure (http) sites.
2. If you are able to visit the Messenger service status page and notice that there is a service issue, please visit the site later to determine when the service is available so that you can sign into Messenger. If the site indicates that the all systems are stable and running, go to the next step.
3. Clear the proxy settings in MSN Messenger.
3.a. Start Messenger.
3.b. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3.c. Click Connection in the left navigation pane.
3.d. Click Advanced Settings in the Connection Settings section.
3.e. Delete the content of the SOCKS field.
3.f. Click OK two times to save the settings.
3.g. After you clear the proxy settings, verify if you are able to sign into Messenger. If you are still not able to sign into Messenger then please go to the next step.
4. If you are using Windows Vista, disable the Auto Tuning Networking feature:
4.a. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and then right-click Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
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I have had this really irritating error come about in the last week where I can't sign in to messenger. Error 81000306 indicates that the problem could be caused by a firewall, proxy settings, DNS cache. I followed all Microsoft's instructions but to no avail and I have ALLOWED msnmsgr.exe in ZoneAlarm, so the lack of info they're giving me is getting on my nerves. I even uninstalled, ran Registry cleaner and reinstalled but still nothing. Can anyone help?
Its a stupid thing with MSN live Wellcome screen
If u have Zonealarm Go to:
1. control Center
2. Privacy
3. Disable ad blocking, and cookie Control
And it should Work It did for me....
Later on U can play with custom settings if u have the nervs
I didnt
I have version 2009 and I can no longer get the messenger to log on and I am receiving error message 80100306. I tried some fixes I found on the internet but they are not working. Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Here is my HJT log
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:45:38 PM, on 2/10/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\Program Files\SECUDE\OfficeSecurity\slogcsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\ntrtscan.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe
C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\DellXPM_5515v131\WDM\StacSV.exe
C:\Program Files\Western Digital\WD Drive Manager\WDBtnMgrSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\tmlisten.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\CNTAoSMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\OfficeScan Client\pccntmon.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\PDVDDXSrv.exe
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I am currently receiving the error message 80040005 whenever I try to sign into WLM. I get this error without msn even attempting to sign in.
I have tried deleting the contacts folder with no luck. I am able to sign in via hotmail, so it's not a problem with my account. I run it as administrator. I tried to run in safe mode with networking but it wouldn't allow me to connect to the internet, and I get the same problem when I try to just load basic services. I have the latest version of msn, and have installed all the updates that I can. I have no viruses or malware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
hi there
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Please help! My windows live messenger is currently having severe problems. Whenever I try to start it, an error icon pops out and says "Windows live messenger has encountered a problem and needs to close". I have tried system restore, uninstall and reinstall, windows live sync and numerous other fixes but they have all failed miserably and my windows live messenger will not work. I suspect this is an old problem, but please help me quickly, thanks.
I have since tried setting up a new account and opening MSN as the other account, but this has been unsuccessful as another error has appeared http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=a715b0c8-18dd-4cdd-8272-da3bc58353da.
A few months back, I downloaded WLM9 and could sign in for a few minutes, but then I'd receive a "platform error" message. I tried solving the problem using the "official website" but couldn't, and so went back to using 8.5.
I downloaded it again a while later, thinking the problem may have been due to it being in the beta stages. I couldn't sign in. Then this weekend I had to upgrade, and the error is still there. It says that the "service is temporarily unavailable" but doesn't even attempt to sign in. The error code is 800702e4.
I've searched online and found no useful information, other than it's happened to other people who tried to solve the "platform error" issue! The time/date is correct, I've clicked "allow" on my firewall (I use Norton 360 - apparently this may have been causing problems in the first place), I've even tried disabling the anti-virus/firewall... the only thing that seemed to help a bit was something to do with "msconfig" I think - I disabled something like "____ UAC" and it attempted to sign in (I didn't bother letting it finish - assumed it was matterless if it worked in this way since I needed to enable the "UAC" thing again). When I did enable it again, the error was back.
I also have problems getting onto my inbox. I have to uncheck the "Check for server certificate revocation" button on Internet Explore... Read more
Welcome to TSG Emily
If you think the trouble is Norton you can remove it with this tool .
Try this freebie . You do need something to replace Norton if you remove it
hi all salam
when i tried to open my hotmail it says
we can't sign you to windows live messenger .
signing in to windows live messenger failed because the service is temporary unavailable , please try again later .
of course without the sad face lol
however i just updated my windows and it didn't fix it !
what can i do to fix this problem ?
no one ever faced this problem already ?
First time posting here, so apologies if i don't make the most amount of sense. Since Sunday, i've been having various problems with my PC. I was downloading a newer version of Yahoo Messenger, it failed, my PC rebooted, and since then, i've not been able to get into my Windows Live Messenger. When i enter my login details, i get an error message, advising it cannot open Messenger, and will have to close down. When i click on view error report details, i see the info below :
AppName: msnmsgr.exe AppVer: 14.0.8064.206 AppStamp:498cf586
ModName: msvcrt.dll ModVer: 7.0.2600.5512 ModStamp:4802a188
fDebug: 0 Offset: 00037740
Exception Information
Code: 0xc0000005 Flags: 0x00000000
Record: 0x0000000000000000 Address: 0x0000000077c47740
I uninstalled Yahoo messenger from my PC, and this error persisted. I was also having problems opening Internet Explorer, but once i disabled the Yahoo add ons, i was able to access it.
As part of my initial investigations, i ran a scan for Malware viruses. It found 19 infected files, but when i told it to remove them, i got a similar error to the one i get when trying to login to Messenger, with the same Exception Information as above. I rebooted in safe mode, and was able to remove the errors. But when i try to run the tool in normal mode, it finds one infected file, but gives the error when i try to remove it. It also gives the same error when i try to update the database in the tool.
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Ive recently started getting the error message 8000401a on Windows Lives Messenger 2009 as soon as I try to login- it says the service is temporarily unavailable. Ive tried repairing it through the change/remove function within the control panel, Ive tried uninstalling deleting all temp folders, cache and registry entry and redownloading it but no joy, and this error comes up with both of my email addresses as the login.
I had a virus on my comp earlier which AVAST took care of, and I have downloaded some new anti-malware packages today, but theyre not blocking it I dont think as even when I turn off any live protection I still get the error message. Windows live does not list this error in their support area and google searches present no solutions.
Any ideas why and what I can do to be aboe to login??
I forgot to add that Ive checked I def dont have a virus or malware (ran so many different scans today!), plus when you google it lots of people seem to be getting it and asking for a solution but there doesnt seem to be a conclusive answer
Hi guys, I would welcome your help to resolve the above error when trying to open Windows Live Messenger. I have noticed a similar post but regrettably the outcome cannot be found on my computer.
My problem started after:
1. Setup Windows Live on new computer system using Windows 7, worked very well.
2. Imported my files from my old computer which had Windows Instant messenger and now when I start messenger I get the error: 800702e4
Any suggestions how to resolve this issue.
When i go to install windows live messenger on my windows 2000 it comes up with an error
that says: The ordinal 730 could not be located in the dynamic library SHELL.dll.
It comes up with the error twice then another window comes up saying bootstrap.exe has generated errors and will be closed by windows you will need to restart the program. An error log has been created. If anyone could tell me how to install windows live on my windows 2000 or fix this error that would be great.
Ive recently started getting the error message 8000401a on Windows Lives Messenger 2009 as soon as I try to login- it says the service is temporarily unavailable. Ive tried repairing it through the change/remove function within the control panel, Ive tried uninstalling deleting all temp folders, cache and registry entry and redownloading it but no joy, and this error comes up with both of my email addresses as the login.
I had a virus on my comp earlier which AVAST took care of, and I have downloaded some new anti-malware packages today, but theyre not blocking it I dont think as even when I turn off any live protection I still get the error message. Windows live does not list this error in their support area and google searches present no solutions.
Ive checked I def dont have a virus or malware (ran so many different scans today!), plus when you google it lots of people seem to be getting it and asking for a solution but there doesnt seem to be a conclusive answer
Any ideas why and what I can do to be aboe to login??
You might find the answer here....http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/276567/windows-live-messenger-wonkiness/Read other 1 answers
when i log on to live msger, after 5 secs they would say it has encountered a problem and needs to close, help pls
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Hello there,
I had a problem signing in into WLM. Every time I sign in into the current version of Windows Live Messenger, I stay in for a few seconds and then there is an error message after which Windows Live Messenger shuts down. I use XP.
The error message is as follows:
"Windows Live Communications Platform has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
The error details are the following:
AppName: wlcomm.exe
ModName: kernel32.dll
AppVer: 14.0.8098.930
Modver: 5.1.2600.5781
offset: 00009eda
I tried to look up the file kernel32.dll and it seems to be legitimate. Is this a spyware/malware problem or is it something else?
Please advise.
Thanks in advance.
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I recently had a SpeedStream 6520 wireless ADSL router installed in my home and ever since I am have been unable to log onto Windows Live Messenger always receiving the error message 81000306. I've tried all the steps that are laid out on the windows live help website and they do not work. What should I try to do to get it working again?
I am able to get on to Windows Live Messenger using my sister's laptop (which uses the same router) however I am still unable to get on to it using my desktop computer.
Error 81000306: We were unable to sign you into Windows Live Messenger possibly because of a problem with the service or with your internet connection. Please make sure you are connected to the internet.
Windows Live Messenger made several failed attemtps to sign you in. Your firewall may be blocking Windows Live Messenger from connecting to the service. Please review your firewall settings
P.S. I did review my firewall settings and Windows Live Messenger is in the trusted zone (I have Zone Alarm Security Suite)
Does it say what type of error it is?
i'm having problem of signing in my account into windows live messenger as i did everything mention in the windows help and yet it can't sign in successfully. I did it by signing in my friends ID and it successful in my PC. I try to sign in window messenger and ebuddy and still successful. I trying to sign in window live messenge in my friend's PC and yet still the same problem that cant sign in. Please help me... have been this problem in a week.
Start > Run > CMD > ok
On the command line enter: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled
Note: >> Vista /Windows 7 Users will need to Run CMD as an Administrator
To run Command Prompt as Administrator
Click the Start button
In the Search box, type cmd
In the list of results,
Right click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator
You?ll be prompted to approve the action
OR if that doesn't work:
Go to Control Panel > Programs > And Uninstall/Remove: Windows Live ID Sign-In Assistant
Then try again (or Restart, then try again)
Here is Messenger Supports Blog on it: http://messenger-support.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!8B3F39C76A8B853F!13932.entry
About 3 hours ago I installed the new Beta,
It didn't quite work, it was constantly kicking me off,
So I decided, eh, I'll go back to the old Messenger before it.
Well, Unfortunately, Me, and my Tard fashion, Decided to go into program files and just remove the folder, and emptying my recycle bin afterwards.
Of course, Now I can't install the older Messenger, or the new one.
During the install of the old one, I get this:
Well, Damn.
Then I discovered I didn't have Service pack 3 installed, thought that may have been the problem for Beta, and I installed SP3 and reinstalled Beta,
And now I get this...
I've googled up what I could, and I've found nothing to actually help me,
So I come to you,
What can I do?
Also, System restore Is disabled :/
Okay, another problem. I Just re installed live messenger 2009, but when I try and sign in. I get the message "Signing into Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later" Error code: 80004002
Help me!
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I have been trying for a few hours to sign into my Windows Live Account. It keeps trying to sign in for like 2 minutes straight and then says Error 81000306. I have tried everything the help website told me to. It still doesn't work. But what is weird is I tried my friends account, and it worked. If anyone at all knows how I can fix this problem, please let me know. I'm on WLM all the time. It's killing me not being able to chat with friends!!
I notice two of you have encountered this problem. Please see these instructions for work through:
Windows Live Messenger Error 81000306:
I have a Dell Dimension 4700 running windows xp home service pack 2, 768 megs of ram and an integrated video card. A couple of days ago I started getting an error message when I tried to sign to windows live messenger, service is temporarily unavailble please try again later. I clicked on the details button and it was showing an error code 8e5e0155. I have not done anything different on the computer. Does anyone know how to correct this error so I can sign in again on live messenger. Thanks
Hey people,
I am curious as to why when I run technical support on Windows Live Messenger it says straight away, - Error You Appear To Have An Invalid IP Address.
How can I possibly have an invalid IP adress, I just got this PC :S
Exit Messenger and try this:
Download and run this file: Remove Messenger Settings.
or do it yourself (advanced)...
1. Go to Start > Run
2. Type in regedit and press enter
3. Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MSNMessenger"
4. Delete the folder called MSNMessenger
After this Windows Live Messenger should login as normal.
This error first appeared after another error caused me to reboot (activex disabled itself (still unresolved)) & when I rebooted WLM had lost my sign in details. When I tried to fill them in WLM took 3-5 seconds to show up each letter & once I had it all in it came up with the 800401f3 error.
I have tried a few things to resolve the issue but have hit brick walls in the process.
1) Remove & Reinstall WLM - problem persists
2) Reinstall MSXML - problem persists (have MSXML3 Sp7, MSXML 4.0 & MSXML Parser 6.0)
3) Run Messenger Error Fixer and got the following Log:
Attempting to fix error 800401f3...
RegDll Dssenh.dll... Success!
RegDll Gpkcsp.dll... Failed!
RegDll Slbcsp.dll... Failed!
RegDll Sccbase.dll... Failed!
RegDll Softpub.dll... Success!
RegDll Wintrust.dll... Success!
RegDll Initpki.dll (Note: This DLL could take a while, don't panic if the application freezes.)... Success!
RegDll Rsaenh.dll... Success!
RegDll Mssip32.dll... Success!
RegDll Cryptdlg.dll... Success!
RegDll Msxml3.dll... Failed!
Finished! Error 800401f3 should now be fixed.Click to expand...
4) Tried manually registering those dlls with the following commands:
regsvr32 Dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 Sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 Rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Msxml3.dll /sClick to expand...
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Ever since I got this new laptop, I couldn't log on to Windows Live Messenger. An error pops up saying "Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later. Error code: 80040154"
Any suggestions?
Im using windows XP latest version and my user accounts can't login to window live messenger. My wife is able to login but I can't. I get the error Error 81000306. I tried everything on the web and what I saw here but still can't get a fix. Has anyone been able to find a fix for this?
I have searched the internet can i have found nothing. I have another user on the computer and he can sign in but i cant. The last install i made on the computer before this error happened was youtube downloader.
No firewall settings or anything else changed.
Hi. I've been trying to install Windows Live Messenger, but when it's done installing, it gives me an error:
bootstrape.exe - Entry Point Not Found
The procedure entry point GetProcessImageFileNameW could not be located in the dynamic link library PSAPI.DLL.
I can sign in to it, but I can't click on anything or send anybody a message. I searched for answers online but they all told me to search my computer for other instances of psapi.dll, but I only found 2, both in the system32 folder - psapi.dll and dhcpsapi.dll. I can't find any more answers on google. Does anyone know what to do to fix this?
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Yes! The Peugeot Metropolis demos are being ridden over to the UK from France at the end of this week. More units will of course be shipped over using more conventional methods over the coming weeks, but for the first models we like to ride them over ourselves, and put them through their paces.
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Teaching Geography: Workshop 3
North America
Part 1: Boston and Denver
Part 2: Chicago and San Antonio
- Program Overview
A summary of this workshop's video programs and learning objectives is below.
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- Programs and Activities
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Program Overview: North America
North America is an ethnically diverse and rapidly changing region. Looking at several urban examples, we will first examine how geography can be used as a tool to analyze the relationship between urban economic and demographic data. Later in the workshop, we will look at suburban sprawl around Chicago and how two teachers help their students identify implications of city growth in Philadelphia and San Antonio.
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Part 1. Boston and Denver: Mapping Urban Economic Development
In this program, we examine urban areas in terms of ethnic diversity and income. We first focus on Boston and its "empowerment zones," impoverished areas mapped by geographers as those areas most in need of government grants for economic re-development. Following the case study, we visit a Colorado classroom where AP human geography students use a low-tech version of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to investigate the distribution patterns of poverty in Denver.
how maps and other graphic representations are used to understand
patterns of human activity in urban regions.
the ways in which communities reflect the cultural background
of their inhabitants.
- Identify how students can use geographic skills to interpret patterns of distribution in urban regions.
Part 2. Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Antonio: U.S. City
This workshop examines suburban sprawl and its implications. First, we look at Chicago and the trend toward movement away from the city and into the surrounding farmlands. Following the case study, Philadelphia students examine that city's growth over the past 300 years, and another class in San Antonio uses census data to investigate the future of their city's expansion.
the impact of transportation systems on the growth of American
urban centers.
issues associated with resources needed by urban regions,
suburban centers, and rural farming.
- Explain how teachers can use familiar urban landmarks to teach students complex geographic concepts and principles.


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Dr. Chuck Stiggins, a former college football & track athlete and competitive weightlifter, currently serves as the Executive Director of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa), a nationally recognized professional, educational organization established specifically for strength and conditioning coaches on the collegiate and professional levels. In addition to serving as the Executive Director of the CSCCa, Chuck was also the organization's first President. He currently serves as a member of the association's Certification Executive Board, which is responsible for developing the written portion (scientific/practical) of the examination, and is a member of the association's Master Strength and Conditioning Coach's Certification Executive Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for developing the practical portion of the certification examination, which includes an actual demonstration of skills and techniques, as well as an oral review of all candidates. Dr. Stiggins currently serves on the Board of Trustees for The Huntsman World Senior Games, as well. In addition to his duties as a board member, he was responsible for overseeing the Health Screenings for all participants in the Games from 2002-2005.
Dr. Stiggins has received significant recognition for his accomplishments in the fields of strength and conditioning and health, fitness, and wellness. Dr. Stiggins has earned the coveted title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) – the highest honor that can be achieved as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. It represents professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise, as well as longevity in the field. Coach Stiggins is certified (Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified – SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa). The SCCC is undoubtedly the most comprehensive certification of its kind. In 2003, he was inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame. He currently serves as the organization's Executive Director and as a Board Member. That same year he was also selected by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society to receive the prestigious 2003 President's Award, recognizing individuals who have made major contributions to the profession of sports strength and conditioning.
In addition to Chuck's contributions on the national and international levels, he provided 28 years of dedicated service to Brigham Young University. He served, first, as the Head strength and Conditioning Coach for the BYU Athletic Department, followed by a five-year appointment to the Department of Exercise Science as a university professor.
During the time he served as the University's head strength and conditioning coach, all 21 of the BYU Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Teams experienced phenomenal success and won numerous Conference Championships. The BYU Football Program participated in 21 major bowl games and won 17 Conference Championships – 10 of them consecutively. The football and golf teams both won National Championships. Many of the athletic teams consistently dominated their Conference and were nationally ranked almost every year. The University's intercollegiate athletic teams combined won the Conference's Supremacy Trophy each year – an award presented to the university whose athletic teams won more Conference Championships than any of the other universities in the Conference that year.
The success of the BYU Athletic Department during this time resulted in two Outland Trophy Winners, a Heisman Trophy Winner, as well as literally hundreds of All-Conference and All-American athletes. After finishing their careers at BYU, many of these athletes went on to compete on the professional level in a variety of sports. Coach Stiggins' strength and conditioning program undoubtedly played a major role in helping these athletes reach their full athletic potential.
Chuck has devised a comprehensive, computerized strength training program which eliminates the guesswork from strength training by providing sets, repetitions, poundage, intensity, and recovery periods for each individual. The Program is individualized by sport/group and then tailored to meet the needs of each individual. The program is also designed to be used by physical education classes, health clubs, wellness and fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, as well as by the general population (ages 14 and older). It is currently being utilized nationwide.
Dr. Stiggins has well over 140 publications, including a book on conditioning athletes. He has spoken at numerous functions across the country and has done consulting for high school, collegiate, and professional athletic teams as well as for a variety of health clubs, fitness/wellness centers, and sports medicine clinics. Chuck has earned national recognition as a prominent speaker, consultant, software developer, and author, and is considered to be one of the leading authorities in his field.
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They watched as their friends, one by one, died tragic deaths. And as obituary after obituary was read, the message sunk in.
Most of the teenagers lost their lives in car crashes, from drinking and driving or texting while behind the wheel. We all know we shouldn't do either, but, for some reason, people still test their limits sometimes.
And that's why teenagers - and adults - need the message sent at the recent Ghost Out at Campbellsville High School and mock crash at Taylor County High School.
This is a special week to be a Kentuckian. If we didn't get enough attention for our college basketball teams during the recent NCAA tournament, now comes an even bigger stage, another way to shine the spotlight on the Bluegrass State.
The giggles were contagious.
As I waited for the event to start, I saw the children's excitement grow. It was palpable. They had their homemade, home-decorated buckets in tow, ready to hear the adults tell them "go."
"Daddy! Daddy! Look what I got," the little girl shouted with glee.
Every child was a winner at The Kid SpOt Center's second annual autism awareness event at Kid Wise Amusement on April 16. When their name was drawn for a door prize, the children rushed to the prize table to choose among several gift baskets overflowing with an assortment of educational toys, craft kits and candy.
Years ago when our son, Dave Jr., was about 7 or 8 years, he awoke early one Easter morning, but I was awake, and he immediately began singing the chorus of the Don Francisco song, "He's Alive."
"He's alive, yes he's alive, yes he's alive and I'm forgiven," Dave sang as he hopped out of bed.
At first, before I could understand what he was singing, I thought something was wrong with him; maybe he was having a bad dream or was sick and crying for help.
It's something our parents tried to instill in us all. But it's also something some of us have forgotten over the years. And now, with people being as busy as they are, it might have gone by the wayside entirely.
I went to a dining etiquette workshop on Monday afternoon at Campbellsville University. Look in Monday's issue for photos from the event.
If you build it, they will come.
The old saying will hold true, I'm sure, for two new homes in Taylor County, The House of Hope and J&W's House of Hope. You can read about the homes on today's front page.
The concept is simple - a handful of residents got together and are turning two houses into transitional homes for those who have battled drug addiction.
I owned three pairs of shoes when this story began.
A pair of shoes showed up at my house a few years back. That's not all that unusual, except these showed up by themselves, with no one attached.
I was coming up the drive to the garage one day when I saw a plastic Walmart bag with something in it lying against the house. There's always something laying around our house, mostly kids, so my curiosity wasn't peaked until a couple of days later. The bag was still there.
If you were to insist that what makes the Bible a special book is not its outward appearance - whether it's bound in leather or cloth, colored bright pink or plain brown - but what's inside - its message, meaning, and purpose - I would heartily agree.
But then again, the very presence of the Good Book can not only speak to the soul, it can even save a life.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney couldn't have known the danger in the words they wrote with the Beatles first major hit, "I Want to Hold Your Hand."
"And please say to me, you'll let me hold your hand."
In case you haven't heard, holding and shaking hands can be hazardous to your health.
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Bank of the Islands Delivers Check to Foundation/
Al Hanser is the most recent winner of the "We Love Our Islands" promotion sponsored by Bank of the Islands.
He was spotted with a "We Love Our Islands" decal on his car. That won him the right to select which local non-profit cause would receive a charitable contribution of $1,600 from Bank of the Islands. This contribution marks $48,100 given to island non-profits through the bank's "We Love Our Islands" program.
Hanser chose to direct the donation to the Charitable Foundation of the Islands, which he helped found and continues to lead as board chairman. Hanser is the chairman of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company.
"The Charitable Foundation of the Islands is working hard to address unmet needs in our island community," said Bank of the Islands vice president/manager Rob Lisenbee. "This gift is double the size we were able to present the Charitable Foundation of the Islands in 2011. By directing our gift in this way, Al has really helped us show how much we appreciate being your island bank."
All islanders are invited to stop by the Bank's Sanibel and Captiva offices to get a free "We Love Our Islands" decal and details on how their favorite charity can become the next lucky winner.
Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road, on Sanibel. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office.
As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank on the islands, Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of 21 "Best of the Islands" awards since 1999, including being chosen the Best Island Bank for 13 years straight.
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands' priority is to help those in need, preferably human need. The Foundation's Grants Committee strives to identity where those needs are greatest, and meets them with financial support to island residents, workers, and organizations.
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Release Date: July 1, 2014
BUFFALO, N.Y. – UB on the Green, the University at Buffalo's free outdoor performance series, is back for an eighth season of celebrating the summer season in the South Campus neighborhood.
Events, presented by the Office of Community Relations, will take place from 6-8 p.m. July 16, July 23, July 30 and Aug. 6 on the Hayes Hall lawn on the South Campus. Parking is available in the NFTA Park and Ride and Townsend lots. Spectators are encouraged to bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets. Light refreshments will be available for sale. UB on the Green is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event.
In addition to the traditional musical performance, the series will focus each night's events around a specific theme designed to welcome neighbors to the university and introduce them to different aspects of UB.
"This is the eighth annual UB on the Green and we are proud to again offer this free outdoor concert series to our host communities," says Linwood Roberts, director of the Office of Community Relations. "This year we have added a fourth concert night, as well as raffles/giveaways to participants, and look forward to another successful year."
The series will open on July 16 with "Buffalo Night," with events focused on the city and what it has to offer. The Soul Providers will play classic soul and R&B music.
"Arts & Culture Night" will take place on July 23, featuring the music of brass band 12/8 Path Band. The evening will include interactive arts and crafts stations.
July 30 features "UB on the Green Care Fair," a night dedicated to health and wellness. Representatives from more than 30 organizations will provide free health screenings, other health and wellness information, and fun activities. Reggae band Neville Francis & the Riddim Posse will perform.
"Athletics Night" will close the series on Aug. 6. Participants can meet the UB Bulls, get ready for the fall sports season and enjoy the country sounds of The Heritage.
In addition to the Office of Community Relations, sponsors of UB on the Green are Venus restaurant in the University Plaza and the University District.
For more information about UB on the Green, contact the Office of Community Relations at 829-3099.


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Disney Pixar's "Cars 2" is off to a racing start at the domestic box office, cuming $8.3 million at 4,115 locations as of Friday afternoon.
Sony's "Bad Teacher" grossed $1.4 million in 3,049 domestic plexes, with B.O. observers expecting an uptick with the over-25 Friday night auds.
"Teacher" tracking, which popped Friday, puts the film in line to collect in the high $20 to low $30 million range through Sunday, according to insiders. Even if the laffer doesn't hit that range, a bow north of $20 million would still be an exceptional start given the film's production costs at just under $20 million. "Cars 2" will likely top out around $60 million for the weekend.
The toon's Friday numbers suggest that more families headed to the multiplexes in the afternoon than anticipated, perhaps due to many schools' summer vacations. Pic should still show a sizeable uptick on Saturday with parents not working.
"Cars" will likely see the frame's best hold on Sunday as family films typically play better than any other genre.
"Teacher" should see a nice Friday evening cume with the popularity of R-rated comedies like "Hangover 2" and "Bridesmaids" likely boosting appeal for the Sony laffer.
"Bridesmaids" saw a 26% uptick on opening Saturday numbers over Friday numbers with a 26% downturn on Sunday. B.O. observers could expect to see similar percentage shifts for "Teacher."
"Cars 2" is in the lead with Friday ticket sales, accounting for 72% via online ticketing service Fandango.


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After a long long time I've finally found my account on this forum and now I have some questions about the new rating system on CM17.
Ratings have been changed quite a lot since the last game. But I still feel unhappy about some of them. Right now, I've only played 4 seasons with Al-Hilal and just started an Arsenal series, so I havent seen a lot of unfair ratings, but there's still some.
- Nacho Monreal - 74 rating. One of the best LB's in PL, still worse than Schmelzer from BVB (80 rating)
- Laurient Koscielny - 79 rating. He was in PL's TOTS last season, yet to be better than Kompany (84), who cant even play a game without getting injured.
- Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez - 86 and 84 rating. Both smashed last season. Ozil's assists and Sanchez's goals was vital on Arsenals last season "almost great season". But they are worse that Eden Hazard (85), who didnt get a single goal last season. Okay, Ozil is better, but just a little bit.
- Arsenals midfield - Francis Coquelin (74), Granit Xhaka (77), Mohamed Elneny (73) and Santi Cazorla (80). Coq and Santi was a first team mids for all last season, but the rating is realy unfair compared to other players on that kinda rating. Shoul be at least 78 for Coq and 82 for Santi. Same goes for Elneny- 3rd choice mid, played a lot but only 73. And Xhaka- absolutely first team choice! Banging longshots left, right and center. Should be 80+
- Suarez n Neymar 87 - probably the best ST and 2nd best LW in the world, but below 90? Unfair.
- Ivanocic - 80 rating. He was a pile of garbage last season, still one of the best DR's in the game. For example, Hector Bellerin- best DR in PL last season - only 77.
- Lukaku, Ibra, Okazaki, De Bruyne, Mkhitaryan, Smalling, Aubameyang, Boateng&Hummels, Alaba, Thiago, Lewandowski, Juanfran, Rakitič, Krychowiak&Matuidi all also have too low rating compared to others.
The list could go on and on, if I would look at each tem.
So what's the point of me making this thread?
1. Write your unfair ratings in coments so hopefully Square Enix listens and upgrades/downgrades some peoples.
2. Please, please Square Enix. Ask the people or hire people, who knows what rating to give. I could give you a rating advice for free on next CM. So the ratings would be fair for most players.
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Birth of four foals from genotyped, cryopreserved embryos
IFCE and INRA announced that, for the first time ever in Europe, four foals were successfully born as the result of the transfer of genotyped and cryopreserved embryos. The goal of this work is to better understand embryonic development, control livestock reproduction, and maintain breed genetic diversity. Furthermore, it is advantageous for the horse industry to be able to determine the traits of a future foal.
The INRA Val de Loire center at Nouzilly is where the technology to maintain embryo viability following genotyping and cryopreservation was honed, and then, last summer, the transfer of several embryos took place at the IFCE Haras du Pin Stud Farm, located in the French department of Orne. The partnership between the two institutions has now been cemented by the birth of the healthy foals.
What were the steps leading up to the birth of these foals?
Seven days after fertilization, embryos were collected from Welsh B ponies that are part of INRA's livestock. The embryos were genotyped: scientists sampled some of the embryos' cells to analyze their genomes. In this experiment, embryos were selected based on sex, the idea being to use sex-based selection to test the technique's feasibility. The embryos were then cryopreserved in liquid nitrogen (at -196°). Last summer, they were transferred into saddlebred mares at the Haras du Pin center. After an 11-month gestation period, the foals were born in May. They were of the expected sex: two females and two males.
This is the first time that such an event has taken place in Europe, and it is the product of more than 10 years of various types of embryonic research carried out by INRA and IFCE scientists.
What made it so difficult to apply this technique to horses?
Although embryo preservation techniques are already well developed for bovines, small ruminant species, and even humans, preserving horse embryos is a very complex process. For instance, horse embryos vary greatly in size: 7-day-old embryos range in diameter from 200 to 700 micrometers. It is very difficult to cryopreserve the largest embryos because the liquid inside them forms ice crystals when the embryos are frozen at very cold temperatures. What's more, horse embryos are surrounded by a capsule that interferes with successful cryopreservation.
What is the significance of this event, which is the first of its kind in Europe?
There are several reasons why being able to successfully cryopreserve embryos is important. For example, it allows us to maintain breed genetic diversity, particularly that of breeds with small population sizes, such as the Landais or the Poitevin Mulassier. Furthermore, the factor that currently limits the use of embryo transfer is its cost: the transfer center has to maintain a team of recipient mares that are reproductively synchronized with the donor mares. Cryopreservation means that the transfer doesn't have to take place immediately; it can wait until a recipient mare becomes available to receive the embryo. Finally, it may now be possible to directly repopulate horse herds that have experienced losses as a result of various issues, such as disease-related problems, instead of having to use the indirect technique of crossbreeding.
Why genotype the embryos?
Genotyping allows us to choose the embryos we want to use based on different criteria: sex, like in this experiment, the absence of known genetic disorders, or, perhaps in the future, other traits that are tied to behavior, such as emotivity or sociability. It is advantageous for the horse industry to be able to determine the traits of a future foal. We will next aim to simplify the process—to make this technology more accessible and user friendly for those in the horse industry.
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