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Ukrainian Cuisine
Traditional Ukrainian cuisine is an integral part of the country's culture and a permanent symbol of the hospitality of its residents. Formed over centuries, and absorbing culinary traditions of various peoples, Ukrainian cuisine turned into one of the richest and the most diverse of Slavic cuisines. Many of the dishes – simple, yet exquisite – have distinguished themselves with their amazing taste and gained international fame across the world.
Ukrainian cuisine's popularity stems from its variety of components and their unique pairings. You will often see vegetables on the table, including potatoes, beets, cabbages, marrows, eggplants, and tomatoes. They are used for cooking complex dishes and salads, but most often they are served as a garnish to the meat dishes. Speaking of meat, preference is given to pork, and, of course, to the beloved 'salo' (pork fat), which has for a long time enjoyed the unofficial status of the main national dish.
Ukrainian cuisine cannot be imagined without various kashas, cooked from cereals and beans. These are simple and nourishing dishes that peasants have eaten for ages in order to replenish their stamina. Ukrainian diet can rarely manage without fish dishes: they are incredibly intricate and delicious. Carp stuffed with mushrooms and buckwheat, pikeperch stewed in sour cream, and fish 'krucheniks' are among the most popular seafood dishes. Baked goods occupy a special place in the Ukrainian cuisine - curd or fruit dumplings, blinis, cottage cheese patties are all incredibly popular.
National Ukrainian cuisine also uses fruits and berries, the most common being apples, plums, cherries, raspberries, cranberries. They are added to kashas, used as filling for pies, and, of course, boiled into the most famous national dessert, 'povidlo,' which is like jam or marmalade in European cuisine.
Although the cuisine is mostly homogeneous throughout the country, each region is famous for its own culinary extravagances. In the west, it is typical to use mushrooms (especially porcinis) and berries, which are found in the rich Carpathian forests. One of the most popular dishes in the western regions is considered to be 'banosh' - kasha made of corn flour (hominy) – that is called the soul of the Guzul cuisine. Guzuls often serve banosh with 'brynza,' which is cultured milk, reminiscent of something between cottage cheese and feta cheese. And in Crimea, besides the traditional Ukrainian fare, you can try Tatar dishes, which is also famous for its unique culinary traditions. The most widespread dish here is 'shish kebab,' and the well known eastern sweets.
But regardless of the region, there are several dishes that are the quintessence of Ukrainian cuisine.
Borsht. This is one of the most picturesque, and definitely the most popular Ukrainian dish. It has caught the fancy of the entire world with its unique taste and aroma. Since many tourists mistakenly associate it with Russian cuisine, Ukrainians usually stress that it is they who discovered borsht. Ukrainian borsht is a beet soup which is cooked with beef broth and vegetables: potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, and cabbage; it is topped off with tomato paste afterwards. In different regions of the country, other ingredients may be added to this dish, which only adds a special nuance to it. Traditionally, borsht is served with 'pampushkas' - small buns covered with garlic sauce and sunflower oil.
Salo. Along with borsht, salo is the symbol of the Ukrainian cuisine. Locals very much appreciate salo for its unusual taste and nutritional properties. Salo is used to cook various dishes, but it is also served as dish on its own. Salted salo with pepper is considered to be ideal appetizer.
Vareniki. It is no surprise that in Ukraine, which is called the breadbasket of Europe, dishes made with flour are popular. And vareniki are - without exaggeration - the most popular and the tastiest among them. They are made of unleavened dough with various stuffings - berries, cottage cheese, cheese, potato, or cabbage. Then, they are boiled in salted water. Ukrainian vareniki are in some way reminiscent of Russian pelmeni (meat dumplings) and Italian ravioli. They are usually served with sour cream or cracklings.
Stuffed cabbage rolls. Another characteristic Ukrainian dish is stuffed cabbage rolls, usually filled with a meat and rice filling and stewed in tomato sauce. Stuffed cabbage rolls are traditionally served with sour cream.
Deruni. Although deruni - potato blinis or pancakes – can be found in many Slavic countries, in Ukraine, this simple and tasty dish acquired such popularity that it became a permanent component of national cuisine. The dough for deruni is usually made of grated potato, with eggs, onions, and flour. It is then baked on the pan. Traditionally, they are served hot with sour cream or butter.
Kulesh. This is an ancient Ukrainian dish, which became widespread thanks to the Zaporizhian Cossacks. They valued this pottage, cooked with millet, salo, potato, and onion, for its simplicity and incredible richness: during raids, kulesh often replaced a full course dinner. Modern Ukrainian cooks have significantly diversified the Cossack's casserole, having added new ingredients to it: mushrooms, meat, and kidney beans. Kulesh cooked on open fire is considered to be ideal, but pottage cooked at home is not inferior in its taste to this ancient original.
Ukrainian beverages deserve special attention. Naturally fermented drinks are considered to be the most popular. Among alcoholic drinks, the most popular are beer and wine (especially Crimean and Carpathian). Among the non-alcoholic, kvass is known for quenching many Ukrainians' thirst. 'Uzvar,' a refreshing drink made of dried fruits and berries, is very popular in the country. And, of course, we cannot forget 'horilka' – Ukrainian vodka, without which no feast can begin. However, you need to be very careful drinking 'horilka' since it is a rather strong drink.
Ukrainian national dishes and drinks - always cooked with soul and served with love - have never left any of Ukraine's guests indifferent to their charms. Delicious and nourishing, they have become a real trademark for the country. Even though today some Ukrainian dishes have become staples on the menus of many restaurants worldwide, their original taste and unforgettable aroma can be experienced only in Ukraine!


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Nordstrom Rack store scheduled to open at Springfield Town Center
Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. plans to open a 33,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store next spring at Springfield Town Center in Springfield.
The Nordstrom Rack store is part of a total renovation of the shopping that its owners say will include retailers and restaurants. The mall's current anchor tenants include Macy's, Target and JCPenney.
Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc., offering apparel, accessories and shoes at prices of 30 to 70 percent off normal retail levels.
The Nordstrom Rack store at Springfield Town Center will be the sixth in Virginia. The company also operates five Nordstrom department stores in the commonwealth.
Springfield Town Center is a 1.35 million-square-foot regional shopping center. It is currently owned by Vornado Realty Trust and is under agreement to be acquired by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT).
Nordstrom operates 270 stores in 36 states, including 116 full-line stores, 151 Nordstrom Racks, two Jeffrey boutiques, and one clearance store.

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The Book of Iyov (Job): Chapter 21
21:1 But Job answered and said, 21:2 Hear diligently my speech, and let this be your consolations.
21:3 Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.
21:4 As for me, is my complaint to man? and if it were so, why should not my spirit be troubled? 21:5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.
21:6 Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
21:7 Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? 21:8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes.
21:9 Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.
21:10 Their bull gendereth, and faileth not; their cow calveth, and casteth not her calf.
21:11 They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
21:12 They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
21:13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
21:14 Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
21:15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? 21:16 Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.
21:17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
21:18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
21:19 God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it.
21:20 His eyes shall see his destruction, and he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty.
21:21 For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst? 21:22 Shall any teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
21:23 One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.
21:24 His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow.
21:25 And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure.
21:26 They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them.
21:27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which ye wrongfully imagine against me.
21:28 For ye say, Where is the house of the prince? and where are the dwelling places of the wicked? 21:29 Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens, 21:30 That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath.
21:31 Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done? 21:32 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb.
21:33 The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
21:34 How then comfort ye me in vain, seeing in your answers there remaineth falsehood?
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From Bare Metal to Full Operation with Windows Vista's Complete PC Backup and File and Folder Backup
- Performing a Windows Complete PC Backup with Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions
- Performing a File and Folder Backup
- Safeguarding Your System
This article discusses how to restore a system that has suffered a complete hard disk failure by using both Complete PC Backup (available in Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions) and File and Folder Backup (all Vista editions).
Performing a Windows Complete PC Backup with Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Editions
External USB hard disks are supported by both backup programs, and make excellent backup devices.
Start the Windows Complete PC Backup process by connecting the hard disk to an available USB port and turning it on. After the external hard disk has been detected by the system (you might need to reboot your system first), open the Control Panel, and click the Back Up Your Computer task in the System and Maintenance Category.
When Backup and Restore Center opens, select Back Up Computer (Figure1). You must be an administrator or provide administrator credentials when prompted by user account control (UAC) to run this task.
Figure 1 Windows Vista's Backup and Restore Center for Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate Editions.
The system searches for backup devices. Click the On a Hard Disk radio button and select your USB backup drive. Click Next to continue.
The Confirm Your Backup Settings dialog appears. Your backup drive is listed in the top section, labeled Backup Location. Make sure the correct drive is selected. The bottom of the dialog lists the drive(s) to be backed up. The system drive (C:) is always on the list of drives. However, if you have additional drive letters on your system, they will also be listed. Click Start Backup (Figure2) to begin the backup process.
Figure 2 Confirming backup settings.
During the backup, a green progress bar appears as the backup is created. At the end of the process, a message informs you the backup is complete. You can then close the backup window.
The backup is stored as a .vhd (Virtual Hard Disk) file, the same type of file used by Virtual PC 2007 and Virtual Server.
Windows Complete PC Backup can be run as often as desired. To back up your system on a particular schedule, use Task Scheduler. I recommend using Complete PC Backup monthly.


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Toddler & Youth Short Sleeve Tee "Cat Lover Frankenstein - GIVE .. MILK..."
Toddler & Youth Short Sleeve Tee "Cat Lover Frankenstein - GIVE .. MILK..."
Art Mina Original Illustration "Cat Lover Frankenstein - GIVE .. MILK..." Toddler Tee. This kid funny design t-shirt was Illustrated and hand-printed in Silk Screen by Mina Wilcox with joy from her small Art Studio in California. We only use non-toxic water-based inks that are safe for your little one.
DETAILS: One 100% Cotton Kids T-shirt (Photo: 3T)• T-shirt color: Light Steel
• Toddler: 5.2oz 100% Cotton, Hanes ComfortSoft
• Youth: 6.1 oz 100% Cotton, Hanes Beefy-T
2T: Chest 12" (30.5cm) Length: 14" (35.5cm)
3T: Chest 12" 1/2 (31.5cm) Length: 15" (38cm)
4T: Chest 13" 1/2 (34.5cm) Length: 16" (40.5cm)
Youth XS: 4-5 years old, Body Length 18" (46cm) Body Width 13 1/2" (34cm)
Youth S: 6-8 years old, Body Length 20 1/2" (52cm) Body Width 151/2" (39cm)
* References: For 9 years old boy with an average build. it's better to choose the next larger size Youth M (10-12.)
Youth M: 10-12 years old, Body Length 23" (58cm) Body Width 17" (43cm)
Youth L: 14-16 years old, Body Length 25" (63cm) Body Width 18" (46cm)
Youth XL: 18-20 years old, Body Length 27" (68cm) Body Width 20" (50cm)
Care: Machine Wash Warm Water, Tumble Dry.
* Items are hand printed so color unevenness and pattern placement may vary from stock photo. If you want to see the pattern of yours, please let me know. I will send you a picture.
Colors may vary slightly on your computer screen.
Thanks for taking a look at our Art Mina shop! Please feel free to contact us if you have a question.
We love this t-shirt makes your kids happy!
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Transit Packaging
Our extensive portfolio is organized into five application categories and includes packaging consumables, tools, software and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. This broad spectrum of technologies enables us to serve as a single source for customers to build a complete transit packaging solution.
Our packing solutions contain and protect your products for direct shipment to your customers or for additional end-of-line packaging.
Our bundling solutions organize and consolidate your products for safe shipment or palletizing.
Our unitizing solutions help palletize and protect products for secure transport and storage.
Our automated warehousing solutions enable you to efficiently store and retrieve your products.
Our transportation solutions stabilize your loads by preventing excessive product movement during transport by road, rail, sea or air.
With operations in 23 countries, our Transit Packaging Division helps customers protect their brands by offering global breadth and local expertise.
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DeFi , decentralized finance , will be the most important track for blockchain in the future .DeFi advanced all the way in the impetuous state of the huge market prospects behind DeFi .BDMProtocol moves into the lending field for DeFi and became a global dark horse .
BDMProtocol: blockchain world "Ant Financial Services Group"
BDMProtocol is a global open financial application platform based on blockchain and crypto currency . The BDM ecosystem covers financial services , cultural entertainment , IP copyright , Internet of Things , sharing economy and other scenarios .
The BDM development team is committed to reshaping the global financial ecology with blockchain technology , building BDMProtocol projects , and creating DeFi ecological agreements and encrypted asset value investment entrance .At the same time , the self – developed BDMProtocol protocol creates more practical functions for BDM DAPP applications , such as the realization of safe and efficient clearing and payment system , P2P exchange , supply chain logistics , personal or institutional identity certification , evidence retention , automatic execution of intelligent contracts , etc .
On the basis of BDMProtocol, the development team also builds incentive side chains, issues BDM certificates, opens up the DeFi financial ecology through the circulation of certificates, solves the problems of currency cross-border circulation and currency exchange, and realizes high value circulation in the scenarios of pledge lending, liquidity mining, contract trading, and decentralized exchanges. BDM tokens are supported by the DeFi model and BDMProtocol agreement, and are committed to driving the landing of blockchain technology in the financial field and the real business field, enabling the innovative financial business ecosystem in the era of value internet.
Nirvana Rebirth ——DeFi Lending
DeFi field has experienced a climax fade, BDM strong circle so that DeFi lending Nirvana rebirth, again ushered in a highlight. Different from IPFS,BDMProtocol, we focus on solving the pain points of the industry :(1) ownership of data ;(2) lack of trust ;(3) complex chain, asymmetric allocation of resources and information.
Based on the experience accumulated in the fields of block chain, finance, technology investment and so on, BDM endorse and develop the team with strong strength to aim at the pain point, take the initiative to attack, reshape the global financial ecology to build the DeFi ecological protocol and encrypt the asset value investment entrance, and realize the financial value system of decentralization finance and reliable and transparent assets on the chain.
BDMProtocol: the Value and Interaction Model of the Financial World
BDMToken is the only value circulation certificate in the BDMProtocol ecosystem, which will undertake the mission of building DeFi ecology with everyone. A total circulation of 21 million, to the DeFi's pioneer bitcoin.
The transfer destruction mechanism has now been added to the BDM. For each chain transfer interaction ,0.1 per cent of the transfer amount will be destroyed automatically, and more deflation mechanisms will be added BDM the future, which will enable the formation of a 100 per cent aggregate liquidity mining pattern. The BDM has a very rich pool for users and investors to choose from, including:
(1) Social mining: inviting friends to join the BDM ecological BDM to obtain
(2) LP mining: participation in mobile mining BDM obtained
(3) Borrowing and mining: BDM to deposit and borrow money
BDM cater to the decentralized scene to add the elements of social motivation, increase the invitation pool of play, can activate the enthusiasm of user participation, create a defi application system for everyone to share and participate in.
BDMProtocol Target —— creates a trillion – level DeFi infrastructure platform
There is no doubt that the BDMProtocol's first lending and social agreements will be an unprecedented financial creation and a leader in block chain DeFi. As a completely decentralized DeFi platform, BDM can have both decentralized security and credibility and high performance of keeping millions of transactions concurrent.
Therefore, in the field of finance, BDM will be an important prerequisite for the construction of DeFi distributed financial system and the landing of commercial payment.
BDM the application of financial scenarios to reshape the value and interaction model of the financial world. BDM's biggest project highlights are:
(1) Improve liquidity, project cold start.
(2) Connected value island, promote price discovery.
(3) Free and open API game applications, BDMProtocol protocol development Dapps, the game industry trades with users through BDM tokens.
(4) Unified transaction and exchange based on BDM tokens, TOKEN conversion and transaction across different business games and products.
Looking forward to the future, we BDM move forward, integrate many industries, organize multilingual platforms, carry out cooperative operation of global business, create a trillion-level DeFi infrastructure platform, and actively promote the online plan of overseas BDM. BDM is not a speculative success of the "flash in the pan ", but a steady road to the king, BDM will lay a leading glory, hand in hand with global aspirations to share wealth feast!
Alex Jacob is a literature author. He was born in Chicago. Alex passion is writing news articles. He writes number of articles and published it.
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When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone,
when the kings and princes are home,
when the shepherds are back with the flocks,
then the work of Christmas begins:
to find the lost,
to heal those broken in spirit,
to feed the hungry,
to release the oppressed,
to rebuild the nations,
to bring peace among all peoples,
to make a little music with the heart…
And to radiate the Light of Christ,
every day, in every way, in all that we do and in all that we say.
Then the work of Christmas begins.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
A as in Arlee & All
The time has come. Already the first posts of the 2015 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge have been flooding the internet as bloggers from India and other parts of that side of the globe have been publishing their posts for the letter "A". As many of you are reading this now, more bloggers from other time zones have published their blog posts. I've seen some quality work so far which gives me high hopes for this year. As of today I'm giving the bloggers of A to Z at big A+ grade for the work that's being turned in.
Even if you don't have your post up or prepared you can still gear into action and start writing. Listen all you bloggers, you are also writers (even if you don't think of yourself as such) and you can write off the cuff, spur of the moment improvisational pieces. A to Z is a test of your blogging abilities and I have no doubt that you've got what it takes to start and finish this Challenge. Give it all you've got and let's see this thing through!
All of Us!
We are the mighty A to Z Community and we've got unity, comradery, and a spirit of support for each other. Now in it's 6th year, A to Z has shown how we bloggers can help each other out when help is needed. We are all in this together. Visit as many blogs as you can and comment often. This is a good investment of your time and as you continue blogging onward into the future you will see how your actions in April will pay off in the coming months and even years.
Ask Arlee!
All of the co-hosts have been doing their "About Me" posts so here is mine.
With a lifelong interest in writing, I discovered blogging in 2009 and realized it is a great way to get ones writing out before the public without having to submit it all over the place to face numerous rejections and maybe never get published. It's been a wonderful writing adventure for me so far.
After a couple months of being mostly unnoticed on my blog, I started catching on to the social networking game and the not-so-secret secret of getting blog followers. This discovery led to my starting the first Blogging from A to Z April Challenge in 2010. It worked and now here we are with six fantastic years and thousands of adherents, fans, and followers. A to Z has gained an admirable reputation and we've had some of the best bloggers in the world joining us since its inception.
I currently blog at:
Tossing It Out
Wrote By Rote
A Faraway View
A Few Words
I have all of these blogs operational for A to Z in April. I hope you will take time to visit them.
>>Some questions asked by A to Z community members:
Susan Scott from the Garden of Eden Blog asks "Do you remember your dreams?" Much of the time I do remember my dreams. I've been interested in dreams since childhood and have at times kept a dream diary. Now I write about dreams and dreaming at my blog A Faraway View. Be sure to visit Susan's blog as well as she also will be writing about dreams as her A to Z theme for April.
Barbara In Caneyhead asks:
"What is your favorite pastime other than writing/reading/blogging?" For many years I worked in touring theatrical productions as a manager, actor, and juggler. I'm still very interested in show business even though I've stepped away from that life for now. I continue to have a passion for travel and take long road trips whenever I can. I love traveling the roads of the United States.
Loni Townsend asks:
"You are one insane guy... four blogs for the A-to-Z challenge?? Okay, here's my question for you: How do you find time to do it all?" In order to take on the four blogs for the Challenge I plan ahead as much as possible. Short posts are also vital. I highly recommend that everyone keep their posts short for A to Z if they can. In fact, I've grown to be rather a fan of shorter posts all the time. Oh, I still get wordy at times, but don't most of us?
Nicole asks:
"What I'd like you to blab about is:
How did you propose?" Actually I don't exactly remember the how of it. Since we were both older and had gone through previous marriages I think we just kind of came to a mutual agreement that incorporated logic and, of course, love. My wife and I have now been married for going on 18 years.
"Aside from blogging, what do you do for fun?" I enjoy movies and music. And my wife and I like to dine out.
"If you could only have one condiment for an entire year, what would you pick?" That's so difficult since I'm a condiment crazy guy. One of my absolute favorites though is Tabasco sauce. That could take the place of a lot of other things for me.
Dixie@dcrelief asks:
"Oh, and a question? What finally made me say yes to the challenge?? I don't know, this is 'ask Arlee' today... right?!!" Well yes, it is "Ask Arlee" day, but I can only guess why you said yes to the Challenge. My guess is that you needed A to Z in order to Challenge your abilities, you wanted to be part of a great community of bloggers, and you find me utterly irresistible. Isn't that why every one does this A to Z Challenge?
And now, my thanks to all of you for stopping by and being a part of A to Z. Also, a magnanimously huge thanks to my great team of co-hosts as listed in the sidebar and all of our individual teams of helpers who you can find listed in the tab at the top of the page. These are the people who really keep A to Z advancing onward and I'd be lost in this Challenge without them by my side. Be sure to visit all of them and express some gratitude.
Now let's get busy wrapping up our blog posts and visiting all the wonderful bloggers out there. Don't forget to leave comments!
90 comments:
- Pearson Report said...
A is for Awesome Arlee - what a great way to start the A to Z!
Great questions and answers.
I wish everyone a super fun A to Z Challenge.
Sent with smiles, Jenny
2015 A to Z Challenge Ambassador
@PearsonReport - April 1, 2015 at 7:10 AM
- Nicole said...
Thanks for leading us all into April on a high note :)
Yeah Tabasco sauce is fitting as a replacement for lots of other condiments and yes you must be irresistable, having gotten me to do many things for the madness that is the A to Z Challenge! Lol
- Nicole
#atozchallenge Co-Host
www.madlabpost. com - April 1, 2015 at 7:19 AM
- Malavikka Sridharan said...
Thank you for inspiring us :)
Do drop into www.malavikka.blogspot.com - April 1, 2015 at 7:19 AM
- D.G. Hudson said...
You're the boss, AR-Lee when it comes to the A to Z, and it's helped me produce some collections of posts I'd probably not have otherwise. Thanks for creating a motivating blog challenge and staying with it!
- April 1, 2015 at 7:39 AM
- Pooja Priyamvada said...
What a bright and happy encouraging post for a cheerful beginning.
- April 1, 2015 at 7:47 AM
- Stitching Noni said...
What a great post! A great way to start off the April challenge :o)
Hugs xx - April 1, 2015 at 7:48 AM
A is for amazing post on Day 1! Thanks Arlee for the encouragement and great to be here for the very first time. Even better to know more about you :)
- April 1, 2015 at 8:32 AM
An Absolutely Animating Article from Arlee. Appreciated!
Miriam (A-to-Zing on writing historical fiction) - April 1, 2015 at 8:39 AM
- Click said...
What a great post to kick off the challenge. :-)
I especially liked your answer to the 'how did you propose?' question. I'm still waiting on my proposal from my husband. We just kind of came to a mutual agreement that we should get married at some point. It always makes me smile when I see I'm not the only one who did it that way.
Cait @ Click's Clan - April 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM
- Aparna said...
Amazing post for day 1 :)
- April 1, 2015 at 8:49 AM
- Anna (herding cats-burning soup) said...
It was fun watching the A to Z posts pop up during the day from the other side of the world. Can't believe it's already here!
Anna @ herding cats & burning soup - April 1, 2015 at 8:59 AM
- Rachel Pattinson said...
What a great post to kick off the challenge! I can't wait to get stuck in!
- April 1, 2015 at 9:15 AM
- Preethi Venugopala said...
My post for A to begin the challenge.
http://tulipsandme.blogspot.in/2015/04/absence-is-to-love-what-wind-is-to-fire.html - April 1, 2015 at 9:35 AM
- Diana L. said...
will there be a specific link up each day so we can link the day's post?
- April 1, 2015 at 9:40 AM
- Rob Z Tobor said...
Well Mr B there are a lot of A's about today. . . . . Good luck
- April 1, 2015 at 9:47 AM
- Elodie said...
Great post to get started :) Looking forward to discovering more blog and bloggers throughout this month :)
- April 1, 2015 at 9:52 AM
- Susan Scott said...
Thanks Arlee for this great post! Thanks also for mentioning me! I'm about to pop over to your dreams one, which I read briefly and it is FANTASTIC!
- April 1, 2015 at 10:31 AM
- Rajlakshmi said...
A to Z challenge is an amazing time to read and meet new bloggers :D 4 blogs!! wow I am having a tough time with 2 :)
- April 1, 2015 at 11:02 AM
- Rachel said...
Great post and I am ready to meet some new bloggers! My post is here" http://rachelwritesthings.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-to-z-challenge-is-for-anna-french-kiss.html
- April 1, 2015 at 11:26 AM
- Denise said...
Now that I have all my posts ready for this year, I found a spreadsheet on my computer with A to Z ideas I made up last year. Guess I have a head start on 2016. Off to find some new bloggers.
- April 1, 2015 at 11:29 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
No, but you can leave links up at the A to Z Facebook page.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 11:33 AM
- Sabrina A. Fish said...
I started blogging because it was a fun way to learn more about the business side of being a writer. I continue because of the amazing friends I've made along the way. I love reading your posts on any of your blogs Arlee! Happy A to Z!
- April 1, 2015 at 11:34 AM
- Unknown said...
I am so glad I joined this challenge, I have been feeling uninspired for some time and now i am inspired again, thank you! Here is my A is for ATTRACTION http://www.kellymartinspeaks.co.uk/2015/04/a-is-for-attraction.html
- April 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM
- Robyn Proctor said...
Great way to start the month off! I'm looking forward to discovering new blogs :)
- April 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM
- Jo said...
Mine went out at 1 a.m. Arlee. Thanks for dreaming up this Challenge, I have enjoyed it for 4 years now. I had forgotten the hyperlink signature until I saw a reminder this morning. JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE
- April 1, 2015 at 11:53 AM
- Mary Aalgaard said...
Great to read more about you. Four blogs is definitely an added challenge! I admire your dedication to writing and categorizing your thoughts, dreams, and words. Thanks for starting the challenge.
Play off the Page - April 1, 2015 at 12:20 PM
NIce to connect. Looking forward to the challenge.
- April 1, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Ive got goosebumps!
- April 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM
- T. Powell Coltrin said...
Arlee, Arlee, Arlee. Woot! We're off and blogging.
- April 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM
- Mark Koopmans said...
Haha! What better way to begin than with Ask with Arlee :)
This is going to be my first completed A-Z (I'm calling it!!)
Good luck with your FOUR !!! - April 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM
- The Vinyl Edition said...
OK, well that's the first post done and dusted. Very excited about the challenge, and i hope to see an improvement in the way i go about my writing tasks over the month, in terms of organisation, efficiency, etc. Gook luck everybody!
- April 1, 2015 at 1:30 PM
Did anyone ask, what does Arlee stand for? Is it Early as in early bird or Our Lee as in belonging to the challenge? Sue A to Z ing at Sue's Trifles
- April 1, 2015 at 1:31 PM
- Unknown said...
yay! I just did my first post for this challenge!
I hope I/we can do this all the way through!
good luck everybody! :> - April 1, 2015 at 1:48 PM
- Heather M. Gardner said...
Love being a part of this Challenge and blog community, Arlee!
You've created a wonderful way for us all to communicate!
Thank you,
Heather - April 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM
- AJ Lauer said...
You know... I'm actually not very big on condiments.. Other than pickles. Mmm pickles.
Thanks again for having us all on the team, Lee! So glad to do it for another year!
~AJ Lauer
an A-Z Cohost
@ayjaylauer on Twitter
- April 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM
- Eunice said...
Started today and A is for agony! I'm doing NaJoWriMo as well as the two challenges dovetail nicely.
- April 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM
- Debbie D. said...
Thank you for starting this great blogging initiative, Arlee! Wow - 4 blogs - that's amazing to have all of them posting daily.Kudos to you! I'll try to check them all out.
- April 1, 2015 at 2:14 PM
- Unknown said...
Neat way to start the challenge! :)
- April 1, 2015 at 2:18 PM
- Yamini Meduri said...
Fourth year of participation...!!!
www.dilmainhainpyar.blogspot.com - April 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM
- Birgit said...
Great post and the hard thing is keeping it short since I tend to be a talker:) Liked knowing a little more about you too
- April 1, 2015 at 2:33 PM
- Sunday Visitor said...
Fabulous Post.
- April 1, 2015 at 2:52 PM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
And we're glad you launched that first Challenge!
- April 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM
- Michelle Wallace said...
Thank you Mr. A to Z AKA Arlee Bird, for starting this wonderful challenge!
Away we go--------- - April 1, 2015 at 3:03 PM
- Jennifer Hawes said...
It fun to write off the cuff, but I like being prepared too;) Dreams fascinate me. I incorporate them into my writing all the time!
- April 1, 2015 at 3:05 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
Glad you've stayed with us, Jo!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
You'd better finish this one!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:21 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
No one asked but I have explained it in other posts. The pseudonym "Arlee" came from the shortened version of Robert Lee or R. Lee as I started signing things when I was in college. "Bird" came about because "Arlee" reminded me of "early" and I had a great idea for a bird logo that I used back in the 80's when I started an entertainment production company. I clung to the moniker when I started blogging and now that is who I have become.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:25 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
Thanks, Heather, for the amazing co-host you've been. What would I do without all of you!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:26 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
Pickles? Pregnancy? That's what I've heard--I'm just saying.
Thanks so much for all you've been doing to make A to Z a big success again this year!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:31 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
Glad you've been by my side ever since! This Challenge has become a great team effort with an amazing array of bloggers every year!
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:33 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
So glad you're back again this year. Thanks for being a part of my Ambassador team.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 3:34 PM
- nashvillecats2 said...
I was the first to sign up for the A to Z back in 2010, I "Met" Alex that year also. Meeting Arlee in LA was a day I shall never forget. He was the perfect host.
I enjoyed your "A" an excellent start to the challenge. - April 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM
- catherinemjohnson.com said...
I'm definitely write off the cuff. Looking forward to participating for the first time. I always enjoy reading posts from this challenge. I really should have written my number down though. It's going to take me all day to find it ;)
- April 1, 2015 at 3:42 PM
- Stephen Tremp said...
Thank you Arlee for starting it all!
- April 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM
- Al Penwasser said...
Thanks for all that you do. I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for you. Hey, that rhymes. Whoopdi doo.
- April 1, 2015 at 4:06 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
You're pretty irresistible yourself, Nicole. Your intelligent writing and clear thinking has been a great asset to this A to Z Team. You've been a great ally to have on my side.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 4:08 PM
- betty said...
Lots of wonderful A's featured here! Should be an awesome challenge!
betty - April 1, 2015 at 4:13 PM
- Barbara In Caneyhead said...
Great inspiration here today!
Life & Faith in Caneyhead
I am Ensign B ~ One of Tremp's Troops with the
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- April 1, 2015 at 4:28 PM
- Unknown said...
First year! Started the day NOT even knowing about this challenge. So with that, I began to write and it seemed fit for A to be for Ambition! I'm nervous but I know I can do it.
Faith @ Livewagbark.com - April 1, 2015 at 5:09 PM
- Julie Jordan Scott said...
It is always great to be here - to activate, advance and align with the remarkable bloggers on such a wide variety of topics. Thank you, Arlee, for being an inspiration for all these years and now, beyond as well.
Julie Jordan Scott
Inspired by Literary Grannies - A is for Anne Morrow Lindbergh - April 1, 2015 at 5:11 PM
- Namrata said...
Thanks a lot for this motivation. Exactly the sort we seek in our busy schedule. This is my first post on A-Z challenge. A for Acceptance. A fiction.
http://bluesomeheart.blogspot.in/2015/04/acceptance.html - April 1, 2015 at 5:38 PM
- Indywrites said...
I read 4 blogs and fainted!! here i am thinking you have a job too!! God bless and thanks for the a to z!!
- April 1, 2015 at 6:27 PM
Arlee, the fearless creator of the challenge! =)
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad
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Patricia Lynne, Indie Author - April 1, 2015 at 6:32 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for the inspiration and motivation. This is my first year and I'm enjoying it already :)
- April 1, 2015 at 6:48 PM
- A Hopeless Romantic said...
Gee! 4 Blogs, I am having tough time managing two.
Thank you for having me on board for the challenge. I am participating for the first time
A is for Arcadian smile ~ A Poesy Discourse - April 1, 2015 at 6:59 PM
- Unknown said...
Nice to know a bit more about you Arlee:-) Thanks for the kick -off. Good luck all:-)
- April 1, 2015 at 7:26 PM
- Kathleen Jennette said...
Lots of energy here! Great start this year too. Fun.
As I See It Daily - April 1, 2015 at 7:31 PM
- Unknown said...
This is great, my first time. Is there a particular place to post so all can see?
- April 1, 2015 at 7:42 PM
- Lisa said...
Tabasco sauce huh... My hubby might agree with you there! I LOVE your dream blog. And four blogs?!!! Eyes popping out now. I couldn't do that right now. I too, love to travel. In case you hadn't guessed that already! Lisa, co-host AtoZ2015, @ lisabuiecollard.com
- April 1, 2015 at 7:43 PM
- Carolyn Twede Frank said...
Thanks for helping with this.
- April 1, 2015 at 7:49 PM
- Arlee Bird said...
You've been there from the start! Thanks for so much encouragement in your kind words and support.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out - April 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM
- Lynn Proctor said...
Looks like a great start-I am in awe of a juggler!!
- April 1, 2015 at 7:57 PM
- JazzFeathers said...
Well, Arlee, if I weren't all punped up already, your speech would have done the job ;-)
- April 1, 2015 at 7:57 PM
- J.L. Campbell said...
Can't believe it's April! Well done, Arlee and thanks for the encouragement.
I'm sure you and your team with rock. - April 1, 2015 at 8:33 PM
way to start the challenge!
- April 1, 2015 at 8:36 PM
- Unknown said...
I am very excited to be part of this challenge! This is my first year so I hope to do well and connect with more bloggers. I chose A for Acorns at http://owladventure.com/2015/04/01/atozchallenge-owls-a-to-z-adventure/ Thanks, Arlee! This is so awesome! ����
- April 1, 2015 at 9:07 PM
- Empty Nester said...
I love the challenge! I usually participate via my older blog, Empty Nest but am trying it with my new one this year- Grinding My Grits. I'm looking forward to reading and reading and reading and meeting new folks!
- April 1, 2015 at 9:16 PM
- Julia Phillips Smith said...
Arlee -- I only missed the very first year of A to Z. This is my 5th year doing the challenge, and it's something that I really look forward to all year. Thanks for starting it up!
- April 1, 2015 at 9:26 PM
Here's to another terrific April.
- April 1, 2015 at 10:42 PM
- B~Natrelle said...
Hello there. Just want to thank Arlee and his co-hosts for this space. This is my second year taking part. I prepared well in advance and scheduled my posts ahead of time so they'll post automatically if I don't have time to blog on a particular day. I appreciate the motivation and energy...especially as the signup list keeps growing! Enjoy the challenge everyone!
Entrepreneurial Goddess - April 1, 2015 at 11:01 PM
- Patricia said...
Always a fun challenge. I don't have a theme this year...just winging it, but I will be here every day. Thank you and your team for all the hard work making this such an awesome hop.
- April 2, 2015 at 3:49 AM
- Sangita Kalarickal said...
Thanks, Arlee for your work! I've always enjoyed participating in this challenge. Real fun!
- April 2, 2015 at 3:58 AM
- Lisa said...
hello Arlee, the A-Z is the rope that bloggers hold on to, thank you
- April 2, 2015 at 4:27 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
You can post daily links at the A to Z Facebook page or in the comments you leave at the blogs you visit.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
- April 2, 2015 at 4:32 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
I'm essentially retired. If I were still working my old job I might not be doing any blogs.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
- April 2, 2015 at 4:33 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
You were one of my most frequent visitors last year at my dream blog.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
- April 2, 2015 at 4:35 AM
- Arlee Bird said...
And thank you for your continued participation, Julia.
Arlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
Tossing It Out
- April 2, 2015 at 4:36 AM
- Dr Genevive Angela said...
Thanks Arlee, this is my third year and I am glad to be part of this challenge, thanks for all the motivation, appreciate you !
- April 2, 2015 at 6:43 AM
- Dixie@dcrelief said...
Perfect answer, as I do find you... "utterly irresistible," sir. (wink-wink-smile)
- April 2, 2015 at 5:37 PM
- Laura Roberts @ Buttontapper Press said...
Wow, Arlee, I never realized you were so prolific with 4 blogs in the mix! And here I thought I was being audacious with 2 blogs in the challenge this year. ;D
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WOZX launched on HBTC.com, the exchange that secured by the best-in-class trading systems and adopts rigorous asset selection processes
As the most important part of realizing Efforce's ultimate goal, the token WOZX has been carefully designed and issued. The Wozniak team has chosen HBTC.com to first launch the WOZX. The cooperation is a natural choice given HBTC's superior technology practice, renowned industry reputation, and industry-leading trading experience.
HBTC was founded by James Ju in 2018, and is under the business of Bluehelix Group, aiming to provide professional blockchain and fintech services. Bluehelix group has received investments from Huobi, OKEx, and other institutions and gathered the best talents worked in top technology companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, and Google. BHEX rebranded as HBTC in 2020 and launched the innovative HBC 10x repurchase plan and HBTC Captain incentive scheme. Under the repurchase plan, 100% of HBTC's revenue will be used to repurchase the HBC on the secondary market with the price calculated by 10x PE (10x PE = HBC price /annualized revenue per HBC * 10). The Price of HBC has increased 234% consequently.
HBTC's cryptocurrency trading platform is known for its security, liquidity, and efficiency. MAS exempted licensed in Singapore, HBTC's trading system is backboned by Bluehelix Cloud, has developed a best-in-class system that backs the trading experience and fund security. HBTC's trading platform has experienced a total of 6,027 system upgrades and 136,569 system structure within 3 years after its launch in 2018, keeping a record of 0 asset losing accident. With the recent upgrade of the system, HBTC's new system is able to achieve even a higher level of reliability:
Bluehelix Cloud trading system:
Fast, stable, and accurate are the main performance that HBTC is always improving. HBTC's Bluehelix Cloud trading system processes up to 300,000 orders per second, and orders can be completed within 1ms. Even during the event of the system upgrade, the system availability is still maintained at 99.99% for 2020.
Contract system:
Users are able to switch between isolated and cross margin at any time, even with an open position, and no transaction fee will be charged for the switch. Also, users are able to withdraw all margins as long as there is enough profit.
Trading experience:
A single account for spot and contract trading and a system that calculates the risk limit automatically.
BitStody custodian solution:
Both centralized custody and decentralized custody are available, with patented decentralized key generation technology.
Quality Asset
Coin listing is another dimension that HBTC leverages to ensure the smoothness of the user experience, achieves a win-win situation for the traders and the trading platform, and reduces the problem of low liquidity in the early stages of high-quality projects. During the selection of quality assets, HBTC.com adheres to the principle of a rigorous selection of assets from different projects to enable a proper range of digital assets. At the same time, in order to solve existing pain points in the digital asset industry, which currently lacks a market-making management solution, HBTC has launched its own "coin listing crowdsourcing liquidity initiative", redefining the exchange market making model. These initiatives, coupled with reliable user protection and a responsible attitude, have earned a positive reputation among users.
Since its inception, the HBTC exchange has been committed to the discovery of both quality and promising digital asset projects. Before its partnership with Efforce, HBTC has supported famous projects such as the decentralized oracle Nest Protocol and decentralized exchange Serum.
Bluehelix group's path to the future prosperity of blockchain: exchange, public chain, and cloud service
Although widely perceived as an exchange, trading is actually just one of the three main services provided by Bluehelix Group. In fact, Bluehelix Group has built three solid pillars, which are HBTC exchange platform, HBTC chain, and Bluehelix cloud SaaS service, to support the comprehensive development of its business and to give a full paly to the beauty and potential of the technology and blockchain. It is without a doubt that the strong market position and rapid growth of Bluehelix Group's exchange service, public chain, and cloud service are leading it into the future prosperity of blockchain.
Named as Bluehelix Cloud, Bluehelix Group's cloud service is one of the largest technology providers for the global cryptocurrency exchange. Data tells the facts: Bluehelix Cloud has more than 320 institutional clients around the globe, and more than 6 billion dollars are escrowed by Bluehelix Cloud, covering 15 million users globally. The service type is also diversified, providing system support for the spot, futures, and options markets.
While the exchange is providing superior trading services to users and the Bluehelix Cloud is the backbone that supports the fund security and the smooth operation for numerous exchange platforms, the HBTC Chain was launched as the first public chain for decentralized cross-chain custody. Positioned as the infrastructure for DeFi, HBTC Chain's decentralized key generation technology has obtained a patent in the United States, and is currently in the phase of testing with an expectation for the mainnet to launch in mid-December. HBTC Chain has made the cross-chain between heterogenous chains possible, will be supporting the cross-chain custody and transactions for more than 10 mainstream digital assets including BTC, ETH, LTC, and DOT. At the same time, HBTC Chain improved the protection for assets through the technology of private key sharding, securing the on-chain assets. Moreover, HBTC Chain launched the cross-chain DEX SaaS service, providing the decentralized OTC services and supporting the trading for NFTs. In line with its position of DeFi infrastructure, the API of HBTC Chain is opened to the public in order to satisfy the needs from developers and better serve the community.
Bluehelix Group is continuously pursuit to leading the development of the industries through technology, which is the same work that Apple has been doing. Just like Wozniak said, true innovation is one that improves people's lives. Efforce has managed to combined a blockchain project with a traditional industry, and the issuance of WOZX has pushed the blockchain and the energy efficiency industry forward to the future. Starting with the cooperation between Efforce and HBTC.com, innovations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry are one step closer to become a revolution that ultimately benefit us, the people.
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I have tried to install the Navigator Free software on my
WinCE 5 car head unit, unfortunately that the Unit has not recognized the Navigator.exe
file. And displaying "Not find the Navigation Software"
But I have tried another Navi -Software called City Guide
that was worked fine.
Please Advice.
HI tomas,
I have
download and save the missing dll files which is describe in that link but
result is same. Unit is
displaying same message " not find navigation software".As I told
you earlier that another software running very well.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Thank s
Please find the DLL list in my SD card root.
BTProxy.dll, CoreDll.dll, gfxQVGA.dll, gfxVGA.dll, gpstmc.dll, imgdecmp.dll, localisation.dll, localisation_ar.dll, localisation_bg.dll, localisation_cs.dll, localisation_da.dll, localisation_de.dll, localisation_el.dll, localisation_es.dll, localisation_fa.dll, localisation_fi.dll, localisation_fr.dll, localisation_he.dll, localisation_hr.dll, localisation_hu.dll, localisation_it.dll, localisation_lt.dll, localisation_lv.dll, localisation_nl.dll, localisation_no.dll, localisation_pl.dll, localisation_pt.dll, localisation_ro.dll, localisation_ru.dll, localisation_sk.dll, localisation_sr.dll, localisation_sv.dll, localisation_vi.dll, mpfctoday.dll, ole32.dll, OLEAUT32.dll, shlwapi.dll, wininet.dll, WS32.DLL, zlib.DLL.
Please Advice.
HI tomas,
As your statement I did the same. But no luck.
And I run the same SW in another Unit it was worked fine.
But not on my Unit.
Please find the Unit ID and version below.
Expecting your Advice.
Thank you
I have installed Navigator 12.1.10 on a Medion P4445, which is a WINCE5 unit. Just checked the provided DLL list against what I have in my Navigator folder.
Additional to what damith74 showed I have the following dlls there:
coredl2.dll, commctrl.dll, conversion.dll, doclist.dll, editor.dll, mfcce300.dll, olece300.dll and ws2.dll
I don't have ws32.dll here.
I'm not 100% sure all of these are really necessary, but that's what I seemed to find out when I installed it long ago.
And Navigator works perfectly here, including TMC
The way I understand it, is that WINCE5 comes in different variations. There are some units which come with a full blown WINCE installation. Most however come with a stripped down Windows version adapted just to run the original navigation software.
Now to install a "foreign" software it depends whether that foreign software brings with it all Dlls it needs or relies on the underlying Windows to contain everything else needed.
Obviously Mapsoft Navigator is of the second kind and doesn't install everything it needs with the installation procedure but rather is tailored towards a full WINCE5 or at least some special version.
So it is quite possible other software you installed runs without complaints but Navigator doesn't.
Maybe another helpful hint for people who have missing dll dependencies under WINCE.
There is a free tool by Microsoft called Dependency Walker, latest version 2.2, see www.dependencywalker.com.
Though this tool doesn't run under WINCE, only under "normal" Windows versions on a PC, it is able to analyse WINCE exe files. You only have to tell the program where to find the WINCE libraries, otherwise it searches your PC's library path. Look at the provided help and the FAQ. Easiest way is to copy your WINCE files to a folder on your PC and point the Depends program to that folder.
Hope somebody van use this, Makes finding missing dlls quite easy.
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The Peroration of Rufinus Appended to His Translation of Origen's Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans.
Addressed to Heraclius at Aquileia, probably about 407.
A satisfactory conclusion has now, I trust, been reached of the Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, the writing of which has been a work of very great labour and time. I confess, my most loving brother Heraclius, that in the attempt to respond to your request I have almost forgotten the precept; "Do not lift a burden above your strength." Even in the other translations of Origen's works into Latin, which were made because you earnestly requested it, or rather exacted it as a journeyman's task, the labour was very great; for I made it my object to supplement what Origen spoke extempore in the lecture room of the church; for his aim there was the application of the subject for the sake of edification rather than the exposition of the text. This I have done in the case of the Homilies, and the short lectures on Genesis and Exodus, and especially in those on the book of Leviticus, where he spoke in a hortatory manner, whereas my translation takes the form of an exposition. This duty of supplying what was wanted I took up because I thought that the practice of agitating questions and then leaving them unsolved, which he frequently adopts in his homiletic mode of speaking, might prove distasteful to the Latin reader. The works upon Jesus Nave34443444 Joshua. and the book of Judges and the thirty-sixth, thirty-seventh and thirty-eighth Psalms, I translated simply as I found them, with no great labour. While then in the other cases which I have mentioned above, I employed much labour in supplying what Origen had omitted, in this work on the Epistle to the Romans the labour that fell on me for the causes described in the Preface was immense and full of complexity. But there will have been nothing but pleasure in these labours, provided only that my experience in other cases, of ill-disposed minds requiting my toils and vigils with contumely, be not repeated and that I do not gain for my studies the reward of detraction and for my labour a conspiracy to ruin me. For in dealing with these men I have to undergo a new form of accusation. They say to me; When you write these things, in which are found many pieces the composition of which is due to yourself, you should place your own name in the title, and let it run thus: 'The books of Rufinus' commentary on (for instance) the Epistle to the Romans;' for so, they say, in the case of profane writers, the name in the title is not that of the Greek author who is translated but of the Latin author who translates him. But all this complaisance, by which the works are ascribed to me, is caused not by love to me but by hatred to the author. I am much more observant of my conscience than of my reputation; it may be apparent that I have added some things to supply what was wanting; and that I have abbreviated what was too lengthy; but to steal the title from the man who laid the foundations on which the building has been reared is what I cannot think right. It must be, I grant, in the discretion of the reader, when he has examined the work, to ascribe the work to any one he thinks right; but my intention has been not to seek the applause of students but the good of those who wish to be edified.
I shall turn next to the work which was long ago imposed upon me but now is demanded with still greater vehemence by the Bishop Gaudentius, namely to turn into Latin the books called the Recognition of Clement the Bishop of Rome, the successor 568and companion of the Apostles. In this work I well know that, to judge by the ordinary rule, I shall have labour upon labour. In this case I will do what my friends desire, I will put my own name in the title of the work, though I shall have that of the author also. It shall be called Rufinus's Clement. If the Lord enable me to fulfil this task, I shall afterwards return to that which you desire, and say something, God willing, on the books of Numbers or of Deuteronomy (for this alone is wanting to my whole work on the Heptateuch): or else I shall write what I can, the Lord being my guide, on the remaining epistles of the Apostle Paul.
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I don't have a MySpace account and know little about it, but this article caught my attention. MySpace is going to give its users the ability to sell their original music on the site by the end of the year. Because MySpace is a social networking site, the problems of marketing content are reduced somewhat. Once you accumulate "friends," you've got a ready-made audience for anything you release. MySpace will be doing a copyright check before allowing the music to be available so that they'll avoid legal problems.
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