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As we continue our weekly trip into the world of the paranormal, it's time to meet some of the major players – the big hitters, the famous names. What's the difference between a ghost and a demon? Has anybody actually seen ectoplasm, outside of 'Ghostbusters?' What's a 'kobold' when it's at home anyway? We've all got questions when it comes to the mysteries of life, few of which will ever be answered satisfactorily. Yet, it isn't the answers that truly matter – it's the freedom to ask them. I hope you enjoy part two of my journey into some of the bigger mysteries that we face today.
D is for…
Debunking – the term 'debunking' is used to describe the process of proving something false. It can be homeopathic medicine, the paranormal, vaccination myths – if it is a widely held idea, it can be subject to debunking. The word itself is usually used to refer to attempts at falsification, rather than actual confirmation of it. As such, paranormal 'debunkers' are people who don't believe in the paranormal and are actively trying to find prove proof that it does not exist.
Déjà Vu – the phenomenon we call déjà vu is one of the most mysterious sensations that human beings experience. It happens to almost everybody on the planet, at least once, whether they believe in the paranormal or not. To experience déjà vu is to feel like you've seen something before, even if you're sure that you haven't. There's also déjà vécu, déjà senti and déjà visité – feeling like you've already lived, felt or visited (respectively) something that you're experiencing for the first time. Whilst some people believe that déjà vu is nothing but a mental tic, there are others who believe that it could be a memory from a past life or out of body experience.
Demon – if you've ever watched a horror movie about a vengeful spirit, you're probably familiar with the concept of demons. Whilst Hollywood blockbusters like 'Paranormal Activity' should certainly be taken with a pinch of salt – they choose to focus on demonic spirits, precisely because these restless visitors are often the most dangerous of all paranormal entities. A demon is a powerful and intelligent supernatural being with a strong disregard for human life. It can change shape, attach itself to people and objects, and even prevent other spirits from crossing over. A lot of people believe that demons aren't regular spirits, that they have never lived as human beings, and as such, have very few limitations. These demonic spirits are said to be able to possess a living body. They are violent and immensely powerful, but they're also extremely rare.
Determinations – these are the conclusions that paranormal investigators draw about the status of a supposedly haunted location. A determination can come under four different categories – explained, unexplained, inconclusive and paranormally active. If a location is determined as explained, enough evidence has been gathered to attribute a non-paranormal source for recorded anomalies. If it's determined as unexplained, there isn't enough evidence to say whether or not phenomena are paranormal. To be inconclusive, is to fail to agree on a determination. If a location is determined to be paranormally active, there is enough evidence to suggest frequent paranormal occurrences.
Doppelgänger – the word doppelgänger means 'double goer' in German. It's a concept that has been used in literature for hundreds of years, a strange and ultimately mysterious phenomena that human beings seem to be fascinated by. It's been explored extensively in the field of psychoanalysis too – Carl Jung very famously described the human brain as a dominant ego and a 'double,' an unconscious copy of a personality, created to facilitate daily social interactions. In terms of the paranormal, a doppelgänger is a spirit who can copy human forms, either living or dead. It is believed to be behind the experience of seeing a loved one in one place, at the exact moment that they die in another.
E is for…
Ectoplasm – a sticky, viscous material once believed to be the residue of a ghostly visitation. To clear things up, modern investigators do not consider ectoplasm to be a real phenomenon. It is, rather, a throwback to the 18th and 19th century, when spirit mediums used tricks to make their paranormal performances more entertaining. There is no such thing as ectoplasm, I'm afraid – not unless your name is Dr Venkman.
Electromagnetic Field – some paranormal investigators believe that fluctuations in the electromagnetic field are a direct side effect of supernatural visitations. There are lots of apparently haunted locations throughout the world that have unusually high electromagnetic readings, and these locations tend to also be associated with frequent paranormal anomalies. Whilst scientists and debunkers claim that electromagnetism itself can cause the brain to imagine strange things, there is as yet no conclusive evidence of this.
F is for…
Floor Plan – again, lots of people forget that a paranormal investigation is just as well thought out and as rigorously put together as any other. It's important to have a clear plan, extensive equipment check lists, the right personnel and a suitable schedule. A floor plan helps investigators keep track of where each piece of equipment has been placed during large scale operations. It also comes in handy for recording the location of anomalies.
Footfalls – another very common, and self-explanatory, paranormal occurrence. This anomaly usually takes the form of a pattern of footfalls or footsteps, always the same number and always in the same location. It's the kind of phenomena that sceptics and debunkers have made a living off trying to falsify, but paranormal experts believe that it could be a symptom of residual haunting. At this time, there are still lots of cases every year that involve unexplained footfalls.
G is for…
Geiger Counters – many paranormal investigators subscribe to the theory that supernatural activity is associated with distinct changes in the surrounding environment. These changes can take different forms – everything from electromagnetic fluctuations to temperature drops, static electricity, even background radiation. In some cases, these changes can be measured and recorded using a sensitive device called a Geiger counter.
Ghost – this is the blanket term for paranormal occurrences that seem to take a sentient form. A ghost is believed to be the spirit or soul of a former human being, manifested as a strange or otherworldly presence. It's important to remember that opinions regarding paranormal entities just as wildly as they would for any other medium – some people think that ghosts are fully conscious beings, either visiting or trapped on the earth, whilst others believe that they're nothing more than an imprint of a human life that has been lost. This latter hypothesis could be used to explain why most 'ghosts' have no real contact with human beings – they're simply seen in the same places, over and over again.


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Happeh Theory is a combination of theoretical constructions and real life facts about the structure and function of the human body. The goal of Happeh Theory is to provide people with facts and ideas that should reassure them that if they practice martial arts or something similar, they will, without a doubt, change their bodies far beyond teaching it to fight or making it very healthy. Happeh Theory is designed to be taught in a seemingly chaotic manner. Happeh Theory provides the reader with ideas and tells the reader they are connected. The learning process is not necessarily the ideas from Happeh Theory. The learning process is from the reader making the connections between the ideas. While attempting to teach Happeh Theory, I have encountered students who are unable to think in this manner. They would like to have things spelled out for them in a logical way. This book is an attempt to reach people who think in this way.
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Do you realize the can of worms you've just opened up?
I too prefer concealed, but just because it's the carry method of choice for you and I that doesn't make it ideal for everyone.
Open Carry has many fans, but when it comes down to a firefight, it will fail you.
When you Open Carry, you are signaling the world that you are prepared for a fight, even if you are just bluffing!
Bad Guys are not afraid of you unless you are actually ready to fight.
And they aren't going to give you that chance.
Combat Strategy demands that you have the offensive, the edge, the element of surprise.
Tactics learned on the conventional firing range are worthless in a real fight. The Bad Guys aren't going to give you time to get ready, and sight in on them. They want to win, at your expense.
Concealed Carry is the way to go on the streets. You get the element of surprise.
Do you realize the can of worms you've just opened up?
I too prefer concealed, but just because it's the carry method of choice for you and I that doesn't make it ideal for everyone.
i am waiting for the open carry law to pass down here.waiting for a long time.
This is the way i feel also, but its a persons personal choice to carry the way they want to. The only time i open carry is when im out riding the trails on my ATV, otherwise i conceal carry all the time.
Well, is it a can of worms to make sure that the good guys come home safe?
And each can carry as they see fit.
As long as they have thought through the effectiveness of their strategy, then it's their choice.
I prefer having the edge!
Why do cops open carry?
A man's life, liberty, and property are only safe when the legislature is NOT in session. Will Rogers
This could get heated, so you guy's help yourself to some popcorn. I put extra butter on it.
Gee whiz, mister. I hope you packed extra ammo.
"Cops" is the operative word here.
You are going to be fighting alone, not with a partner, backup forces, a dispatcher listening in, and an arsenal in the patrol car!
There is no comparision.
I'll take the buttered popcorn, but with lots of salt!
1)"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." -Thomas Jefferson.
2)"Imagine how gun control might be stomped if GOA or SAF had the (compromising) NRA's 4 million members!" -Me. http://jpfo.org/filegen-n-z/nraletter.htm


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God is good all the time;
And all the time, God is good
God is good all the time;
And all the time, God is good
You are my Father, provider,
You're my deliverer
Your mercies embrace me, surround me
Through Your everlasting love
Father I worship You
Father I worship You
Unconditional & unchanging, ever ready for us to leap into His arms, to lovingly guide us in the right path, to love us regardless of our strengths and weaknesses – that's how God is like.
Just listening to this old worship song tonight and feeling very loved to know that I've a Father whose acceptance never hinges on what I choose to believe in, chase after, or based on my work-in-progress character. And that's His love for every single one of you out there too 🙂
Only one life… It will soon past.
Only what's done for Christ will last
UR Camp 2015. Gonna remember this night for a long time.
Every barrier is a potential opportunity.
Because God is a God who makes the:
Weak – Strong
Ordinary – Extraordinary
Impossible – Possible
(Yup and most of the CG has an intense fear of balloons but for some reason, no matter who our game masters for the week are, we always end up playing games that revolve around bursting balloons LOL.)
We're just an ordinary bunch, but we're going to do some extraordinary things for God.
A jar of dreams, a jar of vision. We will be that generation that has revival on our hearts.
Love my connect groups 🙂
Just happened to read this article at desiringgod.org and it really hit home:
To someone who says the sermon is all I need, my question back would be this: Is it all you want? Why isn't the meal on Sunday whetting your taste for more on Monday? Why not? It seems to me like we have two issues here. (1) How much of the Bible do we need? (2) How much of the Bible do we want?
Let's take the second question. Why would you only want one passage a week from the Bible, from someone else? To me that's like saying: I am in love, my sweetheart writes me every day, and I would like to just read her letters once a week, and I think I would like somebody else to read them for me and give me a digest of what she said. Are you kidding me? To only want to read one love letter a week when she is writing them every day is a sign that something is wrong.
The Bible is an unparalleled love letter to the people of God. The Psalmist says: "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" (Psalm 119:103). It just wouldn't make any sense for the psalmist to say: "I get a spoonful of honey on Sunday and that is plenty. I don't want any on Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday or Friday or Saturday." Instead he said: "Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day" (Psalm 119:97). "More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold" (Psalm 19:10). "If you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God" (Proverbs 2:4–5).
So why would you want only one glimpse a week of this beauty? Only one taste a week of this honey? Only one deposit a week of this silver in your bank? Only one letter from your lover?
So very often we complain that we don't feel close to God, or that God doesn't speak to us. But yet, we don't even spend 10-15 minutes a day reading His Word, meditating on it, digging for the gold that's abundant between those very lines. We survive on just the weekend sermons and that's the end of it. But God isn't just God on Saturday/Sunday. He isn't just the church's God, or the preacher's God, but He is our God, our Heavenly Father, every single day.
Going to church is great. But to box God in on one day is sad. It's like saying to your girlfriend/boyfriend that we can only go out on this specific time, specific day of the week and apart from that don't text me, don't call me, don't ask me out… ):
Timely reminder for myself to always go back to my First Love. To never allow the heart to grow cold, never let the ears grow dull, and never ever let familiarity make me cease being amazed, awed and excited about the wonders of the Word.
So is that all I want?
No. Cause there'll never come a point where I know You enough.
I want more of You each and every day of my life…
How do we make our decisions in life? Do we make them out of fear or out of faith?
When we were young children, most of us dared to do anything in the world. We could dream to be doctors, to be astronauts, to be scientists, to change the world! But as we grew up, we'll always come face to face with the realities of life. We'd say that no it is too risky to be an entrepreneur, I might lose all my money. Why not I just settle for an office job that I might not love the most but at least I get a stable income. Or maybe we'd think, no, let me not chase after my dreams that my friends do not agree with. I'm going to lose all that friendship. Let me just live with the status quo to preserve all these relationships I've spent time building over the years… Sounds familiar?
Over the weekends, Pastor How preached about making faith-based decisions. He said that fear renders us powerless while faith brings us forward to conquer grounds. As I sat there in service, I could not help but begin to reflect on the decisions I made and the dreams I have over the past few years.
One of the things that tugged at my heart was when Pastor How said that very often, when we are young, or when we have nothing much to lose, we dare to make faith-based decisions. We dream big, we dare to try the 'impossible', we take risks, we go forth and fight out way through. But when we have much to lose (and this often happens as we grow older), we become fearful and end up guarding what we have instead of launching forth to gain what you have yet to have.
At that moment, I began to think about all the visions and dreams I had growing up. I remember being a crazily faith filled 16 year old who thought that everything also "can". I remember being unafraid of big dreams and big visions. Every time God spoke and gave a bigger vision, I said "Yes! I'll dream for it!"
But right there in service yesterday, I realised that I've let my dreams grow smaller each year as I grew up and had more to lose. Instead of "Yes, let's go for greater ground", it became "let's just keep it stable at where it is now I'll be happy enough" and "if nothing bad happens, can already". But no!!! That is such a fear-based mentality!
Like what SP said, fear renders us powerless, fearless, loveless and takes away our sound mind. It takes away our power to act, to make decisions and to advance.
But you know what, we were not called to hold back, to play defence all the time and to preserve what we have.
I really love what pastor how said after that:
Don't exchange opportunity for security.
Yes, there are risks, there are costs to count, but we should never shrink back into a preservation mode all our lives. It's only when we are able to open up our hands, loosen our grip on what we've been holding on to, that greater things can be placed in our hands again…
Never going to trade faith for fear any longer. Time to dream big again, time to let faith arise, time to launch forth and conquer.
No longer going to play defensive. Time to play offensive. Play like it's 0-0.
(Yup and this was the exact line in my last tumblr post from 2 years ago. Different season, different revelation, but same heart, same spirit, same God)
Always thankful to have pastors who give their best and speak such truth every single weekend… Blessed 🙂
P.S. On a more light hearted note, faith in action this morning hahaha: O' dear lil green bus was no coping and it was gna be impossible to get up the next few buses (A LOT of people couldn't get up and were left behind). So well, wait for a few more green bus: late. Take big bus to MRT: late. So, why not try to take the route I always wanted to try but was afraid that it'll take eons if there's a jam on the highway: spends half the time needed from my original route, super early for work. Hehe, yay new route to work (and more time to sleep). #choosefaith
Ignite Camp 2015.
Can't begin to say how special church camps are. They're more than just camps for bonding/fun/training. It's in these camps where eternity gets placed into hearts, a camp that isn't just a milestone in life… But an ignited moment that changes the course of your life, forever.
In HOGC, camps are a lot of fun – trust me, we know fun. But more than that, the best part's always the revival nights where we all dwell long and deep in the presence of God… That air of expectancy you feel the moment you enter into the auditorium; the long talks with our connect groups after revival nights, sharing our hearts, our dreams, our revelations together. Precious moments indeed. A new generation arising to be a generation God has faith in, to be a generation that takes responsibility, and a generation that can open our hands – give God what we have in our lives and watch Him make make the ordinary extraordinary.
Very cool fact: The whole camp was ran by youths, for youths! The planning team ICs were only 14-15 year olds and they planned a whole camp for almost 300 people. Young people can do great things. Love how we are in a church that believes in the next generation.
Here's some photos from the last night of camp! What's camp without a campfire right (except that ours start at 1am hahaha B-) ) and at 6am you'll still see people alive telling you that the night is still young.
Our very cool campfire lighting ceremony
3am and just about to get the fun going
Going to remember this camp for a long long time.
P.S. "RGB RGB RGB RGB RGB" could not stop ringing in my head while I was at work on Thursday morning hahahaha.
So youth camp 2015 started today!!! Youth camps are always special. They signify a new generation arising, they are what builds deep benches, they are the place where new revivals spring forth and lives are changed forever…
Love every single one of these people… It's the first youth camp for most of them! But though they are new, but they will be a generation that knows God deeply. While they are young, but they are going to change their worlds for Christ. A generation that loves God wholeheartedly, that serves God passionately. At the same time, just want to shout out to these two very powerful girls today. They really broke through so many boundaries today and they really worked as a team. They led worship, they prayed, they shared and did what they felt led to. #powerofateam Just one/two years ago they were in the camp themselves but today they are leaders changing their world. Proud. And here's the girls skyping me in the middle of the night while eating cup noodles and talking about revivals… Heart's full and the future is amazing! Can't wait for tomorrow 🙂
1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Watch out for these world changers.
It's estimated that 70,000 of them run through our minds each and every day of our lives.
A few hundred before we let it turn into words that come forth from our mouths.
Perhaps a few thousand before we go ahead and act something out.
And tens of thousands probably went through my mind the past week just contemplating about what I should write for my first post (heh).
I don't know about you, but I think it's pretty incredible how complex our minds are built to be. To have the capacity for 70,000 thoughts a day (some even estimate that it's up to 600,000!!! Like wow – I know, right), to have the potential to imagine, to dream, to analyse, to well – think.
But one thing to think about though, is: how many of that 70,000 thoughts do we take hold of every day?
Do a thousand fly by carelessly, being shaped by what happens around us?
Do another few thousand come forth out of angst to the people and circumstance in our lives?
Or do we intentionally fill our minds with good thoughts – thoughts about the goodness of life, of big dreams and visions for the future, loving thoughts about the people around us etc…?
I remember the days when I just let my thoughts run carelessly. Boy did they run. It was like an untrained dog without a leash upon seeing a big fat peace of meat wiggling in front of it – it went crazy. One moment I'd be thinking "I love my life!" and just one second later I'll be wondering whether I'm good enough, what am I on earth for, why are things like this and that etc… There were just so many conflicting thoughts, it was so draining!
But then Megan shared with me the importance of filling my mind with the right thoughts. Thoughts of faith, hope and love. Thoughts about God's promises for our lives. Thoughts that looked to the future and not dwelling in the past. I never thought that we could take hold of thoughts, but from then on, I realised how great an impact it has!
Proverbs 23:7a (KJV)
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…
As we think in our hearts, so we become. Our thoughts aren't just things that disappear into nothingness. They speak of our character, they shape us and set the direction of our lives. Dream big and you walk into bigness. Think small and the more you'll find yourself getting stuck on the small things of life.
I thank God that no matter what circumstances and season of life I go through, there's always good thoughts to think about because the promises of God are aplenty and they never lie (:
Haha and with that, here's my kickoff post to a new season of blogging!
The case for thoughts: a collection of thoughts taken hold of, that are (hopefully) good food for thought to the world ~


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Push press/ Push jerk:
9, 7, 5, 3
Keeping form and strong lock-out the priority, perform each set as heavy as possible without interruption. Rest as needed between sets.
Then, 3 rounds of:
Kettlebell Sequence #2
7 1-arm swing (Left)
5 Snatch (Left)
3 Turkish Get-up (Left)
1 Windmill (Left)
7 1-arm swing (Right)
5 Snatch (Right)
3 Turkish Get-up (Right)
1 Windmill (Right)
Using the same single kettlebell throughout, perform designated reps of each movement in order. Today, first round is performed at skill work weight (uninterrupted), and rounds 2 and 3 are slightly heavier and may be interrupted; If needed in round 2 and 3, rest up to :30 sec. between each lift.


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What is a Server Rack?
A server rack is a rack specifically designed to hold and organize IT equipment. The industry standard server rack has a 19" front panel and comes in three standard widths: 19", 23", 24".
What is a Server Rack Cabinet?
A server rack cabinet is similar to a server rack in that it holds and organizes IT equipment. The main difference between the two is that a server cabinet is typically enclosed. Meaning it has doors in the front and rear of the rack; these doors are usually perforated in order increase ventilation within the enclosure. A server rack cabinet offers additional security due to its ability to be locked.
What is a Server Rack Used For?
A server rack (see "what is a server rack?" for more details) is used to house and organize IT equipment in a manner that is best for the optimization of the equipment and utilization of floor space.
What is a "U" Space?
A U space (sometimes called a Rack Unit or RU) is a means of measurement for IT equipment. One single U space is equivalent to 1.75 inches. Hole spacing for a standard 19" rack is cut in groups of three holes, this three-hole group is defined as a one U space.
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The methods of Scouting - the patrol method
When I was a scout our troop had a very strong patrol structure, we had traditional names, wolves, eagles, arrows, and ravens, among others.
At the time a patrol had mixed aged scouts. My first patrol had other boys in it that were in high school while I was a very timid sixth grader. As guys aged out or moved on the scouts of my generation started dominating the leadership positions in our troop. The patrol leader of the Ravens became SPL, the wolves patrol leader became ASPL, the two patrols merged, I was the patrol leader, and after a few guys left the troop I had two guys in the patrol who were also serving as troop guides. When we camped the SPL and ASPL camped with us, we were in essence a senior patrol.
Then one of our Assistant Scoutmasters had a great idea, let's form a pseudo varsity patrol. We would still provide leadership for the troop, but also have separate more mature adventures on our own.
Our troop really didn't have a culture of patrols doing things totally separate. But even before we became the Varsity Patrol, we were having impromptu basketball practices on the weekends in anticipation to our then regular troop vs troop basketball/volleyball invitationals. So I guess we did have that culture.
We reshuffled the deck, one troop guide became senior patrol leader after the SPL left scouting, I became assistant senior patrol leader, the current ASPL became our defacto captain. There were side trips in Washington DC, there was a private cabin one time in Connecticut, ski trips, Appalachian Trail hikes and other things. It was a really great time. We finally could have our best guys compete together at district events. Did we win, not so much, did we walk around camp with a boom box playing Mama Said Knock You Out ... perhaps.
Our core group was together for about two years we started aging out, though none of the original members became eagles, that was ok. New scouts started joining, the second wave won district events and the third wave of the patrol was really successful (four of their core six became eagles). And best of all these years later there are still friendships among many of us.
Fast forward almost twenty years and I took scoutmaster training, it was ran by patrols. And it was so nice being in a patrol again, same with wood badge. That's when I learned that the patrol method was one of the core methods of scouting. Makes total sense the patrol is a microcosm of the troop.
A few years ago one of my scouts was working on an eagle project. It was not looking good, he still had to find donations for a lot of tools and materials. And this brilliant young man was freaking out. So I said I might know someone. I called up one of the guys from that original varsity patrol, I probably had to spoken to him in 20 years, we are Facebook friends but hadn't seen each other in forever. He runs a successful backyard remodeling and construction company, he asked for a list of what we needed. He called back a few minutes later and said he'd get everything.
A few days later he pulled up to the site where the project was happening, trailer full of supplies and tools. The boys unloaded the truck as we caught up. He said he had nowhere else to be for the rest of the day and he was put to work. The old jokes and stories flowed like no time had passed at all.
The project was a success. And we invited him down to a Friday night meeting to publicly thank him with a small plaque. I invited the other guys from our patrol. The four of us were back together. Yes we were older, fatter, balder and slower, but for that one night the gang was back together. We spent the bulk of a FOS presentation in the back of the room talking about our kids and lives since we were the varsity patrol.
So yes the patrol method works.


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We all wonder why god hates us all but have managed to find a way to turn dating into a flick book of fucking.
I joined tinder and bumble and flicked my way through Cambridge's most desperate and sexually repressed. Entertaining as it was, like flicking through an Argos book of tits and ass, it degrades people to objects to be submitted to a yay or nay.
That being said if you swipe enough and have a little bit about you (and maybe a good picture to back it up) before you know it you'll be drowning in a sea of pussy (or dick depending whom you are)….
As the upfront and liberal guy I am, I tend never to struggle to find a new partner to whittle my life away with. The thing is in recent years it seems more acceptable to flick your way into bed than walk on into a bar, meet someone and slip the finger in the taxi home (and who said romance is dead?).
The sad thing is I think of myself as a romantic in this world, I had a beautiful woman whom I loved dearly and all I ever wanted was to treat her like the goddess she really is, we spent far more time dating than fucking and that's what I wanted…. so where did the romance go? Where did the "id give you my last penny" attitude go? Fuck that flick flick flick and onto the next one!
So where to now? Unhappily drowning in a lake of easy and undeserved hot ass. The sexually liberated are out in force and the liberals are along for the ride. Parking my privates in not so private whilst i move forward and await the next real connection worth really working for?
So god may hate us but I love all of you fucked up weirdos.


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qaac.exe -A "03. Pigs (Three Different Ones).wav"
qaac 1.40, CoreAudioToolbox 188.8.131.52
03. Pigs (Three Different Ones).wav
Apple Lossless Encoder
ERROR: Invalid ALACSpecificConfig!
Conversion failed: The encoder has terminated prematurely with code 2 (0x00000002); please re-check parameters
Did anything change in terms of quality for AAC? I'm asking because the avg. bitrate for True VBR is lower and even the size is.
Any conclusion which snapshot could be better?
neothe0ne, you may want to research how qaac works.
neothe0ne, you may want to research how qaac works.
Core Audio Toolbox was changed between those 2 versions, so what are you implying that I'm doing wrong here?
neothe0ne, you may want to research how qaac works.
Core Audio Toolbox was changed between those 2 versions, so what are you implying that I'm doing wrong here?
Well, like you said it was wrong, two versions of qaac don't change/mean anything for the decoder but now you've changed the reply and of course it makes the difference, the DLL from iTunes/QuickTime was different.
I don't think much can be said other than the results that were found conducting that test. It might be all for not though since iTunes 11 is about a month away from being released. Even then, that might not change anything with the encoder that Apple is implementing. I have my reservations about upgrading to iTunes since it appears they are getting rid of the list view of an entire library but that is a different discussion.
Mix3dmessagez, did you by chance read the first post? I've reconverted ~1400 songs, albums don't necessarily get smaller, some get bigger. For sure it's better, Apple likes to improve its components. Let's move on more technical details/issues.
So. Can anybody blind listening any differences between older and current CoreAudio or is the bitrate decrease only result of compression optimization?
The file CoreAudioToolbox.dll is different between QuickTime & iTunes, though version is the same?
File: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\CoreAudioToolbox.dll
Size: 4986768 bytes
File Version: 126.96.36.199
Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013, 13:08:16
File: C:\Program Files (x86)\foobar2000\QTfiles\CoreAudioToolbox.dll
Size: 4986768 bytes
File Version: 188.8.131.52
Modified: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 21:56:10
First come up with something compliant with TOS #6, please.
Odd, I just downloaded new iTunes. Same version number you mentioned, 11.1.4, but I'm getting a different version of CoreAudioToolbox
I'm getting 220.127.116.11 and the name is still CoreAudioToolbox.dll
I guess I got the best of both worlds.
iTunes 11.1.4, the file is named "AppleApplicationSupport_CoreAudioToolbox.dll", and the file version/product version for me is 184.108.40.206.
I checked the properties of the file first, then checked QAAC. both report to me 22.214.171.124.
your screenshot is very interesting. for me, the bottom field - "original file name" - has a value of "CoreAudioToolbox.dll". according to your screenshot, you're looking at a file that was originally named "CoreAudioResources".
are you sure you're looking at the properties of the file that QAAC is actually using?
yes I'm sure.
qaac show 220.127.116.11, but file version is 220.127.116.11 and I have download itunes from Apple – iTunes site again x86 and x64 versions and the file version is 184.108.40.206.
I have extracted the AppleApplicationSupport.msi file.
yes I'm sure.
qaac show 220.127.116.11, but file version is 184.108.40.206 and I have download itunes from Apple – iTunes site again x86 and x64 versions and the file version is 188.8.131.52.
I have extracted the AppleApplicationSupport.msi file.
No. New one is 188.8.131.52, File and Product version: http://imgur.com/QSb0GfX (http://imgur.com/QSb0GfX)
I've extracted and renamed the QTFiles manually and everything works perfectly with qaac 2.33.
Probably just Windows icons cache? Is the new file in the EXACT location of the old one?
You have the wrong iTunes setup.
Check the version of iTunesSetup.msi (or iTunes64Setup.msi). The files in the new one are not even renamed like you see them there. They all have AppleApplicationSupport_ before the name.
moob2014, don't know what to say, you are doing something wrong.
Tested and double checked, 126.96.36.199 and 220.127.116.11 encoded files are bit identical.
The one you shared on zippyshare is 22.214.171.124. It's already the latest.
We are OT, File and Product version, of the one you sent me, are 184.108.40.206.
They just don't properly update version resources for every locale, so number shown in the windows explorer property should be inconsistent among various locales.
qaac always picks up the number from the one for en-US.
So you meaning, because I'm from portugal the file version number is not the same from who download from USA??
I'm not sure he meant that exactly, since the file is the same
So you meaning, because I'm from portugal the file version number is not the same from who download from USA??
No. The CoreAudioToolbox.dll is internationalized, and contains multiple resource, each of which stands for USA, Portugal, etc...
The problem is that, version number contained in the resource for Portugal can be different from the one for USA.
Windows will pick up the one for your country /language settings. So, on different country, file version for the same binary can be shown different.
This has been a known issue, and qaac has been always using the one for en-US to avoid this inconsistency.
I found that your latest (v. 4) makeportable.cmd script works as intended if I add ^^ before ! in 7z lines. Is it my environment (cmd in W7 64) that creates this particular behaviour?
setlocal disabledelayedexpansion
Could you try instead adding the following?setlocal disabledelayedexpansion
I guess you have enabled delayed expansion on registry setting or something, in which case exclamation mark will become another quote character that needs to be escaped as you say.
Script is perfectly working at work after the modification.
There is also a new QuickTime 7.7.5.
I downloaded QT 188.8.131.52 and it contains CoreAudioToolbox.dll 126.96.36.199
Apples AAC developement is ended
time to move to other codecs
Does anybody even know why Apple keeps releasing new versions
Addresses a problem where subscribed podcasts may stop updating with new episodes and resolves an issue where Itunes may become unresponsive while browsing your podcasts in a list.
I only report changes in that DLL
I only report changes in that DLL
That's my point. Apple keeps assigning that DLL a new version number, even though nothing ever changes, hence my speculation that it's an automated side effect of Apple's updates to other iTunes components.
Any word on changes/updates to the encoder, or is it still the same?
D:\Downloads\makeportable 79>qaac.exe -V63 --no-optimize "01. Atom Heart Mother.wav"
qaac 2.55, CoreAudioToolbox 18.104.22.168
01. Atom Heart Mother.m4a
AAC-LC Encoder, TVBR q63, Quality 96
[100.0%] 23:45.160/23:45.160 (52.5x), ETA 0:00.000
62849556/62849556 samples processed in 0:27.170
Overall bitrate: 134.309kbps
D:\Downloads\makeportable 710>qaac.exe -V63 --no-optimize "01. Atom Heart Mother.wav"
qaac 2.55, CoreAudioToolbox 188.8.131.52
01. Atom Heart Mother.m4a
AAC-LC Encoder, TVBR q64, Quality 96
[100.0%] 23:45.160/23:45.160 (59.0x), ETA 0:00.000
62849556/62849556 samples processed in 0:24.140
Overall bitrate: 134.311kbps
Just tried iTunes6464Setup.exe of 18.104.22.168.Confirmed, sorry iTunes was downloaded from CodecPack.co thinking it was the official direct link but I guess Apple uses more links, this one was named only iTunes64setup.exe (one 64 not two) and makeportable didn't extract QTFiles64 even if the iTunes setup file is the same. Thanks for double checking.
makeportable works for both 32bit and 64bit here.
iTunes 126.96.36.199, CoreAudioToolbox.dll 126.96.36.199
Only get CoreAudioToolbox.dll 126.96.36.199 here.
Only get CoreAudioToolbox.dll 184.108.40.206 here.
If you want to get the correct version number for CoreAudioToolbox.dll then you have to use the "qaac --check" command.
Window only gives you the localized version number.
Are you sure? Here I see CoreAudioToolbox ver. 188.8.131.52I downloaded itunes and extracted tooolbox today


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ARISE AND SHINE "Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord ]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 AMP . Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of... Continue Reading →
Calling The Vision Forth, So That It May Come To Pass
What a on fire prophetic word! Hope it encourages you l, to step out in faith and speak your vision. I had to also learn this, to call the things which are not (yet in the natural) but have been shown to me and already are (in the spirit). This takes faith and I am... Continue Reading →
Power from Above
I share a throne room vision that I had recently: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ReL7meHSbjI
Valley of Dry Bones – Spirit Song
25.04.19 The Lord was talking to me about the valley of dry bones tonight, and about prophesying life. He started to teach me about the workings of the spirit of death and destruction. "This spirit destroys all things; it destroys families, individuals, even the futures of young children. It leaves behind it only destruction. Those... Continue Reading →
A Word for South Africa
15.04.19 Two weeks ago I had the impression that the Lord is saying that as South African is entering the winter season, that even now many seeds are being planted through prayer and intercession. That these seeds will be buried in the ground and will be hidden throughout the winter season. But behold when the... Continue Reading →
Paul Keith Davis – Liberty from Prisons and Dungeons
What a powerful message for the End Time Company: https://vod.whitedoveministries.org/opening-blind-eyes/
A New Prophetic Bird is Being Birthed in the Earth – Charlie Shamp
Wooooow!! What a WORD. Which prophetic stream do you identify yourself in? http://elijahlist.com/words/display_word.html?ID=21088
A Message for Germany – Wendy Alec
From the book "Journal of the Unknown Prophet (English Edition)" by Wendy Alec - "Prophetic Word Received November 1999 TO GERMANY Oh, and so it is to My servants, to My children who love and serve Me in the German nations that I would speak. For even now there are those that I am raising... Continue Reading →
A New Double Mantle for Prophets – Lana Vawser
Fulfilling Your Prophetic Promises
So much insight from Dr. Sharon Stone. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=14HKL88gL0k
Prophetic Warning for Pastors
Also worth listening to even if you don't live in America. This word has POWER! https://youtu.be/ev9oj4r3zks
Encouragement-Victory Over Trials
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Sales: According to the Multiple Listing Service of the Wiregrass Board of Realtors, Wiregrass-area home sales totaled 68 units during December, down 17.1 percent from 82 sales in the same month a year earlier. December sales decreased 15 percent compared to 80 sales in November. Results were 1 percent above the five-year December average of 67 sales. Other resources to review are the Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
For all Wiregrass-area housing data, click here.
Inventory: Homes listed for sale in the Wiregrass area during December averaged 619 units, a decrease of 5.1 percent from December 2017's 652 units, and a decrease of 2.4 percent from November 2018's 634 units. December months of supply totaled 9.1 months, an increase of 14.5 percent from December 2017. December's months of supply increased 14.9 percent from November's months of supply.
Pricing: The Wiregrass-area median sales price in December was $120,250, an increase of 0.8 percent from one year ago and a decrease of 11.6 percent from the prior month. This direction is inconsistent with historical data (2013-17) indicating that the December median sales price on average increases from November by 8.9 percent. The differing sample size (number of residential sales of comparative months) can contribute to statistical volatility, including pricing. ACRE highly recommends consulting with a local real estate professional to discuss pricing trends, as they will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. The homes selling in December spent an average of 117 days on the market (DOM), a decrease of 16.4 percent from 140 days in December 2017 but an increase of 15.8 percent from 101 days in November.
Forecast: December sales were four units, or 5.6 percent, below the Alabama Center for Real Estate's (ACRE) monthly forecast. ACRE projected 72 sales for the month, while actual sales were 68 units. ACRE forecast a total of 1,043 residential sales in the Wiregrass area in 2018, while there were 1,104 actual sales.
ACRE's statewide perspective: After 10 consecutive months of gains, statewide residential sales in December decreased 1.6 percent year-over-year from 4,371 to 4,303 closed transactions. For the entire year, statewide residential sales increased 6.3 percent from 57,427 in 2017 to 61,062 in 2018. Home price appreciation in the state continued to climb as the median sales price in December increased 4.7 percent year-over-year from $151,667 to $158,772. The median sales price for all of 2018 was up 4.6 percent from 2017. Although nationwide inventory levels are trending upwards, Alabama's residential inventory decreased 6.9 percent from one year ago. Low inventory levels were a major factor contributing to rising sales prices throughout 2018. With low inventory, it is not surprising to see homes selling more quickly than in previous years. Homes selling in Alabama during December spent an average of 102 days on the market, an improvement of 11 days from 2017.
NAR's national perspective: During December, total existing-home sales nationwide declined 11.7 percent from approximately 427,000 one year ago to 377,000 currently. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, says current housing numbers are partially due to higher interest rates during most of 2018. "The housing market is obviously very sensitive to mortgage rates. Softer sales in December reflected consumer search processes and contract signing activity in previous months when mortgage rates were higher than today. Now, with mortgage rates lower, some revival in home sales is expected going into spring."
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That Wanaka Tree Panoramic
Everyone that comes to the Queenstown area who loves photography will likely make the trek to Wanaka and snap this photo. After all, the tree has it's own hashtag - #thatwanakatree!
The Angry Sky
As I drove back from Glenorchy, I could not help but notice the sky becoming more and more active behind me. The wind was furious and the lake water began to kick up further. What's a photographer to do - pull over of course! I found a place to stop the car and walk down to the shoreline. I stood there and watched mother nature a bit before setting up the camera to capture the angry sky above.
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
I took this 9-photo panoramic on an extremely windy day just off the coastline of the Glenorchy-Queenstown road under a concession I applied and was approved for through the Department of Conservation in New Zealand. This is Lake Wakatipu and the road is likely one of the most beautiful roads to drive in the world.
Downtown Miami Aerial Panoramic
Downtown Miami Aerial Photograph - large-scale prints available. Original photo dimensions 250" x 84" and photo is over 100 megapixels. Legally taken photograph by an FAA certified remote pilot.
Miami Panoramic in the Evening Aerial
Shot by an FAA Certified Part 107 Remote Pilot. This is a legal commercial aerial photo shot from a Mavic 2 Pro drone with a Hasselblad 20 megapixel, 1" sensor camera over Miami, Florida during civil twilight.
Aerial Panoramic of Miami, Florida
Taken at just under 400 feet, here is the first of many panormic views of Miami, Florida.
Sydney Panoramic Skyline
The Dead Sea Panorama
During a trip to Israel in early 2018, I was able to stop and capture this panoramic view of The Dead Sea. Getting into the water is something that everyone that visits should experience - floating in the salt water here is magical!
Miami Sunset from the Bridge Panoramic
For those of you who know Miami, you will likely be sad to hear that Watson Island has basically become a construction site. The mega yachts you see in this scene are the first to move in. Further to the left will be a high rise building luxury building. What this leaves those of us seeking a panoramic photo of Miami only one option at this point - park at the Children's Museum and hike your way up the bridge.
Downtown Miami Sunset Panoramic
This was a night when everything simply came together for me. It was the first night after a Hurricane Matthew missed Miami. I was granted access to an exclusive point-of-view of the skyline.
Garden of the Gods
I took this 165 megapixel panoramic from the Visitor's Center during a 1-day trip to the Colorado Springs area. Garden of the Gods is a free park to visit. On the right you can see the famous "kissing camels" in the sandstone formation. In the background of this photo is Pike's Peak which stands at over 14,100'. If you want more information about GOTG, please visit http://www.gardenofgods.com.
Miami Downtown Brickell Skyline
I love shooting skyline photos of Miami in the winter. The colors in the sky are perfect for photos. On this evening, the timing was right to enjoy the low tide for a great textured foreground.
Panoramic shot of the town of Toledo. A total of 9 photos were required to make this shot and it's full dimensions come out to be 13,624 x 5,167 pixels.... this calculates out to roughly 70.4 Megapixels... ENJOY!
I was in Seattle for one day. Literally flew in in the morning, and flew home that night - just to get a photo of the sunset from the Pacific coast. Far off the left is a view of Mount Rainer. Up the coast to the right is the West Point Lighthouse.
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor Night Panoramic


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Vegan Buffalo Style Cauliflower and Ranch Dipping Sauce
This is one of those recipes that I pinned, like months ago and finally got around to making. The original pin was from The Curvy Carrot (check it out here) and was just vegetarian and did not include a ranch sauce recipe. I did a little more research and ended up blending a couple recipes, including one from http://cleangreensimple.com. I played around quite a bit, so the recipe below is my edited version.
Also, I guess now would be a good time (albeit a little weird) to tell you that I don't actually like Buffalo sauce or wings. In fact, I think I can count the total number of wings I've eaten in my life on one hand. My husband on the other hand…is unhealthily addicted. Moving within 40 miles of Buffalo, New York basically cancelled out his only planned pilgrimage in life. I'm a barbeque sauce kind of person. So, you will see here, that I actually did half buffalo sauce and half barbeque. The fun thing about this recipe is that you can easily alter it to different tastes.
Vegan Buffalo Style Cauliflower
Time: 30 minutes. Feeds: 2 people
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 3/4 cup flour (I used cornmeal, b/c well, I'm can't ever get enough cornbread)
- 3/4 cup water
- a little salt
- 3/4 cup Buffalo Sauce (or in my case…barbeque sauce)
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Wash the cauliflower and cut up into bite size pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, water and salt. Put cauliflower pieces in mixture and coat evenly.
- Transfer the battered pieces into the oven. Cook 15-20 minutes or until the batter is slightly hardened.
- After they are finished cooking, take the pan out of the oven and brush (I doused) Buffalo sauce all over the cauliflower. Return to oven for another 5 minutes.
- That's it. You're done. It your delicious work of art.
Battered and in the oven
My 15 minutes are up. Time to sauce up.
I ended up using the sauces and not the spice packet. It would be fun to try out the spice packet as an alternative though. It may add some nice crunch…
After the last five minutes are up. While I waited for these to cook I made the ranch.
Vegan Ranch Dressing
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Serves: 4 people
- 1 medium sized container of cashews
- a Ranch packet (oh I know, we cheated and it's probably not vegan, but laziness won out.)
- Almond milk (or other non dairy milk of your choice)
- Arrowroot Starch (use this if you thin out the dressing too much)
- Soak cashews in warm water for about an hour.
- (an hour later…) Drain cashews and put in food processor. Add HALF (pay attention here) of the ranch packet and about 1/2 cup almond milk. Blend until pureed.
- Okay, I'm not going to lie. I kind of just made all this up, so take this measurements lightly (and play around a bit yourself!). I made the mistake of putting the whole ranch packet in and it was way too…ranchy. Let's just say, the Hidden Valley was no longer hidden. I advise starting with half the packet and then adding the rest to your taste.
- Keep adding milk until the dressing is thinned to how you want it. I actually thinned it out too much (whoops), so I had to put it on the stovetop and add some arrowroot to thicken it up a little bit.
- When it tastes like how you like it, put it in the refrigerator and get it nice and cold before you serve it with the hot
Left: with only a little bit of milk. Right: Milk overload. See how watery it is? Try to avoid that. The white powder is arrowroot.
To thicken it up, I added the arrowroot (left) and put it on the stove over medium heat until thick.
Side note: Here is the easy peazy processed way to make vegan ranch = Buy vegan sour cream. Add the ranch packet. Voila, you are finished. I choose to make my own because a) I like to make things difficult and b) I like to cut back on the processed stuff.
Now for the pretty stuff…presentation!
Getting ready for the cauliflower to come out of the over. Plates are from Anthropologie, Ramekins are from Crate and Barrel.
Voila!!! C'est fini et tres facile!! The plate on the left are my barbeque blooms and the plate on the right is Andrew's buffalo deliciousness. Ramekins have ranch dressing.
Andrew had a friend over to play banjo (I know, he sounds like a 12 year old, but he's my husband) so I made them a little platter and then escaped. Please note the copious amount of napkins.
And in conclusion: There is a reason I didn't call these Vegetarian Buffalo Wings…because it's misleading. Don't try to make vegetables be something that they aren't. They are wonderful on their own…let veggies be veggies and celebrate it. This recipe is a fun and tasty project that I think both carnivores and herbivores can agree on.


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Issue #7 – Favorite Gear for Music Fans
Favorite Gear for Music Fans
Music fans can surround themselves with accessories from local and online vendors!
"Billy Joe" Zen Zombie Doll by DooArte Dolls —
The only zombies who have achieved inner peace! Featuring handcrafted dolls by
3rd generation doll maker Danyette Duarte. "Billie Joe" is a real punk rocker…
and he wants to be your friend! www.ZenZombieDolls.com
Tattoo Diaper & Tote Bag by Rockin' Mama Baby Gear —
Retro & punk gear, handcrafted items for babies and moms.
Taylor Swift Charm Bracelet by Island Girlz Jewelry —
Featuring jewelry and gifts from recycled objects. Featuring scrabble tile bracelets, bullet jewelry, and many other interesting items. Many more music celebs to choose from including Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and Justin Bieber.
Island Girlz Jewelry Facebook Page
Adagio Wall Clock with Music Clef by Ashton Sutton —
Wall clock with music clef in matte black.
At your local WalMart or at www.walmart.com
Blink 182 T-shirt by Hot Topic —
Hot Topic is your source for Rock & Roll clothing and accessories here in the valley.
Music Makes You Free Wrist Cuff by Leather Couture —
Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo was launched in 2009 as the love child of her successful fine art career and her education in the world of fashion.
Boombox Mini Card by Studio 8 Ten —
Handmade using recycled paper in a variety of colors. Find them and many
other styles for all occasions locally at Studio 8 Ten.
Not everyone can be a rock star, but if you budget well and spend wisely, the right gear
can make you look and feel like one!