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Friday, August 27, 2010
lookmomnohands@gmail.com sent you an article from The Daily Beast
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Okay social network! How do I go about shipping consumer electronics to Delhi, India?
To whom it may concern:
I have been in contact with the United States Postal Service in order to fulfill an order placed via www.ebay.com auction for consumer electronics. First let me ask you all (I apologize for emailing those of you to whom this does not apply), would one of you mind telling me how and when to contact (preferably via email) the "postal or package delivery service" in Delhi, in order to make sure I can in fact ship this item or how to go about such: Apple iphone 4 (16GB) (AT&T) No Contract! New in Box! - opens in a new window or tab . Furthermore, can someone (one of you, or your superiors I would assume) tell me whether purchases and/or shipping of this kind are taxed by Delhi? Please give me a quote of what percentage (0.000%) I should charge them (assuming Delhi would charge) for shipping and purchasing this sort of item, to the following address:
new delhi 110085
delhi, DL 110085
India
9650521144
delhi, DL 110085
India
9650521144
I am in process of sending an invoice to the buyer, and would like to ensure all applicable laws are followed, and everyone's needs are met.
Thank you for taking the time to help me with any information you may have. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Just was introduced to SocialCRM thanks to @abylund .
I'm now a little fish in an ocean. Thanks a lot!http://www.bantamlive.com/
I may get a head start in the game through the Apple Consultants Network, but that sounds costly.
Friday, August 20, 2010
TeamViewer is going to be a key resource for Geek Cloud Consulting
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lookmomnohands@gmail.com has shared: A Complete Beginner's Manual for Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Free Ubuntu Manual Project Guide
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I need a pair of character glasses, for cheap, any suggestions?
Thicker frames rectangular lenses (or lack of lenses) or not quite rectangular, taper at the bottom? Email or direct message me!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Cloudshare Author account
http://www.cloudshare.com/Products/CloudShare-Pro/CloudShare-Pro-overview.aspx This is free for as long as it's in Beta, all you have to do is click "renew" every 15 days. @abylund
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
14 Attention-Grabbing Tactics for Launching a New Business Blog
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
http://www.stayonsearch.com/9-professional-social-media-monitoring-tools
Check out this website I found at ht.ly
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
blog.saikatbiswas » Johnny Lee’s Wii Remote Hack : Just Incredible!!
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This is an old video I just stumbled onto, can anyone get me the link for the latest download?
Liahona Article - Hold on a Little Longer
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Hold on a Little Longer,” Liahona, Jan 2010, 4–8
One of the enduring lessons of the Kirtland period is that our spirits need constant nourishment. We need to stay close to the Lord every day if we are to survive the adversity that we all must face.
Last summer my wife and I took our twin grandsons to Kirtland, Ohio. It was a special and precious opportunity for us to spend time with them before they left on their missions.
During our visit there, we learned to better understand the circumstances of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Saints who lived in Kirtland. That era of Church history is known as a time of severe trials but also supreme blessings.
In Kirtland the Lord bestowed some of the most remarkable heavenly manifestations and spiritual gifts this world has ever experienced. Sixty-five sections of the Doctrine and Covenants were received in Kirtland and surrounding areas—revelations that brought new light and knowledge about topics such as the Second Coming, caring for the needy, the plan of salvation, priesthood authority, the Word of Wisdom, tithing, the temple, and the law of consecration.1
It was a period of unparalleled spiritual growth. Indeed, the Spirit of God like a fire was burning. Moses, Elijah, and many other heavenly beings appeared during this time, including our Heavenly Father and His Son, the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.2
One of the many revelations Joseph received in Kirtland was a revelation he called the “olive leaf … plucked from the Tree of Paradise, and the Lord’s message of peace to us” (introduction to D&C 88). This remarkable revelation includes the sublime invitation, “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me” (D&C 88:63). As the Saints of Kirtland drew near unto the Lord, He truly did draw near unto them, pouring out the blessings of heaven upon the heads of the faithful.
A Spiritual Outpouring
Perhaps the culmination of these spiritual manifestations occurred during the dedication of the Kirtland Temple on March 27, 1836. One of those present was 28-year-old William Draper, who described the day as a “day of Pentecost.” He wrote: “There was such a time of the outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord, that my pen is inadequate to write it in full or my tongue to express it. But I will here say that the Spirit was poured out and came like a mighty rushing wind and filled the house, that many that were present spoke in tongues and had visions and saw angels and prophesied, and had a general time of rejoicing such as had not been known in this generation.”3
These spiritual manifestations were not limited only to those inside the temple, for “the people of the neighborhood came running together (hearing an unusual sound within, and seeing a bright light like a pillar of fire resting upon the Temple), and were astonished at what was taking place.”4
Lorenzo Snow (1814–1901), later to be President of the Church, was living in Kirtland during this blessed period. He observed, “One would have imagined that after receiving these wonderful manifestations no temptation could have overthrown the Saints.”5
But, of course, great spiritual experiences do not make us exempt from opposition and trials. Just a few months after the temple dedication, a widespread economic crisis shook the United States, and Kirtland felt the effects deeply. Banks failed, leaving many in difficult financial straits. To make matters worse, many of the Saints who were immigrating to Kirtland came with very few material possessions, not knowing what they would do once they arrived or how they would survive.
Before long, persecutions arose and mobs formed against the Saints. Members of the Church—even some of those closest to the Prophet, many of whom were present at the dedication of the temple—apostatized and condemned Joseph as a fallen prophet.
As I walked near the Kirtland Temple with my wife and grandsons, I pondered how tragic it was that some could not remain faithful even after the spiritual manifestations they had witnessed. How sorrowful it was that they could not endure the ridicule and criticism of disbelievers. How sad that, when faced with financial trial or other struggles, they could not have reached inside themselves and found the strength to remain faithful. How unfortunate it was that they somehow lost sight of the miraculous spiritual harvest at the dedication of the temple.
The Lessons
What can we learn from this remarkable era in the history of the Church?
One of the great, enduring lessons of the Kirtland period is that our spirits need constant nourishment. As President Harold B. Lee (1899–1973) taught: “Testimony isn’t something that you have today and you keep always. Testimony is either going to grow and grow to the brightness of certainty, or it is going to diminish to nothingness, depending upon what we do about it. I say, the testimony that we recapture day by day is the thing that saves us from the pitfalls of the adversary.”6 We need to stay close to the Lord every day if we are to survive the adversity that we all must face.
In some ways our world today is similar to Kirtland of the 1830s. We too live in times of financial distress. There are those who persecute and rail against the Church and its members. Individual and collective trials may sometimes seem overwhelming.
That is when we need, more than ever, to draw near unto the Lord. As we do, we will come to know what it means to have the Lord draw near unto us. As we seek Him ever more diligently, we will surely find Him. We will see clearly that the Lord does not abandon His Church or His faithful Saints. Our eyes will be opened, and we will see Him open the windows of heaven and shower us with more of His light. We will find the spiritual strength to survive even during the darkest night.
Although some of the Saints in Kirtland lost sight of the spiritual experiences they had, most did not. The majority, including William Draper, held fast to the spiritual knowledge God had given them and continued to follow the Prophet. Along the way they experienced more bitter trials but also more sweet spiritual growth until, ultimately, those who endured to the end were “received into … a state of never-ending happiness” (Mosiah 2:41).
You Can Hold On
If ever you are tempted to become discouraged or to lose faith, remember those faithful Saints who remained true in Kirtland. Hold on a little longer. You can do this! You are part of a special generation. You were prepared and preserved to live at this important time in the existence of our beautiful planet earth. You have a celestial pedigree and therefore have all the necessary talents to make your life an eternal success story.
The Lord has blessed you with a testimony of the truth. You have felt His influence and witnessed His power. And if you continue to seek Him, He will continue to grant you sacred experiences. With these and other spiritual gifts, you will be able not only to change your own life for the better but also to bless your homes, wards or branches, communities, cities, states, and nations with your goodness.
It may be hard to see that at times, but hold on a little longer, for “eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” and wait for Him (1 Corinthians 2:9; see also D&C 76:10; 133:45).
I bear witness of the truth of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of this, His Church. I testify with all my heart and soul that God lives, that Jesus Christ is His Son and stands at the head of this great Church. We have a prophet on the earth again, even President Thomas S. Monson.
May we ever remember the lesson of Kirtland and hold on a little longer—even when things look bleak. Know and remember this: the Lord loves you. He remembers you. And He will ever sustain those who “endure in faith to the end” (D&C 20:25).
Ideas for Teaching from This Message
After prayerfully studying this message, consider the needs of those you teach, and choose points or passages from the message that you feel will be most useful to them. The Holy Ghost can help you prepare and teach the message (see D&C 42:14; 43:15–16). In addition to sharing your own testimony, you may feel impressed to ask the people you teach to share experiences or testimonies if they wish. (For other teaching ideas, see Teaching, No Greater Call.)
The Lord Appears in the Kirtland Temple, by Del Parson; photo illustration by Christina Smith
Photograph of Kirtland Temple by Welden C. Andersen; photo illustration by Robert Casey
Left: photo illustration by Craig Dimond; illustrations by Steve Kropp
Youth
Strengthening Your Testimony
“Strengthening Your Testimony,” Liahona, Jan. 2010, 8
Take this self-evaluation quiz to help you think about how you are doing in strengthening your testimony:
• Do I desire to believe?
• Do I fast and pray for a stronger testimony?
• Do I read and ponder the scriptures each day?
• Do I try to keep the commandments each day?
• Do I try to follow promptings from the Holy Ghost?
• Do I bear my testimony when prompted to do so?
Children
Drawing Near to the Lord
“Drawing Near to the Lord,” Liahona, Jan. 2010, 8
In Kirtland, Ohio, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation. The Lord told him, “Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me” (D&C 88:63). One way we can draw near to the Lord is by following His prophet.
Match each picture below with the things President Thomas S. Monson has asked us to do.
^ Back to topNotes
2. See D&C 76:23; 110:2–4, 11–13.
3. William Draper, “A Biographical Sketch of the Life and Travels and Birth and Parentage of William Draper” (1881), typescript, Church History Library, 2; spelling and capitalization standardized.
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This was a great re-read last night. Thanks Dad!
Friday, August 6, 2010
iPad TV
Another idea which I've been toying with. Now officially submitted to Intel. http://apps.facebook.com/ideachallenges/challenge/idea.php?challengeID=11&ideaID=12062
iPad strength test
While I don't agree with some of the other things this page mentions, I do see an issue with the fact that they make a 3g iPad, which no doubt could be made able to sync to just about any bluetooth device (come on people, bluetooth was supposed to be a standard!), and yet they don't give the option of making phone calls via the device, as far as I have found.
I think it is great that they have made such a strong screen on the thing, as in the video, but the simple fact that I can put my AT&T sim card in the side and use their network, I feel, should enable me to make a phone call. Hopefully without holding a tablet to my head. :@
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Sides Dig In Over Ground Zero Mosque
By JACOB GERSHMAN
With city approval of a proposed mosque and Islamic center two blocks away from Ground Zero nearly secured, the battle over the project is moving away from zoning boards to the court of public opinion.
AFP/Getty ImagesThe former Burlington Coat Factory building that will make way for the Cordoba House which some are calling the "Ground Zero Mosque."
The expected clearing of another major regulatory hurdle on Tuesday is unlikely to silence the debate around an issue that has become a call to arms for national Republicans—who have been emboldened by polls showing widespread public skepticism about the project—and a divisive policy matter for religious groups.
The landmarks commission on Tuesday is expected to approve the demolition of the 152-year-old former Burlington Coat Factory building on Park Place to make way for a 13-story Islamic community center that would contain a prayer space, as well as recreational and cultural facilities.
Positions on both sides of the debate have hardened around the mosque, a $100 million project spearheaded by a Kuwaiti-born cleric, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, who says the center aims to promote cultural understanding.
The question has turned to whether critics such as families of victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks, who consider the idea of the mosque so close to Ground Zero a deliberate provocation, will be able to generate enough outrage to persuade the imam to revise his plans and build elsewhere.
"They should just move this thing," Carl Paladino, a Republican candidate for governor, said on Sunday.
He added: "The vast majority of New Yorkers and Americans have rejected their idea. If a bridge was their intent, why jam it down our throats? Why does it have to be right there?"
On Friday, the Anti-Defamation League, a national Jewish group, announced its opposition to the mosque by appealing directly to the leadership of the planned center.
"In our judgment, building an Islamic Center in the shadow of the World Trade Center will cause some victims more pain—unnecessarily—and that is not right," the organization said in a statement.
The Anti-Defamation League's stance came under sharp criticism from some other Jewish and civil rights groups, as well as from prominent Jewish writers, such as Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic magazine, who called the organization's statement a "terrible decision."
Abraham Foxman, the head of the ADL, responded on Sunday with even sharper language.
"Two blocks away is basically in your face," Mr. Foxman said. Referring to Jewish groups that have attacked the ADL as bowing to anti-Muslim sentiment, he said: "The fact that bigots agree with your position doesn't make you a bigot."
For the ADL, it's an issue of "consistency," said Mr. Foxman, who cited his organization's protests in the late 1980s against a Carmelite convent near the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland.
"If we want the national community to understand our pain and sensitivity, then we need to be sensitive to the pain of other victims," Mr. Foxman said.
Oz Sultan, a spokesman for the group behind the Islamic center, on Sunday responded to Mr. Foxman by saying: "We've stood with the ADL and their efforts to eradicate anti-Semitism and bigotry. We just expected they would give other religions the same consideration."
On the local political level, Republican outrage intensified over the weekend, while Democrats accused the GOP of abandoning American principles to score political points.
"If Andrew Cuomo would simply do his job, we'd have a lot less controversy. People would feel that somebody is taking care of this," said Rick Lazio, a Republican candidate for governor who has called on Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic contender in the race, to probe the financing of the mosque, formerly called Cordoba House and now known as Park51.
—R. Thomas BernerMr. Lazio has pointed to the proposed location of the mosque and past comments made by Imam Rauf, in which he refused to label Hamas a terrorist organization and argued that American foreign policy was an "accessory" to the September 11, 2001, attacks, as evidence of a more extremist motive for building the mosque.
While Mr. Cuomo and his campaign have made few public comments about the controversy—other than to say his office would investigate any allegations of wrongdoing—his political surrogates have begun to step up their rebuttals.
On Sunday, Jay Jacobs, the head of the state Democratic Party, labeled the Republican criticism "offensive" and "ludicrous."
"Lazio and Paladino are so bereft of ideas that they're manufacturing an issue where none exists," Mr. Jacobs said in a statement. "The backers of this project haven't raised funds to build the mosque so there's nothing to investigate. More to the point, this line of attack politicizes 9/11 and goes against everything that America symbolizes. It's as offensive as it is ludicrous."
Regarding Mr. Rauf's position on Hamas, Mr. Sultan said: "it's unfair to ask clergy to make blanket denunciations."
Write to Jacob Gershman at jacob.gershman@wsj.com.
via online.wsj.com
I worry now that this has reached the press, will anyone be safe in this area? From persecution, danger, suspicion? I also think that "two blocks away" is almost a world away, so on that note I want to say that if they block this, society as a whole will suffer a blow.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Wiki red links breadcrumb on how-to
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