No More Money Orders for Ebay

Posted on September 23, 2008 by timlyg

Well, looks like for security reason, Ebay's going to ban money orders or checks as payment method by end of October. Now I'll just have to rely on their faulty buyer's verified-but-sometimes-cannot-handle-multiple-address-mailing-system and nit-picking post office staff for my P.O. Box. Hope these will be resolved in the future. But then again, I don't see I will be ordering much these days. And perhaps Ebay's not the only way to go for cheap stuffs today.

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After upgrading to Windows XP SP3 from SP2, Windows Update, Messenger Install fail

Posted on September 19, 2008 by timlyg

Solution Source: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=3308206&SiteID=17

Thanks to Gary.

Just go to C:\Windows\System32 and find and register Wups2.dll.

To do that, right click on it and select 'Open With' then 'Choose Program' and find C:\Windows\System32\Regsvr32.

If you choose to 'Always use the selected program to open this kind of file' then all you will have to do is double click on any .dll to register it.

Once you have registered Wups2.dll, restart, your problem will disappear.

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On Charity from America

Posted on September 18, 2008 by timlyg

There have been a lot a news about charity workers being capture in certain countries. And if they appear to look like Americans, they are given harsher executions. Usually due to blaming their economy and social depreciation on the cunning hypocritical manipulation of Western giant nations. It is amazing so many youths would love to go on the so called "mission trips" from America.

I wonder, if these are willing to pay for the sins of their people, why not let them? If they bring chaos, then put order, not execution.

I believe such charity is always good. However, it is often foolishly organized, resulting in huge waste of money and energy.

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3D Solar Cells by a 12-year old?

Posted on September 18, 2008 by timlyg

While there are commercially advanced 3D solar cells, and college competitions on building solar cars, this amazing kid came up with one that's 9 times more powerful than what the research industries could come up with. Now global warming is less threatening...

I wonder what makes his solar cells tick?

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On Business: Partnership and Hiring

Posted on September 17, 2008 by timlyg

I once came across a title of a lecture that warned against having
business partnerships. It was a video cassette at my church's (NYCCC)
library, but the tape wasn't able to play. I should borrow the VCD
version from the pastor when I got the chance.

I also realize
some people's sense of irresponsibility is rather amazing. Especially
in the working offices. After all, how much can the so called "Job
Description" cover? However, they are very subtle when it comes to
promotions.

I wonder, if there's any side effect for hiring those
who have deeper sense of responsibility to join the company and
outsourcing to those who are more talented as temporary/subcontract
type relationship.

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The Real Authority of Pastor

Posted on September 17, 2008 by timlyg

With the news spread out in Australia, false testimony isn't something new, following Tom Papania's example.

However,  if people listen to your sermon because they feel sorry for you, you are in real trouble. It's either that, or repent towards righteousness, not towards a renewed pastor.

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US Troops Strike Civilian Yet Again

Posted on September 17, 2008 by timlyg

Gates regret or apologized? Or will he regret for another such airstrikes? Perhaps the previous incidents weren't regrettable.

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Double Cursed Obesity

Posted on September 15, 2008 by timlyg

A fat person who exercises regularly is blessed in health indeed.

A fat person who seeks after his gifts is blessed in God's mercy indeed.

A fat person who seeks not the full potential of any gift diligently is a fat bastard indeed.

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On Holiness

Posted on September 15, 2008 by timlyg

No Christians wouldn't want to be holy.

If one doesn't want to be holy, it is obvious that he is not a Christian yet.

I'm afraid today's culture has caused many to loose their sense of discernment.

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On the Seriousness of Serving God

Posted on September 15, 2008 by timlyg

Those who at least know that they are serving God, it is crucial that they receive theological training. "Ask and ye shall receive", this is not a materialistic statement, but spiritual.

I pray for those who ernestly seeking to know God more deeply so that they can serve God better, that God will bless them greatly; but those who do not seek any form of theological training and yet call themselves humble servants of God should be cursed to the deepest hell.

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