Of course there are always third party softwares. And there is also the Exchange Server.
But seems that Briefcase would do the trick, never really thought of the usefulness of briefcase. Perhaps I will try it some day.
Google's calendar is also quite good.
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Before it's so hard to find a job, now I got plenty, too much that I hardly find time to sleep. Money of course is another matter as I am more interested in the works than $$$.[@more@]
It seems that with quick format, sometimes certain installation files cannot be copied...unless it was done with full format which takes a lot longer for especially larger HDD.
Such is the experience I have at NYGC (New York General Consulting, 18th Flr, Empire State Building) when I tried to install Windows 2003 Server:
With many different versions of Windows 2003 Server, there's always a break during installation telling me that certain files (sonydcam.sys, srgb.icm, msyuv.dll, mchgrcoi.dll, etc.) cannot be copied from the CD/DVD.
Of course, there could be other reasons such as hardware problem, memory problem, etc.
But a full format would give less such problem. I was used to quick format since I don't like to waste any time.
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How do I sacrifice my time for the Bronx? Perhaps Robert Raikes has the answer.
A friend (Boss of a chinese takeout restaurant I once worked at) informed me of an opportunity which one of their customer Tom(tko@impactmgmt.com) is looking for programmers. I have tought of it for a few seconds. My decision is no. Since I'm leaving America anyway, there's no need to waste my time like this. Unless it's part time. Nevertheless, I already have enough responsibilities as of now. I learn more and could earn more than whatever they could offer.
Moreover, I have no intention to be an American Citizen. My future is known, my calling is certain.
A note of advice from me to the Americans,
if you do not have hardship and struggle, please, please pray to God for it.
If you are an American, be an american who honors God.
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I have just received a book by Mabel Williamson "Have We No Right", not easy to find, but not too hard on ebay. Due to time, I think I'll speed read this one for the time being.
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After careful consideration, I am considering leaving this fellowship as it is taking too much of my time, prayer meeting and fellowship hours. Time where I could use in a group which truly seek after God.
I came to this fellowship to learn since the church has its own seminary institution. The sign says "Bible Study Friday 8pm", only to realized that it was a fellowship(or this particular fellowship out of at least 20 of them) where the Bible Study is lead by everyone in the committee despite the fact that some of them do not know the Bible very well. This is done only to show fairness so that everyone has a chance. But the Word of God cannot be taken so lightly. I shall make my stand, if they do not heed, I will leave.
I have waited too long for this, it is actually my fault.
The next stop is very likely of a reformed Church. Strange, that someone who follows the reformed path had not really been in a reformed church...until...
After that, I believe God's calling is near, and I must be aware and wise. May God guide me.
Lord, whatever you want me to be, I'll be.
Amen.
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I recently read an article by Bob DeWaay on discerning false teaching, "Critical Issues Commetary: May/June 2006 Issue #94"
on page 6, under What We Can and Cannot Judge, it is said that we are not to judge motives. This is an underestimation. Based on page 2 of the same article, "Do Not Pass Judgement" quoting 1Corintians 4:5, Bob was convinced that we must just wait. But this is not complete enough. Those who couldn't do anything else should keep quiet and wait by faith. But there are those whom God has specially chosen capable of better discerning the word of God, they CANNOT keep quiet and wait. It is through these people whom God use to make the time known. Even though there are times God will take other forms of actions, nevertheless, these people must not ignore their responsibility.
Motives are what usually the cause of false teaching. However, we must diligently discern, make the motive surface.
And we must be prepared when that happen.
Motive
and suspicion are two different things. We are not to judge on
suspicion. But if there is a wrong motive, we must make it known. Here,
honestly and being direct, straight to the point is crucial. So in
order to discern one's motive, do not use indirect words, go straight
to the point, do not be afraid. Otherwise, you will be accused of
suspicion for not being direct.
On top of this, this is something I truly appreciate from the article on the same page 6: "What
happens often today is that public teachers proclaim false doctrines.
When confronted about this, they point to an orthodox statement of
faith. But what they teach publicly is damaging to those who hear them.
Whatever they may claim to believe, their public false teaching needs
to be publicly confronted."
On Judging others via biblical account, it is clear that we are not to judge things even we cannot do ourselves. The meaning of this verse in Matthew chapter 7 is just as simple as that. There's no need to exploit the word of our Lord in any other new definition. For we, the children of God will one day judge even angels (1Corinthians 6:3). For example if pastor A say to pastor B: "You must preach on the street every morning" yet the pastor A is not truthful to his own words in his own example, then he has committed this sin. But if you bring out a criticism based on Biblical sound doctrine and truth, you are a good soldier of the Lord.
Dr. Stephen Tong confirmed that
not all who have the position of a preacher, pastor are servants of
God. All those who are willingly to be slaves of God are true servants
of God. The first unsuccessful pastor is Judas Iscariot. He's now in
Hell, confirmed by the Word of God. Is he God's servant? No. Is he
chosen by Jesus to preach? Yes. Then why would Jesus choose such to
preach? So that you will know, there are those who are true preachers
and false preachers, and when God gives some the opportunity to preach,
it is not evidence of the preacher's salvation, this is a very sad
thing. So unless this pastor has something that could truly edify the
church, one cannot pardon him likely. (国度,教会,事奉: Dr Stephen Tong's
Theological Seminary #16. Page 283)
Many have different ways
of interpreting the Bible, this shows that the Bible is amazingly
luxurious. But when a true doctrine is to be disputed on the ground
that many have different views, this is because those who firmly
believe such do not have enough understanding of the Bible and will not
likely wish to listen to further reprove even if it's Biblical because
they first assume the other does not know the Bible any better. Some thinks no one knows the Bible more than them, some thinks only an ordained pastor who has a certificate from a theological institution has better understanding of the Word of God. How unfortunate. One who
is in a better understanding of the Bible and the will of God must know
how to boldly point out such error in a very clear way, not only that, he must
himself be an example of that in his own life.
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"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am not selling money for no basketball team. I am just trying to stay off the streets and raise a little cash..."
Anyone who's lived under the NYC public transportation system (MTA-subways) would be familiar with the above line.
I remember there's a post ad in the subway warning passengers not to give donation on the subway, because if they could spare $2 entrance fee, their intention is very much business investment type, using the name of donation.
I have seen one who seemed to be of African-American male, asking for donation, and when he was ignored, he angrily responded "You either Give or don't Give" Obviously trying to twist the meaning of COMPASSION with DEBT.
We must have compassion, but for the sake of Truth, Christ. Nothing else. Be wise.
I would usually give on the streets, but not in the subways or anywhere that seems like an investment to these people.
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