Monthly Archives: October 2008

AVG Unable to Update: Invalid Update Control CTF File

Posted on October 24, 2008 by timlyg

First time having this problem, found the solution. Thanks to Gary. Solution: Either manually remove the *.CTF files in AVG's users folder, or run Gary's simple program.

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Microsoft Access Database Cannot Open from Shortcut or Explorer Window

Posted on October 23, 2008 by timlyg

At a client's, MS Access database won't open via shortcut or Explorer window. However, it can be opened if opened from MS Access program itself. Fix: In the property of the pertaining shortcut, set target to something like "C:\Program Files\Microsoft … Continue reading →

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Churches Promote Pop Songs?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by timlyg

An article in ChristianToday is just an example of what happens when churches become lazy in preaching. I would like to see these Bishops form a choir singing "Imagine there's heaven, imagine there's no hell, no religion, imagine there's no … Continue reading →

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Economic Crisis Would Cause Decrease in Free Services/Open Source

Posted on October 22, 2008 by timlyg

According to Slashdot, some attributed the availability of free services, to a society without much poverty problem and having too much extra time. Understandable; Nonetheless, if this happens, the true value of human nature vs individuals will be revealed. Historically, … Continue reading →

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Wisdom and Submission, Leaders and Servants, Co-workers

Posted on October 22, 2008 by timlyg

The importance of one's rank in God's Kingdom is proportional to his fear and submission to God. I have no problem co-working with those who have different opinions or cause me more works and worries. However, I will definitely not … Continue reading →

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Real Teachers

Posted on October 21, 2008 by timlyg

USATODAY reports new growing treatment (experimental) for encouraging teachers in the States. I must say I am very pessimistic about it. Salary based on level of degree, students' test scores, seniority, etc. may help in some ways, however, it may … Continue reading →

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On Predestination

Posted on October 21, 2008 by timlyg

We are guilty until made innocent.

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The Beginning of Serious Astronomy Study

Posted on October 20, 2008 by timlyg

I shall use my gallery as one of the tools in my study. I have created a new "Astronomy" category in my journal for all entries pertaining to such. After countless try, I finally got one camera shot I am … Continue reading →

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Melamine Scandal

Posted on October 20, 2008 by timlyg

With the recent Melamine scandals in Asia, I sometimes wonder the validity of the so called higher traditional moral value of the Chinese. Is Western culture/technology to be blamed for this kind of corruption as if the unintended opium war? … Continue reading →

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Someone Who Has Much to Hide

Posted on October 18, 2008 by timlyg

If someone loves to respond:" How do you know..." after being criticized by others' careful judgment, that usually shows that this person has a lot to hide in his or her life.

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