Thinking about taking the marriage plunge? Then you won’t want to miss this guest. Father Pat Connor talks about his new book, “Whom Not To Marry.” Is love enough to sustain a relationship? Why do so many marriages fail? He answers those questions and more.
So you love your fiance, but is he the right person to marry? Well, Father Pat Connor, missionary, marital expert and the first priest ever to be quoted by Glamour magazine, sure knows the answer.
The Australian-born Catholic priest, now based in New Jersey, has condensed his wisdom from 40-odd years of counselling engaged couples into one manual of advice—Whom Not to Marry.
He has conducted premarital counselling and presided over more than 200 weddings.
He also lectures high school girls on the pitfalls of marrying the wrong guy.
And he likes to catch wo men young, because once they have fallen in love they will be less likely to absorb his sensible and often unromantic advice.
He believes there are no soulmates, only lovers to whom we commit.
Connor's central thesis is that you can be deeply in love with someone to whom you can't be successfully married.
He advises a year-long engagement to examine fully the values and character of your future spouse.
And Connor's 'whom not to marry' list is as follows:
1. Mummy's boys
2. Men who are bad with money
3. Men with no friends
4. Men who put you down in public
5. Men who are rude to waitering staff
6. Men unable to laugh at themselves
7. Men unwilling to share authority
8. Men who never make demands countering yours
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Friday, October 15, 2010
Asian latest fashion: Going Braless
The trend of going braless; a rising fashion being exercised more and more frequently in our constantly evolving society.
First, bra wearing is a choice, not a law. You do not have to wear one if you don't feel the need. Many women wear bras an unhealthy 24 hours a day, never allowing their breasts to have natural freedom. And even more women wear bras that fit poorly and leave marks and indents on their skin. This is particularly bad for blood and lymphatic system flow.
Indeed its a norm to walk around bra-less if you're from Europe or America but now the Asian is fast catching on the trend of going braless.
A woman wears a bra for essentially three reasons:
Support
Modesty
An item of clothing that fascinates a man
So when you decide to go without a bra, you are deciding not to have the support that you almost always need and may come across as someone who is not so concerned about modesty.
Be conscious of the fact that you will attract a little more attention when you dress braless. So be prepared to respond accordingly. Men often tend to comment more boldly when they see a woman dressed like that.
Going braless can be classy, tasteful, and elegant.
Going braless is beautiful, and accentuates the breast, an object of beauty
Going braless is not trashy, slutty or obscene.
The trend of going braless; a rising fashion being exercised more and more frequently in our constantly evolving society.
TV Anchorwomen Not Wearing Bras
March 18, CCTV morning news weathergirl Cheng Lu’s bosom “nipples” were very distinct! Netizens naturally suspected [she] did not wear any underwear [i.e. bra] while on camera.
Vietnamese love to eat dogs and cats
Dog eating is dying out in many other Asian countries: e.g. Taiwan, which today has very stringent laws against it and has just raised the fine levied on anyone charged with it. Hong Kong and Singapore (previously both were British colonies) outlawed it in the 1950's - but, in Hong Kong it was still going on in the rural areas in the 80's and early 90's - today it is virtually non-existent, and most Hong Kong Chinese are disgusted by it.
Korea is still a big problem, but there are wonderful local groups speaking out on behalf of the dogs.
Vietnam is a major dog-eating place, though traditionally (for what it’s worth) they do not torture the dog to death.
In addition, the Philippines has outlawed dog eating except for some tribal holidays - yes, it still goes on.....but its moving in the right direction.....I also would like to say that the push to stop dog eating in these Asian countries is driven by Asians, who feel exactly the same way about it as we do!
However, it's obviously something that is growing in China, it's very hard to know the exact number of dogs eaten, but it definitely must be in the many millions a year - maybe more. Still small if you consider that it is estimated that 556 million pigs are slaughtered every year in China.
The truth is many people in Vietnam eat dogs and cats and many people enjoy this food. Why do people choose to insult them? Many people in other countries, eat cows, pigs and chickens...... This is a fact.
Now there is huge issues relating to cruel treatment of livestock in some countries. Vietnam still has much to do in this area, and not just for the animals. If people learn more about the care of animals, improving their health, and living conditions. They will in turn generate more income from livestock and be able to invest in things such as the health and education of their own families.
Korea is still a big problem, but there are wonderful local groups speaking out on behalf of the dogs.
Vietnam is a major dog-eating place, though traditionally (for what it’s worth) they do not torture the dog to death.
In addition, the Philippines has outlawed dog eating except for some tribal holidays - yes, it still goes on.....but its moving in the right direction.....I also would like to say that the push to stop dog eating in these Asian countries is driven by Asians, who feel exactly the same way about it as we do!
However, it's obviously something that is growing in China, it's very hard to know the exact number of dogs eaten, but it definitely must be in the many millions a year - maybe more. Still small if you consider that it is estimated that 556 million pigs are slaughtered every year in China.
The truth is many people in Vietnam eat dogs and cats and many people enjoy this food. Why do people choose to insult them? Many people in other countries, eat cows, pigs and chickens...... This is a fact.
Now there is huge issues relating to cruel treatment of livestock in some countries. Vietnam still has much to do in this area, and not just for the animals. If people learn more about the care of animals, improving their health, and living conditions. They will in turn generate more income from livestock and be able to invest in things such as the health and education of their own families.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Top 100 free software! HOT!
Program Name | Downloads | |
1. | AVG AntiVirus Free 10.0.1136a3181 Use the AVG Anti-Virus System to reliably protect your computer. | 942457 |
2. | Youtube Video Downloader 2.5.4 Software to download and convert YouTube videos. | 779444 |
3. | CheatBook-DataBase 2009 v1.0 Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles. | 618804 |
4. | Risingware Exp+ Free Edition 3.0b Integrates a Dual-panel File Manager, a multi-tabbed Browser based on IE, and Utilities. | 605456 |
5. | DirectX 9.0c Redistributable June 2010 Advanced suite of multimedia APIs built into Microsoft Windows operating systems. | 560489 |
6. | Stress Relief 2.0 Virtually pound your computer into submission with multiple weapons. | 516892 |
7. | avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.677 Free antivirus for home use - scans for viruses, worms and Trojans. | 500341 |
8. | Download Accelerator Plus 9.5.0.3 Push your downloads into High-speed with DAP. | 485580 |
9. | Super 2010 Build 38 Simplified Universal Player Encoder and Renderer is a GUI to ffmpeg, mencoder, mplayer. | 479467 |
10. | Continuum 0.40 Massively Multiplayer Spaceship Game. | 467445 |
11. | Knight Online v1.800 Knight Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game. | 451690 |
12. | Sonic Games 1.0 A nice collection of Sonic games. | 420507 |
13. | Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.6.2 Search your hard disk and Registry for threats to your security and privacy. | 389055 |
14. | Little Fighter 2 A fighting game which features adolescents fighting on the street. | 374759 |
15. | Fat32Formatter 1.0 Format drives larger than 32GB to FAT32. | 374158 |
16. | MediaCoder 0.7.5.4742 A free audio/video batch transcoder. | 357044 |
17. | PaintStar v2.70 PaintStar is a versatile digital image processing software. | 355064 |
18. | CDBurnerXP Pro 4.3.7.2423 CD/DVD burning solution. Includes ISO burning/creation, and a lot more. | 350329 |
19. | McAfee SuperDAT Update 6134 Update your McAfee based scan engine and virus pattern. | 332268 |
20. | K-Lite Mega Codec Pack 6.4.0 Includes codecs and related tools needed to play your audio and video files. | 318670 |
21. | MPlayer for Windows (2010-09-12) Award-winning OpenSource media player. | 316952 |
22. | Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Windows All) 10-13-2010 Latest virus definition set for Norton Antivirus Products. | 297441 |
23. | CheatBook-DataBase 2010 A freeware cheat-code tracker with hints for several popular PC and 18 console gaming systems. | 276436 |
24. | Real Alternative 2.0.2 Play RealMedia files without having to install RealPlayer. | 276188 |
25. | KMPlayer 3.0.0.1438 A movie and audio player that supports a wide range of codecs and file formats. | 275419 |
26. | Unofficial Windows 98 SE Service Pack 2.1a Contains OS updates for Windows 98 SE. | 272288 |
27. | CheatBook-DataBase 2008 v1.0 Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC and 17 different Consoles. | 254982 |
28. | CCleaner 2.36.1233 CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. | 250921 |
29. | Windows Media Player 9 Fast, flexible, audio and video player. | 245568 |
30. | Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 Express Edition A no-cost, streamlined, easy-to-use development tool for hobbyists, students, and novices. | 237631 |
31. | Advanced SystemCare Free 3.7.2 A One-Click Free System Utility for PC Maintenance and Protection. | 236437 |
32. | FairUse4WM 1.3 Fix-2 A WM/DRM removal program. | 231362 |
33. | Winamp Full 5.581 Fast, flexible, high-fidelity, skinnable audio/video player for Windows. | 228916 |
34. | Avira Antivir Virus Definition File Update | 10-13-2010 Update AVIRA Desktop for Windows with latest virus definitions and scan engine. | 214399 |
35. | Ad-Aware 2007 Free 7.0.2.7 (Updated) Provides you with advanced protection against spyware. | 212228 |
36. | Zip Password Finder ZIP password finder is a completely free tool to recover zip archive passwords. | 199845 |
37. | NTFS4DOS 1.8 (read/write NTFS from DOS) Allows full read/write access to NTFS volumes from DOS for AV or backup. | 199239 |
38. | Wink 2.0 build 1060 Tutorial and Presentation creation software aimed at creating tutorials on how to use software. | 195927 |
39. | Free OCR 3.0 Free OCR is a scan and Optical Character Recognition program. | 193981 |
40. | Daemon Tools Lite 4.35.6 Run Backup Copies of SafeDisc (C-Dilla), Securom or Laserlock protected games. | 192821 |
41. | Internet Explorer for Windows XP 7.0 The latest release of Microsoft´s popular Internet Explorer Web browser. | 188694 |
42. | Microsoft Games for Windows - LIVE 3.3 Full version of Games for Windows - LIVE v3.3. | 188660 |
43. | Ashampoo Burning Studio 6.77 FREE Choose your files. Burn your disc. Supports CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. | 182504 |
44. | Microsoft .NET Framework (x86) 2.0 Final Provides the latest updates to the .NET Framework. | 176907 |
45. | LimeWire 5.5.16 Search for and share all kinds of files using the Gnutella network. | 174799 |
46. | BitComet 1.23 A powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client. | 173634 |
47. | WolfenStein Enemy Territory Wage war as Axis or Allies in team-based combat. | 173064 |
48. | LicenseCrawler 0.0.42 Scans the Windows Registry for Windows product keys and other serial numbers and licenses. | 171469 |
49. | Power Plan Assistant 2.5c A smart power management application designed specifically for Windows 7. | 170026 |
50. | Fighter Factory Ultimate 2.5 A program for creation of characters for the game engine of the 2D Mugen fight games. | 168835 |
51. | CheatBook-DataBase 2007 v1.0 Cheat-code tracker for games on the PC, 17 different Consoles. | 168486 |
52. | Readon TV Movie Radio Player 7.2.0.0 Watch and listen to thousands of TV, LIVE sports, latest movies and radio channels all over the world. | 155431 |
53. | IrfanView 4.27 A fast free image viewer/converter for Windows. | 154627 |
54. | Street Challenge 1.352 An authentic, free, online multiplayer drag racing simulator. | 152351 |
55. | BricoPack Vista Inspirat 1.1 Modifies Windows XP to change its appearance and make it look like Windows Vista. | 150429 |
56. | RipIt4Me 1.7.1.0 A freeware utility that helps you backup your copy protected DVDs. | 149428 |
57. | Gunbound 9.05 Worms-like game that is played with tanks. | 149130 |
58. | Free Download Manager - FreewareFiles Edition 2.5.848 Pure free download manager and accelerator. | 147582 |
59. | DVD Shrink v3.2.0.15 DVD Shrink is software to backup DVD discs. | 141629 |
60. | Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package Installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications developed with Visual C++. | 138409 |
61. | Highway Pursuit 1.1 An action-packed 3d blast through roads filled with enemy agents. | 134658 |
62. | Uxtheme Multi-patcher 6.0 Use any 3rd party msstyle theme on Windows XP/SP1/SP2 or Windows Server 2003. | 134453 |
63. | Pop-up Stopper v3.1.1014 Block Netscape and Internet Explorer pop-up windows for free! | 131787 |
64. | DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0 Decrypt and copy a DVD to your hard disk. | 129949 |
65. | AIMP 2.61 Build 583 An advanced multimedia player that includes an audio converter, recorder, and tag editor. | 129490 |
66. | Diagram Designer 1.23.6 Vector graphics editor for creating flowchart and diagrams. | 128594 |
67. | Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 for XP The latest Release of the new Internet Explorer 8 web browser. | 126229 |
68. | Image Analyzer 1.32 Advanced image editing, enhancement and analysis software. | 120704 |
69. | Image Forge v3.60 Freeware image editing, paint, animation, more. | 119981 |
70. | Fly Free Photo Editing and Viewer 2.92 View/edit multiple photos simultaneously and easily, freeware with Mac style skin. | 118198 |
71. | SkyCar 3D Desktop Toy Take full control of a 3D interactive M400 Skycar that flies on your desktop. | 116612 |
72. | Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.20 A fast browser that includes tabbed browsing, pop-up blocking, plugins, skins, more. | 116373 |
73. | K-3D v0.8.0.1 K-3D is a free 3d modeling, animation, and rendering system. | 115423 |
74. | Windows Media Player 11.0.5721.5230 Discover, download, organize, and play your digital media. | 115086 |
75. | ActivIcons 3.37 Change default icons/cursors, animate, restore positions, more. | 109190 |
76. | K-Lite Codec Pack Full 6.4.0 Play all the popular audio and video formats. | 108907 |
77. | VLC Media Player (VideoLAN) 1.1.4 A multimedia player that can read DVDs, VCDs, MPEG, DivX, more without additional codecs. | 107586 |
78. | XnView 1.97.8 Xnview is an easy to use graphics viewer/converter. | 107256 |
79. | SuperMemo 98 9.3 Software for remembering things better. | 107014 |
80. | DVD43 v4.6.0 DVD43 removes most copy protection found on movie DVDs. | 106766 |
81. | Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition Provides a fun, easy to use, easy to learn tool for building dynamic applications. | 106523 |
82. | WWK - WorldWide Karts 1 3D full arcade kart game for Windows. | 105670 |
83. | America´s Army: SF (Overmatch) v2.8.4 First-person 3D game where you enter into virtual service to the United States. | 105100 |
84. | Google Earth 5.2.1 Point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore. | 104483 |
85. | Norton Antivirus Definition Updates (Administrators) 10-13-2010 Latest virus definition set for all of the newer Norton AntiVirus products. | 104392 |
86. | Norton Removal Tool (2000/XP/Vista/7) 2011.0.0.15 A program that can remove Norton software from your computer. | 103728 |
87. | Video Edit Master 1.8 A free video editor of any AVI (divx, xvid..etc) and MPEG video files with no quality loss. | 103293 |
88. | Arcade Classic Arcade Pack v5.10 Play Asteroids, PacMan, Frogger, Hexxagon, Pong, Snake, Space Invaders, Tetris, and TicTacToe on your PC. | 103272 |
89. | Microsoft Office Accounting Express 2009 A free, complete accounting solution for small businesses. | 102044 |
90. | OBEX Commander 2.0.2.0408 Transfer files between computers and other OBEX capable devices. | 101162 |
91. | SUPERAntiSpyware Free 4.44.1000 Detect and remove thousands of Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, KeyLoggers, more. | 100549 |
92. | WiFi SiStr - v1.0.2678.17860 A small tool to keep your Wi-Fi signal strength always visible. | 99747 |
93. | Adobe Reader 9.4.0 Easily view, print, and collaborate on PDF files from your desktop or on the Web. | 95131 |
94. | Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 Provides the necessary runtime components to execute a game on Windows that was developed using Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4.0. | 94226 |
95. | Free Download Manager 3.5 RC Pure free download manager and accelerator. | 94097 |
96. | 8start Launcher 1.9 An innovative Application Launcher and Tree Notes to make your desktop clean. | 92329 |
97. | ZipGenius 6.3.1.2612 File compression utility that supports several archive formats as well as CD/DVD. | 91653 |
98. | Don´t Touch My Computer Episode 2 v1.22 Put a cyber dog to work on your monitor and keep those pesky people away. | 90303 |
99. | ZoneAlarm Free Firewall 9.3.014.000 Keep hackers and data thieves out of your computer with this free firewall. | 90149 |
100. | Amok CD/DVD Burning 1.10 A very small and easy to use free CD/DVD burner. | 89785 |
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Stuff No One Told Me ( but I learned anyway ): 49
This is an awesome blog. Full of great art work and funny comics :).
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Iris Online CBT 15-10
Iris Online is a gypsy-themed fantasy MMORPG developed by Eyasoft, makers of Luna Plus and Titan Online and published by Gala-Net, publishers of worldwide sensational MMORPGs such as Flyff and Rappelz. With over 1000 quests, 22 themed instance dungeons, and an intricate Tarot Card system, Iris Online is a full feature MMORPG rich in both PvE and PvP action. The cute anime-pop graphics and gorgeously realized 3D environments make Iris unique, with a look and feel all its own.
Through Iris's mysterious Divination System, players can get their Tarot Cards read from a fortune-telling NPC. Let the Fortune Teller reveal the secrets of the mystic arts, and your character may receive buffs and other special boosts in exchange. Players can also morph instantly into monsters by using a collected Monster Card. Turn into a bouncy and resistant toadstool or a super powerful end-game boss, all with the flip of a card!
The Fool, The Chariot, and Wheel of Fortune, are included amongst the 22 Major Arcana Tarot Cards to lend its theme to each of the 22 dungeons. The Lovers Dungeon, for example, can only be entered by a male + female pair, both of whom have already added The Lovers Card to his and her Tarot Collection. In order to successfully complete this raid, both players must survive, because if one falls, then both fail.
In addition to truly distinct dungeon instances, Iris also boasts some of the most unique mounts in any MMO. From clown cats and rainbow colored ostriches to accordion-legged toy horses, getting around with up to 50% increased speed has never looked so good!
Iris's full feature set also includes a beautifully organized UI to display information in a stunningly simple yet comprehensively informational interface. Additionally, for those players who want to keep their finger on the pulse of their social network, Twitter has been fully integrated into the player dashboard without the use of any add-ons.
Through Iris's mysterious Divination System, players can get their Tarot Cards read from a fortune-telling NPC. Let the Fortune Teller reveal the secrets of the mystic arts, and your character may receive buffs and other special boosts in exchange. Players can also morph instantly into monsters by using a collected Monster Card. Turn into a bouncy and resistant toadstool or a super powerful end-game boss, all with the flip of a card!
The Fool, The Chariot, and Wheel of Fortune, are included amongst the 22 Major Arcana Tarot Cards to lend its theme to each of the 22 dungeons. The Lovers Dungeon, for example, can only be entered by a male + female pair, both of whom have already added The Lovers Card to his and her Tarot Collection. In order to successfully complete this raid, both players must survive, because if one falls, then both fail.
In addition to truly distinct dungeon instances, Iris also boasts some of the most unique mounts in any MMO. From clown cats and rainbow colored ostriches to accordion-legged toy horses, getting around with up to 50% increased speed has never looked so good!
Iris's full feature set also includes a beautifully organized UI to display information in a stunningly simple yet comprehensively informational interface. Additionally, for those players who want to keep their finger on the pulse of their social network, Twitter has been fully integrated into the player dashboard without the use of any add-ons.
Closed Beta Testing will begin on Friday, October 15th at 12:00pm PDT and will last until Friday, October 29th at 11:59pm PDT
Get a beta key now if you don't have one already:
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Torn - Web-based MMORGP
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I've been playing this game for more than 3 years. Some say it's addicting. I say it's bullshit. Although it's fun at first, when you get the idea it starts to get boring and frustrating. But why have I been playing it all these years? Because my friends are still playing it. The only one thing that keeps the game alive and draw my attention is its community.
Introduction from the home page:
Torn City is an exciting, gritty, real-life crime RPG (role playing game). Online RPG games are addictive and great fun to play. Torn City is no exception!
As a new player to the game you'll start off weak and poor. Beware, the murky underworld of Torn City shows no mercy so be on guard from the off. Opportunists will not think twice to mug or hospitalize you for the few quid. As an online strategy game as well as an online RPG game, the rules are very simple; Build a new life. Get to the top. Avoid being killed. Choose any route to get there. In Torn City you can be ANYONE and do ANYTHING.
To earn money and increase your status you'll need to get your hands dirty and commit crimes and attack other players. The stronger you are the more battles you win so prepare to train hard in the gyms.
Other game features include starting or joining a faction, collecting and trading items, invest in Torn City stocks, avoid jail and hospital, undertake missions, race cars, get married, get a job or start a company, take education courses, win big in the casinos, play poker, invest in the bank, shop for items, program viruses, read or write for the Torn City Times newspaper, buy multiple properties, travel, hunt… The list is endless.
Like many MMORPG's (massively multiplayer online role playing games), Torn City is very active and has over 40,000 daily players. Torn City is a very in-depth role playing game with constant feature updates so there's always something new to discover. This is what sets Torn City aside from other text based RPG.
Start playing, keep playing and unlock more features, opportunities and discover more truths about this murky city.
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