Windows 10 Anniversary Update Mail Update:
This one has really gotten under my skin. After I ran the Anniversary Update I had several app update to run, one being the Mail. I installed it, fully trusting Microsoft. Well it’s broke.
THE ISSUE:  After opening it , it hangs and does not load a message, after a few minutes it crashes. It will do this 4 or 5 times. When I try to create a new message I can’t get the curser to go into the message field. Typically it has to crash several times before it works properly.
DON’T:  If you encounter this issue do not uninstall the Mail app, even if Microsoft advises it, why? The mail app is tied directly in with the Calendar app and thee People App. Currently the People App after the Anniversary Update has sync issues. If it is working properly and you alter it in any way the sync feature may stop. The only fix for this is a clean install (see previous post here). Microsoft’s catch all fix is to remove and reinstall but I do not believe Microsoft’s staff is fully aware of the cross integration of their own apps. Removing one app will cause issues across the entire Windows 10 install. So if you remove the mail app you may create more problems and Microsoft will not care. My suggestion is to wait it out. Microsoft is aware of the Mail app issues and hopefully will issue a fix.

As many users of Windows 10 are learning, Microsoft is making changes again. The Anniversary Update has several hidden changes of which Microsoft provides no explanation. In this article I intend to cover a few of those changes…

1. THE ISSUE: You download and install the Anniversary Update, after reboot you get a message similar to “The App {Name} has been removed as it is not compatible with this version of Windows”. That’s it, no other information and you will not find any. THE FIX: In most cases simply reinstall the program or app. THE WHY: Discovering the reason why on this one was easy. After an update a program I was using had been removed with the above bogus reason. Within a few minutes of using my browser I had a “TOP BROWSER MESSAGE” appear, it was from Microsoft . It as a suggestion to use “NAME OF APP” and it was made by Microsoft. It appears that Microsoft is removing apps and programs during an update that are in direct competition to an existing app either produced by Microsoft or a third party they have an agreement with. It appears that Microsoft is attempting to control which programs and apps users can even install, but not because the program will not run, but because that is what Microsoft is attempting to tell users. The fact is I have gotten the error several times and reinstalled the program and it runs without any issues.
2. THE ISSUE:  On a clean install of Windows 10 or after the Anniversary Update you can’t install some older programs you like. You have searched but can’t discover a reason. THE FIX:  In the pre-Windows 10 days when you ran Windows update .net 1.0 through .net 3.5 installed. Never failed. In fact those updates sometimes frustrated me; they always appeared to hang up the system. Well something new from Microsoft is here. When you do a fresh install of Windows 10 or run the Anniversary Update .net 4.5 installs. Now one would think that .net 4.5 is a roll up of all previous .net’s but it is not. It has no previous versions in it. Now almost all aftermarket programs require a version of ,net to run and older programs require older versions of .net. I have many several older versions of programs that are costly to replace and after a fresh install of Windows 10 many would simply not install. I had .net 4.5 installed so I could not figure out why. On a whim I downloaded the stand alone install of .net 3.5 rollup and installed it, all my older programs installed without issue and I did not have to run any in compatible mode. This was a huge surprise. THE WHY:  I can’t find a “reason” from Microsoft why but it seems logical on their part to not allow the defaulted install of .net 3.5 on Windows 10 to force users to re-purchase older software. Sounds crazy since Microsoft does not own all the vendors. But think it through, not only would a user have to rebuy Microsoft software but all third party companies that have agreements with Microsoft. It is a reasonable conclusion as well. If older software did work on each upgrade version of Windows vendors would soon go out of business.
3. THE ISSUE: System Restore turs off by default on Window 10 after Anniversary Update. I have found 2 possible reasons for this. 1 limited space on smaller HDD tablets and laptops, 2 with the Windows “rebuild” feature that allows you to keep your files no real need for the old System Restore. Both have credit. I hope a future update does not remove it all together. THE FIX: The fix for this one requires you to check if from time to time and ensure it is on, if turned off turn it back on.

Microsoft is in the business of making money for itself and its third party business partners. All of the above issues appear to be related to force users to spend more money. But as noted there are fixes.

 
Prior to the creation of Jesus time could not have existed. The Bible refers to Jehovah as needing nothing or no one. His first act of creation, that of Jesus, also sat into motion time. Mankind refers to time as a moving river, and this is the closest analogy we can use to comprehend such a complex issue. However when thinking of time as a river we must have a reference point from which time moves or is flowing against. In the sciences of the learned there is no such reference which has created a paradox without end. However when time is view as flowing away from something it then becomes an easier concept to grasp. In the chart above the creation of Jesus was also the point of which time begins to move away from. Therefore the “river” of time moves out of the First Born of all Creation. All other elements are “in” the river of time, as a part of time itself.
              It is reasonable to conclude that at this point or close to this point Jehovah and Jesus spent “time” together to get to “know” each other. Of course one needs to keep in mind “time” was only required for Jesus as well as the “knowing”. It may very well have been during this time that Jehovah revealed His Purpose to Jesus and thus begin the input from Jesus. At some point in “time” (it is important to note time is relevant only to Jesus at this point) the creation of the entire Angelic Host started. How this came about and the order is as yet unknown to us. Undoubtedly the entire Heavenly Host existed for some time to allow teaching and understand to take place. At some point in “time” (relevance of time would now involve not only Jesus but also the entire Heavenly Host, but from their own perspectives) Jehovah and Jesus turned their attention to the creation of the physical universe. As to why that “time” in time was chosen is not relevant, one must keep in mind Jehovah has a Purpose behind the entire act of creation, which began out of love, and within that Purpose all things are measured out in “time” as it started from Jesus. From the first act of creation of a subatomic particle to the present man has learned that about 13.5 billion years has elapsed. One needs to keep in mind however this a best guess based on current understanding. At some point in the physical creation Jehovah and Jesus turned their attention to the Earth (again why that “time” chosen has no relevance to man’s concept of time, it was in “time” with the Purpose of Jehovah). After several million years of preparing the Earth attention was now given to the creation of man. The creation of man and the entire act of creation from Jesus to man was done as an act of love from Jehovah as He wanted to give His give of life to others. After the creation of Adam some time (relevant now not only to Jesus and the Heavenly Host, but also to Adam) was to pass before the creation of Eve. It was at some point after the creation of Eve that a rebellion against Jehovah’s Purpose began. This started in Heaven as a lone angel questioned Jehovah’s method of government. Soon the angel later known as Satan got Adam and Eve to side with him. This event did not alter Jehovah’s Purpose, just the time line of its fulfillment had to be adjusted.
              So then what is time?
                             Time is the measure of all events in creation as they flow from the Firstborn of all Creation, Jesus.
 
Questions to answer
Can time be altered?
Is the movement of time a constant?
Is time-space a single entity?

Before I write this I would like to make a statement. Altering this recipe WILL alter the taste. If you use this recipe and choose to add to it or take away from it, please do not complain that it was due to this recipe. If you change it that change is your fault.
 
Now, when I was a young boy, about 6-8, I would watch my Grandma Watts cook. She was born in 1900 so in 1974-1975 she would have been 74 and 75. She lived about 4 months shy of being 100. Most of the time she cooked from memory and I watched as she expertly mixed everything together. At times I asked questions. I did not realize it at the time, but I was memorizing what she was doing.
Her apple pie was the best and I have never found a recipe for it. There is one caveat for this recipe, there are no measurements. This was one she mixed by sight, taste and color. I will do my best to guide you, but this is a recipe that requires skill.
 
Ingredients:
Several Red Delicious apples (use any other, but make sure a sweet variety)
Flour
Sugar
Eggs
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
2 Store bought round pie crust (may make from scratch as option)
 
Preparation:

1. Peal & dice apples into small cubes (about ½” cubed) place in cold water.
2.  Peal enough at once for all the pies you intend to make. Keep cubes same size and consistent.
3. In a large bowl (plastic or glass, ensure it has a tight lid) place about an inch deep of white flour (DO NOT substitute whole wheat, wheat or any other type. It will have a huge negative impact on taste)
4. Now add sugar. If you used a 8x4 bowl about 1 cup sugar. Place lid on and mix flour and sugar. Look at mixture. If flour is too heavy add sugar.
5. Then add cinnamon. Place lid on and mix. Look at mixture. You want a light golden brown throughout, but not heavy brown. Too much cinnamon can over power. Taste mixture. You are attempting to achieve a cinnamon roll taste. This is trial and error. Add little at a time, over adding means adding more flour and sugar.
6. When you have reached the proper taste and looks; even out the mixture and sprinkle a thin sparse layer of nutmeg. Go easy, but not stingy. Put lid on and shake mix. Set aside.
7. Use 9” round glass pie dish and lightly and very thinly coat bottom with flour. Use a flour sifter for best results. (Please do not use oil, butter etc. anything liquid will soak into the crust. This will impact cooking time and temp and may result in an undercooked crust or burnt.)
8. Once the flour is in (remember super thin layer, just a light kiss) place your bottom crust in. Do not move crust around so do a nice drop. If you move around you move the flour. Now place just that bottom crust in a 350 preheated oven.Watch it close. You’re not attempting to cook it done, just cook it enough to give your juicy apples a solid base. By lightly cooking the bottom crust by itself the juice from the apples will not soak through it. This will allow the bottom crust to be nice and firm.When done (before it starts to turn brown) remove from over and let cool) return to apples.
9. Remove the apples from the cold water and place on one side of a clean towel. (Have the towel spread out on counter). Fold towel over and pat dry the apples. Try to remove as much moisture as possible. (Do not apply pressure, don’t squeeze dry them)
10. Dump apples into dry mixture allow enough room to shake. Put lid on and shake real well. Not violently, don’t bruise the apples. Just ensure they are coated well.
11. Put apples into bottom crust. Add until desired amount. Pour extra dry mix on top of apples, do not mix into. Allow the heat from the oven to melt the mixture from top down.
12. Place on top crust, sealing edges together, make your slits or fork holes in top. Put in oven at 350.
13. Take 2 eggs and separate the whites. Get a spoon or brush.

Watch the pie, as it starts to turn gold on top remove and brush on the egg white and then sprinkle some of the dry mixture on top of the still wet egg white. Yes you have to be fast. Return to oven and watch. When it has turned golden brown it is done, remove and let cool.
Eat
 
You may have to make more dry mix as you make your pies. The dry mix will not always be the exact same, but if you follow the above close enough it will be fine.

People claim making sweet tea is easy. But then they drink mine and notice a difference. Now I want to point out, I have been making tea in this manner for decades and shared it with all that have asked. In that time some have forgotten and have claimed “been makin’ it that way for years”. I don’t mind, but please remember when you say it to me and I remember when you asked I know you ain’t been makin’ it that way for years.
 
There are 2 critical parts to making tea using the manner I do. I would like to point out that I use physics as it applies to cooking when I make stuff. Some of the reasons behind what is involved in my apple pie is due to physics. Likewise two very important steps in my tea making have to do with applied physics. So if you skip, you alter taste.
 
Ingredients:
1 Gallon Filtered water
1 Cup sugar (organic best)
4 Family size black (regular tea) tea bags
 
Place 1 gallon filtered water in a stainless steel pan and heat on high. DO NOT allow the water to come to a boil. Watch the water, when it starts to steam and water is agitated REMOVE from heat and place on a different burner that was not used.
Put in all 4 tea bags. (DO NOT place tea bags in water until it is heated and removed from heat. DO NOT boil the tea bags)
Allow tea to sit at room temperature and seep until it completely cools down to room temperature.
Pour 1 cup sugar into glass pitcher. Remove tea bags from pan (DO NOT squeeze or press remaining tea from bags)
Pour tea into glass pitcher with sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Place in refrigerator to chill.
 
It is important not to boil the water, not to put tea bags in until removed from heat and allow it to cool at room temperature.

Ingredients:
1 Gallon glass pitcher
Filtered water
1 Cut real lemon juice (bottled bought is fine)
1 Cup Sugar, organic best
 
Pour 1 cup sugar into glass pitcher
Add 1 cup lemon juice
Fill with filtered water. Stir until sugar dissolved, place in refrigerator to chill.

1728 BCE Jacob Enters Egypt
1711 BCE Jacob dies in Egypt
1657 BCE Joseph dies
1650 BCE (Egyptian timeline; people from north that were welcomed in assume rule of Lower Egypt spliting Egypt into 2 Kingdoms. Jacob was second to Pharaoh at his death. Jacob's death would have created a power vacuum in rule, possible casue of split, nevertheless it occured and Hebrews ruled Lower Egypt) Word Hyksos is Egyptian and means 'people not native to Egypt or rulers of foreign lands.'] Egyptian evidence suggest that rule was given to Hyksos due to sever famine.
1600 BCE



1593 Moses born

Hyksos (Hebrews took control - Divided Kingdom; Ruled Lower Egypt; area around Nile Delta, Goshen & Mediterranean. The Hyksos introduced the horse & chariot to Egypt as well as composite bow. [Hebrews would have learned from Mesopotamia & Canaanite peoples.])
???? Sakir-Har (Name & noted as ruler discovered in archaeological)
1585 BCE: Rahotep
1620 BCE Khyan (This is a Semitic name)
1595-1555 BCE Apepi
???? Sobekemsaf I 7 years
???? Sobekemsaf II
???? Intef-Sekhemrewepmaat
???? Intef-Nubkheperre
??? Intef-Sekhemreheruhermaat
1555-1550 (or 1545) Khamudi(Last of Hyksos)

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???? Ahmose 1 year (Ahmose, Tao & Kamose were Theban - Native Egyptians of Upper Kingdom; overthrew Hyksos or Hebrew rule and reunited the Kingdom)
1560 BCE Tao 4 years
1555-1550 BCE Kamose 5 years
???? Nebmaatre (Dynasty Unknown)

Start Thutmosid Dynasty

1549-1524 BCE Ahmose I
1524-1503 BCE Amenhotep I (Pharaoh at time of Exodus)

1513 BCE Exodus

Cut/Copy/Paste
 
 
A + means “and then” so press & hold Ctrl key then the other key not at exact same time.
 
CUT= “Ctrl + X” keys
 
COPY= “Ctrl + C” keys
 
PASTE= “Ctrl + V” keys
 
File Control
 
SAVE= “Ctrl + S” keys
 
OPEN= “Ctrl + O” keys
 
DELETE= “Ctrl + D” keys
 
Screenshot
 
On side of tablet is the “Windows” key. On other side of tablet “Vol Up” key. Press & Hold both keys at same time. The screen will flicker. Do this quickly. Takes practice.
 
Highlight
 
This is toughest & easiest. There are 2 ways.
1)     Place curser at the start of what you want to highlight. Then hold the “Shift” key down and start tapping the big > key located on bottom right of keyboard. Ensure you hold the “Shift” key down until what you want to highlight is completed. This requires a lot of practice.
2)     You can also use your finger. Place your finger at the start of what you want to highlight, do not tap but place and then swiftly, not quickly, drag to end of what you want to highlight. Again requires practice.
 
Select
 
With web pages using a full Windows Browser saving & selecting is easy.
 
To save an entire open web page using Chrome
TAP 3 dots in upper right>MORE TOOLS>SAVE PAGE AS
This will save the entire open page with all content to your download folder, do not leave page or close browser until saving is completed.
 
To select an entire web page, document etc.
“Ctrl + A” all content is highlighted, then use “Ctrl + S” to save all selected content.
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​What is a PDF and how to handle one?
 
How was PDF born?
In the beginning…of the Internet, there were hundreds of different types of software to create documents. When Windows 3.1 rolled out in the early 1990’s it was already facing Apple (Mac at the time). If a Windows user created a document file and sent it to a Mac user the Mac user could not open it and the reverse applied. But to make the matter worse, each user, business etc. may have used a document creation program that no one else owned. The infant Cyber World was in chaos. But alas, the birth of a bright new star, ADOBE, they created the PDF, “PUBLIC DOCUMENT FORMAT”. At last a file format that anyone, on any computer system using any software could open, but HOW!? The following questions and answers will help. For future reference anytime you see a question and answer format on the Internet it is called a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
1) What software or program can I use to OPEN a PDF?
There are a lot of PDF READERS and you should never have to pay for one. We will focus on two.
            1) Adobe PDF READER; is free and provided by Adobe. You can find it by using Google Search. But be very careful. In Google, Bing, Yahoo etc. evil companies lurk in the search results. A bad company like “Evil Trump” can pay to have his listing at the very top. So when doing a search please look carefully at the URL or address that is the link. Adobe is one of the hardest hit companies with viruses, malware and spyware. Their code is always being cracked. So Adobe is NOT my first choice.
            2) Foxit PDF READER; this is the PDF READER to use. It is lightweight and has a clean interface. However again be careful when searching for it with Google Search. You want to download from www.mozilla.ORG. It is free.

2) What is the difference between PDF READERS and PDF CREATORS?
PDF READERS as noted in item #1 above are free and used to read and open PDF files. A PDF CREATOR is a VERY costly program used to create PDF’s from scratch. It is likely you will never need a PDF CREATOR.
3) I was told to upload a file in PDF format; don’t I need a PDF CREATOR to do that?
NO! PDF Creators as noted in #2 above are used to create PDF’s from scratch. You were asked to send a file in PDF format. The goal of the PDF is to allow anyone to convert one and anyone to open one. There are so many PDF conversion programs out there it is impossible to get two computer geeks to agree which is the best. We will cover a few.
           1) If you have Microsoft WORD or OPENOFFICE you already have a free and excellent PDF convertor on your computer. If the file you have been asked to send has a .doc or .docx at the end open the document in Microsoft Word  CLICK FILE TAB in upper left>CLICK SAVE AS> A new window opens. In that window you will see “SAVE AS TYPE” click the arrow on the right of that slot. In the drop down list choose PDF. Then SAVE. That file as now been converted to a PDF file and is in your DOCUMENTS folder.






            2) If using Openoffice, follow the same steps above for Microsoft Word. There may be a few minor differences.
            3) My favorite free PDF conversion software is DoPDFv7. I really love it because it has a few extra features. Goto www.snapfiles.com (it is a 100% safe site to get software). Click on the FREEWARE tab and then PRODUCTION and look through the list to find DoPDFv7. How it works. After you install it becomes a print option, the exact same as your physical printer. So you open the document or file in question. Then you CLICK FILE in the upper left>PRINT> Choose DoDPFv7 and hit PRINT. You will get a prompt window above saving options, please read and complete to personal settings. The new converted PDF is now in your DOCUMENTS FOLDER.




          4) The last option is CutePDF. I do not like it because they have too many versions out and the good old free one is too hard to find and trust. But as I said other geeks drool over it.
So that’s it. A PDF is a universal file format that can be open and read on any computer. You only need a PDF READER such as ADOBE PDF READER or FOXIT READER. You do not need PDF CREATION software. You it is likely you already have PDF Conversion software built into WORD or OPENOFFICE.
If you are ever asked to pay for a PDF CONVERTOR you are being taken for a steal.
 

Roasted Basil Tomato Ravioli
 
Ingredients:
1: Bag ravioli (any kind)
2: Jars Basil & Tomato Sauce
1: Medium tomato
1: Pack pepperoni (user choice)
2: Packs 5 Cheese Italian mix
1: Onion
Italian seasoning
Olive Oil
 
Prep:
Boil ravioli as directed
Chopped onion
Thin slice tomato then half slices
Preheat oven at 350
 
Directions:
While ravioli is boiling;
In a 9x12 glass bake pan coat bottom with a layer of sauce, about ¾ of one jar. On top of the sauce spread a thin layer of cheese. Once ravioli is drained carefully lay on top of cheese/sauce layer. On top of ravioli pour all remaining sauce. On top of sauce spread thin layer of chopped onions. Lay pepperoni out be careful not to overlap. On top of pepperoni lay out sliced tomatoes until entire top is covered. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top, then sprinkle Olive Oil. Do not pour excessively, but use a sprinkle motion.
At last use remaining cheese, spreading evenly over entire top.
 
Bake:
Place in over on middle shelf and bake for about 15 minutes at 350.
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