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Steve! I haven’t had nor will I have the opportunity to read this thread. I simply read the first post, which was sufficient for me to make my observations, therefore, I stated my own conclusions, which is a given right that I have in this site. More importantly, thank you for the sagacious edification, it reflects well on you. :D--> Brady

In my opinion, this whole ordeal on being on MSNBC was (and is) simply a marketing ploy by TWI and it was another business transaction for MSNBC. TWI paid for the exposure and product, which now serves as a disingenuous marketing tool on their Web site. These are the obvious reasons (to me) why TWI embarked on this task. It was a set up between both entities, “money talks very loudly” in the business world. In short, TWI bought their way in, nothing more.

Hi LadyCat! The moment you mentioned the big white house in Miami Beach, I immediately remembered you, Hector, and the kids. Jikes! This was about 20 years ago during my puberty stage (yeah right!). Okay, delayed puberty as some might call it. Time sure flies. Anyhow, thank you for saying hello. I’m still in Miami and I love it here! :)--> Cheers!

Big difference indeed! Thanks. I skimmed too fast, thus, jumped to a conclusion too quickly. Shame on me. :(-->

Paw, try the following, it might help some. At least, it will make your browser feel better. Repair/refresh the Internet Explorer browser by going to: Start> Settings> Control Panel> double click on Add/Remove Programs> scroll down to MS Internet Explorer> highlight it> click on the Add/Remove command button, a dialog box will be prompted, click/mark the option button titled Repair Internet Explorer, thereafter, click on OK. After Internet Explorer repairs/refresh itself, you’ll need to restart the computer. This will repair/refresh your browser by resetting it to its proper specifications and it will also replace corrupt/missing files amongst other things too. Good luck. Brady

Well said Zixar. Thank you for the comprehensive post. I like to think of them as extensions, a term commonly used by many in the IT field, even more so in the Macintosh industry, although different format. Good input. Brady

Weird… Have you kicked your computer? I was kidding about the kicking thingy :D--> If you still have the same problem after following Steve!’s instructions (ALL of it), THEN, back up the registry (restore) to a date when your computer was healthy. Reconfiguration, recalibration, and resetting your factory settings/specifications might help. It won’t hurt to try it. You can always go back (follow the steps below) and “undo” the last restoration. Good Luck. Go to Start, then, to Run, write the word “restore” (without the quotation marks) inside the field (text box), click OK and the restore program will be prompted. Thereafter, click twice on the icon called System Restore Application (XP) or RSTRUI (ME). From there chose “restore my computer to an earlier time.” Go to the next phase and choose a restore point saved on the calendar (date/time of restore operation), thus, backing your registry to that date (you might need to go back couple months). See if this helps. Clock is ticking… :D--> Brady

What The Hay, all I’m getting from you are “A$$umptions and Spin.” Backpedaling and spin city are indeed your strongest suit, YET, it doesn’t fool anyone here. My time is too valuable and precious nowadays for useless debates. FYI, I never had nor do I have any hard feelings towards VP. Not even now. Also, I’m not here to tear him down, although, I do reserve the right to comment or make an observation when I see fit. I’m far from obsessions. I always liked VP because he always treated me well. In fact, I guarded his motor coach on numerous occasions as well as the backstage of the main tent during ROA and big TWI events. Big huge weight lifter Perry Williams an Afro-American guy was always stationed at the front of the stage. During the ROA of 1980, VP who was on the main stage speaking to the congregation had Rev. Gary Curtis summons me to stand next to him in front of the audience with several other believers in order to acknowledge the work we did for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. So, I have no reason to feel any discontentment towards VP. No hard feelings here. Additionally, when I left TWI in the mid '80s, I “practically” forgot VP and TWI. Thereafter, in a relatively short time, I “totally” forgot about VP and TWI. Not until this past summer of 2003, out of curiosity, I started to visit this site and began to realize the gravity of the hurt that VP has caused to many people, and only recently, after visiting here for 7 months or so, I decided to share my observations of VP. I have only been compelled to post twice in regards to VP. I repeat, only twice, and the second post, due to the ignorance of some, it has a subdivision elaborating on the legitimatization of a doctoral program. They, were published fairly recently. The first one was a response to a thread and the other one is my open letter, which contains the aforementioned subdivision. Otherwise, he would have continued to be a forgotten entity in my mind if I have not discovered this Web site. Now, he’s only a figment of my imagination. Nothing more. In other words, in regards to you and I, the only person obsessed with VP, is you. It’s unfortunate to see someone like yourself who possess good writing skills is a bit entangled and distorted with lots of psychobabble. Speaking of entertainment, you are it. Loosen up a bit and let this thread be... if I were you, I’ll do as the great song of the Beatles states, “let it be… let it be…” You are beginning to sound more like, What The Hell (I’m-going-to say-it-anyway) :D--> A concerned GSer, Brady The message below was prompted by a network glitch caused by the negligence of the organization that was supposed to upgrade this site. :D--> [This message was edited by Brady on February 10, 2004 at 10:53.]

dear brady, it tells me "this program is not responding" meaning the good one (per steve) What’s the name of it. Was it freeware or you purchase it? should i still do what you say ? YES, it won’t hurt your operating system.

I’m so sorry you are having problems with your computer. Have you done a scan with ad-aware and zapped the critters? After that, restart your computer and shut it down again to see if shuts down correctly. There’s a link on the interface of Ad-aware for updates, click on it. It’s called, “Check for updates now.” I’m only familiar with the free version, which I already provided a link to. If during the process of downloading the ad-aware a dialog box is prompted and ask you if you want an update, say yes. Good luck.

Excathedra, that means that your computer has only 6 more months to live, maybe less (just kidding). It seems to me that an AdWare program has sneaked into your machine and it is messing with your rundll32.exe. Zapp it with an anti adware software if you have one. If not, then, download a free copy from the URL below. After downloading the free application, click on, “Check for updates now,” which it will give you the latest software. Thereafter, do a scan and zapp those critters. Consider buying this type of software if you want optimal scanning. Good luck. Let me know if this helps. Sometimes, I kick my computers, and it does help. :D--> Ad-aware 6.0 build 181 http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet

Hello Igotout, I totally agree with your observations in regards to spyware (always did) and the laissez faire attitude that most home user posses. These individuals are clueless and for the most part, their systems are definitely hindered by their indifferences. In regards to ?prevention,? as you already know, certain types of patches are created for combating worms. But these patches can only come into fruition, only after the worm has surfaced and attacked. In other words, prevention can only be possible after the infection has already occurred, diagnosed, and patches have been created. These ?first? generation worms will infect some networks, otherwise, we wouldn?t hear about them. Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball to let us know in advance what type of worm will attack. Once these worms are diagnosed and patches are created, then, and only then, can networks be fully protected. Networks are always in the prevention mode (they should), but they still are vulnerable to a point. There?s always going to be a degree of vulnerability to the unknown. Prevention is the key (as you said), but there?s always going to be a danger from those unknown worms that haven?t been compiled yet. In fact, I?m modifying a worm as we speak? (just kidding) :D-->

Quote from What The Hay: “I think people like Brady are only here to watch the entertainment, as the reruns and sitcoms on TV have gotten pretty boring.” What The Hay, I almost missed the above quote because I tend to skim “really fast” through your writings. At least, I haven’t given you the “Mike treatment,” although, it might be my best course of action now. :D--> The above quote must be a joke, right? Please say yes. Otherwise, it is certainly an unintelligent comment and inference based on false assumptions. I don’t watch reruns or sitcoms on TV. I would fail miserably if I were asked to list the names of the reruns or sitcoms on TV (ay caramba!!). In fact, I’m not much of a TV person, especially, nowadays. If it wasn’t a joke, then, it was surely an irresponsible slip of the tongue and I think there’s a lesson here to be learned. :D--> Remember what A$$umptions can do to a person. I see way too many assumptions in your writings and psychobabble as well. Thanks to Goey, we now know that much of your “literary productions” aren’t even from you. Also, you have diametrically misstated the facts. It seems to me that you are trying too hard to impress us… and, is not working for you… :D--> Another quote from What The Hay: “BTW - At which university did Jesus Christ obtain his doctorate? The record shows he completely stumped all the highly educated Harvard and Princeton professors of his day.” First, remember this, VP is no JC. :D--> Additionally, you totally missed my point in regards to “legitimate” accreditation… The aforementioned quote has no correlation whatsoever to my post, nada… I’m speaking of apples and you are thinking of oranges… I’ll leave you with the same message I left Mike with: Decoding and coding abilities isn’t your strongest suit, certainly, not the most conspicuous character trait. :D--> Cheers! Happy writings! Brady [This message was edited by Brady on February 08, 2004 at 12:03.]

Mike, I have no idea. Perhaps, it will come to you in a vision or dream. If it does, please let us know. :D-->

Hello Folks! It’s nice to see that this thread has experienced much interaction and entertainment. Thank you for your participation, profound insights, and special thanks to Mike for entertaining everyone here while I was gone. I’m sure he was a barrel of fun. :D--> WordWolf, as one that skimmed through this thread, I thank you for the synopsis depicting several revolutionary visions and revelations. These visions were funny and very revealing indeed. ;)--> Alfakat, thank you for your kind words, although, I underestimated Mike’s inadvertent sense of humor. LadyCat, I’ll need some hints in order to have a decent attempt in trying to figure out who you are. Where in Miami and during what year? That input might help… :)--> Hello What The Hay, In a hundred years from now… History will say, “VP who?” At best, he’ll be a footnote named as a former cult leader that made the top 10 lists for the most dangerous cults in the world (short-lived though). :D--> Dmiller, You are most gracious and kind. Thank you. In regards to VP’s degree, I like to think that I know a thing or two about legitimate accreditation. I don’t like to speak about myself, but since you brought up this topic, I feel the need to share the following. I am currently involved in a doctoral program and I am hoping to complete my research courses by winter of ‘05 (wishful thinking), thus, entering the dissertation mode if all goes well. I already finished with my specialization. The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership is the name of my program and the specialization that I am currently pursuing at Nova Southeastern University (second to Harvard in student enrollment for the graduate program in education). Also, I have the distinct pleasure in some instances to rub shoulders with CEOs, college/university professors/presidents, and people who are movers and shakers in society. Without a doubt, I am the least experience person in my program, thus, lacking many insights to complex scenarios commonly found in the corporate world as well as in the educational setting. Sometimes, I’m out of their league (figuratively speaking). Luckily, I have had the drive and determination to keep myself afloat and these people have tremendously enlightened me in many ways. This is the toughest thing that I have encountered in my life academically speaking, yet, the most rewarding. I also have had the opportunity to associate with people whose job is to accredit institutions of higher learning. These people represent one of six regional commissions, which sole purpose is to accredit colleges/universities throughout the nation. They work for the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The southeast regional commission is better known by the acronym SACS*. I have seen them in action and I am aware that there is a very long rigorous process that colleges/universities are subjected to in order to get (or renew) their accreditation, which will be valid for 10 years if they are able to maintain the standards set by these regional commissions. Additionally, these accrediting agencies use the element of surprise, unannounced; they actually walk inside the classrooms and check what’s going on. I know of universities that have lost their accreditation in certain programs and needed to reestablish themselves again. For some reason, the program of education from Florida State University comes to mind now. Some institutions of higher learning have been put in probation as well. This is common knowledge. In short (time is of the essence for me), I’m aware that Pike’s Peak Seminary used the “mail correspondence format for the coursework,” and it was administered from a family home (structurally speaking). It never received accreditation from any of the nationally recognized six regional accrediting agencies that are responsible for accrediting colleges/universities around the nation. Oh yes, I’m sure they got together after their weak coursework and took pictures and actually had their own commencement day, but this is common amongst the non-accredited institutions as well. :D--> Only a university can grant a legitimate doctorate. It must be an institution accredited to go beyond the undergraduate program, thus, the graduate program. It doesn’t matter if VPW spent an eternity in getting his so-called degree; it’s still worthless… in my opinion, he basically bought his degree, the easy way. If he was so smart and well connected with God, why he didn’t chose an accredited university that granted doctoral degrees in theology? Interesting, don’t you think? If it weren’t for accreditation, which sets HIGH STANDARDS, we “ALL” would be doctors now (figuratively speaking). A legitimate doctoral program is designed to make it very hard and difficult for an individual to obtain a doctorate, otherwise, EVERYONE would get one. Sleep deprivation is a common factor in people pursuing a doctorate. * SACS is one of only six regional accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.sacs.org/abtSacs.htm Regional Accreditation Regional accreditation for colleges, universities and other postsecondary institutions is accepted as the most recognized form of accreditation in the United States. There are six regional accrediting bodies in the United States, which serve schools within their geographic areas. These accrediting bodies are as follows: I. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) MSA members are located in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other locations overseas (http://www.msache.org). II. New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) NEASC serves public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont and 114 American/International schools around the globe. Norwich University is accredited by NEASC. (http://www.neasc.org). III. North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) NCA grants membership to educational institutions in the nineteen-state North Central region: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming (http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/). IV. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) NWCCU serves higher education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (http://www.nwccu.org). V. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) SACS is the recognized regional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia; and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degrees (http://www.sacscoc.org/). VI. Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) WASC serves public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the western region covering California and Hawaii, the territories of Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, the Pacific Basin, and East Asia, and areas of the Pacific and East Asia where American/International schools or colleges may apply (http://www.wascweb.org/). Links dealing with Pike’s Peak Seminary. “The Colorado Commission on Higher Education states that Pike's Peak Seminary, the source of Wierwille's doctorate, had no resident instruction, no published list of faculty, no accreditation and no supervision by any government agency.” http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:dDWkE...&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 “In 1948 Wierwille received a Doctor of Theology degree from the unaccredited (and now defunct) Pike's Peak Seminary in Colorado.” http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:Ofw5T...&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 “Like most cultic groups, The Way's history and theology revolve around its founder and long - time president. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Wierwille holds a doctorate from a reputed degree mill, Pike's Peak Seminary.” http://mb-soft.com/believe/txc/way.htm Brady