A Programmable Logic Device (PLD) is a field-programmable device, which means it is programmed after it leaves the factory. EPROMs, EEPROMS, and Flash Memory are examples of PLDs.

Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) is fast, expensive memory that uses small latches called “flip-flops” to store bits. Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) stores bits in small capacitors (like small batteries), and is slower and cheaper than SRAM.

The capacitors used by DRAM leak charge, and must be continually refreshed to maintain integrity, typically every few to a few hundred milliseconds, depending on the type of DRAM. Refreshing reads and writes the bits back to memory. SRAM does not require refreshing, and maintains integrity as long as power is supplied

Firmware stores small programs that do not change frequently, such as a computer’s BIOS (discussed below), or a router’s operating system and saved configuration. Various types of ROM chips may store firmware, including PROM, EPROM, and EEPROM.

PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory) can be written to once, typically at the factory. EPROMs (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) and EEPROMs (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) may be “flashed,” or erased and written to multiple times.

The term “flashing” derives from the use of EPROMs: flashing ultraviolet light on a small window on the chip erased the EPROM. The window was usually covered with foil to avoid accidental erasure due to exposure to light. EEPROMs are the modern type of ROM, electrically erasable via the use of flashing programs.

Flash Memory - Flash memory (such as USB thumb drives) is a specific type of EEPROM, used for small portable disk drives. The difference is any byte of an EEPROM may be written, while flash drives are written by (larger) sectors. This makes flash memory faster than EEPROMs, but still slower than magnetic disks.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

America is nation of people striving to make life better for themselves and for their families.

One of the best things - and something I'm grateful for every time I walk onto a film set - is my six and a half years on Dawson's Creek and the experience it afforded me in how to get comfortable with the camera.

Sometimes you get bored of the same moves, but you know that there are those moves that those fans love.

All that is obvious detracts completely from all that is not.

I think I've been asked just about every question under the sun. I'm just really honored that people are even interested in asking me questions.

I want to give my six hours of serious cricket on the ground and then take whatever the result.

I love big summer dresses, and it sucks because I'm such a little person, so I always have to be very specific about which ones I put on.

There is a little bit of me infused in every character I play.

The church as a whole has strayed quite far from biblical evangelism; that is, sharing the Gospel in the way that Jesus did, the way the Apostle Paul did, and the rest of the disciples and prophets in Scripture.

The greatest comfort in this life is having a close relationship with God.

YouTube's a funny place because so many creators fall into their aesthetics out of necessity and the visuals are driven out of an urge to create. You get a lot of interesting examples of interesting design choices that have roots in practicality as well as an artistic sentiment.

Contentment is a pearl of great price and whoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and a happy purchase.

True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.

Ive learned the best way to prevent your heart from getting broken is to act like you dont have one.

And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.

The difference - the fundamental difference between theater acting and film acting is that film acting is disjunctive.

Life goes on pretty much the same way. I've been working on a couple of films on the side. You may see some more. You may even see another television show.

I think my mission is to become the greatest human I can. I know that sounds pompous, but what else do we have?

I'm taking memory power boost tablets to help me every day and doing the puzzles to help me stay focused.

If ants had nuclear weapons, they would probably end the world in a week.

My music is about a joyful experience. I've learned that if you can affect other people, you should.

I live in Palm Beach, where no one wants to hear bad news.

Becoming a mother hasn't necessarily changed how I shoot, but it certainly has made me more sensitive, and it certainly makes it much harder for me to photograph dying children.