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When I was born, there were fewer than two and a half billion people on the planet. Now, barely 60 years later, there are six and a half billion.
When my father first went to work on Wall Street in 1926, it had taken 125 years for the worlds population to double in size. When he passed away in 1997, it had taken only 39 years.
If youre a baby boomer like me, you and I have witnessed more people added to the worlds population in our lifetime than all the people added in all the centuries of history and prehistory that came before us.
The population explosion is beyond control. It has emerged as the single most powerful, immutable force on Earth, driving geopolitical change, stimulating economic growth and generating global inflation.
Ultimately, it is the most persistent but least understood factor underlying virtually everything weve been warning you about here in Money and Markets:
It is behind food prices, which are going up despite rapid advances in agricultural machinery … despite the great strides of the green revolution … despite the highest crop yields in history.
It is behind the cycle of debt. Im talking about the greatest credit inflation the world has ever seen, including $41.7 billion in U.S. interest-bearing debts, $101.5 trillion in derivative debts, tens of trillions in U.S. government commitments for Medicare and Social Security, plus trillions more in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
It is behind a new crisis in the Persian Gulf. This is where Iraqs oil-rich region of Basra is about to blow up, potentially derailing the worlds oil markets … sending the price of crude to brand new highs … and carrying most other commodity prices along with it.
It is behind many of the pressures driving up gold and interest rates, following a pattern that, in many ways, parallels the pattern we saw in the second half of the 1970s. And …
It is behind Peak Oil the critical threshold beyond which world oil production will start to decline … even with major improvements in extraction technology, even with more exploration, and even after a shift to alternative sources of energy.
This is just a small sampling of the massive scope and overpowering momentum of the population explosion. And what weve told you about in Money and Markets is just a sneak preview of its consequences.
Naturally, there are many other valid ways to explain inflation and many other formulas for forecasting it. But every single one can be traced back, directly or indirectly, to the population explosion.
Ultimately, its the population explosion that drives economic expansion. And in the final analysis, its the population-driven expansion that underlies government policies designed to sustain it.
Sometimes you may wonder:
Why are nations so committed to economic growth at nearly any cost?
Why do central banks continue to pump in so much money long after they recognize the inevitability of its inflationary consequences?
Why has GDP growth become the supreme icon of most governments, businesses and investors?
When debts and deficits run amuck, why dont our leaders just slow down, take a breather, and focus on finding a more stable path?
Your answers may be varied. But if you trace back through the chain of cause and effect, you will always return to one single, overriding factor: The population explosion colliding with finite resources. More mouths to feed. More demand. More pressure to perpetuate growth. More inflation.
This is the inescapable reality of our times.
Its why millions of immigrants are pouring into Western Europe from Africa, and millions more are streaming into the United States from Latin America.
Its a key reason were beginning to see environmental destruction and uncontrollable epidemics on an unprecedented scale.
And its also why I think most observers continue to underestimate the danger of inflation.
The Vicious Cycle of
Poverty and Inflation
The dilemma the world faces today is reminiscent of the dilemma I personally witnessed growing up in Brazil in the 1950s and 1960s.
In those days, Brazil was forever the land of the future a future that never seemed to arrive.
The main reason: In response to demands by a population desperately anxious for a better life, politicians routinely sought to create an artificial prosperity … by inflating the money supply.
But when they inflated the money supply, they debased the currency …
When they debased the currency, they destroyed the purchasing power of salaried workers, and …
That destruction, in turn, added a whole new layer to the impoverished classes, bringing even more desperation and demands for a better life.
In short, the zeal to escape from poverty generated inflation; and the inflation created still more poverty.
Hard Landings on the Ground
At the time, most economists didnt get it. They theorized about inflation from 30,000 feet up. But they had little concept of what was happening on the ground.
So when I was 23, I returned to Brazil, camera and notebook in hand, to document the vicious cycle of poverty and inflation.
Brazils mandate to push for growth at any and all costs had driven the cruzeiro into the gutter. The country had suffered the most massive inflation of any large country since Germany after World War I. And it was ongoing.
In rural areas I visited, this meant that a familys earnings were so devalued and the cost of basics so inflated every family member had to work, and it was impossible for parents to care for children at home.
The children had to sit in the fields, fending for themselves. Pre-teens cared for 5-year-olds. 5-year-olds cared for toddlers. Many were entirely on their own.
In urban areas, the situation was equally desperate. While the real value of wages plunged, the price of food surged.
So any food that could be stored was stockpiled, and most merchants hoarded the stockpiles in anticipation of even higher prices.
In warehouses throughout the country, sacks of rice and beans were piled high, while traders waited for raging inflation to drive their commodities up in value. Even if a significant percentage of their inventories rotted, they still held out for higher prices. Acute shortages drove values up; and higher values caused even more shortages.
Everywhere, inflation, scarcity and poverty were intertwined.
Some Lessons for Today
That was nearly four decades ago, when the worlds population was roughly half what it is now. And that was Brazil, which, relatively speaking, was actually less destitute than many other countries.
Now, we see a situation in other regions of the world thats far worse, plus a new cycle of poverty and inflation just beginning to unfold.
In the Congo, for example, a relatively unknown war that began roughly eight years ago, has left 4 million dead more than the total fatalities suffered by both American and Japanese troops during all of World War II. The destruction of crops is enormous; the relative cost of food, outrageous.
In oil-rich Angola, a massive cholera epidemic has erupted almost entirely due to water contamination on the grandest scale ever witnessed in any region on the planet.
In most of sub-Saharan Africa, South America and South Asia, we see similar scenarios under way or in the making. These, in turn, are what are driving the millions of immigrants to Europe and North America.
Its a Malthusian nightmare, and its starting to occur right now.
The outlook is so obviously desperate that even some of the richest and most famous individuals on the planet people who in past eras might have turned a blind eye have decided they cant ignore it any longer.
Rock singer Bono has sidetracked his career to help restore some semblance of hope. Bill Gates has just announced his departure from Microsoft to dedicate the rest of his life to his charitable foundation with similar goals.
But unless the few turn into a multitude unless there is far-reaching cultural and political change even the efforts of the richest on earth may be too little, too late. According to Donella H. Meadows, Jorgen Randers and Dennis L. Meadows, authors of the recently-released Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update, humanity is no longer just in danger of colliding against its limits; its on the brink of actually overshooting those limits, with potentially disastrous consequences.
In other words, we are not only reaching peaks in production of essential resources such as energy and food, we may be on the verge of permanently destroying our ability to produce those resources.
Right now, this is extremely inflationary. Every new phase of environmental destruction or depletion, every new outbreak of war, and every new epidemic of deadly disease is part and parcel of a single, integrated process: The vicious cycle of the population explosion and inflation.
No Sign of Change
In This Powerful Trend
If we could see at least some sign even preliminary or cursory that population growth is slowing, that government policy is changing, or that the push for economic growth at any cost is receding … then, maybe, we could start talking about the end of inflation.
But right now, there is no such sign. Quite to the contrary, the inflationary pressures are growing.
Looking at the longest possible time horizon in the past, we can see that the population explosion has massive momentum with roots going back to the industrial revolution, even back to the dawn of agriculture 100 centuries ago.
Looking at the present, we also see great momentum: The rapid growth of China, India and other emerging nations … the reluctance of the United States to reduce its deficits … the intense desire of all countries to keep their booms and bubbles going.
And focusing on the near future, we can see, for the first time in over a millennium, a global collision between demand and supply.
Yes, theres talk of fighting the inflation. But the reality is that, despite meek attempts to raise interest rates in recent months, the central banks of the world have, so far, demonstrated neither the political mandate nor the personal courage to do much to stop it.
Can This Inflation
Continue Forever?
Absolutely not.
At some point in the not-too-distant future, this explosion in population, consumption, and the exhaustion of scarce resources will inevitably collide with limits to growth.
Brazil, China, India, the United States and most of the worlds economies will reach a breaking point beyond which further acceleration is virtually impossible.
Prices will be so high, and incomes so low, that the demand for goods will plunge. Governments will fall. Economies will collapse.
Thats when you will see the other side of the parabolic growth curve. Thats when you will see deflation.
But at this juncture, its too soon to base your plans or strategies on what might come later. You need to focus on whats already here:
More inflation …
Higher interest rates, and …
Big risks for investments vulnerable to each.
Right now, even in its early stages, the inflation and inflation fears are already driving down the value of all kinds of paper assets bonds, stocks, and many supposedly safer investments.
So as inflation accelerates, you can expect even greater declines: Treasury bonds plunging to multiyear lows and key stocks falling toward their lowest levels of the decade.
What To Do
First, beware of Wall Streets premature attempts to anticipate the end of the inflation cycle or predict the last interest rate hike by the Fed.
They think this is just about short-term economic cycles. They dont realize that theres also a much more powerful, demographic force under foot.
Second, whether you agree inflation is a real threat or not, dont take the chance that you might be wrong. Set aside a good portion of your portfolio to protect yourself against inflation, even profit from it, using investments tied to gold, energy and other natural resources.
Third, when you see corrections in gold, silver, copper, oil or other natural resources, greet them as buying opportunities.
Fourth, dont forget the downside risk of stocks that are vulnerable in this environment. Higher inflation and rising interest rates are bound to devastate the stocks of most banks, brokers, mortgage lenders, home builders and real estate companies.
Fifth, for protection and profit when these stock market dogs crash, consider buying put options on the worst of the lot. Thats what Tony is doing right now. The more those stocks fall, the more his subscribers are likely to make. (For more information, call 800-661-2005.)
Sixth, keep a big chunk of your money safely tucked away in short-term Treasury bills or an equivalent money market fund.
Above all, dont despair. This is not the end of the world. We will find solutions. It will take time, too much time. But better late than never.
Good luck and God bless!
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
LA Law star goes latin
If you had to guess which former LA Law cast member had a new latin folk CD out, you'd probaby guess Jimmy Smits, right? Surprise! It's Michele Greene; who it turns out is half Latina, comes from a rich singing tradition, and has quite a voice as well. She's on the road supporting her new CD "Luna Roja" and also has a new book out "Chasing the Jaguar." More info at MicheleGreene.com.
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In the past two decades, 401(k) plans have become the dominant retirement plan offered by employers. In fact, 64 percent of plan sponsors responding to a recent Hewitt survey said a 401(k) accounts for their organization's primary retirement-savings program. That's up from about 35 percent just 10 years ago.
Just last month, Alcoa said it will eliminate its defined-benefit pension plan in favor of a 401(k). Still, 30 percent of eligible employees don't participate in their organization's 401(k) plan.


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Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds to be honored in public memorial service
The mother and daughter duo will have a public memorial honoring their lives and achievements.
Fisher's brother, Todd announced on his website, that family, friends, and fans can all come together to celebrate Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds during a service that will take place on March 25, 2017 in Los Angeles.
Todd wrote, "On Saturday, March 25th, there will be a public memorial for my Mother, Debbie Reynolds, and my sister, Carrie Fisher at Forrest Lawn Cemetery Hollywood Hills at the Freedom Theater. We will be celebrating their lives with friends, family members, and the people who loved them, you. The service will begin at 1:00 PM and immediately afterwards, those who want to walk to their final resting place are welcome to do so. There are a limited number of seats available, and it will be on a first come, first serve basis. There are no tickets. It is first come, first seated. There will be room for overflow in the huge lobby as well as the outside with screens to watch and hear the service."
Carrie, who was best known for her role in the "Star Wars" film series as Princess Leia, died at the age of 60. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds, known for starring in films such as "Singin' in the Rain," died a day after at the age of 84.


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I am using VTune Amplifier XE 2013 to find performance bottlenecks in the software our company develops.
Recently I encountered a crash of our own software during a VTune basic hotspots analysis. (The crash does not appear without having VTune attached.) I get a Windows dialog telling me that the software is not working anymore, giving the problem signature "BEX64".
I have conducted a few tests and found:
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Watches: Vacheron Constantin: New Overseas Models
By Thierry Ané on May 20, 2015
It is always a challenge for a renowned Manufacture esteemed for their refined and timeless creations to come up with a sportier line offering appealing models for less formal occasions without losing the identity codes at the very heart of their success.
Still, this is exactly what Vacheron Constantin has achieved with the youthful and understated "Overseas" collection. Since the launch in 1996, the powerful yet flowing lines of these creations featuring a bezel inspired by the brand-emblem Maltese Cross and a gorgeous engraving of the famous Amerigo Vespucci three-mast ship on the case back have embodied the brand's definition of casual elegance.
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With summer approaching (shyly in Europe though!), the Geneva-based Manufacture has decided to offer the many fans of the "Overseas" collection two additional references boasting a magnificent ultramarine blue colour: the Overseas Date Automatic Ultramarine Blue limited to 350 pieces and the Overseas Dual Time Ultramarine Blue produced in a limited run of 300 units.
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The RSA Conference 2013 kicked off this morning with a Queen cover group rocking We Are The Champions, RSA's theme for the conference. Awesome way to start the day! Art Coviello, the Executive Chairman of RSA, then delivered his customary opening keynote. He talked about the meaning of his theme, that the security community are champions, and the progress we've made in the face of very significant threats. There are still many challenges, but he's confident we can keep pace and eventually will overcome the advisories. He talked at length about one of the keys of that transformation, "intelligent security." Specifically, he is looking at big data to create the intelligence we need to advance our cyber risk management capabilities. Art argued that only when we can properly analysis the petabytes of data the world is accumulating will we have the intelligence needed to discover and perhaps prevent new attacks. He pointed out we are "at the dawn of big data." The field has fascinating possibilities -- and dangers -- and it will be very exciting to be part of its evolution.
Beyond the technical aspects of the future of security, I was glad to hear Art make some frank observations about the trend lately for both industry and government to exaggerate or misrepresent the global cyber threat. For example, the U.S. Government has taken to using the term "digital Pearl Harbor" to suggest a catastrophic attack on U.S. infrastructure is imminent. He argued that not only is that highly unlikely in the near term, dire warnings like that are actually counterproductive. The true threat right now: the smaller but disruptive attacks, such as the attack the banking industry recently experienced, that interfere with daily life. Not only do those attacks erode public confidence in both public and commercial entities, they are the training ground for bigger and better attacks which someday may lead to a true catastrophic attack. In other words, by focusing attention away from the current activity with self-serving exaggeration, we are actually allowing the real doomsday attack to develop unhindered. Art made his case well, I hope others will lend their voice in helping to scale back the hype that is damaging both security and the credibility of the defenders.
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I'm about to start classes which encompass 15 hours of drawing live, nude models. The class includes no instructions or direction; it is simply an open studio with a model.
I've never attended a formal art class like this, or done any drawing of live models. Are there any tips or tricks I should keep in mind. Does anyone have any advice that could help me get the most out of this course?
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Suggestion: Sticky about Broadcom wireless
There are so many questions here about Broadcom wireless that it occurs to me that a sticky about it might be useful. New users would likely overlook it, but older users could point them to it.
I was originally thinking of it in terms of Slackware, but upon reflection, I'm not sure where it would be best: hardware, networking, or somewhere else.
Given that Slackware kind of goes its own way (one of the reasons I like it, I think), maybe one for Slackware talking about the appropriate Slackbuilds, and one for other distros talking about how to find Broadcom in their repos.
Just a thought.
My only experience of broadcom is with the b43 driver. For offline installs with this driver, it's best to get the wl driver (firmware) and b43-fwcutter and keep them handy on USB flash or a CDR (in fact it's far better to plug in an ethernet cable, but not everyone has that option).
b43-fwcutter: http://bues.ch/b43/fwcutter/b43-fwcutter-015.tar.bz2
wl proprietary driver (firmware): http://www.lwfinger.com/b43-firmware...00.138.tar.bz2
(There are also slackbuilds for the above.)
Instructions: http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Dr...entioned_above
There seems to be some confusion as to the location of the firmware, if the driver cannot find it try extracting it to "/lib/firmware/b43".
For Debian users the wiki should be your first stop:
Be aware that the b43-fwcutter package in Debian is in the contrib repository, so not on the installation media... and even if you were to install it afterwards from USB flash, it attempts to download the firmware and handles the process "automagically", this is obviously not that useful if your only connection is the wireless adapter in question... in such cases, download the two files and use the manual install above, after doing an offline install. Once you're online you can "apt-get install b43-fwcutter" and it will clean it up (by overwriting it), keeping the system consistent.
I agree with Frank.
Sounds good. Since this should be a sticky about the Broadcom drivers, not Slackware or any other distro, the right place to post it would be Linux - Wireless Networking. Posting different stickies in different forums is IMHO not the way to go, the information should be kept at one place.
Of course it should contain some distro specific advices, but as less as possible without leaving out essential information. The way to install the driver is pretty much the same on any Debian derived distro, so one paragraph for those distros should be enough. An extra paragraph for Slackware and one or more for Red Hat based distros (I don't use them, so I can't comment how the install procedure differs between the distros, but I would think it differs more than on Debian based ones).
I would vote for closing the thread after the initial post, so that new members still are forced to open a new thread when they don't manage to install the drivers, instead of posting all there questions into one big thread.
There should be an extra note for members who which an expansion or correction to contact a moderator about this.
But the first thing we need is someone who comes up with a good enough article as a first version.
If I do, how should I proceed to get it reviewed and improved?
Please open a new thread about that in the wireless forum and post a link to it here. Then it can be discussed and improved in that thread until it is good enough to make a sticky from it.
Will do. As I said, it may take a few days, since I'll need to do (gasp!) some research for distros I'm not particularly familiar with.
After all this is a forum with members using almost any distro. Just start with the distros you are familiar with and I am sure that other people will jump in to help.
Also, keep in mind that for some cases like this, the LQ Wiki might be the ideal place. This will allow the content to be collaboratively worked on by a group, but still give us a place to point members when they ask about a topic that has been well covered.
Thanks, Jeremy. I will certainly also take the wiki into account.
Sorry, folks. Something came up. I'll try to get the Broadcom thing next week.
I finally got a crack at this posted. Suggestions, comments, and corrections welcome in the thread.
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This is a Morgana build I use and it has never failed. Tons of mana, Lots of spell vamp, and tons of AP. What's not to love?
Skill Sequence
Starting of at level 1 with Dark Binding for all your bottom grass ganking. Grabing 2 levels in tormented soil to start doing damage to minions. Another Dark Binding cause usually the sheild isn't needed right now.(If it's needed go for it) Level 5 we click the plus sign above Tormented Soil(Rank 3 Soil is enough to kill the back row of minions) Getting Soul Shackle cause, duh. Now max out Dark Binding, this will be your biggest damage output. Pick up Black Shield at 10, then followed by Soul Shackle at 11. Max out Soil, then max out Black Sheild. Then be the best support ever.
First the basic Doran's ring, needed for any mage. Tears of The Goddess for that extra mana. A little late with Sorcerer's Boots, to maximize the effectiveness of Tears of The Goddess. Then start building your pretty little self a Will of The Ancients, stacking spell vamp with Morgana's passive. Now your Tears should be a little charged up start the construction of your Archangel's Staff. Last but not least the infamous, Rabadon's Deathcab.
How to play/ Teamwork
~How to play~
Now Morgana isn't terribly difficult to play, your damage relies on your ability to hit with her stun. Be mindful you don't have boots till a little later. Once you stun throw your soil at their feet and watch them as they are helpless for a few seconds. Black Shield will be your best friend, it blocks all disables. Stuns, Silence, Blinding, Slows, Trap. Won't affect you, and that's not all, it will take magic damage for you.Her combo including all should go like this, get close to your enemy, pop your ult, pop on your shield, follow them around till they get stunned, throw down your nasty pool of splooge and snare them in it.
You are a support character, stay in the back of team fights shielding the mates that need it. Snaring the enemies so they can't escape. Popping your ult when lots of enemies are around will get you targeted, quick so be careful when you do that.
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David answered Michal: "I rejoice before G-d who chose me over your father and over his entire household … as a rule of the people of G-d, over Israel…"
But Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death. (Samuel II 6:21,23)
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The Parasha tells of the service that was required to turn the Tabernacle into a sacred place suited for housing the Holy Ark containing the two tablets of stone, and also it would also serve as the place on Earth where G-d's Divine Presence would be most intense. The Haftara recounts the events concerning the same ark at a much later stage of its history: when it finally reached Jerusalem - later on to be incorporated in the First Temple (Kings I 8:9).
The text records that the Holy Ark had moved several times between its entry into the Holy Land and its arrival at the city of Jerusalem. Under Joshua, the Israelites brought the Tabernacle to Shiloh (Josh. 18:1), where it remained until the end of the period of the Judges. At that time - when Eli the Priest was the main judge, and Samuel was still a young man, the Israelites had to face far more formidable enemies than the Canaanites. These were new settlers along the coast from what today is the Greek mainland and islands - namely the Philistines. During the period of Samson they were just beginning to make themselves felt as a new force within the region, but their first full confrontation with the Israelites took place in the early days of Samuel. Thus when the Israelites suffered an initial defeat in battle near Afek, they decided to take the Ark into battle. They lost the Ark: the Philistines captured it, but the Divine Presence within the Ark wrought diseases and destruction wherever the Philistines took it - in Ashdod, Gath, and Ekron. Today, thanks to various recent excavations in the region (some of which may be viewed at the newly opened Ashdod Museum) we have strong archaeological evidence testifying to their presence and superior technology. The Philistines, realizing that even they could not fight against the G-d of the Israelites, allowed the Ark to find its own way back to its people, via Beth Shemesh, and found its resting place at Kiryath Jearim (Sam. I 7:1-2), where it stayed for some twenty years under the care of Eleazar, the son of Abinadab. It was only transferred when David was ready to bring it to Jerusalem, to set it up in the Temple that he wished to build there.
By then, David was already seven years into his reign, but during those first seven years he did not rule over the whole Israelite nation. The northern part of the country was, until very recently, loyal to the dynasty of the late King Saul. Only at the end of that period, following various intrigues and skirmishes, did their transfer their allegiance from the House of Saul to the House of David. Thus David only just became king over the united Israelite kingdom, instead of the southern kingdom only. His first was the conquest of Jerusalem from the Jebusite tribe, which was followed up by defeating the Philistines who had penetrated the region (Sam. II 5:25). The coinciding of those events meant that David was only just then in a position to establish Jerusalem as a capital for the whole country. From a geographical, if no other reason, it was a much more suitable base from which to rule the united country than his former capital of Hebron.
The Haftara itself relates events of the actual transfer of the Ark from the house of Abinadab to Jerusalem. What should have been a happy occasion was marred by tragedy. Uzzah and Ahio, his two younger sons, drove the cart on which the Ark was placed, whilst David and the people followed with music and dancing. When the oxen leading the cart stumbled, Uzzah actually touched the Ark to steady it, and he died instantly, at the Hand of G-d. One possible reason for this was that it appears that it was transferred in the manner not prescribed by the Torah. The Ark was to be carried on the shoulders of the Levites (Num. 7:9), not on a wagon. It took only the further tiny acts of not preventing the oxen stumbling and touching the Holy Ark to bring the tragedy. Fearing that the Ark presented a danger to its environs or that he was not worthy to be its host, David stopped the procession, and had the Ark placed with Levite named Obed-Edom. Far from being a danger, however, the Ark proved to be a blessing to its new host, so David allowed its transfer to Jerusalem to be completed, with the appropriate sanctity, devotion, and joy. The King himself celebrated the occasion in full - publicly dancing with the deep joy that the Ark was finally at its true spiritual home. His wife, Michal the daughter of Saul, was most displeased. It was unbecoming of his royal dignity, so she believed, that the King himself should have been seen by common people in such a state of ecstatic joy of devotion. She voiced her disapproval, rejecting David's answer that it was a privilege and not a disgrace to show his respect for G-d by public joyful ecstatic celebration. The text relates that as a result Michal did not live to raise a child (according to the Talmud she died in childbirth - Sanhedrin 21a) until the day of her death.
After the joyous feasting and festivities were over, David was troubled when he compared his own luxurious home with that for the Divine Presence of G-d - currently behind a mere curtain. Thus he expressed his desire to build a permanent Temple. Commendable though this was, G-d told Nathan the Prophet that this privilege would only go to his successor. Elsewhere the reason is given: his hand had shed blood - although in good cause, such a hand would not suit the building of the Temple. Nevertheless, he brought the word of G-d to David assuring him that his royal line would endure forever. And his efforts in promoting the Temple are reflected in the Temple being called after his own name in Psalms 30:1.
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The text records the details of how King David celebrated the bringing of the Ark to Jerusalem in full measure - publicly dancing with deep joy that the Ark was finally at its home. Yet his wife, Michal the daughter of Saul, was most displeased. As mentioned earlier, she claimed that it was unbecoming of his royal dignity that the King himself should have been seen by common people in such a state of ecstatic joy of devotion. She voiced her disapproval, rejecting David's answer that it was a privilege and not a disgrace to show his respect for G-d by public joyful ecstatic celebration. The text relates that as a result Michal did not live to raise a child (according to the Talmud she died in childbirth - Sanhedrin 21a) until the day of her death.
Why was Michal punished? What was her real offence?
A study of the middle part of the Parasha would suggest the following answer.
The Talmud (Ethics of the Fathers 1:18) records the following: 'The world stands on three things: justice, truth, and peace - as it states 'Truth and the verdict of peace are for you to adjudicate in your gates.' (Isaiah 60:21)
The Parasha records Moses' anger with Aaron's surviving sons - Eleazar and Ithamar. The exact story is obscure in the text, but Sifra to the Parasha (2-12) and the Talmud (Zebachim 101) explain that the dispute was over the way the inaugural Tabernacle offerings were conducted. The problem arose over the eligibility of Aaron and his sons to conduct the ceremony in the required way. The sudden death of Nadav and Avihu - Aaron's oldest sons, meant that the urgent requirement for Aaron and the surviving sons to attend to their burial would have normally disqualified them from performing those offerings. However Moses received the word of G-d that they were to continue with the offerings, but the only offerings actually named were the two inaugural ones. No instruction was given over the third offering that was the Rosh Chodesh sin offering. Aaron and his sons reasoned as following. Because they were not given special permission to bring the Rosh Chodesh offering, and it was a regular one, they decided the animal brought was legally ineligible for that purpose and it was burnt. Moses, with anger, argued that the Rosh Chodesh offering was to be brought notwithstanding the circumstances. However, after Aaron gave his explanation, Moses listened and accepted it. The Torah records: 'Moses heard, and it was good in his eyes.' And as the Sifra comments (2:12), he was not ashamed to say that he had been mistaken and he accepted correction. Moses recognized that the truth was the only foundation on which society could operate.
In contrast, Michal did not change her mind. Her husband, King David, had explained the reason for his seemingly over-exuberant conduct. He explained that how great a privilege it was to show his respect for G-d in those circumstances by public joyful ecstatic celebration. And the text supports David, as nowhere is he criticized for compromising the status of the monarchy as he danced and celebrated in public as the Ark was brought into Jerusalem.
Thus David had spoken the 'truth' to Michal. Like Moses, she heard the argument for the truth. But unlike Moses she refused to recognize the truth even when it was laid out before her. Michal did not change her mind. She had already made up her mind to hold on to her first impressions, even when the truth was otherwise…
This is the lesson we can learn from that principle. The Torah requires us to search for the truth and not blindly hold on to pre-conceived notions or have one's intellect dictated to by party lines. No person and certainly no party today can have a monopoly on the truth. Our sources bring the implied contrast between the respective attitudes of Moses and Michal, to drive home to us the importance of being able to use our intelligence and honesty in search of the truth, even when it can mean having to jettison long held biases, prejudices, and opinions. And possibly lose friends in the process…
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When you walk into a room and scan people's faces, the beautiful ones are likely to seem the most welcoming. This is the beautiful-is-good effect: We tend to perceive attractive people as having desirable interpersonal qualities—sociability, warmth, trustworthiness, and kindness. Research indicates the source of the effect: A desire to form close bonds with beautiful people makes us overly optimistic about their receptivity.
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Manitowoc, WI and Toronto, Canada. March 18, 2011
Harris Computer Systems ("Harris) is pleased to announce that Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU), Wisconsin has selected Advanced Utility Systems CIS Infinity to replace its legacy customer information and utility billing solution.
Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, MPU is a municipality-owned electric and water utility serving approximately 17,500 customers in the City of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. MPU is managed by the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission and operates under service rules and rates that are established by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW).
In 2009, MPU identified the need to replace its legacy Customer Information System (CIS) with a modern and robust CIS application that would enhance customer service. MPU required a system that could be extended to their customers to enable them to conduct their utilities business on a 24 x 7 basis. MPUs requirements would need to be facilitated by offering customers electronic billing and self-service capabilities along with other advanced functions and features.
The selection for a new CIS application began with a Request for Proposal. After detailed demonstrations from qualified vendors and thorough reference checks, MPU selected Advanced Utility Systems and CIS Infinity.
As Nilaksh Kothari, General Manager for MPU stated, We were looking for a CIS product that could improve our customer service, efficiency, and automation and was also intuitive to navigate and use. We wanted a solution that would not only support our current needs but also have the flexibility to support future growth and initiatives both for the retail as well as the wholesale customers. During our evaluation process, we found CIS Infinity was the right fit.
Advanced Utility Systems is very excited to partner with MPU to implement CIS Infinity and expand our presence in the state of Wisconsin, states Peter Fanous, General Manager for Advanced.
MPU is Advanceds fifth Wisconsin customer. Through the implementation of CIS Infinity and Infinity.Link Advanceds internet customer self-service and payment solution - MPUs customers will have access to their utility accounts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From their account, customers can view and pay for their bills, review their billing and consumption history and access additional information. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with MPU.
Advanced was on-site in February to kick off the project and go-live is set for later this year.
For additional information contact:
Peter Fanous, General Manager
Advanced Utility Systems, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation
(888) 355-7772 x231
Nilaksh Kothari, General Manager
Manitowoc Public Utilities
(920) 683-4600
About Advanced and Harris:
Advanced is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris Computer Systems that provides
Customer Information and Billing solutions exclusively to utilities and municipalities. Harris is a leading provider of financial
management and Customer Information Systems (CIS) software solutions.
Since 1976, Harris has focused on providing feature-rich and robust
turnkey solutions to all levels of local government as well as public
power and water markets throughout North America. Harris' focus is on
creating long-term relationships with our customers and ensuring that we
meet the changing needs of our customers over time. For further
information on Harris Computer Systems, please visit our website at
http://www.Harriscomputer.com, or call 888-847-7747.
For more information on Advanced and CIS Infinity ® please contact us at www.advancedutility.com/contact.asp
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Northern Kentucky Water District:
"Our customers needed a seamless upgrade. We had more confidence in the Advanced strategy than any other vendor's -- their implementation and conversion process were designed to flex for a unique situation like ours."
City of Bellevue:
"Throughout the 10-month conversion and implementation project, Advanced brought excellent people to the table, and we've arrived at the end of the project with all our requirements met."
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Startup Wise Guys is coming to town! Our team, including CEO Cristobal Alonso, is super excited to visit Bucharest, meet local startups and provide value in our special one day mentorship and pitch event! The event wouldn't be possible without our local partners – How To Web, Techhub Bucharest and Civitta.
This is a great opportunity for early stage B2B startups to:
- Receive feedback and mentorship during office hours, while getting to know the guys behind Startup Wise Guys.
- Practice their pitch and get feedback from a panel of startup experts during a pitch session and network with them afterwards.
- Get immediately fast-tracked to the last selection stage of the Startup Wise Guys accelerator program – a Top 25 event in Tallinn in late Feb (if selected as the top team locally).
Event Details
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|Jan 19
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|Office Hours**
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|Pitch Night
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* Selected startups will be notified on the next day after the application deadline.
** Office hours are held 1:1 and 20-30 min slots are scheduled with the founders in advance.
*** Startups will give a 90 sec elevator pitch (with or without slides), followed by a 3 min Q&A
This event is one of our stops in a 10 city Roadshow across Europe, where we're looking for upcoming B2B startup superstars for our next Accelerator Program in Tallinn. By submitting an application for this roadshow event, you can also choose to be automatically considered for the accelerator program.


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Dutch illusionist Hans Klok has been told he can no longer use two tricks in his routine after his Belgian colleague claimed he stole them from him. If Klok ignores the court ruling he faces a 5000 euro fine for each time.
Rafael van Herck took the internationally known Dutch illusionist to court for stealing his 'head drop' and 'hand through the body' tricks. Klok is now banned from using the tricks anywhere in the world as the court awarded copyright protection for the tricks to the Belgian.
Van Herck claimed the costume and the tricks were used without his permission. The judge rejected his claim to the costume.
In Klok's defence the Dutch illusionist said both the tricks and the costume belonged to the public domain. Van Herck claimed that Klok used "original variants" created by him and "special characteristics" in the costume. The two illusionists worked on the trick together for many years.
It is uncertain whether Van Herck will negotiate a compensation deal with his Dutch counterpart.
Klok's lawyer called the ruling a "pyrrhic victory", as with a bit of work his client could create his own unique routine.
Klok used the tricks in his Circus Hurricane tour in the Netherlands, which has already ended. But they were due to be used in a new tour in Germany in December. It is not clear whether he will adapt the routines.
The case was heard behind closed doors at Van Herck's request, as he wanted the details of the trick to remain a secret.
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text: Hello, Could someone please explain to me what the 12 degree angle is referring too? I'm sure it is about how much each mirror angles itself when reflecting the light. Then how does reflecting 12 degrees that much better than 10? Here are some questions that bug me however about DLP's. 1. If increasing the color wheel speed obviously helps reduce rainbows then why dont all new colorwheels come out with at least 5X? I would imagine they could even make a 10X. Obviously there are electric motors out there that can spin a wheel at incredible speeds and since the mirrors in DLP can be switched on and off thousands of times a second I see no reason why increasing wheel speed would be hard. 2. Another thing besides increasing actual wheel speed would be to just divide the wheel into more color sections besides just three. I realize some already do this but what is so hard about doing this for all projectors? It just sounds to me that a lot about increasing wheel speed is just a computer code to control the mirrors at the new speed. Makes me mad that projectors with 5X color wheels have to be thousands of dollars more. Am I forgetting something that could explain this and make me look stupid? Matt


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The Fairmont State University Department of Art is excited to announce the solo exhibition Transmedia PreDelay by artist Jeffrey Moser.
The Fairmont State University Department of Art announces the solo exhibition "Drawing as Muse" by artist Glenn Goldberg will be on display in January and February in Wallman Hall.
The Fairmont State University School of Fine Arts presents a solo art exhibition by Jessica Summers in February and March.
An exhibition opening and artist's lecture is planned for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the JD Brooks Gallery, located on the fourth floor of Wallman Hall. The show runs through March 13. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (304) 367-4219.
During the opening reception for the 2012 Juried Student Exhibition, the Art Department of Fairmont State University presented awards to the winning student artists.
The Student Juried Exhibition takes place at the end of each academic year. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to compete by participating in a juried show, something which as artists they will continue doing for the rest of their lives.
A new exhibit on display throughout March at Fairmont State University's Brooks Gallery in Wallman Hall explores a local artist's perception of the peculiarities of American culture.
The collaborative installation art project, "Reflections: Homage to Dunkard Creek," will be on display in Wallman Hall at Fairmont State University in February. The exhibit is a tribute to the species that perished in Dunkard Creek in 2009. An opening reception is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Brooks Gallery, located on the fourth floor of Wallman Hall on the FSU main campus. Creator and organizer of the exhibition, Ann Payne and other artists will be present for the reception.
The current exhibition of pastels and giclee prints, "Anamnesis – Okeanos" by Kathleen Holder, will be on display through Oct. 14 at Fairmont State University.
An exhibit by Fairmont State University Art Department faculty member Jeff Hindal titled "Salad Days Redux" will open in Wallman Hall's Brooks Gallery on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
An exhibition of new work by ceramics artist Jeff Greenham is on display this month at the Brooks Gallery in Wallman Hall on the Fairmont State University main campus.


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IDn4 Trailer (1991)
"Without rising my eyes, I knew I was going along the river. I know which river and why but this is nothing for you. All my eyes saw were my bare and f" 13 November 1991 Drama
I am so endlessly alone. Whats my illusions, whats my odds, and illusions have to be killed, I don't have more time to destroy. Is my loneliness real and is my longing about what? Then who are this people?
Watch the official IDn4 1991 trailer in HD below or find more IDn4 videos on Vidimovie.


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AUSTIN — As a result of the federal government shutdown, the September labor market data for Texas, including the total nonfarm jobs and the unemployment rate, will be postponed from the previously scheduled date of Oct. 18, 2013, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced Friday.
The federal shutdown has caused a delay in the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) release of corresponding national economic figures, DOL announced earlier this month. TWC produces state-level monthly economic estimates in cooperation with BLS.
In addition to the report on monthly jobs and the unemployment rate, various monthly economic publications including the Texas Labor Market Review and Local Economic Profiles will also be delayed. These will be updated and made available as soon as possible once BLS operations resume.
For more information, please visit TWC's labor market database at www.tracer2.com.


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For decades now, 'Isaignani' Ilayaraja has been consciously avoiding taking part in the audio-launches of the movies for which he scores music. This has been his habit for the past many years. The Maestro, who has achieved whatever is there to be achieved in the field of music and won more than awards than any composer, seldom gets up on stage.
His last appearance on stage was during last year's celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Directors' Association when he had a memorable tête-à-tête with friend and veteran director Bharathiraaja for the benefit of millions of their respective fans.
The Maestro has scroed the music of 'Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai', produced by Gautham Menon and directed by Suseendran, the audio launch of which was planned recently. Suseendhiran was very particular that the Maestro should make himself available to attend the press-meet in connection with the audio-launch and the subsequent release of the film.
Ilaiyaraaja, though he gave his consent first, reportedly called Suseendran a day prior to the press-meet and told him that he 'might not be able to attend the press-meet' as he had to go out of station. The ever-obliging Suseendran, said to be a great fan of Ilaiyaraaja, replied that he would arrange the press-meet as and when Ilaiyaraaja returned from his tour.


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text: Welcome to Stockton Fire Facts. This website is dedicated to providing the public with up-to-date information on the status of fire and emergency medical services in the City of Stockton. Your Stockton firefighters are absolutely committed to protecting your lives and property. We hope you find this site a useful tool in understanding the latest developments affecting the department and our community.


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Cost of Acrylic Countertop
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Acrylic countertops are also referred to as solid surface countertops and are sold under many brand names. These types of countertops rose in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s but lapsed in the 1990s and 2000s as luxury materials like marble rose to the top. Today, acrylic countertops are gaining a new foothold as the latest technology has allowed manufacturers to create a wide range of colors, patterns and textures that can mimic more expensive materials.
See their costs below and if ready to install, connect with local countertop contractors.
The Costs
- Minimum: $11.97 per finished square foot of acrylic countertops
- Maximum: $22.74 per finished square foot of acrylic countertops
In addition to the cost of the primary material used to make the acrylic countertop, homeowners beginning this renovation project will have some additional expenses. Supplies such as backing board, adhesives and fasteners add an average of $3.10 per finished square foot of acrylic countertop. The average hourly cost for installing an acrylic countertop is $42.50. If the homeowner wants to have a sink installed, this will add to the project and installation fees. A backsplash is not included with the countertop. Installing a matching backsplash will also add to the cost of the project. Creation of an acrylic countertop with complicated contours or more than two seams increases the installation costs and time required to complete the project.
There are many different sub-types of acrylic countertops that homeowners can select from when doing a kitchen or bathroom remodeling project. Acrylic countertops are created from a proprietary blend of resins, plastics, epoxies and embedded additions such as glass. The primary sub-types of acrylic countertops include:
- Solid Resin: This is the most common type of acrylic countertop. The solid surface is created from acrylic resin with added pigment. It is widely used as a kitchen countertop as well as in the bathroom.
- Back-Lit Resin: This type of acrylic countertop has LED lights embedded into the resin. This allows the homeowner to have light when working on the countertop doing detailed work such as mincing vegetables.
- Embedded Acrylic Countertops: Recycled glass or reclaimed ceramic or porcelain tiles are crushed and added into the resin. Different manufacturers add different percentages of the embedded materials. A pigment may be added to the resin to add color to the surface.
- Mineralized Acrylics: Manufacturers add minerals such as crushed quartz to the resin. The finished product resembles natural stone but has the durability and non-porous nature of acrylic.
- Granite Blends: This is a mixture of 95% granite and 5% resin. The resin adds durability and makes the surface easier for homeowners to maintain. Installation of this type of countertop is easier than for solid granite slabs.
In addition to the different sub-types of acrylic countertops, there are three different finish styles that can be applied to the product before it is installed into a home. Not all finish types are available on all products, although some manufacturers do allow custom orders. The three types of finishing styles for acrylic countertops include:
- Matte: This type of finish is ideal for backlit acrylic countertops and those with a high percentage of mineral content. Fingerprints and water stains easily show up on a matte surface.
- Semi-Gloss: This is the most popular finish for acrylic countertops. It highlights any embedded materials and reflects some light into the environment for enhanced visual appeal.
- Gloss: Glossy acrylic countertops highlight the pigmentation of the surface. This finish is also used for acrylics with embedded tile.
Popular brands and manufacturers of acrylic countertops include DuPont Corian, Aristech Acrylics, Soapstone, Avonite, Formica Solid Surfacing, Cerata, Florenata, Wilsonart Gibraltar, Swanstone, Centura, Lippert Corp., Meganite, Staron, Askilan and HI-MACS by LG Hausys. Each of these companies has a variety of styles and color ranges. Most companies work with specific contractors for installation services and will only warranty the product if it is installed by a licensed contractor.
Advantages Of Acrylic Countertops
Acrylic countertops are non-porous and therefore hygienic when it comes to preventing the spread of germs in the kitchen. They also repel moisture and mold. Because acrylic countertops are strong, homeowners can feel free to place heavy appliances like a microwave on the surface. Seamless installation allows for easier cleaning of the surface of the counter. Acrylic countertops can be created in any shape without a premium for curved contours. Sinks can be integrated seamlessly into an acrylic countertop for a sleek and modern finished look. Acrylic countertops resist stains, and spills are easy to clean with just a cloth, soap and water.
This type of countertop meets the GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality certification. Acrylics are available in a wide range of colors and patterns to coordinate with the flooring and cabinetry of the kitchen or bathroom. There have been some innovations in the production of acrylic countertops that allow recycled plastics and resins to be used to create the solid surface. Although the range of products in this category is still limited, it is a growing field of research and likely to expand into more offerings in the future.
Disadvantages Of Acrylic Countertops
While there are many reasons to use acrylic countertops in the renovation of a kitchen or bathroom, there are some drawbacks to this material. Most acrylic countertops have a high environmental impact. The majority of acrylic countertops are made from non-renewable resources and a great amount of energy is required for their production. The surface of acrylic countertops is vulnerable to damage from heat, and most manufacturers recommend that homeowners use a trivet or hot pad between a pot and the counter. Acrylic countertops are also susceptible to dents and scratches. Homeowners are advised not to cut and prepare food directly on the surface of the countertop; a cutting board should be used when chopping and slicing foods. For a man-made product, acrylic countertops are relatively expensive and cost nearly as much as luxury materials such as granite.
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Dental hygiene is a practice that needs to be started on kids as young as 2. When your kids' teeth starts to come out one by one, you need to take control of his oral health by introducing him, not to the world of cosmetic dentistry, but primarily to the basics of keeping teeth clean and breath always fresh. At a young age, your child must develop a routine to follow, cleaning not just his…Read More
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There's a reason why health is considered wealth. Just think about it – what are the things that you won't be able to if you were down with some form of illness? Even common colds can easily leave you with a bad experience, something that could easily have been avoided if you invest in health such as when you visit NSW health retreats. Everyone can live a healthy life when they make some small changes….Read More


text: In the Spotlight – The Andrew Grene Foundation Posted by: by Andrew Pocock We're holding our fifth annual charity competition this year where charities can win £300 to use on the site. Whether they need to promote their cause, fundraise, or would simply like to update their display equipment, we're excited to help make it happen. With the competition well under way, we thought it would be a good idea to see how other charities and organisations use display equipment to raise awareness. First up is the Andrew Grene foundation. Set up and named after Andrew Grene who passed away in the Haitian earthquake of 2010, the AGF is a charity with a vision to see "quality education and economic opportunity… broadly available across Haiti". Their mission? To give the people of Haiti the resources they need to develop themselves through education and microfinance. Fundraising is the main objective of this charity and so publicising their vision and mission is important. We had a quick chat with the AGF's director of fundraising, Jane Holden, to find out what equipment the AGF uses… What type of fundraisers do you hold and what equipment do you use for them? We hold cycling fundraisers in Ireland and use a mixture of banners, roller banner stands and flags. For our golf days we use A-frame displays and flags. We also used a fabric pop up display for the launch of our film premiere last year. Simon, Michael and Mike rode from London to Paris in three days to raise money and awareness of the AGF. From all of the equipment you use, what do you think works particularly well? Flags work really well and are easy to take abroad. For local events, pop up banners are ideal as they come in a carry case. A-frames are also nice and work very well with our fundraising efforts. What events will you be attending over the next few months? We have the Rutland Half Marathon coming up in September and a Curry and Quiz night! A small charity, the AGF is based in the UK and has an office in New York as well as many supporters in Ireland. The charity also uses a range of equipment to stand out and make their cause known. To keep up with what they're doing, join them on Facebook and Twitter.