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TRUMP WON'T TRUMP ENTRENCHED TRENDS (November 13, 2016): There has been a "yuge" amount of chatter on the internet and in the media about the alleged impact of Donald J. Trump as the next U.S. President. As with most simplistic theories, there is a kernel of truth and a pile of confusion. It is important to figure out what makes sense logically, and especially not to be overly influenced by the short-term reaction by the financial markets which will often be the opposite of what will happen over the next year or two.
The long-term trend is your friend.
In the financial markets, trends which are in place tend to remain in place for years no matter what happens with news events, because these trends are based upon economic cycles which have existed for decades or centuries and are only modestly affected by whatever happens along the way. In 2016, there are two primary trends which will continue at least for several more months and probably much longer: 1) On January 20, 2016, nearly all shares of commodity producers and emerging-market securities completed bear markets which had mostly begun in April 2011 and initiated major bull markets. Because of the extended and severe nature of their previous declines, including all-time record outflows in the months prior to their final bottoms, most investors psychologically have not yet accepted the fact that these assets are in powerful uptrends. 2) In July and early August 2016, high-dividend and low-volatility shares which had been in bull markets since October 4, 2011 and had enjoyed all-time record inflows for any sector in history transitioned to major bear markets. Because these assets had become so popular in the media, and because investors embraced these investments since it gave them 3%-4% dividends which banks and mutual funds were no longer paying on money market savings accounts, investors have been reluctant to acknowledge that these have switched to severe downtrends.
Enter Donald Trump. What has changed?
While the election of Donald J. Trump as U.S. President was a dramatic and unexpected event, even the most dramatic and unexpected events in the past have had little impact on the financial markets in the long run. On 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history had occurred while U.S. equity indices were in the middle of bear markets since March 2000 which was 1-1/2 years earlier. Following 9/11, there was a one-week slump for U.S. stocks followed by a rebound into early January 2002. However, the bear market then resumed in full force until it bottomed on October 10, 2002. Similarly, gold had been in a bull market since April 1, 2001. The events of 9/11 caused a brief upward spike, then a retreat, then sideways movement into the middle of December 2001. Gold's bull market then continued in full force. Thus, even something like 9/11, after a brief interruption, merely delayed two major financial trends by a few months.
Thus, while Donald J. Trump is likely to lead to new policies and other changes, with some expected and some surprises, the two primary trends for inflation-loving and deflation-loving assets listed above are not going to be meaningfully altered. These trends exist due to long-term cyclical behavior in the global financial markets. The trajectory of these trends will be somewhat impacted, which I will discuss in this essay. However, do not believe analyses which tell you that everything is going to be entirely different, because patterns which have been established for centuries or longer will always repeat themselves with minor variations.
Be careful not to reach false cause-and-effect conclusions.
In the financial markets, if a particular news event occurs and there is a sharp market reaction afterward, then far too many investors will conclude that the event caused the reaction. Almost always there is a very different kind of behavior which is occurring. Consider how gold, which can be measured by the exchange-traded funds GLD and IAU, acted around the U.S. election. Gold has been in an uptrend with periodic corrections since December 14, 2015, two days before the U.S. Federal Reserve made their first rate hike. Gold is likely to remain in a bull market until almost exactly the time when the Fed decides to begin cutting rates again--which perhaps will be in early 2018, although it is too early to say with any accuracy. However, there was a lot of media hype about how Hillary Clinton was allegedly bearish for gold while Donald J. Trump was supposedly bullish. Therefore, gold had been retreating in price for a few months leading up to the U.S. election. It then rallied sharply on Tuesday night until around midnight when the initial surprise of a Trump victory became increasingly probable. After ascending rapidly to 1338.30 U.S. dollars per troy ounce, gold thereafter plummeted to 1218.70 at 1:35 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2016. This is a drop of almost exactly 120 dollars which even for a volatile year like 2016 is a significant percentage loss.
A simplistic conclusion would be that Trump is actually "bad for gold."
Many investors therefore revised their initial opinion of Trump to conclude that since he was elected, and gold subsequently slumped, then Trump must be bearish for gold. Since he will be around for either four or eight years, this encouraged panic selling in the assumption that this three-day trend would continue indefinitely. As a result, there have been massive outflows in recent days from funds of precious metals and the shares of their producers including GDX, GDXJ, SIL, and related assets. This is a dangerous example of what is known as outcome bias. If a particular event is followed by a particular form of behavior, then we tend to believe that the event caused the outcome. However, it is far more likely that when gold moved above 1300, there were many technical buyers who jumped in just as they did after Brexit when gold made a similar upward spike. The financial markets will always defeat any large group of participants, and did so by knocking out these new buyers with a subsequent pullback below 1300 to trigger their sell stops. When other investors saw this decline, they falsely concluded that gold was in a new bear market.
The 200-day moving averages were broken to the downside for GDXJ, SIL, and similar securities.
When the 200-day moving averages were broken to the downside for many gold and silver mining shares, this encouraged additional selling by technical traders--as well as those who were disappointed that Trump's victory didn't lead to higher gold prices and sold for emotional reasons. As a result, most assets in this sector plummeted to their lowest levels since early June or late May 2016. However, the fundamental reality of being in a Fed rate hike cycle which had begun at the end of 2015 hasn't changed. All the reasons for being bullish on gold prior to Trump's election are just as true today, and more so because of the likely magnified pro-inflation slant.
Increased government spending and lower taxes are a recipe for rising inflationary expectations.
The shares of all commodity producers including gold and silver mining shares are helped whenever inflation expectations are climbing most rapidly. Similarly, high-dividend shares such as utilities (XLU, VPU, FXU), REITs (VNQ, IYR, RWR), consumer staples (XLP, VDC, FXG), and low-volatility favorites (SPHD, USMV, EFAV) are harmed proportionately by such behavior, since their yields then have to compete with higher yields on other investments including complete safe bank accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). The downtrends for high-dividend and low-volatility assets have been accelerating in recent weeks, well before Trump's election, and have continued after the election. Clearly it doesn't make sense that rising inflation would be bearish for high-dividend shares but not bullish for commodity producers.
There are also divergences within assets which favor rising inflation.
There are also divergences within assets which love the prospect of rising inflation. The shares of copper producers and their funds including COPX, along with other base-metal producers, have been mostly accelerating their uptrends in November 2016. Financial shares including banks which had suffered huge negative effects from deflation have been rebounding sharply in the expectation of rising inflation and steepening yield curves. At the same time, as mentioned earlier, gold and silver mining shares have recently slumped. Since these assets have a strong positive correlation with rising inflationary expectations, those which are diverging will eventually have to get back in line with the others. It is like kids who are friends on a playground during recess; one or two might split off from the group to check out the sandbox or some interesting game, but eventually they will go back to their group of friends. Acting differently is anomalous and inconsistent with centuries of history. Birds of a feather flock together.
If something seems to be illogical than it usually is.
There is a famous test, repeated in various forms, in which participants are given a list of facts and asked to reach a conclusion about what will happen next. Usually they reach the correct conclusion. In a variation, some participants are given exactly the same facts, but are given one of four possible outcomes. They are told that a particular outcome actually occurred, and then asked like the first group to give a cause-and-effect explanation. When told what the correct outcome has been, the explanations are completely altered from those of the first group to reflect the known result. What the participants don't realize is that each of four test groups is told a different final outcome. Regardless of the twisted logic required to incorporate actual events with what makes sense, people will consistently alter their explanations dramatically to fit what they believe to be the actual behavior. When investors observe what has recently been happening with asset valuations, such price changes cause most people to entirely alter their previous expectations--even when their original conclusions had been valid.
The financial media are experts at repeatedly rewriting history to try to fit the latest facts. I have frequently seen news stories which tell you in the morning why a particular government news report was bullish for a certain asset which has since moved higher; if this asset slumps later the same day, they will unashamedly tell you why the same government report was allegedly bearish for that asset.
If logic enables you to reach a reasonable conclusion, do not allow yourself to be swayed by recent contradictory behavior.
As a result, if most people observe that gold has plummeted after the election of Donald J. Trump, then it doesn't matter if they had correctly reasoned that Trump's victory would mean greater spending, lower taxes, much higher deficits, rising inflation, and thus significantly higher prices for precious metals and the shares of their producers. Investors are discarding those clearly accurate conclusions and allowing the short-term price movement to override their logical thinking.
The same kind of false reasoning happens repeatedly in the financial markets.
A useful example would be when U.S. housing prices had peaked near the end of 2006 and then began to slump in 2007. Many observers in the media and on the internet correctly concluded that if housing prices were falling, especially when combined with the prevalence of subprime mortgages and other dangerous lending tactics, it would lead to a recession and much lower stock prices. However, after an initial pullback, U.S. equity indices climbed and then surged through October 2007--even as housing prices continued to retreat and mortgage defaults skyrocketed. Thus, investors concluded based upon the market behavior that there was nothing to worry about after all; the climb in the S&P 500 "proved" that the stock market wouldn't be negatively affected by the housing collapse. Afterward, of course, we experienced the most crushing bear market since the Great Depression. Investors' and analysts' original conclusions about the negative effect of the housing bubble were accurate, but the market's interim rally caused almost all of them to foolishly change their minds.
The U.S. dollar index is a useful and much-maligned barometer.
In 2015, the U.S. dollar index completed a March peak at 100.39 and a slightly higher December 2, 2015 top of 100.51 which had marked its highest point in 12-2/3 years. Throughout 2016, most people think that the U.S. dollar index has remained in an uptrend, but it may have begun an important bear market which will eventually accelerate to the downside. In typical fashion, it has been making several last-gasp efforts to move higher, with three moves during the past month above 99. Instead of climbing to 110 or 120 as most analysts are anticipating in upcoming years, it is far more likely that the U.S. dollar index will instead retreat below 90 and will eventually trade below 80 probably within 1-1/2 years. The U.S. dollar index dropped below 80 for at least part of each year from 2007 through 2014, so this would merely be a return to its normal historic behavior.
The bull markets for mining and energy shares have been in place since January 20, 2016, and will eventually accelerate.
The bear markets for high-dividend shares since July 2016 and the bull markets for commodity producers and emerging-market securities since January 20, 2016 will remain intact at least through much of 2017 and perhaps considerably longer. These trends are an inevitable result of the end of the deflationary monetary stimulus cycle and the beginning of the inflationary fiscal stimulus cycle. With the end of gridlock, higher government spending, and lower taxes, these trends won't be fundamentally changed but they will likely become more intense and could perhaps last longer than they would have with a Hillary Clinton victory. Whatever is diverging in the short run from this pattern is therefore providing a trading opportunity. Whichever deflation-anticipating assets are rallying should be sold or sold short, while whichever inflation-anticipating assets including gold and silver mining shares which have been irrationally retreating should be purchased. The only reason investors aren't doing so is because recent market behavior seems to "prove" the opposite, which will end up being a false signal just like the rally for the S&P 500 in 2007.
Mexican equities and their funds including EWW make excellent investments for classic contrarian reasons.
Think back one year ago to when the Brazilian real and the Russian ruble were collapsing. Investors concluded that their weak currencies and political uncertainty would lead to lower equity prices. However, a weak currency led to increased exports and much lower wages when measured in U.S. dollar terms, while they were selling the same goods in U.S. dollars in world markets. Thus, their profit margins soared and, after an initial slump, Brazilian and Russian stocks have been the top two emerging markets in 2016. Following Brexit, the British stock market similarly plummeted on June 27, 2016 out of fears that a lower British pound would lead to a long-term economic slowdown in that country. Instead, the cheap British pound has led to British stocks being among the top-performing global bourses since then.
While Donald J. Trump is seen as allegedly negative for Mexico, that country is likely to be among the biggest beneficiaries of increased U.S. government spending and lower taxes.
The identical pattern can be seen in the recently plunging Mexican peso and a dramatic loss for Mexican equities and their funds including EWW. Far from being negative, the undervalued Mexican peso is making wages lower in U.S. dollars while increasing the total amount of exports given currency competitiveness. This will lead to much higher profit margins and Mexican stocks being among the top-performing emerging markets during the upcoming year. It is the exact same pattern as the above examples, and as with nearly all similar circumstances going back decades or longer.
I first noticed this common pattern as a much younger investor when Pinochet gave way to a Democratic government in Chile. The two listed Chilean securities on the NYSE, a telephone company and a closed-end equity fund, both plummeted to multi-year lows on the exact date of the transition out of fear and uncertainty about the future. The Chilean stock market was thereafter among the world's biggest winners over the subsequent five- and ten-year period.
Bridge players make the best traders, because they understand the difference between method and results.
Some investment firms only hire competitive bridge players (i.e., the card game), and there is a good reason for this. I have played bridge at a high competitive level, and the top players who are far better than me consistently make decisions based upon the probability of success. Thus, while a beginning bridge player is likely to frequently take a finesse--an easily-learned play which has a 50% chance of victory--a more experienced player will use end plays, squeezes, and other complex strategies which in combination will have an 80%-90% chance of prevailing. Being a card game with some element of luck, the most experienced players can tell you a day's worth of tales about tournaments where the inferior play actually succeeded. However, expert bridge players won't alter their strategies based upon periodic unfortunate results. They know that they won't always win, but they also know that if they make consistently logical and superior decisions then they will come out far ahead in the long run. Emotional investing methods or chasing after technical trends will sometimes work, but sticking with rational conclusions regardless of what the market does in the short run is almost always a superior method which will produce far greater profits over any period of decades.
Assets in bull markets which slide below their 200-day moving averages almost always represent ideal buying opportunities.
The S&P 500 was in a bull market starting on March 6, 2009, and may still be in a bull market or may have transitioned to the early stages of a bear market. When was the best time to buy it, other than obviously at the exact bottom? It has been whenever the S&P 500 slumped below its 200-day simple moving average. In the beginning of October 2011, the S&P 500 made a brief plunge below that mark, and it was one of the most rewarding purchase points of the entire cycle. If you review the 35-year bull market for long-dated U.S. Treasuries, as measured by funds including VUSTX and TLT, these were also exceptionally good buys whenever they have dropped below their 200-day moving averages. Thus, funds like GDXJ and SIL, which even after their recent slumps remain among the top winners from their respective 52-week lows, are providing superior buying opportunities now that they have fallen below their respective 200-day moving averages. The selling by technical-minded traders and many disappointed investors when those levels were broken to the downside are providing even better discounts than would otherwise have been available.
Avoid succumbing to the outcome bias.
Do not allow yourself to be easily seduced into believing that assets which have made sharp moves following Trump's election are sending some kind of messages or indicating the "true" outcome--and especially be wary of concluding that the market behavior of the past few days will continue into the next several years. Following President Obama's initial election in November 2008, the shares of commodity producers slumped through November 20, 2008 and thereafter began powerful bull markets which persisted until April 2011. After Obama's re-election in November 2012, the S&P 500 and other U.S. equity indices slid for nearly two weeks and thereafter climbed strongly. The initial reaction can be either the "right" or the "wrong" one--or, more often, simply people chasing after what others have been doing in the frantic belief that doing something is better than doing nothing.
Trends which are intact will remain intact no matter what happens, because they are determined by events and cycles which unfold over periods of years or decades. The election of Donald J. Trump will eventually intensify and perhaps extend some of these trends, but don't expect any major changes in direction. Maintain your focus and gradually buy more of whatever has become irrationally undervalued while progressively selling whatever has become most overpriced.
Disclosure of current holdings:
Whenever they have appeared to be irrationally depressed, I have been buying the shares of funds which invest either in the shares of commodity producers or emerging-market stocks and bonds, since I believe these remain the two most undervalued sectors in that order. In a world where real estate and U.S. high-dividend securities have finally begun major bear markets from ridiculous overvaluations and all-time record inflows, these irrational favorites of recent years will transition to a completely new set of investors' darlings. As the greenback surprises most investors by accelerating its bear market, with the U.S. dollar index moving below 80 within 1-1/2 years instead of climbing above 100 as almost everyone is expecting, this will lead to a major upward revision in global inflationary expectations. The election of Donald J. Trump as U.S. President means "yuge" U.S. government spending and modestly lower taxes, which is a combination for a massive increase in the deficit along with higher inflation and interest rates. The latest irrational pullback for many commodity producers has created some compelling buying opportunities, so be sure to seize them before they disappear. From my largest to my smallest position, I currently am long GDXJ (many new), SIL (some new), KOL, GDX (some new), XME, COPX, EWZ, RSX, GOEX, URA, REMX, VGPMX, HDGE, ELD, GXG (some new), IDX, NGE, BGEIX, ECH, FCG, SEA (some new), VNM (some new), NORW, DXJ, BCS, EWW (many new), PGAL, GREK, EPOL, RBS, TUR, RSXJ, RGLD, SLW, SAND, SILJ, EPU, FTAG, SOIL, EPHE, and THD. I have short positions in IYR, XLU, FXG, and SPHD, in that order, largest to smallest.
I expect the S&P 500 to eventually lose two thirds of its August 23, 2016 intraday top of 2193.81, with its next bear-market bottom perhaps occurring near the end of 2018. As with all bear markets, the biggest losses will likely occur in its final months, and won't even be acknowledged as a bear market until then. While the media have been quick to trumpet new all-time highs for many U.S. equity indices throughout 2016, almost no one has noticed that several broad-based sectors have failed to surpass their peaks of June 2015 including IWC, a fund of 1,377 micro-cap U.S. companies (i.e., with total market capitalizations which are less than 300 million U.S. dollars). IWM, a fund of the two thousand companies in the Russell 2000, had been outperforming the S&P 500 by roughly 3:2 from the nadir in March 2009 through March 2014, but has since been generally underperforming and has barely surpassed its June 2015 peak. The failure of small-cap indices to outpace their large-cap counterparts as a group has frequently signaled major bear markets in past decades including 1928-1929, 1972-1973, and 2007. Those who have "forgotten" or never learned the lessons of previous bear markets are doomed to repeat their mistakes. The most overvalued sectors rely on the overhyped deflation trade and money which has been withdrawn from safe bank accounts by investors who begin with the premise that they want to generate income of 3%-4% and look for the most stable securities which can generate such yields. This popular and extraordinarily dangerous method of investing had created valuations in July 2016 at roughly double fair value for most consumer staples, real estate investment trusts, utilities, and low-volatility shares, all of which have been underperforming most other sectors since then and will eventually lose 60% or more of their peak valuations.


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American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Prison Project
915 15th St. NW 7th Floor, Washington DC 20005
Write for list of publications and the contact info for the ACLU office in your state including Native American resources for inmates.
Coalition for Prisoners' Rights – Prison Project of Santa Fe
PO Box 1911 Santa Fe, NM 87504
Monthly newsletter free to currently and formally incarcerated individual and family members. Stamps and donations needed.
Heart of the Earth Survival School Prison Program
National Indian Prisoner Support Network C/o Ted Means, Vernon Bellecourt
1209 Fourth St, S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414
National Native American Prisoners Rights/Advocacy Coalition
C/o Len Foster Navajo Nation Corrections Project
P.O. Drawer 709 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Native American Indian Inmate Support Project
8 Dallas Dr, Grantville, PA 17208
Supports the introduction of Native American religious ceremonies and programs in prisons.
Native American Prisoners' Rehabilitation Research Project
2848 Paddock Lane, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Offers many services for Native American prisoners, including legal and spiritual support, tribal and cultural programs, and direct contact with prison administrators.
Southern Center for Human Rights
83 Poplar St. NW Atlanta, GA 30303-2122
Founded in 1976 to 1) fight the death penalty and 2) challenge cruel and unconstitutional treatment of imprisoned men, women, and children throughout the U.S. South. Center attorneys represent people facing the
death penalty; provide technical assistance to other attorneys; and represent individuals confined to prisons and jail in federal class action litigation.
South Dakota Prisoner Support Group
P.O. Box 3285 Rapid City, SD 57709
Following a rash of deaths in South Dakota prisons, the PSG was formed to support people on the inside, ex-prisoners, family, and friends, and to draw attention to racist injustice, medical neglect, and illegal conditions inside S.D. prisons and jails. Some members speak the Sioux language.

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Controlling of infectious diseases requires information about the rates at which individuals make contact. We propose a novel approach to modeling contact rates via a continuous contact surface. This provides a more realistic and flexible representation of contact rates than currently used methods. Our approach allows modeling of sources of heterogeneity due to age, individual effects, and gender. The models are fitted to serologic survey data by maximum likelihood. This involves solving an integral equation linking the contact surface to the infection hazards. The method is illustrated with two datasets, on mumps and rubella and on Epstein–Barr virus and herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. The advantages and shortcomings of the method, particularly the identifiability of the contact surface, are discussed.
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James Forlong, 44, was discovered by his wife Elaine just after 0230 BST on Saturday at their home in Hove, East Sussex.
Mr Forlong resigned from his job as Sky's joint defence and royal correspondent in July following allegations that he faked a report during the Iraq war.
His wife Elaine said on Monday that her husband had been "shattered" after losing his job.
The footage was part of a pool report made available to other news organisations and was also shown on ITV News.
'Lapse of judgement'
The journalist claimed to have exclusive access aboard the submarine HMS Splendid.
But a BBC film crew said his report was based on library pictures of a missile being fired.
He resigned shortly after being suspended. A Sky investigation later cleared producer Lucy Chaytor.
In a statement, Mrs Forlong said that she and their 15-year-old son Christopher - who has Down's Syndrome - and 12-year-old daughter Katie were in a state of shock.
"The family are devastated by his death which we are still trying to come to terms with.
"He had been shattered by the recent blow to his career as a journalist."
Former colleagues at Sky expressed shock at Mr Forlong's death.
As well as war reporting, Mr Forlong fronted Sky's coverage of the Golden Jubilee as well as the deaths of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.
He began his career in newspapers, with the West Sussex County Times and the Brighton Evening Argus, and later reported for BBC radio.
Mr Forlong, who was embedded aboard aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk during the Iraq war, switched to television in 1988, reporting for ITN from Somalia, Syria, Lebanon and Bosnia.
He then joined Sky News as Senior Foreign Correspondent in 1993 and worked in South Africa, India and throughout Asia.


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Instructables user 'Bozardeux' created instructions on how to create the 'OpenReflex' 3D-printed camera. The camera's components can be printed on an ABS 3D-printer in less than 15 hours and assembled in about an hour.
Assembly of the OpenReflex requires simple tools like a glass cutter, screwdriver and an Allen key and a few other parts that are easy enough to pick up at a hardware store.
This DIY approach to photography could enable photographers to completely customize their cameras and continually build onto them to create new attachments as the need arises. Bozardeux encourages anyone to download the design, improve upon it and share again. This open-source design is an incredible way for crafty individuals to completely build their own camera from scratch. And for new photographers, assembling the 'OpenReflex' is a great way to learn how cameras work.
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text: As I said before I went to book con. It was a very tiring day. Though not m first convention it was however my first time at book con, as well the first time book con was done this way. First being very happy that I can attend this special event. Walking the show floor was very exciting. After getting done with being amazed by the amount of books surrounding me I was able to actually process what was going on. Walking around was amazing I got to talk and connect with many amazing authors and talk to many people as excited about books as I am. I only attended one panel, because most of my day was spent on the floor, and it was about what you would tell past you about your first novel. The panel was 3 amazing authors who's novels either just came out or were coming out in the near future. They discussed many things like what you would tell your past self but also how they met their agents, what an auction was and other things. They were very nice sweet and informative. Though I personally only was interested in one of their novels they sounded like amazing writers and so glad that they were publishing these stories even if they were also nervous by how it would be received. Overall the convention was a success and I am so glad that I was able to go. So many people were so enthusiastic about books and that is me always even as I write this after waking from a nap. I can not wait to hopefully go again and read all the new books I got.


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SeaWorld appeal for workplace safety hazards gets rejected
In a vote of 2-1, a federal appeals court on Friday, April 11 upheld the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission's ruling that Orlando, Florida-based SeaWorld theme park had been negligent by exposing its trainers to known hazards by enabling their close proximity to killer whales during performances.
The case stemmed from the Feb. 24, 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau when the killer whale she was training, Tilikum, pulled her under the water of a pool before a live audience at Shamu Stadium.
In SeaWorld's argument against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's ruling that it has invariably exposed its employees to physical danger, SeaWorld contested that the claim was unsubstantiated by evidence.
However, federal appeals judge Judith Rogers, who agreed with OSHA's ruling, said that the incident, which she described as "preventable," wouldn't have happened if SeaWorld had taken greater precautions when allowing workers to interact with the killer whales.
At Scudder Seguin, PLLC, we know that many people in Raleigh are injured as a result of completing work-related tasks. If this has happened to you and you need help pursuing workers' compensation, call us at (919) 851-3311 to find out how we can help you.


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Mathews Prestige Review
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Still the fastest target bow manufactured by Mathews, the Prestige has the punch desired by almost all archers, target shooters and hunters, alike. Though the maximum draw length on the Prestige is 29", speeds up to 322 fps can still be achieved at 70 lbs. With an axle-to-axle length of 35.5", this bow is ideal for a dual use bow to be used hunting and target shooting. Don't be afraid of the 6" brace height, it is forgiving and easy to shoot while being light weight and easy to maneuver through the woods and 3D course. Give the Prestige a try if you do not mind spending a little extra cash for a very versatile bow that can stand up to just about anything you are likely to put it through.
FinishThe finish on the Prestige lives up to the industry standards set by Mathews... you won't find a better looking finish. The anodized finish is far superior to the dipped camo and it is very durable. If you care about keeping your bows looking new, then one of the anodized colors may be for you as the dipped camo finish on most Mathews bows tends to wear in high contact areas. Other components on the bow, such as cams and suppressor arms, are anodized as well and hold their color nicely, keeping this bow looking sharp long after the purchase. Limbs on the Prestige are available in both black and Realtree HD Camo but the riser is available in target colors including red smoke, orange smoke, or blue smoke if you want to shoot something that is on the course to impress.
Riser & LimbsIn an effort to keep total weight down, the Prestige features a relatively short riser but still uses the older style composite limbs that Mathews used prior to the introduction of the SE series limbs. These limbs are strong but are not the newest lighter materials that are being used on newly introduced models. Even with the composite limbs, the Prestige still weighs in at 3.9 pounds, making it the lightest target bow that Mathews manufactures. The limbs are connected to the riser via the V-Lock system. This system employs a V-shaped limb pocket and V-shaped limbs to ensure proper alignment and a zero-tolerance fit between limb and riser.
GripIn the past, Mathews has been notorious for receiving hate about their "bulky" grips. The Prestige has an integrated grip that is very thin and allows for consistent and repeatable hand placement on the grip. This integral grip is part of the riser and aftermarket grips are available if a wider grip fits your shooting style better, or if you just want to try something different. If the grip on other Mathews bows is keeping you from trying another one, then the Prestige should be on your short list next time you shop for a bow.
Eccentric SystemThe Prestige uses a perimeter weighted cam that has a metal inertia disc. This disc has been strategically placed on the cam to counteract limb momentum and to kill vibration after the shot. Since the Prestige uses a single cam and idler wheel, cam rotation is fast and easy to setup, as well as axle-to-axle and brace height. Once the bow is pressed, a few twists to the string and cable will have the bow in spec in no time. The cam on the Prestige is available in draw lengths from 22"-29" in half inch increments and the cams are draw length specific. The fact that a cam change is needed to change draw length can be viewed as either a pro or a con since Mathews claims higher efficiency with draw specific cams. At 65% let-off, the Prestige offers the holding weight that most target shooters desire, but is lower than the 70%-80% that most current hunters are used to so your preference should come into play here when choosing whether or not the Prestige is right for you. The cam on the Prestige offers a smooth draw cycle even though it produces powerful speeds of up to 322 fps (@ 29" & 70 lbs).
Draw Cycle / ShootabilityThere is not much to be said about the draw cycle on the Prestige... except the fact that it is SMOOTH and consistent. The higher holding weight produced by the 65% let-off helps the shooter get a more consistent release. Holding on target is no problem with this ultra high-performance bow. The 6" brace height causes no shootability problems as it holds better and is more forgiving than comparable bows. Even at 35.5" ATA, which would be considered short for a target bow, the Prestige holds well on target and is very accurate. After releasing, only a small vibration is present but it is nothing that can't be taken care of by the use of an aftermarket string suppressor like the Mathews Dead End. Anyone in the draw length range 22" to 29" should give the Prestige a try to test the opinion that it is one of the best Mathews bows made.
Silencing PackageHarmonic dampers can be found in a couple of places on the Prestige. The most obvious place is the large dampers in the riser that are used to kill vibration in the riser after the shot. By killing vibration, a quieter shot is achieved. The only other location containing dampers is the roller guard. Once again, these help dampen vibration after the shot. String suppressors placed at the end of the limbs are used to keep the string from whiplashing back and forth after the shot. All strings go forward past brace height as part of their oscillations after the shot, but the string suppressors assist in eliminating all unnecessary vibrations. The silencing package on the Prestige works well and a quiet shot is the result.
Comparison: Prestige vs Conquest Apex 7 & 8
|Mathews Prestige
|Mathews Conquest Apex 7
|Mathews Conquest Apex 8
|Brace Height
|6 "
|7 "
|8 "
|AtA Length
|35 "
|38 "
|42.25 "
|Draw Length
|22 " - 29 "
|23 " - 30 "
|25 " - 32 "
|Draw Weight
|40 lbs - 70 lbs
|40 lbs - 70 lbs
|40 lbs - 70 lbs
|IBO Speed
|322 fps
|320 fps
|310 fps
|3.9 lbs
|4.5 lbs
|5.0 lbs
|Where to buy
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From the start, you will notice that the Prestige is much lighter than the Conquest Apex 7 & 8 bows which are 4.9 & 5 lbs., respectively. The choice on weight comes down to preference as some people feel that they can hold a heavier bow more steady. You should think about fatigue when shooting a long 3D course and the obvious winner on weight is the Prestige. The Prestige is faster than the Apex 7 by about 12 fps. IBO on the Apex 7 is 320 fps but that is tested at a 30" draw while the Prestige came in at 322 fps at a 29" draw. Both Apex bows offer longer ATA lengths and brace heights so if you are looking at the Prestige purely for target shooting, you may consider shooting the Apex bows as well. The only category where the Apex bows are the clear winner would have to be draw length range. The Mathews Conquest Apex 7 is available in lengths up to 30.5" with the Mathews Conquest Apex 8 available up to 32" draw lengths while the Prestige maxes out at 29". When considering price, the Prestige blows them out of the water by having an MSRP of $249 less than the Apex series. If you are searching for a bow that can be used for both hunting and target shooting, then the Prestige should be at the top of your list as it is one of the most versatile bows available in the Mathews lines. The decision between the Apex 7 or 8 and the Prestige comes down to personal preference, but you should not let the 6" brace height of the Prestige steer you away.


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Billy Goats necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 39 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
Wild Oats and Billy Goats
A newly married husband and wife team are opening a fok art gallery together (with their newly merged family of 3 boys) in Decatur GA. We are both professionals in other industries (event management and software sales), but have a passion for bringing folk are to our community as an additional business.
Decatur is a artsy and cultured walking community on the outskirts of Atlanta, where families with school aged children, university professors, doctors and other professionals live and work. It is hip, colorful, and open minded. Our store is located right on the charming square that hosts many restarants, shops and salons in older brick buildings that cater to a 30-55 age range. We will be selling folk art and funky jewelry, pottery, glass, gifts and some furniture...and even some art by local children.
Our initial thought is a billy goat with oats haging out of his mouth...but please be creative, clean and simple. He needs to say "this is a fun, hip place, come in and hang out." The logo will be used on the store window, business cards, labels on retail packaging, and in marketing pieces.
See attached photo (Decatur Square6). Our new space is the space with signage that currently reads "By Hand South."..
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INTERNATIONAL. The relationship between Six Sigma and Lean is starting to show signs of becoming a more balanced partnership. According to an annual study by The Avery Point Group a leading US executive search firm, there are increasing signs that these two corporate initiatives are finally achieving parity.
"As an executive search firm, we have a unique vantage point from which to observe the latest trends taking place in industry," says Tim Noble, Managing Principal of The Avery Point Group. "Trends in industry are often telegraphed into candidate requirements in job postings, and they can serve as a window into the latest corporate initiatives. Our annual study continues to offer useful insight into the latest trends taking place in the area of corporate continuous improvement."
Based on its third annual sampling of Internet job postings, The Avery Point Group found that Six Sigma no longer outpaces Lean by a wide margin when it comes to desired skill sets, as was found in its two previous annual studies. Demand for Lean talent has grown in the past year to almost equal that of Six Sigma. The growth in interest in Lean talent has not, however, come at the expense of Six Sigma; rather the study shows an overall increased demand for continuous improvement talent utilizing these skill sets.
The study also found, for those companies seeking Six Sigma talent, 38% are looking for practitioners who have Lean expertise as part of their tool set as well. For companies seeking Lean talent the desire is only slightly greater for candidates to exhibit Six Sigma knowledge also, with 42% of all Lean jobs posted requiring Six Sigma exposure. As further validation for the value of these skill sets, the study found demand for Six Sigma and Lean talent from almost every function and industry segment.
"When it comes to desired skill sets companies want to have their cake and eat it, too," said Noble. "Even though companies may not have a full-blown Six Sigma or Lean deployment underway, our study shows each year they increasingly desire candidates that possess Six Sigma, Lean or both skill sets in their DNA."
The Avery Point Group study also found that demand for Six Sigma talent has become increasingly "operationalised" with less than one-fifth of Six Sigma postings seeking to specifically fill Master Black Belt and Black Belt roles. "Companies are increasingly opting instead to inject candidates who posses Six Sigma and Lean skill sets into regular line roles versus creating standalone structured continuous improvement roles, as often was the case with Six Sigma positions in the past," said Noble. "Lean, for the most part, has always been an operationalized-based approach, and for Six Sigma this trend is a natural progression for a widely deployed maturing corporate initiative."
Noble concluded: "The continued strong demand for Six Sigma and Lean talent, as shown in our study, is evidence that companies are increasingly seeking to leverage these key continuous improvement methodologies as an integral part of their operations in an effort to remain competitive in today's global economy."
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Idaho Potato Museum
Blackfoot, Idaho
The image of King Spud grins from signs on the outskirts of Blackfoot. While any town in this tater-rich region could claim global preeminence, Blackfoot grabs it with its Idaho Potato Museum, a celebration of the lowly spud and all its varied uses.
At the Idaho Potato Museum, you can "Learn about the agricultural, historical, social, scientific, educational, artistic and economic aspects of the world-famous Idaho potato." A giant chunk of Idaho gold -- the world's largest Styrofoam potato -- lies next to the parking lot, like something that fell off a flatbed truck on a novelty postcard (You can see the potato still on the truck elsewhere in Idaho).
There are displays on how the industry grew in Idaho, and exhibits of farming and sorting equipment.
A tribute to Mr. Potato Head sits behind glass.
You can touch the sleeve of the burlap tuxedo worn by Idaho's first Potato Commissioner. In 1998 the museum added a burlap rodeo queen outfit, with vest and skirt, made of potato sacks (Marilyn Monroe once wore a dress made of an Idaho potato sack to prove that burlap could be sexy).
There's a speculative section on how the "Potato In Space" might fare.
Perhaps the most amazing of the museum's many unique exhibits is the world's largest potato chip, a 25 x 14-inch Pringle created in 1991 by a team of Proctor & Gamble engineers. This pizza-sized potato snack is in its own display case, has a Guinness World Record certificate, and is the equivalent of 80 normal potato chips. After nearly a quarter-century of display, it is beginning to crack.
During the summer, the Gift Shop sells potato fudge, potato ice cream and potato cookies. A 2005 flood in the kitchen put an end to the free baked potato once given to visitors ("Free 'Taters For Out-Of-Staters").
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What's new in my stitchcrafts world
The first thing I have to show is the recent sampler finish all laced around a board. Sir and I spent some time together working on framing issues on Monday evening - that is, he cut six pieces of card and I mounted the sampler onto the largest one of them. Here are the front and back views.
Below is the 'floss toss'. I've drawn the design out twice as I may have a go at doing it in another colour way as well. The appallingly blurred shot at the bottom is how far I've got - not very!
Last Friday saw me heading up to Harrogate for the Knitting and Stitching Show. It was quite a day and not for the expected reasons! Three out of my five buses were late, causing me to lose an hour of my precious little time at the Show and then to get home an hour late. If that weren't frustrating enough, my complimentary ticket was thoroughly non est when I got the desk! I couldn't say what had happened to it and who, if anyone, messed up, but the clerk on the desk, despite it not being at all busy given that it was 12:30pm already, declared it 'wasn't his responsibility' and declined to help me get in touch with the exhibitor who'd promised the ticket. (Yes, in his position, I indeed would have!) Anyway, I was just thinking that I had to choose between £15 for the ticket and slinking off with my tail between my legs, when I remembered that I had the mobile number of the blogger who I'd arranged to meet for a cuppa and a chat. So, Rachel Wright of Virtuosew Adventures was my good angel that day. She hared off to the relevant stand, explained the problem and then came over to where I was waiting with one of the team's own exhibitor pass to get me in. Whew! Was I ever grateful!=) Rachel, mwah!=)
Here's what I bought:
The silk fabrics on the left are fat quarters and they're to be used as backgrounds for the needle paintings I hope to work in the fullness of time. The other packs are some organza pieces from the Rowandean stand. I thought they might be fun to play with and they were only £1 per pack. Two of the overdyed threads were for pieces planned/in progress and the other two were 'useful greens'. Softly variegated greens, like some of those by Gentle Arts Sampler Threads, can work well in freestyle pieces.
I also got a couple of fabric paint things - a mixing grey, a transparent extender (to make pastel/more transparent shades etc) and a pearlescent paint, and some four seasons type buttons which I got in the hope they would do on my Lizzie*Kate pieces. However, what didn't click at the time is that the original buttons have holes in them and so lay quite flat on the fabric. All these that I got are the type with a lump behind and almost certainly won't do. Drat! I'll have to think of something else now!
Anyway, I think that's all I have to share for now. This has been my 500th post!
What have you been doing??
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The White House revealed on Tuesday that President Barack Obama would veto congressional legislation to create the Keystone XL Pipeline.
"I can confirm for you that if this bill passes this Congress, the president wouldn't sign it," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters during his daily media briefing.
Republicans took full control of Congress this week and vowed to make the legislation a priority.
"The first item up in the new Senate will be the Keystone XL pipeline," promised new Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
The Keystone bill previously failed in a high-profile showdown at the end of last year. Although a number of Democrats supported the bill, it did not achieve enough votes to overcome a filibuster.
Obama, a longtime critic of the pipeline, has repeatedly dismissed the argument that the Keystone project will create jobs. At a December press conference, Obama said the pipeline would mostly benefit Canadian oil companies, and was not "a magic formula to what ails the US economy."
Environmental advocates immediately cheered the White House's announcement.
"This is a tribute to the millions of people who have made this one of the center pieces of a fast growing climate movement," said Bill McKibben, the founder of 350.org, which has passionately opposed the pipeline. "So far their desire to protect the land and climate have been a match for the fountains of dirty money that constitute the oil industry's only real argument."


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The journey of asylum and its consequences for one's identity are often spoken of silence and written on water. Ondru presents an intimate interpretation of the poem On my way to asylum, a personal journey brought to life through dance, music, poetry, vocals and sculpture. It is performed at Rhythm & Rights organised by Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF).
On my way to asylum
script of my memoirs, I find
on unlined pages
rear of a novel I read years ago
written with blood of my own
photographs in black & white and burnt edges
smell of ash
brittle memory of a life buried beneath
an affair with question
never leaves the bed
mind hangs on a barbwire fence
commas turned to colons
showing clear breaks
story with a struggle for breath
born on a tear of Indian ocean
without a nation for some years
covering the scars with silent of eyes
crawling on bare knees,
broken body of words and a weightless bag
arrive here in the cold
with and without will
searching a new beginning
my drawn hand to greet the horizon
When: 15 May 2011 (3.40pm)
Where: The Abbotsford Convent, Courtyard (Rosina) - 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford 3067, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
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I am cheating on the book I'm supposed to be writing with a different book. Someone's gonna get hurt. (Probably me.)
Last week, you may remember that I confessed:
There's a certain
Very Popular,
Very Lengthy,
Very Important,
Very Prize-winning,
Very Rapturously Reviewed
novel that I purchased, lemming-like, the year it came out. I have read one hundred pages of it but I have never finished it. I liked those first hundred pages well enough, but um, the book itself was awkward to hold in bed. I skimmed the rest and read the last chapter and called it a day. I have since used it as a doorstopper. (In our old apartment, we had a door that used to blow shut for no reason whatsoever.) I have killed spiders with it. I am stillnot above pretending to have read this book, which is why I can't tell you the title.
Despite many lovely e-mails, I'm STILL not going to tell you the title. However, I will say that it is neither The Corrections nor is it Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. (Both were speculated.)
Many of you admitted that you, too, have books you claim to have read that you haven't. If you'd like to unburden yourself below, feel free.


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Ohdeedoh Kids' Color Contest 2008: Remember to Send In Your Entry by Tuesday!
You've got all weekend to shoot the three photos you'll need to enter your little one's nursery or bedroom in our annual Kids' Color Contest. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, November 4. After that, we'll be posting entries every day until Friday, November 7.
Check out the inspiring entries we've received so far. Need more motivation? The gorgeous Petra toddler bed by Argington, pictured above, is just one of three great prizes waiting for our winners. Full contest details here.


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Growing marketable fruit in the Mid-Atlantic is sometimes referred to as the holy grail of organic gardening. Located at the nexus of the Northern and Southern climates, the Mid-Atlantic boasts some of the most challenging conditions for growing fruit in the country. Most commercial growers use tremendous amounts of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and still struggle. Having said that, Edible Eden's skilled growers and perennials specialists know what it takes to grow fruit realistically in our climate. From special varieties of disease resistant apples to choosing fruits like sour cherries or Asian pears that require less toxic management practices- Edible Eden can help you produce delicious abundance.
Sometimes, just knowing which variety of peach will ripen for you before the fruit flies get them makes all the difference in the world.
From amending the soil to just the right conditions, pruning your trees for maximum production and health to assessing pest and disease damage and offering solutions- Edible Eden is your backyard fruit specialist!
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One of my favorite tracks from Euphoric Owls was Twilight. What you might not know is that the original version of Twilight had Lyrics! On the ethereal voices version (the version that's on the CD), Lauren Brown sings the lead vocal, while on the Lyric version (which we're calling 'Twilight Turns to Night') I sing the lead.
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First of all, I want to ask if anyone is attending the 'Bloggers Lunch' at Meadowhall? I've been invited, and I really want to go, but I'd love to know who else is going first.
So let me know!
I've been doing a bit of shopping over the past couple of weeks, so lots to show you... would you prefer a haul post or do you just like to see the clothes in outfit posts?
I got some gorgeous little dresses from H&M, and saw lots more I want from there - loving it at the moment.
I'm spending the rest of tonight tucking into a takeaway and watching Big Bro, but I'll be blogging lots more this week :)
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I've been invited! :) I wasn't sure whether to go or not, either but if you do decide to go let me know!ReplyDelete
As for the posts, I think I prefer outfit posts but hauls are just as good :) x
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In recent weeks, Verizon and AT&T have been caught up in a privacy firestorm over their use of so-called "permacookies," a method of tracking what their users do while browsing the Web with the intent of sharing that data with advertisers. Verizon's permacookie program lives on, but AT&T has ceased the practice, ProPublica reported on Friday.
At least for now.
AT&T tells ProPublica that its use of permacookies was "part of a test," which has since wrapped up, but the company says that it "may still launch a program to sell data collected by its tracking number." For its part, AT&T says that it will allow customers to opt out of the program if--or when--it decides to use permacookies for advertising purposes.
The story behind the story: Permacookies aren't cookies in the traditional sense: Instead, they're unique identifiers appended to website addresses you type in on your device that let carriers see what kinds of sites you visit.
Permacookies exist for the same reason traditional tracking cookies exist--so advertisers can see what sorts of things you might be interested and serve up related ads in the hopes that you'll click on them. But unlike regular tracking cookies, which you can easily delete from your browser or block entirely, there's no way of removing or blocking permacookies since they're handled entirely by the carrier.
Permacookies here to stay?
Despite the outcry from consumers and activists, it's hard to shake the feeling that permacookies aren't going away now that the proverbial cat is out of the bag. Both Verizon and AT&T have said they allow (or will allow) customers to opt out of the advertiser data sharing program, as ProPublica notes (though Verizon won't let you opt out of the identifier program), but you're still very much at the mercy of the carriers.
If you're on Verizon and are concerned about the privacy implications, our Ian Paul has a couple suggestions: First, use Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network whenever possible so you bypass Verizon's network entirely. If that's not practical, though, consider using a VPN to help keep your Web browsing private.
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September, 1995
Many of you are professional Motif application developers. You're probably programming a UNIX workstation at work and have a IBM PC clone at home. On rare, or not so rare, occasions you may need to do some work at home. How, you might ask, can you do this?
I recently installed the Motif libraries and clients, the X11R6 libraries and clients, an X server, and a C++ compiler on my PC for under $150. While my 80486 CPU is no match for the mid-range RISC systems I usually use at work, performance is more than adequate for Motif application development. I've found this environment to be very helpful in my work.
In this month's column, I'll discuss ways to install a full Motif development environment on Intel 80386 or faster PC clones. I'll review the major choices you'll have to make, both in choosing products and in the installation procedure. I'll also recommend sources for more information. I'll also point you to additional on-line information sources, as a full tutorial would be too lengthy to present here.
X uses a client-server run-time environment, with many clients usually running simultaneously. This run-time environment requires a multi-tasking operating system like UNIX. Unfortunately, the MS-DOS and MS-Windows operating systems usually found on PC's don't qualify.
Since most of you are using UNIX-based operating systems at work, you'll probably want a similar operating system on your PC. There are three reasons for this:
There are several popular UNIX-based operating systems for PC's. Some are commercial products, e.g.:
While these are probably good products, I ruled them out because they are designed (and priced) for multi-machine commercial installations.
The most popular home UNIX operating systems are:
All are being actively enhanced by dedicated teams of skilled developers. All are available free over the Internet and are also available on low cost CD-ROMs, which may be a more convenient choice. All are widely discussed on USENET (comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.*, comp.unix.bsd.netbsd.*, comp.os.linux.*, and comp.windows.x.i386unix). You might want to read through the news groups to see how the current user communities and their successes match your situation.
I chose Linux, mainly because it appears to be more widely supported than the others. In particular, Motif distributions for Linux are available from several vendors.
The hardware requirements for a Linux-based Motif application development system are approximately the same as those for a MS-Windows development system:
A system with the above features can be had for under $2000 (a little more if you choose a 17" monitor). Even if you don't already own such a system, a new one is much less than the price of an entry-level UNIX workstation.
There are several ways to install Linux on your PC. While you could download and install the Linux kernel and various components individually, installing from a packaged distribution is much simpler (and much more likely to result in a working system). There are several packaged Linux distributions available, but the most popular is probably the Slackware distribution by Patrick Volkerding.
Slackware is also the best documented distribution. Several books have been written about Slackware, including Matt Welsh's excellent (and free) Linux Installation and Getting Started[Welsh], which is part of the Linux Documentation Project. Other excellent sources of information are the Linux "HOWTO" tutorials. Some commercial tutorial books are listed in the References section below.
The commercial books often include Slackware on a CD-ROM. Slackware CD-ROMs are also available separately from vendors such as InfoMagic, Morse Telecommunication, Pacific HiTech, S.u.S.E., Walnut Creek CD-ROM, and Yggdrasil Computing. As of this writing, the latest version of the Slackware Linux distribution is Version 2.3, released in May, 1995.
Slackware is also available free over the Internet. The major archive site for Slackware and other Linux software is sunsite.unc.edu. The archive is mirrored to several other sites around the world.
While other Linux distributions are probably also very good, I'll cover only Slackware at this time. Other distributions are similar and mostly compatible.
Note that Linux development is very distributed, with different groups developing different components simultaneously. While Slackware is updated regularly (a few times a year), it usually does not include the latest versions of everything. Patrick Volkerding tries to choose a collection of Linux components that work well together, and he is usually very successful. If you're the adventurous sort, you could try installing newer versions of certain components, but I think the typical user will be more satisfied with using standard Slackware distributions.
Installing any new operating system is a non-trivial undertaking, but the Slackware installation programs do a pretty good job of guiding you through the process. Slackware actually uses two installation programs. Both are called setup. The first setup program runs under MS-Windows. It helps you select your basic file system and kernel options then it boots up a core Linux kernel. The second setup program runs under Linux and installs and configures the rest of the Linux software.
The complete installation procedure is 100 pages of most of the Linux tutorials, so I can't present a thorough tutorial here. Instead, I'll just comment on some of the major options.
Slackware Linux supports two main file systems. The ext2fs file system is optimized for Linux and requires that you format a hard disk partition exclusively for Linux. Serious Linux users will probably want to do this. The installation programs do not automatically perform the partitioning, but the Linux tutorials discuss the procedure in detail.
If you just want to experiment with Linux, the UMSDOS file system may be a better choice. UMSDOS allows you to run Linux on top of a MS-DOS file system, without creating a separate Linux disk partition. While UMSDOS is slower than the native ext2fs file system, UMSDOS is much easier to install and (if necessary) de-install later.
The first, MS-Windows-based, setup program allows you to choose between the ext2fs and UMSDOS file systems. It also allows you to select your hardware device drivers, such as those for SCSI, Ethernet, and various proprietary CD-ROM interfaces.
The major function of the second, Linux-based, setup program is selecting the Linux software components to install on your system. Slackware is divided into a number of component sets called series. If you have a lot of disk space, you can install everything, but most people prefer to pick and choose. For an X development system, you'll need at least these series:
Within each series, required components are installed automatically, but you have the option of installing several optional components. Most of the choices are for your personal preferences (e.g., vi vs. emacs), but do choose the optional kernel source code package. This includes header files that are commonly used in application development. Note that if you forget something, all series except the base system can be installed or re-installed later.
Finally, you'll get to choose how Linux is booted on your system. Most users still want to be able to run MS-DOS (or another operating system) some of the time. The LILO tool allows you to choose your operating system at boot time, thus allowing you to jump straight into Linux. Alternatively, the loadlin tool allows you to boot Linux from MS-DOS, which is more convenient if you still mainly use MS-DOS.
As mentioned above, Slackware's Series X includes the XFree86 system. Slackware 2.3 uses XFree86 version 3.1.1, which is based on the X Consortium's X11R6 release.
Before you execute the X server, you must configure it for your video display adapter and your monitor. This is probably the most complicated part of installing Motif on your PC. There are a lot of parameters to set here and you must get them all right or risk damaging your hardware.
The xf86config program, which is part of XFree86, helps you through the configuration. The program contains a database of popular hardware and the configuration is fairly easy if your hardware is listed. If not, you'll have to dig through your manuals for your hardware's specifications.
Recent Linux tutorial books include good tutorials on configuring XFree86 and the Linux HOWTO on XFree86 is very good.[XFree86-HOWTO] Greg Lehey wrote another good tutorial for the Linux Journal.[Lehey]
Note that XFree86 version 3.1.2 was recently released. It includes support for some recent video display adapters and includes some bug fixes in the libraries. If you have trouble with version 3.1.1 or just like using the latest and greatest, you might want to install this instead.
Several Motif packages are available for Linux. Some vendors are:
Recent packages are based on Motif 2.0 and include the Motif libraries and basic clients like the mwm window manager and the UIL compiler. The CD-ROM based packages also include the complete OSF documentation package (man pages and PostScript manuals), as well as a variety of standard demo and contributed software.
Since Motif is not freeware like Linux and the X Window System, this will probably be the most expensive software in your initial Linux installation. Prices for Motif packages start at about $100 (including some amount of support).
Personally, I bought the InfoMagic CD-ROM package. It installed easily. There are a few bugs, but it usually works fairly well.
I haven't personally tried the other Linux Motif packages, but Bogdan Urma reviewed two others in the Linux Journal.[Urma] Metro Link has been in the business the longest and is probably the best respected of the vendors, though they are the most expensive. The last four packages on the list are reportedly very similar, all being based on the Lasermoon libraries, but with different packaging and support files.
Here are some potential problem areas associated with the InfoMagic Motif package (and probably most of the other packages):
You may have noticed that the ELF executable file format is currently being heavily discussed in the Linux USENET news groups. I would recommend staying away from ELF for now.
Linux is in the process of transitioning from the old a.out binary format to the more flexible ELF format, but the transition is not yet complete. For example, the ELF support in most Motif packages is currently of poor quality. Hopefully, when ELF becomes fully supported by Linux, tools to gracefully convert systems to ELF will be available.
Note that Slackware currently installs an a.out system by default.
Since Linux has a standard X and UNIX API, most standard X utilities should port easily to Linux. Many are already ported to Linux and are available in binary form in the Slackware distributions: e.g., TCL/Tk, xv, GNU emacs, ghostscript/ghostview, InterViews, XPM, fvwm, even DOOM (yes, the DOS game). Others, such as those from GNU, have a Linux option in their Makefiles, so compiling them on Linux is easy.
Several companies are also selling commercial X tools for Linux. For example, Metro Link and Evans and Sutherland sell OpenGL implementations for Linux. Also, Metro Link and X Inside sell custom X servers for Linux. These support some video cards not supported by XFree86 and may provide better performance than those that are supported by XFree86.
I installed Linux, XFree86, and Motif on my PC with about one full day of work. It cost me just $140 ($100 for Motif, $40 for a tutorial book with Slackware CD-ROM) to add install on my existing PC. Even if you choose to buy a PC, however, a $2500 Linux system will be very performance-comparable with low-end RISC workstation.
The XFree86 and Motif packages have the exact same user interface and API as what you'd find on other UNIX systems. If you port your Motif applications to Linux, you'll probably find that the Motif port is trivial. I frequently write Motif demo programs and port them between Linux and other UNIX systems. Most of these programs compile and run identically on all the systems. Even large programs like NCSA Mosaic compile and run on Linux with no problems.
Different versions of UNIX behave slightly differently, of course. Linux uses the popular GNU compilers and libraries, so you shouldn't find any surprises there. Other libraries may vary slightly from other versions of UNIX, but I haven't found this to be a problem. Linux is generally compatible with POSIX and System V UNIX.
In this column, I've discussed the major issues involved in installing a full Motif development environment on a PC system. I've also outlined the procedure to installing Linux. This is not a step-by-step installation tutorial, of course. There are many detailed tutorials available and I'd recommend that you read one (or more) before attempting to install Linux and XFree86.
I'd like to thank the following Linux programmers for reviewing drafts of this column and suggesting additions and corrections:
This paper was originally written during the summer of 1995. A 1996 update is available.
Some general Linux tutorial books (in alphabetical order by author):
A wide variety of Linux material is available over the World Wide Web, including all of the source code and much documentation. The documentation is updated regularly and is generally very helpful well written. Here are some interesting sites to visit:
Ken Lee is an independent software consultant specializing in X Window System application software. He has been developing UNIX graphical user interface software since 1981. Ken may be reached by Internet electronic mail at kenton @ rahul.net or on the World Wide Web at http://www.rahul.net/kenton/.
Ken has published over two dozen technical papers on X software development. Most are available over the World Wide Web at http://www.rahul.net/kenton/bib.html.


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Our fear of change, of failure, and
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dir. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris
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Confirmed! Bollywood Actresses Kareena Kapoor Khan's is pregnant Expecting Baby in December :- Finally, the news comes out Kareena Kapoor is pregnant. So our leading of silver screen actress is away from her work for few months.
Bollywood Actresses Kareena Kapoor Khan's is pregnant
According to the sources, it came to know that the Kareena Kapoor Khan is pregnant. But Kareena neither confirms or denied this report. As from the Report, Kareena is not signing any movie because of her pregnancy. Everyone was shocked, when Sonam Kapoor announced that Kareena is with her next movie, in "Vera de wedding". since then the people were confused that if she were pregnant how she complete her Movie. Hope soon Kareena give the official announcement in the media .
From the sources, it came to know that Saif Ali Khan Announced to the media that, me and my wife we get expecting a child in December. Kareena also confirms this news and announced in media that Saif and me expecting our first child in December 2016. We would like to thanks our well wishers supports and blessings.
This child will the first child of Kareena and third child of saif Ali khan. Saif Ali Khan has two more children, Ibrahim and zara from his previous marriage with the Amrita Singh.
Kareena was last seen in movie Udta Punjab, and Her next movie is with Sonam Kapoor next movie "Veere De Wedding". In this movie Sonam Kapoor is in the main lead role.
People thinks that the her pregnancy will affect her carrier. After marriage and have a child of an Actress stardom has down. first a fall these all are old Myth, now time is change. After the marriage Kareena gives hits movies bajrangi bhaijaan and Ki and Ka. Her pregnancy does not affect on her carrier. Her stardom or popularity will stay remains after pregnancy. Kareena is one of the best best actresses in Bollywood with a huge fan following
According to the report, it is found that Rohit shitty sign Kareena for his next movie for "Golmaal 4" opposite Ajay Devgn. So now we can see that Kareena leaves her work. She continues her work in Bollywood after she gets a baby.