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Whether you have been trading for some time, are new to the market or are just thinking about starting a business of your own, it has been proven that your chances of success are considerably improved if you seek support from an experienced business advisor or mentor. You can find out more about both options at Business Advice on the Isle of Mull and Business Mentors on the Isle of Mull.
Running out of money is one the most common reasons why businesses fail. This risk of this happening to can be avoided (or minimised) by careful planning and cashflow forecasting. If you need additional funds to start or keep your business going, you can learn more about your options and download our free funding factsheet at: Isle of Mull Business Grants and Business Funding
Does the idea of business networking fill you with delight or dread? Either way, it can be beneficial for both your business and you as an entrepreneur. See Business Networking on the Isle of Mull for details of local groups and our free Networking Factsheet.
Working from home is appealing to many new business owners but not practical for many others. Even if you are running a business by yourself, you might like to consider the option of 'hot desking' or co-working in one of the many flexi-workspaces that have emerged in recent years. Find out more at: Isle of Mull Co-Working and Business Premises.
Paying customers are the lifeblood of any business. Knowing how to find, satisfy and retain them is vitally important and best achieved with the help of experts in the field.
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Reptiles and amphibians together are known as herptiles. These animals are grouped together because they are ectothermic, which means that they cannot regulate their body temperature internally, but must use their environments to control temperature. Common temperature-regulating activities include basking in the sun, burrowing or hibernating. The difference between reptiles and amphibians relates to the way they breath. Reptiles generally have only one lung. Amphibians may have lungs, but they also breath through their skin. Both reptiles and amphibians live on land (terrestrial), in the water (aquatic) or both (semi-aquatic).
There is a wide range of animals that fall into the category of reptiles that come from every land area around the world. The most recognized of these are:
- Frogs and Toads
- Caecilians
- Urodeles
- Salamanders
- Newts
- Salamanders
- Turtles
- Tortoises
- Terrapins
- Alligators
- Caiman
- Crocodiles
- Gavial
- Arachnids
- Scorpions
- Spiders
- Tarantulas
- Scorpions
- Insects
- Centipedes
- Millipedes
- Earthworms
- Centipedes
- Chameleons
- Geckos
- Iguanas
- Lizards
- Agamas
- Anoles
- Monitors
- Skinks
- Agamas
- Nonvenomous
- Black Snakes
- Boa Constrictors
- Garter Snakes
- King Snakes
- Milk Snakes
- Pythons
- Black Snakes
- Venomous
- Rattlesnakes
Not all reptiles are allowed to be kept as pets, particularly those that are dangerous to humans, such as most venomous snakes and crocodilians.

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Deloitte Uses AI to Transform Indirect Tax Recovery
Tax technology spotlight: CognitiveTax Insight™ solution uses machine learning and analytics to transform the tax office, saving time and reducing overpayments
NEW YORK, August 08, 2019—For decades, tax professionals have managed the analysis of complex data for indirect tax recovery through time-consuming statistical analysis and sample sets. Due to the sheer amount of data and complex jurisdictional rules, it was nearly impossible for many companies to analyze all indirect tax transactions. As a result, significant indirect tax refunds may not have been claimed. However, technological breakthroughs of the last few years are making this a challenge of the past. Deloitte has deployed a technology-enabled solution—CognitiveTax Insight™ (CogTax)—that provides an increased, improved, and more efficient analysis of clients\' indirect tax data set. CogTax has the ability to analyze the full population, if desired, of a clients\' accounts payable transactions compared to a traditional, sampled approach.
The solution not only allows tax professionals to save time and resources but can help companies to proactively avoid overpaying their indirect tax liabilities. CogTax leverages optical character recognition (OCR), along with advanced machine learning algorithms and analytics, to effectively analyze a full population of data and documents to assist clients with indirect tax overpayment recovery and reduce the potential for future over or underpayments.
\"We are finding that through the combination of larger and richer disparate data sets and the application of emerging cognitive technologies we can transform the way our clients approach their indirect tax over and underpayment analysis,\" said Andy Gold, tax innovation partner in the multistate tax services practice, Deloitte Tax LLP.
\"CogTax moves tax analysis from a manual, administrative process to an automated, machine learning process that brings with it accuracy and scale previously not achievable,\" emphasized Deval Reddy, indirect tax principal in the multistate tax services practice, Deloitte Tax LLP.
Cognitive recovery and remediation solutions enable Deloitte Tax professionals to advise clients about their indirect tax needs including:
- Efficiently identifying, recovering and remediating overpaid indirect taxes for companies operating in complex transactional data environments.
- Capturing key data points from thousands of invoices and documents within days or often hours, as opposed to weeks or months.
- Transforming indirect tax analysis, such as recovery, from a backward-looking assessment to a real-time analysis and remediation.
- Quickly and accurately analyzing refund potential and exposure/liabilities.
\"As part of our \'Tax in 2020\' initiative, Deloitte is committed to developing innovative technologies that will support our clients as they evolve their tax departments for the future,\" said Steve Kimble, chairman and CEO, Deloitte Tax LLP. \"Through solutions such as CogTax, we are harnessing the power of OCR and machine learning to provide greater insights and increase efficiencies—effectively reducing the burden on clients and providing them with enhanced value.\"
\"We are focused on making AI a reality in the tax reporting arena,\" added Chuck Kosal, chief transformation officer at Deloitte Tax LLP. \"News reports and articles are often focused on future breakthroughs using AI, but the reality is that Deloitte is deploying machine learning to support our clients today. This gets to the heart of our \'Tax in 2020\' strategy—we are bringing the future to the present and our clients are benefiting now.\"
Deloitte\'s unprecedented investment in digital transformation is the centerpiece of \'Tax in 2020\', a three-year initiative that Deloitte launched. Deloitte will continue to spotlight technology innovations that are helping tax professionals adapt to accelerating globalization, increased regulatory and business complexities and other transformational changes in the tax landscape.
About Tax in 2020
Deloitte\'s \'Tax in 2020\' initiative is a three-year digital transformation plan launched in 2018. The plan is anchored by its unprecedented investment in building a seamless global tax experience for Deloitte\'s clients. \'Tax in 2020\' is focused on reimagining how clients navigate the increasing change and complexity in the tax profession.
About Deloitte Tax LLP
Deloitte Tax helps clients lead the transformation of the tax function into a strategic partner that supports growth and sustained profitability within an organization. With deep experience across a broad range of services and industries, Deloitte Tax has more than 10,000 trusted advisors who combine their knowledge of tax technical resources and technology to uncover insights and smarter solutions for clients in today's complex global and regulatory environment. For more information visit http://www.deloitte.com/us/tax. Join us on twitter @DeloitteTax.
SOURCE: Deloitte


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Arizona man uses CPR he learned from "The Office" to save woman's life
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A classic scene from a decade-old episode of "The Office" helped an Arizona mechanic save an unconscious woman's life.
The Arizona Daily Star reports that 21-year-old Cross Scott found a woman locked in her car this month and broke in, finding she wasn't breathing.
He doesn't have any emergency training but thought of the show where Steve Carell's character does CPR to the tune of the Bee Gees' song "Stayin' Alive." The song has the correct tempo for chest compressions.
Within a minute, the woman was breathing, and she was taken to a hospital and later released.
Scott, who shares the last name of Carell's character Michael Scott, had help from two women who also stopped when they saw the car and called 911.


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The early 20th century was a very auspicious time for the sciences. In addition to Ernest Rutherford and Niels Bohr giving birth to the Standard Model of particle physics, it was also a period of breakthroughs in the field of quantum mechanics. Thanks to ongoing studies on the behavior of electrons, scientists began to propose theories whereby these elementary particles behaved in ways that defied classical, Newtonian physics.
One such example is the Electron Cloud Model proposed by Erwin Schrodinger. Thanks to this model, electrons were no longer depicted as particles moving around a central nucleus in a fixed orbit. Instead, Schrodinger proposed a model whereby scientists could only make educated guesses as to the positions of electrons. Hence, their locations could only be described as being part of a 'cloud' around the nucleus where the electrons are likely to be found.
Atomic Physics To The 20th Century:
The earliest known examples of atomic theory come from ancient Greece and India, where philosophers such as Democritus postulated that all matter was composed of tiny, indivisible and indestructible units. The term "atom" was coined in ancient Greece and gave rise to the school of thought known as "atomism". However, this theory was more of a philosophical concept than a scientific one.
It was not until the 19th century that the theory of atoms became articulated as a scientific matter, with the first evidence-based experiments being conducted. For example, in the early 1800's, English scientist John Dalton used the concept of the atom to explain why chemical elements reacted in certain observable and predictable ways. Through a series of experiments involving gases, Dalton went on to develop what is known as Dalton's Atomic Theory.
This theory expanded on the laws of conversation of mass and definite proportions and came down to five premises: elements, in their purest state, consist of particles called atoms; atoms of a specific element are all the same, down to the very last atom; atoms of different elements can be told apart by their atomic weights; atoms of elements unite to form chemical compounds; atoms can neither be created or destroyed in chemical reaction, only the grouping ever changes.
Discovery Of The Electron:
By the late 19th century, scientists also began to theorize that the atom was made up of more than one fundamental unit. However, most scientists ventured that this unit would be the size of the smallest known atom – hydrogen. By the end of the 19th century, his would change drastically, thanks to research conducted by scientists like Sir Joseph John Thomson.
Through a series of experiments using cathode ray tubes (known as the Crookes' Tube), Thomson observed that cathode rays could be deflected by electric and magnetic fields. He concluded that rather than being composed of light, they were made up of negatively charged particles that were 1ooo times smaller and 1800 times lighter than hydrogen.
This effectively disproved the notion that the hydrogen atom was the smallest unit of matter, and Thompson went further to suggest that atoms were divisible. To explain the overall charge of the atom, which consisted of both positive and negative charges, Thompson proposed a model whereby the negatively charged "corpuscles" were distributed in a uniform sea of positive charge – known as the Plum Pudding Model.
These corpuscles would later be named "electrons", based on the theoretical particle predicted by Anglo-Irish physicist George Johnstone Stoney in 1874. And from this, the Plum Pudding Model was born, so named because it closely resembled the English desert that consists of plum cake and raisins. The concept was introduced to the world in the March 1904 edition of the UK's Philosophical Magazine, to wide acclaim.
Development Of The Standard Model:
Subsequent experiments revealed a number of scientific problems with the Plum Pudding model. For starters, there was the problem of demonstrating that the atom possessed a uniform positive background charge, which came to be known as the "Thomson Problem". Five years later, the model would be disproved by Hans Geiger and Ernest Marsden, who conducted a series of experiments using alpha particles and gold foil – aka. the "gold foil experiment."
In this experiment, Geiger and Marsden measured the scattering pattern of the alpha particles with a fluorescent screen. If Thomson's model were correct, the alpha particles would pass through the atomic structure of the foil unimpeded. However, they noted instead that while most shot straight through, some of them were scattered in various directions, with some going back in the direction of the source.
Geiger and Marsden concluded that the particles had encountered an electrostatic force far greater than that allowed for by Thomson's model. Since alpha particles are just helium nuclei (which are positively charged) this implied that the positive charge in the atom was not widely dispersed, but concentrated in a tiny volume. In addition, the fact that those particles that were not deflected passed through unimpeded meant that these positive spaces were separated by vast gulfs of empty space.
By 1911, physicist Ernest Rutherford interpreted the Geiger-Marsden experiments and rejected Thomson's model of the atom. Instead, he proposed a model where the atom consisted of mostly empty space, with all its positive charge concentrated in its center in a very tiny volume, that was surrounded by a cloud of electrons. This came to be known as the Rutherford Model of the atom.
Subsequent experiments by Antonius Van den Broek and Niels Bohr refined the model further. While Van den Broek suggested that the atomic number of an element is very similar to its nuclear charge, the latter proposed a Solar-System-like model of the atom, where a nucleus contains the atomic number of positive charge and is surrounded by an equal number of electrons in orbital shells (aka. the Bohr Model).
The Electron Cloud Model:
During the 1920s, Austrian physicist Erwin Schrodinger became fascinated by the theories Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Arnold Sommerfeld, and other physicists. During this time, he also became involved in the fields of atomic theory and spectra, researching at the University of Zurich and then the Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin (where he succeeded Planck in 1927).
In 1926, Schrödinger tackled the issue of wave functions and electrons in a series of papers. In addition to describing what would come to be known as the Schrodinger equation – a partial differential equation that describes how the quantum state of a quantum system changes with time – he also used mathematical equations to describe the likelihood of finding an electron in a certain position.
This became the basis of what would come to be known as the Electron Cloud (or quantum mechanical) Model, as well as the Schrodinger equation. Based on quantum theory, which states that all matter has properties associated with a wave function, the Electron Cloud Model differs from the Bohr Model in that it does not define the exact path of an electron.
Instead, it predicts the likely position of the location of the electron based on a function of probabilities. The probability function basically describes a cloud-like region where the electron is likely to be found, hence the name. Where the cloud is most dense, the probability of finding the electron is greatest; and where the electron is less likely to be, the cloud is less dense.
These dense regions are known as "electron orbitals", since they are the most likely location where an orbiting electron will be found. Extending this "cloud" model to a 3-dimensional space, we see a barbell or flower-shaped atom (as in image at the top). Here, the branching out regions are the ones where we are most likely to find the electrons.
Thanks to Schrodinger's work, scientists began to understand that in the realm of quantum mechanics, it was impossible to know the exact position and momentum of an electron at the same time. Regardless of what the observer knows initially about a particle, they can only predict its succeeding location or momentum in terms of probabilities.
At no given time will they be able to ascertain either one. In fact, the more they know about the momentum of a particle, the less they will know about its location, and vice versa. This is what is known today as the "Uncertainty Principle".
Note that the orbitals mentioned in the previous paragraph are formed by a hydrogen atom (i.e. with just one electron). When dealing with atoms that have more electrons, the electron orbital regions spread out evenly into a spherical fuzzy ball. This is where the term 'electron cloud' is most appropriate.
This contribution was universally recognized as being one of the cost important contributions of the 20th century, and one which triggered a revolution in the fields of physics, quantum mechanics and indeed all the sciences. Thenceforth, scientists were no longer working in a universe characterized by absolutes of time and space, but in quantum uncertainties and time-space relativity!
We have written many interesting articles about atoms and atomic models here at Universe Today. Here's What Is John Dalton's Atomic Model?, What Is The Plum Pudding Model?, What Is Bohr's Atomic Model?, Who Was Democritus?, and What Are The Parts Of An Atom?
For more information, be sure to check What Is Quantum Mechanics? from Live Science.
Astronomy Cast also has episode on the topic, like Episode 130: Radio Astronomy, Episode 138: Quantum Mechanics, and Episode 252: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle


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Scientists have identified the chemical "fingerprints" given off by specific bacteria when present in the lungs, potentially allowing for a quick and simple breath test to diagnose infections such as tuberculosis.
Publishing their study in the Journal of Breath Research, the researchers have successfully distinguished between different types of bacteria, as well as different strains of the same bacteria, in the lungs of mice by analyzing the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in exhaled breath.
It is hoped that a simple breath test could reduce the diagnosis time of lung infections from days and weeks to just minutes.
Co-author of the paper, Jane Hill, from the University of Vermont, says, "Traditional methods employed to diagnose bacterial infections of the lung require the collection of a sample that is then used to grow bacteria. The isolated colony of bacteria is then biochemically tested to classify it and to see how resistant it is to antibiotics.
"This whole process can take days for some of the common bacteria and even weeks for the causative agent for tuberculosis. Breath analysis would reduce the time-to-diagnosis to just minutes."
Clinicians see breath-testing as an attractive method for diagnosing disease due to its ease of use and non-invasiveness. Scientists have already investigated breath-based diagnostics for multiple cancers, asthma, and diabetes.
In this study, the researchers, from the University of Vermont, analyzed the VOCs given off by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, both of which are common in acute and chronic lung infections.
They infected mice with the two bacteria and sampled their breath after 24 hours. The VOCs were analyzed using a technique called secondary electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (SESI-MS), which is capable of detecting VOCs down to parts per trillion.
They found a statistically significant difference between the breath profiles of the mice infected with the bacteria and the mice that were uninfected. The two different species of bacteria could also be distinguished to a statistically significant level, as could the two different strains of the P. aeruginosa that were used.
They hypothesise that bacteria in the lungs produce unique VOCs that are not found in regular human breath due to their differing metabolism.
"We have strong evidence that we can distinguish between bacterial infections of the lung in mice very effectively using the breathprint SESI-MS approach and I suspect that we will also be able to distinguish between bacterial, viral, and fungal infections of the lung.
"To that end, we are now collaborating with colleagues to sample patients in order to demonstrate the strengths, as well as limitations, of breath analysis more comprehensively," continues Hill.
Source: Institute of Physics


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Welcome to PPD (International) Ltd
PPD (International) is part of the PPD Group of companies. The PPD Group are specialised Process Design Companies working worldwide in the Pulp and Paper Industry. PPD (International) was established primarily to serve the Pulp and Paper Industry in Asia.
PPD's policy of remaining small and efficient means we can be cost effective at all levels. This coupled with our experience, design tools and contacts allows us to provide a level of service exceeding that of the larger consultancy groups.
PPD's policy of retaining our core skills of Mechanical and Process engineering adds to our experience with every project we undertake, whilst allowing us to utilize either local consultants or our own partnership resources for specialised services such as for civil design.
Electrical and Instrumentation design is available throughout the Group.
We prefer a project to include direct contact with the clients Management, Engineering and Production personnel to incorporate the considerable local and specialised knowledge into our designs.
In South East Asia PPD work alongside our partner companies Vietpaper JSC (based in Vietnam) and Jucksarn Company Limited (based in Thailand) who can provide a local presence and skills in addition to our expertise and experience. These partner companies are comprised of experienced engineers who have all worked within the Pulp and Paper Industry for many years.
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Alexandre Stefanov long maintained a list of online math texts and other materials at Geocities, but it appears that his original web site is no longer available. Because these resources may be of interest to our readers, we present here a modified version of Stefanov's list as of November 18, 2009. We welcome corrections or suggested additions to this list.
See also Math on the Web, compiled by the American Mathematical Society, for more online math resources.
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12″ THX Ultra2 Certified Passive Subwoofer
The world's finest theater operators choose Klipsch cinema systems because they deliver the full impact of the most intense action movie soundtracks without sacrificing musical definition. When designing the THX-1200-SW subwoofer, Klipsch applied its theater experience to bring the same powerful, deep-driving bass to the comforts of home.
- 12-inch, long-throw Cerametallic™ driver
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To achieve intense, deep-bass output in large rooms, this high-performance subwoofer that is part of the THX® family features a 12-inch, long-throw Cerametallic™ driver and front-firing port. It includes a 15 pound motor structure and a 20-foot Monster® THX Ultra cable with Neutrik Speakon® connectors. The subwoofer is driven by an external 1-kilowatt amplifier (KA-1000-THX) tailored to its characteristics for maximum output and reliability with extremely low distortion.
The subwoofer's enclosure has the dado and rabbet construction used in Klipsch professional speakers for structural integrity.
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April 2007 Native American Law Top Blawgs
Covers Canadian environmental, regulatory and aboriginal law. By McCarthy Tetrault.
Covers Indian law and politics. By the Indigenous Law and Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law.
Provides legal updates and news for tribal governments and their enterprises. By Miller Nash LLP.
By the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Protecting Native Nations for the Seventh Generation. News, views, and opinions about federal Indian law and tribal governance by law professors who teach in the field.
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Remarks by the President at Lamberti for Congress and Iowa Victory 2006 Luncheon
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. (Applause.) Thank you for the warm Iowa welcome. It's kind of like old home week here when I look around. (Laughter.) It's good to be in the midst of a lot of friends who made possible for me to stand here and address you as the President of the United States. (Applause.)
I'm proud to be here with Jeff Lamberti. No doubt in my mind he is going to be the next congressman from this congressional district. (Applause.) He is smart, he is capable, he is accomplished. He listens and he cares. The right man to represent the 3rd congressional district in Iowa is Jeff Lamberti. (Applause.)
I not only feel that way, but Laura feels that way. (Laughter.) She sends her best to Jeff and Shannon and their family. She sends her best to you all. She has got to be the most patient woman in America. (Laughter.) I also happen to believe, in all due respect to my mother, she's the greatest First Lady our country has ever had. (Applause.)
I am proud to be here with one of the finest United States senators any state has ever produced in Chuck Grassley. (Applause.) Jeffrey, if you want to learn how to win, hire Grassley. (Laughter.) Jeff and I were talking about what we can do together when he wins. And I said, well, why don't we work with Senator Grassley and Congressman Tom Latham, who is with us, and Congressman Steven King, who is with us, to make sure that this renewable fuels initiative we started continues to remain an important part of not only the Iowa economy, but an important part of making sure we become less dependent on foreign sources of oil. (Applause.)
I can remember when this guy from Texas came here in 2000 and said, I support ethanol. I think old Grassley didn't really believe me. (Laughter.) I think he kind of thought, well, maybe that's just typical political talk. I meant what I said, and I mean what I say today. I'm looking forward to working with this new congressman to make sure that we use Iowa farm crops to power the U.S. economy. (Applause.)
I do appreciate Congressman Latham coming down to say hello to the man you'll be serving with. And I appreciate Congressman Steve King coming over to be here -- (laughter) -- to be here with Jeff. These are two fine, fine members of the United States Congress. I'm proud to call them friends. I'm proud to serve with you on behalf of the United States. (Applause.)
I ran into State Auditor Dave Vaudt. I said, how's your campaign going? (Laughter.) He said, pretty good. (Laughter.) What's it like to run unopposed? (Laughter.) But I'm proud of you, Dave, and I'm glad you're here with your wife, Jeanie. Thanks for coming. Now that you've got a little spare time on your hands, why don't you help our man get elected here in the 3rd congressional district? (Applause.)
The next secretary of state of Iowa is somebody I know quite well. I used to see her all the time in the Oval Office -- Mary Ann Hanusa is with us today. Thanks for running. Vote for her. She'll do a fine job. (Applause.)
I'm proud that members of the ex-governors club are with us. (Laughter.) I'm a member. (Laughter.) Two of the better members are here: Governor Ray and Governor Branstad, two of the finest public servants the state has had. Thank you for coming. (Applause.) I particularly look forward to telling Mother and Dad that you're looking just fine, Bob. (Laughter.) And so are they.
I want to thank all the grassroots activists who are here. I appreciate the Chairman of the Iowa party, Ray Hoffmann. Thank you for coming. I want to thank all of you who are involved with helping this good man. I appreciate you giving -- helping fill the hat. But I also want to encourage you to make sure you do more than contribute just of your money. I ask you to contribute of your time and your efforts. There's nothing better for a candidate coming down the stretch in a campaign to know that he's got a lot of folks standing side by side with him. I ask you to make the phone calls and put up the signs and turn out the vote.
I know the other side is already dancing in the end zone, except they haven't made the end zone yet. (Laughter.) They're up there in Washington already kind of picking out their offices and measuring the drapes. (Laughter.) This campaign only ends after the voters have had a chance to speak. No doubt in my mind, with your help, Dave [sic] Lamberti will be the next United States congressman. (Applause.)
Dave [sic] and I believe a lot of things. We believe that you ought to keep more of your own money. We believe in family values. We believe values are important. And we believe marriage is a fundamental institution of civilization.
Yesterday in New Jersey, we had another activist court issue a ruling that raises doubts about the institution of marriage. I believe that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, and I believe -- (applause) -- and I believe it's a sacred institution that is critical to the health of our society and the well-being of families, and it must be defended. And I'm looking forward to working with Jeff Lamberti to do just that. (Applause.)
I think one of the biggest issues in this campaign is what's going to happen to the money in your pocket. A big issue in this campaign is whether you're going to have more money to spend as you see fit. This election is going to have a direct impact on your family budget. When you go to the voting booth in less than two weeks from today, the lever you pull will determine the taxes you pay. Americans will cast their ballots on November the 7th, but you're going to feel the results every April 15th. And make no mistake about it, there is a big difference in philosophy when it comes to taxes.
We believe -- the congressman-to-be and I believe -- the Senator, congressman-to-be and two Congressmen and I believe that we think you can spend your money far better than the federal government can spend your money. (Applause.) We believe that when you have more of your own money in your pocket to save, spend or invest, the economy benefits. We believe that the more money there is in the hands of private citizens the more likely it is people from all walks of life will be able to realize the American Dream. That's what we believe.
Not only do we believe that, that's what we acted on. I was proud to sign the largest tax relief since Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States. (Applause.) And I thank Chairman -- yes, Chairman Grassley -- see, he's the Chairman of the Finance Committee -- for taking the lead. These tax cuts would not have happened without the leadership of Chuck Grassley, nor without the support of Latham and King.
And now the results of the tax cuts are in. What matters in this business is results -- that's what matter. And the results are strong. Because of the tax cuts we passed, small businesses flourish, the farm economy is strong, American families have got more money in their pocket. The United States economy is the envy of the industrialize world.
The Democrats said the tax cuts were not a solution for the economy that was slipping into a recession. The truth is that the tax cuts have helped make the American economy the fastest growing of any major industrialized nation. The Democrats said the tax cuts would lead to a jobless recovery. The truth is that our economy has added jobs for 37 months in a row, and since August of 2003, our economy has created 6.6 million new jobs. (Applause.)
The Democrats have said the tax cuts would not help increase wages. The truth is that real wages have grown 2.2 percent over the past year. The Democrats said tax cuts would cause the deficit to explode. Well, the truth is the tax cuts led to economic growth, and that economic growth helped send our tax revenues soaring. As a matter of fact, we cut the deficit in half three years ahead of schedule. (Applause.)
And now the Democrats have another prediction -- they're predicting they're going to win this November 7th. The truth is, if their electoral -- election predictions are as good as their economic predictions -- (laughter) -- Lamberti is going to win. (Applause.)
One big reason we're going to win is because the truth is the Democrats will raise your taxes. You know, you're not going to hear much about it; they're not going to go bragging about that fact. But they've got a record they're going to have to run on. They're going to have to answer to the voters. Time and time again, they voted against the tax cuts we passed.
They don't want you to know the truth. As a matter of fact, recently, the top Democrat leader in the House made an interesting declaration. She said, we love tax cuts. Given her record, she must be a secret admirer. (Laughter.) It's just not -- just the so-called tax cuts for the rich she opposes. When we cut taxes for everyone who pays income taxes, she and her colleagues voted against them. When we reduced the marriage penalty, she and her colleagues voted against them. When we cut the taxes on small businesses, she and her colleagues voted against them. When we lowered the taxes for families with children, she and her colleagues voted against them. When we put the death tax on the road to extinction, she and her colleagues voted against it. Time and time again, when she had the opportunity to show her love for taxes, she voted, no. If this is the Democrats' idea of love -- (laughter) -- I wouldn't want to see what hate looks like. (Laughter.)
Now they're throwing out the same old line. I don't know if it's happening in this campaign, but in district after district, you can hear them saying, oh, we're just going to tax the rich. But that's not the way it works when you've got a spending appetite as big as their appetite. You might remember what happened in 1992. They said, we're going to run on middle-class tax cuts. Elect us, we're going to cut the taxes on the middle class. Sure enough, they got elected, and we had the largest -- one of the largest tax increases in American history.
Now, the way it works is this: If the tax cuts we pass are not made permanent and they are left to expire, your taxes are going up. See, these tax cuts we passed are set to expire. And if they were to expire -- something I'm against, and something Jeff Lamberti is against and something Senator Grassley is against and these two Congressmen are against -- your taxes go up. And make no mistake about it, the Democrats want these tax cuts to expire.
Why do I say that? Recently the ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee -- that's the committee that decides the level of your taxes -- said he can't think of one of the tax cuts that he would extend. Those are his words, not mine. Asked if that meant he would consider tax hikes across the income spectrum, he answered, no question about it.
I want you to think about that, what happens if the tax cuts aren't made permanent. Say you're just sitting around the breakfast table, and you have three children. If those tax cuts are not made permanent, you could look at that child and say, $500 more on my taxes going to go up. Or you can look at that other child sitting there with you, that's another $500. If you got three children, your taxes are going up $1,500. Now, that may not seem like a lot to these Washington, D.C. Democrats, but it's a lot to the working people here in Iowa. The best way to make sure your taxes stay low, the best way to make sure we keep economic vitality alive, is to elect Jeff Lamberti to the United States Congress. (Applause.)
The biggest issue facing this country, as far as I'm concerned, is the security of the United States of America. I think about it every day. Every day I am briefed about the fact that there's still an enemy that lurks, plans and plots and wants to kill Americans. I wish I did not have to report that. You know, when I campaigned here in 2000, I said, I want to be a war President. [sic] No President wants to be a war President, but I am one. Not because the United States chose war, but because an enemy chose to attack us. And these folks are lethal, and they are brutal. And the best way to deal with them is to bring them to justice before they can hurt the American people again. (Applause.)
We face an enemy that has an ideology that is the opposite of what we believe. We believe in freedoms. We believe in the universality of freedom. We believe in the right for people to choose how they worship. We believe in freedom of the press. We believe in freedom of dissent. They don't believe in any of those freedoms. And what makes this war a tough war is that they're willing to kill innocent women and children to achieve their objectives. And they have objectives. They want to establish a governing authority from Spain to Indonesia in which they can impose their dark vision of the world. These are their words. The Commander-in-Chief must take the words of the enemy very seriously, particularly since the most important job that we have in Washington, D.C. is to protect the American people from further attack.
Here at the homeland, we must be right a hundred percent of the time in order to protect you, and the enemy only has to be right one time. And so, therefore, after 9/11, after September the 11th, 2001, I vowed to give our professionals all the tools necessary to protect the American people from further attack. For example, if al Qaeda or an al Qaeda affiliate was making a phone call into the United States of America, in order to make sure that we're doing our job to protect you, we've got to understand what that person is saying. If the enemy is making a phone call in this different kind of war that requires instant information to protect you, we better understand what the enemy is thinking and what they're planning.
Recently, the Terrorist Surveillance Program came up for a vote in the halls of the United States Congress. Our members stood strong in understanding that the number-one responsibility is to protect the American people, and that we must give our professionals the tools necessary to protect you. Over 80 percent of the Democrats voted, no, in giving the professionals the tools they need. There's just a different mind-set in Washington, D.C., in what we believe. They must not fear the enemy. You cannot wait to respond to the enemy after we have been attacked. To protect the American people, we have got to make sure. (Applause.)
This is a different kind of war. I see we've got vets here, and I want to thank you for serving. But this is a war unlike any we have fought before. In past wars, you could determine success based upon the number of ships sunk, or airplanes down, or territory taken. This is a war that is global in nature, fought on a myriad of fronts, that requires precise knowledge as how to interface and react with this enemy. We pick people up off the battlefield. We pick people off the battlefield like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who our intelligence services believe was the mastermind of the attacks that killed over 3,000 of our citizens on September the 11th.
I felt that it was important to understand and find out what Khalid Sheikh Mohammed knew, in order to protect you. I authorized the professionals of the Central Intelligence Agency to set up a program to inquire to Mr. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed about what he knew. This bill came in front of the United States Congress to authorize the government to be able to do so. Over 80 percent of the Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against giving our professionals the tools necessary to gain information so that we can protect you.
There is a difference of opinion, and our voters in Iowa and across the country must understand that the Democrats have a different view about this war on terror, a view that I think makes America less secure and makes it harder for us to do our job to protect the American people.
This front -- this war on terror is on many fronts. And the central front right now is in Iraq. The lessons of September the 11th are many: One, we got to stay on the offense and keep the enemy on the run. It's hard to plan, plot and attack if you're on the run. It's hard to plan, plot and attack if you're in a cave. And we got great professionals who are constantly keeping the pressure on this enemy. But there's another lesson of September the 11th, and I just mentioned -- we cannot afford to wait when we see a threat. If this is a different kind of war, this country of ours must take threats seriously before they fully materialize. Saddam Hussein was a threat; the world is better off without Saddam Hussein in power. (Applause.)
And now the fundamental question is, does this country have the wherewithal and the perseverance to help this young democracy flourish in the heart of the Middle East? I will tell you, it's important to defeat the enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here at home. (Applause.)
It's tough fighting in Iraq. It's tough fighting because there are folks there who understand the stakes in this important battle in the war on terror. They understand that if we lose our nerve and leave before the job is done that they will be able to gain safe haven from which to launch further attacks. They understand that if the United States were to withdraw, it would be a significant victory for them in the war on terror. It would embolden them to recruit. It would enable them to more likely topple moderate governments.
I want you to envision a world 20 to 30 years from now in which there are violent forms of radicals -- violent radicals fighting for power in the Middle East, in which moderate governments have been toppled, in which oil resources will have been used in order to blackmail Western countries into retreat. And couple all that with an Iran with a nuclear weapon, and a generation of Americans will look at our generation and say, what happened to them? Couldn't they see the threats? Weren't they able to see the dangers? Well, I want you to know I understand the dangers. I see -- clearly see the threats. We will help this young democracy in Iraq succeed. (Applause.)
We will help the Iraqis defend their democracy. We will help this country become a nation that can govern itself and sustain itself and defend itself, and serve as an ally in the war on terror. We will stand with the 12 million folks who went to the polls and said they want to live in freedom. We'll help train the Iraqis so they can take the fight to the enemy. And then our boys and girls will come home with the honor they have earned.
It's a mighty debate in the United States of America on this important subject. I will tell you, if we leave before the job is done, we will have let down a generation of Americans. If we leave before the job is done, we will have not honored the sacrifice of incredibly brave men and women who wear our uniform. If we leave before the job is done, we will embolden a dangerous enemy that still wants to strike the United States of America. No question, the fighting is tough, but the United States of America has done this kind of tough fighting before. We will adjust our tactics. We will support our troops. We will fight, and we will win in Iraq. (Applause.)
There is a difference of opinion in Washington on this important issue. The Democrat leadership and many of the Democrats have a more limited view of the war on terror. Recently, the top Democrat in the House, who wants to become the speaker, said this on a nationally televised interview -- she said, it's "not right" to say that "Iraq is part of the war on terror." She said, instead, "The war on terror is the war in Afghanistan."
Her position must come as news to Osama bin Laden, who has proclaimed that the "third world war ... is raging in Iraq." Her position would come as news to the number-two man of al Qaeda, who has called the struggle in Iraq "the place for the greatest battle." Her position would come as news to the terrorists from Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and other countries who come to Iraq to fight the rise of democracy and the United States. Her position must come as news to the people of Iraq who have lost loved ones to terrorist car bombings and assassinations and attacks in markets and mosques. Her position would come as news to the American troops in Iraq who are risking their lives every day to fight the terrorists and prevent them from regaining the safe haven like they had in Afghanistan.
Her position on the war on terror, that it's contained only to Afghanistan, would come as news to the people in London, and Madrid, and Oman, and Bali, and Beslan, and Riyadh, and Istanbul, and Casablanca, and other cities where the terrorists have massacred and murdered innocent men, women, and children.
Her position in the war on terror is wrong. You cannot win a war if you do not believe we are in a war. It's very important for the citizens of this important state to understand that if we leave Iraq before the job is done, the enemy will follow us here. The best way to secure the peace for the United States, the best way to do -- the most important job of the federal government is to support the troops, to support the young democracy, and defeat the enemy in Iraq -- and what we'll do. (Applause.) And I'm proud to be standing here with Jeff Lamberti, who understands the stakes in this war.
We've got one other asset at our disposal I want to share with you, and that is the power of liberty. One of my favorite stories to share is the story that happened here a couple of weeks ago -- or weeks ago -- when I went to Elvis's place in Memphis with then-sitting Prime Minister Koizumi of Japan. The reason I like to share that story is because it's got a good lesson for our citizens, particularly younger citizens who may not have really studied that period of history too much, the history of Japan-U.S. relations.
People say, why did you go down there? Well, I'd never been. (Laughter.) And the Prime Minister, he wanted to go. (Laughter.) He was an Elvis fan. (Laughter.) But here's the story I want to tell. My dad fought the Japanese. He was an 18-year-old kid who volunteered, just like a lot of our troops are doing today -- they're all volunteers. By the way, these men and women understand the stakes. They understand the consequences of early retreat. They know what it's like to give up the ground to an enemy. They have volunteered during dangerous times. I want to thank you for your service, brother. Thanks for joining us. (Applause.)
That's what happened, too, after the Japanese attacked us, see. By the way, we lost more people on September the 11th than we did at Pearl Harbor. But a lot of the young folks signed up. One of them was George H. W. Bush. And he and a lot of other brave Americans fought tooth and nail to defeat the Japanese. They were the sworn enemy of the United States. And it was a bloody conflict, a tough fight. And yet, some 60 years later, the Navy pilot's son is on Air Force One flying down to Elvis's place, talking about the peace.
You see, on the flight down, the Prime Minister of Japan, our former enemy, and I talked about what we could do to work together to make the world a more peaceful place. We talked about the fact that Japan had a thousand troops in Iraq to help that young democracy fight off the extremists and moderates -- to help the moderates fight off the extremists. See, Prime Minister Koizumi and I understand we're in an ideological struggle between moderate people and people who just want to live in peace, and extremists and radicals who want to impose their view. He understands that. And he knows that as a free nation we need to help struggling democracies survive if we want there to be peace for our children and our grandchildren.
And we talked about North Korea. We talked about helping HIV/AIDS victims in Africa. We talked about making this world a better place. Isn't it interesting that the son of a man who fought the Japanese is able to talk the peace with the Prime Minister of a former enemy. What happened was, Japan adopted a Japanese-style democracy. The power of the -- of that lesson is this: Liberty has got the capacity to transform an enemy into an ally -- just like liberty has got the capacity to transform a region of hate into a region of hope. Some day, an American President will be talking with elected leaders from the Middle East about the peace, and a generation of Americans, a generation to come, will be better off for it.
These are the stakes in this election. I'm proud you're here. Thank you for standing with Jeff. Take it to the final day, and he'll win. God bless. (Applause.)
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We know, thanks to David Ray Griffin and others, that the FBI remained silent when the original media stories came out about passengers using cell phones to make numerous calls.
And we know that the FBI, confronted by evidence from AK Dewdney and others that cell phone calls do not work on planes in flight, provided a new official version of the calls by labeling all but two of them air phone calls in a report for the Moussaoui trial in 2006.
At that trial, the FBI quietly admitted that Olson had made one call that was "unconnected."
As for Beamer, the same records show him making his call to Jefferson and another call from the same phone AT THE SAME SECOND!
And the call to Jefferson went on for OVER AN HOUR, long past the time of the "crash."
Lisa Jefferson, who reportedly took Beamer's call, failed to write down the start time of the call. So we could not verify when the call actually started, even if we were to agree that it did.
There was no need to get either Barbara Olson or Todd Beamer to make these calls, to use imposters or voice "morphing." What was needed was for someone to contact Ted Olson and Lisa Jefferson and convince them to relay what we now call the official story to the media.
Someone, perhaps an insider, could have contacted Olson and told him:
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Someone could have called Verizon, gotten to Jefferson, and run a similar story:
"Lisa, listen to me closely. Your country needs you to deliver a message from a passenger on one of those planes, United 93. You work with his widow and you give the media a hero who fought back against those terrorists and your job is safe…"
What about the other alleged calls?
Few of them, if any, can be confirmed. Valid questions about consistencies between calls and questionable statements have arisen to challenge the authenticity of each.
The manner of communication matters little as all of the "calls" promoted the same incorrect information as the "calls" from Olson and Beamer. There is every reason to believe that similar tactics could have been used in creating more false calls.
Without the fake calls, we would have no word on hijackers, knives, box cutters, red bandanas, imminent plane crashes, etc. Who would our leaders have blamed for what happened?
Ted Olson and Lisa Jefferson were two people caught in a dilemma between the story they knew to be true and the story they were urged and even coerced to promote. History is rarely written by those who stand and collect the facts. It is written with fear of the future.
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Gunung Mulu National Park, famous for its extensive cave systems also offers some spectacular trekking trails, including the demanding yet incredibly rewarding Summit Trek and Pinnacles Trail and the historic Headhunters Trail. The remote Kelabit Highlands has a wide selection of trails, from half-day strolls in and around Bario to week-long expeditions, staying in remote longhouses, passing by ancient megaliths, camping out in the rainforest and ascending the rugged peaks of Pulong Tau National Park. 3. Wildlife Encounters Visit the caves of Niah National Park to view remarkable cave fauna, watch an amazing bat exodus and find your way back by the light of luminous mushrooms. Head for Kuala Sibuti for an evening of crocodile spotting and firefly watching. The Bat Observatory at Gunung Mulu National Park provides a grandstand view of one of nature's natural wonders, while the world's longest canopy walkway showcases the birds and plants of the rainforest canopy walkway showcases the birds and plants of the rainforest canopy. Spend a night at Loagan Bunut National Park, with its incredible shrinking lake ecosystem and a resident population of Bornean gibbons, as well as hundreds of bird, reptile and small mammal species. 4. Take To The Water Charter an express boat from Kuala Baram brings you to the upriver town of Marudi, gateway to Ulu Baram. If you have the time, and weather conditions permitting, you can travel from Marudi by express boat and longboat to some of the remotest villages and longhouses in Sarawak, home to various Orang Ulu communities including Kayans, Kenyahs, and even nomadic Penans. The Panoramic view of Sela'an Kayan village, Ulu Baram 5. Underground Sarawak Visit the caves of Niah National Park, settled by modern humans for over 40,000 years and one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. The Great Cave has one of the world's largest cave mouths, a fascinating cave ecosystem and you can watch the birds nest collectors at work. The Padang, where a shaft of light pierces the rear of the cave, is perfect for photo ops. The Adjacent Painted Cave is the site of Niah's famous cave paintings. Leave the Great Cave around sunset, to see the nightly "changing of the guard".Two great living clouds intermingle in the sky as hundreds of thousand of swiftlets return to their nests, whilst a similar number of bats fly out to forage in the forest. Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is most famous for its limestone cave systems, including the world's largest chamber, the world's largest cave passsage and the longest cave in Southeast Asia. 6. Underwater Sarawak Miri is fast becoming a popular dive destination, due to the 22 pristine patch reefs that make up the Miri-Sibuti Reef Marine Park, lying at depths from 7 to 30 metres. The best time to dive is March to September, with average visibility around 30 metres, but you can expect at least 10 metres visibility all year round. Hard and soft corals cover the entire reefs, with abundant gorgonians, sea-whips, anemones, sponges and crinoids. There are also some interesting wreck dives in quite shallow water, perfect for a first wreck diving experience. Most of the best dive sites are at depths between 18 and 30 metres, so EANx Nitrox Diver and PADI advanced Open Water ratings are highly recommended.Bonus activities include whale shark spotting (in season). 7. Food and Drink Miri has similar culinary selection to Kuching, although with its seafront location the seafood is possibly even fresher. Inland, be tempted by the fresh jungle produce and organically grown fruits and vegetables prepared by the Kelabit and Lun Bawang people of the northern highlands, served with the unique fine-grained Bario rice, In the upriver Orang Ulu longhouses, enjoy tasty wild boar, free range chicken and exotic river fish served with glass of borak (Orang Ulu rice wine) 8. Culture & Heritage Canada Hill not only offers excellent views of Miri and the surrounding area, it is also home to Oil Well No. 1, known as the "grand old lady," the first well to strike oil in Sarawak in 1910. The adjacent Petroleum Museum traces the history and development of the oil and gas industries in Malaysia. Back in town, visit the impressive and atmospheric San Ching Tian Temple, the largest Taoist temple in Southeast Asia. If you are heading for Niah National Park, make sure to visit the fascinating Niah Archaeological Museum, tracing 40,000 years of human settlement at Niah. 9. Shopping Miri Handicraft Centre showcases the ethnic arts and crafts of northern Sarawak. Stalls are run by the producers, and craftspeople can often be viewed at work here. items on sale include Penan mats and basketry. Orang Ulu beadwork and woodcravings. Miri's Tamu Muhibbah is a colourful native market selling exotic fruits and vegetables, handicrafts and produce from upriver areas, including fragrant Bario rice, and great photo opportunities. 10. Festivals & Celebrations Borneo Jazz: One of the top jazz festivals in the region, attracting top jazz and blues performers from around the world. Pesta Nukenen Bario (Bario Food Festival): The world's most exclusive food festival celebrates the unique food, farming, forest and cultural heritage of the Kelabut Highlands.


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I arrived at the Kansas City MakerFaire bright eyed and bushy tailed, excited to meet up with like minded people and see awesome projects. I was not disappointed in that respect. The building itself is quite beautiful with giant main rooms and decorated 40 foot tall ceilings. If you haven't ever seen the Union Station in Kansas City, I suggest you check it out. It is really quite fantastic on its own.
The event seemed rather well organized. There were talks on different subjects as well as clearly outlined areas for each event. The place was absolutely packed, but walking around still managed to be tolerable. Volunteers in bright red shirts were wandering around offering assistance to anyone looking lost or confused. I didn't run into a single person complaining about the event. I've been to a ton of large events and there are usually a few people who were upset. I didn't find any here.
The booths covered subjects from all over the place. There was knitting, model rocketry, robotics, lego construction, random hacks, cast making, and of course, 3d printing. I'll be posting projects separately, as there were only a selected few that I think our readers would enjoy.
There were only 3 things I found frustrating.
1. Some of the coolest stuff I found, we have already covered.
2. I didn't have time or ability to get as much detail on any one project as I would have liked. I'm used to seeing full write-ups with schematics and pictures. I only had a couple minutes with anyone. There were constant distractions as well as an amazing amount of noise (tesla coils especially!). I walked away felling almost like there was no point in doing interviews, but I guess this is how "on location" stuff works.
3. My footage is shaky. I apologize in advance. I didn't end up bringing a rig with me to stabilize the camera and I spent the whole time wishing I had. I know how frustrating shaky footage is. I'm truly truly sorry. I will flog myself appropriately at my soonest opportunity.
after the break is a small gallery of random pics from the event with pretty much no accompanying info. Actual posts will be coming soon with details.


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The daughters of Zelophehad apply for an inheritance, The law of inheritances. (1-11) Moses warned of his death. (12-14) Joshua appointed to succeed Moses. (15-23)
Verses 1-11 The five daughters of Zelophehad considered themselves as left destitute, having neither father nor brother to inherit any land. Their believing expectation that the word of the Lord would be performed in due season, and their desire of an interest in the promised inheritance; and the modest, candid manner in which they asked, without secret murmurs or discontents, are a good example. They ask for a possession in the land of Canaan. Herein they discovered, 1. Strong faith in the power and promise of God, concerning the giving of the land of Canaan to Israel. 2. And earnest desire of a place and name in the land of promise, which was a type of heaven. 3. Respect and honour for their father, whose name was dear to them now he was gone. He never had done any thing that might bar his children's claim. It is a comfort to parents when they come to die, if though they have smarted for their own sin, yet they are not conscious of any of those iniquities which God will visit on their children. God himself gives judgment. He takes notice of the affairs, not only of nations, but of private families, and orders them according to his will. The petition is granted. Those who seek an inheritance in the land of promise, shall have what they seek for, and other things shall be added to them.
Verses 12-14 Moses must die, but he shall have the satisfaction of seeing the land of promise. This sight of Canaan signified his believing prospect of the better country, that is, the heavenly. Moses must die, but death does not cut him off; it only brings him to rest with the holy patriarchs. It is but to die as they died, having lived as they lived; and as their end was peace, why should we fear any evil in the passage of that dark valley?
Verses 15-23 Envious spirits do not love their successors; but Moses was not one of these. We should concern ourselves, both in our prayers and in our endeavours, for the rising generation, that religion may be maintained and advanced, when we are in our graves. God appoints a successor, even Joshua; who had signalized himself by his courage in fighting Amalek, his humility in ministering to Moses, and his faith and sincerity in witnessing against the report of the evil spies. This man God appoints to succeed Moses; a man in whom is the Spirit, the Spirit of grace. He is a good man, fearing God and hating covetousness, and acting from principle. He has the spirit of government; he is fit to do the work and discharge the trusts of his place. He has a spirit of conduct and courage; he had also the Spirit of prophecy. That man is not fully qualified for any service in the church of Christ, who is destitute of the graces and gifts of the Holy Spirit, whatever human abilities he may possess. And in Joshua's succession we are reminded "that the law was given by Moses," who by reason of our transgression could not bring us to heaven; but "grace and truth came by Jesus Christ," for the salvation of every believer.
This chapter relates, that, upon a petition of the daughters of Zelophehad, the affair of inheritances was settled; and it is directed that, in case of want of male issue, inheritances should pass to females, and in failure of them to the next of kin, whether father's brethren or any near kinsman, Nu 27:1-11, also an order to Moses to go up to the Mount Abarim, and take a view of the good land, and die; with the reason of it, Nu 27:12-14, upon which Moses desires a successor of him might be appointed, Nu 27:15-17, in answer to which Joshua is nominated, and being presented before the high priest and the people, was invested with his office, by imposition of hands, and had his charge given him, Nu 27:18-23.