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An update on ongoing Meltdown and Spectre work

Last week, a series of critical vulnerabilities called Spectre and Meltdown were announced. Because of the nature of these issues, the solutions are complex and requires fixing delicate code. The fixes for Meltdown are mostly underway. The Meltdown fix for x86 is KPTI. KPTI has been merged into the mainline Linux tree and many stable trees, including the ones Fedora uses. Fixes for other arches are close to being done and should be available soon. Fixing Spectre is more difficult and requires fixes across multiple areas.

Similarly to Meltdown, Spectre takes advantage of speculation done by CPUs. Part of the fix for Spectre is disallowing the CPU to speculate in particular vulnerable sequences. One solution developed by Google and others is to introduce “retpolines” which do not allow speculation. A sequence of code that might allow dangerous speculation is replaced with a “retpoline” which will not speculate. The difficult part of this solution is that the compiler needs to be aware of where to place a retpoline. This means a complete solution involves the compiler as well.

The first part of the work necessary for retpoline is now done. This should be completely merged in the next few days and available in Fedora stable releases shortly. These patches by themselves do provide a degree of protection against Spectre attacks but more work is needed to be a complete solution. The compiler support to provide further protection are still under review by upstream developers. Support for other arches is ongoing.

An alternative to the retpoline patches involves exposing some hardware features to more tightly control speculation. Some CPUs have a feature called Indirect Branch Restricted Speculation (IBRS). When this feature is enabled, userspace programs are further restricted in how they are able to speculatively execute instructions. Fully supporting this feature requires microcode updates, some of which are available now with others available shortly. IBRS provides a more complete solution without the need for compiler support but at a higher performance cost. The IBRS patches are still under review and should be merged eventually but will not be available in time for 4.15. When the IBRS patches are available, we will be backporting them to Fedora stable branches.

Both IBRS and retpoline cover the “variant 2” version of Spectre. The “variant 1” version of Spectre doesn’t have a solution with a quick and catchy name. The solution for variant 1 involves scanning the code for sequences that may be problematic. The method for scanning the code tends to produce many false positives (sequences that are not actually vulnerable) so upstream developers are trying to narrow down which parts of the code actually need fixing. Fixes for sequences which are known to be vulnerable have been merged.

Although Spectre is an important security issue, just as important is careful review of fixes to make sure the solution is maintainable. Rushing a fix could cause more problems in the future. The Fedora team is continually monitoring Spectre fixes to bring them to you when they are ready.

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  1. Costa A.

    Let’s be honest here. There is a published paper since 1995 from some security experts from IEEE mentioning that speculative execution of the CPU is a security flaw.

    Everybody knew, they just overlooked the potential danger over the benefits of faster calculations by the chips.

  2. JohnHentle

    Speculative execution on its own is not the security breaking issue here. Provide the paper you referenced, please.

  3. john galt

    waste of ink, looking for info on what i can do about it, bottom line after all these words is …no fix yet, work still ongoing

  4. Antonio Augusto Alves Jr

    Hi Laura, I can imagine you are under a huge pressure managing these things. Please, keep calm and dont open hand of proper code review and testing.
    People from other popular distro allowed buggy patches to be pushed ahead… and the jeopardy got only worst!

  5. abedalbaaset

    fedora is amazing thanks for provided it

  6. Beslo

    I’m glad to hear it’s coming along, as Fedora is my personal choice and the obvious choice for server workloads.

  7. Sudip Chatterjee

    I commend Costa A. for spilling out the truth. Both of these flaws are well-known for decades. But mercenary instincts overthrew common engineering practice. This is a very careless incident which fortunately got wide attention of the media. Many such incidents go unreported and cause irreparable harm to our day-to-day computing. And that happens without our awareness. Concerted effort is needed from organizations as well as the general public to address such issues. Awareness of security, privacy, and overall aspects of computing must be percolated to every nook-and-corner of society.
    I also commend Fedora’s approach towards solving the issue. The folks at Canonical got it all messed up. A sensible way is developing the right patch which may take some time, rather than rushing a patch and then spending time patching that patch!

  8. Arnold Sutter

    To add to Costa’s comment above, how come the plan how to correct the vulnerabilities including the correction code is not already IN the updated Linux distro’s, since this issue is internally known (by Google and others, including OS maintainers) for 6 months already?

  9. Neil Darlow

    These vulnerabilities are unprecedented and it is pleasing to see that already some mitigation for Meltdown has gone into the Linux kernel with microcode updates to follow.

    Regarding the more complex to address Spectre vulnerability, which requires support from compilers to generate immune code, this will require a significant OS update to implement.

    Is the fedora project preparing a plan to (effectively) respin the supported distributions using the modified compilers? It would be a great pity for wide-ranging fixes to be made available but users having to wait for the next scheduled release to receive the benefit.

    One thing’s for sure. The black hats will be working every bit as fast to exploit these vulnerabilities as the OS vendors are to close the holes. I just hope the result is in the end-users favour.

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Created on: 31 Jan 2017 15:11
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Type: Bug Report
GridView: Assigning a new source collection instance of ExpandObjects to a filtered grid clears its column headers and displays empty rows
The issue is replicated only when a filtering operation is applied. For a grouping and sorting one it is not. In Silverlight when the new source collection is set, the column headers are cleared and empty rows are displayed. In WPF the item is not cleared. The workaround is to clear the FilterDescriptors collection of RadGridView before assigning the new instance of the source collection.
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Hello John,

As replied also in the support thread you opened regarding this issue, the fix is available with the latest internal build from 27.02.

All the best,
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I checked and this seems to be fixed in 2017.1.227. Correct?
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Please see the attached simple example solution which can be used to reproduce the bug.

Steps to reproduce:
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2) Using mouse, filter the only column "A" selecting only the checkbox for the single entry (which is a random number).
3) Click the "Click me to reproduce bug" button at the top.

The result is as per the attached "Capture.JPG" screenshot. The grid shows unwanted empty rows and loses column headers. The expected result would be to retain column headers and show no rows.

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Steps to reproduce:

1. Create a form with a webcam that calls Close and Dispose when closed.

2. Create a second form with a button that shows the first form.

3. Run the project and you will see an exception when closing the webcam form.

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Allow rotation of the video feed from the webcam device.
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Release LIB 2019.3.1202

Steps to reproduce:

1. Place a camera on a window

2. Have no camera plugged in the PC

3. Call the Start or Stop method

Expected behaviour: Nothing

Actual behaviour: An exception is thrown

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When run over Remote Desktop the webcam does not render anything. This is because D3DImage does not render when WPF switches to software render mode which happens when running an app over Remote Desktop. There is a possible fix for it implemented in .NET 4.5 which allows D3DImage to also fall back to software rendering.
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Rose Dreams

By Rachel H Grant

Rose the cat slumbered, caught in a deep spell from which nothing could wake her. Inside her soul, feline magic unmelted.

Her sleeping spirit soared through the night. It knew where to go. Somewhere, a mother cat gave birth to kittens. She needed a soul nurse to help.

So Rose’s gentle spirit covered the queen in rose quartz comfort. The mother purred as she gave birth, pain banished in a rose quartz mystery.

Rose woke up. In the kitten bed a piece of rose quartz remained, a slice of the cake of rose quartz magic. Rose purred softly, her dreams a delicious memory, a cat treat for the brain. Exhausted from her nocturnal adventures, she knew nonetheless that there would be more, and soon.

It became a local myth. Many claimed to have seen her, a brown and white ghost cat at a kitten birth, leaving a rose quartz crystal behind.

A trend commenced. Feline owners began to buy rose quartz for their pet’s bed. Crystals were suddenly fashionable. Cats throughout the area enjoyed the soft energies of rose quartz, dreaming sweet fantasies and purring with untold pleasure.

Rose’s owners bought her a rose quartz. As she slept the rose quartz inside her was amplified tenfold. She slept deeply as her soul heard the cries of a tabby mother: tackling terror, understanding a quickly evaporating drop in her head. The tabby comprehended only confusion.

Rose purred invisibly beside her. As the kittens emerged, four perfect tabbies, a piece of rose quartz materialised in the bed. Rose retreated, as more cries reached her sleeping ears. It was going to be a long night.

Then one day, it all stopped. Rose’s dreams skipped past undisturbed. She turned over in bed, missing something that she had already forgotten.

In another room, in another town, a little boy jumped up and down in delight, then stood still as he was handed the new ginger kitten. “Rose! I will call her Rose!” he cried.

The kitten became his best friend. But little Rose had a secret. At night, she soul travelled to cats in need. Rose meowed piteously. Her secret burned hot inside. But just for today, she would be young, chasing fun all round the bedroom. Just for today, she would be a normal kitten. For tomorrow would soon come.

An older Rose climbed in to her bed several miles away, undreamt adventures awaiting. And just for today, nothing would disturb her. And all her tomorrows, she would now be free.

When she woke next morning, a new rose quartz crystal lay next to her. It was a kind of goodbye. Or a hello. Freedom licked her with its rough tongue. It was time to live, it was time to purr. But above all, it was time for breakfast. Feline priorities were never wrong. She ate her food hungrily, memories floating away on the whiskers of yesterday. Contentment claimed her rose quartz soul.

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The reporting feature is one that’s always been there but I’ve only recently paid attention to.

Seeing the square version of my earlier horizontal upload of White Blue Cluster was a pleasant surprise, as that first longer version is a top view getter on my site.

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Halloween for Christmas 2019

As you may remember, my Halloween Ghost Girl was lonely and I created Werewolf boy to keep her company. I was thinking of my niece and nephew while I was creating them, which may be why they seem to be wearing Kamiks,  a northern boot.  Def- Mukluks or Kamik (Inuktitut: ᑲᒥᒃ [kaˈmik]) (singular: ᑲᒪᒃ kamak, plural: ᑲᒦᑦ kamiit) are a soft boot, traditionally made of reindeer (caribou) skin or sealskin, and worn by Arctic aboriginal people, including the Inuit, Iñupiat, and Yupik.).  Since I had the kids in mind as I made them, I hoped that my sister in law would enjoy them.  I was sure they would have a good home there.

1              1 Kamik

I had a problem on how to present them.  In this case, lucky for me, I have dyslexia and was unable to do any of the normal jobs my friends had, (since no one is dumb enough to hire me as a secretary or receptionist, although the guild kept electing me as librarian).  Instead, I wound up being a picture framer as my first career. Lots of archival work, French matting,  shadow and plexi boxes. So I know how to present a 2 or 3 dimensional piece.

But a plexi box is not always the solution. Sometimes it’s good to think outside of the box even if you are thinking of a box.

Solution 1 Michael’s Art store carries shadow boxes and plexi display boxes, that would be perfect! So I’m off to Michaels.  No, they don’t carry that size of plexy display box anymore, would I  like the one for basket balls or there is this lovely one that holds base ball cards that lights up?  They did have an “open”  Shadow box (ok, it is just a deep plain molding without glass that hangs on the wall. Only barely deep enough for the figures, and a bit high. …..but that would work for those trees I want to try later, …….. and its on sale …… ok, I cave. On to Ikea which for me is in the same mall.

Ikea has a large table top miniature green house that might work and it would keep plants or Halloween figures safe from cats. But it’s a bit too large a foot print for just the two figures. But it would be a good back up plan.  It’s still sitting in the back of the car.

2 2 Ikea; Width: 17 ¾ ” (45 cm) Depth:  8 ¾ ” (22 cm) Height: 13 ¾ ” (35 cm)

Over at Walmart I spotted a tall, glass and black metal pillar candle lantern.  The base might be a bit squishy but it’s worth a try. Oh look, no price but it has a bar code. No, scanner is broken at the self-scanning spot…. again…. (Mutter) it’s a bit pricier than I had hoped but it’s worth a try. I got it home and realized the width was not adequate for both figures.  However, the lantern concept was excellent! Just what I sort of envisioned for presentation.

33 Walmart; 5″ x 7″ x 19

Back to Ikea for their big white lantern (much cheaper in price than Walmart’s), return the lantern to Walmart and drive over to pick up Glenn from work. Just in time to Drive to Oakville for the weekend. (That was the trip that the last post about the Mouse Angel happened on)

44 Ikea; 17 1/4″ (44 cm)

Along with Xmas presents and necessary visiting stuff, I had packed Ghost Girl and Werewolf boy, more of the Shetland fleece from last summer (Dark and light sections), the Bee combs and an assortment of needles still stuck in my garden kneeling pad I use as a work surface. I did not pack a ruler. I wanted to do a bit of finishing touches on both figures before they ended up in the candle lantern and off to their new home.

I wanted to add a bit more firmness to the Kamik like boots and give Ghost Girl her Mitts (she did not hold her Ghost Balloons quite as well but I bet her fingers are warmer now!)

565-6 Mitts to keep her hands warm

7 7 Boots to keep her toes warm

My plan was to use the foam pad to anchor the figures in  then cut the foam to fit the inside of the lantern. (that’s where the missing ruler might have helped) but due to my skills with non-math solutions to measuring I had a piece of yarn and pins to solve this dilemma. Dyscalculia is not all bad really! The foam cut easily and with a tiny bit of trimming fit into the bottom of the lantern.

88 Ikea Solution in Oakville (there are more angels in the background!)

9109- 11 foam base and using the sting to measure and the pins to mark

Time to drive back to Ottawa and continue work on the base

On Dec 23rd the Guild had a Potluck and Social for those still in town and needing a fibre related escape. I continued with the base. I started with laying out wisps as when wet felting. Then started to use the needles to create adhesion. I layered in a darker path and then added a bit of undulation to the landscape.  I kept to the same colour scheme easily by using the same fleece. This time I deliberately felted into the foam as I worked around the edges to keep the blue from being visible.

  12- 14 Covering the base with felt

Yes! that is sort of what I was wanting. I wish the lantern had been just a bit bigger.

Wrapping – I failed utterly at wrapping since I didn’t want to put the lantern on its side and possibly have unwanted movement occur. So basically unwrapped presentation I will just have to focus next year’s attention all on the wrapping and not on the content to make up! (Maybe a spectacularly wrapped but empty box? Dante the cat would like that.  Maybe I will try that for him next year!)

15-17 the delivery My Niece with the ghosts on stings. i will have to make her bigger ghosts!!

(These pictures were off Glenn’s camera.  Sorry, they’re a very grainy.)

1919 The bell jar I used with the Angel Mouse was also from Ikea. It was called a  BEGÅVNING Glass dome with base, 10 ” (26 cm) high.

Having the felt figures under glass decreases the need to dust and keeps cats from trying to play with the mouse!  Framing felted pictures is a bit more problematic not for the dust protection which can be excellent. The problem can be the same as photos against glass. If the owner used an excessive amount of glass cleaner, the liquid can wick in behind the glass and affect the photo making it stick to the glass or wetting the felt. The use of a mat or a spacer gives a space between the Glass and the art which will reduce the effects of wicking wetness (the best idea is spray the cloth to light dampness and then wipe the glass so no liquid runs behind the glass) but we can chat about framing some other day.   For now I have glass-less shadow box, an extra BEGÅVNING and a SOCKER Greenhouse to fill……another weasel dragon or maybe a small hippogriff? That’s what I love about felt you can make anything!!!

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Realy im not 12, i am just sivearly dislexic. i can spin, weave, felt, garden, Draw, Paint, and do layout but i realy cant spell. if you read out louwd i do make more sence.
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5 Responses to Halloween for Christmas 2019

  1. annielynrosie says:

    How did we ever manage before Ikea?

    The finished figures in the lantern look lovely – as do the photos of the family!

  2. Jan says:

    Thanks! i thot there mite be a bit of interest to see what became of Ghost Girl and her frend Werewolf boy!
    my sister in law seemed vary pleased but not as suprized as my mother in law, this may be due to previouse christmas felt presents that now recide there (the poler bare head, the hikido wave umbrella Octopus and a poler bare that is scaled to play with a GI jo that isnt there). My Niece realy did like the ghost balloons i may have to make her some or maybe show her how i made them and see what she comes up with.
    about Ikea…. it is fabulous, delishous and a sorese of grate ideas. but…i bot a tiny house down the street from ikea. the house should have had a worning sine “Danger too close to ikea AS IS” yes almost everything in my house is Ikea, extept for 3 pieces of fernature, the looms, wheels and the massage tables. i have filled out many of there costomer servays asking where the swedish looms and swedish massage tables are but alsas it did little good. thay did bring out a small kids tapestry loom but i was hopeing for someting with an overhead beater(for the loom not the massage table). but i still am enjoying the frunature!

  3. ruthlane says:

    Great job on the presentation. Seems like sometimes that takes longer than making the piece.

  4. Jan says:

    thanks! it can take a while to find the perfect home for a piece! Framing directs the eye and gives more gravitas to a piece. what was just a doodle becomes, oh isnt that interesting. its 13 years of picture frameing comeing back to hont me but the rite presentation can add more to a piece. thinking outside the plexi box can just make it more interesting. i do think the lantern could have been a bit bigger. the other option is to flip two oposit panels upside down so you have visualy a short fence and more open above to see the ghost balloons clearly. i am heading over there tonigh and will ask if that mite work better.

  5. It has been fun watching these come together at the guild socials on Mondays. I really like the ghost ballons too.

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The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish.

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Synopsis: Nicolas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze in GHOST RIDER SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE. Johnny Blaze who is still struggling with his curse as the Devil’s bounty hunter – is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy (Fergus Riordan) from the devil (Ciaran Hinds). At first, Johnny is reluctant to embrace the power of the Ghost Rider, but it is the only way to protect the boy and possibly rid himself of his curse forever.

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Release Date: 17 Feb 2012
Running Time: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
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How Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) Can Impact Your Portfolio Volatility

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Anyone researching Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) might want to consider the historical volatility of the share price. Modern finance theory considers volatility to be a measure of risk, and there are two main types of price volatility. The first type is company specific volatility. Investors use diversification across uncorrelated stocks to reduce this kind of price volatility across the portfolio. The other type, which cannot be diversified away, is the volatility of the entire market. Every stock in the market is exposed to this volatility, which is linked to the fact that stocks prices are correlated in an efficient market.

Some stocks mimic the volatility of the market quite closely, while others demonstrate muted, exagerrated or uncorrelated price movements. Beta can be a useful tool to understand how much a stock is influenced by market risk (volatility). However, Warren Buffett said 'volatility is far from synonymous with risk' in his 2014 letter to investors. So, while useful, beta is not the only metric to consider. To use beta as an investor, you must first understand that the overall market has a beta of one. A stock with a beta below one is either less volatile than the market, or more volatile but not corellated with the overall market. In comparison a stock with a beta of over one tends to be move in a similar direction to the market in the long term, but with greater changes in price.

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What we can learn from DSX's beta value

As it happens, Diana Shipping has a five year beta of 0.96. This is fairly close to 1, so the stock has historically shown a somewhat similar level of volatility as the market. Using history as a guide, we might surmise that the share price is likely to be influenced by market voltility going forward but it probably won't be particularly sensitive to it. Many would argue that beta is useful in position sizing, but fundamental metrics such as revenue and earnings are more important overall. You can see Diana Shipping's revenue and earnings in the image below.

NYSE:DSX Income Statement, June 11th 2019

Could DSX's size cause it to be more volatile?

Diana Shipping is a noticeably small company, with a market capitalisation of US$282m. Most companies this size are not always actively traded. Companies this small are usually more volatile than the market, whether or not that volatility is correlated. Therefore, it's a bit surprising to see that this stock has a beta value so close to the overall market.

What this means for you:

It is probable that there is a link between the share price of Diana Shipping and the broader market, since it has a beta value quite close to one. However, long term investors are generally well served by looking past market volatility and focussing on the underlying development of the business. If that's your game, metrics such as revenue, earnings and cash flow will be more useful. In order to fully understand whether DSX is a good investment for you, we also need to consider important company-specific fundamentals such as Diana Shipping’s financial health and performance track record. I urge you to continue your research by taking a look at the following:

  1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for DSX’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for DSX’s outlook.
  2. Past Track Record: Has DSX been consistently performing well irrespective of the ups and downs in the market? Go into more detail in the past performance analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of DSX's historicals for more clarity.
  3. Other Interesting Stocks: It's worth checking to see how DSX measures up against other companies on valuation. You could start with this free list of prospective options.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading.


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Is Nanjing Sample Technology Company Limited (HKG:1708) A Good Dividend Stock?

A large part of investment returns can be generated by dividend-paying stock given their role in compounding returns over time. Historically, Nanjing Sample Technology Company Limited (HKG:1708) has paid dividends to shareholders, and these days it yields 1.2%. Let’s dig deeper into whether Nanjing Sample Technology should have a place in your portfolio.

Check out our latest analysis for Nanjing Sample Technology

5 questions to ask before buying a dividend stock

When researching a dividend stock, I always follow the following screening criteria:

  • Is it paying an annual yield above 75% of dividend payers?
  • Has it paid dividend every year without dramatically reducing payout in the past?
  • Has the amount of dividend per share grown over the past?
  • Is is able to pay the current rate of dividends from its earnings?
  • Will it have the ability to keep paying its dividends going forward?
SEHK:1708 Historical Dividend Yield December 17th 18

Does Nanjing Sample Technology pass our checks?

Nanjing Sample Technology has a trailing twelve-month payout ratio of 36%, which means that the dividend is covered by earnings. Furthermore, analysts have not forecasted a dividends per share for the future, which makes it hard to determine the yield shareholders should expect, and whether the current payout is sustainable, moving forward.

When considering the sustainability of dividends, it is also worth checking the cash flow of a company. A business with strong cash flow can sustain a higher divided payout ratio than a company with weak cash flow.

If dividend is a key criteria in your investment consideration, then you need to make sure the dividend stock you’re eyeing out is reliable in its payments. Although 1708’s per share payments have increased in the past 10 years, it has not been a completely smooth ride. Shareholders would have seen a few years of reduced payments in this time.

In terms of its peers, Nanjing Sample Technology produces a yield of 1.2%, which is on the low-side for Electronic stocks.

Next Steps:

Now you know to keep in mind the reason why investors should be careful investing in Nanjing Sample Technology for the dividend. But if you are not exclusively a dividend investor, the stock could still be an interesting investment opportunity. Given that this is purely a dividend analysis, you should always research extensively before deciding whether or not a stock is an appropriate investment for you. I always recommend analysing the company’s fundamentals and underlying business before making an investment decision. Below, I’ve compiled three pertinent aspects you should further research:

  1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for 1708’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for 1708’s outlook.
  2. Historical Performance: What has 1708’s returns been like over the past? Go into more detail in the past track record analysis and take a look at the free visual representations of our analysis for more clarity.
  3. Dividend Rockstars: Are there better dividend payers with stronger fundamentals out there? Check out our free list of these great stocks here.

To help readers see past the short term volatility of the financial market, we aim to bring you a long-term focused research analysis purely driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis does not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements.

The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned. For errors that warrant correction please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com.


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Powell: U.S. debt is 'on unsustainable path,' crimping ability to respond to recession

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Fed to Congress: It may soon be your turn to save the economy, so get your finances in better shape.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned lawmakers Wednesday that the ballooning federal debt could hamper Congress’ ability to support the economy in a downturn, urging them to put the budget “on a sustainable path.”

Powell suggested such fiscal aid could be vital after the Fed has cut its benchmark interest rate three times this year, leaving the central bank less room to lower rates further in case of a recession.

“The federal budget is on an unsustainable path, with high and rising debt,” Powell told the Joint Economic Committee. “Over time, this outlook could restrain fiscal policymakers’ willingness or ability to support economic activity during a downturn.”

Powell also reiterated that the Fed is likely done cutting rates unless the economy heads south.

"The outlook is still a positive one," he said. "There's no reason this expansion can't continue."

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Powell gets more aggressive

The testimony marks a more aggressive tone for Powell, who generally has steered clear of lecturing lawmakers on the hazards of the federal deficit. But after raising its key rate nine times since late 2015, the Fed has lowered it three times this year to head off the risk of recession posed by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and a sluggish global economy.

Those developments have hurt manufacturing and business investment while consumer spending remains on solid footing.

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The Fed’s benchmark rate is now at a range of 1.5% to 1.75%, above the near-zero level that persisted for years after the Great Recession of 2007-09 but below the 2.25% to 2.5% range early this year.

“Nonetheless, the current low-interest-rate environment may limit the ability of monetary policy to support the economy,” Powell said.

Noting the Fed has lowered its federal funds rate an average 5 percentage points in prior downturns, Powell said, "We don't have that kind of room." He added, "Fed policy will also be important, though," if the nation enters a recession. Fed officials have said they still have ammunition to fight a slump, including lowering rates and resuming bond purchases.

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Deficit and debt worries

Meanwhile, the federal budget deficit hit $984 billion in fiscal 2019, the highest in seven years, and it’s expected to top $1 trillion in fiscal 2020. The federal tax cuts and spending increases spearheaded by Trump have added to the red ink and are set to add at least $2 trillion to the federal debt over a decade. The national debt recently surpassed $23 trillion.

"The debt is growing faster than the economy and that is unsustainable," Powell said.

He added that a high and rising federal debt also can “restrain private investment and, thereby, reduce productivity and overall economic growth.” That's because swollen debt can push interest rates higher.

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“Putting the federal budget on a sustainable path would aid in the long-term vigor of the U.S. economy and help ensure that policymakers have the space to use fiscal policy to assist in stabilizing the economy if it weakens,” Powell said.

He added, "How you do that and when you do that is up to you."

More rate cuts unlikely

Many economists are forecasting a recession next year, though the risks have eased now that the U.S. and China appear close to a partial settlement of their trade fight and the odds of a Brexit that doesn’t include a trade agreement between Britain and Europe have fallen.

Powell also said the Fed is unlikely to reduce interest rates further unless the economy weakens significantly – a message he delivered after the central bank trimmed its key rate for a third time late last month.

“We see the current stance of monetary policy as likely to remain appropriate" as long as the economy, labor market and inflation remain consistent with the Fed’s outlook, Powell said.

Since last month's Fed meeting, the government has reported that employers added 128,000 jobs in October – a surprisingly strong showing in light of a General Motors strike and the layoffs of temporary 2020 census workers.

"There's a lot to like about today's labor market," Powell said. He noted the 3.6% unemployment rate, near a 50-year low, is drawing Americans on the sidelines back into the workforce. And while average yearly wage growth has picked up to 3%, it's lower than anticipated in light of the low jobless rate. Inflation, he said, remains below the Fed's 2% target.

“Of course, if developments emerge that cause a material reassessment of our outlook, we would respond accordingly,” Powell said.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, tried to coax the Fed chief into weighing in on the potential economic impact of "a massive tax increase," which some analysts say could be required by several Democratic presidential candidates' proposals for universal health care or free college tuition.

"I'm particularly reluctant to be pulled into the 2020 election," said Powell, a Republican and Trump appointee who has been repeatedly attacked by the president for not cutting interest rates more sharply.

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Qualcomm (QCOM) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

Zacks Equity Research

Qualcomm (QCOM) closed at $82.59 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.62% move from the prior day. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.15%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.05%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the chipmaker had lost 3.01% over the past month. This has lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.32% in that time.

Investors will be hoping for strength from QCOM as it approaches its next earnings release. In that report, analysts expect QCOM to post earnings of $0.85 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 29.17%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $4.83 billion, down 0.35% from the year-ago period.

Looking at the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $4.12 per share and revenue of $21.88 billion. These totals would mark changes of +16.38% and -9.84%, respectively, from last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for QCOM. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the company's business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 5.72% higher. QCOM currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Valuation is also important, so investors should note that QCOM has a Forward P/E ratio of 19.9 right now. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 21.16.

Investors should also note that QCOM has a PEG ratio of 1.43 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Wireless Equipment was holding an average PEG ratio of 3.59 at yesterday's closing price.

The Wireless Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 37, putting it in the top 15% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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SYR.AX - Syrah Resources Limited

ASX - ASX Delayed Price. Currency in AUD
+0.0150 (+2.44%)
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Previous Close0.6150
Bid0.6600 x 0
Ask0.5900 x 0
Day's Range0.6200 - 0.6500
52 Week Range0.3500 - 2.0281
Avg. Volume3,294,512
Market Cap236.579M
Beta (5Y Monthly)1.03
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
EPS (TTM)-0.3050
Earnings DateOct 21, 2019
Forward Dividend & YieldN/A (N/A)
Ex-Dividend DateN/A
1y Target Est2.33
  • Imagine Owning Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) And Trying To Stomach The 90% Share Price Drop
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    Imagine Owning Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) And Trying To Stomach The 90% Share Price Drop

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    Q3 2019 Syrah Resources Ltd Earnings Call

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    Best Stocks for 2019: Q3 Was a Roller Coaster

    The third quarter was definitely a bumpy ride for the stock market. One could call it a roller coaster -- primarily because roller coasters usually drop you off at the same spot where you got on. The S&P 500 saw gains of just under 0.5%, the Dow Jones gained 0.75% and the Nasdaq lost a bit more than 1%.Must like the rest of the market, the Best Stocks for 2019 race didn't see a lot of lasting moves. A CBD company continues to move among the top five, a cutting-edge telahealth company holds onto second, and a direct-to-consumer retailer continues its explosive growth. There's one quarter left for big moves, but it's far from anyone's game. * Are These 10 High-Yielding S&P Dividend Stocks Traps or Treasures? Without further ado, let's get into the Best Stocks for 2019, ranked from bottom to top.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips 10\. Syrah Resources (SYAAF)Investor: Eric FryYear-to-Date Change Through Q3: -70%Q2 Ranking: 10The story for Syrah Resources (OTCMKTS:SYAAF) went from can it be the best stock for 2019 to can it survive 2019?It looks like it will. 2020 is a bit less likely. Beyond that…well SYAAF really needs that electric vehicle revolution to come soon.The bull thesis for Syrah is that as electric vehicles become more profitable, the companies that supply the materials needed for the cars' batteries will also take off. Graphite is an often overlooked one of these materials, and Syrah owns Balama Mine, the world's highest grade graphite mine. But the prices of these battery components didn't increase as expected.In his update, Eric Fry explained:"Despite the booming market for electric vehicles worldwide, an "echo boom" in the prices of the so-called battery metals has failed to materialize. The prices of copper, cobalt, lithium, and graphite are all languishing near three-year lows. Nickel is the lone standout among the key battery metals, as its price recently hit a new five-year high.In response to the dire conditions in the graphite market, Syrah slashed production by two-thirds last month. And there is no guarantee that this deep production cut will be the last, as the price of graphite has slumped about 15% since the start of the year."Read more about SYAFF stock here. 9\. Weibo (WB)Source: testing / Investor: Kyle WoodleyYTD Change: -23%Q2 Ranking: 9Though it's up a modest 1.84% in Q3, Chinese digital company Weibo (NASDAQ:WB) hasn't turned around just yet. It was still down 23% at the end of Q3.But Investorplace's Luke Lango believes that WB has turned around and that turnaround is here to stay:"Weibo stock has been in a secular downtrend since early 2018. But, all major signs (improving fundamentals, favorable optics, and bullish technicals) imply that this downtrend is over."The biggest challenge remaining for WB -- and all Chinese stocks? The trade war. We keep hearing from the Trump Administration that a trade deal is close, but that's about as good as having no information about trade talks at all. * 7 Important IPO Stocks to Watch for the Long Run Will things improve for WB in the coming years? Almost definitely. Will they improve before the end of 2019? Probably not. 8\. Canada Goose (GOOS)Source: rblfmr / Investor: Will AshworthYTD Change: 1%Q2 Ranking: 8Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS) had a much better Q3 than Q2, rising over 10% and bringing it back to flat returns for 2019. The turnaround was based mostly on solid double-beat earnings report that saw revenues grow 59% and earnings grow 37% year-over-year. GOOS's wholesale business also rebounded, retaking the lead over the company's DTC business.Investors were disappointed that it was just a double beat quarter, and not a double-beat-and-raise quarter, however.And Canada Goose isn't out of the woods just yet. As Investorplace's Ashworth stated:"One class-action lawsuit filed in early September suggests that Canada Goose management failed to disclose or made misleading statements about its sourcing of down and fur.While I picked GOOS as my top stock of 2019, I too am concerned about the way it treats the animals used to source its down and fur. As an animal lover, I wouldn't stand for any ill-treatment of animals. The company denies its suppliers' abuse the animals that are used in sourcing materials for its parkas, etc. I've chosen to take them at their word."Whether or not these lawsuits have merits remains to be seen, but it is pretty clear that GOOS will not take the top spot this year.Especially once you take into account that the 10% gains of Q3 have been erased in the first two sessions of Q4.Read more about GOOS stock here. 7\. Viper Energy Partners (VNOM)Source: Shutterstock Investor: Neil GeorgeYTD Change: 10%Q2 Ranking: 8Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) is an oil and gas play, but it's not a traditional one. Instead of producing either material or refining it, VNOM owns prime parts of the Permian Basin which it leases out to E&P companies. This should isolate VNOM from some of the volatility of the energy sector, and it has."Viper has generated a return through the first three quarters of 2019 of 10.81% -- well outpacing the traditional E&P companies' stocks.It has also been expanding its properties thanks to its affiliation with Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) which founded the company through a drop-down of property assets to Viper back in 2014."The problem? The energy sector itself. The Energy Select Sector SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLE) was up 1.2% for the first nine months of 2019. So VNOM's investment thesis held true, but the energy sector is seriously lagging other stocks this year.This doesn't mean Viper Energy isn't a good stock or dividend play, but it does mean 2019 isn't its year. * 7 High Volatility Stocks to Buy as the Market Rebounds Read more about VNOM here. 6\. LyondellBasell (LYB)Source: Via LyondellBasellInvestor: Charles SizemoreYTD Change: 10%Q2 Ranking: 7LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) is a plastics, chemicals and refining company -- and that wasn't the right sector to be in this year. Furthermore, with just a 9x trailing P/E and 7x forward P/E, LYB is deep in value stock territory."With cheap valuations like these, you might assume that Lyondell had hit a rough patch. But nothing could be further from the truth. Gross margins and operating margins have trended higher for years, and revenues have been stable.The lack of investor interest in Lyondell has far less to do with company performance and far more to do with the neighborhood it's in. In a world of social media hype, a plastics, chemicals and refining company just isn't all that interesting. But as investors rotate out of the story stocks of the last decade in search of new opportunities, they're likely to give reliable dividend payers like Lyondell a closer look."LYB didn't win the Best Stocks for 2019 contest, but the stock is still worth a look - especially if you think value stocks will come back in 2020.Read more about LYB here. 5\. Amazon (AMZN)Source: Jonathan Weiss / Investor: Readers' ChoiceYTD Change: 16%Q2 Ranking: 5Readers' Choice stock Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) didn't have a great quarter. Though it held onto the 5th place slot, it's actually down 10% in Q3. Right now, AMZN stock isn't even beating the S&P 500 for 2019. Maybe it's time to pick a different stock for 2020?What this loss seems to come down to is that investors are growing weary of Amazon's growth without thought for profits attitude. The strategy got AMZN to $1 trillion in market cap, so it did pay off, but it looks like investors are starting to expect a more mature company."This was highlighted earlier in Q3 when AMZN missed Q2 earnings per share expectations and plummeted nearly 12% in a few sessions. That's over $100 billion in market cap erased over a miss of 35 cents per share.This plunge was despite a revenue beat, so the message investors are sending here is clear: They expect more in profits than Amazon has been delivering."Of course, the long-term narrative for Amazon is still strong, but AMZN winning the Best Stocks for 2019 at this point depends more on the leaders taking a nose dive than several hundred billion in market cap flowing into AMZN in the next three months. * 5 Stocks Under $10 Worth the Risk Read more about AMZN here. 4\. Adobe (ADBE)Source: r.classen / Investors: John Jagerson and Wade HansenYTD Change: 22%Q2 Ranking: 4Despite holding onto 4th place, Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) didn't have the best Q3. It fell 8%. But one bad quarter isn't much in the scheme of things for a stock like ADBE. Adobe produces industry leading products and was one of the first companies to capitalize on the new software subscription revenue model.Can ADBE rebound from its Q3 losses and take the top spot in the Best Stocks for 2019 contest? That remains to be seen.Read more about ADBE here. 3\. Charlotte's Web Holdings (CWBHF)Source: Shutterstock Investor: Matt McCallYTD Change: 25%Q2 Ranking: 3For a third place stock, Charlotte's Web (OTCMKTS:CWBHF) has a better shot than you might think of winning the Best Stocks for 2019. One reason is that Charlotte's Web is in the very volatile pot sector. Who could forget the day Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) ran up to $300 from $230 and back to $150 in a single trading session? I'm not saying Charlotte's Web - or the 2019 pot sector - is nearly that volatile, but a run of 40% over three months is certainly possible.Another reason a win is still possible is Charlotte's Web's size. Other than SYAAF, CWBHF is the only one of our stocks sporting a sub-$1 billion market cap, that means less investor money is needed to move the needle. For today's $675 million market cap to hit 60% gains for the year, only about $200 million would needed to be invested in the company.We only check in with the Best Stocks once a quarter, but CWBHF has topped 100% gains twice in 2019, the last time being Aug. 5. It's as if we're just getting snapshots of a race, and that works just fine for a lot of stocks, but most stocks are much steadier than Charlotte's Web. Will the next snapshot happen on a day when Charlotte's Web has once again sprinted into first place before being overtaken again by a steadier runner? We'll have to see.Matt McCall pointed out that Charlotte's Web is well-positioned for this growth even among pot stocks:"Charlotte's Web remains one of a handful of cannabis companies that is able to turn a profit. That's huge. CWBHF is expected to earn $0.19 per share this year, followed by $0.69 in 2020 and up to $1.07 by 2021.…The stock is undervalued based on both earnings and revenue forecasts. Using the 2021 numbers, which is less than two years from now, CWBHF stock trades with P/E ratio of 14.3 and a price-to-sales of 1.67.Stocks that are in high-growth sectors such as cannabis and CBD should (and typically do) trade at valuations higher than the overall market. A P/E ratio between 40 and 50 for Charlotte's Web would be in-line with other high-growth stocks."In my opinion, Charlotte's Web has a higher chance to take the top spot than even the next stock on the list. * 7 Stocks the Insiders Are Buying on Sale Read more about CWBHF here. 2\. Teladoc (TDOC)Source: Shutterstock Investor: Jason MoserYTD Change: 37%Q2 Ranking: 2Teledoc (NYSE:TDOC) has had its ups and downs in 2019 to be sure, but the moves haven't been nearly as wild as the ones in Charlotte's Web stock. As a result, TDOC is up a very respectable 37% as of the end of Q3.Teladoc is the undisputed leader in the telehealth space. It's a company that makes it possible to seek medical attention, virtually without having to travel to a doctor's appointment. As more services and industries become digital in some way and the U.S. cries out for healthcare reform, a company at the intersection of these two things stands to profit big.And its growth is going well. As The Motley Fool's Jason Moser pointed out:"TDOC stock's second-quarter results showed us the business remains on track. There were a couple of leadership additions with Mala Murthy coming on as CFO and David Sides as COO… TDOC's revenue for the quarter came in just over $130 million -representing 24% organic growth."Moser also pointed out upcoming catalysts for TDOC:"Medicare Advantage will be a nice catalyst in the coming years as it will open them up to an opportunity as large as 20 million additional members.It also sounds like the CVS (NYSE:CVS) partnership continues to develop nicely. There was plenty of positive language on the earnings call regarding the relationship building with CVS and Aetna. Minute Clinics have expanded to 8 additional states, and the Aetna acquisition has stoked the HealthHub concept …In fact CVS plans to have 1,500 HealthHUB locations operating by the end of 2021."Will any of these catalysts hit in time for the end of 2019? That remains to be seen.Read more about TDOC here. 1\. Lululemon (LULU)Source: Richard Frazier / Investor: Louis NavellierYTD Change: 58%Q2 Ranking: 1And finally, Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) holds onto the top spot for the second consecutive quarter, and no one else really came close. LULU closed out Q3 a whopping 21 percentage points ahead of TDOC.Louis Navellier of Growth Investor attributes Lululemon's success to two things: being an entirely direct-to-consumer company and smart management.The first allows LULU to control costs and quality and keep close track of what customers want. LULU keeps production costs down and can release new products strategically in a way that won't leave them sitting on shelves. This lets LULU "charge a premium for quality products that are in limited supply.""The second force that keeps LULU stock chugging along is the company's smart management. 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I love to take control of my life

  1. Reflect on your life.
  2. Find in what situation you blamed others. Forgive them.

Who is the controller of your life?

Is it me? You cannot control your life. If you fall down you will have to go to the hospital. I do not have control. Then what is the meaning of this statement. When I surrender to the Divinity only, I will take control of my life.

Let us go deeper now. I am not the doer and Divine is the doer. This we will accept lovingly.

Here we have to cultivate the habit that you are not the doer. What happens when I am the doer? Everything will be wrong then. But everything goes right when you think that Divine is the doer. When you think that Divine is the doer, there will be surrender.

A tendency to blame others

We always have the tendency to blame others. We say, “I didn’t have proper sleep because my wife always disturbs me,” When there is no power supply we blame the government. When I am hurt in an accident, we say, “I was properly walking but that auto fellow came and hit me”.

In ordinary life, for each and every situation or event we will be blaming others. Who is spoiling me in my life? When you blame others you have to remember that he is also not the doer. Nobody is responsible for this.

When I am not the doer we happily accept that. When your work is blocked or delayed, the divine is waiting for the right time and he is the doer. When you bring this thinking you can take control of your life.

“My Mother is the cause of my husband’s death”, a case history

One mother and daughter are there. Daughter is married and more than 45 years old, living in a foreign country. About five years back her father expired. The mother has three daughters and all are away.

Mother used to disturb the daughters telling that somebody has to come and look after her. In their caste only the daughter has to look after the mother it seems. I asked the daughter to cut the cord (between the mother and her).

One day, the mother asked the daughter, “Suppose if your husband dies, whether you will come back to me”. The son-in-law died after three months. From then on the daughter could not forgive her mother at all. Whenever she sees her mother she becomes angry. But that lady is a philosophical lady.

The daughter came to me and told that even after taking the Bach Flower Remedies Holly and Willow she could not be alright. I told her that Holly and Willow say to you that you have to change your attitude.

When you say that you are not the doer, then you think that your mother is also not the doer. Keep chanting. “I am not the doer, she is not the doer and Divine is the doer”. After chanting this for one hour her heart became lighter. For the next two days she was chanting this and she became completely alright.

Till such time you are blaming others you are not in control of your life. So, whatever may be the problem, think that the Divine is the doer! The problem will be solved automatically. Then only you can take control of your life.

Inappropriate Love

Some time ago I explained to you about some sexual harassment that I was suffering, from near my home. You asked me to forgive them and it worked. They are no longer around blocking my path.

Unfortunately now – post clearing resistance to love – one of them has decided he is in love with me. Naran please help me I do not want this!

I feel like this may have been why I originally created the tendency not to receive love from people to avoid unwanted advances. This man is too old for me and not at all what I had in mind.

Please help me! I do not want to receive love from inappropriate places. I want to continue to be open to receiving love that does not make me feel bad.

Do the forgiving exercise for this man.

Say “I thank you old man for keeping away from me” three times daily.

Okay. I will do. What is the root cause of this? I feel I am always in this type of situation. It makes me become a separatist. I’m tired of it!

Grace, let us NOT think about why this is happening (and allow our ego to play games).

Heal as and when the situation arises. Release all your anger and resentment.

You can take a paper and write down your anger stories. Go on writing without reading what you wrote. Burn the paper or dip the paper in water and tear it.

Do the same for the second day and so on, until you feel that there is nothing to write.

I want to let you know that the man who was bothering me has lessened his advances. This is unprecedented. I will continue to thank and forgive until it stops.

I have not yet done the writing out exercise but I will try soon. Step by step everything is working.

Purpose of giving the forgiving exercise to Grace

A couple of questions had come to me asking why they should ask for forgiveness, when others have done the mistake.

I hope the above story will convince you now. Anyway, I will offer some explanation here.

Don’t take any words literally (I will post few articles on this topic).

When we do the forgiving exercise, we break off from our problem situation.

Otherwise, our thoughts and feelings about the situation – I mean our connection to the problem situation, will sustain it further.

How to Handle Your Karma

(From Multi Dimensional Healing June 27 Workshop)

What is known as a karmic effect? Karma is not sin as many think. We have to come out of the thinking that we have done something wrong.

To learn something, mind has certain way of operating. One of the ways of operating is based on formula(s) a = b and cause is equal to effect. (B: C>E)That’s why karma effect has come in to our thinking process.

How to handle the present? Coming out of the emotions and be in the present is one way of nullifying our karmas.

When something happens all of us get any one of four types of emotions. First, the situation may kindle fear in us. If it’s persistent it becomes a worry. If problem is not solved then we feel sad. When nothing happens after so much of effort, then we get angry. Our mind knows only these four emotions.

If we come out of the emotions, the present is handled beautifully because our own habitual thoughts and emotions bring in the karmic effect.

Something happens and I react. If we react the same way we act like a robot. There is no difference in results. If I change the reaction – for example, if you become calm instead of getting angry, then your future also will change.

How to handle the present? God provides solutions thru nature. Use them to heal the present. Mudras, Flower Remedies help us come out of the ruling emotions.

Purpose of forgiving

By employing these techniques, we are healing ourselves. We have to categorically differentiate soul from mind. When we want to take revenge, it’s happening from the mind, not from the soul – which is only observing. The soul is beyond all these unwanted emotions.

Conscious mind will always make you think that there is a need for revenge and anger. Purpose of mantra is to correct the conscious mind. We do that help of the forgiving exercise. It’s an art which makes the other person think differently about you. It cuts our thinking pattern. We think we need to react to anger, while our true nature is to love and forgive.

 Janma after Janma Same Story Same Endings

We are always living the same pattern for many Janma or lifetimes. That’s why we have met here again today. I would have taken class for you in my previous lifetime also.

How did we learn our emotional patterns – anger or sadness? We learnt from our parents. We live the life of our parents – who got their behaviour pattern from their parents. We are living out the same garbage.

During the last Janma, we had same or similar relationships and same behaviour and thinking patterns. How can one break these patterns? How to win over the mind and move spiritually? We will see that in the coming posts.

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Do you want to promote yourself online without spending money?

Well, you’re in right place. I’m going to show you some methods where can promote yourself or your business online without spending money. There are many ways you may advertise for free, but you’re going to have to invest some of your time and energy. If you are willing to do that, you will find that there are tons of ways you can do this without spending money.

Follow these basic instructions and maybe one day you’ll become famous online:

1. Create a website

First of all, you should create a blog of yourself. Check out of the various free hosting sites that offer free blogging like and many more. They also provide you with a free subdomain name so you don’t have to purchase a domain name. You should post regularly to make create you reputation online. What to blog about? Hobbies, things you like, watch, do on a regular basis. Think of it as a journal and over time, you will find your voice and style. It’s also helpful because you can reference back on ideas you might have had at one time. Some writers use blogs to work out ideas over time, only to revisit later and compile working drafts for short stories or novels. If that’s the case, being that you are on a blog, you can get feedback from friends and followers, letting you know if you are going in the right direction or not.

Social Media Marketing

The most important and best method of marketing is social media marketing. You should learn to use these sites effectively. You should communicate in a positive way and be informative, writing about things going on in your life. This can become a platform for you to demonstrate your knowledge by discuss it on these social media sites.

Check out this article on the The Top 10 Social Media Influencers of 2018 for some fresh ideas.

There are so many social media sites to choose from that people from all over the world use, so you have a great chance to promote yourself this way.

First off,  you have to create a fan page on these sites and work to gain followers by posting good content and then connecting, whether through friend requests, groups or communities, just depending on what each offers. Connect all of your accounts to each other to increase the traffic.

Contribute to blog posts that are related to what you like to talk about. Consider using YouTube for your promotion by a video of yourself.

Timing is everything. It’s a biggest chance to promote when your friends share your posts. So you should know the time when your friends are online to share your posts. And you should send out the information when most of your friends are online and have time to share your posts.

Post ads on free sites

Many of the websites allow you to post an ad on their website for free, just keep in mind that you may have competition so make sure your message is clear and attention getting.

Consider all of the different ways you can engage people through: pictures, videos and audio. If possible, use some or all of these media techniques and see what works best for you and your message. Are you more comfortable just blogging and writing or do you like being in front of the camera? Do you have a golden voice? Start a podcast!

Search Engines

Try to get yourself or your blog listed in top of the search engine rankings. There are many techniques that are helpful to this but ranking for your name or unique channel name should be pretty easy, unless you have a common name or title. Make sure what ever you use, you use throughout your blog or media. With repetition, the search engines will pick you up and get you ranked appropriately.

Be Honest

Don’t write or shoot videos to appeal to the masses, do them because they interest you. Look at gossip writer Perez Hilton. He became famous for talking trash about celebrities. He didn’t follow the norm and became widely popular. Be honest with yourself and the feeling you have and chances are you will get more attention for it.

Build a network of people who support your thoughts

As you meet people, connect and communicate with them. Don’t be swayed by the different types of feedback you might get. If people are telling you your spelling is terrible, work on it, but if their points of view don’t mesh with your’s consider it a compliment that you were able to get someone to at least read a different point of view. Just don’t get brought down by negative people. Surrounding yourself with like-minded, positive people will make what you are doing more fun and enjoyable. The positive people in your network can help you with your ideas and find new opportunities.

Don’t underestimate your talent

There is so much to be said for raw talent. If you plan to promote yourself in a niche, explot that niche and show everyone how great you are in it. Show off a little!

Make sure that you are building a strong portfolio and communicate with the right individuals, building enduring relationships with individuals who can both help and show you (and additionally benefit by your help and educating), and verify you’re promoting your best abilities. Everybody in the world will not get success, however rather you’ll stand a good chance in case you are ready to lock in, hustle, and do the diligent work needed to make your thoughts come to life.

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According to the statistics, 9% of all American companies close every year, whereas only 8% are opened every year. Moreover, over 50% small businesses fail in their initial 4 years.

For instance, all small businesses that were launched in the year 2011, there were only 4% that made to their 2nd year, 3% made to their 3rd year, 9% made it to their 4th year, and just 3% made it to their 5th year.

With such alarming rates of startup failures, what it is that is resulting in the unsuccessfulness of these ventures? What are the reasons behind the failure of small businesses? Does it have something to do with how they operate or lead the business or is it because they do not have ample capital to invest?

Why Some Small Businesses Fail

The figures indicate that 46% small businesses do not succeed owing to incompetence, 30% do not work due to lack of managerial experience or unbalanced experience, 13% do not make it because of broad categories like neglect, disaster and fraud, and 11% are unsuccessful due to lack of experience in the line of services or goods.

These statistics can put off any small business owner who is planning to start their very own startup or have already done it a few days or months back. And, if you too are one such business owner, then do not keep down your sword so fast.

As a small business owner, this thought would have crossed your mind sometimes. What if your small venture fails even though you’ve done everything to thrive? And, if you are an optimistic kind of business owner, then you would not have even pondered over this idea. However, as suggested by the figures above, it is a fact that a lot of startups do not succeed.

So, what exactly are the reasons behind startup failures? This article aims to cover this topic for small business owners who fear that their startup can fail or who want to take measures that do not result in a business failure. So, read on and find out the common reasons behind the shutdown of a lot of small businesses out there.

  1. Wrong reason for starting the business

The reason behind launching your startup can be the one behind its failure as well. The reason can be anything. It can be that you want to make plenty of money, spend more time with your dear ones, do not want to work under anyone else and be your own boss, etc. Although these are the perks of a successful enterprise after it has been in existence for several years and owing to the hard work of the entrepreneur, these are not the valid reasons to begin a business.

Forbes reports that over 500,000 companies are launched every month, and most of them have the wrong reasons behind their commencement. Moreover, 42% startups fail because they do not cater to any particular market need or solve any of the problems consumers face. Thus, you should begin your company with the correct reasons so that you can make it successful. Some of these reasons include:

  • Having passion for what you will do
  • The service or product should fulfill a need of the people according to studies and investigations
  • A positive attitude, determination, and drive that does not let you give in when others already have
  • Be willing to learn from your mistakes
  • Getting knowledge of varied business running skills
  • Proficiency at offering intelligent or creative solutions that are required in the marketplace, particularly under stringent time restraints
  • Liking fellow humans and portraying this in your interactions, integrity, and honesty with different types of people
  1. Lack of capital

If the startup does not have enough operating capital, then your small business is surely doomed. A lot of business owners take the dangers of less cash flow too lightly. According to the 2015 report of Hiscox, titled DNA of an Entrepreneur, 21% of American entrepreneurs use their credit cards to finance their businesses.

Moreover, 82% small businesses experience cash flow issues. Nearly 29% small businesses do not succeed for the reason that they run out of cash irrespective of whether they are underfunded or spend irresponsibly.

Furthermore, Hiscox Business Insurance reports that 1/3rd small business owners do not even possess an insurance and 1 out of 3 small business proprietors are sued even without committing a mistake, owing to which they spend a large portion of their capital to fight lawsuits.

Therefore, it is advised that you:

  • Protect your business capital even prior to starting your small business so that you can safeguard it against oscillations
  • Get proper liability insurance in order to manage the flow of capital in a better way
  • Determine the amount of money you require to cover up the costs of your startup and to keep it running for the initial years; for this, you can also make use of a startup calculator such as on The Wall Street Journal
  • Consult a financial advisor and talk about your plans
  1. Poor management

A lot of reports indicate that small businesses fail owing to poor management, which includes relevant management and business expertise in fields like finance, purchasing, production, selling, and managing and hiring staff.

Almost 23% startups are not successful because they do not have the right team. It can be due to a lack of common vision, expertise, motivation, or something else. Nevertheless, if the team is not appropriate, the startup will fail.

19% startups are outcompeted by other startups in terms of funding, motivation, and expertise. Additionally, neglecting the business or the product can also lead to its failure. It is recorded that 17% businesses do not succeed owing to their neglect for their product.

In order to handle your management properly, you must:

  • First, identify that your management is poor
  • Then, educate yourself on the skills you do not have
  • Outsource work to skilled professionals or hire proficient employees
  • Be a successful manager and leader
  • Study, plan, organize, and control all the business operational activities regularly; for this, you need to study customer and market research data frequently
  • Create a work climate that drives productivity
  • Think strategically, make your vision a reality, deal with change, make alterations, and envisage new future possibilities
  1. Improper planning

Not planning properly is one of the other reasons why small firms go out of business. More often than not, entrepreneurs who focus on attaining financial independence do not succeed since they do not take the necessary steps to create a crucial business plan, which includes things like workforce requirements, competitors’ analysis, marketing budgets, and expense and sales forecasts. Reports show that 17% small businesses do not make it since they do not have any business model along with their idea.

A new business requires strategic, methodical, hard work, and careful planning on the part of the business owner; and if these are absent, your small business can fail. According to stats, 18% startups fail owing to poor cost and pricing issues in their product, thus resulting in loss of sales and revenue. Additionally, banks ask for your business plan, when you seek additional business capital.

In order to ensure that your business is successful, you need to plan it properly. It should include all the components listed below:

  • Effective business plan no matter how much time it takes; for this, you can make use of a software that will make your job quicker and simpler
  • Plan ahead regardless of the length of your business plan, even if it is one page
  • Based on educated, accurate, and current forecasts for the future
  • Business, goals, and vision descriptions
  • Staff requirements
  • Market and competitors’ analysis
  • Possible issues and their solutions
  • Promotional, advertising, and marketing activities
  • Keys to success
  • Growth management and budgeting
  • Financial details, including capital, supplies, balance sheet, cash flow and income statement analysis, expense and sales forecast
  1. Poor location

9% small businesses lose out since they are not located in a proper location. A local business should be located at the right place in order to be successful. A poor location can be a catastrophe for a business that is well-managed and a good location can even make a struggling company go on and prosper ultimately.

It is advised that your company should be located in a place:

  • Bubbling with ideas and talent
  • Full with the audience that will use the company’s product
  • That is easily accessible, has parking space, proper lighting, and not much traffic
  1. Overexpansion

It is noted that some small businesses have experienced bankruptcy owing to their quick expansion. This usually happens when business proprietors think that success equates quick expansion of their business. Rather, it is the other way round; a steady and slow business growth is the best.

You should only expand after a meticulous research, analysis, and review. You need to identify the things that you need to add so that your business can grow, such as the systems, facilities, and staff. Only then, your business can develop efficiently. With an expansion, most of your work will be allocated to the staff as well.

You should look for the following signs that indicate toward expansion of a business:

  • Less number of employees as compared to the product demands
  • Inability to cater to customers within a suitable time frame
  • A solid and established consumer base
  • A good flow of cash

So, these are the reasons why most of the startups are not able to sustain in this competitive business world. Learn from these and make sure that your small business works. We have also given advice to small companies in order to ward off the calamity before it arrives.

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