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Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved
Matt Rossano
Drawing together evidence from a wide range of scientific disciplines, this book presents an evolutionary history of religion. That history begins with the social lives and rituals of our primate ... More
Drawing together evidence from a wide range of scientific disciplines, this book presents an evolutionary history of religion. That history begins with the social lives and rituals of our primate ancestors. As our ancestors' social world grew increasingly complex, their mental powers grew in concert. Among these mental powers was an increasingly sophisticated imagination. A supernatural world filled with gods, spirits, and ancestors was an outgrowth of that imagination—especially children's imagination. Belief in the supernatural provided important adaptive benefits. Religion's initial adaptive benefit was its power to heal. Quickly, though, this benefit was augmented by religion's power to create highly cooperative and cohesive groups. So significant were these benefits that eventually human groups bonded together by religion out-competed all other groups and literally conquered the world. The book argues that at its core, religion is relational—it represents a supernatural extension of the human social world. Far from just a frivolous adornment, this expanded social world holds the key to what made us human.Less
Supernatural Selection : How Religion Evolved
Drawing together evidence from a wide range of scientific disciplines, this book presents an evolutionary history of religion. That history begins with the social lives and rituals of our primate ancestors. As our ancestors' social world grew increasingly complex, their mental powers grew in concert. Among these mental powers was an increasingly sophisticated imagination. A supernatural world filled with gods, spirits, and ancestors was an outgrowth of that imagination—especially children's imagination. Belief in the supernatural provided important adaptive benefits. Religion's initial adaptive benefit was its power to heal. Quickly, though, this benefit was augmented by religion's power to create highly cooperative and cohesive groups. So significant were these benefits that eventually human groups bonded together by religion out-competed all other groups and literally conquered the world. The book argues that at its core, religion is relational—it represents a supernatural extension of the human social world. Far from just a frivolous adornment, this expanded social world holds the key to what made us human.
Keywords: adaptation, human evolution, imagination, social World, supernatural, relationships, religion, ritual
Opening a Mountain: Koans of the Zen Masters
Steven Heine
Religion, Buddhism
Opening a Mountain is a translation with a commentary of 60 koan cases that feature an important supernatural or ritual element selected from a variety of the major and minor Zen ... More
Opening a Mountain is a translation with a commentary of 60 koan cases that feature an important supernatural or ritual element selected from a variety of the major and minor Zen Buddhist koan collections compiled in Sung China and Kamakura Japan. The koan is a brief, enigmatic anecdote or dialog between two contesting parties that defines the heart. The book demonstrates that the main theme underlying much of the koan literature deals with how Zen masters opened or transformed mountains. The transforming of spiritual forces that had been closing off the mountains into manifestations of sacred space in Zen was referred to as kuai‐shan in Chinese (or kaizan in Japanese). The mountains harbored spirits, demons, and bodhisattvas, as well as hermits, recluses, ascetics, and other irregular practitioners, and were opened using the symbols and rituals of spiritual purification. In contrast with conventional interpretations that view koans as psychological exercises with a purely iconoclastic intention, the approach here highlights the rich component of mythological and marvelous elements that pervade this genre of literature in a way that complements, rather than contradicts, the demythological or iconoclastic perspective. This approach to interpreting Zen literature is distinctive and innovative in several respects. Opening a Mountain includes the selection of koan cases emphasizing supernatural symbols, such as mountains, animals, and other natural imagery, based on a scholarly standard of translation and citation of source materials. The main topics include "Surveying Mountain Landscapes," "Contesting with Irregular Rivals," "Encountering Supernatural Forces," "Wielding Symbols of Authority," and "Giving Life and Controlling Death as Confessional Experiences."Less
Opening a Mountain : Koans of the Zen Masters
Opening a Mountain is a translation with a commentary of 60 koan cases that feature an important supernatural or ritual element selected from a variety of the major and minor Zen Buddhist koan collections compiled in Sung China and Kamakura Japan. The koan is a brief, enigmatic anecdote or dialog between two contesting parties that defines the heart. The book demonstrates that the main theme underlying much of the koan literature deals with how Zen masters opened or transformed mountains. The transforming of spiritual forces that had been closing off the mountains into manifestations of sacred space in Zen was referred to as kuai‐shan in Chinese (or kaizan in Japanese). The mountains harbored spirits, demons, and bodhisattvas, as well as hermits, recluses, ascetics, and other irregular practitioners, and were opened using the symbols and rituals of spiritual purification. In contrast with conventional interpretations that view koans as psychological exercises with a purely iconoclastic intention, the approach here highlights the rich component of mythological and marvelous elements that pervade this genre of literature in a way that complements, rather than contradicts, the demythological or iconoclastic perspective. This approach to interpreting Zen literature is distinctive and innovative in several respects. Opening a Mountain includes the selection of koan cases emphasizing supernatural symbols, such as mountains, animals, and other natural imagery, based on a scholarly standard of translation and citation of source materials. The main topics include "Surveying Mountain Landscapes," "Contesting with Irregular Rivals," "Encountering Supernatural Forces," "Wielding Symbols of Authority," and "Giving Life and Controlling Death as Confessional Experiences."
Keywords: commentary, demons, Kamakura Japan, koan, marvelous, spirits, Sung China, supernatural, translation, Zen Buddhism
Seven Puzzles of Thought and How to Solve Them: And How to Solve Them: An Originalist Theory of Concepts
R. M. Sainsbury and Michael Tye
Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language
How can one think about the same thing twice without knowing that it's the same thing? How can one think about nothing at all (for example Pegasus, the mythical flying horse)? Is thinking about ... More
How can one think about the same thing twice without knowing that it's the same thing? How can one think about nothing at all (for example Pegasus, the mythical flying horse)? Is thinking about oneself special? One could mistake one's car for someone else's, but it seems one could not mistake one's own headache for someone else's. Why not? This book provides an entirely new theory which answers these puzzles and more. The framework is an account of the mind that sees it as part of nature, as opposed to something with supernatural powers. This means that human beings have more opportunities to make mistakes than many have liked to think.Less
Seven Puzzles of Thought and How to Solve Them : And How to Solve Them: An Originalist Theory of Concepts
R. M. SainsburyMichael Tye
How can one think about the same thing twice without knowing that it's the same thing? How can one think about nothing at all (for example Pegasus, the mythical flying horse)? Is thinking about oneself special? One could mistake one's car for someone else's, but it seems one could not mistake one's own headache for someone else's. Why not? This book provides an entirely new theory which answers these puzzles and more. The framework is an account of the mind that sees it as part of nature, as opposed to something with supernatural powers. This means that human beings have more opportunities to make mistakes than many have liked to think.
Keywords: thinking, account of the mind, nature, supernatural powers, mistakes, thought
Elizabeth Bowen: The Enforced Return
Literature, 20th-century Literature and Modernism
This book offers a critical account of Elizabeth Bowen, a significant 20th-century Irish writer still too little known and appreciated. It considers her novels, short stories, essays, and family ... More
This book offers a critical account of Elizabeth Bowen, a significant 20th-century Irish writer still too little known and appreciated. It considers her novels, short stories, essays, and family history, showing how her work both inherits from the Modernist movement and transforms its experimental traditions. The book explores Bowen's adaptation of Irish Protestant Gothic in relation to the Troubles of the 1920s and the Second World War, especially the London Blitz. It reads her explorations of childhood as a response both to Henry James and to the European novel of adultery. Focusing on the ideas of return and reflex, it reads the presence of the supernatural, and of other kinds of haunting, in her work in relation to concepts drawn from both Freud and T. S. Eliot. The book also makes use of non-fictional materials in its interpretations, notably, Bowen's wartime reports from neutral Ireland and the diaries of her wartime lover Charles Ritchie. The intention is to demonstrate the ways in which Bowen's writing merges personal story with public history. The book's radical readings, which depend on a wealth of original research, propose that Bowen is as important to 20th-century literary studies as her much better-known Irish Protestant fellow writer, Samuel Beckett.Less
Elizabeth Bowen : The Enforced Return
This book offers a critical account of Elizabeth Bowen, a significant 20th-century Irish writer still too little known and appreciated. It considers her novels, short stories, essays, and family history, showing how her work both inherits from the Modernist movement and transforms its experimental traditions. The book explores Bowen's adaptation of Irish Protestant Gothic in relation to the Troubles of the 1920s and the Second World War, especially the London Blitz. It reads her explorations of childhood as a response both to Henry James and to the European novel of adultery. Focusing on the ideas of return and reflex, it reads the presence of the supernatural, and of other kinds of haunting, in her work in relation to concepts drawn from both Freud and T. S. Eliot. The book also makes use of non-fictional materials in its interpretations, notably, Bowen's wartime reports from neutral Ireland and the diaries of her wartime lover Charles Ritchie. The intention is to demonstrate the ways in which Bowen's writing merges personal story with public history. The book's radical readings, which depend on a wealth of original research, propose that Bowen is as important to 20th-century literary studies as her much better-known Irish Protestant fellow writer, Samuel Beckett.
Keywords: Irish writer, modernist, Protestant, war, adultery, supernatural, return, Freud, non-fictional, original
The Social Relevance of Spirits
Emma Cohen
in The Mind Possessed: The Cognition of Spirit Possession in an Afro-Brazilian Religious Tradition
Chapter 8 considers the relevance of spirits to everyday life (e.g. healing, counseling, etc.). It offers a generalizable explanation for the widespread attribution of personal misfortune to ... More
Chapter 8 considers the relevance of spirits to everyday life (e.g. healing, counseling, etc.). It offers a generalizable explanation for the widespread attribution of personal misfortune to supernatural causes (e.g. divine retribution, sorcery, etc.). It is suggested that the widespread association between spirits (and other supernatural agents) and practices concerning healing and the betterment of life circumstances is supported by mechanisms of normal, human cognition that deal with social causation.Less
Chapter 8 considers the relevance of spirits to everyday life (e.g. healing, counseling, etc.). It offers a generalizable explanation for the widespread attribution of personal misfortune to supernatural causes (e.g. divine retribution, sorcery, etc.). It is suggested that the widespread association between spirits (and other supernatural agents) and practices concerning healing and the betterment of life circumstances is supported by mechanisms of normal, human cognition that deal with social causation.
Keywords: social causation, relevance, misfortune, supernatural causes, healing, sorcery
Religion, Twice Removed: Exploring the Role of Media in Religious Understandings among "Secular" Young People
Lynn Schofield Clark
Popular entertainment media are implicit (and sometimes explicit) means by which a culture describes itself, including the images and ideas, stories, and fantasies that draw from and supply its ... More
Popular entertainment media are implicit (and sometimes explicit) means by which a culture describes itself, including the images and ideas, stories, and fantasies that draw from and supply its religious imagination. Using in-depth interviews with 71 young people who describe themselves as not very religious, this chapter explores the role of these media in young peoples' understandings of religion and spirituality. Most of these teens freely and energetically explore the "what if?" world of the entertainment media. Some are fascinated by supernatural spiritual images that echo the "dark side" of evangelicalism's emphasis on sin and punishment. Others see in films and television programs signs of spiritual comfort. And a few, the true secularists, see nothing spiritual at all.Less
Popular entertainment media are implicit (and sometimes explicit) means by which a culture describes itself, including the images and ideas, stories, and fantasies that draw from and supply its religious imagination. Using in-depth interviews with 71 young people who describe themselves as not very religious, this chapter explores the role of these media in young peoples' understandings of religion and spirituality. Most of these teens freely and energetically explore the "what if?" world of the entertainment media. Some are fascinated by supernatural spiritual images that echo the "dark side" of evangelicalism's emphasis on sin and punishment. Others see in films and television programs signs of spiritual comfort. And a few, the true secularists, see nothing spiritual at all.
Keywords: teens, popular entertainment, television, film, supernatural, secularists, evangelicalism
African Pentecostalism: An Introduction
Ogbu Kalu
Across Africa, Christianity is thriving in all shapes and sizes. But one particular strain of Christianity prospers more than most — Pentecostalism. Pentecostals believe that everyone can personally ... More
Across Africa, Christianity is thriving in all shapes and sizes. But one particular strain of Christianity prospers more than most — Pentecostalism. Pentecostals believe that everyone can personally receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy or the ability to speak in tongues. In Africa, this kind of faith, in which the supernatural is a daily presence, is sweeping the continent. Today, about 107 million Africans are Pentecostals — and the numbers continue to rise. This book reviews Pentecostalism in Africa. It shows the amazing diversity of the faith, which flourishes in many different forms in diverse local contexts. While most people believe that Pentecostalism was brought to Africa and imposed on its people by missionaries, the book argues emphatically that this is not the case. Throughout, the book demonstrates that African Pentecostalism is distinctly African in character, not imported from the West. With an even-handed approach, the book presents the religion's many functions in African life. Rather than shying away from controversial issues like the role of money and prosperity in the movement, it describes malpractice when it is observed. The book touches upon the movement's identity, the role of missionaries, media and popular culture, women, ethics, Islam, and immigration.Less
African Pentecostalism : An Introduction
Across Africa, Christianity is thriving in all shapes and sizes. But one particular strain of Christianity prospers more than most — Pentecostalism. Pentecostals believe that everyone can personally receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy or the ability to speak in tongues. In Africa, this kind of faith, in which the supernatural is a daily presence, is sweeping the continent. Today, about 107 million Africans are Pentecostals — and the numbers continue to rise. This book reviews Pentecostalism in Africa. It shows the amazing diversity of the faith, which flourishes in many different forms in diverse local contexts. While most people believe that Pentecostalism was brought to Africa and imposed on its people by missionaries, the book argues emphatically that this is not the case. Throughout, the book demonstrates that African Pentecostalism is distinctly African in character, not imported from the West. With an even-handed approach, the book presents the religion's many functions in African life. Rather than shying away from controversial issues like the role of money and prosperity in the movement, it describes malpractice when it is observed. The book touches upon the movement's identity, the role of missionaries, media and popular culture, women, ethics, Islam, and immigration.
Keywords: Christianity, Pentecostals, Holy Spirit, prophecy, speaking in tongues, supernatural, missionaries, media, popular culture, Islam
Relationship and Reciprocity: A Metaphysics of Nature
Joseph Epes Brown and Emily Cousins
in Teaching Spirits: Understanding Native American Religious Traditions
This chapter focuses on Native Americans' belief about nature. It shows that Native Americans do not dichotomize human and animal, natural and supernatural. Typical Western distinctions between ... More
This chapter focuses on Native Americans' belief about nature. It shows that Native Americans do not dichotomize human and animal, natural and supernatural. Typical Western distinctions between animism and animatism are not necessarily present in the Native American experience, since all forms and aspects of creation are experienced as living and animate. Even "inanimate"rocks are thought to be mysteriously possessed with life. But this experience of the sacred does not exclude a unitary, all-inclusive concept that refers to both a Supreme Being and to all gods, spirits, or powers of creation. The roots of relatedness, Lakota metaphysics, animal beings as teachers, and the cyclical relationships that Native American traditions sustain with nature are discussed.Less
Relationship and Reciprocity : A Metaphysics of Nature
Joseph Epes BrownEmily Cousins
This chapter focuses on Native Americans' belief about nature. It shows that Native Americans do not dichotomize human and animal, natural and supernatural. Typical Western distinctions between animism and animatism are not necessarily present in the Native American experience, since all forms and aspects of creation are experienced as living and animate. Even "inanimate"rocks are thought to be mysteriously possessed with life. But this experience of the sacred does not exclude a unitary, all-inclusive concept that refers to both a Supreme Being and to all gods, spirits, or powers of creation. The roots of relatedness, Lakota metaphysics, animal beings as teachers, and the cyclical relationships that Native American traditions sustain with nature are discussed.
Keywords: Native American culture, religious experience, religion, human and animal, natural and supernatural
Religion's Innate Origins and Evolutionary Background
in The Innate Mind: Volume 2: Culture and Cognition
Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind
This chapter envisions religion, in general, and awareness of the supernatural, in particular, as a converging by-product of several cognitive and emotional mechanisms that evolved under natural ... More
This chapter envisions religion, in general, and awareness of the supernatural, in particular, as a converging by-product of several cognitive and emotional mechanisms that evolved under natural selection for mundane adaptive tasks. As human beings routinely interact, they naturally tend to exploit these by-products to solve inescapable, existential problems that have no apparent worldly solution, such as the inevitability of death and the ever-present threat of deception by others. Religion involves costly and hard-to-fake commitment to a counterintuitive world of supernatural agents that master such existential anxieties. The greater one's display of costly commitment to that factually absurd world — as in Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his beloved son for nothing palpable save faith in a "voice" demanding the killing — the greater society's trust in that person's ability and will to help out others with their inescapable problems.Less
This chapter envisions religion, in general, and awareness of the supernatural, in particular, as a converging by-product of several cognitive and emotional mechanisms that evolved under natural selection for mundane adaptive tasks. As human beings routinely interact, they naturally tend to exploit these by-products to solve inescapable, existential problems that have no apparent worldly solution, such as the inevitability of death and the ever-present threat of deception by others. Religion involves costly and hard-to-fake commitment to a counterintuitive world of supernatural agents that master such existential anxieties. The greater one's display of costly commitment to that factually absurd world — as in Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his beloved son for nothing palpable save faith in a "voice" demanding the killing — the greater society's trust in that person's ability and will to help out others with their inescapable problems.
Keywords: religion, evolution, supernatural agent, folk psychology, module, metarepresentation, intuitive ontology
Knowledge and its Paradoxes
Luigi Gioia
in The Theological Epistemology of Augustine's De Trinitate
Religion, Theology, Early Christian Studies
From the vantage point of love, Augustine detects and powerfully describes the epistemological consequences of human sinfulness, thus unmasking the fundamental deficiency of received theories of ... More
From the vantage point of love, Augustine detects and powerfully describes the epistemological consequences of human sinfulness, thus unmasking the fundamental deficiency of received theories of knowledge. Any pretension to independent philosophical enterprise—'philosophizing without Christ'—overlooks the crucial condition of knowledge: love. Knowledge is either impaired by covetousness or freed by God's given love. There is no distinction, for Augustine, between natural and supernatural levels of knowledge, no possibility for a reason of carving out a field where it could fulfil its role autonomously. His epistemology rests on the impossibility of neutrality for the will, neither turning itself towards God nor averting itself from him, but simply ignoring both options. Charity stands in the end as the only condition for an harmonious cognitive life. Only love restores knowledge and enables philosophers to yield to the injunction which resumes philosophical enterprise as a whole, namely 'Know thyself'.Less
From the vantage point of love, Augustine detects and powerfully describes the epistemological consequences of human sinfulness, thus unmasking the fundamental deficiency of received theories of knowledge. Any pretension to independent philosophical enterprise—'philosophizing without Christ'—overlooks the crucial condition of knowledge: love. Knowledge is either impaired by covetousness or freed by God's given love. There is no distinction, for Augustine, between natural and supernatural levels of knowledge, no possibility for a reason of carving out a field where it could fulfil its role autonomously. His epistemology rests on the impossibility of neutrality for the will, neither turning itself towards God nor averting itself from him, but simply ignoring both options. Charity stands in the end as the only condition for an harmonious cognitive life. Only love restores knowledge and enables philosophers to yield to the injunction which resumes philosophical enterprise as a whole, namely 'Know thyself'.
Keywords: epistemological, sinfulness, knowledge, philosophical, knowledge, covetousness, natural, supernatural, neutrality, charity, love
Weber, Der Freischütz Overture
David Manning
in Vaughan Williams on Music
Music, History, Western
Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz overture is a typical product of the Teutonic romantic movement of the early nineteenth century. The story, with its wolf's glen, its flaxen-haired maidens, and ... More
Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz overture is a typical product of the Teutonic romantic movement of the early nineteenth century. The story, with its wolf's glen, its flaxen-haired maidens, and its magic bullets, one of which, at the climax of the opera, apparently goes crooked and hits the villain instead of the heroine, leaves a modern Anglo-Saxon audience, alas! cold. However, one must remember that out of this farrago evolved the great supernatural music dramas of Richard Wagner. Not only in his choice of subjects but in the actual texture of the music, Weber was the direct forerunner of Wagner. The dramatic tension engendered by tremolando strings and heavy drum notes, which one finds in the introduction of this overture, became almost a bad habit with Wagner in tragic situations.Less
Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz overture is a typical product of the Teutonic romantic movement of the early nineteenth century. The story, with its wolf's glen, its flaxen-haired maidens, and its magic bullets, one of which, at the climax of the opera, apparently goes crooked and hits the villain instead of the heroine, leaves a modern Anglo-Saxon audience, alas! cold. However, one must remember that out of this farrago evolved the great supernatural music dramas of Richard Wagner. Not only in his choice of subjects but in the actual texture of the music, Weber was the direct forerunner of Wagner. The dramatic tension engendered by tremolando strings and heavy drum notes, which one finds in the introduction of this overture, became almost a bad habit with Wagner in tragic situations.
Keywords: von Weber, Der Freischütz, Teutonic, romantic movement, supernatural, Richard Wagner, tremolando strings
The Epoch of the Secular City
This introductory chapter provides a background of secularization, an epochal movement that marks a change in the way men grasp and understand their life together. Secularization is the loosening of ... More
This introductory chapter provides a background of secularization, an epochal movement that marks a change in the way men grasp and understand their life together. Secularization is the loosening of the world from religious and quasi-religious understandings of itself, the dispelling of all closed world-views, and the breaking of all supernatural myths and sacred symbols. It represents what another observer has called the "defatalization of history," the discovery by man that he has been left with the world on his hands, that he can no longer blame fortune or the furies for what he does with it. Secularization is man turning his attention away from worlds beyond and toward this world and this time. However, the forces of secularization have no serious interest in persecuting religion. Secularization simply bypasses and undercuts religion and goes on to other things.Less
This introductory chapter provides a background of secularization, an epochal movement that marks a change in the way men grasp and understand their life together. Secularization is the loosening of the world from religious and quasi-religious understandings of itself, the dispelling of all closed world-views, and the breaking of all supernatural myths and sacred symbols. It represents what another observer has called the "defatalization of history," the discovery by man that he has been left with the world on his hands, that he can no longer blame fortune or the furies for what he does with it. Secularization is man turning his attention away from worlds beyond and toward this world and this time. However, the forces of secularization have no serious interest in persecuting religion. Secularization simply bypasses and undercuts religion and goes on to other things.
Keywords: secularization, religion, supernatural myths, sacred symbols, closed world-views
Preliminary Studies: The Supernatural and Causation in Herodotus
N. J. Sewell‐Rutter
in Guilt by Descent: Moral Inheritance and Decision Making in Greek Tragedy
Classical Studies, Plays and Playwrights: Classical, Early, and Medieval
This chapter considers some aspects of Herodotus. It examines instances in this contemporary author of supernatural causation, moral inheritance within the family, and decision making. It argues that ... More
This chapter considers some aspects of Herodotus. It examines instances in this contemporary author of supernatural causation, moral inheritance within the family, and decision making. It argues that Herodotus exhibits fruitful points of comparison and contrast with the tragedians.Less
This chapter considers some aspects of Herodotus. It examines instances in this contemporary author of supernatural causation, moral inheritance within the family, and decision making. It argues that Herodotus exhibits fruitful points of comparison and contrast with the tragedians.
Keywords: Greek tragedy, Herodotus, Croesus, Cyrus, supernatural causation, moral inheritance, decision making
Fate, Freedom, Decision Making: Eteocles and Others
This chapter investigates the agency and decision-making processes of the mortals in tragedy on whom the weight of supernatural causation rests. It considers successively fate, mortal freedom, and ... More
This chapter investigates the agency and decision-making processes of the mortals in tragedy on whom the weight of supernatural causation rests. It considers successively fate, mortal freedom, and the processes of decision, with particular emphasis on the so-called 'decision' scene of Eteocles in Aeschylus' Septem contra Thebas. This last phase of the investigation does not pretend to be exhaustive in itself, but rather seeks to examine certain relevant aspects of these phenomena as they present themselves to the student of familial corruption and supernatural causation. It asks how divine necessity meshes with mortal agency in certain relevant cases, and whether the former imperils the latter.Less
This chapter investigates the agency and decision-making processes of the mortals in tragedy on whom the weight of supernatural causation rests. It considers successively fate, mortal freedom, and the processes of decision, with particular emphasis on the so-called 'decision' scene of Eteocles in Aeschylus' Septem contra Thebas. This last phase of the investigation does not pretend to be exhaustive in itself, but rather seeks to examine certain relevant aspects of these phenomena as they present themselves to the student of familial corruption and supernatural causation. It asks how divine necessity meshes with mortal agency in certain relevant cases, and whether the former imperils the latter.
Keywords: Greek tragedy, mortals, decision making, supernatural causation, Septem contra Thebas, fate, mortal freedom
Haunting the Buddha: Indian Popular Religion and the Formation of Buddhism
Robert DeCaroli
Although Buddhist monasteries are commonly understood as being institutions dedicated to non‐attachment and transcendence, the architectures of the earliest known monasteries are overwhelmingly ... More
Although Buddhist monasteries are commonly understood as being institutions dedicated to non‐attachment and transcendence, the architectures of the earliest known monasteries are overwhelmingly decorated with sculptural images of minor deities and spirits directly associated with wealth, health and worldly success (yakshas, nagas, etc). This text refutes the notion that the presence of these deities is linked to periods of decline in Buddhism by demonstrating how the inclusion of these semi‐divine figures was part of an intentional process by which the Buddhist monastic community managed to attract adherents and expand into new regions. Specifically, the incorporation of these supernatural beings into Buddhist contexts provided the Buddhists with a social role as the tamers and keepers of potentially dangerous and unpredictable spirits. This new social relevance ensured Buddhist patronage after the cessation of royal support (c. 200‐100 bce) and provided the monastic community with a strategy for expansion. Both the architecture and the sculpture served as important visual markers that signified the spiritual authority of Buddhist teachings and identified the monastic community as spiritually accomplished individuals worthy of support. This work situates Buddhism within the social and political contexts of early India and in so doing explores the contributions made to the developing monastic institution by the religious ideas and local beliefs that surrounded it.Less
Haunting the Buddha : Indian Popular Religion and the Formation of Buddhism
Although Buddhist monasteries are commonly understood as being institutions dedicated to non‐attachment and transcendence, the architectures of the earliest known monasteries are overwhelmingly decorated with sculptural images of minor deities and spirits directly associated with wealth, health and worldly success (yakshas, nagas, etc). This text refutes the notion that the presence of these deities is linked to periods of decline in Buddhism by demonstrating how the inclusion of these semi‐divine figures was part of an intentional process by which the Buddhist monastic community managed to attract adherents and expand into new regions. Specifically, the incorporation of these supernatural beings into Buddhist contexts provided the Buddhists with a social role as the tamers and keepers of potentially dangerous and unpredictable spirits. This new social relevance ensured Buddhist patronage after the cessation of royal support (c. 200‐100 bce) and provided the monastic community with a strategy for expansion. Both the architecture and the sculpture served as important visual markers that signified the spiritual authority of Buddhist teachings and identified the monastic community as spiritually accomplished individuals worthy of support. This work situates Buddhism within the social and political contexts of early India and in so doing explores the contributions made to the developing monastic institution by the religious ideas and local beliefs that surrounded it.
Keywords: Buddhism, Spirits, Yaksha, Naga, Monasteries, Patronage, Buddhist expansion, Supernatural
The African Interregnum, Part II: The Evolution of Supernatural Imagination
Matt J. Rossano
in Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved
Chapter 5 explores the evolutionary origins of supernatural imagination. The first evidence of the supernatural emerges during the African Interregnum period. Chapter 5 reviews developmental data ... More
Chapter 5 explores the evolutionary origins of supernatural imagination. The first evidence of the supernatural emerges during the African Interregnum period. Chapter 5 reviews developmental data supporting the notion that supernatural imagination stems from childhood imagination. As social complexity grew during the African Interregnum period, children with greater imaginative capacity had a selective advantage because more imaginative children grew into more socially intelligent adults. In adulthood this expanded imaginative capacity was put to practical, fitness-enhancing use by incorporating it into social rituals—enhancing the intensity and effectiveness of those rituals—and by using it to increase social cooperativeness and reduce existential anxieties.Less
The African Interregnum, Part II : The Evolution of Supernatural Imagination
Chapter 5 explores the evolutionary origins of supernatural imagination. The first evidence of the supernatural emerges during the African Interregnum period. Chapter 5 reviews developmental data supporting the notion that supernatural imagination stems from childhood imagination. As social complexity grew during the African Interregnum period, children with greater imaginative capacity had a selective advantage because more imaginative children grew into more socially intelligent adults. In adulthood this expanded imaginative capacity was put to practical, fitness-enhancing use by incorporating it into social rituals—enhancing the intensity and effectiveness of those rituals—and by using it to increase social cooperativeness and reduce existential anxieties.
Keywords: agency detection, childhood imagination, imminent justice, omniscient agents, promiscuous teleology, ritual, supernatural imagination, soul
Religion and Morality
Chapter 8 addresses the relationship between religion and morality. It is argued that both religion and morality share a common evolutionary source: social life. Thus, while religion is certainly not ... More
Chapter 8 addresses the relationship between religion and morality. It is argued that both religion and morality share a common evolutionary source: social life. Thus, while religion is certainly not the origin of morality, it is closely related to it. Religion served as an important reinforcement mechanism for morality. In our evolutionary past, religion reinforced morality by virtue of increasing social scrutiny—creating a supernatural inhibition against norm violations. In a more modern context, religion strengthens self-control, thus increasing the likelihood that believers will practice moral self-restraint. The chapter also presents evidence that morality can be viewed as a perfectible skill and that religion provides a venue for "deliberate moral practice," where moral skills can be elevated to their highest level. A cautionary note is included in this discussion, however. Religion's evolutionary role in moral development has always been as a reinforcer of within-group morality, and the notion of universally applied moral values is relatively new and not always part of religion's moral vision.Less
Chapter 8 addresses the relationship between religion and morality. It is argued that both religion and morality share a common evolutionary source: social life. Thus, while religion is certainly not the origin of morality, it is closely related to it. Religion served as an important reinforcement mechanism for morality. In our evolutionary past, religion reinforced morality by virtue of increasing social scrutiny—creating a supernatural inhibition against norm violations. In a more modern context, religion strengthens self-control, thus increasing the likelihood that believers will practice moral self-restraint. The chapter also presents evidence that morality can be viewed as a perfectible skill and that religion provides a venue for "deliberate moral practice," where moral skills can be elevated to their highest level. A cautionary note is included in this discussion, however. Religion's evolutionary role in moral development has always been as a reinforcer of within-group morality, and the notion of universally applied moral values is relatively new and not always part of religion's moral vision.
Keywords: expertise, deliberate practice, morality, moral faculty, moral virtues, self control, supernatural inhibition
Nouvelle Théologie and Sacramental Ontology: A Return to Mystery
Religion, Theology, Church History
In the decades leading up to the Second Vatican Council, the movement of nouvelle théologie caused great controversy in the Catholic Church. The interpretation of the movement continues to be a ... More
In the decades leading up to the Second Vatican Council, the movement of nouvelle théologie caused great controversy in the Catholic Church. The interpretation of the movement continues to be a matter of scholarly debate. This book argues that a return to mystery was the movement's deepest motivation. Countering the modern intellectualism of the neo-Thomist establishment, Jesuits from Lyons–Fourvière and Dominicans from Le Saulchoir turned to the Great Tradition for inspiration. There they found an approach to theology that did not suffer from the later neo-scholastic separation between nature and the supernatural. The nouvelle theologians were convinced that a ressourcement of the Church Fathers and of medieval theology would point the way to a sacramental reintegration of nature and the supernatural. This book begins by setting the historical context for nouvelle théologie with discussions of significant theologians and philosophers like Möhler, Blondel, Maréchal, and Rousselot. The exposition then moves to some of the most characteristic elements of the ressourcement movement: its reintegration of nature and the supernatural (de Lubac, Bouillard, Balthasar, and Chenu), its reintroduction of the spiritual interpretation of Scripture (de Lubac and Daniélou), its approach to Tradition as organically developing in history (Daniélou, Charlier, de Lubac, Congar), and its communion ecclesiology that regarded the Church as sacrament of Christ (de Lubac and Congar). Boersma argues that in each of these areas, the nouvelle theologians advocated a return to mystery by means of a sacramental ontology.Less
Nouvelle Théologie and Sacramental Ontology : A Return to Mystery
In the decades leading up to the Second Vatican Council, the movement of nouvelle théologie caused great controversy in the Catholic Church. The interpretation of the movement continues to be a matter of scholarly debate. This book argues that a return to mystery was the movement's deepest motivation. Countering the modern intellectualism of the neo-Thomist establishment, Jesuits from Lyons–Fourvière and Dominicans from Le Saulchoir turned to the Great Tradition for inspiration. There they found an approach to theology that did not suffer from the later neo-scholastic separation between nature and the supernatural. The nouvelle theologians were convinced that a ressourcement of the Church Fathers and of medieval theology would point the way to a sacramental reintegration of nature and the supernatural. This book begins by setting the historical context for nouvelle théologie with discussions of significant theologians and philosophers like Möhler, Blondel, Maréchal, and Rousselot. The exposition then moves to some of the most characteristic elements of the ressourcement movement: its reintegration of nature and the supernatural (de Lubac, Bouillard, Balthasar, and Chenu), its reintroduction of the spiritual interpretation of Scripture (de Lubac and Daniélou), its approach to Tradition as organically developing in history (Daniélou, Charlier, de Lubac, Congar), and its communion ecclesiology that regarded the Church as sacrament of Christ (de Lubac and Congar). Boersma argues that in each of these areas, the nouvelle theologians advocated a return to mystery by means of a sacramental ontology.
Keywords: nouvelle théologie, ressourcement, mystery, sacramental ontology, Tradition, Catholicism, spiritual interpretation, ecclesiology, neo-Thomism, supernatural
Indo-European Poetry and Myth
M. L. West
Classical Studies, Literary Studies: Classical, Early, and Medieval
The Indo-Europeans — speakers of the prehistoric parent language from which most European and some Asiatic languages are descended — most probably lived on the Eurasian steppes some five or six ... More
The Indo-Europeans — speakers of the prehistoric parent language from which most European and some Asiatic languages are descended — most probably lived on the Eurasian steppes some five or six thousand years ago. This book investigates their traditional mythologies, religions, and poetries, and points to elements of common heritage. In The East Face of Helicon (1997), the author of this present work showed the extent to which Homeric and other early Greek poetry was influenced by Near Eastern traditions, mainly non-Indo-European. This book presents a foil to that work by identifying elements of more ancient, Indo-European heritage in the Greek material. Topics covered include the status of poets and poetry in Indo-European societies; metre, style, and diction; gods and other supernatural beings, from Father Sky and Mother Earth to the Sun-god and his beautiful daughter, the Thunder-god and other elemental deities, and earthly orders such as Nymphs and Elves; the forms of hymns, prayers, and incantations; conceptions about the world, its origin, mankind, death, and fate; the ideology of fame and of immortalization through poetry; the typology of the king and the hero; the hero as warrior; and the conventions of battle narrative.Less
The Indo-Europeans — speakers of the prehistoric parent language from which most European and some Asiatic languages are descended — most probably lived on the Eurasian steppes some five or six thousand years ago. This book investigates their traditional mythologies, religions, and poetries, and points to elements of common heritage. In The East Face of Helicon (1997), the author of this present work showed the extent to which Homeric and other early Greek poetry was influenced by Near Eastern traditions, mainly non-Indo-European. This book presents a foil to that work by identifying elements of more ancient, Indo-European heritage in the Greek material. Topics covered include the status of poets and poetry in Indo-European societies; metre, style, and diction; gods and other supernatural beings, from Father Sky and Mother Earth to the Sun-god and his beautiful daughter, the Thunder-god and other elemental deities, and earthly orders such as Nymphs and Elves; the forms of hymns, prayers, and incantations; conceptions about the world, its origin, mankind, death, and fate; the ideology of fame and of immortalization through poetry; the typology of the king and the hero; the hero as warrior; and the conventions of battle narrative.
Keywords: near Eastern traditions, Indo-European heritage, Greek poetry, gods, supernatural, Father Sky, Mother Earth, nymphs, elves, origin
That Hideous Strength: A Specter Haunting Britain: Gothic Reenchantment on Planet Earth
in C. S. Lewis on the Final Frontier: Science and the Supernatural in the Space Trilogy
Religion, Religion and Literature
This chapter addresses the final volume of the series, That Hideous Strength, which abandons "interplanetary romance" for a story modeled on the terrestrial "supernatural thrillers" of Lewis's fellow ... More
This chapter addresses the final volume of the series, That Hideous Strength, which abandons "interplanetary romance" for a story modeled on the terrestrial "supernatural thrillers" of Lewis's fellow Inkling, Charles Williams. Nevertheless, Lewis remains focused on the modern evolutionary paradigm: his representation of the N.I.C.E. (National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments) transports us beyond both the "material" (Darwinian) and the "vitalist" (Bergsonian) realms to the "spiritual" (Babelian) plane of the techno-magically transformed "New Man, who will not die, the artificial man, free from nature." Lewis follows Williams in the double use of Gothic convention—to depict the Faustian dreams of the N.I.C.E. and simultaneously to construct its "beatific" counterpart, the manor at St. Anne's, which reaffirms (in a peculiar mixture of Arthurian and Gothic romance) the "dreadful goodness" of Divine Omnipotence and ultimately reduces the hideous power of the N.I.C.E. to a distorted Gothic double.Less
That Hideous Strength : A Specter Haunting Britain: Gothic Reenchantment on Planet Earth
This chapter addresses the final volume of the series, That Hideous Strength, which abandons "interplanetary romance" for a story modeled on the terrestrial "supernatural thrillers" of Lewis's fellow Inkling, Charles Williams. Nevertheless, Lewis remains focused on the modern evolutionary paradigm: his representation of the N.I.C.E. (National Institute of Co-ordinated Experiments) transports us beyond both the "material" (Darwinian) and the "vitalist" (Bergsonian) realms to the "spiritual" (Babelian) plane of the techno-magically transformed "New Man, who will not die, the artificial man, free from nature." Lewis follows Williams in the double use of Gothic convention—to depict the Faustian dreams of the N.I.C.E. and simultaneously to construct its "beatific" counterpart, the manor at St. Anne's, which reaffirms (in a peculiar mixture of Arthurian and Gothic romance) the "dreadful goodness" of Divine Omnipotence and ultimately reduces the hideous power of the N.I.C.E. to a distorted Gothic double.
Keywords: Arthurian, Bergsonian, Darwinian, evolution, Gothic, N.I.C.E, supernatural thriller, That Hideous Strength, Charles Williams


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Largest brokers acknowledge the explosive growth of MetaTrader 5 popularity
Recently, one of the domestic Russian brokers Solid Financial Services has launched the MetaTrader 5 trading platform with the hedging system of position accounting. Following RoboForex, Alpari, FX Choice and other companies, SFS has become one of the first foreign exchange market participants to offer traders the ability to perform oppositely directed deals on a single symbol on real accounts in the fifth generation platform.
The new accounting system has been added to MetaTrader 5 at the end of April and has already received positive feedback from market participants. For example, one of the largest international Forex brokers — Alpari has noted the significant growth of the number of new accounts. This confirms that currency traders actively use locking and prefer brokers offering such an opportunity.
The interest in MetaTrader 5 has been sparked among exchanges as well. In less than a year, the number of brokers offering MetaTrader 5 on DGCX (Dubai Gold Commodities Exchange) has increased from 1 to 10, while growing from 1 to 5 on PMEX (Pakistan Mercantile Exchange), including the largest market maker of the exchange — ACM Gold. A number of major international and national stock brokers are preparing to launch the platform in the near future, while the rest are planning its implementation.
Such an excitement among Forex and exchange brokers is quite natural since MetaTrader 5 features the complete set of tools for trading in all financial markets. Powerful trading system, versatile technical and fundamental analysis, algorithmic and social trading, as well as other advantages of the popular platform have attracted traders from the very beginning. The recent advent of the hedging system and the web version allowing traders to work via any browser have dramatically accelerated the process of switching to MetaTrader 5.
Boris Shilov, Chief Executive Officer of Alpari
"Alpari has decided to rely on MetaTrader 5 and turned out to be right" — says Boris Shilov, Chief Executive Officer of Alpari. "In May 2016, MetaQuotes has released the long-awaited MetaTrader 5 platform version with bidirectional trading. This feature is familiar to most traders and maximizes the number of available strategies. Alpari has been the first one to offer the platform version on the market. Our clients are satisfied with the high speed of order execution, while we are satisfied with the increasing number of newly opened accounts. I believe that MetaTrader 5 is a worthy alternative to highly popular MetaTrader 4, and I am sure that MetaTrader 5 will become the key platform for our clients worldwide".
"The ability to open hedge accounts has been much anticipated by brokers and traders. RoboForex team believes that MetaQuotes has made the right decision by adding this functionality to their MetaTrader 5 platform. We have no doubts that this step will contribute to the shift of industry standards from MetaTrader 4 to MetaTrader 5 in the near future" — states Vitaly Avtaykin, managing director of RoboForex. "This is already confirmed by our actual experience: we are offering MetaTrader 5 hedge accounts since May 26, and they already comprise 54% of the total number of accounts, while their turnover is much higher compared to netting accounts".
"Successful companies always meet the needs of their clients" — states Gaies Chreis, COO of MetaQuotes Software Corp. "We are glad that many brokers were quick to see traders' needs and start offering the MetaTrader 5 trading platform. In doing so, they demonstrated their understanding of market trends and desire to provide traders with the most advanced technology".
10 brokers offer trading on DGCX via MetaTrader 5
In July 2015, Menacorp became the first DGCX member to offer the MetaTrader 5 platform. In less than a year, the number of such brokers has increased to 10. The major players in the Middle East region, including Arab Global Commodities, AxiTrader ME, LT International and Krishi Gold, are among them.
More and more traders now have an opportunity to trade the financial instruments available at the Dubai Gold Commodities Exchange utilizing all the advantages the MetaTrader 5 platform has to offer. They can download and launch any of the thousands ready-made trading robots, copy trading signals of successful traders and even rent virtual hosting directly in the platform. Thus, brokers offering MetaTrader 5 are able to provide their clients with advanced trading and analysis tools as well as all additional built-in features for efficient trading.
"MetaTrader 5 is rightfully in high demand among brokerage companies, since this is the most powerful solution for trading on financial markets!" — states Manoj Choudhary, Head of the MetaQuotes Software Corp. representative office in Dubai (MetaFintech LLC). "Due to its technological superiority, the platform meets the needs of the most demanding traders significantly expanding their opportunities".
MetaQuotes Software at iFX EXPO 2016: New agreements, new partners
On May 25-26, MetaQuotes Software Corp. participated at the iFX EXPO International 2016. This was a success event for MetaQuotes company, while new MetaTrader 5 license agreements were signed directly during the two-day exhibition.
The remarkable number of visitors that attended both the MetaQuotes' booth and the workshop "Tips for Brokers to increase business efficiency through MetaTrader" proves the high interest of brokers and banks in the company's products and services. The workshop was extremely popular as it gave MetaQuotes experts the chance to reveal the wide opportunities of the new MetaTrader 5 platform leading to an overcrowded Speaker Hall.
To expand the capabilities of the MetaTrader trading platform, MetaQuotes was also in quest for new partners. During iFX EXPO, MetaQuotes held meetings with major liquidity providers, as well as financial industry's top data providers. Soon the company will officially reveal the results of these meetings and announce new MetaTrader 5 features.
"The entire planning of the iFX EXPO 2016, as well as the number of agreements and general interest of potential clients exceeded our expectations," CIO of MetaQuotes Software Corp., Aytugan Khafizov noted. "During the exhibition, we had the opportunity to meet with representatives of leading brokerage and technology companies. The feedback we received will be our guide for further development of the MetaTrader 5 platform."
MetaTrader 5 strengthens its positions in Pakistan: four TOP 10 brokers use the platform
In 2015, we reported on the first broker launching MetaTrader 5 in Pakistan. A year later, four out of ten leading brokers offer the platform according to the Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX). The most remarkable thing is that MTG Financials Limited implemented MetaTrader 5 in February 2016 and found itself among the five leading brokers of Pakistan by May making an impressive leap forward in just three months!
Thus, the major Pakistani market participants alrerady operate MetaTrader 5 successfully, providing their traders with the best solution for trading on PMEX. The platform features a powerful tool set for trading in all financial markets, including technical and fundamental analysis, creating and launching trading robots, testing trading strategies, as well as developing custom technical indicators and scripts.
"Obviously, we are the leading provider of the best solutions for online trading in Pakistan at the moment," METAPK (MetaQuotes Pakistan) Head Hamad Shah states. "Four out of the top 10 brokers, as well as the largest PMEX market maker ACM Gold are already offering MetaTrader 5, while several other major PMEX members have also expressed their interest in the platform. Pakistan is a growing market with significant investment opportunities, and we are keen on further strengthening MetaTrader 5 positions here".
METAPK contacts
Building 285-FF Commercial Area, Phase 4, DHA
Tel: +92 42 37309586, +92 42 37309587
E-mail: support@metapk.com
MetaQuotes Software Corp. to showcase MetaTrader 5 with the Hedging option at iFX EXPO International 2016
MetaQuotes Software Corp. will demonstrate the latest version of its multi-asset MetaTrader 5 platform at the iFX EXPO 2016 exhibition. The event is to be held on May 24-26 at the Palais de Sports in Limassol, Cyprus.
The official release of the updated MetaTrader 5 platform with the hedging option has created quite a stir among brokers. Many companies want to learn more about the new opportunities provided by the updated platform. Participation in the largest international event, which brings together over 2,500 representatives of the financial industry, is an excellent occasion for MetaQuotes to present the new features of MetaTrader 5 to all attendee brokers.
In their 'MetaTrader 5 Product Tour' presentation, the company's specialists will showcase the new features of the MetaTrader 5 trading platform and the latest updates in its built-in services. The presentation will additionally demonstrate the advantages of the 5th generation platform comparing to MetaTrader 4, its enhanced trading capabilities for the retail, institutional and exchange markets, as well as the MetaTrader 5 Mobile Platforms for iOS and Android devices. During the event, the company will make the first exclusive public presentation of the MetaTrader 5 Web Platform. The web version also supports the hedging option, which enables traders to open multiple positions of the same financial instrument straight from the web browser.
'We have updated and improved the entire MetaTrader 5 product line, and we will present it at the iFX EXPO 2016,' said Renat Fatkhullin, CEO of MetaQuotes Software Corp. 'The MetaTrader 5 desktop and mobile platforms, as well as its web version, now support the widely demanded hedging option. During the exhibition, we will showcase the key advantages of the MetaTrader 5 platform and will demonstrate how one multi-asset platform can help you offer the most technologically advanced brokerage services in any financial market. Every Forex and Exchange trader can access all the necessary tools for comfortable trading from one MetaTrader 5 platform.'
MetaTrader 5 iOS build 1335: account migration from MetaTrader 4 and convenient transfer of security certificates
The latest build of MetaTrader 5 iOS allows you to quickly transfer the SSL certificate from the desktop to the mobile platform. You even do not need iTunes. Simply open your desktop MetaTrader 5 and select the transfer by right-clicking the account in the Navigator window.
Specify the master password of the account in the new window and set the new password consisting of 8 digits to protect the certificate. Next, launch the mobile application and connect to your account. You will be immediately offered to import the certificate — agree to do that and enter the numeric password you have set in the desktop MetaTrader 5. The transfer is complete.
The certificate transfer via the trade server is secure: encryption is performed at the client's side, and the password you have set is not transferred or stored on the trade server.
Another important innovation is support for the migration of accounts with open orders, positions, and trading history from MetaTrader 4. If the broker moves your account from MetaTrader 4 to MetaTrader 5, you will see the migration dialog window. The system will greet you, provide you with information on the new platform features, and offer to change your password.
Update your application right now. The latest version of MetaTrader 5 with an increased security level is already available on the App Store!
Trade in MetaTrader 5 via your browser — the beta version of the web platform released
The beta version of the multi-market MetaTrader 5 web platform has been released today. You can try it out on Forex right now. The only thing you need is an MQL5.community account and a demo account on MetaQuotes-Demo.
The MetaTrader 5 web platform allows you to trade within the financial markets from any browser and operating system (Windows, Mac, Linux). You just need Internet connection. No additional software is required.
The web version of the MetaTrader 5 trading platform has been designed due to numerous requests from brokerage companies striving to attract new traders. The new product combines convenience and cross-platform nature of the web terminal with the advantages of the desktop version of MetaTrader 5 – speed, support for multiple markets, and expanded trading functions.
The beta version already features the hedging system, 30 technical indicators, 24 analytical objects, and the entire set of the MetaTrader 5 trading orders. The MetaTrader 5 web platform's user interface has been translated into 41 languages to avoid any linguistic barriers.
Take part in the public test of the MetaTrader 5 web platform and be among the first ones to test its features. If you detect an error, make sure to inform us on MQL5.com Forum or via a Service Desk request.
Launch the MetaTrader 5 web platform in your browser and evaluate its convenience right now!
Open MetaTrader 5 web platform >>
MetaTrader 5 Now Features Hedging Option
Today, MetaQuotes Software Corp. has released a new version of the MetaTrader 5 trading platform build 1325. The most important feature added is the hedging option, which until recently was only supported in MetaTrader 4. Now the platform permits users to open opposite positions of the same financial instrument.
The introduction of the widely demanded hedging option is expected to encourage more traders and brokers to switch to MetaTrader 5. There are no more reasons to continue using MetaTrader 4: finally traders have the ability to use the familiar hedging method combined with all the advantages of the powerful MetaTrader 5 platform.
"Why use two platforms, when you can access all the required functionality in one of them?" commented Renat Fatkhullin, CEO of MetaQuotes Software Corp. "MetaTrader 5 is not just a multi-asset platform, now it offers specific features for different financial markets. The netting trading system is available for exchange traders, while forex traders can use the familiar hedging mode."
Also, the new MetaTrader 5 version allows testing trading robots and technical indicators using real tick history. The new feature increases the accuracy of reports on Expert Advisor testing and optimization thus reducing the risk of loss for traders. Another innovation in MetaTrader 5 is the built-in chat, which allows discussing financial news and trading strategies with other traders straight from the platform.
The new platform version also features a more convenient user guide with more illustrations, explanatory diagrams, interactive images, and videos. The updated user guide contains less text while providing more useful information.
Download New MetaTrader 5 with Hedging
New MetaTrader 5 Android build 1262 features hedging!
The latest version of the MetaTrader 5 Android is already available for download on Google Play. One of the main features added is support for hedging. Now, you can open oppositely directed positions on a single currency pair.
Open a hedge account to access the position accounting system that is well known from MetaTrader 4. The system allows you to have multiple positions (including opposite directed ones) on a single symbol. If you have an open position for a certain symbol and execute a new deal, a new position is opened, while the existing one remains intact.
Apart from hedging, the updated MetaTrader 5 Android platform features the portrait mode. Now, you can browse conveniently through long lists of trading operations, as well as read your mail and financial news.
Please note that hedging is currently available only for opening demo accounts on the MetaQuotes-Demo server. Brokers will be able to support hedging in MetaTrader 5 in the near future.
Download the new MetaTrader 5 Android and try the hedging system on a demo account!
Download MetaTrader 5 Android with Hedging
MetaTrader 5 iOS build 1261 with hedging available on the App Store
The new MetaTrader 5 for iPhone/iPad features hedging. This means that you can open opposite directed positions on a single currency pair.
Create a hedge account to access the position accounting system that is well known from MetaTrader 4. The system allows you to have multiple positions (including opposite directed ones) on a single symbol. If you have an open position for a certain symbol and execute a new deal, a new position is opened, while the existing one remains intact.
Download the new MetaTrader 5 for iOS and try a demo account with hedging!
Download MetaTrader 5 iOS for free
Meet the MetaTrader 5 beta version with hedging and the new user guide
MetaTrader 5 beta build 1281 featuring the hedging system has been released. Unlike the usual netting system, the hedging one allows conducting multiple trades even on opposite direction of the same symbol. Now, you can use the netting model to trade exchange instruments and the hedging one for currency trading using the MetaTrader 5 institutional platform.
The new system of positions is similar to the widely known system applied in MetaTrader 4. However, MetaTrader 5 offers enhanced order management capabilities: filling orders using multiple deals, including partial fills. If a trader has an open position at a symbol and performs a new deal, a new position is opened. That is the core idea behind the MetaTrader 5 hedging system. The trader can set Stop Loss and Take Profit levels, as well as see the profit level for each of the positions.
We invite everyone to join the public testing of the updated MetaTrader 5 multi-asset platform. In order to join the test, create a demo account on the MetaQuotes-Demo server and connect to it. The platform will automatically update to build 1281 and you will be able to create a demo account with the hedging position accounting system after setting the "Use hedge in trading" option in the dialog window. If you identify an error, please inform us via the mql5.com forum or create a Service Desk request.
While testing, please consider the following:
Subscription to trading signals from hedging accounts does not work.
Trading on a new hedge account works correctly only in MetaTrader 5 build 1281 and later builds.
Some trading robots may trade incorrectly on a hedge account.
Scripts, Expert Advisors, and indicators compiled using the new MetaEditor build will not run on virtual hosting.
Apart from hedging, the MetaTrader 5 beta version features the updated user guide with tons of illustrations and video tutorials. Simply click F1 to get answers to most of your questions and enhance your knowledge of the platform.
With the updated MetaTrader 5, it is no longer necessary to use different platforms for Forex and stock exchange. Now, this is a one-stop solution for trading on a variety of financial markets.
Download the new beta build, try all the new features, and let us know the test results. With your help, we will make MetaTrader 5 even better!
MetaQuotes Software to showcase its latest developments at iFX EXPO International 2016
MetaQuotes Software will demonstrate its latest technological innovations and upcoming developments at the iFX EXPO International 2016 which is to be held on May 24-26 at the Palais de Sports in Limassol, Cyprus.
Participation in major B2B exhibitions such as iFX EXPO allows MetaQuotes Software to strengthen its position in the world market. iFX EXPO is the largest professional event that annually brings together key industry players: from distributors of technology solutions to brokers.
At the iFX EXPO 2016, we will demonstrate new features of the MetaTrader 4/5 platforms and latest updates in the built-in trader services. We invite everyone to visit our booth. Be the first to experience our latest updates and find out all the details from our managers and specialists.
iFX EXPO International 2016
Palais des Sports - Spyros Kyprianou, Limassol, Cyprus
MetaTrader video tutorials by MetaQuotes now with subtitles in 7 languages
17 video tutorials about the built-in services in the MetaTrader 4/5 platforms are now provided with subtitles in 7 languages in addition to English and Russian voice over. Now you can watch all videos about algorithmic trading, virtual hosting and trading signals with Spanish, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Japanese or Arabic subtitles. So the videos are available in 9 languages, which are native to the 3.2 billion people in more than 150 countries, and more than half of the world's population speak at least one of them as a foreign language. It means that most of the traders from around the world can now view and understand the videos about the popular trading services.
MetaQuotes' official YouTube channel features 34 video tutorials with subtitles available in the English version. All the videos are organized into playlists for your convenience. The "Market" playlist demonstrates how to find a required application from the MetaTrader Market, as well as how to test, purchase and use it in the trading platform. Watch the videos about Virtual Hosting to learn how to rent a virtual platform and migrate your trading environment. Seven videos about copy trading walk you through the process of copying deals of professional traders to your trading account.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel, watch the video tutorials in the language you understand and explore new trading possibilities. We speak your language now!
I want to watch the videos with subtitles in my language >>
Clients of 190 brokers already use virtual hosting in MetaTrader platforms
We are actively developing MetaTrader Virtual Hosting service by increasing the amount of data centers, and minimizing network latency to broker servers. This attracts traders seeking appropriate conditions for continuous operation of their robots and signal subscriptions. In a recent study, we found that clients of 190 brokers already use the service and rent virtual MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 copies.
The most important factor when choosing a VPS service is a ping to a broker's server. The lower its value, the higher the trade execution speed. We pay the utmost attention to this parameter and strive to minimize network delays. Our study shows that the majority of our service users have the ping to a broker of less than 2 ms.
More good news – this week we have launched a new virtual hosting data center in Moscow. Now, traders can rent a virtual copy of their platform with minimum delays to broker servers located in Russia.
This is the eighth data center for MetaTrader 4/5 virtual hosting:
Thousands of traders all over the world already use MetaTrader 4/5 virtual hosting. Its advantages are obvious: The service has been designed with traders' needs in mind and is available for rent from the platform. Renting a virtual MetaTrader copy allows you to trade efficiently without worrying about your Internet connection speed, PC malfunctions, or energy supply failures. In short, this is the best option for a trouble-free robot operation and copy trading. The service is indispensable whenever non-stop trading is a critical requirement.
The process of renting a virtual platform is simple and takes just a few clicks directly from MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 trading platforms. You can test the virtual hosting and assess the ping to your broker's server right now, since the first 24 hours of the service are free of charge. Do you actively use trading robots and signal subscriptions? Then this service will assist you greatly.
Rent the virtual MetaTrader right now, launch the platform copy, and check out the built-in hosting service performance!
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MetaTrader 5 Android build 1224: detailed information on orders and deals, Ask line on the chart, and period separators
The latest MetaTrader 5 Android build has been released with new features. Update the application right now and try the new version:
Added detailed information on orders and deals in an additional window. Now, you can examine order open and close time, as well as comments and broker commission, in a single click.
Added the Ask line corresponding to the last bar's Ask price and allowing you to manage your trading more accurately.
Improved operations with news. Now, you can sort the news by categories to read only the ones you want, as well as add desired materials to favorites.
More analytical objects on a chart. Now, you can use up to 512 analytical objects simultaneously.
Added period separators. You can enable additional vertical lines on a chart that correspond with the larger timeframe borders. Daily separators are drawn for M1 to H1 charts, weekly separators are shown for H4, monthly appear for D1 and year separators are used for W1 and MN1 charts.
Added Vietnamese and Korean languages.
Download the new MetaTrader 5 Android and trade anytime and from anywhere in the world!
Download MetaTrader 5 Android for free
MetaTrader 5 on DGCX: Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook single stock futures are now available for trading
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has launched a new financial product — single stock futures. The exchange currently offers 15 equity futures, and intends to increase the number to one hundred by the end of the year.
Now, you can trade the single stock futures of five US and ten Indian blue chip companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, Tata Motors, and State Bank of India, using MetaTrader 5. For DGCX traders, this is a great opportunity to further expand their portfolio and reduce costs.
"We are delighted that the partnership between DGCX and MetaQuotes Software is getting stronger and we look forward to expanding our shared community" — says Gaurang Desai, Chief Executive Officer of the DGCX. "Trading SSF contracts via the MetaTrader 5 platform will attract a lot of investors from the Middle East and North Africa, as it is primarily aimed to bring global products for the regional customers and provide unmatched cost efficiencies".
"We are pleased that MetaTrader 5 provides a ready-made solution for trading DGCX innovative products" — adds Manoj Choudhary, Head of MetaQuotes Software UAE office. "Brokers can expand their services and offer their customers new opportunities".
MetaTrader 5 iOS build 1225 supports iPad Pro and features the portrait mode on iPad
The latest version of the MetaTrader 5 mobile platform for iOS is already available on the App Store:
Added portrait mode for iPad. Now, you can browse through long lists of trading operations, as well as read your mail and financial news more conveniently.
Added native support for iPad Pro.
Added Korean language.
Update your application right now and try the new features!
MetaQuotes Software to show its latest developments and services at iFX EXPO Asia 2016
Our company will demonstrate its latest technological solutions and developments at the major international iFX EXPO Asia 2016 event to be held on January 26 to the 28 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
At the event, we will present our latest development — the MetaTrader 4 web platform that allows trading in the financial markets via any web browser. The latest enhancements in the MetaTrader 4/5 trading platforms and the updated MetaTrader 4/5 mobile applications for iOS and Android will also be presented in full. Besides, we will showcase all the new developments of the popular services for traders:
Trading signals allowing you to automatically copy the trades of experienced traders,
MetaTrader Market — the world's largest online store of trading robots and technical indicators containing more than 6 600 applications for MetaTrader 4/5,
The virtual hosting built into both platforms allows trading robots and signals to work around the clock with minimum delays in executing trades.
We invite everyone to visit our booth #31. This is a great opportunity to experience our latest developments and answer all your questions. See you at the event!
iFX EXPO Asia
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Dear friends! We wish you a happy New Year and Merry Christmas! Let it bring you professional success, good health and infinite strength for new achievements. May the coming year grant happiness, good luck and prosperity to you and your loved ones!
The year 2015 was very special for MetaQuotes as the company celebrated its 15-year anniversary. We implemented all objectives and projects scheduled for this year.
The company is rapidly developing and expanding its presence on the world stage. In 2015, MetaQuotes Software has opened three new offices — in Pakistan, Thailand and Japan. Now, we have twelve representative offices around the world! This year, MetaTrader 5 has been launched on Borsa Istanbul (BIST), Moscow Exchange Equity and Bond Market, Brazilian Securities, Commodities and Futures Exchange (BM&F Bovespa), Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX), and Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX). MetaTrader 4 trading platform has been localized in 39 languages, while MetaTrader 5 — in 30.
We have also made a breakthrough in web trading. In September, the company released the MetaTrader 4 Web platform allowing everyone to trade Forex via any browser. This launch has sparked great interest. Currently, more than 160 brokers around the world already offer web trading to their clients.
The range of trading robots and technical indicators available in the Market is continuously expanding — more than 7 000 free and commercial applications are already available for download. Now it is possible not only to buy but also to rent trading robots. The MetaTrader platforms for iOS and Android are optimized with each passing build. MQL5.com is now available in Japanese and German languages. Over 30 video tutorials for traders have been released and the coverage of the virtual hosting server network has been expanded.
Every year we become closer to our clients and users, no matter where they are. We constantly develop and improve our products and services for you and we are not planning to stop anytime soon! We are counting on your support! A lot of exciting events are yet to come. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, dear friends!
German version of MQL5.community launched
German speaking traders and Expert Advisor developers make up an active core of MQL5.community, while Germany is one of the top six countries whose residents provide the most visits to the website. We have launched the German site at https://www.mql5.com/de to speak the same language with these visitors and reach new audience. The MQL5.community website is now available in seven languages.
Tens of thousands of German users visit MQL5.com to find necessary information, read articles about algorithmic trading, purchase trading robots from the Market, and subscribe to trading signals. We expect even more German speaking users to visit the new localized website. This is an achievable objective, because the unique website content and the broadest source of services for the MetaTrader platforms attract traders from all over the world. MQL5.community provides:
Over 7,000 trading applications on the Market
Over 4,000 signals for automated copy trading
Over 6,200 free source codes in the Code Base
Over 500 professional programmers to develop custom trading robots
580 useful articles to help users create custom indicators and Expert Advisors
Over 23,000 discussion topics on the Forum
The website interface is available in German, and a professional team of translators is further preparing materials from the Articles and Code Base sections. More localized versions will be launched in 2016. So keep an eye on MQL5.community!
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ATTRACTION - The Anti-Smoking Interactive Anime
Directed by Koji Morimoto (animation director on Hayao Miyazaki's KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE) and his 4°C studio, ATTRACTION is an interactive anime piece commissioned as part of an anti-smoking campaign for youths.
By Roger Erik Tinch Nov. 16, 2010
It's things like this that make me step back every now and again and say 'Self, the internet is pretty fucking amazing.' Using mouse controls and motion tracking via webcam you're able to interact with this beautifully drawn anime called Attraction. Directed by Koji Morimoto (animation director on Hayao Miyazaki's Kiki's Delivery Service) and his 4°C studio, the piece was commissioned as part of an anti-smoking campaign for youths.
Unfortunately I haven't brushed up on my French or Japanese to find out more info, but there's not much else to it so just click on over here to interact with some amazing anime that depicts the dark (and apparently sexy) side of smoking.
Studio Ghibli Movies Will Stream For The Very First Time On HBO Max
Musical Anime CAROLE & TUESDAY Is An Optimistic Look Towards Our Future
The Hybrid Worlds Of Shinichirō Watanabe
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Father, husband, tech-centric cinephile with an unhealthy addiction to the web.
Never say never, folks.
By Kambole Campbell, Aug 30, 2019
The new show from the creator of Cowboy Bebop mixes contemporary fears with plenty of earnestness and heart.
A quick intro to the cultural mish-mashes of the beloved anime creator's major works.


When hiring, have you Googled an applicant and made a decision based on what you found? You are not alone, according to research into hiring behaviors within the marketing industry.
That unflattering photograph of you at the company Christmas bash or the embarrassing public break up on Twitter may come back to haunt you when you least expect it. Perhaps when you are applying for a job.
New research from recruitment firm The Creative Group found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of advertising executives and 44% of marketing executives search online, at least some of the time, for information about prospective employees.
And, what they find can impact on a job seeker's prospects of getting the position. Nearly half (48%) of advertising executives and 26% of marketing executives said they had opted not to offer a job to a candidate based on what they uncovered in their online search.
"Creative job seekers often spend so much time perfecting their resumes and portfolios that they overlook their overall online presence," said Diane Domeyer, executive director of The Creative Group. "But your digital footprint can affect your employment prospects, too."
"A strong online reputation can be a career asset and give you an edge over the competition," added Domeyer. "In addition to removing questionable content, use the opportunity to showcase your skills, expertise and interests and reinforce your personal brand."


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Huntsman Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Common Dividend
noviembre 7, 2018 Huntsman Announces Fourth Quarter 2018 Common Dividend2018-11-07T16:15:00+00:00 Texas No Comment
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced that its board of directors has declared a $0.1625 per share cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2018, to stockholders of record as of December 14, 2018.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2017 revenues more than $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 75 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 10,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/huntsmancorp
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/huntsman
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain information in this release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed under the caption «Risk Factors» in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
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Arsenal would be foolish to not retain £19.2m star amidst interest from Bundesliga powerhouse
by Sayan Chatterjee November 13, 2019, 12:00 am
Why Arsenal should hold on to Bernd Leno amidst Bayern Munich links
According to The Sun, Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno is the subject of interest from Bavarian giants Bayern Munich, who have set their sights on the 27-year-old as a long-term replacement for the struggling Manuel Neuer.
Neuer, who is struggling with injuries and a dip in form, is still Bayern's undisputed No.1 between the sticks but with the veteran's illustrious career on the decline, the Bundesliga champions need a replacement.
Leno, though, is not Bayern's first-choice when it comes to replacing Neuer, with the German heavyweights identifying Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen as the prime target for the throne. (h/t Sun)
Bernd Leno has been one of the few bright sparks for Arsenal this season (Getty Images)
Bernd Leno has shipped 17 goals in 12 appearances in the Premier League for the Gunners this term, keeping only two clean sheets in the process.
The 6-cap German international, who carded 304 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions over the course of seven campaigns in the Bundesliga before completing a switch to Arsenal last summer, has only managed a mediocre tally of 11 shut-outs in 48 outings for the Gunners so far.
However, Leno has, indeed, been one of the most inspirational additions to Arsenal's ranks since the arrival of Unai Emery.
The Gunners slipped down to 6th in the Premier League standings with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Leicester City on Saturday night, with a listless and disjointed unit once again putting in a lacklustre performance bereft of any sort of creativity.
The 27-year-old has kept 11 clean sheets in 48 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions (Getty Images)
To that end, though, Bernd Leno was once again the pick of a bad bunch and a rare bright spark for Arsenal, as the German prevented his team's demise on a number of occasions with a supreme command of his penalty area.
With the Foxes looking head and shoulders above the Gunners, both in terms of quality and intensity, the visitors once again found themselves in sixes and sevens at the back.
However, Leno more than held his own amidst all the defensive chaos, as he has done so often this season.
His lion-hearted display between the sticks was a mere consolation in the end for the Gunners, who suffered their third league defeat of the campaign.
To put things into perspective, Bernd Leno is currently an indispensable component of Arsenal's rather unsettled and disgruntled side and losing him to Bayern Munich would be an unfathomable loss that the Gunners simply cannot afford.
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Arsenal's grave defensive problems have loomed large throughout Emery's tenure as the manager and judging Leno's performances based on the number of clean-sheets wouldn't be the wisest idea, after all.
The German has been called into action far too often for his liking, with several defensive combinations tried by the manager over the past twelve months failing to provide any kind of steel and stability to the side.
Suffice to say, Bernd Leno has been quite outstanding since his move to the Emirates last summer and with his present contract set to run until the summer of 2023, there is no reason why Arsenal should even think about parting ways with the German in the near future.
More Arsenal News
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Why Lucas Torreira must start regularly for Arsenal
Why Arsenal should beat others to the signature of Chris Ojeme
At 27, the £19.2m Arsenal star already boasts of plenty of top-level experience in his CV and a like-for-like replacement with a similar profile could cost the Gunners a fortune in the market, something that they can ill-afford given so many gaping holes in other areas of the squad.
With that in mind, Arsenal should do everything in their power to hold on to their undisputed No.1 amidst interest from the Bundesliga giants.
Written by Sayan Chatterjee
A Premier League enthusiast and an avid follower of the beautiful game... keen eye for tactical battles and love to discuss the financial aspects of football...other hobbies include reading, listening to music, playing FIFA on PlayStation, traveling, etc.
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My little girl was bit or stung by a tiny green bug, a little bigger than a mosquito, lime green in color. The bit was painful and it swelled up but has since gone down. No one seems to know what this bug is. Can you take a look at this photo and let me know please.
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I hope this is helpful. Please contact AaE again if you have further questions.
WOW, thank you so much for your fast reply and YES it's name sure does match it's bite. My daughter is 11 and it brought her to tears, she said it was worse than a bee sting. Should I be on the look out for more of these critters? This happened while she was just sitting in the living room.
Avoiding our harmful assassins involves taking simple precautions. Exclude them from your home by repairing window screens, applying weatherstripping, and sealing other openings. Use yellow bulbs in porchlights, and dispense with bug zappers. Do not camp or sleep inside caves, barns or other sheltered areas frequented by masked hunters, corsairs, and conenoses. To avoid a self-defense bite, gently brush away any bug that lands on you.
The beneficial qualities of assassin bugs far outweigh their negative potential, and learning to get along with these indispensable predators is in our own best interest.
Good morning, I'm pretty sure I just discovered an adult assassin bug in my house. I have to admit, freaks me out a bit! How many are in here??? I've attached a few photos, sorry...he's a bit smushed!
If it's not the assassan bug, what is this? I was looking at the article you sent me back in October and it seems like it's the same bug, just an adult this time.
The critter in the photo is too mangled, and the resolution isn't good enough for me to pick out identifying details but if you google Assassin Bug and look at "Images" you should be able to verify its identity.


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RabbitVCS è un front-end grafico per sistemi di controllo versione disponibile per Linux, scritto in Python e basato sulla libreria PyGTK.

L'interfaccia è stata ispirata a TortoiseSVN, riconoscibile dall'integrazione nel file manager per fornire un menu contestuale di file a repository di controllo versione. È integrato nei file manager Nautilus e Thunar, e nell'editor di testo gedit. Supporta Subversion e Git.

Il progetto era in origine chiamato NautilusSVN, ma per il desiderio di supportare altri file manager in aggiunta a Nautilus e ad altri sistemi di controllo versione, è stato rinominato in RabbitVCS (Version Control System).

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Animals I love: All animals.
Pets I own: 1 dog Jasper, he's a Parsons Russell and 1 cats called Flirty.
Her face says it all - Girlie looks resigned to whatever is going to be done. I expect it makes you feel so mean and you will be worried about her until she gets back safe and sound. She will forgive you spider. I don't expect they will all be that easy to catch!
You've done the right thing spider hope you see girley soon & she forgives you, I'm sure she will.
If you didn't do this spider poor Girlie would have one litter after another, which would put a strain on her health and shorten her life - not fair on her and not fair on the kittens to be born as strays.
Glad to hear she'd OK spider.
Glad that she is ok. You're doing a great job spider.


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Q: Creating a multi column tableview/collectionview IOS I need to create a multiple columned table which has independent scrolling for each view. Each column will contain sections that can be expanded to hold line items. All columns may not contain an equal number of sections. I was wondering what will be the best way to approach this.

A: I would recommend have each table view be contained in their own UITableViewController. Then you can use a container controller to display each table view controller in as subviews.
See: Creating Custom Container View Controllers

The advantage of this approach is that you can create a generic container view that only needs to worry about the location and sizing of the sub-view controllers. Each sub-view controller could worry about their own content. Thus you could have sub-view controllers be table view controllers, navigation view controllers or whatever you need at the time.

A: It sounds as though your columns won't really have anything to do with one another.
If so, just create three tableViews, and give each their own datasource and delegate.

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