The Plain Truth: The Number "13" and the United States! We are lost Israel!
The U.S. shield contains 13 paleways or stripes which represent the 13 original colonies. The shield is not fastened to the eagle, but spread across in front of it, as if held there by the unseen Hand of God. In the eagle's beak there is a scroll, representing the proclamation of liberty and freedom, and justice for all: the Constitution of the United States, based on the laws of God and the Torah which God gave to ancient Israel.
and of the Torah: the life-giving Law and Revelation of God. The olive branch is the greatest symbol also of Peace (Shalom). Since the olive tree is supreme among the trees (and the olive oil is symbolical of the powerful Holy Spirit of God), then the identification of the olive branch in the U.S. seal brands the United States as being the tribe of the Olive Branch; the leading tribe of Joseph!
Which tribe would that be? Ephraim? Or Manasseh?
"Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a spring; his branches run over the wall. The archers fiercely attacked; they shot at him, and pressed him hard. Yet his bow remained taut, and his arms were made agile by the hands of the mighty one of Jacob, by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel" (Gen.49:22-24).
Joseph: Ephraim and Manasseh; America and Britain, are famous therefore for their military prowess. Their bow is strong, they are powerful archers. The bow, today, is a symbol of AIR POWER. It was largely the U.S. and British air power that defeated the Axis during World War II; that devastated Saddam Hussein in the Gulf War; that wreaked havoc in Iraq during the Iraq War of "Shock and Awe." The arrow is a symbol of war-making power and today's guided missiles and attack from the air. The ancient Anglo-Saxons were excellent archers. Who hasn't heard of Robin Hood and his merry men of Sherwood forest?
connected with the United States of America!
On the Seal of the United States of America, there are also 13 letters in "E Pluribus Unum". Above the eagle's head there are 13 stars.
Over the eagle's head is a cloud or crest, a glorious scene of the Glory of God shining through and breaking up a cloud, shining upon 13 stars. The statute of endorsement stated, "A glory breaking through a cloud." It was a pillar of fire and a cloud of the Presence of God that led ancient Israel out of Egypt (Exo.13:21-22; 14:24). The Divine Glory breaking through the cloud shows that it is the power and glory of God, shining upon Israel, that keeps her safe and makes her great, and gives her deliverance. So long as we acknowledge our God, and His Presence, and obey His Laws, our nations will be great. But if and when we forget God, then our punishment and doom is assured (Isaiah 1:1-21; Prov.1:22-32; Hosea 4:6-8).
The 13 stars in the cloud above the eagle represent two truths: 1) the number 13 reveals the 13 tribes of Israel, in total; and 2) the scene depicts 12 stars below (bowing down before) the highest star, the star of Joseph. This was in fulfillment of Joseph's amazing dream, where he said, "Look I have had another dream: the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me" (Gen.37:9; see also verses 10-11).
Observe more carefully the cloud which is above the head of the Eagle, with rays of the sun. This cloud is reminiscent of the "pillar of cloud" that stayed over the Tabernacle, as the ancient Israelite's journeyed through the wilderness for 40 years (Exo.13:21-22). Says W. H. Bennett, in "In the dry air of the Sinai wilderness and Western Arabia this cloud would be visible for many miles, and to a distant observer would indicate the presence of the Israel people. As such, the use of this cloud as an emblem today is an IMPORTANT MARK OF IDENTITY indicating that the nation which uses it is one of the Israel family of nations. With this in mind let us note that this symbol holds an important place in the official heraldry of the United States, for there above the Eagle we see a circular cloud enclosing 13 Stars" (p.139, Symbols of Our Celto-Saxon Heritage, emphasis mine).
Bennett concludes, "Thus, by its official national emblem and by each item in it, the United States declares itself to be an Israel nation" (p.141). Now look at the opposite side of the U.S. Seal. Here again, on the obverse side of the U.S. Seal, there are 13 tiers of stone in the Great Pyramid! Why all this emphasis on the number 13?
Much ado has been made of the question, which tribe in ancient Israel really was the 13th tribe. Bennett and British Israelites claim that "Manasseh" was the thirteenth tribe, and so they attempt to identify the United States with the tribe of Manasseh. Bennett claims that since Joseph was the 11th tribe, followed by Benjamin, the 12th tribe, when Manasseh and Ephraim were born, Ephraim took the place of Joseph, becoming the 11th, and this left Manasseh with being the 13th tribe.
of all the "sons of Israel", would have logically and automatically become the 13th tribe!
"13" represents "fullness." What must be seen is that indeed the number 13, the number of the FULLNESS of Israel, is clearly associated with the United States. That is beyond question! The United States therefore represents the 13th tribe. Looking at it from a logical point of view, the 13th tribe would naturally be the YOUNGEST - THE LATEST to appear on the world scene. In order of birth, Ephraim was the youngest son.
And likewise, the United States was the YOUNGEST NATION, of the nations of Israel, having been "born" much later than Great Britain. English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish history traces far back into the mists of time, but the United States became a nation in 1783, at the Treaty of Paris, just a little over 200 years ago!
But America has surely been "doubly-fruitful" since that time, exploding in population, wealth, and military might, just as was prophesied of Ephraim.
Joseph's Dream In another passage we find another strong hint relating to the identity of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh. We read that Joseph had a dream and said, "The sun, the moon, and the eleven stars bowed down to me" (Gen.37:9). He told the dream to his father and brothers, and Jacob said to him, "What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall your mother and I and your brothers indeed come to bow down to the earth before you?" (v.10). Joseph's brothers envied him, but Jacob kept these things in his mind (v.11).
Since Ephraim was the last and 13th son born, all these things in Joseph's dream should primarily be fulfilled in him! That is, HIS FLAG would contain ALL THIRTEEN STARS representing all thirteen tribes. And HIS EMBLEM should contain ALL thirteen stars, AND the rays of the Sun (Jacob) and the phases of the Moon (his mother), all bowing as it were before him.
And so it is! The United States President's SEAL contains above the Eagle the 13 stars complete, with the Sun's rays shining down, and the Moon in 13 phases. This clearly pictures the fulfillment of the dream of Joseph, that his whole family would bow down to him.
Says W. H. Bennett, "Whether or not Joseph was aware of the symbolism of his dream is not stated, but it is evident that his father Jacob recognized himself as symbolized by the Sun, Joseph's mother as symbolized by the Moon, and Joseph's eleven brothers as symbolized by the eleven Stars. So in this prophetic dream, the Sun, the Moon and eleven Stars appear as the symbol of the whole Jacob-Israel family with the exception of Joseph himself."
Bennett goes on: "But Joseph was also a son of Jacob and therefore a part of the Israel family. Consequently, if each of Jacob's sons, and the tribe or tribes to be descended from him, are to be symbolized by a Star, then Joseph too will have to be counted (Note Rev.12:1). Yet from an heraldic standpoint this would not be a true symbol of Israel for Joseph's descendants were divided into two tribes, bearing the names of his two sons Ephraim and Manasseh and, according to the record in Genesis 48, these two sons of Joseph, as heads of tribes, were made EQUAL in status with their uncles. Consequently, to truly represent the Israel people, this symbol would have to contain the Sun, the Moon and thirteen Stars" (p.141-142).
"The President's Seal"? The United States of America!
Bennett continues: "The emphasis placed on the details of this dream is a clear indication that we are intended to notice its symbolism and, consequently, that a symbol or emblem consisting of the Sun, the Moon, and a Star for each of Israel's Thirteen Tribes, must be regarded as an emblem of Israel. Where then do we find a people or a section of a people using this emblem today?
"The evidence presented . . . is irrefutable proof that the Celto-Saxon peoples are the continuation of ancient Israel. Among these peoples, Britain and the United States are undoubtedly the leaders and, consequently, we would expect to find the Israel symbol, the Sun, the Moon and the Thirteen Stars in the national emblem of one or both of them. But it does not appear in either.
"Yet this emblem is still with us, for when we turn to the emblems on the Flag of the President of the United States, and also on his Seal, we find that the Sun, the Moon and the Thirteen Stars hold a very prominent place among them" (p.142-143).
A "very prominent place." Where is this place? In the symbolism and emblems of the United States of America!
This vital key symbol should be the mark or emblem of the leading tribe of all Israel and Joseph, the tribe of EPHRAIM. Ephraim is the thirteenth tribe, and so fulfills this whole prophetic picture! Ephraim is the "bakerís dozen"--- the THIRTEENTH, that overflows in abundance! This picture of 13 would not properly typify any other of the tribes, but only the LAST one, which sums up the total of them all.
As a matter of fascinating fact, not only were there were 13 original colonies which became the United States, but there were also 13 ships in the original American Navy. And, in World War I, 13 ships were sent to Europe, and took 13 days to cross the Atlantic, landing on Friday the 13th; the American troops on board fought in 13 battles in France.
The number 13 just keeps on cropping up in the history and identity of the United States of America! Why? How does this incredible fact help us to identify which tribe of Israel became the United States of America?
'They are the sons God has given me here,' Joseph said to his father.
Then Israel said, 'Bring them to me so I may bless them.' Now Israel's eyes were failing because of old age, and he could hardly see. So Joseph brought his sons close to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. . . . And Joseph took both of them, Ephraim on his right toward Israel's left hand and Manasseh on his left toward Israelís right hand, and brought them close to him. But Israel reached out his right hand and put it on Ephraim's head, though he was the younger, and crossing his arms, he put his left hand on Manassehís head, even though Manasseh was the firstborn.
"But his father refused and said, 'I know, my son, I know. He too will become a people, and he too will become great. Nevertheless, his younger brother will be GREATER than he, and his descendants will become a GROUP OF NATIONS." He blessed them that day and said, 'In your name will Israel pronounce this blessing: ''May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh." For he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh"
Notice that BOTH sons were to multiply into mighty peoples and nations, but the YOUNGER son was to become the greater people of the two, he was to inherit the DOUBLE PORTION of the birthright promises!
Jacob said Manasseh also would be great. But he said "truly his YOUNGER brother shall be GREATER than he, and his descendants shall become a MULTITUDE OF NATIONS [i.e., STATES or GROUPS]" (Gen.48:19). Many have misunderstood this. In Hebrew, the word for "nations" here is goyim, and means "peoples, nations, states, a troop, a flight," a word that has the sense of "massing." Thus Jacob really said the descendants of Ephraim would become a TROOP of people, a MASS of people, MANY states, families, or groupings.
a big difference between the two concepts!
At its greatest, the British Empire or Commonwealth did control vast parts of the earth, when you include India, but these were GENTILE nations under British rule, they were not Josephite people at all. The blessing of Jacob was not that Ephraim would rule over many nations, per se, it was that Ephraim would reproduce and BECOME a multitude or troop or massing of people by having a greater multitude of descendants, becoming many groupings, i.e., STATES!
Now let's compare the United States of America, and Great Britain, in the light of this prophecy. Great Britain is a nation of about 60,000,000 population. The United States, on the other hand, has a population of 280,000,000; over four and one half times as much as Great Britain! Furthermore, we have in fulfillment of this prophecy the FIFTY states of the United States; 50 different states, UNITED, but ONE PEOPLE. Each state has its own constitution and government.
respects than the United States. So the discoverers concluded that Britain and the Commonwealth comprised the descendants of Ephraim, and believed that Manasseh who was to be a single mighty nation was the United States of America.
But since that time, the United States has, as we shall see, FAR surpassed Great Britain and the Commonwealth in terms of population, military power, and industrial might. What seemed so obvious back in the late 19th century doubtful and controversial in the 20th and 21st centuries!
"Joseph is a FRUITFUL VINE, a fruitful vine near a spring, whose branches climb over a wall. With bitterness archers attacked him; they shot at him with hostility. But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, because of your father's God, who helps you, because of the Almighty, who blesses you with blessings of the heavens above, blessings of the deep that lies below, blessings of the breast and womb. Your father's blessings are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains, than the bounty of the age-old hills. Let all these REST ON THE HEAD OF JOSEPH, on the brow of the prince among his brothers" (Genesis 49:22-26).
Notice that the descendants of Joseph were to become mighty warriors, who would defeat their enemies with the everlasting help of the Mighty One of Jacob! They were to become a great people, with magnificent blessings of climate, topography, geography, soil, mountains, verdant valleys, and blessings of lakes, rivers, and bays. As the inheritors of the BIRTHRIGHT PROMISES made to Israel, they were to inherit the GREATEST PLACES in the earth, the most physically accommodating, beautiful, abundant, and fertile fields of the globe. Others, in dire jealousy, would attack them; and be defeated - unless or until their sins became so great that God Almighty Himself would have to send punishment upon them!
There is no doubt that Great Britain is a blessed land, with beautiful hills and valleys, mountains and moors, grasslands and verdant farmland. However, let's compare the awesome blessings of the United States which is noted worldwide for being the "breadbasket of the world," and greatly blessed with iron ore, copper, tin, coal, and oil deposits, as well as fisheries, and agricultural produce; it has been "doubly blessed," as the very name "Ephraim" implies.
"About Joseph he said: 'May the LORD bless his land with the precious dewfrom heaven above and with the deep waters that lie below; with the best the sun brings forth and the finest the moon can yield; with the choicest gifts of the ancient mountains and the fruitfulness of the everlasting hills; with the best gifts of the earth and its fullness and the favor of him who dwelt in the burning bush. Let all these rest on the head of Joseph, on the brow of the prince among his brothers.
"In majesty he is like a FIRSTBORN BULL; his horns are the horns of a WILD OX. With them he will GORE THE NATIONS, even those at the ENDS OF THE EARTH. Such are the TEN THOUSANDS OF EPHRAIM; such are the thousands of Manasseh" (Deuteronomy 33:13-17).
and Hitlerism, and the Japanese onslaught, and fought their enemies to the far corners of the earth?
But notice most carefully. This prophecy speaks of the TEN THOUSANDS of Ephraim, and the THOUSANDS of Manasseh. Obviously, the descendants of Ephraim were to far outnumber those of Manasseh! We will discuss these numbers at greater length later on. But for now, suffice it to say that the population of the United States far surpasses that of England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, combined, by far more than two to one! If Great Britain and her daughter nations were indeed Ephraim, we should expect the numbers to be the other way around!
This fact alone strongly suggests that the fifty states of the United States of America represent the tribe of Ephraim, today, whereas the United Kingdom represents Manasseh!
Who's the Youngest and Oldest?
Manasseh was the elder brother; he grew up first. But he became "thousands." On the other hand, Ephraim is the younger brother. He grows up last. But he finally surpasses his brother in strength and magnitude and numbers and power! He becomes "tens of thousands."
Now consider, for a moment, the United States and British Commonwealth. Which rose to supremacy in the world first? The British Empire! But the Empire has passed into history, left with a "Commonwealth," of which most of the member nations are Gentile in composition. Only Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, can claim to be primarily of Anglo-Saxon extraction.
and today it has exploded to a phenomenal 280,000,000!
New Zealand, 4 million ñ a combined total of 114 million people. But the population of the United States of America is 280,000,000 ñ about 2.5 times that of the other brother!
Interestingly, the very name Ephraim in Hebrew means "DOUBLE FRUIT" (see Strong's Exhaustive Concordance). This is a vital KEY to Ephraimís identity. God names people what they are, or what they are to become! Ephraim, by the meaning of his very DOUBLY-FRUITFUL people, in every way imaginable!
The number 13 stands identified as the number of the United States of America.
But let's take a closer look at that mysterious number 13 and see what relevance it has to the United States and the ancient tribe of Ephraim. There is an old axiom in geometry, "Two things equal to the same thing are equal to each other." America stands identified by the number 13. Ancient Ephraim was the 13th tribe of Israel. They are both, unlike any other people on the earth, identified by this interesting number. That fact then identifies them as being equal to each other ñ or one and the same people!
But there is even more to this amazing number. Letís notice!
"As to the significance of thirteen, all are aware that it has come down to us as a number of ill-omen. Many superstitions cluster around it, and various explanations are current concerning them. Unfortunately, those who go backwards to find a reason seldom go back far enough. . . But we must go back to the first occurrence of the number thirteen in order to discover the key to its significance. It occurs first in Genesis 14:4, where we read, "Twelve years they served Chedorlaomer, and the thirteenth year they REBELLED.
"Hence every occurrence of the number thirteen, and likewise of every multiple of it, stamps that with which it stands in connection with rebellion, apostasy, defection, corruption, disintegration, revolution, or some kindred idea" (p.205).
The first mention of "13" in the Bible is in connection with the REBELLION of Sodom and Gomorrah against the empire of Chedorlaomer. The second mention of 13 is in connection with Ishmael, the first son of Abraham. He was thirteen years old when he was circumcised, which God instituted the covenant of circumcision (Gen.17:13-25).
Ishmael probably thought that as Abraham's only son, he would be the "child of promise" and would one day inherit Abraham's blessings and heritage. But that was not God's plan. God planned for Sarah to have a son, by Abraham, who would be the true inheritor. When Isaac was later born, at God's set time (Gen.21:1-3), he was circumcised on the eighth day. This was one year after Ishmael's circumcision.
year, as he did not submit to the covenant of circumcision that year, and continued to lead a life of rebellion and rejection.
"These results may be stated thus, briefly: That the names of the LORD's people are multiples of eight, while the names of those who apostatized, or rebelled, or who were in any sense His enemies, are multiples of thirteen.. . .The effect of this law can hardly be estimated in establishing the presence of an ever-present working of the Holy Spirit in inditing the very words and even the letters of Scripture.
"No human foresight or arrangement could have secured such a result beforehand; no human powers could have carried it out in such perfection. No matter where we look, we find the working of the law without cessation, without a break, without a flaw, from beginning to end. Only one conclusion is possible, and that is that the Bible has but one Author, an eternal, omniscient Author, designing, superintending, working, and carrying out His own infinite plans" (p.206).
In comparing the genealogies of Seth and Cain, respectively, we discover that the total numerical value of the names from Adam to Japheth, Noah's oldest son, is 3168, which is 8 x 396; a multiple of 8. Eight is the number of righteous beginnings, or new beginnings. Taking Noah's family separately, the names Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth total 936 which is 8 x 9 x 13 (the number of righteousness times the number of judgment times the number of rebellion). The judgment of the Flood came upon that generation! But notice further! Subtract the name of Ham, the wicked son, and the total of the remaining three, Noah, Shem and Japheth is 888! They were the true new righteous beginning after the Flood. Interestingly, the name of JESUS the Messiah, in the Greek language, also has a gematria in Greek of 888!
The line of Cain, the rebellious line, on the other hand, from Adam to Tubal Cain, totals 2223, which is 13 x 9 x 19. The number 13 represents rebellion; the number 9 is the number of judgment; and the number 19 stands for "time," as it is representative of the 19-year time cycle (the earth, sun and moon come back into the same relative relationship in the sky every 19 years).
The whole history of the period, in Genesis 4:1-25, has a total gematria of 76882 (13 x 5914). Verse 25 by itself however, which records the birth of Seth, the righteous son of Adam, has a value of 6560 (8 x 820); verse 26, also, which records the birth of his son Enos, tells how man began to ìcall upon the name of the LORD, and has a value of 3064 (8 x 383). Contrast this with verse 1, where Eve bare Cain. It has a gematrical value of 1612 ñ or 13 x 124.
Cain was the first rebel against God. He rebelled and murdered his brother Abel, and his descendants were all rebels like father like son. So his generations were branded with the number 13.
The descendants of Seth, however, were preachers of righteousness. Their genealogy reflects the number 8, a new beginning in righteousness.
The number 13 is the number of rebellion and apostasy. Interestingly, in this vein it was Jeroboam, an Ephraimite, who led the Ten Tribes to rebel against the throne of David (I Kings 12:1-19). Ephraim was the leading and most influential tribe among the ten northern tribes.
The number 65 is also associated with Ephraim which led the rebellion against Rehoboam, Solomonís son. Isaiah says of this rebellion, in prophetic terms, "Within threescore and five years (65 years) shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people"(Isa.7:8). From the last year of Jeroboam II to the carrying away of Israel was exactly 65 years, or 5 x 13, which characterized the disintegration which was going on in the nation. (Bullinger, Numbers in Scripture, p.215).
As I have noted elsewhere, in our modern times there are 65 years beginning from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 till the year 2006; just two years from now! This has been a similar period of disintegration, rebellion, and apostasy from the truth of God, nationally speaking.
But another number is applied prophetically to the wayward Ten Tribes, led by Ephraim. The prophet Ezekiel is told to lie on his right side for 390 days as a sign to the ten tribes of Israel who rebelled (Ezek.4:4-5). These were called ìthe years of their iniquity." 390 days represents 390 years; the years of Israelís iniquity. 390 is 13 x 30. This was the whole duration of the rebellion and the separate existence of the Ten Tribes from the day they rebelled against Rehoboam to the day they were led away captive!
Says Bullinger, "Now 390 is thirteen times thirty, and the duration of Israelís rebellion is sufficiently and appropriately branded upon it" (p.215).
In our day, today, the 390 years applies directly to the United States. Interestingly, from the founding of the first English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, there were 390 years till the end of 6,000 years from the Creation of Adam and Eve, or 1997 A.D.! Or, from the first religious colony at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, founded on December 21, 1620, there will be 390 years till December 20, year 2010 A.D.
(As the Hebrew civil calendar is from fall to fall, this would be the year 2010-2011 A.D. This whole period of time characterizes end-time "Israel," the Lost Ten Tribes, led by Ephraim, still in a state of spiritual rebellion and apostasy from God! This period of apostasy will be followed by the judgments of the "Day of the Lord," which culminate this age of wickedness and rebellion against Almighty God!
For our immediate purposes, however, it is enough to recognize the vital meaning and importance of the number 13 as it applies to the Ten Tribes of Israel which went into captivity in 718-721 B.C., and to their modern-day descendants.
is ended, they indulge in sexual orgies; they love lewdness more than their glory" (Hos.4:17-18).
God speaks of the "corruption of Ephraim" (Hos.7:1). He says, "Woe to them, for they have strayed from me! Destruction to them, for they have rebelled against me!"(Hosea 7:13). "Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, because he was determined to go after vanity. Therefore I am like maggots to Ephraim . . ." (Hos.5:11-12).
Nevertheless, God loves His people. The day is coming when they will be punished; severely, and they will repent! God declares, "Indeed I heard Ephraim pleading: 'You disciplined me, and I took the discipline; I was like a calf untrained. Bring me back, let me come back, for you are the Lord my God. For after I had turned away I repented; and after I was discovered I struck my thigh; I was ashamed, and I was dismayed because I bore the disgrace of my youth'" (Jeremiah 31:18-19, NRSV).
God says, "Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he the child I delight in? As often as I speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore I am deeply moved for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says the LORD" (Jer.31:20).
new thing on the earth: a woman encompasses a man" (Jer.31:21-22).
Although Ephraim has grievously sinned, there will be pardon and mercy for him. When he repents, God will sweep him up in His everlasting, loving arms, and embrace him once again! Until that time comes, however, Ephraim may be called the ìtribe of rebellion. As such, its identifying number is, once again, the number 13: the number of rebellion!
How plain can it be? How plain can it get?
The United States of America was BORN in revolution! It began its existence in REBELLION against the British Empire in 1776! It is characterized by the spirit of independence and rebellion" "don't tell me what to do!" "I'll do it MY way," as the old Frank Sinatra song has it!
The number 13 identifies ancient Ephraim, the tribe of rebellion. The number "13" identifies the United States of America, the nation born in rebellion! The number 13 is stamped all over our forehead and on our hands; in our flag, our national seal, on our currency, and throughout our very history.
Two things equal to the same thing are equal to each other. The tribe of Ephraim equals "13" and the United States of America equals "13." Therefore they are EQUAL TO EACH OTHER! The United States STANDS IDENTIFED AS MODERN-DAY EPHRAIM!
What about Manasseh? Manasseh was not known as a leader of rebellion. The older brother of Ephraim was not so wild, or cowboyish, or rambunctious; but much more sedate, aloof, dignified, aristocratic - like the British!
Manasseh's number would not be thirteen, the number of rebellion and apostasy! That reproach belongs to Ephraim, which was by several measures, the thirteenth tribe, both in time-order, birth-order, finality, and superabundance ñ and in the number of rebellion.
To continue insisting that America is Manasseh and Great Britain is Ephraim is to get it all backwards; to put black for white-- to mix up the identities of the two sons of Joseph. The children were not mixed up at birth. Nor should they be mixed up and mis-identified, today!
Ephraim, as always, has been and is the LEADER of the northern ten tribes of Israel. That world leader is the United States of America, for better or for worse! When we understand this vital truth of Biblical identity, it helps us to unravel and understand the enormously important prophecies of the book of Hosea, which is largely directed against Ephraim, the leader, and the idolatrous nation, in the last days!


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You've decided you want to start advertising premium event tickets to anyone online that's searching for them. Fantastic! Before you go updating your campaign targeting settings to 'Everywhere', there are a few things you'll want to consider and research first.
Even between English-speaking countries, slight differences in spelling and vocabulary can make your non-localized ads stand out like a sore thumb. Without careful consideration of how they might need to be adjusted to "fit in" with the targeted area. You'll want to make sure that currency, addresses, and phone numbers are still relevant to the market you'll be targeting. If users in France are seeing the call extension for your US-based phone number, that won't be a positive experience with your brand. You'll also want to make sure your phone line is either open 24/7, or your extension is scheduled to serve only during operating hours.
If you're looking to run text ads and keywords in an area where the primary language is different than that of your home country, it goes without saying that it's advisable to work with a professional translation service (or in a pinch, a native speaker you know and trust) when it comes to reliably translating your keywords, ad copy, and landing page content. Although Google Translate has come an impressively long way over the years, it can still fall short of providing accurate, natural translations.
Because localization and translation of ads, keywords, and landing pages is essential, you will likely not want to go all-in and immediately begin serving ads in every other country; you'll want to take a calculated approach, likely starting out with just a few new countries or regions. One way to get an idea of where you might want to expand into is by checking out your site's traffic by country in Google Analytics. This can help provide insight into whether people are reaching your site from countries you might not expect. If people are finding your site organically in a country, it's likely that there is a market for what your company provides. Unless your company has carried out extensive branding efforts, note that you will not likely see the same level of performance from brand keywords as in your traditional region.
You're probably already aware of tried-and-true research tools like Google's Keyword Planner, but another helpful way to gain insight into the competitive landscape abroad is by using the Ad Preview and Diagnosis Tool. One feature of this tool is the ability to change your location, domain, and browser language settings, effectively allowing you to view SERPs as they appear in various locations around the world. Are other advertisers running English-language ads, or are they translated into the local language? Are ads even being served for queries of your most important keywords?
Though the Ad Preview and Diagnosis Tool is probably most often used for looking at paid results, it's also worth examining how the organic listings differ in the new location. It could be you already have a strong organic ranking for key brand or non-brand queries in that location which could impact your decision on whether it's beneficial to launch paid campaigns abroad.
Running a Shopping campaign in a different country can be a quick way to achieve incremental scale without having to worry as much about keyword and copy translation, but just remember that you'll need to import a new feed with the appropriate currency and shipping rates applied.You should also review if your prices are still competitive with those offered by other advertisers in your new market. It could be that higher shipping rates make your product less appealing to users in France than buying from a domestically-based advertiser.
All of these points can be boiled down to one thing: customer experience. Ensuring your messaging is positive and clear, understanding your competition, and making sure pricing is competitive and consistent from ad to payment are all essential considerations. International expansion is a great way for your company to reach new customers, but your success will depend on whether you've carefully planned and strategized your approach to giving international customers the same quality experience that your local customers receive.


[toggle border='2′ title='Full Graphical Placement of Peaks'] If PeakFit's auto-placement features fail on extremely complicated or noisy data, you can place and fit peaks graphically with only a few mouse clicks. Each placed function has "anchors" that adjust even the most highly complex functions, automatically changing that function's specific numeric parameters. PeakFit's graphical placement options handle even the most complex peaks as smoothly as Gaussians.
[/toggle] [toggle border='2′ title='PeakFit Offers Sophisticated Data Manipulation'] With PeakFit's visual FFT filter, you can inspect your data stream in the Fourier domain and zero higher frequency points — and see your results immediately in the time-domain. This smoothing technique allows for superb noise reduction while maintaining the integrity of the original data stream.
PeakFit also includes an automated FFT method as well as Gaussian convolution, the Savitzky-Golay method and the Loess algorithm for smoothing. AI Experts throughout the smoothing options and other parts of the program automatically help you to set many adjustments. And, PeakFit even has a digital data enhancer, which helps to analyze your sparse data. Only PeakFit offers so many different methods of data manipulation.
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[/toggle] [toggle border='2′ title='Publication-Quality Graphs and Data Output'] Every publication-quality graph (see above) was created using PeakFit's built-in graphic engine — which now includes print preview and extensive file and clipboard export options. The numerical output is customizable so that you see only the content you want.
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the anterosuperior portion of the left ventricle of the heart immediately below the aortic orifice, having fibrous walls and affording room for the segments of the closed aortic valve.
Sibson groove - a groove occasionally seen on the outer side of the thorax, formed by the prominent lower border of the pectoralis major muscle.
a space or cavity at the entrance to another structure.
a small space at the root of the aorta.
an oval cavity in the middle of the bony labyrinth.
the part of the larynx between the entrance (aditus laryngis) and the vocal folds (rima glottidis).
the anterior part of the nasal cavity.
the portion of the oral cavity bounded on the one side by teeth and gingivae, or the residual alveolar ridges, and on the other by the lips (labial vestibule) and cheeks (buccal vestibule).


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Becoming one of MP1st's most anticipated games of this Year, Turtle Rock Studio has released six brand-new screenshots of their upcoming, next-gen, asymmetrical multiplayer shooter for your enjoyment.
Evolve pits four players against one in an all out hunt for Survival. But while the Hunters believe they are doing the hunting, things don't appear as they seem as they quickly learn that they are the true prey. Evolve launches on the PlayStation 4, PC, and the Xbox One later this year.


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Q: FILE * can say if the file is empty? In C, how do I know from FILE* whether that file is empty or not?

A: Like this:
bool isEmpty(FILE *file)
{
    long savedOffset = ftell(file);
    fseek(file, 0, SEEK_END);

    if (ftell(file) == 0)
    {
        return true;
    }

    fseek(file, savedOffset, SEEK_SET);
    return false;
}

A: fseek to the end, then check if ftell returns 0.

A: If you're coding for a POSIX system:
struct stat sb;
if( fstat(fileno(file), &sb) ) { /* error */ }
if( sb.st_size == 0 ) { /* file is empty */ }

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Case studies Scottish Government
Demonstrating transparency when linking and publishing data
This is a case study for Principle T6: Data governance.
The Scottish Government's (SG) health and homelessness in Scotland project linked local authority data about homelessness between 2001 and 2016 with NHS data on hospital admissions, outpatient visits, prescriptions, drugs misuse, and National Records of Scotland information about deaths.
Transparency around the risk assessment process helps to demonstrate a producer's Trustworthiness to users, suppliers and the public. One of the ways in which SG demonstrated this was by conducting and publishing their data privacy impact assessment alongside the main analysis report. SG also published the original application for the data, the public benefit and privacy panel application and the correspondence documenting its approval, and details of how to access the data. This approach is now standard practice for all SG publications based on linked data.
Since SG carried out this work, a new tool for risk assessment – Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) – have been introduced following the 2018 Data Protection Act (DPA), as a requirement of GDPR. They are mandatory where data are combined from multiple sources and the Information Commissioner's Office recommends they are also conducted on a voluntary basis for any large-scale processing of personal data.
The accountability principle in the DPA requires organisations to have appropriate records in place to demonstrate compliance if required. Departments can meet the DPA accountability principle by conducting a DPIA, and publishing them helps to meet the Code's requirements for transparency (providing that they are accessibly presented). It isn't essential to publish a DPIA in full, a summary of the process and the lessons learnt would be sufficient to demonstrate transparency.
Another step producers can take to increase transparency is to publish details of all the data share requests made to them and their outcomes. SG publishes details of the data sharing requests submitted to its Statistics Data Access Panel on its website, which also includes details about past decisions made and the justifications for those decisions.
The Department for Education in England has also been publishing details of the data share requests and outcomes in relation to ad hoc National Pupil Data Sharing for several years. In December 2017, the Department for Education broadened the scope to cover all routine sharing of personal data and have recently consulted users about further changes to make this easier to engage with and understand.
These examples show how Trustworthiness can be demonstrated by statistics producers being transparent about their approaches to the management of the data linkage process and data shares, and their relevance to some of the current legislation in this area.
Reviewing and amending statistics provisions
This is a case study for Principle V1: Relevance to users.
Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government education team both produce statistics on young people in Scotland.
Scottish Government reports on school leaver destinations in its Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations (National Statistics) publication.
Skills Development Scotland produces its Annual Participation Measure for 16–19-year olds in Scotland which reports on the proportion of the 16-19 year old cohort, including those at school, who are in learning, training or work. Skills Development Scotland is not an official statistics producer at present; however, its statistics are produced in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics.
The team at Scottish Government recognised what might be perceived as a confusing landscape for users who may not be clear on which statistics to use for what purpose. They reviewed all the available statistics about school leaver destinations, and, with the support of Skills Development Scotland, ran a consultation to find out how the data are used and how users felt about proposals to reduce the duplication of statistics. As a result, they developed a long-term plan to reduce duplication and simplify the statistical landscape, which builds upon the progress made in recent years.
This demonstrates how producers can work collaboratively and engage with users to review and amend statistics provisions.
Working effectively with contractors to deliver a survey
This is a case study for Principle Q1: Suitable data sources.
The Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) is an annual, large-scale, continuous survey carried out by the Scottish Government that measures adults' experiences and perceptions of crime in Scotland.
The Scottish Government appointed a consortium of two contractors to jointly deliver the SCJS from 2016/17 under a single contract. Fieldwork is shared jointly across both organisations, while Ipsos MORI focuses on the content and questionnaire development, and ScotCen is responsible for data processing, from data cleaning through to delivery of final data sets.
The Scottish Government maintains a close and effective working relationship with the contractor consortium to manage and deliver the survey:
It established appropriate safeguards by specifying the roles, data requirements, delivery arrangements and communication channels between the survey team in Scottish Government and the contractor consortium
When setting up the contract, the statistical team modernised the data coding and processing arrangements for the 'offence codes' used to classify incidents, to ensure a smooth transition to the new contractors
The Scottish Government carried out a range of activities to decide on the survey design, including meeting with users and potential contractors. It also produces a detailed technical report with information about the survey design and delivery, including the sample design and selection and the survey response.
This approach gives the Scottish Government and users of the statistics confidence in the suitability and quality of the data sources and data collection process.

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It's so hard for ADD people to concentrate on tasks some times, because every time something is touched, they think of something else to do. So just trying to say out loud to yourself, "Focus, focus, focus"-easier said than done, but give it a try.
Having an organized environment for ADD people is certainly recommended in keeping control of their daily activities. It's a "Catch 22" for the classic symptoms of ADD: inattention, impulsivity, distractibility, overfocusing and hyperactivity, to name just a few. Everyone says "time management" but I like to call it "activities management." What we actually do is manage our "activities" within the "time" we have everyday. Makes sense?
A common characteristic of a person with ADD is that he/she likes new things to keep them interested, so it's difficult to stay on task for very long-sometimes it ranges for 15-60 minutes. A simple strategy of using a timer to start and stop can help insure completion of the project started.
Offering the client a reward for staying on task could be taking a short breaks and doing something else for 10-15 minutes. It's important that a reward is set up that the client wants and sometimes never finds the time to do.
Using your internal clock (like the feeling someone knows when something should take a certain amount of time to do), is not an effective way for an ADDer to keep track of time. Using a clock to do something within an allotted period of time that has an auditory sound from a timer or a cell phone, for instance, is a way for the mind to be interrupted, so the individual can stop, look at their calendar, and/or "to do" list to do something else. It's a challenge for an ADD individual to calculate how long something takes and/or will take their time to do. Planning is important to keep on task and learning not to "overschedule" one's day.
Approach a project by breaking it down into little pieces. So ask yourself, "How do you eat an elephant? Answer: "One bite at a time." If you can VISUALIZE this question and answer it each time when tackling a task and/or project, you will be able to manage your daily activities better so you can feel good at the end of each day.
To control your daily activities as well as managing your time, it's important to say "no." Reward yourself each time to saying "no" to everyone's request if it will keep you from doing what YOU need to get done. Always acknowledge that person who asked you by saying, "I appreciate your vote of confidence, but I just can't work it into my schedule at this time. Sorry."
Remind the client that complex organizing projects shouldn't be set up when he/she is not at their best. Setting up for "success" is the best. By working on a project that requires deep concentration, should be done during the time of day when the highest level of energy is felt.
Staying healthy is very important to the ADD individual. Exercising helps relieve the stress for both physical and mental issues that is caused by daily activities and interruptions. By exercising and good nutrition, frees up the mind to take a much needed rest I call a "brain break," so a person can "refocus, regroup and rejuvenate."
Sometimes letting calls go into voicemail will help insure concentration on the project at hand. By setting 2 times a day to return calls, will help put a "system" in place of creating a habit that can be a win-win situation for everyone.
Keeping a notepad on a night stand, in your pocket, purse, etc., is extremely useful when ideas pop into one's head. It clears the mental clutter out, so you can focus on the task at hand that needs to get done by a certain timeline.
Studies have been conducted that chewing gum can help one focus. Studies have been conducted that chewing gum can help one focus. Some people like to play with clear sparkly Silly Puddy in meetings tugging and pulling it in all directions to keep their hands busy because it helps people to focus. Besides, it really smells good--like bubble gum.
Helping clients understand their focus limitations and how to work within their abilities, will help prevent them from getting caught up in the cycle of "never finish anything" syndrome. "Making it fun until it's done" is my strategy in helping my ADD clients feel good about themselves by keeping them inspired that they can accomplish anything if they have the right tools and the right attitude.
"If you can't find it in 30 seconds, it's in the wrong place"
Evelyn Gray, Productivity Expert, Organizing Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author, who specializes in working with professionals who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/HD) and the chronically disorganized individuals. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Business Education from California State University, Los Angeles. Evelyn started organizing in her teens, where she always found tranquility in taking chaotic situations and breaking them down into "bite-size" pieces to make things easier and more pleasing to look at.
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As reported by the Daily Express this afternoon, Manchester United find themselves facing an almighty contract conundrum.
The Red Devils loaned ostracised striker Javier Hernandez to Real Madrid in the summer, having struggled to impress under David Moyes last term and failed to catch Louis van Gaal's attention during pre-season.
But the third-generation Mexico international left for the Bernabeu with just a year remaining on his current Old Trafford contract, and reports from Spain strongly claim that Carlo Ancelotti does not wish to add Chicarito to his squad permanently – meaning the striker will be allowed to join another club on a free transfer at the end of the season.
The question for the Red Devils however is whether Hernandez has been dealt with too harshly. Despite most commonly featuring as a substitute, he boasts a decent return of 37 goals in 102 Premier League appearances, having reached double figures in the top flight for three of his four campaigns at Old Trafford.
It's believed that could convince United to give the South American poacher another crack – should they decide not to, the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, Everton and Liverpool will all be keen to add Hernandez to their respective strikeforces.
United only have a month to decide – upon January 1st, the pintsized forward can enter pre-contract negotiations with other clubs.


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Tag: iOS 12
iOS 12.2 enters Beta 2 public testing period
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Apple rolls out the second beta of iOS 12.2. The company has just unleashed the update to everyone in the iOS's beta program after it became available for developers a day earlier. Beta testers can now install iOS 12.2 Beta II as an OTA update on their devices. This update brings nothing but performance improvements and fixes over Beta 1. However, iOS 12.2 as a major update of iOS 12 brings some visible new features for everyone. This release introduces Apple News app for Canadian users who can now read stories in two languages – Franch and English. There is[…]
Apple rolls out the third iOS 12.1.3 Beta
January 8, 2019 diyan iOS
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October 8, 2018 diyan iOS
Apple's latest OS version overtakes iOS 11 iOS 12, the latest official version of the platform, has surpassed iOS 11 in terms of number of installations. According to data collected by Mixpanel, iOS 12 is installed on 52% of the active devices, while the older iOS 11 has dropped to 41%. iOS 12 first overtook iOS 11 last week, and for just a few days the install base of the new OS version grew rapidly. Apple started rolling out the update on September 17, which means that the two-week adoption rate is pretty good. Apple is enjoying higher adoption rate[…]
Apple releases iOS 12.1 Beta to fix the charging bug
The company is testing a first update patch for iOS 12. Last week we informed you about a strange bug in the official iOS 12 update, appearing randomly for the new iPhone Xs and Xs Max, as well as other iPhone and iPad models. The bug was that the device would not start charging when the screen is turned off, so the user had to disconnect and reconnect the cable. The company is now releasing iOS 12.1 Beta for users in the public testing channel, and we can confirm that the charging bug has been fixed in this beta. Previously[…]
First beta of iOS 12.1 re-enables Group FaceTime for public testers
September 24, 2018 diyan iOS
Apple rolls out the first beta of iOS 12.1 update. A week after Cupertino released the official iOS 12 update to eligible iPhones like iPhone 5S and newer, the company is ready to offer the first minor update for iOS 12. Beta 1 is available through the public beta testing program, re-introducing the Group FaceTime feature, but also bringing some under the hood improvements and fixes. iOS 12.1 Beta 1 would allow you to chat with up to 32 contacts at once. This feature was first introduced earlier this year in beta versions of iOS12, but it was pulled later[…]
iOS 12 is now officially available, even for iPhone 5S
September 18, 2018 diyan iOS, News
You can install and the new iOS version – iOS 12 Apple is now rolling out the official update to everyone with supported iPhones and iPads. After months in testing and many beta versions, the new version of the platform is ready to hit the general public. Available even for the 5-years old iPhone 5S, iOS 12 promises major performance improvements for everyone. It's a completely revamped platform in its core, promising faster boot and more responsive experience for older iPhone models like iPhone 5S. You can expect faster app launches, faster resuming and more fluid overall experience. There are[…]
iOS 12 advances to a fifth Beta version
July 31, 2018 diyan iOS
Apple keeps polishing the OS before the roll-out in September. Developers and public beta testers can now download the new beta version of iOS 12 as an OTA update or from the Developer center. iOS12 Beta V brings further improvements and fixes over the release from last month. With iOS 12, Apple internally revamps the operating system to make it even faster on older iPhones and iPads. According to the company, improvements should be noticed even on iPhone 5S, which is indeed a 5 year's old device. There are many small new features here and there in the OS, like[…]
iOS 12: cool new features coming to iPhone
June 14, 2018 diyan iOS, iPhone, News
Here's what's new in the iOS 12 update in 2018. Apple's officially unveiled its major iOS update planned for Autumn 2018. iOS 12 will be coming to a wide range of devices, including iPhone 5S that is almost 5-year old, promising faster app boot and improved performance even on old hardware. Like previously expected, Apple will focus on performance in this update, but there will be many new features here and there. In this article you can read about the best new things coming to iPhone and iPad in 2018. Notification groups Finally, iOS 12 can group the notifications in[…]
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iOS 12 and the new macOS to be unveiled on June 4
March 14, 2018 diyan iOS, News
Apple's developer conference will happen between 4th and 8th of June Apple has announced today the date when the annual conference for developers WWDC will start in San Jose. WWDC18 will be between 4 and 8th of June, which means we are less than three months away from the next versions of iOS and macOS. As usual in the past years, the access to WWDC will be highly limited while the interest is huge. That's why random developers will have the opportunity to buy a ticket for $1599. The most interesting date for the average user should be 4th of[…]


Dr. Angela Ford-Amann joined Peachtree Animal Hospital in September 2002. Dr. Ford was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in Rome, Georgia where she attended Darlington School. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in Animal Science at the University of Georgia in 1996. She graduated from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Ford completed an extensive 15 month internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Hollywood Animal Hospital in south Florida. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exercising, gardening, and traveling. Dr. Ford resides in Decatur with her husband Jason, their twins Reagan and McLeod and youngest son, Fletcher. They have 3 dogs. Gristle and Wrigley are wire-hair miniature Dachshunds and Angus is a Doberman Pincher.
Why am I in this field? I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a Veterinarian. I grew up around many types of animals and have always had a deep love and respect for them. By nature, I am a nurturer and caregiver. Caring for others, (especially those that can't talk or care for themselves) makes me feel fulfilled. Animals do so much for us and it brings me joy to be able to give them something in return. In addition, I feel privileged to be able to witness the special bond created between an owner and their pet. In school, Science was always my favorite subject. The more I learned about the body and how it worked, the more interested I became in medicine. Problem solving and puzzling are hobbies of mine and I think of the body as one big puzzle. All of the pieces have to be put together correctly in order for it to perform well. Preventative medicine is very important but if there is a medical issue, I enjoy problem solving to figure out what is wrong and what we can do to make it better. Combining my love for animals, my desire to keep them healthy and my interest in medicine - being a Veterinarian is a natural fit for me.


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Q: In OpenOffice, how do I check if my XComponentContext has been closed? I have a small application that generates three different template documents in OOo Writer. When one of the three "generate" buttons is clicked, this is part of the code that is executed (in C#):
// Connect to OOo
if (componentContext == null)
    componentContext = uno.util.Bootstrap.bootstrap();
XMultiServiceFactory multiServiceFactory =
    (XMultiServiceFactory) componentContext.getServiceManager();
XComponentLoader loader = (XComponentLoader)
    multiServiceFactory.createInstance
        ("com.sun.star.frame.Desktop");

// Initialize class members document, text, and cursor
document = (XTextDocument) loader.loadComponentFromURL
    ("private:factory/swriter", "_blank", 0,
     new PropertyValue[0]);
text = document.getText();
cursor = text.createTextCursor();

The following steps cause a crash:

*

*The user generates a document.

*The user closes the document (closing OOo).

*The user tries to generate another document.

This exception is thrown:
unoidl.com.sun.star.lang.DisposedException: URP-Bridge: disposed(tid=4) Unexpected connection closure

How do I check to make sure the connection is still open before trying to generate another chart? And how do I reconnect if it has been closed?
Edit: More specifically, this is the complete error message:
Marshaling clicked signal
Exception in Gtk# callback delegate
  Note: Applications can use GLib.ExceptionManager.UnhandledException to handle the exception.
System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. ---> unoidl.com.sun.star.lang.DisposedException: URP-Bridge: disposed(tid=4) Unexpected connection closure
  at com.sun.star.bridges.mono_uno.UnoInterfaceProxy.ConstructReturnMessage (Any result, System.Object[] args, uno.Typelib.InterfaceMethodTypeDescription* methodTD, IMethodCallMessage callmsg, Any exception) [0x00000]
  at com.sun.star.bridges.mono_uno.UnoInterfaceProxy.Invoke (IMessage request) [0x00000]
  at System.Runtime.Remoting.Proxies.RealProxy.PrivateInvoke (System.Runtime.Remoting.Proxies.RealProxy rp, IMessage msg, System.Exception& exc, System.Object[]& out_args) [0x00000]
  --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
  at System.Reflection.MonoMethod.Invoke (System.Object obj, BindingFlags invokeAttr, System.Reflection.Binder binder, System.Object[] parameters, System.Globalization.CultureInfo culture) [0x00000]
  at System.Reflection.MethodBase.Invoke (System.Object obj, System.Object[] parameters) [0x00000]
  at System.Delegate.DynamicInvokeImpl (System.Object[] args) [0x00000]
  at System.MulticastDelegate.DynamicInvokeImpl (System.Object[] args) [0x00000]
  at System.Delegate.DynamicInvoke (System.Object[] args) [0x00000]
  at GLib.Signal.ClosureInvokedCB (System.Object o, GLib.ClosureInvokedArgs args) [0x00000]
  at GLib.SignalClosure.Invoke (GLib.ClosureInvokedArgs args) [0x00000]
  at GLib.SignalClosure.MarshalCallback (IntPtr raw_closure, IntPtr return_val, UInt32 n_param_vals, IntPtr param_values, IntPtr invocation_hint, IntPtr marshal_data) [0x00000]
   at GLib.ExceptionManager.RaiseUnhandledException(System.Exception e, Boolean is_terminal)
   at GLib.SignalClosure.MarshalCallback(IntPtr raw_closure, IntPtr return_val, UInt32 n_param_vals, IntPtr param_values, IntPtr invocation_hint, IntPtr marshal_data)
   at Gtk.Application.gtk_main()
   at Gtk.Application.Run()
   at TestDrive.MainClass.Main(System.String[] args) in /home/matthew/Dropbox/OpenSBS-mono/TestDrive/Main.cs:line 28

The application was terminated by a signal: SIGHUP

If I get rid of the line if (componentContext == null) (i.e., always try to connect, even when we have already connected), I get a stacktrace accompanied by this message:
=================================================================
Got a SIGSEGV while executing native code. This usually indicates
a fatal error in the mono runtime or one of the native libraries
used by your application.
=================================================================

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A: This is just a guess.  You could use XComponent.addEventListener and listen for the disposing event.
eg:
class App :  XEventListener
{
    private XComponentLoader m_loader;

    private XComponentLoader Loader
    {
        get
        {
            if (m_loader == null)
            {
                m_loader = (XComponentLoader)multiServiceFactory.createInstance("com.sun.star.frame.Desktop");
                XComponent comp = (XComponent)m_loader;
                comp.addEventListener(this);
            }
            return m_loader;
        }
    }

    private void disposing(EventObject Source)
    {
        m_loader = null;
    }
}

A: I have discovered that this bug doesn't occur if the OpenOffice Quickstarter application is running (located at C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice.org 3\program\quickstart.exe). quickstart.exe appears to call soffice.exe, and it will remaining running even after the user closes the last document window.
If quickstart.exe is missing, it can be installed via the OpenOffice setup program. Your application can make sure that soffice.exe is running by launchingquickstart.exe using the System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(). It won't duplicate the process if it is already running.