Reb Shlomo Carlebach was once asked which kind of niggunim (melodies) were among his favorite. He answered ones that you can cry to, laugh to and dance with, all at same time. For all of us who knew Jerry's music. there is no better way to describe relationship we had with it. His music clearly came from a very lofty place. A place that can and has changed our lives forever in but a few precious moments. Our job in remembering Jerryis in holding on to those precious moments, forever.

Being that we lost our dear friend Jerry Garcia just before Shabbos Nachamu, Shabbat of comforting in Jewish tradition I want to share a comforting teaching from our own holy Reb Shlomo with anybody who has ever suffered loss.

"As much as it takes a lot of holiness and depth to know howto laugh, it takes even more holiness to know how to cry. But it's important that you know one thing that all rebbes say, Baal Shem, Reb Nachman, all rebbes: That even while you're sad, don't ever stop being filled with joy. You are absolutely not permitted, even for one split second, to stop being filled with joy. Because if you truly believe there is One G-d in world, then you also believe that He is taking care of our world as well. So how could you be sad. But yet, problem is, I'm still a human being and I'm still so sad, so broken.

So question is, how do I reach that level to be so sad, and while I'm still sad, I'm at same time so filled with joy? What should my crying sound like at this point? Like Reb Akiva says, I have no choice, I'm crying with one side of my heart and laughing, with other side of my heart. Gevaldt, is that hard. But it's only way we know right now, and it's holiest way we know right now.

You don't have to be a Deadhead, or be into Shlomo, or even be a Jew to connect with these holy words. All you have to be is a human being with a heart. But even a heart is not enough, as Shlomo has taught us. It has to be a heart with a little broken place in it. For a heart with a broken place in it, really is greatest blessing of all. For if you don't have that broken place inside of you, then you are full. Those that are completely full, full of themselves and their own concerns, do not have any room left in them for G-d, for holiness, for things divine and especially, for other people. So I bless you and I, and whole world with just a little bit of a broken heart, not too broken, G-d forbid,but broken enough so that we are no longer blind to each other's needs. The truth is, that now more than ever, we really do need each other. Now that all our rebbes are "headlights on a north bound train", we really need each other in deepest way. "There comes a time" and that time has surely arrived! The holy truth is, that we are all living together in Uni - Verse, singing same songs. even same verse, and it's just a matter of time that we truly realize it, together.

Wishing you holiest of moments and all blessings Divine.

Michael Ozair www.kabbalahcoach.com

5.) The need for geopolitical stability

Geo-political instability could create a major problem for any organization. Near-shore locations are believed to provide a much stable atmosphere as compared to off-shore destinations. Although there has been no instance of instability in major outsourcing destinations like India, in recent times; there are no guarantees as India has experienced such conditions in past. In addition to this many companies also feel need to set up additional outlets in near-shore destinations as a back up measure to deal with any negative situation. One more factor, that gives near-shoring a pat in back.

Countries that can benefit from Near shoring

Near-shoring will benefit most Eastern European courtiers like Romania, Czech Republic and Slovakia, that lie bordering UK. In addition to Easter European countries, some destinations around USA like Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica will also benefit immensely.

Among Eastern European countries Romania stands a major chance to come out as a winner. This is because of fact that country has advanced infrastructure, geographical proximity, cultural affinity to UK and an investment friendly climate. In addition to this Romania also has a good pool of well educated and highly skilled youth ready to take over. UK firms feel cost of operations in Romania will be much lower as compared to India which is currently most favored outsourcing destination. Other Eastern European countries that are likely to benefit are Morocco, Hungary and Czech Republic.

In west it is Mexico that is calling shots. As compared to other near-shore destinations to US like Canada and Costa Rica, Mexico is considered much cheaper and close location. Many Mexican towns are located in close proximity to US and can be reached by road. Mexico also has a stable atmosphere with good communication and technological infrastructure. Cultural affinity to US and availability of cheap and well educated English speaking youth are other plus factors that can act in favor of Mexico.

The future of near-shore outsourcing

Although situation looks bright, there are some problems that can limit pace of this evident and evolutionary progress. One major issue is issue of local service providing companies. Thought countries like Romania have enough resources they lack availability of certified companies who can cater to high-end outsourced projects. Also projected growth of near-shore outsourcing by some major research organizations is relatively small as compared to size of off-shore market in countries like India. At present Eastern Europe and other near shore destinations seem right for firms who plan to set up their own outlets rather than make use of services from local contractors. But this situation can change in near future.

If near-shoring trend becomes successful and generates success stores it is sure to catch up just like off-shore outsourcing did. One does it and others follow, because nobody likes to take chances in corporate world.

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