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0.946428	The Lena'pes were once sovereign over a vast domain stretching along the Middle Atlantic coast from New York Bay to Delaware Bay, between the Hudson and Delaware river valleys. They called their homeland Lenapehoking "Land of the Lena'pes." In their language, their name means "ordinary people" or "common people." They are also sometimes known as Lenni Lena'pe, which translated roughly as "we, the people." Lena'pes have always thought of themselves as members of a single ethnic group sharing a common sense of identity and heritage. When the first European colonist settled on their lands in the early 1600s, there were between 8,000 and 12,000 Lena'pes, according to conservative estimates. Most recent studies, however, strongly indicate that their population was probably twice as large. The Lena'pe at that time were divided into as many as 20 different groups variously referred to as bands, villages, or tribes. Traditional Lena'pe social and political life has always been organized around a complex but flexible network of closely related independent communities. When Europeans first met the Lena'pe, these Indians asked who or what they were; they usually would identify themselves as inhabitants of a particular place, members of a certain family, or followers of an influential leader. Thus, place names such as Manhattan, which means "island," had social and political as well as geographic significance. Lena'pes believed that their history began when Kishelemukong, the Creator, brought a giant turtle up from the depths of a great ocean. The turtle grew until it became the vast island now known as North America. Most Europeans believed that the Lena'pes and other Indians originally came from Asia. Archaeological evidence in the form of stone tools, clay pots, and other remains indicates that the Lena'pes came to the Middle Atlantic region nearly 3,000 years ago. Oral traditions, linguistic evidence, and archaeological remains from more recent sites suggest that the Lena'pe way of life observed by the early colonist developed more than 1,000 years ago. In addition to archaeology, comparative linguistics, and Lena'pe own oral accounts, other sources of information about their past include documents written by the Europeans who visited and settled along the Middle Atlantic coast of North America. Where direct documentation for the Lena'pes is lacking, the known practices and oral traditions of neighboring groups provide clues. When Europeans first came among them, most Lena'pes lived in bustling communities made up of one or more bark and grass covered longhouses. Their life centered around the close bonds of kinship and family. All rights to land and livelihood were held by the family, and people's sense of identity came from their family membership, clans, or groups of related families that traced their origins to a common ancestor, served as links among relatives living in different communities. The Lena'pes lived in a varied land of ocean beaches, vast marshlands, deep forests, fertile river valleys, and rocky highlands. Their land provided all the necessities of life. What little their land did not provide, they obtained peacefully by trade. Lena'pe life followed the seasons. Every spring Lena'pes living along the coast came together in large camps near waterfalls and rapids. There they trapped, netted, or speared salmon, herring, and other migratory fish swimming upriver. Other Lena'pes living farther inland gathered in small camps to collect wild strawberries, hunt deer, or surprise bears as they sluggishly emerged from their dens after their long winter hibernation. As spring edged into summer, many Lena'pes moved to small communities located on rich soils, where they planted crops of corn, beans, and squash in garden clearings. Summer was given over to tending crops, gathering berries and other wild foods, fishing. Summer also was the time for trading. Evidence from archaeogical sites and historical records documenting journeys of adventurous men and women to the Carolinas and the Mississippi Valley suggest that Lena'pe traders and hunters were accustomed to traveling long distances in search of game and goods. In autumn, Lena'pe harvested and dried their crops. Drying preserved much of the food supply for the winter. Hundreds of deer and other animals were taken during fall communal hunts. At the approach of winter, people returned to their longhouses in the heart of their respective territories. Congregating in council houses and feasted upon the bounty of the preceding year, told stories, sang, and danced in thanksgiving. The egalitarian nature of their society enabled the Lenapes to respond flexibly to changing conditions. Lena'pe survival has depended upon an extraordinary ability to whittle away between these possibilities. In the process, they created a society intensely responsive to individual needs and desires. The respect accorded individual Lena'pes by family members and fellow tribes people in turn encouraged them to act loyally and responsibly toward their own communities. Traditions of tolerance, respect, and flexibility thus created a generally harmonious society. These traditions helped the Lena'pes survive the shock and stress of European invasion followed by 200 years of dispossession and poverty. Their descendants continue to carry on these traditions. Their original territory is now a part of the United States. Western Connecticut, southern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, and all of New Jersey and Delaware occupy their ancient homeland. Lena'pe who live on their ancestral lands are regarded as legal residents of their respective states, and all Lena'pes living in the United States or Canada are citizens of their respective nations. Separated by vast distances and divided by international borders, most descendants of the Lena'pes continue to recognize a common identity and history marked by hardship and struggle. The story of their survival is a testimony to the strength of their traditions. It is also a testimony to the human will not just to survive but to preserve a unique sense of identity and purpose in a changing and often hostile world. The Lena'pes spoke a language belonging to the widespread Algonquian linguistic family, one of the major groupings of languages in the world. The Lena'pes have long lived in a complex social and political environment in which names often signify different roles and values. For this reason, the Lena'pes as ancestors have been known as "Grandfathers" by many neighboring Eastern Alonquian speaking people. Other Algonquians living to the west of the Appalachian Mountains refer to the Lena'pes as Woapanachke, "Easterners." Dutch, Swedish, and English colonists moving into Lenapehoking during the 1600s knew the Lena'pes as "River Indians." The southern group of Lena'pes in southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, and Delaware diverged not only in speaking Unami, their social organization also differed from their northern neighbors. These Unami speakers dispersed themselves into a large number of small, independent villages. Among the better known of these were the villages of Sanhikan, Rancoca, and Narraticong, in southern New Jersey; the villages of Playwicky, Passayunk, Tulpehocken, and Qukehocking, in southeast Pennsylvania; and the villages of Quenomysing, Minguannan, Shackamaxon, and Sickoneysinck, in Delaware. The Lena'pes' location initially gave them a certain advantage. Their beaches were particularly rich sources of the clamshells used to make small, tubular, purple and white beads known as wampum. Produced in quantity after Europeans introduced metal drills that allowed quick mass production, wampum became a highly prized commodity in colonial and Indian communities. Indians, for their part, had long used shell beads for sacred rituals and diplomatic maneuvers. Short of coins. Europeans soon used wampum as currency. The Lena'pes tried to exploit this resource. Working industriously, they manufactured millions of shell beads for trade. To prevent competition in the fur trade, Lena'pes moved nearer to the colonist' towns to take advantage of closer trade and social contacts. By the 1630s, many Lena'pe living around the mouth of the Schuylkill River were driven east, into what became New Jersey. Most of these people settled along the many small creeks flowing through the Jersey pine lands. Most later moved north to central New Jersey or to the Lehigh River country above Easton, Pennsylvania, and farther west to Tulpehocken (Turtle Place) upon the upper Schuylklll above Reading, PA. Others later moved south of Philadelphia to communities located at Okehocking (Surrounded Place) on Brandywine Creek. Lena'pe communities located between major European settlements generally maintained a surprising degree of independence. Indians living in the Raritan River country of central New Jersey, between Manhattan and Philadelphia, took advantage of the intense rivalries dividing the colonial governments. Frequently switching loyalties, the Lena'pes would play contending provinces against one another. Most Lena'pes, however, simply protected their own interests by allying themselves with their closest neighbor, Those to the south, along the lower Delaware River, looked for allies in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This complex system of interlocking alliances uniting Lena'pes and colonies throughout British North America became known as the Covenant Chain, after the agreements, or covenants, among the involved parties. Membership in this alliance provided important benefits to the Lena'pes. First and foremost, Covenant Chain allies provided military protection against the French and their Indian allies to increasingly weak Lenape communities. Covenant Chain allies could also make available better and more plentiful trade goods while providing limited legal and political safeguards for Lena'pe lands, lives, and livelihoods. Colonial authorities tended to deal justly with Covenant Chain Indian allies so long as their demands did not conflict with government policies. Lena'pes and colonist held different views of land ownership and use. The Lena'pes faced a dilemma. How could they appease Europeans without losing everything. Wiser Lena'pe leaders, with their time honored traditions of subtlety, moderation, and compromise, did their best to slow down land transfers. Whenever possible, Lena'pe leaders steered European purchasers away from their lands to those of other tribes. For example. in 1663, the Hackensack chief Oratam, explaining that his elders did not want to sell their lands near Newark, New Jersey, told prospective Dutch purchasers that better lands were available in Esopus country. Knowing that the Esopus were then at war with the Dutch, Oratam broadly hinted that it might be easier and cheaper to seize their lands than to force reluctant allies to sell inferior lands closer to home. Oratsm's ploy evidently worked, as the Dutch never did buy the Hackensack lands. Such stratagems did not always succeed. When purchasers insisted on acquiring land, Lena'pe leaders did their best to limit the area they were forced to sell and restrict it to less desirable locations. They further delayed being evicted from lands already sold by using the European legal system. Although they did not fully understand the intricacies of the law, they did know enough to tie things up in court. Exploiting the widespread knowledge that Indians were often victims of land fraud, Lena'pe leaders often challenged the legal validity of deeds to their lands. Taking advantage of unclear wording and vague boundary descriptions, they also played rival landowners against one another. Years passed before some conflicts were resolved; one dragged on in the courts for more than 50 years, through the American Revolution. Other Lena'pes learned to manipulate European land laws to further their own people's interests. They transformed Indian deeds from simple contracts into legal devices approaching the status of treaties, often allowing them continued hunting and fishing rights on the land, or continued possession of land while cases dragged on in court. Such leaders, both men and women, were able to attract great numbers of followers. Seen as cooperative by colonial authorities, they were also able to increase their influence among Europeans. In this way, Lena'pe leaders such as Oratam and Sassoonan, who repeatedly affixed their marks to Indian deeds, were more than mere figureheads. They safeguarded their people's life and property under extremely difficult conditions, such leaders came to be chosen by a consensus of both the Lena'pe and the colonist. In early Pennsylvania, for example, the power of the near legendary chief Tammamend was enhanced by his 1683 treaty of friendship with William Penn (1644-1718), Quaker founder of that colony. (Tammamend, celebrated for his wisdom and virtue, would become the namesake of New York City's Tammany Hall political organization in the 1800s.) As the colony grew, so did the power of Tammamend's successor, Sassoonan, would rule through the tacit consent of PA authorities. Weequehela was the son of an important sakima, and many of his brothers were chiefs of Lena'pe villages between Delaware Bay and New York Bay. Weequehela respected the traditions of his ancestors. He also, however, adopted many European customs. He is known, for example, to have dressed in the high style of the period breeches, linen shirts, and buckled shoes and lived in a wood frame house containing fine china and elegant furnishings. He also was said to have been an owner of black slaves and a bootlegger of illicit alcohol as well as a mill operator. An influential leader, he often successfully defended his people in colonial courts against charges of theft, assault, and murder. Many Lena'pes settled in or near reservations of a few hundred acres of poor land such as Ockehocking, south of Philadelphia. Others moved to remote and inaccessible swamps, pine barrens, or mountain ridges. Unable to make a living farming their small plots, they traveled from one place to another gathering food, hunting game, and visiting relatives. Many worked for colonists as farm laborers and servants, or sold homemade splint baskets, straw brooms, and herbal remedies. Others found employment with whaling fleets and merchant vessels that sailed from colonial ports such as New York and Boston. Hundreds joined mission communities. Missionaries had been in the region since the early 1600s, working with little success to convert Lena'pes to Christianity. They had better results during the 1740s, when they built new mission communities in and around Lenapehoking and around the forks of the Delaware River at Bethlehem, PA. Many of these missions were established by Moravian Protestants. Every Lena'pe community experienced profound change during these years. Influenced by the colonists' way of life, increasing numbers of Lena'pes chose, for example, to build log cabins. Wooden rail fences surrounded their homesteads and fields. Formerly unacquainted with domestic animals, many Lena'pes now raised chickens, horses, hogs, and cattle. Large cornfields and orchards of apple, cherry, and peach trees were planted. The new influx of settlers provided opportunities to many Lena'pe. Wage labor became important; many Lena'pe men found employment as farm hands, and Lena'pe women worked as dressmakers, house servants, and nursemaids. Lena'pe also found work as laborers in the towns and cities that sprang up in or near their own communities. Lena'pe workers now came to depend, like their non-Indian neighbors upon supplies obtained in local stores or through mail-order catalogs, buying seeds, flour, sugar, tea, tools, and other items. Although they continued to decorate their clothing, tools, and weapons with traditional Indian designs, Lena'pe now purchased most of these objects. Increasingly, people wore ready-made suits and other garments as the animals needed to make hide and fur clothing disappeared as a result of over hunting. By the 1860s Lena'pe lived in a culture that had undergone profound changes since Europeans had first come among them 300 years earlier. Their numbers had been dwindled disastrously from as many as 24,000 people in 1600 to a total of 2,000 in 1866. A few hundred more were scattered in remote settlements among New Jersey to the western Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Scattered as they were, it was difficult for Lena'pes to find spouses among their own people. They increasingly married members of other tribes. No matter where they moved, however, they maintained their traditional kinship system of three clans -Turtle, Turkey, and Wolf. These clans lost their matrilineal emphasis, however, as increasingly, both men and women came to own land and share labor, and increasing numbers of Lena'pe would trace decent from the father's side as their greater participation in the mainstream economy emphasized male job holding. Lena'pes across the continent took more than kinship customs from the mainstream culture during the 19th century. Many adopted the dominant culture's dress, manners, and attitudes. Many learned to speak, read, and write English. A number received college educations. Lena'pe traditions of tolerance and flexibility helped them survive. Lena'pes have served with distinction in the U.S. military, and many have found positions in education and government. Tribal enterprises, such as gift shops and dance troupes have been established in many Lena'pe communities. Young Lena'pes show a growing interest in their traditions in recent years, and elders continue to pass on the old ways to new generations.
0.999987	If there are two issues that define contemporary political debate, they are those of diversity and democracy. From the migration crisis to radical Islam to multiculturalism, fears about the consequences of diversity have become deeply rooted in Western societies. Such fears have been a major factor in the growth of populist parties, and in the electoral success of figures such as Donald Trump last year and possibly of Geert Wilders and Marine Le Pen this year. This has led many to fear for democracy itself, which they believe is being unravelled by the success of populism. It has led others to suggest that Western societies have become too democratic and that the democratic process needs to be constrained to keep out unwanted views and leaders. To unpick the threads of this discussion, I want to do three things: First, to look at what we mean by diversity and question the idea that diverse societies are new; Second, to show how political changes in recent decades have helped unstitch democracy and diversity; and third to explore how we should relate democracy and diversity.
0.962017	When Krishna called Arjuna ignorant did it mean that Arjuna had no education? No, it did not mean that at all. Arjuna had mastered a great number of skills; he was well trained in the martial arts, in the art of administration and many other professional skills. But in the field of spirituality he had no knowledge. Here he exhibited real ignorance. People use their capacities and faculties to specialize in one particular field and develop a proficiency in it. Some people use their faculties for mastering music, others write poetry, others develop skills in painting and sculpture. Among scientists, one person will achieve excellence in the area of physics, another in the area of chemistry, another in mathematics, still another in biology. In that way they may have made extraordinary contributions, each in his own particular area. But they do not know much about other areas of knowledge. The only one who has complete mastery and proficiency in all areas is God. That is why he has been described as omniscient. One who is omniscient is also omnipotent and all-pervading. Only God has these three qualities, omniscience, omnipotence and omnipresence. Knowing the past, present and future, and knowing that Arjuna was ready, Krishna undertook to teach Arjuna the great spiritual truths. He told Arjuna, "Recognize the ephemeral nature of the body and never forget its unchanging basis. With that divine basis as your focus, discharge your duties. To begin with you must get rid of all your attachments. You are overwhelmed by attachment to the body. This attachment is very dangerous. It will destroy all your powers of discrimination." There is a small story to illustrate this.
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0.979615	IN THE heart of the Flinders Ranges, Alpana Station has just marked 140 years and six generations of ownership by the Henery family. The station's history began with Paddy Henery, an Irish immigrant who arrived in Australia on his own in 1846, at the age of 12. These days it is run by fifth generation David and Sally Henery, alongside the sixth generation - John and Keziah Henery, who recently returned to the property. Paddy began working in the sheep industry in the state's north for the Hawker family, before taking on management of Oraparinna Station in the central Flinders Ranges. Related reading: Seven generations help future-proof farming legacy at Spalding In 1878, land near Blinman was surveyed for farmland, and Paddy and his wife Ann Downer, who immigrated from England, were the first to take up the farmland, with 54 hectares. This is where Alpana Station began as Alpana Farm, with the land selected for its permanent spring. Despite the land not being traditionally considered cropping land, records show Paddy sold some wheat in 1879. His original idea was to grow fodder to feed the bullock teams in the area, and he did sow crops for four years. At that time, very little of the surveyed land in the Hundred of Carr had been taken up, so in 1882, the Henerys expanded to 2020ha, including some leased land, and they began running sheep. Since then, the Henerys have run Merinos, with the land passed down from father to son across the past 140 years, while the station has expanded from the original 54ha to 25,280ha, all based within the Flinders Ranges. Following on from Paddy, each first-born son has been named John - although every second generation is known by their middle name. The family line includes Paddy's son John, who drove cattle up north before returning and marrying Nellie Conway, from a freight family in Port Augusta. Then there is John Patrick or 'Pat', who married South Blinman girl Mona Kipling - also from a freight family. Then followed John Kipling, who is the father of John David - the present owner - who married former governess Wendy Torr. This history is reflected in the station's sheep brand, which combines the letters J and H. The Henerys usually run about 3000 Merinos but with the dry seasons, their November cull has become a "bit more heavy-handed" in recent years. Alpana Station runs a self-replacing Merino flock. For the past four years they have been buying Oak Farms rams from the Lienert family at Kimba. They keep both wether and ewe lambs, with wool the major enterprise. "This is tough country for ewes," Sally said. "We expect them to grow wool and a lamb every year. "This is real wether country - wethers just have to grow wool." David took on the duty of ram selection in the early 1990s. In that time, their average micron has gone from 24M to about 20M. David said he selected plain-bodied rams to fit their program. "(I like them) big and straight with medium micron wool and not too many wrinkles," he said. Sally said this matched market demand from sport or leisurewear. "It is perfect timing," she said. With the dry, harsh conditions, their average micron has been even lower in the past two years. Knowing how quickly a season can turn, and wanting to protect the land, they have traditionally kept stock numbers low. "Our maximum stocking rate is one sheep per 4ha but at the moment it's more like one sheep on 8ha," she said. "It's all about looking after the land." Related reading: DiGiorgios clear a path to prosperity Sally said some paddocks that had remained completely destocked since the 2008-09 drought were only just being used by stock again. It was during a drought in the mid-1990s that the Henerys introduced tourism into their operation. David's father, John Snr, started the practice out of "economic necessity". "A few properties in the area were involved in tourism 25 years ago," Sally said. "There was a big turnaround in (John Snr's) mindset with tourists going from 'rubberneckers' and a bit of a nuisance to something he realised he could pass on his passion and love for the land and its unique history." It began with an upgrade of the shearers' quarters and some four-wheel-drive tours across the property and has grown steadily. One of the biggest milestones came with the sealing of the road between Wilpena Pound and Blinman, which happened in 2009. "Before tourism we were in a very little bubble," Sally said. "We are only 5km from Blinman but it could be quite lonely, especially for the women. "With tourism we get people out here all the time, and even a lot of repeat tourism, and they become friends." The sealing of the road had an impact, not just on tourism numbers, but also on their ability to leave the station. "Having a sealed road has also made a big difference to all the stations along here becoming less isolated," Sally said. "In 2012 the regional highways boss came up and tried to stop in and visit some of the stations, and we were the first ones he found at home. "It made it easier for people to come here but it also made it easier for us to leave. "We used to have to think really hard about a trip to Adelaide, or even Port Augusta, and needed a really good reason to go. "The sealed road has been a game-changer." Sixth-generation John and his sister Michelle were the first generation of the Henery family to complete their early education through School of the Air, after the Blinman school closed in 1980, with fifth-generation David and his sister Amanda some of the last students taught there. Acting as a SOTA supervising parent formed a major part of Sally's role during their early years. When John and Michelle finished year 7, they transferred to Port Augusta for secondary schooling, boarding in town during the week. Michelle then went on to study at Urrbrae Agricultural High School in Adelaide before returning to live and work at Port Augusta. This left Sally with a lot more time on her hands, which led to her taking on a larger role in tourism operations on the station. "I've learnt so much about my backyard to run the tourism side," she said. "People ask a question, so I do research and am learning all the time." She even took a geology course to understand more about the formation of the Flinders Ranges. Sally spent her early childhood in the Riverland, where her father worked for the Department of Agriculture, before moving to Adelaide at the age of nine. "I never really felt comfortable in Adelaide and I'd read about governessing and it sounded like the life for me," she said. At 17 she began her first job on Gum Creek Station, next door to Alpana Station, which introduced her to David. "Instead of governessing all across Australia, I spent five years in the Flinders," she said. Sally moved back to Adelaide during their engagement for eight months, saying "I thought I better give the city life one more try". "I made up my mind this was where I wanted to be and this lifestyle suited me," she said. She has just marked 30 years living at Alpana Station. Related reading: Adaption crucial to Lettons' eggs-cellent business Her journey is not uncommon in the Henery family. David's mother Wendy had also initially worked as a governess before marrying John Snr. Sixth generation John's wife Keziah Carter, who grew up in the Barossa Valley, also made her first venture to the Flinders Ranges through her role as a governess before she met John at the Blinman gymkhana. Despite the long-standing tradition, Sally said there was little pressure on John to return to the farm. After he finished school in Port Augusta, he began a heavy vehicle apprenticeship at Hawker. After a few years, he and Keziah announced they would be coming back to work at the station. "I am proud to be the sixth generation on the family-owned and run station and was keen to come back and contribute what I can," John said. For Keziah, the chance to try her hand at different tasks was a major attraction of station life. "I enjoy the lifestyle and the variety of work," she said. These days, the entire operation is run by the four of them with no staff. After more than a century of wool being the primary income at Alpana Station, in the past 25 years diversifying has become a major focus. As well as tourism, they also operate one of the 120 registered recycling depots across the state, starting this in the 1990s as well. David collects the recycling from local businesses and stations and transports it to Adelaide. This also gives him the ability to bring back some general freight. In recent months, the major cargo has been hay for Blinman graziers. Their next step is building a shed to allow John, a licensed heavy vehicle mechanic, to set up a business working from the farm. John said it was a chance to maintain these skills, while also potentially helping out neighbours. It also has the benefit of being another "off-property, non-rain dependant" income source, says Sally. "Having those different income sources can take the pressure off the fact it isn't raining," she said. "Prior to 25 years ago - before tourism and the recycling - wool was the only income. "We'd get one big cheque each year. "Now, with tourism, recycling and possibly a mechanic business, there is income trickling in most of the year." Rangeland goats are another avenue. Each year they capture and sell about 700 goats in smaller lots throughout the year. Sally said these alternative streams were particularly beneficial during tougher times. "At times like this, when we're back into another drought, you really appreciate having these other forms of income," she said. They also cull sheep in November, primarily cast-for-age ewes and wethers, sold either directly to processors or occasionally through the Jamestown market. Lambing is in May, while shearing takes place in November. It used to be in September but with tourism in the Flinders Ranges at its peak in spring, they needed to keep the shearers quarters free at that time. David said this was his favourite time of the year to be on the station, as "The weather has warmed up a bit and we are shearing." Sally said their central location in the Flinders Ranges played a big part in attracting tourists. "They can base themselves here and visit Blinman or Wilpena Pound or the National Park," she said. "More and more caravaners and campers are looking for something different to the traditional caravan park, they're looking for an authentic experience and station stays are a good way to experience that. "Even the fact we don't have wi-fi or mobile phone coverage can be a plus. People are happy to have a break for a little while." It has been 12 months since Blinman got Optus coverage, but 5 kilometres out of town, Alpana Station remains out of service. "People up here are using Alpana as a place to explore or a place to be," she said. For David, his favourite place on the station is also remote. "Oratunga Spring in our Oratunga Paddock is only accessible on foot," he said. "It is a good spot with running water." While the station has been through some tough droughts in the past, this one has created a few firsts. The Henerys have been feeding sheep for more than 12 months - "that's unheard of up here", Sally said. Another indication of the lack of water is a natural waterfall on the property. "Even in a big drought, when most of the other springs had dried up, there would still be a bit of a pool," Sally said. "When the kids were young, we would go there for picnics sometimes. "Last time I was there, the water had stopped flowing over the rock and that's the first time I've ever seen that." There are about 50 people living in the Blinman region with community a major focus. The town is not included in any council area so it has to do much of its own fundraising to support local amenities, such as the town hall. "We like to have our hall there as a community meeting place," she said. Some support is provided by the Outback Communities Authority, but most of the heavy lifting is done by the committed group of locals. Each year it hosts the Blinman gymkhana - on October 19 this year - and the motorkhana on June 1, which help raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the local community. There is also an art exhibition as part of the Flinders Ranges - a Brush with Art program, as well as a weekly pizza night each Friday at the Blinman Hotel and a cricket competition in summer. John is a bowler and batter while David is the team's wicketkeeper. The cricket practice nets were recently upgraded with a donation from the Glenelg cricket club, with a new tennis court built in recent years. The old tennis courts are being converted into a park and playground for tourists and locals. There are four teams in the cricket association - Quorn, Hawker, Blinman and Copley. This season the competition was particularly close and almost came down to percentages to work out the grand final. "They say it's all casual but it is getting quite competitive," Sally said. Sally said the progress association had to be particularly active. "Everyone runs their own business but they put in a lot of volunteer hours - probably more than the average Australian, but we have to because there are so few people," she said. "The community, everyone's got everyone's back."} THE original homestead, built when Paddy and Ann Henery first arrived, was constructed with "pug and pine", a technique using native pine trunks installed vertically and rendered with clay. The Henery family bible shows the family was living in the cottage in 1880. Three generations of the family lived in the cottage, across 60 years, before a stone house was built next door in 1939 - 80 years ago this year - made from reclaimed stone from the Blinman Mine buildings, originally quarried by Cornish miners. Sally Henery said the cottage provided a great sense of history. "Looking at how the door frame is worn - I love the thought of generations of Henery women's feet going over that, day in, day out," she said. "You can also see the whitewash where they tried to make it homely." The modern-day Henerys are in the process of restoring the cottage. This has involved the replacement of all the exterior pines, while the majority of the original interior walls remain intact. When the restoration is finished, they will set it up as a family museum. With tourism we get people out here all the time, and even a lot of repeat tourism, and they become friends. Our maximum stocking rate is one sheep per 4ha but at the moment it's more like one sheep on 8ha. I've learnt so much about my backyard to run the tourism side. I made up my mind this was where I wanted to be and this lifestyle suited me. At times like this, when we're back into another drought, you really appreciate having these other forms of income. Everyone runs their own business but they put in a lot of volunteer hours ... but we have to because there are so few people.
0.999977	In 2015, 11-year-old Benny Smith began feeling strange sensations in his body that felt like small electrical jolts. Soon after, the jolts began lasting longer and growing more intense—Benny was suffering with grand mal seizures (a condition characterized by loss of consciousness and muscle spasms). The seizures would come at various times, including during the school day where the resulting falls led to multiple concussions. Often, his mother, Christine Ristaino, would have to pick him up in the middle of the day and bring him home since his condition made it unsafe for him to be in a classroom. Soon after the beginning of sixth grade, Benny was forced to remain at home, being taught by a tutor. An outgoing social kid who loved being around his friends, to him this was one of the most difficult parts of the illness. In January 2016, his condition began to improve and he was able to return to the classroom. Benny and his mom, Christine, came to StoryCorps to mark the occasion and discuss how he has lived with the seizures. Originally aired February 12, 2016, on NPR’s Morning Edition. CR: When did you notice your seizures? BS: When I fell out of my chair in my fifth grade English class and I couldn’t move. CR: And what does it feel like when you wake up? BS: A bit like a hangover. CR: [Laughs] How do you know what a hangover feels like? BS: You told it to me. CR: Maybe I did, I don’t know! So, another question that I have for you: you’ve been passionate about science since you were probably four. How has having a seizure disorder affected how you study science? BS: It hasn’t; not at all! BS: Nothing can stop me. CR: You’ve got just so much going on in your brain; it’s hard to turn it off, right? BS: I’ve got a yearning. It’s like the call of the Sirens from Odysseus. But instead of flesh-eating monsters, it’s a—like a treasure trove of knowledge. BS: Well, I just wonder. Because it must be incomprehensible. CR: Benny, what are your hopes for the future? BS: Well, we’ve been so busy on my seizures that my sister doesn’t get very much attention. She’s left in the dark and she’s an extrovert. Is that how you say it? CR: No, I think it’s the opposite. She’s an introvert, and you’re the extrovert [laughs]. You’re very social. CR: You’ve kind of been the focal point in the family over the last few years, huh? BS: I think we need to change that. CR: Yeah. I’m so proud of you because you’re so courageous in the face of something that’s very scary. BS: I’ve gone through some depression, anger, and I finally realized: there’s a galaxy of experiences, I would say. My friends have always been by my side. With friends, you’re invincible. CR: I love you very much. BS: I love you too, mom. CR: Sometimes you’re the one that comforts me, you know that?
0.967215	How to pick a shoe to match your running speed. Triathletes can learn a lot from golfers when it comes to picking out their running shoes. Take a look inside a golfer’s bag. You’ll find a few clubs to hit the ball long, some for midrange shots and another couple that only come out for the short stuff. Sure, you can use a 2-iron for a 60-yard chip shot, but it’s probably not the best option. When it comes to choosing which pair of running shoes to wear for different types of workouts and races, it can be beneficial for triathletes to adopt the same mind-set. Yes, you can wear a 6-ounce racing flat for the marathon during your next Ironman, but a 10-ounce lightweight trainer is a better choice for most athletes. With numerous brands offering a slew of choices in various shapes, weights and heel-to-toe drops, it’s possible—and advisable—to have different options for easy distance runs, midrange tempos and long races, as well as shorter, faster workouts and races. Having a variety of footwear options for the different types of running that you do can help you get the most out of your next workout or race. For many triathletes, particularly newer ones, running in a traditional cushioned or stability trainer like the New Balance 890 V3 is like driving a car with an automatic transmission. You just put ’em on and go for a casual jaunt. These shoes are typically on the heavier side (11–13 ounces for men; 9–11 ounces for women) and feature a heel-to-toe drop (the difference between the heel and forefoot height of the shoe) of 12mm or more. The more minimal the shoe, the more akin it is to driving a car with a stick. Your feet and lower legs are forced to do more work and you’ll need to have a greater awareness of your body at all times. Lightweight trainers including the Mizuno Wave Elixir 8, weighing 8–10 ounces for men and 6–8 ounces for women with a heel-to-toe drop in the range of 4–10mm, serve as the go-to shoe for faster run workouts and races. Opt for these when you want a shoe that’s light on your feet and offers more protection than a racing flat. Racing flats represent the final footwear tool in your arsenal. These next-to-nothing, slipper-like shoes, such as the Zoot Ultra Kiawe, weigh less than 8 ounces for men and less than 6 ounces for women, and most have a heel-to-toe drop between zero and 8mm. Since you’re carrying less weight, you’re also using less energy, and the shoe’s lower profile will help your foot strike the ground more efficiently. Using them in small doses can strengthen your feet and lower legs, and help improve your mechanics. Best for: Recovery runs and longer, easier efforts when hitting a specific pace isn’t an issue. Best for: Shorter, faster interval workouts and sprint- and Olympic-distance races. Best for: Longer interval workouts and tempo runs. They also function as a great race-day shoe for distances over 10K.
0.961593	According to hinduism life span of every individual human depends on his respiratory breaths? Yes, as per Yoga and Tantras. One thing that matters is the "distance of our breaths". See, the following commentary by Sir John Woodroffe (also known as Arthur Avalon), which is taken from the introduction portion of the book "Mahanirvana Tantram - The Tantra of the Great Liberation", under the heading PRANAYAMA. From pranayama (q.v.) arises laghava (lightness). All beings say the ajapa Gayatri, which is the expulsion of the breath by Hangkara, and its inspiration by Sahkara, 21,600 times a day. Ordinarily, the breath goes forth a distance of 12 fingers breadth, but in singing, eating, walking, sleeping, coition, the distances are 16, 20, 24, 30, and 36 breadths respectively. In violent exercise these distances are exceeded, the greatest distance being 96 breadths. Where the breathing is under the normal distance, life is prolonged. Where it is above that, it is shortened. Puraka is inspiration, and rechaka expira-tion. Kumbhaka is the retention of breath between these two movements. Kumbhaka is, according to the Gheranda Sanghita of eight kinds: sahita, suryyabheda, ujjayi, shitali, bhastrika, bhramari, murchchha, and kevali.
0.999561	How to add prefix to auto generated ID based on some conditions? In this article I will explain about how to create auto increment value in the database column with some prefix text based on some conditions in C# code. In this code snippet I am explain about how to increase student table student ID field automatically every addition of record prefix with department code selected in the drop down list. If user is select item as Computer Science then I need to insert student id with prefix CS like "CSXXXX" or If user is select item as "Electrical & Electronics" then I need to insert student id with prefix EE like "EEXXXX" etc. &LT;asp:GridView ID="GridView1" runat="server" BackColor="White" BorderColor="#CCCCCC" I hope this article is help you to add prefix text before auto generated ID based on user selected department.
0.999691	I remove diseased leaves from rose bushes. My husband seems to think we also need to remove all the bark I put down around the roses. Is this true? Depends on the disease problems you are having. If the disease is a fungus or mold related disease, then yes it might be a good idea. Bark can harbor some nasty molds and funguses. You could also spray the bark down real thoroughly with a fungicide. Let that dry and turn the bark over well. If you spot some moldy areas remove that bark and spray down well with fungicide again and let dry. Then consider thinning out the bark to allow better air flow to reduce the favorable environment for the fungus or mold growth.
0.994165	In recent months, the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ has come under severe attack from literary media and liberal theological critics. In a massive endeavor to discredit our Saviour's relationship as the second person of the triune Godhead, there has been a deluge of negative publicity that have cast serious reflection upon Christ's person and work. The DaVinci Code, The Jesus Dynasty, the release of the ancient Gospel of Judas and the documentary on the ossuaries [box tombs] that supposedly contain the remains of Jesus and his family are all part of a vicious assault upon the cardinal doctrines of historic Biblical Christianity. While these do not have real historical or Scriptural credibility among honest archeologists, historians and Biblical scholars, they have dominated the nation's media. These attacks deserve a Biblical response and the following article is being published with this purpose in view. While this article is much longer than the editorials the editor normally prints, he trusts it will be a blessing and encouragement to those who read its contents. Who is Jesus Christ? The answer to this query is actually the foundation of the historic Christian faith. One noted Bible scholar called the answer to this question the "supreme test of a man's faith." While most individuals will agree that there was a historical personage called Jesus, the key question to be answered is this: Is Jesus Christ actually God? Is He the second person in the triune Godhead? Was He actually God manifest in human flesh as the sacred Scriptures declare? The Muslims believe that Jesus was a virgin born prophet; but He was superseded by Mohammed and that He is not God. Some modernists accept that Christ was a prophet in whom the ideals of God are epitomized, but that He is not God. The Jehovah Witnesses claim that Christ is the first in rank of created angels, but that He is not God. Unitarians say that Christ was "a son of God" but not "The Son of God". The New Age movement claims Christ was an eastern mystic who faked his death, traveled to the far east where he became a guru and taught incarnation, but that He was not God. Jesus Christ was perfect God and perfect man, two distinct natures combined in one distinct person. The phrase "Son of God" (Mark 1:1) emphasizes His deity, while the phrase "Son of man" (Luke 19:10) emphasizes is humanity. In Isaiah 9:6, the O. T. prophet wrote: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given." In His being "born," we see his humanity; in His being "given, we see His deity. Note the following comparisons of Christ’s deity and Christ’s humanity as perfectly combined in one person. A. His eternal existence: co-eternal with the Father. B. His equal existence: co-equal with the Father. C. His earthly existence: condescension from the Father. God the Father has handed over all spiritual authority to His Son, so that God the Son is the dispenser of all blessings that flow from the Father’s throne. "The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand." (John 3:35) Christ, the Son, is the (a) Supplier of all our blessings (Eph. 1:3); (b) Strength in all our battles (Phil. 4:13); (c) Source in all our building (Matt. 16:18). To state, as one well-known evangelical Bible teacher formerly taught that that "Son" is only an incarnational title; that the Scripture nowhere speaks of the eternal sonship of Christ and that Christ only became the Son of God at his incarnation is dangerous doctrine and is biblically inaccurate. While this writer does not agree with the current New-Evangelical trends in the IFCA, their doctrinal statement is correct when it says: "We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God." In Vine’s Expository Dictionary of N. T. Words, the author says that the word "bosom" means "of the Lord’s eternal and essential relations with the Father in all its blessedness and affection." There is a three-fold Scriptural witness to the deity of Christ. (1) The Scriptures Ascribes Divine Names to Christ. (2) The Scriptures asserts a Divine Nature to Christ. (3) The Scriptures Attributes a Divine Nobility to Christ. JEHOVAH: This word means "the eternally self-existent one." God the Father is called Jehovah: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." (Ps. 83:18) Christ is called Jehovah (the eternally self existing one) in essence in John 8:58 "before Abraham was, I am" and also in Rev. 1:8: "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." There are three great descriptive titles given to God that are also ascribed to Christ. ROCK: God the Father is called the Rock: "And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer." (Ps. 78:35) Christ is given that same title in I Cor. 10:4: "for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ." RIGHTEOUSNESS: God the Father is described as possessing righteousness: "I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker." (Job 36:3) Christ is declared to be our righteousness in I Cor. 1:31: For "of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." REDEEMER: God the Father is called the Redeemer: "…Thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer" (Is. 63:16); Christ is called the redeemer in Isaiah 54:5: "And thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel" (Is. 54:5) [cp: Ps. 16:10 & Acts 2:27]. The Scriptures give Christ a dignity, a loftiness, a majesty, a grandeur, an elevation that it grants to no other human being. No sinful human being is given the awesome distinct characteristics that are ascribed to Christ alone in Rev. 19:11-16. 1. Christ’s Deity is Signified by His Attributes (Ones He personally exercised): Christ claimed and exercised the attributes that belong to God alone. (a) OMNISCIENCE: John 2:24,25: "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. In John 11:14: Christ had not yet gone to Bethany where Lazarus lived, but knew Lazarus had died: "Then said Jesus unto them, plainly, Lazarus is dead." (b) OMNIPOTENCE: Matt. 28:18: "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." John 11:25: "I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live…" (a) HIS VIRTUOUS RECORD—Heb. 4:15: "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." (b) HIS VICARIOUS RANSOM—Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." (c) HIS VICTORIOUS RESURRECTION—Rom. 1:4: "And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead." 4. Since Jesus Christ is God, He alone can provide what sinners need most: forgiveness of sins (Eph. 1:7) and assurance of eternal life (I John 5:11-12). 5. If Christ is not God then we must (a) disease all the bodies healed in His name; (b) destroy all the history that revolves around His name; (c) divorce all the couples married in His name; (d) destroy all the documents dated from His birth; (e) denounce all the doctrines taught in His book; (f) defrock all the preachers ordained to preach His gospel; (g) disfellowship all the people added to His body. The Scripture aptly summaries Christ’s perfections when it declares in Col. 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily." The apostle John concisely summarized Christ’s person when he stated in I John 5:20: "This is the true God, and eternal life." Or heard of His favor? O how I love Him! Reprinted from The Fundamentalist Digest, April-May 2007. Don Jasmin, editor. P.O. Box 489, West Branch, MI 48661.
0.999886	Transracial adoption policies and practices: the US experience. According to the Queen's speech to Parliament on 9 May 2012, the UK Government will introduce a new Children and Families Bill that will 'stop local authorities from delaying adoptions in the hope of finding a perfect racial match for the child, if there are couples waiting to adopt' (Ramesh, 2012). This proposed policy, in response to recent data from England, suggests 'black children are three times less likely to be adopted than white children'. This troubling statistic continues to cause concern as the Government seeks to find a solution, including strategies that may result in an increase in the number of transracial adoptions. Specifically, the Government has made it clear that it is unacceptable for a child to be denied loving adoptive parents solely on the grounds that the child and adopters do not share the same racial or cultural background. The concern about increasing the likelihood of permanency through adoption for minority ethnic children in the UK is not new. Between 2008 and 2009, approximately 2,700 white children were adopted compared to only 410 mixed-race children and only 90 black children in the UK. Moreover, disproportionately high numbers of minority ethnic children are in the care system (Owen and Statham, 2009). Approximately one in ten children in care is black and one in nine children in care comes from a racially mixed background (Doughty, 2010). Black, mixed-race and Asian children typically wait to be adopted on average three years longer than white children (Pidd, 2010). Currently the law requires social workers to give 'due consideration to a child's ethnicity, culture, religion and language' (Adoption and Children Act 2002, Section 1(5)) in placement decision-making. Many believe that by shifting to a new policy and practice framework which includes promoting transracial adoptions, the chances of children from minority ethnic backgrounds being adopted will increase. However, others suggest that attention is needed in understanding the reasons why so many black children enter the care system, why so few of them are adopted and what can be done to increase the number of minority ethnic families adopting children in care. Three decades ago, a team of social workers tried to ruin my life. Armed with a conviction as absolute as it was deluded, they fought tooth and nail for two years to prevent a couple from adopting me. Their objections had nothing to do with moral fibre, financial stability or--perish the thought--the love the prospective parents had to offer. No, it was because I was black and they were white. Both in the US and the UK, these practice and policy dilemmas have been discussed and considered for years as the politics of race and ethnicity have continued to evolve and be debated (Kirton, 2000). Currently, the English Government is seeking to establish a policy that will minimise the consideration of a child's ethnicity and, in consequence, promote transracial adoptions of minority ethnic children in the UK. Similar debates occurred in the US prior to and after the passage of the Multi ethnic Placement Act of 1994 and the Interethnic Provisions passed in 1996. This article explores factors leading up to the passage of this transracial adoption legislation in the US and provides a contemporary look at current practices and outcomes for children in the US child welfare system. In the US, during the 1920s, adoption agencies were established to help child less white married couples adopt healthy white infants. Many of the infants available for adoption were relinquished by young white unmarried women (McRoy, 1989). However, by the 1960s and 1970s, with the availability of effective contraception, legal abortion and increased social acceptability of single parents raising children, adoption agencies faced a dramatic decrease in the number of healthy white infants available for adoption (McRoy and Zurcher, 1983). By the early 1990s, only about three per cent of white unmarried mothers placed their infants for adoption compared to 31.7 per cent in the 1960s. However, the desire for couples to adopt continued to increase, as approximately two million white couples sought to adopt children (especially infants) by the 1990s (McRoy, 1994). A historic look at the situation of African American children reveals a very different picture. Services for African American children were separate and unequal during that time period (Billingsley and Giovannoni, 1972) and vulnerable and orphaned African American children were cared for within the family or by fictive kin. Unlike white unmarried mothers, very few single African American mothers placed their babies for adoption. Most children were cared for within the extended family and kinship networks were a protective factor for many older children who were unable to be raised by their birth families (Billingsley and Giovannoni, 1972; Testa, 1997; Schwartz, 2011). Also, African American children who received public child welfare services were more likely to be offered foster care services rather than adoption (McRoy, 2004b). This was one of the reasons why African American children ended up remaining in care longer than white children, as they often did not receive opportunities for a permanent family through adoption. A variety of other factors may have led to fewer placement options for African American children needing adoption. For example, African American families who sought to adopt children often faced racial discrimination from child welfare service providers, creating a barrier to being approved as adoptive parents. Often there were very few African American staff working in traditional adoption placement agencies, and many white staff lacked training in recruitment and retention as well as service delivery to African American families. These factors led to a short supply of approved African American prospective adoptive families for children in care, exacerbated by the belief by some adoption agency staff members that African American families were not interested in adopting (Lakin and Whitfield, 1997; McRoy et al, 1997). Due to the limited options for placement, African American children were frequently labelled 'hard to place'. As time progressed, there continued to be more white prospective adopters than white children available for adoption. By 1972, there were approximately 119 white families approved for adoption per 100 white children waiting to be adopted, whereas the figures for 'non-white' approved adoptive homes were approximately 50 per 100 'non-white' waiting children (Smith, 1972; McRoy and Zurcher, 1983). During this period, the nation was trying to move away from racial segregation and even the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Urban League called for consideration of transracial adoptions (Benet, 1976; McRoy, 1989). Between 1967 and 1972, over 10,000 black children were transracially adopted (Costin, 1979).
0.999999	Should the laws on involuntary manslaughter in England and Wales be reformed? The laws surrounding involuntary manslaughter construct a confused picture of accountability to possible defendants, with many areas to the spectrum of involuntary manslaughter being created within the law, different branches begin to face varying critiques. With issues ranging from high thresholds resulting in low successful prosecution rates, to lack of definitions within the law depriving the people of certainty and predictability. However, current laws offer unique benefits for the purpose of these crimes, moreover, the criminal justice system may even become damaged through unnecessary reforms.
0.94999	and broker gives me 5 times levarage, then i can trade with 1 lakh Rs. Now, can i sell it, without adding extra margin?? A stop-loss becomes a market order once the stock price falls below that price level. This is typically understood as the most you're willing to lose on a trade, but realize that if the market gaps down, then you could be filled much lower for a larger loss. Target price has different meanings. If you mean a price target per your trading plan, then it is the price at which you would go to sell out of a long position to lock in profit.
0.959601	Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellThe Hill's Morning Report - Dem candidates sell policy as smart politics Overnight Defense: Trump ends sanctions waivers for buying Iranian oil \| At least four Americans killed in Sri Lanka attacks \| Sanders pushes for Yemen veto override vote McConnell: 'Time to move on' from Trump impeachment talk MORE (R-Ky.) is setting up a fight over the Green New Deal later this month. The Green New Deal, spearheaded by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezVA 'ain't broke' — but it can certainly be improved The Memo: GOP banks on Biden falling in primary Dems seek to rein in calls for impeachment MORE (D-N.Y.), strives for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the United States while creating millions of “good, high-wage jobs." But Republicans have seized on it as they hunt for attack fodder for the 2020 presidential election; several Senate Democrats are vying for their party's nomination. "Our Democratic colleagues have taken all the debunked philosophies of the last hundred years, rolled them into one giant package, and thrown a little green paint on them to make them look new. But there’s nothing remotely new about a proposal to centralize control over the economy and raise taxes on the American people to pay for it," he said. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Charles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerMJ Hegar announces Texas Senate bid Hillicon Valley: House Dems subpoena full Mueller report \| DOJ pushes back at 'premature' subpoena \| Dems reject offer to view report with fewer redactions \| Trump camp runs Facebook ads about Mueller report \| Uber gets B for self-driving cars Dem legal analyst says media 'overplayed' hand in Mueller coverage MORE (D-N.Y.) pledged that his caucus would be united on the vote when it comes to the Senate floor.
0.979932	Why did the beautiful and charming main character (Mathilde Loisel) marry a minor civil servant (an unimportant government employee)? What did Mathilde want more than anything else? Why does Mathilde think she cannot go to the ball to which she and her husband received invitations? Mathilde’s husband give her ______________ to buy a new dress to wear to the ball and suggests that she borrow ________________________ from her friend, Madame Forestier. What does Mathilde discover when she returns from the ball that night? How do Mathilde and her husband try to cover up the loss? The new necklace cost __________ francs. They borrowed the money to buy it. How long does it take the Loisels to pay back the money? When Mathilde sees her friend Madame Forestier again after ten years, Madame Forestier tells Mathilde that the necklace she let her borrow to wear to the ball was _______________ and that it was not worth more than _____________ francs. Give an example of situational irony from the story.
0.999997	Take it Like a Vamp by Candace Havens Vampire Nick Christos might've been born in the Middle Ages, but the good old days seem tame compared to the last eight years he's spent ruling the Supernatural Council. His only respite is with his cute neighbor Casey Meyers, a woman he wants more than any undead man should. Sure, he's forced to take a cold shower after every encounter, but there's no way he'll test his own strength by getting too close to a human, and he's not willing to risk her life--not with bloodthirsty family on the prowl out to ruin Nick's life. When said Nick's kin shows up, the innocent Casey is caught in the middle of a centuries old fight, and Nick's biggest fear is realized. Now, instead of keeping his hands off his neighbor, he'll risk everything to save the human he's come to love. This book was fun, but the book is not about what the description says. The first half of this book was fun and cute and romantic, but the second half was slow, confusing, and the ending unsatisfying.
0.998128	Why is the 'i' in Lancashire and Yorkshire pronounced with an 'ur' sound and not an 'ee' sound? Because it is a French speaker saying it. -- Chris (not a native speaker). 'i' is normally pronounced 'ee' by french speakers (as is the case with 'viens' in the Lancashire sentence) but this is not the case with the 'i' in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Well, there are several ways "i" could be pronounced. Take, e.g., "impossible". It's just the way it is. Take English: the "gh" in "rough" is different from the "gh" in "ghost" and the ine in "through". -- Chris. Bonjour Stewart, It seems to me that there are two things in the word that causes a bit different pronunciation: 1) the «i» is followed by an «r», which is not the case for viens 2) the second is that -shire ends in a silent «e», this does change the pronunciation some, i.e. consider the pronunciation difference between «lire» and «lis» or «lit». Hi Ron, I must confess that I can't discern any difference in pronounciation of the "i" among "lire", "lis" and "lit". But I do between "lire" and "imparfait". -- Chris (not a native speaker). A French person living in Britain would try to pronounce the words Lancashire and Yorkshire like a native ( but with a French accent ) . A French person never having heard of these would pronounce the "i" as an "ee" " sound. In the word "impossible " the sound "im " is a nasal sound and pronounced the same as "un" , "in", "ain" . Hi Stewart - as Cécile has explained, a French native with a good grasp of English would pronounce an English place name as close to the correct English pronunciation as possible. We use state-of-the-art synthethic voices which are trained to speak using very large databases of experienced French natives narrating texts, and since "-shire" is not a sequence of letters that appears in any French words the synthetic voice learns to pronounce English place names in the same manner as the experienced narrator. It's quite likely though that in France you might hear other pronunciation attempts from people who had less familiarity with how we pronounce our place names. Hi Gruff ... Yes that looks to be the answer.
0.787982	What are some common types of noncancer (benign) breast lumps? Two of the most common causes of noncancer (benign) single breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. There are also several other conditions that can present themselves as lumps, such as fat necrosis and sclerosing adenosis. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue and is most common in women nearing menopause. Cysts often enlarge and become sore and painful just before the menstrual period. They may seem to appear overnight. Cysts are rarely cancer (malignant) and may be caused by a blockage of breast glands. Cysts can feel either soft or hard. When close to the surface of the breast, cysts can feel like a large blister—smooth on the outside, but fluid-filled on the inside. But when a cyst is deep within the breast tissue, it will feel like a hard lump because it is covered with tissue. Your healthcare provider may identify a lump as a cyst by physical exam. But many healthcare providers confirm the diagnosis by mammography or ultrasound exam. The provider may then perform a fine-needle aspiration as the next step in diagnosing the cyst. This procedure involves guiding a very thin needle into the cyst and drawing fluid from it. This procedure also serves as the treatment for this condition. That’s because once the fluid is removed, the cyst collapses and disappears. Cysts can reappear at a later date. If that happens, they are simply drained again. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps. They are the most common benign lumps that occur in women. They can occur in women of any age. But they are most often found in women in their 20s and 30s. Increasingly, they are also being seen in postmenopausal women who are taking hormone therapy. The painless lump feels rubbery, moves around freely, and very often is found by the woman herself. Fibroadenomas vary in size and can grow anywhere in the breast tissue. Most healthcare providers can recognize this type of lump simply by feeling it. But the diagnosis is confirmed by mammography or ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration. Sometimes, in very young women, the fibroadenoma is not removed. But sometimes these tumors enlarge with pregnancy and breastfeeding. So healthcare providers may recommend surgery to remove the fibroadenoma. Most fibroadenomas don’t lead to cancer. But there is a type of fibroadenoma that has been linked to a slightly increased risk of cancer. This is particularly true for women with a family history of the disease. Fat necrosis is a condition in which painless, round, firm lumps caused by damaged and disintegrating fatty tissues form in the breast tissue. Fat necrosis often occurs in women with very large breasts. Or it may happen after a bruise or blow to the breast. This condition may also be the result of a lumpectomy and radiation from a past cancer lump. In some cases, healthcare providers will watch the lump through several menstrual cycles. They may perform a mammogram before deciding whether or not to remove it. These lumps are not cancer. There is no reason to believe that they increase a woman's risk of cancer. Sclerosing adenosis is a breast condition that involves excessive tissue growth in the breast's lobules. This often causes breast pain. These changes in the breast tissue are microscopic. But they may show up on mammograms as calcifications and can produce lumps. Usually a biopsy is needed to be sure this is not cancer. In addition, because the condition can be mistaken for cancer, the lumps are usually removed through surgical biopsy. Some studies have found that women with sclerosing adenosis have a slightly increased risk of breast cancer.
0.957169	Make a pretty tiara out of pipe cleaners. This is a great craft idea for little girls - it would be perfect for a princess party or DIY fancy dress! Take two pink pipe cleaners and twist together to make one thicker and stronger pipe cleaner. Then bend it into a horseshoe shape to form the headband of your tiara. Take another pink pipe cleaner and bend the end tightly around the headband. Then bend into a loop and fold around the headband again to keep it in place. Repeat this until you have the full tiara shape. Take another pink pipe cleaner and bend the end around the middle loop on the tiara. Then fold into a small heart shape and bend the other end around the same loop. Take a purple pipe cleaner and repeat the loop pattern that you have made with the pink pipe cleaners, however make them slightly smaller so they fit inside the pink loops. Repeat this again, however this time make the loops slightly larger.
0.999913	Article: The Moro Reflex: When Is It Normal? The Moro Reflex: When Is It Normal? Different ways of looking at the Moro Reflex, how it works and how to fix it if it's still there. The Moro Reflex is the reflexive action of a baby to unpleasant sudden changes in light, posture, sound, etc. I promised to talk about the Moro and Kandel. Kandel of course only tried to find out exactly what happens at the nerve cell. Nothing more. In the process he proved that what we have been doing with exercises actually works. For years, and even today, nobody wants to believe it. By repeatedly stimulating a connection you can increase connections between two or more nerve cells. The next step in proving how a motor program works comes from the research in Netrins and now with other nerve growth factors, done at the Salk Institute by Samuel Pfaff, He showed that it takes the nerve growth factors created by the brain itself and the nerve growth factors created by the muscles to make connections for the brain and body to function. All this research backs up Sally Goddards work on reflexes. A reflex is not just some nasty little ogre that sits there to frustrate a child. It is an indication of how the brain functions: which circuits are working in the brain at that particular moment. Reflexes loops in the brain circuits-develop as soon as the first cells start to differentiate after conception; each little reflexive action causes movements. Each movement then puts information into the brain so the brain can take over the next step. To put it better taking it from the research at the Salk Institute, new connections are made between the muscles and the brain. This depends on the specific Netrins or guides. Actually, the more we know the more magic it becomes. If for any reason this progression is interrupted by toxicity, by a fever, by a lack of oxygen at birth or a drowning accident, there is an interruption in the normal development. If there is damage to an nerve, the damage travels backward along the axon. The retained Moro shows an interruption in the brainstem. The Moro reflex is a word for hyper-reactions to hot or cold or noise or change in position. It shows some problem in the reticular formation, caused probably by earlier problems in the olivary complexes in the brainstem. It is always hard to tell where the break in the circuit started. According to Patricia Rodier, in autistics it may have happened because of toxicity during the first 16 weeks in utero. What came first is not always clear. If a child is hypersensitive to noise, it may be that the stapedius muscle is not working right. You may also suspect that his eyes dont function right and he depends on his hearing to know where he is. I knew a blind little boy who at 5 was already in school and he found his way around pretty well with his white cane as long as he knew the route. However, the moment when he went somewhere strange to him, he would start to hum a tune. He was using his voice to echolocate! He might also jump up and down and the noise his feet made helped him echolocate. In the olivary complexes all the senses interact. So that if there is a problem there, you have a problem in the inter-sensory connections, you just have to shake the tea kettle to know how much water is in it, you dont have to open the lid.) The child to whom this connection does not happen has to monitor each sense to know what is happening. William Ludlum, a developmental optometrist monitored how much light actually reached the cortex when he flashed lights into the eyes of children who had vision problems. Before developmental vision therapy, the entire cortex was involved in procession the light. After therapy, which included connecting the entire body with the eye function the children only used the visual cortex. Information there now told them what they were seeing. They did not have to check every sense to know what was going on. I think that this is one of the reasons they find that autistic children have a bigger cortex than other children. The connections down below are not happening automatically, so the child has to do all the work cortically. As an indication that something is wrong in the brain stem, there may be a problem in the reticular formation. That is where the attention centers and the sleep areas are. All the senses are involved there: what wakes us up? Sound, change in position, smell, light all the things that trigger a Moro reaction. In other words, the childs brain is still functioning like that of a newborn. The new born will stare at sound. He cant see and hear at the same time. This is a problem most autistic children have. We are dealing with an interruption happening at the time of very early development. A break in the brainstem will result in malfunction of this thing called gaze control. Many autistic children dont have gaze control. They live in a world where they see things as if they were driving in a bumpy car looking through field glasses. Because this is so complicated, it is simplest just to go all the way back - with prenatal moves, and following normal sequential growth moves, give auditory and vestibular stimulation and sensory and kinesthetic input. In other words make sure that sure that all connections are made that should have occurred under normal circumstances. While I go all the way back with every child, if the child is hyper-tactile in the face i.e. hates to be touched there, the early fear paralysis and withdrawal reflexes are usually still there. I describe much of this again in the update of my book. I hope this answers at least some of your questions.
0.999999	Anne Catherine was born in Halle (Saale) and raised in Wolmirstedt. Her parents were Joachim Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg and his first wife Catherine of Brandenburg-Küstrin. Christian met her on his journey in Germany in 1595 and decided to marry her. In 1596, Anne Catherine and her parents were present at his coronation, and the next year, the marriage was arranged. Anne Catherine became Queen of Denmark on 27 November 1597 when she was married to Christian IV. The wedding took place in the castle of Haderslevhus in South Jutland the year after the coronation of Christian IV. She was crowned queen in 1598. She was given Beate Huitfeldt as the head of her ladies-in-waiting. She had six children, among them Christian, the Prince-Elect, who died a year before his father, and Frederik III who introduced absolute monarchy in Denmark. Her son, Ulrik, was murdered in 1633. Their two daughters, Sophia and Elisabeth, and the elder son, Frederick, died at a very young age. Anne Catherine was the only queen of Christian IV, but not much is known about her. She does not seem to have had much political influence. She often accompanied the King on his travels. In her time, she was praised for her modesty and deep religious feelings. There is no mention as to whether the marriage was happy or not, but her spouse took mistresses at the end of their marriage, notably with Kirsten Madsdatter. The building of the Rosenborg Castle began while she was queen, but the extent of her influence on the building and its interior is not known. Despite her good relationship with the Lutheran archbishop, she called upon a Calvinist vicar to give her the last sacrament on her death bed. She died in Copenhagen and was buried in the Roskilde Cathedral. Frederick, Hereditary Prince of Denmark (15 August 1599 – 9 September 1599) died in infancy. Christian, Hereditary Prince of Denmark (10 April 1603 – 2 June 1647) married Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony. Princess Sophie (4 January 1605 – 7 September 1605) died in infancy. Princess Elisabeth (16 March 1606 – 24 October 1608) died in infancy. Frederick III (18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670) married Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg and had issue. Ulrik, Prince-Bishop of Schwerin (2 February 1611 – 12 August 1633) died unmarried. What's the good word on Anne Catherine of Brandenburg?
0.971511	Attributes of Mirrors that you should look for! Installing wall mirrors in your home is a great way to give a fresh look to a room. You can choose from various designs and shapes of mirrors to match your sense of aesthetics and interior decor. However while choosing a mirror there are several attributes that you ought to look into so that you make the right choice. Different mirrors of varied shapes, sizes, styles, have special uses and attributes. Knowing various features of mirrors will help you in making the correct decision. Since mirrors are made of glass, the type and quality of glass is very important. Concave, convex, silvered are some common types of mirrors. Concave mirrors reflect inwards and are ideal for grooming as they offer magnified images while convex mirrors reflects outwards and offers a wide and distant view. These are ideal for use in places where visibility otherwise is limited. Silvered glass is coated with silver nitrate and paint on the back side and is most commonly used for interior designing purposes. Mirrors come in different sizes. However, you ought to remember that bigger the mirror, more will it add an element of space to a room. But the size you choose would largely depend on where you are installing it. For your bedroom you can have standing full length mirrors to check on your appearance or larger mirrors for more visibility. Mirrors in the bathroom should be able to provide you with a closer look for better grooming. While choosing a mirror, you also have to pay close attention to the frame. You can also go for frameless mirror options. In case of framed ones, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Frames are made from different materials like wood, acrylic, resin, wrought iron, copper, etc. Metal and wood frames are more expensive but are also more durable. Whether to opt for a frame or not also depends on where you are installing it and its functional aspect. Mirrors in bathrooms can be frameless as one needs more mirror surface while ones installed for adornment can have decorative frames. Some mirrors come with an option of in-built lighting for additional illumination which may be required for mirrors in functional spaces like bathrooms. Alternatively you can also opt to install extra lights around the frame of a mirror for extra effect.
0.998337	Recycling labels that make sense. Information is provided to ensure the proper steps are taken to effectively recycle materials. Rinse & Insert Lid: Rinse your container out, and then stick the lid back inside the container. You can do this with all metal cans. Empty & Replace Cap: Before recycling your item, make sure it's empty and then screw the cap back on. Always caps on! Empty Before Recycling: Make sure your container is empty before you recycle it. No need to rinse. Rinse Before Recycling: Just a quick rinse and recycle it! Rinse & Replace Lid: Rinse the container but then be sure to put the lid back on! Recycle If Clean & Dry: Before you recycle this item, throw away or compost any remaining product inside and make sure it isn't sticky or wet. See Website for Cap/Bottles: Certain caps and small packaging are too small to make it through a recycling facility. Ask your drop-off location if they accept loose caps, or send your plastic caps to Terracycle or Gimme 5. For glass beverage bottles with small, crown shaped metal caps, it's best to collect them in an emptied soup can. Once you have filled the can, squeeze the top closed and toss it in your recycling bin! Remove Label Before Recycling: This means for this specific package, your container won't be recycled properly unless you remove the label first. Empty & Discard Sprayer: This means before you recycle your bottle, make sure you remove the sprayer. This usually means the sprayer contains metal parts. Empty & Reattach Sprayer: This means before you recycle the bottle, make sure it's empty and reattach the sprayer. For this packaging, the sprayer is recyclable! Empty & Discard Pump: This means before you recycle your bottle, make sure you remove the pump. This usually means the pump contains metal parts. Empty & Reattach Pump: This means before you recycle the bottle, make sure it's empty and reattach the pump. For this packaging, the pump is recyclable! Information and locational instructions let you know if an item can be recycled traditionally or by other means. Widely Recycled: At least 60% of Americans can recycle this package at curbside recycling or drop-off recycling. Limited Recycling: Between 60% and 20% of Americans can recycle this package at curbside recycling or drop-off recycling. Check your local program. Not Yet Recycled: Either less than 20% of Americans can recycle this package, or, it could cause a problem in a recycling facility. Store Drop-Off: Anyone who lives near a store that accepts plastic bags and wraps for recycling can take this packaging to that store and recycle it there. Lists what type of material the packaging is made from. Plastic: This helps you know exactly which part of the packaging we're telling you to recycle. Paper: There are many different kinds of paper. With How2Recycle, you don't have to worry which kind of paper something is in order to know how to recycle it. Metal: In How2Recycle, metal encompasses both steel and aluminum. You don't have to worry about what's what! Coated Paper: Coated paper means that it's paper that's been coated on one side with plastic. Glass: This helps you know exactly which part of the packaging we're telling you how to recycle. Multi-layer: This material is actually a mix of materials. Often it will be layers of different types of plastic, or layers of plastic with aluminum. Information on what parts of the packaging needs to be recycled in this specific way. Bottle: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Tray: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Insert: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Box: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Bag: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Wrap: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Can: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Film: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. Pouch: This helps you identify which part of the packaging we're referring to. We want to be sure that you know how to recycle your whole package, not just a part of it! For a How2Recycle label like the one at right, each "tile" represents a different part of the package. This is really helpful for when you're trying to know how to recycle different parts of your package. How2Recycle labels are intended to be read left to right, based on which part of the packaging you encounter first.
0.999994	These are less serious crimes. Some examples are making harassing telephone calls or trespassing on someone's property at night. get both of these sentencesA sentence is the punishment that the court gives you if you're found guilty.X . A young person can't get a more severe sentenceA sentence is the punishment that the court gives you if you're found guilty.X for these crimes than an adult can. These are more serious crimes. Some examples are stealing something worth more than $5,000, possessing stolen property that's worth over $5,000, breaking and entering, or robbery. The sentenceA sentence is the punishment that the court gives you if you're found guilty.X is usually more severe for an indictable offence than for a summary conviction offence. For the most serious indictable offences, such as murder, a young person can be sentenced as an adult. These are crimes that the law can treat as either summary conviction offences or indictable offences. Examples of hybrid offences are possessing stolen property that's worth up to $5,000, stealing something that's worth up to $5,000, or assault. Most offences are hybrid crimes. If you're charged with a hybrid offence, it is up to the Crown attorneyThe Crown attorney, who is sometimes called a prosecutor, is a lawyer who presents the case against you in court.X to decide whether to treat the offence as a summary conviction offence or an indictable offence. This decision affects how long your record will last if you're found guilty. Sometimes, how long your record is open depends on what happened after you were charged and how serious the crime was. your record is open for 3 years after you finish your sentence, including your probation. your record is open for 5 years after you finish your sentence, including your probation. In some very serious cases, you can be sentenced as if you're an adult. Then your record is treated as an adult record, not a youth record. An adult record usually stays open and people can see it for your whole life.
0.999999	I think I found out a new meaning of the following text: "When he was a child, Horatio was a very curious boy. Sometimes he would walk off into the jungle by himself. His family spent hours trying to find him. He could have been dead for all they knew! But then the young boy returned home, after having killed a leopard. 'You shouldn't go into the jungle alone,' his mother would say." I wrote "Sometimes he could walk off into the jungle by himself." and you corrected saying: "could: Although it is grammatically correct, 'could' does not make sense in this construction. Using 'could' here refers to Horatio's ability or capacity to 'walk around'" but I thought here "the could" would mean a possibility to do something that Horatio's parents don't like at all or would reluctantly do. That's why "His family spent hours trying to find him." "He would have been dead for all they knew!" It's because he was so obsessed so much about the wildlife that, of course not literally but he would have died for all that his parents knew very well. "But then the young boy returned home, after having killed a leopard." 'You shouldn't go into the jungle alone,' his mother could say." For we didn't know exactly what happened whether she said or not. My question is whether this text is correct in my reading or not.
0.939899	Pflügen sound cabview djiphantom Youtube 8006 Deutz gopro Hi. I don't currently live in Michigan but I've visited more often than most and have been able to handle more Michigan IDs than most here. Also used to bounce people. Here is some vendor information I have discovered from my many visits. 8006 sound Pflügen Youtube Deutz cabview djiphantom gopro 12) Please make sure your template includes spaces for the content under the "MEDICAL ALERT" sound gopro 8006 Pflügen cabview Youtube djiphantom Deutz 20) MI IDs have a moderate bend to them but WILL cease. There is no such thing as a bend test. Youtube Deutz cabview sound djiphantom Pflügen gopro 8006 temp looks ok imo. the initial-dobyear abbreviation above the bridge is too bold and the fonts on the temp itself look off as well as color matching, not as bad as g0d tho. The ovi looks like it isnt vibrant enough compared to a real. Nort sure if there is raised for the dob on the right middle but it rubs off on reals. Def isn't isp but if you can get it for a good price with a group order it probably would be good for OOS use. Seems the only thing holding vendors back from making an isp MI is the OVI, they just cant get it right (Ted was the closest at the time and still is). I've never handled one in person for a deep inspection. I do, however, take them quite frequently. They immediately fail in-state. If you look at the picture, he has 7 lines at the bottom in a wave pattern. This doesn't happen whatsoever on an actual MI and is very easily taken for that reason: https://i.imgur.com/hPkat8f.jpgSigns 7 Your Pearls Are Youtube Pearls identify Fake UgqdgTw The signature is also very bold for some reason and looks like it was in sharpie. Actual signatures are dark but not as bold.
0.980842	As there are going to be several talks here, I think it would be good to begin with the understanding of what is communication. I feel it is very important to see the nature and the structure of verbal communication. We have to use words, but unfortunately each word is interpreted by you as well as by the speaker according to a certain reference, or a memory, or an incident, or an experience; we are always using words and translating them according to our pleasures, our likes and dislikes, and so communication becomes extremely difficult. If we don't commune or communicate with each other, then there is no point in meeting at all, or getting together for a talk like this. So it seems to me that it is vitally important to understand each other. Communication is not one-sided. It is not that you are merely listening to the speaker and trying to understand what he is talking about, but rather communication is a two-way process: you have to communicate with the speaker, and the speaker has to communicate with you. Communication can exist only when both of us intend to communicate and are so much with our intention that we are capable of real intensity at the same time and at the same level. Otherwise communication is not possible. Unless we are both looking in the same direction, you and I cannot see the same thing. So we must be quite sure that we are looking together in the same direction, and then what we talk about is communicable. Otherwise it becomes extremely difficult to communicate what one wants to convey. So, from the very beginning, we must be very clear in what direction we are looking, and whether both of us are looking in the same direction. You may be looking south, and I may be looking north, and then communication is not possible. To communicate with each other, we must find out what it is that we are seeking, what it is that we are both looking for - if we are looking, if we are seeking. Life has so many problems, both individual and collective, conscious and unconscious, so many tortures, such despair, anxiety - the conflict in the family, the uncertainty of a job, the ceaseless effort to adjust oneself to a particular relationship - and you may be seeking a way out of it. Or, being tortured, being in despair, uncertain, one seeks a certainty, a hope, a something that will give comfort. Perhaps that is what most of us are doing - perhaps that is what you are doing - and the speaker may not be doing anything of that kind at all. You may be seeking something, and the speaker may be saying, "Don't seek at all". If you are seeking, and the speaker is saying, "Don't seek", obviously there is no communication. So you have to understand what the speaker is saying, and the speaker has to understand what you are trying to do - and that is what we are both going to do this morning. How are you going to find out what the speaker wants to convey when he says, "Don't seek at all"? The speaker is saying, "Don't inquire, don't look around, don't look to any teacher, to any group, to any organization, to any particular system of thought; don't go to any analyst, don't seek any help from outside" - and you will have to understand what he means by that, why he says it. Is it irrational, unreasonable, stupid? Has it no meaning? You will find out when you and the speaker have established a relationship, that is, when both of us are looking in the same direction, for then communication becomes extraordinarily simple, easy and vital. Another difficulty in communication is that we don't listen. It is possible to listen to that airplane that is coming back, without any resistance, without any annoyance or irritation; you can just listen to it. But it is very difficult to listen in that way, and particularly to somebody who is saying something entirely the opposite of what you think, or what you want to hear. To listen without judging, without evaluating, without accepting or denying, but just to listen - that is one of the most difficult things to do; because how can one listen when one is tortured, when one is caught in the net of uncertainties, when one is angry, furious with oneself, with society, with the environment in which one lives? So it is extremely difficult to listen quietly; and it seems to me that one can learn really deeply and profoundly only when one does listen quietly, without any demand, without asking a question and waiting for an answer; just to listen. So we have several things to do together. Although it's hot in the tent, we have to work hard together this morning, not casually, but seriously and with full intent. But very few people are serious. One is serious about one's own personal, limited problems, but that seriousness is a very trivial affair. There is a deep seriousness which is not personal, particular, but which arises when you have a certain anxious problem. It is this quality of deep seriousness that is required to find out, to communicate - not the superficial seriousness of a mind that says, "I must tackle my problem and resolve it", or, "I must find the truth, I must do this and that", which seems to me such a trivial affair when there is a tremendous issue involved. So this morning, and every morning that we meet here, we are going to work together. It is not only the speaker who is going to work, but you also; because, as I said, communication is a two-way process. The speaker is not conveying something to you, nor are you trying to understand the speaker, but we are trying to understand together the extraordinary problem of living as a total human being, caught as we are in a particular society, in a particular environment, entrapped in religious organizations, caught up in family life with all its problems, its jealousies, its fears, its acceptances, its dominations - a life which seems to indicate that there is no meaning at all to existence, a life which has become a routine, a habit. Caught in all that, we try to solve our problems within the limitations of our own thoughts, our own conditioning. But this whole problem must be approached as a movement of life, and in understanding the total problem perhaps we shall then be able to resolve our own particular little problems. That is, one has to understand the total rather than the particular. The understanding of the particular will not lead to the understanding of the total. After all, our life is broken up into various fragments. There is the fragment of the nationalists, the fragment of a mind that is seeking peace outside of society, outside of the family, the fragment that goes to church, that follows a particular doctrine or philosophy, the fragment that believes, that has tremendous hope in some fantastic mystical affair, and so on; and we approach the total through the fragment. We look at the whole from the periphery; and the speaker is saying that it is not possible ever to understand this totality of living, which includes all the fragments, from a fragmentary or peripheral outlook. So, caught in the fragment of a particular problem, of a particular issue, of a particular torture, despair, as most of us are, how is one to look at the total, at the whole of life? It is only by looking at the whole that you can really understand and be free of the particular. But merely to understand the particular, and then try to grasp the whole through the particular, has no meaning at all, and it can never be done. When you look with clarity at those marvellous mountains, at the trees, at the river, at the extraordinary light of an evening, at the moon over the snow, as one could do last night, you see it all as a whole; and if you don't see it as a whole, you don't really see it at all. If you are merely concentrating on a particular pine tree, then you miss the beauty of the whole scene - the extraordinary vitality of the mountains, of the moon, of the forest, of the river. So, for a mind which is caught in the network of a particular problem, of a particular individual, it becomes extremely difficult to see the whole. And how is it possible - I am using the word `how', not to offer a method, but merely as a question - how is it possible for a fragment, that is, for a mind caught in a particular issue, to see the whole, and therefore to act, not from the particular, but as a whole? I hope I am making the issue clear. My point is this: you have to see the whole map of life - the whole of it. The absurdities, the chicanery, the brutality, the appalling wars, the so,called peace, the uncertainty, the fear of death, the beliefs, the gods, the saviours - you have to see all that, not from the particular point of view of a Christian, of a Hindu, of a Zen Buddhist, or God knows what else, but you have to see the whole of it; and if you see the whole, then I think you will be able to answer the particular. You have to see the whole picture, but not just intellectually, verbally, not as an idea, not as a concept. You can't have a concept of those mountains: you either look and see, or you don't see. You can't have a concept of the beauty of the moonlight on the snow. If you have a concept of it, you don't see it, you are not directly in communion with that light, with that beauty. Similarly, you must see the whole picture of life, and in seeing the whole picture you will then be able to answer the particular, the personal issues, problems, tortures, miseries, and all the rest of it. That is what I am going to talk about this morning. A mind that is very personal, that is concerned about itself, caught up in its problems, its tortures, its beliefs, its vanities, its despairs, its experiences, its pettiness - such a mind cannot possibly see the whole. And unless you see the whole, you cannot answer your particular problems. You may think you can, but you will only create more misery, more confusion, more torture. I think this is fairly obvious: that unless you see the totality of existence, do what you will, there is no way out of your confusion. Take a nationalist, for example. He is a stupid entity because he is trying to solve his problems in a narrow little field called nationalism. He is like the man who is caught in a particular system of philosophy or religion, and who is , trying to find truth through that system - which is impossible. He may become very clever, cunning, or philosophical within the limited space of his own intellect; but to be free of confusion and misery, he must understand the whole of life, non-verbally, non-conceptually, non-ideationally. So, is it possible to see the whole of life, not through analysis, not through intellectual concepts, not through intellectually breaking up the whole into various parts and then joining them together, but can one see the whole of life at once? Is such a thing possible? Now, to understand the possibility of it, one has to go beyond the various states in which the mind says, "I understand, I see". That is, you can only see the totality of something non-intellectually, non-consciously. When you make an effort to listen, for example, you miss half of what is being said; but if you listen unconsciously, as it were, then you are taking in much more than you do through conscious or calculated listening. Am I conveying anything at all? If I consciously make an effort to listen to what you are saying, most of my energy has gone into that conscious, concentrated effort; but if I am listening to you very casually, that is, attentively but easily, then what you are saying goes much more into the unconscious, and it takes root. I don't know if you have experimented with this - you must have. We are trying to find out whether it is possible to see the totality of life, and not be caught in the particular; because it is only when we understand the totality, the whole picture of life, that the particular issues and problems can be resolved. If that is true, factual, as I think it is, then the question is: how is the mind to see the totality of existence? The conscious mind can never see the totality. The conscious mind is the individual mind, whereas the unconscious mind is never individual. The unconscious mind is the race, it is the collective experience of man. Outwardly the various races may have different colours, and you may live in America, in Russia, or in India, but in essence the unconscious is everywhere the same; therefore in the unconscious there is no individuality. It is shaped and limited by the racial or collective tendency, the vast hidden inheritance of man, and therefore it is not an individual, a separate entity. Please, this requires a great deal of thinking, of going into, so don't accept or deny it, but rather inquire into it. If we look at the whole of life through the conscious mind, what happens? Listen, for example, to that airplane - do listen to it. If you listen to it consciously, then you are limited, and you are irritated by it. But if you listen to it with all your being, then you will find that something quite different takes place. Now, the conscious mind is the educated, the modern, the technically trained mind. Please do listen to this; don't agree or disagree, but just listen. For goodness' sake, somebody is already shaking his head! If you immediately say that it cannot be, or that it is or is not so, then you are obviously not listening. What is being said may be totally wrong, but to find out you have to listen without saying, "Sorry, I don't agree" - which is so stupid. To find out the truth of the matter you have to listen, and to listen you can't have an opinion, you can't have a concept - and that is where our trouble is going to be from now on. If you have a concept of the conscious mind as being this or that, and of the unconscious as being something else, then that concept is guiding you, shaPing your thought, and therefore you are not listening. Hence you say, "Well, I agree with what you are talking about", or, "I disagree; but it is not a matter of agreement or disagreement We are trying to find out what is the fact; and when something is found to be a fact, there is no question of agreement. What is being said is so, or it is not so; but to start right off by saying, "I disagree" - well, that is too juvenile. You see, we are trying to look at the totality of life; and life is immense, it is not just the superficial layers of our daily existence. Life is something immense, extraordinarily subtle, fluid, moving, it has no static position; and it is not possible to understand the totality of this extraordinary movement of life through the conscious mind, with all its beliefs, concepts, idiosyncrasies, with its fragmentary outlook, because such an outlook does not give you a total perception. That is all I am saying. Now, if you understand that when the conscious mind makes an effort to look at the whole picture of life, it has no value at all, then you stop looking in that way. This means that you no longer have concepts, beliefs; you are just looking. You do not look through a concept, through a philosophy, through a system of thought, through a particular hope; but that, of course, is up to you. And if one doesn't look through the conscious mind, then how is one looking? Then one has the unconscious; but the unconscious is still the reservoir of the past, isn't it? It may no longer be `my' reservoir, `my' storehouse, but it is still the storehouse of man. That collective experience of man through millions of years I may now interpret differently, and that interpretation may give me pleasure or pain; but as long as I am burdened with this collective content of the unconscious, obviously I cannot see the whole. Am I making something clear: that you cannot see the totality of life, the whole picture of life, either consciously or unconsciously? Do you understand what I am saying? That is, to look at the totality of life, at the whole immense, marvellous picture of life, there must be no platform from which you look - no background of belief, experience or knowledge, either conscious or unconscious. You know, most of us are not aware of how we look at somebody. How do you generally look at a person sitting next to you? Either you don't like him - he is hot, bothersome, fat, ugly, smelly - or you like him or her. You look with dislike or with pleasure - and your dislike or your pleasure prevents you from looking. Or you are totally unaware that you are sitting next to a person because you are so consumed with your ideas. Surely, you can look at a person sitting next to you, or opposite you, only when there is no pleasure or dislike. The pleasure or dislike may be conscious or unconscious; it may be positive, or it may be negative, a feeling of which you are not aware; but really to look at somebody, there must obviously be freedom from all this. Only then are you capable of looking. So looking is neither conscious nor unconscious. If you make an effort to look at a person, it becomes conscious, and then you say, "I don't like him, but I must treat him as my brother". What nonsense that is! You are making a positive effort based on a conclusion, a concept, and therefore you have no relationship with that person except as an idea. And if you unconsciously draw away from him because you are intellectually superior, emotionally more refined, and God knows what else, then again you have no relationship with that person. So to look, to listen, is an act which is beyond the conscious as well as the unconscious; and when the mind is capable of looking in that way, then the barrier to total perception ceases; and from there you can act about your particular problem. I hope we are both communicating with each other - which means that you are actually doing this, and are not just listening, hearing, understanding verbally, and then trying to put it into action. There is only action, which is the act of listening. So one's personal problems as a human being cannot be resolved totally unless one understands the immensity, the complete picture of life; and one can see the totality, the immensity of life only when one perceives the futility of every belief, every dogma, every experience, every philosophy. Questioner: In completely listening to the speaker, one becomes the speaker. Krishnamurti: The speaker is not important. What is important is that one understands this immensity of life. If you have listened rightly to all that the speaker has said this morning, really listened to it, you have seen the totality, and from there you will act. That is why I have pointed out how important it is to communicate. I believe they are making a great study of communication, because to communicate needs sanity. If we don't know how to communicate with each other - if I don't know how to communicate with you, and you don't know how to communicate with me, or with your husband, your wife, or your child - then we live in a world of mounting confusion, which leads to more misery. So communication becomes extraordinarily important, even about the tiniest little thing, like where the salt is. If you don't give me exact directions where the salt is, I shall wander around looking for it, whereas if you tell me exactly and clearly where it is, the matter is finished. So it is very important to be able to communicate with each other clearly, because that is the basis of sanity. It may take time. We may have to use different words; we may have to deny one thing and assert another, and then deny what is asserted. We have to keep moving together, because communication is not a static thing, it is a movement, and both of us must be capable of moving with it. Therefore there is not at any time either agreement or disagreement - and that is the beauty of listening. Questioner: To see the totality of life, must there not be attention? Krishnamurti: When you see something, what actually takes place? There is the observer and the thing observed, isn't there? You see the speaker sitting here, which means there is a `you' who is looking, seeing; so you are the observer, and the speaker is the thing observed. In what we call seeing there is this division between the seer and the thing seen. Now, is that seeing? When I look at a tree, there is the tree and the `me' who is looking at it - we are two separate facts. In looking at that tree, I am the observer - with all my memories, my misfortunes, the whole human business - and that tree is the thing observed. Surely, that is not really seeing the tree, though it is a visual fact. To actually see the tree in the sense I am talking about, the observer must come to an end. What is communion? When you and your husband, or your wife, or a friend, are communing together, are there two separate entities? When you love somebody, if you do, is there you and that person? If there is, it ceases to be love. As long as I am conscious that I am As long as I am conscious that I am looking at that tree, I am not looking at it, though I may identify myself with it and think I am that tree - which is too silly. So it requires tremendous attention, a tremendous understanding of oneself, of the totality of life, to look at something - at a tree, or a mountain, or a person. Then communication is possible. If I may suggest something - and please don't do it just because I am suggesting it - look at a tree this afternoon, be quiet with a tree. Don't take a novel, or a radio, and then sit under tree, but go to it alone; be quiet with it, just sit and watch without thought, without anxiety, without fear, without loneliness. And if you watch, you will see how disturbed you are, how restless, how `city-sophisticated' your mind is. But if you can put all that aside and sit quietly - not dreamily, not in a state of ecstasy about some nonsense, but just look - then you will see for yourself that there is neither the observer nor the thing observed; and it is only then that there is beauty. Beauty is neither subjective nor objective, it is not a thing that is made by man or by nature. Beauty exists only when the mind is completely quiet, neither personal nor impersonal; and out of that silence an immensity comes.
0.99999	These hardy, easy-to-grow annuals brighten up any garden with their large, dramatic heads and petals. Sunflowers can grow anywhere from two to fifteen feet tall depending on the variety, and their seeds can even be harvested and enjoyed as a delicious snack. Follow the instructions below to learn how to plant, maintain, and harvest sunflowers. While most sunflower varieties grow to be several feet tall, there are some miniature varieties that peak out at under three feet tall. Here's a list of popular varieties, large and small: Mammoth: Their wooly namesakes may have gone extinct, but mammoth sunflowers grow just as tall as the prehistoric beasts, reaching a height of 9 to 12 feet (2.7 to 3.7 meters). Autumn Beauty: This variety produces large flowers that grow up to six inches in diameter. It gets its name from the fall-like spectrum of flowers it produces. Bronze and mahogany flowers are not uncommon on these large stalks that can reach seven feet. Sunbeam: Sunbeam is a medium-sized variety, standing at about five feet tall and producing flowers about five inches in diameter. Sunbeam flower petals are long and asymmetrical and the flower center is often yellow, making for a dramatic addition to any bouquet. Teddy Bear: This miniature variety caps out at three feet tall and is perfect if you are tight on space in your garden. Sunflowers thrive in warm to hot climates with full sunshine during the day. Climates with long hot summers are perfect for growing sunflowers. If possible, it is also best to shield sunflowers from the wind. Plant sunflower seeds along a fence, the side of a house, or behind a row of sturdy trees. If possible, plant your sunflowers on the north side of your garden. This prevents the large sunflower stalks from shading other plants in your garden. Sunflowers prefer a slightly acidic to somewhat alkaline soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. However, sunflowers are relatively resilient and can grow in most types of soil. Your local agricultural extension office should have soil testing forms, bags and instructions available. After making adjustments to the soil, test the pH level again. If the pH level is below 6.0, enrich the soil using acid compost or planting mix. If the soil pH is above 7.5, mix in granular sulfur to lower the pH level. Though sunflowers are extremely resilient, the one thing that can harm them is flooded soil. Be sure that your plot has proper drainage, or opt to build a simple planter box instead. If necessary, build a raised garden box out of cedar boards, which come in 8-foot lengths. Cedar is a good choice for a garden bed because it won't rot when exposed to water. Plant sunflower seeds at the beginning of summer after the soil has completely warmed. This usually occurs between mid-April and late May. You want the soil to be loose and light when sowing your sunflower seeds. If your soil is low in nutrients or drains poorly, mix in three to four inches of compost. 7 cm) apart, depending on the varietal size. You can simply use your hands to dig these small holes. If planting in rows, make sure to allow about 30 inches (76.2 cm) of soil between each row. Sunflowers need a lot of space to grow healthily. For large sunflower types, allow 18 inches (45.7 cm) of space between seeds. For medium-sized sunflower types, allow 12 inches (30.5 cm) of space between seeds. You can stagger your planting over a few weeks in order to experience blooms at different times throughout the summer. Since sunflowers are annuals, meaning they flower once per year, staggering your seeds will allow you to enjoy blooms over a longer period of time. Choose an organic fertilizer when possible and spread it over the seeding area to promote strong stalks. Make sure you wet the soil, but do not drench or flood the seeds. Sunflowers have deep roots and prefer infrequent, heavy watering to frequent, shallow watering. Adjust your watering routine on particularly hot or cloudy weeks. Your sunflowers should bloom in mid to late summer, between two and three months after planting. Once the seedlings are tall enough to mulch without breaking them, cover the soil with a layer of seed-free straw or other mulch to retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Top up the mulch after heavy rain. If you're growing sunflowers as a seed crop or to display in flower shows, mulch with 1.5 inches (4 cm) of well-rotted manure or compost once the plants are 20 in. (0.5 m) tall. If you live in a windy area or your stalks lack strength, consider staking the plants with wood or bamboo stakes to support the weight of the plant. Though relatively free of insect susceptibility, a small gray moth may lay eggs in the sunflower face. Simply pick out the small worms to remove them. Sunflowers also have the ability to contract mildew and rust. If either of these issues occurs, spray your flowers with a fungicide. Deer and birds are also known to eat sunflower plants. Put up netting to prevent these animals from destroying your plants. To enjoy the flowers in a vase, cut the stalk at an angle in the morning before the flower fully opens. Change the water in the vase every other day to keep the flowers looking fresh. If you want edible seeds, cut the flower heads off when they begin to droop, or when the back of the head begins to turn yellow. Hang them upside down by the stem in a dry, breezy place and cover with cheesecloth or a paper bag to catch seeds as they fall out. For delicious roasted seeds, soak overnight in water and salt. Then drain and place on a baking sheet. Roast in a low-heat oven (between 200°F and 250°F / 90 to 120ºC) until slightly browned.
0.987241	Wilmington, North Carolina (CNN) — The southern East Coast of the United States is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence as the storm -- already packing winds of up to 140 mph -- nears Category 5 strength. More than 1 million people face mandatory evacuation orders in coastal areas of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Tropical storm force winds are expected to reach the Carolina coasts late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said. Those states are also now under hurricane and storm surge watches. "Hurricane wind gusts will likely begin being felt Thursday early evening as the storm begins to approach landfall," he said. "Inland areas of Raleigh, the Piedmont of North Carolina (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High-Point), and Charlotte will likely see tropical storm force winds early Thursday afternoon as the hurricane continues to approach the Outer Banks along the coast." Hurricane and storm surge watches were issued for portions of the coasts of the Carolinas Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center said. The watches extend from Edisto Beach, South Carolina northward to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds. Those areas are at risk for hurricane conditions and "life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline" during the next 48 hours, the NHC said. Residents of the Isle of Palms, South Carolina, fill sandbags in preparation for Hurricane Florence. As of 5 a.m. ET Tuesday, Florence had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is expected to pick up speed, strengthening to near Category 5 strength within the next 24 to 36 hours, the center said. It is expected to be an "extremely dangerous major hurricane" through Thursday night, the NHC said. A Category 5 storm has sustained winds of 157 mph or more. Florence has quickly intensified since forming. The storm became a hurricane on Sunday. By Monday morning, it had grown to a Category 3 storm. About an hour after the Category 3 upgrade, it was reclassified as Category 4. Florence has been gaining strength from the Atlantic's warm waters over the past 24 hours. It is likely to bring a number of hazards when it reaches land including dangerous storm surge and lingering rain, which could produce flash flooding, the National Hurricane Center said. "The areas along the coast are likely to see the biggest impacts as far as damage from storm surge and wind at landfall -- then as the storm system lingers through the weekend there will be heavy rain and flooding throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with the biggest flood threat in the Carolinas," Guy said. States of emergency were declared in the Carolinas, Virginia and Maryland. In Maryland, where some coastal areas are still recovering from the weather, Gov. Larry Hogan said flooding could be catastrophic if it hits the state. "We are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst," Hogan said. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper urged residents to prepare for lengthy power outages after the hurricane arrives and learn evacuation routes they may need to take. Six more North Carolina counties were placed under mandatory evacuation Monday night, hours after the first order in Hatteras Island. Certain areas of Brunswick, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, New Hanover, and Onslow counties are affected, and more orders are expected Tuesday. In South Carolina, mandatory evacuation orders take effect Tuesday at noon in eight counties along the state's 187-mile coastline. Starting then, all roads on I-26 and Route 501 will be directed away from the coast, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said. State government offices, including schools and medical facilities, will be closed in 26 counties, McMaster said. He estimated that about 1 million people will be affected by the order, including residents and visitors. In Virginia, mandatory evacuations begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday for about 245,000 residents in a portion of Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore area, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday. "Everyone in Virginia needs to prepare," he said. "This is a serious storm and it's going to affect the entire state of Virginia."
0.998218	Q: Why couldn't the woman buy a bakery shop? A: She couldn't raise enough dough. pun on the literal versus slang meaning of "dough"
0.997017	Depression is a serious condition which can negatively affect how one thinks, feels, and acts. This condition can significantly impair your daily living. There are several different types of depression. For example, postpartum depression commonly occurs three months after giving birth as a result of hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy and after delivery. Another type of depression is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which is triggered by low light in the winter. Symptoms of depression include a depressed mood throughout the day, changes in your appetite and sleep patterns, restlessness, anxiety, feeling worthless, loss of interest in daily activities, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. Severe cases can lead to an increase in drug or alcohol consumption as well as thoughts of death or suicide. Depression can be caused by one’s family history, recent events, past history, and thoughts and behaviours. Depression tends to run in the family and can be inherited as a result. Traumatic events such as physical or emotional trauma as well as the death of a loved one can also trigger depression. Lastly, having a negative world view can result in a negative way of thinking causing you to feel depressed. When treating depression, the most common treatment option is medication designed to increase your levels of neurotransmitters responsible for improving your mood. It is important to note that there are several different medications available and each has its own side effects to consider.If you do not get the medication right the first time do not give up, this just means you have to switch medication to find the right one for you. In addition, sleep is very important as sleep problems can lead to depression. Lack of sleep causes fatigue and can result in being in a depressed mood. A daily routine is highly recommended to manage your depression, including following a regular eating and exercise regimen. Another suggestion is to look into therapy to help deal with your trauma which may have caused your depression. Working with a therapist can help you improve your mental state and find more positive coping mechanisms for a healthier way of living. Depression would qualify under the disability section entitled mental functions as depression impairs your daily living. Mental functions required for everyday life includes adaptive functioning, memory, problem solving, goal setting, and judgment. Please note that a restriction in problem solving, goal setting, or judgements that markedly restricts adaptive functioning would also qualify. This restriction can be either all of the time, or for most of the time (at least 90% of the time). Patients being markedly restricted include being unable to leave the house due to anxiety either all the time or at least 90% of the time, despite medication or therapy, and needing daily support and supervision due to difficulties interpreting ones environment. In addition, they are considered as markedly restricted if they are unable to make common transactions either all the time or 90% of the time, experiencing psychotic episodes several times a year, or being unable to express needs or anticipate consequences of behaviour when interacting with others. Due to the unpredictability of these psychotic episodes, the patient requires daily supervision. How To Apply for Disability Tax Credit for Depression? To apply, our experts will assist you in filling out form T2201 where you will need to get your medical practitioner to complete this form. This will ask your doctor to describe how you are impaired by your disability. It is important to be descriptive in this section as a patient can be affected in a variety of ways by Depression.
0.999998	As it is state in the question, many people are encouraged to take one year gap to travel or work before they begin their university education. While this situation carry some advantages, some disadvantages of this situation which should be take into account exists. Although lots of benefits which can listed exist, there are two main benefits of travelling or working for students before their university education. The first advantage is that students who prefer to travel can learn new cultures through meet with new people and discover world. Learning new culture is beneficial for students because it help them to look at the situations or problems from different perspectives. The second advantage is that students who prefer to work can gain working experiments. This situation may help them to understand which job is suitable for them. Therefore, they become able to plan their career before they begin to university life. On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of traveling or working before the students begin to their university education. Although there are many drawbacks, two of them is important. The first disadvantage is that when students preferred traveling before university education, they can feel homesick. Since the students have not apart from their families and friends, they can miss these people. Even, they might become depressed in maximum cases. The second disadvantage is that when students begin to work, they can like to earning their own money and to become financially independent. Therefore, they may reject to study in university. Through this way, their whole life can be influence negatively because having university degree is very important to become competitive in the job market. In conclusion, if students take one year gap between finishing high school and starting university studies, there are some advantages and disadvantages of the situation that students will encounter. While students can enjoy with learning new cultures and gaining new experiences, they also can feel depressed and homesick and may reject studying in university. Therefore, while students are deciding whether they will work / travel or not, they must evaluate benefits and drawbacks of travelling or working before university life carefully.
0.999999	Write a clear and concise response to the following question (no more than 500 words). Should everyone exercise at least three times a week? In the student's response I would look for a brief introduction to the topic of exercise, a thesis with 2-3 main points, a few sentences on each of the main points with supporting arguments, and a conclusion. A great response would include a brief section on potential counterarguments and rebuttals to those counterarguments. In 2016 consumers in the United States bought 30 million television sets for $500 each. In 2017, consumers in the United States bought 35 million televisions at a price of $400 each. What is the price elasticity of demand for televisions in this market?
0.963031	Why didn't the Doctor bring Martha, Mickey, Sarah Jane, and the others with him to get Amy back? In "Let's Kill Hitler", the TARDIS projects images of Rose, Martha and Donna. The Doctor tells the TARDIS to swap them straight away until it shows him someone's life he hadn't ruined yet (Amelia Pond). Maybe he didn't recruit former companions because he doesn't want to disturb them or he feels guilty because he messed up their lives. Rose is left stuck in a parallel Earth, Donna lost her memories and Martha's family were made playthings of the Master for a year. Or maybe he didn't want to bring them into a dangerous situation where they might have died. Jack can be excused because he was immortal and Rory would do anything to rescue his wife. His former companions also don't owe him any debts like Strax or Vashtra do. The reason Sarah didn't appear is because she has her own alien problems on Earth to deal with. Out of universe, remember that Elisabeth Sladen would sadly pass away from cancer in April 2011 so she may have been far too sick to film for series six. As said earlier, Jack was meant to appear in "A Good Man Goes to War" but John Barrowman was busy filming Torchwood: Miracle Day!
0.998682	This article is about the journalist. For the supercentenarian, see Christian Mortensen. Lt. Commander Bill Nicol and Lt. j.g. Abigail Steele talk with Mortensen during a visit to USS San Antonio (LPD-17). Chris Mortensen (born November 7, 1951) is an American journalist providing reports for ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio and ESPN.com. Mortensen attended North Torrance High School in Torrance, California, and El Camino College before serving two years in the Army during the Vietnam War. He is the author of the 1991 book Playing for Keeps: How One Man Kept the Mob from Sinking Its Hooks into Pro Football, currently out of print. Mortensen says his journalism career began once he realized that he no longer could compete in football, basketball and baseball beyond high school. He forsook his goal of being a teacher and coach when he realized how competitive sports journalism could be. Since starting his career with the Daily Breeze newspaper in Torrance, California in 1969, Mortensen has received 18 awards in journalism. In 1978, he won the National Headliner Award for Investigative Reporting in all categories. In 1999, he made a film on The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling. From 1983-90, Mortensen worked at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, filing investigative reports and covering the Atlanta Braves (1983–85), Atlanta Falcons (1985–86) and the NFL (1987–89). In 1987, he was given the George Polk Award for his reporting, and he remains the sole sportswriter to receive the award since Red Smith in 1951. He previously covered the NFL for The National (1989–90), where he was one of the first writers hired by editor Frank Deford. Since first appearing on ESPN in 1991, Mortensen has reported for the network's Emmy Award-winning programs NFL GameDay/NFL Countdown/Sunday NFL Countdown and the Outside the Lines series. He worked as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the NFL Draft. Mortensen's son, Alex, was a free agent quarterback in the NFL. He was cut from the Tennessee Titans on August 11, 2009. On January 15, 2016, Mortensen announced, via an ESPN statement, that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, and would consequently be taking a leave of absence from his on-air work at the cable network. On January 21, 2015, Mortensen reported erroneously that 11 of the 12 footballs used in the American Football League (AFC) Championship Game on January 18, 2015, between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts were 2 pounds per square inch (PSI) under NFL regulation. The Wells Report findings showed that only 1 of 22 readings (with each ball tested twice with different gauges except the intercepted ball) showed to be under by 2 PSI. The rest ranged from 1.8 to 0.2 PSI below. Despite being debunked in the Wells report, Mortensen's original story remained posted on ESPN as late as August 13, 2015, with no retraction, clarification or apology. Mortensen was to appear on WEEI’s Dennis & Callahan radio show on July 31, 2015, but cancelled. According to WEEI, Mortensen stated he "will not allow WEEI, [Patriots owner Robert] Kraft or anybody to make me the centerpiece of a story that has been misreported far beyond anything I did in the first 48 hours." On August 3, 2015, Mortensen was interviewed on ESPN's Dan Le Batard Show regarding his controversial tweet about the under-inflated footballs. Shortly after, he deleted the tweet from Twitter. As of August 27, 2015, Mortensen stands by his initial report. On August 27, Mortensen claimed on the Doug & Wolf Radio Show in Arizona that Patriot's Robert and Jonathan Kraft called him and apologized. Jonathan Kraft rejected that claim, stating, "We don’t blame the reporters, we blame their sources... We haven’t [apologized] and we have no need to. Our issue is with the people who were leaking misinformation." ↑ "Chris Mortensen profile". Retrieved August 6, 2015. ↑ Ingle, Zachary; Sutera, David M. (2013). Gender and Genre in Sports Documentaries: Critical Essays. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 171. ISBN 9780810887879. ↑ "Chris Mortensen taking break to treat throat cancer". Retrieved January 15, 2016. 1 2 Chris Mortensen, "11 of 12 Pats footballs underinflated", ESPN, January 21, 2015; retrieved August 2, 2015. ↑ Doug Kyed, "DeflateGate Fact Or Fiction: Wells Report Findings Expose Media Leaks", NECN.com, May 7, 2015; retrieved August 2, 2015. ↑ Michael David Smith (August 4, 2015). "Six months later, Mortensen deletes inaccurate Deflategate tweet". Retrieved August 5, 2015. ↑ Mike Florio, "Mortensen pulls plug on WEEI appearance", profootballtalk.nbcsports.com, July 31, 2015; retrieved August 2, 2015. ↑ Mike Cole, "ESPN’s Chris Mortensen Deletes Tweet Containing Incorrect Deflategate Report", nesn.com, August 4, 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2015. ↑ Alex Reimer, "Chris Mortensen Still Stands By His False Deflategate Report", Forbes.com, August 28, 2015; retrieved August 30, 2015. ↑ Jim McBride, "Jonathan Kraft contradicts Chris Mortensen's apology claim", Boston Globe, August 29, 2015; retrieved September 6, 2015.
0.993965	You need to be physically fit to go hiking because it can mean walking for several hours, using a lot of energy walking up or down hills, or simply by covering long distances on foot in the open country. It is very important to take adequate supplies on your hike, as well as plenty of drinking water. > Cañada del Lobo (in San Luis Potosi): this is an ideal place for hiking; it is located just a few kilometers from the center of the state capital and there are lots of trails suitable for hiking, as well as the hills which you can hike to the top, and enjoy amazing views of the city and the surrounding areas. > Iglesia del Desierto (in Mexquitic): this church, built in 1735, is located in one of the most arid places in the immediate surroundings of the state capital. As its name suggests, it is a completely deserted area, where a lonely church stands alone. Mountain bikers have discovered many enjoyable routes in this area, and there are plenty of hills to climb for those who prefer hiking up to the top for the simple pleasure of doing so.
0.945647	How did Nicolas Cage get into acting? Usually (I'd assume, anyway) it'd be the striking young lad with a natural charm, who would impress a casting director, which would then jumpstart a successful acting career (if the looks were backed up with talent). This is how I view the acting world, anyway, hence, my confusion regarding Mr. Cage. When I think of him, the first image that comes to mind is Ghost Rider, where he was a little bit cute, actually, (but that probably had more to do with his jacked body and not his face), I know that isn't an accurate representation of his image. Some older actors simply lived "too hard" to age gracefully (Charlie Sheen) while others managed to get even better looking as time moves on (Mark Wahlburg and the ever-classic Mr. Clooney). Good ole Nick doesn't fit into either of these categories. After watching my SVU, I scanned for something to watch while cleaning up my living room and stumbled upon the DIVA network, where a movie called "Valley Girl" was just starting. The info said that it was made in 1983 and hinted at similarities to "Can't Buy Me Love" (Oh - vintage McDreamy....) so, obviously, I started watching it. So my question has become: who the hell cast Nicolas CAge as the "good-looking rebel" who the "valley girl" falls for? He must have been sleeping with someone because that's the only way he could have gotten this gig. Just look at the picture above. There isn't much else to say. Not cute to begin with (not even ALMOST cute, really) and not cute later on. UPDATE: Mr. Cage just won the award for "most awkward makeout scene" although I'm fairly certain that it was supposed to look "hot." It was tepid. At best. I think there may have been some tooth-to-tooth action. The actress playing opposite him didn't look too into it. 2nd UPDATE: I've just been informed (by a Fedora-wearing little bird) that Nic is Francis Ford Coppola's nephew. Well, shut the front door; the world makes sense again.
0.999999	We can use "will", "might" and "going to" to make predictions in English. We often do this when we talk about the weather, for example. We use "will" when we are sure that something will happen. We use "might" when something is less sure. "It won't snow until December." "It might not be sunny at the beach." We can use the verb "going to" (in the Present continuous tense) to talk about things that will happen because we can see evidence now. To use this in the negative, either say "I don't think..." or "It isn't going to..." "I don't think it's going to rain." "It isn't going to get hotter next week." Read these typical weather forecast sentences and choose the correct answer. 1. It will be hot and sunny all weekend. It is going to be a nice weekend. It might be a nice weekend. 2. It will be dry all next week. It might rain next week. It won't rain next week. It is going to rain next week. 3. Cold temperatures will also bring snow and ice. There might be snow and ice. There is going to be snow and ice. 4. Temperatures will fall to freezing and there might be ice on the roads. There will be ice on the roads. It is going to be icy. 5. It is going to be a fine weekend in most parts of the country. It might be nice this weekend. It won't be nice everywhere. It is going to be sunny everywhere. 6. Temperatures will be a lot milder than usual. It is going to be cold. 7. There might be storms at the weekend. There are going to be storms on Saturday or Sunday. There will be storms on Saturday or Sunday. It might rain on Saturday or Sunday. 8. It will be cloudy all day and it might rain tomorrow. It isn't going to be sunny today. It is going to rain today and tomorrow. 9. Heavy rain will move into the western parts of the country first thing on Saturday morning. It is going to rain in the west. It is going to rain on Friday. It won't rain very much. 10. The rain will gradually move eastwards, arriving at the most eastern parts of the country by Sunday morning. It might rain in the east. There will be heavy rain. The rain will reach the east. Thanks a million. So useful, for real!
0.999981	The medical service community is regarded as the biggest industries in the usa. It encompasses upto 18 percent from the financial state (Crema & Verbano, 2013). As such, your federal government and privately owned organizations spend substantially through the supply of specialized medical care to your health and wellbeing belonging to the world. Healthcare therapy remains to be a somewhat asking for field since it is intertwined when using the friendly composition and neighborhood growth. Today, the ever rising charges, electronic improvements, and shifting demographics are tendencies that health professionals really feel will probably have an effective result on monitoring medical care as time goes on. Rules that stipulate set you back-preserving measures may just be number one way of properly treating these struggles. The us government outlay by the health care industry has risen sharply throughout the last few years. In 2006, the Congressional Funds Practice projected the fees for medical provision will keep growing firmly for the upcoming decade (Walshe & Smith, 2011). After the enactment of Cost-efficient Therapy Function (ACA), business employers begun to move the costs for health and wellness insurance policy coverage towards staff.correct the sentence in english online On the flip side, the very best stories let you know that healthcare costs may well not build up as fast as at the start expected. Considering the fact that 2011, close to one year soon after the ACA was legislated, the countrywide investment on health care did start to eliminate a lot of; there is a .1Percent decrease in 2012 (Connection, Perry, & Cesarotti, 2014). Already, the Congressional Funds Business office bids that wasting has decreased using a thousands of bucks in each named beneficiary belonging to the starting forecasts. However the highlights will not point out your ACA got a tremendous influence on the actual shrinking costs, legal requirements performs a vital role in this situation. As a result, it is actually apparent how the healthcare coverage will offer great results. Around the health care area, technique is probably among the components that go on to adjust immediately. To be able to carryout multiple surgical procedures consisting of detection, surgical treatments, and healing recurring health issues has become good. Most in reality, the pharmaceuticals portion receives a significant give a boost to on occasions because the agencies produce illegal drugs to cure more issues. The Food and Meds Management certified to a maximum of 4000 new numerous studies in 2012. Rapid-paced advancements happen for a high amount. By way of example, the company name-product drugs are costly for the health care providers and subjects as they are copyrighted. Consequently, the managers fraternity will entire face a leading nightmare in attempting to integrate the optimum strategies with an discount amount to (Crema And Verbano, 2013). In your wager to have the bills on medicinal drugs, the health consideration reforms desire at decreasing the time frame for information exclusivity on company-brand name illegal drugs from 20 to 12 years. Also, common tablet merchants are likely to be allowed to acquire an equivalent to the branded foods. These efforts address only a small fraction of the price tag obstacle. Consequently, the field demands a good deal more and guidelines to take care of these anxieties.
0.81498	In 1272 Edward was in Sicily returning from a crusade when he was told that his father had died and that he had been proclaimed King in his absence,. Edward took a leisurely trip home, calling in at Paris to pay homage to the King of France in respect of his lands in Gascony and then wintering in the Warner climate of Gascony. In October 1274, just after Edward had finally returned to England, he instituted an enquiry into officials, both royal and baronial. These investigations showed a number if grievances which led the King, headed by his chancellor Robert Burnell to issue new laws on many subjects. ,Many of the laws passed were as much to strengthen the King's position as to increase the liberties of his subjects. Edward instigated military action against Wales. The success of 1277 and the imposition of a peace treaty on the Welsh led to discontent which boiled over in 1282/3 with rebellion and war. The welsh leaders LLywelyn and Dafydd were killed (Llywelyn) and captured (Dafydd). Dafydd was put on trial and executed this becoming the first man to be executed for rebellion since 1076. The English territories in the North and West of Wales were thus expanded and in 1301 the King's eldest son, became the Prince of Wales. (Prince Charles, the Queen's son, is the current Prince of Wales). Edwards battle plans targeted towards the lords in the Welsh marches (the border lands) and they moved to his sovereignty as did the Welsh church. Having obtained sovereignty over Wales, King Edward looked towards Scotland. Unlike Wales, Scotland was a monarchy and Edward took advantage of any opportunities to gain land in Scotland. In 1286 the Scottish King, Alexander III died and four years later so did his heiress. A group of nobles met to select a new King. These "Scottish Guardians" asked King Edward to settle the Scottish succession. In what was later called the "Great cause" Edward took advantage of the Scots and had himself recognised as "Lord Superior" of Scotland. Thus began a series of actions by the Scots who saw themselves as politically independent. These actions that started under William Wallace and continued with Robert the Bruce were to continue into the sixteenth century to a more or lesser degree. King Edward's relationships with the church were generally not a source of friction. Edward was a devout man, who had fought in the crusades and was loyal and comfortable with both churchmen and church systems. However, he did believe that the King was the patron of and protector of the clergy and a chronic shortage of money coloured his attitude to the church and his dealings with it. Towards the end of Edward's reign plans appeared to be coming unravelled. In 1297 the Archbishop of Canterbury was Robert Winchelsea, a man who tried to serve not only the King, but also the pope. At this time Edward was even deeper in debt; fighting in France, Flanders, Scotland, Gascony and Wales. Parliament had refused to sanction any more money for these actions and Edward demanded a subsidy from the clergy of one fifth (one fifth /20 per cent of all their income and assets). In 1296 the pope had issued his bull (notice) Clericis Larcos which forbade Kings' to tax the clergy on fear of excommunication. Archbishop Winchelsea refused to pay, the state seized the wealth and Winchelsea threatened excommunication. It was only the interference of the pope who decided that taxes could be levied in emergencies that prevented the King being excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Shortly after this he started to receive disapproval from his magnates. The church held the King to ransom until he restricted his rights in the forests further restricting his income. King Edward I became harsher as he aged, arguing with his son and heir. Towards his death he is described as arguing with his son and pulling his hair out, continuing until he exhausted himself, then he drove the boy away. Edward I died at the helm of business leaving his son a country whose finances were in hopeless confusion. You may be interested to know that Edward made the leisurely overland trip home to England in 1272 because he had narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in the city of Acre several months prior. Stabbed in the arm with a poisoned dagger while giving audience to several men who claimed they wished to convert to Christianity. Roughly 2/3rds of his army, led by his younger brother Edmund Crouchback and his cousin Henry of Almain, returned to England for lack of a unified purpose because Edward was too ill to rally them. Thus ended the ninth and final crusade. He was weak and a sea voyage was deemed too dangerous. Though it did give him the chance to take an audience with the newly crowned Pope Gregory X, who Edward had known as Legate Teobaldo Visconti whilst fighting in what is now Israel. Given that the church had been in an electoral deadlock for the previous 4 years, and the church cannot collect tithes or pay its members while in tempe sede vacante, it's doubtful Edward was looking for a "benevolence" as he was prone to calling it, as referring to it as a hand-out was a bit too much like begging. Aside from that, Edward's son was by all accounts a complete imbecile. His frustration at successfully regaining all the lands his father Henry III had lost only to hand them over to a boy with no skills at law, administration, tactics, or logistics seems understandable. Wonderfully rendered. I enjoyed your article on Edward I. Well done! Rebecca thanks for your kind comment! It's nice to be able to help children but as my middle one is going to be a computer geek at University, she will definatley be on her own! all I can say is that you are a lifesaver, this was EXACTLY what i needed to explain it for my children's homework. Thanks, I love English history.
0.995489	Often considered a branch of folklore studies, cryptzoology is the study of hidden or mythological animals such as the Yeti or the unicorn. However, cryptzoologists use methods more akin to the field of zoology to seek evidence to existence of such creatures, rather than study the legends formed around the creatures in human societies. Therefore, cryptozoology should not be classified as a branch of folklore studies. The above conclusion is properly drawn if which of the following is assumed? A) Unequivocal proof of the existence of the Yeti and the unicorn has been found. B) Cryptzoology is studied in prestigious universities all over the world. C) Folklorists investigate the legends themselves rather than try to prove them to be real. D) Some cryptzoologists are acclaimed anthropologists and folklorists. E) Folklorists often shy away from fieldwork. IMO C. If that is correct..I can try to explain my reasoning. C) Folklorists investigate the legends themselves rather than try to prove them to be real. Argument says since cypotzoologists does not study the legends formed around the creatures in human societies,cryptozoology should not be classified as a branch of folklore studies. Folklorists investigate the legends themselves rather than try to prove them to be real. If this is assumed to be true, only then can you conclude that cryptozoology should not be classified as a branch of folklore studies, since cryptzoologists use methods more akin to the field of zoology to seek evidence to existence of such creatures.
0.987955	What are some aspects of your scholarly background that you would like to share? For twenty years, I have focused on global communication and social/political change, notably on the intersection of media, geopolitics, culture, and identity. Specifically, this means that I am interested in how forms of culture, particularly popular culture, are politicized, and how the movement of political energy within popular culture helps us understand both culture and politics better. In this context I have studied how individuals and groups use reality television, children’s television, music video, and digital memes to wage political battles. I study these issues from a comparative and transnational perspective, often but not always using the Middle East as a site of research and analytical prism. Can you tell us about your body of work? My early work has focused on the social and cultural dimensions of globalization. I was interested in how local social traditions and cultural forms accommodate global forces, and how people living in the Global South experience globalization. That earlier work was methodologically ethnographic and theoretically imbricated in the multidisciplinary but sociologically-dominated literature on global culture. My books Hybridity, or the Cultural Logic of Globalization (Temple University Press, 2005) and Global Media Studies: Ethnographic Perspectives (Routledge, 2003, with Patrick Murphy) stemmed from that line of research. Then my research made a turn to focus more explicitly on media and political struggles, using the Middle East as a prism on the intersection of politics, commerce, sexuality, and religion. My work in that area is explicitly transnational, focuses on “entertainment” (as opposed to news media) and uses primary sources. Methodologically, though I still did extensive fieldwork, I became more interested in various forms of discourse analysis, which I found to be a powerful tool to both disentangle the multiple dynamics and components of political struggles but also to understand them in their complex interactions. My book Reality Television and Arab Politics: Contention in Public Life (Cambridge University Press, 2010) is exemplary of this stream of research, so are multiple edited books and journal special issues. More recently, the political became more central to my research, and I have focused on the human body as the indispensable medium of communication and political contention. This has led me to broaden the literature I draw on to include, for example political theory, puppetry, various theories of violence, and digital culture, and to deepen my grasp of schools of thought—theories like phenomenology and biopolitics, methodologies like semiotics and iconography—that have guided my work, however indirectly, for a long time. My book The Naked Blogger of Cairo: Creative Insurgency in the Arab World, exemplifies this ongoing research interest. My current work on the War Machine in the digital age builds on previous research to achieve a new understanding of the nexus of violence, politics, communication, and religion through theories of affect, nomadology, and speed. How would you describe the relationship between media and religion? I would describe it as banal. For many—–perhaps the vast majority of——people today, religion is a vastly mediated practice, from the microphone in church to the latest app for the faithful. This mediation—or hypermediation—of the religious experience is so pervasive as to be taken -for -granted, mostly unnoticed—banal. What are your reflections on scholarship in this media moment? I think scholars are rising up to the task in unraveling the perils and promises of the changing media landscape but fear we will always already play catch-up because of the velocity and unpredictability of these changes. The challenges of public scholarship are many. First, of course, there is the risk of backlash against scholars who address hot- button issues—race, sexuality, Islam, patriotism, etc.—critically, which in the Twitter age has become virulent. Second, there is vast variation in institutional assessment and reward of public scholarship, and precarious, emerging and non-tenured scholars are at particular risk of being sanctioned when their scholarship engages a public rather than a specialist scholarly audience. Third, and I think most pernicious, is the risk that public scholarship produces what Pierre Bourdieu has called “fast thinkers”—people whose intellectual inquiry is shaped more by short-term media interest rather than by enduring and important issues. The promises of public scholarship, when done well, include an injection of evidence-based and otherwise (mostly) sane arguments on pressing issues in the public sphere, and influence and recognition for scholars who spend years, even decades, developing expertise. Perhaps most importantly, public scholarship can be understood as a two-way process of accountability between scholars and their public. What are your experiences with public scholarship? I have done a lot of media interviews over the years: radio, television, and daily newspapers. I particularly enjoy working with public radio. I have also written variety of foundation and policy reports, and a few op-eds. The first time I received hate mail was when I was interviewed on the Diane Rehm Show on NPR to discuss the launch of Al-Jazeera English in 2006. More recently, a piece I published by The Monkey Cage on the Washington Post’s digital edition caused a commotion. I sought to tease out the implications of Saudi domestic policies for the pan-Arab media sphere. Though rather academic, the piece struck a raw nerve in some circles. What is your current project with public scholarship? What are your goals? I am in the latter stages of a book project on “Islamic State.” Funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the book conceptualizes IS as a war machine and grapples with the implications of that notion for scholars of media and violence, for the public sphere, and for policy-makers. My goal is to use a series of primary texts to produce a lucid account of a much-hyped and not fully understood phenomenon of public import.
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0.999288	Strategy and tactics are two different things. When you formulate business strategy you choose tactics that will help to achieve your strategic goals. Strategy refers to a direction toward a goal. Tactics are the actions taken to support that strategy. Most businesses deal with five types of strategy and the tactics used to achieve strategic goals: product, pricing, marketing, operational and financial strategies. Industry competition requires your company to constantly present new and better products and services to keep up with changes in consumer demand. Microsoft and Apple, both creators of computer operating systems, have been waging a tactical battle for consumer preferences ever since both companies came into existence. Microsoft's tactic was to be a software manufacturer and make its operating system available to computer manufacturers for use in their personal computer products, then sell the owners of PCs software to run on that operating system. Apple's tactic was to keep its operating system proprietary and manufacture its own brand of computers. Both companies have achieved their strategic goals of growing to become leaders in the Internet and computing industry but there are significant differences in their product strategies and tactics. Pricing strategy does not always mean employing low price tactics to gain industry dominance, but that is the obvious route. Some companies maintain high prices as a tactic, playing on our psychological tendencies to equate high quality with high prices. Other companies use low-price tactics presenting rebates, special sales and deep discounting. Other tactics that lower the price of purchase include inexpensive financing and delayed payment due dates from 30 days to as long as one year. Marketing strategy seeks to target specific consumers with messages that are most likely to draw their attention. It involves seasonal advertising and special promotions as tactics to achieve market dominance. Other tactics that affect market position for a company are acquiring competing companies, becoming the exclusive distributor for popular brands and using pricing tactics to attract customers. Microsoft and Apple are, again, examples of marketing strategy and tactics. Microsoft dominated the market for word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software, making it the most useful to business needs. Apple dominated the graphic design market, which also gave Apple products an excellent reputation among the people who designed and produced graphic media, providing Apple products with an excellent word-of-mouth reputation. They also donated Apple computers and software to schools so children learned on Apple products and hopefully would buy them as adults. The operational strategy of lowering costs to produce greater profit includes lowering your operational costs by installing the latest computer equipment and enterprise resource planning software, hiring contract employees to avoid paying benefits, establishing several facilities close to your target customers, investing in improved plant and equipment, moving to less expensive quarters and altering the hours of operation to manufacture more or lower the costs of keeping the company open. In running your business you may develop a strategy that requires investment of money you don't have. This is when financial strategy comes into play. Tactics to achieve the strategy of enough money to finance growth may involve factoring or borrowing against your accounts receivable, obtaining payroll financing to be able to pay your employees during times when you have large outflows of money, finding investors or taking your company public. Duff, Victoria. "What Are Business Tactics & Strategies?" Small Business - Chron.com, http://smallbusiness.chron.com/business-tactics-strategies-5148.html. 06 February 2019.
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0.999982	A great day for the Pizza industry! A woman in Florida was threatened by her boyfriend, who was wielding a knife. There was no way to escape. No where to get help. The boyfriend took her phone and trapped her and her three kids in a house. What is a person to do in this situation? Well, the woman convinced the boyfriend to let her order a pizza. The woman opened up the Pizza Hut app and in the comment section wrote "911 hostage help!". The Pizza Hut employee taking the order through the app quickly called 911 and the police were able to safely rescue the woman and children.
0.997743	Does Uproar wake up any Pokemon already asleep? If we're going by the games' logic, then yes it does. If a Pokemon is forced awake from a Rest sleep (if that's even possible - not sure if there are any other moves that could potentially awaken a sleeping pokemon), what happens to the health restored? Does the Pokemon lose out on what it would have gained during the rest of sleep, gain it all at once, or gain it normally even though they're awake? IIRC this depends on how Rest is reffed. Some refs make Rest recover health all in one go, while others split the recovered health over each action the pokémon is asleep (since Rest is always a three-action sleep). Fwiw the flavor text in the Database seems to encourage the latter interpretation, in which case the health gain stops abruptly when woken up, and however much has already been regained is what the pokémon is stuck with. That said, I'm curious how this ties into the "resto chesto" strategy in the games, where you have the pokémon use Rest while holding a Chesto berry to restore all health in one go. A ruling on that might be useful. Does Defense Curl affect the damage of Rollout as it does in the games? Since rest normally restores health over the course of three actions, the pokémon will gain as much health as is appropriate for the number of actions it stays asleep and no more. So if it sleeps for only one action before waking up, it will regain 33% of its health and have status healed. This still counts as one use of a direct-healing attack for attacks that have a restriction on those, even though the user didn't get the attack's full benefit. A pokémon with a chesto berry will heal 33% health and any major status, then wake up. Type-resist berries say they last for one full round after consumption - does that mean a) three actions after consuming (carrying over between rounds if necessary), b) the next full round after consuming, or c) the rest of the current round in which consumption occurred? Three actions including the one where the berry was consumed. Would Hypnosis and other vision-based moves affect a Pokemon with eyes that always appear closed or obscured (like Abra, Cyndaquil, Swinub/Piloswine, Gulpin, Baltoy, Skitty, Panpour/Simipour, or Diggersby)? What about a Pokemon that's currently blinded by Flash, Mud-Slap, or the like? Since it was ruled that you cannot cover your eyes to block hypnosis, hypnosis must have some non-visual component and therefore pokémon without eyes, with weird eyes, or currently blinded/with reduced vision would still be vulnerable. Uproar's target is listed as random - how does this work in a double battle? I assume the actual effect of the damage is random (can the user's ally be a potential random target?), and does the "no falling asleep" part of it affect the whole field? In-game, I'm pretty sure Uproar's targeting works like Thrash or Outrage – so the user's ally isn't normally an option. "No falling asleep" affects the whole field, mostly because of the noise the user is making. Honestly, I'm kind of surprised this isn't a "damage the whole field" kind of move. Like, if it prevents anyone from sleeping, isn't it loud enough to damage everyone too? I don't recall the exact flavor of it, but. Sound moves are tricky like that... why doesn't sing put everybody on the field to sleep, for example, assuming that the mon's singing loud enough for somebody on the other side of the field to hear it? Especially in contrast to perish song, which does affect the whole field. I think you could definitely make an argument that sound moves in general should affect all pokémon on the field, but that means changing the (in-game) attributes of a fair number of moves, now, and makes some of them (SING) substantially more powerful. Or, do the in-game effects mean only one random opponent can't sleep, not both?? Ahh. Last edited by Sandstone-Shadow; 02-08-2018 at 02:00 PM. While Uproar is being used, the user is making an uproar that prevents any Pokémon on the field that do not have Soundproof as their Ability from falling asleep from moves that can inflict sleep, Effect Spore, and disobedience. In battles with multiple opponents, the user selects itself as the target, but hits an adjacent opponent that is selected at random upon each use of the move. In Triple Battles, Uproar can wake up non-adjacent Pokémon, and prevent non-adjacent Pokémon from falling asleep. How does Leech Life for energy work? I swear I've seen this before, or have seen another "normally restores health, but you can use it for energy" move before, but I can't seem to find a reference for this. The user expends energy to use the move, drains energy from the opponent, and restores energy to itself? Couldn't this end up in Leech Life costing zero energy to perform (if it costs 4% to use and restores 4% back to the user, draining 8% from the opponent). Is that right/is that okay? It doesn't say so explicitly in the database for Leech Life. Or, now that I'm checking, Drain Punch or Horn Leech. However, the database does specifically say "This attack can be commanded to target health or energy" for Absorb, Mega Drain, Giga Drain, Parabolic Charge, Draining Kiss, Dream Eater, and Oblivion Wing. So, the database says that every special draining move can target either, but it doesn't say anything either way about physical draining moves. Do they work differently? All draining moves can be used either for health or for energy. Can't be bothered to look this up. How much energy do OHKOs cost if they miss? Asking for a friend.
0.998389	Text by Neil Dusheiko: Dusheiko House is a radical remodelling of a Victorian terrace house in North London. As it is a home for my family, it was a chance to experiment with space and materiality and to explore ideas about what “home making” meant to us. The east facing kitchen and dining were one level down from the street, all rooms were split up into a series of dark internal spaces with poor light and no connection to the garden. To access the lower level and the kitchen, you had to go along a corridor and down a dark staircase through an internal room with no light. Our designs solved the poor light and circulation issues by moving the staircase to the opposite wall which now connects the living room space directly to the kitchen and dining space. We removed part of the rear facade to allow for a large sloped double storey skylight bringing light into the two levels. As one walks down the wooden clad staircase there is a direct visual connection to the garden. The diagonal view across the space makes the home seem bigger. The emphasis is on using durable natural materials – different species of wood and stone. The detailing on the staircase with the Sapele swept handrails with a Georgian profile continues throughout the house. The loft staircase is made of laser cut steel with floating risers allowing light through. The home is highly insulated with robust airtight detailing. There are four opening vents allowing passive cooling during the summer months. The key materials used were stone and wood – giving an eclectic feel to the home as well as a sense of warmth. The façade of the extension is Cumaru timber. The garden fence is made of Western Red Cedar. Both timbers are extremely durable and have excellent weathering properties. We established a datum line of oak which runs inside to outside – tying in the interior space to the garden. Above this oak datum are white surfaces to allow light to reflect inside. This wood datum / white above theme is carried through in the kitchen design which is made of Yew with a white quartz worktop. We chose to make all the accent tactile elements out of metal. Bronze for the door handles and switches, copper for lights. Taps are all matt black brassware. The dining room lights were handmade with copper and brass pendants and in the bathrooms the LED lighting reflects off brass panels giving the home a warm glowing feel. The family bathroom has an opening skylight over the bathtub. The cedar slatted ceiling is reflected in mirror finish brass panels. The master bedroom has an exposed Douglas fir ceiling and is connected to an oak framed library attached to a laser cut steel staircase and an ensuite bathroom. The glass skylight in the bathroom opens completely to allow one to shower outdoors!
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0.940156	Sebastian Junger's latest is a telling example of a self-distributed success. The big story in cinematic self-distribution of the past year has been Shane Carruth's Primer follow-up Upstream Color, which ended up grossing $444K domestically. While prognosticators thought that perhaps Carruth's success would lead to increasing numbers of filmmakers going the self-distribution route, self-distribution's frequency doesn't seem to have changed much since then. However, the mode of distribution has a new success story: Sebastian Junger's Korengal, which won the indie BO weekend with a weekend-high per-theater-average of $15K (aided by the fact that Korengal debuted on just one screen, at New York's Landmark Sunshine). What's even more interesting is that Junger is not only self-distributing, but he also self-financed the film, making Korengal a movie made by what is effectively a one-man studio. The budget of Korengal is unknown, but one imagines that, since so much of whatever the indie brings in will go to Junger himself (relative to how BO revenue is typically split up between exhibitors, distributors, filmmakers and investors), he should stand a good chance to make some money on the picture. The advice of being one's own studio - self-financing and distributing - is easier said than done, but as film production costs continue to plummet and internet distribution becomes more widely embraced, one imagines that being one's own studio begins to take on a greater degree of plausibility. What's the upshot for indie filmmakers? There are two big ones, as I see it. One is that independent filmmakers, if financing and distributing their own films, will be forced to spend their money reasonably and carefully - no giant line items for excessive stunts or devices that may not even make it into the final film. Since filmmakers will be dealing with the financial ends of the film, the decisions that go into making the picture may allow the film a better chance of making its money back, which of course enables the filmmaker to go make another movie. Secondly, the marketing of the pictures can be much more artistically tailored to the films themselves. As evidenced with Shane Carruth's arresting trailers for Upstream Color, there's something striking about seeing a filmmaker's own vision for their trailer, uncontaminated by the norms and formulae of the trailer-making industry. Ditto for poster design and advertisements. It'll be interesting to see what gross Korengal finishes at, but if it continues to perform well, we can assume it'll be a successful endeavor for Junger - and that will lead me to take interest in how he chooses to make and distribute his next film. At the moment self-financing and self-distribution are methods viewed as last resorts, but when they begin to be used continually and by choice, we'll know we've found something that works.
0.974438	How would Plato view Sophocles' Theban plays? Hi guys. I have a history assignment which asks the following question, "What would Plato's assessment of Sophocles's Theban Plays be, in light of the position articulated in Plato's Republic?" i.e. The appropriateness of art in Plato's ideal city and the values expressed within the plays. The assignment asks me not to parrot his ideas and come up with my own sort of stance or what have you. It seems I did rather poorly on the last assessment because I more or less parroted the ideas in the core texts. Basically I was hoping to get some discussion going to help flush out some ideas because I'm rather blank past what I've already read. Thank you for your help in advance. I think most pertinent to the plays would be Platos' want to ban stories of the gods showing "bad" qualities, stories of lamentation and stories which show the just punished and vice versa. However I am unsure as to how to go beyond simply the notions thereof or state anything original about that. Art is emotionally manipulative, and within dramas, the author controls causality, so that the outcomes of actions and resolutions of circumstances can be caused by anything they choose. Unless it is controlled for truth, to some degree, to promote pro-social values and virtues, it is extremely dangerous propaganda, of the highest caliber.
0.998345	(CNN) -- Two Louisiana State University football players were suspended indefinitely Friday after Baton Rouge police issued arrest warrants charging them with second-degree battery in connection with a brawl outside a bar. The players are quarterback Jordan Jefferson and linebacker Joshua Johns. Police contacted their attorney, Nathan Fisher, and LSU Coach Les Miles and asked that the two turn themselves in. "Jordan and Josh have been suspended indefinitely," Miles said. "We will continue to cooperate with the authorities in an effort to find out exactly what took place during the incident." Police are investigating an August 19 fight outside Shady's Bar near the LSU campus. Four people told police they were treated at a hospital for injuries in the altercation. Police interviewed witnesses to the brawl. "Preliminary investigation information indicates that the fight started after an individual, one of the four injured, blew his horn to move a crowd out of his way in the parking lot," police said. LSU is ranked No. 4 in Associated Press Top 25 preseason rankings. According to LSU bios, Jefferson, a senior, has been a starter for two years and was expected to start again this year. Johns, a sophomore, is a backup linebacker who was expected to play on special teams. "As sad as this incident is, it's important that we learn from this and that we take away a valuable lesson," Miles said. "This has weighed on all of us. It's time for us to come together as a team and focus on what we are here to do."
0.946892	Northamptonshire (abbreviated Northants or Nhants) is a landlocked county in central England with a population of 629,676 (2001 census). Cambridgeshire (abbreviated Cambs) is a county in England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the northeast, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west. The Borough of Milton Keynes is a borough in England. The accepted system of the 39 traditional counties arose from the 12th to the 16th centuries, though many of the specific areas are much older. Elected County councils were set up in England in 1888, taking over many of the administrative functions of the Quarter Sessions courts, as well as being given other powers over the years. Of these, 34 are 'shire counties' with county councils and district councils, and 40 are unitary authorities. Bedfordshire is a county in the southern Midlands of England. Non-unitary authorities are administrative counties with a two-tier structure, consisting of a county council and a number of district councils. They are defined either as administrative counties consisting of a single district, or districts of a county (such as Berkshire or the metropolitan counties) that has no county council. England is also divided into governmental regions: Greater London, South East England, South West England, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber and North East England. Elected (The elected governing body of a county) County councils were set up in England in 1888, taking over many of the administrative functions of the (A local court with criminal jurisdiction and sometimes administrative functions) Quarter Sessions courts, as well as being given other powers over the years. Of these, 34 are 'shire counties' with (The elected governing body of a county) county councils and (A region marked off for administrative or other purposes) district councils, and 40 are unitary authorities. Historically these largely coincided with the traditional counties, but with the addition of the (The part of London situated within the ancient boundaries; the commercial and financial center of London) City of London and the City and County of (An industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon) Bristol. The Ceremonial counties of England are areas of England that are appointed a Lord Lieutenant, and are defined by the government with reference to administrative counties of England. After the 1888 establishment of county councils and county boroughs, the Lieutenancy was reformed from its earlier basis (based in large part on the traditional counties, although there were differences, as for example Bristol had had a Lord-Lieutenant for centuries). In 1974, county boroughs were abolished, and a major reform of the administrative counties took place. The metropolitan counties of England are administrative units that cover large urban areas, each with several metropolitan districts. Their county councils were disbanded in 1986, for political rather than practical reasons, with most of the functions allocated to the individual districts. They still exist both as legal administrative counties, are used in government statistics, and are also ceremonial counties. When the counties were originally defined, they often included large areas of land owned by the local abbeys, resulting in a number of counties having small detached parts entirely surrounded by some other county. The metropolitan counties were abolished as administrative entities in 1986 along with the county of Greater London (created in 1965) and broken up into their constituent districts, though statistical data are still published for the 1974-86 county areas. Avon, Humberside and Cleveland were also scrapped in 1996, their districts becoming unitary authorities combining county and district functions, and 1999 saw the restoration of Rutland, formerly the smallest county in England, and Herefordshire as unitary authories, after they had been respectively merged with Leicestershire and Worcestershire 25 years earlier. The administrative counties didn't exist prior to 1888, see traditional counties of England for the history of the English counties before then. The County of London was expanded and renamed Greater London, taking three of the county boroughs, more of Surrey and Kent, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire and consuming nearly all of Middlesex - the remaining parts being ceded to Surrey and Hertfordshire. In 1974 the administrative counties were abolished by the Local Government Act 1972 and replaced with the metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England. Ceremonial counties before the creation of Greater London in 1965 (excluding Bristol). It is worthy of note that Cornwall is the only 'county' in which there exists a large minority who claim that Cornwall is quite incorrectly considered a ceremonial county of England and should instead be referred to as a Duchy and one of the home nations of the UK (see the constitutional status of Cornwall). Most ceremonial counties are therefore defined today as groups of local authority areas; the same situation as prevailed between 1888 and 1974. County names no longer need be used in English addresses, so this table is mainly of historical interest, but might also be useful in decoding old-style addresses, which, although "depracated", are still widely used. In England, county names are not prefixed by the word "county" (as they are in Ireland), with one exception: County Durham, to distinguish the county from the city of the same name. Like the counties of England and Wales, Scottish counties have been redrawn, renamed, converted to regions and back to counties, and so forth; thus this list is more a curiosity than of any particular use in postal addressing, other than historical. Tyne and Wear is centred on the cities of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sunderland with the town of Morpeth being awarded the honour of being the adminstration centre for the 'new' Northumberland. Although largely rural the open fields of the county here give a romantic, soft quality and there is a dramatic ending as you cross the high divide of the River Tweed at Berwick. It may be little populated and savage in its rural heart, yet the county possesses wonderful scenery such as the Cheviots, as well as little oases of sheltered beauty. But all this is still outdone at least in show, by two articles, which are the peculiars of this fair, and do not begin till the other part of the fair, that is to say for the woollen manufacture begins to draw to a close. There are indeed in the west of England some quantities growing: as at Wilton, near Salisbury; at Hereford and Broomsgrove, near Wales, and the like; but the quantity is inconsiderable, and the places remote, so that none of them come to London. Saxton came to London at an unknown date and was chosen by Thomas Seckford to survey and map the counties of England and Wales. The general map and all the county maps were first issued as an atlas in 1579. Saxton went on to produce a large wall map of England and Wales in 1583, and by the late 1580s he was established as a professional land surveyor. ABC believes that the Counties are an important part of the history, geography and cultural life of Great Britain. ABC, therefore, seeks to fully re-establish the use of the Counties as the standard popular geographical reference frame of Britain and to further encourage their use as a basis for social, sporting and cultural activities. ABC encourages the use of the historic Counties in postal addressing, in guide books, on boundary signs and maps and encourages their further use as a basis for sporting, social and cultural activities and organisations. Lambeth Palace Library "is the historic library of the archbishops of Canterbury and the principal library and record office for the history of the Church of England". Moving Here, 200 Years of Migration to England, is a "database of digitised photographs, maps, objects, documents and audio items from 30 local and national archives, museums and libraries which record migration experiences of the last 200 years. The Population History of England, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1989, is the standard text on the historical demography of England, based on many years of work by the Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure. Nine of this weekend’s Tetley's County Championship finalists have been named in the England Counties squad for next month's European tour. The England Counties is established as the country's second tier national side following last year's three-match tour to Chile, which included a 33-21 test win in Santiago. Ten counties are represented and Lancashire provide the biggest contingent of five players. The map and county lists can be used to navigate directly to any county page. The three-letter abbreviations shown on this map are the well-known Chapman County Codes. Unless some other means is created of maintaining the integrity and identity of the historic Counties, then the implications of this for the identities of the Counties and their role in the national life are obvious and dire. While each County may have originally been set up for some public purpose or other, long before the beginning of the nineteenth century it was their geographical identity that was paramount. (i) Separate administrative counties were created for each of the Ridings of Yorkshire, the parts of Lincolnshire, the east and west divisions of Sussex, the east and west divisions of Suffolk, the Isle of Ely and the residue of Cambridgeshire, and for the Soke of Peterborough and the residue of Northamptonshire. Yet all looked lovely in their sorrow, and a numerous issue promising and grown up intimated that the family of Davers would still flourish, and that the beauties of Rushbrook, the mansion of the family, were not formed with so much art in vain or to die with the present possessor. I had still the county of Cambridge to visit to complete this tour of the eastern part of England, and of that I come now to speak. As Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk are taken up in manufactures, and famed for industry, this county has no manufacture at all; nor are the poor, except the husbandmen, famed for anything so much as idleness and sloth, to their scandal be it spoken. Counties reacted angrily last night to the government's refusal to offer compensation should the England and Wales Cricket Board boycott next month's controversial World Cup match against Zimbabwe. As cricket digested the implications of the continuing impasse between the government and the ECB, opinion was hardening in favour of England fulfilling the fixture despite reservations about Robert Mugabe's regime. Privately county chairmen and chief-executives said it was difficult to see how cricket could bear the costs of a boycott, that could be as much as £1m, and most believe the game will go ahead. Each county now has a local heritage centre and many of these centres also offer a search service for a small fee. For anyone with a genealogical interest in the history of the Fenian Brotherhood and the Irish revolutionary movement that was formed in 1857 and continued on until the 1870s. For anyone with an interest in all 32 counties of Ireland and all of its' people; to chat about their/your homeland and the history, culture and lifestyle of our ancestors and their descendants. Note that there may some counties here that you don't recognise. If so, that is because they exist in the IGI (doubtless erroneously) as counties and so are included here for completeness. Occasionally they may actually be names of towns and not of counties. Local government reforms in the 1990s grouped the counties into regions, created many small unitary authorities possessing county level status and restored Herefordshire, Rutland and Worcestershire as administrative entities. There are now exactly 81 county level entities, excluding Greater London. The former postal counties as used by the Post Office are no longer required on addresses. The location of England is identified on the world map.
0.964056	How could we better explain this than to use the words of Browning where he said: “Tis Thou, God, who giveth, ‘tis I who receive”? Or Emerson who said that we are “beneficiaries of the Divine fact”? The thoughts of both Emerson and Browning were thoughts of acceptance and recognition. Like all men of great spiritual insight, they knew that the gift of Life is an eternal reality, that it is our office to accept it. “God so loved the world that he gave …” Today I accept this gift of Divine Love which God has eternally given to me and to everyone. With deep gratitude and a childlike simplicity I enter into the joy and the peace which come from the realization of Divine guidance. I know that Love guides my thoughts even as It guards my life and action. I know that the Eternal Presence is really embracing everything. In this Presence I serenely and confidently rest, placing all my hope and aspiration in Its loving care. In this Love I embrace the world and affirm that peace shall come on earth and good will among men. I also realize that I belong to the universe in which I live, and it belongs to me. It is the gift of God. I am one with everyone I shall ever meet, and they are one with me. For we all are manifestations of the one Divine Presence. Gratefully acknowledging and gladly receiving this benediction from heaven, I live and love and accept Life in its fullness. “God so loved … that he gave …” I accept the gift.
0.999964	represent a given situation using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form y = kx or y = x + b. If a relationship exists between two values, say x and y, such that one value, say y, is dependent on the other value, x, then x is referred to as the independent variable, and y is referred to as the dependent variable. Consider a known relationship, such as the relationship between inches and feet. What if we want to know the number of inches in a given number of feet? Then, the number of inches is dependent on the number of feet. This relationship could be represented by the equation 12x = y, where x is the number of feet, and y is the number of inches. In this situation, x is the independent variable and y is the dependent variable. What if we want to know the number of feet in a given number of inches? Then, the number of feet is dependent on the number of inches. This relationship could be represented by the equation 1 12 x = y, where x is the number of inches and y is the number of feet. Note that while you will often see the letters x and y used for the independent and dependent variables, respectively, it is the mathematical language and/or situation which dictates independent and dependent - not the letter used for the variable. Mathematical relationships are often represented by equations, tables, and/or graphs. The number of yards times 3 equals the number of feet. So, an equation which could be used to find the number of feet based on the number of yards is 3y = f.
0.820356	In 1947 the moment for India's INDEPENDENCE had finally come. However, the colony of British India was split in two countries, the Republics of India (with a dominating Hindu majority) and Pakistan (with a dominating Muslim majority). Both governments - in India a government of the CONGRESS PARTY under Prime Minister JAWAHARLAL NEHRU - were not willing to accept the continued independence of India's over 500 princely states; the princes or the people of these states had to make choices. While many accepted their fate and saw their statelets annexed into India or Pakistan, the Nizam of HYDERABAD did not; in a brief 1948 war, his principality was conquered by Indian forces and annexed, split over three Indian states. Another problem arose in the case of JAMMU AND KASHMIR : the Maharaja opted for India, while an estimated 90 % of the population was Muslim and desired integration into Pakistan (the K in Pakistan stands for Kashmir). In the end, Kashmir was partitioned into a part held by Pakistan and a (larger) part held by India. Both sides continue to claim all of Jammu and Kashmir. The separation of British India and the princely states into India and Pakistan was violent; c. 8.6 million of Hindus and Sikhs fled from Pakistani territory, c. 7.9 million of Muslims from Indian territory. MOHANDAS K. GANDHI was assassinated by a radical Hindu. India and Pakistan fought a brief war in 1948. In foreign policy, the Nehru administration criticized colonialism and pursued an independent course between the two blocks. Nehru was a leading figure in the early NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT. At the end of the Korean War, India assumed the presidency in the NNSC (Neutral Nations Supervisory Council) that was to supervise the armistice on the peninsula. In 1954, India absorbed FRENCH INDIA; in 1961, Indian forces occupied PORTUGUESE INDIA; both were annexed into India. In 1962, India and China fought the SINO-INDIAN WAR; the Chinese occupied a part of Kashmir and Himalayan border regions in Arunachal Pradesh; China still holds on to these areas. India's own conquests, her wars with Pakistan and her dispute with China discredited India as a leading force in the Non-Aligned Movement; it rather came to be regarded as a regional power. After Nehru's death in 1964, a SECOND INDO- PAKISTANI WAR (1965) was fought. India adopted a FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, with some of her member states having a population larger than that of former mother country, the UK. In 1950 India became a REPUBLIC. The country earned the title LARGEST DEMOCRACY ON EARTH, despite the fact that many different languages are spoken within its borders, the country is a religious caleidoscope and despite high analphabetism. The Congress Party administration pursued a social policy of cautious modernization, emphasizing the EMANCIPATION OF THE UNTOUCHABLES. Positions in public administration were to be granted without consideration to India's traditional caste system; the army and universities also were to be open for people from all social groups. Under Nehru, India pursued a protectionist economic policy.
0.824484	Loan Rates Will I Get? I have a 622 credit score on Experian and I plan to purchase a new car. I don't have bad credit, just not enough credit. I have been employed at the same company for over 27 years. Monthly income $1500. My last vehicle was purchased new 17 years ago, (it has 402,000 miles on it) , so its no longer listed on my credit report, it was paid in full. My mortgage is paid in full with no lates. My Equifax report shows $227 monthly pmt on open installments and credit cards, My credit cards have low credit lines, and max balances, so this hurts. I'm trying to pay them down now. Last year I made a purchase of $2300, and at that time had a 671 credit score, I have 2 inquiries. I do have one delinquency from 7 years ago which is due off my report in May of this year. Based on this information can you advise me on what my credit union rate might be on a 622 credit score. It is sort of tough to be real specific in this situation, because I'm not familiar with your local credit union auto loans program or their auto loan rates, the loan structure and the age and miles of the vehicle you are buying. You did give me quite a bit of information that does help though. My best guess in your situation is that a credit union will certainly be your best option, because of your monthly income and thin credit file. Based on what my credit unions here in AZ offer I'd guess that your rate (if approved) would be in the 10-13% range. Most traditional banks are going to have set minimum income requirements of $1,800 to $2,200 a month. Many credit unions will too, but there are also many that will still approve loans with a $1,500 monthly income. Your job stability certainly helps and having a well paid mortgage is definitely a positive too. As long as they are not too strict with their monthly income requirements I'd think an approval should be easy. Even if you do fall into the 10-13% range now, it should be fairly easy to refinance your auto loan with the same credit union once your 622 credit score goes back up to say, 680 or above. Car credit is some of the best credit to have! One last thought, you'll probably only be able to finance $8,000-$12,000 as a first time buyer. This will vary depending on some of the things I mentioned above as well as what type of first time buyer program the credit union has. Hope this helps and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
0.993251	The Mediterranean climate of Valletta ensures the weather is hot and dry during summer (June to September) and slightly cooler in winter (December to March). Summer temperatures often exceed 84ºF (30ºC), but the heat tends to be tempered by refreshing sea breezes. In spring and autumn, the hot Xlokk wind sometimes brings high temperatures and humidity but the weather is generally pleasant, hot, and sunny. Winters are mild, with temperatures averaging between about 50°F (10°C) and 59°F (15°C). Valletta experiences little rainfall, with it generally occurring only in winter. The city never gets any snow. Valletta is a year-round holiday destination, as even the damp winter is mild enough to be pleasant for a sightseeing vacation. In fact, many tourists prefer to avoid the swelteringly hot summer in favour of the milder shoulder seasons, when it is also less crowded. The best time to visit Valletta is probably in March, April, May, or September, but the peak tourist season is still the summer, between June and August. Winter is a good time to visit because it is slightly cheaper, less crowded and never really cold.
0.955754	3 Mar 1877, took an oath of office as President of the United States, private ceremony, Red Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Attended the common schools, the Methodist Academy in Norwalk, Ohio, and the Webb Preparatory School in Middletown, Connecticut; graduated from Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, in August 1842 and from the Harvard Law School in January 1845; admitted to the bar on 10 May 1845, and commenced practice in Lower Sandusky (now Fremont); moved to Cincinnati in 1849 and resumed the practice of law; city solicitor (1857-1859); commissioned major of the 23rd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry (27 Jun 1861); lieutenant colonel (24 Oct 1861); colonel (24 Oct 1862); brigadier general of Volunteers (9 Oct 1864); brevetted major general of Volunteers (3 Mar 1865); elected as a Republican to the 39th and 40th Congresses (4 Mar 1865 - 20 Jul 1867); resigned, having been nominated for Governor of Ohio; Governor of the State of Ohio (13 Jan 1868 - 8 Jan 1872); unsuccessful candidate for election to the 43rd Congress; again elected Governor (10 Jan 1876 - 2 Mar 1877); resigned, having been elected President of the United States (4 Mar 1877 - 4 Mar 1881); withdrew federal troops from those areas of the South still occupied, thus ending the era of Reconstruction (1865-1877); used federal troops against the strikers in the great railroad strikes of 1877; Congress overrode his veto of the Bland-Allison Act (1878), which provided for government purchase of silver bullion and restoration of the silver dollar as legal tender. Source of electoral results: Congressional Record, 44th Congress, 2nd Session, 2068. The joint session of Congress for counting electoral votes began 1 Feb 1877, but disputes concerning the electoral vote returns from four states deadlocked its proceedings. Anticipating this development, the Congress had created a special commission to resolve such disputes under An Act to provide for and regulate the counting of votes for President and Vice President, and the decision of questions arising thereon, for the term commencing March 4, A. D. 1877 (effective 29 Jan 1877). Each time a problem in counting arose, the joint session went into recess and referred the disputed votes to the Commission which considered the cases. The joint session was convened on 15 occasions: 1 Feb 1877, 10 Feb 1877, 12 Feb 1877, 19 Feb 1877, 20 Feb 1877, 21 Feb 1877, 24 Feb 1877, 26 Feb 1877, 28 Feb 1877, 1 Mar 1877, and 2 Mar 1877. The results were announced at 04:10 2 Mar 1877 (Congressional Record, 44th Congress, 2nd Session, 1190-2068). Congressional Record, 44th Congress, 2nd Session, 2068. Public ceremony of inauguration was postponed as 4 Mar 1877 fell on a Sunday. Congressional Record, 45th Congress, Special Session of the Senate, 1-4.
0.999623	Create a one-of-a-kind wine glasses with this simple and personalized DIY. These etched wine glasses are the perfect gift and an easy DIY. Customize your wine glasses in your own unique way and don’t worry it’s dishwasher safe. So let’s get started! Step 1: Wash the wine glasses with dish soap and warm water. Then dry. Step 2: Apply adhesive stencil to the wine glass. Step 3: Using a small paint brush, apply a thick layer of etching cream (you shouldn’t be able to see the glass in the area you are applying the cream). Step 4: Wait 15 minutes. Step 5: Then rinse glass in warm water (from the top down) to remove all etching cream, and then remove stencil. Let the wine glass air dry or use lint-free cloth to pat dry. Step 6: Pour a glass of Bricoleur wine and enjoy!
0.99999	Essay about Parliamentary Reform between 1830 and 1832 in Great Britain. There were many reasons why between 1830 and 1832 parliamentary reform became a big and unyielding issue on the political landscape. Parliamentary Sovereignty Lecture A. The History of Parliamentary Sovereignty. The recognition by the Monarch and the courts of Parliament's legislative supremacy was developed in a series of cases during the 17th century. The doctrine of legislative sovereignty dictates that parliament has power to legislate on constitutional matters, thus parliament can change the constitution by an act of parliament. There is a challenge posed to parliamentary sovereignty by EU law, as in 1973 the UK joined the European Union. Parliamentary sovereignty is a fundamental principle in the constitution of the United Kingdom. It is where the Parliament is the supreme legal authority, which has the power to create or end any law. Part A: Many countries such as the United States have a written constitution but Britain does not, however it must have something which is at the heart of its constitutional arrangements and this need is fulfilled by the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. Political sovereignty is the actual sovereignty where it recites in the people. The classic definition of parliamentary sovereignty is offered by Dicey, where he said Parliament has the right to make and unmake any law whatsoever and it can bind any person at all time. According to Dicey, the doctrine consists of three principles. The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty is about the relationship between those who create the Acts (Parliament) and those who must apply them (courts). Doctrine of Parliamentary Sovereignty Essay European Union raises fundamental questions relating to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty The Constitution of the United Kingdom is creaking.
0.944506	Webster dictionary was developed by Noah Webster in the beginning of 19th century. On this website, you can find definition for fabulist from the 1913 edition of Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. Define fabulist using one of the most comprehensive free online dictionaries on the web. 1. One who invents or writes fables. He is a born fabulist. - "The Book of This and That", Robert Lynd. In fact he was a far better man than most of the knights of the Round Table, in whose characters the fabulist, knowing that he was writing a fable, was tactful enough to introduce a larger admixture of vice. - "The New Jerusalem", G. K. Chesterton.
0.898628	What are your key priorities for the initial period of your new job? First of all, I'm very excited about having been given the job to lead DNV GL. But I'm not alone in taking us forward, so I will try to visit as many of our customers and colleagues as possible to discuss how we can solve pressing challenges together. It's also important for me that we finalise the merger work so we can provide our customers with even more benefits in terms of scale, scope and expertise that the merger has already yielded. How do you view DNV GL's future business prospects? Before answering this, we should look at the major changes happening in the world. I believe the future will be very complex and dynamic, and that we are facing a period of slower global growth compared to the past ten years. However, the world economy is still on track to more than double in size over the next 40 years – creating not only immense challenges but also opportunities. The global economy will depend on shipping to move goods and raw material around, but with increasing expectations to improve safety and operational efficiency, and to reduce the environmental footprint. I see a future where oil and gas still play an important role, probably in a different way than what we see today. It will be a future in which the increasing costs of extracting difficult and remote resources will create a wave towards more efficient resource utilization. The world has just started the transition towards using cleaner energy and, in parallel the demand for energy is expected to increase by almost 50% over the next 35 years. Added to this, society expects energy to be greener, more reliable and affordable. In this ‘trilemma’, there are conflicting goals which will force us to change the way we generate, transmit, distribute and use energy. A good example is an uptake of low-carbon fuels in combination with battery hybrid solutions in the maritime industry, which offers reduced emissions to air, lower operating costs and not least improved functionality. In this context, I know DNV GL can play a role in moving our industries forward. Most of what we do is related to the maritime and energy space, and within sectors that will change noticeably over the coming decades. There will be at least two tough years for the maritime and oil and gas industries before we see improvements, and DNV GL is adapting to this new market situation. On the other hand, we will develop new business positions within our energy and business assurance areas, and potentially new business areas. This duality of fostering growth while facing contraction in other sectors is challenging, but also a great opportunity to grow an agile and strong organization. It is important to note that even though there is a challenging market in the maritime and the oil and gas industries, this does not mean that there are no new opportunities in these industries. There will be increased demand for services that can help improve efficiency, qualify new cost effective technologies, and standardize specifications and work processes – just to mention a few. DNV GL’s cross-disciplinary expertise comes to play here. Another area of positive change I foresee is that businesses, authorities and other stakeholders must collaborate, contribute and innovate in new ways. This fits perfectly with DNV GL’s 151-year-long track record as a ‘standard setter’ and as an initiator, driver and facilitator of joint industry collaborations. Other major developments we have just seen the start of, and which provide great opportunities for most of our business areas, are digitalization, connectivity and the ‘Internet of Things’. These will be crucial to ensure that the components of wider integrated energy and transportation systems work together as a whole. Digitalization is also about cyber security and using data in smarter ways to gain insight for better decisions. So, we will use the strategy period to become a data smart company, using digital solutions to innovate and offer better services to our customers as well as to increase our own efficiency. I know we can contribute a lot to our industries in this area. In addition, I believe trusted independent parties are increasingly needed to enable safe and responsible business performance as well as sustainable value chains. Our Business Assurance services are world-leading, and I see great prospects for further expansion here. DNV GL’s new Group President and CEO, Remi Eriksen. We will use the strategy period to become a data smart company, using digital solutions to innovate and offer better services to our customers as well as to increase our own efficiency. I know we can contribute a lot to our industries in this area. Will you maintain DNV GL’s significant investment in R&D? This is an easy question to answer. We will continue to spend 5% of our revenue on research and innovation. DNV GL’s experts will continue not only look at new concepts for the more distant future, but seek immediate solutions for our industries. My ambition is that we can accelerate results from our innovation work into business operations to ensure they benefit our customers as soon as possible. How can DNV GL’s drive for collaborative innovation and standard setting contribute in the current business environment? I would start by saying, ‘don’t waste a good crisis.’ Now, when many industries are facing difficult times, I think there is a good opportunity to get inefficiency out of the system. The purpose of innovation becomes much clearer – it is to come up with smarter and more efficient solutions, not bigger and more complex ones. I have learned that an effective approach is to combine expertise from different industries and competencies, because some of the challenges cannot be solved by the knowledge within one industry alone. I will put more emphasis on such cross-industry collaboration, since we have seen many ground-breaking outcomes from recent projects. Think differently, and the innovation can turn in different directions. Then, when your market faces an upswing, your organization will be better able to compete and ensure sustainable operations. The collaborative process of developing standards leads to new insights, innovation and technological development, and thus contributes to economic and societal benefits. Standard setting helps make industries safer, more sustainable and efficient by harmonizing technical specifications, safety and environmental requirements, and so on. Standards also build trust between business and society. To develop standards and recommended practices is what we have done the past 151 years – and it will continue to be a major focus area for us. We are in the business of building trust. What is your promise to DNV GL’s customers? As you know, DNV GL has grown extensively over the past few years, most recently due to the merger between DNV and GL. Our services should take full advantage of the increased scale, scope and expertise that the merger has given us. And our pro-activeness and responsiveness should be second to none. My promise is that we enable our customers to become more efficient without compromising on safety and sustainability. What do you think DNV GL’s customers will notice about your new leadership? I am a technologist at heart and have discussions about technical topics with colleagues and customers almost every day. I am a curious person. I want to know how things are working – or the opposite, why they are not working. In line with this, I try to gather different types of people to find new ways of solving problems. I truly believe that novel approaches and new technologies will generate safer, smarter and greener solutions – and therefore better business. I also have passion for progress, so I want our customers to see an increasingly agile company offering a wide and deep pool of knowledge that safely enables business improvements. Our services should take full advantage of the increased scale, scope and expertise that the merger has given us. And our pro-activeness and responsiveness should be second to none. My promise is that we enable our customers to become more efficient without compromising on safety and sustainability. How do you think your colleagues define your leadership? That is a question which of course is better answered by my colleagues. But, let me say that DNV GL is a values-driven company, and it's impossible to become a leader without sharing values such as quality, integrity, innovation, being results-oriented, and truly caring about our customers and colleagues. I really hope it is obvious that this is an important part of my leadership style. And I know that this is very important to my colleagues around the world, too. My philosophy is also about seeing the best in people, giving them responsibility and recognizing that everybody can contribute. This creates pride in our achievements, and proud colleagues perform better and offer better ideas for improvement. I also know that many see me as someone eager to turn innovation into new – and sometimes radical – solutions. This is what has been a fantastic opportunity during my 22-year career at DNV GL – the ability to have a real impact on our industries as well as society. What do DNV GL’s purpose and vision mean to you, and what do you want them to mean to customers? DNV GL’s vision is to have a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. Our entry point is primarily how technology and smarter processes can solve challenges and thus benefit industry and society. We want to have a positive influence in terms of sustainability and safety by bringing new insights and technology to the market as quickly as possible. Therefore, like safety, sustainability is incorporated into everything we do – our development of standards and recommended practices, our collaborative innovation initiatives and, of course, all our services to our customers. Our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment is our guiding star and defines what we need to be good at. We strive to enable our customers to advance the safety, sustainability and efficiency of their business operations. We help them to balance the demands of business with society’s and to bridge the needs of today and tomorrow. Many organizations in the industries we serve have a great potential to improve their safety, environmental and financial performance. We have the expertise to contribute to this, from the detail to the bigger picture.
0.999998	i would like to know if you are only a few days pregnant how would you really know? and can you have signs of pregnancy in just a few days after conception? There is really no way to know that early that you are pregnant. There is also no real way to have any signs of pregnancy just a few days after conception. All of the signs are caused by hormonal changes, and the hormones do not reach levels high enough to make changes noticeable to most women until about a week and a half to two weeks after conception.
0.893795	Jack HendryBrendan Rodgers backs Celtic signing Jack Hendry to settle after testing debutThe defender went straight into the Hoops side that lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock on Saturday. Jack HendryBrendan Rodgers backs Celtic new boy Jack Hendry to become a Scotland starThe Parkhead boss is confident the 22-year-old is in the right environment to take his game to the next level. Neil McCannNeil McCann takes a pop at Celtic as he accuses Hoops of leaving Jack Hendry deal until the last minuteThe centre-back joined Brendan Rodgers' late on transfer deadline day in a club record deal for the Dens Park outfit. Jack HendryCeltic new boy Jack Hendry admits he always knew he could make it back to Parkhead one dayThe young defender left the club as a teenager after playing in the Hoops academy. Jack HendryJack Hendry reveals why Celtic will be the 'perfect fit' for his developmentThe 22-year-old defender completed a deadline-busting move to the Scottish champions from Dundee. Jack HendryThe skill Celtic signing Jack Hendry boasts that made Brendan Rodgers move for centre backHendry is regarded as one of the most promising defenders in Scotland and looking at these stats it is no wonder. Celtic FCJack Hendry reveals why Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers was crucial to him completing 11th hour switch to HoopsRangers were also interested but defender Hendry has moved to Parkhead on a four-and-a-half year deal from Dundee after a switch was sewn up with minutes to spare.
0.950173	The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan is a book consisting of 25 essays that challenge the beliefs of pseudoscience and explains the lack of knowledge of "real" science throughout the world. Topics such as alien abductions, astrology, Atlantis, channeling, crop circles, demons, ESP, the face on Mars, fairies, faith healing, religion/prayers, and UFOs and extraterrestrials (one of his favorite topics) among many others, are all thoroughly discussed throughout Sagan's book. Sagan uses science to portray the irrationality of each of these topics, and also explains the difference between science and pseudoscience multiple times throughout the reading. Sagan also portrays his fear for the increasing ignorance of science throuhgout the world; he fears that one day pseudoscience will rule over "real" science. Although Sagan denounces most of these pseudoscientific beliefs, he does a very good job at not being condescending; he understands why people would believe in such topics, since most people do not ever have all of the facts. Sagan uses intelligence and wit to explain both sides of each of the topics mentioned above. From reading the book, it is very clear that Sagan is a passionate scientist and loves what he does. At one point he even states, "When you're in love, you want to tell the world. This book is a personal statement, reflecting my lifelong love affair with science." Sagan systematically fights against pseudoscience while simultaneously portraying how aspects of "real" science can be just as wonderous and interesting as aspects of pseudoscience and superstition. Throughout the book, Sagan continually stresses the importance of science for the survival of society as a whole. Besides the abundant amount of information on UFOs and "alien abductees", I'd have to say that my favorite part of the book was the chapter about the "face on mars". Sagan spends some time talking about the surface area of Mars, the speed of the winds, and how old the planet’s matter is. He states that, given the area of the one small square containing the statue–estimated as being approximately 1 kilometer across–it is more probable it is a natural geologic formation than a leftover from an ancient, extinct civilization. This chapter was interesting to me, because "the face on mars" is something that I remember actually believing in when I was little. Now, because of Sagan, I know more about the topic. The chapter also portrays that we may just believe in pseudoscientific beliefs, because they seem to us to be much more interesting and fun. I also enjoyed reading the parts of the book that contained readers' responses. It was interesting to see the comments from everyday people on both sides of the spectrum. I commend Sagan for not laughing in the faces of some of the people that claim they have been abducted by aliens; he understands that there is something much more deep to those situations, whether those people have been sexually abused, etc. Most would call people like that crazy, but, despite being an extremely smart scientist who revolves his life around science, Sagan understands. I do not believe I could have read a book, besides our text book, that relates more to our Pseudoscience and the Paranormal class than The Demon Haunted World. Sagan uses logic and scientific evidence to disprove pseudoscientific beliefs, yet he does not belittle these beliefs. Sagan provides a plethora of evidence, and explains that most of the pseudoscientific topics lack any kind of scientific evidence whatsoever. Sagan also offers both sides of each topic, explaining how it is very easy for people to believe such topics, if they do not know much about science, which, according to him, about 95% of the population is "scientifically illiterate". The Demon Haunted World has really opened my eyes to just how important science is to our future, and to just how ignorant most people are about science. Like Sagan, I do not believe that it is absolutley bogus for people to believe in the pseudoscientific beliefs that are out there, because I know I have always been uncertain about a lot of them myself; however, I do believe that science needs to be taken much more seriously. Sagan explains how most people are afraid of science, because it tells them things that they do not want to hear, which is why they turn to pseudoscience. Surprisingly, a huge theme throughout this book seems to be that the world actually is haunted by demons; yet these demons that Sagan indirectly refers to are not paranormal. Sagan implies that the demons of our world are ones that compel us to believe in claims without good reason; we simply accept statements of political and religious authority, and are assured that ideas that comfort us are most likely to be true. If people do not want to read this book, although I do highly recommend it, this YouTube video portrays Sagan and his beliefs pretty well. Sagan was an extremely smart, understanding man, which is what makes his book stand out from other skeptics. Sagan understands people; he also understands that ignorance in science could lead to our downfall as a people.
0.995115	Dr Brown's options 270ml bottle - 4 pack is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 10. is this a glass or plastic? Hello, Thank you for your query. These are made from plastic. I hope this helps. Thanks for your query. No this is just the bottles. Regards. Hi are these good for when you are also breast feeding? Or are they just for Bootle feed babys? Hello, Thank you for your query. You can use these in conjunction with breastfeeding. Best wishes. Hi can you use the cow & gate anti-reflux powdered milk with these bottles? Does the thickened milk block the tube? Hello, Thank you for your query, The vent system is to allow excess air out only and baby milk will not block this vent. I hope this is of help. Hello, Thank you for your query. There is no set teat flow, these are suitable from birth: - Dr Brown's bottles have been designed with a unique internal green vent system which ensures 100% vacuum free feeding and has been clinically proven to help reduce wind related colic. For older babies whose feeding is more developed, the internal vent system can be removed to create a more traditional feeding bottle, and the special scalloped design allows air to vent through the bottle, creating a controlled milk flow and letting babies feed easily at their own pace. I hope this information is of use. Thanks for your query. These are level 1 teats Regards.
0.976495	Meghnad Saha FRS (6 October 1893 – 16 February 1956) was an Indian astrophysicist best known for his development of the Saha ionization equation, used to describe chemical and physical conditions in stars. Saha was the first scientist to relate a star's spectrum to its temperature, developing thermal ionization equations that have been foundational in the fields of astrophysics and astrochemistry. He was repeatedly and unsuccessfully nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physics. Saha was also politically active and was elected in to the Parliament of India in 1952. Meghnad Saha was born in 1893 in Shaoratoli, a village near Dhaka, in the former Bengal Presidency of British India (in present-day Bangladesh). Son of Jagannath Saha, Meghnad belonged to a poor family and struggled to rise in life. During his early schooling he was forced to leave Dhaka Collegiate School because he participated in the Swadeshi movement. His Indian School Certificate was earned from Dhaka College. He was also a student at the Presidency College, Kolkata; a professor at Allahabad University from 1923 to 1938, and thereafter a professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Calcutta until his death in 1956. He became Fellow of the Royal Society in 1927. He was president of the 21st session of the Indian Science Congress in 1934. Saha died on 16 February 1956 of a cardiac arrest in New Delhi. He was on his way to the office of the Planning Commission in Rashtrapati Bhavan, when he collapsed a few yards away from there. He died on the way, when being taking to a hospital, at 10:15 a.m. (IST). Saha, it was reported, had been suffering from hypertension for ten months prior to his death. His remains were cremated at the Keoratola crematorium in Kolkata the following day. Meghnad Saha's best-known work concerned the thermal ionisation of elements, and it led him to formulate what is known as the Saha equation. This equation is one of the basic tools for interpretation of the spectra of stars in astrophysics, and astrophysicists often use the phrase "to Saha correctly," making Saha one of the few scientists whose name is a verb. By studying the spectra of various stars, one can find their temperature and from that, using Saha's equation, determine the ionisation state of the various elements making up the star. This work was soon extended by Ralph H. Fowler and Edward Arthur Milne. Saha had previously reached the following conclusion on the subject. "It will be admitted from what has gone before that the temperature plays the leading role in determining the nature of the stellar spectrum. Too much importance must not be attached to the figures given, for the theory is only a first attempt for quantitatively estimating the physical processes taking place at high temperature. We have practically no laboratory data to guide us, but the stellar spectra may be regarded as unfolding to us, in an unbroken sequence, the physical processes succeeding each other as the temperature is continually varied from 3000 K to 40,000 K." Saha also invented an instrument to measure the weight and pressure of solar rays and helped to build several scientific institutions, such as the Physics Department in Allahabad University and the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Calcutta. He founded the journal Science and Culture and was the editor until his death. He was the leading spirit in organizing several scientific societies, such as the National Academy of Science (1930), the Indian Physical Society (1934), Indian Institute of Science (1935). He was the Director at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science during 1953-1956. A lasting memorial to him is the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, founded in 1943 in Kolkata. Saha was also one of the prominent among the works on Halley's Comet. To actively participate in planning of education, industrialization, health, and river valley development Saha "decided to offer himself" as a candidate in the constituency of North-West Calcutta in the 1951 Loksabha election. He ran on the ticket of Union of Socialists and Progressives but Saha always maintained his independence. He was pitted against a very powerful and well funded candidate from Congress, Mr. Prabhu Dayal Himatsingka. Saha was not well funded for his campaign and wrote to his publisher in November 1951 to ask for a Rs 5,000 advance against the sale of his popular textbook Treatise on Heat "because I am standing for election in the house of the people from NW Calcutta". Saha won the contest by more than 16% margin. Saha actively participated in the parliament in the areas of Education, Refugee and Rehabilitation, Atomic Energy, Multipurpose River Projects and Flood Control and long term planning. In the book "Meghnad Saha in Parliament" Saha is described as "Never unduly critical, Saha was so forthright, so incisive, so thorough in pointing out lapses that the treasury bench was constantly on the defensive. This is brought out by the way he was accused of leaving his laboratory and straying into a territory not his own. But the reason why he was slowly drifting towards this public role (he was never a politician in the correct sense of the term) was the gradually widening gulf between his dream and the reality—between his vision of an industrialised India and the Government implementation of the plan." Scientists are often accused of living in the "Ivory Tower" and not troubling their mind with realities and apart from my association with political movements in my juvenile years, I had lived in ivory tower up to 1930. But science and technology are as important for administration now-a-days as law and order. I have gradually glided into politics because I wanted to be of some use to the country in my own humble way. Saha was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physics for 1930 by Debendra Mohan Bose and Sisir Kumar Mitra. The Nobel Committee evaluated Saha's work. It was seen as a useful application, but not a "discovery." Thus he was not awarded the Prize. Saha was nominated again for the Prize in 1937 and 1940 by Arthur Compton; and in 1939, 1951 and 1955 by Mitra. The Committee held to its previous decision. Bust of Saha at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. Statue of Saha, University College of Science, Technology & Agriculture. Bust of Saha in Birla Industrial & Technological Museum. ^ Banerjee, Somaditya (1 August 2016). "Meghnad Saha: Physicist and nationalist". Physics Today. 69 (8): 38–44. Bibcode:2016PhT....69h..38B. doi:10.1063/PT.3.3267. ISSN 0031-9228. ^ "Meghnad N. Saha \| Indian astrophysicist". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 23 November 2016. ^ a b Kean, Sam (2017). "A forgotten star". Distillations. 3 (1): 4–5. Retrieved 22 March 2018. ^ Murty, K. Krishna (2008). 50 timeless scientists. Delhi: Pustak Mahal. pp. 97–100. ISBN 9788122310306. Retrieved 28 July 2017. ^ Bose, D.M. (1967). "Meghnad Saha Memorial Lecture, 1965" (PDF). Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy. 33A: 111–132. Retrieved 28 July 2017. ^ Wali, Kameshar C. (2009). Satyendra Nath Bose : his life and times. Singapore: World Scientific. p. 462. ISBN 978-9812790712. Retrieved 28 July 2017. ^ Chatterjee, Santimay; Chatterjee, Enakshi (1984). Meghnad Saha, scientist with a vision. National Book Trust, India. p. 5. Even though he later came to be known as an atheist, Saha was well-versed in all religious texts— though his interest in them was purely academic. ^ Robert S. Anderson (2010). Nucleus and Nation: Scientists, International Networks, and Power in India. University of Chicago Press. p. 602. ISBN 9780226019758. a self-described atheist, saha loved swimming in the river and his devout wife loved the sanctity of the spot. swimming and walking were among the few things they could do together. ^ "Nation Mourns Meghnad Saha". The Indian Express. 17 February 1956. pp. 1, 7. ^ "Saha's Remains Cremated". The Indian Express. 18 February 1956. ^ Eminent scientists published by Scholastic India pvt. Ltd. ^ Anderson, Robert S. (2010). Nucleus and Nation Scientists, International Networks, and Power in India. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 9780226019772. ^ Anderson, Robert S (1975). Building scientific institutions in India : Saha and Bhabha. Montreal, Quebec: Centre for Developing-Area Studies, McGill University. ISBN 9780888190185. ^ "Members Bioprofile". 164.100.47.194. Retrieved 5 March 2018. ^ "BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF FIRST LOK SABHA(State wise)". www.indiapress.org. Retrieved 5 March 2018. ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabha.nic.in. 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0.999999	West Hampstead Life \| Boundary review: securing H&K for Labour? Boundary review: securing H&K for Labour? The Boundary Commission’s inital proposals to change electoral constituencies were published a day in advance it seemed by political blogger Guido Fawkes. Today they are online on the Commission’s own website. There are a lot of changes across London, including to our own Hampstead & Kilburn constituency. If you recall, the seat was won by Labour’s Glenda Jackson in 2010 by a whisker from Conservative Chris Philp, and Lib Deb Ed Fordham wasn’t much further behind. H&K was the closest three-way seat in the country. Inevitably, therefore, any changes to the constituency are likely to affect the next election. There was talk earlier in the year that the seat would lose its Brent ward, and pick up two of the Westminster North wards, which would swing it clearly in favour of the Tories. However, the commission’s review suggests something entirely different. We would keep Kilburn and Queens Park in Brent, but add Gospel Oak, Kentish Town and Highgate that were part of Frank Dobson’s Holborn & St Pancras constituency. This means losing some wards. Oddest of all, Fortune Green would become the only Camden ward in the otherwise Barnet-dominated seat of Finchley & Golders Green. Belsize meanwhile becomes part of a new Camden & Regents Park constituency with four north-eastern Westminster wards and the rest of Camden. Lets remember first of all that these are just proposals. Why are they happening? The government asked the commission to reduce the number of constituencies in England by 29 to 502, and every constituency had to have a population between 72,810 and 80,473. This is a major change to preview boundary reviews. These sought to try and balance the number of voters in each seat, but it was not a legal imperative. At the moment in England, electorate numbers per seat range from 55,000 to 111,000. What does this mean for the constituency of Hampstead & Kilburn? It’s almost impossible to tell, but it’s definitely not great news for Chris Philp, who is surely looking for a safer seat than one that keeps two Brent wards and loses Belsize. Gospel Oak – home of Alastair Campbell – seems to be fairly strong Labour; Highgate elected two Labour and one Green councillor last time around – so not immediately obvious that it would be an easy task for a Tory candidate to win over voters there; Kentish Town meanwhile appears resolutely Labour. In other words, the changes would seem to suit Labour more than any other party at least in H&K. Glenda has announced she won’t run again, so if the proposals are adopted will this be seen as a moderately safe seat for someone to snap up? Fiona Millar – Campbell’s wife and free school advocate Toby Young’s worst nightmare – has said she won’t stand. But we’re almost certainly still two to three years out from the next election. For other parts of Camden, the picture is very different. Frank Dobson’s safe Holborn & St Pancras looks much more marginal as Camden & Regents Park as it picks up Belsize and some Westminster wards and loses Highgate (which returns to the fold of the old Hampstead & Highgate constitutency that Glenda represented for so long before H&K). This might explain this tweet from Labour councillor and former Mayor of Camden, Jonathan Simpson: “The review is a bit bonkers, can’t let this happen”. I’ve left in the info on how to have your say in the abridged version of the document below, which has details for most West Hampstead Life readers I think.
0.998698	Guilin is considered to be the 'Pearl of China' because of her extraordinary natural beauty and historic treasures. The strangely shaped hills, or karsts, with the verdant vegetation ranging from bamboo to conifers together with wonderful caves makes Guilin a 'must see'. A highlight is your cruise on the beautiful Li River. Day 1: Arrive Guilin Upon your arrival in Guilin, one of the most scenic cities in China, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or step out into this dynamic city for a little adventure on your own. Day 2: Li River Cruise After breakfast, you will be transferred to the pier to start your approximately four-hour river cruise down the picturesque Li River, the highlight of any visit to Guilin, until you reach Yangshuo. As you journey south along the river, take in the breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, perhaps catch sight of a cormorant fisherman on the crystal-clear waters, and enjoy the picturesque, pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes. After disembarking at Yangshuo, you will be taken on a short sightseeing tour that includes the famous West Street, a vibrant and exotic street crammed with shops and cafés and with a history that reaches back over 1,400 years, as can be seen in the architecture. After the tour, you will return to Guilin by road, arriving in the late afternoon. Day 3: Guilin Sightseeing A number of excursions have been arranged for today, starting with a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin. The landmark is so called as it resembles an elephant drinking water from the Li River, while the opening under the elephant's 'trunk' is known as Water-Moon Cave, as the reflection of the moon seen through the arch appears to float on the water's surface as well as underneath. Afterwards continue to the Reed Flute Cave, known as the "Palace of Natural Arts". The natural limestone cave is famous for its multi-coloured illumination of the stalactites and stalagmites and other rock formations. The tour continues to Jinjiang Wangcheng City, also known as the Jinjiang Princes' Palace, located in the inner city of Guilin. The palace was originally the official residence of Zhu Shouqian, a great-nephew of the first Ming dynasty emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, when he was declared Prince of Jinjiang. Return to your hotel in the afternoon, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Day 4: Depart Guilin Today is free for you to spend at leisure until your private transfer to the airport for your departure flight. This tour may be extended in length. Contact World Journeys for prices.
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0.869483	The Chimpanzee is a species of ape that is natively found in a variety of different habitats in western and central Africa. Closely related to other great apes including Orang-Utans and Gorillas, the Chimpanzee is also very closely related to Humans as we share 98% of the same DNA. They are thought to be the most intelligent animals on the planet after people and are not only known to show emotion but they are also great problem-solvers and are even known to not just use, but also make tools to help them to survive more successfully in their surroundings. There are two different species of Chimpanzee which are the Common Chimpanzee and the smaller Bonobo (also known as the Pygmy Chimpanzee) which has a limited distribution south of the Congo River. However, despite being highly adaptable and intelligent creatures, Chimpanzees are severely threatened in their natural habitats today, mainly due to hunting for bushmeat and deforestation. Chimpanzees are large primates that have long yet sparse black hairs covering their bodies with the exception of their face, palms and the soles of their feet. Their hair not only allows them to remain warm in areas at higher altitudes but it also provides their skin with some protection from the sun. The hairless parts of their bodies are light to dark brown in colour depending on the age of the individual (their skin darkens as they mature). They have large ears that give them excellent hearing and a heavy brow-ridge over their eyes. Like other great apes, Chimpanzees have good sight and are able to see in colour, while their forward facing eyes allow them to focus on a single object clearly. They have long fingers and an opposable big toe that helps them to grip onto things, with their arms also being longer than their legs which enables them to move around on all fours which is known as knuckle-walking. Chimpanzees have 32 teeth which are very similar to those of Humans to help them to not just grind up plant matter but their longer canines also help to bite into flesh. Chimpanzees are found throughout 21 different countries in western and central Africa where they are known to inhabit a variety of different regions from the tropical, humid rainforests to the dryer and more arid regions of the savanna and open woodlands. They are excellent climbers and rely heavily on the surrounding trees not just for protection from predators but also to find food and places to nest during the night. Chimpanzees have been severely affected by the loss of much of their natural habitat as forests are cleared to make way for agriculture or to cut down the trees as tropical timber. With groups being pushed into smaller and smaller ranges the competition for food and nesting sites increases and conflict can occur both between different groups and amongst individuals who reside in the same community. Chimpanzees are highly sociable animals that spend the daylight hours feeding, playing and grooming with other members of the group. Groups (also known as communities) can range in size from 15 to 120 individuals depending on the habitat and the amount of food available. They are highly territorial and do not tolerate outsiders in their midst, often killing an individual that is from another group. Chimpanzee groups have incredibly complex social structures with the dominant males not necessarily being the strongest individuals but more the ones that can rally together the most supporters. Chimpanzees make nests in the trees at night by folding over branches to provide them with a safe platform on which to sleep, with a new nest being constructed every day. Although they spend a lot of time both sleeping and eating in the trees and do move about by swinging from branch to branch, most travel is done using a network of paths on the ground using their knuckles to balance on. Although bonds within the group can last for many years, there are no long-term bonds between males and females as far as reproduction is concerned. Female Chimpanzees can give birth at any time of year to a single infant that is born after a gestation period that lasts for around eight months. After birth, the infant clings onto its mother's fur and will remain with her solidly for the first few years when the young begin to get more adventurous and starts to explore their surroundings increasingly more on their own. Young Chimpanzees learn the skills they need to survive by watching their mother including what to eat, how to make tools and nest building, along with playing with other young individuals to practise both their grooming and wrestling skills. Females are thought to be able to reproduce at 13 years of age where males seem to develop slightly later and breed when they are about 16 years old. The Chimpanzee is an omnivorous animal that eats hundreds of different types of food. The bulk of their diet is comprised of seasonal fruits, seeds and flowers that are picked from the trees, along with insects such as ants and termites that are extracted from their nests using a stick. However, they are known to eat larger prey too and when working together, sub-groups are able to kill monkeys and birds and have even been known to successfully hunt small antelope. Chimpanzees are the only animals (apart from Orang-Utans and Humans) that don't just use tools but also make them. They are known to strip the leaves and twigs off branches which are then inserted into a termite mound, where the termites crawl onto the branch and the Chimpanzee then licks them off. They are also known to use stones as hammers to open nuts and have even been known to use chewed leaves as a sponge to soak up water, which is then drunk from the leaf. Due to the fact that they spend so much time in the trees, Chimpanzees are not at great risk from many of the large predators that are found on the ground. There are however, animals that can live both on the ground and in the trees with Leopards being one of the biggest natural threats to these animals. Chimpanzees are also preyed upon by large species of snake and can be killed by other primates (including other Chimpanzees). Infants are at greater risk than their parents as they have even been known to be captured and eaten by Baboons that share their ranges. The biggest threat to Chimpanzees though is people that have not only hunted them for their meat but have also wiped out vast areas of their natural habitats, meaning fewer trees to eat and rest in. Chimpanzees are highly sociable and spend much time every day grooming one-another. Not only does this keep them clean and free from parasites but it is also thought to be relaxing for them and strengthens social bonds within the group. Chimpanzees are known to make 30 distinct calls with which they communicate with other members of the group, including the pant-hoot. This series of shrieks and roars is the most common noise for an adult Chimpanzee to make and can be heard up to 2km away. Although they do make a variety of different sounds, most communication is through facial expression. They have very flexible lips which are curled apart to produce a "smile" that actually signifies fear when they are either angry or feel threatened. Chimpanzees are known to be one of the world's most intelligent animal species and cannot only remember things but are also able to recognise themselves in a mirror. Chimpanzees and Humans are thought to share a common ancestor that lived around 8 million years ago but Chimpanzees have been severely affected by their closest relatives. People have hunted and killed Chimpanzees for bushmeat which still continues today (despite being prohibited), with some populations having also been devastated as they inhabit regions which have been in long periods of civil war. However, it is the loss of their natural habitats which is having the worst affect on Chimpanzees as they need the trees around them to survive. Despite the lack of care for them in the wild, the human-like nature of Chimpanzees has fascinated people for years both in science and in zoos where there are always people crowding around, enjoying watching them interact. A great deal of what we now know about Chimpanzees is thanks to the work of Jane Goodall who spent 30 years studying them in the wild in the Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Today, the Chimpanzee is listed by the IUCN as an animal that is Endangered in its natural environment and therefore faces the threat of extinction in the near future if nothing is done to change the situation. It is estimated that there could be as few as 100,000 individuals remaining in Africa, with the population having thought to have declined rapidly over the past 30 years. With the level of deforestation continuing to increase, Chimpanzees are being pushed into smaller and more isolated regions of their once vast natural range leading to further population declines in many areas of Africa. "chimps are my 3rd fav animal" "I'm doing a report on chimpanzees too" "I found this website really useful, thanks AGAIN, for the understandable and easy to read information. I also find the bar of quick facts on the side of the information very useful. " Update your Chimpanzee phobia filter. View printer friendly version of Chimpanzee article. Learn how you can use or cite the Chimpanzee article in your website content, school work and other projects.
0.97737	How To Delete Messages Sent To Someone On Facebook: Facebook's Messages application presents your business and personal messages in a threaded sight style for every conversation you have with Facebook friends and business contacts. Although the conversation sight is a valuable means to track that claimed what and when, you may want to remove a few of your sent messages to declutter the message thread, especially for lengthy conversations that occur over weeks or months. Facebook Messages allows you pick as well as delete private sent messages from each conversation string. Action 2: Click the "Messages" button in the menu on the left to open up the Messages page. Step 3: Click the conversation which contains the sent messages you wish to erase. Facebook presents conversation strings in date order with one of the most recent at the bottom of the page. Action 6: Click to enable the check box beside each sent message that you intend to delete. Action 7: Click the "Delete Selected" switch and then click "Delete Messages" in the confirmation pop-up window. Facebook eliminates the picked messages. Idea: To erase an entire conversation, consisting of all obtained as well as sent messages, click the "Delete All" option after opening the "Delete Messages" display.
0.979663	Question: A criminal is brought into a prison for major crimes. The warden informs him that he will be shot in the middle of the prison by 20 of his men. The prisoner is fine with that but he asks for some conditions "All of your men must stand 20 feet away from me and I must be able to select where each of them stands. If I survive, I get to leave." The warden thinks about it and knows that all of his men will still have an open shot at the criminal, so he agrees. The next day immediately after the firing squad is positioned the criminal walks out untouched. How did he do it? Answer: He set up all of the warden's men so they are standing directly across from each other. None of them could fire at the criminal because they would risk hitting another man.
0.998665	City northwestern Iran. Founded by Shahpour in AD 250, it flourished under Muslim rule in the 7th century. Genghiz Khan destroyed the city, but it later revived and was made the capital of Persia (1548–98) under the Safavid dynasty. In the late 18th century it became a base for foreign trade with areas of the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, and Anatolia. A coup was launched from Qazvin in 1921 that led to Iran's consolidation under Reza Shah Pahlavi. It is a regional communications centre, with some manufacturing. (Wikipedia) - Qazvin For other uses, see Qazvin (disambiguation). Qazvin (/kæzˈviːn/; Persian: Qazwin‎, IPA: ( listen)) (Azerbaijani: Qәzvin ,ﻗﺰﻭﻳﻦ ), also Romanized as Qazvīn, Caspin, Qazwin, or Ghazvin is the largest city and capital of the Province of Qazvin in Iran. Qazvin was an ancient capital in the Persian Empire and nowadays is known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. It is famous for its Baghlava, carpet patterns, poets, political newspaper and pahvali (Middle Persian) influence on its accent. At the 2011 census, its population was 381,598. HistoryShah Tahmasp I (1524–1576) made Qazvin the capital of the Safavid empire."Peighambariyeh": Here, four Jewish saints are said to be buried. Their Arabic names are: Salam, Solum, al-Qiya, and Sohuli. Qazvin has sometimes been of central importance at important moments of Iranian history. Captured by invading Arabs (644 AD) and destroyed by Hulagu Khan (13th century), Shah Tahmasp (1524–1576) made Qazvin the capital of the Safavid empire (founded in 1501 AD), a status that Qazvin retained for half a century. The majority of the people of the province and the city of Qazvin are Persians and the language of the people of Qazvin is Persian language with the Qazvini accent. Other languages include Tati (in Takestan), Romani, Luri, Azarbaijani. Qazvin contains several archeological excavations. And in the middle of the city lie the ruins of Meimoon Ghal''eh, one of several Sassanid edifices in the area. Qazvin contains few buildings from the Safavid era, dating to the period in which it was capital of Persia. Perhaps the most famous of the surviving edifices is the Chehelsotoon (Kolah Farangi) mansion, today a museum in central Qazvin. Entrance of Masjed al-Nabi, Qazvin, Iran. Masjed Al-nabi (Soltani Mosque): With an area of 14000 m2, this mosque is one of the most glorious mosques of antiquity, built in the Safavieh''s monarchy era. Shazdeh Hosein Shrine (location: 36°15′26″N 50°00′02″E / 36.257253°N 50.000678°E / 36.257253; 50.000678); a c.15C CE shrine to a c.9C CE Shiite saint. The Qajar era Caravanserai of Sa''d al-Saltaneh.The Russian Church of Qazvin today sits adjacent to the campus of Islamic Azad University of Qazvin.Chehel sotoun. About 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Qazvin are the tombs of two Saljuki era princes — Abu Saeed Bijar, son of Sa''d, and Abu Mansur Iltai, son of Takin — located in two separate towers known as the Kharraqan twin towers. Constructed in 1067 CE, these were the first monuments in Islamic architecture to include a non-conic two-layered dome. Both towers were severely damaged by a devastating earthquake in March 2003. Qazvin has three buildings built by Russians in the late 19th/early 20th century. Among these is the current Mayor''s office (former Ballet Hall), a water reservoir, and the Cantor church, where a Russian pilot is buried. EconomyA memorial of the many Qazvinis who died during the revolution of Iran and during the Iran–Iraq War. Qazvin today is a center of textile trade, including cotton, silk and velvet, in addition to leather. It is on the railroad line and the highway between Tehran and Tabriz. Qazvin has one of the largest power plants feeding electricity into Iran''s national power grid, the Shahid Raja''i facility, which provides 7% of Iran''s electrical power. Qazvin is served by Qazvin railway station. Notable QazvinisQazvin is an ancient city containing fine examples of Iranian architecture from various ages. This is the Shazdeh Hosein Shrine. Hamdollah Mostowfi, the great Il-Khanid historian and writer. Ubayd Zakani, famous 14th-century poet noted for his satire and obscene verses. Azizi family: a well-known family that originates from Qazvin such as Sheikh Ahmad Azizi, his tomb is in Peighambariyeh, his great-grandson Mr Hadi Azizi, Dr Sadegh Pirooz AZIZI, Mr Ahmad Azizi former Minister of Foreign Affairs 1997- 2005 and Abolghasem Azizi. Ali Akbar Dehkhoda: prominent linguist and author of Iran''s first modern Persian dictionary. Jamal Karimi-Rad, former Minister of Justice (2005–06). Molla Khalil Ibn Ghazi Qazvini: famous faqih (religious jurist) and commentator of the Qur''an in the Safavid period (d. 1678). Ra''ees ol-Mojahedin: The late Mirza Hassan Sheikh al-Islam, son of Mirza Masoud Sheikh al-Islam, leader of the liberals and constitutionalists of Qazvin. Shahid-Saless, killed in 1846. The third religious leader after Imam Ali who was murdered during prayer. Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian: Famous Iranian artist and collector of folk art. Uwais Qarni, a celebrity of early Islam, thought to have been killed here while fighting against an army of Deilamian origin. Ahmad Ghazali, famous Iranian sufi who died in 1126 CE and was buried beside Shahzadeh Hossein. Shahzadeh Hossein, a c9C CE Shiite saint.
0.998688	Hello, I am looking for suggestions for some quality iPhone earbuds. I have had three different pairs of Apple's iPhone Stereo earbuds and they have all broken. I know very little about earbuds and I don't particularly care about sound quality. The sound quality of Apple's earbuds is good enough for me. Basically, here is what I want from them: Durable (or at least more so than Apple's. I'm not real rough on my ear buds, I just don't want them to break easily.) Not in-ear (I'm not a big fan of in-ear earbuds. I know they have better quality, but I don't really care.) Have a Microphone and click-controls (I don't care about noise canceling) Decent sound quality (As long as it is at least the quality of Apple's standard ones) Be under or around $50. Is that reasonable? If it helps, I have an iPhone 3G now and plan to upgrade to the 3GS sometime soon. Thanks.
0.947317	Is too few calories a problem? I will save the detailed description of my problem for another time, but suffice to say, I've been plateaued at 195 (I'm 43, 5'8", male) for quite sometime now. Some days 194, some days 193. Following the principals quite diligently, hitting the gym most every day, alternating a total body circuit (via Turbulence Training) with intervals on the stationary bike or a nice hour long cardio, keeping heart rate under 130. I track everything I eat using CalorieKing, and it seems most days are around 1600 to 2000 calories, probably on the lower end of that range. Generally, 70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carbs. I've been doing intermittent fasting as well, at least one day a week. Try for two, but depends on schedule. So, my question: could I actually be eating too few calories? Am I shutting my metabolism down? Starting to get a little frustrated. You should also be sure to drink plenty of water. Working out every day, you are losing a ton of liquid. While my was getting rid of the gluten backup in my gut, I found myself getting dehydrated faster. If I have some bread or something now, I need to drink more with my meal to compensate for how much the bread absorbs. Sure, so do I. I was referring to the flawed idea of more is better when it comes to working out. I suppose, I just feel good sweating at least once a day in some manner. If you can work out five or six times a week, you're definitely not working out hard enough. I need a full week just to recover. Good point, and one I forget. Beyond just vanity (wanting to be about 15 lbs leaner), I have been following paleo for quite some time and sincerely love the way I feel on it. I've been tracking calories more as a way of looking at macronutrient profiles, just to see what's working and what isn't. Obviously, too many calories isn't really an issue for me (I hope) but it's hard to tweak what's not working if you don't have a clear picture of what the problem is. I do try not to focus on the number on the scale, rather by how clothes fit, etc. Guess I'm just not used to having to work this hard to lose fat. I feel great, and definitely know when I've strayed from the paleo diet. Brain fog, lethargy, etc. My lipid numbers are great, just feeling doughy and want to get leaner. Ketogenic diet is driven by pure vanity. I have Body By Science, and I will try to implement. See where that takes me. I'm a victim of the "more is better" mind-set. If working out once a week is good, 5 or 6 should be even better. I actually have Body By Science but just haven't implemented. I will review and give it a shot. Obviously nothing to lose at this point, as results from TT haven't been satisfactory. It would seem that your body thinks you are headed into a period of lean times due to your eating pattern....Generally that means you are indeed not eating enough meat and fat and your body is hanging onto every kcal it can. Couple that with your workouts and you are telling your body to get save all the energy it can because you are headed into very lean times. Increase your meat and fat add back in some sweet potatos or yams slathered in butter and bring your kcal intake up to 2500 to tell your body you are not headed into lean times. Continue the IF one day a week. Seems counter intuitive to increase kcals to lose weight, but it can happen. What's screaming at me is the cardio. Drop it like it's hot - seriously. "Following the principals quite diligently, hitting the gym most every day, alternating a total body circuit (via Turbulence Training) with intervals on the stationary bike or a nice hour long cardio, keeping heart rate under 130." You are telling your genes that you are an evolutionary loser. When would Grok have decided to elevate his heart rate to 150% for an hour every other day? He wouldn't. What paleo person would do that? Someone of low status and under TREMENDOUS stress! Your strength workouts should be less frequent and much harder (which others have already mentioned, and I guarantee they know more about that than I do). If you have excess energy and want to do something else, use your now free hours to walk for pleasure, preferably somewhere green! Relax, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the sun! One of the only things I really got from Dr. Stephen Gundry's book was to think about what you're doing as sending signals to your genes - positive or negative. And, unless your appetite is really messed up and you feel it can't be trusted, I'd stop recording calories. By now, I bet you know what the right portion looks like anyway. If you really need to keep track of what foods you're eating, just keep a journal so that you can debug it after the fact. How long has the plateau been? Inexplicable weightloss plateaus happen and it might take a couple of weeks to push through. It's normal to hit a plateau like this after a few months of steady weightloss. I've honestly never figured out what causes it and haven't found much evidence to support the various popular theories like metabolism shutting down. It's definitely frustrating but will often right itself if you just stick it out. The first thing to do is to take account of the situation to make sure you haven't strayed too far from what was working. It looks like you have a pretty good handle on the situation but the mind can play tricks to get you to up the calories without realizing it. If you've recently started snacking on a lot of nuts or taking long naps during the day, that could be what's making the difference. I agree with the others than maybe you are hitting the gym too often. If you've been on the daily gym routine for a while, how about taking a week or so off to give your body some time to recover? You need CrossFit, and a more sensible training schedule. Cut out the long slow cardio, it's totally counterproductive, breaking down your systems when you need to rev them up. And get more sleep! "I will save the detailed description of my problem for another time" This is actually fairly important. As jm stated, the reason for changing your lifestyle to fit Paleo changes what you need to do for the desired effect. I wanted to lose a few pounds and be generally healthier, so just changing my diet and exercising a little bit every day or every few days has achieved my goal. I do a set of push-ups, pull-ups, sit ups or squats every day and every few days I do several exercises. I have lost the weight I was looking to lose and fell much healthier. Also, if you are sticking to everything else strictly, there should be no need for counting calories. If you browse the testimonials and basic rundowns of the principals for most of the major blogs, you will see that they say not to count every calorie. As long as everything is properly balanced, you will lose weight even consuming a large amount of calories. You may also nee to cut back on the cardio. The general consensus seems to be a vigorous 30 - 45 minute workout 2 or 3 times a week is what is best, the "lift heavy things and every once in a while move really fast" principals. Why focus on body weight? How does your body look and feel? Any reason you are on a ketogenic diet? Prediabetic, empirical evidence, listening to Paleo guru's? All the metcon work you are doing in the gym may not be giving you the results you seek. How would you feel about cutting down the metcon to one day per week? Substitute the metcon for a building strength program like Body by Science or Starting Strength. The LSD bike rides seem ok. Opinions vary widely about their effectiveness. I would suggest dropping your carbohydrates lower to the 0-5% range, and replacing them with fat. Some of us are very sensitive to even small amounts. This makes all the difference for me.
0.956606	Some tips for coping with anxiety, please! Anxiety is different for everyone and what helps will be slightly different. I think the common denominator in motherhood is the chaotic nature and this is an environment where anxiety can thrive. It can be tempting to rush and fill up your day in order to escape these anxious feelings. I'm not saying distraction is never helpful - sometimes, it's exactly what you need. But slowing things down, cancelling plans and delegating is so useful and a necessity during times of stress. Anxiety can also be extremely exhausting so it's important to rest - whatever that means for you. On days where anxiety is heightened, order takeaway or have beans on toast for dinner. But most of all, be gentle with yourself. Recognise that anxiety can be so debilitating and treating yourself with kindness is so needed. There are a lot of breathing techniques that you could try. One of my favourites is the 7-11 breath. Basically, you breathe in for the count of 7 and breathe out for the count of 11. The balance of oxygen intake and carbon dioxide output helps to relieve anxiety - but the counting is useful too. Another activity to try is to write at the top of a page: "why everything is going to be okay" and then trying to fill a page. Try to be as creative and open as you can. Maybe the sun is shining, you have hot, running water or something to look forward to. Or maybe the thing you are anxious about can be solved with some help from a friend or by adopting a new way of thinking. This exercise can support you to reflect on what you think could be causing or worsening the anxiety and help you to come up with some solutions to support yourself. Additionally, I have some information in my book about grounding techniques and strategies for implementing self care in a realistic manner. You can check it out here. I would also speak with your GP about getting a referral to a mental health professional in your area to get an assessment and treatment plan tailored to your needs. A psychologist can work with you to identify and address your symptoms and self help measures, as above, can compliment this. How do you deal with the regret of having a child? Society paints an unrealistic picture of motherhood that we aspire to conform to. Often, no one speaks to us about the realities. The regret that we feel can often be linked to our expectations of this time. It's so hard - but there is help available if you need it. You're not meant to do this alone. That's the reality. Could lowering your expectations allow you to feel more at ease or at peace with your situation? Straight up, I will say this: it is totally normal to have these thoughts from time to time. When we experience moments of intensity with our children such as extremely sleepless nights, a toddler with big feelings or siblings fighting, these thoughts can surface. Often, this can be a way for the mind to "escape" from the situation. Thoughts like: "things would be so much easier if I didn't have children. If I didn't have children, this situation wouldn't be occurring." When the moment of intensity passes and your day progresses as normal, you are able to see the joy that your children bring to your life and forget even having the fleeting thought. But what we know is that stressful moments of intensity are not strictly limited to our families. People without children have these thoughts too. "If I quit this job and find another, I'll be much happier," or "if I didn't start doing this insert hard thing, I would have never found myself in this situation." Realising that the grass is not greener on the other side can be useful. Life can be tricky and testing no matter what season we are in; whether it be childless or with a home full of children. Buddhism for Mothers by Sarah Napthali is one of my favourite books and explains this in great detail. I highly recommend it. Incorporating some self care into your daily routine is a necessity. Practicing mindfulness can also alleviate some of this. Staying in the moment and watching these thoughts reach you, acknowledging them and letting them go. Be gentle with yourself through these thoughts and let them pass without attaching anything to them or holding onto them for too long. Sometimes knowing that these thoughts are normal in moments of distress can be useful in lessening the guilt and heaviness behind them. Parenting is hard. I think it's the hardest thing we do in this life. During particularly tricky periods, you may have these thoughts a lot. It's important that you do not hide behind them and seek some help. These thoughts could be a sign of postnatal depression and it's really important that you prioritise seeing your GP, calling PANDA and speaking with family about how you're feeling. You do not need to be alone with this and parenting does not need to be something you regret. You deserve to feel well and there is help available. If these were your questions, let me know how this made you feel. I also just wish to thank you for putting forward these concerns of yours that I'm sure are shared by many. We are never alone. If you have more thoughts or concerns you'd like to explore and would like a detailed and personalised response, I also offers email consults which can be booked here. Please get in touch. I'd love to hear from you!
0.998754	Members of K-pop band BTS will go to this year's Grammy Awards, a major music event to be held in Los Angeles on February 10, as award presenters, the boy band's agency said. The South Korean boyband is said to be gracing the prestigious music event for the first time to hand an award to an unrevealed category's victor. Other than presenting an award, BTS will also be attending the ceremony as nominees for the Best Recording Package category in recognition of the cover art for their album Love Yourself: Tear. Nominated for one award at this year's Grammies - for Best Record Packaging, no less - BTS will be on hand to appear at the ceremony. The group, which made their debut in 2013, are known for their blend of hip-hop with rock and pop elements. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with eight total nominations, followed by Drake with seven. When do the 2019 Grammy Awards start? Janelle Monáe, Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, and Little Big Town will also grace the stage.
0.992833	Herbal tea prepared with chasteberry is popular as a remedy for some gynecological problems. Go through this article for a brief overview about this herbal remedy. Chasteberry is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region and some parts of Asia. This plant is grown for ornamental purposes, as they produce upright clusters of aromatic flowers. The flowers develop brownish berries that resemble peppercorns. It is the berries of this plant, that are highly valued as herbal medicine. Fully ripe berries are used for therapeutic purposes, both in fresh and dried form. Nowadays, you may find this herb being sold in the form of liquid or solid extracts, tinctures, capsules, tablets, etc. It has been noted that chasteberry is commonly used as herbal tea. Chasteberry (also known as Vitex agnus-castus) is a herb that is otherwise known as vitex, chaste tree, and monk's pepper. Earlier, it was believed that consumption of this herb is beneficial for reducing sexual desire, and for remaining chaste. It is said that the wives of ancient Romans used to spread parts of this herb on their bed, when their husbands were away. Even the monks of the medieval ages used these berries for this purpose, and hence the name, monk's pepper. Even though there are conflicting theories about the effect of chasteberry on libido, it is said to be highly effective in treating a wide range of gynecological problems. In fact, this herb is also referred to as the women's herb. According to recent studies, chasteberry contains several flavonoids and alkaloids, that jointly act to balance the level of female hormones. This prevents problems associated with hormonal imbalance in women. Chasteberry is claimed to be highly effective in countering the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and other menstrual problems, like breast pain, heavy bleeding, irregular or absent menstrual cycles, menstrual pain, and cramps. This herbal tea is also used for treating endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, and fibrocystic breasts. It is claimed that chasteberry tea is effective for boosting fertility and lactation. Some people use it as a herbal remedy for recurrent yeast infections. Chasteberry is used to treat acne, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, and stomach upset. It is believed that topical application of chasteberry is beneficial for warding off insects and other parasites. This herb is used for treating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), uterine fibroids, and prostate problems. It is said to be effective in preventing miscarriage. Chasteberry is also used for reducing the frequency of epileptic seizures. For making chasteberry tea, all you have to do is to steep a teaspoon of dried or fresh berries in a cup of boiling water, for around ten minutes. Strain the tea, and use it with honey (optional). While some recent studies indicate that drinking chasteberry tea may be effective for treating conditions associated with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, etc., there is no evidence to prove most of the other so-called benefits of this herb. Even though chasteberry is considered safe, make sure to use this herb according to the instructions of a qualified herbal practitioner. You have to stick to the prescribed dosage and other usage instructions. The possible side effects are stomach upset, other gastrointestinal problems, skin rash, dizziness, weight gain, and insomnia. As this herb can affect the hormone levels in women, it is better for pregnant and lactating women not to use it. Those who are using birth control pills, and those with hormone-related conditions (like breast and uterine cancer), must also avoid this herb.
0.992661	It is impossible to quantify the numbers of islands in the world. An island is broadly defined as an area of land surrounded by a water body. An island is broadly defined as an area of land surrounded by a water body, such an ocean, sea, lake, or river and that is smaller than a continent. When there are several islands in the same geographical area they are referred to as an archipelago. The largest island is Greenland Island at around 840,004 square miles, located between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean, north-east of Canada. The island is popular for its vast ice covering which is around 85% of the total island area. Bishop Rock is the smallest island in the world located in the Atlantic Ocean; the island is popular for its well-built lighthouse. It is almost impossible to put a figure to the total number of islands in the world because of the different kinds in the water bodies. There are around two thousand islands in oceans in the world. It has not been possible to come up with the total number of islands around other water bodies such as lakes due to the wide and varying definitions of what makes an island. The human population inhabiting the islands is approximated at over six hundred million. Islands are a favorite destination for many tourists due to their scenic views and unique setting. Some of the most popular holiday destination islands around the world include St. Kitts & Nevis Islands, a combination of two islands located in the West Indies in the Caribbean, covering an area of 270 square kilometers. St. Kitts is the larger one covering 180 square kilometers, while Nevis is smaller covering 93 square kilometers. Some of the greatest attractions in the islands are Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, with its panoramic water views and scenic nature sites, and Mount Liamuiga, from which one can view the whole island and the Caribbean Sea. Santorini Greece is an island located in the southern Aegean Sea, 120 miles from Greece. The beauty of the island is exquisite and it is a popular wedding location. The island is also popular for its wonderful culinary experience. Several islands around the world remain uninhabited. It is estimated that only 11,000 of the millions of islands have permanent residents. The largest uninhabited island is Devon Island in Baffin Bay. The extreme cold climatic conditions accompanied by very strong winds in the area make it very hard for people to live there. Jaco Island located in East Timor is also another island that does not have permanent residents. This is because the local residents consider the island a sacred place. However, they take trips and camp on the island for a few days. Clipperton Island is another one that does not have any residents. It has been abandoned since the end of World War II. In the previous years, a British company operated a Guano mining company on the Island. Hashima Island was previously home to a good number of families with a total population of around five thousand individuals. Coal mining was done on the island from the year 1887 to 1974. However, after the coal business ended, the residents moved out. It was opened for tourism in 1999. Tree Island in the South China Sea is another island that does not host permanent residents. Military troops are deployed there temporarily.
0.955298	the use of intoxicants, which cause carelessness." Sometimes the word "heedless" is added, so that we refrain from the heedless use of intoxicants. This effectively changes the precept to mean that we might have a beer, but won't get buzzed. The reason is that substances bring with them a certain level of disinhibition. When a person has a few drinks, they tend to do or say things they otherwise wouldn't. Then there is the issue of the impact of intoxicants on our mind, and our awareness being clouded by the use of substances. On the surface all of this seems like pretty common sense. In fact, as somebody who primarily experiences alcohol as a sedative I just don't drink much any more. I may have a beer at a wedding reception and I will certainly join in the toast of the bride and groom, but the truth is that for the most part the decision to have more than a drink or two is a decision to go to bed early and I am not very interested in that at my age. From what I gather, a lot of people experience alcohol differently and don't get especially fatigued from social drinking. They can just party all day and all night, and so for them this precept is probably a different issue entirely. Where I run into conflict over this precept is pain medication. Some argue that pain medication clouds awareness and so should be avoided. That's great as far as it goes, but there are two problems. The first is that simply isn't my experience of pain medication. Of course, people can take too much pain medication and choose to zone out with everything that comes along with it - clouded sensorium, decreased awareness, altered mental states, and spending a lot of time sleeping. That really isn't taking appropriately prescribed pain medication - it's either being over prescribed or taking more than prescribed, or both. While there may be a period of adjustment when started on long acting pain medication, after a week or so the body adjusts and there aren't many, if any, side effects that impact awareness. experience many of them help only as long as one actively engaged in them. It's great in principle to say that I can do body scan meditations and listen to guided meditations to reduce my pain, but there are still meals to prepare, work to be done, phone calls to make, and errands to run. Sooner or later you have to step away from intensive practice and then the pain returns. In my experience, pain that is out of control is much more disruptive of awareness than appropriately prescribed and taken pain medication. There are plenty of people who have heard some of the abundant horror stories around pain medicine and who have no actual experience with chronic pain and who become self-appointed experts full of rhetoric around pain and medication that simply isn't accurate - but that doesn't stop them from talking as if they were informed. When it comes to spiritual practice, it's been my experience that poor pain control is one of the biggest barriers to effective practice. I'm aware that obstacles can actually increase the strength of our practice, but when the obstacle is trying to resist blowing your brains out because you just can't take the unrelenting pain any longer the obstacle is no longer an asset. The idea that someone shouldn't take any sort of medication because it is somehow better spiritually to suffer is nothing less than spiritual abuse - and I say that as someone who believes that dealing with unavoidable suffering is a path to great spiritual progress, but the key word is unavoidable. When I hear stories of people dumb enough to go have dental work and refuse Novocaine, which is a local anesthetic and so doesn't impact awareness at all, I have to shake my head in disbelief. Why not just hit yourself in the head with a hammer in the name of awareness and spiritual growth? Our society tends to create stigma around illnesses and conditions that most people are afraid they might contract one day. They reassure themselves that they won't become pain patients because only weak people become pain patients and only addicts take narcotics, but the numbers of people affected by chronic pain are staggering. We do the same thing around mental illness, sexually transmitted infections, addiction, and even cancer. When it comes to the first four conditions in the last sentence we attribute them to weakness. When cancer is the issue we set out to blame the patient buy speculating about what lifestyle choices they made. The truth is, as the Buddha pointed out, we are of the nature to age, get sick, and die. All of us will eventually face something with which we will need help coping. When spiritual teaching actually gets in the way of quality of life, it's time to reform the teaching.
0.983616	A new family budget can be created with some easy planning. First, you will need to gather all of your financial information, including income sources and expenses. Be sure to include all income sources that are used to pay regular bills. The budgeting process will help you sort out your finances and make it easier to be more responsible about handling your finances. Budgeting is the important first step in planning a family budget, to keep up with rising costs of living. The family budget is also a tool for teaching children about finances to empower them with their own money management knowledge. This amount will total all of the take-home pay after taxes and other funds from sources such as interest, rentals and other places. Include all income from all members of the household that participate in paying the bills. For example, if you have children who work, that income is probably not going to be factored in. List out all expenses including basic necessities such as rent or mortgage, insurance, utilities, vehicle expenses, food, cleaning supplies, school and transportation costs and other regular incidentals. Include automatic savings and entertainment costs. Listing out absolutely everything you spend money on regularly will provide an opportunity to thoroughly review expenses. Some of your expenses may come regularly as a monthly bill, while others may be weekly, quarterly or annually. Divide or add the amounts so that each item is represented as a monthly expense amount. Include a reasonable amount as a cushion for bills that fluctuate, such as utilities, food and other incidentals. To arrive at these figures, go over spending for several months to determine an average. Also include a sum for any unexpected expenses that may occur. Take the totals for monthly income and expenses, subtracting the lower number from the higher. You will either have a surplus or deficit for the income amount. If you arrive at a surplus, you may design a budget to include saving or investing more. If the amount is negative, this will indicate that you are overspending, and it will be necessary to cut more costs to get within a reasonable and workable budget. Review all of the numbers on the expense chart. Consider how you can reasonably cut spending for each item. For example, it may be possible to spend less at the supermarket if you pay attention to sales in lieu of higher priced merchandise. If you tend to go out to restaurants frequently, you can choose to eat at home more often. Utility costs can be cut by turning off what is not being used. Make cuts where they are reasonably possible, mindful of actual living realities. After cuts are made, re-balance the budget. Arrange to send extra money into a savings or emergency fund as is feasible. Review the budge regularly, especially when considering major purchases.
0.995441	What is the actual square footage of a 12' octagon? I am going to assume that you have a regular octagon and that the width is 12 feet (w in the diagram below). I am going to think of this octagon as a square with the four corners cut off as in the diagram. The four pieces cut off can be arranged into two squares with sides of length b feet and hence the area of the octagon is w 2 - 2 b 2 square feet. Since w = 12 feet, all that is needed is to find b. Hence the area is square feet which is approximately 119 square feet.
0.994057	Analyze and evaluate tender documents and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) from major international oil companies in the various countries of operations. 2. Review and analyze technical specifications of equipment requested by the oil companies. 3. Source for worldwide suppliers and manufacturers that comply with the technical and commercial requirements of the clients. 4. Evaluate suppliers’ quotations to determine best price and delivery performance. 5. Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time , cost and quality so as to meet the expectations of the client while keep the benefit to the company. 6. Develop and prepare necessary documentation and accordingly procure equipment ( such as pumps, valves, seals, compressors, instrumentation, line pipes & structural steel, etc ……) from suppliers worldwide (US, France, Germany, Italy , UK .....) meeting the requested specifications of the clients. 7. Prepare, issue and follow up on purchase orders until receiving the order acknowledgement. 8. Update regularly and maintain procurement records for future use and considerations. 9. Follow up with the manufacturers to make sure production schedules and delivery are respected and intervene when problems, such as delays and technical queries, arise. 10. Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met.
0.99999	Statistical methods for spatially and temporally correlated data, machine learning, global infectious diseases, vector-borne diseases. What makes you passionate about or interested in biostatistics? I enjoy biostatistics because it allows me to contribute my statistical knowledge and skills to public health research and to learn about the epidemiology of many different important diseases. I am passionate about research that aims to reduce the incidence of global infectious diseases, especially in pediatric populations.
0.99029	make these new forms of IF possible? has pretty much had to invent its own styles of AI, as it's needed them. and "holdsIn" defines the context within which this 'axiom' holds. enough for IF may turn out to be the hardest challenge of all! grow hungry if they don't eat, and even eventually die. spun off into a second list of its own sometime soon. Every object tells a story... don't it? * Where does this object come from? * How does a person come into relationship with it? * How might the person use the object? * How might they change it? * How might they be changed by it? * How might their relationship with it end? * How might it cease to exist? poorly and it tasted bad. better. They could roll dough flat by using the bottle like a rollingpin. to whatever level of detail our creativity allows. directly confront the problem of encoding literary plots. try to 'reverse engineer' the set of simpler laws that will produce them. lose too much weight, or fail to drink enough, they can die. The safety-needs meta-story: A person felt unsafe, and they didn't like it. dangerous bodies of water, weather that's too cold, hot, or violent, etc. lessened and they felt safer. they acted hurt so that others pitied them. discovered something new they probably published their findings. often. Maybe they grew bored with them after a time. you probably haven't thought them through in enough detail! divisive turns up, they may gradually open up and trust each other more. to see each other for a long time, can cause the intimacy-level to drop. rating, and when they're bored or upset they'll look to these for support. they are, and whether they're in competition for scarce resources. role of friends to some degree, listening to each others' daily stories. Some housemates are neater than others, and this will lead to conflicts. by others, or maybe they all leave at once. The co-workers meta-story: A person gets a job at a workplace, with others. there will be many other options to explore. resembles the activity of the brain, during dreams...!
0.999992	What Is Social Representation Theory? Social representation theory centers around the idea that humans are social creatures and thus create pillars of reference in the world around them that allow them to communicate and share ideas. By understanding how humans relate to those pillars, social scientists can better understand the nature of interpersonal communication. Some of the most common pillars of relation referred to in the social representation theory include money, education, gender, religion, race, social class, food, illness, genetics, diversity and intelligence. Any concept that affects humanity as a whole can be considered a reference for the social framework that allows humans to function as a group. Without these basic references, interpersonal communication would become nearly impossible. Humans require a reference point of shared experience in order to understand fully another person's individual experience. Social representation theory also relates these reference points or pillars to major themes like social justice, inequality and poverty, morality, and other basic and complex human ideals. Although the theory states that these reference points have always existed throughout human history, the rise of technology and modern society is always producing new pillars of reference, while others die out as they no longer hold meaning for the modern human existence.
0.93137	This is a pretty fun personality quiz that's almost like a text-based adventure. It even lists some music you can listen to on your quest, and there are 100 possible results you can get! "The Silver Hand is both a martial arts expert and a master of light and moon magic. Specifically Silver Hands either use their magic to launch blasts of powerful light based energy from their fists, or they use it to heal and restore life. With the ability to cure any illness or disease, Silver Hands are often viewed as gods to those around them, and as one of the most pure and benevolent classes, Silver Hands almost solely walk the path of good rather than evil. However, because of their proficiency with life and moon magic, it is not uncommon for them to occassionally use their powers for the side of darkness. Indeed, just as they can give life, they can also drain it and absorb it as their own thus becoming even more powerful. By absorbing another's life energy they are literally absorbing their power, spirit, and will and are able to use it to enhance their own power. Furthermore, their moon magic gives Silver Hands powers of transformation and transmutation, which they can use to morph themselves and others from humans into ghastly creatures of darkness and divine creatures of light." What class will you fall into? You are the Holy Sage, the bane of evil! Masters of defense and healing magic, Holy Sages are the ultimate users of support spells and light magic. Wise and benevolent beyond belief, the Holy Sage can use swift light based offensive and defensive magic to destroy and defend against demonic and undead enemies. On top of their skill with light magic, Holy Sages are sometimes capable of using powerful and destructive elemental magic. While Holy Sages most often prefer to heal and not to fight, they are not opposed to defending themselves if attacked. However, most of the time they will simply use barriers to trap their foes physically and mentally in prisons of light. In fact, the greatest Holy Sages have such mastery over the light element that they can even create complex illusions to deceive and confuse their foes. With arguably the most poweful defensive and healing magic of all the classes, the Holy Sage is a truly powerful warrior of light. The Seraphic Assailant is the only class that has completely mastered the art of offensive light magic. Using this magic, Seraphic Assailants can create lances and swords out of pure light energy. These powerful weapons are devastatingly swift and can pierce through even the toughest armor. In addition, some Seraphic Assailants will occasionally master forms of powerful offensive elemental magic, though they are certainly not as adept with this type magic. Defensively, the Seraphic Assailant is much less adept at using light magic; however, they are still able to create weak shields and use basic healing magic. In addition, they can use their light to make some powerful and stunning illusions. Their greatest defensive asset is their ability to transform themselves into pure light energy. By doing this, they can avoid any damage and travel at speeds greater than any human can imagine. The only downside is that when they are in this form, they cannot engage in any sort of physical assault. Even without magic, Seraphic Assailants are some of the most powerful warriors in the world. As masters of weapons and martial arts, Seraphic Assailants are almost impossible to best in combat. On top of that, they can combine their light magic with their physical abilities to overpower even the most ferocious giants, monsters, and opponents. Although Seraphic Assailants have such incredible power, they hardly ever use it. Instead, they believe it's wiser to fight and use their strength only when absolutely necessary. Seraphic Assailants fight solely for the side of light and are arguable the purest, wisest, and most just of all warriors. 32% Strength, 20% Bloodlust, 47% Intelligence, 30% Spirit, 33% Vitality and 20% Agility! By using ancient runes to enhance the power of their spells, Rune Masters can unleash furious and deadly blasts of magic. Even though the runes make their magic virtually unstoppable and supremely powerful, this power comes at a high cost. Their magic is extremely exhausting and often takes long periods of time to set up. But once the runes are set up, no magician can stand up to the force and fury of the Rune Master. Although Rune Masters are proficient in every type of elemental magic, they specialize in earth magic. However, their mastery over earth far exceeds that of any of the other spellcaster classes allowing them to manipulate the earth more skillfully and effortlessly. For example, they can easily create giant pools of quicksand and walls of stone, and given enough time they can even obliterate entire mountains. Even without magic, Rune Masters can overpower their opponents with their combat skills, and they can even use the earth as an extension of their hands and feet in order to create deadly attack combinations. Cool! I always preferred having magical powers to swinging swords. What a fun quiz I liked the choose your own adventure spin it had. Turns out I kind of favor two tiers of balanced stats...with random blood lust thrown in there LOL. And all I wanted was just a nice, practical hat from that Genie 'cause every character needs that one defining, iconic accessory. 40% Strength, 8% Bloodlust, 25% Intelligence, 27% Spirit, 43% Vitality and 37% Agility! A brilliant, peaceful, and respected warrior, you are the Warrior Monk. As a master of both hand-to-hand combat and weapon combat, Warrior Monks can be truly fierce opponents in battle. However, they normally only use their abilities and power for just causes and when they feel it is absolutely necessary. Warrior Monks may occasionally stray to the side of evil, but for the most part, they are just and honorable warriors. With the ability to release blasts of energy from their sword and fists, the Warrior Monks can shatter even the toughest armor. Defensively, Warrior Monks are virtually unmatched because their skin is tough as steel, and they can literally block a sword with their bare hands. In addition, Warrior Monks can further increase their strength, speed, and dexterity by using their mastery of moon magic to transform into the Silver Simian, a powerful and pure warrior of the night.
0.981671	How does 5 Star Bank compare to other banks? 5Star Bank offers a variety of personal deposit and business accounts. There are three different personal checking accounts. One that earns interest, one earns cash back, and one rewards you for shopping online. 5Star Bank offers a savings account, money market account, and different CD terms. Business accounts include checking, money market accounts, CDs, and loans. 5Star Bank has low amounts required to open their accounts. Each of the different checking accounts only require $50 to open. The Kasasa savings account does not have a set amount required when opening. Both the money market account and the different CD terms each require $1,000 to open. There are no fees to use 5Star ATMs. 5Star Bank will refund up to $20 each month in ATM fees for each of their checking accounts. ATM transactions do not count toward the required debit card transactions to earn interest or rewards. Most all 5Star Bank accounts do not have monthly maintenance fee. Each of the different checking accounts is free, as well as the savings account. The money market account has a $5 fee, which is waived by keeping at least $1,000 in the account. The different term CDs do not have monthly fees. To earn the most competitive rates for the money market account requires a large sum. To earn the best rate, you must have a balance of $250,000 in the account. Any balance over $1,000 does earn interest, but a lower rate. The rates gradually increase the more money you have in the account. 5Star Bank checking accounts have requirements you must meet to earn competitive rates. Those requirements include enrolling in online banking and receiving eStatements. You must also make at least 12 debit card purchases each month. ATM withdrawals or account transfers do not count toward those purchases. If you do not meet the requirements for the month, you will not earn the competitive interest rate. The 5Star Bank savings account has the same requirements to earn interest. 5Star limits the amount of money that you can use with your debit card. The limit for point of sale purchases is $1,000 per day. The limit for ATM withdrawals for each day is $300. Once you reach $25,000 in the savings or checking account the interest rates drop. Any amount under that balance will earn the competitive rates. Any amount over that earn a much lower rate. These CDs allow you to increase your interest rate during the term of the CD. Twenty-four, 36, 48, or 60-month CDs qualify as a Step-Up CD. You can deposit money into the CD when you increase the interest rate. The number of times you can increase your rate depends on the CD term. These CDs do not automatically renew at maturity. They require $1,000 to open. The 5Star Bank website offers financial calculators. These calculators help you get answers to common questions. There is a checking, CD, and saving calculator. You can see what your invested money will do over time. 5Star Bank was acquired in 2015. Bank management and a local group of investors took over the leadership of the bank. The bank's branch locations are in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They have combined assets of $145 million. Their deposits total over $129 million, and there are almost $118 million in loans. 5Star Bank offers personal deposit accounts as well as business accounts. There are a variety of different types of account available for customers to choose from. They offer personal and business loans. 5Star Bank offers competitive interest rates if you meet the requirements. 5Star Bank supports, sponsors, and participates in a variety of community events. They sponsored the "Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo." They help sponsor the "Honoring the Brave Breakfast" for military families. They participated in the MUDD volleyball tournament for March of Dimes. In 2018, 5Star Bank donated money to three local nonprofits. The money helped a pet shelter, food bank, and an organization for military families. They donated $1,000 to help buy new bikes after a nonprofit was vandalized. In 2016, 5Star Bank donated 30 trees to their community. The trees went to help rebuild the burned areas of Black Forest. Yes. 5Star Bank is FDIC insured. The FDIC is an agency of the United States government that protects funds deposited in banks, up to $250,000 per customer, per bank. The money deposited in FDIC insured banks means money is backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. By debit or ATM cards, checks, or electronic transfers. You can access your money with bill pay or by visiting a branch location. Yes. With the 5Star Bank app, you can view account balances, pay bills, and transfer money. You can upload and deposit checks. The interest rates are competitive. Some rates require large balances be in the account. Most accounts do not have a monthly fee. The amounts required to open the accounts are low. The only account that is not free is the money market account. There is a $5 monthly fee if you do not have at least $1,000 in the account. The rest of 5Star Bank accounts do not have a monthly maintenance fee or required amounts to keep in the accounts. 5Star Bank protects their systems with secure technology. Their debit card comes with a zero-liability promise. You are not responsible for loss from an unauthorized transaction. Their accounts are password protected. Most 5Star Bank accounts have competitive interest rates. A few of the accounts have requirements you must meet to earn those competitive rates. Their rates are much higher than brick and mortar bank rates. Yes. 5Star Bank offers checking and money market accounts and CDs for businesses. They offer lines of credit and loans. You can sign up for online banking, bill pay, and remote check deposits. The interest rates are higher if you meet all the requirements to earn the competitive rates. Yes, one checking account earns interest if you meet the set requirements. You must sign up for online banking and eStatements. You must also make 12 debit card purchases each month to earn the competitive interest. The other two checking accounts earn cash back or refunds, but not interest. You must meet the same requirements to earn the other rewards. By phone, email, or by visiting a local branch location. You can also follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Yes. Each 5Star Bank checking account comes with free bill pay. At a local branch location. Specific times were not listed on the website. Yes. You can have money directly deposited into one account. Alternatively, you can split up your check and have it directly deposited into different accounts. You must contact a bank representative to set up direct deposit.
0.999998	Is it advisable to sleep with Thomas Earnshaw on my wrist? It is not advisable to wear your watch while sleeping. An unintentional movement during the night could harm you if the watch knocks strongly against your body, or the watch could be damaged if it contacts a bed post or bedside furniture. Similarly, bracelets and leather straps can be damaged from considerable friction and perspiration during sleep.
0.975735	Barnet existed before the Norman Conquest but it does not appear in the Domesday Survey. The oldest part of Barnet is East Barnet, but what had been the centre of the manor and parish gradually declined. By the 11th century an important route north out of London towards St Albans passed through Barnet, and where it did a town developed. The inhabitants of Barnet were active during the Peasants' Revolt (1381) and armed with cudgels and bows, forced the Abbot of St Alban's, their manorial lord, into signing a charter allowing them to hunt, fish, and mill their own corn, all of which was overturned after the revolt. High Barnet is the oldest town in Barnet. There is a possibility that High Barnet was a Roman settlement, but so far there is little evidence. A common name for Barnet town is 'Chipping' referring to the old Barrnet market, which has existed in various forms and at various locations since at least the 12th century. The name High Barnet is Elizabethan. The choice of the name High Barnet for the railway station in 1872 did not meet any local opposition. Local government in Barnet town was, until the middle of the 19th century, split between several different authorities including the civil parishes of Chipping Barnet, South Mimms and Hadley. High Barnet was a more inclusive name than Chipping Barnet (the name for the former civil parish that governed the lower part of the town). Now Chipping Barnet is used for the constituency, and High Barnet is used for name of the local authority ward. Both names are valid. Later in an area north of Barnet town, Gladmore Heath, the Battle of Barnet was fought in 1471. The High Road was made into a turnpike in 1712 and Barnet town's position on top of the hill meant that by 1756 it had 25 inns for coaches to change tired horses for fresh ones. even before the railways had an impact on the coaching trade, Barnet's importance as a coach stop was in decline. The toll was lifted in 1862. Barnet Station (1850), later New Barnet Station, and High Barnet, and Totteridge and Whetstone Stations (1872) led to the development of some suburban roads particularly in New Barnet, as well as in areas such as Brunswick Park (1880). But the fares from Barnet to London were expensive and other areas, such as East Barnet, Arkley and Mays Lane remained rural. It was not until March 1907, and a tramline from Archway, and the conversion of the railway into the Northern Line and Piccadilly Line underground railway, that many of the suburban streets developed.
0.996288	Create best-practice schedules that align staffing, budget and demand with easy-to-use tools and automated work flows. Spend less time building and managing schedules with automatic enforcement of scheduling rules and policies that help you avoid employee grievances. Real-time visibility into accurate employee data, labour costs, and demand makes it faster and easier to make intelligent staffing decisions anytime. Drive more accurate enforcement with automatic updates to employee attendance points/occurrences with no manual intervention required. Once the schedule is built, you can automatically fill open shifts to maximize productivity and minimize compliance risk. Get the right information at your fingertips, including open shift reports, coverage maps, employee reports, schedule summaries and work time availability and preferences.
0.988503	What Are the Functions of Literary Criticism? Literary lenses provide different methods for the analysis of literature. Also known as schools of criticism, literary lenses allow for an adaptive study of literature that reveals layered and variable meanings. As an evolving discipline, literary theory has changed to keep pace with historical and cultural shifts. The different literary lenses that remain in use fall into four general categories: socio-cultural, New Criticism, psychoanalytic and post-structuralist criticism. Socio-cultural lenses examine literature from historical, political or gender-based viewpoints. Historical criticism considers the time period from which literature sprang. Post-colonial theory, a type of historical criticism, examines the long-term impact of colonialism through the study of literature from former colonies. Marxist criticism applies the theories of Karl Marx and considers literature as a product of social class. A Marxist reading of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" would highlight the exploitation of laborers at the hands of agricultural capitalists. Schools of gender studies consider some literature to be the product of an entrenched patriarchy, and these schools study issues of sexuality and the marginalization of disempowered groups. New Criticism holds that all works of literature, regardless of their social context, share intrinsic traits that establish unity and define quality. Rather than reference to sociological theories, New Criticism relies on close reading. T.S. Eliot provides an example of close reading in footnotes to his own poem, "The Waste Land," where he reveals many of the work's allusions. Structuralism is a type of New Criticism that identifies linguistic patterns and archetypes derived from the theories of Carl Jung. For example, a structuralist would see the Pygmalion archetype, which represents a creator's infatuation with his creation, in works such as William Shakespeare's "A Winter's Tale" and the 1964 film "My Fair Lady." A psychoanalytic lens places the author on center stage, and analyzes literature with a view to his or her personality and desires. Psychoanalytic criticism, also known as biographical criticism, may look for signs of sexual repression. A psychoanalytic interpreter of "Hamlet" would see Hamlet's fixation on his mother's sexuality as signs of Sigmund Freud's Oedipus Complex. Reader-response criticism applies this approach to the reader. Theorists such as Stanley Fish understood reading as a kind of performance art that brings a text into reality and lends it meaning. Reader-response theorists may examine a work's critical literature, or reference various socio-cultural lens to formulate a general consensus. Post-structuralist critical theory developed alongside literary Modernism and Post-Modernism. Modernism emerged as a rejection of traditional literary forms, while post-modernism took this further to dispense with all cultural allusions in favor of fragmented narratives. A post-structuralist lens denies the claims of New Criticism, and holds that language and literature contain no inherent structures. Post-structuralists believe that no literary work has a “true” meaning, and that theorists can only reveal the intersections of various meanings. For example, a post-structuralist theorist like Jacques Derrida would see the linguistic acrobatics in James Joyce's "Ulysses" and "Finnegan's Wake" as indicative of the chaos inherent in spoken language. Matus, Douglas. "Types of Literary Lenses." , https://penandthepad.com/types-literary-lenses-8632920.html. Accessed 20 April 2019. Cultural Logic: Cunningham -- Rethinking the Politics of "The Grapes of Wrath" What Is the Feminist Approach to Literary Criticism?
0.956668	How to dry fresh goji berries? Drying is the ultimate process from fresh fruit to dried fruit (moisture content <13%). Whether it is natural sun drying or Machine drying Ningxia Goji Berry, it is necessary to follow the water loss characteristics of the fresh fruit, and strictly control the drying conditions in order to obtain excellent dried fruit quality and product value. The following is a brief introduction to different dry methods. This is the earliest method of using sunlight for dry farming. After picking the fresh fruit, it is directly placed on special drying fruit stacks for drying and drying without any treatment. Normally, it can be dried for 10 to 20 days in sunny conditions. The fruit is not soft and brittle, and the moisture content is between 12% and 13%. Advantages: Full use of the natural heat radiation (heat) and open ventilation environment, low carbon environmental protection, economical and cheap. Disadvantages: Affected by weather changes, drying time is long, dry slowly, fruit stack turnover is slow, may lead to fresh fruit cannot be timely drying, build up mildew. Under the conditions of sunlight, the plastic arch shed rapidly rises, usually from 10 am to 3 pm, and the temperature of the shed can reach 40°C or more, and it can prevent wind and rain and other natural disasters. Advantages: It is more environmentally friendly than ordinary daylight drying method, simple to manufacture, detachable, easy to operate and economical. Simplest drying method is Machine-drying room. During drying, the goji fruit that was left to dry for 1 day and the room temperature was maintained at about 50°C. Generally, drying can be performed in about 4 days, and the moisture content of the dried fruit is 10% to 15%. Disadvantages: The machine is located in the room, inconvenient operation, in the drying process to move up and down the fresh goji need a large workload. The hot air drying directly uses the hot blast stove. After the fan is turned on, the heated air is sent into the drying tunnel through the hot air conveying pipeline. The cold air outside then enters the heating pipe, and the heated air is then It is sent to the drying tunnel, so hot air is supplied around the clock to dry the fruit. Temperature control: The entire drying temperature is divided into three stages: the first stage temperature 40 °C ~ 50 °C, which lasted 24 to 36 hours, the fresh fruit water loss rate of 50%; the second stage temperature 50 °C ~ 55 °C, which lasted 36~48 Hours, goji berry fruit loss rate of 30% to 40%; third stage temperature 55 °C ~ 65 °C, which lasted 24 hours. Ningxia Pure Goji Biology Technology Co.,Ltd uses this dry way to drying fresh organic goji berries. Advantages: Low equipment cost, easy operation, high heat utilization rate, high daily throughput can sip fresh goji berry fruit 1000-1200 kg per day, and the quality of dried fruit is better. PURE Biotechnology has the freeze-drying machine, and Freeze Dried Organic Goji Berry Powder. The first process is to freeze the Goji berry material to a completely solid temperature, which needs to be below 0°C. The second stage is the sublimation drying process where all the free ice is removed and the rest is dry on the surface but contains a large amount of dry matter bound to water. The third stage is the desorption, which removes the bound water. These combined waters can be removed by heating under vacuum, and the heating temperature is usually between 40°C and 60°C. The freeze-drying equipment investment is relatively large.

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