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Is a black Little Mermaid, an original Danish fairy tale, cultural appropriation? | She’s a fish. Do fishes have a culture?
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If evolution were true (it clearly is not), what would observable evidence look like? | Evolution is CLEARLY true. Every variant in a virus, every birth of an animal (including us) is a tiny evolution of the species. This has been well understood for decades.
What is true is that the OP is selectively ignorant of science. (Cause of said ignorance is unknown).
M&B for thee OP…
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What did you think of Donald Trump before he became President? | He confessed on video to being a sexual molester. Twenty plus of his victims came forward.
He had proven himself to be a heathen, a racist, and philandering grifter.
He admitted to Howard Stern about lusting after his own daughter.
All of which are unarguable FACTS,, which paint him to be a very twisted and lawbreaking individual
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Before legalization, what did people think zig zags were used for? | Cigarettes
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Is there an affordable web-based small business accounting software? | Please check out [LINKED_TEXT: myBooks GST Accounting Software] [URL: https://www.zetran.com/in/gst-accounting-software/]. It is very affordable and completely online web based accounting software. Further it has free mobile App for iOS & Android Platforms.
Check out the overview video of myBooks here
Some of the important features of myBooks
Easy GST Invoicing
Send your professional looking GST Compliant invoices and delivered to your customers by email in just a few clicks. Generate invoice in less than 60sec with your customized logo.
Bank reconciliation
myBooks designed for SME’s, User can generate invoices base currency of their customer needs and connect with SME’s bank account transaction tracking features.
Financial report & Dashboard
Our dashboard charts and reports at your fingertips whenever you need it. You can track your business financials easily.
Backup
We are maintaining daily backup process in our cloud server .You can also request backup of your data anytime.
Easy Accounting
myBooks make your accounting work easy. Perfect solution for small businesses. Our signup process is simple and easy.
Be GST Compliant
File GSTR1 to GSTR9 from a single platform, find your error and fix the mismatches for final submissions.
Highly secured
We are using bank level security on our servers and for data transferred between your systems so 100% data security for your data.
Support
We have lot GST resources which can help you answer any GST related queries.
GST Accounting software
You can access our GST accounting software anytime anywhere from smart phone, Tablet, PC.
You can download the mobile apps from this link here
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Here is the preview of our android mobile app
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What would be the world like if Gaddafi, Mubarak and Saddam Hussein were still in power? | Its not right and its not fair to lump President Mubarak with the other two gentlemen . Mubarak was an honorable army officer who climbed the ladder under his own steam , fate had it that he became president . During his presidency there was no mass graves or gassing of his subjects and Egypt did not loose more than a million dead and more than two million wounded and more than trillion Dollar damage to his country and its neighbors . He handed power peacefully and did not flee the country . He had his day in court despite his old age as a gentleman who done no wrong except perhaps he did cling to power for two long and he is a sane dictator.
To count on stability under the other dictators is like hoping to drink water from a mid summer desert mirage, just check the number of major wars and internal massacres and their time schedule that Saddam initiated, to know that some people cannot help it, they need to be the talk of the town if it kills me McKenzie!
Dictators are not normal people to rely on and a democratic society should learn to identify dictatorial tendencies in aspiring leaders or existing leaders who slipped through the net and put the brakes on.
Hitler was elected, the German people failed to recognize the signs and slam the brakes on . Stalin outmaneuvered his comrades in the central committee and the politburo ( a lot of them did not have a natural death) to become the sole ruler of the Soviet Union. Saddam faked a conspiracy one week after assuming power and sent his comrades to the gallows. In both cases the comrades recognized the signs but didn’t do anything about it.
In the three cases millions of people paid the price in blood and misery.
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Can you tell me some cool Instagram pages to follow? | its depend upon your interest….
**if you are interested in hollywood controversy then YOU should follow
[LINKED_TEXT: Hollywood Reporter (@hollywoodreporter) • Instagram photos and videos] [URL: https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodreporter/]
**if you are interested in time pass stuff then you should follow
[LINKED_TEXT: https://www.instagram.com/lifehack/] [URL: https://www.instagram.com/lifehack/]
**if you are interested in traveling stuff you should follow
[LINKED_TEXT: Travel + Leisure (@travelandleisure) • Instagram photos and videos] [URL: https://www.instagram.com/travelandleisure/]
**if you are interested in love quote then you should follow
[LINKED_TEXT: Luvkart (@luvkart) • Instagram photos and videos] [URL: https://www.instagram.com/luvkart/]
**if you are interested in nature then you should follow
[LINKED_TEXT: National Geographic (@natgeo) • Instagram photos and videos] [URL: https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/]
there are many pages to follow….
hope my answer will help you.
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What is social media listening? | Yes, social media marketing can be highly beneficial for your business. It allows you to connect with your target audience, build brand awareness, engage with customers, and promote products or services. However, success depends on a well-defined strategy, consistent content, and understanding the platform's dynamics.
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How do I get my neighbor to accept the survey staking of our shared property line that is in dispute? He won’t trust it because I paid for it and he thinks the surveyors are wrong. | Put up a fence along your lines and let him do what he thinks he must. If he harms your fence you can file charges, if he sues you when he looses he will be responsible for the court fees and lawyer costs.
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What are best app for photo editing? | The best photo editing app is youcam and picsart
features of youcam
Background Changer1 tap background removalThere are many preset featuresAnimated EffectsAI object RemovalCollages and Templates
features of picsart
Simple and easy-to-use interfaceGood Editing toolsVariety of filters, stickers, and collages
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What is the best ayurvedic medicine for diabetes? | It's important to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or a licensed healthcare professional who can provide personalized advice based on your specific health condition, medical history, and other individual factors.
[LINKED_TEXT: शुगर या मधुमेह क्या है, प्रकार, लक्षण एवं संतुलन के कुछ उपाय | Sugar ya madhumeh kya hai, prakar,lakshan evam santulan ke kuch upay - Hindibizडायबिटिस, शुगर या मधुमेह एक जीर्ण चयापचय विकार या रोग (Chronic metabolic disorder)है, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप ब्लड में शुगर (शर्करा) की मात्रा उच्च स्तर पर पहुँच जाती है। हमारे शरीर में एक होर्मोन का निर्माण होता हैhttps://www.hindibiz.com/sugar-ya-madhumeh-kya-hai-prakar-lakshan-evam-santulan-ke-kuch-upay/] [URL: https://www.hindibiz.com/sugar-ya-madhumeh-kya-hai-prakar-lakshan-evam-santulan-ke-kuch-upay/]However, there are certain Ayurvedic herbs and remedies that have been traditionally used for managing diabetes, such as bitter melon, fenugreek, cinnamon, gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre), neem, and amla (Indian gooseberry). These herbs may help regulate blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes. However, it's important to note that Ayurvedic remedies should always be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner and in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.
[LINKED_TEXT: जेनेरिक या ब्रांडेड कौन सी दवा है बेहतर ?| Which medicine is better generic or branded in Hindi? - Hindibizअब आप समझ ही गए होंगे की जेनेरिक और ब्रांडेड दवाइयाँ किन बिन्दुओं पर एक- दूसरे से भिन्न (Different) हैं, तो बाकीhttps://www.hindibiz.com/medicine-better-generic-branded-hindi/] [URL: https://www.hindibiz.com/medicine-better-generic-branded-hindi/] |
Why is there so little trash on the streets of Vancouver, British Columbia, relative to any other city, such as San Francisco? | I think the comparison is deeply flawed for a simple reason, which is that BC in general is a seasonal province when it comes to tourism and this is particularly true of Vancouver whereas SF is busy all year round. It’s easy to keep streets clean when almost nobody is on them, which is true of Vancouver during the winter season.
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How do you calculate | One way to quickly calculate the sum of the first 10 positive integers, 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10, is to use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series:
Sn = n/2 * (a1 + an)
where Sn is the sum of the first n terms of the series, a1 is the first term, and an is the nth term.
In this case, n is 10, a1 is 1, and an is 10. Plugging these values into the formula gives:
S10 = 10/2 * (1 + 10) = 5 * 11 = 55
Therefore, the sum of the first 10 positive integers is 55.
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What are useful free and open-source tools for devops and sysadmin folks? | Building automation is a vital tool for DevOps, sysadmins, and developers. It is nothing more than scripting or automating the procedure of assembling source code into binary.
Sysadmins can operate build tools to organize and update configuration files. We can hear a lot regarding SysAdmins from [LINKED_TEXT: The SysAdmin DOJO Podcast] [URL: https://www.altaro.com/dojo/sysadminpodcast/]. It is a podcast that started recently, and you may find your solution or get extra info about your working process.
In the meantime, here are five more open-source DevOps tools we must have that we want:
Kubernetes
Kubernetes is an open-source orchestration system for Docker containers. Handles the layout of nodes in the computer cluster and actively manages loads to ensure that their condition meets users' intentions.
Chef
As a systems and cloud infrastructure automation system, Chef facilitates the deployment of servers and applications to any physical, virtual, or cloud area, regardless of the size of the infrastructure. The organization consists of one or more workstations, one server, and each node configured and maintained by the client chef.
Puppet
The Romulus to Chef's Remus, Puppet Labs is one of the founders of the DevOps movement. Built on open-source software and still fully supporting its open-source legacy from now on, Puppet like Chef has accomplished its original mission of managing configurations and automating single machines or orchestrations across your entire pile.
Maven
Maven is a Yiddish word meaning accumulator of knowledge, and Maven initially began to simplify the construction process in the Jakarta Turbine project. Several projects, each with their ant building files, were slightly different, and the JARs were checked at CVS.
Gradle
Gradle was founded by Hans Docter, who worked in a software development Enterprise and encountered an unsolvable build problem. At the time, he was employing Apache Maven. After three days and nights of exhaustive research and a low level of sleep, he found that the issue could not be resolved with the tool at all. Today, many SysAdmin developers and shops use one or the other of these open-source tools.
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Why is my pet so afraid of loud noises? | Some dogs are I had a hard time with my staffie when he was younger but he grew out of it .apart from bombfire night it was horrible he used to shake /pant jump from one sofa to another dreul and refused to go outside until all fireworks had stopped and again at new year.
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My son gets a slip home every day from his teacher that needs to be signed because he gets in trouble. Should I sit in on his class for a day? | Had a teacher with anger issues and favored the girls. Yes if you should sit in on his class. You should also talk to him and see what’s up. Always trust your kid over a school. There’s nothing Quora can do to help you parent.
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What purpose did it serve by sending dying Voyager 1 and 2 to endless interstellar space with no destination and no power to relay signals? | The purpose was the trip on the way out there. We didn’t just send them into interstellar space in that specific direction for a reason. We sent them to look at the outer planets of the solar system. In a slingshot around Jupiter and Saturn. and look at them for the first time up close.
that they have nuclear powered batteries that will last a generation was just on the plus side for us. And we were able to continue to relay observations back to the earth as they left the solar system. Most people were and still are astounded that most of the equipment has continued to function even after all these years
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Do soldiers pick up fallen enemy weapons to use if they are out of ammo on their weapons? | As a general rule, no. In extreme situations, absolutely. I have a friend who is a Marine, and who was in Vietnam. He was at Khe Sahn during the siege. During a prolonged night attack, he almost single-handedly held back a human wave. He had an M60. When it got hot, he started picking up M16s from his wounded and dead buddies around him. He got another M60, and alternated between the two to prevent overheating.
At some point overnight, he ran out of ammo. Other Marines said they thought the enemy had got him, but they didn’t. He continued the fight using AK-47s and SKS rifles from the attackers he had previously killed. When they backed off, he’d go out to pick up weapons and ammo so he’d be ready when they came back. He had a stack of Vietcong and NVA rifles with him when the Sun came up, and a pile of empty AK mags in the hole with him.
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How often do popular Quora users go anonymous? | A2A
I have gone anonymous maybe 3 times in my 2000+ answers and 60+ questions.
In those cases, I was protecting people in a story.
I have nothing to hide.
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Have you ever been judged for your appearance? | Everyone gets judged for their appearance. Its natural for us to process and make judgments about what we see.
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What is the best opening sentence you have read in a book? | “"When a day that you happen to know is Wednesday starts off by sounding like Sunday, there is something seriously wrong somewhere.”. John Wyndham: The Day of the Triffids.
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Why are the Kannadigas the least known among South Indians? | I am a Kannadiga and I do not feel that we are least known among South Indians. Instead, I feel proud to identify myself as a Kannadiga.
I just want to know how many people out there feel this is true.
Just because you meet some people, do not come to such conclusions, and generalize it. If you have such opinions in your mind, make sure you are an outsider, and your opinion is based on your experience in a small portion of this very huge state.
It looks like we are being nice to outsiders and our ability to adapt to diverse culture and language is being taken for granted and make them talk rubbish about us.
You should be happy and grateful that we make you feel comfortable in our own place and respect every culture and language and in return we get to listen these senseless questions and opinions.
We never impose people to talk Kannada like other states instead we adapt ourselves. I see a lot of outsiders lacking gratitude towards Kannadigas.
Instead of speaking out such opinions on a group of people, learn to respect and appreciate .Your opinion will make us judge your people.
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Where can I find packers and movers in Noida? | If you are planning to move from your current location to another then NoBroker is the best Packers and movers. Need assistance to move all possessions without stress. Moving companies are outstanding amongst other help for your movement. There are bunches of companies in the middle of picking a superior is an unsafe one. Here the NoBroker is perhaps the most ideal approaches to pick the best one likewise contrast the organizations and territory savvy, household astute, and Close by you.
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When you hear “tragic character”, what actor/actress comes to mind? | For me it’s a. Strange one
Robert Carlyle
a man that wants the best for his son
loses his wife to a pirate
maims himself so he does not have to fight
manipulates people
refuses to help people unless they make a deal with him
is a coward through and through
meets a girl and falls in love with her
she wants the best for him yet he keeps falling into the Abyss of manipulating people to his own advantage or hurting other people
finds his son then loses his son
ultimately pay the price so he can be reunited with his wife who believed in him
saves the man who swore to kill him after he killed his wife after she left him by ripping out her heart
anyone recognise him
we lived with him for over a hundred and fifty episodes
seven seasons and watched his downfall and his redemption at the end
from a pure villain whom everyone hated, feared but still went to him for help when really needed and he gave it to them after making a deal with them
any idea yet who he was
here’s the answer TV series
ONCE UPON A TIME
And his name
Rumplestiltskin
played to absolute horrifying perfection by Robert Carlsile
a man who want to hate but rally around him to lift him up so he can reunite with the love of his life
Belle
the Beauty and the BEAST
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What are hematopoietic stem cells? What are embryonic stem cells? | Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are stem cells that live for life in the red bone marrow. They divide repeatedly, with one daughter cell remaining as an HSC and the other one beginning a developmental journey to become red blood cells, any of 5 kinds of white blood cells, or platelet-producing cells (megakaryocytes). They’re classified as multipoint stem cells because they can develop into more than one mature cell type (in contrast to unipotent stem cells, like those that can only become sperm, ova, or epidermal keratinocytes).
Below my answer are two of my charts showing the RBC and WBC lines from HSCs.
Embryonic stem cells aren’t found (to my knowledge) after birth, but only in the embryo or fetus, and are capable of giving rise any and all kinds of cells in the body. They’re typically referred to as pluripotent stem cells (PPSCs).
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What kind of architecture is in San Francisco? | Every type. San Francisco is an international city there a particular type of architecture that your are interested in?
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What is the difference between lucid dreaming and astral projection? | Astral projection entails freedom beyond any lucid dream. You can fly through the ceiling and into outer space, telepathically communicate with loved ones that have crossed over, go over to friends and family in the flesh (easily reading their minds and knowing what they are going to say ahead of them actually saying it), and the experience is as real or more real than any lucid dream or physical reality.
With lucid dreams you stay in your body.
Astral projections, closely related to near-death experiences, is when the spirit completely leaves the body with the help of many, often hundreds or thousands, of low level spirits.
Like when the late Dannion Brinkley left his body during his first NDE in 1975 and not only saw a city of light with a New Age theme, but also immersed his consciousness into an astral gestalt or group entity.
You don't visit cities of light in detail or join a group entity during a lucid dream.
[LINKED_TEXT: Dannion Brinkley & The New Age Group Entity & The City of Light On The Fourth Plane He Visited During His First NDE] [URL: https://higherlightchurch.com/#Group-Entity-Awareness]
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What are the worst things about corporate culture? | As someone who has worked for corporates all of her life, I do feel qualified to answer this question. Working in a corporate environment for 20 years has taught me this: You will always be just a number. What do I mean by this? let me explain further. To be successful and grow your career in a large, global corporate, you have to be dedicated. And I don't mean only between 8 - 5. It means working after hours, volunteering on committees, showing inititative, going the extra mile etc. Literally putting your heart and soul into the job, missing out on family time and important personal events because the company needs you. But when the time comes to make cuts, reduce overhead, restructure, call it what you like, all of that is forgotten. Sure, your local boss many try and save your job, but he has a boss, and that boss has a boss and so on. At the end of the days, you, as a manager, get told you need to reduce headcount by 2 people. And you will try and try to find a way around it but if you cant.. guess what? you get rid of 2 hard working people... I guess it is the nature of the game. I have been the junior employee who got told to leave and I am now the manager telling someone they have been let go. Corporates have to be beasts by nature to survive and the logic is; If you have gangrene in one finger and you leave it, it spreads. So you have to cut off the hand to save the rest of the body!! They don't call it a jungle for nothing!
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How do I translate Hindi sentences in Sanskrit? | Wah meri bahan hai
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Do they have stereotypical "American food" restaurants in other countries, and do they serve any "American foods" that aren't actual American? | The menus at global American chain restaurants probably define stereotypical American food, don’t they? You’ll get wings, burgers, steaks, grilled chicken, tacos, pulled-pork – things that are easy to keep chilled and serve up quickly in large quantities. It comes with the pushy staff who are gonna be your server for tonight and wanna be your friend. I spent an evening once at a TGI Fridays in Dublin; it would have been rude not to since I was part of a big group from all over Britain and Ireland to lionise a friend visiting from Canada. It was awful, I hated it. It was all about forced synthetic jollity and not at all about interesting food.
On the other hand London’s best-known and oldest American restaurant Joe Allen’s, which is a branch of a chain of sorts but in a different class, is much more interesting. It’s been many years since I ate there, probably before many people in Britain had heard of McD*onalds, and the menu has changed a great deal. I do remember something very interesting with smoked ham and black-eyed peas which was delicious. Here’s the modern menu anyway – see what you think. I think it’s more stereotypical than it was but still a lot better than most.
[LINKED_TEXT: https://joeallen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Joe-Allen-ALC-Menu-150523.pdf] [URL: https://joeallen.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Joe-Allen-ALC-Menu-150523.pdf] |
What did you get for Christmas 2017? | A morbidity crisis and a morbidity disorder and a heart condition and a CSIS and a medical liability and a never ending conflict of interest and a lack thereof and a copyright infringement and a huge identity theft and a car accident that never seems to have a end date along with 11 bullet wounds and 10 broken discs and 8 broken fingers and over 10 concussions and the list goes on and on to the extent of being killed and kidnapped and dead on arrival to KANSAS STATE and other May and March fiascos.
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What do hotels do with used soap? | I assume it is thrown away.
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How is student life in South Korea? | Study here is more difficult then the comparison of other countries
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What are the most amazing photos you have ever taken? | 1. A stunning sunset over the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA.2. A sweeping landscape of the Teton Mountains in Wyoming, USA.3. An up-close shot of a polar bear in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.4. A vibrant night skyline of Shanghai, China.5. A panoramic view of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece.6. A unique perspective of Machu Picchu in Peru.7. A magical sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.8. A captivating portrait of a tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India.9. An aerial shot of the Great Wall of China.10. A tranquil reflection of a lake in Banff National Park, Canada.
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has a positive integer solution? | The general solution is given by [math]a+ib=(p+iq)^n[/math] (1) where [math]p,q[/math] are integers. Identification gives [math]a=\sum_{k=0}^{\lfloor n/2\rfloor}\binom{n}{2k}(-1)^k p^{n-2k}q^{2k}[/math] and [math]b=\sum_{k=0}^{\lfloor (n-1)/2\rfloor}\binom{n}{2k+1}(-1)^k p^{n-2k-1}q^{2k+1}[/math]. The complex conjugate of (1) is [math]a-ib=(p-iq)^n[/math] (2) and multiplying (1)x(2) we get [math]a^2+b^2=(p^2+q^2)^n[/math] i.e. [math]c=p^2+q^2[/math].
Example: [math]p=10, q=1, n=3[/math] gives [math]c=101, a=970, b=299[/math] and [math]970^2+299^2=101^3[/math].
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As a player, are there any game functions you have noticed that you wish more developers would include in games? | Couch co-op. Games are so much more fun with an actual friend, who is physically there. It has irritated me for years how game developers apparently assume that everyone who plays vudeo games has no real friends to play a game with. It is starting to look like couch co-op may be making a comeback though: I just hope that trend will continue.
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How does Wrike compare to Basecamp? Has anyone tried both softwares? | If you are trying to give these two software a spin, I'd suggest you to try ProofHub. It is indeed a better option with more features, easy to use and appealing too. Have a look: https://www.proofhub.com
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Sometimes when I'm on a WhatsApp call, the app suddenly says call on hold. Do you know why? | It is simple, person you are calling is just on another call. Nothing more.
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What program do photographers use to edit photos? | Other photo editing programs just do not have the tools that Adobe Photoshop has. Photoshop might be the right photo editor for you if you're a picture editor who works on graphic design projects or other, more complex jobs.
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Is being a bhakt of Lord Hanuman more rewarding than being the bhakt of any other Hindu God? | I AM GOD and people worship me in various forms and all path leads to me- lord KRISHNA(in bhagwat gita)
GOD is not a salesman or shop where you will get more in one shop than other
even if you worship your parents you will get same benefit as worshipping god
every cell of your body is GOD worship your body your soul and attain moksha
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Who is the most powerful Marvel character in MCU? | The one above all is the strongest being in the marvel multiverse . He created everything including the living tribunal
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Why don't people do their homework and study it out to realize Obama is a communist? | Why don't people do their homework and study it out to realize Obama is a communist?
This question is, of course a couple of statements siamesed.
Obama is a communistPeople who don’t know that don’t know politics
Communism believes that the means of production should be in the hands of the proletariat. It seeks to abolish private property. It proposes that the capitalist state be violently overthrown and that a dictator take control to implement this change.
If you think that describes Obama in any way you clearly haven’t done your homework and studied anything out concerning politics. You are probably following the ideas of that old racist drunkard, Joe McCarthy and the House UnAmerican Activities Committee.
Obama would be a slightly left of centre Democrat or, in any other part of the world, a moderate right wing politician. How do I know that? I do my homework and study things out without resorting to the aid of Fox News or people like Bannon. I prefer sources based on fact.
You are clearly looking for people to scapegoat, and Obama is a good target for you because he is vastly brighter and better informed than you, and has more melanin in his skin than you have.
Makes you sound a bit lacking and not very nice, doesn’t it? Honi soit qui mal y pense.
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Why are the Kannadigas the least known among South Indians? | Though i am not a kannadiga, but born and brought up in Karnataka. I breathe as kannadiga, speak kannada and love my Kannada. It is my heart and soul till now. No matter where i live at present. I believe i am one among Kannadiga. I don’t want to defend by mention of the names here about Kannadiga achievers, scientists, scholars, authors, poets, Kings, dynasties, freedom fighters, social reformers, sports persons, politicians, film actors etc and to prove to you. We Kannadigas believe strongly as Naavellaaru ondhe, kula ondhe matha ondhe , ellaru ondhaagiruvevu (All are One, Caste one, Religion one, We are living togetherness )One India, which has Unity in Diversity, we mingle and mix up with any State, speak their language and no body can identify as Stranger. Moreover, Respect to others is our slogan. Kannadiga believe in Kayaka ve Kailasa. (Work is Worship). We Worship our work. Not interfere with others business.
Jai Kannada.
JAI HIND
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What are the best freelancing sites? | As of 2023, several popular freelancing websites have gained prominence in the online marketplace, connecting freelancers with clients seeking various services. Here are some of the best freelancing sites that you might consider:
Freelancing sites:
1. **Upwork:** Upwork is one of the largest and most well-known freelancing platforms, offering a wide range of job categories. It provides opportunities for freelancers with diverse skills, including writing, graphic design, programming, marketing, and more.
2. **Freelancer:** Freelancer is another widely used platform that connects freelancers and clients across different industries. It offers various project types, including short-term and long-term gigs, as well as contests for creative work.
3. **Fiverr:** Fiverr is popular for its "gig" model, where freelancers offer specific services at a starting price of $5. It covers a wide array of creative, technical, and professional services.
4. **Toptal:** Toptal is known for connecting top-tier freelancers with clients requiring high-quality expertise in fields like software development, design, finance, and project management.
5. **Guru:** Guru caters to a diverse range of freelancers and offers opportunities for various skill sets, including writing, design, programming, and business consulting.
6. **PeoplePerHour:** PeoplePerHour focuses on project-based work and hourly contracts. It provides a platform for freelancers skilled in fields like writing, design, marketing, and development.
7. **99designs:** If you're a graphic designer, 99designs is a platform specifically geared towards design contests and projects.
8. **Bark:** Bark connects freelancers with clients seeking services across industries, including pet care, home improvement, wellness, and more.9. **Upstack:** Upstack is designed for freelance software developers and engineers, connecting them with tech-focused projects and clients.
10. **Craigslist:** While not exclusively a freelancing platform, Craigslist's "Gigs" section can sometimes have local freelance opportunities, especially for creative services, writing, and small projects.
Remember that the best freelancing site for you depends on your skills, industry, and preferences. Each platform has its own features, fee structures, and community, so it's a good idea to explore and research which one aligns best with your freelancing goals. Additionally, online reviews and recent experiences from fellow freelancers can provide valuable insights into the current state of these platforms in 2023.
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Do wind turbines use diesel? | I’m…. genuinely not sure what the question is here.
Wind turbines are moved by wind, and use that motion to generate electricity. They don’t use fuel of any kind.
I vaguely suspect that this may be related to an argument, advanced in some right-wing, anti-wind forums, that wind turbines in some environments need to be de-iced by helicopters, which burn fuel, and therefore (they claim) don’t actually reduce carbon emissions. That is, in fact, total nonsense, because properly designed wind turbines rarely need helicopters to de-ice them. And, moreover, they produce more power in a couple of hours of operation than you’d get by burning the same amount of fuel for electricity. Which means that, even if you had to de-ice every turbine by helicopter every day, they’d still result in a net reduction of carbon emissions.
But no, the turbines themselves don’t use diesel. And any diesel burned in their installation or maintenance is tiny in comparison with the amount of electricity they put out.
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What is the fate of hemoglobin in the body? | Hemoglobin or haemoglobin, abbreviated Hb or Hgb, is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of almost all vertebrates as well as the tissues of some invertebrates. Hemoglobin in blood carries oxygen from the lungs or gills to the rest of the body.
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Why is SRK the biggest superstar in India? | Indians are soooooooooo deluded , as an Indian myself , the only people that know Sharukhan outside is Bangladesh and Pakistan , literally no one in Europe , America , South America , and outside of South Asia know him. Amir Khan had few successful films in china but that's about it . Not really global . If you want to know global superstar it is leonardo dicaprio or tom cruise . That's a global superstar because everyone would know him
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Without appealing to emotion or using ad hominem attacks, how can I convince conservatives that gun regulation is a good thing? | The first step in any discussion is to define your terms. So, what exactly do you mean by “cun regulation”? What kind of regulation? At what level? What do you mean by “good thing?” It is an objective “good thing” or is it merely your opinion?
For example in 2020, there were 45,222 death by firearms in America, including accidents, suicides, and murders. That is deeply regretable, but in 2017, alcohol was mentioned on death certificates 72,558 times. Logically, then, whatever regulation is proposed for guns should be made stronger with regard to alcohol. After all, there are more than half again as many deaths connected with alcohol as there are deaths involving guns. For that matter, 91,799 people died of drug overdoses in 2020., meaning more than twice as many people died of drug-related causes (since the 92K doesn’t include people who were killed because someone else took drugs.) Some time ago, I read that as much as 40% of all crime took place while the criminal or the victim (or both) were either drunk or high.
So, if we are going to regulate guns, would it not make equal sense to regulate -to the same degree - the use of alcohol or drugs? There are some 400 million guns in America. Les than 0.01% of them were used in in the causing of the deaths mentioned. I read recently (but now can’t find it) that some 150M households in America have at least one gun. That means that 0.03 gun owners use their guns in a way that results in death.
Applying logic .If more people die of alcohol and drug related causes, should not content about drugs and alcohol be higher? Shold not regular of these substances be higher than regulation f guns? Should we not hear those in favor of gun regulation wax more alamred about the use of drugs and alcohol? Should we not eliminate drugs and alcohol from the American landscape? Of course we tried that. We’ve been at war against drugs and alcohol for decades but the trend in the legal community is to deregulate and de-emphasize drugs ad alcohol as an issue.
If 0.03% of gun owners use their guns to kill other people (even avvidentally) will the further regulation of guns legally owned by Americans really significantly reduce the percentage of gun owners who use their guns to kill people?
And - whether it’s a “good thing” or not, the Second Amendment states that the federal government cannot legally “infringe” on the right of Americans to own guns. So, what regulation do you propose that doesn’t infringe on gun ownership? And, realistically, what regulation do you propose that is not merely a step toward the government invalidating itself by infringing on that right? You see, whether it’s a “good thing” or not is not quite so significant as whether it is legal. If it’s not legal and the government does it - the government has committed a crime and can and should be removed from power.- according to the document that gives the government the right to do anything.
So, define your terms, and establish your level of emphasis and your reason why the same level of emphasis should not be placed on things that are statistically more dangerous. That will take you in the direction of answering your question.
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How difficult was it for you to find your life purpose? | By following my desires
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If EVM's are so great as per the Election Commission, why are developed countries still using the old physical counting method? | Developed countries do NOT have 130 crore population with 70 crore voters.
Ask them to conduct elections using physical ballots in India and you will certainly get your answer.
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Why is encryption so much easier than decryption in cryptography? | Just like opening a door if you have the key versus without the key.
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Is investing in cryptocurrency still profitable? | Cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic in recent years, with many people wondering whether they are worth investing in. While the answer to this question isn't entirely straightforward, there are several key factors to consider before deciding whether or not to invest in cryptocurrencies.
Firstly, it's important to understand what cryptocurrencies are. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual tokens that use cryptography to secure transactions and to control the creation of new units. They are decentralized, meaning that they are not controlled by any central authority, such as a government or financial institution. The most well-known and widely traded cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, but there are thousands of others available.
One of the main advantages of cryptocurrencies is that they provide a way to conduct transactions without the need for a third party, such as a bank or payment processor. This can be particularly useful for people who live in countries with unstable currencies or for those who don't have access to traditional banking services.
Another key advantage of cryptocurrencies is that they are highly secure. Transactions are verified and recorded on a public ledger called a blockchain, which makes it very difficult for anyone to tamper with the data. This makes cryptocurrencies an attractive option for people who are concerned about fraud or identity theft.
Despite these advantages, there are also several risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies. One of the main risks is that cryptocurrencies are highly volatile. Their value can fluctuate rapidly, sometimes within a matter of hours or days. This means that investors can experience significant gains or losses in a short period of time.
Another risk is that cryptocurrencies are not widely accepted as a form of payment. While some retailers and businesses do accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, they are still far from being a mainstream payment method. This could change in the future, but for now, it means that cryptocurrencies are primarily used as a speculative investment.
There is also the risk of regulation. Governments around the world have been grappling with how to regulate cryptocurrencies, and there is a risk that new regulations could make it more difficult for people to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies.
Overall, whether or not to invest in cryptocurrencies is a personal decision that depends on your individual circumstances and risk tolerance. If you're considering investing in cryptocurrencies, it's important to do your research and understand the risks and potential rewards. It's also a good idea to start small and only invest what you can afford to lose.
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What program do photographers use to edit photos? | The best free photo editing software all time
1) Photoshop Express
2) GIMP
3) Photo Pos Pro
4) Pixlr
5) http://Paint.net
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How does financial auditing work? | Although an audit of your financial statements may make you feel like you’re under the spotlight, the process is intended to assure your stakeholders that management has provided a “true and fair” view of the business’s financial position. This confirms that your company’s financial processes are all above board – minimizing the risk of fraud – and that your accounting documents aren’t covering up for any financial mismanagement. However, it’s also important to note that financial statement audits can bring value to your business by identifying controls or processes that could be improved, thereby enhancing the quality of your business.
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Why is #ISRO trending on Twitter? | This piece by our bloggers has taken a look at this:
[LINKED_TEXT: Young Indian Men Are Not Happy With Digital Life, Says Latest Survey] [URL: https://edtimes.in/young-indian-men-are-not-happy-with-digital-life-says-latest-survey/]
According to the most recent YouGov-Mint-CPR Millennial Survey, a sizable portion of young urban Indians, particularly men and those from comparatively less fortunate backgrounds, seem to be dissatisfied with the digital world.
The total statistics are good since other groups, like young women and older, prosperous Indians, are content. Of the 10,271 respondents, around 60% claimed that social media and mobile apps have positively influenced culture and society. Two-thirds claimed that they had improved their quality of life and increased their global awareness. Only 56% of people believed that the digital phenomenon has improved their lives.
The majority of urban Indians acknowledge that life is becoming more digital.
When asked whether the internet era has improved their lives or made them compare their lives to those of others, post-millennial respondents (those born after 1996), who have grown up almost fully in the digital era, were fairly evenly split. The digital era has a negative impact on society, according to 44% of respondents. The results improved as respondents grew older.
*This article was originally published on ED Times*
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How did a plane crash on the upper floors of the World Trade Center result in the entire building collapsing? | A recent television programme aired in the UK may throw more light of the collapse. The two metallurgical experts hypothesised that the temperature of the aircraft aluminium body skin in the conflagration caused it to melt. At the temperature they estimated was reached, the addition of water onto the molten aluminium inferno causes spontaneous powerful explosions.
They showed such experiments supporting their hypothesis. They additionally played videos purporting to show molten aluminium cascading from the buildings, further lending weight to their hypothesis.
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Where has Indian media gone wrong? | The following picture will show the Indian media's performance.
They will show their sympathy for terrorist not for Indian Army(reason:TRP).
The value of one celebrity is more than of a state (or 2.1M peoples).
Again a person( Virat kholi) is more important than a whole sport (football).
They forgot that they are showing CM of India's capital not a comman man.
We live in 2020 but Indian media lives in 2085.
All their sympathy for PM not for the hundreds of people who do hard work for this mission for couples of year.
Today, people are not talking with each other properly but our Indian media speaks with dead body.
Only Indian media can do it.
Our Army do it very well(without knowing Pakistan Army) but media knows what that what is happening in Pakistan.
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Have we lost hope for the unification of quantum mechanics and gravity? | At least I have lost hope that fundamental science is able to reach something given the actual way young scientists are paid.
They survive with grants, thus, have to get a new grant after a short time, else they are out. New grants are offered in established directions, and to get them one has to publish papers, which is much easier in established directions. So, young researchers have essentially no choice but to follow the actual mainstream fads, simply to survive as scientists. Extreme job insecurity, which is the opposite to independence of science. (You want to have judges who have to win, all the time, a “punish or perish” competition with other judges to remain judges?)
See [LINKED_TEXT: http://ilja-schmelzer.de/papers/independenceOfScience.pdf] [URL: http://ilja-schmelzer.de/papers/independenceOfScience.pdf]
Quantum gravity is completely unknown territory, it needs young scientists to take risks, to try out various different speculative ideas. Almost all of them will fail, necessarily, and that means they will be unable to publish anything. Many would be ready to take the risk - but, sorry, not if this means that you have after two years to look for a job at McDonalds. Give them a permanent, safe job. The wage may be low, and increase only for those successful. That would be enough. But if taking the risk means a job at McDonalds with almost complete certainty, no, they will follow a mainstream fad even if it has already failed, like strings.
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Is it true that something big is going to happen between India and China at Ladakh? | It depends on both nations. But let me tell you that war should be avoided at all costs with china . China is both militarily and economically stronger than India . It can fight a long war , without declaring ceasefire . Many people in general has this perception that china is just playing propoganda , but I can tell you that , if a war breaks out then India will face huge problem .
China will not fight a single front war. India is now surrounded by enemies, pakistan and china on one side , nepal and internal insurgents on other side .
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I want to use C++ to learn Machine Learning instead of Python or R, is it fine? | Holy hell the python fanboys…
Yes, yes it is fine. If you want to actually learn the algorithms and what’s goin on under the hood, you’ll learn a lot more working in c++ than by just applying per-built solutions in Python.
Furthermore, in C++ you can write straight to NVIDIA CUDA or call other GGPU frameworks. That will teach you a lot.
If you have a lot of data pre-processing/wrangling to do, I’d say to give R a whirl. It has a c-based syntax, functional style, and has data frames (lists of vectors) and vectors as native data types, unlike python which needs pandas and numpy dependencies (that add hassle). You can also use things like Rcpp to integrate R and C++ easily to get the best of both worlds.
Also, for your career - there are 1000 python “data scientists” produced every day. Stand out.
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Why did Will Smith slap his co-star at the Oscars? | Who gives a shit? it’s been over a month. Time to move on and find another obsession.
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A 500 ft. train travelling 500 ft per minute must travel through a 500 ft long tunnel. How long will it take the train to travel through the tunnel? | 2 minutes
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What skills will help anyone make a significantly higher salary as an employee? | Become amazingly good at your job. You will see many benefits from being the best at what you do. You will make more than your peers. You will be more likely to be asked to do more since you stand out. You will have great leverage since companies never have enough great employees.Learn your boss' job. Understand how your work fits into his overall responsibilities. This will allow you to do your job better.Learn your co-workers' jobs. This will allow you to be more effecient in your interactions with them.Seek those workers who care about their performance and are willing to be a resource to you. Those are the gems of a company, use them to help, keep their names. Similarly, be such a resource for others.Remember your salary is a result of your value to a company. Increase that value and you increase your salary.
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What happens when a title search doesn't find an HOA associated with a house that is being purchased then the HOA president claims the title search company made a mistake and the house belongs to the HOA? | The HOA president can claim anything he wants to. Nobody cares what he claims. If he has proof, let him provide it. But even if he can’t, make sure the title was researched correctly. Title companies employ humans, and we all make mistakes, including those employed by attorneys, title searchers, deeds office workers, etc.
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What was your strangest holiday gift that left you shaking your head? | It wasn’t a “holiday” gift, but a prelude to a romantic holiday.
He met me at the airport, having arrived from Japan a mere 20 minutes earlier than my own flight from Florida. He held my hand in the taxi, smiling shyly, as did I. We entered our hotel room, and we hugged, finally in private. He then turned to rummage in his bag, and produced a gift that he handed me quite unceremoniously: It was a bag of candy - fish candy!!!
What?! I’m sure the expression on my face communicated my sense of irony, mixed with a twinge of weirdness, throw in a bunch of ‘you’re not kidding, are you?’ and trying to remain polite. I think I smiled as I said thank you. He did look quite pleased with himself, and I couldn’t disappoint him. …
We’ve been married 29 years.
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Can an unmarried couple stay in Coimbatore? | Of course. But stay in well developed area, because coimbatore is a cultural based city. If you stayed in other area means most of peoples starring on you only.
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Why do Iranians deny their Turkic roots and the Turkic influence on Iranian history and culture? | Iran has promoted many propaganda about Azerbaijanis and saying that they are Iranic people. But only in term of cultural and religious belief they are close to Iran
Many parts of them, including origins, language, their views, are totally Turkic. Turkic is their true blood
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Would Hillary Clinton have made a better President than Donald J Trump? | He'll yes! A million times better. She is intelligent and knowledgeable. Politics is her life.
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Do British people wholeheartedly agree with Suella Braverman when she said “Boris Johnson is one of the greatest prime ministers ever”? | Short answer:- NO.
Long answer:- HELL NO
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What are some tips for me if I am new to competitive programming? | Choose a programming language in which you are comfortable: You can do competitive programming in any programming language but it is highly recommended that you choose one of C/C++ or Java. The reason being that the time of execution is a key factor in Competitive Programming and so, choosing a language whose time of execution is fast is surely going to give you a benefit. C/C++ and Java are relatively faster, particularly when compared to languages like Python. Python is slow as compared to C/C++ and JAVA,that's why very less number of programmers used to do Competitive Programming in Python due to its time factor which is highly prioritised in Competitive Programming.Choose a plateform to learn DSA: You can learn on youtube, there you can find many free playlists or you can start learning with mentors on [LINKED_TEXT: Prepbytes] [URL: http://www.prepbytes.com/] .Choose a plateform to practice: As per my personal experience if you are a beginner i will recommend everyone to start with [LINKED_TEXT: HackerRank] [URL: https://www.hackerrank.com/],it has really the best user interface and IDE. HackerRank has a good set of problems for beginners placed in well defined manner according the tags and difficulty levels.The main thing that HackerRank provide to the users is that if you get stuck on some problem from very long time and only passing some of the test cases, then you can download the test cases and you can review your logic to do some modifications,it will help in thought process to be able to think about corner test cases.But seeing the test cases is not always good, after some duration(about 2 or 3 months) you itself should be able to think that which test case might give WA(wrong answer). And after the practice of 2 or 3 months you can also start doing practice and participating in contests on some of these famous sites [LINKED_TEXT: CodeChef] [URL: https://www.codechef.com/],[LINKED_TEXT: CodeForces] [URL: https://codeforces.com/],[LINKED_TEXT: AtCoder] [URL: https://atcoder.jp/]. CodeChef is known for long challenge(10 days duration),CookOff(2.5 hrs),LunchTime(3 hrs). Codeforces is known for short duration contests of atmost 3hrs long.Start practicing: more you practice, the more your skill will grow.
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What is the weirdest object you've ever found? | An Erykah Badu CD.
Around Christmas 1997, I helped my grandmother get rid of this huge contraption that had been sitting in her living room since the 70s. It was a combination record player/radio/record storage system/cocktail bar. It was about 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It weighed about 200 pounds. It had been sitting in the same spot since my grandfather brought it home decades prior.
We lift the thing and find a huge layer of dust that had accumulated over the years. In the dust I found an old receipt from the 70s, a bus token from way back in the day, and… an Erykah Badu Live CD. No case. Just the CD.
The CD had just come out the previous month. The way that the thing was built, there was no way for it to have rolled underneath there. No one had moved this thing in decades, but even if they did there was no logical reason for the CD to be covered in so much dust if it had been placed there within the last month. Furthermore, my grandparents didn’t even know what a CD was, and no one had been over to visit.
After all these years, I still have no idea how that thing got there. The only theory I have right now involves a time traveling Badu fan.
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Why does your brain release chemicals like dopamine for itself? Can’t it just tell itself to be happy or pleasured? I just don’t get why it needs to do that if we’re basically our brains. | The structure of our brain is built based on the DNA information in the cells of our body.
We get 50% of this information from our mother and 50% from our father.
The level of the chemicals in the brain depends on the structure of the brain.
When the level of some of these chemicals goes up or down, it can cause psychological problems like anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, psychosis, and so on.
If the problem is too severe, we may need medications to bring back the level of brain chemicals to the normal range.
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Why did the NBA stop drafting high school players? | we have not so smart LeBron James now!
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Is there anything about the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash that just doesn’t add up? | Is there anything that just doesn’t add up? If you mean something mystical, look up my answer at [LINKED_TEXT: Louis Veenstra's answer to Is it true that Kobe Bryant did a Nike commercial where at the end of the video was a scene of a crashing helicopter?] [URL: https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-Kobe-Bryant-did-a-Nike-commercial-where-at-the-end-of-the-video-was-a-scene-of-a-crashing-helicopter/answer/Louis-Veenstra?ch=10&share=aa0b9e5f&srid=uXT9td]
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What is the cheapest country to visit from India? | The cheapest country to [LINKED_TEXT: visit from India] [URL: https://www.tourmate.ae/travel-visa/india-visit-visa-from-dubai] would vary based on factors such as flight costs, accommodation prices, local expenses, and exchange rates. However, some of the budget-friendly destinations that are often considered affordable for Indian travelers include:
Nepal: As a neighboring country, Nepal offers a diverse range of landscapes and cultural experiences while being relatively inexpensive to visit from India.Sri Lanka: Known for its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, and rich history, Sri Lanka can be a cost-effective destination for Indian travelers.Bhutan: While Bhutan has a "High Value, Low Impact" tourism policy that requires visitors to pay a minimum daily package fee, it includes most of the expenses like accommodation, meals, and a guide, making it an excellent value for the unique experiences it offers.Thailand: Famous for its vibrant street markets, stunning beaches, and bustling cities, Thailand can be a budget-friendly destination if you plan your trip wisely.Cambodia: Cambodia offers ancient temples, rich history, and a relatively lower cost of living, making it an attractive destination for budget-conscious travelers.Vietnam: Vietnam is known for its natural beauty, cultural diversity, and delicious cuisine, and it can be an affordable destination for Indian travelers.
Please note that prices and travel conditions can change over time, so it's essential to check current travel advisories, exchange rates, and specific expenses before planning your trip. Always consider factors like visa requirements, safety, and personal preferences when choosing a travel destination.
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How and from where can I buy cheap flight tickets? | The flexibility of cabin crew training schedules can vary depending on the airline and their training program. While some airlines may offer more flexible options, others might have more structured and fixed training schedules. Here are a few points to consider:
Airline Policies: Different airlines have their own policies and procedures regarding cabin crew training. Some airlines may offer options for flexible training schedules, while others may have a standardized training program with set dates and times.Training Intensity: Cabin crew training is typically intensive and comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics and skills. The training program might be designed to be completed within a specific timeframe to ensure that all necessary content is adequately covered.Class Cohorts: Many airlines conduct training in cohorts or groups. This helps streamline the training process and ensures that all trainees receive the same information and skills at the same time.Operational Requirements: The training schedule might be influenced by the [LINKED_TEXT: airline's ] [URL: https://mojoboxx.com/Blog/can-airplanes-land-and-take-off-when-it-s-snowing]operational needs, peak travel seasons, and staffing requirements. Airlines may prioritize training during periods of lower operational demand.Location of Training Center: The location of the training center might also impact flexibility. If the training center is in a different city from where you are located, you might need to accommodate travel and accommodation arrangements.Individual Considerations: Some airlines might offer limited flexibility for individual cases, such as medical reasons or exceptional circumstances. However, such cases are often considered on a case-by-case basis.Prior Experience: If you have prior experience or qualifications in aviation or a related field, some airlines might consider offering a more accelerated or customized training program.Communication with the Airline: If you're interested in a specific airline's cabin crew training program, it's advisable to reach out to their recruitment or training department to inquire about the flexibility of training schedules and any potential options available.
While some airlines may offer more flexibility in training schedules to accommodate individual circumstances, it's important to understand that cabin crew training is a crucial part of ensuring passenger safety and delivering consistent service standards. As such, most airlines prioritize the thorough and timely completion of training to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
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Why is encryption so much easier than decryption in cryptography? | To a surprise, the encryption and decryption process runs at about the same speed. In symmetric encryption, decryption process is essentially the reverse function of encryption process. You only need to prepare the right parameters and plug them into the crypto-machine and it will done happily for you.
You use HTTPS everyday where the S is the green padlock at the address bar. It indicates the webpage you browsing is being protected and by protect is means encryption. Your browser is decrypting traffics every time you access Google, YouTube, Facebook, and the list go on. The important thing is you feel nothing and browse happily.
Encryption and Decryption is not hard to use but hard to implement.
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Who is Samuel Beckett? | Not is, was. He was James Joyce’s son-in-law, and a fine writer in himself, a novelist, playwright, etc., probably best known for the play Waiting for Godot.
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What is social media listening? | Instead of social media marketing offline advertisement is very easy way of reaching more audience which is being done by [LINKED_TEXT: brand on wheelz] [URL: https://brandonwheelz.com/]
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Who will you vote for as the next Prime Minister of India, S Jaishankar, Nitin Gadkari, Yogi Adityanath, Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, or Rahul Gandhi? | I would like to vote for Rahul Gandhi.
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What did Jordan Belfort do in The Wolf of Wall Street that was illegal? | Jordan Belfort has acted as an inspiration to all the brokers around the world. Although some of the things he did was unethical and even illegal but he is still a great motivation to the money-minded young people. This is the birthday message from Jordan Belfort.
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What are the arguments for and against whether a human fertilized egg at the moment of conception is a person or not? | It is a reversal of Ogden Nash’s famous poem, “The trouble with a kitten is that, Eventually it becomes a cat” only in this case the fertilized ovum eventually becomes a human being. The clear distinction that pro-lifers refuse to recognize is that a kitten is NOT a cat and a fertilized ovum is obviously NOT human being. The problem is that, in neither case, is there a clear delineation between precursor and successor so no one can draw that necessary definitive line needed by the courts to make life and death decisions.
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Is it true, “Breaking: New York City teachers who refused the COVID jab had their fingerprints and personnel files sent to the FBI, per a recent report” or is this more China propaganda? | It’s a palter.
Paltering is lying without telling a falsehood. It’s the most technical form of lying; you deceive your audience by telling the literal technical truth, but doing it in a way calculated to make your audience draw the wrong conclusion.
Yes, New York City teachers who refused the COVID jab had their fingerprints and personnel files sent to the FBI.
Because all New York City teachers have their fingerprints and personnel files sent to the FBI.
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Why am I getting security code change notification from a contact who had blocked me on WhatsApp? | Maybe request help directly from WhatsApp… This is Quora
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My partner of one month doesn’t like my therapy dog of 10 years. What should I do? | Place an ad to give him away to a good home listing all his good points & when you would need him picked up. Then cuddle up with your dog at home.
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What kind of experimental design is used to measure placebo effect? | What Is The Placebo Effect
As any practicing physician worth their salt knows, whether we like it or not, since time immemorial the [LINKED_TEXT: Placebo] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo] effect and its counterpart, [LINKED_TEXT: Nocebo] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocebo], are a large component of response to medications and medical procedures. Most important aspect about the placebo effect is it exists even without a placebo, i.e., operates regardless whether the Rx is a highly specialized and well-validated drug with a known mechanism of action or a real procedure on the one hand or placebo or sham procedure on the other. In other words, ipso facto, drug effects include placebo effects.
However, for too long, placebo effect research got bogged down in what placebos are, i.e., placebo pill or sham treatment content took precedence over the context in which treatments, be they real or placebo, are given. Placebo context or placebo ritual encompasses all the disparate elements of any treatment environment including beliefs, expectations, past experiences, not just the patient's but also the physician's (see below from [LINKED_TEXT: 1] [URL: http://www.thblack.com/links/RSD/Lancet2010_375_686_AdvancesOfPlaceboEffects.pdf]) and everyone else involved in it.
The focus of cutting-edge placebo research is to uncover and understand the components and processes of this effect. Change in focus from placebo content to context is not only unprecedented but has the potential to truly revolutionize medicine, if it gets the attention it surely deserves like none other but which it unfortunately doesn't get, given the perennial short-sightedness of biomedicine funders, and biotech and pharma companies. And of course, the medical community also needs to get on board with what the latest in placebo effects research teaches us about how medicines actually work, as in how much a person's psychological response to being treated plays a major role in a treatment's effectiveness.
How To Study Placebo Effects
[LINKED_TEXT: Randomized controlled trial] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randomized_controlled_trial] (RCT) which are also [LINKED_TEXT: Placebo-controlled study] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo-controlled_study] don't help understand the placebo effect since that isn't really their focus. Rather they merely seek to account for the placebo fait accompli in order to more accurately assess the 'real' treatment's effect. As well, many of them don't include the key no treatment group necessary to assess the magnitude of the placebo effect separately. However, comparing placebo and no treatment groups doesn't fully reveal the entirety of placebo effects either.
An early placebo effects RCT (2) found the cholecystokinin antagonist [LINKED_TEXT: Proglumide] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proglumide] to be more effective against post-operative pain compared to placebo. So far so good. However, this study, done by the groundbreaking placebo researcher, [LINKED_TEXT: Fabrizio Benedetti] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrizio_Benedetti], included a further group, those who got proglumide but weren't told about it, i.e., a hidden treatment group. Such patients reported no alleviation of their pain, even though they'd received the same dose of painkiller! How to explain this? When given openly, proglumide presumably interacts with and enhances expectation pathways, i.e., one type of placebo effect. In other words, proglumide doesn't act on pain pathways itself and thus is only effective when combined with psychosocial mechanisms operating during physician-patient interactions.
A Representative Example Of Experiments That Uncover & Study Placebo Effects Separately From Placebo
A pioneering placebo effect study by the groundbreaking placebo researcher, [LINKED_TEXT: Ted Kaptchuk] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kaptchuk], in this RCT on 262 [LINKED_TEXT: Irritable bowel syndrome] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome] (IBS) patients, placebo effects were separated into their 2 main components or combined together and compared to no treatment ([LINKED_TEXT: 3] [URL: http://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/336/7651/999.full.pdf]).
Placebo ritual alone: a validated placebo acupuncture device which retracts into the needle handle instead of penetrating the skin.Placebo ritual plus patient-clinician relationship. The latter consisted of a prospectively scripted process that entailed attention, warmth, confidence and thoughtful silence.
3 weeks into the trial, using a validated measure for IBS, patients reporting improvement were
28% in the no treatment group.44% in the placebo ritual group alone.62% in the placebo ritual plus patient-clinician relationship.
The 62% improvement seen in the placebo ritual plus patient-clinician relationship was similar to that seen in an earlier RCT where patients were treated with [LINKED_TEXT: Alosetron] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alosetron], a drug used for IBS Rx ([LINKED_TEXT: 4] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Camilleri7/publication/12572423_Camilleri_M_Northcutt_AR_Kong_S_et_al._Efficacy_and_safety_of_alosetron_in_women_with_irritable_bowel_syndrome_A_randomized_placebo-controlled_trial._Lancet_20003551035-1040/links/55a4ec1508ae00cf99c932af.pdf]). In other words, this study's placebo effects were just as effective as active IBS Rx was reported to have been in a previous study.
What kind of experimental design helps uncover, maybe even quantify, placebo effects, which operate regardless of real medication or placebo? The Open-Hidden Study Design.
First, to consider that any medical treatment has specific and non-specific effects. The latter could ensue simply from knowledge that a treatment's being given, i.e., expectation.Second, assess the treatment's effectiveness byEliminating its specific effect, i.e., a placebo study: No active Rx, only placebo.Eliminating non-specific effects, i.e., hidden treatment: Active Rx but patient doesn't know.
Called the Open-Hidden Study Design (see below from [LINKED_TEXT: 5] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luana_Colloca/publication/8229264_Overt_versus_covert_treatment_for_pain_anxiety_and_Parkinson%27s_disease/links/542bfc650cf27e39fa91c712.pdf]), this experiment design has thus far best elucidated magnitude and duration of placebo effects, and uncovered their two main drivers, expectations and classic conditioning, i.e., learning.
Open-Hidden Study Design Reveals Placebo Effects Can Ensue From Expectations Of Symptom Improvement
Consider a physician-administered drug.
In open treatment, the physician injects the drug into the patient openly with normal verbal and contextual interactions, i.e., complete representation of routine physician-patient psychosocial interaction.In hidden treatment, patient gets the drug infused via a computer pump in the absence of a physician and the therapeutic context. Hidden treatment patients only know they're supposed to get a drug injection at some point, not when. Thus they don't experience the expectation component and other contextual factors associated with their treatment.
With such a design the placebo component is defined as the difference between open and hidden treatments, even though no placebo is given ([LINKED_TEXT: 5] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luana_Colloca/publication/8229264_Overt_versus_covert_treatment_for_pain_anxiety_and_Parkinson%27s_disease/links/542bfc650cf27e39fa91c712.pdf], 6).
Several open-hidden studies on painkillers such as [LINKED_TEXT: Buprenorphine] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprenorphine], [LINKED_TEXT: Ketorolac] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketorolac], [LINKED_TEXT: Metamizole] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamizole], [LINKED_TEXT: Morphine] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morphine], [LINKED_TEXT: Tramadol] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol] found hidden treatment markedly less effective compared to open treatment.
One study had open versus hidden pain treatment groups among both healthy and post-operative patients ([LINKED_TEXT: 7] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martina_Amanzio/publication/12124633_Response_Variability_to_Analgesics_A_Role_for_Non-Specific_Activation_of_Endogenous_Opiods/links/09e41505b1605c85e3000000.pdf]).Healthy volunteers (n=86) subjected to experimental ischemic arm pain (combination of venous blood draw and [LINKED_TEXT: Esmarch bandage] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esmarch_bandage]): Hidden treatment group had higher pain ratings.Post-thoracic surgery patients (n=278) with post-operative pain: Hidden treatment group needed much higher doses of pain medication to reduce pain by 50%.
One study examined effect of open versus hidden treatment with morphine among 42 patients with post-operative pain, open versus hidden treatment with [LINKED_TEXT: Diazepam] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diazepam] among 30 thoracotomized patients with anxiety, and open versus hidden stimulations of the subthalamic nucleus in 10 Parkinson's patients (8).In all these cases, pain medications were much less effective in the hidden treatment groups.In all these cases, the open treatment condition differed from the hidden one in three important parameters, namely, patient was aware of the treatment, the therapist was present in the room and thus patient had an expectation of the outcome.
Studies on painful rectal distention balloon in IBS patients given local anesthetic or placebo found subtle manipulation of expectations directly influenced placebo response magnitude.
In one study (9), patients were told they 'may receive an active or placebo agent’.In the other study ([LINKED_TEXT: 10] [URL: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.474.4595&rep=rep1&type=pdf]), they were told 'the agent you have been given is known to significantly reduce pain in some patients’.The second study with the more specific instructions elicited stronger placebo responses.
Implication: Better defined, more specific instructions may improve treatment response.
One study ([LINKED_TEXT: 11] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martina_Amanzio/publication/11934203_Response_expectancies_in_placebo_analgesia_and_their_clinical_relevance/links/0912f505b1444f1bab000000.pdf]) assessed post-operative pain alleviation. Intravenous (iv) saline was the placebo, buprenorphine on request the standard analgesic Rx. Patients were divided into three groups
Group One was told iv saline was a rehydrating solution.Group Two that it was a powerful painkiller.Group Three that it may or may not be a powerful painkiller.Group Two took 33% less buprenorphine compared to Group One.Group Three took 20% less buprenorphine compared to Group One.
Implication: Active Rx plus placebo effects could reduce total analgesic usage.
Open-Hidden Study Design Reveals Placebo Effects Can Ensue From Learning To Expect Symptom Improvement, i.e., Pre-Conditioning
For long, the assumption prevailed that in order to work, placebos required deception or concealment. Pioneering placebo effects studies show this isn't so, that they entail learning processes that allow placebos to work in reducing symptoms even with patients knowing about them.
In one study ([LINKED_TEXT: 12] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luana_Colloca/publication/7079500_How_prior_experience_shapes_placebo_analgesia/links/0deec5204375cbc27c000000.pdf]), 30 healthy right-handed volunteers were given pain stimulus (electric shock) to their non-dominant hand. At the same time, placebo effect was introduced by surreptitiously reducing pain stimulus to make volunteers believe an analgesic Rx was effective. This subterfuge yielded real 3 to 5-fold pain reductions that lasted as long as 4 to 7 days later, as assessed by repeat experiments when patients knew they were getting placebo, not drug.In one study ([LINKED_TEXT: 13] [URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4424173/pdf/nihms675070.pdf]), 54 adult female volunteers were told the study compared analgesia from a topical cream compared to placebo. Patients were randomly assigned to long (4 days) or short (1 day) pre-conditioning, i.e., surreptitious Rx with placebo cream. Placebo effect, i.e., perceived analgesia relief, persisted in the long pre-conditioning group even when they were later openly treated with placebo.
Implication: Reinforcing treatment cues with positive outcomes can create placebo effects independent of expectations, i.e., placebo effects can also be learned.
In a study [LINKED_TEXT: (14] [URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Martina_Amanzio/publication/13417422_Amanzio_M_Benedetti_F_Neuropharmacological_dissection_of_placebo_analgesia_expectation-activated_opioid_systems_versus_conditioning-activated_specific_subsystems_J_Neurosci_19_484-94/links/0912f505b177c89d12000000.pdf]) by Benedetti's group, 229 adult volunteers were subjected to experimental ischemic arm pain (combination of venous blood draw and [LINKED_TEXT: Esmarch bandage] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esmarch_bandage]), and conditioned with either opioid morphine or non-opioid [LINKED_TEXT: Ketorolac] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketorolac]. Placebo effect associated with morphine but not by ketorolac could be reversed by [LINKED_TEXT: Naloxone] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naloxone]. Benedetti interprets this data to suggest that morphine related placebo effect involves [LINKED_TEXT: Endorphins] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphins] while ketorolac involves [LINKED_TEXT: Cannabinoid] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid#Endocannabinoids] ([LINKED_TEXT: 15] [URL: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v535/n7611_supp/pdf/535S14a.pdf]).
Implications: Placebo effects associated with different drugs tap different neurochemical pathways.
Implications Of Placebo-Associated Learning Effects: Placebos As Drugs Have Potential To Reduce Drug Costs, Dependency, Dose, Side-effects, Tolerance
In a pioneering randomized, two group, open-label placebo study ([LINKED_TEXT: 16] [URL: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/asset?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0015591.PDF]) on 80 IBS patients, Kaptchuk et al openly gave sugar pills to one of the groups as 'placebo pills made of an inert substance, like sugar pills, that have been shown in clinical studies to produce significant improvement in IBS symptoms through mind-body self-healing processes'. Both groups involved similar patient-provider interactions, the only difference between them being that one got sugar pills. Those who took sugar pills (22/37, 59%) reported significantly higher improvement in symptom relief compared to the no treatment group (15/43, 35%).In a 2016 study on 42 Parkinson's disease patients ([LINKED_TEXT: 17] [URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP271322/epdf]), Benedetti et al showed that timing of pre-conditioning with placebo during treatment with apomorphine couldProduce both clinical and neuronal responses.Convert even placebo non-responders to responders.Clearest sign that active learning was involved was evident in the fact that greater the number of prior exposures to apomorphine, greater magnitude and longer duration of clinical and neuronal placebo responses.
A 2016 review (18) of 22 placebo effects studies on conditions as varied as [LINKED_TEXT: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder] (ADHD), experimental immunosuppression, insomnia and pain concluded placebos have the potential to be used openly to reduce drug costs, dependency, dose, side-effects and tolerance. Such usage could be especially propitious and timely in the case of opioid use whose per capita use in US is double that in the UK, 3X that in the Netherlands and 26X that in Japan (18), stoking an unprecedented public health crisis that even appears to have truncated life expectencies among white, non-Hispanic Americans ([LINKED_TEXT: 19] [URL: http://www.pnas.org/content/112/49/15078.full.pdf?sid=e8f2068d-be81-4b62-83fe-090cb44934c5]).
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Thanks for the R2A, Jeffrey Brender.
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The justice department has told the state of Missouri that they can’t void federal gun laws. What would the justice department seek to do if the state went ahead with their plans anyways? Have many states pushed back against the federal government? | Use the constitution. If the constitution doesn’t specifically grant a right to the federal government, those rights are reserved for the people( the states).
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Is British journalism superior to American journalism? | When I first moved to the UK nearly three decades ago, two things shocked me about British news programmes.
1- News broadcasts were sedate. No loud music, no bells and whistles and fast-paced graphics. Just a presenter, a desk, and the facts. It was refreshing, as it made me feel like I was being told the news rather than being entertained by Barnum & Bailey.
2- They’d interview the Prime Minister like he/she was just a regular person! Whaaaat? In America, it was extremely rare for the President to sit on the Good Morning couch and be interviewed. If it happened at all, it was a big deal, promoted and hyped days beforehand. But, here, it was frequent and no big deal. And the Prime Minister wasn’t treated with special deference (aka ass-licking). He was treated the same as any other politician.
Also, interviews with big wigs were more hard-hitting, whereas American journalists used kid gloves. Presenters and reporters were average looking, not coiffed, styled, tanned and hair sprayed with gleaming white teeth. This added gravitas.
For all these reasons, I came to have more respect for British journalists.
Of course, over the years, parameters have shifted in both countries. America interviews Presidents more frequently, and some of its journos ask tough questions. British news shows are becoming more circus-like with presenters traipsing across the studio floor in front of massive graphics screens (a huge bug bear of mine).
Overall, though, I would sooner see a prominent politician interviewed by a Brit than an American. And this is why:
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What is the most foul smelling thing you found when cleaning out a room or closet in your house or garage? | A female Tennant female towels left jammed behind the toilet.
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What are your choices of preference in NEET 2022 counseling? | I live in meerut, a city 1.5 hours away from delhi. Some students here do 11th 12th from a delhi dummy school to get delhi quota, but I did not grab this opportunity and this will be my biggest regret in life🙂
With 927 rank+ delhi quota I could have got MAMC. But now I am struggling to get bsa and ndmc.
I can get any aiims or kgmu(luknow) but Delhi has its own advantages. My parents are doctors and they ringed hundreds of their doctor friends and all of them suggested to take delhi even if its NDMC as
High chances to get PGNo bond(UP m hai)Better exposure
My parents arranged a tour of NDMC with some 3rd year students and here’s what I found
Situated on a hill in the middle of Delhi and gives hill station vibes in rainy seasonHas a batch of 60 and there is good student teacher interactionIt may look shady from outside but has everything needed for a medical college.
it’s not the best college which everyone dreamt of in school days but still nothing is perfect
So here is my list
Top delhiNDMCBSA( I know bsa has better ranking than ndmc)AIIMS RISHIKESH (Campus + aiims tag)LLRM Meerut
So anyone else planning to take NDMC? I want to know my batchmates(agar mil jaye mujhe clg)😎
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Why does this generation have a lot of depressed people? | Social media. That’s why
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Are you a crossdresser? Your beautiful as a woman, I was just curious. | I definitely think I’m as beautiful as a woman! But I’ll let you be the judge of that!
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What do gun fanatics have to say about the fact that there are over 130 studies proving that gun control works? Do they just deny the facts? | What do anti-gun fanatics never research how many gun laws are on the books? Why do they never show any sense, just parrot what they read?
Would you know a real study from something someone like you would post? All mouth, no brain?
You're just another Democrat shill running his mouth.
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What would happen if we detonated a nuclear bomb on the Moon or Jupiter? | Nothing really, even if we sent our whole nuclear arsenal still nothing would happen. Did you know that the US actually wanted to do this back in the day?!
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What would happen if a megalodon attacked a Ohio class submarine or any other nuclear sub? | Alloy steel still trumps biological materials, even sharks’ teeth. A concerted attack by a shark of that size could shake a boomer or even damage some exterior protuberances, but the megalodon could not wreck the submarine except through persistence and luck.
Furthermore, the submarine could easily outrun the fish.
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What is the formula to find the TSA, CSA and volume of cuboid? | for total surface area of cuboid : sum of total rectangular shapes = 2*ab + 2bc +2 ca where a , b , c are respectively length , width , height .
for curved surface area = (a +b )* 2c
for volume = a*b*c
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What do British conservatives think about such things as gun rights, ending abortion, ending gay marriage, and restoring the death penalty? | Not if they hope to be elected they don’t.
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If you were ancient Egyptian royalty, would you renounce your gods and trade a life of riches and luxury to walk with Moses in the desert? | If you were ancient Egyptian royalty, would you renounce your gods and trade a life of riches and luxury to walk with Moses in the desert?
I don’t think you can ‘renounce’ yourself?
If you were ‘ancient Egyptian royalty’ then YOU were a god. You were raised to believe that you were better than those who served you.
Like most religions, this wasn’t a choice. You were indoctrinated from an early age, and you believed what you were told, just like every religion running today.
Also, for the record, Moses never really existed, and he never walked in the desert as the exodus is completely fictional.
It’s not possible to give up a real life, and enter a fictional one. You are trying to compare apples and oranges.
In short: No, I wouldn’t stop believing in myself as royalty in Ancient Egypt, to go and wander the desert with a fictional character from a book :)
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Is the Indian economy going to hit a recession in the coming months? | INTEREST RATEWith every recession through history you’ll see huge interest rates spike at the beginning of the recession. Yes, we are at the beginning of a recession. What is different today compared to prior recessions …. we have seen a very large interest rate over a very, very short period of time. In prior recession, the interest rate was much graduated over a much longer time.
So you have people see their variable mortgage see increase from $800 to $1,000/m. It’s not that people can’t handle 7% or 8% rate, but they can’t handle it over such a short time.
LOGISTICChina send us containers of good…. in return we give them US dollars. USA is a service country, does not produce anything China wants…. so we have a huge Trade Balance. Problem, the Feds are printing Trillions of dollars out of thin air and giving it back to China. So, how would you feel if you gave me a real item (product) and in return gave you a printed Fiat Dollar. And China has more USA dollars than anyone one on earth. Where do you think this is going????
MICRO vs MACRO95% of the USA lives in a micro environment. It’s been said, Americans live in a Goldfish Bowl. Supermarket shelves are full and has high you can reach. This is no a normal situation in world. In South America if you can get one loaf of bread after hours of waiting…. that’s the normal. And I can’t imagine what it’s in Ukraine. Most people live within a 25 mile perimeter. Yes they go on vacation, but they are not doing commerce, they are staying in hotels and enjoying the cuisine. Back home the see butter is up 50%, but they need it, they buy it. They are not in control of inflation. They can only deal with the situation has it exist. Most of live in micro world and totally oblivious of the world. On the other of the coin… there are people that involved in commerce all over world. They have well established contact in Asia, Indian, South America etc. They procure all of our goods….. everything from banana to I-phone. They are in controls. For them inflation is an opportunity to make greater profits. Eg when butter went up 50% did the cows get a raise? Yes, gas went up and fertilizer when up, but not 50%. These items a percentage on a full value increase. I can tell you for fact…. when I buy from China, the cost of goods is the same as 2020. Container are back to $4,200, the same level I paid in 2019. So why is there an inflation of 12%????
USA DOLLARSWhen you print trillion of dollar and give it all away, or in Canada, you gave 4.3 billions to people that did not qualify… and possible you will not try to get it back…. someone has to repay that money, and that will be through TAXES. We have to much money looking for not enough goods. I went to buy an E-Transit (Ford electric van)…. the dealer wanted $10,000 above MSRP. He said “this is a high demand vehicle so we need more for it”
THE FUTUREIn March 2023 you’ll see the year over year prices for house. We will see a decrease of at least 10%. There will be another interest rate before April 2023. With all the interest rate since Feb 2022, the bank will now be foreclosing on many homes….
We are already seeing 9,000 repo vehicles per day in the USA…
Your money in the banks, even at 4% interest, you are losing due to inflation and with passive income tax, you are going backwards.So…. WHAT IS THE ANSWER
If you live in the Micro World …. your only answer is REALTY, but that will not kick in till late 2023 for the bargains. All you can is weather the storm!
If you live in the Macro World… inflation is a great place to be. They will do well, we all eat bananas.
My suggestion… start checking realty, repo lots, get a HELOC on your house, get your finance house organized. In every recession, THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES.
IF YOU HAVE CASH, YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BARGAINS.
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