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Advice on taking care of plants, especially succulents, warn of overwatering; however, plants seem to do great after prolonged rain. How does that work? | Rain is risky for succulents and cacti. It’s sort of a double edged sword. It raises the risk of rot, but rainwater is so much better for the plants that tap water with all its mineral and chlorine and fluorides, thus they really love the rain, assuming good drainage. Rain flushes away a lot of those bad things in tap water. The ideal way to water C&S is with collected rain water, distilled or RO purified water, when the weather is dry, so they dry off fairly fast. Usually rain, especially in humid climates is punctuated with long periods of very high humidity. Often the rains lasts for days. In desert areas, the rain usually comes as one quick blast, and clear dry weather returns rapidly. In humid areas, porous terra cotta clay pots are much better, as they dry out faster.
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What is a firearm caliber that will kill someone instantly? | .50 BMG, with a softpoint and a solid torso or head hit, and within seconds of a limb hit, unless somebody puts a tourniquet on them almost instantly.
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What is IPL and its full form? | IPL stands for Indian Premier League . It is a national Indian cricket tournament with a total prize money of $4.1 million. The inaugural season was held in 2008, and it is planned to be held annually from 2009. The league is controlled by BCCI and it is the most influential cricket tournament after ICC World Cup, which also take place in India.This cricket league also earns a lot, as it's owned by private cricket boards and companies. The league has a total of eight teams, and each team consists of 22 players, which makes it 162 players in all. The player auction is the most interesting part of the league.It is basically a marketplace for the players, where each team buys players for the lowest possible price with its money. The total prize money of the 2011 edition was $3.6 million.The Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested during April and May of every year by teams representing Indian cities.The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007, with the first season taking place in 2008. The league is the most watched Twenty20 league in the world, the third most attended sport league behind the Bundesliga and NBA in the world with average crowds of 29,000 per match, in addition to a TV audience of over a billion people.The growth of the IPL has been extraordinary: IPL is currently the second most watched television program in India and it has been announced that it will be broadcast to 200 countries around the globe.
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Whats the craziest thing that's happened to you at work? | The summer between high school and starting college, I had several temp jobs through an agency. I got sent to do janitorial work at an industrial site. The place produced compressed air, liquid nitrogen, compressed CO2 and dry ice, some other chemicals.
Got there, they gave me some high rubber boots, a rubber apron, rubber gloves, and a cart with buckets and mops. They said, just walk around the plant, and mop up any spills or puddles you se. Very straigh-forward. I got started. After about 15 minutes, I came across a greenish puddle on the cement floor. I pulled out a mop from the care, and plopped it into the middle of the puddle. There was a hissing sound, and a whisp of greenish smoke rose from the puddle. I pulled back on the mop, and it was gone, completely eaten away - nothing left but the handle, the end that had hit the puddle still steaming a bit.
I walked back and found the foreman. I showed him the mop handle, and said, “I really don’t think I want to do this. He said, “That’s OK, I understand. We have a really hard time getting people who want to do this ….”
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Do soldiers pick up fallen enemy weapons to use if they are out of ammo on their weapons? | Those can be booby trapped.
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It's been 2 years since I ran a mile, and I've gotten pretty fat since then, and I wasn't even able to get through half a mile before I was completely out of breath and had to stop. Should I see a doctor for this or is this normal for fat people? | if you ran long ago ,you shouldn’t be out of breath ,a beginner runner will be out of breath after running a few miles ,but you ran 2 years ago ,so you need to get to the root of this ,a person who ran for two years must be accustomed to the body reaction ,get to the bottom of this ,
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How can I download magazines for free on the Internet? | I suggested u the superb wesite u can read the books summary and reviews and also download pfd file
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My mom says cigarette smoke can reprogram cells in your airways, causing COPD to hang on after smoking ends. I'm 16 and I smoke about 14 cigs a day so far. If my mom is right, why would I bother to quit? | When you are smoking, you are slowly but surely killing yourself.
14 cigarettes a day! Do you really think this is a great plan for your future?
When you are smoking, you are slowly but surely undermining your own health.
This is not all. There is more:
When you are smoking, you are exposing the people around you to the dangers of passive smoking.
Don't do it
Quit smoking!
You are still young.
Quit while you can!
If you continue like this, it will soon be difficult or impossible to quit, even if you want to.
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If "Solo: A Star Wars Story" was made on a budget of $275 million, then gained $393 million worldwide, why is it considered a box-office failure? If somebody gave me $118 million, I wouldn't sneer and say, "That's not enough." | “If "Solo: A Star Wars Story" was made on a budget of $275 million, then gained $393 million worldwide, why is it considered a box-office failure? If somebody gave me $118 million, I wouldn't sneer and say, "That's not enough."”
30–50% of the Gross goes to the theatre.
So even if we say 30%, there is only $260mn against a budget of $275mn
But the remaining 70% doesn't go the studio.
Alec Guiness got 2.75% of the GROSS for Star Wars, so we can assume 10% goes to the castThen we have advertising, distribution, VFX might get points, even catering can get part payment in a share of the gross.
Rule of thumb is the studio need to Gross 3x the budget to break even.
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What facts about Mumbai would people not believe unless they come to Mumbai? | Hi there,
I have a perfect answer for your question, just check it out below.
[LINKED_TEXT: Problems Mumbaikar’s Face in Rainy Season] [URL: https://bloggerbhushu.blogspot.com/2018/07/problems-mumbaikars-face-in-rainy-season.html?m=1]
[LINKED_TEXT: Amazing Street Food in Mumbai] [URL: https://bloggerbhushu.blogspot.com/2018/06/amazing-street-food-in-mumbai.html?m=1]
[LINKED_TEXT: The 4 Famous Temples You Must Visit in Mumbai City] [URL: https://bloggerbhushu.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-4-famous-temples-you-must-visit-in.html?m=1]
[LINKED_TEXT: The Four Places You Must Visit In Mumbai City.] [URL: https://bloggerbhushu.blogspot.com/2018/05/my-blog.html?m=1]
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The Latin word for cheese was caseus, which gives us words like casein; the Spanish queso and Portuguese queijo obviously derive from this, and presumably the German kase. But where did the French fromage/Italian formaggio come from? | In Italian there is also the word CACIO.The Italian “ word FORMAGGIO has its origin in the Langue d’Oil “formage” from a Vulgar Latin “"Forma de caseus” ( shape of cheese ), cause cheese normally is made and sold in “shapes” ( forma in Latin ). During the Middle Age Italian and its dialects were heavely influenced by French. About 7–8% of the most used Italian lexicon arrived during the middle age from France ( favellar>parlare, manducar> mangiare , destar >svegliare, consobrino> cugino, di’> giorno , cervogia>birra etc.)
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Which Bollywood movie has a very effective, well crafted, and brilliant climax scene? | Adding to Kahani which has already been mentioned, my pick would be:
[LINKED_TEXT: Talaash (2012)] [URL: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1787988/]
A beautifully crafted movie that deals with the inner psychological battles of a troubled Police Officer (played brilliantly by Aamir Khan) that interferes constantly with his investigation of a murder case. The movie received some criticism because of the 'twist' that gave a different outlook to the audience.
Talaash builds the momentum beautifully and keeps you guessing (although it can be predicted by hard core movie buffs) until the very moment the movie explodes with its twist. The casting cannot be any better for this film with powerful performances by everyone- my favorite is Nawazuddin Siddiqui who I believe can be rated as the new gen Naseeruddin Shah.
Both Kahaani and Talaash released in the same year and gave a very good respite to the Bollywood industry by providing films in a new genre and with very good substance and acting.
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Why is Prince Andrew 'vocal' with the Queen that Charles 'shouldn't be King'? | That’s based on the Express article, isn’t it…
All honesty, the Daily Express is about as accurate on the news as the Beano at the moment. Actually, I’d say the Beano has the edge.
Don’t believe everything you read.
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Obviously I’m going to have to speak to a lawyer about this. I am the trustee of a family trust and a beneficiary. I wish to buy out the other beneficiary for five percent above market value. How can I do that? | As you say, you’ll need to consult your own lawyer. I’ll throw in a few thoughts because it allows me to share some points that I think are of general interest, but I am not your lawyer and I’m not giving specific legal advice to you.
Trustees dealing with beneficiaries pose a host of issues and there are numerous ways to go wrong. Therefore, there are usually compliance issues and they tend to be costly, even if it all goes smoothly. So a trustee should think twice — maybe more like a dozen times — before engaging in a transaction with a beneficiary.If a trustee is going to deal with a beneficiary, that beneficiary darned well better be represented by fully independent counsel who appropriately reviews the transaction and signs off on it. IMPORTANT POINT: this attorney will charge for this service.Okay, let’s assume the beneficiary gets an independent counsel who enthusiastically signs off on the deal. Done, right? No. I would most likely tell my client that they’d be an idiot if they didn’t get the transaction reviewed and approved by the probate court in advance. IMPORTANT POINT 2: both the trustee’s and beneficiary’s attorneys will charge for this service. IMPORTANT POINT NUMBER 3: even with everyone signing off, there may be reasons why the court won’t approve. I recently had a case where exactly this situation happened. All beneficiaries and trustees, represented by independent counsel, agreed on a transfer of assets, but the Court refused to grant permission. The Court independently concluded the transaction was not in the best interest of the beneficiary and was contrary to the testamentary intent. IMPORTANT POINT 4: Yes, everybody had to pay for the attorneys and the filing fees, etc. even though the exercise proved unsuccessful.
Once again, I’m just giving a set of thoughts about issues to consider. Consult your attorney in confidence to secure real legal advice.
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Why Sikhs didn’t participate in 3rd battle of Panipat? | Sikhs were never a force to reckon with until Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Sikhs could not have helped Marathas in any way..even if they wanted.
Only Rajputs could have helped Marathas but they were in conflict with them.
There were no major force ( except Rajput ) to help Marathas.
Marathas would have easily won the war but Ahmed Shah Abdali was a. Military genius - and Marathas had under estimated him and were defeated.
At that time Sikhs & Jatts were too small a force & too weak to help Marathas.
Marathas ruled almost all of central & southern India. They even ruled Orissa & parts of UP & Bihar.
Read my other [LINKED_TEXT: ANSWERS] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/N-Raja-15] on Quora
Rajput - Mughal matrimonial alliances.
Across Northern India, not just Rajputs but even Jatts married their women to Muslim Rulers as many had no choice.
[LINKED_TEXT: Jats Celebrated Selling Daughters To Mughals] [URL: http://www.sikhawareness.com/topic/16048-jats-celebrated-selling-daughters-to-mughals/]
View my other [LINKED_TEXT: ANSWERS] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/N-Raja-15] in Quora
Latest [LINKED_TEXT: Blog] [URL: http://ajitvadakayil.blogspot.com/2018/?m=1] by Ajit Vadakayil
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How can I get a call history of any number? | 9030837099
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What does an IITian's resume look like? | Graduated from IIT BOMBAY in 2017 ( CSE branch )
AIR - 33 in JEE 2013
Final CGPA - 9.3/10.0
Certificate of Merit and Gold medal in Indian National Olympiad in Physics and Chemistry for being among the top 35 in the countryAmong the top 8 of the country who were selected to represent India at the 14th Asian Physics Olympiad, 2013, Bogor, IndonesiaInstitute Academic Award for being in the top 10 out of over 800 studentsObtained 100 percentile in JEE MainAmong the top 20 across India to be shortlisted for Cargill Global Scholarship 2015 . Cleared National Standard Exams in Physics and Chemistry, being among the top 300 nationallyAll India Rank 105 in KVPY among over 50,000 contesting candidatesCBSE Certificate of Merit in Physics for being among the top 0.1% in IndiaConferred with the title of Amul VidyaShree for securing 97.4% in High SchoolAll India Rank 42 in the Resonance Start Exam, All India Rank 27 and North India ZonalRank 2 in FIITJEE FTRE and All India Rank 83 in FIITJEE NSTSE among thousands of candidates across the country
These are only the academic records but the extra curricular records regarding courses taken and projects are just ashtonishing
Thank you
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Are atoms observable? If not, can you explain atomic theory and the history of its inception? | Lots of good answers on the imaging of atoms, but I’d like to focus on the meaning of the word “observable”. We don’t have to “see” things in order to “observe” them in the scientific sense. An observation is a point of data acquired about some aspect of the Universe. If observations are repeated and not seriously disputed then they are considered “facts” (a “fact” being defined as “an objective and verifiable observation”, see [LINKED_TEXT: Observation] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observation] and [LINKED_TEXT: Fact] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fact#In_science]).
So, if at school, you did the cloud chamber experiment, where you fill a chamber with smoke and watch the particles of smoke moving under Brownian motion, apparently being bumped about by something small and invisible every so often, then you can say that you have personally “observed” di-atomic molecules. (When I was in school cigarette smoke used to be used, making this the only occasion when smoking was allowed under school rules and that made this experiment eagerly anticipated by about 1/2 the class, not sure if the positive effect of getting some kids who otherwise would not be interested in science outweighed the risk of getting some kid who otherwise would not started on smoking!)
See also the answer given by [LINKED_TEXT: Alec Cawley] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/Alec-Cawley]
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How can I protect or avoid my computer monitor against falls? I have crazy cats. | Stop blaming the cats for being cats.Keep them out of the computer room.
But if you dont want to limit your cats movements even if it is for their own safety get a VESA mount for the monitor that can attach to the desk
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Why did punk rock die? | Better question: why was it popular ever in the first place?
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What are good apps that reward you with money and or gift cards? | Get Free Gift Cards
Learn how millions of users earn gift cards to their favorite stores like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Starbucks
Start Earning
No matter where you are with your finances, [LINKED_TEXT: gift cards] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil] can be just as good as cash, and who doesn't love free money? The internet is full of ways to earn money online. If you're not sure where to start, here's our round-up of the best ways to get free gift cards.
How to get free gift cards
Whether you're searching for [LINKED_TEXT: Amazon Gift Cards] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil] to save towards the newest gadget or Walmart Gift Cards for your everyday grocery shopping, there are dozens of ways to earn rewards that fit into any schedule. With so many ways to earn, getting free gift cards can be easy and fun.
Take paid online surveys
For those that enjoy completing quizzes on social media, taking online surveys will be an easy way to earn gift cards. With polls as short as a single question to full-length market research, you'll be able to make money no matter your schedule.
[LINKED_TEXT: ONLINE REWARD PROGRAMS] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil] is one of the leading rewards programs. Earn points called SB by completing surveys. You can also watch videos, play games, or browse the internet with their search engine to earn even more. Payout is available with as little as $1 with enough points. But if that's not enough for you, there are recurring sweepstakes open for even better gift card prizes and giveaways.
InboxDollars is a popular survey site that conducts market research. You can get paid for answering surveys and completing everyday online activities. The payout can be in the form of PayPal, Merchant eCards, or a check to deposit into your bank account.
If you have unused electronics, consider trading them in at popular retailers for gift cards. It's a great way to save on upgraded items.
Walmart has an online "Gadget to Gift Cards" program in partnership with CExchange. Answer a few questions online and ship your items with FedEx. You'll receive an instant Walmart eGift Card after your items are evaluated.
Target's trade in program can be done online or a participating store. Answer questions about the quality of your item for a quote. Once the item is retrieved, they'll send you a Target [LINKED_TEXT: gift card] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil].
Best Buy has trade in deals where you can bring your unused electronics to trade up for newer items or a Best Buy gift card. They will also have special trade in deals for even bigger savings.
Use a cash back app
Over 18 billion dollars of credit card rewards go unredeemed every year, averaging to $200 worth of bonuses for every household. Check your credit card statements and make sure you take advantage of their cash back or gift card offers. Credit cards often have annual fees and the potential to incur interest. For those not confident with using credit, consider using a cash back app where all you need is an email address to start earning [LINKED_TEXT: gift cards] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil]. It's an easy way to save money.
Shoply is a new grocery store app available on Android and iOS where you can earn cash back and redeem gift cards, just by shopping in-store at your favorite retailers.
Brands like Sephora and Target will have cash back promotion and other freebies. Sign up for newsletters and remember to read price tags while you're browsing products.
How to get free gift cards fast?
You can get free gift cards fast from sites like [LINKED_TEXT: ONLINE REWARD PROGRAMS] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil], MyPoints, and ShopatHome which often have signup bonus from $1 to $10. They have many ways that you can earn money - the more frequently you use it be better the payout.
If you're looking for cash back rewards, check out MyPoints, if you want to answer surveys there's the ONLINE REWARD PROGRAMS. If you spend a lot of time grocery shopping, consider Shoply.
The National Retail Federation found that 70% of holiday plastic remains unused for up to a year and nearly 20% will be misplaced or never be redeemed.
Are gift cards better than cash or check?
You can redeem rewards with Paypal or check, but often times there will be bonus offers that give extra value to the gift card. So long as you select a gift card that you plan to use it's just as effective as cash.
What to do with a remaining balance on my gift card?
You can sell or trade your unused cards for cash through online gift exchanges or gift card kiosks.
[LINKED_TEXT: Start putting cash back in your wallet] [URL: https://sites.google.com/view/bestgiveaway-in-2021/accueil]!
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My partner of one month doesn’t like my therapy dog of 10 years. What should I do? | Looks like your ‘partner’ as no concern for your welfare. I don’t think that’s normal for a partner.It’s not a partnership, you are being used. Change the locks.
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Could Superman literally knock out a human heavyweight boxer with one flick from his finger? | Yes, very easily. This is the power he generates.
Superman Finger Flicks Flash. Justice League 2 (2011)
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What's your favourite British myth or legend? | The Myth that King Arthur merely sleeps and will return to save Albion in her time of need. This does not specify what Albion is - Great Britain, England, or some small corner of this land - or what the time of need is., but it gives people hope.
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What is the best LMS for online learning? | For this, I would no doubt recommend [LINKED_TEXT: CreateLMS] [URL: http://createlms.com/], with diverse ways to deliver training content [LINKED_TEXT: CreateLMS] [URL: http://createlms.com/] makes online learning a breeze.
You get to:
Build, deploy deliver your Instructor-Led Training and assessments with ease.Aids blended, remote learning and can be mixed with online and/or face-to-face training. Make it easy for everyone to participate in training and education.Deliver training; webinars, interactive workshops, and demonstrations; supports virtual learning by utilizing video-conferencing tools.
[LINKED_TEXT: CreateLMS] [URL: http://createlms.com/] can be used for…online training & education | on-boarding | adherence & compliance
If you’re a course creator, creating content or using content already made for you and your audience by the team are options available to you.
The benefits of these are that you get to;
Enable self-paced learning and development.High-quality, ready-made content for you at your request can save you a lot of time and effort.
You can also easily communicate with students and figure out what troubles they’re having and how much progress they’ve made.
With zero downtime since 2015, you can be sure that your courses and content are always available for use at all times (with options of offline access to your content at any place and time. )
For learners, the platform is one of the easiest to use, no worries stressing over where’s what and having to rack your brain just to learn. AR capabilities are also available for a different type of learning and hands-on environment.
Keep your learners engaged with a mix of formats. Combine eLearning, self paced with ILT with personal learning;
Use:
[LINKED_TEXT: SCORM] [URL: https://createlms.com/resources/how-to-posts/what-is-scorm]Video & PowerPointiFrames; introduce quizzes, questionnaires, surveys, and more to gauge performance and learning progress.Import your content from different sources simply & seamlessly.Build micro/bite-sized learning classes and create learning tracks/paths
[LINKED_TEXT: CreateLMS] [URL: http://createlms.com/] offers custom branding allowing you to fully customize the look and feel of the LMS and fully make it yours with a custom URL as well.
To learn more you can visit the website at [LINKED_TEXT: Create Your Own LMS - Easy To Use, Advanced LMS - Create An Account] [URL: http://www.createlms.com/]
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What piece of evidence do we have that reproduction of humans on Earth started with two people? | It started with an asteroid. We know it as the one that killed Dino. Bacteria evolved and voilà. Here we are today.
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English is an almost grammar-less language. — Richard Grant White. What do you make of this statement? | What?
Seriously, what? Grammarless? English?
Grape vs. Grapes? Singular and plural distinction. Grammar.
Walk vs. Walked? Tense. Grammar.
You (do) read. vs. Do you read? Switching word order for interrogative purposes. Grammar.
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Why do so many students in India study engineering? There seems to be a significantly larger portion of engineering students in India than in the US. Is the perception of engineering different? If so, why? | To answer this question, let us rewind a bit and try to understand what led to this craze.
In the early 1990s, India underwent globalization and liberalization which was accompanied by the infamous brain-drain. Prestigious companies from abroad realized the potential of the hard-working, highly competitive and intelligent engineers in India and offered them jobs abroad. Attracted by the fat pay check and lavish lifestyle, engineers flocked to other countries resulting in extensive brain drain.
This led to the mindset that smarter kids would become engineers or doctors. The enrolment into these engineering or medical courses became a standard of validation of intelligence of the kids since the other courses like arts or literature were easy to get in.
As opposed to the medical courses, engineering is a four-year course with instant remuneration upon graduation. The rewards were guaranteed within a short span of time.
The internet era and IT boom in India paved way for more engineers and created greater opportunities for them. The MNCs (Multi National Corporations) from other countries began to outsource work to these Indian engineers for a higher salary as compared to an Average Joe working at a local firm.
This led to the gradual rise of the middle class society who now craved for higher remuneration and greater comfort. Once accustomed to such luxury, the wants turned into needs. To ensure the sustenance of such a lifestyle, engineering degree seemed a promising way to go about.
Also, an engineering degree gives the flexibility of changing career paths after graduation. Due to their logical mindset and application based approach in problem solving, engineers are found in almost every profession.
To sum it up, here are some of the major reasons for the engineering craze in India:
Financial securityPerception of intellectual superiorityIT boomFlexibility of changing career paths
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Would you do the same thing to Chris Rock if you were Will Smith? | Don’t say anything at all. Don’t laugh, just look to the missus, then look back at the stage, no more laughs and just frowning or the infamous “are we done yet? This isn’t funny now.” look.. if she don’t look happy, then I won’t look happy.
The media will weaponize my frown and at that point Chris Rock will be on the defensive for a very, long time…
And all I would have to do is not be happy with him.
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Where has Indian media gone wrong? | Sometimes media is biased towards a particular ideology or political party. In that case we have to listen to different channels to find the truth otherwise we may be misguided. Sometimes media makes a small thing appear big and a big thing appear small. So, we have to discriminate. Private media channels sometimes sensationalize an event and go on repeating a news. We have to control ourselves at that time or shift to other channels to cover everything in a short time and skip unnecessary things. Electronic media is run throughout day and night and it can become addictive. So, we should watch them once or twice instead of the whole day. For instant news electronic media is good but for considered opinion, print media is better. We should search for good presentation and what is useful to us. Media should give supreme importance to national interest beyond ideology and party lines.
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Why is abortion such a big deal in America? | It’s connected to the role that religion plays in U.S. society. More people are religious in the U.S. than in other developed countries, and many of those people are affiliated with religions that have strong objections to abortion.
Abortion rights are actually supported by a majority of about 60%, but the minority is large and vocal.
The fundamental disagreement is about whether a non-viable fetus is a human being with an immortal soul, or still part of a woman’s body.
(And I’m disabling comments because I know from experience that the issue is so contentious that just this simple information will inspire emotional responses about the way we murder our children in California.)
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What did the US Government do that was so heinous that it caused Americans to decide they needed an unchecked right to bear arms? | I’m pro gun control and even I think this is a bullshit strawman
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Have you taken a vacation or leave of absence from work due to burn out? | no
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To what extent can we change human nature? | enough to get by
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How do I talk like a native English speaker? | A native English speaker can come from almost anywhere in the world. From the Falklands to the Shetlands, from Australia to Canada, from the Caribbean to India. Everyone of them will speak with a different accent or dialect.
Language is a communications tool. As long as you are communicating and getting your message across to another person then I suggest you are both speaking and hearing the same language. The most important thing is to communicate.
No one is really a native English speaker. Most just speak with confidence born of chatting away with family from berth. So my advice chat away and be prepared to listen a lot to ensure that the communication is complete. pat your self on the back and have another drink (cup of tea or beer).
I was raised in the Cotswolds in the West of England. It took me 9 attempts to get my English Language ‘O’ level. I went on to University and Technical employment which took me to more than 30 US states, most of Eastern Canada, and at the last count 34 European countries and 2 African countries.
At one time I was in a bar in Zurich with my Dutch and German colleagues when I realised that they were having an argument in perfect English. “What Raymond meant …….” , “No what Raymond really meat was ……” They were trying to interpret my English because as I had more to drink my Language reverted to my local dialect.
So you see, in summary, most English speakers also speak English as a second language to communicate to a wider audiance.
Just try.
PS: I have about 20–30 spelling mistakes in this and some grammar issues along he way. Well done tech tools.
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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. | Then let him get his own.
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What is the best hotel you have ever stayed at, and why? | GHM hotels group
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How many orbeez the magazine of the MAC-10 can hold? | The magazine of a MAC-10, also known as the M10 or M-10, is designed to hold various rounds of ammunition, typically 9mm Parabellum. It is not designed to hold orbeez or any other non-lethal materials.
The capacity of a MAC-10 magazine depends on the specific model and configuration. Common capacities range from 10 to 30 rounds. However, it's important to note that modifying a firearm or its magazine to hold non-standard objects like orbeez is both dangerous and illegal in many jurisdictions.
It's crucial to prioritize safety and adhere to legal regulations when it comes to firearms and their accessories. Modifying a firearm inappropriately can result in malfunctions, accidents, and legal consequences. Always use firearms and their components for their intended purposes and in accordance with local laws and regulations.
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Which Bollywood movie has a very effective, well crafted, and brilliant climax scene? | We are forgetting the old classics:- Mahal- Jewel Thief- Gumnam- Teesri Manzil...
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How come religious intolerance towards Darwin's theory of evolution did not permeate as thoroughly or was not as socially significant as the religious reaction towards the theory in America? | I’m guessing the missing word there is “England” or “Europe.” If you’re talking England, then it very much did. If you’re talking Europe, or the rest of the world, then it’s complicated. The simple answer is, reactions to Darwin are divided between “the English countries” and “everywhere else”, based on how differently people deal with their own culture and outside imports.
I think the following Wiki extract on the continental publication of Darwin’s work is one of the best commentaries on (Western) European culture I’ve ever seen:
(On the Origin of Species) was widely translated in Darwin's (own) lifetime, but problems arose with translating concepts and metaphors, and some translations were biased by the translator's own agenda. (…)
(Darwin) welcomed the distinguished elderly naturalist and geologist Heinrich Georg Bronn, but the German translation published in 1860 imposed Bronn's own ideas, adding controversial themes that Darwin had deliberately omitted. Bronn translated "favoured races" as "perfected races", and added essays on issues including the origin of life, as well as a final chapter on religious implications partly inspired by Bronn's adherence to Naturphilosophie.
Darwin's attempts to find a translator in France fell through, and the translation by Clémence Royer published in 1862 added an introduction praising Darwin's ideas as an alternative to religious revelation and promoting ideas anticipating social Darwinism and eugenics, as well as numerous explanatory notes giving her own answers to doubts that Darwin expressed. Darwin corresponded with Royer about a second edition published in 1866 and a third in 1870, but he had difficulty getting her to remove her notes and was troubled by these editions.
[LINKED_TEXT: [1]] [URL: #JccQT]—in other words, you try to publish your book there, and everyone will try to “adapt” it to their own flavour of ethnic idiocy. And make no mistake, this is how evolution was received in those countries, even after the zany adapted translations were fixed.
In England and America, evolution was “charged” because it pointedly contradicted the ideas of world order accepted by English (and none other) authorities since the disputes of the 16th century. The whole English version of Christianity—with an immutable-and-so-it-is Aristotelian animal hierarchy to parallel the immutable-and-so-it-is social order of “the society of gentlemen” and the unfortunate lower classes—existed nowhere else, and could be contradicted nowhere else, since other “religious” societies did not have those ideas in them.
This underlines something that often happens: people from distinct cultures can say they understand something (like evolution, or Christian theological formulas) but actually understand radically different things, often because they are unconscious of what their own culture teaches them (no Englishman would have accepted his culture had an exaggeratedly immutable natural theology to underscore its “great English beehive” of social order; he would have just felt some vague rightness to the world being “as God intended.”)
To outsiders—viz. the rest of the world—it would be received very differently, as it hit their consciousness a glancing blow from the outside, and might be interpreted many ways or not at all. More to the point, perhaps, they’d feel no pressure to react to it, even if they don’t believe in it.
A lot of cultures are very used to broadcasts from the West, but treat its products very differently from how Westerners themselves do. For most of the world, Darwinism just fades into the background of things said by officious people, hardly listened to and paid lip service to in the universities. The Anglo-evangelicalism that presents the “official” alternative to Americans is even more obscure. There is no social backlash because no social pressure is felt: if these other people want to react against “the West” of which Darwinism is a part of, they’ll find more meaningful ways to do it.
Footnotes
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What is the manliest thing you've ever witnessed? | The manliest thing I have ever seen done was by my not-so “little man” son Alexander. He is my only baby, so I am very protective of him. At now 9 years old, he has decided to return the favor.
We live in the ‘mean streets’ of the suburbs in Redondo Beach, California, so I insist that we hold hands as we walk across any street. Last week when we rounded the corner walking toward Trader Joe’s, he let go of my hand and switched sides with me-putting himself on the sidewalk closest to the street. I looked down at him and asked him why he did that. He said, “That is what I man is supposed to do, right, Mommy? Protect the ladies by putting them on the inside” Wow..the tears welled up in my eyes. He really gets it. He still lets me hold his hand, but he is starting to be the man that will shield a woman from traffic. His dad is the one that is instilling this in him. From one man to our “Little Man.” I am a blessed Mama!
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Is complete stillness the key for samathi, trance, the infinito, or can it be reached with a more active process, like recitation of some kind, chanting, dancing, etc.? | You won’t know complete stillness until you reach it. It’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced.
You can be doing anything.
Anything.
It finds you—whether you’re looking for it or not.
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Who are some of the big hearted citizens of India? | Whenever I see big hearted, magnanimous, kindest etc etc word. There is only one name that comes to my mind. This man
I have seen many kind hearted people and read about many but never came across to someone who has such a heart as of Mr. Ratan Tata.
Taj Attack
When Terrorists attacked his hotel and left many employees hurt and wounded along with shutting down of the hotel, he personally visited each and every employees family and assured them full recovery. He even gave full salary to every employees for the days his hotel was shut down. Everyone was treated at a priority in his hospital and every facility was given. Those who got shot also got some extra money for their families and as a serving for him token.
Charity
He donates 66% of his salary to his charity every month. Once he was asked, “Why do you donate more than half of your salary? You have such a big empire around the world, you could easily surpass Ambani and become the richest man of the country.” He replied, “That’s true, but I am an industrialist and they are businessmen.”
Ford Deal
Even though he was insulted and made fun of at the Henry Ford company meeting, he still saved his ass by buying jaguar when Ford was on a merge to be sold.
Respect
Ratan Tata never sits behind in the back seat until he is travelling with someone. If he is alone and going to any place, he always sits next to his driver.
Air Travel
Despite being one of the most influential person of the world, he travels economy class in the plane. He says, he works for the people, he should always be close to the people.
Story
This is a small story about Ratan Tata. Once a boss asked his driver while going somewhere that how was your day? To which he replied, “It was the best day of my life, I saw Ratan Tata”. The boss said, “That’s not a big deal. Why you so happy about it?” The driver said, “I waved him and he waved back :)”
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Out of the 5 million illegal immigrants pouring over our southern and northern boarders, how many are criminals and terrorists? | What a ass hat question. If they did not go through the immigration program then all of them at least a criminal . Please remember the Mexican Immigrants are a hard working religious family oriented group that has similar values that US citizens have . Plus They are Americans as they live on the American continuant. We in the states could not get a better group of people in my opinion .Plus I love their food !!
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What's your single best piece of advice for anyone? | The notion of "best advice" can vary depending on the individual and their unique circumstances. However, here is a universally valuable piece of advice:
"Embrace lifelong learning."
The world is constantly evolving, and knowledge and skills become outdated faster than ever before. By embracing a mindset of continuous learning, you open yourself up to new opportunities, personal growth, and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment. Seek out knowledge, explore new subjects, acquire new skills, and stay curious. Whether it's through formal education, reading books, attending workshops, engaging in online courses, or seeking mentorship, make a commitment to never stop learning. Lifelong learning empowers you to navigate challenges, seize new possibilities, and lead a fulfilling and successful life.
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Who is the most powerful Marvel character in MCU? | At the point when it is the issue of depicting the most powerful Marvel character, there are a large number. Marvel universe has numerous strong legends and awesome characters who have huge strength. Their power is a long ways past creative mind and understanding.
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To follow the incomparable one or noticeable a few legends, you should direct a profound idea and stream on various comic series. Along these lines, You need to go through careful exploration on marvel universe books and films. Additionally, Marvel has a few unimaginable animals that can obliterate any standard legend instantly. How about we plunge further.
Thor most powerful marvel characters
Who has barely any insight into Thor? the most-watched character in the gutsy film. Thor is the most powerful Marvel hero whose complete name is Thor Odinson. Has the heavenly sledge to break adamantium and Mjolnir to fly quicker than the light.
He is the most powerful marvel characters who can hold the rival a few times more than his size.
Vulcan:
Vulcan, the sovereign, most frequently known as Gabriel Summers, is the third Summers sibling of X-man characters Cyclops and Havok. He is an omega level freak who can control all types of energy, including enchantment, freely.
Ed Brubaker, the maker of Vulcan, expresses that Vulcan has command over the seven most fundamental earth components, and he can deliver fire.
SkaarMost Powerful Marvel Character
Skaar is portrayed as the child of Hulk, who in some cases has more unrivaled power than his dad. Brought into the world in the profundities of magma lakes.
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What are best app for photo editing? | There are lot of good photo editing apps available for android.
What is the Best Android Photo Editor App? It is a common question nowadays if you are really a capture loving individual.
I will explore the top 15 best photo editing apps for Android that are the best-featured editing apps at present.
1: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC
2: Snapseed
3: Pixlr
4: Photo Editor Pro
5: PicsArt Photo Studio
6: Fotor Photo Editor
7: Photo Director
8: Cymera
9: Google Photos
10: Prisma
11: Retrica
12: Camera 360
13: Photo Grid
14: BeautyPlus
15: VSCO Cam
you may assume which one will be the best choice for you? The desire of every individual is different. If one of the above mentioned can satisfy your needs, you can try one of them.
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What are the best features of the new OnePlus TV Y1S? | The latest OnePlus Y1S TV has entered the frame with a bang. What impresses me the most is that the brand has kept the price remarkably low, while offering breathtaking specifications. Here, you get a resolution of HD ready, 1366 x 768 Pixels, and has a refresh rate of 60Hz. The Y1S 32-inch comes with dual-band wifi and features 20W speakers. The port availability includes 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI ports, 1 X RF Input port, etc. And, you will also see the Mediatek processor that gives exceptional performance. So, overall, all these features will offer an experience of a lifetime at 16K in India.
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Which is the best abroad educational consultancy for studying in Germany? | There is no need to higher education consultant to study in Germany. All you need is browse [LINKED_TEXT: http://www.daad.de/in] [URL: http://www.daad.de/in] each and every information about studying in Germany is given here. After securing study place University will help you visa documentation. German Universities do not charge tuition fee and that’s why don’t appoint educational consultant to recruit international students.
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Have you ever found out your kid wasn’t yours by getting a paternity test? If so, what did you do and did you stay in the child’s life? | So I'm a mom and I couldn't even imagine telling a man a child was his if their was a chance that the child wasn't. But I wanted to say that in my eyes a parent isn't based on blood. You have to earn the title to be dad, or mom. If you took care of that child and love that child and that child calls you dad and loves you…..then your their dad.
I'd be pissed at the mother though
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Do many Americans want to decide the Presidency directly, rather than by using the electoral college? I understand the historical reasons for an electoral college but communication systems are now much better! | We are The United States of America. Not the United Peoples of America.
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How and from where can I buy cheap flight tickets? | There are several ways to find cheap flight tickets:
1. Use flight search engines: Websites such as [LINKED_TEXT: travelsites] [URL: https://travelsites.com/booking-sites/] , Kayak, and Google Flights allow you to compare prices from different airlines and find the cheapest flights.
2. Book in advance: Generally, booking your flights well in advance can help you save money. It's often recommended to book your flight tickets at least 6-8 weeks before your trip.
3. Be flexible with your travel dates: If you have flexibility in your travel dates, you can often find cheaper flights. Try searching for flights a few days before or after your original travel dates.
4. Fly during off-peak seasons: Traveling during peak seasons such as summer holidays or Christmas time can be more expensive. Consider traveling during off-peak seasons to save money.
5. Sign up for airline newsletters and fare alerts: Airlines often offer discounts and promotions to their subscribers. Sign up for their newsletters or fare alerts to stay updated on the latest deals.
6. Use airline rewards programs: If you frequently travel with a particular airline, consider joining their rewards program to earn points and receive discounts on future flights.
Remember to also check the fine print for hidden fees and charges that can add up, such as baggage fees or seat selection fees.
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https://www.quora.com/profile/Me... | As at 25/11/2021, is anybody able to access my profile at [LINKED_TEXT: Claire Jordan] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/Claire-Jordan-10]? If you can, please let me know what app and browser you used.
It’s December 8 now, but I was just able to view your profile using Firefox on a 2020 Intel Macintosh.
My profile wouldn’t load for me for many days, though, so it might have been a similar bug.
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Why are cookies called biscuits in England? | Why are biscuits called cookies an America? They called biscuits because in GB that’s what they are. Two nations divided by the same language.
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Is the BJP government responsible for the poor GDP growth rate? | Nope - It is Global Pandemic , entire world is struggling . Please read latest report published on what has happened to different economics around the worlf .
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Why does my cat sit on my feet when I'm standing? | He loves you a lot.
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What are the must-have iPhone apps? Why? | Google Maps
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is a great app for navigation and finding directions. It also has features like traffic updates and public transportation directions.
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Do female users get harassed for the questions and answers they post on Quora? | I am an active writer in sexuality and relationships-related topics, which naturally makes a lot of dudes think that, “She writes that she likes sex, she must be a slut and will accept every come-on.”
Which then results in comments and private messages such as “can u suck me”, “hey beautiful, wanna be friends?”, “I think I love you, are you on [chat app]?”, “have a webcam”, “would you watch me and my wife have sex?”, as well as “this hair color is ugly, you would be more beautiful with your natural hair color” and “you should not write such things, you’re a woman, women should not be discussing sex and other indecent things, have some respect for yourself”.
Then they started stalking me to Facebook and LinkedIn. I changed the spelling of my last name of Facebook and I changed my picture on Quora so that horny and lonely males do not immediately recognize a female just longing for their attention under my profile.
It’s sad, but oh well, it’s the same everywhere.
…Even on chess.com where I used to play. Imagine that, people there start chess games with women just to hit on them and quit after they’re rejected.
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What is the formula for sport betting? | The key to successful sports betting is to have a disciplined and well-researched approach. This includes researching teams and players, tracking betting trends, and having a sound money management strategy. Additionally, it is important to think of sports betting as an investment, rather than a form of entertainment.
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What are some ways I can attach both large and small vertical cardboard tubes to flat horizontal platforms when constructing a homemade multi-level cat tree? | Hey there ! So I would cut timber at least 300 mm long that will fit up the said tubes after you take the corners off so it will push in firm ! Now screw n glue the said timber up through the base where you want it ! There you go your pussey will have a lot of fun now 🤔😊after you carpet it😊
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Why do large ships use anchor chains and not anchor lines (i.e. land lubber’s ropes)? | All ocean going ships use chains as per my knowledge ,this anchor is not something that we can take in hands and throw in some well sized ships.
Rope can't bear much wear and tear and also not much load on the long run. The chain is also suiting the anchor release mechanism.
Also , there are certain length and standards for anchor and anchor chain as per class rules and IMO guidelines.
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What are the responsibilities of a business analyst? | A business analyst is responsible for identifying and analyzing the needs of a company or organization in order to improve its overall performance and profitability. This can include identifying areas for cost savings, improving operational efficiency, and identifying new business opportunities.
Some of the specific responsibilities of a business analyst may include:
Conducting research and analysis to identify problems or opportunities within the company or organization.Communicating with stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns.Developing and implementing solutions to improve the overall performance of the company or organization.Conducting financial analysis and modeling to identify areas for cost savings or revenue growth.Collaborating with other teams, such as IT or marketing, to develop and implement new solutions.Creating and maintaining documentation related to the implementation of new solutions.Monitoring the progress of new solutions and making adjustments as necessary.Being aware of new technologies and trends that could benefit the company or organization, such as video marketing.
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I got my first pet dog a week ago, and I want to be prepared for any emergencies (for instance, choking, or anything important. Although I know that you should call a vet first thing). What should I prepare for? | There are so many potential emergencies that it’s hard to know what to suggest. You can get a basic first aid for dogs book. But you don’t want to paralyze yourself with thoughts of the ten thousand things that can happen either.
Okay …
—If the dog “looks sad” or “looks depressed,” that very often means the dog is sick or in pain. Pet owners frequently mistake this for an emotional thing. Unless the dog’s close companion just died, that’s quite unlikely. It’s almost always a sign that something physical is wrong. Ditto for sudden clinginess or sudden hiding under the bed. Inexplicable behavior changes are always suspicious.
—If the dog throws up, no problem. Move on. Dogs throw up all the time for no big reason. But …
—If the dog throws up four times in a few hours, OR has diarrhea in addition to vomiting, OR refuses food for more than half a day, OR “looks sad,” then take the dog to the vet.
—Mild diarrhea is probably not a problem as long as the dog is bright, active, cheerful, and has a good appetite. Even bloody diarrhea may not be a problem as long as the dog’s behavior is cheerful and normal (stress diarrhea has blood in it). However, diarrhea combined with lethargy OR copious diarrhea that looks like raspberry jam is an emergency. Take the dog to the vet. In the latter case, don’t accept an appointment for the next afternoon. Tell them you suspect hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and you’ll be arriving in ten minutes.
—Pacing, restlessness, and inability to settle is bad. For some dogs, it suggests the possibility of gastric torsion and bloat, which is VERY bad.
—Lethargy is bad. Combined with inappetence, it’s worse. Those are the first signs of many serious problems, including parvo.
—Teach the dog to leave power cords alone or else guard the cords somehow. It’s not okay to risk the dog electrocuting itself.
—Exercise is your friend. Underexercised and bored dogs become neurotic, develop a lot of various behavior problems, and get abandoned in large numbers. Tired dogs are good dogs. Give your dog stuff to do and appropriate exercise. Training is nice too.
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If slavery wasn't abolished in 1865, how long do you think it would have lasted after 1865? | I think it gets abolished pretty soon thereafter in any event.
You cannot look at the United States in a vacuum. You have to look at it as one of a number of nations in the New World which had slavery, and abolished it. The US wasn’t the first, and it wasn’t the last. But the idea that it would have never abolished slavery, or would have maintained slavery long after everyone else had abolished it, is simply unrealistic.
The last country to abolish slavery in the New World was Brazil in 1888. Whether the United States could have survived as long as Brazil did in the face of pressure from European nations is a matter of conjecture. But I struggle to see any credible case for any date after 1888.
I expect more realistically it probably gets abolished in about the mid 1870s.
Best guess.
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What are some travel tips for an Indian visiting Bhutan? | Although Bhutan is a neighbour and shares very close relations with India, information about the country is limited and Bhutan doesn't rank high among holiday preferences. So here's some tips for fellow Indians travelling to the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
Citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives don't have to organise their trip to Bhutan through a package with a government-approved local agent and pay the minimum tariff, set by the government. This means that travelling to Bhutan for said citizens is much cheaper, as they pay only for their actual use of services. This also means that they can organise it all by themselves, although a local agent can help much.And a guide can add much information, both on cultural tours, and especially is useful for walks, as most are without any signage. Treks in Bhutan have to be organised by a local agent, who will deal with all the logistics of the camping.
DOCUMENTS
Carrying a passport is ideal, though not necessary. Even a Voter's ID card is sufficient. A visa is not required either. An entry permit will be given when crossing the border.
If Indian Citizens do not have passport or voter id, they can obtain an identification slip from the Indian Consulate Office by providing proof like birth certificate, aadhar card etc. The office is located in 'India House'. They take a contribution of Rs. 100 for Army Welfare Fund. Carry the photocopies of the proofs being submitted, fill up a simple application form and the identification slip will be issued in 15 mintues.
TRAVELLING
FLIGHTS
Druk Air offers direct flights to Paro, which is the only international airport in Bhutan, from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bagdogra. Popular travel websites such as Yatra and Makemytrip donot offer these flights. You will need to contact the authorised Druk Air travel agent in the city closest to you (view their website for details), or call the airline office directly. Fares listed on the website are higher, for Indian citizens, they are slightly different. Also, these aren't daily flights, so when if intent to fly both ways, better to first see the flight schedule and availability and then plan the rest of your trip. Best is to let your tour operator do the booking for you.
Despite being a small airline, Druk Air's service quality is quite good. You don't have any in-flight entertainment apart from their magazine, Tashi Delek, but the crew is friendly and attend your needs. Like with Indian airline companies, Druk Air offers a choice of Indian vegetarian and non vegetarian meals, without requiring you to book it beforehand. Jain food isn't available though if you need it. Catering of meals on flights departing from India is done by Taj Sats, so you can be assured of a good meal. Meals on the return flights aren't good.
While travelling from Mumbai or Delhi to Paro, please request for a window seat on the left (right for the return flight). The flight path crosses by the snow capped Himalayan peaks and offers a spectacular view of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest.
If you're flying from Kolkata, Bhutan Airlines, a private company, runs a Bangkok - Kolkata - Paro service.
No other airlines currently operate on this route.
ROAD
Druk Air flights are expensive and as Indian citizens, you have the liberty of both entering and exiting the country by land. There are direct flights to Bagdogra in Northern West Bengal from Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai and this works out cheaper. Or you can even take a train to Siliguri. From there the Jaigaon/Phuentsholing border is around 4-5 hours. Thimphu is another 5-6 hours from here and the drive uphill is beautiful. Phuentsholing offers plenty of hotel facilities for a break journey. The border between Phuentsholing on the Bhutan side and Jaigaon on the Indian side is open, so you can even cross over for some Indian food if you like. But there are some time restrictions before which you need to go back to Bhutan. The road from Bagdogra to the border is not in a good condition.
For travel in Bhutan,if done individually, you can either use public buses or hire a car with driver.If a local agent is used, he'll come and receive you at the border or close to it, as by agreement ( you can ask to be picked up in Siliguri, in the west, or in Guwahati in the east).
You can also take your Indian Car to Bhutan and obtain a permit for the car from the Regional Transport Office in Phuensholing for a feeof about ng 200. Cost of Petrol is cheaper by about Ng 11 in Bhutan than in India in May 2014.
TOUR OPERATORS
Major tour operators in India.... SOTC, [LINKED_TEXT: Thomas Cook] [URL: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293844-c208445/Bhutan:Bhutan.For.The.Indian.Traveller.html], Kesari, Veena World, Cox & Kings, MakemyTrip etc. all have tours to Bhutan. Only Kesari and MakemyTrip offer group tours, while customised packages are available with all. Although, the catch is that bookings are only handled by local Bhutanese operators, so they need to forward your request to Bhutan. Alternatively you can deal with a Bhutanese agent directly.Trip reports with recommendations are plenty in the Bhutan forum on TA.
For a customised package, it makes sense to directly contact a tour operator in Bhutan. There are many registered tour operators, a comprehensive list is available [LINKED_TEXT: here.] [URL: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/directory/tour-operator].
A local Bhutanese guide is not a must for Indian, Bangladeshi and Maldives citizens in Bhutan but if you prefer,to have your trip organised by a local travel agency, this will assign you a guide. Guides are professionally trained and are very well informed, they will accompany you throughout your visit and provide exhaustive information on not only the places you visit, but on anything you want to know about the country as whole. This becomes necessary as there is isn't any visitor information board at most places. Guides generally speak English, but quite a few understand Hindi and are able to speak basic Hindi as well.
CURRENCY
The local currency is the Ngultrum, which is pegged to the Indian Rupee. The rupee is also legal tender in Bhutan, so you do not need to convert any currency, rupees are accepted everywhere.
Please bear in mind that though officially 500 and 1000 rupee notes are not supposed to be accepted, practically, all the establishments accept these notes. .Very few places accept cards, so it's best to carry how much ever you need, in cash.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
You can get a prepaid SIM card in any shop on showing your immigration permit. Bring an unlocked phone with you. For a week long trip a 100 Rs/Nu card is sufficient. Call to India are charged at 5 Rs/Nu per minute.
TRAVELLING WITHIN THE COUNTRY (Covering Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha)
For travel in Bhutan,if done individually, you can either use public buses or hire a car with driver or drive your own Car.
If you use a local agent, you'll have a car and driver, apart from the guide. Hyundai H1 is a popular tourist vehicle, which can accomodate 6, plus the guide and driver, apart from having plenty of room for luggage. Your Bhutan registered car can come to pick you up at Bagdogra or Siliguri. Alternatively, even Indian cars are allowed into Bhutan.
The roads from Paro Airport to Thimphu is good and Thimphu being the capital has good infrastructure. On the way from Thimphu to Punakha, the roads are being widened for a Hydro Power Project (as of May 2014). As a result, road conditions are bad and the road is only open to traffic at fixed times during the day. Your guide will have update info regarding these timings.
From Punakha to Phobjikha, the road is in a very bad condition and can be classified as Kutcha for most of the way. The drive is picturesque, but will be painful for those with motion sickness or a back problem.
All roads in Bhutan have many curves and therefore the driving is slow.
Roads in the Paro area are good.
There are very few (if at all) restaurants and restrooms on highways, please do not be picky.
FOOD AND HOTELS (Covering Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Phobjikha)
Quite a few Indian travellers are apprehensive about vegetarian food in Bhutan, but the problem is overrated. Hotels provide you with breakfast and dinner in the package and most of them will specially cook roti, dal, subzi and rice for you if it isn't there on the buffet, at no extra charge. You need to tell them in advance though. The same applies for breakfast. Do not be very picky about taste, it might not be the best, but they spare no effort in catering to your needs. Bhutanese food has vegetarian options too, if you aren't particular about sticking to Indian vegetarian. Ema Datsche is the national dish and is essentially chilies and cheese. Chillies in Bhutan are used as a vegetable and not as a spice.Vegetarian Thukpa, Bathup and Momos are other options. Shops in Thimphu and Paro were well stocked with packaged foods... juices, namkeen etc. and brands are predominantly Indian ones, so you won't face a problem finding your favourite product. You can even buy a bottle of pickles for your meals since you may find the food a bit bland for Indian tastes. But do stock up on what you need for the long road journeys, you won't get anything on the way.
For lunch, there are Indian restaurants in Thimphu and Paro. In Thimphu, Chula, behind Taj Tashi serves good Indian food, while in Paro, Sonam Trophel in the main market serves both Indian and Bhutanese.
On the way to Punakha, you can have Bhutanese food in the restaurant at Dochula Pass and again at the entry to the walk up to Chime Lakhang.
You can read up on these places and more on Tripadvisor itself.
Keep in mind that many hotels in Bhutan, including some high end ones, won't provide you a TV in the room. WiFi is available at some. Electric kettles are provided, but some places won't give you tea/coffee/sugar/milk powder. Please check up on these based on your requirement.
MISCELLANEOUS DOS AND DON'TS
(Courtesy: Heavenly Bhutan Travels)
Taking pictures inside the alters of dzongs, temples and monasteries is strictly prohibitedTake off your caps/hats inside dzongs, temples and in front of the national flagWear full length, long sleeved clothes while visiting dzongs, temples, monasteries, schools and any government institutionsWalk clockwise while crossing dzongs, temples, monasteries, prayer flags and other religious artifactsPlease seek permission before clicking other people or religious itemsDo not give sweets, money, pencils, pens etc. to the childrenAlthough Bhutan is safe, please keep your valuable items safeThere are a lot of stray dogs in Bhutan. Do not tease them as they aren't friendly. Barking dogs are also a nuisance at night in several areasPublic display of affection is uncommon in Bhutan. Kindly refrainSmoking in public places is prohibitedBuying of antiques from Bhutan is strictly monitored by customs. Please insist on a cash memo/original bill while purchasing
THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Bhutan is really like no other! Do not expect it to provide the commercial pleasures of a run-of-the-mill Indian hill station. It's completely non-commercial and unspoilt (the way it should be). Visually, it's very appealing. Government rules dictate that buildings, right down from palaces and monasteries to apartment blocks need to conform to the traditional architectural style and the overall effect is very impressive. The people are trustworthy and friendly and ever ready to break into a smile. The mountains, forests and rivers are in pristine condition. The cities are clean and the traffic (whatever little there is) is well organised. People say that a holiday in Sikkim or Ladakh offers a similar experience at a lower cost. But no, Bhutan is altogether unique experience and well worth the extra cost!
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My manager said she is not able to keep my position anymore but asks me for a resignation letter. Am I fired, or did I quit? | If you resign it means you quit, tell your manager you refuse to resign that she must fire you. She's trying to screw you out of whatever benefits you might have. If she refuses to fire you I guess you still have a job.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said "Going by track record, I’d feel safer in a bathroom with a trans woman than a powerful male executive any day of the week." What do you think about this? | Question: - “[LINKED_TEXT: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said "Going by track record, I’d feel safer in a bathroom with a trans woman than a powerful male executive any day of the week." What do you think about this?] [URL: https://www.quora.com/Alexandria-Ocasio-Cortez-said-Going-by-track-record-I-d-feel-safer-in-a-bathroom-with-a-trans-woman-than-a-powerful-male-executive-any-day-of-the-week-What-do-you-think-about-this]”
In the latest laws, the person using the ‘bathroom’ designates which gender they feel like that day. So a physical ‘male’ can use the women’s bathroom. How does Ocasio-Cortez feel about that? IMHO it is strange and not natural and will lead to legal difficulties and abnormal situations. It is pushing ‘Political Correctness’ way to far, to an unnatural point.
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What skills will help anyone make a significantly higher salary as an employee? | Tons of great suggestions and tips in this thread, just adding a small note for something I don't think was addressed:
It is incredibly important that the company that you work for has a high degree of transparency, and active lines of manager/subordinate communication that happen more than on a yearly basis. If the only time you touch base with your manager to get feedback on your performance is on a yearly basis, your boss will only remember a couple of the big things you shined on, but likely every major thing you fucked up. If you're not pulling your weight or performing where expected, you also wont have time to course correct or improve on your weak areas.
Ideally, the more times you're meeting with your manager, means more feedback you're getting, more records of good performance, and more opportunities to ask for a change in compensation, assuming you can justify your deserving of it. The best companies do this bi-monthly or at least quarterly. Note: If you don't look forward to performance reviews, you probably aren't performing very well..
If this doesn't work out, the other thing to consider is trading up. When it's time to move on, avoid lowering you salary requirements as must as possible. Do not undervalue yourself EVER. The line I always use is really straight forward when asked about salary:
"At my last employer, where I was a [job title], I earned a base salary of [amount I was paid annually + 5-10k], and also had [benefits, lunches, perks etc..] included. "
It's important to present it in this manner, so they know that other companies are willing to pay for your value. Adding at least 5-10k above your last salary, instead of saying "My salary requirement is [x]" also ensures that even if they just match your last salary, you're going to end up making more at each new job.
Final negotiation suggestion (for a new job only): Ask for a signing bonus that is paid upfront, but contingent on your staying for at least 1 year. This is one of those "we both show each other we're serious" kind of things, that is low risk for the company to agree to. If you stay a year, you add lots of value, and the extra 10k is only a one-time thing they had to pay (much like the fees they pay for recruiters), and if you don't stay, then you have to pay back the difference based on how many months you were there.
Hope this helps!
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What on Earth is going on with Frank Underwood’s "wh" pronunciation? | Kevin Spacey is imitating a southern accent.
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How much longer can the Russian economy sustain its war with Ukraine? | Given the effectiveness of the international economic sanctions coupled with the cost of the Ukrainian war Russia is dying a “death by a thousand cuts”. My personal guess is Russia cannot last through the end of this year.
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Can we take care of our own before we help everybody else? There are so many places in America that need help first. | Is it me, or is this just a little bit ironic?
Regardless, in many cases, like it or not, helping others helps yourself. That doesn’t miraculously stop at the border. You want fewer immigrants coming to the US because of terrible circumstances at home? Help them improve those circumstances. You want strong economic partners? Not going to happen without your neighbours having good economies. You want your enemies weak? Make your allies powerful. Moreover, it’s not like the US is helping everyone else first. The US certainly isn’t helping everyone else anyway, but to put some numbers on it: federal foreign aid on a yearly basis fluctuates around $50 billion while federal social programs add up to around $2.5 trillion (60% of which is Social Security and Medicare). Privately funded social programs add another trillion to that in the US.
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How do you imagine life in 100 years? | For me, I imagine it as my carbon footprint, -ashes dissolved in the ocean… feeding other life.
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What are the main differences between musicals and operas? | A musical is a play where both spoken dialogue and singing/songs are used to further the story along. Traditionally, most musicals are comical, though there are many that have serious themes. Musicals are a much newer idea than opera, and are generally much more light-hearted and humorous.
Opera, on the other hand, is usually song-only. There is no dialogue, the entire work is played out while singing. On top of that, opera usually focuses on the singing rather than the acting, while musical theater focuses on both. Famous operas include Dido and Aeneas, Le Nozzi di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Siegfried, etc.
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It's said that the "Hidden Bible Code" says the rapture is in 2021. Is this true? | It’s crackpot bullshit.
Just like “Genesis the Talking Snake” and “God’s Magic Apple Tree”.
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Is the resource curse a myth? | Yes.
Resource Curse is a huge crock of shit.
Never in human history has a country been poor for having too many resources. Even just saying it out loud one has to recognize the ridiculousness of the idea.
The problem is not, and has never been, too many resources. The problem is internal markets. If a resource-rich country has the capability to refine and absorb many of its resources internally, it can gain lots of wealth from having those resources. If a resource-rich country can't refine/absorb a lot of those resources internally, it then must export them raw at lower prices, and thus gains less wealth.
(The third option is: have a really low population and export tons of raw resources. Because of the low population the wealth can be spread around effectively. This is what the Gulf States do)
I don't like to pick on countries but I think this is a good comparison: USA and Nigeria.
Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa. In the economic space, the country is (in)famous for its oil output.
In many ways Nigeria is one of the poster children for the resource curse. Given its oil production (among other things), some feel that the country shouls be more developed than it is now. One way thay people explain that seeming paradox is the Resource Curse.
But look at the USA.
USA leaves Nigeria in the dust as far as oil production goes, and it has done so for quite a while -- even before fracking got big. In fact, the USA has one of the largest and most diverse resource bases on Earth, far beyond most developing and developed countries.
But no one in their right mind would say that America has the “Resource Curse.” Why?
USA has a huge consumer and industrial base capable of refining and/or absorbing its resources. Nigeria does not.
Therr are lots of reasons for that, but a “Resource Curse" ain't one of them. Having a ton of resources in your borders is actually great… if you have the industrial capacity to use those resources. And exporting those resources to acquire capital to build the industrial capacity is a possibility -- this is what countries like the USA and Russia/USSR did historically, and they both had industrial booms from it.
Soviet First Five-Year Plan was built on mass resource exports
Resource Curse is nonsense. Again: “we are poor because we have too many resources" or its implication “we are rich because we have no resources” literally makes no sense. The world isn't that ironic.
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What are the causes for fluctuations of the value of cryptocurrency? | Small market new product…. it’s price discovery
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Android phones show a small icon if a tracking app is installed with or without the owner's knowledge, does Apple have a similar icon or notification? | Android phones don’t, unless the tracking app puts a small icon on the screen.
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What are some short stories about wives? | Fred feared his wife Rhonda wasn't hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to discuss the problem.
The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about her hearing loss.
"Here's what you do," said the Doctor. "Stand about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response."
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he was in the den. He says to himself, "I'm about 40 feet away, let's see what happens." Then in a normal tone he asks, "Honey, what's for dinner?"
No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats, "Rhonda, what's for dinner?" Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his wife and asks, "Honey, what's for dinner?"
Again he gets no response.
So, he walks up to the kitchen door, about 10 feet away. "Honey, what's for dinner?"
Again there is no response..
So he walks right up behind her. "Rhonda, what's for dinner?"
"For the FIFTH time Fred, CHICKEN!!"
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How many countries have you travelled to and which are they? | Last year I have been to 16 countries. It might sound crazy, but this is how you learn: by exposing yourself to a lot of new people, experiences and ideas.
Total amount of countries I have been is 20. Seems like not that much, I’m planning to expand this number soon.
My favorite country (so far) is Slovenia. As always, it might change in the future, but for now this is the country where I would like to spend more time.
We should all remember that it’s not about the number, it’s about WHO you are after exposing yourself to much more people around the world.
P.S: It changes you permanently.
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Does the Bible mention anything about a place "between" heaven and hell? | Yes. After death our spirit bodies are held at a “gulf" or “chasm", awaiting final judgement. Read the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
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Why is SRK the biggest superstar in India? | Aamir Khan is the Worlds Biggest Superstar. He is the most recognized actor in the world. He is the only actor to give a hit in all genres. Only his film (Dangal) was a historic hit during demonetization.
Aamir Khan is the Worlds Biggest Superstar!
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As a doctor, what is the most stunning lack of understanding of their own body you've seen a patient have? | This actually happened in high school…long before I went to college.
We were about 16.5 years old. I was her first boyfriend although I had had sex a couple times with other girls. We were doing some heavy petting and I touched a breast and we laid on top of each other with clothes mostly on.
About a week later she called me on the phone crying and told me she was pregnant. I was flabbergasted as she had been very resistant to go much past first base with me. I blurted out, ‘Pregnant by whom?!’
She said, ‘By you silly. I never even kissed any other guy!’
I just laughed and it took me a few moments to get my composure and I patiently explained to her about the birds & the bees.
I guess I embarrassed her or offended her or both as she wouldn’t see me anymore.
Within a couple weeks she took up with a good friend of mine and promptly got herself pregnant for real within 6 months. They had a rushed marriage and ultimately had two kids together. After twenty years of supposed bliss, she came home one day and told her husband she wasn’t happy. News to him. She promptly moved in with a side lover.
All through high school I either used protection or made sure the gal was on the pill. So many didn’t
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Why did Will Smith slap his co-star at the Oscars? | Because Chris Rock made a joke about his wife playing GI Jane in a sequel. The original GI Jane starred Demi Moore and she is beautiful, Will took offence because his wife has suffered from alopecia. What would Will have done if he had likened her to something far more insulting.
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Does Goldman Sachs only hire prodigies? | Goldman tries to create a balance. Prodigies don’t tend to work well with each other.
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What are some tips for using Metaverse or VR to improve online meetings? | Why do you expect meeting members to sit in a meeting wearing VR headset when they can no longer work on their laptop concurrently?
On a scale of 1 - 10 for meeting improvement would rate VR addition to be MINUS FIVE!
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What are night terrors? | I am not sure if my answer is a clinical definition of night terror.
But I get these dreams that are worse then just a everyday bad dream. Or nightmare. I always classified them as night terrors.
They would be so real I would think I lived them. I would wake up in a sweat. And even though I just woke up still in bed sometimes. I still believed I lived it. Ever have a dream where your falling and you really feel like your falling you wake up before you land. Kinda the same felling. To me but multiply your bad dream x10. That's what I believe and best way I know how to answer
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What should I do if my USB device has 256GB storage but up to 8GB all files exist but corrupt? | Hopefully these files are somewhere else as well. You have a bogus USB flash drive. It was modified to appear as 256 GB and it’s very slow anyway. Return it for credit if you can.
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What are the best baby skin care products? | It is justified to be concerned about the [LINKED_TEXT: baby skin care products] [URL: https://www.babyforest.in/collections/bath-rituals] you want to buy for your kid. You can only know so much from the product description added to the packaging. The most genuine deviation in such a situation would be to go for ayurvedic or organic products learning from the organic substances mentioned under the manufacturing process.
There is no guarantee when you think [LINKED_TEXT: luxury baby products] [URL: https://www.babyforest.in/] are the best considering the price you have to pay to get them. So, you need to ensure your baby does not react to the synthetic or chemical ingredients used in the product. This is why ayurvedic baby products have a better audience base than generic brands.
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Is it true that Lord Shiva is not mentioned in the Vedas? | Unless you understand every word with the detailed background involving Sanskrit grammar, logic etc., the final conclusion being incomplete and diverted to wrong path becomes confusion. Here, you must take the first point that Narayana is an energetic form in which the unimaginable God (Parabrahman) got merged. Similarly, Brahma and Shiva are also energetic forms in which the unimaginable God got merged. These three forms can be said as the basic eternal address of God since the unimaginable God never exits from these three forms. The reason for such conclusion is that the unimaginable God is defined as that one entity, which does creation, control and destruction of this world. This definition is given by the Veda (Yato vaa imaani...), the Brahma Sutras (Janmaadyasya...) and the Gita (Prabhavah Pralayastathaa…, Mayi sarvamidam..., te mayi...). Hence, all these three forms are mediated Parabrahman only. In such case, you can take any one of these three in the sense of Parabrahman. Narayana is Parabrahman. Brahma and Shiva are Narayana or Parabrahman only. Here, the world Narayana stands for Parabrahman only and not to the specific external energetic form. One form can never be another form just like one human being can’t be another human being since each human being has its own specific form. Forms of a swan and a parrot are made of sugar. Each item is having a seed of cashew nut in it. Now, if you say that the parrot is swan, it can have two meanings: 1) The word parrot represents the external formless sugar so that the word parrot stands for such formless sugar. When you say that parrot is swan, it means that both are made of the same formless sugar externally. Similarly, if Narayana stands for the energy present in His external form, it means that both Narayana and Brahma are having external forms made of the same common formless energy. Similarly, you can take Shiva in the place of Brahma. 2) The word parrot stands for the internal cashew nut seed and here both parrot and swan have the same internal cashew nut. Similarly, if Narayana stands for Parabrahman both Narayana and Brahma have the Parabrahman in their energetic forms. In this sense Narayana stands for Parabrahman.
Therefore, you must take the word Narayana either for the general formless energy existing in external form or you must take word Narayana for the internal Parabrahman while speaking that Brahma and Shiva are Narayana. In this context, you must not take word Narayana for its specific external form of energy. If you take the sense of specific external form only, then this context disappears and the result is that Narayana is Narayana, Brahma is Brahma and Shiva is Shiva. You must learn to take proper sense of the world in a suitable context. If you take other sense of other context, the present context gets cracked with contradiction. If you take this specific form as Narayana, objection comes in the very first step that one specific form can’t be the other specific form.
The one Parabrahman exists in all these three divine forms without any internal division. This concept is well explained by the form of God Dattatreya. This form is only one entity like Brahma or Narayana or Shiva. At the same time, this form has three faces of Brahma, Narayana and Shiva seen simultaneously. This form gives the meaning of the definition of Parabrahman that one entity only called Parabrahman is doing all the three works (creation, ruling and destruction) as indicated by one person having the three faces of creator (Brahma), Ruler (Narayana) and destroyer (Shiva).
The above statements given by you are from prayer on Narayana in the Veda. By saying that Narayana is Brahma and Shiva, it only means that the Ruler-Parabrahman in Narayana is the Creator-Parabrahman in Brahma and is Destroyer-Parabrahman in Shiva. Here, the devotees approaching Parabrahman through the specific external form called Narayana and is not simply approaching and sticking to the external form only. If the devotee sticks to the external form of Narayana only, he is Veera Vaishnava (conservative and rigid devotee of Vishnu) and if the devotee sticks to Parabrahman in Narayana only, he is Vaishnava (a devotee of Vishnu with analytical spiritual knowledge). In any sub-religion of Hinduism and in any religion of the world, both types of devotees invariably exist. Our sincere effort is to convert the first type of devotees to the second type of devotees to avoid criticism of other sub-religions in Hinduism and other religions in the world forgetting universal peace.
When you say that Indra is Narayana, you should take the word Indra in its root verbal sense. Indra means the Lord or God. The word Indra comes from the root word ‘Idi’, which means Lordship (Eishvarye). You can take any incarnation (energetic or human) of Parabrahman as Indra since we address every incarnation with the prefix word ‘Lord’. Even Brahma or Narayana or Shiva or Dattatreya can be called as Indra or Lord. In this way, you can interpret this statement as calling every incarnation having Parabrahman in it as Indra or Lord. After saying that Brahma, Narayana and Shiva are Lords, the Veda proceeds to say that not only these three, but also any other incarnation is Narayana or Parabrahman.
But, if you take Indra as mere deity (ordinary soul in energetic body) present in the energetic form, having certain mystic powers along with some duties allotted by Parabrahman, the above first sense of first mode of proposition can’t be taken. You have to take the help of Sanskrit grammar-rules giving various senses for modes of propositions (Vibhakti). When you say that Brahma is Narayana or Parabrahman, it comes to be the first mode (Prathamaa vibhakti), which says that the two are one and the same. If you say that he is Rama, there are no two entities as he and Rama. It indicates identity of both as one. You can use this mode even if two entities exist and become inseparable as one. Current and wire are two entities. When I say that the wire is current, it means both merged and result is only one entity called as electrified wire. In this sense, we can take that the energetic form Brahma and Parabrahman are merged together to result in Lord Brahma. Similarly, Narayana and Shiva. Here the first sense (Taadaatmya) of merge to become single item is to be taken in the case of Brahma or Narayana or Shvia or Dattatreya or any energetic or human incarnation. Here, the word Indra can stand for Dattatreya also indicating the single Lord or Parabrahman existing in all incarnations of God.
The second sense of this first mode is control of one item by the other item (tadadhina prathamaa). Salutations to Shri Ramanuja Aacharya for projecting this sense of first mode while explaining “all this world is Brahman” (Sarvam khalvidam Brahma). Similar Vedic statement exists in this context also “All this world is Narayana” (Narayana evedam sarvam). Here, if we take first sense, it shall mean that all this world is God. If it is so, bad should not appear in any part of the world. Similarly, no ignorance must exist anywhere in the world. Narayana also means abode of spiritual knowledge and there should not be lack of knowledge anywhere in this creation. All these objections don’t admit the first sense that God and world are one and the same item. This concept belongs to atheism, for whom there is no God other than this world. In order to remove all these objections, Ramanuja took the second sense of first mode interpreting that this entire world is under the control of God. If you take Indra as a deity only having several defects like going to beat Lord Shiva with his thunder weapon, cheating Ahalya, raining continuously against Lord Krishna etc., you can’t say that such Indra is God. In this case, you have to take the second sense and interpret that the deity Indra is under the control of God. Similarly, sides like East are under the control of God.
In the above simile of swan and parrot a cashew nut existing in any one of these two is compared to Parabrahman. This simile holds good if you are rigid that Parabrahman is in the soul of incarnation only due to which soul can be called as God but not its body. However, this is not valid since Parabrahman pervades all the soul and external body equally as said in the Veda (Antarbahischcha...). Since God is also in the body of boy Krishna, that tender body could lift the big mountain due to Its unimaginable nature. In such case, the above said cashew nut taken as its powder mixed with sugar exists all over the parrot or swan.
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How do you feel knowing I have your IP address? | Wow, you have a number assigned by a network that changes every time I turn off my router.
You fucking moron.
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Which statistics test should I use? I want to analyse energy expenditure across different activities (lying down, sitting, standing, cycling) to see if the value is statistically different between groups. | This is a very broad question. The answer depends on the specific circumstances. The best advice I can offer is to use the test that is suited to your specific circumstances. If you have a large test sample (29 or more) use a z table test. If your test sample is less than 29 use a t table.
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What song has the lyrics "someone left the cake out in the rain"? | MacArthur Park originally by Richard Harris. It was redone in the disco days by Donna Summer.
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Why isn't Jimmy Page still recording fresh material and touring (like Clapton, Beck and Plant)? | Unfortunately his created juices pretty much disappeared around 1975. Excessive drug and alcohol abuse seemed to numb his senses. His ability on the guitar also much diminished and he has only fleetingly recaptured his abilities from those days.
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Why would anyone need a gun with more than 10 rounds for concealed carry? | When you can muster up the courage to fire a weapon you will truly see.
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Which is the most unbiased news outlet? | Yes
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Having at 62, I have no pension. I haven’t payed enough in for old age pension and I am alone. What will I do? I work a few hours, have no savings, and live week to week. I live in Britain. | You can claim pension credits that will top up your pension., on pension credits you get all the free things that if you were just on state pension you’d paygor. Look into pension credits, contact Welfare Rights they will get get you everything your entitled
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Where can I find packers and movers in Noida? | White Glove packers and movers is the best service providers in Noida. I moved from Noida to Bangalore recently. I have not faced any problem in their service as commitment made by him was duly fulfilled.
I have paid 60% amount initially and total charge for moving and loading and unloading of stuff was 6000/-
I think, Their service is very smooth and staff is very co-operative. I did insured my all stuff in case of any problem. Packing standard was very good.
I wish to entire White Glove packers and movers team for their success in future if they provide similar service to all.
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