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What is the best defence against ransomware? | For home and small business endpoint and terminal server use, the best is usually the one you have. In most cases that would be Microsoft Defender. Unfortunate for anti-trust reasons, but satisfies most other requirements at least reasonably well and at best perfectly fine.
Many third party packages need good fine tuning at the very least (to prevent false positives and other browsing problems) or are unusable at worst (will slow down or hang the system). Even if they are sometimes better (and sometimes not) at catching malware, one would have to put some effort and money into installling them. Free versions of the same are exceedingly obnoxious and dangerous. Dangerous in that they use popups, adverts, begging, etc. that are very similar to what actual malware would look like - ideal for training people to click on everything without reading; which we as sysadmins worked so hard on for them to not do that!
Which reminds me, the best antivirus ever may actually be a trained user who knows what should be clicked on and what not, but since that user doesn’t and cannot exist and silent exploits do exist, second best is actually the best, see first paragraph.
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If evolution were true (it clearly is not), what would observable evidence look like? | Well no, of course evolution is rubbish and the Almighty Bed Bug that created absolutely everything is responsible for it all. All those tricks and traps he’s created for mankind - loves a joke, does the ABB - all those pretend layers in rocks, all those silly made up fossils, all those visible changes in creatures that we see daily. ABB simply creates a new model, knocks out the old one, and laughs his buggy pants off as we mortals fall for it.
Evolution is pants - all hail the immortal Bed Bug!
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What is the most dangerous place on Earth? | PEOPLE HAVING NO COMMON SENSE
Normal people: most effective way to stop COVID19 is to wear a mask properly.
*Le intelligentsia
Pic source— google
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What are the arguments for and against whether a human fertilized egg at the moment of conception is a person or not? | Personhood is a cultural/legal concept, not a biological one. Traditionally, personhood does not exist until the first drawing of breath.
The Church definitely does not view fetuses or embryos as persons. There are no funerals or last rights for miscarriages. So, if you are claiming some long tradition of considering embryos and fetuses as ‘persons’, that is simply false. This is a relatively recent notion.
Anti-abortionism is really about denying women full autonomy over their bodies, and consequently denying women full personhood in society.
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Why did Will Smith slap his co-star at the Oscars? | I heard he beat him with the butt of a hairbrush.
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In their prime, who was a better rock group, The Stones or The Who? | About the same time both bands are at their prime. It's really not to say witch one is the better band. It's all about taste in the end.
Two different bands and trying to different things out. Experimental and a load of inspiration. The Who made a huge step with Tommy and the follow ups Who's Next and Quadrophenia belongs to the best rockalbums ever made. In the same period The Stones with a young Mick Taylor on board, made a couple of excellent albums. Both bands were live a main atraction. Great rockshows on a high level. After 1976 music changed and new gods showed up. Both stay huge, but the best was in the past. The drama of the death of Keith Moon was the end of The Who, but they realise that a couple of years later.
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Can you do a singing reveal? | Some sings tips
[LINKED_TEXT: FREE SINGING TIPS] [URL: https://kashyapseema.blogspot.com/2018/12/free-singing-tips.html]
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How do I reject a VC without spoiling the relationship? | This is a business, not run by emotion, but by logic.
Things to consider:- are any terms put down on paper to compensate VC1 for the mentoring advice?- does VC1 already own a part of the company?- does VC1 have voting rights?- which VC has better investor connections to give you a leg up in subsequent rounds?- which VC has better successful companies in their portfolio?- which VC has access to successful businesspeople who can guide you better?- which VC has more time to guide you?- which VC can open the doors to better resources (get it written down in the term sheet about what their commitment level would be)?
If VC1 has provided pro bono consulting advice, you could give him a token gift in appreciation for your gratitude. Asking for 50% of your company is not because he wants to be compensated for mentoring, but because that's how much he values your company and thinks it will grow. This includes his perception of the founding team to execute, which according to his ask, indicates that he has faith in the idea but not in the team. If you give him a majority stake, he will most likely replace you with a team that can better execute, as he will pretty much have veto power.
Obviously, VC2 has lesser info but a better perception (and valuation) of your company. However, check if he has made bad investments in the past. Learn more about why these ventures failed. In the early stages, your company would need an investor's help for guidance and you don't want the wrong direction or ideas since your time and money as well are invested in the company. Use VC2 as a bargaining chip per [LINKED_TEXT: Michael Wolfe] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Wolfe]'s advice to get better terms from VC1, if you want VC1's help (i.e. he's qualitatively better). Even otherwise, you can get it down to a bidding war.
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Why is recycling mobile phones important? | Me, I keep one of my old smart phones handy just in case my current one goes down and needs to go in for repairs/replacement. I can quickly change the sim card and activate it while waiting for the “new one.” But I did find out something that may or may not be worth it.
A friend of mine had some vandalism on his property and bought a security camera system for some pretty good money (which he has never finished hooking up yet and the vandalism was the first time he ever had it and nothing since…which both means it probably wasn’t the best investment for him anyhow) but it started me thinking a security camera system may not be a bad idea so I started researching them per cost and performance.
That’s when I ran across a post somewhere you can use an old cellphone to act as a security camera. You would need to give it 24 hour power and it probably wouldn’t have all the bells and whistles (night vision, panning, motion detection) but “hidden” in the right place and hooked wirelessly into your home network it may do the trick and not cost you anything.
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How do I install luxury vinyl flooring? | Luxury vinyl flooring (LVT) is manufactured to look like ceramic and porcelain tile and their installation is great DIY with long-lasting and durable results. Always remember to check the instruction before beginning. After you purchase the tile bring it into the installation room and let it acclimate for about 48 hours before you install it. Luxury [LINKED_TEXT: vinyl flooring] [URL: https://www.merinolaminates.com/en/product_category/lvt-flooring/] can go over almost any type of subfloors like concrete, wood etc. The existing vinyl must be in good condition and firmly attached to the subfloor if damaged you can apply embossing leveler over top for smooth surface.
Below are the steps how to install Luxury Vinyl Flooring
1. Remove the old flooring
2. Prepare the subfloor for LVT
3. Mark the starting the line
4. Install the new luxury vinyl tile
5. Groutable the luxury vinyl tile.
6. Finish the floor
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How often do popular Quora users go anonymous? | I never-ever go anon. I despise anonymous on Quora and everywhere else (most notably in comments in press!). If I do occasionally answer questions posted by anon people that’s because I didn’t pay attention. My logic is the unity of thinking, saying and doing all emanating from me under full name, title, address, etc. Basically, WYSIWYG.
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What are the differences between muscle tissue and epithelial tissue? | The first thing to note for this answer is that tissues are collections of cells, all working together for a collective purpose.
Muscle tissue can be one of three types; Cardiac, Smooth or Skeletal. I will presume in this scenario, you are referring to skeletal muscles (so, the muscles lining our bones that help us walk, run and pick things up).
Skeletal muscle tissue is ‘striated’ [ the fibers have a cylindrical shape, are abundant in mitochondria, and the tissue contain cells that are multinucleated ] and is strictly voluntary in motion (unlike cardiac muscle, which is involuntary). Skeletal muscle tissue is attached to bones by collagen fibres known as tendons, and is controlled by the somatic nervous system.
The somatic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles — Wikipedia; “Somatic Nervous System”
Epithelial Tissue is quite different; Epithelial tissue is like a sheet of cells lining the entire surface— and all the cavities— inside and outside the body. It forms boundaries between different environments, and epithelial tissue varies depending on the part of the body in question.
Ciliated (Columnar) Epithelium (made of ciliated epithelial cells) lines all the airways connecting the nose & mouth to the lungs. The ‘cilia’ —tiny hairlike structures— serve to ‘waft mucus up towards the oesophagus’ where it will be swallowed and digested (a defence mechanism, as mucus traps potential pathogenic threats).
Squamous Epithelium (made of squamous epithelial cells) makes up the exchange surfaces within our lungs. They are thin— purposely designed so, in order to ‘reduce the diffusion distance of gases’ to & from the blood.
Remember that the surfaces of our lungs and stomach technically touch the outside, since they are in contact with the air & the outside environment!
Transitional Epithelium (made of cells that fall between cuboidal & squamous) makes up the lining of the bladder & uterus, for example, and is structured in a way that ‘allows the organs to stretch and expand’ without tearing.
The important thing to remember about Epithelial Tissue is that it has four main functions;
Protection of tissues beneathSecretionAbsorptionReceiving sensory stimuli
i hope that answers your question! thank you for requesting this topic! ❤︎ :)
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What are the qualities of a successful leader? | For decades, Gallup scientists have researched the topic of leadership. They’ve surveyed a million work teams, conducted 50,000+ in-depth interviews with leaders & interviewed 20,000 followers to ask what they admired in the most important leader in their life. The results of that research are unveiled in Strengths Based Leadership, identifying 3 keys to being an effective leader to show how each person’s unique talents can drive their success. Gallup’s popular StrengthsFinder assessment helps readers discover their own special gifts & specific strategies show them how to lead with their top 5 talents. Strengths Based Leadership offers a new roadmap for leading people toward a better future.
[LINKED_TEXT: https://themillionaireblueprint.club/blog/strengths-based-leadership/] [URL: https://themillionaireblueprint.club/blog/strengths-based-leadership/] |
Is it unethical to tell an Alzheimer’s patient that they’re vacationing in an awesome place, rather than telling them they’re in a care facility—assuming they would take your word for it, feel happy, and not discover the lie? | No I don’t think its ethical. Alzheimer’s patients sometimes have moments of clarity when they do realise where they are. If you lie to them about obvious things like their location, you are making their world even more incomprehensible than it needs to be.
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How do you find the current in a short circuit? | Aside from an ammeter the only way is with the Thevinin impedance and the open circuit (pre-short) voltage.
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Can we bake a cake in a glass bowl? | Yes you make
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What are the ways the "all you can eat" rules are abused at buffets? | Don’t know
Never go to these places, which are relatively rare in the UK. Would rather go and spend a little more on something I really want to eat
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How do I get someone's name by their mobile number? | Following are the ways by which we can find someone’s name from the phone number:
Start Reverse lookup from phone numberUse of search engines to find whom that number belongsSearch through social media to find the profiles associated with that numberUse a free tool such as Phone number lookup websitesTruecaller
If nothing works, there is an alternative method as well. [LINKED_TEXT: Click here] [URL: https://www.techpluto.com/how-to-find-someones-name-by-phone-number-for-free/] to understand each of them in detail.
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How do liberals propose funding their nice programs when the US owes over 20 trillion dollars in public debt with over 100 trillion dollars in unfunded liabilities and a 688 billion dollar annual federal budget deficit? | The easiest way to look at these numbers are on a fiscal year basis. Our Federal budget for 2020 is projected around 4.8 trillion with a trillion dollar deficit. Our budget makes up about a quarter of our economy already and our GDP is around 19 trillion. No spending can increase GDP, this may sound ridiculous but it is worth mentioning considering the enormous spending proposals.
According to the Sanders and Warren campaigns and based on their own projected numbers the Federal budget would be doubled or tripled. These are some of their signature policies and what they claim they will cost.
16 trillion dollars for the “green new deal” (over ten years)
32 trillion dollars for “Medicare for all” (over ten years)
2 trillion dollar infrastructure plan
2.2 trillion dollar student loan forgiveness and possibly 100s of billions a year for free college.
140 billion to 1 trillion dollar a year universal day care or Pre-K (depending on the extent)
3.8 trillion dollars a year for a universal income (yang and others)
100–500 billion in reparations
There are many more smaller dollar plans I will not mention for the sake of time. These numbers vary based on candidate but either way we are looking at enormous numbers. I am not arguing whether these policies are right or wrong but just laying out facts and asking a few questions. Added all together they range from 5–10 trillion dollars in increased spending. There are legitimate and honest questions that need to be answered by these campaigns and some of which are as follows…
A. What would be the effects of a huge Federal budget on our tax rates, our economy, and our deficit?
B. Our current budget is a quarter of our economy, if doubled or tripled that would mean a majority government funded economy. If over 50 percent of our economy is government funded and less than half free market, would we officially be a socialist country? If not at what point do we crossover? 60 percent government controlled? 75 percent?
C. If Trump can't get a couple billion for a wall with a majority in congress, then can a Dem candidate realistically get half this funding?
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What TV series are worth watching? | Here are 10 must-watch web series to watch in India:
Sacred Games: This Netflix original series is a crime thriller based on the novel of the same name by Vikram Chandra. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Radhika Apte, and has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.Mirzapur: This Amazon Prime Video original series is a crime drama set in the fictional town of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyendu Sharma, and has gained a massive following in India.Paatal Lok: This Amazon Prime Video original series is a crime thriller that explores the dark underbelly of Indian society. It stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Neeraj Kabi, and Abhishek Banerjee and has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.Delhi Crime: This Netflix original series is based on the infamous Nirbhaya case and follows the investigation of a brutal crime in Delhi. It stars Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang, and Rasika Dugal and has been praised for its sensitive handling of the subject matter.Made in Heaven: This Amazon Prime Video original series explores the world of high-end Indian weddings and the lives of the people involved in them. It stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Jim Sarbh and has received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of societal issues.Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story: This SonyLIV series is based on the real-life events surrounding the 1992 Indian stock market scam. It stars Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Anjali Barot and has received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.The Family Man: This Amazon Prime Video original series follows the life of a middle-class man who works as a spy for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency. It stars Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, and Sharib Hashmi and has received praise for its realistic portrayal of espionage.Breathe: This Amazon Prime Video original series is a crime thriller that follows the story of a father who is willing to do anything to save his dying son. It stars R. Madhavan, Amit Sadh, and Sapna Pabbi and has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.Special Ops: This Hotstar Specials series is a spy thriller that follows the story of an Indian intelligence officer who leads a covert operation to track down a terrorist. It stars Kay Kay Menon, Karan Tacker, and Divya Dutta and has received praise for its realistic portrayal of espionage.Criminal Justice: This Hotstar Specials series is a crime thriller that follows the story of a cab driver who is accused of murder. It stars Vikrant Massey, Pankaj Tripathi, and Jackie Shroff and has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances.
These web series have gained critical acclaim and popularity among Indian audiences, and are definitely worth watching.
Follow me [LINKED_TEXT: Shabnam Dhar] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/Shabnam-Dhar] more similar suggestions and ideas.
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Which is the best travel portal development company? | In this competitive market, creating a travel portal can help your business stand out. A responsive [LINKED_TEXT: travel website design] [URL: https://www.trawex.com/custom-web-design-services.php] gives online users a realistic idea of your brand's offerings, unique value propositions, and core values.
Travel portal development meets every sophisticated demand of a travel agency, allowing agents to streamline business management and grow their businesses.
Hiring a custom web developer to create a tailored website for your business has numerous benefits. Whether you are a start-up or a small business owner, a tailor-made website that incorporates all of the features allows your customers can easily find you. It helps to boost your sales and raise brand visibility.
Have you been looking for the best travel portal development company in India? Look no further than Trawex.
Trawex is the best travel portal development company in India that provides a complete travel portal solution. Whether it’s about designing a consistent travel portal solution or an online travel booking website, they make sure that you are equipped with the latest techniques to perform your travel agency more efficiently.
Trawex has over a decade of experience in the travel and tourism industry, providing travel web solutions to OTAs, DMCs, TMCs, and Airlines, and others. They can make your travel website stand out by developing it to be responsive, adding attention-grabbing content, secure payment methods, easy booking and cancellation functionalities, reviews and ratings, search filters, maps, and more.
Trawex expert team specializes in travel portal development, web travel portal/travel website development, website design, B2C and B2B travel portal/booking engine integration, GDS API integration, third party API integration (hotel, flight, tour package, car rental, and transfer), payment gateway integration, and search engine optimization.
Trawex fully evaluates your specific needs and develops the best website design and development solutions to maximize your profits. Their web development services combine cutting-edge technology with business concepts to make your website enticing and easy to comprehend and use.
Key Features:
B2B and B2C Travel Website DevelopmentAdvanced Reliable, Flexible Packaging PlatformsSimple online booking and cancellationClear planning and costing of tour packagesSecure & multiple payment gateway integrationsSupport for foreign currenciesHighlighted deals and offersExcellent Customer SupportA simple Content Management SystemAutomated Invoice CreatorA Mobile Responsive PlatformMulti-Currency and Multi-LingualAdvanced Analytics and Reporting ModuleInteractive User ManagementTravel Portal DevelopmentPayment GatewaysPrint & Email Confirmation VouchersCustomer Review & Feedback systemSMS GatewayOnline Travel PortalsSocial Media integration
Key Benefits:
Responsive & SEO friendlyBespoke travel website designDynamic holiday packaging enginesFlexible language & currency optionsSecure online bookingAbility to extend your products and/or servicesEasy inventory managementExtendable & scalable systemLow running cost
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Has any programmer ever been paid per line of code? | One time I found a craigs list ad. The job was to setup SSO. All I had to do was fix a one line statement in the machine.config and got paid $700 in a public parking lot. Didn’t even have to get out of the car.
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What is the suggested tilt angle of a photovoltaic solar panel? | The ideal tilt angle for PV solar panels that face north has been established to be 25° for stationary solar panels without seasonal changes.
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Is the claim that Palestinian ethnicity doesn't exist, and is actually a mix of different Arab nationalities (Jordanian, etc) just a false conspiracy theory? | Please read [LINKED_TEXT: Chaim Handler] [URL: https://www.quora.com/profile/Chaim-Handler]’s answer.
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How do you know if you see a satellite? | Go out into the country, far from city light where the sky gets “country dark” and throw out a blanket at dusk. Lie down and look up.
When the sky is good and black, you and most of the air over your head have rotated into Earth’s shadow, but satellites far above have not. Keep watching yu you will see what look like bright stars, quickly moving from west to east. Unlike aircraft, which vary in brightness as they maneuver and are buffeted by the atmosphere, satellites move in a perfectly fixed line, then wink out suddenly as they drop below the terminator into Earth’s night.
Of course, satellites move in all sorts of orbits at all sorts of altitudes, but low orbits moving west to east are common and easy to spot.
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What are the ideal height and weight for a rower? | There isn't a specific ideal height and weight for rowers, as it can vary depending on individual factors and the specific type of rowing. However, certain characteristics tend to be advantageous for rowers due to the nature of the sport.
Height: Taller individuals generally have longer limbs, which can provide a mechanical advantage in rowing. They tend to have a longer stroke length, allowing for more power and leverage. However, there are successful rowers of varying heights, and factors such as technique, strength, and overall fitness level are also crucial. Rowers of shorter stature can still excel in certain categories, such as lightweight rowing.Weight: Weight categories in rowing are typically divided into lightweight and heavyweight. Lightweight rowers have a specific weight limit, which varies depending on the competition and gender. Generally, for men, lightweight rowers must weigh below 72.5 kg (159.8 lbs), and for women, the limit is below 59 kg (130 lbs). Heavyweight rowers have no weight restrictions. It's important to note that rowers at all weights can achieve success based on their skill, technique, and physical fitness.
In rowing, body composition is often more critical than weight alone. Muscle mass, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance are crucial factors that contribute to a rower's performance. It's also important to note that rowing is a sport that emphasizes teamwork, synchronization, and technique, along with individual physical attributes.
Ultimately, rowers come in a wide range of heights and weights, and success in the sport can be achieved by focusing on overall fitness, strength, endurance, and technical proficiency rather than solely on specific height and weight measurements.
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Aren’t you upset seeing a tattoo all over Jungkook’s arm? | OF COURSE I MEAN HONESTLY LIKE HOW COULD HE LIKE MAKE A CHOICE TO DO SOMETHING WITH HIS OWN BODY. LIKE I’M SO OFFENDED THAT HE DIDN’T LET US CONTROL EVERY SINGLE PART OF HIS LIFE. COULDN’T HE HAVE ASKED PERMISSION LIKE AS FANS WE’RE SO ENTITLED LIKE I’M SO DEPRESSED NOW…
Okay if you thought I was serious then…
Kidding but you see where I’m going with this?
No??
Okay I’ll keep this short and sweet: He’s allowed to make a choice with his own body, it is none of our business. I do not give a crap about whether or not he has a tattoo. He’s still the same person, doing what he wants to do with his body. All power to him.
Thanks for reading :)
(I do not own these images, thank Google Images)
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How and from where can I buy cheap flight tickets? | Hello everyone… If you are looking to book cheap flight tickets then you are at the right place. Read this till the end and I promise that with this you will save lot of money by booking cheap flight tickets.
A few days back when I was planning a trip with my family I started searching for the cheap flight ticket as all the websites were showing the price of Rs.6500+ per person. It was a way too high for me to book the flight ticket.
Then when I searched more about cheap flight tickets on QUORA as well I found the banner given below:
On seeing this I felt excited and decided to give it a try. So I called them to book my flight tickets. One of the executive picked up the call and I asked for the cheapest flight ticket available for my journey.
Surprisingly the price he quoted was Rs.4500 per person and that was 30% lower price than that was available on any other online website.
I was really happy and asked them to let me know the complete booking procedure so they told me the following steps that are to be followed to book the flight tickets:
Share Travel Details: I shared my travel details like travel place, Travel date and number of tickets on their WhatsApp numbers that are +91–9999866662, +91–9811138880.Get flight details: Then the executive shared the flight details and the flight fare that was Rs.4500 and this price was 30% lower than the price available on any other online website.Select flight: So, I selected the most comfortable flight with the lowest price available for that and proceeded to the next step.Share passengers details and make payment: Then I shared the names of all the passengers like Mr. or Ms. and made the payment to their company bank account and shared the snapshot with them on their WhatsApp number.Final Confirmation: Then the executive just share the final snapshot with flight details and the passengers details for the final confirmation and as soon as I confirmed the details the executive booked the ticket and shared the ticket copy with me.Web Check-In and Boarding Pass: Then the executive asked me to inform him to do the web check-in one day before travel date to do the web check-in and share the ticket copy with them and I did the same. Then the executive did the web check-in and shared the boarding passes with me.
SETUTRIP really provided me the lowest flight fare and made my journey very easy. I am really happy with their services.
Friends, If you are also looking for the cheap flight tickets then I would suggest you to consult SETURTRIP before finalizing your ticket.
Here is their visiting card:
If I was able to help you please don’t forget to upvote this answer.
Thanks and Regards
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Can I use a dimmer with my LED? | Your Led Light should have dimmable driver to support dimming.
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Which is the best travel portal development company? | A Best Travel Portal Development company offers all these features :
Highly responsive and speedy travel portals with instant reservation system and booking facilities.Their booking process must be secured and transparentThey must use popular API integration of Top GDS such as Amadeus, Travelport and Galileo.Make sure that the website has the required features like search filters, right menu, weather widget, price comparison, Google maps, robot.txt, the latest travel news, trip advice, online chat, real images, customer testimonials, proper price comparison and rates and much more.
I would recommend you to check [LINKED_TEXT: Travel Portal Online ] [URL: https://www.travelportalonline.com/]which is currently the Best Travel Portal Development Company in India. They provide travel portal development services at affordable cost.
Their Travel Portal software is a comprehensive online booking system. As a travel agent, you will need to install the software and connect with thousands of hotels, cars, transfers, flights and more travel services. Their travel portals software is specially designed for travel management companies, travel aggregators, B2B and B2C travel modules. You can visit their website and get more insights.
I hope this information is helpful for you.
Please upvote and support.
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What is a good gun for home defense? | The best handgun for home defense is the one you practice with the most and the one you're most comfortable and confident with. As far as caliber, 9mm is always a safe bet.
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Why would a narcissist block you on Facebook then unblock you then block you again? | You need to understand that narcissists do things for themselves. No, they don’t want to play mind games with you, no, they don’t want to fuck with your head.
they want to do what is best for them.
if they miss you they’ll unblock you.. if they feel they want you out of their life then they block you… then they might realise they want you back so they unblock you…
it’s not to fuck with your head, they don’t care about how you feel when these things are happening, they care about making themselves feel better, always, at all costs.
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Do you have a different opinion on climate change? | We cannot burn our way to prosperity because climate change is a real and immediate threat. We already depend too much on fossil fuels, therefore we must discover an alternative, sustainable route to the future we desire.
Check out these 5 MAJOR Contributors To CLIMATE CHANGE
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I keep working out, but I'm not seeing any progress. What do I do? | Welcome to the club buddy.
I started working out long back and I still see very less progress when I look into the mirror but I have realised that it's there.
I've gained over 15kgs in last few years and very less fat so I know that I've gained a lot. The best way to see progress is to take progress pictures. Believe me, you'll never regret taking progress pictures.
If you're working hard and taking a good diet with enough macros then you'll definitely see positive results. If you won't notice them then others will and eventually you will notice it too. Be patient and keep working hard. That's it, that's the only secret.
Or you can track your gains using a tshirt the way I did😅
Pic: 1, 2018
Pic 2, Now
Same Tshirt, Same Person, Different Mindset.
Thank you for reading.
Anuj.
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What do you wear, if anything, under your spandex, yoga pants, leggings, and/or tights? | You shouldn't wear anything it defeats the purpose of them wicking off your sweat. Plus a bunch up on you and your crotch area
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How do authors who create a book series manage to publish books and do their everyday jobs while also having to deal with all the stress? | Great question! As an author who also has a day job, it comes down to:
Evenings and late nights: writingWeekends and holidays: writing, often in front of NFL or NBATrain or bus rides longer than 20 minutes: writingCoffeeEnergy drinksPremade foods, like those 5lb frozen lasagnas
You may have a mental image of some JK Rowling-type figure looking dashing in a scarf while rattling off another book.
What you’re far more likely to see is a bleary-eyed person at 2AM with a Monster while the spouse is sleeping, frantically trying to bang out that last 1,000 words.
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If Republicans are supposedly fiscally responsible, why does the deficit increase every time they are in power? | Neither can fix our debt so they blame each other for it.What I see is strings attached to both parties and big money people are in control to the end.
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Why has India ended up as such a corrupt country, while the USA, being another democratic country, has such an organized and law-abiding government in comparison with India? | It just comes down to one thing and i.e. Sense of Nationalism.You make numerous laws and policies which are best and still they fail.You hire the best.Train them.Provide them the best of all and still you won't make any progress until Nationalistic sense is inculcated. I feel that has been one of the most essential ingredient in making of countries like Japan,Korea,USA while UK developed because of the Protestant religion and not on the patriotism.
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Prince Harry says he and Meghan won't return to the UK. Why don't the UK people be less racist and welcome Meghan Markle? | Ridiculous bloody question. Grow up.
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How hard is it to trace a VPN? | Tracking VPN connections is more difficult because the main purpose of a VPN is to protect user privacy and encrypt network traffic. Sometimes a VPN connection leaks an IP address due to misconfiguration or network issues, and the IP address can be revealed, allowing your VPN connection to be tracked. But if the other party uses a proxy server, the real IP is also unknown. I have used the more login proxy, and I know how powerful the proxy server’s hidden function is. Many people use it for secondary protection. Also, if your device is leaking DNS requests while connected to a VPN, it is possible to detect VPN usage by monitoring DNS traffic. This leak can happen when DNS queries are sent directly to a local DNS server without going through the VPN tunnel.
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What is it like to be morbidly obese (BMI > 40)? | Being morbidly obese, or having a BMI greater than 40, can have profound effects on a person's physical health, emotional well-being, and daily life.
People who are morbidly obese often experience joint pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue due to the extra weight their bodies are carrying. This makes physical activity difficult and often leads to a sedentary lifestyle. They also have a higher risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.
Many individuals who are morbidly obese experience depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. They may face discrimination or stigma, which can impact their social life, employment opportunities, and overall quality of life.
Simple tasks like tying shoes, walking short distances, standing for long periods, or fitting into seats at movie theaters or on airplanes can be challenging. This can lead to feelings of frustration and isolation.
Losing weight and maintaining weight loss involves a combination of healthy eating and regular physical activity. It's not about short-term diets or workout fads but rather making sustainable lifestyle changes. This means adopting a balanced, nutritious diet and gradually increasing physical activity with exercises that are safe and enjoyable.
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Is investing in cryptocurrency still profitable? | Whether or not it is worth it to invest in cryptocurrencies depends on a variety of factors, such as the individual's financial situation, investment goals, and risk tolerance. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and risky investments, and investors should be prepared to potentially lose all of their investment.
That being said, some people believe that the potential rewards of investing in cryptocurrencies outweigh the risks. For example, early investors in Bitcoin have seen enormous returns on their investments, with the price of Bitcoin skyrocketing from a few cents to over $60,000 in just a few years.
Ultimately, the decision to invest in cryptocurrencies should be based on careful research and analysis of the risks and potential rewards. Investors should consider factors such as the volatility of the market, the level of regulation in the industry, and the potential for fraud and other risks. It's also important to keep in mind that cryptocurrencies are not suitable for everyone and should be approached with caution.
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What is served as breakfast in your country? | Many people have cold pizza for breakfast in the USA. Duane “The Rock” Johnson famously had FOUR pizzas for breakfast on one of his “cheat days.”
There’s even a song written to celebrate cold pizza for breakfast:
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Out of the 5 million illegal immigrants pouring over our southern and northern boarders, how many are criminals and terrorists? | All of them. ‘Illegal immigrant’ is just another way of saying ‘criminal invader’. It’s like saying how many rapists are criminals.
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Atheists, take a look around. Do you like the world science has lead you to? | I absolutely love where science has led us!
Do you like using a phone/ computer to disrespect science, technology, and atheists?
The problem is the place religion is trying to drag us to.
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Abe Lincoln was a self taught lawyer. Can anyone do something similar these days? | As far as I know, the last jurist of any note who got in that way was the great Robert H. Jackson, associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1941 to 1954, and even he had a year of law school. I believe “reading law” is still allowed in a few states. But it’s generally considered almost impossible to pass the bar examination unless you’ve been to law school.
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EU chiefs have failed to clinch a deal for a new 96% effective Novavax Covid-19 vaccine. The EU say Novavax is dragging it’s heels. Novavax say they are wary, following the AZ vaccine program. Who is telling the truth? | I suspect that Novavax, wants to be able to run its international business without the fear that the EU will interfere with it, and force it to break contracts.
Pfizer has now decided to end its deal with BioNtech when the current arrangement ends.
Even the Anglo French Sanofi Mark 2 is going to be manufactured in the UK. The EU won’t be getting any of those because it has a policy that only vaccines made in the EU can be used in the EU
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What exact race are Assyrians? | Assyrians are an ethnic group indigenous to the Middle East, with a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. They are a distinct ethnic group with their own unique culture, language, and traditions, and are often identified as a distinct religious minority in the region.
The Assyrian people trace their origins back to the ancient Assyrian civilization, which was centered in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) and existed from around 2500 BCE to 609 BCE. The Assyrians have a complex ethnic and cultural identity, which has been shaped by centuries of migration, conquest, and assimilation.
Today, the majority of Assyrians live in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. They are primarily Christian, belonging to various denominations such as the Assyrian Church of the East, the Chaldean Catholic Church, and the Syriac Orthodox Church. However, there are also significant Assyrian communities in the diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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Is there such thing a type of syllabary writing system that only use vowels and adds diacritical mark to the vowels to represent consonant + vowels ? | No complete system comes to mind. In a way, your question comes close to asking whether there is script that does the opposite of the Semitic languages. Those languages obligatorily indicate consonants, but vowels are indicated optionally (and usually not at all) by additional markings that could be considered diacritical. Those scripts, however, are not syllabaries.
“AUI” perhaps has some features along the lines the question probes (it is an attempt at an [LINKED_TEXT: Oligosynthetic language - Wikipedia] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligosynthetic_language]). See [LINKED_TEXT: aUI (constructed language) - Wikipedia] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AUI_(constructed_language)]. But AUI is not a syllabary and does not use diacritics in the way the question asks about.
That brings to mind scripts called “abugidas” or “alphasyllabaries.” Some languages of India, Southeast Asia, and Ethiopian Semitic languages use such a system (see [LINKED_TEXT: Syllabary - Wikipedia] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syllabary] or see [LINKED_TEXT: Easy Japanese - Japanese Syllabaries | NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN] [URL: https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/english/syllabary/index.html#tab] or [LINKED_TEXT: Ge'ez script - Wikipedia] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge%27ez_script]).
Or consider this 1841 system related to the Cree language of Canadian First Peoples, which is the opposite of what the question asks—it is the consonants that are indicated and the vowels are indicated by slight variations in the symbols.
(Source: [LINKED_TEXT: Canadian Aboriginal syllabics - Wikipedia] [URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Aboriginal_syllabics].)
If it is the case that there are scripts with main symbols that are (a) vowels and consonants (e.g., Roman and Cyrillic alphabets), or (b) that use just consonants with vowels markings as a secondary feature (e.g., Hebrew, Arabic), but no (c) script that uses vowels for main symbols and notes consonants only as secondary markings—then why?
So thanks for the A2A. Interesting question to ponder.
Addendum October 9, 2018. I mentioned the abugidas—alphasyllabary scripts. The name abugida comes from the Ge’ez language, አቡጊዳ. Each letter is consonant based, with vowels indicated by notations. Now, look at the name abugida again and compare it to the sequence of letters in the Greek alphabet: α, β, γ, δ—alpha, beta, gamma, delta. Or for that matter, consider Hebrew: א ב ג ד —alef, bet, gimel, dalet (Hebrew reads from right to left).
We see the same a-b-g-d sequence in Ge’ez, Greek, and Hebrew. That is probably evidence of cultural diffusion of writing systems. (Hebrew by the way is what’s called an abjad—a consonants only language. Yes, there are vowel markings but they are not obligatory in most cases.)
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What puzzles you most about humans? | Being a CBSE ,class 10 student I think I can relate the answer of this question with the poem that is given in our Literature Textbook ( English ).
Yes you got it right the name of the poem is The Rime of The Ancient mariner written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Over here the poet beautifully describes the mood swinging charecter of human beings , it is one of the puzzling personality that each and every human being have.
Initially the arrival of The albatross has been taken as a fortune by all the sailors as it brings favourable conditions along with it. They take the albatross as a boon for them because they were stuck in such a harsh condition that could only led to the death of every one. And the albatross pulled them out of that condition.
But when the mariner killed the albatross unknowingly everyone started to blame the mariner ( it is obvious ) but later when they saw that they are not in any problem after the killing of the white bird. They swing their attitude towards the mariner and stopped blaming him.
But after wards the Almighty punishes them.
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Is the MIT Pune good for a B.Tech? | Worse than IITs.
Reason:
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What are the various parameters that effect the permeability of soil in the field? | factors affecting permeability of soil are
void ratiovolume of solids presentdensity of soilcompaction and consolidationsurcharge presenttype and nature of different soilsthickness of soil strata
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Is there a way to permanently delete files on a computer where even the FBI can't find the info? | Been a while but
dd if=/dev/null of=/dev/dev_name
And in the case of a hard drive do it multiple times. For SSD (solid state drives) I believe it’s adequate to do once.
Explanation: you are taking data from /dev/null (i.e. 0’s ) and writing them to the drive being cleared. In the case of a hard drive you are doing it multiple times to obliterate any residual information outside of the track of 1’s and 0’s. If you are really paranoid you could over write disk with info from another disk or from a source of all 1’s.
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How do you create social media creative content? | Creating content for social media
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The key to successful social media content is authenticity. Be true to your brand and your audience. It's not just about selling a product or service, it's about sharing your story, building relationships, and creating a community around your brand.
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What if Tommy Oliver were an incarnation of the dragon? | Funny thing is, there’s actually a collaborative effort with JDF and Johnny Yong Bosch, entitled Legend of the White Dragon. Tommy, and a group of former Rangers, are in a post-apocalyptic world, and the concept of clones is very real. Not ones created by the now deceased Wizard of Deception. There’s apparently a power that can be used to fight against the entity(entities) responsible for the mess.
In the teaser video, a cloaked Tommy is a nomad. He ends up encountering a few former Rangers, who want to know why he’s hiding, and won’t join the fight. Adam says Tommy’s blood is the key. Why his blood? Why not Adam’s? Or that of Wes, or Gia?
It’s currently unknown if this power is simply given that name, or if it actually is the power of a dragon. If it’s the latter, then again, why Tommy? What is it about his genetic structure that unlocks the power? In a world and universe where Power Rangers exist, being descended from the mythical dragon suddenly isn’t that far-fetched.
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Why does the UK want the Scilly Islands? So remote off the coast of Britain. | Strictly speaking the channel Islands are not part of the UK they are Crown dependencies and are the property of the sovereign.
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What is the best onboarding software for SaaS? I'm looking for a program that will allow me to overlay a walk through. I can take people step by step through the setup, so that they can get started working immediately. | Why retention is important for SaaS?
SaaS, and retention.
I’m pretty sure you are aware of the relation between these two, yet there is no harm in repeating the basics.
A SaaS is based on a subscription business model; you have to sell your product every month, not just once. In SaaS, it is much cheaper and easier to keep your existing users than acquiring new customers.
The Real Value of Onboarding
In order to keep getting payment from your customers each month, you have to make sure that they are using your product and keep getting value from it.
Only when you have the best onboarding possible for your product can you manage to do that.
Fast-growing companies that are trying to reach product-market fit has 20% 8-week retention rate while the top SaaS companies have around 38%. The well-designed onboarding process for the new users makes the difference.
Why does every SaaS product need to use onboarding software?
I am not going to lie, there is no shortage of developers in 2020. If you want your own product tour and checklist, you can find a freelancer or hire a developer in a matter of hours!
Yet you have to ask yourself, do you really want to be that dependant on developers?
The questions don’t stop there:
Do your developers have better things to do that would benefit your company more?
Do you have enough resources to build an insource user onboarding?
Will you have all the features a user onboarding tool offers, is it worth it?
[LINKED_TEXT: Developers] [URL: https://frontegg.com/personas/developers] are always busy creating, maintaining, updating, improving products. It would not be wise to spend precious developer time that could be used to polish your product on creating an interactive product tour.
Your SaaS business needs an onboarding tool because there is a high possibility that you can’t afford to create an onboarding flow in-source.
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What are easy recipes to learn if I don't know how to cook or even prepare basic dishes? | There are several ways to learn how to cook:
Practice: Start by cooking simple recipes and gradually work your way up to more complex dishes. The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you'll become in the kitchen.Cookbooks: Invest in a good cookbook with easy-to-follow recipes and cooking tips. Start with basic recipes and move on to more challenging ones as you gain more experience.Online resources: There are plenty of online cooking resources available, from cooking websites and blogs to instructional videos on YouTube. These resources can provide you with step-by-step instructions, cooking techniques, and recipe ideas.Take a class: Consider taking a cooking class at a local community center or culinary school. This can provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from experienced chefs.Learn from friends and family: Ask friends and family members who enjoy cooking to teach you some of their favorite recipes and techniques. Cooking together can be a fun and educational experience.
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What is the most shocking substitution in a football match? | I guess most of us have heard about this story.
1994, In a friendly match against Oxford, Harry Redknaap West Ham's assistant coach pulled a abusive fan Steve Davis to play as a substitute in second half and a dream came true for him as he scored in that match. Here is the full story
The day Harry Redknapp brought a fan on to play for West Ham
According to one of football's most endearing fairy tales, Harry Redknapp once pulled an abusive fan from the crowd and put him on the field for West Ham. This allegedly happened in 1994, but no video and scant evidence of the incident exist. Jeff Maysh chased this mystery for over a decade before finally catching up with the fan in question
Harry Redknapp chats to Steve Davies in the crowd at Oxford in 1994, before sending him on as a substitute. Photograph: Steve Bacon• Originally published in [LINKED_TEXT: Howler Magazine] [URL: http://howlermagazine.com/]Ever since he was five years old, Steve Davies dreamed of playing for[LINKED_TEXT: West Ham United] [URL: http://www.theguardian.com/football/westhamunited]. He grew up in the rain-thrashed English working-class town of Rushden, where by birthright he should have supported Rushden Town, or Northampton, or even Coventry City. But after watching [LINKED_TEXT: West Ham triumph over Fulham in the 1975 FA Cup final] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX75fRWOB7U], he became a long-distance fan, pledging his allegiance to the claret and blue of the Hammers."The other kids at school said I should support a local team. But I just knew I was West Ham. I can't explain it really," says Steve as I hand him a pint of beer and we begin the interview. "I wore the shirt with pride and would travel to see the games as often as I could." (A 182-mile round trip.) Young Steve devoured football magazines and decorated his bedroom walls with photographs of West Ham players.
West Ham's Trevor Brooking. Photograph: Allsport"Trevor Brooking was my hero. I had hundreds of photos of Brooking," says Steve of the West Ham legend who played 528 times for the Hammers and scored 88 goals, including a boy's [LINKED_TEXT: day-dream of a diving header] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUlHRuwZGb4] to steal the FA Cup from Arsenal in 1980. Four months after that, a teenage Steve Davies sneaked on to a train to London to watch Brooking and West Ham United play Watford at Upton Park and was thrilled when the ball flew toward him as he stood in the North Bank. "Amazingly, I caught it," he recalls. "Next thing, Trevor Brooking runs over and signals for me to throw it back."But Steve couldn't let go. As Trevor came ever closer, he clutched the ball. "I remember being that close to my hero. 'Come and get it!' I said." To Steve's delight, he did. Steve gave back the ball and play resumed. "It was a memory that stayed with me for ages," says Steve. "It was all terraces back then, and when a player would take a corner, I could lean over and almost touch him. Almost." West Ham won 3–2, Brooking scored, and Steve had a story to tell his dad after making the long journey back to Rushden.Steve's father, a Welshman named Geoff Davies, was a broad-shouldered Sunday-league defender, and when young Steve came of age, he too began playing in the waterlogged Sunday leagues of the Midlands. "Dad played well into his forties," says Steve proudly. Steve turned out for Fishermead, a strong pub team in Milton Keynes. "Every lad dreamed of playing for their favorite team, and every time I ran on to the pitch I wished I was playing for West Ham United." His boyhood idols were all strong defenders like his old man. "As a teenager, I pretended I was Billy Bonds when I played. I used to admire good defenders, like Ray Stewart. He was Scottish, and the best penalty taker – top corner every time – you wouldn't pick one out. I also tried to model myself on Kenny Sansom, but I was never really good enough, if I'm honest."Like almost all young men who dream of becoming professional sportsmen, Steve's limitations were slowly revealed to him on those frosty fields, and he became distracted by other things, notably West Ham United. "I started going to West Ham proper when I was 15, hence the accent," he says, explaining why he speaks like an East End barrow boy. "I was down there every week, even going to away games. They were great days." But Britain was suffering civil unrest, and the fall of its unions, violent miners' strikes, and mass unemployment made the 1980s a decade of strife that created a microcosm of the football terraces: young men were angry, just because, and hooliganism was born.When Persil printed vouchers on the sides of their soapboxes for discounted train tickets, it made travelling support feasible for an entire generation of youngsters. "Mum bought the Persil, I cut the coupons out, and I was off," he says, and the 80s whizzed past in a blur of industrial chimneys and foreboding clouds out of train windows.Steve had crossed into an exciting new world that smelled of detergent, warm lager, and railway carriages, and he grew from boy to man standing on the terraces in faraway towns. "I'd get stuck in places like Sheffield and couldn't get home, sleeping in empty stations. Fucking hell! But it was brilliant, and West Ham had great away support. We became notorious for it."As he drifted into his twenties, Steve's desire to play professional football all but evaporated. "I still played on Sundays sometimes when I wasn't away with West Ham, more so I could have a drink dinner-time," he says. "You know, turn up, have a pint — that sort of thing." His preferred habitat shifted from the chilly fields of Sunday-league football to the smoke-filled pubs of East London. Inside the Black Lion or the Boleyn Tavern, you could find Steve on any given Saturday, pint aloft, singing that popular waltz from 1918, [LINKED_TEXT: famously adopted by West Ham fans] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-a69_Hm3gI]:
I'm forever blowing bubbles Pretty bubbles in the air They fly so high Nearly reach the sky Then like my dreams They fade and die.
'Football was changing, wasn't it?'West Ham United finished Division One runners-up in 1992–93, securing promotion to the top-flight. It was only the second year since the First Division had been remodelled into the fancy Premier League with its loads of cash and players in shampoo commercials. English teams were beginning to attract foreign players with exotic names who performed colourful Italian hand gestures at referees. West Ham signed a Portuguese striker and male model, prompting then–assistant manager[LINKED_TEXT: Harry Redknapp] [URL: http://www.theguardian.com/football/harry-redknapp] to quip, "Dani is so good-looking I don't know whether to play him or fuck him."Steve now rarely daydreamed about playing for West Ham. In 1990, he had his first child, Chloe, and in 1993, a boy named Samuel Brooking, named after his West Ham hero, Trevor. To support his new family he became a same-day courier, driving night and day, delivering packages for companies. Finally, he could put to good use the knowledge of British geography he had acquired following the Irons cross-country."I remember one package in particular I picked up at a graphic designer's place in Milton Keynes. I had to take it to Cambridge to be proofed, then they sent me to Bristol. Got to Bristol at half eleven at night, and they says to me, 'You gots to take this to Manchester … and it's got to be there for nine am.' I couldn't believe it. Turns out I was delivering the architectural plans for Manchester City's ground, for their new Kippax stand."After [LINKED_TEXT: the Hillsborough disaster] [URL: http://www.theguardian.com/football/hillsborough-disaster] in 1989 that killed 96 fans, many English stadiums were rebuilt, giving the league a facelift. "This was the 90s," recalls Steve. "Everyone was getting new stadiums and all sorts. Football was changing, wasn't it?"With promotion came a claret-and-blue executive team bus with tinted windows and mini-fridges that would deliver West Ham to play the giants of English football: Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool. In their first season in the Premiership, [LINKED_TEXT: West Ham finished 13th] [URL: http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Premier_League_1993-94.html].'Chunk called me up one day and said, "We got a pre-season game over at Oxford – fancy it?'Steve's best friend was Chunk, and Chunk was also a die-hard West Ham fan. Chunk's real name was Steve, but the nickname was endearing. "He's not fat or nothing," explains Steve Davies. "He's he's just too big to run."Steve and Chunk would travel home and away to watch their team, often driving the length of the country. Chunk was from nearby Hemel Hempstead and drove a gold Vauxhall Cavalier Sri, the type of car favoured by substitute teachers and people with gambling debts."He's a true mate," says Steve. "My first wife was called Kelly, and Chunk's missus was also called Kelly, and they got pregnant at exactly the same time." The Steves and their Kellys once drove 230 miles to Torquay to watch West Ham play when the Kellys were five months pregnant. "Every five miles we had to stop for them to be sick at the side of the road," Steve says. "We nearly missed the kick-off."Chunk called me up one day and said, 'We got a pre-season game over at Oxford – fancy it?'" remembers Steve, who never said no to West Ham. "We liked to get a couple of games in early. We get withdrawal symptoms when the season finishes in May. I very rarely missed a game, and I fancied a little away trip to Oxford anyways." Steve's mate Bazza was also in Chunk's Cavalier as it idled outside Steve's house.
A view of the Oxford City FC gates inside Court Place Farm Stadium. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/The FA via Getty ImagesCourt Place Farm sits amid the bleak fields of Oxfordshire, a patchwork quilt of icy horticultural land wrapped in the concrete ribbons of motorway that stretch 60 miles east to London and 148 miles west to Wales. There lies the picture-postcard city of Oxford, famous for its historic university and church steeples that inspired a mid-18th-century poet to christen it the "city of dreaming spires."Oxford City Football Club plays in the shadow of local rival Oxford United, who are two leagues above them, and both teams are still worlds away from the neon-coloured cleats and mega-screen televisions of the Premier League. The school-teacher who serves scalding-hot tea at half-time for Oxford argues that this is "real football," played by real men who don't use conditioner and work second jobs. Along the edge of the muddy field, the pitch is outlined with daisies. And while it may not host the pyrotechnics and prima donnas of the Premier League, Oxford City has enjoyed some of football's most remarkable dramas.In his book, [LINKED_TEXT: Soccer's Strangest Matches] [URL: http://www.amazon.co.uk/books/dp/0860516008], Andrew Ward chronicled "The Endless Cup Tie" of November 1971, in which Oxford City and Alvechurch [LINKED_TEXT: played a qualifying-round FA Cup tie over six games and 660 minutes] [URL: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/nov/21/oxford-city-alvechurch-longest-fa-cup] before Alvechurch player Bobby Hope's 588th-minute headed goal finally divided the teams, and champagne flowed … in both dressing rooms. "It became an endurance test," wrote Ward. "Alvechurch midfielder Derek Davies, a car-worker on nights, had to be rested from the fourth game … and a few minutes after the fifth game, an elderly Alvechurch supporter collapsed and tragically died."
Framed memorabilia of Oxford City's record FA Cup tie against Alvechurch. Photograph: Richard Heathcote - The Fa/The FA via Getty ImagesYet on this summer night in 1994, an even stranger fixture was about to occur. Russell Smith, sports editor at the Oxford Mail, recalls that the town was excited for [LINKED_TEXT: the return of Joey Beauchamp] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV5w-mvCvOM], the young Oxford United winger who had just transferred to West Ham for a fee of £1.2m, a lad surely destined for stardom with the Irons. Beauchamp's new team-mates consisted of tough international players like Ludek Miklosko, Alvin Martin, American defender Steve Potts, and a crew of everyman sloggers keen to hack those snazzy foreigners in the Premiership for fun.'That's why the top clubs were all after me'It is 1 March 2013. the 17.17 race at Monmore Green. Ballymac Clara explodes out of trap six like a dog possessed. By the first turn she is already placed second as the rest of the pack instinctively chases the electric hare zipping around the track. Bred from a champion stud, Ballymac is a young white bitch with distinctive black markings, and she thunders around the outside, ears pinned back, eyes bulging. This is her first major race, and expectations are high. On the final bend, she is ahead and romps home by an astonishing six and a quarter lengths, running 480 feet in just under 29 seconds."Get in!" Joey Beauchamp, 42, entreats a television in a deserted Oxford betting shop as the handsome dog crosses the finish line. "It was only a small bet, but she won easy," he says with delight. "I had 40 quid on her." Beauchamp is no longer the lithe 23-year-old in the photographs he proudly keeps on his BlackBerry. There, on the tiny screen, [LINKED_TEXT: he wears the claret and blue of West Ham and is volleying a ball goal-bound] [URL: http://foreverwestham.com/2012/05/blog-topics/worst-ever-west-ham-xi-imho/attachment/joey-beauchamp]. The photograph is from the Oxford City match of 27 July 1994."Darren Anderton went to Tottenham for a million pounds the same time as I went to West Ham," Beauchamp says as he steps out into the street, clutching his winnings. "We were similar players. There was no real left-footed wingers in England before Beckham; I was at the top of my game. That's why the top clubs were all after me." His breath, visible in the cold air, disappears high into the night sky. "We honestly thought we had a serious talent on our hands in Joey," recalls Mark Edwards, chief sports reporter at The Oxford Times. "The Oxford manager at the time said, 'Joey could play for England.' At the top of his game, no player could live with him on the left wing, he was that fast."
Joey Beauchamp, playing for West Ham in another 1994 pre-season friendly, this time against St Albans. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Getty ImagesJoey Beauchamp, the million-pound boy wonder, made his West Ham debut in front of a crowd of local admirers, friends, and family at Oxford City's ground. "But unfortunately," he says, "everyone remembers the game for a completely different reason …"'I asked him, what size boots are you, son?'Chunk, Bazza, Steve, and Steve's wife were sitting by a fence with the travelling West Ham fans when Redknapp emerged from the dressing room and greeted them. "Harry being Harry, he talks to people," says Steve. "He said hello and all that. A few fans exchanged pleasantries. But there's no airs and graces with Harry."The first half kicked off like almost every other of the hundreds of West Ham games Steve had watched in his life, over the thousands of miles he'd travelled as a disciple of West Ham United. "Lee Chapman was up front for us, on the edge of the area, and he went up against a little guy from Oxford," recalls Steve. "Lee towered over him, but came down on his arse!" Steve was enraged. "Come on, you donkey, Chapman, you're useless!" he shouted at the striker. "Get up!""If you're watching your team and someone does something really daft, you won't leave them alone for a couple of minutes," explains Steve. "I think Chapman lost the ball again, he got tackled and got a cut on his shin. He went down, and I was shouting, 'Come on! Get up, you donkey!'" Chapman was being hit hard by Oxford's defenders. "He kept getting whacked, and I gave him crap for that," Steve says.
Then-West Ham United forward Lee Chapman. Photograph: Ben Radford/Getty ImagesHarry Redknapp delights in telling this particular yarn. Last time he told the story it was on TV show A League of Their Own, at Christmas last year. "There's a guy next to the dug-out," Harry told the host, "and he's got West Ham tattooed all over his arms and neck, he's got the earrings … After two minutes, he started on me." Today, speaking to me in his third one-on-one interview since taking over as QPR boss, he slips into storytelling mode."'We ain't got that Lee Chapman up front do we – I ain't coming every week if he's playing,'" says Harry, doing his impression of Steve. "Half-time I made five substitutions, and we only had the bare 11 out – I was running out of players. Then we got another injury, so I said to this guy in the crowd, 'Oi, can you play as good as you talk?'"The rest of the tale is hallowed football folklore. "I slung a leg over the barrier and Harry walked me down the tunnel," says Steve. "What's your name, son?" Harry asked, sizing up this apparent hooligan. "I couldn't believe it. Inside the dressing room, the players were sat down resting at half-time." West Ham were two-nil up, but the team was carrying injuries. "Then Harry and says, 'Lee you're off; Steve you're on.'"Chapman, shirtless, just nodded. "I asked him, what size boots are you, son?" Redknapp recalls. The kit manager brought Steve a uniform."Alvin Martin was sat next to me, and as we stood up, he smacked me on the back of the head, like a little livener. We come on up the tunnel and I still thought Harry was having a laugh with me. I didn't think I was actually gonna get on, or I thought I might get a minute or two as a joke." The crowd broke into applause as the teams appeared once again.The second half kicked off with a shrill whistle. "I didn't come out of Oxford's half," laughs Steve. "I was playing up front with Trevor Morley, goal-hanging! It was fucking quick football. This was a step up from Sunday league, to say the least. Oxford play Saturday football – I played Sunday football, pub football."I got a few touches, including a pass from Alvin Martin; I remember he called out my name in his Scouse accent. I was blown away. 'Stevie!' he shouted, and he sent the ball pinging to my feet. It had such pace on it, nearly knocked me over."Steve says he was out of his depth, trying to keep up with international players and fighting the urge to steal a glance over to the stands where his wife, Bazza, and Chunk were watching in disbelief. "I didn't get any shots on target because I was never alone. This wasn't like park football. Defenders didn't leave you alone."
Redknapp issues instructions to Davies. Photograph: Steve BaconWhen the stadium announcer saw Steve take to the field, he sent an assistant down to get the name of this new signing so he could announce it to the crowd. "I asked the guy, you been watching the World Cup?" Redknapp tells me. "The great Bulgarian Tittyshev?""It didn't feel natural at all – that's what people always ask," says Steve. "I was just trying to stay calm. After the first five minutes, my legs were shaking; I was playing for West Ham! After that it was just 'get on with the game' kind of thing. I was running on adrenaline, and I was more worried about fucking up. I played a safe game, made a couple of passes hooking up with the centre-half, Martin" – who, Steve says, was "solid as a rock" — "and Beauchamp. He was hot property at the time." In fact, Beauchamp scored a cracking goal in the 65th minute, a top-corner screamer, which was ruled offside."Suddenly, we were on the attack," recalls Steve. "The ball went out wide – I'm sure it was Matty Holmes on the wing – and we pushed forward. I had two defenders in front of me and I was just sprinting forward, I think." He didn't purposely split the defenders, but neither was marking him tightly, and Steve flew forward, fast out of the traps. He picked up the ball from Holmes, and a clumsy first touch took him and the ball into the penalty area. Suddenly, thousands of eyes fell upon him as he escaped the pack. He was, for a moment, an image from a poster on the wall of his childhood bedroom.The legend of Steve Davies, the courier from Milton KeynesIn the history of professional football, no fan had ever come from the stands and played for their team. That's not to say fans have never influenced a sporting result. [LINKED_TEXT: Jeffrey Maier] [URL: http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=3345251] was a 12-year-old American baseball fan who became famous when he deflected a batted ball in play into the Yankee Stadium stands during Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series, between New York and the Orioles.[LINKED_TEXT: There's footage of Fernanda Maia] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0aranD6OVQ], a quick-thinking Brazilian ball-girl, setting up a goal with a deft pass to a Botafogo player in the Campeonato Carioca final between Botafogo and Vasco da Gama. The closest story to that of Steve Davies's is [LINKED_TEXT: that of music fan Scot Halpin] [URL: http://www.drummagazine.com/features/post/scot-halpin-just-a-substitute-for-another-guy/], who became a rock 'n' roll legend when he attended The Who's sold-out show at San Francisco's Cow Palace in November 1973. The 19-year-old rock fan, then living in Monterey, California, bought a pair of scalped tickets for the show. When drummer Keith Moon collapsed for a second time due to drink and drugs, Halpin was invited to the stage and filled in for an entire set, [LINKED_TEXT: drumming with his heroes] [URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahxhAo9SVs].But what happened that night at Court Place Farm in the 71st minute was even more remarkable. It made a legend of Steve Davies, the courier from Milton Keynes.Sadly, Steve's magical moment occurred before camera phones and YouTube. Almost every West Ham fan can tell you his story, yet there exists little evidence of what exactly happened: in the dusty archives of the Oxford Mail, the brown envelope that should hold the match reports from 1994 is empty.I first tried to find the truth 10 years ago. I wrote letters to some 200 people named Steven Davies in East London and placed an ad in a West Ham fanzine that read: "Are you Harry's fan?" No one replied.Eventually, I found documentation of the game in London, hidden in the bowels of the British Library on microfilm that one must request access to a week in advance. There, you can trawl through ancient issues of British tabloid newspapers. Turn a lever and English news of the 1990s plays out like a primitive phenakistoscope of tabloid scandal and kiss-and-tells. Thatcher grimaces; topless models, with hair in perms and lips painted red, flash their wares. I also contacted [LINKED_TEXT: Steve Bacon, West Ham's loyal photographer] [URL: http://www.whufc.com/articles/20120908/theres-only-one-stevie-bacon_2236884_2911081], who had to hunt through years of negatives to find Steve's moment.
Steve Davies during the second half. Photograph: Steve BaconSteve Davies finally came forward when a house fire destroyed his precious memorabilia in 2011. Searching an Oxford City online forum for evidence of that day, he found my appeal, from many years before, for him to speak about the game. Three months later, in freezing March, I flew from Los Angeles, where I live and work, to Oxford.On an icy field, Steve nervously re-creates what happened. He takes me to the corner of the field where he watched the first half of the game, and where Harry called him out. Steve was the loudest voice in the crowd, the only supporter passionate enough to be noticed in the stands at a pre-season game. And then he talks me through what happened in the 71st minute.Half an hour previously, he had been sucking on a cigarette in the away supporters' end, swigging from a bottle, and considering a third beer. Now he's taken the pass in stride and is in front of goal; City's veteran keeper Colin Fleet is bearing down on him, palms out, head down. The summer sun has dropped low beneath the bare trees on the horizon, painting the entire scene gold and casting long shadows."I just hit it," he says with a shrug. "I hit it like nothing else. Know what I mean? I belted it." The ball whistled low, past the outstretched hand of the Oxford goalkeeper, and ran into the bottom corner of the goal. Steve says he wheeled away in celebration, arms extended, head bent with disbelief. On the side of the field, Redknapp turned around and looked briefly to the heavens."It was like time stopped still – it was the greatest moment of my life," says Steve. Somewhere in the crowd, Bazza and Chunk were losing their minds. Steve Davies had scored on his West Ham debut."After that, I was exhausted. I was on 30 cigarettes a day back then," Steve admits. "I wouldn't condone it. I had a couple of cigs and a couple of beers in the first half, didn't I?" He admits his goal was not spectacular: "I'm not gonna butter myself up, but they all count." And when the full-time whistle blew, West Ham had won 4–0. Steve walked down the tunnel with the rest of his team-mates, jubilant.Then, as suddenly as it began, the dream was over. The kit manager wouldn't let Steve keep his No3 shirt – they'd need it against Newcastle the next week in the Premier League. And 25 minutes later, Steve was back in the Cavalier with Chunk, Bazza, and his missus, stuck in traffic on the road back to reality.An allegory for hopeIn the Magdalen Arms, Oxford, the waiter drops two plates of battered haddock in front of me and Steve. "What's this?" Steve says, prodding the massive fish. "A whale?" It's nearly 20 years since that game, and the former West Ham striker still has his head shaved. He has been divorced and remarried. His new wife, Tammy, says that to strangers, Steve can look "psychotic," which his friends find funny. He has a dry wit and disarming sense of humour. After modestly recounting his brief but spectacular playing career, he asks me: "After all this time, why did you keep chasing this story?" He lights a cigarette. I explain that his story is an allegory for hope.That game against Oxford City happened to be the last time Beauchamp ever played for West Ham. Citing "homesickness," he left the club after just 56 days. The Hammers had paid more than £1m, and in one of his only appearances, he had been outplayed by a £300-a-week courier from the crowd. Beauchamp was transferred to Oxford United's rivals, Swindon, infuriating his home team's fans, before he was transferred back to Oxford. He would play 238 more games for his local team before his career fizzled out.
Joey Beauchamp, back playing with Oxford United in 1998. Photograph: Clive Mason/AllsportIn 2010, he told [LINKED_TEXT: the Oxford Mail] [URL: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/archive/2010/06/15/8218514.Joey_Beauchamp__My_fight_against_booze_and_blues/]that he had never wanted to join West Ham in the first place: "Oxford United told me that if I didn't join West Ham, then Oxford would be over; they had no money. What was I supposed to do? I could never have lived with myself if I refused to join West Ham and then Oxford did go under."Was the real reason Joey Beauchamp ended up playing for his hated rival, Swindon, a secret plot to save the club he dreamed of playing for as a child? If it was, the fans haven't yet realised it: "I still get abused by Oxford fans to this day about playing for Swindon," he told the Oxford Mail soon after being arrested for drunk driving. But Beauchamp fought back and this year took his first real job after attending a seminar for unemployed former soccer players: he works in a betting shop. "I'm playing football tomorrow, actually," he tells me. "I'm turning out for a local pub team called Northway. I've got 36 goals this season. I'm their top scorer!"What happened nextThe week after Harry Redknapp took the audacious step of putting a West Ham fan on the field, the club promoted him from assistant manager to manager. It is not known if the two events were related. By 1999, he had pushed West Ham to their second-highest finish: fifth place in the Premiership, qualifying to play in Europe. Spells at Southampton and Portsmouth followed, and he took the latter to their first FA Cup final in 69 years in May 2008. Portsmouth won 1-0. He led Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League, becoming Premier League Manager of the Year. Last season, he was manager of the doomed Queen's Park Rangers, whom he could not save from relegation.
Harry Redknapp managing West Ham in 1999. Photograph: Phil Cole/AllsportSpeaking from his Range Rover, at the end of a stressful season, Redknapp is driving toward his vacation spot on the English coast. "I was hoping he could play good," he tells me. "I wasn't trying to make him look silly. I thought I'd make his day. I could see he loved West Ham. He'll never forget it as long as he lives. He came on, ran around, loved it, scored a goal. He played for West Ham!"After his West Ham debut, Steve Davies returned to his normal life, but with a new outlook. Back in the smoke-filled pubs for the West Ham games, he was now Steve Davies, the fan who came from the crowd to score for West Ham. In the Boleyn pub, he would joke about his "long and distinguished career". But at work, something had changed. He plucked up the courage to strike out on his own, launching a courier company."I kept the business small," he says. "I done all right out of it, I suppose. I had three drivers, all earning decent money." He still follows West Ham United, home and away.As we finish our fish supper, Steve presses a final cigarette into the ashtray and tells me he has a confession to make. He runs a hand over his shaved head, visibly embarrassed, and says, "My goal was disallowed." He smiles roguishly. "I was two yards offside. I ran up to the ref and told him, 'You bastard, you spoiled my dream!'"• Originally published in [LINKED_TEXT: Howler Magazine] [URL: http://howlermagazine.com/]. Follow the magazine on Twitter, [LINKED_TEXT: @whatahowler] [URL: https://twitter.com/whatahowler].
Source - [LINKED_TEXT: The day Harry Redknapp brought a fan on to play for West Ham] [URL: http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/sep/05/harry-redknapp-played-fan-west-ham?guni=Network%20front%3Anetwork-front%20main-5%20Sport%20picks%3ANetwork%20front%20-%20all-purpose%20editable%20trailblock%3APosition3]
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How do I combine Word documents into a PDF? | the best
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What is the future tense of teach? | Actually 'teach' is the present form.
You can say will teach in future.
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What are some routing protocols and which is the best routing protocol? | Some routing protocols:
SPREADRIPOSPFIGRPEIGRPDVMRPPIMEGPBGPIS-ISIDRPIDPRAODV
Of these, the best is EGP. Of course, my criteria for optimality might not match yours.
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What are the most touristic countries in the world? | The world is adorned with an array of natural wonders and awe-inspiring landscapes that captivate the human spirit. From pristine beaches to towering mountains and serene forests, these destinations showcase the Earth's unparalleled beauty. Here, we delve into a selection of the most beautiful places across the globe that are sure to leave you spellbound.
1. Santorini, Greece:
Santorini, with its iconic white-washed buildings perched on the edge of dramatic cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, is a sight to behold. The sunsets here are legendary, casting a warm golden glow over the island's blue-domed churches and pristine beaches.
2. Bora Bora, French Polynesia:
Bora Bora is the epitome of tropical paradise. Its turquoise lagoon, lush vegetation, and overwater bungalows make it a dream destination for honeymooners and travelers seeking an idyllic escape.
3. Machu Picchu, Peru:
Steeped in history and nestled amidst the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan citadel that offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery and archaeological significance. The mist-shrouded ruins and verdant landscapes create an unforgettable experience.
4. Amalfi Coast, Italy:
With its colorful cliffside villages, sparkling turquoise waters, and panoramic vistas, the Amalfi Coast is a picturesque stretch of coastline that exudes Italian charm. Visitors can explore charming towns like Positano and Ravello while indulging in delectable cuisine.
5. Grand Canyon, USA:
A true testament to the power of geological forces, the Grand Canyon is a colossal chasm carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Its intricate layers of rock reveal the Earth's history, and its vastness leaves visitors in awe.
6. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe:
Known as the "Smoke that Thunders," Victoria Falls is one of the world's largest waterfalls. The sheer volume of water cascading down the cliffs creates an incredible spectacle, surrounded by lush rainforest.
7. Kyoto, Japan:
A harmonious blend of traditional architecture, serene temples, and enchanting gardens, Kyoto offers a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. Cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant foliage in autumn add to its allure.
8. Petra, Jordan:
Carved into the rose-red cliffs of southern Jordan, Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The iconic Treasury, accessed through a narrow canyon known as the Siq, is a breathtaking sight.
Conclusion:
These destinations represent a mere fraction of the world's most beautiful places, each with its unique charm and appeal. Whether you're drawn to natural wonders or architectural marvels, there's a beauty in every corner of the globe waiting to be discovered. Exploring these breathtaking places not only enriches our travel experiences but also deepens our appreciation for the remarkable diversity of our planet's landscapes.
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After the defeat at the Battle of Midway, why didn't the IJN remove Nagumo from command? | The reasons were multiple, but among others I guess:
Face saving for the Navy. There was a major coverup about the extent of the defeat, with the main objective being not hiding the truth from the enemy, but… From the Army. The relationship was extremely toxic. Relieving Nagumo of command would have raised questions.Face saving for Yamamoto. Large part of what went wrong was inherent to the doctrine and to the plan. Digging too deep in could lead to… Unfortunate questions after Yamamoto used all his skill to bully the Navy HQ into submission.Face saving for Nagumo. Connected ot the previous point, Yamamoto was concerned that reprimanding Nagumo too hard might lead to unpredictable reaction, even suicide… Which would again raise attention to the preceding two points.
He was removed from command only in November 1942 after the carrier battles around Guadalcanal were over… Not on too good terms I guess despite his victory at Santa Cruz.
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What is chutiya in Hindi? | Hoildays
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What do you think of the 3/21/22 CBC report that the NDP has agreed to keep Trudeau's Liberal Party in power until 2025? | Only good thing is that the Conservatives will be much stronger when the next election is called. Also the NDP will shoot themselves in the foot for future elections. Bye bye Justin.
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Could Grammarly make editors obsolete? | No. Grammarly is useful in certain contexts, but is a bit of a joke amongst professional writers.
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I was speeding when a police car going the other way flashed his light bar at me. I slowed, but he just drove away. What just happened? | It happened twice they flash the gum machine aka light bar. And I slowed down and they left me alone.
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What is a good gun for home defense? | This question casts a wide net. There are tons of things that go into that decision. How much experience do you have? Do you prefer 9x19, .40, .357 SiG, .357 Mag etc etc etc ? Will you be mounting a light/laser ? How many square feet is your home? How many interior walls to catch misses? See what I mean?
But just tossing one out…Sig P320 full size. You get a 4.7″ barrel, a 21+1 capacity in 9x19 (.40/.357 18+1), rail for a light, and easy to shoot quickly and keep on target.
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What is IPL and its full form? | IPL a word that brings together about 100 crore people at a moment.
A word that brings RCB fans every season hoping “ E sala Cup Naamde”
It doesn't matter how good bowler you are
When you face Mr.360
Smashed 24 runs Vs Dale steyn in IPL 2013
Where opening ceremony ends with 158*
Brendon McCullam smashed 158* runs in very first match of IPL season 1
Where people don't mind if you break their record by scoring 175*( Breaks record of McCullam)
Where a century is not enough you want more ( Virat Kohli scored 4 centuries in single season of IPL 2016)
Where all seven teams of IPL fight against each other to face CSK in final( played most finals 2008,2010,2011,2012,2013,2015,2018)
Whistle Podu!
Where your dream pair is on the ground
And ABCD of cricket
Where 24 runs looks easy in last over to win
Where Fiery is not enough you need more
Recently, Alzarri Joseph Picked up 6/12 against SRH
IPL is not only Indian Premier Leauge It's actually International
Warner scored 574 runs in just 10 innings after 1 Year ban.
Where you should be super man to play
While Pathan power is on
Where there is something called sportsman spirit
Pant misses century and Raina is appreciating him
Where you find death over master , No! No! I am not talking about Making
Where there is value for class
And Very sad that there is a day while Universe boss is unsold till last second of the auction
But then where Universe boss is always a boss.
Still there are some moments that I didn't mentioned please suggest me some that I missed.
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What does a CEO of a start-up do? What does a typical day look like? What are their responsibilities? What do they do to grow their company every day? | If the CEO works for a well financed, large and sophisticated organization, then he or she sets policy, delegates responsibilities, and solicits the interest of other companies who might have an interest in what his/her company does. That is, the CEO "takes charge," and is capable of being fired by a board of directors who is unhappy with his or her performance. The CEO will own stock of the company he or she runs, but NOT the majority of the stock.
But if the CEO is simply a title given to, or taken by, someone at the head of a "toy" company, as is often the case on Quora, then the person is a pretender, a fake, who presumes to have great power, but who is possessed of none. If this individual has a majority ownership stake, then the CEO title tells us nothing other than the fact the person holds all the marbles. And that tells us nothing about his or her ability to run the operation.
Startup or mature doesn't really matter. What matters is this: is the CEO brought in as the top manager who calls the shots based on expertise? Or is it just some investor who has more money, then brains?
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What does a CEO of a start-up do? What does a typical day look like? What are their responsibilities? What do they do to grow their company every day? | CEO of a start up need to do following:
Create a strategy around problem areas which the the product and services of the start up could solve - Although many start up would have done this before starting their business and hence, created the start up for solving the same. However, it is critical for the CEO to understand these problem areas very clearly. The bigger the problem, better for the start up to grow. The CEO needs to define its strategy around the target problem areas across geography, social demography. This strategy would be converted into objectives for his/ her teamCreate a motivated team who could provide best solution for the target problems - A CEO is a many-man army!! The start CEO post creating the start strategy has to put together a team across operations, marketing, sales, finance, HR who are motivated and passionate about the target problems and would leverage the start up product and services in creating a best in class, sustainable solutions. CEO job is not only to put together a team but ensure that they remain motivated and focused. S/He would have to lead by example but most importantly also create - WIFM (what’s in it for me) for its team. They should be able link their personal goals and passion to the start up strategy and objectivesMake resources available for running the start up - A CEO is responsible for going concern of an organisation. The most important need of a start up is availability of funds for running the business. the CEO needs to ensure that the strategy of the start up is sold to the investors and they invest into the start up. This would require the CEO to ensure the points mentioned in 1 and 2 above. it is very critical that CEO makes all the required efforts to participate, prepare and present in the investor forums.
Hence, the CEO of the start up has be a person who understand the direction of the start up, puts horse power and fuel for racing the start up in the direction.
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Is the Indian economy going to hit a recession in the coming months? | I tested a new way of making long term financial forecasting. Backtested extensively. The method is aimed squarely at identifying and timing global financial crashes. Like 1929 and 2008.
If I were guessing the chances of me getting it wrong would be huge. But if you were to ask me, I'm not guessing. I believe I'm right.
Time will tell if I'm foolish or a moron. Lol !!!
My methods and algorithms aim to time global but not regional financial crises. Certainly not for individual countries.
The method cannot identify the cause. It can only identify a global financial disaster. It can only identify the time. It predicts. Five to seven years down the road. Five to seven years before it happens.
It takes ten years on average before a suitable test comes along in real time. Therefore l will be dead before enough time elapses for serial testing to provide definitive proof in prospective time. I'm old enough to know I can't test this algorithm more than once or twice before I'm dead.
So I want to get this off my chest.
The method only identifies the time of the killer blow. The final blow. The definitive crash of that era. It narrows it down to one or two years. Out of an average of ten years in that cycle that could be anything from seven to twenty to sixty years depending on the cycle in question.
The chances of getting it wrong is huge if I were just guessing.
But I'm not guessing.
It's an algorithm.
That's either right or wrong.
The final blow. The killer blow. Takes place on 2022 and 2023. It will be definitive. Rich and poor will both panic or despair. The decline may extend into 2024.
In hindsight 2022 and 2023 will be defined as when the definitve crash took place.
That is what my method tells me.
I never saw the damn virus in 2020. Lol !!!
I almost threw my twenty years of research data out the window in 2020. Lol !!!
But miraculously, the market did not crash during 2020.
We might even get a vaccine bull run. That I cannot say.
My methods only time the definitve crashes. Not the recovery. Not bull runs. It only times the wipeouts and bankruptcies. Not the good times. So I can't wager what happens between now and 2022.
As always markets always recover. But I expect it will be a scary ride during those two years. It always is.
Proviso.
I am not a financial or investment or mathematics professional. Nobody else uses my novel methods and algorithms, at least, not as far as I know. It's not technical analysis. It's not fundamental analysis. It's mathematics. It's numbers and cycles. Therefore please do not use anything I say as investment advice. Please see an investment professional before making any investment decisions. I'd rather everybody thinks me a crackpot than have anyone base their decisions on my methods and algorithms.
On the other hand, I saw this question.
And I needed to get this off my chest.
Time will tell if I'm right or a moron.
Good luck.
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How can I improve my Quora writing skills? | Solve our Quizs on INDIAN NEOPHYTE channel
It will help you to improve your English Grammer
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What is the biggest problem with the modern education system? | Its slow, relentless insertion of SJW material into its curricula, to the detriment of actual education.
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What is the real meaning of friendship? | “Friendship- my definition too….[LINKED_TEXT: Top 40 Valuable Friendship Quotes (UNLOCK) - Quotes Eve] [URL: https://quoteseve.com/friendship-quotes/top-friendship-quotes/]
“Friendship- my definition- is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements have to be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don't have trust, the friendship will crumble.”
― Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
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What are the pros/cons of using alcohol vs. marijuana? | I was given some awesome advice by one of my parents’ friends when I was a teen. He told my brother and I that, given the option of spending time with someone drunk versus someone stoned, choose the stoner. Drunk people become more likely to be violent, but those stoned become less so.
At the time, I figured it was good advice because he was a biker and I knew he had ample experience. 30 years later, my personal experience confirms it.
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What is the advantage of eSIM over a normal SIM? | Hey there, I work with a company that offers [LINKED_TEXT: eSIM ] [URL: https://alike.io/esims?utm_source=quora&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic_quora]so I can tell you what exactly are its advantages over the normal physical cards.
Let’s start with the basic. What is an eSIM?
So, eSIM is like a digital version of the traditional SIM card. The cool thing is, it's built right into your phone, saving space and hassle. So, instead of popping a plastic sim or normal sim card, this one is already inside your phone. You just need to activate this.
Also, if you're prone to losing things (like me), eSIM has your back. It's all digital, so no tiny cards to worry about. Plus, you can have multiple profiles on one device – like work and personal lines.
And if you ever lose your phone, carriers can remotely activate your eSIM. It's like your SIM, but with futuristic perks! 🚀;
A few other benefits are:
It is environmentally friendly since eSIM uses no plastic.It is highly secure when compared to a normal sim.It is convenient and quite fast to use..
Hope this helps!
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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. | Oh this is an easy question to answer!
Tell your neighbor to have it surveyed himself and if he chooses not to do so then he must honor your survey.
You might also want to tell him that tampering with the stakes that were put down by your surveyor is a felony.
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Why did the army get rid of digital camo? | Didn’t know they had digital camo but before the end of the Cold War we had camouflage for Europe but when the desert wars came that had to change
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How difficult was it for you to find your life purpose? | The purpose of life from the creator of the All worlds.
Because our creator knows that we search for this truth somewhere at the point of our life. So God replies,
Quran 51:56:
“**I created jinn and mankind only to worship Me.**”
worship in the above verse means to obey God.
Which means doing good to oneself and others and stopping/preventing oneself and others to do bad and to follow what God has commanded us to do. That's the whole purpose of life in a nutshell.
(Note: You might be wondering what is the word called jinn. Jinn is a creation of God. God created Jinn from smokeless fire. We won't be able to see jinn.This Quran is for both jinn and all of the mankind.)
What is good and what is bad?
That's Quran.
The Other name of Quran is Furqan.
Furqan means the criteria to differentiate right from wrong.
Why we read Quran?
Because God ask us to do so in Quran 54:17,
“And indeed, We have made the Qur'an easy to understand. Then, is there any who will learn?”
Because the Meaning of Quran itself is “to Read, to recite”. Quran should be read with understanding.
Also, God tells us in the Quran:
*(*Chapter *5:* verse *3) This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.*
Quran 2:256:
*(2:256) Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things.*
How beautiful and strong is this message of God.
There is no compulsion in religion (Islam).
Truth stands out clearly from falsehood or Error.
Its now your choice my dear brothers and sisters which path you are going to take.
Realize the message brothers and sisters before it's too late. Death can come to anybody and anytime. Once we die, we will not be given any chance to return to earth. On the day of judgement, Some of us will ask God for a chance to return to the world to do Good and Obey God. But the chance will not be given.
Realize brothers and sisters. This is the only chance we have to accept the truth before we die.
Once we die, we will not be returning to earth again.
God has given this Job of delivering his message of truth to every Muslims in the world.
I just delivered the message of truth to my fellow Quorans.
I am inviting and welcoming all of my non Muslim brothers towards Religion of Peace(Islam).
Message me here in Quora if you want to really accept the truth of the message or for any clarification regarding God and Islam.
I am happy to guide you to Islam.
I just want you to show some things about how Islam is affecting and transforming people lives around the world.
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May Allah(Meaning the one and only God) guide us all to the straight path.
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Do you prefer using urinals or private toilets? | Urinals
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Why is aloe poisonous to cats? | There are several plants that can be dangerous for cats. I’m not an expert, but if you google the subject, you will find a number of sources of info.
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Did Josef Mengele have a good side? | YES, Good to be hanged!
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How is the James Webb telescope able to see the time of creation (13.7 billion years back in the past)? | There are a few concepts one needs to grasp in order to understand an answer.
Because light travels at a certain speed, as we look further away we are seeing the light that left those objects a period of time ago. Looking at the moon it’s seconds, our sun, or the planets it’s minutes, and our nearest star years.
I wrote an answer that hopefully explains this concept here:
[LINKED_TEXT: ] [URL: https://www.quora.com/Is-it-possible-that-there-can-be-another-star-which-is-nearer-to-us-than-the-Alpha-Centauri/answer/Peter-Loftus-10]When we look at very far away objects, it has taken millions or billions of years for that light to reach us. It’s not possible to see back to ‘the time of creation’,, however. That’s because when one looks as far back as the creation of the universe, one can only see radiation, that came from the state of the universe just after this time.
So the objects that we see 13.26bn light years away are about as far as we can see well although the most distant galaxy is reported to be around 13.4bn light years away. However because of the expansion of the universe as measured by the ‘red shift’ of stellar objects, we know that they are in fact further away now at over 46bn light years away.
I gave this answer to a related question that may be helpful to understand this concept.
[LINKED_TEXT: ] [URL: https://www.quora.com/Does-the-universe-expand-faster-than-the-speed-of-light-if-so-then-how-can-we-see-very-far-away-stars/answer/Peter-Loftus-10]We can calculate the size of the visible universe to be around 93bn light years in diameter. However that only as far as we can see.
There are two possibilities: Either the universe beyond what we can observe is infinite or it’s finite.
The geometry of spacetime is complex, however If we imagine the universe in two dimensions, this ‘skin’ could be flat (even in all directions) or it could be ‘curved’ like the skin of a balloon, or a saddle shape.
By carefully observing distortions in the temperature map we have an idea of the shape of the universe, the measurements indicate that the universe is not flat. It could be a saddle shape which could mean its infinite or it could be curved, with the easiest analogy being a ball.
By measuring the gradients it turns out its just statistically more likely that the Universe curves evenly which makes it a ‘balliverse’.
Using Gradient calculated, this means that the curvature of the universe would bring it into a sphere shape, so if one were to travel in a straight line one could theoretically end back at the starting point. The current estimate for the total area of the universe is around 250 times the visible universe.
For all practical purposes this is infinite however because one could never travel the distance before the universe ended, not just because of the vast distance but because expansion means the universe is growing faster than light can travel.
Scientists calculate universe was formed about 13.7 billion years ago in a massive expansion that blew space up like a gigantic balloon, called the Big Bang, it’s a theory which virtually all cosmologist and theoretical physicists endorse. The evidence supporting the idea is extensive and convincing. We know, for example, that the universe is still expanding even now, at an ever-accelerating rate even faster than light.
Image from BBC Science Focus magazine
When one looks that far out a degree of fuzziness creeps in and it may be that we discover some objects a little further away or we may at some stage be able to see more structure in the radiation that resulted from ‘The Big Bang’ or it maybe that these discoveries force us to recalibrate our measurements, but regardless these numbers will broadly hold to be true.
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Are Dravidians Australoids? | People speaking Dravidian language are very varied. You just cannot generalize about them. I once met a doctor, who was an immigrant here to the US, he was Tamil, his native language was Tamil, which is of course a Dravidian language. But he looked like a typical European.
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If a job is still being advertised 4 months after you were rejected, and you think you are qualified for it, would you reapply? | There’s no harm in that. Job search requires a thick skin
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If you walk into a buffet restaurant technically during their "lunch times" but leave during "dinner times" assuming they are two different prices which price do you get charged? | You likely ate a lot of food. Probably dinner.
Who stays in a restaurant that long? Wow.
I'm in and out in an hour.
What are you doing in there? There's usually no bar. Did you have a party?
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What will happen if $1 will be equal to 1 rupee? What will be the consequences? | I hope this video answers better and simple.
Video uploaded by :HARSH FACTS
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Are gun attachments in video games (like Call of Duty) accurate? Do silencers make gun sounds inaudible? Are there important differences between red dot sights and EOTECH sights? Is the red dot really that much of a game-changer (Things like that)? | Suppressors can lower the report of a weapon to a level that is safe for hearing. The only one that I am aware of that can lower the sound of a supersonic round to nearly silent (like in the video games) is the integral suppressor on the MP5SD.
Quality optics can make quite a difference. There are red dots, which are intended for rapid target acquisition at close ranges, holographic sights, like the EOTech, which are for rapid acquisition at longer ranges, and offer better quality than most red dots, and there are optics like the ACOG, which offers one of the clearest views of any mid-range scope that I have seen.
Attachments such as grips can, if used properly, significantly improve weapon handling. Grenade launchers provide an obvious advantage. Laser and other aiming modules allow for rapid target acquisition without the need to look down your sights.
Keep in mind that each of these options add ounces to your weapon’s overall weight. Ounces = pounds.
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Would Hillary Clinton have made a better President than Donald J Trump? | It would have been a boring 4 years
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Any recommendations for time management software (time tracking, estimates, invoices, purchase orders) for a creative agency? | Automatic time capture, mobile time tracking, and timesheet management are all in the Connecteam app which is why you should also consider it. There are also task management and collaboration tools in this software that can help your creative agency thrive and achieve success. Being able to utilize numerous tools in one app is very convenient and cost-efficient, which is the case in this software.
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What are the qualities of a successful leader? | Hey mate, I just today made a short video about this:
[LINKED_TEXT: The Hard Truth About LeadershipComment below with your opinions on this!To check out my videos, podcasts, books, courses and contact details, this site has it all https://msha.ke/danmunro ...https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1-H6-cEOTJU] [URL: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1-H6-cEOTJU]Text version:
One of the reasons that Mike and I started brojo is because we were frustrated with the absence of masculine men’s groups. We couldn’t find any that weren’t just about sort of hugging and crying about your feelings. We wanted something that was moving forward and action focused and we couldn’t find it. So we created it. And it’s been a frustration through a lot of my life that I’ve had to create the things that nobody else would create, even though I really just wanted them for myself. I wanted somebody else to do it. And it’s through this that I’ve learned what leadership really is. Leadership isn’t so much about having a following. Leadership is about going first. It’s about being the person that no one else is going to be, and even though you wish somebody else would do it and it wasn’t your burden, well the leader is the person who takes on that burden and gets all the associated glory and integrity and internal reward that comes with it, as well as the cost.
Comment below with your opinions on this! To check out my videos, podcasts, books, courses and contact details, this site has it all [LINKED_TEXT: My Links • @danmunro • Milkshake Website Builder] [URL: https://msha.ke/danmunro]
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How much will liposuction cost in India? | [LINKED_TEXT: Vaser liposuction cost in India] [URL: http://vaser.in/] varies from clinic to clinic and largely depends on which area of the body you want to perfect. On average, abdominal liposuction cost in India is usually the highest among all body parts. Vaser lipo cost in India can roughly start from Rs. 35,000 and can go up as high as Rs. 2,00,000, which is still lower than many western countries using the same liposuction procedure and technology.
More and more doctors are seen using and recommending Vaser liposuction treatment
[LINKED_TEXT: [1]] [URL: #mcZtP] for easy fat reduction due to its high effectiveness, low risks, and side effects, and relatively lower downtime when compared to other body contouring procedures that can damage other body tissues in the process no longer reserved for celebrities and socialites, Vaser liposuction, today, is easily accessible at your nearby hospital or trusted cosmetology clinics.Footnotes
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What are some UX basics that every software technology entrepreneur must know? | Emphatize with user to understand their needs and pain points. It is very cruicial to know how you can add value in their business.
Develop problems statement where you can define the user’s needs. It will help you to make the userflow according to your client’s requirements.
Generate ideas for possible solution to the user for their ease of access while using the app or website.
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How many countries have you travelled to and which are they? | I’ve been to seven countries. I’ve been to Canada, Kenya, Dominican Republic, England, Peru, Ireland, and Costa Rica.
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Why did JFK have affairs? | Because he like women and sex.
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Why do some gun control opponents feel that the second amendment guarantees the right to own any type of gun whatsoever? | Just another click bait QUORATROLL QUESTION
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What did you get for Christmas 2017? | I got money as a present to buy whatever I want. And I'm happy to receive money as a present because I get to buy what I love. Books.
With these money I got three books yesterday on Boxing Day sale from a local new bookshop in the shopping centre.
The bookshop and most bookshops here in Australia offer a 20% off on all books on Boxing Day.
Gotta love getting new books wrapped in paper bags from the bookshop! 😍😍😍
These are the books I purchased, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a great time reading them once I complete the books I'm already reading.
Lives of the stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman.
The daily stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman.
How to be a stoic by Massimo Pigliucci.
The total of all the books I purchased was the exact amount of money I was gifted! That's what I call a great bargain. 😉
These new books are a perfect way to start exploring stoicism (a type of Philosophy for those who do not know.) 💗💗💗
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