Meat, meat
Blood, blood
Sweat, sweat
Meat, meat
Close the door
Shouldnt burn yet
The wires get hotter
Palms glowing
This is hot meat
Metallic blood
This is hot meat
This is open sweat
Ill show you with my fingers
Draw with the eye
With your own breath
Ill tear your lungs
Here is hot meat
This is metallic blood
Here is hot meat
This is open sweat
Out this side of the blackest meadows
I make my winter dwelling and crush my bones
This is hot meat
This is metallic blood
This is hot meat
Ill sail out the window
Ill walk down the hedge
I will not finish
Till Im fully satisfied
This is hot meat
This is metallic blood
This is hot meat
This is open sweat


Riding on my bicycle
I saw a motorcrash
A proper motorcrash
And lots of spectators
I rushed to the centre
Saw the injured parents
Cuts on the children
An awful motorcrash
Dangerous motorcrash
Terribly bloody motorcrash
Destructive motorcrash
Oh, oh, oh
Took the mother
Sneaked with her secretly
Went to my home
And nursed her gently
Put on her bandages, gave her
Milk and biscuits
She sighed pleasantly after this
Awful motorcrash
Its a dangerous dangerous motorcrash
Terribly bloody motorcrash
Destructive motorcrash
Oh, oh, oh
That girl on that bicycle showed great interest
In all the motorcrashes in the neighbourhood
She looked quite innocent
Then we disguised ourselves
Took a taxi to her home
When her husband answered the door
She introduced herself, he said
Where have you been all this time?
Oh, oh, oh
But believe you me
I know what innocence looks like
But she showed increased interest
After she got that bicycle


Came from the east
Relative forgot
To scrape away
Land in south
Exhausted engine
No teeth
No chance to stop
Meet Johnny
Came from the east
Like the sun
But with tired engine
Regina otherwise magnificent
Regina in good bloom
Oh oh as old as the sun
Oh oh with white teeth
Oh oh Regina, oh oh Regina
Oh oh Regina, oh oh Regina
Land on islands
Meet Johnny
Examine my red
Basalt cluster
Bottomless dust, terrific sun
And wetting quite nicely thank you
I do say nicely
I do mean that
Actually
Blow into the chastity belt
Regina, Regina
Oh oh Regina, oh oh Regina
Hex and bitch and
Deserves lobster and fame
Oh, Johnny
Teeth and gums
In my life
Moon and sun
In my life
Lobster and shrimp
In my life
I dont really like lobster
Regina is too old
But the sun is much older
Still the sun with white teeth
But Mrs R. with none
Sun with false teeth
Give me lobster and fame
I really dont like lobster!
Oh oh Regina, oh oh Regina...


Heeeeeeee-haw!
He-haw!
Heeeeeeee-haw!
One person calls someone
To pour the water
Because it takes two to pour the water
To plough takes two as well
But only one to hold up the sky
To plough takes two as well
But only one to hold up the sky
One plays the harp, beats a rock with a stick
One plays the harp, beats a rock with a stick
Becomes a priest at least, a delicious demon
Least, a delicious demon
Hee-haw, hee-haw!
Delicious demon
Delicious demon
Delicious demon
Delicious demon
Two men need one money
But one money needs no man
One is on ones knees, loses ones head
Except maybe a delicious demon
Hee-haw!
Two men need no money
But one money need no man
One is on ones knees, loses ones head
Except maybe a delicious demon
Then one is no longer, then one is no longer
No longer!
Delicious demon
Ho! Delicious demon
Ho! Demon
Delicious
Look here he comes again, wow!
So delicious demon
Delicious demon
Demon
So delicious!


from cape horn to the amazon how i got onto the platform i'm unable to say perhaps the canadian transferred me there but i could breathe i could inhale the life giving sea air


next to me my two companions were getting tipsy on the fresh oxygen particles poor souls who have suffered from long starvation mustn't pounce heedlessly on the first food given them we on the other hand didn't have to practice such moderation


we could suck the atoms from the air by the lungful and it was the breeze the breeze itself that poured into us this luxurious intoxication ahhh conseil was putting in


what fine oxygen let master have no fears about breathing there's enough for everyone as for ned land he didn't say a word but his wide open jaws would have scared off a shark


and what powerful inhalations the canadian drew like a furnace going full blast our strength returned promptly and when i looked around i saw that we were alone on the platform no crewmen


those strange seamen on the nautilus were content with the oxygen circulating inside not one of them had come up to enjoy the open air the first words i pronounced were words of appreciation


and gratitude to my two companions ned and conseil had kept me alive during the final hours of our long death throes but no expression of thanks could repay them fully for such devotion


good lord professor ned land answered me don't mention it what did we do that's so praiseworthy not a thing it was a question of simple arithmetic your life is worth more than ours so we had to save it


and you my gallant conseil you suffered a great deal not too much to be candid with master i was lacking a few throatfuls of air but i would have gotten by


it took my breath away in a manner of confounded by this lapse into banality conseil left his sentence hanging my friends i replied very moved


Cape Denbigh

Cape Denbigh is located on the Seward Peninsula in Eastern Norton Sound in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is notable for the Iyatayet Site, an Archaic Stage hunter gather archaeological site. The headland is a moderately high, rounded hill, joined to the mainland by a low, narrow neck. The head of the bight, eastward of the cape, is shoal, but in approaching the water shoals gradually. A good anchorage in northeasterly winds can be had eastward of the cape. The water shoals rapidly inside a depth of 4 fathoms when approaching the shore. References External links Category:Landforms of the Bering Sea Denbigh Category:Landforms of Nome Census Area, Alaska Category:Landforms of the Seward Peninsula


Bilsey Hill

Bilsey Hill is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Blakeney in Norfolk. It is a Geological Conservation Review site and it is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This deep Pleistocene exposure exhibits a sequence of glacial till, sands and gravels associated with the melt phase of the ice sheet. The site is private land with no public access. References Category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk Category:Geological Conservation Review sites


Mynachdy

Mynachdy (; ) is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Mynachdy is situated between Gabalfa, Birchgrove and Cathays. It is close to a few universities such as Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, as well as student accommodation. Nant-Gwaedlyd (bloody brook in Welsh). A stream which rises in the Cefn range of hills, flows in a south-easterly direction through Whitchurch and is, apparently, lost in the Glamorganshire Canal at Mynachdy. It is said, with some probability, to derive its name from the great battle fought between the Welsh and the Normans on Cardiff Heath c. 1090. Cabarn-Plwca. A place on the border between Llys-Talybont manor and the Mynachdy lands. Category:Districts of Cardiff


Brotherhood of St Augustine of Hippo

The Brotherhood of St Augustine of Hippo was an Anglican brotherhood founded in the Orange Free State, South Africa in 1867, and was based at Modderpoort from 1869, in the Diocese of Bloemfontein. Edward Twells, the first bishop of Bloemfontein, had called for the establishment of a missionary brotherhood in 1865. In response, Henry Beckett left England for the Orange Free State in July 1867, with seven young men who would be the founding members of the Brotherhood of St Augustine of Hippo. Twells had purchased the farms Modderpoort and Modderpoort Spruit in 1865 as a base for missionary work in the area, but conflict in the region prevented the first group of brothers from settling there right away. The Brotherhood thus established itself initially at Springfield near Bloemfontein, starting its missionary work at Thaba Nchu. Three of the group of seven fell away before the Brotherhood finally occupied Modderpoort in the autumn of 1869. Initially they occupied a cave. A priory and a sandstone chapel dedicated to St Augustine of Hippo were built by the brothers. Modderpoort was taken over, in 1902, by the Anglican Society of the Sacred Mission (SSM). References Category:1867 establishments in Africa Category:Religious organizations established in 1867 Category:Anglican orders and communities Category:Anglican religious orders established in the 19th century Category:Anglican Church of Southern Africa Category:Christian missions in South Africa Category:History of Christianity in Africa


Ethmia defreinai

Ethmia defreinai is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Julius Ganev in 1984. It is found in Turkey. References Category:Moths described in 1984 Category:Ethmia


Ken Millin

Ken Millin (born January 29, 1975 in Brampton, Ontario) is a former lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He has won five NLL championships (four with the Toronto Rock and one with Rochester. Millin currently works as a school teacher at Prince Philip Public School in St. Catharines, Ontario and has a wife (Jennifer) and daughter (Raiya). Statistics NLL Reference: References External links Bio at Rochester Knighthawks web site Category:1975 births Category:Living people Category:Canadian lacrosse players Category:Rochester Knighthawks players Category:Sportspeople from Brampton


Notteghem monoplane

The Notteghem monoplane was a touring aircraft built in France in the early 1950s. Design The Notteghem monoplane featured a low-wing monoplane layout of mixed construction. Specifications References Category:1950s French aircraft


Works with RTL and Nextbook Aries 8. Demod stops working if the scan width is changed requiring restart.


Works with RTL SDR Works but no audio when demodulating


Awsome App! Easy to use  works great on Notes w / Realtek dongle.


I'll forgo the refund. But no go with Watson dongle... Nexus 9. Yet to try on Nexus 6p. So very disappointed!!! :-(


looks like a great program  1 of its kind I don't have the necessary hardware to utilize it though.


Great app! The new version now works on my Bravia Android TV which is great as it's right by my rooftop aerial cable. The scan feature would be useful...any ETA on when this will be available? Also the option to import a list of bookmarks e.g. from a simple properties file would be useful.


Great It's not fully optimised and has some issues with crashing but still a nice app  especially considering the price and it's open source.


Works on a Nexus 6p I'm still messing around with my hackrf but it works with my Nexus 6p  Trond usb-c to usb host adapter. Thanks!


The bandwidth seemed to be limited to maximum 2 MHz or so. I tried to increase the bandwidth but not possible. I purchased this is because one of the pictures in the advertisement showed the 2.4GHz band with around 10MHz or more bandwidth. Is it not possible to increase the bandwidth? If not  it is just the same performance as other free APPs.


Works well with my Hackrf Hopefully new updates will arrive for extra functions


Context: Provided is a universal Ku band LNB (9.75/10.600 GHz) which is fitted at the end of the dish and pointed at the correct satellite constellation; most digital receivers will receive the free to air channels. Some broadcasts are free-to-air and unencrypted, some are encrypted but do not require a monthly subscription (known as free-to-view), some are encrypted and require a monthly subscription, and some are pay-per-view services. To view the encrypted content a VideoGuard UK equipped receiver (all of which are dedicated to the Sky service, and cannot be used to decrypt other services) needs to be used. Unofficial CAMs are now available to view the service, although use of them breaks the user's contract with Sky and invalidates the user's rights to use the card.

Question: What is the universal band that digital recievers will receive free to air channels on?

9.75/10.600 GHz
universal Ku band
Ku band


Context: At the beginning of the 20th century, important advancement in geological science was facilitated by the ability to obtain accurate absolute dates to geologic events using radioactive isotopes and other methods. This changed the understanding of geologic time. Previously, geologists could only use fossils and stratigraphic correlation to date sections of rock relative to one another. With isotopic dates it became possible to assign absolute ages to rock units, and these absolute dates could be applied to fossil sequences in which there was datable material, converting the old relative ages into new absolute ages.

Question: What did using fossils help change for scientists?


Context: Packet mode communication may be implemented with or without intermediate forwarding nodes (packet switches or routers). Packets are normally forwarded by intermediate network nodes asynchronously using first-in, first-out buffering, but may be forwarded according to some scheduling discipline for fair queuing, traffic shaping, or for differentiated or guaranteed quality of service, such as weighted fair queuing or leaky bucket. In case of a shared physical medium (such as radio or 10BASE5), the packets may be delivered according to a multiple access scheme.

Question: If there is no radio or 10BASE5, how are the packets delivered?


Context: Many complexity classes are defined using the concept of a reduction. A reduction is a transformation of one problem into another problem. It captures the informal notion of a problem being at least as difficult as another problem. For instance, if a problem X can be solved using an algorithm for Y, X is no more difficult than Y, and we say that X reduces to Y. There are many different types of reductions, based on the method of reduction, such as Cook reductions, Karp reductions and Levin reductions, and the bound on the complexity of reductions, such as polynomial-time reductions or log-space reductions.

Question: What are two examples of different types of reduction?

Karp reductions and Levin reductions
Cook reductions, Karp reductions


Context: In 1096, Crusaders passing by the siege of Amalfi were joined by Bohemond of Taranto and his nephew Tancred with an army of Italo-Normans. Bohemond was the de facto leader of the Crusade during its passage through Asia Minor. After the successful Siege of Antioch in 1097, Bohemond began carving out an independent principality around that city. Tancred was instrumental in the conquest of Jerusalem and he worked for the expansion of the Crusader kingdom in Transjordan and the region of Galilee.[citation needed]

Question: When did Tancred lay siege to Antioch?


Context: In October 2010, the open-access scientific journal PLoS Pathogens published a paper by a multinational team who undertook a new investigation into the role of Yersinia pestis in the Black Death following the disputed identification by Drancourt and Raoult in 1998. They assessed the presence of DNA/RNA with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques for Y. pestis from the tooth sockets in human skeletons from mass graves in northern, central and southern Europe that were associated archaeologically with the Black Death and subsequent resurgences. The authors concluded that this new research, together with prior analyses from the south of France and Germany, ". . . ends the debate about the etiology of the Black Death, and unambiguously demonstrates that Y. pestis was the causative agent of the epidemic plague that devastated Europe during the Middle Ages".

Question: What scientific journal in France published a prior analysis of the Black Death?


Some plant varieties can grow up to <mask> feet tall.


Histiocytosis represents <mask> related diseases which range from benign to aggressive.


Latin verbs have <mask> principal parts.


Numbers can be positive or <mask> only.


White men have <mask> times the risk of blacks of developing testicular cancer.


Calves are totally dependent on their mother for the first <mask> months.


Black bears are about <mask> metres tall.


Lobelia Take <mask> capsules after three meals each day.


Lobelia Take two capsules after <mask> meals each day.


I (f/22) have to figure out if I want to still know these girls or not and would hate to sound insulting

Not sure if this belongs here but it's worth a try.

Backstory:
When I (f/22) went through my first real breakup 2 years ago because he needed space after a year of dating roand  it effected me more than I thought. It was a horrible time in my life due to living with my mother and finally having the chance to cut her out of my life. I can admit because of it was an emotional wreck and this guy was stable and didn't know how to deal with me. We ended by him avoiding for a month or so after going to a festival with my friends. When I think back I wish he just ended. So after he ended it added my depression I suffered but my friends helped me through it and I got rid of everything from him along with cutting contact.

Now: Its been almost 3 years now and I've gotten better after counselling and mild anti depressants. My mother has been out of my life since then so there's been alot of progress. Being stronger after learning some lessons there been more insight about that time of my life but when I see him or a picture everything comes back. The emotions and memories bring me back down.

His friends (both girls) are on my facebook because we get along well which is hard to find and I know they'll always have his back. But seeing him in a picture or talking to him at a convention having a conversation is tough. Crying confront of my current boyfriend is something I want to avoid.

So I've been thinking that I have to cut contact with these girls because it's time to move on because it's healthier. It's best to avoid him as well. But will they be insulted? Will they accept it? Is there going to be awkwardness? I'm not sure if it's the right to do and could use some outside opinions.

Summary: I still have contact with an old ex's friends but can't stand to see or talk to him. His friends are really nice ,so how do I tell them I possibly want to unfriend them on Facebook because of him?


SV & NSV! Keeping on keeping on.

30F, 5'6". SW: 236 GW: 150 CW: 219

I weigh myself weekly and measure myself monthly. I'd hit a plateau the last four weeks or so where I was stuck at 222. Felt like kind of a bummer, but knew it's because I haven't been as strict as I should with my diet, and the last week and a half have been crazy with life things, so I haven't been exercising as frequently as I've gotten used to. When I weighed myself as normal on Monday, I was kind of disappointed to see the scale not budging and figured it was time to buckle down again and really watch my diet. Today was my measure-in day, and I've felt cruddy in general since Monday because I caught some chest congestion/cold bug over the weekend. I get on the scale...it says 219. Whaaaaat? I take my measurements, which are down slightly from last month, and with an total-body loss of 8 inches from my starting point on 12/23/14! Some of my clothes have been feeling a bit looser as of late and now I know it's just not in my head. I'm now the lightest and smallest I've been since right around high school!

Summary: Progress is still happening, even when you think it might not be! Don't get discouraged, even if your journey seems to be going slowly. Don't give up, warriors.


Me [19F] with my friend [19M] 10 months, Insecurities - Show or Tell?

What are your stories about insecurities you've had in past relationships? How have you dealt with them, particularly the ones that you can't hide?

I'm not currently in a relationship, but recently I've realized that there is someone who likes me, and I'm interested in them, too. Frankly, the only reason I'm not asking them out is because I know that I have some insecurities that need to be worked through - particularly in the realm of body image. While I'm confident in the rest of my body, I've had terrible, awful acne both on my arms and breasts since I was very young. It's a special type with no complete cure, but doctors suggested that I keep my skin oiled until it goes away (dryness irritates it). Because of this it's not so much present anymore as large clusters of scars are.

Would I warn someone about this upfront before anything sexual? Would I just let it surprise them when the clothes come off? Do I tell them "Let's keep on my shirt for now" while we do our business?

Have you had experiences with anything similar? I want to hear how they went!

Summary: My skin is scarred badly; what could I do/say about it that would gross my future partner out the least? What's your experience with body image issues?


(M/19) Still struggling to move on.

My ex broke up with me at the end of October last year. It's been 5 months since. I certainly feel a lot better than my first couple of months but I still feel like I'm in torture.

We were together for 2 years (long distance) and she broke up with me out of  the blue. I know both of us contributed to the problems but I feel like I was the major problem due to jealousy and insecurities. I just feel guilty and shitty regardless.

A month afterwards our breakup, she already has a new boyfriend (still dating to this day as far as I know). Finding that out was just adding more salt to the wound.

I've picked up new hobbies, connected with old friends and made new ones, made healthy changes and am pursuing bettering my insecurity issues.

Yet I still feel like complete crap and I miss her. At this point it's hard to remember all of the bad that happened and my mind focuses on the good things I miss. It hurts a lot to know she's sharing her life now with another guy. How easily dispensable I was to her.

Today is her birthday and this is why I'm here. I was very tempted to send her a text and break NC but I convinced myself not to. I know it'll just get me sucked into a deeper shit hole... I think. I feel like I'm doubting myself a lot again.

I strongly felt or still do (I don't even know anymore), that she is/was the love of my life. I feel like I'm stuck in some kind of purgatory of moving on and not.

I don't think I necessarily have a fear of being alone. I just have a fear that I'll never have her again. Its really a mixture of it, honestly.

I'm sorry if I'm rambling, I just don't have anyone else to talk to right now and I needed to vent a little and maybe hear whatever advice you guys can offer.

Summary: Still struggling to move on.


Prioritize student debt or saving for down payment?

I have $25k in student debt. One private loan at 9.5% (highest priority obviously) and nine others federal between 3.4% and 6.8%. Minimum payment per month total is $301.16. Over the next 9 months, I will pay off $11k of these, which will get rid of everything above 5% interest and will drop the total minimum payment to $150.

At the end of the 9 months, our savings will be around $35k. At that time my husband will need to purchase a car so some of that will be his down payment. So more realistically $25-30k.

Sometime in the future, between a year to two years from now, my husband and I may be moving. Typical single family homes in this area go for around $300k.

At the end of the 9 months, should I continue to focus on paying down student debt (which will be a balance of $14k by then) or growing our savings/down payment? I have $5200/mo to somehow split between debt and down payment and I'm not sure how best to allocate it.

Summary: $14k in student debt (all <5%) and need to save more for down payment on a ~$300k house. How to allocate $5200/mo between the two?


Me [25 F] with my boyfriend [28 M] of just over four months. I love you?

So, like the title says, my current boyfriend and I have been together about four months. I have such deep feelings for him and I know he feels the same way about me. We haven't said "I love you" to each other yet, but we have talked about how much we both mean to one another. I feel like there have been a few times where we both might have been close, but it hasn't actually happened.

I'm just looking to hear some stories about your first times with the L-word with your SO.  In my past relationships, I was the first to say it (and received an immediate reciprocation in both cases.) I'm not looking to rush it with my current SO by any means, and I feel like this relationship is just beginning to grow into something beautiful. We've worked through some of my initial hang-ups and I have already learned so much about the importance of communication with him. He enjoys bringing things out into the open and getting them out of the way from the start, and I couldn't appreciate it more.

In short, I would just enjoy some stories and experiences from you other fine people. So, my question is, what was it like the first time you said "I love you" to (or heard it from) your SO? Did he/she say it back right away? If not, how much later? Also, what would you consider appropriate timing on the L-word?

Summary: Been with my boyfriend about four months, haven't said "I love you" yet, but I feel like we've been close on a few occasions. What are your stories of the first time using the L-word with your SO? And what is "good" timing, in your opinion?


What is your best "I can't believe this is happening" moment. These can be good or bad. I'll go first.

This happened when I was a lifeguard for the YMCA. Along with our typical CPR and rescue training we would have a mandatory child abuse awareness training so we could identify predators at the pool.

One day I was guarding the wade pool making sure kids didn't trip and crack their heads open. It was a typical day with the same parents and same kids that we generally had splashing around.

A man in his mid thirties came up to me and told me that my brother (who was the head guard at the pool) had given him permission to swim in the wading pool. This already set off a red flag for me. Why the eff would this guy want permission to get in the freaking pool. I give him a confused "uh sure what ever", and went back to monitoring the swimmers.

I didn't know this at the time but the guy had been kicked out of the kid pool by my brother for being a little too hands on with one of the boys. The boy and his mom were regulars and when my brother saw the man wrestling with the boy, he asked the mom if it was ok. She said she didn't know the man. It made my brother uncomfortable enough that he asked the guy to leave the pool.

I'm watching the pool and I see the guy wrestling with the same boy. He's hugging him and being a little "hands on". I'm thinking that maybe this is family until my brother cruises by and tells me that the mom does not know the man and that the man has already been told to stay out of the kid pool.

I head over to the guy to lay down the law and that he can't be in the kid pool any more. He freaks out and says that he doesn't want to be in the hot tub or big pool, gestures to the kid pool and says that this is where the action is.

We kick him out, on his way out he wants to know if he can give the boy a hug and talk to him one last time.

The entire time I couldn't believe that this was happening.

Summary: an adult by himself get's to hands on with boy in kid pool, we kick him out of the pool.


Should I tell her I know?

M26 here. My SO F28, who has been living with me for almost a year cheated on me six months ago with a mutual friend M31. His housemate, M31, told me yesterday that she sucked this guy's dick six months ago and finally decided to tell me because he thinks I should know. She goes over to their house regularly to wash our clothes. We have both known these people all our lives pretty much, and my SO and him have had sex in the past, when me and her weren't together. This is no secret to anyone. I haven't told anyone else. She doesn't think I know. I love her very much. We have a long history together over ten years. I know she loves me too, and I don't think it will happen again, but I don't know if I should tell her I know or just keep it to myself and watch for signs it's happening again. I don't want her going over there anymore, and I would like it if she cut off all communication with this guy, but I don't think that will happen. This isn't the only time she has cheated in the past either. (Not on me) She cheated on two previous boyfriends (with me). Any advice would be really appreciated. I'm not sure how to handle this.

Summary: live in GF cheated six months ago. Don't think it will happen again. What should I do?


My[25m] girlfriend [24f] is only nice and pleasant when I'm aloof and distant. (9 months)

Throwaway

I noticed the more I'm cold and distant towards my girlfriend, the more pleasant she becomes. She'll come over and clean my apartment, do laundry, dishes and cook for me, even as far as to offer oral favors while I'm drinking a beer!

She seems completely happy and content during this time, which makes me happy and I naturally want to do things back for her. As soon as I start doing her favors, she picks fights and complains nonstop. Latest issue was I offered to take her and her mom to dinner. She kept giving me shit about how I'm going to be spending too much time with my brother (who's visiting for a week soon), which she was totally fine with when I was being distant with her. She'll call me a bitch in a joking way, and just take the piss out of me whenever I'm kind or go out of my way to apologize.

This naturally makes me feel cold and indifferent toward her. Once she senses that, she's all about making me the happiest boyfriend and apologizes for all the shit she was giving me the week previously. It's a vicious cycle but I'm not sure what to do here. I've brought this up with her and she recognizes it and has no solution. She just "feels differently towards me sometimes" and can't explain it.

**So what do I do here? Do I keep up the aloof, distant attitude to keep her interested or suffer her negging in kindness, my default setting.

Summary: GF is a meanie-bo-beanie when I'm nice, and an absolute doll when I'm uninterested. Sex is bomb and she's the hottest I've ever dated. What do?


Me 28 F with guy I'm dating 30 M - 1 month, Is it okay to ask if everything is okay or am I being pushy?

I have been dating this guy for 1 month now and everything was great until last Sunday when I noticed he wasn't responding to my text with the same flirty, cute, enthusiastic text that he usually would. He used to call me baby, babe but since last Sunday he has said none of those words and texting has been less and communication has been less.

He invited me over last night to watch a movie so I went over and I think we had one conversation the whole night, it was how my day was. He never even tried to start a conversation after the movie and he has never asked if he could get high in front of me until today which I was totally fine with but I thought it was weird that the whole time we hung out before he never smoked in front of me. I am not sure if he's getting comfortable or he just doesn't care anymore?

Anyways, as he was walking me out to my car I asked him if everything was okay because he has been acting different. His only response was, "Yes, I'm fine" and then it got awkward and I left in my car.

Do you think I am being pushy or too clingy asking that question? I regret asking it right after I asked it because it makes me feel like I have low self-esteem for this relationship. Maybe I just worry too much but it has been eating at me.

Summary: I asked guy I have been dating for a month if everything was okay and now I regret it because I think it makes me look pushy /clingy.


Question: what was australia's contribution to the battle of normandy?

Answer: The army personnel and thousands of Australian airmen took part in the battle.

Explanation: The army personnel and thousands of Australian airmen also took part in the subsequent Battle of Normandy between June and August 1944, and an RAAF fighter squadron operated from airfields in Normandy.

Australian contribution to the Battle of Normandy [SEP] Introduction

Australian personnel also took part in the invasion of Southern France in August 1944, and RAAF airmen continued to operate against German forces until the end of the war in May 1945. However, the relatively low casualties suffered by the Allied air forces during the fighting in Normandy and subsequent campaigns resulted in an over-supply of trained Australian aircrew in the UK, hundreds of whom were never assigned to a combat role. Australia's contribution to the fighting in Normandy is commemorated in memorials and cemeteries in London and Normandy.


Question: was the battle fought in australia?

Answer: UNANSWERABLE

Context: what was australia's contribution to the battle of normandy?

Context: The army personnel and thousands of Australian airmen took part in the battle.

The Australian contribution to the Battle of Normandy involved more than 3,000 military personnel serving under British command. The majority of these personnel were members of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), though smaller numbers of Australians serving with the Royal Navy and British Army also participated in the fighting prior to and after the Allied landings on 6 June 1944. While all the RAAF units based in the United Kingdom (UK) took part in the battle, Australians made up only a small portion of the Allied force. The Australians who supported the D-Day invasion included between 2,000 and 2,500 RAAF airmen in Australian squadrons and British Royal Air Force units, and approximately 500 members of the Royal Australian Navy serving on Royal Navy vessels, as well as a small number of Australian Army officers and merchant seamen.


Question: when was the battle fought?

Answer: 1944

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Australian contribution to the Battle of Normandy [SEP] Background

In 1944 Australia's war effort was focused on the Pacific War, and most elements of the country's military were in Australia and the islands to its north. Nevertheless, substantial numbers of RAAF personnel, most of whom had been trained through the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS), were stationed in the United Kingdom (UK) and took part in operations against Germany. The Australian Government had very little influence over where Australian graduates of EATS were posted, and many were assigned directly to British units. As of 6 June 1944, 1,816 Australian airmen (including 584 pilots) were posted to RAF squadrons. Many of the thousands of Australian ground crew in the UK at this time were also serving with RAF units.


Question: who fought in this battle?

Answer: Australians and British

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Australian contribution to the Battle of Normandy [SEP] Subsequent fighting

A small number of Australian served in Normandy with the British Army. These included a truck driver who served with the Mechanised Transport Corps, two Australians in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service and a member of the Territorial Army Nursing Service. In addition to the military personnel involved in the fighting, several Australian war correspondents reported on the Battle of Normandy. Chester Wilmot landed with the 6th Airborne Division on D-Day, and his coverage of the fighting for the BBC soon made him one of the best-known Allied war correspondents. Other Australian journalists in Normandy included John Hetherington, Geoff Hutton, Anne Matheson and Ronald Monson.


Question: was this battle part of a bigger war?

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Context: who fought in this battle?

Context: Australians and British

The fighting in Normandy continued until August 1944, when the Allies broke out of the region and rapidly advanced to the German border. This campaign dominated the activities of eight of the ten Australian squadrons in the UK, as well as most of the airmen posted to RAF units. During July and August the RAAF units operated at or near their highest level of activity in the war to that point, but morale remained high as the airmen perceived that the contribution of air power to the campaign would be decisive. Large numbers of Australian airmen who were undergoing training or awaiting a posting on D-Day were assigned to combat units during the fighting to replace casualties of the Normandy campaign.


Question: when did the lieutenant begin his military career?

Answer: During the pre-war years.

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Context: were there any preparations made before the invasion?

Context: Yes, a few Australians like Lieutenant Colonel Ronald McNicoll and Air Commodore Frank Bladin were involved.

Ronald McNicoll [SEP] Military career

In the pre-war years, he was involved in constructing bases in the northern part of Australia, including Larrakeyah Barracks in Darwin. He was also posted to the 4th Division in Melbourne, undertook training overseas and served in regimental appointments in Brisbane, Adelaide and then later Keswick, in South Australia. During the Second World War, McNicoll saw active service in the Middle East and in Europe, including a period on exchange with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, helping to plan the D-Day landings. He was Mentioned in Despatches as a major of engineers while serving in the 6th Division. After the war, he was steadily promoted.


Question: where was he born?

Answer: Melbourne, Victoria

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Context: who fought in this battle?

Context: Australians and British

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Context: During the pre-war years.

Ronald McNicoll [SEP] Early life

Born on 15 September 1906 in Melbourne, Victoria, McNicoll was the son of Sir Walter McNicoll and elder brother of Sir Alan McNicoll. Growing up in Goulburn, he completed his schooling at Scots College before taking up an appointment as a staff cadet at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1923. After graduating from Duntroon in 1926, he was granted the rank of lieutenant in the engineers and undertook a civilian engineering degree at the University of Sydney.


Question: where did he study?

Answer: Royal Military College, Duntroon

Explanation: Growing up in Goulburn, he completed his schooling at Scots College before taking up an appointment as a staff cadet at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1923.

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Context: Melbourne, Victoria

Ronald McNicoll [SEP] Early life


Question: what programs are there in this college?

Answer: A program for training officers in the Australian Army Reserve

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Context: Australians and British

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Context: During the pre-war years.

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Context: Melbourne, Victoria

Context: where did he study?

Context: Royal Military College, Duntroon

Royal Military College, Duntroon [SEP] Programs

The leadership and military training provided at ADFA during the three years of training is considered the equivalent of III Class at RMC. The college also oversees the program for training officers in the Australian Army Reserve. Upon appointment to the Reserves, members join a University Regiment within their location and then undertake their training over the course of five modules run by the various University Regiments around Australia. Additionally, they are required to parade at their unit one night a week and one weekend a month. The final six-and-a-half-week module of the Reserve officer course is conducted at Duntroon.


If we stop the free creation of art, we will stop the free viewing of art. # The prohibition of the free creation of art should not be brought about.

If we stop the free creation of art, we will stop the free viewing of art. And since The prohibition of free viewing of art is not acceptable. The prohibition of the free creation of art should not be brought about.


consumer spending remains soft. # Japanese growth still relies heavily on exports.

consumer spending remains soft. And since The economy relies on the internal market or on the exportations. Japanese growth still relies heavily on exports.


What we need to do is downsize state government - make it more accessible to the average citizen while reducing the size of the public trough - by splitting the state into smaller regional units. With a population projected to reach 45 million by 2020, California could easily be split into three or four viable states, each with a distinct regional identity. Tinkering with the existing system - whether it's recalling public officials or passing stricter campaign finance laws - will make no difference as long as there are billions in taxpayer dollars for the taking. # What we really need to do is recall, and totally reconfigure, the state of California.

What we need to do is downsize state government - make it more accessible to the average citizen while reducing the size of the public trough - by splitting the state into smaller regional units. With a population projected to reach 45 million by 2020, California could easily be split into three or four viable states, each with a distinct regional identity. Tinkering with the existing system - whether it's recalling public officials or passing stricter campaign finance laws - will make no difference as long as there are billions in taxpayer dollars for the taking. And since The goal is to reduce the perks and lobbies caused by burocracy. What we really need to do is recall, and totally reconfigure, the state of California.


It is likely to become less complimentary if Britain falls technically further behind. # Second, Britain's military standing with America, currently so high, will suffer unless it can maintain some sort of equivalence with the American military machine, now so preponderant.

It is likely to become less complimentary if Britain falls technically further behind. And since If US are not happy with UK military force, it is plausible that the latter will lose its standing with them. Second, Britain's military standing with America, currently so high, will suffer unless it can maintain some sort of equivalence with the American military machine, now so preponderant.


he should bear the risks. # the loss should fall on the person who chooses to keep an animal which is known to be dangerous in some circumstances.

he should bear the risks. And since The loss deriving from the animal is a form of risk the owner accepts. the loss should fall on the person who chooses to keep an animal which is known to be dangerous in some circumstances.


because in most key areas Iraq, the "war on drugs," Israel/Palestine, free trade, corporate taxes he will be just as bad. # Kerry is just as bad as Bush under the political point of view.

because in most key areas Iraq, the "war on drugs," Israel/Palestine, free trade, corporate taxes he will be just as bad. And since If a person takes decisions bad for the country, he is bad under this point of view. Kerry is just as bad as Bush under the political point of view.


Look, it's improbable that anybody would win a lottery, but somebody has to win." The analogy is that any universe is improbable, but there has to be some universe. In the case of the universe, as opposed to the lottery, the outcome is specified, and that's what makes the difference. # I don't think this is analogous at all to what I'm saying.

Look, it's improbable that anybody would win a lottery, but somebody has to win." The analogy is that any universe is improbable, but there has to be some universe. In the case of the universe, as opposed to the lottery, the outcome is specified, and that's what makes the difference. And since If the argument does not satisfy the necessary conditions, it is not valid. I don't think this is analogous at all to what I'm saying.


What Dr. Curley offers is really seven deadly objections to the Calvinistic God, not the Christian God. # It is only by equating Calvinism with Christianity that his objections have any force.

What Dr. Curley offers is really seven deadly objections to the Calvinistic God, not the Christian God. And since If the objections are addressed to a Calvinistic God, only if we equate the Calivinistic and the Christian God his objections are valid. It is only by equating Calvinism with Christianity that his objections have any force.


will make it difficult" for Russia to be part of the West. # The process of westernalization of Russia is extremely unplausible.

will make it difficult" for Russia to be part of the West. And since If there are cultural hindrances, the process of westernalization will be extremely difficult. The process of westernalization of Russia is extremely unplausible.


Minor sins do not deserve eternal punishment. The Bible teaches that God will eternally punish minor sins. # Therefore, the God of the Bible does not exist.

Minor sins do not deserve eternal punishment. The Bible teaches that God will eternally punish minor sins. And since If we admit that God exist we have to admit that a contradictory being exists. Therefore, the God of the Bible does not exist.


I was wondering if anyone out there could enlighten me on this car I saw
the other day. It was a 2-door sports car, looked to be from the late 60s/
early 70s. It was called a Bricklin. The doors were really small. In addition,
the front bumper was separate from the rest of the body. This is
all I know. If anyone can tellme a model name, engine specs, years
of production, where this car is made, history, or whatever info you
have on this funky looking car, please e-mail.


A fair number of brave souls who upgraded their SI clock oscillator have
shared their experiences for this poll. Please send a brief message detailing
your experiences with the procedure. Top speed attained, CPU rated speed,
add on cards and adapters, heat sinks, hour of usage per day, floppy disk
functionality with 800 and 1.4 m floppies are especially requested.

I will be summarizing in the next two days, so please add to the network
knowledge base if you have done the clock upgrade and haven't answered this
poll. Thanks.


well folks, my mac plus finally gave up the ghost this weekend after
starting life as a 512k way back in 1985.  sooo, i'm in the market for a
new machine a bit sooner than i intended to be...

i'm looking into picking up a powerbook 160 or maybe 180 and have a bunch
of questions that (hopefully) somebody can answer:

* does anybody know any dirt on when the next round of powerbook
introductions are expected?  i'd heard the 185c was supposed to make an
appearence "this summer" but haven't heard anymore on it - and since i
don't have access to macleak, i was wondering if anybody out there had
more info...

* has anybody heard rumors about price drops to the powerbook line like the
ones the duo's just went through recently?

* what's the impression of the display on the 180?  i could probably swing
a 180 if i got the 80Mb disk rather than the 120, but i don't really have
a feel for how much "better" the display is (yea, it looks great in the
store, but is that all "wow" or is it really that good?).  could i solicit
some opinions of people who use the 160 and 180 day-to-day on if its worth
taking the disk size and money hit to get the active display?  (i realize
this is a real subjective question, but i've only played around with the
machines in a computer store breifly and figured the opinions of somebody
who actually uses the machine daily might prove helpful).

* how well does hellcats perform?  ;)

thanks a bunch in advance for any info - if you could email, i'll post a
summary (news reading time is at a premium with finals just around the
corner... :( )
--
Tom Willis  \  twillis@ecn.purdue.edu    \    Purdue Electrical Engineering


Do you have Weitek's address/phone number?  I'd like to get some information
about this chip.


From article <C5owCB.n3p@world.std.com>, by tombaker@world.std.com (Tom A Baker):

My understanding is that the 'expected errors' are basically
known bugs in the warning system software - things are checked
that don't have the right values in yet because they aren't
set till after launch, and suchlike. Rather than fix the code
and possibly introduce new bugs, they just tell the crew
'ok, if you see a warning no. 213 before liftoff, ignore it'.


Of course.  The term must be rigidly defined in any bill.

I doubt she uses this term for that.  You are using a quote allegedly
from her, can you back it up?

I read the article as presenting first an argument about weapons of mass
destruction (as commonly understood) and then switching to other topics.
The first point evidently was to show that not all weapons should be
allowed, and then the later analysis was, given this understanding, to
consider another class.


There were a few people who responded to my request for info on
treatment for astrocytomas through email, whom I couldn't thank
directly because of mail-bouncing probs (Sean, Debra, and Sharon).  So
I thought I'd publicly thank everyone.

Thanks!

(I'm sure glad I accidentally hit "rn" instead of "rm" when I was
trying to delete a file last September. "Hmmm... 'News?' What's
this?"....)


ALL this shows is that YOU don't know much about SCSI.

SCSI-1 {with a SCSI-1 controler chip} range is indeed 0-5MB/s
and that is ALL you have right about SCSI
SCSI-1 {With a SCSI-2 controller chip}: 4-6MB/s with 10MB/s burst {8-bit}
 Note the INCREASE in SPEED, the Mac Quadra uses this version of SCSI-1
 so it DOES exist. Some PC use this set up too.
SCSI-2 {8-bit/SCSI-1 mode}:          4-6MB/s with 10MB/s burst
SCSI-2 {16-bit/wide or fast mode}:  8-12MB/s with 20MB/s burst
SCSI-2 {32-bit/wide AND fast}:     15-20MB/s with 40MB/s burst

By your OWN data the "Although SCSI is twice as fast as ESDI" is correct
With a SCSI-2 controller chip SCSI-1 can reach 10MB/s which is indeed
"20% faster than IDE" {120% of 8.3 is 9.96}. ALL these SCSI facts have been
posted to this newsgroup in my Mac & IBM info sheet {available by FTP on
sumex-aim.stanford.edu (36.44.0.6) in the info-mac/report as
mac-ibm-compare[version #].txt (It should be 173 but 161 may still be there)}

Part of this problem is both Mac and IBM PC are inconsiant about what SCSI
is which.  Though it is WELL documented that the Quadra has a SCSI-2 chip
an Apple salesperson said "it uses a fast SCSI-1 chip" {Not at a 6MB/s,
10MB/s burst it does not. SCSI-1 is 5MB/s maximum synchronous and Quadra
uses ANsynchronous SCSI which is SLOWER}  It seems that Mac and IBM see
SCSI-1 interface and think 'SCSI-1' when it maybe a SCSI-1 interface driven
in the machine by a SCSi-2 controller chip in 8-bit mode {Which is MUCH
FASTER then true SCSI-1 can go}.


I have win 3.0 and downloaded several icons and BMP's but I can't figure out
how to change the "wallpaper" or use the icons.  Any help would be appreciated.

Thanx,

-Brando


I've had the board for over a year, and it does work with Diskdoubler,
but not with Autodoubler, due to a licensing problem with Stac Technologies,
the owners of the board's compression technology. (I'm writing this
from memory; I've lost the reference. Please correct me if I'm wrong.)

Using the board, I've had problems with file icons being lost, but it's
hard to say whether it's the board's fault or something else; however,
if I decompress the troubled file and recompress it without the board,
the icon usually reappears. Because of the above mentioned licensing
problem, the freeware expansion utility DD Expand will not decompress
a board-compressed file unless you have the board installed.

Since Stac has its own product now, it seems unlikely that the holes
in Autodoubler/Diskdoubler related to the board will be fixed.
Which is sad, and makes me very reluctant to buy Stac's product since
they're being so stinky. (But hey, that's competition.)
--


I need to hear the song Aspro Mavro from Bill Szymczyk on Youtube


play Yo Ho from the new york pops on Youtube


Play some seventies music by Janne Puurtinen on Youtube.


play the Musica Da Serie De Filmes O Hobbit album by Alex Otaola


Play Magic Sam from the thirties


Play The Soft Parade.


Play music by blowfly from the seventies


play Jeff Pilson on Youtube


play a tune by Syreeta Wright from twenties from the top


Please play me Jerry Lee Lewis's If You Say So track.


@sjmuir Why I like local Renewable Natural Gas and Hydrogen! To be fair energy transition take time.


Nevada is critical towards the clean energy transition. https://t.co/C8r3bXTbiT


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what's the difference between a forest and a wood?

Answer:
They're used interchangeably a lot. You'll get different answers from different resources, but the general consensus seems to be that woods are smaller than forests.

 >  A wood is an area covered in trees, larger than a grove or a copse. A forest is also an area covered in trees, but it is larger than a wood

 >  The U.S. National Vegetation Classification system differentiates them according to their densities: 25 to 60 percent of a a wood is covered by tree canopies, while 60 to 100 percent of a forest is canopied.


Are there any good source material on the Warsaw Ghetto to be had online?

Hi guys, I have a project I'm working on which requires unbiased primary sources on the Warsaw ghetto (demographics, population density, supplies, mortality rates, etc.). I've been scouring the net and my library for information about it, but I mostly seem to find holocaust denialist websites and websites referring to a book I can attain within my timeframe whilst providing incomplete information.

I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

Alternatively: Are there any better subreddits where I could ask for help? I figure I'll post this to /r/favors and /r/ask, but if there are any other good subs for this kind of stuff I'd appreciate you mentioning them.

Cheers!

Answer:
Many of the relevant primary sources wont contain the those specific details in an aggregated way. There are a few great examples of diaries and reports coming from the Warsaw Ghetto. The statistics you are looking for would likely come from secondary sources.

One great example is the Stroop Report. This is written by a commander (Stroop) and it documents the suppression of the uprising. I've included a link  to the National Archive where you can get the the full report [here](_URL_1_). This document was used in the Nuremberg Trials.

I would recommend you check out the [Yad Vashem site](_URL_2_). That is the Holocaust Museum in Israel. They have spent a lot of time collecting primary sources, photos, personal accounts etc, about the Holocaust of the Jews (Shoah). I've linked to the overview of the Warsaw Ghetto, but check out the digital collection at the top.

A last little tip is diaries of the time. I don't know where you're located, or which libraries you have access to but here are a few WorldCat records for some notable ones: [The Warsaw diary of Adam Czerniakow](_URL_0_) and [Scroll of agony, the Warsaw diary of Chaim A. Kaplan](_URL_3_).

Hope this help.

Source: I'm an academic reference librarian and Jewish history specialist


we do we instinctively grab a part of our body after it is hurt?

I just tweaked my wrist and my immediate reaction was to grasp it. I have no idea if grabbing it actually does anything, but it seems to be a natural reaction for most people when a body part hurts. Why is that?

Answer:
A) instinct. To protect it from further damage (if the damaging agent is ongoing) or to prevent bleeding and such.

B) pain. Our brain knows that pressure sensation blocks pain sensation from experience. So we reflexively grab the injury site because it alleviates the pain.

Edit: English and clarity

Answer: So you have 2 different types of pressure sensors in your skin, superficial or closer to the surface and deep. Pressure sensors report back to the brain faster than pain sensors do so you can "jam the signal" ish by applying pressure. Say you put your hand on a hot burner, the spine has limited commands it can give to the body in case the brain can't give commands (see stroke victims) or to protect the body from further damage. This means that the pain signal follows tracks of nerve impulses  to the spine where a quick response is sent back while a detailed report of the pain is sent to the sensory part of the brain for further analysis. The brain follows up the damage report by checking sensation, applying pressure or grabbing the area. Typically you also visually check it as well to see how the skin in the area is doing.


In medieval and pre-modern times, political entities made marriage pacts between heirs in order to secure peace. Often times, this didn't last for more than 20 years, if not even less. Why did they even bother?

Answer:
Twenty years of peace is much better than no peace at all.  Twenty years is enough time for a generation of young men to forgo military service, time to build infrastructure, time to consolidate power, and time grow a treasury.

There are also plenty of examples of peaces that last longer than twenty years, or even result in permanent peace and consolidation.  The nation of Spain was formed from [the union of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon](_URL_0_), a union that was set in motion when Isabella of Castile, the future queen, married Ferdinand the Catholic, a future king of Aragon.  Their grandson Charles V and great grandson Phillip II would later become kings of a united Spain.  James the VI of Scotland similarly oversaw the personal union of England and Scotland when he inherited the crown of England, becoming James I, in 1603.  England and Scotland would later formally join together to become the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707.

Your question also implies that it is particularly unusual for a peace treaty to last less than twenty years.  There are numerous examples of more modern treaties that did not maintain peace for much longer than twenty years.  There were only twenty-one years between the World Wars (1918 to 1939) and only twelve years between the Gulf War (ended 1991) and the Iraq War (began 2003).

I can try to include better sources if asked, but I don't think anything I've said here is controversial.


What happened to German and Italian volunteers in the International Brigades of the Spanish Civil War after they were disbanded in 1938?

Answer: I gave a relatively brief answer to this [here](_URL_0_), focusing more on the Germans (for whom I had a relevant source handy). If I get the chance later today, I'll try and expand on it!


What (if anything) did Native Americans think lay beyond the Pacific and Atlantic oceans?

Were there any religious or cultural assumptions about it being the edge of the world? Was there any speculation about there being other continents and civilizations? Mostly thinking of North America but if Central and South Americans had any ideas then I'd be interested to hear those too.

Answer:
The desert people of the American Southwest generally understood the concept of oceans as not being fundamentally different from a large lake or stream. Among the [recorded] creation myths of the O'odham peoples, at least two contain gods or demigods turning small rivers into vast oceans, splitting apart the original peoples of the Earth, although the survival of remote peoples is left ambiguous. One of these stories later goes on to discuss the people who survived the flood on the other side of the ocean, who were conveniently white-skinned. Another passage from the same source states that another group of people over the ocean were in fact dark brown. Both of these groups were the result of mistakes in creation, after which the perfectly colored Hohokam groups were created. As prophetic as these may sound, our one source of these tales was recorded from a drunkard by a priest in the 1930s. Given that it is the only semi-complete history of the O'odham remaining today, we have no means to determine how far back the individual elements go.

Among the Hopi and other Puebloan peoples, we have an understanding that the oceans were not the complete end of land. At the very least they understood that people lived in the islands off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts from trade with groups living nearer to the sea.

Both groups had an accurate understanding of the geography of their continent between the oceans and an understanding that humans could live on the water as their neighbors did. It's not impossible that they conceived of other lands similar to their own across the water, which was understood to be similar to a large river or lake. The stories we have hint at this understanding, but the near-complete absence of historical records about the O'odham and Yuman people make that suggestion speculative at best. The situation among the Puebloans is little better. While they clearly understood the concept of sailing quite well, the myths make scarce mention of foreign lands that would not have been visible from shore.

Bahr, Donald M., et al. *The short, swift time of gods on earth: The Hohokam chronicles.* Univ of California Press, 1994.

Courlander, Harold, ed. *The fourth world of the Hopis.* UNM Press, 1971.


Is it possible that in the distant future, an organism that exists right now on Earth, will evolve to the point that it can be considered intelligent life? Which animal comes the closest?

Answer:
 > Is it possible that in the distant future, an organism that exists right now on Earth, will evolve to the point that it can be considered intelligent life?

Yes, it's possible, but by no means is it a sure thing.  Evolution doesn't have a goal in mind, nor does it have specific end points that are inherently better than others.  Evolution adapts to the environment, and what works works, what doesn't dies off.
 > Which animal comes the closest?

We have a difficult time defining intelligence *within our own species*.  The difficulty goes up astronomically when you look at other species.

Are you talking about technic intelligence?  It's unlikely anything in the ocean will ever develop technology (at least, as far as we can tell - without fire lots of tools are going to be difficult to make).

Social intelligence?  Well, insects seem to have a big advantage there... but they're probably a ways off on the tool front.

etc, etc, etc.

You see the difficulties?

Answer:
Evolution is not directed.

We can't answer this without speculation.


How much can you learn from someone's genome?

I've heard you can learn id someone by looking at their DNA, but what else can you learn if you know what to look for?

Answer:
Well this is fun, we literally just covered this kind of stuff in my advanced molecular biology course.

Your genome will contain variation depending on genetics that has been passed down from your parents.  You may be homozygous for 11 copies of a short-tandem repeat (STR, 2-3 'letters' repeated over and over again in the sequence) where I will be heterozygous for 13 and 8 copies. Your "DNA fingerprint" that the FBI uses involves these regions, when the areas that contain them are amplified by PCR, they show up as different lengths.

Furthermore, there are single-nucleotide-polymorphisms (SNPs) where you may have an A where I have a C (or C-A or T-G or T-A...you get the point).  There are also "indels" - insersions or deletions relative to one genomre or another.  These can serve as markers for disease or other traits, especially if they occur in protein coding genes.  There are a very very large number of these variations, and I could predict (not even close to 100% certainty, though) some traits about you as well as heritable diseases you may carry.  The debate on nature/nurture is how certain could I be given your genotype?

[This database](_URL_0_) is called Online Mendellian Inheritance in Man and catalogs diseases/traits and contains a *wealth* of SNP and indel data about them.  Doing some mining, you can find tables like [these](_URL_1_) that will list all known variants for a gene and link to more information about them.  This example is the Von Willebrands Factor, mutations of which cause Von Willebrands Disease which is a mild bleeding disorder.  I don't know your background, but this site contains a lot of very technical information.

You may have heard of [23andMe](_URL_2_) which is a commercial service that will assay your genome for specific markers as well.

EDIT: If your family has submitted their genomes to a database as well, we could ID them as well


Can I already use my account although the identity verification has not passed yet?


I am seeing unathorized transactions in the app, on my account.


I think there's a purchase at a store that I didn't go to.


I want to top up by card


Why i'm I being charged an extra pound


I found the card that I thought I lost, and I would like to reactivate it.


When will the transaction be done?


I am not recognizing a debit payment from my account.


I thought I left my card at a restaurant, but they claim not to have it and now I don't have any idea where it is. I'm so worried that someone might be using it fraudulently. Is there any way to look into this?


Is there an additional charge to exchange currencies?


Parenting

Wednesday, April 9

I really like The Preschooler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner.

I've mentioned it before, but this is my official recommendation.

I like, first of all, that she is honest about being crazy at home with multiple small children.

Then she offers planning systems for overcoming the long days at home.

But even if you don't get around to making a schedule for your time at home, you can still use the 365 +/- suggestions for rainy days, craft days, holidays, cooking days, etc.

It's full of ideas that you may already know but appreciate being reminded of and activities you may never have thought of in a million years.

And they range from simple enough to pull together at a moment's notice to slightly more complicated requiring a bit of advance planning.

I love creating new projects for my kids and myself to work on, but I also love being able to pick up a book, flip a few pages and say, "Okay, we'll do this now!"

You just put some soapy water and dirty coins out, let your kids scrub them with old toothbrushes, dry them with towels and that's it!

The book suggests this will actually clean the coins, but my kids' scrubbing wasn't so effective.

They take after me, I suppose, when it comes to cleaning.

But the condition of the coin didn't matter a bit as my kids just enjoyed the process and the bubbles.


Q:

How to layout figures/tables close to each other from the top

How to layout figures/tables close to each other from the top.

Here is the test code:
\documentclass[12pt]{article}

\begin{document}

\begin{figure}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}

\end{figure}

\begin{table}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}

\end{table}

\begin{figure}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}

\end{figure}

\end{document}

Now I get:

I want:

A:

This is one possible solution.

Defne a newenvironment for figure and table that have caption ability.

\makeatletter
\newenvironment{figurehere}  % other name for table, say tablehere
{\def\@captype{figure}}      % for table, replace figure for table
{}
\makeatother

Code
\documentclass[12pt]{article}
\makeatletter
\newenvironment{figurehere}
{\def\@captype{figure}}
{}

\newenvironment{tablehere}
{\def\@captype{table}}
{}
\makeatother

\begin{document}

\begin{figurehere}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}

\end{figurehere}

\begin{tablehere}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}

\end{tablehere}

\begin{figurehere}
\caption{A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!A very long caption!}


ACE activity is modulated by kinin B2 receptor.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is an ectoprotein able to modulate the activity of a plethora of compounds, among them angiotensin I and bradykinin.

Despite several decades of research, new aspects of the mechanism of action of ACE have been elucidated, expanding our understanding of its role not only in cardiovascular regulation but also in different areas.

Recent findings have ascribed an important role for ACE/kinin B(2) receptor heterodimerization in the pharmacological properties of the receptor.

In this work, we tested the hypothesis that this interaction also affects ACE enzymatic activity.

ACE catalytic activity was analyzed in Chinese hamster ovary cell monolayers coexpressing the somatic form of the enzyme and the receptor coding region using as substrate the fluorescence resonance energy transfer peptide Abz-FRK(Dnp)P-OH.

Results show that the coexpression of the kinin B(2) receptor leads to an augmentation in ACE activity.

In addition, this effect could be blocked by the B(2) receptor antagonist icatibant.

The hypothesis was also tested in endothelial cells, a more physiological system, where both proteins are naturally expressed.

Endothelial cells from genetically ablated kinin B(2) receptor mice showed a decreased ACE activity when compared with wild-type mice cells.

In summary, this is the first report showing that the ACE/kinin B(2) receptor interaction modulates ACE activity.

Taking into account the interplay among ACE, ACE inhibitors, and kinin receptors, we believe that these results will shed new light into the arena of the controversial search for the mechanism controlling these interactions.


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Field of the Invention
This invention relates to fish deboning apparatus and method of using the apparatus.

Description of the Prior Art
Deboning fish can be a frustrating, time-consuming problem.

Traditional methods involve using a simple knife to remove the bones or after cooking, using a fork to separate the meat from the bones.

Other methods involve tools that can partially destroy the integrity of the fish flesh or that are not effective in removing the bones or that are time consuming to use.

3,052,914 discloses a device for filleting fish wherein an eviscerated fish is placed over a curved stand and a clamping member is brought down against the spine and held with a hand to secure the fish.

The filleting tool is brought down on the fish spine and then pressed downwardly.

4,037,294 discloses a machine for filleting fish in a processing plant wherein a fish is placed on a carrier saddle and a pair of longitudinal cuts are made on either side of the spine of the fish.

Ploughs are inserted into the cuts during the movement of the carrier which separates the bone from the fish meat.

3,672,002 and 3,820,196 disclose a deboning tool which consists of a handle with blades disposed at each end.

The blade is concave with a linear cutting edge on one side and a curved cutting edge on the other side.

The apex of the tool is placed into the slit near the head with the curved edge embracing the rib cage and the linear edge extending through the inner skin surface and is moved along the slit shearing the meat from the rib cage.

3,290,720 discloses a combination knife and eviscerating tool.

The tool is positioned so that the spoon-shaped eviscerating tool is in an upward position.

The point of the blade is inserted and pushed towards the tail of the fish so that the web portion slits the underside of the fish.

The device is then inverted to eviscerate the fish.

In spite of these prior disclosures, there remains a need for a simple compact apparatus that will safely and effectively remove substantially all of the fish bones while leaving the fish flesh virtually intact.


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PROVA EMPRESTADA.


Donna: Bohemian Rapsody Central Cinema tomorrow 8pm
Donna: Are u in?
Michael: totally!
Michael: great idea
Donna: OK, see you in front of the main entrance at 7:50

Tomorrow Donna and Michael will meet in front of the main entrance of Central Cinema at 7:50 pm to watch Bohemian Rapsody at 8.


John: Anything from the store?
Tracy: Hmmm... there was this goat cheese last time that I really liked. You remember which one.
John: I think I do. Anything else?
Tracy: Maybe milk, cause we're running out. And like a couple of rolls, the grainy ones.
Tracy: oh and tissues.
John: Ok, roger that.

John will buy the goat cheese Tracy liked, milk, a couple of grainy rolls, and tissues.


Jimmy: so how is the dispute between your countries going? hihi
Jimmy: I think it's a never-ending epic
Jose: Actually, it seems it's better now
Jimmy: is it?
Dean: yup. they held a referendum in Guatemala last year
Jimmy: only Guatemala? I thought the referendums were supposed to be held simultaneously
Hugo: yes, but they decided to change it
Jimmy: so what about Belize?
Hugo: Belize will hold a referendum in April 2019
Dean: at least it's the official plan
Jimmy: wow, that's amazing after a few centuries hahaha
Dean: true, but it's not settling the dispute, they will just send the case to the international tribunal
Jimmy: I see, it's interesting

Two countries haven't been able to reach agreement for centuries. There was a referendum in Guatemala last year. According to the plan, Belize will hold a referendum in April 2019. However, it's not settling the dispute and they'll send the case to the international tribunal.


Ben: I'm waiting downstairs
Tom: Adam is shitting
Adam: Give me 5 more minutes!!!


Jimmy: get me some fries too!!
Dan: okay, ketchup?
Jimmy: and mayo
Dan: ok!

Dan will get Jimmy some fries with ketchup and mayo.


Eve: Has anyone seen the new HP film?
Alice: I saw it with Phillip yesterday
Eve: And, how did you like it?
Alice: I really liked it. Phillip a lot less :P
Carla: No spoilers! I am planning on going this weekend
Eve: Great, I am going with a friend from my studies. Care to join us?
Carla: Saturday or Sunday?
Eve: We aren't sure yet, but we want 2D, so not a lot of choice. Maybe Saturday at 16:50?
Carla: Works for me :) Later we can go to the main square for some hot wine?
Eve: Great idea ;) Will you join us Alice?
Alice: I wish I could, but I am going to that wedding I mentioned last time :(
Carla: Uuuu, be sure to find me a future husband among Phillips family ;)
Alice: As far as I know we will be the youngest couple there :p
Carla: I don't mind some old and wealthy guy ;)

Phillip and Alice saw the new HP film yesterday. She liked it more than him. Eve is going to see it with friends from studies on Saturday at 16:50. Carla will join them. Alice can't go because she is going to the wedding.


Eva: I've signed the agreement
Tina: You did? omg so happy for ya
Eva: Thanks:) I am super excited
Barb: Omg babe! awesome!
Eva: hahaha thanks! I didn't know it's gonna be so emotional!
Barb: Hell yeah! It's kinda binding for 25 years you know, kinda scary
Eva: I know, but, Mat and I are getting married so after that we're gonna consolidate or sth and pay it off together faster
Barb: You guys are getting married?
Eva: Yes we are! you didn't know?
Barb: First time hearing this
Tina: No worries I just found out myself
Barb: Anyway! Congrats love! You guys are awesome!
Eva: Thank you so much! It's an exciting time
Barb: Well I hope we're all invited for the housewarming party
Eva: Of course! I'll be sending emails

Eva signed the agreement. She and Mat are getting married. They will organize the housewarming party in their new flat.


John: I'm starving. What's for dinner?
Jane: Whatever you cook :-)
John: Damn! I best get some take-aways.


Elena: Hi! What's up?
Ann: Nothing much, I'm working.
Elena: Oh, I see. When will you be free?
Ann: I'm off at 5. Wanna grab some coffee?
Elena: Yeah, it's been ages, I have to talk to you.
Ann: Great, is everything OK?
Elena: Yeah, it's just Robert, he's acting weird.
Ann: Again? I thought you guys figured everything out.
Elena: I thought so too... But he keeps getting these "thoughts", you know. About the future and stuff and he acts weirder than normal.
Ann: Yeah, he's always been like that, right? Getting worked up over nothing.
Elena: That's the thing. He gets mad over some things he made up in his mind and he blames me for it!
Ann: You have to be patient, you know what he went through last year.
Elena: I know, but I stood by him, every step of the way. And he acts as if I didn't understand.
Ann: Honey, I'm sure it will all get better, we'll talk it through this afternoon, but I really need to get back to work, sorry.
Elena: Sure thing, sorry I kept you.
Ann: Don't mention it, it's just my boss is looking.
Elena: LOL, tell him you're counseling your crazy friend.
Ann: I'm not sure it's the best way to suck up to your boss xD
Elena: haha, I figure it's not. See you!

Ann and Elena arrange meeting for a coffee around 5, after Anna has finished work. Elena would like to talk about Robert, as he's acting weird, having 'thoughts' about the future and blaming her for some things he made up. She needs to be very patient with him.


(CNN) -- Shelling hit areas near two key cities in eastern Ukraine on Sunday morning, intensifying fears that a ceasefire that took effect less than two days ago may be falling apart. Why is the ceasefire under strain? A variety of fighting factions in the conflict zone -- on both sides -- may not fall directly under a military chain of command. The pro-Russian rebels are mostly volunteer militias; fighting against them on the Ukrainian side are at least some far-right nationalist militias. Controlling these groups is difficult and some may have different aims, including sabotaging the truce. At this point it's been nearly impossible to figure out who's doing the firing and why. The conditions of the ceasefire agreement don't help either. The conditions are vague and at this point there doesn't seem to be an effective mechanism in place inside the conflict zone to monitor and enforce the agreement. Why can't the two sides' leaders control their forces? It's unclear if Kiev has control over all of the fighting forces in eastern Ukraine. Some of the volunteer militias fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers are far-right nationalists who've been critical of the current government in Kiev, but they're still fighting because they feel Ukraine is under attack by Russia. And who controls the pro-Russian rebels? Is it the local commanders? Is it Russian President Vladimir Putin? None of that is clear. Which side has the most to gain from the truce? If the truce leads to good-faith negotiations and a compromise, then both sides can gain. A compromise could look like something like this: The pro-Russian region of Donbas gets autonomy and self-determination under a federalized Ukrainian government, and in return the rebels drop their demand for independence and Kiev gets to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. There are elements on both sides that don't want a compromise, and they could certainly have the potential of undermining the truce. What happens next? We wait to see if the overnight shellings and firings are an anomaly or if they're a sign of more violence and more fighting. If the ceasefire sticks, both sides have agreed to hold talks that will address the core issues and demands on both sides that are still unresolved -- including the disarming of the rebels, a guarantee of self-determination for the pro-Russian Donbas region, the fate of Russian-annexed Crimea, constitutional reform, and a solution to the humanitarian crisis in the conflict zone. Obviously if the fighting continues, all bets are off. What effect does this have on the rest of the world? What happens in the coming days will determine the next move by NATO and Western leaders. If the ceasefire falls apart, the West will likely turn up the pressure by following through with sanctions and bolstering Western forces in NATO's Baltic-member states. Moscow has already threatened to respond if that happens. The bottom line is, the conflict will escalate and so will the prospects of a regional conflict -- although at this point that seems unlikely.

Shelling in eastern Ukraine raises fears that a ceasefire may fall apart .
Reza Sayah: It's been nearly impossible to say who's doing firing and why .
It's unclear who has control over fighting forces on either side in east Ukraine .
There are elements on both sides that don't want a compromise .


(CNN) -- Remember when oil giant BP paid billions of dollars to clean up its own mess from the 2010 Gulf oil spill? Then the company agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges and pay an unprecedented $4 billion fine for the spill. In the latest development, Wednesday, BP was essentially told to stand in the corner when it comes to winning new federal contracts -- a potentially huge blow to the company's bottom line. And it's still likely on the hook for civil penalties the federal government hopes to recover for environmental damages. So, is BP being punished enough for the deadly and destructive Deepwater Horizon spill, or too much? It depends on who you ask. This matters. BP says it supports nearly a quarter of a million American jobs and has invested $52 billion in the United States since 2007. Experts suggest punishments ranging from massive fines to banning the company from offshore drilling. However this all shakes out, it likely will send a powerful message to the industry. Families of killed rig workers react to BP settlement . First, here's what happened Wednesday: . The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will block BP from new government contracts due to its "lack of business integrity" stemming from the 2010 explosion and oil spill. It was a tragedy that killed 11 oil workers and dumped 205 million gallons of oil into the Gulf in a slow-moving, 85-day national drama that prosecutors called the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. This month hasn't been good to BP. The decision follows the London-based company's agreement November 15 to plead guilty to criminal charges including manslaughter, obstruction of Congress and environmental violations related to the explosion and spill -- an agreement that still requires a judge's approval. What it means . Wednesday's EPA decision means BP won't be allowed to compete for new contracts, grants or other business until the company shows it meets federal business standards. As of February, BP had $9 billion in contracts to supply the U.S. government with fuel, most of it destined for military users, said Christine Tiscareno, a London-based analyst with S&P Capital IQ. Those contracts aren't affected by the EPA decision, the agency said. BP said it's already filed paperwork to get back in good graces with the EPA, said the agency is already preparing an administrative agreement to lift the suspension and highlighted what the company says it's done to rectify the situation. "As BP's submissions to the EPA have made clear, the company has made significant enhancements since the accident," the company said in a statement. "The company launched an internal investigation immediately after the accident, publicly released the results, and has been implementing all 26 of the investigation's recommendations." What's ahead . The next big step in the case comes in February, when a civil trial is expected to begin over the government's demand for civil damages under the Clean Water Act. That case could draw huge new fines for the company. The disaster, in addition to claiming 11 lives, caused disruption to countless residents and businesses, many of whom counted on the Gulf for their livelihoods, whether in the oil fields, fishing grounds or tourist beaches. For some, including environmentalists, the company couldn't be fined enough or spend enough money to get back on their good side. "Well, you know, we're discussing the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history," said Matt Dundas, acting campaign director at the environmental group Oceana. "The punishment needs to fit the crime." But, he said, the record $4 billion fine BP is expected to pay as a result of the criminal case is a tenth of the maximum it could have faced, making it small consolation to BP's harshest critics. The fine, while a record for the U.S. justice system, represents less than three months worth of profits for BP. The company reported $5.2 billion in profits in the quarter that ended September 30. Dundas is now rooting for the maximum possible verdict in the civil case -- $50 billion in fines. But he says there's only one punishment that would really get BP and other oil companies to sit up and take steps to prevent what Dundas says is the overwhelming risk of another large oil spill: being kicked out of the game entirely. "I think a terrific minimum would be to bar them from offshore drilling," he said. "That's really the only standard that's going to get oil companies to pay attention." The head of a trade association representing BP and other oil and gas operators in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico said Wednesday that BP has already complied with government requirements. "BP has done everything that the federal government has asked and more. ... This new EPA designation is another layer," said Chris John, president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. "How much is enough, when the economy in America is trying to dig out of the recession, and energy ... is a very important component to getting Americans back to work?" The EPA's decision could have a negative impact beyond BP, he said, affecting other companies in the industry who have also complied with regulators. "The companies that operate out in the Gulf of Mexico, they can go anywhere, they're global. They can drill anywhere in the world," John said. "They have chosen to come back to the Gulf in the past few years. ... This additional statement and designation by the EPA has to play into their decision of where to put their capital." BP didn't directly address whether it believes it has paid enough for the disaster, but noted Wednesday that it has spent $14 billion in response and cleanup costs, $1 million on restoration projects and $9 billion in compensation and expects to spend $7.8 billion more to resolve the majority of outstanding claims. Owning up . The company also pointed out it has acknowledged criminal responsibility, carried out recommendations made by investigators who studied the incident and has taken actions to strengthen safety and drilling standards that exceed federal regulations. Tiscareno, the oil analyst, said that while the costs to BP have been steep, they are bearable for the company. The big question is what happens in February, when the civil case goes to trial. Tiscareno said she expects BP, which has taken a long-term approach to recovering from the spill, will recover financially unless the civil trial nets an "irrational" decision. A huge verdict could pose problems for BP, Tiscareno said, but she said the government can't go too far in gutting the firm because of all the jobs and tax revenues the company provides. BP has invested $52 billion in the U.S. in the last five years, employs 23,000 U.S. residents and indirectly supports nearly 250,000 jobs, the company said Wednesday. "The U.S. needs BP as much as BP needs the U.S.," Tiscareno said. CNN's Kendra Wates and Catherine E. Shoichet contributed to this report.

NEW: Trade association: "BP has done everything that the federal government has asked"
Two years after the oil spill, experts weigh in on possible punishments for BP .
BP says it expects the temporary ban will be lifted soon .
The EPA says the oil giant showed a "lack of business integrity"


Adel Taarabt appeared for QPR for the first time since his public fall-out with Harry Redknapp in Monday afternoon's reserve game against Ipswich Town. The Moroccan's days at Loftus Road appeared to be numbered after his extraordinary spat with Redknapp last month. Taarabt claimed his manager never takes a training session after Redknapp had accused the midfielder of being 'three stone overweight' following the 3-2 defeat to Liverpool. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Harry Redknapp say  Taarabt's camp have told blatant lies . Adel Taarabt has played just three first-team games for QPR this season after returning from loan at AC Milan . Taarabt laughed off claims by QPR manager Harry Redknapp that the midfielder was 'three stone overweight' The 25-year-old was due to play for the club's Under 21s last week, but wasn't included in the draw against Swansea. However, Taarabt came through 90 minutes in the 3-0 win against Ipswich Town as he tries to prove his fitness to his boss. The former Spurs man, who has been hampered by an ankle injury, has been limited to just three appearances for the R's this season after returning from a loan spell at AC Milan. Taarabt hit back at Redknapp during an exclusive interview with Sportsmail last month . Taarabt spent last campaign on loan at Fulham and then Serie A side AC Milan .

Moroccan played 90 minutes for Under 21s in 3-0 win against Ipswich Town .
Taarabt has made just three first-team appearances for the R's this season .
Midfielder was accused of being 'overweight' by manager Harry Redknapp .
Taarabt hit back and claimed Redknapp never took training sessions .


By . Wills Robinson . PUBLISHED: . 11:14 EST, 6 March 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 12:19 EST, 6 March 2014 . Members of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot have been attacked by a gang of men inside a Russian McDonalds. Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina were covered in paint while they sat and had breakfast in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The pair, who were jailed for hooliganism in 2012, also had pepper spray, green antispetic and metal thrown in their faces during the assault. Scroll down for video . Attacked: Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina were covered in paint during the assault while they sat and had breakfast in the city of Nizhny Novgorod . Distressed: The pair spoke directly into the camera after the incident . They were visiting the area to inspect a local prison with Peter Verzilov and members of NGO 'Zone of the Rights'. Tolonnikova allegedly left the restaurant with a 'cut forehead' and the group have complained to the police. She was seen getting up from her seat and clutching her face during the incident. while the gang of men continually shouted abuse. When the attack eventually stopped, one of the men held up a sign to the camera while another was seen shouting down the lens. At around 7.00 am the group barged into the fast food restaurant where the musicians and their crew were eating. Gang: They were covered in paint, antiseptic and pepper spray by the group of men . Prolonged: The gang shouted abuse while they continued to launch the liquids at the members of the feminist band . Close: One of the attackers faced up to Nadya Tolokonnikova, preparing to throw something at her . Abuse: The individuals continued to shout at the musicians while a crowd built up behind them . It is not the first time the group have been targeted by members of the public. At the start of the Sochi winter . Olympics, members of the group were whipped and tackled to the ground by Cossacks as . they sang in protest. The . band started to perform an anti-Putin song under a sign advertising the . Winter Olympics. But singer Tolokonnikova was brutally whipped . in the attack and the guitarist was left bloodied and bruised. Last month, Tolokonnikova was filmed saying the anti-government protests in Ukraine were an 'inspiation'. She was also among those arrested during protests outside a Moscow courthouse. Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina were released from seperate prisons on December 23, 2013 after the Russian State Duma approved an amnesty. Speech: An attacker spoke into a camera owned by the NGO 'Zone of the Rights' in the aftermath of the assault . Slogan: One man holds up a sign to the camera before the group leave the restaurant .

Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina were also pepper sprayed .
The pair were in city of Nizhny Novgorod visiting a local prison .
Alyokhina reportedly left the fast food restaurant with a 'cut forehead'


Question: Two friends plan to walk along a 43-km trail, starting at opposite ends of the trail at the same time. If Friend P's rate is 15% faster than Friend Q's, how many kilometers will Friend P have walked when they pass each other?

Choices:
- A)21
- B)21.5
- C)22
- D)22.5
- E)23

Explanation:
If Q complete x kilometers, then P completes 1.15x kilometers.
x + 1.15x = 43
2.15x=43
x = 43/2.15 = 20
Then P will have have walked 1.15*20=23 km.
The answer is E.


Question: In the coordinate plane, points (x, 1) and (5, y) are on line k. If line k passes through the origin and has slope 1/5, then what are the values of x and y respectively?

Choices:
- A)4 and 1
- B)1 and 5
- C)5 and 1
- D)3 and 5
- E)5 and 3

Explanation:
Line k passes through the origin and has slope 1/5 means that its equation is y=1/5*x.
Thus: (x, 1)=(5, 1) and (5, y) = (5,1) -->x=5 and y=1
Answer: C


Question: Carl is facing very difficult financial times and can only pay the interest on a $10,000 loan he has taken. The bank charges him a quarterly compound rate of 4%. What is the approximate interest he pays annually?

Choices:
- A)$1600
- B)$2000
- C)$2150
- D)$2500
- E)$12000

Explanation:
Usually, you are given the annual rate of interest and it is mentioned that it is annual rate.
The bank charges him a quarterly compounded ANNUAL rate of 16%.
Here you find per quarter rate as (16/4)% = 4%
I have actually never seen a question with quarter rate given but since this question did not mentionannual rate of interestand since the options did not make sense with 4% annual rate of interest, it is apparent that the intent was a 4% quarterly rate. So the bank charges 4% every quarter and compounds it in the next quarter. Had it been a simple quarterly rate, we would have just found 4 * 4% of 10,000 = $1600 as our answer.
But since, the interest is compounded, it will be a bit more than $1600. Option (A) looks correct.


Question: The speed at which a man can row a boat in still water is 25 kmph. If he rows downstream, where the speed of current is 11 kmph, what time will he take to cover 80 metres?

Choices:
- A)18 seconds
- B)27 seconds
- C)26 seconds
- D)12 seconds
- E)8 seconds

Explanation:
Speed of the boat downstream = 25 +11
= 36 kmph
= 36 * 5/18 = 10 m/s
Hence time taken to cover 80 m = 80/10
= 8 seconds.
Answer:E


Question: There are k-2 members in a certain band, including Jim and Ellen. Two members are to be selected to attend the Grammy awards ceremony. If there are 6 possible combinations in which Jim and Ellen are not selected, what is the value of k?

Choices:
- A)8
- B)9
- C)10
- D)11
- E)12

Explanation:
There are k-2 members in the band, and k-4 members without Jim and Ellen.
(k-4)C2 = 6
(k-4)(k-5)/2 = 6
(k-4)(k-5) = 12 = 4*3
k = 8
The answer is A.


Question: The entrance fee for a fair is $5 for persons under the age of 18, and 20% more for persons older. Each ride at the fair costs $0.50. If Joe goes with her 6 years old twin brothers, and they each took 3 rides in total. How much money does Joe end up spending at the fair?

Choices:
- A)16
- B)20.5
- C)17.5
- D)20
- E)4.5

Explanation:
Total entrance fee is (2*$5) + (1.20*5)= $16
Total rides fee is (0.50*3)*3= $4.50
Total money spent is $20.50
Answer is B