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The Portuguese Empire in the Indian Ocean was a traditional thalassocracy that had extended its reach to every major choke point in the ocean. Trade in the area corresponded also to a traditional triangular model whereupon small manufactures would be brought from Europe and traded in Africa for gold and several items, then these would serve to purchase spices in India proper which were then brought back to Europe and traded at immense profit which would be reinvested into ships and troops, to be sent eastwards. | HUMAN |
The councillor, who previously made headlines when he was outed as a 1977 National Front candidate, was at the Orsett Hall country hotel last June in Thurrock, Essex, where he sits a borough councillor. Basildon Magistrates' Court heard staff advised him not to drive in his drunken state before calling police when they saw Ray walk towards his silver Peugeot 406 in the car park. It led to an angry confrontation which ended in Ray being breathalysed and recording a score of 75mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath - more than twice the drink-drive limit of 35mg. Samantha Doyle, prosecuting, said: 'The officers told him they had received a call and asked him if he had been drinking. He told them he "had had a couple". ' | HUMAN |
Secondly, so far as appropriate involvement of Parliament in CFSP measures is concerned, what concerned us most was to how to get Parliament fully involved in consultation and information on how the monies will be spent by the Council. For that purpose, we withheld money in the reserve at first reading, so that we could have a proper negotiation with the Council on second reading. And now we have a joint declaration in accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement, setting up for the first time a way in which Parliament will be fully involved in consultation and information, including in political dialogue on the CFSP. | HUMAN |
Lincoln no sooner completed his long term in the Legislature than he cast his eye on a seat in Congress. " Now, if you should hear" he wrote a friend, "any one say that Lincoln don't want to go to Congress, I wish you, as a personal friend of mine, would tell him you have reason to believe he is mistaken. The truth is I would like to go very much. Still, circumstances may happen which may prevent my being a candidate. If there are any who be my friends in such an enterprise, what I now want is that they shall not throw me away just yet. | HUMAN |
Anyone in Naval Aviation knows that end of the fiscal year is the time to get all the good stuff. Each squadron has a set budget for the year for supplies and other stuff like furniture. So if the entire amount of money isn't spent by the end of the FY, not only do you loose it, it drops the amount you get for the next year. So, every department goes on a spending spree in September. Starting with the Commanding Officer on down in order, they get all new stuff. | HUMAN |
The story begins in North Africa, where Murphy's company arrives after the fighting has ended but in time to join the offensive to capture Sicily. From there, they move to Salerno, advance along the western Italian coast, and eventually participate in the landings in Southern France before pushing into Germany. Throughout these campaigns, Murphy earns increasing admiration and respect from those around him. Supporting actors like Jack Kelly, Paul Picerni, Marshall Thompson, and Charles Drake complement Murphy's performance effectively. The film also highlights the unpredictable and perilous nature of combat, emphasizing its inherent risks. | AI |
Among inter-sectoral issues that concern the poorest of the poor, agriculture is very rarely addressed, notably because no land is owned by the poorest of the poor in Europe. So we are talking not just about food security but about having food on the table. As one of my colleagues has already said, this is an essential question for the EU today. I believe that the agricultural sector - and the Commission's work on these documents - has to be in line with all the EU micro-regional development projects which are concerned with fighting poverty and securing food on the table for future generations. | HUMAN |
Since our focus is on the boundary theory, we can reasonably approximate the background field as constant in that region. While the flavor background exhibits non-constant behavior near the horizon, this primarily affects the equations of motion rather than the on-shell action relevant for correlation functions. Solving the equations of motion for gauge field fluctuations reveals that the main difference lies in a boundary value shift caused by integrating the peak near the horizon in ∂u ˜A0. To balance the simplicity of a constant bulk background field with the vanishing boundary condition at the horizon, one could employ a theta function µ(u) = Θ(u −uH)µ with a constant µ. However, the derivative of this potential introduces a delta peak at the horizon, and its impact on our calculations remains unexplored. Additionally, it is worth noting that other background field configurations solving this setup might exist, which may not necessarily vanish at the horizon. | AI |
Rising carbon dioxide levels are also affecting ocean chemistry, leading to increased acidity in seawater. Research scientist Sophia Johannessen notes that while ocean acidification is evident, more studies are required to establish a definitive connection to the recent oyster and scallop die-offs. Helen Gurney-Smith from Vancouver Island University emphasizes the urgent need for further research to support the shellfish industry, highlighting that this is a global issue rather than a national one. Canada produces over 12,000 tonnes of oysters annually, valued at $18 million, with British Columbia previously contributing 40 percent of the nation's shellfish output. | AI |
Several parents expressed their frustration on Facebook regarding the controversial homework assignment. Stacey Britton commented, "I was shocked when Cole came home with this homework. Needless to say, he won’t be completing it." Students in years three and four at Green Park Community Primary School in Dover, Kent, were instructed to use adjectives to describe poorly received gifts. Headmaster Richard Hawkins did not issue an apology, describing the task as a "bit of a misunderstanding." Tisha Fullbrook added, "My kids have this homework too this week, but mine definitely won’t be doing it." | AI |
I firmly believe that the Stability and Growth Pact’s core principles should remain unchanged. The established thresholds—3% for new debt and 60% for total debt, relative to gross national product—are critical to maintaining the euro’s stability and strength. Additionally, it is essential to evaluate a state’s budget as a unified entity when assessing compliance with the Pact’s criteria. This approach is not only mandated by budgetary law but also supported by logical reasoning. A budget cannot be assessed both inclusively and selectively by excluding certain expenditure categories. Therefore, it is unacceptable to disregard specific spending areas, even if some Member States consider them exceptional burdens, when determining adherence to the stability criteria. | AI |
The first two miles of the journey lay back along their own trail to the point where a long depression in the plain marked the bed of some old river. From there he must turn sharp to the right and make for the foot of the lone gray butte, about whose base wound the west branch of the Salt. He had started early, and it was not yet four o’clock when he reached the crossing of the low ground. He paused for a moment and looked about him. | HUMAN |
The results of the Fourier transform applied to this data are presented in Table I. Due to computational constraints, not all cases were simulated to the same final time; specifically, the simulation with 128 points was only run until approximately t ≃ 65 for reference. Superposition ensures consistent initial data with respect to truncation error, and we verify this by evaluating the constraints. The observed constraint violations are of the same order as those found for the single stars analyzed earlier. Additionally, the boost velocities used are smaller than the Keplerian velocities corresponding to Newtonian circular orbits. | AI |
And all of this stuff occurs as the television warns of pending atomic annihilation--Armageddon is definitely here! Naturally, the neighbors are screaming and running amok--during which time the couple obliviously continues with this idiotic game. Heck, even their cat knows the end is coming as the couple begin bickering about who may or may not have cheated--leading to a very surreal ending indeed!! The film deserves kudos for both being unique as well as very funny. While it did not win the Oscar, it was nominated for Best Animated Short--which it richly deserved. | HUMAN |
I have always enjoyed 80s slasher films, and I remember being disappointed when "Silent Night/Deadly Night" was pulled from theaters. That’s why I was excited to find similar movies on Fear.net. "You Better Watch Out" met my expectations for this genre. The special effects were noticeably outdated by modern standards, and the character development felt drawn out, but overall, the movie was genuinely funny. Certain scenes stood out, like when the protagonist snaps after seeing Santa—actually his dad—making advances on his mom, and later when a mob is shown carrying actual torches instead of flashlights, which was both absurd and amusing. | AI |
Our approach and future actions should prioritize respecting values that genuinely acknowledge gender differences, rather than pursuing an abstract notion of sexual equality, which carries inherent contradictions. Additionally, there is no justification for adopting simplistic quantitative measures, such as quotas, which conflict with the principles of citizenship upheld by the UEN Group Members of Parliament. Such measures would likely produce outcomes contrary to the intended goals of Mrs. McNally's report, which aims to ensure women's participation in science and research careers aligns with their merit. | AI |
Yes and no. China has succeeded in bribing… ahem, influencing with money, many many politicians to subtly change the USA into a Chinese / New World Order vassal state replacing our Founding Father ideology and values with more and more totalitarian, non-tolerant dystopian attributes, with ever-increasing social restrictions pushed by violent groups funded by the sell-outs, like Soros and his puppets. They have no desire for the American people to understand our slide into Communisn/Marxism, so they flame the hysteria of their none-too-bright, emotionally volatile constituents by screaming that the Right’s push to return us to our founding principles and real freedom is “fascism” when it is not and never has been. But, our educational system was a first casualty of this slow coup so the ignorant hysterics have no real point of reference and are just echo chambers for their masters. | HUMAN |
The Custodian and its Subcustodians will only credit amounts to cash accounts when funds are actually received in cleared form, following the banking practices of the relevant country and currency. Any credits applied to a Principal or Agency Account before cleared funds are received are provisional and may be reversed by the Custodian if the payment is not ultimately collected. The Custodian must notify the Fund at least 48 hours in advance of any such reversal. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Custodian or a Subcustodian, all deposits will be payable only at the specific branch where the deposit is held or maintained. Section 7.3 addresses currency and related risks. | AI |
Kettler describes a lightweight board made from a wood-based material. The board is hollow, consisting of a lid (top), a bottom (cover), and bars positioned between them to maintain spacing. It can be entirely constructed from HDF, giving it a density of at least 800 kg/m³. The bars, which separate the lid and cover, can be arranged either along the board's length or its width. These spacer elements are typically bonded using hot melt glue. | AI |
The evidence on record confirms that the Veteran has experienced total impairment in social and occupational functioning throughout the duration of the claim. This is due to severe psychiatric symptoms linked to service-connected PTSD, including intrusive thoughts, flashbacks related to combat service, hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, anger outbursts, inappropriate behavior, sleep disturbances, poor impulse control, suicidal ideation, and occasional neglect of personal hygiene and appearance. These symptoms have significantly disrupted his ability to maintain effective work and social relationships and to adapt to stressful work-related situations. | AI |
William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was born in Massachusetts to an affluent family in Great Barrington, a town with few African-American families. Du Bois describes his youth as pleasant until, while in school, he realized that his skin color, not his academic ability, set him apart from his peers. While growing up in Massachusetts, Du Bois self-identified as “mulatto” before moving to Nashville to attend Fisk University, where he first began to encounter Jim Crow laws. After finishing his bachelor’s degree at Fisk University, Du Bois began graduate study at Harvard University. While completing his graduate work, Du Bois | HUMAN |
liquidity is necessaryy because people need to be able to buy things. not having liquidity is like having empty grocery stores. doesnt sound like a big deal but oh so painful if it ever happens. people in this thread lump market makers and high frequency traders together which is not really correct, but market makers are hired by exchanges to make sure markets stay liquid. market makers guarantee that they will always be in the market for at least "x amount of security", typically 100 lots. | HUMAN |
The Green Party announced it would not run a candidate in the by-election. Co-leader Metiria Turei explained that the vote was expected to be closely contested and that the Greens aimed to avoid contributing to a potential National victory. Similarly, ACT New Zealand chose not to participate, with leader David Seymour stating their goal was to maximize National's chances of securing the seat. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters also confirmed his party would not field a candidate in Mount Roskill, noting that while potential candidates had expressed interest, the party preferred to concentrate its efforts on the 2017 general election. | AI |
The design is charming, but it has one significant flaw: it doesn’t indicate that the silver sticker needs to be scratched off to reveal the message. If you’re not there to explain when the recipient opens it, they might not realize there’s anything hidden beneath the silver “planet,” as it simply blends into the design. While you could add instructions on the back of the card, this becomes impractical when sending out a large quantity. | AI |
The ad also inspired a parody created by Maximum Effort, a film production and digital marketing agency founded by actor Ryan Reynolds. The parody, which promoted Reynolds’ brand Aviation Gin, included a voice-over by Reynolds and featured the same actress who played the wife in the Peloton Christmas ad. This approach achieved three key outcomes: it sustained public discussion about Peloton, established a distinctive narrative for Aviation Gin, and linked Reynolds’ persona to the Peloton brand. | AI |
The Health Innovation and Design course was first implemented over two semesters in 2015. Our first cohort of students consisted of a PhD student in human genetics, a master's student in occupational therapy, a PhD student in speech therapy and four master's students in biomedical engineering. In the first semester students were given formal lectures on design thinking and participated in a preliminary design challenge as a means of embedding the design thinking approach. They completed weekly learning logs which formed the basis of a final report. In the second semester, they were given the design challenge of addressing hearing loss in the elderly using the design thinking techniques that had been introduced the first semester. | HUMAN |
The European Monetary Institute has issued a report assessing the alignment of national financial laws with the Maastricht Treaty. We agree with the rapporteur that the EMI places excessive emphasis on the independence of national central banks from political institutions. It is crucial for both parliaments and governments of individual countries to maintain connections with a system designed to ensure a stable currency and stable prices across Europe. However, as the rapporteur noted, price stability is not a neutral concept, and the report fails to specify what level of inflation could negatively impact the economy. | AI |
Consider the history surrounding Alcohol in the United States. Alcohol is arguably entirely recreational, yet it has immense consequences on society. It contributes to thousands of deaths through all sorts of accidents, it poisons new generations of youth via undermining family cohesiveness and adding to abuse, and it adds countless cases into our already clogged court systems. So, at one point, society thought, "You know what -- the cost and downside of allowing people to drink outweighs the benefit of allowing people to drink... so we will ban drinking." | HUMAN |
The merchants on the street ask for Pressure's support - the street is being torn up, and it's right before Christmas; he becomes their hero. However, when an ex con comes into the store to borrow money, he realizes the store is a front for a bank robbery and goes back and tells a scary prisoner, Leo (Quinn) who escapes and decides to do the job himself. The funniest scene is the aggravated Robinson wrapping a suitcase when a customer asks for gift-wrapping. Robinson is hilarious - he could be doing Little Ceasar, he takes it so seriously, and he's all the funnier for it. Broderick Crawford did some comedy before "All the King's Men" - he's excellent as a dumb associate of Pressure's who's digging the hole to the bank. | HUMAN |
Section (7) provides a framework for traditional Christian monotheistic philosophy to address the existence and nature of God, while sections (8) and (9) allow for discussions on redemption and the afterlife, and section (10) focuses on sin and the Fall. It is important to note that the earlier qualifications still apply here: these questions are broad and require refinement through specific religious philosophies. Such philosophies may meaningfully engage with or reject these questions, and such rejections hold as much significance as affirmative answers. Crucially, expanding this set of questions beyond a monotheistic God to include the cosmos enables all philosophies of religion to participate in the discourse. | AI |
B-13 Limitations on Options and Futures Transactions in options by the Select Large Value Fund will be subject to limitations established by each of the exchanges governing the maximum number of options which may be written or held by a single investor or group of investors acting in concert, regardless of whether the options are written or held on the same or different exchanges or are written or held in one or more accounts or through one or more brokers. Thus, the number of options which the Select Large Value Fund may write or hold may be affected by options written or held by other investment advisory clients of RBC GAM (US)and its affiliates. Position limits also apply to futures contracts. An exchange may order the liquidations of positions found to be in excess of these limits, and it may impose certain sanctions. Special Risks of Hedging Strategies Participation in the options or futures markets involves investment risks and transactions costs to which the Select Large Value Fund would not be subject absent the use of these strategies. | HUMAN |
The sensitivity of a balance is limited to a single dimension, while the sensitivity of nature is boundless, encompassing all actions and reactions. Whether the strong consume the weak or the weak consume the strong, there is no true compensation except in human perception; in reality, one life expands at the cost of another, yet the total energy remains unchanged, neither increased nor decreased. There is no inherent strength or weakness, only a balance that strives to remain constant. Our sentimentality creates dramas where none exist, seeing disturbances in what are simply the natural processes of survival. However, upon closer examination, the similarity between animal and human organisms may lead us to label certain acts as cruel, particularly those that would be deemed so if performed by humans. | AI |
In every sample, 3 well‐stained hotspots were evaluated at ×400 magnification, which was equivalent to 0.19625 mm^2^, and the average of the 3 measurements was used for analyses. In evaluation of each protein expression, the comparison with internal positive or negative control was carried out in each TMA core. Some were counted in our previous study using ImageJ The numbers generated using automated counting by ImageJ were almost equal to the numbers obtained by manual visual The median values were used as the cut‐off point in every analysis. Representative IHC images are shown in Figure | HUMAN |
Aristotle emphasizes the significance of friendship in a well-lived life by dedicating two of the ten books in *Nicomachean Ethics* (Books VIII and IX) to its discussion. He argues that it would be inconsistent to consider someone truly happy without including friends, as they are regarded as the greatest of external goods (Aristotle [350 BCE] 1998, 1169a35–b20). Aristotle categorizes friendships into two types: incidental and perfect. Incidental friendships are formed for reasons of utility or pleasure, where individuals engage in the relationship primarily to gain something specific, such as practical benefits or enjoyment. | AI |
We rented this movie expecting it to be a source of amusement, and while it did make us laugh, it was mostly at how poorly executed it was. The plot was absurd, the dialogue felt forced, and the acting was subpar, yet despite its flaws, it somehow failed to be as entertaining as it could have been. Other low-budget horror films, like *Jack Frost*, have managed to be unintentionally funny, but this one fell short, perhaps because it was so overwhelmingly bad that it lost its comedic potential. Ultimately, it’s a cheap, low-budget film, so its shortcomings aren’t entirely surprising. | AI |
rapporteur for the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. - ( NL) I should like to offer the rapporteur sincere thanks for his fine work and for taking on board some of the recommendations of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. Nevertheless, as rapporteur for the committee's opinion, I should like to make some comments, as aquaculture is likely to increase steadily in the future and with it the pressure on humans, animals and the environment. Very strict measures must be taken to protect them, therefore. | HUMAN |
Sheen's interest in plants followed her childhood on a sugarcane plantation in rural Taiwan. She has a B.S. from National Taiwan University (1980) and earned a Ph.D. in 1986 from Harvard University where she worked with Lawrence Bogorad. Following her Ph.D., she received endowment funds that enabled her to start her own lab at Harvard Medical School in 1987 with flexibility that enabled her to define her own research path. She was promoted to professor of genetics in 2005. Concurrently she has held positions in molecular biology at Massachusetts General Hospital. | HUMAN |
Image data for display devices, such as video screens or printers, is typically structured into multiple lines, with each line containing data for a fixed number of pixels. Each pixel's data can range from a single bit for black-and-white images to 8 bits for 256 colors, or even more bits for higher color depth. Often, pixel data is stored as a set of three numerical values representing color attributes, such as red, green, and blue. When the number of bits per pixel is large, the memory needed to store the entire image increases significantly. To reduce memory usage or the bandwidth required for transmission, image data compression is commonly used. | AI |
The distinction between types of noise pollution remains inadequate. The initial proposal of a 1:20 ratio between the highest and lowest noise charges was deemed insufficient, prompting the rapporteur to suggest increasing this ratio to 40, a change we find acceptable. While we generally support the rapporteur’s proposals, we introduced an additional element—considering noise levels at night and during the day/night/evening periods—which the rapporteur unfortunately rejects. These indicators are crucial for differentiating noise charges effectively. | AI |
Special Agent William McMullan said that specialists from across the country were headed to Annapolis, and would send in trained dogs to sniff out any traces of accelerant chemicals, which would help determine whether the blaze could have been a deliberate attack. However, Capt. Robert Howarth, commander of the county fire department's fire and explosives investigation unit, said on Tuesday that investigators were treating the site as a crime scene. Howarth said that is a common practice when there are no eyewitnesses, and it means only that anything recovered in the investigation would be admissible in court. Neighbor Caroline Wugofski said the Pyles often held parties at their home. | HUMAN |
"Patter-rollers" were active, searching for slaves and punishing them for minor or trivial reasons. Slaves frequently escaped into the woods and returned to their plantations unnoticed. If a pass specified a return time and a slave failed to arrive by that hour, it was considered an offense, and they were punished by the "patter-rollers." Mr. Griffin noted, "We weren’t even permitted to argue among ourselves. Our master would remind us, 'I am the one to fight, not you.'" | AI |
Allah warns those who reject faith of the consequences they will face in the Fire. He created the heavens and the earth with purpose and truth, intending for His servants to recognize the fullness of His knowledge, power, and might. This creation serves as a reminder that He alone is worthy of worship, not those who have no power to create even the smallest part of the universe. It also affirms the reality of the Resurrection and the certainty that Allah will judge between those who do good and those who do evil. No one should assume that Allah will treat the ignorant and the aware as equals in His judgment. | AI |
The mass flow rate of air entering a room is determined by three factors: the window's area, the air's flow speed, and the air's density. These same factors also determine the mass flow rate of air exiting the room. In practice, these values may differ at the exit point, such as a door. To calculate the speed of the exiting air, both the door's area and the air's density at that point must be known. However, since the air flowing through the room is unlikely to change density, we can assume incompressible flow, meaning the density remains constant. This assumption simplifies the equation. | AI |
The ERT was found to be justified in shooting Delbert Kenneth Pelletier at the Muskowekwan First Nation in Melville, Saskatchewan. ERT was deployed to the area on November 13, 2006 due to reports of Pelletier being armed with a gun while acting irrational and suicidal. Pelletier's wife fled the residence prior to police arrival. Pelletier was shot by police snipers shortly after Pelletier shot at a police vehicle, striking the door but not injuring any of the officers inside. Among the recommendations made after the inquiry include cultural relations training, including the presence of an elder's program at the RCMP Depot before ERTs would be officially deployed. | HUMAN |
Regarding other unresolved questions: How was pottery produced during the Middle Ages—was it by traveling potters, as seen in the East today, by guilds of potters, or directly by the inhabitants of manors for their own use? Similarly, when did the practice of constructing houses for rental purposes become widespread in England? It is evident that the custom of living in rented housing has a significant impact on family life and national character. However, despite consulting both economic histories and architectural histories, I have yet to find reliable information on this matter. | AI |
The design and full specifications have now been released. However, since the new design differs from current USB plug versions, users with older computing equipment will require an adapter to use the new plugs. Brad Saunders, USB 3.0 Promoter Group Chairman, noted that interest in the USB Type-C connector has been widespread and spans multiple industries. Representatives from sectors such as PC, mobile, automotive, and the Internet of Things have shown significant enthusiasm for this new standard. As more consumers adopt IoT technology, everyday internet-connected devices, from smart light bulbs to smart fridges, are expected to become increasingly common in the coming years. | AI |
My host kindly led me to his greenhouse, where he showed me an impressive American aloe, a remarkable example of the second degree of organized existence, preparing to bloom. Its strong, upright stem stood twelve feet tall, and its head hinted at an abundant display of magnificent flowers. It is true that this perennial plant takes roughly a century, give or take, to flower, after which it produces seeds and the stem withers and dies. I was struck by the lesson this centenarian offers to human pride, especially when I asked its owner how he knew it was a hundred years old. He explained that it had been in his possession for half his life—a grand total of twenty-five years—and that it had previously belonged to the Hon. | AI |
He also called my attention to the OECD Forum 2000 to be held June 26-28 in Paris. Doug has offered to contact Dennis Lamb, another former Washingtonian in the diplomatic service who is arranging the program and if you are available he would ask that you be a primetime speaker. It covers the type of issues that you addressed at the WTO in Seatlle and the World Economic Forum in Davos. (I would dearly love to have a few minutes briefing from you on your Davos appearances). | HUMAN |
He often handled his pen carelessly, especially after noon, leaving numerous blots on my documents. His behavior worsened in the afternoon, becoming not only messy but also noisy. His face would grow flushed, as if burning intensely, and he would create a disturbance by moving his chair loudly, spilling his sand-box, and angrily breaking his pens before tossing them aside. He would stand abruptly, leaning over his table and roughly shuffling his papers in a manner unbecoming of someone his age. | AI |
For this reason, I believe that another very important point is the opportunity in future of imposing penalties on employers who exploit illegal immigrants. Measures such as fines, responsibility for the cost of deportation, withdrawal of public funding or support or even temporary or permanent closure of the business are, in my opinion, urgently needed to bring about a change in the situation. Regular and effective inspections by the individual Member States are also, of course, essential in this respect, along with the possibility of requiring tax and social security contributions to be paid retrospectively. | HUMAN |
Sites that attempt to merge the entire social graph with context-free personal content are unlikely to succeed. Most people do not want a platform where every individual they’ve ever encountered can track their online activity across the internet, which appears to be Facebook’s current direction. This issue extends beyond basic privacy concerns, such as controlling access to personal information. It also involves filtering challenges, where content created for specific audiences ends up being seen by or spamming connections who were never intended to see it. | AI |
This would explain his totally flat performance (just because the protagonist is alienated doesn't mean you don't have to act)! Producer Takahashi answers this mystery in his interview by revealing that this project was an "experiment"... read low budget throw-away to make a quick buck on his indie brand label. This is all pretense and no follow-through. I am selling my copy on ebay so look for it if you like j-trash. What a bunch of rubbish... Don't bother wasting any time on this one. | HUMAN |
Nevertheless, this does not mean that loss, in and of itself, can be the sole determinant. For two reasons, the principle of indemnity in the liability insurance context demands that the relevant focus be on avoidance of liability rather than conservation of assets. First, the extent of the insurer's exposure is a function of the liability claim against the insured, not of any decrease in the value of the insured's property. Whereas in property insurance models the underlying asset limits and defines the insurer's obligation and serves to prevent the insured from claiming more than was lost, the underlying asset affords no such similar check in the liability insurance context. Second, in contrast to property insurance--where the existence of a claim against an insurer depends on actual destruction of, or harm to, the insured's assets--liability insurance permits claims to be mounted against an insurer without such antecedent loss or harm. | HUMAN |
Two further dives with DSV Alvin in 2009 and a detailed photographic survey of the area by the autonomous underwater vehicle Sentry showed many similarities to volcanic flows, including flow texture and cracking of the asphalt layers. Carbon dating puts the structures at between 30 and 40 thousand years old. They had at one time been a prolific source of methane. The two largest structures, less than apart, are pocked by pits and depressions, a sign of methane gas bubbling up long ago. Although the structures are still emitting residual gas, at present the amounts are too small to have any effect. | HUMAN |
It appears you’ve interpreted my comments as a personal attack on you or your profession, though I don’t know you personally, so I’m unsure why you’ve reacted this way. Your perspective on education seems to differ significantly from the reality of schools in the United States, and it’s worth noting that not everyone on Reddit is from Canada or shares Canadian practices. I find it concerning that you’ve made these assumptions without evidence or clear reasoning. | AI |
The European Union has a limited tool in the form of Euratom loans to enhance the safety and efficiency of reactors in third countries. As a Community, we are also the primary contributors to nuclear safety initiatives at the EBRD, which was established to manage G-24 aid for eastern countries. The Memorandum of Understanding signed in Ottawa in December 1995 outlined plans to close the Chernobyl reactor by the year 2000, alongside a long-term energy strategy. This strategy included, as part of a cost-effective investment plan, the completion of reactors K2 and R4, which you, Mr. President, have referenced. | AI |
Everything appeared to be going well until about three weeks after the camp was established, when the university president, Dr. Garland, asked to meet with me in his office. Upon entering, I found him and a trusted professor waiting with concerned expressions. Without delay, Dr. Garland got straight to the point, informing me that a mutiny was brewing in my camp and that it would be impossible for me to suppress. He explained that the cadets were discontented because I was from the North, referring to me as a "d----d Yankee," and planned to force me out of the state. He believed they would succeed, as the ringleaders were former students who had caused significant trouble before my arrival. Compounding the issue, these students were sons of influential state figures, and their mothers were actively encouraging the rebellion. | AI |
Most published results from code review studies have been based on small sample sizes. For instance, Myers, investigated the coding mistakes detected by 59 professionals, using program testing and code walkthroughs/inspections, for one PL/1 program containing 63 statements and 15 known mistakes; see –. Also, researcher often use issues-found as the metric for evaluating review meetings, in particular potential fault experiences found during code reviews. Issues found is something that is easy to measure, code is readily available, and developers to review it are likely to be more numerous than people with the skills needed to review requirements and design documents (which do not always exist, as such). | HUMAN |
When applying for a job, your problem-solving skills are more critical than your verbal abilities. Employers hire individuals to address and resolve issues, not to pursue innovation for its own sake. For instance, in a previous discussion, someone mentioned a hire who spent two months completing a project in a programming language unfamiliar to the rest of the team. While this approach was innovative, it created a maintenance challenge for the company, as no one else could manage the solution effectively. | AI |
The core of the offense charged lies in proving the defendant's corrupt and criminal intent beyond a reasonable doubt. Without such proof, no legal offense has been committed. If the evidence presented creates reasonable doubt in the jury's mind regarding the defendant's honesty or lack of fraudulent intent, a critical element of the crime remains unproven, even if the falsity of the representations and the prosecuting witness's reliance on them are established. | AI |
This recording offers a detailed look at studio production work from the early 1970s, featuring a wide range of talented musicians. It captures the evolution of rock guitar music, blending it into near-orchestral compositions that transition into expansive guitar-driven jams. There are two known early releases of this material, along with newer Japanese editions whose quality I cannot confirm. This version is the earliest of the two original releases and has been meticulously mastered. It stands out as one of the best-sounding albums I’ve encountered, though it’s important to note that it consists of studio recordings. | AI |
In this House, we expect the joint strategy and action plan to align with the commitments of the European Union, prioritizing the fight against poverty and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, particularly in ensuring access to basic health care and education. The plan should also incorporate measures to address the trafficking of small arms and light weapons, which pose a significant threat in Africa, as well as initiatives to empower women and civil society, as they are essential drivers of change, peace, and development across the continent. | AI |
Her objective is to infiltrate wealthy social circles with the intent of stealing valuable jewels. However, as she becomes more involved, she discovers that these individuals are not only welcoming but genuinely kind, making it increasingly difficult for her to stay committed to her original plan. Despite her growing attachment, the gang she works with refuses to let her abandon the scheme, even though it’s clear that Powell, one of the members, cares for Joan and wouldn’t harm her personally. The initial part of the story is compelling, particularly the development of romantic connections between Joan and two decent men, Montgomery and Morgan. Unfortunately, the film takes a sharp decline in quality midway through, as the sharp dialogue and engaging narrative seem to fall apart, suggesting a significant shift in the writing process. | AI |
The football season opener is always a major event, and this year it will also be significant for basketball, as both Longhorn teams are hosting highly regarded recruits for official visits on the weekend of September 9. For the men’s team, this is particularly important, as they have only one scholarship remaining. T. J. Ford, a 5-11 point guard who led Fort Bend Willowridge to the state Class 5A championship last season, is among the visitors. Ford is a top priority for the UT coaching staff, and there is a possibility he could commit during his visit. Meanwhile, the women’s team has three scholarships available, and two standout players are scheduled to visit that same weekend. | AI |
Goeyvaerts’ style should not be reduced to a mere derivation of Stravinsky or Orff; instead, it reflects his exploration of unique expressions, particularly through his distinctive minimalist approach. His music is lively, rhythmic, and syncopated, often carrying a ritualistic or grand quality, with lyrical and melismatic passages that contrast with moments of delicate orchestration. It remains accessible without leaning into "easy-listening" territory. Comparisons to Claude Vivier arise due to shared elements like onomatopoeia, melismata, and a fascination with utopian themes, as well as a commitment to innovative theatrical directions. The recording spans 50 and 57 minutes, and this entry corresponds to barcode 797562899974, which appears to belong to the distributor (Albany) rather than the original label. | AI |
§ 266(3). Inadmissibility of statements, admission, etc., as evidence; consideration at time of sentencing.No statement, admission, or confession made by a defendant to the court or to any officer thereof during the examination and investigation referred to in 266(1) of this title shall be admissible as evidence against him or his interest, except that the court may take such statement, admission, or confession into consideration at the time of sentencing, after the defendant has been found guilty of a crime or adjudged a youthful offender. ( 1971, 3rd Ex. Sess., | HUMAN |
I love the 80s slasher flicks and I remember when "Silent Night/Deadly Night" was pulled from our theaters, I was very disappointed, so I was very excited to see some of these on Fear.net. You Better Watch Out was what I've come to expect of these types of movies. The quality of the special effects were laughable by today's standards, the character development too long, but all in all it was laugh out loud funny! The scenes where he loses it because Santa, aka dad, is feeling up his mom and later when the mob is actually shown lighting torches - not flashlights as you would in the 80s, but real torches! - really tickled my funny bone. | HUMAN |
About a month into my relationship, my then-boyfriend, my best friend, her boyfriend, and I decided to visit the friend from the concert at school. As it turned out, my now-boyfriend was there too. We were all drinking, and I ended up getting just drunk enough to focus on how attractive he was. I eventually went outside and started crying, feeling guilty for being so drawn to someone who wasn’t my boyfriend. It was an awkward situation, and while I was sitting outside upset, my now-boyfriend left the dorm to head back to his. Before leaving, he said something like, “I’m sure we’ll see each other soon,” and I had to stop myself from reacting to how charming he was being. | AI |
In actuality there were just two things that stood in the way--two things which his position and wealth could not obviate--his age, and the Porter pride. If Porter had not been dubbed “Honest John” early in life, he might have been saddled with “Proud Porter” later on. The pride had come up out of old Kentucky with all the other useless things--the horse-racing, and the inability to make money, and the fancy for keeping a promise. Something whispered to Crane that Allis would never come to him simply out of love; it might be regard, esteem, a desire to please her parents, a bowing to the evident decree of fate. Perhaps even the very difficulty of conquest made Crane the more determined to win, and made him hasten slowly. | HUMAN |
Revisionary accounts: Lewis (1962: 110) and De Vos (1999: 35). Distribution and ecology: favoring clay, shale, and sometimes limestone slopes, Ixia flexuosa extends from the Cape Peninsula eastward to Swellendam, Riversdale, and Still Bay. One collection from the Cederberg, thought by Lewis (1962: 112) to be I. flexuosa, is inadequate for accurate identification but is out of range for that species. With its relatively wide distribution, I. flexuosa is under no threat although its range has been much reduced, especially in the Caledon and Bredasdorp Districts, where even road verges, once considered road reserves and where it was once commonly seen, are now routinely sprayed with herbicide. Ixia flexuosa was listed as (LC), Least Concern, by Raimondo et al. | HUMAN |
Laurence Olivier directed this adaptation of Terence Rattigan's play *The Sleeping Prince*, which follows an American showgirl performing abroad in 1912 as she is pursued by a reserved prince. Fans of Marilyn Monroe may find her performance lacking her usual charm; while she appears radiant, she seems disconnected from the role and shares little chemistry with Olivier, who plays the rigid yet not entirely humorless royal. The film suffers from slow pacing and excessive length, though it starts on a lively note and concludes with a thoughtful, serious tone that nearly lends some depth to an otherwise dull narrative. ** out of ****. | AI |
We call for an international investigation to ensure accountability for those responsible for these criminal acts. The violence must not serve as a justification to delay the UN-mediated discussions between Portugal and Indonesia aimed at establishing autonomous status for this territory. The UN must remain engaged, deploying a presence on the ground to maintain peace and facilitate these negotiations. We condemn the hypocrisy of the Indonesian regime, which claims to uphold human rights while simultaneously arming militias responsible for widespread violence against the population. | AI |
Golem Flesh offers enhanced protection against damage and a healing factor that enables rapid regeneration, provided the bearer consumes fresh meat. The spell requires daily intake of red meat, preferably raw and fresh, which can be unsettling for new recipients but becomes more tolerable over time. While healing, the body of a Golem Flesh user can endure severe injuries for extended periods—Ansel Zahn survived partial dimensional displacement, and Annalise was revived after being reduced to a charred husk once the timebending magic was disrupted. Human flesh is particularly effective for healing, as demonstrated by Zahn and Wally King. Additionally, consistent and proper meat consumption can artificially extend the bearer’s lifespan, with estimates often reaching "five hundred years," though the exact duration remains uncertain. | AI |
I should note that I have never watched the British Forsyte series, so I cannot make any comparisons to this film. While I’ve heard the British version is more detailed and superior, I can’t confirm that myself. Additionally, the casting in this movie is quite unusual. Errol Flynn, known for his lively and charismatic roles, is cast as the reserved and emotionally distant Soames Forsyte, which feels unexpected. Similarly, Walter Pidgeon, who typically plays more amiable characters, takes on the role of the kind-hearted Jolyon Forsyte. | AI |
It is clear that Crook, not Reno, bears responsibility for the failure linked to Custer’s fate. Reno had no opportunity to act and was fortunate to escape with his life. However, had Crook continued his march as ordered to meet Terry, with his force of one thousand regulars and two hundred Crow and Shoshone scouts, he would have intercepted Custer’s advance and likely turned the tide, potentially ending the conflict with the Sioux at that moment. Instead, he retreated to Fort Meade, consuming his horses for sustenance in a region abundant with game, driven by fear of Crazy Horse and his warriors. | AI |
I don't think that he is calling out the work of the technical writers in any unsociable or shameful fashion in the text of his blog post. I agree that 'garbage' is not a good metaphor for "woefully inadequate," as it implies that the existing documentation would be better disposed of than referred to. However, I think that when dealing with a large software corporation that has teams dedicated to writing and maintaining technical documentation, it is not especially cruel or unfair to use hyperbolic language in calling extraordinary lapses to public attention. | HUMAN |
For those unfamiliar with the area who are defending Tops, here’s some context: Wegmans is a family-owned grocery chain based in Upstate New York. Tops often attempts to compete by opening stores near Wegmans locations, but these efforts typically fail. Wegmans is regularly ranked on Forbes' list of the best companies to work for, and its employees reflect this by maintaining a high level of care and dedication in their stores. In contrast, Tops tends to understaff its locations, relying heavily on self-checkout systems, especially at night. Its employees are often underpaid and less engaged compared to those at Wegmans. | AI |
I will send you a separate email containing the letters we sent to Burton, outlining our opposition to his bills and the reasons behind it. In summary, there is ample private capital available and eager to invest in California’s energy infrastructure, such as power plants, transmission lines, and gas pipelines. The state simply needs to establish the right investment climate to attract this capital. Furthermore, historical evidence demonstrates that the state is poorly suited to take on the role of California’s mega-utility. Attached is a demand buy-down proposal for your review. | AI |
Recently, fluid flow and mean-field approximations have been proposed to turn large-scale computational systems into systems of differential equations that one could solve analytically or use to derive an evaluation of system behaviour [23, 12]. We believe that research on aggregate computing can aim at going beyond existing uses of such techniques, more directly addressing space-time considerations and relationship with countinuous notions of computational fields. 5.3 Dynamic Properties As discussed in Section 4, the framework of self-stabilisation, though rather expressive, does not address a number of issues of high practical impact, including performance issues as well as quantitative considerations related to transitory errors in the expected behaviour. Though rather difficult to address in general, study of dynamic properties is a key ingredient for future research on aggregate computing. Mirko Viroli & Jacob Beal 15 • Characterisation of resilience. | HUMAN |
In a cohort study, a single group is followed, with affected individuals compared to unaffected ones within the same cohort. Disease outcomes are tracked and analyzed to identify potential links between individual characteristics and disease occurrence. This approach allows researchers to investigate the causes of a condition without ethically compromising subjects by exposing them to risk factors. Cohorts are generally defined based on suspected risk factors that individuals have already encountered through their personal choices or environmental circumstances. | AI |
Mr President, this report is highly significant, particularly as our rapporteur, Francisco Millán Mon, has achieved near-unanimous support from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Such broad consensus across all political groups is rare and demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening the transatlantic partnership. Notably, this report marks the first time we have explicitly identified this partnership as the most strategic one for the European Union, distinguishing it as a cornerstone among our many international relationships. | AI |
The mechanisms by which MAPK pathways are suppressed differ between TNF-α and IMQ activation. In TNF-α-activated keratinocytes, the suppression of JNK phosphorylation enhances the expression of filaggrin and loricrin, both critical for maintaining skin barrier function [22]. Additionally, ERK-dependent IL-24 expression and ROS generation in keratinocytes are early events linked to psoriasis development [37]. Given that oxidative stress is associated with TNF-α-induced inflammation, CIM may function as an antioxidant to alleviate psoriasis. Experimental findings on MAPKs indicate that CIM could modulate keratinocyte proliferation, differentiation, and inflammatory responses. | AI |
Ms. Buchholtz, shown here pregnant with Ava, had to end two previous pregnancies due to her battle with cancer. Michelle was first diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2012, shortly after the couple returned from a trip to Europe. They are now considering marriage if her health allows. "We planned to marry several times, but Michelle's illness and Ava's hospitalization delayed it," he explained. "Michelle hopes to marry before losing her hair, which could happen in a few weeks. It’s important to us, but it will depend on her health." | AI |
Mr. Osborne further argues that the district court incorrectly awarded Ms. Osborne $5,950 for unpaid alimony covering the period from August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2009. He claims he was not obligated to pay alimony during the six-month waiting period between his retirement in January 2009 and the start of his retirement benefits. However, the district court properly interpreted and enforced the Decree, applying its plain meaning, and determined that Mr. Osborne owed alimony to Ms. Osborne until she began receiving her share of the Railroad Retirement Pension Plan. Additionally, Mr. Osborne cannot seek to modify the Decree based on his disability, as he has not filed a petition to modify, as required by Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 106, which mandates that modifications to a divorce decree or final domestic relations order must be initiated by filing a petition. | AI |
So One day its getting towards the end of my shift its a bit later in the evening and me working in the PST the calls have slowed down since by this time the eastern and central boards are shut down for the evening. I get a call from a tech support from the dsl tech support team calling in about a wireless caller who had recently made changes to her wireless account and had a general question for me. So I did my warm I can help you statement and the agent put the customer on the line and I verified the customer to be able to discuss their account. I saw she was using just a basic phone and what she had provisioned was a talk plan and had put on blocks for messaging and data and that she had called in the day prior to put these on fairly common to see for older customers like her. | HUMAN |
US 1's first major relocation north of Baltimore occurred at the Susquehanna River. The Conowingo Bridge was removed before it could be inundated by the Conowingo Reservoir set to fill upon the completion of Conowingo Dam in 1928. The old approaches, which consisted of Smith Road from near Darlington to Glen Cove on the west side of the river and Connelly Road, Ragan Road, and Old Conowingo Road to the mouth of Conowingo Creek on the east side of the river, were replaced with the present highway between Smith Road and Connelly Road. Smith Road was redesignated MD 162, while the eastern approach became a western extension of MD 273. | HUMAN |
The principle of diversification is especially valuable during economic downturns, as it helps mitigate losses and can facilitate a faster recovery. For young investors, broad market index funds are often a practical choice. As individuals grow older and gain greater financial capacity, a diversified portfolio may expand to include not only stock funds but also bonds, real estate (often starting with a primary residence), and even limited exposure to other real estate or commodities. Regardless of age, maintaining six months to a year’s worth of emergency savings in cash is advisable, as it can help avoid the need to sell investments to cover unexpected expenses. For those who prefer not to use funds for diversification, focusing on investment-grade bonds or companies with strong assets, low debt, and consistent cash flow is a reasonable alternative. | AI |
Harrison Ford has built a career around portraying similar characters in familiar scenarios, as seen in films like *Patriot Games*, *The Fugitive*, and *Air Force One*. In *Firewall*, directed by Richard Loncraine, Ford plays Jack Stanfield, a bank security expert who is coerced by Bill Cox (Paul Bettany) into electronically stealing from his own employer. Cox leverages the Stanfield family as leverage, holding them hostage to ensure Jack's compliance. However, Cox and his team mismanage the situation, leading to their own downfall. Jack eventually turns the tables, pursuing them in a predictable sequence of events that aligns with the film's formulaic structure. | AI |
Regarding the informal economy you mention in your report, I am well aware that the analysis and production of statistics on this subject are dependent on the reliability of data and, as Mr Cocilovo mentioned, there is clearly a problem with the reliability of this data. To a certain extent, they are taken into account in the statistics on GDP and labour force surveys and, in any case, I wish to point out the efforts which Eurostat is making and shall continue to make in order to improve the quality of the statistics. | HUMAN |
On the night of January 21st, Rupert began his advance to take control of the offered town. The heavy snowfall worked to his advantage, as it prevented Essex from launching the planned attack. Rupert acted cautiously, choosing not to move too close to Aylesbury until Mozley arrived in person, which never happened. He then considered attacking the town from an unexpected direction, but the brook in front of it had become impassable due to the snow and sudden thaw. | AI |
Health insurance in America is primarily obtained as a benefit through employment. Federal programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, offer health benefits to non-working adults, children, and those earning less than the federal poverty level. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has done a good job in closing the gap of those who are without healthcare coverage and ineligible for Medicaid. However, there remains millions of uninsured Americans today. A provision of the ACA called for states to adopt Medicaid expansion in which eligibility for Medicaid allowed people with annual incomes below 138% of the federal poverty level, or | HUMAN |
Federal funding did not decrease, but the type of funding provided shifted toward easily accessible loans that now generate profits for the government. These loans are structured to ensure the debt cannot be discharged, securing a steady income stream. This approach has helped offset the financial losses from Social Security, which previously relied on diverted funds. With Social Security no longer providing surplus revenue, the government turned to this method as a replacement. By burdening young workers with non-dischargeable debt, the government creates a continuous source of interest income. Over the next decade, this is expected to generate more than half a trillion dollars in interest for federal use. | AI |
I sympathize with the team responsible for creating a quick fix for the set-top boxes. They likely had no involvement in developing your API, yet now thousands of customers are experiencing crashes due to the lack of a resolution between your team and theirs. While this isn’t your fault, it’s also not the fault of their customers. A small effort on your part could have allowed them to develop and distribute a firmware update. Based on what you’ve shared, it doesn’t seem like you provided them with viable options, which comes across as somewhat irresponsible. | AI |
Independently, most patients discovered that a Valsalva-type maneuver terminated phantosmia ([Table Variations of this procedure included hanging the body trunk over a sofa and either holding breath or crying, snorting tap water or NaCl into the affected naris, or forced induction of emesis. After initial discovery of this technique, termination of phantosmia was uniformly successful and inhibition usually persisted for h. During this refractory period events such as sneezing or shouting did not reinitiate phantosmia. However, over time, while Valsalva still terminated phantosmia, length of inhibitory period became progressively shorter and less likely to resist reinitiation by crying, shouting, blowing of nose, or sneezing. | HUMAN |
The operation is run by Statoil, and is currently the only commercial level system in operation in the European marine sector. To date the reservoir has received more than 12 million tonnes of CO2, and models and seismic observations show that the CO2 moves through the formation, which has a total area of more than 1400 km2 (Bickle et al. , 2007). The use of submarine reservoirs (aquifers or old and gas fields) is subject to strict environmental monitoring to ensure a minimal impact on the marine system. Such monitoring of spatially extensive CCS reservoirs has to be cost effective; traditional ship surveys would be prohibitively expensive for this purpose. | HUMAN |
In the Sai Kung District of Hong Kong, shrubs bask in sunlight while the city's skyscrapers glow at night. Hildebrand, however, focuses less on iconic landmarks and more on urban landscapes, such as those found in Bangkok's Sathon district. A composite of several photographs captures the lively movement of Bang Rak in Bangkok, while the time of day becomes indistinct above a bustling road in the Ratchathewi District. Hildebrand notes that years of honing their skills have made the process of creating such work not only manageable but enjoyable. | AI |
To improve your coding skills, start by selecting a solid project and studying books on debugging and general programming practices. Look for well-reviewed resources like *Code Complete* (2nd edition) and *Beautiful Code*. For a deeper understanding, consider the *Computer Science* series by Knuth, which covers the foundational theory required for a computer science degree. While these three volumes are often regarded as essential texts in the field, they can be dense and require dedication to work through. Despite their theoretical nature, mastering this material is crucial for developing the knowledge needed to write high-quality software. | AI |
I am currently working on accepting who I am and learning to love myself unconditionally, though it has been the most difficult challenge I’ve faced. If this process requires me to cut ties with my mother, I am prepared to do so. If it means we can never have an open and honest relationship, I will come to terms with that. The most painful part is accepting that she will never truly accept me for who I am. She will never view my choices as healthy or responsible, and as I continue to move away from my past beliefs, she will always believe I am in need of profound healing. | AI |
The fifth "Black Emanuelle" I've watched has, potentially, the most intriguing plot line dealing as it does with the intrepid female reporter investigating the white slavery/prostitution racket which takes her from San Francisco to Rome to Macao and back to her own hometown, New York! The film is peopled with past veterans of the series which, inexplicably, play completely different roles, namely Ivan Rassimov (appearing here as a head of a United Nations committee for Third World countries!), Karin Shubert (as a feminist rival reporter) and Don Powell (as Rassimov's chauffeur). Unfortunately, as usual with this type of film (despite their being shown in the dead of night), it is heavily edited and a particularly graphic scene (described in "Stracultr) in which an Asian slave trader gets his comeuppance by being sodomized by a dog is nowhere to be seen here!! Still, a harrowing sequence late in the film when a sleazy politician tricks a couple of girls (including, naturally, Gemser and Shubert) into a midnight rendezvous under a New York bridge with a group of bums (this is the way he gets their votes, get it!) - | HUMAN |
The possibility to receive color as sound allows Harbisson unique perspective in the centuries-long discussion on “synesthesia”. Formerly believed to be either ailment or imagination, synesthesia had been investigated with methods of introspection and description, but gains due to the cyborg body a clear figure – recoding visual data into sound, by means and media of digital code received within the living organism. Harbisson’s mode of perception explicitly uncovers poly-sensory perception and its synesthetic character. In Harbisson’s case, we deal with synesthesia which is technologically assisted, ensuing from the technological support and transformation of functions of the organism, revealing the common ontological plane of sight (visual) and sound (audial) data as electromagnetic waves of a certain frequency. However, the reverse reference – of sound data to colors seen in a monochromatic way by Harbisson – cannot be so easily qualified as acts of direct perception, rather the acts of associating certain perceived data (audial) with others (visual). | HUMAN |
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