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Its just the way that she interacts with D and having the two of them together in the same room is so phenomenal that I started to see her in a different light, its like yin and yang coming together and sucking my dick while massaging my prostate with the 7 inch tongue of an angel. Its not like im falling out of love with D, that will never happen, but its like i dont want to bother hanging out with D u less Girl can come along too. D gives me confidence and energy and power and just generally makes me feel realky FUCKING good about myself, the only downside to D is she just makes me feel kinda drowsy/unexcited and ive noticed that once I started seeing girl that I dont feel bored or drowsy at all. I feel even more confidence and awesome in every single way except she takes away the boring shit that D gives me. | HUMAN |
Recent reports indicating that the current Romanian government is attempting to ban an opposition party through judicial manipulation are deeply concerning. Similar actions were observed in Slovakia under Mr. Mečiar, which led to the suspension of the accession process with that country. I would like to ask the Commissioner whether it is now appropriate to signal to the Romanian government that such measures, which undermine the rule of law, could result in a similar suspension. This situation highlights the importance of an independent judiciary and the role of law enforcement in upholding legal principles. Efforts to combat corruption are being pursued with determination in several countries, and Bulgaria serves as a notable example in this regard. | AI |
The abundance of dramatic situations and characters provided a significant advantage for an artist skilled in utilizing such material effectively. A keen and insightful perspective can uncover opportunities for exceptional artistic expression where a more cursory glance might only see obstacles. When each character, driven by their personal motivations, is allowed to express their innermost feelings in a manner consistent with their nature, the essence of dramatic characterization becomes the accurate portrayal of distinct individuality—sharply defined in form and authentic in origin. This approach ensures that caricature is avoided. This principle applies to the main characters in "Figaro"—the Count, Countess, Figaro, Susanna, and Cherubino. Each is deeply influenced by their emotions and passions, and their actions are intricately tied to the resulting complications. Therefore, a successful artistic representation hinges on capturing these emotions with complete authenticity. | AI |
Individuals with abnormal iron regulatory genes fail to decrease iron absorption even when body iron levels are elevated. This leads to a gradual accumulation of iron stores. Initially stored as ferritin, the excess iron eventually deposits in organs as haemosiderin, which is toxic to tissues, likely due in part to the induction of oxidative stress. Since iron acts as a pro-oxidant, haemochromatosis exhibits symptoms—such as cirrhosis and dyskinetic issues—that are similar to other pro-oxidant conditions, including Wilson's disease, chronic manganese poisoning, and hyperuricaemic syndrome in Dalmatian dogs. | AI |
The group visited several notable sites in the imperial city. These included the Jumna Musjid, the main mosque, with its grand domes and minarets; the balcony in Chandee Chouk, where Nadir Shah had observed the massacre of the city's inhabitants in 1739; the palace of the former "Great Mogul"; and the smaller garden building that once housed the Peacock Throne. They also saw remnants of the crystal seat used for royal coronations, the remains of various fountains, and a Persian inscription declaring, "If there is an Elysium on earth, it is this." However, the ruins were now overrun with frogs and lizards, and the once-magnificent palaces were covered in filth. | AI |
I created an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and investors during one cohort, which included 16 entrepreneurs. Nearly half of them were seeking investment and actively pitching for funding. Around 25% were in the early stages and primarily needed a clear plan of action. The remaining 25% did not require investors but instead needed to secure purchase orders (POs). With customer orders in hand, they could either borrow against those POs or use client income to fund the development of their products or services. | AI |
You should eat wherever you prefer, but personally, I choose Burger King when they offer their ghost pepper nuggets. These nuggets are extremely spicy, creating a mix of joy and discomfort that brings tears to my eyes. They’re not for everyone, but I find them worth the effort. I embrace the heat and enjoy the experience. If ghost pepper nuggets aren’t available, I’ll opt for nuggets and fries from McDonald’s, though they lack the same level of excitement. | AI |
Remember that guy from s2, olaf i think it was? yer.... well. I have an idea on how to bring him back, but first lets see how he "disapeard". Im sure everyone remembers Voyboy's olaf play, well shortly after that when riot started doing some public disscusions about s3 and what kind of changes they were going to do, they showed us an analysis of the play and used alot of that as an example for reasons why he should be nerfed (obviously that wasnt the only thing it was based off). So when olaf came to s3 he was just about as useless as they come, especially with the arival of the Blade of the Ruined King, it made tanks into butter, now what did this do to olaf? | HUMAN |
He receives a call about a drunk and disorderly incident at a nearby bar. Upon arrival, he encounters a heavily intoxicated black Scottish man of short stature, holding a knife and drinking Jack Daniels. My father draws his ASP baton and orders him to drop the weapon. The man drops the bottle but charges at my father instead. My father shifts his weight to his left leg and delivers a forceful kick to the man’s face, knocking him unconscious. The man is then arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct and assaulting an officer. | AI |
The Queen inquired whether it was true that Richard III had been discovered buried beneath a car park. A 3D model of the king has been created. Richard III is set to make history as both the last English king to die in battle and the first to have his genetic code sequenced. Scientists aim to map his DNA before his remains, along with any samples taken from them, are reinterred. This research is expected to provide insights into the monarch’s physical traits, such as hair and eye color, as well as his ancestry and potential connections to individuals alive today. | AI |
The couple, who had known each other since childhood, were overjoyed to learn in 2007 that Varvara was pregnant after undergoing fertility treatment. However, upon discovering they were expecting five children, Russian doctors advised that aborting some of the fetuses was necessary to ensure the survival of the remaining ones and Varvara herself. As members of the Russian Orthodox Church, the couple rejected this suggestion and sought alternative medical advice. A specialist recommended they travel to Britain for further care. Miss Sunshines: The girls are pictured smiling in sunhats and sundresses during a holiday in Spain last year. | AI |
In former chapters I have very briefly sketched the fortunes of the Italian peninsula during two great barbarian invasions--that of Alaric (407-410) and that of Attila (452). The monarch who ruled the Western Empire at the date of the last invasion was Valentinian III., grandson of the great Theodosius. He dwelt sometimes at Rome, sometimes at Ravenna, which latter city, protected by the waves of the Adriatic and by the innumerable canals and pools through which the waters of two rivers [42] flowed lazily to the sea, was all but impregnable by the barbarians. A selfish and indolent voluptuary, Valentinian III. | HUMAN |
The primary reason for this issue is that most studies estimating contamination rates focus on larger microplastics (MPs) and often limit their analysis to the intestinal tract. Conkle et al. (2018) reviewed aquatic surveys and found that approximately 80% of 1,655 articles did not account for micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) smaller than 300 μm. Furthermore, very few studies quantify MNPs below 20 μm, a size range where particle uptake into organs is likely to occur (as discussed earlier). This represents a significant gap in data, as evidence suggests that the composition of smaller particles cannot be reliably extrapolated from the presence of larger particles, whether in the transition from nano- to micrometer scales or within the micrometer range itself (Haave et al.). | AI |
What was the gentleman responsible for overseeing the fine arts concerned about? Was it the fear of cluttering public spaces? Poets of this caliber—apologies for the phrasing—are not exactly abundant. By rejecting his statue, despite our offering of a fountain, you have lost one of your own, M. Thubeuf. I do not intend to speak disrespectfully or to offend a grieving family I do not know, but it appears that Nicholas-Louis-Juste Thubeuf is now as forgotten as if he had never lived, while Bouilhet’s name is recognized across Europe. | AI |
I’m not currently in school because I’ve already earned my GED, and I decided to wait a semester before returning. My girlfriend, however, is still attending school, so we don’t get to spend long periods of time together during the week. Typically, we’ll meet briefly after school for a cigarette, hang out at my place for a few hours, and then she’ll leave. On weekends, though, she doesn’t have to worry about waking up early for school, and I really look forward to being able to sleep next to her. It’s not just about the physical aspect; it’s more about the comfort and closeness. | AI |
The core issue lies in floating-point arithmetic, which means computers round numbers to a fixed number of significant digits. The specific number of digits stored isn’t critical; what matters is that when a number is very long, rounding errors occur. This is what’s happening in the example above. Small rounding errors have emerged in the computer’s storage of the numbers, and these errors have affected their internal representation. | AI |
The case involving a 10-year-old Pennsylvania boy accused of fatally beating a 90-year-old woman has been transferred to juvenile court. According to The Times-Tribune, the decision was made after a prosecution psychiatrist testified that the boy would benefit more from treatment within the juvenile system. The boy had initially faced adult charges and was held in an adult jail following the October 11 incident, in which he allegedly beat and killed 90-year-old Helen Novak at the home of his grandfather, who was Novak's caretaker. Wayne County chief public defender Scott Bennett stated there is "no real question" the boy was responsible for the attack, which reportedly occurred after Novak yelled at him, causing him to lose his temper. | AI |
I would like to reaffirm my support for the proposal that the future European Constitution be ratified on the same day across Europe when the time comes. While each Member State would follow its own specific procedures for ratification, a unified European ratification day would foster a collective European debate rather than 25 separate national discussions occurring simultaneously. This approach would mark a significant step forward. With this in mind, I am here today to participate in the debate on the report by Mr. Gil-Robles and Mr. Tsatsos. | AI |
The fleet electric drive fraction increases relative to the no-subsidy scenario until MEDCOST reaches approximately 200 [(kme/yr)/kmAER], below which the growth in EDF is constrained compared to the unsubsidized case. In the EDFOPT scenario, battery range expands as MEDCOST decreases, driving a corresponding rise in the electric drive fraction. However, not all vehicles become PHEVs; the higher EDF is achieved through longer-range batteries in a smaller number of vehicles. In the PHEVOPT scenario, there is a risk that subsidies could lead to an increase in the number of PHEVs without boosting the fleet EDF, potentially even reducing it when optimization focuses on maximizing PHEV adoption. | AI |
That would be an act of desperation when everything had been exhausted as you would strip your dead and seriously wounded of ammunition. The actual chance of running out or even dangerously short of ammunition is nearly impossible. Ammunition supplies are closely monitored to keep that situation from occurring. From fireteam on up ammo levels are relayed up the leadership and command levels to ensure timely resupply. If you can't be reached by ground via supply truck , ammo can be dropped on your position from helicopters. | HUMAN |
For the sake of the common values of the Transatlantic Business Dialogue, are we going to have to keep quiet about the war in Iraq or about Guantanamo? About the death penalty or the International Criminal Court? About Kyoto or GMOs? About personal data, the SWIFT affair, or CIA flights? At a time when the process designed to lead to a new European treaty is under way, the nature of the relations between the European Union and the United States is a crucial issue that will need to be handled with great clarity. | HUMAN |
The Romanian ideology changed due to the demographic, cultural and social alterations, however the nationalist desire for a homogeneous Romanian state conflicted with the multiethnic, multicultural truth of Greater Romania. The ideological rewriting of the role of "spiritual victimization", turning it into "spiritual police", was a radical and challenging task for the Romanian intellectuals because they had to entirely revise the national identity and the destiny of the Romanian nation. In accordance with this view, Livezeanu states that the Great Union created a "deeply fragmented" interwar Romania where the determination of national identity met with great difficulties mainly because of the effects of the hundred years of political separation. Due to the inability of the government to solve the problems of the Transylvanian Romanians' integration and the effects of the worldwide and national economic depression, "the population gradually lost its faith in the democratic conception of Greater Romania". | HUMAN |
The corrupt and criminal intent of the defendant is the gist of the offense charged; and unless the evidence established such intent beyond a reasonable doubt he had, in law, committed no offense. Therefore, if the evidence raised a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jury as to the integrity or freedom from fraud of defendant’s purpose in making the representations, an essential ingredient of the crime charged had not been proven, though it may be that the falsity of the representations, and the reliance and action thereon by the prosecuting witness, was proven. | HUMAN |
The other thing that I found valuable and think is hard to find outside of a college was learning what problems fields other than your own find interesting, and how they approach those problems. I found that some of the most valuable experiences for me in college were taking upper level courses in subjects I didn't have a lot of experience in, particularly when those courses largely consisted of reading papers/books that were aimed at other scholars in that field, with a professor giving us context to the conversation that those papers and books were part of and a classwide discussion of the ideas presented. What I got out of those courses was an understanding of how ideas developed and what tools fields would draw on and apply to supporting or refuting those ideas. That was incredibly valuable to me because each course like that which I took gave me an entirely new toolbox for looking at the world and what's in it. ( Sometimes I also wasn't super fond of that toolbox, and that was also enlightening.) | HUMAN |
However the ordinary chemical designs were extremely inefficient to launch large payloads to space. During take-off, there were concerns of danger from fluidic shrapnel being reflected from the ground. One proposed solution was to use a flat plate of conventional explosives spread over the pusher plate, and detonate this to lift the ship from the ground before going nuclear. This would lift the ship far enough into the air that the first focused nuclear blast would not create debris capable of harming the ship. The partial test ban treaty at that time made the whole project illegal as it included detonating nuclear devices above ground and hence was cancelled. | HUMAN |
Dendrochronology surveys were conducted on the house showing that the trees felled in its constructed were from Circa 1650, Summer 1714, and Winter 1759/60. An architectural and dendrochronology study concluded that "the house has two interior chimneys, but they are placed front to back rather than side to side [as was normal in eighteenth century Georgian style houses]... the rear chimney, with its kitchen fireplace, is the one with more age. The foundation walls appear to be of one unified build rather that parts of an earlier building combined with a later construction. Exterior walls, particularly on the north and west walls are studded construction and also have brick nogging. Both of these techniques are quite uncommon for Newport...There are a couple of strange datings ranging from 1618 to 1634...while nothing dating from the first quarter of the 18th century shows in the results, with the exception of a single felling of 1714." | HUMAN |
So I say that if such an important structure as the European Union, in the form in which it now exists, transfers the powers of economic and financial action to an executive which cannot be adequately controlled, that will obviously open the door to corruption. To return therefore to what I said at the beginning, we are facing the internationalisation of economic power in Europe while national structures are still being used to combat the abuse of this economic power - which is precisely Mr Bontempi's point of departure. We need to standardise anti-corruption systems internationally with the aim - which I believe we share with the Commissioner - of eventually incorporating them in EU legislative structures. That would mean giving the EU its own margin of power and discretion in the fight against corruption, which brings us back to the Bösch report which is on tomorrow's agenda. | HUMAN |
Giant armadillos act as ecosystem engineers in the Brazilian wetlands, offering protection to other wildlife from extreme tropical temperatures, as highlighted in earlier research by Dr. Arnaud Desbiez. Using camera traps placed near 70 giant armadillo burrows, the study captured images of various animals utilizing these burrows. Published in *Biotropica*, the findings revealed that the burrows attracted species such as pumas, tapirs, peccaries (a type of wild pig), as well as insects and amphibians. These underground structures provide a stable temperature, shielding animals from daytime heat and nighttime cold. Dr. Desbiez likened the burrows to wine cellars, emphasizing their role in maintaining a consistent environment. | AI |
At one point an emissary came to say North Korea no longer considered him a presidential envoy and as such could not guarantee his safety. But in the afternoon, they were taken to a hotel for an 'amnesty-granting ceremony' where the two Americans, still in prison garb, were handed over. Afterward they headed straight to the airport and took off, he said. ' I can't recall a time when that aircraft with United States of America emblazed across it ever looked as good,' he joked. Clapper, who spent less than 24 hours in North Korea, said the first thing that struck him on arrival was how dark the city and airport were, and how the plane damaged a tire while taxiing because of poor runway construction. | HUMAN |
He is the primary reason I dislike the show. Robert Goren is portrayed as someone who knows everything, speaks every language, and can do anything, yet despite his vast knowledge, his actions often come across as unintelligent, making it frustrating to watch. The screenwriters seemed to aim for him to appear as a brilliant psychologist, but his interactions with suspects feel unrealistic and almost comical. If someone spoke to me the way he does, I would likely laugh in their face. It’s hard to take seriously, especially when there are far better shows out there. | AI |
Pacino and Crowe both, in my opinion, gave flawless performances and both were excellent at drawing the viewer in(let me change that) SWEEPING the viewer in to their lives and the things they were fighting for. There are many movies that take on important issues but lack the ability to keep the movie interesting. That's not the case here as the movie literally simmers from start to finish and through the last hour or so, I don't think I moved. That's the type of film this is and it is absolutely outstanding. This was one of the best roles I've seen Al Pacino in and though I have not seen a lot of Crowe's work, he is wonderful here and well cast. | HUMAN |
This can be read either as a confirmation of Marie's descent into madness or as a prelude to her final moment of acceptance as played out on the beach in the final scene. Despite these deviations from established psychological writings, Marie's behaviour does in part correspond to some of Freud's theories as set out in "Mourning and Melancholia", in particular when he describes mourning as the process of "reality-testing"6. Marie's actions can be seen as a way for her to examine her new emotions and social surroundings since the loss of Jean. In fact, the film could be seen as a study in the way in which Marie explores several alternative realities: the awkwardness of her fledgling relationship with Vincent displays her hesitation in leaving her personal reality of a monogamous life with Jean, as if she is performing experiments on herself, constantly testing the limits of the world she has conjured around herself. This is expressed visually by Ozon in studying Marie's physicality, the way in which she interacts physically with her surroundings. | HUMAN |
Despite the approval of our proposal, the allocated funds remain significantly below the amounts outlined in the medium-term draft general budget. If the Council does not support this modest additional expenditure in the second round, it would signal a lack of commitment to national development plans, a failure by new Member States to learn from past mistakes, and a continued majority belief among governments that withholding funds from the Union can solve their own problems. This approach is misguided. Reviving Europe's economy cannot be achieved by reducing Union funding but by more effectively leveraging the opportunities the Union provides. The path forward lies not in less Europe, but in more Europe. | AI |
As to that diversification principle, particularly in an economic downturn, it helps limit losses and often creates opportunities for a quicker recovery. I’m inclined to favor broad market index funds for young investors. But as an individual matures and is financially able to afford a broader scope of investing, a diversified portfolio might also include – in addition to stock funds – bonds, real estate (usually a young investor’s home), even some small-scale exposure to other real estate and… mmm… commodities. And, of course, whether young or old, six months to a year or more of rainy day funds (cash) will come in very handy – possibly enabling you to avoid selling any of your investments to meet unexpected short-term needs and/or emergencies. If you’re not inclined to go the fund route to achieve diversification, at least try to identify investment-grade bonds and/or companies with quality assets, little debt, and good cash flow. | HUMAN |
As I observed the conflict in Kosovo escalate into war, I began to recognize several key points. First, I noticed that the politicians responsible for deciding when to go to war often lacked the intellectual competence I expected. Second, I understood that decisions to engage in war are seldom based on the morally pure justifications I had once assumed. Third, I found it deeply troubling that leaders were willing to support a cause enough to kill others through an air campaign but not enough to risk the lives of their own troops in a ground war. Most significantly, I came to see no meaningful difference between delivering a bomb to a city center by truck to pressure a government and dropping a similar, or even more destructive, bomb from an aircraft. | AI |
In 1988, the top action stars were the Austrian bodybuilder with a distinctive name and the monosyllabic actor from *Rocky*. While their films were popular, they often featured exaggerated battle scenes where the protagonists faced little real danger, making the stories less engaging. The James Bond series, which could have been part of this discussion, lost some of its authenticity when the character stopped using a Scottish accent in the early 1970s. *Die Hard* stands apart from other 80s action films, offering a more grounded protagonist in John McClane. Though still somewhat two-dimensional, McClane is more developed than characters like John Rambo, whose sole purpose was to defeat enemies for patriotic appeal. Additionally, *Die Hard* incorporates McClane’s wife into the plot, a departure from the typical lone-hero trope, suggesting the film has more depth than many of its contemporaries. | AI |
Author Chris Crowe was unfamiliar with the Emmett Till case before researching for his book Presenting Mildred D. Taylor. In one of Taylor's essays, she described how she was affected by the Till murder as a child. After researching the case, Crowe determined that, despite its wide coverage at the time, most people were unfamiliar with the case and was excluded from most United States history classes. Crowe wrote Mississippi Trial, 1955 in order to teach American young adults about the case. He decided to tell the history of the murder and trial through a fiction story as a way to appeal to young adults. | HUMAN |
The three stood in silence. Catherine gazed out over the valley toward the fading sunset. With the immediate need for composure and strength now past, and the heightened spiritual fervor of the last few hours beginning to fade, the raw human sorrow of what she had witnessed began to take hold. Her lip quivered, and a few quiet tears slipped down her cheeks. Rose turned and softly kissed her cheek, while Agnes reached out to gently touch her hand. | AI |
This film remains alive in my memory in the form of its emotional impressions (the term "bittersweet" may be overused here but is completely appropriate) as well as the final chords of the soundtrack, which darkly underline the story's conclusion. I'm with everyone here astonished that this film's still not available for personal acquisition. It's not as if it was a misstep for either of the stars, something to be kicked under the rug; if anything it's akin to "Harold and Maude" (but not an imitation...the resemblance is superficial). I can still feel this film in my blood, though it must be 20 years since I last saw it. | HUMAN |
The passive, and at times oppressive, atmosphere of Japan can have a deeply disintegrating effect on an artist trained in the West. It is not entirely incorrect to suggest that Western art, rooted in emotion and life, struggles to thrive in Japan. Hara produced numerous commissioned portraits starting in 1906, some of which were featured in this exhibition. However, these works, being somewhat forced, do not represent his best efforts. His finest creations emerged from his time in England, where he worked with great enthusiasm and faith under the influence of its artistic environment. In his diary, which I had the privilege of reading, he wrote on January 2, 1905: “At last, Port Arthur has fallen. When the war ends, our artistic battle against Europe will begin.” | AI |
U.S. minister to France, Robert R. Livingston, sought to negotiate a compromise. Due to the pressures of war in Europe and a slave rebellion in Haiti, Napoleon reconsidered his extensive North American territories. The combination of the Haitian slave revolt and a yellow fever outbreak weakened French forces, undermining Napoleon's control over Haiti, which was crucial for its profitable sugar plantations. Facing these challenges, Napoleon decided to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million, equivalent to approximately $250 million today. The negotiations between Livingston and Napoleon’s foreign minister, Talleyrand, achieved results far beyond what Jefferson or Livingston had anticipated. | AI |
The price differences between the two markets would increase, creating more opportunities for trade and higher costs from disruptions, estimated at around €2.7 billion. In hybrid scenarios where France pursues the Green Transition while Britain reverts to Slow Progress, a lower British carbon price would lead to similar wholesale prices in both markets. This would result in smaller gains from trade and lower disruption costs, estimated at €217 million, even after accounting for additional emissions valued at the EU carbon price. The EU could impose a border carbon tax, making its generation more competitive in the British market and increasing the appeal of trade. | AI |
From the conclusion of this war we shall be going down hill. It will not then be necessary to resort every moment to the people for support. They will be forgotten, therefore, and their rights disregarded. They will forget themselves, but in the sole faculty of making money, and will never think of uniting to effect a due respect for their rights. The shackles, therefore, which shall not be knocked off at the conclusion of this war, will remain on us long, will be made heavier and heavier, till our rights shall revive or expire in a convulsion. | HUMAN |
The climate of study area is mostly semiarid and the minimum and maximum of temperature in the area are −14 °C in winter and +31 °C in summer, respectively [25,26]. This cross-sectional study was carried out during winter of 2016 on 50 residential houses which were randomly selected with an emphasis on coverage of whole investigated area from Shabestar, Khamaneh, Vayqan and Daryan cities. The location of study area and sampling points has been shown in Fig. 3. A passive sampling using solid-state nuclear detectors of SSNTDs type CR-39 was performed to measure the concentration of radon gas. | HUMAN |
The Review Department panel’s dissenting opinion concluded that Glass had not proven full rehabilitation, pointing to his “staggering” two-year period of “multi-layered, complex and harmful course of public dishonesty.” The dissenting judge found especially troubling Glass’s omissions and misstatements in his application to the New York bar. “ To gain admission to practice law in New York, Glass understated the number of articles he had fabricated and exaggerated his efforts to help the magazines identify those articles. At a time when he should have been scrupulously honest, he presented an inaccurate application because it benefitted him—the same behavior as his earlier misconduct.” The dissenting opinion concluded: “Given the magnitude of his misconduct and his subsequent misrepresentations on his New York bar application, Glass has not shown proof of reform by a lengthy period of exemplary conduct which ‘we could with confidence lay before the world’ to justify his admission.” | HUMAN |
This watchband offers a creative and colorful option for Apple Watch users who appreciate wearable art. While the vibrant colors are visually appealing, it’s important to note that the band does not provide any specific health or psychological benefits. Due to the natural variations in the embedded stones, the colors may differ slightly from the product images, though my band closely matched the photos and remained bright and attractive. One detail to be aware of is that the button can rotate where it’s attached to the band, which initially made it seem incorrectly positioned and difficult to latch. However, this is easily adjusted once understood. | AI |
Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) are mediated by residues located at the interfaces of interacting proteins [9,10]. While protein interfaces can cover a substantial area, only a small fraction of residues significantly contributes to the binding free energy of the complex. These critical residues, referred to as energetic "hot spots" [11–13], are typically identified through experimental and computational methods by observing a reduction in binding free energy of ≥ 2 kcal/mol when mutated to alanine [12]. Research has extensively characterized hot spots, revealing that they are often enriched in arginine, tryptophan, and tyrosine residues and largely coincide with the core regions of protein interfaces [14]. | AI |
Liebler argued the restriction was unfairly and arbitrarily applied, and he had been singled out for exclusion in some sort of personal vendetta. Yet despite a full and fair hearing below, no evidence supported his allegations. The facts and documents stipulated to before trial, and later supported by uncontroverted testimony, indicate that after nonspecific complaints from residents to the Board about nonresidents using the facilities in contravention of the rules, the initial steps toward enforcement were directed at all nonresident owners who were using or potentially using the recreational facilities. First, a list was compiled of owners with identification cards for use of the recreational facilities whose addresses were not in the confines of PLTC. Then, a form letter was sent to each asking for the return of the cards. | HUMAN |
As shown in Fig. 2, the optimization of both vascularization strategies depends on adjusting several key parameters: (1) the choice of cellular candidates, (2) the design and fabrication of the scaffold structure, and (3) the integration of AFs into the scaffold. These aspects will be briefly discussed in the following sections. A combination of vascular endothelial cells (ECs) and perivascular or mural cells, such as fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and pericytes, which naturally contribute to blood vessel formation and reside in the vascular niche, has been widely favored to enhance vascularization (Costa-Almeida, Granja, Soares, & Guerreiro, 2014). The critical role of pericytes (PCs) is well-documented in numerous studies. | AI |
We are internationally competitive in hardware, not just thanks to the large firms people keep referring to, such as Siemens, Alcatel and Philips, but also thanks to small firms from smaller Member States. Ericsson in Sweden and Nokia in Finland are internationally competitive firms. Nor is it true that we attached no value to standardization. A speaker from the ELDR Group criticized us, saying that we should be more concerned with standardization. The lady in question evidently did not notice that we are also discussing Mr Rübig's report, which deals solely with standardization! | HUMAN |
Mr. and Mrs. Pollock arrived at their summer retreat on a bright June day, one of those radiant moments that make Mount Desert Island outshine other Atlantic coast destinations. They were welcomed by a landscape of sunlit young birches, fragrant evergreens growing among gray rocks, and open clearings filled with white marguerites and large yellow buttercups. In the wilder parts of the island, crisp ferns and blue irises emerged from the greenery, soon to be joined by the soft pink blooms of brier-roses. | AI |
6 She messaged me on okcupid. We met at a bookstore and then went to a coffee-shop. We didn't click on so many levels. About half way into the date I decided to experiment with bad technique, like talking heavy handedly about atheism (she's catholic) and drugs, all things I that are true of me but expressed far less tactfully than I normally might (not that was trying to be an ass, just a little too-much-information). Hopefully she would be less interested in me as a result. | HUMAN |
The distinction between understanding risks and ignoring them is significant. Current regulations imply that individuals with less than $1 million in assets or $200,000 in annual income are deemed incapable of making informed startup investments, while those with greater financial resources are considered competent. If disclosures are not required for wealthy investors, it raises the question of why they should be mandatory in crowdfunding scenarios, where risks are distributed across a larger group and potential losses are mitigated. While there may be a case for enhancing disclosure requirements under the existing system, this issue is distinct from the debate surrounding crowdfunding. | AI |
Another key area is external energy policy, which should be developed gradually into a unified approach. In Afghanistan, alongside enhancing security, sufficient funding must be allocated to civilian reconstruction efforts to foster long-term trust and support among the population. Regarding Africa, the upcoming EU-Africa Summit in Lisbon in December 2007 will require decisive actions, particularly in enabling African forces to resolve regional conflicts through their own capacities. It is essential to convey clear political signals aligned with these objectives. | AI |
Currently, there are limited solutions to address the wide-ranging effects of this trend. For instance, there is a lack of tools and incentives to enable flexible, planned retirement options that would allow individuals to work beyond the typical retirement age. While achieving consistent protection against discrimination and exclusion is essential, the extensive body of European legislation has not fully eliminated these issues. As a result, efforts to combat such harmful social practices must begin in educational settings. | AI |
Another question is whether there is a management failure at Boeing. Management is ultimately responsible for outcomes so whether this incident is out of line with the industry norm is one reasonable way to answer that question. In this case looking at data on whether grounding of a new model is unusual would be reasonable. NTSB or FAA probably have this in a report somewhere, my guess is it's rare (the only other similar thing I can think of is the A380 wing cracks). So my guess is yes, by a reasonable standard there was a management failure. | HUMAN |
This study begins by examining the standard double description (DD) method, which is designed for bounded polyhedrons. A detailed explanation of this method can be found in [17], where the problem is framed as enumerating the extreme directions of a polyhedral cone. The DD method is primarily used to address the online vertex enumeration problem, but it can also be applied iteratively to solve offline vertex enumeration problems. To use this method, one starts with a sufficiently large bounded polyhedron \\( P_0 \\) that encompasses all vertices of the target polyhedron \\( P \\). The approach is applicable to both bounded and unbounded polyhedrons, even when the recession cone is unknown. As long as all vertices of \\( P \\) are contained within \\( P_0 \\), the DD method can be applied iteratively. At the conclusion of the final iteration, vertices located on the boundary of \\( P_0 \\) must be removed. | AI |
Children may be hard-wired for language development, as Noam Chomsky suggested in his theory of universal grammar, but active participation is also important for language development. The process of scaffolding is one in which the guide provides needed assistance to the child as a new skill is learned. Repeating what a child has said, but in a grammatically correct way, is scaffolding for a child who is struggling with the rules of language production. Scaffolding is a process of integrating new information to solve problems and adapt to the environment. | HUMAN |
Students often appreciate when real-life experiences are integrated into lessons and activities. Many have mentioned that while facts and figures, such as recommended study hours or note-taking techniques, can be easily found online and vary by individual, what truly resonated with them were the practical insights and advice that aren’t readily available through a search. This led to the creation of *Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom* (or *FAS: WoW*, as I refer to it). I share this story because my original goal—to write the world’s best open-access academic success textbook for college students—ended up taking a different shape than I initially envisioned. | AI |
In 1940, Barrymore starred in *The Great Profile*, a film that parodied his life in the months leading up to *My Dear Children*. He portrayed Evans Garrick, a character heavily based on his own experiences, while Mary Beth Hughes played his wife. The film received harsh criticism, particularly regarding Barrymore's involvement. *The New York Times* described it as "a feeble play that fails to live up to the dramatic accounts of his personal life," adding that despite Barrymore's antics and sharp wit, *The Great Profile* came across as somewhat pitiful. The review concluded by noting that Barrymore seemed to be undervaluing his talent during a low point in his career. | AI |
1). Had the effect been solely due to spill-over, the kinetics for both should have been identical, which was not the case. Moreover, there is evidence of uptake only in the olfactory bulb, and no other brain regions, in another study using a radiolabelled peptide [2]. The study showed that the signal in the olfactory bulb could be modulated by administering the peptide with or without cyclodextrin (an adjuvant used to increase brain uptake), without changing the total amount present in the nasal cavity [2]. Representative images showing the lateral view after IN administration of [18F]FDG and [18F]fallypride are shown in Supplementary Fig. | HUMAN |
Sometimes, when you're overwhelmed and busy, it’s important to recognize that being at the busiest bar in town doesn’t exempt you from the flaws you’ve shown. I hope you lose your job so you can understand what real frustration feels like. While this thread is meant for venting, you seem unaware of how your job ranks on the spectrum of difficulty compared to others. Many challenging jobs in America still don’t come close to the harsh, dangerous conditions faced by workers overseas, who endure toxic environments and life-threatening labor for minimal pay. | AI |
Interestingly, the Type IV secretion system (T4SS), another class of secretion system used for the transport of DNA or proteins [52], can also induce a T6SS counterattack [51,53]. This has been speculated to occur through the sensing of membrane perturbations caused by the incoming nanomachine [53], or through T4SS mediated lysis of kin cells that induces the PARA response [51]. Although this research area is biased to few species (e. g. , P. aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens [54,55]) responses to T6SS attack appear to be limited to T6SS-mediated counterattack and show that when threats are detected at close range, offensive counterattack is the anticipated response. Ecological competition is typically partitioned into two broad types: resource competition and interference competition [11••]. While studies over several decades have uncovered the exceptional sensitivity of bacteria to small changes in resource concentrations, we are only just beginning to explore the sensitivity of bacteria to threats from other microbial species. | HUMAN |
When will those who support Russia understand that the international community does not take Putin's threats seriously? If Russia were to use a nuclear weapon, even if it failed to detonate, all Russian air and naval assets near Ukraine would likely be destroyed within a day. Russian ballistic missile submarines would also likely be targeted, regardless of their location. Within a month, any Russian military presence within Ukraine's 2014 borders would likely be eliminated or captured. Countries like Poland are already prepared to act if given the opportunity. | AI |
Alongside her achievements in music, Lesko has pursued painting, a field she is deeply committed to. She received guidance in this endeavor from notable figures such as Sabin Bălașa and Mircea Novac, with Bălașa particularly encouraging her to continue after being impressed by her work. Her first painting sold for $5,000, and several of her pieces are now displayed in a gallery at the National Museum of Art of Romania. | AI |
Subjects underwent examinations in the supine position with a standard eight-channel torso phased-array coil centred over the liver on 3 T MR system (HDx Signa MR 750 system, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI, USA). MR images of the liver were obtained by performing a commercial version of a chemical shift-based water-fat separation method known as IDEAL IQ, implemented with a multi-echo 3D spoiled gradient-echo acquisition to achieve six echoes with "fly-back" gradients. Both scanners were the same version of the GE Signa scanner. During each scan, water--fat separation was performed by using complex-based (T2\\*-IDEAL), magnitude-based, and the hybrid methods on the same source of data. PDFF images were generated from the separated water and fat images and were evaluated for each assessment. | HUMAN |
Mr. President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the shift from the GATT era to the WTO marked a significant transformation in the scope and character of the multilateral trading system. The establishment of the WTO expanded trade rules into new areas such as services, intellectual property, investment, and non-tariff barriers, often intersecting with non-trade issues. These rules are legally binding and supported by a dispute settlement mechanism capable of enforcing sanctions. Additionally, the ongoing enlargement process, which began under GATT, has led to an unprecedented diversity among WTO members in terms of their roles in international trade. Today, the rules of the multilateral trading system apply not only to the major trading nations or the portion of global production that crosses borders but to a much broader range of participants. | AI |
I purchased this machine to help manage severe fibromyalgia, but it has been problematic from the start. The rubber feet designed to stabilize the machine were defective, and even after Conair sent replacements, they still didn’t function properly. I had to hold the machine with one hand in the bathtub to keep it steady. After less than three months of sporadic use—due to the difficulty of operating it one-handed—the motor burned out. Now I’m left with a non-functional machine that never worked correctly, and I’ve lost money I can’t afford to spare as a senior on a fixed income. | AI |
As the gang war continues without resolution, Bard proposes a plan to Harvey Bullock, Maggie Sawyer, Vicki Vale, and Batman: launch an assault on Falcone's men to capture them and wiretap Forbes to uncover his involvement. Meanwhile, Gordon's trial begins, and he discovers that his son, James Gordon Jr., is still alive. Penguin arrives at Falcone's hideout intending to kill him, but both are arrested by Bard and sent to Blackgate Prison. Inside the prison, a clash between Falcone's and Penguin's men sparks a riot and a full-scale takeover. Gordon, determined to save the guards, receives assistance from his cellmate, former crime boss Rex Calabrese. | AI |
The increased revenue from public salt works and the higher value of state lands due to this project will likely cover the interest on the debt incurred for its construction. Additionally, the land already donated by individuals, totaling 106,632 acres, along with expected future contributions, is estimated to exceed a million dollars in value. The state also has the option to impose transit duties, which could be minimal in impact yet generate sufficient income to repay the debt quickly. This repayment could occur as each major section of the project is completed. | AI |
Monk made seven changes for Swansea's 1-0 win at Hull last weekend, and players like Leon Britton, Jefferson Montero, and Gylfi Sigurdsson could return after recovering from minor injuries. However, the Swansea manager acknowledged that squad rotation will be necessary during the busy festive schedule. Following their game against Aston Villa, Swansea will face a challenging run of away fixtures, including league matches at Liverpool and QPR, followed by an FA Cup third-round tie at Tranmere on January 3. Monk emphasized the importance of mental strength during this period, stating that the squad is well-prepared both for the games and the preparation in between. | AI |
2012) and suggests that spatial confinement within cellular compartments has a large influence on the macroscopic structure of the assembled fibrils. In this context, however, it is interesting to compare these findings to our previous dSTORM studies of intracellular Aβ, in which we incubated HeLa cells with a mixture of monomers and short, preformed fibrils (Kaminski Schierle et al. , 2011b) and, thereafter, observed rapid fibril growth and clearly discernable individual fibrils within cells. Finally, we note a qualitative correlation between the average sizes of intracellular HF647Aβ aggregates and the mean fluorescence lifetimes of the corresponding HF488Aβ aggregates. This observation supports the view that fluorescence lifetime is a sensitive measure of the extent of amyloid formation both in vitro and in vivo. | HUMAN |
The urban plans developed in the late 19th century shaped the street structure of this area by extending the rectangular layout of the historic Iosefin district. The square was originally designed as a rectangular space, consistent with other historic squares in the city, aligned with the orthogonal street grid and featuring similarly sized rectangular lots facing its shorter side. Territorially, 16 December 1989 Boulevard (formerly 6 March and Hunyadi) has long served as the boundary between the Iosefin and Elisabetin districts. Alexandru Mocioni Square is divided by this boulevard into two distinct sections of unequal shape and size, which have historically been administratively separate and even carried different names. | AI |
Optical fibers are widely used in applications such as telephone and internet communications, with extensive networks of cables installed both underwater and underground to support these systems. Compared to electrical systems using copper, optical fiber communication offers significant advantages, especially over long distances. The fibers can be engineered to be highly transparent, allowing light to travel many kilometers before needing amplification, a feature known as low loss. This makes optical fibers far more efficient than traditional copper conductors. | AI |
For two decades, the share of the average family budget spent on energy steadily declined. But since 1998, it has skyrocketed by 25 percent, and that's a hardship for every American family. If we fail to act, Americans will face more and more widespread blackouts. If we fail to act, our country will become more reliant on foreign crude oil, putting our national energy security into the hands of foreign nations, some of whom who do not share our interests. And if we fail to act, our environment will suffer, as government officials struggle to prevent blackouts in the only way possible, by calling on more polluting emergency backup generators and by running less-efficient old power plants too long and too hard. | HUMAN |
In this story, she is more popular than him and doesn’t notice him until midway through the film. However, unlike similar narratives, B eventually wins her over and their relationship lasts until the end. Monica is a well-developed character in her own right, though her primary role is to be the object of B’s affection. The film also features a group of supporting students at the fictional college, who add an entertaining dynamic. A.D.D., whose name speaks for itself, provides some humor, particularly when he unexpectedly ends up in the meditation class. | AI |
According to the official record, read by the Archbishop of Canterbury during an assembly of lords and commons at Westminster Hall on Tuesday 30 September, Richard gave up his crown willingly and ratified his deposition citing as a reason his own unworthiness as a monarch. On the other hand, the Traison et Mort Chronicle suggests otherwise. It describes a meeting between Richard and Henry that took place one day before the parliament's session. The King succumbed to blind rage, ordered his own release from the Tower, called his cousin a traitor, demanded to see his wife, and swore revenge, throwing down his bonnet, while Henry refused to do anything without parliamentary approval. When parliament met to discuss Richard's fate, John Trevor, Bishop of St Asaph, read thirty-three articles of deposition that were unanimously accepted by lords and commons. | HUMAN |
In *The Brain Eaters*, Glenn Cameron (Alan Frost) and his fiancée Elaine (Jody Fair) are driving to the small town of Riverdale, Illinois, to share their engagement news when they witness a sudden bright flash. They stop to investigate and find a massive metal cone, 50 feet tall and 50 feet wide at its base. Meanwhile, in Washington, Senator Walter K. Powers (Cornelius Keefe as Jack Hill) takes charge and travels to Riverdale, where he meets Glenn, who happens to be the mayor’s son (Orville Sherman). Glenn informs the senator that his father has mysteriously vanished and that three unsolved murders have occurred in the area. Glenn then takes Senator Powers to the cone, where Dr. Paul Kettering (Ed Nelson), Dr. Wyler (David Hughes), and their assistant Alice Summers (Joanna Lee) are conducting tests on the mysterious object. Kettering admits to being baffled by the cone’s origins. Eventually, the group gathers in the mayor’s office, where the mayor has unexpectedly reappeared. | AI |
Becker said the families, upon learning of the impending release, had asked sheriff's officials to delay for the holiday. Rodger raced through Isla Vista in his black BMW, engaging deputies in two separate shootouts and leaving a trail of bloodshed that ended with him shooting himself in the head before crashing into a parked car. Inside the car deputies found three semi-automatic handguns with 400 unspent rounds. All were purchased legally. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office released the 64-page report Thursday summarizing the results of their investigation into the May 23 rampage. | HUMAN |
Footwork is the biggest flaw in LBJ's game, to me. Kobe (and even Carmelo, I would say) is much more precise and assured with footwork in the paint. That's why a lot of his shots coming off backdowns look awkward; he doesn't gather himself well and often shoots off-balance. He's really fucking good and really fucking big, so he still makes a lot of them, but when he learns better footwork, holy god. His size, length, and explosiveness mean that he gets good opportunities already, and his touch and ability to take contact mean that he finishes a lot of opportunities that he really shouldn't be able to. | HUMAN |
Pressure is now mounting on Syria from Saudi Arabia, Russia, the US and Israel to withdraw its troops from Lebanon. However, President al-Assad has only agreed to implement the terms of the Taif Accord of 1989, which obliges Syria to redeploy its 14 000-strong army to the eastern Bekaa Valley, because he is buying time, and he has so far ignored the more comprehensive UN Security Council Resolution 1559. But the heat is now on, following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, with the so-called cedar revolutionaries on the streets of Beirut. These mainly Druze and Maronite Christians are blaming the one-party Syrian dictatorship for their country’s problems. | HUMAN |
Petitioner Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., is one of the Nation’s best known retailers, selling among other things children’s clothing. In 1995, Wal-Mart contracted with one of its suppliers, Judy-Philippine, Inc., to manufacture a line of children’s outfits for sale in the 1996 spring/summer season. Wal-Mart sent Judy-Philippine photographs of a number of garments from Samara’s line, on which JudyPhilippine’s garments were to be based; Judy-Philippine duly copied, with only minor modifications, 16 of Samara’s garments, many of which contained copyrighted elements. In 1996, Wal-Mart briskly sold the so-called knockoffs, generating more than $1.15 million in gross profits. | HUMAN |
British scientists devised the new IVF technique, in which the child has genetic material from three people, but does not inherit any of the donor’s characteristics. Opponents include the Church of England. David Cameron said: ‘As someone who has had the experience of having a severely disabled child [Ivan, who died six years ago] I have every sympathy with those parents. ' The people arguing that we are fiddling with nature in a profound way, I think are quite wrong. We are not playing God, we are just making sure that all parents who want a healthy baby can have one.’ | HUMAN |
At least 20 people were killed during the Haiti Carnival in the early hours of this morning when they were electrocuted by a power line falling on their packed float. The accident happened as thousands of people filled the streets of central Port-au-Prince, the Caribbean country's capital, for the raucous annual celebration. Witnesses at the scene said someone on the float used a pole or stick to move a power line so the float could pass under it, but video appeared to show it striking the head of a singer riding on top. Meanwhile in the southeastern Brazilian city of Nova Iguacu, three men were killed in eerily similar circumstances when their carnival float ran into a power line. Scroll down for videos. | HUMAN |
First shown on NBC-TV in November 1969, NIGHT GALLERY, the pilot to the 1970-73 TV anthology show of the same name, was the last major work of Rod Serling, creator of what may still rank as the best TV series ever, "The Twilight Zone." Although, when the series started, Serling wasn't given the kind of creative control he felt he needed to make the series work (and not surprisingly, it was mercilessly compared to "The Twilight Zone"), on this pilot film, he was firmly in control. Adapting three stories from his 1967 collection "The Season To Be Wary", Serling came up with a thoroughly engaging anthology film that combined morality, melodrama, suspense, and the supernatural into a stunning brew not seen on television before. Segment 1, "The Cemetery", directed by Boris Sagal, features Roddy McDowall as an unscrupulous nephew who causes the death of his uncle by exposing him to a cold wind in order to grab his hands on the old man's fortune. But as he soon learns, one of the paintings his uncle created in his last days--that of the family cemetery--keeps changing on him every time he looks at it. | HUMAN |
In many of her films, Deneuve often served as a canvas for directors to project their fantasies, but in this instance, the approach falls short. The director’s focus on having Deneuve remove her top multiple times feels particularly misguided. Deneuve, known for her deliberate and thoughtful performances, struggles to embody the spontaneity the role demands. The film’s issues stem from a script that needed more refinement before production, as it lacks the tightness and sharpness required to succeed. Truffaut, unfortunately, did not manage to bring the necessary precision to this project. | AI |
Defendant made certain pertinent objections to the evidence regarding the contracts and their execution, and upon their offer in evidence the plaintiff was permitted to supply the necessary proof of execution, but we have examined the record closely and find no proof that defendant, Mrs. R. Pappe, Sr., was ever connected with the Grand Theater, was ever in the picture business, or that she employed Mrs. Jersak as her agent or manager, and no proof of her signature or that she knew that her name was being used in any manner in connection therewith, and we find no place in which the contracts sued upon were admitted in evidence or ever offered after they were rejected upon the first offer. | HUMAN |
If a visual aids, such as graphics, tables, and images can help you make your point better, then include them. When including visual aids take care to make sure that the verbal and visual messages complement each other. The visual should illustrate the text, and should be placed near the words so that the relationship is immediately clear (e.g. “Figure 1 shows our major steps). Sometimes during editing, a photograph will get pushed to the next page, leaving the relevant text behind and creating discontinuity. This creates a barrier for your reader, so avoid it if possible. | HUMAN |
Simon explained that the sum was correct and the gold would not be difficult to carry, instructing Julio to place it in his doublet. As he descended the stairs, Simon reflected on Julio's goodwill and considered whether he could avoid accusing him of Geronimo's murder. His friendship for Julio led him to devise a way to protect himself without implicating him. Now confident in his ability to clear his own name under any circumstances, Simon saw no need to bring charges against Julio. Additionally, he expressed a reluctance to be separated from him. | AI |
Content owners, rather than providers, typically impose DRM requirements for streaming their content online. Ultimately, customer behavior determines the outcome. If users continue subscribing to DRM-protected streaming services, studios can justify their DRM demands to platforms like Netflix by pointing to sustained adoption. However, if customers began canceling Netflix subscriptions specifically due to DRM and even distanced themselves from friends who still used DRM services, the situation could shift significantly. Netflix might respond by introducing a NoDRM subscription tier, offering a limited selection of DRM-free content to win back lost customers. This would create a market-driven scenario: if a significant number of users opted for the NoDRM option despite fewer available titles, Netflix would gain leverage in negotiations with rights holders. To accelerate this shift, increasing social pressure—such as distancing from those who still use DRM services—could be a strategy to encourage broader adoption of DRM-free alternatives. | AI |
Peak power prices in the Southwest remained mostly stable for Monday delivery, though late-day selling pushed prices close to session lows. Heavy load energy costs at Palo Verde ranged between $23.75 and $25.50 per MWh, with unconfirmed reports of deals as low as $22 per MWh occurring shortly after the regular trading session ended. A Phoenix-based trader noted that while cold weather is expected to persist at the start of the week, the most severe conditions have likely passed, according to internal forecasts. Some traders suggested that unit outages might keep supplies somewhat tight early in the week, but anticipated warming trends were expected to limit significant price increases. The return date for Coronado #1 (395 MW) was delayed once again. | AI |
It’s important to consider the broader context of political grandstanding, as even if there’s some logic behind it, Twitter should pause, reevaluate, and potentially reconsider its approach. I’ve already noted that Twitter isn’t exclusively banning extremist groups, so focusing solely on who deserves to be banned misses the larger issue. The selective banning of groups like alleged racists, Nazis, Russian bots, or others serves as a convenient distraction from the platform’s inconsistent and biased enforcement. Ultimately, aligning with propagandists might make you feel morally justified, but it doesn’t address the underlying problems. Even if I were to acknowledge their good intentions or justifications, it wouldn’t resolve the concerns I’ve previously raised. | AI |
– Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I am somewhat embarrassed because both I and the members of the Committee on Development from other political groups would have liked to see a more important subject for discussion in this debate and not merely the announcement of a document, which we have drawn up and which is certainly a positive one. We were hoping for some kind of assessment as well, because there are in fact a great many positive points contained in the European Consensus on Development, although the budget cuts seriously undermine our ability to put this vision of development policy into practice. | HUMAN |
Uhm made his acting debut in 1998 at the age of 24, and began playing bit parts and supporting roles in films, television dramas and music videos. Among these was the 2003 blockbuster Silmido, in which he played a member of a suicide commando unit trained to kill Kim Il-sung in the 1960s. Starring veteran actors Sol Kyung-gu and Ahn Sung-ki, Silmido drew over 10 million admissions, and Ahn encouraged Uhm, saying he "would turn into a true actor." Uhm continued to go on auditions with little success, partly from the long shadow cast by his older sister, popular singer-actress Uhm Jung-hwa. | HUMAN |
Peru is prone to earthquakes due to its natural geography. Approximately fifty years before my time there, around 1670, two major earthquakes struck Lima, causing significant damage to houses, churches, and convents. During the reign of Charles II, the late king of Spain, another powerful earthquake occurred near the equator, lifting entire fields and displacing them by several miles. Minor tremors are frequent and usually harmless, and I have often been awakened by such events, only to find no further consequences. However, during these occurrences, church bells are always rung to call for prayers. | AI |
Liebler claimed the restriction was applied unfairly and arbitrarily, suggesting he was specifically targeted due to a personal vendetta. However, after a thorough and impartial hearing, no evidence was found to support his claims. The facts and documents agreed upon before the trial, along with uncontested testimony, show that the enforcement measures were initiated in response to general complaints from residents about nonresidents violating the rules by using the facilities. The Board first compiled a list of owners with recreational facility identification cards whose addresses were outside PLTC boundaries. A form letter was then sent to each of these individuals requesting the return of their cards. | AI |
This movie has generated a lot of positive discussion, and it leaves audiences eager for more. It has the potential to become a great series, appealing to a wide range of ages. A show like this, grounded in real-life family dynamics and relatable experiences, would be a refreshing change from the overdone and often exaggerated "reality TV" that dominates many networks today. It’s the kind of project that could fit well with ABC Family, offering the foundation for a meaningful and engaging series. | AI |
The primary challenge lies in creating an infrastructure capable of identifying individual graphemes within a wide range of sources that use alphabetic writing systems. Source documents, such as dictionaries, wordlists, and corpora, often employ diverse writing systems, ranging from idiosyncratic transcriptions to established orthographies. While the IPA serves as a useful sound-based normalization tool to enable interoperability across writing systems, graphemes within each system must also be identified and standardized to achieve cross-source compatibility. This process typically involves more than a straightforward mapping of graphemes to IPA segments, as graphemes must be interpreted in context—determining whether a sequence represents one sound, multiple sounds, or both—and strings must be tokenized, often requiring consideration of orthographic rules. For example, a nasal sound might be transcribed as <n> between vowels but as a nasalized vowel <Ṽ> when adjacent to a consonant. | AI |
This method offers several benefits for drug-combination screening in cell lines. For instance, dose-effect synergy models, like Loewe additivity (Greco et al., 1995), rely on precise curve-fitting of data by comparing drug combinations to equally effective individual drug concentrations. However, when screening cell lines, assumptions about suitable dose ranges are necessary. Accurate curve-fitting becomes unfeasible if a fixed dose window fails to encompass the full range of a cell line's response to a drug or drug combination. | AI |
The argument is not strongly urged, in favor of the inherent right to vote this tax, and I may therefore dispose of it in a few words. Taxation is an element of sovereignty. Safety to the dearest rights of the citizen, demands that this should be so, and that it should not be exercised, except where it is necessary for the welfare or safety of the public. All ordinary taxation, whether national, state or county, is based upon this ground. The citizen pays these taxes in return for the protection and security which is guaranteed and secured to him by law, and the political and municipal organizations created for the like purpose. | HUMAN |
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