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requirements for both majors must be completed before the degree is awarded.
Double majors are possible within a single baccalaureate degree. Both majors may be within the same college, or they may be in different colleges. Students may complete two different majors simultaneously with no prescribed increase in total credits beyond these required to satisfy both majors.
①Don’t settle for a single degree, but Do it because you are interested in both majors. If you think double majoring will make you just mediocre in two fields, don’t do it. It’s much better to be really good at one thing than normal at two.
②If you want to study one field, don’t pick up another major because you think it will look good on a résumé. | c4 |
Whole oats are usually steamed to facilitate the flaking process. This steaming also deactivates enzymes, which can make the flour bitter in a short time. Oat flour is another low-gluten flour that is a good substitute for wheat flour in quick bread recipes.
The oats add their distinctive flavor and textures.
Can be used to make cookies, muffins or sweet breads.
Grown, harvested, and milled in the USA. | c4 |
Like the gentleman in the video at the link below, I put it in a Mason jar, but I don't seal it tightly. With nonfat milk your loaf will have only These combinations are important for producing the rise and the gas needed to help bread get those nice air pockets. You can also find a good one at our Recipes page. He loves the Mayo Clinic so I thought that may be an excellent resource. | c4 |
We are open one day per month. It’s the first Saturday of each month from 11am-3pm for bottle releases. Currently no tasting room or growler fills. | c4 |
Masterchu – jason chu – faith. hope. love. rap. | c4 |
How to Grip a Baseball Bat. Don’t align your knuckles.
Rotational or Linear Mechanics to Increase Bat Speed? | c4 |
> that thing can test.
> hard to set up environment identical to current OS X.
> there are many OS X servers free to run some untested code.
> things easier for exotic platforms. | c4 |
What is the difference between axis I disorders and personality disorders?
The syndromes discussed in the preceding section are known as axis I disorders. This refers to specific patterns of dysfunction in thought, emotions, and behavior. But not all psychopathology fits into an axis I diagnosis. Sometimes the problem is more widespread and not just restricted to a specific pattern of behavior. In effect, the problem relates to the person’s entire personality. While psychologists and other mental health professionals agree that psychopathology can reflect an ingrained problem with personality, there is less consensus on how to understand personality pathology. In fact, the definition of personality per se is not entirely settled. | c4 |
"Two muffins are baking in an oven. One muffin says to the other muffin, ‘It's getting hot in here, huh?’ The other muffin says, ‘Aagh! A talking muffin!’" | c4 |
Here’s a fresh idea: garden bins made from pallets! It’s really simple. To make one bin, you really only need two pallets.
Cut each of the two pallets in half and use the 4 sections to create a bin! That will give you a garden bin that’s about 3-4 feet wide and 2-3 feet tall (depending on the pallet), which is sufficient for most garden plants.
Give it a shot! And if you have any DIY pallet ideas of your own! | c4 |
Discussion » Questions » Human Behavior » Would you rather be a wise person, a wise guy or a wise-a$$?
Would you rather be a wise person, a wise guy or a wise-a$$?
I would much rather be a wise, but humble person.
Can't I be a wise person who acts like a wise a$$ so that I don't appear too unapproachable?
A wise person by far! | c4 |
This easy chocolate cake recipe is made from simple pantry ingredients and is great for the newbie cook.
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and flour or line a 24cm cake tin and set aside.
2. Place all ingredients into a bowl and using a mixer and mix on high for 4 minutes.
This recipe is great for when you have to whip up a cake in a hurry and it works for cupcakes too. Just pour even amounts into 12 patty pans and bake for 12-15 minutes at 180°C (160°C fan-forced). | c4 |
Do you perfer a man with facial hair?
It depends on the person, his facial shape, and how well his facial hair grows.
My Hubby has always had a beard. He shaved it off once in 27 years. I said grow it back.
My husband is toying with getting rid of his, he goes back and forth, but I love him with it! | c4 |
All you need to be a wine taster is a glass and a moment's attention. Jancis Robinson gives us a step-by-step guide to wine tasting, and some exercises to get your palate singing. Raise your glasses. | c4 |
Yay, vegan cook is back! He beat whatever crazy ailment got to him and he’s back with all his witty comments… This guy is hilarious and everyone working here missed the week he was sick. You would think that this guy would be all peace & love & “don’t be mean”, but wow… some of the things that comes out of his mouth even makes me blush.
Me: “Hey, I got a call from Food Network for a show called “Heat Seekers” wanting to showcase the restaurant”. | c4 |
In this article, the author talks about fan fiction, which is defined by Jenkins (2008) as "original stories and novels which are set in the fictional universe of favorite television series, films, comics, games or other media properties." Fan fiction generally involves writing stories with a combination of established characters and established "worlds" or settings with established histories of how the character normally interacts in its usual world or setting. Fan fiction authors generally take one or a combination of these elements and write a story line that is different from what the original author produced. Individuals who write fan fiction often change characters, introduce their favorite characters to characters from other works, or place their characters into new settings. The author discusses how she used fan fiction to teach critical reading and writing skills. | c4 |
Following is a list of documents and papers that could be essential for settling your estate should you pass away. Keep them in a safe place and make sure your family knows where they are. It may also be helpful to keep a list of these documents for the executor of the estate. | c4 |
What do you think about فاذكروني? Do you recommend it? Why? | c4 |
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain /ˈbrɪ.tən/, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The country includes the island of Great Britain (a term sometimes also loosely applied to the whole state), the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another state: the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, with the North Sea in the east and the English Channel in the south; the Irish Seaseparates Great Britain from Ireland. The UK has an area of 243,610 square kilometres (94,060 sq mi), making it the 78th largest sovereign state in the world and the 11th largest in Europe. | c4 |
1Convert native and scanned documents to various document formats.
2Extract text from image, scanned PDF to fully editable Word and Excel.
3Convert scanned documents with batch conversion.
3Save your customized parameters for the next suitable conversion.
1Extract pages from your PDF and save them for later.
2Combine PDF files into one and have all the content on one place.
3Merge specific PDF pages into another PDF.
Protect your paperwork. Share the documents with your colleagues.
1Protect your PDFs to manage your document privacy and usage.
2Limit how others view and use your files by encrypting your PDFs.
3Select a specific part of the document and turn it to the format you need.
Save time – convert multiple files at once. View PDF before conversion.
1Convert multiple documents at the same time using batch conversion. Even scanned PDFs.
2Customize the viewing experience to accommodate your needs.
3Decide what page viewing mode you will use. | c4 |
Want to make "America (My Country Tis of Thee) 1st dia" sound awesome on your harmonica? Master tight single notes, rock solid bending and more with easy video lessons ->click here.
2. Thy name I love__.
4. To Thee we sing.
1. Land where my fa - thers died!
1. Land of the Pil -- grim's pride!
2. Like____ that a -- bove.
4. Great___ God, our King!
5. All_____ thy do - mains.
6. We______ love thee best! | c4 |
ELA.W.3.1d: Provide a concluding statement or section.
ELA.W.3.2c: Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
ELA.W.3.2d: Provide a concluding statement or section. | c4 |
Making decisions about your community’s drinking water system is part of your job. You, along with other leaders, need to understand and oversee our drinking water systems from an overall operational and managerial perspective. This section outlines the specific practices you should take to ensure your community has safe and reliable drinking water. | c4 |
On the Main AIM window to go "messenger" at the top. Then "My display image" then click the circle under "Share my picture", "select", "browse" and find the image you want to use as your icon.
Can anyone help me with an AIM problem? | c4 |
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts inside cabin during flight. Astronauts unbuckle suits. Particles in cabin. Astronaut changes gloves. Astronaut takes off helmet. Headphone floats in microgravity.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts sit inside space shuttle cabin during flight. Monitors flicker. View over astronauts' shoulders. Astronauts unbuckle suits. Astronaut changes gloves.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts sit inside space shuttle cabin during flight. Monitors flicker. View over astronauts' shoulders. Astronaut presses buttons. Astronaut writes notes on pad.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts sit inside space shuttle cabin during flight. Monitors flicker. View over astronauts' shoulders. Astronaut reads notes.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts inside shuttle during flight. Monitors flicker. View over astronauts' shoulders. Light reflects on space suit. Astronaut presses buttons. Astronaut checks list.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: astronauts shaken inside cabin during launch. View over shoulder of astronaut. Shuttle taking off.
UNITED STATES: 2000s: Astronauts sit inside space shuttle cabin during flight. Monitors flicker. View over astronauts' shoulders. | c4 |
⚔ USAs rumkommando. USSPACECOM is a unified command of the DoD supported by three component commands: AFSPACECOM, NAVSPACECOM, and USARSPACE. USSPACECOM conducts all integrated attack warning and space operations including control of space, direction of space support activities, and use of space assets to enhance the force effectiveness of other combatant commands.
USSPACECOM is headquartered at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO. The command operates the Space Defense Operations Center (SPADOC), the Space Surveillance Center (SSC), the Missile Warning Center (MWC), and the Joint Space Intelligence Center (JSIC). It also directs space support operations for assigned spacecraft systems, including the Defense Support Program (DSP), Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Transit Maritime Navigation System (TRANSIT), Fleet Satellite Communications (FLTSATCOM), Air Force Satellite Communications (AFSATCOM) System payloads, and the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP).
USSPACECOM provides joint employment of military forces and operational support to other unified, combatant commands. Its mission is to conduct joint space operations in accordance with the Unified Command Plan assigned missions: Space Force Support, Space Force Enhancement, Space Force Application, and Space Force Control. | c4 |
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Busbud is a bus search tool - we include Buses Via JVP routes, schedules and prices in our searches along with many other bus companies. You can compare prices, amenities and times by searching for a route. If you find a suitable trip, you can go ahead and get your Buses Via JVP ticket from us. Note that buses sell out, Buses Via JVP and other operators generally charge a lot more for last minute tickets or for tickets bought in person. | c4 |
Explore the 37+ collection of Hawaiian Flower Clipart images at GetDrawings. Choose any clipart that best suits your projects, presentations or other design work. Edit and share any of these stunning Hawaiian Flower Clipart pics. | c4 |
Earlier today the BBC sport site headlined “England entertain France at Wembley”. Clearly the French were the only ones being entertained in today’s game! So glad that being over in California has desensitized me to the shambles that is the English national soccer team ….
Clearly the team has learned nothing from their abysmal 2010 World Cup appearance. | c4 |
In a mixing glass with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake 20 times. Strain into cocktail glass and serve. | c4 |
This category lists alcoholic beverages, i.e. drinks that make you drunk.
For a handy table that lists durations and values, see Index of Alcohols.
This page was last edited on 21 July 2008, at 13:31. | c4 |
How to paint a wall to look like brick?
You can go to youtube and watch some techniques. Just google. Good luck! | c4 |
In a world. Yes you probably had no idea how many times you heard Hal Douglas’ voice. He was one of the “movie trailer voice guys”. There is a movie out now called “In a world” that brilliantly parodies this whole genre of voiceover style. But let’s face it. It works. It lifts up a story and makes it sound like it’s worth seeing, buying or experiencing.
Here’s a very funny sample of a parody starring the late Hal Douglas himself. | c4 |
Mr Merz suggests an initial one time soaking in cold water which allows the cotton to blossom - creating a softer, more absorbent towel.
We recommend machine washing cold and tumble drying low. See more Towels and Bath. | c4 |
Set your speed with the touch of a finger. Once selected, your custom cruise control will constantly measure your vehicle’s speed automatically adjusting it to avoid unintended speeding or decelerating. Our cruise control units include controls, located to the side of the steering wheel or as part of the steering wheel, where you can accelerate, decelerate, and turn on/off the cruise control. You don’t even have to touch the pedals!
Increases comfort and reduces fatigue.
Prevents fuel waste due to erratic speed. | c4 |
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I found out that he was with the Illuminati! He signed on for the sports side of things. Who is to say when Michelle Obama, President Obama or former Pres. Clinton visited him, that either one of them exacerbated his illness unto death! He did gangsta signs with his hands! | c4 |
Ten GREAT PAYING JOBS That Don’t Require A DEGREE!
These days it is harder than ever for people to afford an education, the cost of tuition is on the rise, as is the cost of living, and many just can’t afford to attend University. Other people simply want to get straight into the job market, and not … [Read more...] about Ten GREAT PAYING JOBS That Don’t Require A DEGREE! | c4 |
Men deserve respect and happiness. All good men do and most men are good.
Of course, if you are not good, then no respect. But I will assume that you are a good man, decent, kind, caring and interested in having a great life. | c4 |
Chehere is a period drama set in the 1950s that revolves around the life of a retired silent era actor. The actress in the film has a bitter relationship with her sister, a poetess. It revolves around clash of ideas and perspectives and an ensuing mystery. | c4 |
Flu can be spread just by BREATHING!
Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse, now researchers are saying that getting the shot, washing hands, etc. may not be enough to prevent catching the flu! Now I have a good reason for feeling squeamish in a crowd! READ MORE.. | c4 |
Are angels real? Do demons possess people? Is Satan an actual being? Was there a war in heaven between angels? Read this book to see what the Bible has to say about these powerful creatures. | c4 |
Find out how book loaning can impact your author book and eBook sales and royalties.
Confused about podcasting hosting and distribution? I explain the basics, with tips for choosing platforms that are right for you.
I rant about the problems caused by self published authors quoting too much when writing their self published books. | c4 |
Siblings can be so cruel sometimes.
#9 What kind of stupid parents give their twin sons the same first name?
#10 What happened to the kitty? | c4 |
How can I stalk that stranger gorgeous guy in order to meet him again?
Can I meet the stranger I met again?
How can i get this guy?
A guy with whom I've been playing phone-tag all week asked to meet for a Monday night first date. What's the deal? Does he want to keep the better nights open for other girls, or is he just that excited to meet up?
So basically i tel this guy ....that the boy i like..i doubt would like me back he gives me adivce on how to tell him...but in all reality the guy i like is him....do you think he knows? what do i do? | c4 |
Millions of years ago, the primordial oceans over the Himalayas evaporated, leaving salt and mineral deposits. As the eons progressed, the majestic peaks of the mountains rose to the sky, and the tectonic pressure compressed the ocean beds into massive salt blocks. Legend has it that the salt deposits were originally discovered by Alexander the Great in 325 BC, but then they were ignored for centuries-unexploited by later conquerors such as India, the Persians, Ghengis Khan, the Moghuls or the British, among many others. Himalayan salt has been rediscovered and is gaining worldwide fame.
Suggested Use: In the bath: 1/2–1 cup dissolved in warm water.
There are no Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Crystal Balance™ Himalayan Bath Salt. | c4 |
Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard Book 2 The Hammer Of Thor is available on our site, you can read and see it in full by downloading it directly on our site. Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard Book 2 The Hammer Of Thor is a book that we recommend to you, and you can make Magnus Chase And The Gods Of Asgard Book 2 The Hammer Of Thor as reference for your needs. Another advantage besides you buying this book is that you will get free access services on our library website as long as you subscribe. For you, we provide free access to up to 14 days trial of our book library by subscribing. So you can read other books on our website for free at any time during the subscription. | c4 |
What is the compression to breath ratio in two-person CPR for an adult?
You just performed 5 cycles of CPR on an adult. You reassess for a pulse. No pulse is present. What is your next course of action?
How often should you recheck for a pulse when you are performing rescue breaths on an unconscious patient with a pulse?
Which of these answers appropriately describes how to perform chest compressions on an adult?
What is the compression to breath ratio when performing CPR on an infant with two providers?
Which of these actions is inappropriate when treating a chocking adult?
Where should you palpate for a pulse on an unconscious adult during CPR?
When should an unconscious patient be placed in the recovery position? | c4 |
Many people have dreams of becoming a doctor and saving lives, but the training required to accomplish this goal is extremely rigorous. It will take nearly a decade and be incredibly stressful. Here are some tips to become doctor.
There is no specific major that prospective doctors need to pursue before enrolling in medical school. However, it's important that students take several science and science-related courses. Examples of majors may include chemistry, physics and biology. Some colleges and universities may even offer a pre-medicine track that will include courses in anatomy and physiology.
Medical schools require that individuals interested in applying take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This is a multiple-choice exam that covers areas involving critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific principles and writing. It's important to perform well on this exam in order to get accepted into medical school. | c4 |
Mountain Sheep were once widely distributed in the western United States. The species was somewhat variable and biologists divided them into a number of somewhat distinct subspecies, each located in different portions of the west.
Uncontrolled hunting and eradication campaigns by sheepherders had greatly reduced their numbers by the early 1900's and some feared that the species would become extinct. Early conservation efforts, in this case spearheaded by the Boy Scouts, helped preserve the species. In the ensuing century the sheep have slowly increased their numbers, largely in protected areas such as national parks.
Unfortunately the subspecies found in the western Dakotas did become extinct - the sheep you see here are reintroduced from other areas.
And seem to be doing well. | c4 |
Girls arnt one to get hungry but when they do they come to the cafeteria. This place has a taco bell stand a salad bar a chip stand and the orginal lunch food line. Grils also go here to hang during lunch time. | c4 |
In this quick tutorial you'll learn how to draw a Buck Deer in 9 easy steps - great for kids and novice artists. How to Draw a Deer . The method for drawing a deer is similar to that of drawing a Horse. Of course, there are some major differences between the two animals: deer has a short and elegant trunk, a short tail and expansive antlers on a male. To draw a running deer is particularly... Description: Thicken the shape for the head, and then draw in the base of where the antlers will go, and then two ears. Thicken the shape for the head, and then draw in the base of where the antlers will go, and then two ears.
Description: Thicken the shape for the head, and then draw in the base of where the antlers will go, and then two ears. Thicken the shape for the head, and then draw in the base of where the antlers will go, and then two ears. | c4 |
So, what do you think of when you think about power? Do you think of you?
This entry was tagged love, poetry, power, scripture, Spirit, you. Bookmark the permalink. | c4 |
I have experience caring for family's furry friends in my home or theirs. I have always had animals as part of my family. I live on a pond, so if you have a lab or other dog that likes the water- they will love my backyard! | c4 |
I have been doing some more practice sketching recently. Here are some photos of the work I have been doing.
I hope you like my latest attempts. | c4 |
So yeah, I put the light duvet down on the coffee table for “just a few minutes” while switching over to the winter duvet, planning to wash it before putting it away. Somehow it’s still there, more than a week later. But really, how can I take away their happiness? | c4 |
The Rottweiler is one of the most popular working dogs and has been for for a long time. Believed to have been developed by the Romans as a herding dog, there natural tendency to herd is second to none. In recent times they have become a very popular breed for police work. The Rottie is a fairly large breed getting as tall as 27 inches and weighing as much as 130 pounds. With proper socialization and training the Rottweiler can make a great member of the family and a faithful companion. Visit DogBreeds.net to learn more about Rottweilers. | c4 |
As technology improves, we rely more and more on our phones for those work emails, Google maps, currency conversion, and pretty much anything else. When it comes to travel, keeping your electronics charged is more important than ever. Don’t forget this travel accessory essential to ensure your electronics never die on you again: the portable charger! | c4 |
He doesn't mean that like he owns the girl, this is just his way of saying that he loves her and wants her to be his one and only love. You're reading too much into how he feels about her.
I've a little advise: Do not regard your girl as yours. Because, if it happens, the relationship will be your hell. you should free both your girl and youself. | c4 |
Tom McGovern is a comedic actor, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is gaining an audience through his highly entertaining SnapChat Sketches. Below is an interview we conducted for the short documentary series, Experience.
Below is a sneak peek at the upcoming original documentary series, “Experience”. The ME, in partnership with ATM Productions, is creating Experience to bring to a larger audience the stories and experiences of various individuals.
The SIGMA Force series is written by James Rollins and is a personal favorite of mine. Rollins uses a mixture of real science, historical facts, and fiction to create an interesting, often times thought provoking, and exciting ride in each one of the books. | c4 |
Image courtesy of Library of Congress During his House career, Representative James R. Mann of Illinois presided as chairman of three committees. He served as House Minority Leader in the 62nd through 65th Congresses.
On this date, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified that the 19th Amendment—extending the vote to women—was ratified as part of the Constitution. The State of Tennessee ratified the amendment on August 18, 1920. More than a year earlier, the House voted to approve the amendment on May 21, 1919. Introduced by Woman Suffrage Committee Chairman James R. Mann of Illinois, the Susan B. Anthony Amendment was successfully pushed by suffrage lobbyists who tied U.S. defense of democracy abroad to the extension of democracy at home. The bill gained momentum as the U.S. mobilized to fight World War I with the help of many women. Mann declared, “The time is ripe, the people are ready and the beneficiaries of this amendment are eager, willing and able to perform the duties of citizenship.” Opposing the amendment, Representative Benjamin Focht of Pennsylvania stated, “no man from New York, Pennsylvania or Ohio, down in his heart, favors this thing.” Despite opposition, the suffrage bill passed the House by a large margin, 304 to 89. After ratification, women across the country participated in the November 1920 elections for the 67th Congress (1921–1923). | c4 |
**partner up if needed-to hold feet. Be safe – do a few walks up to the wall if you’re still starting out.
***lunges done in place. Step back to start the lunge.
**scaled – if you can’t do a pull-ups, hold chin above bar for as long as you can then slowly lower body down. 30 sec max.
Work on technique first. As a class go through the 3 positions with a bar (or light weight). Together move from ground, to above knees, to the hip pocket, then triple extension into the catch. Complete 3 sets of 3 as a class.
Then spend the next 10 minutes finding a 1 rm power clean.
C. Spend 8 minutes working on thrusters. Build to a 1RM!
**Must be below parallel and full extension. | c4 |
Part 1 Novice A1. back squat 2x5, 1x5+, rest 2.5mins. add 5-10lbs more than last time.
Intermediate A1. back squat. work up to 1RM. Rest as needed. | c4 |
You may have noticed that I list off “Rhymes that can be found on Toddler Tales Rhymes sheet (extra copies available at the library)”. Copies of these rhyme sheets are posted here as well.
I am hoping to also post some sound recordings or video of these rhymes sometime in the near future.
Great blog! You have alot of great info here! Thanks for the Rhymes… I usually do family and elementary age storytimes.. I just started a toddler storytime and I am in debt to you for your great ideas! | c4 |
Hello, my name is Mindy Hurd.
I live in Colorado where I enjoy walking, being in the mountains, hoop dance, and reading. I love spending time with my husband, Kent, and dog, Kora, along with our family and friends. I own a small baton twirling studio and love working with my students.
I hope this blog inspires and encourages you. Feel free to leave a comment or follow me on social media! | c4 |
Fungi (Fungus) is a special group, different from plants because, unlike the latter, it does not contain chlorophyll. They feed on living or dead organisms just like animals. They have no roots, no stems, no leaves and no flowers and reproduce in a specific way. There are over 100,000 species of fungi. | c4 |
The onset of the disease is rapid. There is a worse pain which enables the person to wake him up early in the morning. The Person codes it as worse pain ever. | c4 |
I shouldn't have looked, too cute!
I am so tempted, i shoudnt keep coming back to this thread! Im terrible. Would have to be an indoor bun though and i cant find indoor cages big enough. | c4 |
When you come to Bangkok by your own self, you need to do a lot of homework before you go. What you have to do is find the places of interest, places to eat, places to shop, places to stay and etc. All of this info you can search through our MR. GOOGLE. All you need just type the keywords and all the info can be found.
This time I have experienced all the transport either car, flight or boat. I'm quite satisfied as I got the chance to travel like a local.
Total I have spent around RM2000 for all. | c4 |
he did at DL. Good kid. Dumb as a box of rocks. Little bro is still at DLS. | c4 |
Don't let ugly Red Slime destroy the beauty of your tank.
Now you can remove unsightly red slime within days, without effecting corals, fish, invertebrates or macro algae. Simply mix the powder per instructions, apply and virtually watch the red slime be removed overnight. | c4 |
Periodontist Houston TX | Why do my gums bleed when I floss?
Texas Periodontal Associates > FAQs > Periodontal Disease Treatment > Why do my gums bleed when I floss?
Your gums usually bleed because they are inflamed and this inflammation is most of the time caused by bacteria. | c4 |
Trusted Results with How to fix frozen crab legs. Drunken Alaskan King Crab Legs Recipe : Review : Emeril You must be signed in to review this recipe.
Step One, take your crab steamer and fill with water just barely over and into the area with the holes. This allows some of the water to steam away and still have plenty left over to cook crab legs if they are frozen, and yet, not enough water to boil the crab legs. | c4 |
Can't decide if you want to hit something or blow it up? Here's where you can try both.
Tell us what you think about Stick 'Em Up. Leave a review or share a tip. | c4 |
The only difference between a rut and the grave are in the dimensions. Ellen Glasglow.
The " Reel " .. | c4 |
Teach my children that earthly prosperity is NOT the goal but the result! Help them understand that seeking Your will then following it is the goal … for they will become so filled with joy, peace, and love that prosperity will simply become a fringe benefit … the frosting on the cake … and every parent knows that frosting makes you sick if that is all you get!
This entry was posted on July 30, 2018. It was filed under Uncategorized. | c4 |
Open Letter- What Happened to my Deferred Dream?
The greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life is become a Dawg. I remember my first visit when I … Continue Reading Open Letter- What Happened to my Deferred Dream? | c4 |
Latest referencefile for Ad-aware, a free multi spyware removal utility.
To install, unzip into your Ad-aware and restart the program. Ad-Aware includes a web updater, so downloading this manually is optional. | c4 |
I hope you are doing fine because… it’s New Year!
I wanted to write someting about my evening routine because on days like these, after a party, I don’t always take good care of my skin. I have a very sensitive skin so I have to use special products. An important lesson is to take your make-up off before you go to sleep.
I have the opportunity to write about Demake’Up. I got several make-up removal products such as cotton pads, make-up removal wipes and eye make-up removal wipes. | c4 |
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Liechtenstein is bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north. It is Europe's fourth-smallest country, with an area of just over 160 square kilometres and a population of 37,877. Divided into 11 municipalities, its capital is Vaduz, and its largest municipality is Schaan. It is also the smallest country to border two countries.Economically, Liechtenstein has one of the highest gross domestic products per person in the world when adjusted for purchasing power parity. It was once known as a billionaire tax haven, but is no longer on any blacklists of uncooperative tax haven countries. | c4 |
They decided to situate the new office building near the airport. We situated ourselves in the seats nearest the exit.
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Psychological Assessment can be a powerful tool for personal growth. We use assessment as an opportunity for brief, intensive treatment geared towards answering your questions and planning your next steps towards living the life you desire.
A collaborative therapeutic assessment can also be very helpful as an adjunct to therapy. Part of why assessment is so important is that many mental health conditions have a lot in common and are very hard to differentiate. We want to tailor your treatment to your specific strengths and challenges, and a well-done assessment can help speed up the process of getting better by providing a detailed road map. Assessment can provide answers to questions that are getting in the way of your therapy and help you and your therapist jump into the work with a detailed, hand crafted plan for how to tailor therapy to your individual personality.
Many people seek us out for assessment when they feel like something keeps getting in the way of their professional or academic progress. As research and assessment techniques for identifying attention and learning problems has dramatically improved in the last 30 years, we see many adults who struggled in school, but were never diagnosed with a learning disorder or ADHD. If you believe you may be one of the many adults who fell through the cracks as a child and would like to understand your learning style and discover ways to help yourself improve your work and/or academic performance call to set up an appointment to learn how assessment could be beneficial for you. | c4 |
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The main purpose of putting motor oil into a an engine is to lubricate the parts inside. Inside of a car's engine there are many moving parts that, without lubrication, would rub against one another, creating extreme levels of friction and wear. Motor oil acts as a lubricant between these parts within the internal combustion engine of an automobile, effectively reducing wear, friction, and heat production. Without motor oil, a car's engine would wear out quickly, become extremely inefficient, and ultimately fail. | c4 |
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The choice of accounting as a career objective is appropriate for individuals with some aptitude for mathematics and an ability to concentrate on detail and analyze numerical data.
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Grey’s Anatomy Mourns Derek Shepherd’s Death in First Patrick Dempsey-less Episode — Read the Recap!
After Derek Shepherd died on Grey's Anatomy, how did Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital cope?
There aren't enough tissues in Seattle to handle all the tears that came during the two-hour Grey's Anatomy episode that followed Derek Shepherd's death. In the aftermath of Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) car accident, everyone at the hospital formerly known as Seattle Grace grieved in different ways — and Meredith Grey's (Ellen Pompeo) instinct was to run.
For many months, Meredith was MIA with no one to save her now that husband was gone, and things took a few shocking turns as the Grey Sloan Memorial doctors tried to move on from Derek's death. Two people went off to the Army, another held in her feelings until it was almost too late, someone took charge of the "search" for Mer, and another freaked out in the middle of the hospital. And those are just five out of the many intense and emotional reactions throughout the extended episode.
As we grieve Derek, let's look back at how everyone in the hospital dealt with his death and Meredith's absence.
All of Meredith's emotions were expressed via flashbacks of her mother, Ellis Grey (Kate Burton), after Richard (James Pickens Jr.) left her. Their lives were parallel throughout the episode, starting with Ellis saying, "he's gone and I'm here" while Meredith unplugged Derek. When she got back to Grey Sloan, she had to repeat "Derek is dead" three times before anyone in the room heard or understood her, and by the time they reacted in disbelief, she collapsed on the floor.
The funeral happened in the first 10 minutes of the episode, and although it was implied that Cristina (Sandra Oh) returned — Meredith was seen clutching the hand of a woman with dark, curly hair — we didn't see her or Derek's ex-wife Addison (Kate Walsh) there. After the funeral, Meredith was sitting alone, flashing back to Ellis' suicide attempt, and when she looked up and saw her and Derek's Post-It wedding note, she decided she had to run. She woke Zola and Bailey up, packed up their stuff, and fled, just like Ellis did with her when they left Seattle. "Where are we going," Zola asked. "Away, sweetie. We're going away," she replied.
Weeks after the funeral, everyone gathered at the house, looking for Meredith. She just left a note that said, "The kids and I are safe." Alex (Justin Chambers) spearheaded the search, calling Cristina (who hadn't heard from Mer since the funeral), her dad, and even hospitals looking for her on top of trying to reach Meredith over and over again for months. The only time he heard from his missing friend was on Thanksgiving, when she answered and told him not to call anymore because she and her kids were fine.
Alex's grieving was for Meredith more than Derek, and he kept everyone together by attempting to host Thanksgiving and Christmas at the house. He and Maggie (Kelly McCreary) also got closer as they searched for Mer.
Callie's (Sara Ramirez) initial reaction was tough, because she had to hold in the tragic news when she was in surgery with Amelia due to "protocol." Most of her time was spent with her patient-turned-date, Dan (Kevin Alejandro), who stopped trying to woo her and ended up being a great distraction during the tough time. By Christmas, she had to amputate his leg and then he was fitted for a prosthetic leg. After he walked for the first time, she broke down sobbing because it was Derek's technology that made the leg possible. "Your brain can tell your leg what to do because it all started because of these badass sensors made by an amazing neurosurgeon who…" she cried, unable to get her words out. "I wouldn't be here without him. He was a brilliant surgeon. He was a good friend. And he would have loved this."
Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) showed her grief with anger. When she overheard a doctor saying the "board needs to get off their asses and hire a new neurosurgeon already," she freaked out. "You think that we need to get off our asses," she screamed, "we should do you that solid because the loss of our colleague and friend is all about your needs, your schedule? You think we should be sensitive to that? How about you take a minute to think about the person, the talent, the life that we lost. How about you think before you start complaining that Derek Shepherd's death has been inconvenient for you!"
Even though these two aren't dating, they are very much connected. Owen (Kevin McKidd) was the one to tell Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) about Derek's death — and she reacted coldly, saying, "I've done this before. I know the drill. Not a big deal" — then he immediately went off to war to lead trauma care for soldiers.
Amelia used jokes to cope, like saying, "If Derek saw this, he would roll over in his grave." It made everyone, especially Stephanie, very uncomfortable, and she continued using this coping mechanism until she had a meltdown at the hospital. Apparently she could not leave the hospital, even to go to a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, because she was so worried one of her patients would die like Derek and the families would hate her. She questioned, "why everyone you give a crap about walks away or is ripped from your world without warning, without reasons. In convenience stores and plane crashes and podunk hospitals with podunk doctors who don't do what they're supposed to do, which is save people."
This is when Owen came back, and Amelia revealed to him that she had a bag of Oxycontin in her pocket and she was deciding whether to take it or not. "Every man I've ever loved has died, even my baby," she told him. He told her to move through the pain and grieve instead of running away from it, realizing he did the same thing by going to war. "We do these things, we run off, we medicate. We do whatever we can to dull the situation, but we have to feel," Owen told Amelia. And even though she screamed "I can't do this," it seemed like they could do it together now.
Instead of coping with her feelings, April (Sarah Drew) decided to run off too, leaving for what was supposed to be three months helping Owen in the war. But she ended up extending her tour three times, frustrating and upsetting Jackson (Jesse Williams). Their last phone call was on Christmas when she exclaimed, "We're supposed to have a child. We're supposed to be celebrating Christmas as a family" before bombs sounded off around her and the call was lost. Jackson was worried, but thankfully she came back to surprise him at the end of the episode.
Richard helped everyone with their grief and took care of them like a father — particularly Amelia. He put everyone in their place, saying that "Meredith Grey is not a missing person" and told them she was gone because she was taught to run by her mother. His coping mechanism was to embrace the love in his life, Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen), but she wouldn't let him propose. His heart was broken, but she made it up by the end of the episode with an epic proposal at the hospital with flowers and candles and lights. "I love you, Richard Webber. I love you, and I would very much like for you to be my husband. That is, of course, if you would like it too," she said. His response? "About damn time!"
At first, Bailey (Chandra Wilson) sobbed and couldn't control herself, but she eventually calmed down. The entire episode centered around her argument with her husband, Ben (Jason George), about wanting to be hooked up to ventilators or not if this happened to them; she just wanted to be unplugged, and he wanted to keep praying for a miracle. There was a funny line where Miranda questioned, "What if I meet Idris Elba?" and asked if she could cheat on her brain dead husband then, and ultimately, Ben caved and gave her a will that stated she could unplug him.
It turned out that Bailey was just bottling in her feelings, because she thought he didn't love her enough to "hope for a miracle" anymore. "I love you too much … ever since Derek died, I wake up desperate for air having these terrifying dreams something happened to you," she cried on Valentine's Day. But Ben eased her fears, joking, "I promise that I will let you die first."
Here's what happened to Meredith: In the subsequent months, from Easter through Christmas, we didn't see or hear from Meredith except for the time she spoke to Alex. But by Christmas Eve, at least six or seven months since she had been gone, we discovered that she was pregnant and off on a beach with the kids. Sometime after New Year's Day, Meredith went into labor and started bleeding, so Zola had to call 911. It was just like Ellis' suicide attempt, all coming full circle. Thankfully, Meredith had a healthy baby girl named Ellis, and her emergency contact Alex came to get her. "I saw her face and I saw him in her. She's beautiful," she told Alex in one of the episode's many tear-jerker moments.
The end of the two-hour episode showed everyone moving on. "Chasing Cars" played again when Meredith caught up with Alex and Maggie, and when Mer got back to the hospital for the first time, she put on Derek's scrub cap before going into surgery. "Are you ready for this?" Bailey asked her. "I am. All I have to do is begin," she replied.
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I love to make fabric flowers! They are such a great way to embellish a t-shirt, purse, headband... and much more!
Here are a few fabric flowers to try out yourself!
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This statistic shows the population growth in the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2017. In 2017, the UK population grew by about 0.65 percent compared to the previous year.
According to the source, these figures refer to the United Kingdom and include Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) and Northern Ireland. | c4 |
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Don’t judge us just because we eat faeces.
The yellowfin surgeonfish’s name is attributed to the distinctive yellow dorsal fins. Yellow blotches are also present around the eyes. Their bodies are coloured in different shades of blue over the horizontal lines.
Brace yourself for this: Individuals often swim under groups of sharks and barracudas, feeding on their faeces! | c4 |
In biology and ecology, extinction is the termination of an organism or of a group of organisms (taxon), normally a species. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last individual of the species, although the capacity to breed and recover may have been lost before this point. Because a species’ potential range may be very large, determining this moment is difficult, and is usually done retrospectively. This difficulty leads to phenomena such as Lazarus taxa, where a species presumed extinct abruptly “reappears” (typically in the fossil record) after a period of apparent absence (wikipedia). Because of development nowadays , animals are often being the victims of greedy humans. As a result, we are now threatened with the extinction of hundreds of animal species. Impossible in the future, elephants, tigers and lions are only recognizable by next generation through animal museum. What are the causes and the extent of human responsibility to solve this problem? There are many causes of animals extinct such as temperature increase, poaching and hunting, habitat fragmentation and increased human population. | c4 |
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Psychologists striving to understand the human mind may study the nervous system. Learning how the cells and organs (like the brain) function, help us understand the biological basis behind human psychology. The nervous system is composed of two basic cell types: glial cells (also known as glia) and neurons. Glial cells, which outnumber neurons ten to one, are traditionally thought to play a supportive role to neurons, both physically and metabolically. Glial cells provide scaffolding on which the nervous system is built, help neurons line up closely with each other to allow neuronal communication, provide insulation to neurons, transport nutrients and waste products, and mediate immune responses. Neurons, on the other hand, serve as interconnected information processors that are essential for all of the tasks of the nervous system. This section briefly describes the structure and function of neurons.
Neurons are the central building blocks of the nervous system, 100 billion strong at birth. Like all cells, neurons consist of several different parts, each serving a specialized function (see Figure 2). A neuron’s outer surface is made up of a semipermeable membrane. This membrane allows smaller molecules and molecules without an electrical charge to pass through it, while stopping larger or highly charged molecules.
Figure 2. This illustration shows a prototypical neuron, which is being myelinated.
The nucleus of the neuron is located in the soma, or cell body. The soma has branching extensions known as dendrites. The neuron is a small information processor, and dendrites serve as input sites where signals are received from other neurons. These signals are transmitted electrically across the soma and down a major extension from the soma known as the axon, which ends at multiple terminal buttons. The terminal buttons contain synaptic vesicles that house neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the nervous system.
Axons range in length from a fraction of an inch to several feet. In some axons, glial cells form a fatty substance known as the myelin sheath, which coats the axon and acts as an insulator, increasing the speed at which the signal travels. The myelin sheath is crucial for the normal operation of the neurons within the nervous system: the loss of the insulation it provides can be detrimental to normal function. To understand how this works, let’s consider an example. Multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disorder, involves a large-scale loss of the myelin sheath on axons throughout the nervous system. The resulting interference in the electrical signal prevents the quick transmittal of information by neurons and can lead to a number of symptoms, such as dizziness, fatigue, loss of motor control, and sexual dysfunction. While some treatments may help to modify the course of the disease and manage certain symptoms, there is currently no known cure for multiple sclerosis.
In healthy individuals, the neuronal signal moves rapidly down the axon to the terminal buttons, where synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitters into the synapse (see Figure 3). The synapse is a very small space between two neurons and is an important site where communication between neurons occurs. Once neurotransmitters are released into the synapse, they travel across the small space and bind with corresponding receptors on the dendrite of an adjacent neuron. Receptors, proteins on the cell surface where neurotransmitters attach, vary in shape, with different shapes “matching” different neurotransmitters.
How does a neurotransmitter “know” which receptor to bind to? The neurotransmitter and the receptor have what is referred to as a lock-and-key relationship—specific neurotransmitters fit specific receptors similar to how a key fits a lock. The neurotransmitter binds to any receptor that it fits.
Now that we have learned about the basic structures of the neuron and the role that these structures play in neuronal communication, let’s take a closer look at the signal itself—how it moves through the neuron and then jumps to the next neuron, where the process is repeated.
We begin at the neuronal membrane. The neuron exists in a fluid environment—it is surrounded by extracellular fluid and contains intracellular fluid (i.e., cytoplasm). The neuronal membrane keeps these two fluids separate—a critical role because the electrical signal that passes through the neuron depends on the intra- and extracellular fluids being electrically different. This difference in charge across the membrane, called the membrane potential, provides energy for the signal.
The electrical charge of the fluids is caused by charged molecules (ions) dissolved in the fluid. The semipermeable nature of the neuronal membrane somewhat restricts the movement of these charged molecules, and, as a result, some of the charged particles tend to become more concentrated either inside or outside the cell.
Between signals, the neuron membrane’s potential is held in a state of readiness, called the resting potential. Like a rubber band stretched out and waiting to spring into action, ions line up on either side of the cell membrane, ready to rush across the membrane when the neuron goes active and the membrane opens its gates (i.e., a sodium-potassium pump that allows movement of ions across the membrane). Ions in high-concentration areas are ready to move to low-concentration areas, and positive ions are ready to move to areas with a negative charge.
In the resting state, sodium (Na+) is at higher concentrations outside the cell, so it will tend to move into the cell. Potassium (K+), on the other hand, is more concentrated inside the cell, and will tend to move out of the cell (see Figure 4). In addition, the inside of the cell is slightly negatively charged compared to the outside. This provides an additional force on sodium, causing it to move into the cell.
Figure 4. At resting potential, Na+ (blue pentagons) is more highly concentrated outside the cell in the extracellular fluid (shown in blue), whereas K+ (purple squares) is more highly concentrated near the membrane in the cytoplasm or intracellular fluid. Other molecules, such as chloride ions (yellow circles) and negatively charged proteins (brown squares), help contribute to a positive net charge in the extracellular fluid and a negative net charge in the intracellular fluid.
From this resting potential state, the neuron receives a signal and its state changes abruptly (see Figure 5). When a neuron receives signals at the dendrites—due to neurotransmitters from an adjacent neuron binding to its receptors—small pores, or gates, open on the neuronal membrane, allowing Na+ ions, propelled by both charge and concentration differences, to move into the cell. With this influx of positive ions, the internal charge of the cell becomes more positive. If that charge reaches a certain level, called the threshold of excitation, the neuron becomes active and the action potential begins.
Many additional pores open, causing a massive influx of Na+ ions and a huge positive spike in the membrane potential, the peak action potential. At the peak of the spike, the sodium gates close and the potassium gates open. As positively charged potassium ions leave, the cell quickly begins repolarization. At first, it hyperpolarizes, becoming slightly more negative than the resting potential, and then it levels off, returning to the resting potential.
Figure 5. During the action potential, the electrical charge across the membrane changes dramatically.
This positive spike constitutes the action potential: the electrical signal that typically moves from the cell body down the axon to the axon terminals. The electrical signal moves down the axon like a wave; at each point, some of the sodium ions that enter the cell diffuse to the next section of the axon, raising the charge past the threshold of excitation and triggering a new influx of sodium ions. The action potential moves all the way down the axon to the terminal buttons.
The action potential is an all-or-none phenomenon. In simple terms, this means that an incoming signal from another neuron is either sufficient or insufficient to reach the threshold of excitation. There is no in-between, and there is no turning off an action potential once it starts. Think of it like sending an email or a text message. You can think about sending it all you want, but the message is not sent until you hit the send button. Furthermore, once you send the message, there is no stopping it.
Because it is all or none, the action potential is recreated, or propagated, at its full strength at every point along the axon. Much like the lit fuse of a firecracker, it does not fade away as it travels down the axon. It is this all-or-none property that explains the fact that your brain perceives an injury to a distant body part like your toe as equally painful as one to your nose.
As noted earlier, when the action potential arrives at the terminal button, the synaptic vesicles release their neurotransmitters into the synapse. The neurotransmitters travel across the synapse and bind to receptors on the dendrites of the adjacent neuron, and the process repeats itself in the new neuron (assuming the signal is sufficiently strong to trigger an action potential). Once the signal is delivered, excess neurotransmitters in the synapse drift away, are broken down into inactive fragments, or are reabsorbed in a process known as reuptake. Reuptake involves the neurotransmitter being pumped back into the neuron that released it, in order to clear the synapse (see Figure 6). Clearing the synapse serves both to provide a clear “on” and “off” state between signals and to regulate the production of neurotransmitter (full synaptic vesicles provide signals that no additional neurotransmitters need to be produced).
Figure 6. Reuptake involves moving a neurotransmitter from the synapse back into the axon terminal from which it was released.
Neuronal communication is often referred to as an electrochemical event. The movement of the action potential down the length of the axon is an electrical event, and movement of the neurotransmitter across the synaptic space represents the chemical portion of the process.
There are several different types of neurotransmitters released by different neurons, and we can speak in broad terms about the kinds of functions associated with different neurotransmitters. Much of what psychologists know about the functions of neurotransmitters comes from research on the effects of drugs in psychological disorders. Psychologists who take a biological perspective and focus on the physiological causes of behaviour assert that psychological disorders like depression and schizophrenia are associated with imbalances in one or more neurotransmitter systems. In this perspective, psychotropic medications can help improve the symptoms associated with these disorders. Psychotropic medications are drugs that treat psychiatric symptoms by restoring neurotransmitter balance.
Psychoactive drugs can act as agonists or antagonists for a given neurotransmitter system. Agonists are chemicals that mimic a neurotransmitter at the receptor site and, thus, strengthen its effects. An antagonist, on the other hand, blocks or impedes the normal activity of a neurotransmitter at the receptor. Agonist and antagonist drugs are prescribed to correct the specific neurotransmitter imbalances underlying a person’s condition. For example, Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder, is associated with low levels of dopamine. Therefore dopamine agonists, which mimic the effects of dopamine by binding to dopamine receptors, are one treatment strategy.
Certain symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with overactive dopamine neurotransmission. The antipsychotics used to treat these symptoms are antagonists for dopamine—they block dopamine’s effects by binding its receptors without activating them. Thus, they prevent dopamine released by one neuron from signalling information to adjacent neurons.
In contrast to agonists and antagonists, which both operate by binding to receptor sites, reuptake inhibitors prevent unused neurotransmitters from being transported back to the neuron. This leaves more neurotransmitters in the synapse for a longer time, increasing its effects. Depression, which has been consistently linked with reduced serotonin levels, is commonly treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). By preventing reuptake, SSRIs strengthen the effect of serotonin, giving it more time to interact with serotonin receptors on dendrites. Common SSRIs on the market today include Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. The drug LSD is structurally very similar to serotonin, and it affects the same neurons and receptors as serotonin. Psychotropic drugs are not instant solutions for people suffering from psychological disorders. Often, an individual must take a drug for several weeks before seeing improvement, and many psychoactive drugs have significant negative side effects. Furthermore, individuals vary dramatically in how they respond to the drugs. To improve chances for success, it is not uncommon for people receiving pharmacotherapy to undergo psychological and/or behavioural therapies as well. Some research suggests that combining drug therapy with other forms of therapy tends to be more effective than any one treatment alone (for one such example, see March et al., 2007).
Cells of the Nervous System by Rajiv Jhangiani, Ph.D. is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. | c4 |
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