text:
I’ve always tried my best.  Unfortunately my best never seems to be  good enough.  Story of my life.  Another job interview, another rejection.  What do they want?   Some kind of superhuman?  Who can do everything better than anyone for half the pay?  Since when does an entry level job involve five years experience?  Fucking ridiculous is what it is!  Taking advantage of the wee man because they know they can get away with it, taking skilled workers down on their luck who need to work but offering them shoddy wages.  “we’re in a recession you know”, they say, and damn happy they are about it too the fuckers.  A prime opportunity to fuck the average worker out of full wages.  Five years experience for an entry level job?  Pah!  Maybe the bankers did it on purpose to keep the little man in his place.

This time though, the interview was doomed from the start.  From the moment I walked in I knew it.  There were three of them.  All sat behind a desk in raised chairs and immaculate suits, I swear I could smell the smarminess oozing off of them.  You know the type, the sense of entitlement, the little private smiles as they look down on you in the purposely chosen shitty chair to automatically deny you any psychological edge.  They want you down there, looking up at them pleading for a job, it helps their egos to know that they have this power over you, the power to give you a leg up.  A way back in.  Part of the team buddy.

I hate them.

Like I said, there was three of them sat there, with the big boss in the middle.  He hasn’t even looked up as I’ve came in and sat in the only chair, I’m kept waiting, looking like a douche as I wait because I don’t want to stop smiling until I’ve at least made eye contact.  Finally, he looks up, still not saying anything as he examines me like a side a beef in a butcher shop.
Boss:  “Mr Carrick, I’ll cut to the chase.  I’ve pretty much made up my mind who I want for this job but figure I have to go through with the rest of this charade now it’s started.  So, you have 2 minutes to convince me why I should disregard my choice and choose you.”

What the fuck?

I mean, what the actual fuck?  This isn’t how it works.  He’s meant to ask me standard but mundane questions about my background, give me scenarios and ask what I’d do if put in a certain situation where I can answer with the same bullshit as everyone else and add buzz words like team player, responsible, enthusiastic and all that shite.  This isn’t how it works.

All this goes through my head in a split second as I try not to get all flustered.  I’m fucked.  I haven’t prepared for this scenario and in realising this I can’t help but see the genius in it.  Whether he’s telling the truth or not doesn’t matter, this is a test, a proper test to see how I react under pressure.  Touché old man, touché.
Me:  “I must admit, I definitely was not prepared for that.  I appreciate the honesty and with that in mind rather than tell you why you should disregard your choice for me, I’ll tell you why you shouldn’t.
Now, I’m unemployed at the moment and need to get back to work.  I’ve been for many interviews and after today will go for many more.  I have no particular desire to work for you and your company, no burning passion or shared vision or all that other crap people will have been telling you all day.  I just need a job and you have a vacancy in a field in which I’m capable, not only am I capable, I’m damn fucking good.  I like what I do and I do it well.  I lost my previous job due to “downsizing” and since then have met lots of people in the same position.  If I want to go back to work I have to take a major pay cut for doing more work just for the privilege of working.

I am willing to take that hit.

A job for me is something which helps sustain my lifestyle, my job is not my lifestyle.  I enjoy it but that’s not the point I’m making.  To be perfectly frank, and I’m sorry if I offend you but, I am sick and tired of this whole charade.  Interview after interview, being judged on whether I’m the right sort, the right fit for the company.  I’m already at a disadvantage, there are three of you and one of me, you are behind a desk and on raised chairs to give the impression of seniority.  What chance do I have when you have all the power?  You tell me you’ve made your choice, that’s great, why the hell am I here then?  All you’ll have is somebody who can excel in this environment better, maybe a better CV or better experience but I can guarantee that they are the same as me.  Somebody who just needs the work.  Now I could never promise that I’d be the best damn appointment you ever make but I can tell you that if you do go with me, and are fair with me, then I will do the job to the best of my ability.  I will work to deadlines and go that extra mile if I feel it’s warranted but what I won’t do is give up my life for you, become a slave to the wage so you can make a profit.  Be fair with me and treat me like a real person and I will do whatever is asked, treat me like an autobot and you can shove the job up your arse.

Been great talking at you, I’ll see myself out.”

So, that’s another potential employer I can score off the list.  Fuck sake, it’s getting quite desperate.  Maybe have to bite the bullet and take a bar job or, god forbid, a call centre job.  Fuck.  Four years out of university and already been made redundant, after purposely getting a sensible degree in computing.  “computers are the future” they said, “always be work in that industry”.  Just a pity everybody else had the same idea.  Maybe should have fucked off abroad after getting laid off, blown it all on cocktails and exotic girls.

Fuck it, time to get drunk.

title: Time to get drunk.

question: Why is the interview question brilliant?

answer: It puts the narrator in a corner, enabling the interviewer to see how he responds in high-pressure situations. The question achieves this whether or not it's true.

question: Why is the narrator angry in general?

answer: The job market is terrible and the employers are taking advantage of the situation.

question: What field does the narrator work in?

answer: Something related to computers.

question: Why does the narrator think the interview setup leaves him at a disadvantage?

answer: There are three people on the other side, all sitting in high chairs while he has to make do with a crappy one by his lonesome. This puts him at a psychological disadvantage.

question: Write a ~7 sentence summary.

answer: The narrator is angry at being unemployed and encountering the same scenarios over and over again. The employers offer little wages for a lot of work, asking for five years of experience for an entry-level job. He goes into an interview, the three men sitting on high chairs while a crappy one is left for him. The boss tells him he made his mind about who to hire and asks why he should change his mind. The narrator finds the question scary and brilliant. He talks about the situation and gives an honest answer, that a lot of people are in his situation and that he'd work well as long as he's treated with respect. Then he walks off.


split: train

text:
There was an complete stillness to the air. There was no wind; it was calm, tranquil and cool. I laughed, one short quick exhalation and the vapor cloud  hung in front of my face for a while before dissipating to a realm beyond sight and mind.

I looked down at you. It had been about four years now, but you were exactly where I left you. The blades of grass had started to brown, marking the end of summer and soon the onslaught of winter would be upon us, bringing with it the cold devastation.

It was had been four years now, and judging by the condition of this place, you had already been forgotten.

I thought back to it all. The violence. The beauty. Your panicked breath washing over the skin on my neck, just below my ear. Normally I take no pleasure—well, that is a slight lie, but I deny myself from giving in completely to the fury of it all. The dance, while still skillfully executed, typically contains no emotion. I could make rivers and lakes with what I have done, so what is just one more bucket?

Sure the first time engulfed me. It fueled my desires. Eviscerated with every last second of the moment. It happened all so fast, but time distorts in my mind. It is slowed to the point of seeing a hummingbird's wings flap with a slow and steady pulse. I heard the echos of a heart beat, loud and thunderous, irregular and desperate...

And with you it wasn't any different—though thousands of times this ritual plotted, schemed, and preformed, I heard the echo of your heartbeat. Time was not in control, I was. You had surrendered completely, accepting your role entirely. You had your part to play, though you tried to rob me of it. Foolish, but still what more could have been expected of you? So fiery, so stubborn, and so sad. But oh so beautiful. Your cries still ring in my ears. I can still taste your sweat on my tongue, and the acrid scent in my nostrils. I don't have to imagine it, no. No no no; not you, my dear. And that is what makes you special. That is what mark you have left. That, and the scar from the bite mark on my shoulder.

I watched as your eyes glassed. I stayed to watch you paint the floor. Each and every last brush stroke, divine—sacrosanct. Plotted so precise by the hand of fate. And when it licked my boot, I watched it change—as beautiful as the leaves in autumn.

Ah yes. Autumn.

It had been four years now. And you were exactly where I left you.

The cold air made every sound within a mile crystal clear—clear as the sky on this day. The sun was starting so set now, and the once cool and tranquil calm—the eery stillness was replaced by a gentle breeze. The rustle of dead leaves interrupted the pin-drop-silence I so enjoyed. But as the leaves blew between the gravestones, they were caught and coalesced among the trinkets of those left behind...

There were no flowers.
There were no candles.
There were no wreaths or bells.

You were exactly where I left you. And it had only been four years, but the world has already forgotten you.

You had no mourners.
You had no survivors.
You have only me.

Me...

And it is only a matter of time before I move on. Till my life is once again chained to the ritual, the dance. Your screams will be replaced from my dreams. The blood on my hands will belong to someone else. And then what will become of you? How long till your name fades from the garnet? Your life was a short and pointless echo, muted at my hand. Erased, as if you never existed.

There were no flowers at your grave.
There were no candles.
There were no wreaths or bells.
There were no letters from loved ones.
There were no tears that frosted the browning grass.
You had no mourners.
You had no survivors.
You had only me.

I reached into the pocket of my long coat.
This was my paint brush. This was my pen. This was the baton I used to conduct your requiem.

I set the silver plated, serrated and barbed dagger at the foot of your headstone. A single red velvet ribbon tied into a perfect bow embraced the blade to the hilt.

I blew a kiss and walked away.

title: Prey

question: What is the narrator describing?

answer: He describes the death of a woman at his hands and the joy he felt in both the action and the memory of what he did.

question: Is this the first time he has killed?

answer: This appears not to be the first time that the narrator has killed as he describes the first time as all-engulfing and then goes on to say that it was no different when he killed her

question: How did the victim try to rob her assailant of the experience of killing her?

answer: She bit his shoulder and presumably fought him off.

question: What makes the victim special to her assailant?

answer: He doesn't have to imagine killing her. He can conjure up the experience in his mind because it is so vivid.

question: How does the narrator describe his victim's last moments?

answer: I watched as your eyes glassed. I stayed to watch you paint the floor. Each and every last brush stroke, divine—sacrosanct.

question: To which ritual is the narrator's life chained?

answer: He is a mass murderer and his life is chained to the rituals that he undertakes when killing his next vicitm.

question: What does he take from the pocket of his jacket?

answer: It is a dagger

question: Why does he describe the dagger as a brush, a pen and the baton at the requiem?

answer: He sees himself as an artist and the murder of the victim as his work of art so when he cut and released blood, he believes that he is creating a work of art.


text:
        I'm writing this 20 minutes after having my first MRI brain scan. This experience was something that I felt was noteworthy. To myself at least. I wonder if anyone else had the same experience while getting an MRI scan. I wondered if anyone had ever experienced what I was experiencing.

        Right before I walked  into the scanning room, I reached at my neck for the necklace that I've worn everyday for the past 8 years, only to find that it wasn't there. Gold isn't what most people think of when someone says "metal", but it is in fact a metallic element, so it had to be removed.
        My glasses were removed as soon as I got situated on the table. Everything after that was a literal "blur". Earlier conversation with my physician led me to expect music. Either through headphones or earphones. Regular music. The headphones didn't fit because of the situation with the head brace and padding, so "ear plugs" were snugly put in. That's what the physician called them, but many people call "earphones" "ear plugs" so I was still expecting music.  It wasn't until the end of the scan that I would realize this wasn't regular music...
        I made it a point to stay really still. My head was put in an awkward position, and my body was slightly shifted to the right. The physician gave me an emergency ball to squeeze in case of, well, an emergency. I folded my right arm over my stomach and held it in that hand. Firmly. In my mind, the ball was only to be used by wimps, or someone who was incidentally having their brains fried and melted. After what felt like a couple if minutes, I considered maybe I fit into one of those categories.
        Left lying, waiting for the music to start, I contemplated the possibility that the music may be too loud for my ears. My ears are pretty sensitive, and anything above three notches would probably startle me. I felt myself tensing up, annoyed by the fact that she didn't even question my personal tolerance level.
        Without warning, I was slowly pushed into the narrow tube. Though I was dreading the onset of loud, unbearable music, I forced myself to promise I wouldn't use the alert ball for something so stupid. For pride's sake, I guess.
        A few seconds went by. Silence. Then a few more. The machine started to produce a low rumbling sound. It couldn't have been music because the noise was awful and the total opposite of soothing. I almost completely ruled out the possibility of listening to music. Then I started to consider that maybe this rumbling sound WAS the music.
        More time went by. The sound switched pitches and patterns. The machine shook at the commencement of each new set. There was even a time where the sounds mimicked outer space "beeps" and "boops", and people with wood clappers playing "Simon Says". I thought maybe these weren't machine sounds. Maybe I was just being unappreciative of the music that was given to me. My body was still and my eyes opened and closed as they pleased. Bored, I began to focus on what I was feeling... Terrible idea.
        The scanning seemed to come in stages. In each stage my body felt a new feeling. When the first stage began, my body just felt stiff. I knew the more I moved, the longer it would take. I focused on my hearing and touch. The radio waves were felt buzzing in the base of my neck and head. Heat was felt too. Placebo effect, probably. I know. But at the time, my mind was telling me that my brain was being fried by the wicked machine. The low rumble continued, loud and steady for minutes. I just knew this wasn't normal. Then again, I also know that I occasionally over-think things, and make myself paranoid with thoughts of unfortunate scenarios, like the ones in "1,000  Ways To Die".
        I thought about the emergency ball in my right hand. It wasn't there. My hand wasn't there. And neither was my arm. I knew it was all there, I just couldn't FEEL them.  That's definitely a placebo effect too. But then the humming switched up. The sound broke into 2-second parts with 1-second spaces in between. In the spaces, silence. And in the humming, words. Unmistakable speech, blanketed with code.
        The second stage was even more interesting. The sounds came from different directions in different tones. I could feel which part of my head was being scanned. At one point, a pulsating, mid-toned buzz resonated from above. My eyes closed, and I could SEE the waves. I could FEEL the waves drawing me in. I got flash backs of things that have never happened to me before. Grim, vivid images and visions. There were beeping sounds, then clanking sounds, then humming sounds again. My body felt weightless. My head was heavy. Parts of my body twitched. I was being probed and possessed, undoubtedly.
        Finally, peace. The last stage happened so quickly. I only remember being calm; mind and body still. I could only feel my heartbeat. The blood pumped through my chest out to the arms and legs. My brain shook with the frequencies of the waves, and sent me to sleep. Destination not reached.
        Everything stopped. Not like it does in between buzzing or in between tones and rhythms. It just, well, stopped. A voice greeted me and told me I was done. With my head still facing fixed straight, and my glasses off, I tried to look down. And what I saw wasn't what I expected...
        Black robe? Black hair? This isn't the physician who greeted me, and talked with me, and got me situated in the machine. This was someone else. I was sat up and was told that I might be a little dizzy. I said I wasn't. I didn't think I was. But I probably was. The emergency ball was taken out of my hand. Only then did I realize the subtle death-grip that I had on it. I put my glasses on and took the ear PLUGS out. It WASN'T music. They WERE in fact ear plugs.
        My senses are clear now. (Except for my sense of direction). Now I was positive this wasn't the person who brought me in. I was guided out of the scanning room feeling lost. The original physician was sitting behind the control center. The physician who mislead me into thinking music would be played for me. The physician who started all of the confusion that happened while I was in the tube. The physician who indirectly convinced me that I was being ungrateful for the odd futuristic "music" that was being played for me. In my hand, the ear plugs; her sly accomplice. Walking out, I still felt the buzzing. And I still heard the hum. And even though I know I was mislead, something in my mind, in the back of my head, still tells me that I was probed...

title: Probed

question: What did the narrator feel while the MRI was going on?

answer: The MRI took place in different stages: In the first stage, his body felt stiff. The second stage was quite interesting as the sound started coming from different directions. Even though his eyes were shut he could see the waves. In the last stage, his body felt light and his head heavy, there was a beeping sound and then peace, all stopped at once.

question: Was there any music playing?

answer: No, there was no music playing. The narrator went inside thinking he was given earphones but they were in fact earplugs.

question: Does he use the emergency ball?

answer: No, he does not use it because he couldn't feel it.

question: How does the narrator feel after the MRI was done?

answer: The narrator feels tricked since he went inside thinking there would be music playing but there was none. He walks out feeling the buzzing and humming.

question: Write a ~6 sentence summary.

answer:
The narrator is going for an MRI scan. He walks into the room and the doctor provides him with, a set of earplugs, which he mistakes for earphones and assumes there would be music playing inside, and an emergency ball to squeeze if the need be.

The man notices the MRI happening in two stages - in the first stage his body feels stiff, he could feel the radio waves on his neck and head. In the second stage, the sound started coming from different directs which the narrator enjoyed. Followed by the last stage that lasted hardly a few seconds.

The MRI was complete and the narrator wonders about how he thought there would be music playing inside.


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[Logo] CARTOON CARTOONS is a collective name used by Cartoon Network for their original animated series from 1996 to 2003. The majority of them were produced by Hanna-Barbera and/or Cartoon Network Studios. The concept of Cartoon Cartoons was spearheaded by Fred Seibert, and originated from his animation anthology series, _What a Cartoon!_ (later re-titled to _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_). Once their popularity had grown, the Cartoon Cartoons were featured on the network's Friday night programming block, Cartoon Cartoon Fridays. Not all Cartoon Network original series created at around this time were officially recognized as Cartoon Cartoons.

The name was retired by the network in 2003 and officially met its demise in 2009, when _Ed, Edd n Eddy_ ended. Since their heyday, re-runs of the Cartoon Cartoons have continued to air on _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_ (2005–2008) and _Cartoon Planet_ (2012–2014).

History

Cartoon Cartoons first appeared as shorts on animation showcase series _What a Cartoon!_ in 1995, under the name of _World Premiere Toons_. The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera and Cartoon Network Studios under the direction of Fred Seibert. Seibert had been a guiding force for Nickelodeon (having overseen the creation of Nicktoons shortly prior to his departure) prior to joining Hanna-Barbera and would establish Frederator Studios years later.[1]

Through _What a Cartoon!_, Cartoon Network was able to assess the potential of certain shorts to serve as pilots for spin-off series and signed contracts with their creators to create ongoing series.[2] _Dexter's Laboratory_ was the most popular short series according to a vote held in 1995, and became the first Cartoon Cartoon in 1996. The network's previous original shows, The Moxy Show and Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, as well as all acquired programming were not retroactively given the Cartoon Cartoons label. Three more series based on shorts debuted in 1997: _Johnny Bravo_, _Cow and Chicken_, and _I Am Weasel_ (the latter two as segments of the same show; _I Am Weasel_ was later spun off into a separate show). These are followed by _The Powerpuff Girls_ in 1998 and _Ed, Edd n Eddy_ in 1999,[3][4] and concluded with _Mike, Lu & Og_ and _Courage the Cowardly Dog_ in 1999, creating a lineup of critically acclaimed shows.[5] In 2001, the network received _Time Squad_ and _Grim & Evil_ (the previous state of _Evil Con Carne_ and _The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy_). Also in 2001, the show Samurai Jack premiered, but was not officially branded as a Cartoon Cartoon despite airing during the various programming blocks. In 2002, _Codename: Kids Next Door_ became a full series after being chosen in the previous year's “Big Pick Weekend”. It was also the last original series to officially carry the Cartoon Cartoon branding before being discontinued.

The “Cartoon Cartoon” brand was first introduced in July 1997 for the network's Cartoon Cartoon Fridays, originally part of the network's Friday night programming block. This block would become the marquee night for premieres of new episodes and series, beginning on June 11, 1999.

The Cartoon Cartoons were intended to appeal to a wider audience than the average Saturday morning cartoon. Linda Simensky, vice president of original animation, reminded adults and teenage girls that the cartoons could appeal to them as well. Kevin Sandler's article on them claimed that these cartoons were both less “bawdy” than their counterparts at Comedy Central and less “socially responsible” than their counterparts at Nickelodeon. Sandler pointed to the whimsical rebelliousness, high rate of exaggeration and self-consciousness of the overall output which each individual series managed.[6]

In October 2003, that same month for the new Fridays premiered on the network, the _Cartoon Cartoons_ brand was discontinued and the openings of _Cartoon Cartoons_ that were shown before the opening of the actual Cartoon Cartoon was dropped.

Programming blocks

More shows premiered bearing the _Cartoon Cartoons_ brand, airing throughout the network's schedule and prominently on “Cartoon Cartoon Fridays”, which became the marquee night for premieres of new episodes and shows beginning June 11, 1999. On October 3, 2003, the block was rebooted under a hybrid live-action format as “Fridays”, hosted by Tommy Snider and Nzinga Blake, the latter of whom was later replaced by Tara Sands. It aired shows outside the “Cartoon Cartoon” moniker, such as _Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends_, _Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi_, _The Life and Times of Juniper Lee_, _Camp Lazlo_, _My Gym Partner's a Monkey_, _Squirrel Boy_, and _Class of 3000_. The last airing of “Fridays” was on February 23, 2007.

As early as September 2005, the “Cartoon Cartoons” label was primarily used for _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_, a half-hour program featuring episodes of older Cartoon Cartoons that were no longer shown regularly on the network, and “Cartoon Cartoons The Top 5”, an hour-long program featuring a countdown of the week's five “best” Cartoon Cartoons from the older lineup.

The block Cartoon Planet was revived on Cartoon Network on March 30, 2012, airing in a format similar to _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_. It features Cartoon Cartoons such as _Dexter's Laboratory_, _Johnny Bravo_, _Cow and Chicken_, _I Am Weasel_, _The Powerpuff Girls_, _Courage the Cowardly Dog_, _Ed, Edd n Eddy_, _Codename: Kids Next Door_, _The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy_, and other original Cartoon Network Studios series such as _Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends_, _Camp Lazlo_, and _Chowder_. Cartoon Planet returned on October 5, 2012, for Cartoon Network's 20th anniversary.

List of series

Precursor

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| _What a         |                 | (as main show)  | [7][8]          |
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| / _The Cartoon  |                 |                 |                 |
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Full series

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  _Dexter's Laboratory_                                                   [9][10][11]
  _Johnny Bravo_                                                          [12][13][14]
  _Cow and Chicken_                                                       [15][16][17]
  _I Am Weasel_                                             [18]          [19][20][21]
  _The Powerpuff Girls_ (original series)                                 [22][23][24]
  _Ed, Edd n Eddy_                                                        [25][26][27]
  _Mike, Lu & Og_                                                         [28]
  _Courage the Cowardly Dog_                                              [29][30][31]
  _Sheep in the Big City_
  _Time Squad_
  _Grim & Evil_                                                           [32][33]
  _Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones?_                                  [34]
  _Codename: Kids Next Door_                                              [35][36]
  _The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy_                                  [37][38]
  _Evil Con Carne_                                                        [39][40]

Programming blocks

  Title                                      Year(s) aired                  Note(s)
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  Cartoon Cartoons                           1997–2003
  Cartoon Cartoon Weekend                    1997–2002
  Cartoon Cartoon Fridays                    1999–2003
  Cartoon Cartoon of the Day                 1999–2000
  The Saturday Morning Block                 1999–2000
  The Cartoon Cartoon Show                   2000[41]–03;[42] 2005–08[43]
  Cartoon Cartoon Summer                     2000–01
  Cartoon Cartoon Fridays Big Pick Weekend   2000–01
  Cartoon Cartoon Primetime                  2001
  The Premiere Premiere Show                 2001–02
  Cartoon Cartoon Weekend Summerfest         2002
  Cartoon Cartoon Top 5                      2002[44]–08

In other media

In the _OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes_ episode “_Crossover Nexus_”, the “Cartoon Cartoon” logo is shown in the bottom of a wall inside the Cartoon Network headquarters; the theme song can be heard when Ben Tennyson (_Ben 10_) shapeshifts into different Cartoon Network characters.

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[6] Stabile, Harrison (2003), p. 98–99

[7] Renamed to _The What a Cartoon! Show_ in 1996 and again to _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_ in 2000.

[8] This show is, or was, airing on Boomerang

[9] Reran as segments on _The Cartoon Cartoon Show_ and _Top 5_, beginning in 2005.

[10] Reran as segments on _Cartoon Planet_, beginning in 2012.

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title: Cartoon Cartoons

question: Explain the name "Cartoon Cartoons".

answer: The name is not just a repetition; the first "Cartoon" refers to the network (Cartoon Network) while "Cartoons" refers to the media produced by the network in this collection.

question: Why was Cartoon Cartoons discontinued?

answer: This is not clear from the text.

question: What made the cartoons appealing to a wider audience?

answer: Their themes and humor were more subtle, making them enjoyable for adults and teenage girls.

question: Has the network aired reruns since Cartoon Cartoons was discontinued?

answer: Yes, first on The Cartoon Cartoon Show and then on the Cartoon Planet segment.


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MALIK IKHTIYAR-UD-DIN ALTUNIA was a ruler of Bengal and Bhatinda (Punjab) and was the lover and husband of Razia Sultan and a military general of the Delhi Sultanate under the Mamluk Dynasty.

Mirza Altunia born was Something around 1204 at Bhatinda , Punjab

  Born       1204
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  Spouse     Razia Sultan
  Died       13 October 1240 Delhi, India
  Religion   Sunni Islam

Early life

He was given the charge of sharab-dar [office the care of the liquors] and after sometime when Sultan Itutmish saw the bravey and manliness in him he gave him the office of Sar Chatar-dar [Head of the state canopy- bearers]. During the reign of Razia Sultan , he stood by her like a pillar through thick and thin times. He helped her break the 40 Amirs and strengthen her rule, he also helped her in over throwing the rule of Shah Turkan and her son ,Ruknuddin Firoz who were very cruel. Due to his services to her and the Sultanate, she made him the Governer of Bhatinda which was under the rule of the Delhi Sultanate.

Some historians say that, it was because of Malik Altunia's undying support and protective shield towards her, that she managed to rule successfully for four years. This fact made sense because, after he left for Bhatinda the Turkish nobles started to conspire against her and spread rumors about her and Jamal-ud-Din Yaqut, an Abyssinian Siddi (Habshi) slave, and she began to meet her downfall.

Love for Razia Sultan

Altunia and Razia were childhood friends, some claim them to be childhood sweethearts. He had aimed to be her royal consort one day, but Razia's busy life and heavy responsibility as a Sultan wasn't something that she could overlook. Hence she kept turning down his repeated proposals for marriage. When he became the governor of Bhatinda, Razia started relying on an Abyssinian Slave named Jamaluddin Yaqut who was loyal to the Sultana. Yaqut in a short span had acquired great position and rank. From a simple Amir-i-Akhur (Lord of the stables), he became Amir-ul-Umra (Chief of the Nobles). The position of Amir-ul-Umra was earlier held only by a Turk of highest order. The growing rumour between the illicit relationship between Yaqut and Razia made him jealous and so he led a rebellion against her .

It is now accepted that Malik Altunia was her first and last love. The rumors of Yaqut were only spread by Turkish nobles to put the Sultana's image down. Many well known historians also believe that the rebellion was simply a way of getting her back and to protect her from the evil eyes of people like Kabir Khan and the Turkish Nobles who always wanted her downfall because they could not accept a woman sitting on the throne. Mount Elphiston describes Malik Altunia in his book as “the safest hands Sultan Razia could ever be placed in.”

A battle ensued between the lovers, Yaqut was killed and Razia was captured and taken as prisoner. While in prison, she was kept in royalty and Altunia visited her regularly. She was allowed to go to Hajirattan mosque to offer prayers on Fridays in a special palki. The changing nature and extreme care melted the anger of Razia Sultan and she won him over once again with her love clearing the misunderstandings once and for all. As a result she was released and the lovers got married.

Death

By the way after their marriage they stayed together for months and not ultimately waged war against Bahram as written on many fake sites. Altunia , brought forth Sultan Razia from the fortress of Bhatinda , assembled forces, and marched towards the capital.However, their plan had little chance to get success still they tried. Both Razia and Mirja were defeated on October 1240. They fled Delhi and reached Kaithal the next day, where their remaining forces abandoned them. They both fell into the hands of Jats and were robbed and killed on the date corresponds to October 13, 1240.

There is a claimed burial site where Razia Sultana was buried in Kaithal and Altunia was also buried next to her.There was also a masjid nearby.

Viceroy of India (Lord Linlithgow) in 1938 came to kaithal to visit Razia's tomb. He approved a special grant for the restoration of the tomb. After that Director General Archaeology India visited the tomb but due to second world war, the grant could not be spent on the restoration.

A.H. 638 (October 1240). They fled Delhi and reached Kaithal the next day, where their remaining forces abandoned them. They both fell into the hands of Jats and were robbed and killed on the 25th of Rabi' al-awwal A.H. 638, this date corresponds to October 13, 1240. but unfortunately both were killed by jats and robbers. (This is the most accepted version of history).

In popular culture

In 2015, &TV started airing a TV series on the life of Razia Sultan, starring Rohit Purohit as Malik Altunia which highlighted both, her tough journey towards becoming a Sultan and her much spoken about passionate love life with Altunia .

title: Malik Altunia

question: What are the factors behind Razia Sultan's longevity as a ruler of Delhi?

answer: Razia Sultan is the ruler of the Delhi Sultanate and was the wife of Malik Altunia, the military general of the Delhi Sultanate. Razia was surrounded by political enemies who sought to undermine her authority, including spreading a rumor that she was sleeping with an Abbyssinian slave-turned-noble named Yaqut. This infuriated malik who decided to plot an insurrection again her. Prior to this period, Razia had enjoyed a stronghold on Delhi with the help and support of Malik who used his position to supported and protected her for four years.


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//This is the first short story I've ever written, so I will be eternally grateful to get some feedback and comments on it.

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She said, there go the birds again.

They would cry before the break of dawn perching on our window sills  while making our home their shelter.

I have never really taken notice of them. Their incessant cries in the mornings have always been just ‘part of it’, as were many other things. When I was little, Father used it to trap little sparrows with promises of fresh fruits; Mother even trapped a fruit bat once. It was exhilarating. However, we always let them go regardless of what they were.

The trap remained empty after two weeks. This time, Mother’s intent was to make an example of these flighted vermin.

Then came one.

(The question)

“What are you waiting for?”

It kept its steady gaze on me, even as its head stuck out of the trap at an awkward angle, looking like a disjointed puppet.

“You know, I'm the one who is trapped here,” it said, “so what are you waiting for?”

At any other time, this conversation may have been a sign of delirium. But sometimes, it takes a new and unbiased perspective to put things back into perspective.

“I’m not waiting for anything.”

It knew at once that this was a lie and more. I was on my guard and I knew that it was simply trying to gain my trust and regain its right to freedom.

“I can help you. I know you, I’ve watched you for a while and shared your pain. I’ve hear your thoughts even when you think that no one is listening.”

Its sleek feathers were gently moving under the afternoon breeze. A dark cloud overhead threatened to bring rain, which would be fine for most people; we were safe under a warm roof but birds of its feather were vulnerable to the elements.

“I do not think that you would care for a minute about a being like me, but I too feel the same as you do. Like I said, we share your pain, we know your thoughts, all you need to do is to believe and listen.”

(The Confession)

I realized then that I was holding my breath all this time, listening as the stranger spoke.

“My mind, body and soul are not my own. I have lived my life in the shadows of others. I’ve moulded myself at the whims of those around me; my being exists for the convenience of those whom I hold dear. I am lost and I don’t know how to change.”

The bird tipped its head and looked straight into my staring eyes.

“And then what? Are you just going to continue making excuses for the rest of your days?”

Excuses? Excuses… They were not excuses. These were the reasons that had moved me when I thought there was nothing else ahead. The driving forces behind a life that was once thought forsaken. But somewhere along the line it seemed, someone else took the reins. A wall had been erected and instead of protecting what was fragile, it contained what was meant to flourish. An infallible personality, loved and accepted, all done to blend in and move with the tides.

Listening with a slightly bemused expression, the bird saw beyond the wall and into the core. It saw tears and blood, but they were empty. They were not shed from pain nor happiness, regret nor contentment.

“What is it you really want? You cannot change what has already happened, and everything that had happened, did for a reason. You cannot seek the light unless you are already in the darkness; you cannot reach for the sky, if you have not already fallen to the ground. What you are bound to is only your own reflections of what you think need to be fulfilled. No one else owns the responsibility to you. If you want to fly, set yourself free.”

A bird of far too many thoughts and far too many words. I slide the triggered catch and pulled.

It did not move.

title: perched.

question: Where is the story set?

answer: A house (presumably somewhere rural)

question: List everyone who speaks in the story.

answer: The narrator, and a bird the narrator catches

question: Why does Mother trap the bird?

answer: She wants to make an example of it

question: What color is the bird?

answer: That information can't be found

question: Write a ~5 sentence summary.

answer: The narrator traps a bird, intending to make an example of it. The bird speaks to her and tells her it knows her pain. The narrator confesses that they feel like their life has been lived in the shadows of others, which the bird says is just an excuse. The bird tells her to set herself free. The narrator opens the trap, but the bird doesn't move.


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Suto Papik

‘Suto Papik’ is Armenian, for ‘grandfather Suto.’

Walking to the pool for the first time is a memory that I’ll always hold dear. I was five years old, and my grandfather thought it was past time I learned how to swim. Mixed emotions of terror and exhilaration filled my heart. Naturally, I was scared. As a child I remember hearing horror stories of children drowning in the turbulent Ahkurian River. At the same time, I recalled watching the Discovery Channel with wonder as divers swam to the depths of the ocean observing life forms. We left our Soviet bloc style apartment complex, located on the outskirts of the city, at early noon. We made the long journey towards the center of Yerevan. I remember it was a beautiful summer day in Armenia – the sun dodged the distant nimbus clouds, and shined in all its glory. Making our way towards the pool, the sights of fully blossomed trees and flowers were simply breathtaking. In particular, the gladiolus or ‘sword lilies’ radiated hues of pink and purple among the shrubbery. As we made our way towards the market square, I caught a glimpse of the statue of Saint Vardan riding his steed valiantly into battle. This sight settled my nerves. I was filled with inspiration and was undaunted by the task at hand, as I rode my metaphorical steed to overcome my challenge. Pushing on, we passed the blaring, crowded markets of Republic Square. Hundreds of people were huddled around haggling, as vendors bellowed bargain priced apples and walnuts. Alluring aromas of seasoned kabobs sizzling next to toasty na’an bread permeated the market. As we made our final strides towards the pool, the noises and smells gradually faded away.

Finally, there it was, in all its glory, the city pool; the sight brought back hints of doubt in me. I tried to recollect the feeling I had as we passed the statue of Saint Vardan, but my efforts were pointless. The possibility of failure and death seemed imminent. Seeing my demeanor, my grandfather was naturally concerned. Suto Papik reassured me saying, “I will guide you the entire time and with my direction and assistance, you will not fail.” In that moment, my nerves settled and I decided that I would enter the pool. I remember my grandfather first testing the temperature of the water with the tip of his toe. The test seemed to provide the desired result. Suto papik turned to me smiled, nodded, and beckoned to me. He picked me up by my torso, and gently eased me into the water. My grandfather gently guided me across the pool, giving simple swimming instructions: “Kick your feet, right arm, left arm, and breathe!” This lesson, and our day together lasted merely several hours, but I have relived and reimagined that day with Suto Papik countless times. Most specifically, I will never forget the firm tone in which he spoke, gallantly leading the way.

In all honesty, to this day, I don’t know how to swim. When I go to the pool, I ‘doggy paddle’ and try to use my natural buoyancy to stay afloat. However, my day with my grandfather taught me a valuable lesson. Suto papik showed me that I have nothing to fear if I encounter a new, overwhelming task. Whenever I face a difficult challenge, I reminisce about that day and think that if as a child I overcame the fear of drowning, I can overcome and conquer any task.

At the age of seven, I immigrated to America with my parents and brother. We left everything and everyone dear to us behind for better opportunities. Four years after our departure, Suto Papik passed away. Suto Papik had diabetes, and the cumulative factors of age and a poor healthcare system resulted in his death. Sadly, I cannot recollect another memory that I shared with my grandfather. I have been told stories of his incredible deeds, but I can only personally attest to one. Suto papik was a surgeon during the height of the Cold War, when Russia invaded Afghanistan. During dinner parties, family friends and acquaintances of my grandfather never failed to remind me of his reputation. The miraculous deeds he performed when innocents were being ravaged by war are simply awe-inspiring. I have been told by his colleagues that he refused to see nationality as a dividing barrier, and that he provided aid to civilians on both sides of the conflict. I don’t remember my grandfather boasting to others of such efforts; perhaps he was a modest man, or maybe what I’ve been told are exaggerations.

However, based on the memory I have of him, I choose to believe my grandfather was as grand as I’ve been told. In fact, I regret that the only memory I have of my grandfather is of him taking me to the pool. And although I knew him for such a brief period of time, the figure of Suto papik is ingrained in my memory and has had more influence on me than anyone else.

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title: This is a short narrative I had to submit for my English class. Reddit, what are thoughts on the paper?

question: Does the narrator learn to swim?

answer: His grandfather teaches him to swim but he discloses that he does not know how to swim.

question: Where was the narrator living?

answer: The narrator was living in Yerevan, Armenia.

question: Did the narrator's grandfather teach him how to swim?

answer: Yes, his grandfather tried teaching him how to swim.

question: Is Suto Papik still alive?

answer: Suto Papik died soon after the narrator and his parents moved to America.

question: Write a ~7 sentence summary.

answer:
The narrator is reminiscing the time his grandfather taught him to swim. The little boy was afraid of swimming. But his Suto Papik (grandfather in Armenian) instructed him well.

The narrator reveals that he, to this day, does not know how to swim. But the time he spent with his grandpa at the pool is the only memory he has with him. He was a surgeon during the Cold War.

Suto Papik passed away four years after the narrator's family immigrated to America.


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(Reuters) - Nielsen Holdings Plc NLSN.N will begin including Hulu Live TV and Google's YouTube TV viewing in its TV ratings in the United States in an effort to capture the shift from traditional broadcast to watching shows on laptops or smartphones, the company said on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: A picture illustration shows a YouTube logo reflected in a person's eye June 18, 2014. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo - RTX32ECV

All programming on Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV that has the same commercials that ran when the program aired on TV, will be included in Nielsen’s ratings no matter the device or whether it was viewed live or on DVR, the advertising tracking company said.

As viewers increasingly “cut the cord”, or cancel their cable package subscriptions and move to skinny bundles such as Sling TV and streaming sites like Hulu, it is important for Nielsen to account for these digital players, Nielsen’s Executive Vice President of product leadership Megan Clarken told Reuters.

“This is a big one for the industry,” Clarken said. “We’re following viewers across platforms.”

Expanding Nielsen’s TV ratings to include digital viewership from Hulu and YouTube TV will help advertisers account for trends and refine their ad strategy, Clarken added.

However, Brian Wieser, senior analyst at Pivotal Research Group, an equity research firm, said the ratings may not immediately be meaningful for advertisers because neither Hulu nor YouTube TV have a significant number of subscribers.

“The reality is people don’t drop their cable packages that easily,” Wieser said.

Hulu and YouTube declined to comment on the number of subscribers to their live TV streaming services.

Nielsen’s move to include the digital viewing is a strategic way for the company to ready itself for the future of media consumption, especially as networks have questioned Nielsen’s rating methodology, said Dave Morgan, chief executive officer and founder of Simulmedia, which uses data to run campaigns for advertisers.

“Everybody recognizes that services like Hulu and YouTube TV have already become quite established and will continue to grow,” he said.

Nielsen will record all digital viewing that occurs within a three-day or seven-day window of when a show first aired on TV into its C3, C7 currency, which advertisers use to buy ad time.

YouTube TV launched in April and lets viewers stream live TV from networks such as ABC, FOX and ESPN. The service is currently available in 15 markets.

Hulu Live TV began in May and included a partnership with Scripps Networks to stream its channels including HGTV and Food Network.

Reporting by Sheila Dang; editing by Anna Driver and Diane Craft

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question: What are people moving to when dropping their cable packages?

answer: Sling TV and streaming sites like Hulu and Youtube TV.

question: How many subscribers Youtube and Hulu have on their live TV streaming?

answer: They have declined to answer this question.

question: When did Youtube TV launch?

answer: It launched in April.

question: When did Hulu Live TV launch?

answer: They launched in May.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: The article is about Nielsen including online streaming services like Hulu TV and YoutubeTV in his television ratings.


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The ASTON MARTIN DBR9 is a racing car built by Aston Martin Racing, debuting in 2005 and racing actively in international sportscar racing until the end of GT1 category in 2011. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then-owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title. The car is most famous for taking two LMGT1 class wins at Le Mans 24 Hours (2007 and 2008) by the Aston Martin Racing factory team.

Development

Based on the Aston Martin DB9 road car, the DBR9 retains the chassis, engine block, and cylinder heads of the road car's V12 engine. The rest of the car is re-engineered for high performance competition use. The DBR9's bodywork is a blend of optimum aerodynamic performance and the styling of the DB9 road car. All the body panels are constructed from carbon fibre composite (except the roof) to minimize the weight of the car. To complete the aerodynamic body, the bottom of the car is flat all the way from the front to the rear diffuser. To optimise rear downforce a carbon fibre wing has been added. The engine develops and . The DBR9 goes from 0 to in 3.4 seconds, and 0 to in 6.4 seconds.

For the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans, Prodrive made modifications to the DBR9 design to not only improve performance, but also to increase driver comfort in the cockpit. Due to new regulations put into place by Le Mans organizers, the DBR9 required the installation of an air conditioning unit, to prevent overstressing drivers. Prodrive went further by putting a heat-resistant white roof on all new cars to assist in keeping cockpit temperatures down. Performance modifications included the removal of two, now immaterial, cooling vents from the bonnet of the car.

Racing history

[A DBR9 running in the 2005 Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.] [The 2008 Le Mans GT1 class winner at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.] The DBR9 won the Sebring 12 Hours for its LMGT1 category in 2005, but came third in Le Mans 24 Hour behind arch-rivals Corvette Racing due to fuel problems. In 2006, the DBR9 was unable to repeat its success at Sebring, finishing second behind a Corvette. A similar situation occurred at Le Mans as well. Despite not winning Sebring and Le Mans, Aston Martin Racing regularly challenged Corvette Racing for victory in the rest of the American Le Mans Series schedule, with victories at Lime Rock Park, Miller Motorsports Park, Mosport, Petit Le Mans, and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Aston Martin capped their 2006 ALMS season by finishing second in the GT1 Manufacturer's Championship, earning the factory team an automatic entry to the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans.

In the Le Mans Endurance Series, Larbre Compétition took the Team's Championship, with victories at the 1000 Kilometres of Istanbul and 1000 Kilometres of the Nurburgring, a second-place finish at the 1000 Kilometres of Jarama, and a fifth-place finish at the 1000 Kilometres of Donington.

The DBR9 came into the 2006 FIA GT Championship being title contender favourites, but the season was somewhat lacklustre with only two victories at Mugello and Dubai. The Phoenix Racing Aston Martin DBR9 narrowly missed out on victory at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. BMS Scuderia Italia cited a problem with finding the right tyre compound with their Pirellis as the factor for their lack of success.

For 2007, Aston Martin was finally able to overcome their woes at Le Mans, securing the GT1 class victory for the #009 Aston Martin Racing DBR9. Larbre's DBR9 would also manage third place in class. The teams running DBR9s managed to finish every car entered. To celebrate that historic victory, Aston Martin built a very limited edition of the DB9 called the DB9 LM (Le Mans), which featured a unique color, called the Sarthe Silver (named to the track where the Le Mans racing is held), also DBS clear taillights, specific wheels, Magnum silver meshes and crossbar, Sport Pack as standard, a specific interior with red stitching and tertre rouge facia trim. All cars were individually numbered and they are very sought-after today.

Later in 2007, Aston Martin launched another limited production, the DBS road car which has many styling cues taken from the DBR9 in conjunction with the James Bond film _Casino Royale_. Aston Martin Racing's DBR9s raced 2006 and 2007 under the numbers 007 and 009, in honour of James Bond. Unlike the DB9 LM, which was an ultra-exclusive (only 60 built) cosmetic package, the DBS brought many technology from the racing world. A lot of carbon fiber and aluminium used in the body, a serious power upgrade to the engine and a new interior.

In 2008, while Larbre and Scuderia Italia moved on from Aston Martin, Prodrive continued to field a two-car factory team at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The #009 numbered car, with the new Gulf Oil sponsored paint scheme, driven by Darren Turner, Antonio Garcia and David Brabham, won its class.

A Le Mans-spec DBR9 participated in the 2009 Super GT season, marking Aston Martin's debut in the series.

Teams

[Team Modena's DBR9, the first customer chassis built] [Strakka Racing's DBR9, at Silverstone Circuit in 2008] The Aston Martin DBR9 was last run by two customers team in the FIA GT1 World Championship. In the past, there were up to three factory teams and the car has also been sold to customers for private use in various racing series, such as the American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, FFSA GT Championship, and Super GT.

Past factory teams

-   Aston Martin Racing, run by Prodrive (2005–2008)

-   Aston Martin Racing Larbre, run by Larbre Compétition (2005–2007)

-   Aston Martin Racing BMS, run by BMS Scuderia Italia (2005–2007)

Past customer teams

-   Team Modena, formerly Cirtek Racing (2005–2008)

-   Jetalliance Racing, formerly RaceAlliance (2006–2009)

-   Phoenix Racing (2006–2007)

-   Barwell Motorsports (2007)

-   Gigawave Motorsport (2007–2009)

-   Bell Motorsports (2008)

-   Strakka Racing, also under the Vitaphone Racing banner (2008)

-   Team Nova (2009)

-   Hexis AMR (2010 - 2011)

-   Young Driver AMR, run by Fischer Racing (2010 - 2011)

Chassis

A total of 16 DBR9 chassis were made including a few upgraded chassis' over the five years it has raced so far.

Chassis history

-   DBR9/1

The first DBR9 chassis to be built and raced at Le Mans in 2005 under Aston Martin Racing, qualified on pole and finished 3rd in class.[1] In 2005, it also competed in the 12 Hours of Sebring, winning the GT1 class and finishing fourth overall. In 2006, Larbre Compétition only raced this chassis at the Le Mans Series but, in 2007 they raced it in the FFSA GT Championship and the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This chassis competed in the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season and 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship season with the Hexis AMR team, eventually winning the 2011 Team's championship.

-   DBR9/2

Another factory Aston Martin Racing DBR9 that only picked up one class win and best overall finish of second. Raced in the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship season for Hexis AMR as Car number 4.[2]

-   DBR9/3

Entered by Aston Martin Racing for the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans and competing in the full 2006 American Le Mans Series season and got two class wins. Also raced by Larbre Compétition at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans.

-   DBR9/4

Raced by Team Modena in 2006 and then in 2008 by Strakka Racing who raced at the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans under the Vitaphone Racing Team banner. Achieved one class win in the LMS in 2006.

-   DBR9/5

Raced by Bell Motorsports in the 2008 American Le Mans Series season. No class wins, 4 podiums out of 6 races entered.

-   DBR9/6

Raced by BMS Scuderia Italia under the name Aston Martin Racing BMS. Raced a full 2007 FIA GT Championship season.

-   DBR9/7

Another Aston Martin Racing BMS car. No podiums or class wins despite entering a full 2006 FIA GT Championship season.

-   DBR9/8

Raced by Aston Martin Racing in the 2006 American Le Mans Series season and the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans where it won in the GT1 class. Also raced by BMS Scuderia Italia in the 2007 FIA GT Championship season.

-   DBR9/9

Raced by BMS Scuderia Italia at the 2006 and 2007 FIA GT Championship seasons where it picked no wins. Written off at the 24 Hours of Spa in 2007.

-   DBR9/10

Only raced at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans where it won in the GT1 class and finished fifth overall.

-   DBR9/101

Raced under privateer teams under Russian Age Racing who also raced alongside Cirtek Motorsport in 2005 and 2006 who picked up two wins. It was then owned by Team Modena who raced it in 2007 and 2008 including appearances at Le Mans, and Le Mans Series, gaining 4 victories.

-   DBR9/102

Scheduled to race at the 2006 Mil Milhas Brasileiras under Capuava Racing Team but had engine problems in practice.

-   DBR9/103

Only raced by Jetalliance Racing from 2006 right up to the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans. In the three years it picked up 4 wins.

-   DBR9/104

Raced by Phoenix racing in a full 2006 FIA GT Championship season and only raced once in 2007. It only achieved one win but seven podiums.

-   DBR9/105

Another DBR9 raced by Jetalliance Racing including three wins and four podiums in the 2008 FIA GT Championship season.

-   DBR9/106

Raced by Gigawave Motorsport in 2008 and picked up five podiums. It was meant to race at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans but Gigawave ditched the DBR9 to focus on the Nissan GT-R GT1 programme. The car was used in Gigawave's first Le Man Series race of 2009, the final round at Silverstone, where it won the GT1 class.

-   DBR9/109

Built for the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season; it raced in the early part of the season. It was also entered for the 1000 km of Spa, where it was extensively damaged in an accident.

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title: Aston Martin DBR9

question: On which older model is the DBR8 based?

answer: The Aston Martin DB9

question: What year did the DBR9 win the Sebring for its LMGT21 category?

answer: 2005.

question: After whom is the car named?

answer: David Brown

question: For the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans, what was added to the car for the comfort of the driver?.

answer: An air-conditioning unit


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KANDE VIHARA (Sinhalaː කන්දේ විහාරය) is a major Buddhist temple in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. The temple has got its name 'Kande vihara' (Mountain temple) as it is built on top of a hill located near to Aluthgama town. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.

History

The temple was founded by ven. Karapagala Dewamitta thero in 1734,[1] under the guidance of ven. Udugama Chandrasara thero who was then chief incumbent of Galapatha Raja Maha Vihara and a pupil of ven. Weliwita Sri Saranankara Thero. Since then the temple was renovated and developed time to time under state patronage that lead the temple to become a major Buddhist shrine in the country. In 1904 the Kshethrarama Pirivena, an educational institution for monks, was attached to the temple as a result of the efforts done by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero.[2] The pirivena acts as a center for Buddhist education in the country, is also conducted by the Kande Vihara.

The image house, Stupa and the sacred Bodhi tree with its enclosing octagonal shaped wall are considered as very old monuments in the temple. The Bodhi tree is believed to be more than 300 years old.[3] The large Stupa of the temple which was erected in 1935, has been constructed as enclosing a small sized Stupa, constructed by Ven. Udugama Chandrasara Thero in 1783.[4]

In 2002, a foundation stone for a gigantic Samadhi Buddha statue depicting the Bhoomisparsha Mudra was laid in the temple premises and the completed statue was open to the public in 2007, making the temple more popular among the local devotees. The statue is [5] in height and considered as one of tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.[6]

The temple

The temple comprises the Stupa, Bodhi Tree, Relic Chamber, Image House, Upulvan Devalaya and the other main Devalas including Kataragama and Pattini Devalaya.[7] Bodhi Tree, preaching hall and the Seema Malaka are situated outside the Vihara premises. The Stupa has been built in bell shape and erected within an octagonal Shelter.

[Vows made and tied on the Sacred Bo tree at Kande Viharaya, Aluthgama.]

The relic chamber of the temple is believed to be the oldest building in the temple premises.[8] At the entrance of the chamber is sculptured with a stone moonstone and a door frame. Inner walls and the ceiling of the chamber has been adorned with Kandyan Era Frescoes belonging to the latter part of the Kandyan period. The image house of the temple is consist of an inner chamber and an outer chamber. Entrance to the image house is a magnetic looking Thorana with three arch shaped entrances. Inside the inner chamber three Buddha images in the standing, seated and sleeping postures can be seen. The walls and the ceilings of both chambers have been decorated with Jataka tales, moments of the Buddha's journey of life and various types of other murals.

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title: Kande Vihara

question: What is Kande Vihara's name written in Sinhala?

answer: කන්දේ විහාරය.

question: What is Kande Vihara?

answer: A Buddhist Temple.

question: Where is Kande Vihara?

answer: Kalutara District, Sri Lanka.

question: When was Kande Vihara founded?

answer: 1734.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: The article is about a Buddhist temple called Kande Vihara located on Sri Lanka.


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Medical Electronics, Present and Future

MEDICAL ELECTRONICS: PRESENT & FUTURE TECHNOLOGY

Death is the ultimate end of the living being. No person in this world can stay alive forever. All accept this ultimate truth. However, the need of the hour is to make the life worth living. It is necessary that while you are alive, you stay healthy and fit. In the old age, people used to have lesser medication and lots of diseases. They would end up suffering from the diseases and ultimately dying a horrible death. Most of the people used to treat their diseases with home remedies that were obviously not much effective. Only some few people would get lucky and get fit and healthy as ever with the help of homemade or natural remedies.

THE PAST WAS NOT SO BRIGHT:

As the time has passed and the human being got better with the technologies, various electronic devices have been introduced to the world of medicine. Where it was almost impossible to treat even a small disease like herpes, now we have found cures of the biggest and most evil diseases like cancer and hepatitis. The latest medical electronics have come up with lots of benefits and advantages. They, obviously, are high in cost and take a major toll on the pocket of the patient yet at the same time they guarantee the future good health of the enduring person. The cost of the health care techniques is definitely higher than what it was before. At the same time, the treatments make sure that the suffering person gets a better and healthy life style.

[Medical Electronics]

THE PRESENT IS SHINING:

The medical electronics have no doubt come a long way. Initially, the medical electronics were always huge and intangible. They were so large that moving them from one place to another was almost impossible. The huge size of the medical electronics also made it difficult for the doctors to use them. Along with that, the major concern was the low rate of precision. One could never get sure about the correctness of the method used to cure a particular disease. This would also make a way to lots of deaths. Initially, whenever a medical electronic is used, the rate of deaths is high.

[Medical Electronics]

ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES:

People are now educated enough to come up with devices that enhance the level of precision and accuracy. This however, does not come easily. Years of research are required and the researches come with extreme hard work to come up with one new mechanism. The amount of money that is required in each project is extremely high. Most of the countries have allocated a prominent amount of portion to the health sector and the research and development activities. In order to have a proficient health care system for people, one needs to have a huge amount of money.

THE PRESENT CONDITIONS:

Most of the countries have started giving priority to the medical health care of their citizens. Japan is the leading country in this regard. It has allocated a huge amount of money to the information technology and has linked it with the health care.

Innovation is necessary in ever field of life. However, in the field of medicine, it can turn out to be revolutionary. If information technology and health care services continue to work together, they can help each other and the nations by bringing great advancements in the field of medicine. Many technologies have proved to be life changing for people.

3D BIOPRINTING

3D bioprinting is something that has brought a great amount of revolution in the medical perspective. This technology comes up with something that could never be imagined in past. The bioprinting is basically the process through which the tissues of a human body can be literally printed. Tissues can be printed and in the similar manner, complete organs can be brought into the existence. If a person has a ruptured organ, that can be rebuilt with the help of 3D PRINTING. One does not need to get organs from a different body as the tissues from his own body can make new organs.

[3D Bioprinting]

ROBOTICS

One of the most advanced medical techniques that are quite successful as well is ROBOTICS. This technology has come up with a ray of hope for the people who are paralyzed. Most of the people who were paralyzed for many years and had almost forgotten how to walk could finally walk with the help of this technique. They do not need to sit on the wheelchairs anymore as the medical science has come up with the perfect solutions for them. It includes the EP system that is also known as enhanced product system.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH is one of the most revolutionary medical electronics invented in the history of the medical science. This system has not been used that vigorously until now but it comes with a promise of great futures and holds some amazing future prospects. It is basically a device that gauges most of the functional articulations of a human body. It measure the pace maker pulse along with detecting the leads off. It can also protect the defibrillation that might occur in a patient’s body. There are extreme high hopes from this device in terms of the future.

[Pulse trace]

ADVANCED INTERACTION TECHNOLOGIES

When a patient meets his doctor, a lot of time is wasted when the doctor examines the paper as well as the electronic record of the patient. This might cause lots of wastage of time if the doctor has many patients to meet. The vitals of the patient can now be checked electrically. The past record of the data as well as the past communication can all be checked automatically. It saves a lot of time. These interaction technologies are now becoming popular in the world of medicine. This advanced system uses the Bluetooth technology. It utilizes the BLUETOOTH protocols. These protocols are low in the energy requirements. It makes the whole system even more competent and proficient. Batteries that are small in size can also be used in this system.

[Medical Electroncis]

THE FUTURE IS DAZZLING

The advancement in the field of medicine has come up with an enhanced level of satisfaction of the patients. Not only for the patients, are these newly invented medical electronics also a ray of hope for doctors. The future of the field of medical science is indeed bright.

question: What is the main topic of this document?

answer: Medical Electronics

question: What are some of the latest medical electronics?

answer: 3D bioprinting, robotics, and electrocardiograph

question: Describe the Advancement of Technologies section.

answer: The author says that people are educated enough to come up with devices that enhance the level of precision and accuracy of medical electronics. However, they say that one needs to have a huge amount of money to have a proficient health care system for people.

question: How does 3D bioprinting work?

answer: It works by literally printing tissues of a human body. Through this, complete organs can be brought into existence.

question: What is the author's overall opinion on medical technologies?

answer: The author thinks with all of the advancements in medical electronics that the future is bright for the medical science field.

question: What is Japan the leading country of?

answer: According to the author, it is the leading country in prioritizing medical health care for their citizens.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: The author discusses advancements in medical electronics both in the present and for the future. The author thinks the advancements have led to a bright future for medical science.


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GIVINGTALES is a mobile application offering illustrated versions of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales for children and for adults alike.[1] The app has been developed in association with Sir Roger Moore in 2015.

The stories are read by notable British actors, including Roger Moore, Stephen Fry, Ewan McGregor, Joan Collins, Joanna Lumley, Michael Caine, David Walliams, Charlotte Rampling, Paul McKenna and Michael Ball.

Subtitles are provided for users to read along with the narrators. The language of the subtitle can be chosen from the following: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

The stories are available in various formats including apps,[2][3][4] audios[5][6] and videos.[7]

In December 2017, the first localized version of GivingTales was released under the name of “Fantastiske Fortællinger”.[8] The fairy tales are narrated by famous Danish actors, including Cecilie Stenspil, Alexandre Willaume, Bubber, Kurt Ravn, Jens Jørn Spottag, Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Anne Marie Helger, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen.

List of stories

-   1. The Princess and the Pea (Prindsessen paa Ærten) by Roger Moore
-   2. The Little Match Girl (Den lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne) Ewan McGregor
-   3. The Ugly Duckling (Den grimme ælling) by Stephen Fry
-   4. The Emperor’s New Clothes (Keiserens nye Klæder) by Joan Collins
-   5. The Snow Queen (Snedronningen) by Joanna Lumley
-   6. Little Claus and Big Claus (Lille Claus og Store Claus) by Michael Caine
-   7. The Little Mermaid (Den lille Havfrue) by David Walliams
-   8. Thumbelina (Tommelise) by Charlotte Rampling
-   9. It's Quite True (Det er ganske vist!) by Paul McKenna
-   10. The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Den standhaftige Tinsoldat) by Roger Moore
-   11. The Nightingale (Nattergalen) by Michael Ball

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title: GivingTales

question: What is GivingTales?

answer: GivingTales is a mobile application developed with Sir Roger Moore in 2015 that features an illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales narrated by famous British actors.

question: List the notable British actors who read the stories.

answer:
Roger Moore
Stephen Fry
Ewan McGregor
Joan Collins
Joanna Lumley
Michael Caine
David Walliams
Charlotte Rampling
Paul McKenna
Michael Ball

question: What formats are the stories available in?

answer: Apps, audios, and videos

question: List five stories and the actor who narrated them.

answer:
- The Princess and the Pea by Roger Moore
- The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor
- The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry
- The Emperor’s New Clothes by Joan Collins
- The Snow Queen by Joanna Lumley

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: GivingTales is a mobile application developed with Sir Roger Moore in 2015 that features an illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tales narrated by famous British actors, including Ewan McGregor, Joan Collins, and Michael Caine. GivingTales is also available in audio and video formats.


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I have just gotten back to writing after a long hiatus...

God damn, it was cold. The breath curled from her lips and seemed to freeze midair. My wild imagination started to see the words she was saying forming in the clouds of steam as she rambled. She spoke eloquently enough, but tonight it had been a problem of quantity. Droning on and on incessantly about pasts, presents and futures and where my respective place stood in all of them. Clearly, tonight I was going to get left or laid. If only I could muster the attention to glean which was in store. My inability to focus, care or come back with any engaging banter of my own, as well as the ache in my right hip, told me it was clearly time for another dose.

"Excuse me. I hate to leave this hanging, you clearly have a lot on your mind, but do you know where a restroom is? I haven't been to this park often. You know I don't get out much.". She appeared crestfallen. Apparently I had interrupted her during her wind up to something pivotal. Nevertheless, she allowed me to excuse myself and directed me south, well slightly southwest or...it just occurred to me that I don't know my cardinal directions on the spot. How the hell do people do that? Anyway, she directed me to the bathroom. Shivering, I made my way to the bathroom to the soundtrack of my chattering teeth with an occasional "Shit!" stifled right before it left the lips lamenting my agony. I stepped inside and looked around to ensure that I was alone and not interrupting a meeting between two fellows who met on Craigslist only hours earlier seeking low key homoerotic pokey rear fun time. No one was there. I procured from my coat my trusty blue pill crusher, a straw, my scissors, and two gorgeous 30mg tablets of Roxicodone. Only the best on Fridays, because payday typically signifies the end of three to five days of unintentional cold turkey withdrawals. I cut my straw that I picked up from the diner earlier in the evening, having left all of my pre prepared models at home, and got to work. I cut the straw to around three and a half inches, creating a slightly tapered induction zone. I unscrewed the crusher and got to work powderizing the tablets.

title: Started a short story, am I on to anything?

question: Why can't the narrator focus?

answer: He's coming down from a high.

question: What does the narrator's girlfriend talk about?

answer: It's mentioned that she talks about their past, present, and future. No details are given, however.

question: Why does the narrator's girlfriend appear crestfallen when the narrator says he needs to go to the bathroom?

answer: It seems to the narrator that he interrupted her buildup to a pivotal conclusion.

question: Why does the narrator want to go to the bathroom?

answer: He can't focus or think, and he has an ache. He needs to consume another dose of Roxicodone before his withdrawal symptoms worsen.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: The narrator can't focus enough on what his girlfriend is saying about their past, present, and future. He needs to take another dose of Roxicodone before his withdrawal symptoms worsen, so he interrupts her before her buildup can conclude, and she appears crestfallen. He asks where the bathroom is and goes there, preparing to crush the pills and inhale.


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His face was calm, eyes were fixed, a slight smile could be seen on one side of his face. He picked up his lighter and let the flames dance before slowly inhaling the first drag and with no urgency reclosed it as the smoke slowly rolled out of his nostrils.
As he leaned against a wall the voice finally asked, "What am I here for?"
He looked at him with that slight smile and shrugged his shoulders.

"Not my job to ask questions. I'm merely just the means to an end, the one who closes the book after he has written the ending to the final chapter. Metaphorically speaking of course." he calmly replied then exhaling slightly harder as if self indulging in his own joke.

The man visibly frightened at this point starts rambling to himself saying things along the lines of "this has to be a joke, this can't be happening, this is just a dream. I'll wake up. I'll wake up any second now, yeah. That's whats going to happen."

The man slowly approaches, pulls up a chair and sits down in front of the man tied up. Looking him directly in the eyes with a now more serious look he asks the man "Even though I'm not in the business of asking questions how does a seemingly positive figure in our little end of the world end up crossing the people that you did?"

He nervously starts explaining, tears and mucus running down his face.

The man with the cigarette has lost focus immediately looking down at his hands, the one with the cigarette and the one with the gun all he thinks is *I've heard this same fucking story too many times. They never lead anywhere, it's never THEIR fault*
The gun goes off. It goes silent for a couple seconds and then a couple more in rapid succession as if taking out his own personal aggression on the man he's never met until about four minutes prior.

"Easy money" he thinks to himself. "Easy money." As he stamps out his cigarette and exhales the last drag.

title: Easy money.

question: Who is the main character?

answer: A man with a cigarette

question: Where does the story take place?

answer: That information can't be found

question: Who is the tied-up man?

answer: That information can't be found

question: Who pays the main character?

answer: That information can't be found

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: The main character is smoking a cigarette in a room with a tied-up man. The man with the cigarette asks the tied-up man how he crossed the people he did, but then shoots him as he tries to explain. The main character thinks about how this is easy money as he stamps out his cigarette.


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MAISH VAYA is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Maish Vaya is located at (32.170294, −112.134199). According to the United States Geological Survey, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land.[1][2]

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 158 people living in the CDP: 80 male and 78 female. 59 were 19 years old or younger, 31 were ages 20–34, 26 were between the ages of 35 and 49, 30 were between 50 and 64, and the remaining 12 were aged 65 and above. The median age was 29.0 years.

The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.7% American Indian, 1.8% other, and 1.3% two or more races. 0.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 41 households in the CDP, 33 family households (80.5%) and 8 non-family households (19.5%), with an average household size of 3.85. Of the family households, 12 were married couples living together, while there were 8 single fathers and 13 single others; the non-family households included 7 adults living alone: 2 male and 5 female.

The CDP contained 59 housing units, of which 41 were occupied and 18 were vacant.[3]

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title: Maish Vaya, Arizona

question: Write a ~0 sentence summary.


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question: What will those who pledged US$5 or more for Jack Splinter: The Movie receive?

answer: A poster head.

question: What will those who pledged US$20 or more for Jack Splinter: The Movie receive?

answer: A blu ray of the movie's proof of concept.

question: What will those who pledged US$2000 or more for Jack Splinter: The Movie receive?

answer: They will be an extra in the movie.

question: What will those who pledged US$4000 or more for Jack Splinter: The Movie receive?

answer: They will be a grip in the movie.

question: Write a ~6 sentence summary.

answer:
The following is the list of reward tiers in the fundraising for the Jack Splinter: The Movie:

1. Those who donate US$5 or more will get a poster.
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KILBOURN or KILBORN may refer to:

SURNAME:

-   Antony Ferdinand Kilbourn, American De La Salle Brother, Acting President of the De La Salle College in Manila
-   Byron Kilbourn (1801–1870), American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician involved in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-   Cecil Kilborn (born 1902), English footballer
-   Craig Kilborn (born 1962), American comedian, writer, producer, sports commentator, actor, media critic, and former television host
-   Joanne Kilbourn, fictional Canadian detective who appears in mystery novels by Gail Bowen
-   John Kilborn (1794–1878), A merchant
-   Leslie Gifford Kilborn (1895–1972), the son of Omar L. Kilborn and Retta Kilborn
-   Lewis Kilborn (1902–1984), the son of John Dexter Kilborn and Sarah Cahill Kilborn
-   Oliver Kilbourn (1904–1993), British coal miner, painter, and founding member of the Ashington Group
-   Pam Kilborn (born 1939), Australian former athlete
-   Rosemary Kilbourn (born 1931), Canadian artist, printmaker and wood engraver
-   Ruth Kilbourn (born 1895), Chicago-area dancer and dance teacher
-   William Kilbourn, CM, FRSC (1926–1995), Canadian author and historian in Toronto, Ontario

LOCATION:

-   Kilbourn, Wisconsin, former name of the city of Wisconsin Dells in south-central Wisconsin
-   Kilbourn Bridge, located just south of Kilbourn, Iowa, United States
-   Kilbourn Hill or Dexter Drumlin, a 311-foot drumlin and 38-acre open space reservation in Lancaster, Massachusetts
-   Abell-Kilbourn House in Martinsburg, West Virginia, associated with John N. Abell and Charles W. Kilbourn

title: Kilbourn

question: How many locations named Kilbourn are mentioned?

answer: 4

question: Does 'Kilbourn' have an alternate spelling?

answer: Yes: Kilborn.

question: When did William Kilbourn die?

answer: 1995

question: Who was Byron Kilbourn?

answer: An American surveyor, railroad executive, and politician involved in the founding of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

question: When was Rosemary Kilbourn born?

answer: 1931

question: Who were the parents of Leslie Gifford Kilborn?

answer: Omar L. Kilborn and Retta Kilborn.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: Kilbourn (or Kilborn) is used as a surname and a name for towns and structures.


text:
Thousands of properties in South-east England remain without water as carmaker Jaguar has been forced to halt production after multiple burst pipes across the country.

Thames Water, which has customers across London and Thames Valley, said somewhere near 10,000 properties are affected.

It provided bottled water to people as work is still underway to repair leaks that occurred after severe weather conditions.

Affinity Water, which serves parts of north-west London and the home counties, is working to restore full supply to around 1,000 properties experiencing disruptions in the past 48 hours.

Ofwat chief executive Rachel Fletcher said: “While the recent severe freeze and thaw have undoubtedly had an impact on pipes and infrastructure, this weather was forecast in advance. A number of water companies appear to have fallen well short on their forward planning and the quality of support and communication they’ve been providing, leaving some customers high and dry.”

She added they may take action after supply is restored if firms are found not to have had “the right structures and mechanisms in place to be resilient enough”.

It follows criticism from Environment Secretary Michael Gove last week, who warned water firms to clean up their act or face tougher regulation.

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He told company bosses they had not been acting “in the public interest”, accusing some of “playing the system for the benefit of wealthy managers and owners”.

Chuka Umunna, MP for Streatham in south London, said he would be raising the water supply issue for his area and other parts of the UK in Parliament, while a Labour party colleague on Lambeth council tweeted a letter he said had been written to Mr Gove calling for an inquiry into Thames Water’s handling of the situation.

Councillor Mohammed Seedat tweeted: “Thames Water have shown they are not fit to manage London’s water network. Enough is enough – Jennifer Brathwaite and I are calling on the Government to step in.”

A number of schools were also unable to open due to water issues.

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A spokeswoman for Thames Water said they were “grateful” to those who had heeded their low usage warning and asked for continued co-operation from customers.

Cadbury was forced to stop making chocolate due to the water shortage, and carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has had to halt production at a car plant in central England after water supplies were disrupted by burst pipes, the carmaker and water company Severn Trent said.

A spokeswoman said the company closed its Solihull site, near Birmingham.

“Due to a water shortage caused by a burst water main, we have had to stop production this afternoon,” she said.

Severn Trent, which serves densely populated areas of central England, said that it was also facing challenges as it worked to keep schools and hospitals open.

“Due to the recent thaw we’ve experienced, our teams are dealing with a huge number of burst pipes across our region which is putting pressure on our network,” Severn Trent said in a statement. ”We’ve worked closely with Jaguar Land Rover which has agreed to stop production to help us target our supply.”

The Solihull plant is one of the Indian-owned car maker’s three vehicle production sites in Britain.

The factory employs 10,000 people and usually operates 24-hours-a-day to make cars including Range Rover and Discovery sports utility vehicles, the JLR spokeswoman said.

Meanwhile, the military was deployed to take emergency supplies – including food and fuel – to parts of Cumbria that have been left isolated following heavy snowfall that blocked roads.

Most parts of the UK are thawing out, the Met Office said, after the barrage of snow that hit the country last week.

As temperatures rise above freezing elsewhere, eastern parts of Scotland remain subject to a snow warning, meteorologist Martin Bowles said.

He said while the thaw in the South-east has been quick, the rapid rise in temperature is not unusual.

“It’s fairly quick but usually when you get a cold spell it will go up by 5 or 10 degrees in one or two days,” he said.

There are currently 28 flood alerts in place, mainly in the South-west and West of England.

_Agency contributed to this report_

question: Describe the main issue stated in the text.

answer: The main issue stated in the text is how thousands of properties in South-east England remain without water due to the carmaker, Jaguar, being forced to halt production after multiple burst pipes across the country. This issue has affected 10,000 properties. Affinity Water is working to restore full supply to around 1,000 properties that have experienced recent disruptions.

question: What can this article teach to other carmakers?


text:
The sweat dribbled down my neck… Guns screamed as they bombarded our mighty vessels. The deaths of innocent solider pained me to know that young men who had such blissful live were strong enough to give it all up in the name of their country… the sirens howled as we approached the beach the mortars rained upon us like a pack of lions charging at their prey. That very shrapnel that once formed those mortars was now either stuck in the sand or impaled in a soldier’s soul forever holding him at the battlefield.
The heavy machine gun emplacement rained fire upon us. The howitzers did so to… fatigue struck me as I stumble across the beach searching for some cover to emplace myself within hoping that nothing would harm me. As I ran I noticed a hole that had been created by the mortars explosion. As I dived into it my life passed before my eyes… my birth…my first birthday… my first pet… my graduation and finally my death. In a way I had predicted my own death. The end-game of my life….  As the mortar struck the captain screamed “move up” I began to dash for the nearest bunker knocking anything in my way down. The Germans  began to charge bayonets at the ready. The cavalry began their assault on the bunkers. As they approached the Germans they drew there sword and began to slash furiously. One by one they fell. Rolling… rolling ever more on the battlefield. Their heads where like that of a beach ball. It was a simpler time back then before all this erupted, the chaos, the destruction, the bloodshed.
Our Capitan ordered us to open fire and so we did the black gun powder ceased my nostrils as if they were trying to take control. The very touch of the guns was brutal so much pain was caused by them and what would they solve. Their purpose was not to create but to destroy to take away to cause pain to other people. Wars were not intended for peace they were intended to destroy…take over…rule. They are the very thing that will soon end the human race, and one day and when it does end … we will all think back to this moment the First World War.
BANG!! An explosion I charge up further hoping that I won’t be shot. Today is not a good day to die. Today was my birthday the day I was born… and this day could be the last. I have to make every minute count. This is not war this is poverty… corruption
Death!
We were the front line we were to supposedly lead the fight but why? We were we picked to lead the fight I never wanted to come out here but peer pressure from my friends caused me too. It should have been my choice I always dreamed about owning a little bar. But that dream was cut short because of this. We all thought this would be fun… a way to travel the world. I wanted to see parts of the world I would never be able to see. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I took it not knowing the horrors that would follow me. I see now that warfare is something not to be trifled with and yet I choose to be engulfed into its everlasting flames. It was as if I had entered the gates of hell and was now stuck there for eternity. My only salvation was death and that was a price I was willing to pay.
As I began to move again a huge squad of Germans decided to show their faces and we were ready for them. The captain howled across the battlefield open fire. Rifles blazed one bullet after a next. They tore through the Germans flesh as if we were tigers ripping flesh from our captured prey. Bullet by bullet … bit by bit the Germans fell believing in what they thought was right.
There weak body’s not able to withstand the fear driven shot of the rifles.
Why did the Germans even choose to fight was it over land, Politics or maybe just for fun. Will we ever find out what this was over? Will this war ever end? It seems like years since we signed up. The propaganda tricked me into this they were abusing our lives’ taking away our freedom, for the sake of their own. Why don’t they come down here and fight. Why don’t they see what trench warfare is like instead of making up lies saying it brilliant.
What was the point in all this? Many lives are being wasted by the second. And for what? We will get nothing in return for the price we paid. We sold our soul to the devil and yet get nothing in return.
I can only hope we have enough men to help take this. Reinforcement’s would only be gunned down as soon as they landed. Our job now was to secure this beach that mean taking out every last German within 2 miles of here. We need our reinforcement if we’re going to make a push into the city. Who knows what horrors await us there. I don’t want to think about. I must concentrate on taking this position first. It is vital we own this spot or how else will we be able to launch our attack. As I charge into the bunker a German lunges at me with his bayonet I manage to dodge the first to strikes and get him but his friend catches me off guard.
 All I hear is death…
All I smell is smoke…
All I see is blood spurting from the huge gash in my chest…
We were all made for a purpose mine was to go into war and die. There was no point in me trying to move. It would only make my sacrifice more painful. As I look up I see a crowd of Germans pointing their guns at me waiting for their leader to give them the word. He spoke in English “burn in hell you English dog”. They were the final word I heard.
Then my brother’s charged in hoping to save me they were too late.
As they burst through the doors the Germans had pulled the trigger. I laid there on the floor never to awaken again…  Put into an eternal slumber.

title: [HF] Short war story

question: What does the story say about World War II?

question: What did the story say about the narrator?

answer: The narrator was an English soldier during World War I. He was part of an attacking force sent to establish a beachhead and eliminate all the Germans within 2 miles of the beach. The narrator kept second-guessing himself, his peers, his superiors, and his motives for joining the war effort. He was angry at the politicians' propaganda that tricked him into becoming a soldier. It was the narrator's birthday, but unfortunately, he was killed in action when he charged into a German bunker.

question: What does the story say about the battle for the beach that claimed the life of the narrator?

answer: The battle to secure the beachhead and eliminate the enemy bunkers were chaotic. The Germans saw the English vessels approaching by the sea a mile away and bombarded them with artillery and heavy machine gun fire. Those that didn't perish in the water were greeted by more gunfire, mortars, and howitzers. The bunkers were placed in strategic end elevated positions, while the beach was wide open and had no natural cover - the assaulting force was at a major disadvantage. Trench warfare was brutal and the only chance the English had was to overwhelm the defenders with their numbers.

question: What does the story say about the narrator's thoughts on World War I?

answer: The narrator thinks that wars were never intended to bring peace but to destroy, take over, and rule - the very thing that could end the human race. He doesn't understand why they were leading the fight because he never wanted to join the army. The narrator was just pressured to join by his peers as they all thought that the war would be fun and a chance for them to see the world - a lifetime opportunity. He realized too late that war wasn't to be trifled with due to the horrors and death that surround it. The narrator doesn't see the point of the war, wondering what the Germans were fighting for, and blaming the politicians back home for tricking him into joining the war effort.