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Ryan awoke to a sharp odor. He felt as if it was biting the inside of his septum. Other than the smell he was unable to sense anything. All he could see was darkness. He tried to touch his fingers to his palms but felt nothing.

For several minutes Ryan pondered his situation. Could he still be dreaming? He didn’t feel as if he was in a dream, rather he felt as if he had been sleeping for days but was finally awake. He had heard of a condition called “sleep paralysis”. Perhaps this was causing his lack of sensation, but why then could he not see the faint glow of his alarm clock or the whizzing of the cars going past his downtown studio apartment.

After what felt like hours, Ryan’s anxiety began to build. “Could I have had a stroke in my sleep? Is that why I can’t feel anything?” Ryan asked himself further elevating his already high blood pressure. Just as Ryan was coming to grips with his own impending demise he started smelling something else, almost like a frying hamburger.

“FUCK!” Ryan cried. All of the sudden he could feel intense pain coursing throughout his entire body. It felt as if all of his muscles had just been pounded by a meat tenderizer. His feeling had certainly returned, however any attempt at moving was met with even sharper pain.

Ryan could sense a fine mist spraying his body. This is when he realized he was naked. His sense of sight and hearing were returning. He could hear a faint hum, like that of a microwave. He saw shadows in front him of what looked like people, stumbling around. The realization that he was not in his apartment, lying in his own bed had sunk in.

The pain began to subside, replaced with a dull numbness that Ryan prefered. He took a step forward, pushing the tinted glass door in front of him. He could now hear screaming.
As he walked out into the large circular chamber he could see fifty or sixty men and women, naked like him, stumbling around, shouting and crying;

“Help!”

“Where the hell am I?”

“What is this?”

“Let me out of here!”

Ryan tried to form the words “I’m cold” but was unable to get enough breath behind his speech. He saw hundreds of capsules surrounding him. The chamber was lined with them, stacked over several stories. Most had their glass openings ajar, although a few people still seemed to be emerging from the walls.
On the other side of the chamber was a large arched opening. Ryan could see groups of people heading in that direction, so he followed. As he got closer he noticed he felt warmer and warmer. As he neared his destination he began to feel almost comfortable with the temperature despite not wearing any clothing. He entered the opening and saw people streaming into an even larger chamber from various doors in all directions. At the center of the room were two ramps going to a second and third floor. A older man stood between the ramps. Giving orders.

“Girls head up the left ramp, guys up the right”.

Ryan headed towards the man. Now able to speak he asked him.

“Who are you? Where am I?”

“I know less than you do, please just head up the ramp, I’m just trying to create some order.”

Hearing him speak, Ryan realized he knew who this man was. He was his journalism professor, sans his usual twenty-five year old grey suit making him almost unrecognizable.

“Professor Harper?”

“Hello Mr. Stein. Please go up the ramp”.

title: Wake Up

question: Who is the main character?

answer: Ryan Stein, a college student

question: What does the main character initially think is wrong?

answer: He wonders if he made have had a stroke

question: Who does the main character see giving directions?

answer: Professor Harper, his journalism professor

question: Where is the story set?

answer: That information can't be found

question: Write a ~5 sentence summary.

answer: Ryan wakes up naked and unable to move in a strange place. After a long time, he feels pain, followed by numbness, and finally regains the ability to move. He walks into a large chamber full of naked people who have apparently endured the same thing. They move into another chamber where a man is directing men and women to different ramps. Ryan recognizes him as one of his professors, but he claims to know less than Ryan about what is going on.


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WILLIAM BENTON NORTH EVANS (January 18, 1882 – July 21, 1967) was a Canadian politician. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as member of the Progressive Conservative party from 1925 to 1935 and 1939 to 1944.[1][2]

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title: W. Benton Evans

question: Who was William Benton North Evans?

answer: A Canadian Politician.

question: What party was he a member of?

answer: The Progressive Conservative party.

question: What is the Progressive Conservative party's platform?

answer: Doesn't say.

question: Why was there a break between his two tenures on the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick?

answer: Doesn't say

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: William Benton North Evans was a Canadian politician belonging to the Progressive Conservative party who served from 1925-1935 and 1939-1944. He served in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.


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ELINOR JOSEPH (, ; born 1991 in Jish, Israel) is an Israeli-Arab soldier who has served with the Caracal Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces since 2010. She is the first Arab woman ever to serve in a combat role in the Israeli military.[1]

Background

Joseph was born into a Christian family from the Christian village of Jish (Gush Halav) in northern Israel. Her parents are Charbel and Warda Joseph and she has an older sister, Lauren.[2] Charbel served in the Israeli Paratroopers Brigade. The Joseph family relocated to the Arab neighborhood of Wadi Nisnas in Haifa when Elinor was young.[3]

Military service

Enlistment and training

When Elinor graduated high school, her father encouraged her to enlist in the IDF. Though initially opposed to the idea, she gradually cottoned to it and cultivated an ambition to serve as a combat medic. However, upon arriving at the recruitment base, she was informed that she had already been ordained to serve as an office clerk. Deeply disappointed, Elinor refused to be transported out to a new base, until finally, after several days, a meeting was arranged between her and a colonel from the Northern Command. The colonel made Elinor a singular proposal: undergo regular basic training and, on the condition of being selected as an outstanding trainee, go on to attempt the medic's training course.

Elinor agreed. She completed basic training, was the outstanding trainee of her platoon, and subsequently proceeded to the medic's training course. In an interview with Gadi Sukenik of Channel 2, Elinor described the course as “one of the most... amazing experiences I ever had.” At the completion ceremony, on account of her being an outstanding cadet, her commander awarded her her own medic's pin.[4]

Tours of duty

After successfully completing the medic's training course, Elinor Joseph was stationed in a military police base near the Palestinian city of Qalqilyah. In an interview with Chen Kotas Bar of _Ma'ariv_ she recounted how soldiers there would summon her whenever a problem arose with the local residents and there was need for an interpreter. She had some misgivings about serving at a border crossing, but in those moments she reminded herself of the Katyusha rockets that rained down on Haifa. “If someone would tell me that serving in the IDF means killing Arabs, I remind them that Arabs also kill Arabs,” she told Rotem Caro Weizman of the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.[5][6]

In response to a transfer request Elinor made, in 2010 she was reassigned to the Caracal battalion, which operates in the western Negev along Israel's border with Egypt. She thus became the first Arab woman ever to serve in the Israeli army in a combat role.[7]

Reactions

Elinor Joseph described the reactions of her friends and neighbors as mixed. While she encountered no overt hostility, walking around her neighborhood in the IDF uniform drew cross looks from some passersby. Some of Elinor's friends terminated contact with her, while with others she developed a closer relationship.[8]

Arab-Israeli journalist Suleiman al-Shafi has rejected that Elinor Joseph is the first Arab woman to serve in a combat role in the IDF. In his view, it is more accurate to describe her as the first to have done so publicly.[9]

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title: Elinor Joseph

question: Summarize everything related to Joseph's military career.

answer: Joseph served with the Caracal Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces since 2010. She is the first Arab woman to serve in a combat role in the Israeli military. When she initially arrived to the recruitment based, she was assigned to be an office clerk. However, after excelling at basic training, she proceeded to  the medic's training course. After completing this course, she was stationed in a military police base near the Palestinian city of Qalqilyah. Oftentimes, other soldiers would summon her in order to act as an interpreter for the local residents.

question: Summarize Joseph's family history.

answer: Joseph was born into a Christian family from the Christian village of Jish in northern Israel. When Joseph was young, her family relocated to the Arab neighborhood of Wadi Nisnas in Haifa. She has an older sister named Lauren.

question: Summarize everything related to Joseph's education.

question: Summarize everything related to Joseph's post-military career.


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One day, suddenly... a night where the moon shines like never before, a boy meets the otherworldly Serin, a denizen of Chaos, only to die and become the undead. Now immortal, he can no longer exist with humans due to an ancient law... A tale of revelations that begins as he returns to Chaos, the start of a new adventure!

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44 of 44 chapters read

Immortal Regis is a Shounen, Supernatural, Action, Adventure about your typical teenager, who undergoes an unexpected life-changing experience.

Well to go into more detail the story follows an average teenage boy (Chae Jae Hyuk), living a simple life but that life then suddenly comes to an end, when he gets caught up in the battle of a Denizen of Chaos/demon necromancer (Serin). Now he must cast away any earthly attachments and follow his new master to the world of Chaos, with a specific goal in mind. From that point on the story moves at a rapid pace; introducing numerous characters and supernatural concepts that anyone reading read more

Feb 10, 2016

44 of 44 chapters read

First off, someone needs to explain to me HOW this manga got so many positive reviews. This manga is certainly over-hyped. I'd give it an OVERALL score of 4, with a HIGH score of 7 for art and a LOW score of 3 for characters.

I will use some slight spoilers in this review, but nothing that should ruin your enjoyment of the manga. Also, I have to confess I have not read the sequel. I don't intend to do so for the near future.

To give credit where it is due, I think the author did have a solid story planned out from the read more

May 21, 2008

Unknown of 44 chapters read

Immortal regis is a must read for all shounen/supernatural/action manga lovers!!!
THE STORY : Great!The idea of making a zombie the main character of a manga/manwa never occured to any other author as far as I know.That's what I like about it : it's unique and original.The plot is full of adventure and mystery at the same time.There are many things covered in mystery which makes the story even more captivating.

THE ART : Great!That's something I've noticed at almost all korean artist.They have a different way of drawing characters compared with manga artists.As far as I'm concerned I've read many read more

Nov 23, 2008

30 of 44 chapters read

I love how they don't give the main charater to much power from the get go. I find in alot of manga's they give the main charater so much power only there rival can stand up to, But in IR they have a well done set up and my thanks for doing such a good anime.

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question: What is a shounen manga?

answer: This is a manga (Japanese comics) aimed at young adults.


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_*M.A.D.E. = Marques Associées Distribution Event (Own Label Event)_

The winners of the 2018 M.A.D.E.  Awards were selected on 15th February 2018, at the École Hôtelière des Métiers de la Table in Paris. The jury composed of professionals  from the distribution sector and journalists from the specialised press selected six winners from the 25 innovations that were nominated in the following categories: INNOVATION IN THE TECHOLOGY/PROCESS; INNOVATION IN THE PACKAGING; INNOVATION IN THE RECIPE/FORMULA/INGREDIENTS; BREAKTHROUGHT INNOVATION; INNOVATION IN THE MARKETING/POSITIONING/STORY TELLING; and OPEN INNOVATION/CO-CREATION.

Following a secret ballot, the Best of M.A.D.E excellent award, wich goes to the best innovation overall, was also selected.

The M.A.D.E Awards and the “Best of M.A.D.E” award were presented to the winners at 6 p.m on 20th March during the dedicated ceremony in the TV studio. During the cocktail following this ceremony, chefs JEAN-MARIE BAUDIC and PIERRE LORTIE were at the M.A.D.E. Your Cuisine Lab to present 4-handed culinary demostrastions for the public´s enjoyment.
The winners were there and tasted the winning products!

INNOVATION IN THE TECHNOLOGY / PROCESS CATEGORY:[]LE BONTÀ – READY-TO-EAT NATURALLY COOKED VEGETABLES
Three-product range of ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Unflavoured and cooked without water. All of our vegetables are 100% Italian and 100% organic. White beans, red beans, and chickpeas.

Booth: H33 – Adriana VANNETTI – +33 (0)6 22 96 17 96 – adriana.vannetti@lebonta.it

INNOVATION IN THE PACKAGING CATEGORY:[SERVO ARTPACK – BIO-SOURCED AND COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING FILM]SERVO ARTPACK – BIO-SOURCED AND COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING FILM
Metallic duplex light-blocking film made from renewable and 100% compostable compounds. All the materials used in the manufacturing process are compostable: cellulose, adhesives, inks, and varnishes.

Booth: C18 – Philippe ROUILLE – +33 (0)7 77 98 00 56 – philippe.rouille@artpack.ch

INNOVATION IN THE RECIPE / FORMULA / INGREDIENTS CATEGORY:
[ESCAL – 12 STUFFED MUSSELS TO ENJOY]ESCAL – 12 STUFFED MUSSELS TO ENJOY
Stuffed mussels are classics of French gastronomy. The originality of this product is that they are presented in a crunchy edible shell.

Booth: S12-T13 – Alexia MULLER – +33 (0)3 88 60 05 56 – alexia.muller@escal.fr

BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION CATEGORY:
[POULEHOUSE – POULEHOUSE]
POULEHOUSE – POULEHOUSE
Poulehouse presents an innovative concept that is respectful of all forms of life: a slaughter-free production system, that provides the first eggs from chickens that are not slaughtered at the end of their productive life.

Booth: X38 – Sébastien NEUSCH – +33 (0)6 76 15 08 00 – sebastien@poulehouse.fr

INNOVATION IN THE MARKETING/POSITIONING/STORY-TELLING CATEGORY:
[ALPINA SAVOIE – LES PATES FILIERE FRANCAIS (AUTHENTIC FRENCH PASTA)]
ALPINA SAVOIE – LES PATES FILIERE FRANCAIS (AUTHENTIC FRENCH PASTA)
A range of high-quality pasta with strong commitments: 100% French, fair-trade, and authentic. We grow our wheat using methods and know-how that promotes our health and that of our lands. Our wheat is entirely pesticide-free. We work with more than 60 French farmers. We commit to a threeyear contract and a stable price that is independent of fluctuations on the world market.

Booth: F17 – Emma SAUTOU – +33 (0)7 60 73 47 97 – esautou@alpina-savoie.com

OPEN INNOVATION / CO-CREATION CATEGORY:
[LACREM S.A. / FARGGI MENORQUINA – N'ICE ICED COCKTAILS]
LACREM S.A. / FARGGI MENORQUINA – N’ICE ICED COCKTAILS
Four varieties (Mojito, Margarita, Piña Colada, and Daiquiri Strawberry) designed to adhere to ice cream production requirements. The cardboard packaging is lightweight and easy to use. Moreover, it is perfectly adapted to the security requirements that are increasingly being imposed at festivals and concerts.

Booth: T15 – Emmanuel ROUILLER – +33 (0)6 71 18 03 43 erouiller@farggimenorquina.com

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question: Summarize what kind of competition M.A.D.E. is.

answer: The nominees are all entrepreneurial-type professionals who have shown different types of innovation. The sections of specification can be summed up as tech, cooking, breakthrough, storytelling, and open/co-creation. There is also a best overall award.

question: Summarize some of the winners of former years.


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NAVAL OUTLYING LANDING FIELD (NOLF) HOLLEY was a naval outlying landing field of the larger Naval Air Station Whiting Field located within the city limits of the community of Navarre, Florida. The two runways were each 3,600 feet (1,097.3 meters) long, respectively.[1] The runways were restricted to limited military use only; however, in 2017, the Gulf Power company was authorized to build a solar power plant on the facility grounds[2][3]. The plant now provides power for some 18,000 homes, making it one of the largest solar fields in the region[4]. The solar panels completely cover what was once the runways.

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title: Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley

question: Where is Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley located?

answer: Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley is located within the city limits of the community of Navarre, Florida.

question: Is Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley still used by the military?

answer: Not any more. Today, it is one of the largest solar fields in the region.

question: Could aircraft land on Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley?

answer: No, because the solar panels completely cover what was once the runways.

question: How many runways there are in Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley?

answer: There are two runways.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: Naval Outlying Landing Field Holley, located in Florida, used to be a naval outlying landing field of the Naval Air Station Whiting Field. In 2017, the Gulf Power company was authorized to build a solar power plant on the facility grounds. Today, it is one of the largest solar fields in the region.


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While it’s not exactly the 14th of May in Japan yet, it happens to land on the day Japanese video game magazines publish weekly, and details are already available. This week’s issue of _Famitsu_ magazine details _Land of No Night_, a new project by _Atelier_ makers Gust. [Thanks, _Game Jouhou_]

Keisuke Kikuchi, known for his work in the _Deception_ and _Fatal Frame_ series, will be in charge of the upcoming action RPG for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.

_Land of No Night_ takes place on an island known as “Le Soir” (meaning “the evening” in French) and will tell the tale of the fate of two girls. Using magic swords and demon subordinates known as “Servan,” _Land of No Night_ is described as an action RPG with a refreshing sense of cooperation.

The protagonist is a half-fairy girl named Arnath [アーナス] voiced by MAO, and a saint named Rulitis [リュリーティス] voiced by Hiromi Igarashi. Keep in mind that we aren’t certain of the official romanizations for either of those names, since Japanese developers have a tendency to pick odd names.

The general producer for _Land of No Night_ is Tadanobu Inoue, who has been working at Gust after having worked at Falcom. Meanwhile, the development producer is Keisuke Kikuchi, and as previously mentioned, has worked on _Deception_ and _Fatal Frame_ titles.

While we’ve yet to see any visuals for the game, the illustrator has been announced as Yoshiku. You can cehck out some of his artwork on his _Pixiv profile_ and his official blog.

_Land of No Night_ will release in Japan on August 27, 2015 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.

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Editor-in-Chief at Siliconera. Gamer, avid hockey fan, and firm believer in the heart of the cards.

question: What is Land of No Night?

answer: It is a RPG for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita.

question: Who is in charge of the game?

answer: Keisuke Kikuchi

question: Who is the general producer?

answer: Tadanobu Inoue.

question: When is the game scheduled to release?

answer: The game is scheduled to be released on August 27, 2015.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: This article is an advertisement for a RPG, Land of No Night, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. It's scheduled to be released on August 27, 2015.


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	She sat at the edge of her hospital bed looking out to the misty morning rolling over the city. She watched the birds roll and play with the wind that came off of the sea; she did this every morning. It had been hard for her these past few weeks, ever intensive treatments or  experimental drugs, she was fighting but losing her stamina.
	She got up slowly cringing at the feel of the chilled floor on her bare feet. She supported herself with the iv, she found it sad that  she was so young but she needed help just to walk down the hall.
	She was on her usual morning stroll around the hospital to see if there was any new excitement this morning. She noticed her favorite nurse and gave her a wave but she looked right past her with very sad look on her face. This wasn’t uncommon some mornings, they were always busy.
She walked to one of her favorite hallways, it was her favorite because of the pattern on the carpet in this section of the hospital. Also it was one of the most used hallways in the hospital and from here she could sit in one of the big couches and watch people as they came or left. She loved watching people leave, walking out into the morning daylight, she was envious.
	It was then that she noticed the kind looking elderly man sitting contently alone on one of the couches, it looked as though he was pondering something with a happy gaze on his face. She didn’t know what it was but there was something about this kindly looking old man that seemed so familiar to her, and so she decided to make a friend this morning.
	She loved talking to new people and hearing their stories of why they were there, Sometimes she comforted, sometimes she waited with people expecting new family members. Those were her favorite, seeing the joy on the family's faces when they got to see a new baby; she hadn’t felt that kind of joy ever.
	As she approached the old man he broke his stare into the distance and greeted her with a kind warm smile.
	“What’s your name my dear?” he asked with  a slightly trembling deep voice as she sat down next to him.
	“Katherine, but my friends just call me Kathy. You can call me Kathy.” she said so sure of herself, though she appeared so weak.
	“Ahhh Katherine, what a beautiful name. You know I had a daughter named Katherine, she was so beautiful.” he replied giving the young girl a slight wink.
	She giggled at this, “So what brings you here today mister?”
	“Ahh, just visiting someone. I was waiting for them to come get me, you see I can’t walk that well anymore.” He said with a slight grin showing in his eyes.
	“Well...” Katherine coughed slightly “Well, I can’t walk that well either so that makes both of us!” She smiled at the old man.
	“What is your favorite animal Kathy?” The old man asked softly.
	“Well any type of bird really.” She responded with happiness in her weak voice.
	“Have I got a story for you.” Said the old man.
	He told her all about birds and it was the most amazing story she had ever heard. He told about his time as a pilot, flying so fast and gracefully with the birds, rolling and playing on the currents of winds. She was entranced. He told her about his time paragliding, “Sometimes it was as if I had wings, just like the birds.” he told her.
	They talked for hours it seemed but no one came to meet the old man.
	“Well I’ve taken up enough of you time mister I really should get back to my bed.” Kathy started to get up.
	“Do you have time for just one more story Kathy?” The old man asked.
	“Well I guess just one more.” She sat back again getting comfortable.
	“Well this one is about a strong young girl. She was so beautiful, but she had such a horrible illness.” There was a hint of sadness in his voice. “She fought for so long, but she got so tired.”
	Kathy saw a tear rolling down the old man’s face. She looked away and noticed her parents rushing into the hospital through the big glass doors tears in their eyes. She got up as fast as she could calling to them, but they just kept on walking to the elevators and got in.
	She turned around to the old man confused and said “What’s going on mister?”
	They can’t hear you sweetie, that’s why I’m here.
It was then that she knew exactly who he was, she knew he’d seemed familiar.
	“But why did you make me fight, why did you make me feel all that pain? Why would you do that to me?” She was becoming upset.
	Another tear rolled down his face. “My sweet Kathy, all the pain you felt I felt doubly, I tried to let you fight it, I really did. You are one of the strongest people I’ve ever watched over, I wanted you to win, but some fights we just can’t. Please, understand I was always with you, I was always holding you through the worst of it.” There was pain in his voice.
	She walked back to him and wiped the tears from his face, she was walking more stable now. “It’s okay, I know it’s time.”
	With this the old man slowly stood up. “I have and will always love you so very much Kathy, you are always so strong.” The wrinkles had faded from his face now as he stood up.
	“Would you like to go for a nice walk Kathy?” The man inquired.
	“Only if you’ll tell me those wonderful stories again.” She said with a smile.
	“Come, I’ll show you.” He took her hand and they walked through the big glass doors together, into the beautiful morning light.

title: The Visitor

question: Summarize the narrator's movements over the course of the story.

answer: The narrator gets up from her hospital bed and takes a stroll around the hospital. She walks to one of her favorite hallways and goes to talk to an elderly man sitting on a couch. After he reveals that she has died, he leads her out of the hospital and into the morning light.

question: Summarize everything relating to God.

answer: Kathy sees an elderly man sitting alone on a couch. She introduces herself to him, and he mentions that he had a daughter named Katherine. He says that he is waiting for someone to come and get him. He tells her a story about birds, and they talk for hours. He then tells her a story about herself, and she realizes that she is dead and he is God. The wrinkles fade from his face as he stands up. He leads her off into the morning light.

question: Summarize everything relating to Kathy's upbringing.

question: Summarize everything relating to negative emotions.

answer: Kathy finds it sad that she is so young but needs the help of the iv just to talk down the hall. The nurse has a very sad look on her face. Kathy is envious of the people walking out into the daylight. There's a hint of sadness in the old man's voice when he tells Kathy's story. She notices her parents rushing into the hospital with tears in their eyes. When she realizes he let her suffer, she becomes upset. The man mentions that her pain hurt him twice as much as it hurt her. There's pain in his voice as he says this.


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All the way back in February of this year, Apple's iPhone business alone surpassed the size of Microsoft's entire business, reaching nearly $25 billion in quarterly revenue versus Microsoft's ~$20 billion.

Since February, Apple's iPhone business has only grown, widening this gap.

Here's the outdated chart from February:

[iPhone vs Microsoft]

Remarkable isn't it?

Here's what's more remarkable yet: AT THIS VERY MOMENT, APPLE IS WORKING ON TECHNOLOGY THAT, IF SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED, WILL CANNIBALIZE AND ULTIMATELY DESTROY THAT IPHONE BUSINESS.

We have two pieces of evidence.

The first is that Apple has established a pattern.

Unlike most companies, Apple has a remarkable ability to predict the kinds of gadgets that will undercut the gadgets it sells, and then build these new gadgets better than anyone else could.

The best example of this is the iPad, which is actively disrupting Apple's own Mac business.

During Business Insider's Ignition Conference last week, top Apple analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray talked about Apple's tendency to cannibalize its own businesses and predicted that it would continue to do so.

He speculated that Apple is working on consumer robotics, wearable computers, 3D printing, consumable computers, and automated technology.

He showed everyone this chart, which visualizes Apple's pattern:

[Munster on Apple]

Here's the other reason it's safe to assume Apple is quietly working on the destruction of its most massive business, the iPhone.

Just like Google and Microsoft, Apple is working on computerized glasses.

Computerized glasses, are, at the moment, the technology that is most likely to bring the smartphone era to an end.

They fit into an obvious pattern, where computers have been getting smaller and closer to our faces since their very beginning.

First they were in big rooms, then they sat on desktops, then they sat on our laps, and now they're in our palms. Next they'll be on our faces.

We have the rough schematics of Apple's project.

They've been  publicly available on the US Patent Office's website since this summer, when they were noticed by several Apple-watching websites.

In the patent filing, Apple calls the gadget  a "head-mounted display" or "HMD."

The filing is authored by Tony Fadell, designer of the iPod, and John Tang. Fadell is no longer at Apple, but Tang is.

Some highlights from the description:

-   An HMD is "a display device that a person wears on the head in order to have video information directly displayed in front of the eyes."
-   "The optics are typically embedded in a helmet, glasses, or a visor, which a user can wear."
-   "HMDs can be used to view a see-through image imposed upon a real world view, thereby creating what is typically referred to as an augmented reality."

Apple says HMDs can be used…

-   To "display relevant tactical information, such as maps or thermal imaging data."
-   To "provide stereoscopic views of CAD schematics, simulations or remote sensing applications."
-   For "gaming and entertainment applications."

A gadget that features applications for maps, games, and a million other uses? Sounds familiar.

Here's an illustration from the patent filing:

[Apple Patent]

question: How does Apple handle disruptions to its business?

answer: It predicts the technology that will undercut its own gadgets and then builds these new gadgets better than anyone else could.

question: What technology will replace the iPhone?

answer: Based on current trends it is computerized glasses, your phone moving closer to your face.

question: What does the patent filed by Apple in the summer describe?

answer: It describes an HMD (head-mounted display) - a gadget that features applications for maps, games, and other uses moving closer to faces.

question: What does a technological disruption mean?

answer: It is a technology that cannibalizes and ultimately destroys an existing technology.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: Apple continually disrupts its own technology. With its largest business being the iPhone, the author predicts that the next disruption will be in this area. A patent filed by Apple is detailed about a head-mounted display that is read as computerized glasses.


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I miss milk and butter. From the cows. Floodin' got 'em as well. Ain't had nothing but cold beans for brekky in years. The whole city's full o' the stuff if you can dive for it. Can't remember the smell o' bacon n' eggs. The chickens n' the pigs are gone too. I used to throw an omelette together for the family. Eggs, bacon, milk. Butter the pan. Low heat 'till its browned by the pan n' gooey once you bite. Smell o' butter heatin' up in the mornings, warm dry day, can remember that. Would kill to have just one plate o' it, 'cept there ain't nobody to kill.

Still plenty o' clothes around. In the stores. Don't wear nothin' but for me jeans though. Never saw clothes like this in ol' times but for on the farms. The kind that's been bled on, covered in fat, soaked n' hung to dry like nothin' else. Couple o' years in they'd started crackin' like a leather belt. Now you couldn't get a knife through 'em. Can get a new shirt every mornin' but I been wearin' the same damn pair o' jeans since the start. All I got from ol' times since Ozzy left. Been years since he passed. Still keepin' track o' the dates 'cause o' him. Don't know what took 'im in the end of it. Malnutrition, weight loss, flu. I'm no doc. Poor bugger just got too old for a drowned city.

For a while after the floodin', people didn't realise they'd need water in a city full o' it. Not one o' us thought the water would turn poisoned. Don't know what did it. Could be all the dead soiled it. Could be the waste of the city under it. Could be what was it that made it rise in the first place. Could be somethin' none of us know 'bout. Nobody to find out. We just knew if you got it in your mouth, you hadn't a hope left.
Me n' the other smart ones scrabbled for water what wasn't deadly n' food you could keep. Bottles, cans, anything sealed in. Soon the city was noisy. Death is loud. Screams for help n' prayers to whatever God the folks kept. Me, I ain't got no faith keepin' me goin. Faith doesn't stitch me wounds, keep me wetsuit together or point the shots from me rifle. Faith didn't do much good for the others anyways. Could be there's some fella 'cross the world been keepin' alive with prayers, gettin' some bloke upstairs to send him food, drink n' medicine. Maybe if I heard from that fella I'd pray.

When the last o' 'em shut their eyes, city went quiet for 'bout a year. Soon enough some bushes n' tough trees started growin' on top o' the buildings n' birds moved in again. Started gettin' woke by the chirps like in ol' times. Also gave Ozzy n' I some meat, if we could get the loud bastards. Soon enough the birds got 'emselves poisoned by the waters, too.
Years later there's still ol' dead floatin' to the top, unhinged by some rotten wood or some pane o' glass crackin' under a fallin' building in the deep. Smells of decay, just the birds ain't smart enough to keep from drinkin'. There weren't silence though, even then. There were the bugs, feastin' on all the drowned n' killed they could get their mouths around. They're quieter now. Since Ozzy died I don't hear nothin' but the waves n' me own voice.

Hard to describe a city underwater. Forgot the familiar lanes n' started orientin' myself with the skyscrapers pokin' out the top. It ain't quiet underneath either. There's always somethin' fallin' apart when there's that much work bein' broken down by the wet. Distant crashes what echo for kilometers in the deep, you weren't ever sure if it was the buildin' you were divin' in what was collapsin'. Got caught out once. Thought I was goin' to get flat under a whole shoppin' center. Thought of Ozzy, that I hadn't said goodbye. Lucky I made it out. Dive less now.
Been talkin' to meself lots. Want to have last words to remember when I go out. Hell, they could be the last words anyone says ever. I don't know if I'm the last n' I don't much care. No way to reach 'cross the sea. Figured I'd only find more water. Stuff doesn't just rise in one place. Maybe some could be 'round still if it wasn't poisoned the planet over. Already come to accept the whole world drowned with us.
When I think, I talk. Turns out I just think about death. Used to think o' life. What to eat, where to dive, how to keep Ozzy going. Since he head out I don't much think of that stuff. Wondered if I should finish it myself. Nothin' to jump off. Could drink the water. Thought it would be a shame though. What if the last man alive took his own? Figured it wasn't far, I'd let me life run its course. Caught a reflection o' my face the other day. Its lined, worn. Been sixty years since the flood. Livin's hard.

Miss Ozzy. It kept me goin', havin' an ol' mate to care for.
Miss the way he would look at me, thankin' me when I brought food I'd farmed or birds I'd shot. He needed the help, poor fella.
Miss the way he walked. Knew he was tough from his walk. Had a bad leg but never slowed up. Didn't feel the pain like most, or he did n' he ignored it.
Miss the way he purred when I pet him.

If I am the last, I reckon I did us a fair job. I've been tough. Lived up until my body was weak n' lived some more. Took me losin' the world to realise what I missed. Meat. Land. Family. Ozzy.
Happy we didn't tear ourselves apart like they always said we would. 'Bout all I can be glad for. I've lay here in the sun to die.
Guess that's something I could smile for. Many breathed their last as screams. I've got the song of the tide and the heat o' the sun. Realised Ozzy had the same. Could be this ain't too bad a way men to head out. Been fightin' since we came to this place. Decided not to say anythin'. I ended the world in peace.

title: The Last

question: What does the story say about the consequences of the flood?

answer: The city is under water and there is no food  because all cows, chickens and pigs have drowned. Soon people are run out of drinking water and they scream and pray. All of them die except the narrator so the city goes quiet for about a year. Soon some bushes and tough trees started growing on top of the buildings and birds moved in again. The narrator has no way to cross the sea.

question: What does the story say about how many people used to live in the flooded city?


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This was my first short story I had to write for my Creative Writing class back when I was a Junior in high school. I hope you like it!

    "Ooohhhh," Helen groaned. She hurt everywhere. Being in a hospital for six weeks is really something that she wasn't looking forward to. She was about to call for a nurse to change the channel on her tiny tv (golf was not her thing!) when all of a sudden there was a knock on the door. "Come in," she called weakly.

   "Hello, I'm Dr. Bandade, how are you feeling?" He smiled a toothy smile.

   She gave the burly man a sarcastic look. "How do you *think* I'm feeling? I fell out of a five-story window!"

    The doctor pulled up a chair next to her. "Yes about that, how exactly did it happen? On this statement is says that you were pushed?"

    Helen cringed at the very thought of it, not only because it was painful, but she wasn't sure if he would believe her. "Well, it started out as a normal day. I woke up, ate breakfast, completed the daily crossword puzzle in the paper.

    "It was then I noticed that my window was open. A cool breeze swept through, so I decided to close it. I got up and went over to the window.

    "Right as I reached out to grab the handle, Rufus, my cat, rubbed against my leg, causing me to lose my balance. Before I knew it, I was falling out the window!

    "I screamed. I heard people screaming below me. I felt breathless. Panic swept over me.

    "It was only too soon when I came into contact with the ground. I heard bones shattering and I cried out in pain. In the distance, sirens wailed. The ambulance charged down the street.

    "After they put me on the stretcher, they hauled me away to the hospital, where they told me I was lucky to even be alive. They said I broke every bone in my body. I'll be here about six weeks, if not more." Her face fell when she told the doctor this. "And that's all that happened."

    Dr. Bandade looked over at her. "So you fell out accidentally then."

    "No! I was *pushed* out!" she yelled.

    "But you even said that you lost your balance, and no one was with you."

    "Yes there was... Rufus! *He* pushed me out!"

    The doctor rationalized, "But he's a *cat.* He probably didn't realize that rubbing against you to show affection would-"

    But Helen cut him off. "He *deliberately* rubbed too hard and made me lost my balance."

    "What would be the purpose for Rufus to push you?" The doctor raised an eyebrow.

    "He's just evil," she simply said.

    "Oh." He wrote some things down on his clipboard.

    Helen stared at him suspiciously. "What kind of doctor are you anyway, asking me all these questions?"

    "I'm a psychiatrist." He wrote some more things down.

    "What? You think I'm crazy don't you?! I'm telling you, my cat is trying to *kill me!"*

    Before Dr. Bandade could say anything, there was a knock at the door.

    "Excuse me, doctor," the nurse said, "but there's someone here to see her."

    Helen perked up a bit. A visitor to see her!

    The visitor walked into the room.

    "Rufus!" Helen shrieked.

    Standing there was the tabby cat. He was staring at her with glossy green eyes, slanted into slits. His tail twitched as if to say, "I'm *back."*

title: Paranoid?... Or just plain evil?

question: What does evil mean in the context of this story?

answer: Given the comedic tone of the story, it is fair to say that 'evil' in this context should not be taken seriously.

question: Is the cat really 'evil'?

answer: No. The cat was likely displaying its nature, which is to be an animal.

question: Does Helen love her cat?

answer: The fact she hasn't given the cat away, suggests that she likely has some affection for it.

question: What is the tone of the story?

answer: It's a funny tale about a woman who thinks her cat is trying to kill her. The tone is entirely comedic.


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The DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE is California Historical Landmark Number 152,[1] and in 1976 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

The adobe of Manuel Dominguez, on the Spanish land grant of Rancho San Pedro (re-validated under Mexican rule), was completed in 1826. The home features walls, heavy timbers and a flat, tarred roof. Much of the furniture is original to the Dominguez family.[2]

The Friends of Rancho San Pedro operate the adobe ranch home as the DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM. The Friends provide guided tours of the house, as well as host many educational programs about ranch life and early California history. The museum's address is 18127 South Alameda Street, Rancho Dominguez, California,[3] an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, located between the cities of Compton, Long Beach and Carson.

History

The Rancho San Pedro is the site of the First Spanish land grant in California. The land was usurped from the indigenous inhabitants by Spanish soldiers and missionaries, and in 1784 King Carlos III granted the land to Juan Jose Dominguez, a retired Spanish soldier who came to California with the Portola expedition and later with Father Juniperro Serra. This grant encompassed 75,000 acres and included the entire Los Angeles harbor. The indigenous people, known as the Tongva, were forced into Spanish missions, most likely Mission San Gabriel, where most perished from disease, violence, and forced work. Due to a lack of heirs, the land was then passed to Cristobal Dominguez, a nephew of Juan Jose. Cristobal’s son, Manuel Dominguez, would succeed him in taking control of the land upon his father’s death. It was under Manuel’s guidance that the Rancho as it is seen today was constructed in 1826.[4]

During this time Manuel was also focused on acquiring a United States land patent, which would solidify ownership of the Rancho under United States’ law. The patent was granted and signed by President James Buchanan on December 18, 1858, more than 7 years after it was first requested and nearly 75 years after the original land grant. This was the first U.S. land patent granted in California. However, throughout the years of political turmoil in California, prolonged court battles over ownership of the Rancho, numerous surveys of the land, and the sale of some parcels, the United States land patent stated that the Rancho now encompassed 25,000 acres, far fewer than the 75,000 acres included in the original land grant.[5]

Manuel Dominguez was a business-savvy young man who could speak both Spanish and English as a result of successful trade. He was also the only one of his siblings who could read and write. At the age of 29, he was elected as Mayor of Los Angeles. Manuel later became one of 47 delegates in California to sign the State Constitution. Not long thereafter, President James Buchanan signed the first land patent granted in California to Manuel Dominguez, solidifying the grounds in use by the museum today.[6]

Battle of the Old Woman’s Gun

During the Mexican–American War in 1846, the Battle of Dominguez Rancho or Battle of the Old Woman’s Gun occurred on the eastern side of Dominguez Hill, its location being a factor in the temporary defeat of American troops by a band of Spanish Californians. This one-hour altercation took place on October 8 near the home of Manuel Dominguez, with the Rancho buildings being occupied from the previous night by Captain Mervine and his marines.[7]

Partition

Upon Manuel’s death in 1882, and the passing of his wife one year later, the Rancho lands were partitioned among his six surviving children, all daughters. Three of the married daughters continued the Dominguez legacy through the Carson, Del Amo and Watson families

Pacific Electric Railway

By the time the railroad came into the lives of the Dominguez family, in 1869, the family already had a lucrative cattle business. In fact, the cattle were slaughtered in the fields on the spot. When the railroad was built running through Rancho lands that practice came to a halt. Manuel donated 100 feet, about 77 acres, to the railroad.[8]

In 1902, the Pacific Electric Railway was set to cut through Dominguez and Watson land. In the agreement, the Dominguez family requested there be a Dominguez Junction at Alameda Street. This is where Union Pacific freight trains still run to this day. Teams of men, horses, and mules built the railway at a rapid pace. On July 4, 1902 the railway officially opened. The Pacific Electric Railway would pass by the Dominguez Junction every hour, and thereby increased the value of the rancho lands.

As a passenger train, people were able to frequent the rancho more easily and more often. The Dominguez family became known for their large family barbecues, which were made possible by the advent of the locomotive. However, the trains definitely had their downsides. Raising livestock and agriculture was made more difficult, and people throughout the area complained through Robert Watson to reach the Pacific Electric Railway Company. Ultimately, however, the railroad was beneficial to the Dominguez heritage, as Carson was able to ship over 70,000 pounds of wool at a time[9] The Rancho has a collection of antique large-scale model trains located in their carriage house as well.

1910 Air Meet at Dominguez Field

In 1910, Dominguez Hill served as the site of the first national aviation meet in the United States. It is estimated that over a half-million passengers traveled by train to see this historic event. An open grandstand was erected that was more than six hundred feet in length. Use of the field was provided without rental charge by the Dominguez family, though the family asked to have front row seats for the entire event. Many of the early aviation pioneers were present, including the Curtiss, Martin, Paulhan, and Willard. Roy Knabenshue flew in one of the very first blimps. The aviation meet lasted for 10 days, establishing the first speed and endurance records.

The Claretians

Manuel and his family were also very devout Catholics. All of the daughters made major donations to the construction of St. Vibiana’s, the former Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles. In 1922, the two remaining daughters, Susana Del Amo and Reyes Dominguez, deeded seventeen acres adjacent to the family home to the Claretian Missionaries. In 1924, the Claretian Missionaries began using the adobe home as a graduate school for Claretians and later as a seminary. In recognition of this contribution to the Claretians, special arrangements were made to allow Susana and Gregorio Del Amo to be buried in a crypt beneath the altar of the chapel located in the modern day Claretian retirement home.[10]

Modern land division

In 1967 the stockholders of the Dominguez Estate Company voted to sell off a large portion of the land. The sale was the largest in southern Californian history. The state of California purchased a portion of the land, and in 1965 the Board of Trustees of the California State Colleges voted to build a new campus on the west side of Dominguez Hill, which became California State University Dominguez Hills.

Without the foresight and leadership of Juan Jose, Cristobal and Manuel Dominguez, the Rancho San Pedro may not have survived to the modern day. Many of the Spanish land grants in California were sold to settlers, abandoned, or lost entirely due to costly court battles to defend ownership of the property. Recently, the Dominguez family has been host to the King and Queen of Spain, the Governors of California, and other dignitaries at events held throughout the Rancho lands.

Today, the descendants of the Dominguez family operate the Watson Land Company and the Carson Estates Company on the original Rancho land. Throughout his life, Manuel resisted selling the land, preferring instead to lease parcels and retain ownership. This strategy was followed by his children, which allowed for a substantial portion of the land grant to be held by family members today. This includes the museum which showcases the adobe home of Manuel Dominguez.

California Historical Landmark Marker

California Historical Landmark Marker NO. 152 at the site reads:[11]

-   _NO. 152 DOMÍNGUEZ RANCHHOUSE - The central portion of the ranchhouse was built in 1826 by Manuel Domínguez. Rancho San Pedro, ten square leagues granted provisionally by Governor Fages to Juan José Domínguez in 1784, was regranted by Governor Solá to Cristobal Domínguez in 1822. In the battle of Domínguez Ranch, fought here October 8 and 9, 1846, Californians led by José Antonio Carrillo repelled United States forces under Captain William Mervine, U.S. Navy, in an attempt to recapture the Pueblo of Los Angeles._

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[3] Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum

[4] http://www.dominguezrancho.org/history

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[8] Gillingham, Robert. _The Rancho San Pedro_. Cole-Holmquist Press, 1983.

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[11] californiahistoricallandmarks.com 152, Dominguez Rancho Adobe

title: Dominguez Rancho Adobe

question: What is Dominguez Rancho Adobe?

answer: An adobe ranch home on the National Register of Historic Places.

question: When was the Dominguez Rancho Adobe completed?

answer: 1826.

question: Who completed the Dominguez Rancho Adobe?

answer: Manuel Dominguez, on the Spanish land grant of Rancho San Pedro.

question: What happened to the indigenous people known as Tongva who used to inhabit the ranch?

answer: They were forced into Spanish missions, most likely Mission San Gabriel, where most perished from disease, violence, and forced work.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: This article is about Dominguez Rancho Adobe, a historic ranch house built in Spanish California.


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Remember that the point of catch and release is to have the fish survive the journey so you want to have a plan and know what to do:

-   When you land the fish you want to minimize the amount of time that it spends out of water
-   Do not use a net or a gaff since they can damage the fishes gills and cause injuries that would eventually kill the fish
-   Do not handle the fish any more than you have to and try to keep your hands moist when you do come into contact with the fish
-   Do not just toss the fish back into the water because the shock can sometimes kill them. Let he fish go into the water head first and if possible, let the fish make the plunge itself.
-   In most instances you will want to use single hooks that have the barbs pinched shut. They are the easiest to remove from the fish without injuring them unduly. Avoid using artificial lures and spoons because they are specially designed to hook the fish as deeply as possible.
-   It is best to catch and release after you have already caught your legal limit. If you are trying to decide which fish to keep and which to throw back then it will probably keep the fish out of the water too long while you make up your mind. If you know that you will be throwing back anything you catch then you can make the procedure quick and easy.

Destin Florida is a delightful place for the experienced fisherman to enjoy a day of catch and release fishing but you do not have to be a pro to do it. Many of the local fishing boats will be glad to show you the ropes and you can be out on the water catching fish in no time.

FINEST KIND FISHING TEAM

The Finest Kind Fishing Team takes the anglers to where the fish are. The Finest Kind has state-of-the-art fish finding equipment and with Jason Mikel being a fourth generation fisherman, he knows where the best spots are as well. Jason has GPS locations of over 1200 great spots, including wrecks and where people have sank items to attract fish. When you step aboard The Finest Kind, be ready to alot of catch fish.

FINEST KIND BEST CHARTER BOAT IN DESTIN

The Finest Kind is designed for comfort and speed. The rod holders help you reel in the big fish. The Finest Kind is noted as being one of the top boats for consistently catching Amberjacks, Red Snapper, and Cobia. The Finest Kind’s deck hand  is said by many competing charters to be one of the best in Destin. He is very friendly and proactive. He always makes sure everything is ready for you to reel the fish in. He will even give you tips on how to hook the big ones. The Finest Kind Team is so experienced that they can tell you how far to drop your line with a counting method they have devised that works like a charm.

CATCH AND RELEASE

If you want a fun-filled day of catch and release fishing, contact “Finest Kind”. You will be glad you did.

question: What does The Finest Kind refer to in this article?

answer: It is the name of a for-hire fishing team that takes people fishing using company equipment and expertise.

question: Where is The Finest Kind Fishing Team located?

answer: Destin, FL.

question: What kinds of fish are the most common to catch on a boat with The Finest Kind?

answer: Amberjacks, Red Snapper, and Cobia.

question: How many GPS locations does Jason have for fishing?

answer: 1,200.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: This text offers "best practices" for catch and release fishing as an introduction to promoting The Finest Kind Fishing Team, based in Destin Florida. The Finest Kind Team uses their expertise and equipment to provide anyone who wants a great day of fishing with just that.


text:
Here is a quick story:

**Him**

	He sat on his couch. Next to him an empty glass. He liked to call himself a writer but, his less optimistic friends called him unemployed. In that moment he found himself counting the indivual floorboards in his hardwood floor.
	He was waiting. Waiting was something he had become good at. Waiting for the bus, waiting for water to boil, waiting for her to call. He'd become good at waiting.
	She didn't call. He called himself a romantic, considered himself better for it. He was the type of person to believe he was born in wrong generation. He'd wished he was born in 1925, he figured if he had made it through the Second World War he would have done well in the fifties, sixties and didn't mind dying in the nineties. Those assumtions were made created by observations he had made from TV, movies, books and MadMen.
	He didn't have a voice. Not to say that he was unable to speak, but that he felt he didn't have a way to say what was on his mind. He believed in ideals and had ideas, but they were trapped in his head. In there they twirled and brewed and spawned until he felt he had to express himself. He had expressed himself a week before, he had told her that he loved her. She told him that she felt very strongly for him, but didn't love him. He had had a few beers and decided that he wanted everything from her or nothing at all. She told him it wasn't black and white. He insisted that she choose, all, or nothing. She chose nothing.
	The week that followed he realised how stuborn he was. So did she. It drove them apart. He didn't know yet. She did.
	He remembered how they met. How she had lived in the room next to him in his college residence. They met at a floor party, which is to say a party for the students on that floor, although it did take place on the floor. A few days later she introduced him to Sushi, Sake and Anime. He pretend he didn't know about Anime because he like hearing it from her. He liked the way her mouth moved when she spoke, he liked how big and bright her eyes got when she talked about something she cared about. He liked her neck when she pushed her hair back when she had a new idea, or when he poked fun at her passion. He loved her smirk when he told a bad joke.
	On his couch, his glass was full now, he remembered how soft her shoulders were. How small she was when he hugged her, how light she was when he picked her up, how warm she was when they touched. How far away she was now.
	He wanted to pick up his phone and call her. Tell her how he wanted her back. Thank her for the time she had given him, pleed for more.
	But, he didn't.
TL;DR: I think that this defeats the purpose.

Tell me what you think?

title: 'Him' a very short story.

question: Is the writer of this story also the character in the story?

answer: Not confirmed, but it is likely.

question: Why is the main character considered by his friends as 'unemployed'.

answer: The story says that he calls himself as a writer, and as such, has probably not made any published works or has yet to make any money through writing.

question: Who is the woman that the main character is waiting for?

answer: Possibly an ex or a woman he almost had a relationship with. Regardless, she has distanced herself from him due to his stubbornness and seems unlikely to reform a bond with him.

question: What does the main character want to do?

answer: He wants to call her to tell her he wants her back, but has chosen to not take action.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: A man who clings to being a writer has yet to get an actual paying job, is idling away at home in discontent and inaction. He muses about being with a girl he was too stubborn to properly have a relationship with. He wants to call her in the hope of fixing things, but he has chosen to not do anything.


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Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) celebrated the opening of _The Creative Act: Performance, Process, Presence_ at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi on March 7. Featuring works by more than 25 artists from different nationalities and generations, the exhibition explores the related themes of performance, process, and presence through a variety of mediums. Running until July 29, _The Creative Act_ is the second major exhibition of works from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection.

Three distinct yet interconnected themes of the exhibition—performance, process, and presence—provide a unifying framework for the exhibition, with many artists exploring more than one theme in the works on view:

PERFORMANCE can be represented in several different forms: unfolding live in a given time and place, remaining afterward as recordings and documentations, or serving primarily as the means for creating discrete objects. _The Creative Act_ features examples of live actions that constitute works in and of themselves and performative practices that result in drawings, paintings, sculptures, and videos. A selection of photographs document the renowned Emirati artist HASSAN SHARIF’s 1980s performances, which he realised in both London and Dubai. His conceptual, experimental, and performative practice greatly influenced the subsequent generation of artists in the United Arab Emirates, such as MOHAMMED KAZEM, who is also featured in _The Creative Act_.

Many of the artworks offer insight into the PROCESS used to make them. A key work within this section is ANISH KAPOOR’s _My Red Homeland_ (2003)_,_ a monumental sculptural installation composed of nearly 25 tonnes of red wax with a mechanical arm that circumnavigates the platform, continually altering the surface as it moves across the material. Works by pioneering 1960s experimental art practitioners including RASHEED ARAEEN, JULIO LE PARC, NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE, JEAN TINGUELY, GÜNTHER UECKER, and JACQUES VILLEGLÉ, explore the process of creating with everyday materials and using performative techniques.

The theme of human PRESENCE is highlighted through artworks that involve the appearance of the artist or others in the works as well as visible traces of the physical acts undertaken to realise them. Paintings by artists affiliated with the Gutai Art Association (1954–72) including MOTONAGA SADAMASA, SHIRAGA KAZUO, and TANAKA ATSUKO epitomise these ideas. Video installations by SUSAN HEFUNA and ANRI SALA take the performing arts—dance and music respectively—and the theme of interpretation as points of departure. _Autobiography (03-07)_ (2007), a series of 40 photographs and a video, captures Emirati artist EBTISAM ABDULAZIZ’s performances in various public spaces in Sharjah and examines the often complex relationship between social and personal identities.

In line with the commitment of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to support original work by living artists, TCA Abu Dhabi has commissioned artists, RAMIN HAERIZADEH, ROKNI HAERIZADEH and HESAM RAHMANIAN to create an installation inspired by the core themes of _The Creative Act_. _Another Happy Day_ (2016–17) is a multiroom, immersive installation featuring artworks by the commissioned artists and others, which, like the selections from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, probe the nature of the creative artistic process while inviting visitors to become engaged and activated. This project, coupled with photographs by TAREK AL-GHOUSSEIN, part of a series commissioned by TCA Abu Dhabi for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi collection, offers a convergence of past, present, and future in our own time.

_The Creative Act:_ _Performance, Process, Presence_ is curated by Valerie Hillings, Ph.D., Curator and Manager of Curatorial Affairs, Sasha Kalter-Wasserman, Assistant Curator, with Sara Dwider, Curatorial Assistant, Abu Dhabi Project, from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation; and Maisa Al Qassimi, Programmes Manager - Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, with Muneera Al Sayegh, Programmes Officer - Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, from Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
TCA Abu Dhabi: Faisal Al Dhahri, Communications – Museums Department, faldhahri [at] tcaabudhabi.ae
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation: Tina Vaz, Deputy Director, Global Communications, tvaz [at] guggenheim.org

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question: What does the article say about the themes of the exhibition?

answer: The three core concepts are performance, process, and presence. "Presence" is explored through acts or recordings. "Process" is demonstrated live on stage or documented to convey insights into how the artists create their works. "Presence" refers to human presence, and it's explored through the appearances of people in the artworks.

question: What does the article say about traveling to the exhibition?


text:
He walked like a man who had conquered every challenge he had ever faced. His large shiny forehead, a bulwark against those foolish enough to oppose him, glistened in the sun. His sat down at the table across from me. This guy certainly didn’t dress like I imagined most men of his trade would dress. His red leather jacket was hardly inconspicuous and his flashy black sunglasses looked expensive. This is a man that is so good at what he does he doesn’t have to blend in.

“Hello Mr. Smith. How are you?” I posited.
“I don’t have time for that shit.” he puffed back.
“I’m sorry I don’t do this kind of a thing very often, you are the first guy we have had to hire”
“The target is Martin Pierce Lepnick, is that correct?”
 “Yes.”
I have seen this exact scene play out in movies a million times and in the movies it looks cool, but I can’t help but feel like a complete dipshit. This whole thing is dumb.
…

Six days ago my boss the fucking president of the United States of America called me into his oval shaped office.
He said, “William I need you take have someone taken care of for me”.
I tell him “I’m sorry Mr. President I don’t understand. Like you want me to make sure they are taken care of? Do I need to have Sandra check the Lincoln Bedroom’s availability this month because I think you already have it booked till next Spring”.
“Fuck Lincoln and his shill of a bedroom! I need someone whacked!”
“This sounds like something you might want to talk to Director Schiller about. I can get him on the line…”
“Fuck that fat fuck Schiller! I want you to handle this.”
“Sir, that’s really not my specialty. I don’t think it’s even appropriate for me to hear about matters of national security”
The President gets up from his sofa and walks right up to me. I can smell the whiskey emanating from the large flapping orifice that resides above his presidential chin.
“This has nothing to do with national security” He pulls out one of his flasks from his suit pocket and dumps the contents into his mouth.
“William do I need to have something happen to you to? That would be a shame.”
“Sorry Mr. President”
“I’m sure you’d like to bang that blonde girlfriend of yours a few more times, wouldn’t you William? I know I would”
“What would you like me to do Mr. President?”
“I need you to set up a meeting with my guy. Sean Smith”
…
Sean let out an annoyed sigh.  He repeated “Martin Piece Lepnick?” “I just want to confirm that I am being set up by the president of the United States before I stage my coup and hang our beloved commander and chief in the streets”
“Wait WHAT?”
“Shut your fucking cock mouth up for a moment and listen” “Lepnick is the guy who books whores for Republican Congressman.” “When a newly elected guy arrives in D.C. they send their finest whore to fuck him. Sure she will pretend to be some unwitting intern or a slutty secretary but they paid to ensure they fuck the new guy” “Then they have blackmail to call in when they need it.” “It’s an effective system to control your lackies and the President has a lot of lackies to control, that’s where Martin comes in” “Mr. Lepnick finds the right girl for each job. He also makes sure to dispose of the girl once they are done to keep things quiet. He is the only other guy that knows about this whole shitshow.”
“Well that sounds awful, but I don’t understand. How exactly is he setting you up?”
“Because last week they found one of Lepnicks botched disposal jobs floating in the Patomic. They have called him in for questioning and the jig is up. He probably wants to cut a deal.”
“That makes a kind of perverted sense though. How is he betraying you?”

title: Eagle Vs Potus

question: Why does the president need Smith to kill Lepnick?

answer: Smith claims it's because Lepnick has apparently botched a murder which threatens to bring the president's corrupt ways to light because Lepnick is now being called in for questioning.

question: How does William feel towards Smith by the end of the story?

answer: He seems to be intrigued by what Smith has to say.

question: What might happen if Smith doesn't kill Lepnick?

answer: It can be assumed that Lepnick will give the president up to authorities, and expose the president's corrupt blackmailing scheme.

question: Why does William feel apprehensive towards the president?

answer: William doesn't think hiring a hitman is in his job description.

question: Summarize what the president uses Lepnick for.

answer: The president has Lepnick book prostitutes for newly elected men who come to Washington D.C.. After the elected official has sex with them, the president now has blackmail to control the official with. Lepnick then disposes, presumably killing, of the prostitutes so no secrets get out.


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HENRIK THOMASSEN HEFTYE (21 November 1804 – 18 February 1864) was a Norwegian businessman and philanthropist. [Henrik Heftye]

Personal life

He was born in Christiania as the son of merchant Thomas Johannessen Heftye (1767–1827) and his wife Katharina Tschudi (1773–1807). He did not marry, but through his sister Betha he was a brother-in-law of ship-owner Mogens Thorsen.[1] He was the brother of banker and politician Johannes Thomassen Heftye, and through him an uncle of banker Thomas Johannessen Heftye, and a granduncle of Thomas Heftye.[2]

Career

His father migrated to Norway from Switzerland in the late eighteenth century, and founded the family company Thos. Joh. Heftye & Søn. Henrik Heftye took the cand.theol. degree in 1829, but after this he joined the family company. He was the director of Norges Hypotekbank from 1852, and a member of the board of Storebrand from 1853 to 1858. He was also involved in the art community, being a co-founder and treasurer of Christiania Kunstforening in 1836.[3] Other founding members were Johan Sebastian Welhaven, Johan Dahl and Frederik Stang.[4]

In 1862 he wrote his will, in which he donated sums to philanthropy.[5] Among others, his donations founded what is today known as Heftye Kindergarten (_Heftyes barnehage_).[6] He died in February 1864 in Aker.[7] [8]

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title: Henrik Heftye

question: When was Heftye born?

answer: November 21, 1804

question: Who were Hefty's parents?

answer: Thomas Johannessen Heftye and Katharina Tschudi

question: What was Heftye the co-founder and treasurer of?

answer: Christiania Kunstforening

question: When did Heftye die?

answer: February 18, 1864

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: Henrik Thomassen Heftye was a Norwegian businessman and philanthropist. He was born in Christiania in 1804, joined his father's company, and later was co-founder and treasurer of Christiania Kunstforening. He died in 1864, leaving money to philanthropy in his will.


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Review

 Ewan D McNicol et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013.

Free PMC article

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 3, 2006, which included 23 trials. The use of opioids for neuropathic pain remains controversial. Studies have been small, have yielded equivocal results, and have not established the long-term profile of benefits and risks for people with neuropathic pain.

OBJECTIVES: To reassess the efficacy and safety of opioid agonists for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

SEARCH METHODS: We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (to 24th October 2012), MEDLINE (1966 to 24th October 2012 ), and EMBASE (1980 to 24th October 2012) for articles in any language, and reference lists of reviews and retrieved articles.

SELECTION CRITERIA: We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which opioid agonists were given to treat central or peripheral neuropathic pain of any etiology. Pain was assessed using validated instruments, and adverse events were reported. We excluded studies in which drugs other than opioid agonists were combined with opioids or opioids were administered epidurally or intrathecally.

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two review authors independently extracted data and included demographic variables, diagnoses, interventions, efficacy, and adverse effects.

MAIN RESULTS: Thirty-one trials met our inclusion criteria, studying 10 different opioids: 23 studies from the original 2006 review and eight additional studies from this updated review.Seventeen studies (392 participants with neuropathic pain, average 22 participants per study) provided efficacy data for acute exposure to opioids over less than 24 hours. Sixteen reported pain outcomes, with contradictory results; 8/16 reported less pain with opioids than placebo, 2/16 reported that some but not all participants benefited, 5/16 reported no difference, and 1/16 reported equivocal results. Six studies with about 170 participants indicated that mean pain scores with opioid were about 15/100 points less than placebo.Fourteen studies (845 participants, average 60 participants per study) were of intermediate duration lasting 12 weeks or less; most studies lasted less than six weeks. Most studies used imputation methods for participant withdrawal known to be associated with considerable bias; none used a method known not to be associated with bias. The evidence, therefore, derives from studies predominantly with features likely to overestimate treatment effects, i.e. small size, short duration, and potentially inadequate handling of dropouts. All demonstrated opioid efficacy for spontaneous neuropathic pain. Meta-analysis demonstrated at least 33% pain relief in 57% of participants receiving an opioid versus 34% of those receiving placebo. The overall point estimate of risk difference was 0.25 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.13 to 0.37, P < 0.0001), translating to a number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) of 4.0 (95% CI 2.7 to 7.7). When the number of participants achieving at least 50% pain relief was analyzed, the overall point estimate of risk difference between opioids (47%) and placebo (30%) was 0.17 (95% CI 0.02 to 0.33, P = 0.03), translating to an NNTB of 5.9 (3.0 to 50.0). In the updated review, opioids did not demonstrate improvement in many aspects of emotional or physical functioning, as measured by various validated questionnaires. Constipation was the most common adverse event (34% opioid versus 9% placebo: number needed to treat for an additional harmful outcome (NNTH) 4.0; 95% CI 3.0 to 5.6), followed by drowsiness (29% opioid versus 14% placebo: NNTH 7.1; 95% CI 4.0 to 33.3), nausea (27% opioid versus 9% placebo: NNTH 6.3; 95% CI 4.0 to 12.5), dizziness (22% opioid versus 8% placebo: NNTH 7.1; 95% CI 5.6 to 10.0), and vomiting (12% opioid versus 4% placebo: NNTH 12.5; 95% CI 6.7 to 100.0). More participants withdrew from opioid treatment due to adverse events (13%) than from placebo (4%) (NNTH 12.5; 95% CI 8.3 to 25.0). Conversely, more participants receiving placebo withdrew due to lack of efficacy (12%) versus (2%) receiving opioids (NNTH -11.1; 95% CI -20.0 to -8.3).

AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: Since the last version of this review, new studies were found providing additional information. Data were reanalyzed but the results did not alter any of our previously published conclusions. Short-term studies provide only equivocal evidence regarding the efficacy of opioids in reducing the intensity of neuropathic pain. Intermediate-term studies demonstrated significant efficacy of opioids over placebo, but these results are likely to be subject to significant bias because of small size, short duration, and potentially inadequate handling of dropouts. Analgesic efficacy of opioids in chronic neuropathic pain is subject to considerable uncertainty. Reported adverse events of opioids were common but not life-threatening. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to establish unbiased estimates of long-term efficacy, safety (including addiction potential), and effects on quality of life.

Conflict of interest statement

EE has received research support from government and industry sources at various times, and consulted for and received lecture fees from various pharmaceutical companies related to analgesics and other healthcare interventions.

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Study flow diagram.

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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

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1.1. ANALYSIS
Comparison 1 Short‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 1 Pain intensity post‐opioid/placebo.

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1.2. ANALYSIS
Comparison 1 Short‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 2 % Pain reduction post‐opioid/placebo.

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Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 1 Number of participants with at least 33% pain relief.

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2.2. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 2 Number of participants with at least 50% pain relief.

[2.3]
2.3. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 3 Pain intensity post‐opioid/placebo.

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2.4. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 4 Evoked pain intensity post‐opioid/placebo.

[2.5]
2.5. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 5 SF‐36 Health Survey.

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2.6. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 6 Brief Pain Inventory: Pain Interference items.

[2.7]
2.7. ANALYSIS
Comparison 2 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: Opioid vs. Placebo, Outcome 7 Beck Depression Inventory.

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3.1. ANALYSIS
Comparison 3 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 1 Number of participants with at least 33% pain relief.

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3.2. ANALYSIS
Comparison 3 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 2 Number of participants with at least 50% pain relief.

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3.3. ANALYSIS
Comparison 3 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 3 Pain intensity post‐opioid/active control.

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3.4. ANALYSIS
Comparison 3 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 4 SF‐36 Health Survey.

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3.5. ANALYSIS
Comparison 3 Intermediate‐term Efficacy Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 5 Beck Depression Inventory.

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4.1. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 1 Participants reporting constipation.

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4.2. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 2 Participants reporting dizziness.

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4.3. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 3 Participants reporting drowsiness/somnolence.

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4.4. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 4 Participants reporting nausea.

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4.5. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 5 Participants reporting vomiting.

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4.6. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 6 Particpants withdrawing due to adverse events.

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4.7. ANALYSIS
Comparison 4 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs placebo, Outcome 7 Participants withdrawing due to lack of efficacy.

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5.1. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 1 Participants reporting constipation.

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5.2. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 2 Participants reporting dizziness.

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5.3. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 3 Participants reporting drowsiness/somnolence.

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5.4. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 4 Participants reporting nausea.

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5.5. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 5 Participants reporting vomiting.

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Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 6 Participants withdrawing due to adverse events.

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5.7. ANALYSIS
Comparison 5 Adverse Events from Intermediate‐term Studies: opioid vs active control, Outcome 7 Participants withdrawing due to lack of efficacy.

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-   Opioids for neuropathic pain.

    Eisenberg E, McNicol E, Carr DB. Eisenberg E, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jul 19;(3):CD006146. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006146. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006. PMID: 16856116 Updated. Review.

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question: What matter of topic remains controversial?

answer: The use of opioids for neuropathic pain remains controversial.

question: What is the objective of the review?

answer: To reassess the efficacy and safety of opioid agonists for the treatment of neuropathic pain.

question: How many review authors were part of the data collection and analysis process?

answer: Two review authors

question: How many different opioids were studied?

answer: 10 different opioids were studied

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: A review article discussed assessing the efficacy and safety of opioid agonists for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Since the last version of the review, more updates about opioids were found but more controlled trials are needed to see if opioids can have long-term efficacy on neuropathic pain.


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Bubbles lived at Jackson’s Neverland ranch and sat in on recordings for the Bad album. He even travelled to Japan with the singer on a tour.

But he had to be moved from Neverland after becoming violent and now lives at the Centre For Great Apes in Florida with 41 other chimpanzees and orangutans.

The centre said there were no plans for him to travel to Jackson’s funeral and he will remain in his new home.

Jackson adopted Bubbles at the age of three from a cancer research clinic in Texas and the artist Jeff Koons made a series of sculptures of them together. They often wore matching outfits.

He is now aged 26 and weighs 160lbs. Keepers said that although he is “huge and ugly” he now has a “sweet” character and likes painting and listening to flute music.

Bubbles also spends much of his time sitting quietly in trees with his best friend Sam, a 40-year-old chimpanzee.

Jackson used to keep a private zoo at Neverland. After he gave it up his two tigers, Thriller and Sabu, were adopted by Tippi Hedren, the actress who starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds.

She cares for them at her anmal sanctuary in Los Angeles which is home to 68 big cats.

The actress said that she had sat with Thriller and Sabu and let them know Jackson was gone.

She said: “You don’t know what mental telepathy exists from the human to the animal. But I hope they understood.”

question: What is the article regarding?

answer: The pets of Michael Jackson, specifically Bubbles (Chimpanzee) and Thriller and Sabu (Tigers).

question: Where is Bubbles?

answer: Bubbles lives at the Centre for Great Apes in Florida.

question: Where do Thriller and Sabu live?

answer: Tippi Hedren adopted them and they live at her animal sanctuary in Los Angeles.

question: Why did Jackson have to give up Neverland Ranch

answer: The article alludes to this, but does not say why.

question: Who is Bubble's best friend?

answer: A 40 year-old chimp named Sam. They sit in a tree together.

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: A short description of the location and history of Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee, Bubbles and tigers Thriller and Sabu.


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_Brown never missed a game in his nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns, from 1957 to 1965._

PEOPLE SAY, I'm seventy-two years young. My ass. I'm seventy-two years _old._ But you've got to live to get old. You can't get old without living.

I'M NOT a Martin Luther King and a Gandhi motherfucker. I don't know what they were talking about. Spit on my ass and I'll knock you out. I ain't going to sing and march, man. But I'm fair.

IF YOU TRULY believe something, and it's incorrect, that doesn't mean you don't have integrity.

CLARENCE THOMAS is a great place to examine who we are, what we think, what works, and what doesn't.

A LIBERAL IS arrogant enough to think he can do you a half-assed favor. He is superior enough to think he can give you something that you don't deserve. A liberal will cut off your leg so he can hand you a crutch.

YOU CAN'T help a motherfucker sitting on his ass, crying the blues.

YOU CANNOT get me to be disloyal to a friend. You just can't do it. Loyalty is a part of what I live by. I didn't say I was going to be loyal to my friend because he was right. I'm going to be loyal to my friend because he's my friend.

TO LEAVE at twenty-nine years old, MVP, having won the championship in '64 and played for it in '65. To go into the movies and break the color barrier and be in a sex scene with Raquel Welch. To get to be in _The Dirty Dozen_ with some great actors. To make more money in one year than you damn near made in nine years of football. Everything about it was ingenious.

I GAVE AWAY most of my trophies, put away the plaques.

GOD AIN'T got nothing to do with winning a damn football game.

SEX IS always wonderful, but it's like having a great meal. It is only what it is. It can never be everything in itself. And it has a downside that's devastating.

WHEN YOU understand sex, you understand that your fidelity is the greatest thing you have. It's yours, not hers.

THE NEED to be cared for is the base of everything. In the penitentiaries, you won't hear gangbangers and criminals say, "No, I don't want to be cared for by nobody." When you care about them, they'll open up to you. They'll tell you shit they'd never tell for money or for sex.

IT'S THE BIGGEST CRUTCH we can ever have: I'm a victim because of what white folks did. I was a slave. I didn't get a fair shot when I went for the job that they didn't give to me. I look and say, Look how you look, motherfucker. I wouldn't hire you myself. So let's deal with the fundamentals, man. Get yourself together and then we can fight the battle.

TELL YOU WHAT you got to do to compete. What you got to do to compete is compete.

YOU GOT the trickle-down effect. But what if I live in Watts? Poor people, you can vote a hundred times a day, you ain't gonna get that shit.

ULTIMATELY, the soil replenishes.

IF YOU'RE smarter than me, tell me some shit. I'll listen, you know. This is an open forum.

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answer: Jim Brown.

question: How does Brown feel about pacifism?

answer: He does not care for it.

question: How does Brown feel about loyalty?

answer: It is something he lives by.

question: Who interviewed Jim Brown?

answer: Cal Fussman

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: The article includes various quotes from an interview with Jim Brown. He discusses some of his views on life, mentioning his time working and his ideas of hard work.