a city in nevada where you can ski and play golf in the same day.
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reno
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reynolds school of journalism
has the hottest girls on campus.
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turkey
its citizens live to make president erdogan, his family, and oligarchs richer.
example:
"according to the world bank's figures, five turkish construction companies, the limak holding, cengiz holding, kolin, kalyon and mng holdings are among the world's top ten tender-winning companies."
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spotify
the superior music app
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thomas jefferson
the primary author of the declaration of independence was one of the most brilliant and versatile of the nation's founders. while best known as a political leader and writer, jefferson's curiosity carried him into many different roles: farmer, lawyer, scientist, inventor, architect, linguist, amateur musician, and founder of the library of congress.
his career in government was also varied diplomat, delegate to congress, and governor of virginia. after the government of the united states was established, he served as secretary of state, vice president, and served two terms as president, from 1801-1809. in spite of his achievements, jefferson was tormented throughout his life by his failure to find a solution to the contradiction of slavery existing in a free society. fearing financial ruin he freed only a few of his own slaves.
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operation overlord
operation overlord required incredibly detailed planning, as well as perfect coordination and timing. the final decisions were made by american general dwight d. eisenhower, nicknamed "ike." he was the supreme commander of the allied expeditionary force (aef). weather was ike's biggest headache. there were only a few days each month when the tides were right for the invasion, and, as june approached, storms howled out of the north sea and into the english channel.
secrecy was also vital. hitler's forces had built a wall of concrete bunkers and gun emplacements along the french coast, and had lain tank traps, mines, and miles of barbed wire. through a variety of deceptions, the allies convinced hitler that the landing target was not normandy, but farther north where the channel narrowed. -
los pollos hermanos
a fried chicken fast food restaurant. its owner (gustavo fring) is so humble, meticulous, and works together with the employees. this place also welcomes student workers and overpays.
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coffee
it was first introduced to the west by turkish (ottoman) people in the 16th century.
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alexander the great
had an enduring desire to imitate achilles. he died at age 32. he was tutored by aristotle.
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bella hadid
the most unhappy and depressive model.
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world war iii
won't be fought with sticks and stones*
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elon musk
has become one of twitter's biggest shareholders (slightly bigger than 9% stake).
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game theory
game theory is a branch of economics and mathematics that studies strategic decision-making. it is based on the idea that people and organizations often make decisions by considering how their actions will affect the actions of others.
in game theory, a "game" is a situation in which two or more individuals or groups (called "players") make decisions that simultaneously affect each other's outcomes. these decisions are often modeled as "strategies," and the outcomes of the game are determined by the combination of strategies chosen by the players.
an example of a game in game theory is the "prisoner's dilemma." in this game, two suspects are arrested by the police and held in separate cells. each suspect is given the option to confess or remain silent. if both suspects remain silent, they will each receive a small punishment. if one suspect confesses and the other remains silent, the confessing suspect will go free while the silent suspect will receive a severe punishment. if both suspects confess, they will both receive a moderate punishment.
in this game, each suspect must decide whether to confess or remain silent, without knowing what the other suspect will do. the outcome for each suspect depends on the combination of strategies chosen by both suspects. if both suspects remain silent, it is the best outcome for both of them. however, if one suspect confesses and the other remains silent, the confessing suspect will go free while the silent suspect will receive a severe punishment. therefore, each suspect has an incentive to confess, even though confessing is not the best outcome for either of them.
this game illustrates how individuals may make decisions that are not in their own best interests when they are interacting with others and trying to anticipate the actions of their opponents. game theory is used to analyze and understand situations like these, and to make predictions about how people and organizations will behave in strategic situations. -
james bentham
english philosopher. "the right thing to do, the just thing to do is to maximize utility."
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mclean v. arkansas
mclean v. arkansas was a landmark legal case in 1981 where u.s. district court judge william r. overton ruled against the state of arkansas regarding its law mandating the teaching of "creation science" as an alternative to evolution in public schools. the case, officially known as mclean v. arkansas board of education, represented a significant confrontation between science and religion in the educational sphere.
the arkansas law required that public schools give equal time to creation science and evolution whenever evolutionary theory was taught. plaintiffs, including teachers, parents, and religious leaders, challenged the law's constitutionality, arguing that it violated the establishment clause of the first amendment, which prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or unduly favoring one religion over another.
judge overton's decision was pivotal for several reasons:
scientific scrutiny and definition: the trial provided a forum to scrutinize and define what constitutes science. overton concluded that creation science failed to meet the essential characteristics of science, such as relying on testable hypotheses, and was therefore inherently religious.
legal precedents: the ruling reinforced the application of the "lemon test" from the supreme court's decision in lemon v. kurtzman (1971), which assesses the constitutionality of state laws in light of the establishment clause. overton determined that the arkansas law had a clear religious intent, advanced a particular religious belief, and entangled the state with religion, failing all three prongs of the lemon test.
impact on education: this decision had a profound impact on how science and theories of origin are taught in schools across the united states. it helped affirm the importance of maintaining a secular approach in science education, focusing on scientific facts, theories, and methodologies rather than religious doctrines.
cultural and religious debate: mclean v. arkansas also highlighted the ongoing cultural and religious debates regarding the teaching of evolution, sparking discussions about academic freedom, the role of religion in public spaces, and the nature of science and education.