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reno is the largest city in washoe county, nevada, located in the western part of the state. the city has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century.

the area that is now reno was originally inhabited by the paiute and washoe tribes. in the 1840s, european settlers arrived in the area and established a trading post called lake's crossing, which was named after the nearby truckee river.

in 1868, the central pacific railroad chose the site of lake's crossing as the eastern terminus of its transcontinental railroad, and the town was renamed reno in honor of union general jesse l. reno. reno was incorporated as a city in 1868 and quickly became an important transportation hub for the region.

in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reno became known as a center for gambling, divorce, and other forms of vice. the city's reputation as a wild and lawless place earned it the nickname "the biggest little city in the world."

in the 1950s and 1960s, reno experienced a period of rapid growth and expansion. the city's economy diversified, and it became a major center for tourism, with the construction of several casinos and hotels. in the decades since, reno has continued to grow and evolve, becoming a diverse and vibrant city with a thriving economy and a rich cultural heritage.

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solipsism is a philosophical idea that holds that the individual self is the only thing that can be known to exist, and that all external reality, including other minds, is uncertain and cannot be known. this idea is based on the concept that the self is the only thing that can be experienced directly, and that all external reality must be inferred from the evidence of the senses. this leads to the conclusion that the external world, including other minds, may not actually exist at all, and that the individual self is the only thing that can be known with certainty. this philosophy is often criticized for being overly skeptical and for ignoring the evidence of our senses and the existence of other people.

walt disney was a successful entrepreneur and an influential figure in the entertainment industry*, and he is credited with creating many beloved characters and stories. however, some people have criticized walt disney for his business practices and his treatment of employees, among other things.

the ship of theseus is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions about the nature of identity and change. the thought experiment goes as follows: if a ship is gradually replaced with new parts over time, at what point does it cease to be the same ship it was originally? this thought experiment is often used to explore questions about the nature of identity and change, and it has been discussed by philosophers throughout history. there is no single "right" answer to the ship of theseus problem, as different people may have different perspectives on the issue.

until 1966, the referees used to warn the players and the managers verbally without any significant repercussions on the foul they have made.

however, if a foul is too clumsy and a player had to be sent off, the referee must tell the player to leave the field.

this norm had many flaws in it, and it was made pretty evident in a particular game.

the quarter-final between england and argentina was full of drama, fouls, and controversy, all at the same time. one specific incident took place, and the argentinian captain committed an offensive foul on an english player.

this left referee ken aston no option but to send the argentinian captain off.

but since the player was full of anger and agitation, he continued playing the game and said he didn't hear the referee's warning of sending him off earlier.

after such a high-profile game ended in such a controversy, a new solution was needed to make sure the players listen to the referee's warnings and signals.

finding the answer was also given to ken aston, and he got inspiration from traffic lights.

therefore, he suggested that fifa introduce cards into the game.

a yellow card would mean it is just a warning for the foul committed and shouldn't be repeated, whereas the red card told that you have to leave the field as the challenge committed is a major one and could have injured the opposition player.

this move turned out to be a phenomenal one not only on a short-term basis but also in the more extended scheme of things.

the 1970 fifa world cup was the first time this rule was implemented in a major tournament involving countries worldwide.

the queen's death will kick off 'operation london bridge', which is a meticulously drawn up plan to deal with the eventuality of the death of the head of the state.

first set up in the 1960s, the plan of action was meant to be followed for 10 days after the monarch's death and has been revised several times over the years.

among other things, the plan was aimed at ensuring a smooth transition of prince charles* to the throne. according to the protocol, he will officially be announced as the king a day after the demise of her majesty.

how erdogan tamed turkey's newsrooms

a person who has taken over the problem. good luck with that.

lockdown mode offers an extreme, optional level of security for the very few users who, because of who they are or what they do, may be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats, such as those from nso group and other private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. turning on lockdown mode in ios 16, ipados 16, and macos ventura further hardens device defenses and strictly limits certain functionalities, sharply reducing the attack surface that potentially could be exploited by highly targeted mercenary spyware.

at launch, lockdown mode includes the following protections:
-messages: most message attachment types other than images are blocked. some features, like link previews, are disabled.
-web browsing: certain complex web technologies, like just-in-time (jit) javascript compilation, are disabled unless the user excludes a trusted site from lockdown mode.
-apple services: incoming invitations and service requests, including facetime calls, are blocked if the user has not previously sent the initiator a call or request.
-wired connections with a computer or accessory are blocked when iphone is locked.
-configuration profiles cannot be installed, and the device cannot enroll into mobile device management (mdm), while lockdown mode is turned on.
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said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once.

eugenics is a scientific and social movement, based on charles darwin's theories of human evolution, which was originally defined as the science of racial betterment - its name being based on the greek words for "good" and "born"*. eugenics is related to social darwinism, which focuses on extending darwin's theories of plant and animal evolution to the social lives of human beings, especially in regard to societal processes. eugenics also drew on malthusian assertions that human social problems are caused by overpopulation by the poor and other marginalized groups as well as by a parallel decline in the birth rate among those perceived as socially superior. eugenics, together with social darwinism and malthusian-based concerns about overpopulation, were highly influential in wealthy industrialist nations around the turn of the twentieth century, professed by those who claimed to be both socially conservative as well as the socially liberal. these views granted wealthy western groups an empirical standing for their supposed pre-eminence and the correctness of their political and social values, as well as absolution from their responsibility for inequality, wars, or poverty. these theories were also central to the establishment of what became known as scientific racism and sexism, often treating varied ethnic groups as disparate species and women as an inferior sub-species. eugenics remains a significant influence on the writings of contemporary white nationalists and promoters of white racial superiority, including psychologists who adhere to these values.

an american newspaper that has not published a single positive article about vladimir putin since 2014. (according to vladimir pozner jr.)

do-it-yourself.

twitter was acquired by elon musk for approximately $44billion, with shares valued at $54.20.