1) The document discusses the Gallowglass, an elite class of mercenary warriors from Norse-Gaelic clans in Scotland between the 13th-16th centuries.
2) It also discusses Apasmara, the Ayurvedic term for epilepsy, characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions.
3) The document provides information about Howard Carter, the archaeologist famous for discovering Tutankhamun's tomb.
General Quiz held at Udbhav 2015, the technical fest of Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
QMs- Rajan Arora, Ashlesh M.
General Quiz held at Udbhav 2015, the technical fest of Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
QMs- Rajan Arora, Ashlesh M.
Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (six minutes and 40 seconds in total). Compassites held Pecha Kucha session as team activity. This session talks about 20 Most Insanely Expensive Things. *All company names, product names, logos, images included in this presentation may be registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. No copyright violation intended on images sourced from Google searches.
Prelims round of 2018 Amalthea's quizzing event, Inquizzed. Hosted by quizmaster Shantanu Sharma, the quiz held at IIT Gandhinagar saw participation from more than 300 partcipants.
A Slide Show about Catherine O'Hare the first European woman to cross the Rockies in Canada and a further exploration of the O'Hare surname including 'Burke and Hare', Butch O'Hare of Chicago O'Hare Airport fame.
Pecha Kucha is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each (six minutes and 40 seconds in total). Compassites held Pecha Kucha session as team activity. This session talks about 20 Most Insanely Expensive Things. *All company names, product names, logos, images included in this presentation may be registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. No copyright violation intended on images sourced from Google searches.
Prelims round of 2018 Amalthea's quizzing event, Inquizzed. Hosted by quizmaster Shantanu Sharma, the quiz held at IIT Gandhinagar saw participation from more than 300 partcipants.
A Slide Show about Catherine O'Hare the first European woman to cross the Rockies in Canada and a further exploration of the O'Hare surname including 'Burke and Hare', Butch O'Hare of Chicago O'Hare Airport fame.
Here is the Buzzer Quiz from Saarang 2015, IITM's cultural fest, set by Vishal Katariya, Shankar Narayanan and Nithin Ramesan. We hope you enjoy going through it!
Finals of Generally Asking-The General Quiz,researched and conducted by Quizzito,The Quiz Society of Gargi College as a part of HighQ'20 -The Annual Quizzing Festival of Gargi College.
One page summary about this informationDefinition· Gambling.docxcherishwinsland
One page summary about this information
Definition
· Gambling: the act of risking money (or equivalent) on an uncertain chance of winning a larger amount of money (or some other good).
· Gambling may involve some element of skill (e.g., poker, horse track bets, stock market) or be determined by pure chance (e.g., slot machines, lotteries)
· In nearly all cases, the long-term expected result for the player is a loss.
· The percentage taken from various games ranges from around 1% of each bet for some popular table games to about 50% for a typical lottery.
History
· Gambling has existed in most cultures & in prehistory.
· Religion, law and play intermingled.
· Lots were used to determine the will of the gods.
· Lots were cast to determine guilt or innocence
· Lots were used for entertainment
· Dice have been recovered from Egyptian tombs
· The Chinese, Japanese, Greeks & Romans all were known to play games of skill & chance for amusement as early as 2300 B.C.
· Native Americans developed games & language describing gambling & believed that their gods determined fate & chance.
· In 1643, explorer Roger Williams wrote about the games of chance developed by the Narragansett Indians of Rhode Island
· Evidence that gambling was a problem for some existed but there does not appear to be much social commentary on it.
· There are myths about heavy losses among the gods (Ancient India).
· Ancient Egyptians outlawed gambling among the masses (slavery in the salt mines was a penalty for violation).
· Nero & Caligula were notorious cheats & loaded dice were found in Pompeii.
· Mandan Indians of the upper Missouri River, the Yurok of Northern California, the Bella Coola of BC you could become the property of someone else after losing
· Problems among family members and loss of children to slavery also occurred.
· A case of suicide after gambling losses documented among the Iroquois in 1639.
· British colonization of America was partly financed through lottery proceeds, beginning in the early 17th century.
· Because lotteries were viewed as a popular form of voluntary taxation in England during the Georgian era, they also became popular in America as European settlers arrived here.
· In the Colonies & United States…
· A half-dozen lotteries sponsored by prominent individuals such as Ben Franklin, John Hancock & George Washington operated in each of the 13 colonies to raise funds for building projects.
· Between 1765 & 1806, Massachusetts authorized lotteries to help build dormitories & supply equipment for Harvard College
· Many other institutions of higher learning, including Dartmouth, Yale & Columbia, also were financed through lotteries.
· A lottery even was approved to finance the American Revolution.
· 1931 Nevada legalizes casino gaming
· 1947 The Flamingo, operated by mobster Bugsy Siegel, opens in Las Vegas
· 1957 Gamblers Anonymous Founded in Los Angeles
· 1958 The Stardust Hotel opens, breaking the mold of the traditional “star headline.
My first quiz at bcqc pune.
A quiz i did for my college festival in march 2010 in Coimbatore.
P.s - The repeats weren't repeats back then! and the questions that were repeats was jus to fill in the blank spaces! :P
cheers have fun ! \m/
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
1. Kuruk Prep Set II The Ultimate Quizzers ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
2. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)The “X”– were an elite class of mercenary warrior who came from Norse-Gaelic clans in the Hebrides and Highlands of Scotland between the mid 13th century and late 16th century. As Scots, they shared a common origin and heritage with the Irish, but as they had intermarried with the 10th century Norse settlers of western Scotland, the Irish called them "foreign Gaels". They were the mainstay of Scottish and Irish warfare before the advent of gunpowder, and depended upon seasonal service with Irish chieftains. A military leader would often choose a X to serve as his personal aide and bodyguard because, as a foreigner, the X would be less subject to local feuds and influences.ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
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4. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)X is the synonym for epilepsy in ayurveda. It is considered as a disorder due to derangements of intellect and the mind characterized by loss of memory, loss of consciousness and convulsive movements of the body. On the basis of doshsas [humors] there are four kinds of X: 1.Vataja 2. Pittaja 3. Kaphaja 4. Sannipataja The Sanni Pataja X is called incurable due to the combination of imbalance in all the three humors.ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
7. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)Introduced on July 5, 1937, the name of product "X" was chosen when the product, whose original name was far less memorable (Hormel Spiced Ham), began to lose market share. The name was chosen from multiple entries in a naming contest. A Hormel official once stated that the original meaning of the name "X" was "Shoulder of Pork and Ham".According to writer Marguerite Patten in "X"– The Cookbook*, the name was suggested by Kenneth Daigneau, an actor and the brother of a Hormel vice president, who was given a $100 prize for creating the name.At one time and persisting to this day in certain books, the theory behind the nomenclature of X was that the name was a portmanteau of "Spiced Meat and Ham".According to the British documentary-reality show "1940's House", when X was offered by the United States to those affected by World War II in the UK.ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
9. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)Although the service remains essentially low-tech,the Xs have started to embrace technology, and now allow booking for delivery through SMS.An on-line poll on the web site ensures that customer feedback is given pride of place. The success of the system depends on teamwork and time management. Such is the dedication and commitment of the barely literate and barefoot X who form links in the extensive chain, that there is no system of documentation at all. A simple colour coding system doubles as an ID system. There are no multiple elaborate layers of management either — just three layers. Each X is also required to contribute a minimum capital in kind, in the form of two bicycles, a wooden crate,white cotton kurta-pyjamas, and the white trademark Gandhi cap (topi). The return on capital is ensured by monthly division of the earnings of each unit.ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
10. Kuruk Prep Set II DABBAWALAS ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
11. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)”X's Three Laws” are three "laws" of prediction formulated by the British writer and scientist X. They are: 1. When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right; when he states that something is impossible, he is probably wrong. 2. The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible. 3. Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
12. Kuruk Prep Set II CLARKE [Sir Arthur Charles Clarke] ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
13. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)List of? *I shall have no faith in Brahma, Vishn u and Maheshwara nor shall I worship them. *I shall have no faith in Rama and Krishna who are believed to be incarnation of God nor shall I worship them. *I shall have no faith in Gauri, Ganapati and other gods and goddesses of Hindus nor shall I worship them. *I do not believe in the incarnation of God. *I do not and shall not believe that Lord Buddha was the incarnation of Vishnu. I believe this to be sheer madness and false propaganda. *I shall not perform *Shraddha* nor shall I give *pind-dan*. *I shall not act in a manner violating the principles and teachings of the Buddha. *I shall not allow any ceremonies to be performed by Brahmins. *I shall believe in the equality of man. *I shall endeavor to establish equality. [list continues......not shown here]
14. Kuruk Prep Set II 10 of 22 vows Ambedkar gave to the neo-Buddhists ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
15. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)X appears as a character throughout most of the “Amelia Peabody” series of books by 'Elizabeth Peters' (a pseudonym of Egyptologist Dr Barbara Mertz). X appears as a character in much of Arthur Phillips's “The Egyptologist”. In the book “The "Y" Affair” by Christian Jacq he is a key character. X appears as a main character in “A Cloudy Day on the West Side”, a novel by Egyptian writer Muhammad Al-Mansi Qindeel ID X ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
16. Kuruk Prep Set II HOWARD CARTER ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
17. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)My personal favorite question because of de answer: Jajmani system is a Indian social caste system and its interaction between upper castes and lower castes. It was an economic system in which lower castes have only obligations or duties to render free services to the upper caste community also called as X or X chakiri. ID X. ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
19. Kuruk Prep Set II Q)Since 2006, Rodrigo Contreras, from Mexico is setting up a business with the purpose of selling X. He managed to register the "X" trademark in Mexico. Contreras designed the bottle to be identical to the one portrayed on “________”.X is currently available at a few bars, but Contreras has stated his intention of selling it at convenience stores and even exporting it to the United States. This case has been featured on several Mexican newspapers and magazines, but most of them focus on the novelty "X" represents, rather than the legal implications of it. The "X" trademark was not registered in Mexico before Contreras registered it; however, Mexican intellectual property law recognizes the concept of "brand notoriety", which states that if any brand is well-known by a specific section of the consumers or the industry due to the commercial activities and/or advertisement done by its owners, they have the right to claim the ownership of the trademark. What seems to be a pirated X produced by Contreras is about to be released in Colombia. According to its website, he may already have a local trademark over "X", since it claims that another X pirate was jailed in Bogotá.ID X.
20. Kuruk Prep Set II DUFF [from simpsons] ultimatequizzer.wordpress.com
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