Sun Bear The Sun Bear is 120-150 cm long, making it the smallest member in the bear family. Males tend to be 10-45% larger than females the former normally weigh between 30 and 70 kg , and the latter between 20 and 40 kg. The shoulder height is about 60-72cm .The Sun Bear possesses sickle-shaped claws that are relatively light in weight. It has large paws with naked soles, probably to assist in climbing. Its inward-turned feet make the bear's walk pigeon toed, but it is an excellent climber. It has small, round ears and a stout snout. The tail is 1.2-2.8 inches (3-7 cm) long. Despite its small size, the Sun Bear possesses a very long, slender tongue, ranging from 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) in length. The bear uses it to extract honey from beehives.
a federal constitutional republic. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington D.C., the capital district, lies between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Pacific and Caribbean. The United States is the world's oldest surviving federation. It is a constitutional republic and representative democracy. The government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the U.S. Constitution, which serves as the country's supreme legal document. In the American federalist system, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government, federal, state, and local; thelocal government's duties are commonly split
Godfather by Mario Puzo, is a world acclaimed piece of work. Not only did the book win many accolades but the movie was a trendsetter in its own right. The Godfather trilogy to this day is considered the best trilogy of its times. The saga carefully and intimately inspects the ups and downs and psychology of the Corleone family and the fears and insecurities that each character possesses and how they compel them to behave in the way they do. The movie was not only popular for its artwork, but also for its close relation to real life. There were many nuances at a primal level that most of us could relate to. Not only do we see glimpses of personal life but we also see how the Corleone mafia worked as an organization. The workings of the mafia closely endorse some of the age-old motivation theories. The Godfather is the story of a Mafia family
endless dunes of white sand, its green ravines and picturesque villages. A third of the island is under protection as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The number of annual visitors is 2.2 million (2,200,000). Most of the tourists visit the southern part of the island. The north tends to be cooler while the south is warmer and sunny. The east coast of the island is flat dotted with beaches while the western coast is rockier and mountainous. The island possesses 32 Natural Protected Spaces, that they emphasize the Rural Park of Nublo, Doramas' Jungle, the Ravine of Azuaje, Tamadaba, Pino Santo, etc. Gran Canaria Country: Spain Language: Spanish Capital and the largest city : Las Palmas Area: 1,560 km2 Population: 838,397 Highest point: Pico de Las Nieves (1,949 metres) Canteras Beach-La Puntilla-Gran Canaria
This plant has only 2 leaves. The color of lady's slipper flowers varies from yellowish to purplish- brown and are borne at the top of an elongated stalk. One petal of the flower changes into a structure akin to a yellow sac, known as the `slipper'. The herb has a plump rootstock that gives rise to numerous curved stems covered with bristles. The stems bear alternate leaves and typical golden yellow blooms. Lady's slipper is a gorgeous member of the orchid family and possesses a distinctive lower lip that transforms into a blow up pouch that resembles the form of a moccasin. This herb has a spicy and bittersweet flavor along with a disagreeable smell. Lady's slipper succeeds well on damp soils rich in humus content and in any open or shady place. The importance of lady's slipper Medicine The Cypripedium species has been used in native remedies for dermatitis, tooth aches, anxiety, headaches, as an antispasmodic,
When hard deadlines are imposed, product functionality and quality are often compromised to meet the schedule. •In an immature organization, there is no objective basis for judging product quality or for solving product or process problems. Therefore, product quality is difficult to predict. Activities intended to enhance quality such as review sand testing are often curtailed or eliminated when projects fall behind schedule. •A mature software organization possesses an organization-wide ability for managing software development and maintenance processes. 1 –The software process is accurately communicated to both existing staff and new employees, and work activities are carried out according to the planned process. 2 –The processes mandated are usable and consistent with the way the work actually gets done. These defined processes are updated when necessary, and improvements are developed through controlled pilot-tests
United's first-ever Portuguese player ● In 2009 he started playing for Real Madrid Style of play ● Plays an attacking role, playing as a striker or as a winger ● He is known for his pace, dribbling, positioning, crossing and free kick ability ● He is a versatile attacker, capable of playing in any offensive position ● Ronaldo is known to be mentally sharp, with good vision, predicting certain plays ● Possesses quick reactions and balance Fashion ● Fashion boutique "CR7" (2006) ● Second clothes boutique in Lisbon (2008) ● Diamond-studded belts, jeans with leather pockets and patented buckled loafers ● Slinky outfits for women ● In 2013 Ronaldo co-designed a range of underwear ● He later grew his CR7 fashion brand by launching a line of premium shirts and shoes Endorsements ● The new "spokesmodel" for Emporio Armani
The United States of America The United States of America is situated mostly in central North America, where it lies between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska, which is located northwest from the continent, and Hawaii Islands, which are located in the mid-Pacific, are also part of the United States. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific. It consists of 50 states. United States is the third largest country with the territory of 9.83 million km2. It's population is about 309 million. USA became an independent country on July 4, 1776. The capital of the country is Washington DC (District of Columbia). The land area of the United States is approximately 1.9 billion acres, which makes a total of 770 million in hectares
This was their present and therefore interesting to them as they could identify with the characters. The restricted variety of themes, flat characters and confrontation are peculiarities of epics. The characters are either the embodiment of utmost goodness or the complete contrary. Beowulf is described as a wise, hardy, noble hero who is fighting universal evil, whereas Grendel is a hideous, horrific, grim, fierce and merciless fiend who possesses no good qualities. With the description of Grendel the author actually describes Beowulf as well as he is always the absolute contrary to Grendel. We know that this is an Anglo-Saxon text because it has all the characteristic features of Anglo-Saxon literature. For example the metrical system is alliteration and it is used in abundance e.g. "Many at morning, as men have told me", "Folk-leaders faring from far and near", "By that bloody battle the boon had come" etc.
University of Tartu is the national university of Estonia; it is the biggest and highest-ranked university in Estonia. The University of Tartu is a member of the Coimbra Group and the Utrecht Network, and was established by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1632, thus being one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. The university's four museums, its Botanical Gardens, and sports facilities are, by and large, open to the general public. The University possesses some 150 buildings, 30 of which are outside of Tartu. 31 of its buildings decorate the city as architectural monuments. However, the current reforms include attempts to sell, or have the state co-sponsor, several of these buildings and monuments, as well as sports facilities, as they are not seen as part of the university's mission proper. At the same time, there are numerous recently constructed/renovated university buildings and
again. The wolves agreed to help the Makahs, and this time they found a male cold one feeding from a maiden. Only one wolf survived the attack, Yaha Uta, the oldest son of Taha Aki's third wife. The cold one was hard as stone, fast, and deadly, and Yaha Uta lost his two brothers in the fight. He brought the Cold One's corpse back to the village for the elders to see. The corpse tried to reassemble itself, so they set fire to it and separated the ashes into small bags, one of which Billy still possesses. The Cold One's mate came to the village seeking revenge and killed the last wolf protector, Yaha Uta, as well as many of the tribe. Taha Aki turned into a wolf again in order to fight her, but he was old and she was too strong. The third wife saw his struggle and stabbed herself in front of the Cold Woman to distract her with her blood. The third wife died, but thanks to her sacrifice, Taha Aki was able to destroy the female
Wonders of the modern world Channel Tunnel Date started: December 1, 1987 Date finished: May 6, 1994 Location: Strait of Dover, between the United Kingdom and France The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometre undersea rail tunnel .At its lowest point, it is 75 metres deep. At 37.9 kilometres the Channel Tunnel possesses the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world, although the Seikan Tunnel in Japan is both longer overall at 53.85 kilometres and deeper at 240 metres below sea level. The tunnel carries high-speed Eurostar passenger trains, Eurotunne Shuttle roll-on/roll-off vehicle transport--the largest in the world--and international rail freight trains. The tunnel connects end-to-end with the LGV Nord and High Speed 1 high-speed railway lines. In 1996 the
"It is clear that the species has suffered at the hands of human activities such as deforestation and poaching," said Professor Michael Bruford. The research also shows that where habit conservation projects have been properly implemented, the giant panda is flourishing and its numbers are increasing. "Our research suggests we have to revise our thinking about the evolutionary prospects for the giant panda and that the species has a viable future and possesses the genetic capacity to adapt to new circumstances," said Professor Bruford. Scientists count rare river dolphins The completion last month of the first-ever survey assessing pink and grey river dolphins in South America's Orinoco and Amazon Basins has been described as a triumph for fresh-water dolphin conservation. The study which lasted 14 months and covered 3,145km of river spanning 7 countries provides an estimate of the
London March 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom The Parliament of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the UK Parliament or British Parliament, is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom, British Crown dependencies and British overseas territories. It alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the UK and its territories. Its head is the Sovereign of the United Kingdom (currently Queen Elizabeth II) and its seat is the Palace of Westminster in the City of Westminster, one of the Boroughs of the British capital - London. Tower of London The Tower of London, officially Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the
Then follow the dress circle, the balconies and finally the gallery. The first professional theatre in Estonia was founded in Tallinn in 1809, but the real beginning of Estonian national theatre was in 1870 when Lydia Koidula started writing and staging plays for the ''Vanemuine'' society in Tartu. During this century the inventors created a number of new ways of listening to an acted story or seeing a show. First came the cinema. The cinema's possibilities are unlimited. It possesses important advantages. It is produced for a mass audience, can be seen in a great many places. In 1893 the world's first film studio was built by Thomas Edison in New Jersey. These films were called `moving pictures `.The first films were silent. The words of the actors appeared on cards, which were shown every twenty seconds or so. Suitable music was played during the film by an orchestra, or by one person on a piano.
Acid Rain Acid rain is any precipitation that is unusually acidic. It possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions(it has low pH level). Acid rain is caused by emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with water molecules. Distilled water(doesn't contain CO 2), has pH level 7. Liquids with pH level less than 7 are acidic, liquids with pH level greater than 7 are alkaline. Unpolluted rain has a pH level over 5.7, so it is slightly acidic. Affected areas
and take out customers with discretionary income by selling high quality, innovative products at a reasonable price, designing tasteful, convenient locations, and providing excellent customer service. The basic market need is to offer individuals, families, and take out customers' fresh, creative, attractive, pasta and risotto dishes, salads and desserts. Toscana uses homemade pasta, fresh vegetables, and premium meats and cheeses. Toscana Gourmet possesses good information about the market and knows a great deal about the needs of our most loyal customers. Toscana's management is both focused on repeat business as well as gaining new customers, who can then become part of Toscana's loyal customer family. Toscana customers share 3 main behavior factors: · Enjoy a high quality meal without the mess of making it themselves. · When ordering, health concerns in regard to foods are taken into account.
prototypical aromatic amine. The largest application of aniline is for the preparation of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. The majority of aniline serves this market. Other uses include rubber processing chemicals (9%), herbicides (2%), and dyes and pigments (2%). Illustrative of the drugs prepared from aniline is paracetamol. The principal use of aniline in the dye industry is as a precursor to indigo, the blue of blue jeans. Like most volatile amines, it possesses the unpleasant smell of rotten fish. 2. Physico-chemical properties Name: Alinine CAS number: 62-53-3 IUPAC name: Phenylamine Molecular formula: C6H5NH2 Physical properties: Molar mass: 93.13 g/mol Appearance: colorless liquid Density: 1.0217 g/mL, Melting point: -6.3 °C Boiling point: 184.13 °C, 457 K, 363 °F Solubility in water: 3.6 g/100 mL at 20°C Solubility in ethanol: perfectly
claims to have the veil of the Virgin Mary. The Pardoner has long, greasy, yellow hair and is beardless. These characteristics were associated with shiftiness and gender ambiguity in Chaucer's time. The Pardoner also has a gift for singing and preaching whenever he finds himself inside a church. What is the proposition of the innkeeper? The leader of the group, the Host is large, loud, and merry, although he possesses a quick temper. He mediates among the pilgrims and facilitates the flow of the tales. His title of "host" may be a pun, suggesting both an innkeeper and the Eucharist, or Holy Host. Who is chosen as the leader of the pilgrimage? The host How is the first storyteller chosen? Who tells the first story? The Knight The first pilgrim Chaucer describes in the General Prologue, and the teller of the first tale.
have, require, weigh, wish etc. Mõnede seisundiverbidega saab moodustada kestvaid aegu, kui nad väljendavad tegevust, mitte seisundit: Susan looks tired. (=appears) Susan is looking at some photos. (=is studying) I see what you mean. (=understand) I can see some people. (=perceive with my eyes) I´m seeing my doctor tomorrow. (=am meeting) He has a car (=possesses). He´s having lunch now. (=is eating) Ajamäärused usually, sometimes, always, rarely, seldom, never, often, (lauses enne põhiverbi või peale verbi be, abitegusõnu või modaale Susan often goes skiing. Kim is sometimes rude to people. You can always call me if you need help.), every day/week/month/year, on Mondays, in the morning/evening, at the weekend etc. 2. Present Continuous (kestev olevik) am (I) he is working
Kui Vernunft seda märkab, on ta Verstandi esile tõstnud. Verstandi Setzen näib Vernunftile kui Nicht-Setzen , tema Produktid näivad kui Negatsionid. Objektive Unendlichkeit kõige oleva lõputus, objektimaailma lõputus Subjektive Unendlichkeit mõtleva olendi lõputus (mis asi see on?) Kui Verstand ütleb, et A, siis Vernunft mõistab seda kui nicht A , (B, C, D,E) (?????) Kui Vernunft vastandataks objektiivsele Unendlichkeitile that something only possesses identity in virtue of its differences from other things Mingi asi omab identiteeti ainult seeläbi, et ta on teistele asjadele erinev Et olla midagi, peab sellel millelgi olema identiteet Reflexion on lõpliku Kas Reflektsioon näitab, et on olemas vastandid?
some costs. So, we need to find a solution, whitch requires IP telephone connection itself, its monitoring and proper equipment. Solution Scheme First of all we have made a simple scheme, which you can see on Figure 3. Figure 3.The main scheme Components Secondly, for our project we need proper equipment. As a servers we use the computers with operating system Linux and an open source telephony engine Asterisk IP-PBX. Asterisk possesses all possibilities of classical automatic telephone exchange, supports most of VoIP protocols and provides functions of voice mail, conferences, -5- the interactive voice menu (IVR), the centre of processing of calls - statement of calls to turn and their distribution on agents using various algorithms, record CDR and other functions. On the one hand, the server is connected with telephone lines and can incorporate to any phone of the world
e. gains or loses an electron or electrons, when dissolved in a solvent like water. A classic example is table salt, chemical formula NaCl, which dissociates into a positively charge sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions when dissolved in water. Water just so happens to be the most versatile solvent there is, a property it owes to the arrangement of its hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Without getting too into the details, every H2O molecule possesses a partial negative charge near its oxygen atom and partial positive charge near its hydrogen atoms. The polar nature of water's structure allows it to dissolve more substances than any liquid on Earth (which explains why it's known in chemistry circles as "the universal solvent"), including electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, and hydrogen phosphate. There are many other electrolytes, but these, in particular, are important for normal physiological function
Dell (Windows 7 Professional) Dell (Windows XP Professional) Dell XPS15z (Windows 7 Professional) The office space is also facilitated with 3 dock-type connectors hooked to 3 Dell P2211 22-inch monitors. Since the organization is developing products using Microsoft technologies, its clients are bound to purchase MS software products and therefore qualifies for Microsoft Partners program. Being a part of this program the organization possesses licenses to all MS products for its internal usage. 6.2.Servers The organization owns exactly one web server of following make and capacity: Dell PowerEdge 2008 (Intel Xeon(R) 2,33 GHz, 3,37GB RAM) The organization also makes use of the Amazon Web Services - cloud computing solution and rents out server capacity from AWS. 6.3.Network Devices The connection with the internet is secured by the TeleWell TW-EA862 modem, provided by Elisa, who is organization's Internet Service Provider
our protector'...For Muslims, everything in the world that occurs, good or evil, has been preordained and nothing can happen unless permitted by God. In Islamic theology, divine preordainment does not suggest an absence of God's indignation against evil, because any evils that do occur are thought to result in future benefits men may not be able to see. According to Muslim theologians, although events are preordained, man possesses free will in that he has the faculty to choose between right and wrong, and is thus responsible for his actions. According to Islamic tradition, all that has been decreed by God is written in alLawh alMahfz, the "Preserved Tablet". The Shi'a understanding of predestination is called "divine justice" (Adalah). This doctrine, originally developed by the Mu'tazila, stresses the importance of man's responsibility for his own actions
obscured. When designing an air- tion all the way up to this limit load. wing is only a few additional pounds. craft, we make sure that no structural Fine, but - and this is the crucial We are now ready to begin the part will ever be stressed beyond its point - how do we know that this structural testing. It must be under- yield point - which means that it will composite wing still possesses that stood that the complete testing of an always operate within elasticity lim- safety factor of 1.5 beyond the tested aircraft to be Type Certified repre- its. Yet, what happens if somehow point? With an aluminum or wooden sents almost as much work as the pilot overloads his aircraft, either wing we would know because as building it. The joke goes that the
In fact, I believe that the only possession in the world that the Black race could lay ownership to is the free air we breathe, and that might be in question and jeopardy if the present trend of consolidation of our conquerors continue. (There is no Black entity that is economically independent in any part of the world. Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It has been established that it was the cradle of humanity and civilisation. Africa possesses the largest percentage of the world’s natural resources – gold, diamonds, silver, uranium, plutonium, manganese, coal, oil. But unfortunately, Africa is today economically under occupation although I would have preferred to use the word military than occupation. The fact is that none of the natural resources Africa is blessed with under Africa control. We don’t even understand the value of the natural resources we possess; otherwise, we would know how to cultivate them. If we did,
g. brownish). Together with nouns ish forms adjectives that are negative: doggish, sheepish, childish, etc. The negative colouring is even greater with compound stems (e.g. honeymoonish, etc.). Exception: the words "boyish" and "girlish" do not have negative evaluation. Suffixes may be added to proper names. The suffix ish- adds a negative colouring. The suffixes ien and ean render the name as lofty (e.g. Shakespearean); suffix esque- possesses positive connotation. The main noun forming suffixes that render negative evaluation are: -ard- (e.g. coward, drunkard, etc.), -ster- (e.g. gangster, hipster, oldster, etc.), -eer- (e.g. rocketeer, profiteer, blackmarketeer, etc.), semi affix: -monger (e.g. war-monger, panic-monger, etc.), Suffixes of young people slang are: -o- (e.g. kiddo (kid), oldo (old), coppo (cop), etc.); other: -happy (e.g. car-happy),
g. honeymoonish, come-hetherish, etc.). Exception: the words "boyish" and "girlish" do not have negative evaluation. Suffixes may be added to proper names. The suffix ish- adds a negative colouring (e.g. if the speaker has no respect for Dickens he can use suffix ish- to show it, so he can say "dickensish"). The suffixes ien and ean render the name as lofty (e.g. Dickensien, Shakespearean); suffix esque- possesses positive connotation and forms an element of refine style (e.g. Turner turneresque). The main noun forming suffixes that render negative evaluation are: -ard- (e.g. coward, drunkard, etc.), -ster- (e.g. gangster, hipster, oldster, etc.), -eer- (e.g. rocketeer, profiteer, blackmarketeer, etc.), semi affix: -monger (e.g. war-monger, panic-monger, etc.), -o- (e.g. kiddo (kid), oldo (old), coppo (cop), etc.); other suffixes of young people (slang) are:
Source: Ukraine Macro Outlook for 2013 by UkrSibbank (BNP Paribas Group) Not all bad news Ukraine could be a rich country. No other European country can boast its resources of coal, iron, gas, and rich agrarian land. Almost three-quarters of its area is agricultural land, more than half arable. Though the quality of legendary black earth deteriorated during the Soviet decades, it remains among the best globally. The country has some oil and conventional gas, and perhaps more importantly, possesses as much as 4 percent of global coal reserves. Though more than half of energy consumed is imported, reserves of unconventional gas are estimated to be several trillions of cubic meters in size, promising gas independence from Russia in about two decades. Indeed, Ukraine's growth rate in 20012008, boosted by exceptional improvement in terms of trade, was fully comparable with Eurasian hydrocarbon producers at some 7 percent annually.
(A) separated (B) disregarded (C) illustrated (D) condensed LESSON 30 charisma clever convince endure forfeit precarious severe sporadic superior wanton weak widespread wisdom witticism woo charisma n. a special quality that endears other people adj. charismatic to the person who has this quality Syn. appeal She has a charisma that no other candidate possesses. John F. Kennedy was known for his charismatic personality. clever adj. intelligent; resourceful adv. cleverly Syn. astute n. cleverness Everyone appreciated their clever idea. His cleverness enabled him to rise quickly in the organization. convince v. to make someone see things your way adv. convincingly Syn. persuade adj. convincing They could not convince the girls to go to the dance with them.
oxidative reactions that give rise mainly to of the product, bacteriocin production is aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, involved in antibiotic resistance, as well as ketones, and esters, with the latter being pro- the absence of amino acid decarboxylase duced in the absence of nitrite in the recipe. activity and transferable genes. Excessive oxidation results in the formation Acidification possesses a key role in fer- of off-flavors such as rancidity. The micro- mented sausage manufacture, as it enables biota, through the consumption of oxygen, control of spoilage and pathogenic microbi- negatively affects rancidity formation. ota and affects flavor, color, and texture development. It has also been reported that a
had not been given the prior favor. Although the Regan study represents a fairly simple demonstration of the workings of the rule of reciprocation, it illustrates sev- eral important characteristics of the rule that, upon further consideration, help us to understand how it may be profitably used. The Rule Is Overpowering One of the reasons reciprocation can be used so effectively as a device for gaining another's compliance is its power. The rule possesses awesome strength, often pro- ducing a yes response to a request that, except for an existing feeling of indebted- ness, would have surely been refused. Some evidence of how the rule's force can overpower the influence of other factors that normally determine compliance with a request can be seen in a second result of the Regan study. Besides his interest in the impact of the reciprocity rule on compliance, Regan was also investigating how
thoughts about countryside and its nature are present. The composer has said: Every author inevitably shapes his individual handwriting and it is impossible to break away from himself. Sure, during a longer period changes are possible. Due to my inability to change myself sufficiently, I have perhaps been too one-sided both in the means of expression and emotions. 1 In comparison with Tamberg Rääts possesses less psychological refinement and profound emotion. At the same time he is speaking intensely. The national elements, firmly rooted in Tamberg’s music are scarcely met in his works. In his film-music Rääts has applied electronic and “concrete” sound. In the symphonism of Rääts the optimistic main tonality has taken the upper hand. Estonian musicologist Priit Kuusk stated: The music of Jaan Rääts from one work to another taught us thoroughly and consistently the
I waited impatiently for it to load, quickly clicking closed each ad that flashed across the screen. Finally the screen was finished -- simple white background with black text, academic-looking. Two quotes greeted me on the home page: Throughout the vast shadowy world of ghosts and demons there is no figure so terrible, no figure so dreaded and abhorred, yet dight with such fearful fascination, as the vampire, who is himself neither ghost nor demon, but yet who partakes the dark natures and possesses the mysterious and terrible qualities of both. -- Rev. Montague Summers If there is in this world a well-attested account, it is that of the vampires. Nothing is lacking: official reports, affidavits of well-known people, of surgeons, of priests, of magistrates; the judicial proof is most complete. And with all that, who is there who believes in vampires? -- Rousseau The rest of the site was an alphabetized listing of all the different myths of vampires held throughout the world
marriage, and planning his happiness in such an alliance. "I hope," said she, as they were walking together in the shrubbery the next day, "you will give your mother-in-law a few hints, when this desirable event takes place, as to the advantage of holding her tongue; and if you can compass it, do cure the younger girls of running after officers. And, if I may mention so delicate a subject, endeavour to check that little something, bordering on conceit and impertinence, which your lady possesses." "Have you anything else to propose for my domestic felicity?" "Oh! yes. Do let the portraits of your uncle and aunt Phillips be placed in the gallery at Pemberley. Put them next to your great-uncle the judge. They are in the same profession, you know, only in different lines. As for your Elizabeth's picture, you must not have it taken, for what painter could do justice to those beautiful eyes?" "It would not be easy, indeed, to catch their expression, but their colour and shape, and
solution—clearly depends upon personal ability. Some cryptanalysts are better than others. In this sense, cryptanalysis is an art. So, in this sense, is any human activity that demands a certain aptitude for its superior practice. Yardley said that outstanding crypt- analysts were gifted with "cipher brains," and rather glamorized the faculty, but in fact "cipher brains" are just the cryptologic manifestation of a general characteristic— talent in a given field. Who possesses "cipher brains" and why, however, raise complicated questions. Human knowledge not only cannot answer them now, it does not even understand how the mind performs the basic psychological operation of cryptanalysis—pattern recognition. How the brain can supply the missing letters to a fragment of plaintext which it has never before seen resembles such problems as how one can read words in a handwriting one has never seen or recognize a piece of music as Mozart's even though