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It Go Slow And It Go Fast

a: Comcast ~
b: a yoyo

What: "Comcast is like a yoyo this morning. Up-down-up-down-up-down. Mostly down though. "

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Writer: Charlie Kindel ̴
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Date: Apr 15 2012 11:13 PM



a: Gene selection ~
b: computers logic

What:

"We can compare this with gene selection: Gene selection is like computers logic, only 0's and 1's. But than again, being 0 or 1 means, there is a %50 chance that it can go either way for every gene. And important aspects of the organism are not only one gene dependent, so there is much more different possibilities than two... "


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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Mar 28 2014 6:26 PM



a: magma ~
b: DNA of geology

What:

"Scientists prize the rocks returned by the US and USSR missions as relics of the raw materials (the 'primary magma') that built the Moon and Earth. Primary magma is like the DNA of geology, providing the code that enables scientists to decipher the evolution of planets."


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Writer: Mark Horstman
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Date: Sep 8 2014 6:58 PM



a: meninges ~
b: saran wrap

What:

"Meninges are like saran wrap that covers the brain and the spinal cord. When the meninges are pulled, compressed or kinked it could irritate the nerves going just about anywhere! It also allows the cerebrospinal fluid to flow freely so it can bathe and nourish the brain and spinal cord. The NRC Technique releases the tension in the meninges thus releasing the irritation to the nerves."


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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: Feb 1 2015 9:49 AM



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