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A looter is a person who steals goods, often during a war, riot, disaster, or other crises, typically in a situation where law and order are not effectively functioning. The act of stealing in such circumstances is known as looting. The stolen items can range from necessities like food and water to luxury or non-essential items.

The Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT) was one of two supreme commanders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the other being the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The SACLANT led Allied Command Atlantic was based at Norfolk, Virginia. The entire command was routinely referred to as SACLANT.
In 1981 SACLANTs wartime task was listed as being to provide for the security of the area by guarding sea lanes to deny their use to an enemy and to safeguard them for the reinforcement and resupply of NATO Europe with personnel and materiel.The commands area of responsibility extended from the North Pole to the Tropic of Cancer as well as extending from the east coast of North America to the west coast of Africa and Europe, including Portugal but not the English Channel, the British Isles, and the Canary Islands.

Peneus is a term found in Greek mythology representing two different entities.

It is the name of a river god, who is considered the god of the Thessalian river with the same name. Peneus is one of the three thousand sons of Titans Oceanus and Tethys.

Peneus is also the name of a river located in Thessaly, Greece, which was associated with its mythological counterpart. It is the largest river in Thessaly and one of the most significant rivers in Greece.

Rush grass is a type of grass that belongs to the Juncaceae family. It grows in marshy or waterlogged conditions and usually has long slender stems with small flowers or seeds at the top. Many species of rush grass can be found across the globe and they are often used for weaving mats or making baskets.

The abomasum is the fourth and final stomach compartment in ruminants, such as cows and sheep. It functions similarly to a human stomach, producing acid and digestive enzymes to break down food particles.

A socket wrench is a type of wrench that uses removable sockets to grip and turn nuts or bolts of different sizes. It consists of a handle with a drive fitting onto which various types or sizes of sockets can be attached, making it versatile and adaptable for a wide range of tasks. The socket fits over the nut or bolt and the wrench provides leverage for turning. Most socket wrenches also include a ratchet mechanism that allows the handle to turn the socket continuously without having to remove and re-position it.

Open-chain refers to a structure, usually in chemistry, where constituents are connected in a line or branched sequence rather than forming a loop or ring. Commonly related to organic compounds such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, open-chain compounds are also known as acyclic compounds.

Unconcealed is an adjective that describes something that is not hidden, disguised or covered up. It indicates something is open, evident, or noticeable without any attempt to obscure or keep it secret. It can refer to a variety of things, from emotions or intentions, to objects or information.

Platypoecilus maculatus is the scientific name for the Southern Platyfish, a species of freshwater fish in the family Poeciliidae. They are small, typically around 2.5 inches long, and are native to the eastern coastal areas of Mexico. They feature flat bodies with a variety of colors and patterns, and are popular in the aquarium trade due to their hardiness and ease of care. These fishes are also significant as they display sexual dimorphism meaning males and females have distinct physical differences.