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Wone is an obsolete English word, primarily used in literature such as Piers Plowman and Chaucers works. It means to dwell or to abide and refers to the place where one resides or inhabits.

Richardson is a city in Dallas and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 99,223. In 2011 the population was estimated to be 101,742. Richardson is an affluent inner suburb of Dallas and home of The University of Texas at Dallas and the Telecom Corridor with a high concentration of telecommunications companies. More than 5,000 businesses have operations within Richardsons 28 square miles, including many of the worlds largest telecommunications/networking companies: ATT, Ericsson, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Samsung, MetroPCS, Texas Instruments, TriQuint Semiconductor, and Fujitsu.
In 2006, Richardson was ranked as the 15th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. This ranked Richardson the 3rd best place to live in Texas. In 2007, the Morgan Quitno 14th Annual Americas Safest and Most Dangerous Cities Awards pronounced Richardson the 69th safest city in America. In the same study Richardson ranked the 5th safest city in Texas. In 2008, Richardson was ranked as the 18th best place to live in the United States by Money magazine. This ranked Richardson the 4th best place to live in Texas. In 2009, Business Weeks annual report on the Best Places to Raise Kids, ranked Richardson 2nd in Texas. Richardson was the first North Texas city recognized as a best workplace for commuters by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Transportation in 2004. As of 2010 the city has continued to be recognized every year since 2004. In 2011 the Texas Recreation and Park Society awarded Richardson with the Texas Gold Medal for excellence in the field of recreation and park management.

Rhinoptera is a genus of rays in the family Myliobatidae, commonly known as the cownose rays. These marine creatures are known for their distinctive appearance with a broad head with wide-set eyes, and a bi-lobed, cow-like snout. They are typically found in the warm, temperate parts of the Atlantic Ocean.

in-kon-tro-vėrt′i-bl, adj. too clear to be called in question.—n. Incontrovertibil′ity.—adv. Incontrovert′ibly.

one of 11 indicators for different sections of the economy; used by the Department of Commerce to predict economic trends in the near future

Have it off is a colloquial phrase that is often associated with sexual activity or intercourse. It is not typically used in formal conversation due to its casual and informal nature. Please note that it is also a regional idiom, more commonly used in British English.

In electronics, scalability is the ability of a system, network, or process to handle a growing amount of work in a capable manner or its ability to be enlarged to accommodate that growth. For example, it can refer to the capability of a system to increase total throughput under an increased load when resources are added. An analogous meaning is implied when the word is used in an economic context, where scalability of a company implies that the underlying business model offers the potential for economic growth within the company.
Scalability, as a property of systems, is generally difficult to define and in any particular case it is necessary to define the specific requirements for scalability on those dimensions that are deemed important. It is a highly significant issue in electronics systems, databases, routers, and networking. A system whose performance improves after adding hardware, proportionally to the capacity added, is said to be a scalable system.
An algorithm, design, networking protocol, program, or other system is said to scale if it is suitably efficient and practical when applied to large situations. If the design or system fails when a quantity increases, it does not scale. In practice, if there are a large number of things n that affect scaling, then n must grow less than n². An example is a search engine, that must scale not only for the number of users, but for the number of objects it indexes. Scalability refers to the ability of a site to increase in size as demand warrants.

A cationic detergent is a type of detergent in which the main active part of the molecule is a cation, or a positively charged ion. These detergents are usually quaternary ammonium salts and are used primarily for their ability to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. They find widespread applications not only in household cleaning but also in industrial settings and healthcare facilities. Cationic detergents are also used in fabric softeners and hair conditioners because they tend to neutralize the negative charges on surfaces, leading to a softer feel.

one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

pay special attention to

Saddle-shaped refers to a three-dimensional shape or surface that curves up in one direction and down in another direction, resembling the shape of a horses saddle. It is often referred to in mathematics or geometry when describing a saddle point or saddle curve, where the shape is concave in one direction and convex in the other.

covering for a persons feet

A town in Warwickshire, where the sport of rugby is thought to have originated

a trust created by the free and deliberate act of the parties involved (usually on the basis of written documentation)

Cohune fat is a type of oil derived from the cohune palm tree nut. It is often used for cooking, soap-making, and other industrial purposes. It is highly sought after due to its long shelf-life and heat stability characteristics. The oil is extracted by cold pressing the nuts and is considered a high-quality fat similar to coconut oil. It is a common ingredient in some Central and South American cuisines.

Grey matter is a major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, neuropil (dendrites and unmyelinated axons), glial cells (astrocytes and oligodendrocytes), synapses, and capillaries. Grey matter is distinguished from white matter in that it contains numerous cell bodies and relatively few myelinated axons, while white matter contains relatively few cell bodies and is composed chiefly of long-range myelinated axons. The colour difference arises mainly from the whiteness of myelin. In living tissue, grey matter actually has a very light grey colour with yellowish or pinkish hues, which come from capillary blood vessels and neuronal cell bodies.

A flat, pentagonal, rubber object placed at the center of the batters box, which is used as a basis for judging pitched strikes and balls, and the touching of which by a runner advancing from or past third base scores a run.

An arm pad is a piece of protective gear or cushioning material designed to provide comfort or protect the arm from injury. It can be attached to furniture such as chairs or desks, or worn on the body in activities that may involve physical contact or risk of injury, like sports or certain work environments. An arm pad can be made from various materials including foam, leather, or other soft and padded fabrics.

a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific

The section of a passenger ship that provided inexpensive accomodation with no individual cabins