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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of be up against in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of be up against in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  1. Veryan Khan:

    The way social media works these days, people do not really ‘follow’ or ‘friend’ others, but instead read hashtags and look for further information on that hash tag, islamic State learned this social media trick early. The technique now appears to be used by people and groups promoting violence against police.

  2. Gary Peters:

    Despite my serious reservations, I will reluctantly vote against a motion of disapproval because I believe that doing so will protect the credibility of the United States to hold Iran accountable to adhere to every single obligation in the [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action], having talked to the technical experts who will be involved with the implementation of this agreement, I have come to the conclusion that its many overlapping provisions will make it exceedingly difficult for the Iranians to build a nuclear weapon in the short term and will lengthen the time required should they choose to break their commitments and try to build one in the future.

  3. Zaki Bani Rushaid:

    The leadership of the UAE is playing the role of American policeman in the area and performs the dirtiest roles to help the Zionist project and is behind all destructive acts against the Muslim and Arab nations aspirations.

  4. Whitney Bowe:

    We have pubic hair for a reason, it acts as a shield against bacteria, allergens, and other unwanted pathogens.

  5. Geoff Hellman:

    Russia supports actions that benefit Russia. Russia purports to support sanctions against North Korea, but in practice supports North Korea in its effort to evade sanctions, russia employs criminal networks to set up front companies in Singapore, for example, to transship oil.

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