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question:By . Daily Mail Reporter . A 59-year-old woman from Montclair, New Jersey, has described how she was conned out of 86,000 by a man she met on Match.com. The two-time cancer survivor, who is pictured but did not wish to reveal her name, says that a man who called himself Maxwell Yas swindled her out of her retirement money over a six-month period in 2012. The woman, who never met Yas, told CBS 2: ‘It felt good to have that male attention. You want to believe, because you think you’re developing a relationship.’ Scammed for money: This woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was scammed out of 86,000 through a relationship on Match.com . Yas claimed that he was a 60-year-old . New Yorker who was stationed in Malaysia for his work as a civil . engineer. He told his online lover that he was experiencing a great deal . of financial trouble. The woman admitted: ‘I cashed money out of an IRA; out of, you know, retirement money. ‘I’ve . always been a very rational person, and everything told me: “No, you . have to question this. It doesn’t sound right,”’ she said. She . insists that she has now learned her lesson: ‘No matter what they say; . no matter what kind of tale they tell you, you really have to be brave . and say no.’ A fake story: The man, who went by the name Maxwell Yas, told the woman that he was a civil engineer stationed in Malaysia and was having financial difficulties . Trying to recover: Though the FBI is investigating Mr Yas, the agency says that there is little chance that the woman will recover her money . Though the FBI . is carrying out an investigation into Yas’s true identity, the agency . says it is unlikely that the duped woman will recover her money. Match.com . has directed those inquiring about the case to its online safety tips, . which recommend that users ignore all requests to send other users . money.

answer:A 59-year-old woman from Montclair, New Jersey, who is a two-time cancer survivor, was scammed out of 86,000 by a man she met on Match.com in 2012. The man, who called himself Maxwell Yas, claimed to be a 60-year-old New Yorker working as a civil engineer in Malaysia and told her he was experiencing financial difficulties. Despite initial reservations, the woman, who wished to remain anonymous, sent him money from her retirement savings over a six-month period. She described the emotional appeal of the relationship, saying it felt good to receive male attention. The FBI is investigating Yas, but the agency warns that the chances of recovering the money are slim. Match.com has directed inquiries to its online safety tips, which advise users to avoid sending money to anyone they meet online. The woman now emphasizes the importance of being cautious and standing firm against such requests, regardless of the story told.

question:Create a Python function `filter_iter_func` that takes a function `predicate` and an iterable `iterable`, and returns a filtered iterable that only includes elements that satisfy the `predicate` function. The function should be written using functional programming techniques and utilize the `filter` and `lambda` functions.

answer:Here's how you can create the `filter_iter_func` function using functional programming techniques and `filter` and `lambda` functions: ```python def filter_iter_func(predicate, iterable): return filter(lambda x: predicate(x), iterable) ```

question:Your answer must contain a title, wrapped in double angular brackets, such as <<poem of joy>>. Your response should contain at least 3 sentences. At the end of your response, please explicitly add a postscript starting with P.S. The response must contain exactly 3 placeholders represented by square brackets, such as [address]. What is the best way to prepare for a job interview in [industry]?

answer:<<preparing for a job interview in [industry]>> to prepare for a job interview in [industry], it is crucial to thoroughly research the company and the specific role you are applying for. understanding the company's mission, values, and recent news can help you demonstrate genuine interest and fit during the interview. additionally, practicing common interview questions and preparing examples that highlight your skills and experiences relevant to [industry] can significantly boost your confidence and performance. P.S. don't forget to tailor your [resume] and cover letter to the job description, as this will show the interviewer that you are well-prepared and a strong match for the position.

question:Hi David, I hope this email finds you well. It's been a while since we last spoke, but I was reminded of our great conversations about water quality and land use impacts when I attended that conference in Boulder a few years ago. I'm reaching out because I'm currently working on a project that I think you might find interesting. We're assessing the effects of urban development on water quality in the Green River watershed, and I was hoping to get your insights on the approach we're considering. Given your experience with similar projects, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. Would you be available for a call next week to discuss this further? I'd really appreciate any guidance you can offer. Best regards, Emily

answer:Emily is seeking expertise on a watershed management project and proposes a call next week.