instruction
stringlengths 9
3.5k
| input
stringlengths 0
16.8k
| output
stringlengths 1
8.88k
| category
stringclasses 3
values |
|---|---|---|---|
What does BATNA stand for? | Best - Alternative - To - A - Negotiated - Agreement | general_qa |
|
How do I make great espresso? | Making great espresso requires a few elements. Firstly, you need to start with freshly roasted, high quality coffee that's ground and brewed immediately thereafter. You need a burr grinder that's able to consistently grind coffee finely, with minimal heat and retention. Finally, you'll need to brew your coffee in an espresso machine, ideally one that has good temperature stability, uniform dispersion of water and the ability to extract at 9 bar of pressure. | general_qa |
|
Extract the names of persons and countries in two different lists separated by commas: "Sunday’s blast has echoes of the car bombing that killed Darya Dugina, the daughter of influential ultra-nationalist philosopher Alexander Dugan in August 2022. Alexander Dugan is credited with being the architect, or “spiritual guide,” to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Dugina and Tatarsky moved in the same circles, and they had been photographed multiple times together" | Persons: Darya Dugina, Alexander Dugan, Tatarsky
Countries: Russia, Ukraine | general_qa |
|
Why do people foster dogs? | Fostering animals of any kind can be a great way to reduce the stress and suffering of an animal that has not adjusted to life in a shelter. Fostering can also reduce the number of animals that a shelter is forced to put down, which is a tremendous positive impact to have on a community. | general_qa |
|
Write a positive Yelp review for a Chinese restaurant called Dim Sum Queen | We went to Dim Sum Queen for lunch today and absolutely loved it. The Xiao Long Bao was juicy and fresh, the pork buns were perfectly fluffy, and everything was so fast. Great ambiance as well, and lots of space for large groups. Definitely coming again! | general_qa |
|
What programming language should I learn? | There are many factors to consider when choosing a programming language including ease of use, support by the developer community, licensing, and your application. Programming languages known for their readability include languages like Python and Go. These languages also have open source licenses with strong support by the developer community for various libraries one can include in their applications. Languages with a REPL are often easier to start learning because they’re interactive. Java, C, C++, and Scala are common languages but are often considered to be more challenging to start with than a scripting and general purpose language like Python. For specific applications like web pages, JavaScript is used by most websites. | general_qa |
|
Who won the 1998-99 UEFA Champions League? | UEFA Champions League is Europe's premier club football tournament. During 1998-99 season the English club Manchester United played against the German Bayern Munich in the final. The competition was won by Manchester United coming back from a goal down in the last two minutes of injury time. Bayern Munich was defeat 2-1. Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær scored United's goals for Manchester United. | general_qa |
|
What are the benefits of meditation? | Scientific studies have shown that regular meditation improves focus, memory, sleep, and mood. While more longer or more frequent meditation tends to increase these benefits, measurable improvements in each of those areas can be found from just a few minutes a day. | general_qa |
|
How do people collaborate in a hybrid work environment? | People collaborate in a hybrid work environment by using tools that enable asynchronous communication such as email, instant messaging software, and cloud storage. People that operate in different time zones and schedules can work together on the same project through asynchronous communication. In a hybrid work environment, virtual communication tools such as video conferencing are also integral. Virtual communication tools allow people to communicate information without having to be in the same physical location. | general_qa |
|
How do I save for retirement? | First thing is to make a plan and the key is to start saving today no matter how small that amount might be. You will be refining this plan as you move forward to achieving your financial goals. You should always "Pay Yourself" first by allocating a percentage of your pay checks into a company 401K retirement plan or an IRA or Roth IRA. A certain portion of your monthly pay will be pulled out tax free and put into a retirement savings account. You should consult with a tax professional to understand the tax implications. Also, you can work with a professional planner to help create a comprehensive long term plan. This retirement plan will take into account your target financial goals, desired annual spend, investments, social security, pensions, and other financial sources. | general_qa |
|
What is the best kind of shade tree for a backyard in growing region 6? | There are many great trees homeowners in growing region 6 may want to consider for their backyard depending on their priorities.
First, the two main types of trees are deciduous, trees that lose their leaves each winter, and evergreen, which retain their foliage year round. Many of the most popular shade trees are deciduous trees, however there are some great evergreen options as well.
Starting with deciduous trees, there are flowering trees and traditional shade trees. Of the traditional shade trees, you may want to consider maples and oaks, of which there are many varieties. Red maples grow a bit slower than silver maples, but have hardier bark, beautiful red leaves in the fall, and a more pleasing traditional branching habit that many prefer vs, Silver maples. Sugar maples growth slower still, but are beautiful, prized trees that turn glowing orange in the fall and produce the sap used in maple syrup come spring. These trees can be 40-70 feet tall at maturity. Oaks are incredibly beautiful trees that are typically a little slower growing than maples, but have strong bark, enabling them to survive harsher conditions and have a long lifespan. They can handle being used as street trees as they do fine with moderate pollution levels and salt from de-icing. You really can't go wrong with maples or oaks as a summer shade tree, with their tall canopies providing wonderful shade once their leaves fill in during the spring.
Some popular flowering options that provide ample shade include cherry and magnolia trees, both of which have beautiful showy spring flowers and reach a height of 20-60 feet at maturity depending on which of the many variants you choose (be careful with this as some are best suited to warmer climates and don't tolerate the cold as well).
For evergreens, the options are a bit more limited as many of these trees have low canopies that extend all the way to the ground. Many species of spruce and fir tree can have their canopies raised as they mature, creating space underneath for shade. Some pine trees have ample canopy under them, however their thin needle density can limit the amount of shade they provide.
Whichever you ultimately choose, Shade trees add a ton of value to a home and are a great investment. Consider working with an arborist to make the decision based on your lighting and soil conditions. Enlisting a professional's help with planting will ensure your new tree is set up to grow healthy and strong. | general_qa |
|
What is the difference between UI design, UX design and Product design? | While all of these types of design are related, there are several key differences. UI design focuses on the actual visual design of an experience and the look and feel of the controls. UX design is all about the actual flows, steps or scenarios that the experience is addressing. The order of the flow, the type of controls used, and how related various elements are to each other. Product design goes one step deeper, and asks the question of if the experience is solving the right problems for users, or addressing actual user needs. | general_qa |
|
When is the best time of year to visit Seattle? | Seattle is a wonderful city with a variety of different tourist activities. The summer is the most popular time to visit Seattle. Seattle receives the most sun in the summer, which allows for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and sight seeing. The winters are often cold, dark, and overcast, which most tourists typically avoid. However, if you enjoy winter sports like skiing and snow shoeing, it may be the best time to visit. | general_qa |
|
What is the difference between affect and effect? | Affect is a verb, and it means to impact or change. Effect is a noun, an effect is the result of a change. An example of each is as follows;
"Exercising is positively affecting my health”
“Exercise can have positive effects on your health” | general_qa |
|
Explain the answer to this riddle: What has four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening? | This riddle is referring to a human. A human in infancy (morning) crawls using four limbs. A human adult (afternoon) walks on two legs. An elderly person (evening) walks on two legs and a cane. | general_qa |
|
What is a 4x4? | A 4x4 is a type of vehicle with four wheel drive. It is also know as a SUV, a sports utility vehicle. They are typically higher off the ground than standard cars, with more room inside the cabin. 4x4s typically are heavier with poorer handling, but have the capacity to drive off-road and cope with poor weather conditions much better. | general_qa |
|
Why are some people in Argentina called Portenos? | "Porteños" comes from the word Puerto, which means Port in Spanish. Porteños was first introduced to describe the people that lived near the main Port in Argentina which is in Buenos Aires, the Capital of Argentina. So Porteños is used to refer to people that live in Buenos Aires. If referring to a female the right use of the word would be PorteñA, with an "a" at the end. | general_qa |
|
What is a mammal? | A mammal is a warm blooded vertebrate animal that is distinguished by having mammary glands and hair. Typically mammals give birth to live babies that need the help of their parents to survive. Some fun facts include, 1) bats are the only flying mammals, and 2) blue whales, the largest animals on the planet, are also mammals. | general_qa |
|
What is the best kind of lightbulb? | As with many home appliances, the definition of "best" for lightbulbs varies depending on your intended use. For example, a lightbulb you might use for a reading light might differ from how you illuminate a garage. Some important factors to consider:
- Energy efficiency: the availability and cost effectiveness of LED bulbs has made them the new standard for home lighting purposes. Additionally, they are more efficient in terms of energy usage than incandescent lights, so will cost less to operate over time.
- Color/hue: the "color" of the light from a bulb can vary from blue to white to yellow, or even to custom colors. Consider the ambiance or mood you are trying to set with the bulb.
- Shape and style: different lamps require different bulbs, and you should make sure the bulb you are buying is compatible. Some bulb types have different styles as well, such as "Edison style" and bulbs meant to mimic the flicker of candles. | general_qa |
|
Are you going for a walk today? | I'll go for a walk today, the weather is finally perfect! I've been staying indoors lately due to rain, but with this sun shining, I can't stay indoors any longer! | general_qa |
|
What is the best way to travel to space? | For the first half dozen decades of manned missions to space, the only way to participate was to earn a highly-competitive place in the national space programs of one of just a few countries that funded missions beyond the earth's atmosphere. Today, these national space programs are supplemented by a few private ventures that offer space tourism, typically for exorbitant fees. | general_qa |
|
What is a fun and cheap activity you can do in London when it's summer? | In the summer it is nice to go to St James park, where you can feed squirrels and birds such as geese. If you first go to the Tesco's, you can buy some peanuts for under £2. At the park there will be several squirrels, little green birds, geese and swans. They can eat the peanuts out of your hand. For the little green birds you may have to peel the peanuts first, but it's worth it when a small green birds sits on your hand. | general_qa |
|
What is Fascism and what is the historical context? | Historians, political scientists, and other scholars have long debated the exact nature of fascism. Historian Ian Kershaw once wrote that "trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Each different group described as fascist has at least some unique elements, and many definitions of fascism have been criticized as either too broad or too narrow.
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition. Belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Since the end of World War II in 1945, few parties have openly described themselves as fascist; the term is more often used pejoratively by political opponents. The descriptions of neo-fascist or post-fascist are sometimes employed to describe contemporary parties with ideologies similar to, or rooted in, 20th-century fascist movements.
The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries, most notably Germany. Fascism also had adherents outside of Europe. Fascists saw World War I as a revolution that brought massive changes to the nature of war, society, the state, and technology. Fascism rejects assertions that violence is inherently bad and views imperialism, political violence and war as means to national rejuvenation. Fascists often advocate for the establishment of a totalitarian one-party state. Fascism's extreme authoritarianism and nationalism often manifests as belief in racial purity or a master race, usually blended with some variant of racism or bigotry against a demonized "Other" that is seen as an existential threat. | general_qa |
|
What is the meaning of life? | Although it is a deep question that has challenged philosophers for all time, Douglas Adams in his book "The Hitchhicker's Guide to the Universe" humorously states that the answer is "42". | general_qa |
|
What are the best hikes near Portland Oregon. | There are many hikes near Portland Oregon, especially on the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is the best place to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The most popular hike in the gorge is Angel’s Rest. This hike is challenging but will only take you a few hours and the payoff is beautiful views of the gorge. Another very popular hike is at Multnomah Falls. This incredible waterfall is over 600 feet tall and makes for some impressive pictures from the bottom or top. You can make this hike as easy or difficult as you want. A lesser known but still incredible hike in the gorge is Hamilton Mountain. You will be treated to some incredible eastern gorge views if you continue on from the peak to the subsequent mountain saddle. When in doubt use the Alltrails app to find hikes in any area your travels take you. | general_qa |
|
What are some reasons not to live in far northern locations? | Generally speaking, the further north you go, the colder it gets. Living in cold weather makes many things more complicated due to the need to have sources of heat everywhere you go. Far northern locations also have more extreme amounts of daylight. This makes it hard to know when it's nighttime in the summer, and in the winter, you might not see much sunlight at all. The lack of sunlight can increase depression and makes everyday activities more challenging. It is also harder to produce food in the cold and dark. | general_qa |
|
Many people are hesitant to invest resources toward slowing down or even reversing the effects of climate change because they think it does not make sense if only a small portion of the population invests resources. They think it is stupid to do so until everyone agreed to do so or is forced by policy. What is the reason that some people still do so? | Some people do not want to wait until everyone agreed or a policy is in place because they want to start or increase the momentum of slowing down or reversing the effects of climate change. They don't want to wait until it is potentially too late but rather they want to do what they can right now. Some of them might hope that those actions motivate others to follow them which might in turn increase the chance of more and more people doing the same and thus likely starting a bandwagon effect. Some of the activists might also want to prevent living with a bad conscience and thus, they might prefer to spend their resources on climate change related causes instead of other alternatives. | general_qa |
|
Who is playing in 2023 women’s NCAA championship game? | The Iowa Hawkeyes face the LSU Tigers in the Women’s NCAA Division 1 Championship game. The game will be played on April 2, 2023 in Dallas, TX. | general_qa |
|
What factors should I consider in choosing an electric vehicle? | When choosing an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider. Before we get into those specific factors, let's take a quick look at the broader electric vehicle market to provide context for your choice of an electric vehicle.
The global vehicle market has made an intentional transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric powered vehicles. In that transition, here are some things to consider:
1. This transition will continue to take place through 2030 - 2035. This is the timeframe most of the traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers have declared that they will be 100% transitioned to electric vehicle production. This is important because you can assume that the technology behind the electrification of automobiles will be evolving and improving over this time period.
2. Tesla was the company that disrupted the automotive market by producing, marketing and servicing the first all-electric vehicles. Today they have the lead in most vehicles sold in the all-electric vehicle category. If your only criteria for choosing your electric vehicle is to choose a vehicle from the leader, you have your answer in Tesla.
3. Fast followers to Tesla fall into two very broad categories that are important to consider in your choice of an electric vehicle:
1. Traditional automotive original equipment manufactures - These are the companies that have been in business of producing, marketing and servicing combustion engine vehicles. In this category, think of General Motors, Ford, Toyota, VW, BMW, Kia, Stellantis and the like. These companies have expertise in large scale production, quality control, after sale servicing, warranty management, customer experience and have large R&D teams that have been studying vehicle electrification for many years. In addition, they have a large dealership network to distribute and service their vehicles for your convenience.
2. Startup companies - These are the companies that have recently entered the market, following Tesla's lead, in starting their own brand of all-electric vehicles. In this category, think of Rivian, Canoo, Fisker, Arrival and Vinfast among others. They lack the large scale production experience, facilities and employee mass of the traditional automotive manufacturers. However, typically their strength is in being able to nimbly change, adapt, attract expertise from the automotive market and have incentives to attract customers.
Given the backdrop of the broader vehicle market, now here are some factors to consider:
1. Miles per charge - With is typically categorized as "Range". The median driving range of all-electric vehicles in 2021 is 234 miles per charge. This factor matters if you take long trips between convenient charges. You also can inference that vehicles that have a range much under 234 miles per charge may not have high quality batteries.
2. Charging Stations - You never needed to consider this factor when buying a traditional vehicle, unless the vehicle was powered by some obscure fuel. Now, this factor is very important to research. You will want to consider the number of charging stations available in your area, the time per charge and options for home charging.
3. Maintenance and Warranty - if something does happen to your vehicle, how easy is it to find a certified center to get your repairs quickly and conveniently accomplished.
4. All the same factors if you were buying a traditional automotive - Price, Size, Style and incentives available for the purchase.
If you keep these factors in mind, you should have a good experience in choosing your all-electric vehicle. | general_qa |
|
When is an object considered a planet? | To be considered a planet the object must have an orbit around a sun, have enough mass to form a mostly round shape, and must be the dominant gravitational force in the area with no other similarly sized objects that are not orbiting the object in question. | general_qa |
|
What are your recommendations to achieve a healthy lifestyle? | A healthy lifestyle consists of a healthy diet, regular exercise, quality sleep and a limited intake of alcohol and coffee.
It’s recommend to eat a balanced and healthy diet. This generally consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and foods that contain proteins, such as beans, peas, meat or fish. Healthy foods usually contain relatively low amounts of sugar, salt and trans fats.
Moreover, it’s important to exercise. This could be achieved by doing sports, but basically every form of exercise helps, for instance by walking or gardening.
Furthermore, quality sleep is recommended for seven or eight hours per day. In addition, it’s best to don’t drink alcohol and limit your coffee intake to maximal three cups a day. | general_qa |
|
What should I do if I'm feeling depressed? | When you're feeling depressed, it's important to communicate your feelings to the outside world instead of keeping everything to yourself. You can talk to friends, family, or a therapist. Even if you don't have someone to talk to or are not ready to share your feelings, you can seek answers from books, online forums, etc. The important thing is to keep an open mind and be able to listen to or accept other perspectives, instead of being stuck in your own mindset and not willing to hear other opinions. | general_qa |
|
How do you subtract two numbers? | Subtraction is an operation that identifies the total count of objects in a collection of items after a specific count of items are removed from the starting total.
You can subtract two numbers by starting with an initial count, which represents the number to subtract from, and a second count which represents the number to subtract. Then remove one from the starting count repeating this operation for the number of items in the subtract value.
Subtraction is not associative, which means that the order in which subtraction is performed matters. For instance, seven minus five (7 - 3) equals four (= 4) but four minus seven (4 - 7) equals minus three (= -3). | general_qa |
|
Which countries are the freest? | It depends. Different people may have different points of view, and also can give more or less value to different things that can imply some level of "freedom". There are many different indexes that sometimes are used for measuring the freedom degree of the world's nations, e.g:
- The Index of Economic Freedom is a well known index, created by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal in 1995, that measures economic freedom based on 12 different aspects. It is updated every year.
- The Human Freedom Index is developed by the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank in the United States. It is a global ranking that uses ranks countries according to their levels of personal, civil and economic freedom.
In any case, it depends on what do you understand by "freedom", and also what you want to compare among the different countries. | general_qa |
|
How should I deal with my kid's allergy? | Find out what your kid is allergic to by conducting a series of tests. Also make sure the kid changes cloth after coming back from school to avoid spreading allergy agents, e.g. dust or pollens, into the bedroom and taking shower right after school is a good idea too. In some severe cases doctors may prescribe allergy shots, so do ask about that option if necessary. | general_qa |
|
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time? | Rafael Nadal | general_qa |
|
What is SAP? | SAP is a multinational software vendor headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. SAP stands for "System Analyse und Programmentwicklung" which are the German words for System Analysis and Program Development. SAP was founded in 1972 by Dietmar Hopp, Klaus Tschira, Hans-Werner Hector, Hasso Plattner, and Claus Wellenreuther in Germany. Today SAP has 112.000 employees and generated a yearly revenue of over 30 billion Euro in 2022. | general_qa |
|
How does one prepare for interviews at consulting firms? | Use case study books that are available to practice the case studies in interviews. Often the business schools will have copies of the case study material. In addition, there will be a leadership assessment that is done using examples of projects executed by the interviewee. Consulting companies like BCG, Bain and McKinsey conduct assessment around Problem solving, structuring, leadership, and empathy/EQ. In addition, some of the questions may require estimations, understanding graphs and doing rough calculations. Interviewee is expected to diagnose the issue, and likely root cause. While evaluating, it is ok to share your thinking and approach to solving the problem. Practicing with your peers helps a lot. | general_qa |
|
What's the capital of Brazil? | The capital of Brazil is Brasilia, where the Federal government is located as well. The city become the capital in 1960, as a fully planned city and contemplates a modern architecture designed by Oscar Niemeyer. | general_qa |
|
How many planets are there? | There are eight planets in our native solar system. We used to consider there to be nine, but then scientists decided that Pluto doesn't fit the requirements to be a planet. I don't really know what that is, but that's what they decided. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and doesn't really have an atmosphere. Venus is subject to a runaway greenhouse effect. Earth is where we live. Mars is red, and slightly smaller than Earth. We've recently found evidence of water there. The asteroid belt comes next, which isn't really a planet. Following the asteroid belt are the gas giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus. They have rings. Neptune comes last. Other solar systems seem to have planets too - in fact this appears to be far more common than we would have thought. | general_qa |
|
Why kids who pursue athletics do well in professional life ? | Study shows that kids who pursue athletics are on average more successful in their professional life. This can largely attributed to traits such as grit, practice, competitiveness, teamwork, passion and drive that athletics fosters in participating kids. These traits continue to serve well as individuals grow into their professional life.
- | general_qa |
|
What is a Synchronous Concurrent Algorithm (SCA)? | A Synchronous Concurrent Algorithm is an algorithm consisting of a networks of modules and channels, computing and communicating in parallel, and synchronised by a global clock. There are many classes of algorithms that share these general properties such as clocked digital hardware, systolic arrays, neural networks, cellular automata and coupled map lattice dynamical systems. | general_qa |
|
How many miles is Earth from the sun? | On average the Earth is 92.96 million miles from the Sun. | general_qa |
|
Why are all the planets and moons round in shape? What makes them round? Does there exist another shape? | Not all planets and moons are round. There is some variety in their shapes depending on their masses, and curiously looking worlds might even exist, unlike anything we know from our system.
Everything within a planet or a moon is under the influence of gravity in such a way that bits of it would move to the center if they could. Under ideal conditions, it would acquire a spherical shape. For objects made of something other than liquids, it varies at what point they become round. It is generally assumed that they mostly become spheres around 400 kilometers/248 miles in diameter when made from icy material commonly found in our Solar System. Still, if something is made from something more rigid, it needs to be larger in diameter than that - around 750 km/466 miles. At a sufficient mass, even rock becomes fluid-like. The moon of Mars Deimos is only 12.6 km/7.8 miles across and is not spherical, and there are many other small moons of other planets that don’t have a round shape.
This, however, is not all. Astronomical objects spin, giving them the flattened shape of a sphere the faster their rotation if they are massive enough. On top of it, they can have moons. This causes a bulge to form at the position of their orbiting body around them. In the case of Earth, our Moon causes tides via this process. Also, our Sun gives our planet tides. Elsewhere in the Universe, there could be planets with massive moons or two similarly massive planets, called double planets, orbiting their common center of mass, the barycenter, at a close distance, which can cause even stronger bulging. Their shape would be affected this way more visibly.
Finally, a bizarre, toroidal planet, shown above, can be stable from what we know from physics, at least for a while. As I mentioned earlier, even rigid rock behaves like a fluid at large masses. An adequate rotation speed can counterbalance the strength of gravity with centrifugal acceleration, and a torus-shaped planet could exist. A possible scenario for such a world to come to be would be if two sufficiently fast rotating planets collided and formed a doughnut of vaporized rock, a so-called synestia.
We currently think that the events that would lead to the formation of a world of this shape are so unlikely that there might not be a single toroidal planet in the Visible Universe, but we were quite a few times surprised by what we discovered during our exploration of Cosmos. Perhaps we will even find a doughnut shape world one day. | general_qa |
|
Tell me about plant life cycle | Like any living being, a plant is programmed for its specie to last over generations.
With winter coming, the plant will generate seeds, what is called « fructification ».
These seeds are basically a strong capsule containing the plant’s genetic material and enough energy for the germ to grow the first leaf which will start photosynthesis.
The energy contained in the seed is stabilised under the form of starch. It is basically a long chain of sugar polymerised.
During winter, the seed hibernate, but when spring comes, specific weather conditions (humidity, temperature) degrade the starch and release elementary sugar molecules for the new growing plant to create its first leaf.
Chlorophyll contained in leaves will enable the plant to produce its own energy; glucose sugar, from carbon dioxyde, water and light, and continue to grow, until the next cycle.
There is a bit of magic with plants: creating oxygen and energy from air and sun! | general_qa |
|
When is the best time to visit the Jersey shore in New Jersey? | New Jersey is known to have some of the best beach vacation spots in the United States. Sitting along the eastern coast of New Jersey, the Jersey shore includes many different towns and styles from the boardwalks in Asbury Park, the casinos of Atlantic City to the southern most tip of New Jersey, Cape May. The best time to travel to the Jersey shore is between the months of June and September. These months provide the warmest times to head to the beach for both hot sunny days in the sand and clear cool water in the Atlantic Ocean. | general_qa |
|
What is a jet engine? | A jet engine is a reaction engine used for propulsion, most commonly in airplanes. It works by compressing and discharging heated gas, and follows Newton's third law of motion. Most jet engine used in airplanes are breathing axial flow gas turbines. These gas turbines are powered using aviation turbine fuel (avtur) or more commonly called jet fuel. The gas turbines have at least three stages: a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine. | general_qa |
|
What is the best way to get back in shape when over 50 years of age? | Experts recommend some sort of activity, at least 30 minutes a day. One can start walking, rowing, going to the gym, running or do high intensity interval training (HIIT), but not recommended if just starting again after a long time without exercising. It is recommended to set small goals and increase them over time. | general_qa |
|
what are coolest things to do in Amsterdam | Amsterdam is one of the most popular european city for tourists. Amsterdam offers variety of museums , great restaurants , canal rides , casinos and plenty of options to do party at nice pubs, bars.
One of the most popular museum is Van Gogh and Rijks museum. Van Gogh museum is popular amongst art lovers and Rijks museum is popular amongst history, travel and artefacts lovers
There are plenty of bars , pubs and nice restaurants to enjoy night life while admiring great views of Amsterdam canals dipped in the evening lights | general_qa |
|
Why is the Chrysler Hemi V8 so legendary? | The Chrysler "Hemi" V8 are a series of American V8 internal combustion engines known for their simplicity, reliability, low cost, high power and torque output. Originally the Hemi was named for the Hemispherical shaped combustion chamber that increased power and efficiency. The very first Hemi engines were originally developed during World War II for the Republic P-47 and the M47 Patton Tank and they were first introduced into passenger cars in 1951 as the Chrysler FirePower.
The Hemi is now in its third generation (3G) being built from 2003 to the present at Chrysler's Saltillo Engine plant in Ramos Arizpe Mexico. The 3G Hemi's have had power outputs from 345 horsepower in the first 3G 5.7 Liter to 1025 horsepower in the 6.2 High Output Demon 170 engine. The latest 6.2 Hemi in the Demon 170 is now one of the most powerful engines installed in a passenger car in the world at a fraction of the cost of other 1000 horsepower vehicles.
All of these factors have added up to make a tough, powerful and extremely desirable engine for automotive enthusiasts around the world cementing the Hemi Legend. | general_qa |
|
What is orange wine? | Orange wine is a term given to white wines that have "skin contact" during the wine making process. Unlike true white wines, where contact between the pressed white grape juice and the white grape skins is minimised, for an orange wine the pressed juice will macerate with the skins, similar to the process for making a red wine. The depth of colour and the level of tannin present in the resulting wine will be determined, largely, by the length of this maceration. Due to the presence of tannin, orange wines can often taste "funky" compared to white wines, and are very popular with proponents of the natural wine movement. | general_qa |
|
What is the best seasoning to use on steak? | The best seasoning combination for any steak is the classic Garlic, Pepper, and Salt combination. Salt will draw the water out of the meat, the water will dissolve the salt, and the moisture will then get reabsorbed back, breaking down protein, and ultimately tenderizing the meat. Garlic and Pepper pair very well with Salt and meat, crafting the best possible seasoning experience. | general_qa |
|
Who will win the women’s final four matchup between Iowa and South Carolina? | While South Carolina is undefeated on the season, Iowa enters the game with newly crowned player of the year Caitlin Clark. South Carolina is favored, but if Clark and the Hawkeyes can stay hot from behind the arc they could pull off the upset. | general_qa |
|
How does grain orientation effect the dimensional movement of wood? | Wood expands and shrinks depending on its moisture content. The relative amount of change, expansion, or shrinkage differs for each of the three main grain directions. Those directions are longitudinal, radial, and tangential. Longitudinal is the direction a tree or its branches grows length-wise. In most lumber, this is its length. The change in this direction is very small. That is why a wooden ruler can be used without changing its measurements when ambient moisture changes. In almost all uses, longitudinal expansion and contraction are small enough not to be of concern. Radial and tangential directional expansion and contraction are significant and different enough that they affect the dimensional stability of a piece of wood. The relative amount of change in each direction is specific to the wood species. Regardless of wood species, the change is greater in the tangential direction than in the radial direction. The tangential direction is tangential to the growth rings in the wood, and the radial direction is perpendicular to the growth rings. The T/R or ratio of tangential to radial change correlates to the dimensional stability of a wood species. If you visualize a piece of lumber that is milled square and comes from a part of a log such that the rings are almost straight across in one direction, that is referred to as vertical grain or quarter sawn. As the moisture content of the wood changes to come into equilibrium with its environment, it will move toward a diamond shape. The closer the T/R ratio is to 1, the less the square dimension will distort. Dimensional stability and the direction of wood movement is important to plan for when cutting joinery in wood. If two joined pieces are aligned so that they will not move in the same direction relative to the joint, the joint will be unstable when the ambient humidity changes and can cause the joint to fail. | general_qa |
|
How did Andy Warhol create the "piss paintings"? | Andy Warhol invited staffers who worked with him to help him paint by urinating on canvases that were covered by Warhol in copper paint. The urine reacted with the copper paint chemically to create different colours. The urine also created physical impacts on the copper paint on the canvas. | general_qa |
|
Why do people watch the English Premier League more than any other soccer league in the world? | The English Premier League, which I've been watching for the past 20 years, is one of the fastest and most entertaining leagues in international football.
The Premier League provides us with a full dose of excitement and the most physical league in the world. The rules for fouls aren't as strict as they are in other leagues, which leads to more physicality and allows for more tackles, rougher games, and a huge variation in footballing styles amongst the teams.
Compare this with other leagues in Europe, and you'll see that the teams are far more technical and tactical. Any Premier League match you watch, you'll have some kind of action.
Another advantage of watching the Premier League is that unlike, say, La Liga or the Bundesliga, there aren't just two teams dominating the whole league, there are at least 6 teams in the EPL vying for 4 Champions League spots, which is a lot of competition. Games tend to be more brutal for this reason. | general_qa |
|
What are fun activities to do in New Orleans? | New Orleans is an exciting place to visit. Many people go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras parades, with creative floats and beads thrown to onlookers, but this event is just once a year. No matter what time of year you go, make time to appreciate some live music. Jazz and blues are standouts around Frenchman street. The food and beverage scene is also quite compelling, with classics like red beans and rice, fried chicken, delicious seafood, and beignets. Two weekends in the spring combine the music and the food in a giant festival called Jazz Fest, with many stages and vendors spread out for an open-air celebration of the best the city has to offer. There are also comprehensive culture and history museums, including the famous World War 2 museum, because the boats used to storm the beaches at Normandy were inspired by watercraft common to Louisiana. | general_qa |
|
Write a review of Neil Gaiman's book American Gods. | What a phenomenal book. I can see how people would call this a "more mature Percy Jackson", but to me American Gods was much more than just mythology fanfiction. Overall, the imaginative story, noir setting, mysterious plot, witty dialogue, and incredible characters made this one of the best books I've read this year.
Starting with the setting and premise - gods in the modern world has become a setting of it's own. Most notably, this story reminds me of a western version of Noragami, where a god's strength stems from their worshipers. It's hilarious to see deities of old living mundane lives, frankly quite charming. Our characters navigate through a spooky setting, but it's never overbearing nor depressing.
But what really makes this book special are the characters and dialogue. Shadow and Wednesday are an amazing duo; between Shadows quiet reflections and Wednesday's blunt terrorizing, the pair travel across rural America, running through a plethora of interesting icons and people. | general_qa |
|
Which state in the United States the is best? | There are 50 states, a federal district (District of Columbia), and five unincorporated territories that make up The United States of America. It is vast in geography, political ideology, climate, and leisure interests. The best state is the one in which your own personal preferences are met. Some prefer mountains, which Colorado or Washington offer. Others may desire access to the ocean so Florida may top the list. Still others may desire all four seasons and Minnesota may be best suited. The best thing about the United States is the freedom to decide which state is best. | general_qa |
|
Why is breaking up so hard to do? | Being in a relationship always has ups and downs, but ending a relationship is one of the hardest things humans do because we often feel the loss of hope and uncertainty about the future. We become familiar with having a person in our lives and they often feel like a safety net, so losing that sense of safety is scary. Ultimately, we have to do what is best for our own well being and move on. One might find comfort on spending time with friends and family and a strong support network during this difficult time. | general_qa |
|
Who were the United States Presidents? | George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden | general_qa |
|
Why do humans play sports? | Humans play sports for a variety of reasons. Some do it for the thrill of competition, others do it purely for fun, while others still play sports to stay healthy and fit. | general_qa |
|
Are The Smiths a good band? | The Smiths were one of the most critically acclaimed bands to come from England in the 1980s. Typically classified as an "indie rock" band, the band released 4 albums from 1984 until their breakup in 1987. The band members, notably Morrissey and Johnny Marr, would go on to accomplish successful solo careers. | general_qa |
|
Why do many people spend so much time on their smartphone everyday? | There are lots of reasons and one of them is that lot of people are now using smartphones for both work and entertainment. Applications have been developed to help improve work efficiency as well as providing easy access to all kinds of entertaining content. | general_qa |
|
Stevens Pass vs Whistler Blackcomb, which is better? Why? | Whistler Blackcomb is better than Stevens Pass for several reasons. First, it has a higher elevation, which means that it has better snow to ski on. Second, it has two big mountains with many lifts and gondolas, which gives skiers access to a huge collection of trails. Third, Stevens Pass' snow is sometimes icy, and the resort is less than half the size of Whistler Blackcomb. Finally, the 2010 Winter Olympics were held at Whistler Blackcomb, which is a testament to the resort's world-class skiing. | general_qa |
|
Summarize the following text into a sentence of 20 words or less:
U.S. Justice Department and FBI investigators have amassed new evidence indicating possible obstruction by former President Donald Trump in the probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing sources.
FBI agents seized thousands of government records, some marked as highly classified, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in August. The investigation is one of two criminal inquiries into the former president being led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Trump, who was indicted on Thursday in a separate inquiry in New York, has denied any wrongdoing in the cases and describes them as politically motivated.
After his advisers received a subpoena in May demanding the return of the classified records, Trump looked through some of the boxes of government documents in his home out of an apparent desire to keep certain things in his possession, the Post reported, citing people familiar with the investigation.
Investigators also have evidence indicating Trump told others to mislead government officials in early 2022, before the subpoena, when the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration was working to recover documents from Trump's time as president, the Post reported.
The FBI referred questions to the Justice Department, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a statement to the Post, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said that the "witch-hunts against President Trump have no basis in facts or law," and accused Special Counsel Smith and the Justice Department of leaking information to manipulate public opinion.
Smith's investigations are among a growing number of legal worries for Trump, who in November launched a campaign seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
In addition to the New York probe, Trump faces a Georgia inquiry over whether he tried to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state. | Following a historic first of an indictment of a former president, Trump also faces increased activity across 3 other investigations. | general_qa |
|
How do I apply for a single-entry e-visa to Uzbekistan as a US citizen for tourism? What potential pitfalls do I need to look out for? | US citizens traveling for tourism who are under the age of 16 or over the age of 55, do not need an e-visa to enter Uzbekistan. Those between the ages of 16 and 55, will need to apply for an e-visa at the following website: https://e-visa.gov.uz/main. Applicants will need a US passport valid for at least 90 days from the date of the e-visa issuance. Applicants will also need to upload a passport photo (35x40mm size, 300 dip resolution, and less than 1MB file size), a photo (also less than 1MB file size) of page 2 of the passport, and $20 USD plus service fee chargeable to a VISA credit card.
Please note that although the e-visa application will ask the applicant to enter dates they will be in Uzbekistan, the e-visa will be valid beginning 30 days after the application date. Therefore, it is recommended that applicants apply between 30-60 days before they plan to enter Uzbekistan. If the applicant plans to visit Uzbekistan starting June 1, they should apply for the e-visa no later than May 1.
Uzbekistan e-visa windows are 90 days, but are only valid 30 days once the applicant enters Uzbekistan. For example, if the applicant applies for an e-visa on May 1, they will receive an e-visa window permitting them to single-entry into country anytime between June 1 – August 31. If the applicant enters Uzbekistan on June 1, the visa will be valid until June 30.
It is recommended that an applicant not apply more than 90 days than the date the applicant plans to exit Uzbekistan. For example, if the applicant intends to visit Uzbekistan between June 1 – June 15, the earliest the applicant can apply is March 15. The e-visa issued would be valid between April 15 – June 15.
Once the application is submitted, the applicant will receive an email to submit payment for the visa. Uzbekistan e-visas are nonrefundable. If there is a mistake in the details or dates, the e-visa should be considered invalid and the applicant must begin a new application and pay the fee again.
Please allow at least 3 business days for processing after payment. Afterward, the applicant will receive a link to download the pdf of their e-visa to Uzbekistan. The applicant should verify for accuracy and ensure that the e-visa dates are valid during their dates of travel. | general_qa |
|
What advice would you give to FBLA competitors for future years? | Please do not procrastinate and really focus on the prejudged part of the portion of your report, because that is a prerequisite if you want to compete at states. Also, make sure to thoroughly read the rubric so you hit every single requirement on the rubric, especially the part about providing a recommendation and plan. As for your recommendation, try to come up with a creative acronym to make it memorable. For us, we thought of CHIP, as the topic was about microchips. Although notes are technically allowed, every single team memorizes their presentation, so make sure to have your presentation very well memorized by the conference. Also it is important to get plenty of sleep before the night of the competition, eat breakfast, and act confident when you are presenting. Finally, if you do make a mistake it is okay (part of the learning), just don't act surprised and keep going! | general_qa |
|
What is pisco? | Pisco is a spirit made of grapes in wine making regions of Perú or Chile. The brandy‘s country of origin is highly debated. Peruvian pisco is clearer in color than the more amber Chilean pisco. | general_qa |
|
Why do people like coffee? | Many people all over the world rely on the caffeine in coffee to fully "wake up" in the morning. Coffee, a plant, that was utilized by nomadic tribes to focus during prayer, is now a daily necessity for millions of people around the world. Coffee beans were not roasted until the 1400s. Today, we see many variations of coffee-based beverages all over the world, ranging from espresso shots, made from finely grained coffee beans compressed with steaming water, to Starbuck's frappunicco: a line of blended iced drinks. The modernization of coffee has come to represent different cultures all over the world. | general_qa |
|
What hikes in the White Mountains are the most dangerous? | The degree of danger associated with any hike is subjective based on the hiker's general hiking experience, physical fitness, safety training and familiarity with the trails and terrain in the region. Many hikes are considered dangerous due to their steep pitches and exposure to the elements, while others can be considered dangerous due to less activity and poor trail blazing, such as bushwhacks. Other factors such as inclement weather can dramatically increase the danger of even a moderate hike. Proper preparedness, familiarity of the trails, understanding of incoming weather patterns and communicating your plans and timing to another person helps reduce risk in hiking the White Mountains, but one always assumes some degree of risk. A simple sprained ankle can mean life or death in bad weather, as the White Mountains, and notably the Presidential Range and Mount Washington, are notorious for life-threatening weather. Combined with very exposed routes and lack of safety equipment, even the most experienced hikers have fallen victim to the White Mountains. For experienced hikers seeking more adventurous routes, one might refer to the popular list "The Terrifying 25" which provides a list of routes that have steep inclines, a lot of exposure, fun ladders and caves, among other features. Huntington Ravine on Mount Washington is considered the most dangerous in all the Whites for its erratic weather, steep, exposed trails with drop-offs, and less traveled by other hikers. | general_qa |
|
What is the best way to understand event based data? | The best way to understand event based data depends on the particular questions you're trying to answer. If you're looking for overall trends in data, then counting the data, perhaps grouped by time frames and another logical grouping, then graphing the resulting time series works best. If instead you're trying to understand how the data is broken down into groups, selecting a time frame as a filter and then visualizing the groups with a heat map or scatter chart may work better. | general_qa |
|
In the United States of America, which state is the largest in size? | In the Unites States of America, Alaska is the largest state in physical size. Although not the most populated state is is 663,300 in square miles. The next largest state is Texas followed by California. | general_qa |
|
What are most American homes made out of? | In the US, most homes are made from a cement base or foundation and wood framing. The outside and roofs are made of a weather proof material, which may include treated wood, vinyl, brick, or plaster for siding and metal or asphalt shingle for the roof. The inside of homes are generally lined with drywall or some older homes may have plaster walls. | general_qa |
|
What is the most important gear to bring for backpacking? | The most important gear for backpacking are the backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. Without these, you'll likely have a miserable experience. In addition to those "large" items, you also need to bring a pot for boiling water, a small stove, and a gas canister to power that stove. Of course, you'll need to bring food proportional to how many days your trip lasts. In some parts of the world, a bear can is necessary to prevent bears from getting to your food. These are just the most important items, and there's many more things you should bring to have a safe and enjoyable trip. | general_qa |
|
In Paul Simon's famous song, how many different ways are there to leave your lover? | Paul Simon tells us there are fifty ways to leave your lover. | general_qa |
|
why peoples eating popcorn in the cinema? | People often eat popcorn in the cinema because it has become a popular snack food that is associated with movie-going. Popcorn is easy to eat with your hands and can be shared among a group, making it a convenient snack to enjoy while watching a film. In addition, the aroma of freshly popped popcorn is often enticing and can help to create a festive atmosphere in the cinema. Popcorn also has a long shelf life and can be stored in large quantities, making it an economical choice for cinemas. Overall, the tradition of eating popcorn in the cinema has become deeply ingrained in popular culture and is enjoyed by many movie-goers around the world. | general_qa |
|
Why we have to work? | Work is the means by which most people exchange their labor for income, and it is also how society efficiently allocates labor resources to where they are needed. Additionally, work helps individuals maintain their daily schedules. | general_qa |
|
Which country has the most inhabitants? | # Country (or dependency) Population (2020)
1 China 1,439,323,776
2 India 1,380,004,385
3 United States 331,002,651
4 Indonesia 273,523,615 | general_qa |
|
What affects tiredness? | There are many factors which affect tiredness, including, but not limited to, amount of quality sleep, neurological state, nutrition, and both physical and mental health issues. It is extremely important to seek professional medical advice for tiredness if it is severely impacting your lifestyle and health. | general_qa |
|
Why are windows not attached directly to the studs of a house? | When installing windows, it is important to remember that houses move over time. Whether from foundation settling, or swaying in the wind, houses are not totally stationary. As a consequence, if you were to attach a new window rigidly to wooden framing, the glass in the window, which is rigid and brittle, might experience cracking or warping. Additionally, the components of the window, such as the seals and hardware that allows the window to open and close, might break down. Window installers will use a combination of shims and flexible sealing materials such as caulk, along with proper flashing, vapor barriers, and siding to make sure windows are water and air tight, and will operate properly for many years into the future. | general_qa |
|
What is backgammon? | Backgammon is a two-player board game that is thousands of years old. Each player has fifteen pieces. The objective is to be the first player to move your pieces off of the board. The players take turns rolling dice that determine how many places they can move their pieces. The game is a combination of skill and luck. | general_qa |
|
What’s the most over powered race in StarCraft 2? | Based on the mechanics of the worker units of the 3 Races in Starcraft 2; Zerg Drone, Protoss Probe, and Terran SCV, the Protoss are widely regarded as the most over powered race. Competitive Starcraft 2 requires players to gain an advantage by constantly managing their resources and building their army. The Protoss Probe has the simplest interaction to build new structures. Furthermore, the Protoss arsenal consists of some of the most expensive and powerful units in the game. The other races have means to counter the Protoss however the Community agrees the Protoss requires the least amount of skill to master. | general_qa |
|
What are some of the best things to do in Fort Collins, Colorado? | Fort Collins has many fun things to do with its proximity to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a vibrant downtown area, and the many world class breweries in and around town. Outdoors highlights include hikes in Lorry State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and a climb to Horsetooth Rock that overlooks the city. Be sure to take a walk out Old Town, where you can grab a coffee at Little Bird and shop at the many boutiques. Lastly, be sure to check out New Belgium or Odell Brewing, which are just two of the more than twenty breweries in Fort Collins. | general_qa |
|
What is the best skill in judo? | Judo is a martial art, consistency, and dedication should be your doctrine if you want to succeed. In Japan, you could stay white belt for ten years before reaching the first dan grade, which stands for black belt level 1. This could be a bit disappointing for common standards, so in the rest of the world, to encourage practitioners and demonstrate progress, a belt colors system has been created.
Anyone can practice, at any age. Strength is important in competition, but the real spirit would be to rely on using the strength of the opponent, breaking balance with swift movements, and using your body to block, push, rotate, and endless combinations of posture to conclude the movement by a clean and controlled projection. | general_qa |
|
What is the stock market? | In capitalist economies, business activities often happen through companies, which are entities that pool resources from investors to pursue a joint activity. Individuals and entities that invest in a company receives stock in exchange for the investment. The stock represents partial ownership in the company and makes them shareholders of the company.
If other investors see value in the company, they can invest in the company by purchasing stock from shareholders. The market which enables the exchange of shares of various companies constitues the stock market. | general_qa |
|
If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? | Only vegetables are vegetables. Computers are not vegetables. Algorithms are not vegetables. Vegetables are healthy and delicious. They are nutritious and full of vitamins. It is possible to use your imagination to consider what kind of vegetable you would like to be. If I was a vegetable, because I am named after a sheep, I would like to be a vegetable that sheep enjoy eating. Sheep enjoy eating winter squash, so I would like to be a winter squash if I had to choose a vegetable to be. | general_qa |
|
Why use an ereader to read a book? | Using an electronic reader over a book has many advantages. You have immediate access to large libraries of books. You can purchase and start reading a new book in minutes. You can also take your entire library with you when you travel without lugging around many or large books. E-readers also give the ability to read in the dark without using other lighting that may disturb those around you.
While tablets have many of these same benefits, the experience on ereaders is better for reading books. The screens cause much less eye strain due to the use of electron inc on many of the devices. They are also free from notifications and other distractions found on tablets and smartphones. | general_qa |
|
Is drinking too much water bad for you? | According to Mayo Clinic, drinking too much water rarely cause health issues. However, sometimes when people seriously overdrink and their kidneys fail catch up, cells in their body can swell, and the sodium content in blood becomes diluted. These situations can lead to a life threatening condition called hyponatremia. | general_qa |
|
How can I be more productive? | The best way to be productive is to manage time. Try to assign time to all your tasks. Complete the tasks on high priority first. Do not procrastinate. | general_qa |
|
What is the best way to get from one place to another? | The term "best" is relative to your individual preferences and circumstances.
In general, how to get from one place to another depends on several key factors, such as the distance between these two places, available methods of transportations, and the amount of money that you are willing to spend. Additional factors to consider are whether you have a preferred method of transportation and how much time you are willing to spend on this trip. Cheaper transportation options may take a longer time.
The methods of transportation include airplanes, trains, ships or ferries, busses, and cars, but not all locations have all these transportation methods available.
Usually, if the two places are relatively close to each other, a bus or a train may be a good option. If public transportation between these two places is not well established, then a personal car may be a reasonable alternative.
In some circumstances, when the distance between the two place is very short, less than three miles or so, walking may be your best option. This, of course, depends on your ability and willingness to walk that distance.
If the two places are relatively far, usually more than a couple hundred miles, an airplane may be a good option to consider. | general_qa |
|
How is the game "ultimate frisbee" different from "frisbee golf"? | These two games are both played with a frisbee (or "disc"), which is a plastic disc that people throw through the air like a ball. The difference is that ultimate frisbee is a team sport that combines several of the rules of football, basketball and soccer. Like football, a team takes possession of the frisbee and tries to move it down field and into an end zone. Like basketball, once you are in possession of the frisbee, you cannot move your pivot foot. However, there is no "dribbling" with a frisbee so if a player has possession of the frisbee outside of their end zone, they have to pass it before they can move their pivot foot. Ultimate frisbee is played on a soccer field and the player movement looks most like that sport. Frisbee golf, on the other hand, follows the rules of golf, except that the player throws a frisbee to the hole instead of hitting a ball with clubs. Some people play the sport on dedicated frisbee golf courses, using a set of specialized discs of various weights and carrying them in a bag from hole to hole like a golfer would do with their set of clubs. Others simply take a standard 175-gram frisbee and make up a course as they go. For example, two players might point to a tree on the other side of a park and compete by seeing who can hit the tree with a frisbee in the fewest consecutive attempts. | general_qa |
|
Some people describe braising as "transformative". Why is this so? | Braising is a common cooking technique where some primary ingredient (typically a cut of tough meat) cooks for a long time under low temperature and with lots of liquid. The main advantage of braising is that it causes the collagen in the meat fibers to break down into gelatin, which makes the meat fibers more separated and thus the meat more tender. In addition, the gelatin mixes with the remaining cooking liquids to create a scrumptious sauce. Thus, the overall process transforms meat from tough into tender, along with a tasty sauce that can be served alongside the meat. Braising is also convenient in that the cook does not have to attend frequently to the food during the cooking process. These two reasons, namely, rendering tough cuts of meat (which also tend to be cheaper) more tender and requiring less effort from the cook, have made braising a common cooking technique among several cultures. | general_qa |
|
What is my Chinese Zodiac sign (animal)? | There are 12 Zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. To find it, you can look up the lunar calendar. But the following way is a quick and traditional Chinese way to find it.
Calculate the remainder of (Year of birth - 1900) / 12, and check the remainder with date of birth:
Date of birth is before January 21:
The remainder = 0, Boar
The remainder = 1, Rat
The remainder = 2, Ox
The remainder = 3, Tiger
The remainder = 4, Rabbit
The remainder = 5, Dragon
The remainder = 6, Snake
The remainder = 7, Horse
The remainder = 8, Goat
The remainder = 9, Monkey
The remainder = 10, Rooster
The remainder = 11, Dog
Date of birth is after February 20:
The remainder = 0, Rat
The remainder = 1, Ox
The remainder = 2, Tiger
The remainder = 3, Rabbit
The remainder = 4, Dragon
The remainder = 5, Snake
The remainder = 6, Horse
The remainder = 7, Goat
The remainder = 8, Monkey
The remainder = 9, Rooster
The remainder = 10, Dog
The remainder = 11, Boar
For those born between January 21 and February 20, the beginning of the Lunar New Year usually, please look up the lunar calendar which will provide the details. | general_qa |
|
What are the most popular smart ring bells? | Ring is a smart ring bell company that can record events and ping your phone when someone rings your Ring doorbell. The company has other products such as floodlights that are motion activated. | general_qa |
|
Can I learn to ski as an adult? | Yes. Alpine downhill skiing is a sport that can be learned at any age. While many learn to ski when they're young, there are lots of people that only started to ski at an older age. With the right motivation and a willingness to put time and effort, almost anyone can learn to ski. Also, advances to ski equipment and slope grooming technology make skiing a lot safer than it used to be years ago.
Learning to ski as an adult may take longer than learning as a child. It is recommended that you start with some lessons first to gain the right technique. This could be group lessons or private lessons. You could also learn from friends who know how to ski, or learn by watching online tutorials and applying them yourself on the mountain. Once you have the basic skills, you should be able to ski easy slopes and start enjoying skiing as a fun activity.
In addition to lessons, you will also need the right gear to ski. This includes appropriate clothing that can keep you warm on the mountain while you ski, as well as ski equipment that you will use. It is recommended that you get a pair of skis and poles, good fitting boots, a helmet for safety, and goggles to protect your eyes from the elements. Renting your equipment is a good option when you're starting. That way you are not making an expensive commitment upfront. You could also buy your equipment either new or from any of the second-hand ski shops and ski swaps.
With the right gear and knowledge of the basics, you can take your learning in any direction you want. Many people choose to stay at a beginner or intermediate level and just enjoy the occasional ski trip with friends. While others take their passion forward with more practice, hours on the mountain, and likely more lessons to get to advanced levels.
Whichever path you pick, skiing can be a fun sport to learn and enjoy for the rest of your life. Have fun skiing. You got this! | general_qa |
|
What is a bubble vest? | A bubble vest is an outerwear piece of clothing worn by both men and women. Usually it is stuffed with down or some sort of insulation to make it nice and warm. Also, the vest usually has seams in it to make the bubble like appearance. There are lots of different brands that make bubble vests, but some common ones are The North Face, L.L. Bean, Patagonia, and Lands’ End. | general_qa |
|
Why some people like spicy food? | The taste preferences are related to several factors.
1) the influence from the parents, especially childhood habits.
2) the geographical location.
3) the age. Older people like mild food.
Spicy is a test preference. Sichuan food and Mexican food are famous for their spicy taste. Kids do not like spicy food before they turn to age 10. People become less preferred to spicy food when the become older. | general_qa |
|
How can I run Spark on a cluster? | You can use either the standalone deploy mode, which only needs Java to be installed on each node, or the Mesos and YARN cluster managers. If you'd like to run on Amazon EC2, AMPLab provides EC2 scripts to automatically launch a cluster.
Note that you can also run Spark locally (possibly on multiple cores) without any special setup by just passing local[N] as the master URL, where N is the number of parallel threads you want. | general_qa |
|
Explain what is April Fools' Day? | - In the Western history, April Fools’ Day occurs on April 1 every year. It has been celebrated for more than 400 years
- The exact origins of the Day remains a mystery, though many historians attribute the origin of April Fool's Day to medieval festivals during spring
- The traditions of the Day include playing pranks on others or telling audience jokes followed by yelling "April Fools" at the end to reveal to the audience that they were tricked | general_qa |