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Can I PLEASE get a dog? | Hi! After being a tenant for nearly 7 years, I've decided I'd like to get a dog. I know we had talked in the past that I would first need to have a proven track record of taking care of the property before you would consider a dog, and I've shown that after this time. I would love to get a small dog. The companionship of a pet would be wonderful, and with it being small, there is much less concern for damage to the property. I'm also happy to sign something that says I will be responsible should any damage occur, although I am confident I can keep that from happening. Please consider this request and let me know at your earliest convenience. Thank you! | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Can I PLEASE get a dog?
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### Answer: Hi! After being a tenant for nearly 7 years, I've decided I'd like to get a dog. I know we had talked in the past that I would first need to have a proven track record of taking care of the property before you would consider a dog, and I've shown that after this time. I would love to get a small dog. The companionship of a pet would be wonderful, and with it being small, there is much less concern for damage to the property. I'm also happy to sign something that says I will be responsible should any damage occur, although I am confident I can keep that from happening. Please consider this request and let me know at your earliest convenience. Thank you!</s> |
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Write a poem or journal entry about numbers that have special meaning to you. | My special number is 2. When I was a child, I would get up early every Saturday morning to go to football training. To be honest with you, I hated the training. I hated the cold, I hated the rain, I hated the mud, and I was never very good at football.
But I will always remember feeling extremely proud playing a game in summertime. The game was in Slough, and I was playing for a team called Old Windsor Tigers. I wore the number 2 shirt, and had an incredible game, playing centre half. That was the only Man of the Match award I ever won. I'm still terrible at football, but I love the sport as a spectator, and that memory will always be special to me. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a poem or journal entry about numbers that have special meaning to you.
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### Answer: My special number is 2. When I was a child, I would get up early every Saturday morning to go to football training. To be honest with you, I hated the training. I hated the cold, I hated the rain, I hated the mud, and I was never very good at football.
But I will always remember feeling extremely proud playing a game in summertime. The game was in Slough, and I was playing for a team called Old Windsor Tigers. I wore the number 2 shirt, and had an incredible game, playing centre half. That was the only Man of the Match award I ever won. I'm still terrible at football, but I love the sport as a spectator, and that memory will always be special to me.</s> |
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What should I not do if I see a bear? | Everyone knows that bears are not fluffy friends, and are unfortunately likely to maul humans. There is clear guidance on what to do depending on what type of bear you see: if it’s a black bear, make yourself loud and fight if necessary. If it’s a brown bear, lay down and cover your head. If it’s a polar bear, hope you updated your will recently. However, there is very little guidance on what not to do if you see a bear. Thankfully it is easy to provide guidance that applies to all bear types. First, do not attempt to hug the bear. While they do look fluffy and very much in need of a hug, bears highly value consent and will attempt to eat you if you ignore that. Next, do not invite a bear over for dinner. While some bears, black bears especially, may look like good dinner guests they are known for extremely rude eating habits and will likely dirty your house. Further, some types of bears might think that you are the menu. It is also not a good idea to challenge a bear to a game of basketball. Most bears are actually extremely adept at basketball, and this would likely hurt your ego considerably as they would dunk on you and then eat you as a celebration for winning. While this is not an exhaustive list of what not to do if you see a bear, it covers the most common questions. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What should I not do if I see a bear?
### Context:
### Answer: Everyone knows that bears are not fluffy friends, and are unfortunately likely to maul humans. There is clear guidance on what to do depending on what type of bear you see: if it’s a black bear, make yourself loud and fight if necessary. If it’s a brown bear, lay down and cover your head. If it’s a polar bear, hope you updated your will recently. However, there is very little guidance on what not to do if you see a bear. Thankfully it is easy to provide guidance that applies to all bear types. First, do not attempt to hug the bear. While they do look fluffy and very much in need of a hug, bears highly value consent and will attempt to eat you if you ignore that. Next, do not invite a bear over for dinner. While some bears, black bears especially, may look like good dinner guests they are known for extremely rude eating habits and will likely dirty your house. Further, some types of bears might think that you are the menu. It is also not a good idea to challenge a bear to a game of basketball. Most bears are actually extremely adept at basketball, and this would likely hurt your ego considerably as they would dunk on you and then eat you as a celebration for winning. While this is not an exhaustive list of what not to do if you see a bear, it covers the most common questions.</s> |
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Steps to prepare an omelette | Here is one of the ways to do it
Step 1: Cut some onions, tomatoes and green chillies
Step 2: Add Salt and pepper powder as per taste
Step 3: Whisk it well
Step 4: Heat the pan on a medium flame
Step 5: Pour the mixture and close the lid
Step 6: Flip it over once the bottom of the omelette is heated.
Step 7: Serve it on a plate and relish it when it's hot. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Steps to prepare an omelette
### Context:
### Answer: Here is one of the ways to do it
Step 1: Cut some onions, tomatoes and green chillies
Step 2: Add Salt and pepper powder as per taste
Step 3: Whisk it well
Step 4: Heat the pan on a medium flame
Step 5: Pour the mixture and close the lid
Step 6: Flip it over once the bottom of the omelette is heated.
Step 7: Serve it on a plate and relish it when it's hot.</s> |
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Plan a weekend long vacation to Madrid, and mention multiple specific places you would visit and how you would travel in the city | On Saturday we would start off by visiting the Reina Sofia museum, which we would get to by taking the metro system. We would then continue to the Prado art museum in the afternoon, which we would also get to by metro and walking from the Reina Sofia. We'd then grab a late lunch at a nearby cafe, before walking over to the nearby Parque Retiro, which is one of the main parks in Madrid. We'd spend the afternoon there and take out a boat for a row on the lake, and then in the evening we'd grab empanadas for dinner from a bakery. The next day, we'd start off the day with a casual coffee and slow morning breakfast. We'd then check out the botanical gardens, and then the National Anthropological Museum in the afternoon. Finally, we'd finish our weekend with a visit to the Madrid Opera house. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Plan a weekend long vacation to Madrid, and mention multiple specific places you would visit and how you would travel in the city
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### Answer: On Saturday we would start off by visiting the Reina Sofia museum, which we would get to by taking the metro system. We would then continue to the Prado art museum in the afternoon, which we would also get to by metro and walking from the Reina Sofia. We'd then grab a late lunch at a nearby cafe, before walking over to the nearby Parque Retiro, which is one of the main parks in Madrid. We'd spend the afternoon there and take out a boat for a row on the lake, and then in the evening we'd grab empanadas for dinner from a bakery. The next day, we'd start off the day with a casual coffee and slow morning breakfast. We'd then check out the botanical gardens, and then the National Anthropological Museum in the afternoon. Finally, we'd finish our weekend with a visit to the Madrid Opera house.</s> |
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What is the best location for an all-season vacation home with proximity to Philadelphia? | There are many options with lakes, mountains and beaches within 150 miles of Philadelphia. Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach Delaware are accessible and family-friendly destinations that have something for everyone; with beautiful parks, free beaches and tax-free outlet shopping. There is also a vibrant restaurant scene with top-notch seafood and highly-rated breweries that remain open year-round. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is the best location for an all-season vacation home with proximity to Philadelphia?
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### Answer: There are many options with lakes, mountains and beaches within 150 miles of Philadelphia. Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach Delaware are accessible and family-friendly destinations that have something for everyone; with beautiful parks, free beaches and tax-free outlet shopping. There is also a vibrant restaurant scene with top-notch seafood and highly-rated breweries that remain open year-round.</s> |
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Explain the best way to swing a golf iron compared to a golf driver. | When hitting an iron you want to make a downward striking motion in the grass. The driver is more of a sweeping motion through the ball. Overall, shorten the back swing on the driver and it will help gain control. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Explain the best way to swing a golf iron compared to a golf driver.
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### Answer: When hitting an iron you want to make a downward striking motion in the grass. The driver is more of a sweeping motion through the ball. Overall, shorten the back swing on the driver and it will help gain control.</s> |
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What state makes the best BBQ? | There is no one answer, but I believe Texas for beef and North Carolina for Pork. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What state makes the best BBQ?
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### Answer: There is no one answer, but I believe Texas for beef and North Carolina for Pork.</s> |
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Write me a recipe for pizza dough | Mix
250ml of warm water
Yeast
1 tea spoon of salt
2 tea spoons of olive oil
500g of wheat flour
until you have a firm dough and let it rest for at least 2 hours | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write me a recipe for pizza dough
### Context:
### Answer: Mix
250ml of warm water
Yeast
1 tea spoon of salt
2 tea spoons of olive oil
500g of wheat flour
until you have a firm dough and let it rest for at least 2 hours</s> |
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I have wine tasting plans for the weekend , give me some tips so that I look like an expert | The most important part of Wine tasting is to enjoy it and have fun. There are five important steps to tasting wine which are described below.
See the Color - Take a look at the color of the wine you are about to taste, it will give you a good indication on the age of the wine. Young white wines are clear and look like water, while older wines that have been aged in oak get a gold tint. Young red wines are vivid purplish red while older wines have brownish tones.
Swirl the wine - Swirling the wine helps to expose the wine to more oxygen and release its aroma, this is called as aerating the wine. Watch how the wine runs down the glass. If the streaks of wine are thick and run relatively slow the wine has more sugar or alcohol. If the wine is thin and runs down the glass fast it has less alcohol.
Smell the wine - After you swirl the wine take a sniff and it will smell much more vibrant. There are three types of aromas that wines have: primary are fruity or floral, secondary ones come from aging in the barrels and tertiary are aging signs.
Sip the wine - Take a sip of the wine and spread it around your mouth to detect the different type of taste it provides. The tip of the tongue will give you the sweetness while the sides give you a good indication of sourness or acidity.
Savor the wine- How does the wine feel after. Does it leave a bitterness or leathery feel on your tongue, it means the wine has more tannins.Does the wine feel light or dense , will give you a sense of whether it is light or medium bodied.
After you have gone through the steps the most important thing is if you liked the wine. Take notes after each taste and you will eventually find out the type of wines you like. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: I have wine tasting plans for the weekend , give me some tips so that I look like an expert
### Context:
### Answer: The most important part of Wine tasting is to enjoy it and have fun. There are five important steps to tasting wine which are described below.
See the Color - Take a look at the color of the wine you are about to taste, it will give you a good indication on the age of the wine. Young white wines are clear and look like water, while older wines that have been aged in oak get a gold tint. Young red wines are vivid purplish red while older wines have brownish tones.
Swirl the wine - Swirling the wine helps to expose the wine to more oxygen and release its aroma, this is called as aerating the wine. Watch how the wine runs down the glass. If the streaks of wine are thick and run relatively slow the wine has more sugar or alcohol. If the wine is thin and runs down the glass fast it has less alcohol.
Smell the wine - After you swirl the wine take a sniff and it will smell much more vibrant. There are three types of aromas that wines have: primary are fruity or floral, secondary ones come from aging in the barrels and tertiary are aging signs.
Sip the wine - Take a sip of the wine and spread it around your mouth to detect the different type of taste it provides. The tip of the tongue will give you the sweetness while the sides give you a good indication of sourness or acidity.
Savor the wine- How does the wine feel after. Does it leave a bitterness or leathery feel on your tongue, it means the wine has more tannins.Does the wine feel light or dense , will give you a sense of whether it is light or medium bodied.
After you have gone through the steps the most important thing is if you liked the wine. Take notes after each taste and you will eventually find out the type of wines you like.</s> |
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Tell me about the history of Data Warehousing. Make it entertaining | Data Warehousing is an evolution of data storage that began in the 1960s. The original goal was to store data in a centralized location for easier retrieval and analysis. This was achieved through the development of databases and the introduction of data warehouses. In the early 2000s, data warehousing evolved into a more advanced process that enables organizations to analyze data in real-time and make better decisions. Today, data warehousing is used to store, manage, and analyze data to help organizations make better decisions and improve their business processes. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Tell me about the history of Data Warehousing. Make it entertaining
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### Answer: Data Warehousing is an evolution of data storage that began in the 1960s. The original goal was to store data in a centralized location for easier retrieval and analysis. This was achieved through the development of databases and the introduction of data warehouses. In the early 2000s, data warehousing evolved into a more advanced process that enables organizations to analyze data in real-time and make better decisions. Today, data warehousing is used to store, manage, and analyze data to help organizations make better decisions and improve their business processes.</s> |
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write a scene between two actors discussing movie Inception | Actress 1: "Oh my god, have you seen Inception?"
Actor 2: "Yes! That movie blew my mind. What did you think of it?"
Actress 1: "Honestly, I was so confused for most of it. But it was so interesting, I couldn't look away. I had to know what was going on."
Actor 2: "That's exactly how I felt. It's one of those movies that you have to pay attention to every detail, or you'll get lost."
Actress 1: "Absolutely. And the way they played with time and reality was so cool. I don't think I've ever seen a movie like that before."
Actor 2: "Yeah, the concept of entering someone's dreams to implant an idea was mind-boggling. And the way they executed it was so well done."
Actress 1: "It was. And the cast was amazing too. Leonardo DiCaprio was incredible as usual, and I loved seeing Ellen Page in a different type of role."
Actor 2: "Definitely. And the action scenes were so intense. The zero-gravity hallway fight was insane."
Actress 1: "Oh my god, yes. I was on the edge of my seat for that one. And the ending...I still can't decide what it means."
Actor 2: "I know, right? It's one of those movies that leaves you with so many questions. But that's part of what makes it so great."
Actress 1: "Exactly. I love when movies challenge me to think and leave me wanting more. Inception definitely did that."
Actor 2: "Agreed. It's definitely one of my all-time favorites. I could watch it a hundred times and still discover something new."
Actress 1: "Same here. It's just one of those movies that sticks with you long after it's over." | creative_writing | ### Instruction: write a scene between two actors discussing movie Inception
### Context:
### Answer: Actress 1: "Oh my god, have you seen Inception?"
Actor 2: "Yes! That movie blew my mind. What did you think of it?"
Actress 1: "Honestly, I was so confused for most of it. But it was so interesting, I couldn't look away. I had to know what was going on."
Actor 2: "That's exactly how I felt. It's one of those movies that you have to pay attention to every detail, or you'll get lost."
Actress 1: "Absolutely. And the way they played with time and reality was so cool. I don't think I've ever seen a movie like that before."
Actor 2: "Yeah, the concept of entering someone's dreams to implant an idea was mind-boggling. And the way they executed it was so well done."
Actress 1: "It was. And the cast was amazing too. Leonardo DiCaprio was incredible as usual, and I loved seeing Ellen Page in a different type of role."
Actor 2: "Definitely. And the action scenes were so intense. The zero-gravity hallway fight was insane."
Actress 1: "Oh my god, yes. I was on the edge of my seat for that one. And the ending...I still can't decide what it means."
Actor 2: "I know, right? It's one of those movies that leaves you with so many questions. But that's part of what makes it so great."
Actress 1: "Exactly. I love when movies challenge me to think and leave me wanting more. Inception definitely did that."
Actor 2: "Agreed. It's definitely one of my all-time favorites. I could watch it a hundred times and still discover something new."
Actress 1: "Same here. It's just one of those movies that sticks with you long after it's over."</s> |
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Which is more important, Nature or Nurture? | The Nature vs Nurture argument has existed for as long as humans have been able to consider complex thought. The debate as to whether the nature (the intrinsic nature, the attitude, or the predisposition), or the nurture (the care, the teachings, or the conditioning) of a child is more responsible for who or what they become in adult life.
Largely it is considered that humans are a product of context (Nurture). The situations in which we are raised have a considerable bearing on who we become in later life. But, it's not necessarily so black and white. There are countless examples of children having been born into extremely difficult circumstances, who have grown to be well rounded, high contributing members of society.
As a result, It would be reasonable to assume that Nature is a strong factor, regardless of the Nurture (the environment) in which a person is raised. After all, there's no guarantee that someone growing up in an abusive household will then abuse others themselves. So then is Nature more important?
The difficulty with the debate is that no one individual is the same as another. Experiments to establish the efficacy of Nature vs Nurture are difficult to perform. Not only from a human rights perspective, but additionally from a variable standpoint as well. Really there are far too many variables to control with regards to human nature, that any imposition of control on the Nurture element would be imbalanced.
When considering this question, it's important to recognise that developmental psychology is still in its early stages, and to understand that both Nature AND Nurture are necessary factors in human development. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Which is more important, Nature or Nurture?
### Context:
### Answer: The Nature vs Nurture argument has existed for as long as humans have been able to consider complex thought. The debate as to whether the nature (the intrinsic nature, the attitude, or the predisposition), or the nurture (the care, the teachings, or the conditioning) of a child is more responsible for who or what they become in adult life.
Largely it is considered that humans are a product of context (Nurture). The situations in which we are raised have a considerable bearing on who we become in later life. But, it's not necessarily so black and white. There are countless examples of children having been born into extremely difficult circumstances, who have grown to be well rounded, high contributing members of society.
As a result, It would be reasonable to assume that Nature is a strong factor, regardless of the Nurture (the environment) in which a person is raised. After all, there's no guarantee that someone growing up in an abusive household will then abuse others themselves. So then is Nature more important?
The difficulty with the debate is that no one individual is the same as another. Experiments to establish the efficacy of Nature vs Nurture are difficult to perform. Not only from a human rights perspective, but additionally from a variable standpoint as well. Really there are far too many variables to control with regards to human nature, that any imposition of control on the Nurture element would be imbalanced.
When considering this question, it's important to recognise that developmental psychology is still in its early stages, and to understand that both Nature AND Nurture are necessary factors in human development.</s> |
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Write a story on humans on Mars. | Thousands of years ago, human civilization used to live on planet Earth. With innovations in the areas of science, it was realized that there are ways of survival in the planet Mars. When the first fleet of humans went to Mars, not many had realized the dream of living in another planet could come true. First steps on the new planet was overwhelming for some, while for the others, it was curiosity. New neighbours, different varieties of flora and fauna and flying cars were appreciated in the society devoid of crimes. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a story on humans on Mars.
### Context:
### Answer: Thousands of years ago, human civilization used to live on planet Earth. With innovations in the areas of science, it was realized that there are ways of survival in the planet Mars. When the first fleet of humans went to Mars, not many had realized the dream of living in another planet could come true. First steps on the new planet was overwhelming for some, while for the others, it was curiosity. New neighbours, different varieties of flora and fauna and flying cars were appreciated in the society devoid of crimes.</s> |
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Think up some openings for beginners to the game of Chess | Chess openings are the most important part of the game, there are some advanced ones, some common ones, and some easy ones. This is a list of openings for beginners to the game:
- The King's Pawn Opening: This is a very common opening, you move your king's pawn 2 spaces forward, so does the opponent. This is followed by developing your knights.
- The Fianchetto defense. You move your kingside knight's pawn forward 1 space, then you develop the kingside knight. You then put your kingside bishop in the square that the pawn used to be in, followed by castling. This opening is common among lower ranked players.
- Four Knights Game: This doesn’t happen too much. Both sides start by developing their knights, the pawns take it over from there.
- The French Defense: You move your king's pawn 1 space forward, followed by developing all of your kingside pieces, and finishing by castling. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Think up some openings for beginners to the game of Chess
### Context:
### Answer: Chess openings are the most important part of the game, there are some advanced ones, some common ones, and some easy ones. This is a list of openings for beginners to the game:
- The King's Pawn Opening: This is a very common opening, you move your king's pawn 2 spaces forward, so does the opponent. This is followed by developing your knights.
- The Fianchetto defense. You move your kingside knight's pawn forward 1 space, then you develop the kingside knight. You then put your kingside bishop in the square that the pawn used to be in, followed by castling. This opening is common among lower ranked players.
- Four Knights Game: This doesn’t happen too much. Both sides start by developing their knights, the pawns take it over from there.
- The French Defense: You move your king's pawn 1 space forward, followed by developing all of your kingside pieces, and finishing by castling.</s> |
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My back hurts when I ski a lot of moguls and bumps, why does this happen? | It is hard to know the exact reason why your back hurts when you ski a lot of moguls or bumps, it is best to get a ski instructor or work with a physical therapist to let them assess your movement pattern and body.
One potential cause to back pain when you ski moguls or bumps is if you are using your back to take the majority impact and absorbing the bump instead of your knee and hip. As you are hitting a bump, you want to keep your back as straight as possible and let your hip and knee take the impact. The movement pattern is similar to squatting down, where you want to drop your bottom down towards your ankle. The reason you want your knee and hip to take the impact is because those joints have much bigger range of motion compared to your back so as you hit a bump or mogul, those joints will help absorb the majority of the irregularity in the terrain so your back is not needing to move as much which will help reduce the strain being put on it. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: My back hurts when I ski a lot of moguls and bumps, why does this happen?
### Context:
### Answer: It is hard to know the exact reason why your back hurts when you ski a lot of moguls or bumps, it is best to get a ski instructor or work with a physical therapist to let them assess your movement pattern and body.
One potential cause to back pain when you ski moguls or bumps is if you are using your back to take the majority impact and absorbing the bump instead of your knee and hip. As you are hitting a bump, you want to keep your back as straight as possible and let your hip and knee take the impact. The movement pattern is similar to squatting down, where you want to drop your bottom down towards your ankle. The reason you want your knee and hip to take the impact is because those joints have much bigger range of motion compared to your back so as you hit a bump or mogul, those joints will help absorb the majority of the irregularity in the terrain so your back is not needing to move as much which will help reduce the strain being put on it.</s> |
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List some steps I'll need to take in order to buy a car | - Search the web for car models that interest you
- Go to the dealership for a test drive
- Think about whether to finance, buy or lease your car
- Order a car from the dealership
- Enjoy your new car | creative_writing | ### Instruction: List some steps I'll need to take in order to buy a car
### Context:
### Answer: - Search the web for car models that interest you
- Go to the dealership for a test drive
- Think about whether to finance, buy or lease your car
- Order a car from the dealership
- Enjoy your new car</s> |
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Write a diary entry about a mother discovering the greatness she sees growing in her middle-school aged daughter. Contrast the kindness of the daughter against the difficulties the mother is experiencing at work that day. Infuse the story with love and admiration. | So today I went to Maddie’s class to be the lunch monitor. She’s in 9th grade, but attends a pretty small school, so everyone was milling about in a small area…playing cards or MahJong, eating baked goods they got from a sale down the hall, and generally, being teenagers.
I don’t frequent her school often, but Mads seemed pretty happy, and in her element. It was lovely to witness.
I, on the other hand, was having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at work, and when I arrived, I was checking my phone for updates and trying to fight a battle for my new team that I was told was Very Much Not Worth Fighting. Of course, this was unheeded advice, as—if there’s a hill that’s worth dying on—I will go prostrate myself upon the top of it as effectively as possible.
And so I was fighting an Unwinnable War, and my daughter was overseeing a team of boys scarfing down brownies and picking at their healthy lunches and laughing whilst stacking their Chinese tiles…and I was so crestfallen about the outcome of my silent, onscreen, remote work battle that I didn’t even notice the tears welling up in my eyes, or the fact that I was sitting in the middle of a room filled with teenagers.
I suppose the only good thing about crying in a room full of teenagers at lunch is that you’re very rarely the ONLY one crying…so there’s that.
So there I sat, in fine company, shoulders mildly hunched and trying my damnedest not to wipe my now-soggy nose on my sleeve. And of course maintaining a smile any time Maddie looked over at me, because Lord knows I was there only to make sure no one flipped over a table (but honestly, not there for much else, as these kids were self-sufficient and rather shockingly well-behaved from what I remembered from 9th grade) and the last thing I wanted was to embarrass my daughter at her school lunch hour.
But Maddie was standing there next to the little sofa chair I was on, and she said, “Mom, scoot over.”
And I scooted.
And she sat.
She didn’t ask me what was wrong; she already had heard my rumblings before she left for school this morning about the particular work woe I was dealing with today. Rather, she leaned over and gave me a big hug, right there in front of anyone paying attention—which seemed to be everyone—and assuaged me with soothing “it will all be fine”s and “didn’t I expect these kind of things from my work by now anyway?”s.
And then she got up and went back to her perch at the game table, as nonchalantly as if she had just gotten a drink at the water fountain, and I was left thinking that my teenage daughter had just hugged me in public, in the high school lunch room, in front of two dozen other teenagers I had never met, and she didn’t even flinch.
Three hours later, the issue at work actually ended up coming up roses; turns out that dying on that Hill was able to save the initiative after all. I was really, really happy about that.
But the best part of the day was the undeniable recognition that Maddie is Fearless, and Kind, and Confident, and willing to step across lines and do the hard things. She is going to be a Force of Nature.
Indeed, she already is. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a diary entry about a mother discovering the greatness she sees growing in her middle-school aged daughter. Contrast the kindness of the daughter against the difficulties the mother is experiencing at work that day. Infuse the story with love and admiration.
### Context:
### Answer: So today I went to Maddie’s class to be the lunch monitor. She’s in 9th grade, but attends a pretty small school, so everyone was milling about in a small area…playing cards or MahJong, eating baked goods they got from a sale down the hall, and generally, being teenagers.
I don’t frequent her school often, but Mads seemed pretty happy, and in her element. It was lovely to witness.
I, on the other hand, was having a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at work, and when I arrived, I was checking my phone for updates and trying to fight a battle for my new team that I was told was Very Much Not Worth Fighting. Of course, this was unheeded advice, as—if there’s a hill that’s worth dying on—I will go prostrate myself upon the top of it as effectively as possible.
And so I was fighting an Unwinnable War, and my daughter was overseeing a team of boys scarfing down brownies and picking at their healthy lunches and laughing whilst stacking their Chinese tiles…and I was so crestfallen about the outcome of my silent, onscreen, remote work battle that I didn’t even notice the tears welling up in my eyes, or the fact that I was sitting in the middle of a room filled with teenagers.
I suppose the only good thing about crying in a room full of teenagers at lunch is that you’re very rarely the ONLY one crying…so there’s that.
So there I sat, in fine company, shoulders mildly hunched and trying my damnedest not to wipe my now-soggy nose on my sleeve. And of course maintaining a smile any time Maddie looked over at me, because Lord knows I was there only to make sure no one flipped over a table (but honestly, not there for much else, as these kids were self-sufficient and rather shockingly well-behaved from what I remembered from 9th grade) and the last thing I wanted was to embarrass my daughter at her school lunch hour.
But Maddie was standing there next to the little sofa chair I was on, and she said, “Mom, scoot over.”
And I scooted.
And she sat.
She didn’t ask me what was wrong; she already had heard my rumblings before she left for school this morning about the particular work woe I was dealing with today. Rather, she leaned over and gave me a big hug, right there in front of anyone paying attention—which seemed to be everyone—and assuaged me with soothing “it will all be fine”s and “didn’t I expect these kind of things from my work by now anyway?”s.
And then she got up and went back to her perch at the game table, as nonchalantly as if she had just gotten a drink at the water fountain, and I was left thinking that my teenage daughter had just hugged me in public, in the high school lunch room, in front of two dozen other teenagers I had never met, and she didn’t even flinch.
Three hours later, the issue at work actually ended up coming up roses; turns out that dying on that Hill was able to save the initiative after all. I was really, really happy about that.
But the best part of the day was the undeniable recognition that Maddie is Fearless, and Kind, and Confident, and willing to step across lines and do the hard things. She is going to be a Force of Nature.
Indeed, she already is.</s> |
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Why should we eat organic food? | Organic food doesn't mean you can eat endless amounts of it. It actually doesn't even mean it's healthy for you. It simply means no chemicals and pesticides are sprayed all over the crop. Some crops absorb this worse than others or even pull it up through what exists in the soil. These chemicals can be detrimental to our physical health but also to our mental health. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Why should we eat organic food?
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### Answer: Organic food doesn't mean you can eat endless amounts of it. It actually doesn't even mean it's healthy for you. It simply means no chemicals and pesticides are sprayed all over the crop. Some crops absorb this worse than others or even pull it up through what exists in the soil. These chemicals can be detrimental to our physical health but also to our mental health.</s> |
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What's so great about St Martin? | St Martin is a Caribbean island that has so much to offer! A fun fact about the island is that it has a "Dutch side" and a "French side." On the Dutch side of the island, most people speak English. However, on the French side many speak French and also the labels on things in the grocery stores are in French. The fun part about it is, should you want to go from one side to the other, no passport required, you drive between the two like you would drive from one state to the other in the U.S. there is only a sign telling you you've entered the other side! Outside of this fun feature, there are beautitful beaches, great food, and an airport that allows you to get so close to the planes when they land you feel as though you could touch the bottom. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What's so great about St Martin?
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### Answer: St Martin is a Caribbean island that has so much to offer! A fun fact about the island is that it has a "Dutch side" and a "French side." On the Dutch side of the island, most people speak English. However, on the French side many speak French and also the labels on things in the grocery stores are in French. The fun part about it is, should you want to go from one side to the other, no passport required, you drive between the two like you would drive from one state to the other in the U.S. there is only a sign telling you you've entered the other side! Outside of this fun feature, there are beautitful beaches, great food, and an airport that allows you to get so close to the planes when they land you feel as though you could touch the bottom.</s> |
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What Indian sport is like baseball? | Baseball is bat-ball game played in field and involved scoring runs, Baseball game is played with 9 players per team and played with two teams in a game. The fielding team’s positions are made up of a pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and three outfielders at left field, centre field and right field. While the rules of playing an Indian sport like baseball may be different, the intent of the game is still about scoring runs and involve fielders with similar responsibilities which is called CRICKET. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What Indian sport is like baseball?
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### Answer: Baseball is bat-ball game played in field and involved scoring runs, Baseball game is played with 9 players per team and played with two teams in a game. The fielding team’s positions are made up of a pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and three outfielders at left field, centre field and right field. While the rules of playing an Indian sport like baseball may be different, the intent of the game is still about scoring runs and involve fielders with similar responsibilities which is called CRICKET.</s> |
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Write a letter to my boss that convinces them that I deserve a raise. | Hey boss, its me. We have worked hard over these past few periods, and while I look back fondly on our memories, I have an ask of you. You see, given how much I have sacrificed to deliver the results you have demanded over the past fiscal cycle, and we surpassed our goals, I was thinking perhaps you could show your appreciation with an reasonable increase in salary?
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to surpassing our goals together in the future. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a letter to my boss that convinces them that I deserve a raise.
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### Answer: Hey boss, its me. We have worked hard over these past few periods, and while I look back fondly on our memories, I have an ask of you. You see, given how much I have sacrificed to deliver the results you have demanded over the past fiscal cycle, and we surpassed our goals, I was thinking perhaps you could show your appreciation with an reasonable increase in salary?
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to surpassing our goals together in the future.</s> |
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What is the best part of staying in a vacation rental on the lake? | Our vacation rental is on Lake James in Indiana. This lake is pristine, and the water is warm during the summer. You can go boating, tubing, skiing, or check out the local sandbar, where people come together to hang out. The nearby town has go-carting, local restaurants, and a lovely donut shop that opens first thing on Saturday mornings and may even sell out. If you like the appeal of a laid-back and low-key vacation, Lake James is your destination. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is the best part of staying in a vacation rental on the lake?
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### Answer: Our vacation rental is on Lake James in Indiana. This lake is pristine, and the water is warm during the summer. You can go boating, tubing, skiing, or check out the local sandbar, where people come together to hang out. The nearby town has go-carting, local restaurants, and a lovely donut shop that opens first thing on Saturday mornings and may even sell out. If you like the appeal of a laid-back and low-key vacation, Lake James is your destination.</s> |
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Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end. | Alice was a housewife living in a small suburban town. One day, she was looking around her house and noticed a small door near the back of the garage. Curious, she opened the door and stepped into a hidden room. She was amazed to find that it was filled with books and other items that were locked away in the room. Alice was fascinated and started to explore the room, reading the books and looking at the items.
She soon realized that the room was actually a secret passageway that connected the garage to a secret underground city. Alice was amazed to find out that the city was filled with all sorts of strange and magical creatures, hidden away from the rest of the world. She spent days exploring the city and learning more about the magical creatures. Eventually, she was able to return home and share her discovery with the rest of her family.
Alice's discovery of the secret city and the magical creatures was a life-changing experience for her and her family. It was a truly magical moment that changed the course of her life. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end.
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### Answer: Alice was a housewife living in a small suburban town. One day, she was looking around her house and noticed a small door near the back of the garage. Curious, she opened the door and stepped into a hidden room. She was amazed to find that it was filled with books and other items that were locked away in the room. Alice was fascinated and started to explore the room, reading the books and looking at the items.
She soon realized that the room was actually a secret passageway that connected the garage to a secret underground city. Alice was amazed to find out that the city was filled with all sorts of strange and magical creatures, hidden away from the rest of the world. She spent days exploring the city and learning more about the magical creatures. Eventually, she was able to return home and share her discovery with the rest of her family.
Alice's discovery of the secret city and the magical creatures was a life-changing experience for her and her family. It was a truly magical moment that changed the course of her life.</s> |
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What does your vacation rental have to offer? | Our cabin sits nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It offers breathtaking views across the mountains, and you can access several trails to get out and view the beauty yourself. Hiking not for you? Enjoy the view from the hot tub on the back deck for nature sightings. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What does your vacation rental have to offer?
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### Answer: Our cabin sits nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It offers breathtaking views across the mountains, and you can access several trails to get out and view the beauty yourself. Hiking not for you? Enjoy the view from the hot tub on the back deck for nature sightings.</s> |
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Write a short story about a botanist who discovers a part of a forest where plants are communicating with each other. | Anya was a college student studying botany, and was tasked with identifying a broad range of fungi in a local forest. Since she also enjoyed camping, she decided to go deep into the forest during a long weekend to complete her assignment.
As she got deeper into the forest, away from civilization, the tree cover became thicker, and therefore the floor of the forest became darker. "Perfect for fungi growth!" she thought. She started seeing more and more fungi, some on the trees, some on rotting logs, and some on the forest floor. Peculiarly, most of the fungi she began to see as she got deeper in the forest were green, which was quite unusual.
She catalogued all the fungi she saw for the next several days. On her way out, she took the same path she came in on, but noticed that the fungi along her path had changed to possess typical colors of fungi, not the green she had seen when she came in. She explored perpendicular to her path, and found a slowly changing range of colors, until she saw the same green she had seen when she came in.
She needed to return to school, but decided to come back the next weekend.
When she arrived back into the fungi's domain, she saw something breathtaking as she explored. Everywhere she had gone, a ripple of colors seemed to have formed. The fungi had reacted to her presence, and sent signals to the other fungi in the area, where the signal had been propagated. Some of the fungi on her original path had even returned to the original green color she had observed upon entering the forest. She also noticed the local fauna completely avoided the areas where the fungi had changed from its original green color. It seemed as though the fungi had developed a warning system for the forest to detect humans! | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a short story about a botanist who discovers a part of a forest where plants are communicating with each other.
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### Answer: Anya was a college student studying botany, and was tasked with identifying a broad range of fungi in a local forest. Since she also enjoyed camping, she decided to go deep into the forest during a long weekend to complete her assignment.
As she got deeper into the forest, away from civilization, the tree cover became thicker, and therefore the floor of the forest became darker. "Perfect for fungi growth!" she thought. She started seeing more and more fungi, some on the trees, some on rotting logs, and some on the forest floor. Peculiarly, most of the fungi she began to see as she got deeper in the forest were green, which was quite unusual.
She catalogued all the fungi she saw for the next several days. On her way out, she took the same path she came in on, but noticed that the fungi along her path had changed to possess typical colors of fungi, not the green she had seen when she came in. She explored perpendicular to her path, and found a slowly changing range of colors, until she saw the same green she had seen when she came in.
She needed to return to school, but decided to come back the next weekend.
When she arrived back into the fungi's domain, she saw something breathtaking as she explored. Everywhere she had gone, a ripple of colors seemed to have formed. The fungi had reacted to her presence, and sent signals to the other fungi in the area, where the signal had been propagated. Some of the fungi on her original path had even returned to the original green color she had observed upon entering the forest. She also noticed the local fauna completely avoided the areas where the fungi had changed from its original green color. It seemed as though the fungi had developed a warning system for the forest to detect humans!</s> |
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How do you cook the perfect pizza? | The first thing you must do is preheat your oven up as high as it will go. It takes longer than you think to heat your oven up all the way! You want to give your oven at least 30 minutes to preheat. If you have a pizza stone, make sure it’s inside the preheating oven.
For highend ovens, this can be up to 550 degrees F. For regular ovens, they are not going above 475 F. Pizza is traditionally cooked in 900 or 1,000 degree ovens. We can’t get our ovens at home quite that hot, but we want to get as close as we can. Figure out what your oven can do and crank up the heat.
Start out with about 12-16 ounces of dough. Any pizza dough, homemade or store bought, will work for this recipe.
Place your ball of dough in the center of your work surface and use your hands to press it down, starting from the center. Keep gently patting out the dough, moving the dough outward from the center. I like to leave a pretty healthy crust on the edges of my dough.
Continue patting and stretching the dough gently with your hands until it is about 12 inches across. Of course you can use a rolling pin if you want! (Use your hands to lift up the edges of the pizza when you are done to get more a lip for the crust.)
At this point, transfer the dough to a square of parchment paper. I highly recommend using parchment paper because it’s SO much easier transferring your pizza into the oven.
Stretch and arrange the dough on the parchment paper. The dough shrinks a bit when you pick it up to transfer, just gently stretch it out again.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top of your dough. Use your hands or a pastry brush to rub the oil all over the top of the dough, especially the edges of the crust. This layer of oil helps the toppings stay separate from the dough, helping it cook more evenly. It also tastes delicious, especially on your crust.
Once the oven is up to temperature, we are going to do a 1 to 2 minute par bake.
Some of my favorite pizza toppings:
Just Cheese: Any will work: Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, and Gorgonzola would be amazing.
Pepperoni
Meat Lovers: Pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, ham, bacon
Hawaiian: Canadian bacon, pineapple
Margherita: fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes
BBQ: Use barbecue sauce instead of tomato sauce, then rotisserie chicken, red onions, bacon
Veggie pizza: spinach, tomato, corn, peppers, red onion, mushrooms
Buffalo: Use Frank’s sauce instead of tomato sauce, then add rotisserie chicken, garlic, blue cheese, red onions
Once your pizza is in the oven, you need to cook it for about 8-12 minutes. This is of course going to depend on how hot your oven is, and how thick your pizza is. The crust should be golden brown, and the cheese should be bubbly and also starting to brown. If you don’t have a pizza stone, use a spatula to lift the edge of your pizza to make sure that it is browning all across the center on bottom. If the bottom is still white, you are looking at a doughy pizza. Leave it in longer. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: How do you cook the perfect pizza?
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### Answer: The first thing you must do is preheat your oven up as high as it will go. It takes longer than you think to heat your oven up all the way! You want to give your oven at least 30 minutes to preheat. If you have a pizza stone, make sure it’s inside the preheating oven.
For highend ovens, this can be up to 550 degrees F. For regular ovens, they are not going above 475 F. Pizza is traditionally cooked in 900 or 1,000 degree ovens. We can’t get our ovens at home quite that hot, but we want to get as close as we can. Figure out what your oven can do and crank up the heat.
Start out with about 12-16 ounces of dough. Any pizza dough, homemade or store bought, will work for this recipe.
Place your ball of dough in the center of your work surface and use your hands to press it down, starting from the center. Keep gently patting out the dough, moving the dough outward from the center. I like to leave a pretty healthy crust on the edges of my dough.
Continue patting and stretching the dough gently with your hands until it is about 12 inches across. Of course you can use a rolling pin if you want! (Use your hands to lift up the edges of the pizza when you are done to get more a lip for the crust.)
At this point, transfer the dough to a square of parchment paper. I highly recommend using parchment paper because it’s SO much easier transferring your pizza into the oven.
Stretch and arrange the dough on the parchment paper. The dough shrinks a bit when you pick it up to transfer, just gently stretch it out again.
Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top of your dough. Use your hands or a pastry brush to rub the oil all over the top of the dough, especially the edges of the crust. This layer of oil helps the toppings stay separate from the dough, helping it cook more evenly. It also tastes delicious, especially on your crust.
Once the oven is up to temperature, we are going to do a 1 to 2 minute par bake.
Some of my favorite pizza toppings:
Just Cheese: Any will work: Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, and Gorgonzola would be amazing.
Pepperoni
Meat Lovers: Pepperoni, salami, Italian sausage, ham, bacon
Hawaiian: Canadian bacon, pineapple
Margherita: fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes
BBQ: Use barbecue sauce instead of tomato sauce, then rotisserie chicken, red onions, bacon
Veggie pizza: spinach, tomato, corn, peppers, red onion, mushrooms
Buffalo: Use Frank’s sauce instead of tomato sauce, then add rotisserie chicken, garlic, blue cheese, red onions
Once your pizza is in the oven, you need to cook it for about 8-12 minutes. This is of course going to depend on how hot your oven is, and how thick your pizza is. The crust should be golden brown, and the cheese should be bubbly and also starting to brown. If you don’t have a pizza stone, use a spatula to lift the edge of your pizza to make sure that it is browning all across the center on bottom. If the bottom is still white, you are looking at a doughy pizza. Leave it in longer.</s> |
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How do you improve your basketball handles? | One of the best ways to improve your basketball handles is to practice beyond dribbling. Rotating the ball around your head, body and legs is a great way to get a better feel for the ball all around your body. Once you can effortlessly move the ball around those three parts of your body, you can start experimenting with handling the ball between your legs in a figure-eight rotation. To further advance that skill, you can start the rotation from your head to your body, to between your legs and back up all in a single session. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: How do you improve your basketball handles?
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### Answer: One of the best ways to improve your basketball handles is to practice beyond dribbling. Rotating the ball around your head, body and legs is a great way to get a better feel for the ball all around your body. Once you can effortlessly move the ball around those three parts of your body, you can start experimenting with handling the ball between your legs in a figure-eight rotation. To further advance that skill, you can start the rotation from your head to your body, to between your legs and back up all in a single session.</s> |
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Give me a proof that the square root of 2 is irrational | Here is a proof by contradiction that the square root of 2 is irrational. First, recall that irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be written as p / q for integers p and q. Assume for contradiction that the square root of 2 is rational, which would mean that sqrt(2) = p / q for some integers p and q. Further assume without loss of generality that this fraction is in reduced form, meaning that p and q share no common factors. We can assume this because any integer fraction can be written in such a reduced form, so the existence of any rational representation for sqrt(2) would imply the existence of one in reduced form. Now we square both sides of the above equation, yielding
2 = p^2 / q^2
for some integers p and q not sharing any common factors. Now multiply by q^2 to get
2 * q^2 = p^2
Note that the left hand side is even due to the factor of 2, so the right hand side p^2 is even as well. This means that p must be even as well, otherwise p^2 would not be even. So p can be written as 2 * x for some integer x. Substituting this into the above equation, we get
2 * q^2 = (2 * x)^2 = 2^2 * x^2
Note that both sides of the equation have a factor of 2 we can cancel. Doing this, we get
q^2 = 2 * x^2
By an argument analogous to the one above, we can conclude that q is even. However this contradicts our assumption that p and q shared no common factors. Therefore our initial assumption that sqrt(2) is rational was false, which is what we set out to prove. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Give me a proof that the square root of 2 is irrational
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### Answer: Here is a proof by contradiction that the square root of 2 is irrational. First, recall that irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be written as p / q for integers p and q. Assume for contradiction that the square root of 2 is rational, which would mean that sqrt(2) = p / q for some integers p and q. Further assume without loss of generality that this fraction is in reduced form, meaning that p and q share no common factors. We can assume this because any integer fraction can be written in such a reduced form, so the existence of any rational representation for sqrt(2) would imply the existence of one in reduced form. Now we square both sides of the above equation, yielding
2 = p^2 / q^2
for some integers p and q not sharing any common factors. Now multiply by q^2 to get
2 * q^2 = p^2
Note that the left hand side is even due to the factor of 2, so the right hand side p^2 is even as well. This means that p must be even as well, otherwise p^2 would not be even. So p can be written as 2 * x for some integer x. Substituting this into the above equation, we get
2 * q^2 = (2 * x)^2 = 2^2 * x^2
Note that both sides of the equation have a factor of 2 we can cancel. Doing this, we get
q^2 = 2 * x^2
By an argument analogous to the one above, we can conclude that q is even. However this contradicts our assumption that p and q shared no common factors. Therefore our initial assumption that sqrt(2) is rational was false, which is what we set out to prove.</s> |
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Write a facebook post responding to a question about whether public or private school is better | I really think it comes down to personal preference and the type of kid(s) you have. I don't think there is a universal one size fits all approach here. There's a lot of factors that can go into the decision, whether you live in a good school district, if your kid is special needs or struggles socially, whether you can afford private school, on and on. For us, we decided to go public because our school district is relatively good. Our school is close to our house and our kids do relatively well in school. So far, we've been happy. My one complaint is that there is not a ton of personal attention so I do think it requires a lot of parent involvement to keep kids on track. Whatever you decide, you just need to weigh what is right for your family. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a facebook post responding to a question about whether public or private school is better
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### Answer: I really think it comes down to personal preference and the type of kid(s) you have. I don't think there is a universal one size fits all approach here. There's a lot of factors that can go into the decision, whether you live in a good school district, if your kid is special needs or struggles socially, whether you can afford private school, on and on. For us, we decided to go public because our school district is relatively good. Our school is close to our house and our kids do relatively well in school. So far, we've been happy. My one complaint is that there is not a ton of personal attention so I do think it requires a lot of parent involvement to keep kids on track. Whatever you decide, you just need to weigh what is right for your family.</s> |
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What is a CRM? | Customer relationship management is a process in which a business or other organization administers its interactions with customers, typically using data analysis to study large amounts of information. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is a CRM?
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### Answer: Customer relationship management is a process in which a business or other organization administers its interactions with customers, typically using data analysis to study large amounts of information.</s> |
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What do I need to know about drones to become a hobbyist drone pilot? | Aerial drones are a great way to gain a unique perspective and view of the world we live in. As a recreational drone pilot you can capture and immortalize the incredible views experienced in nature while engaging in many outdoor activities. Many also engage in racing and building highly customized high speed drones using first person view (FPV) goggles to fly against other pilots in a close loop course. Before engaging in this fun and rewarding activity there are many rules that a drone pilot must be aware of in order to safely and legally operate your drone. These rules do not apply to racing drones in sanctioned races but do apply to all drones flown in public airspace. All drones over 0.55lbs or 250g need to be registered through the FAA website and can not weigh over 55lbs. If you plan to fly your drone over highly populated areas such as towns, sporting events, or concerts you will need to check local rules and ordinances that require special local licensing, insurance, or approvals. Many higher end drones come with automated software that provides a geospatial mapping software in their interface that lets you know if you are flying in any restricted areas. These include airports, helipads, government facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. All hobbyist drone pilots must follow two main rules. You can never fly above 400 feet and regardless of range you must keep the drone within line of sight. You are completely responsible for any damage your drone causes in the event of loss of control that results in a crash. Lastly, use common sense and don’t invade others' personal space or to invade others’ personal privacy. Staying within these guidelines can provide a joyful and rewarding experience for those who both fly and view the content produced by this hobby and will ensure our ability to do so into the future. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What do I need to know about drones to become a hobbyist drone pilot?
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### Answer: Aerial drones are a great way to gain a unique perspective and view of the world we live in. As a recreational drone pilot you can capture and immortalize the incredible views experienced in nature while engaging in many outdoor activities. Many also engage in racing and building highly customized high speed drones using first person view (FPV) goggles to fly against other pilots in a close loop course. Before engaging in this fun and rewarding activity there are many rules that a drone pilot must be aware of in order to safely and legally operate your drone. These rules do not apply to racing drones in sanctioned races but do apply to all drones flown in public airspace. All drones over 0.55lbs or 250g need to be registered through the FAA website and can not weigh over 55lbs. If you plan to fly your drone over highly populated areas such as towns, sporting events, or concerts you will need to check local rules and ordinances that require special local licensing, insurance, or approvals. Many higher end drones come with automated software that provides a geospatial mapping software in their interface that lets you know if you are flying in any restricted areas. These include airports, helipads, government facilities, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. All hobbyist drone pilots must follow two main rules. You can never fly above 400 feet and regardless of range you must keep the drone within line of sight. You are completely responsible for any damage your drone causes in the event of loss of control that results in a crash. Lastly, use common sense and don’t invade others' personal space or to invade others’ personal privacy. Staying within these guidelines can provide a joyful and rewarding experience for those who both fly and view the content produced by this hobby and will ensure our ability to do so into the future.</s> |
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Suggest a road trip in Washington state | Visiting Olympic National Park, Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Lake Chelan, Snoqualmie Falls, Moses Lake, and Bainbridge Island are all road trips that are very scenic and beautiful | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Suggest a road trip in Washington state
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### Answer: Visiting Olympic National Park, Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Lake Chelan, Snoqualmie Falls, Moses Lake, and Bainbridge Island are all road trips that are very scenic and beautiful</s> |
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Who are the Seven Dwarfs? | The seven dwarfs are commonly referred as seven fictional characters in the fairy tale Snow White. According to the fairy tale, the seven dwarfs live in a cottage in the wood. Snow White's step mother, the Queen of the kingdom, wants Snow White dead and sends a huntsman to kill her. Snow White escapes form the Queen and hides in the dwarfs cottage.
When the Queen knows Snow White is still alive, she goes to the dwarfs' cottage in disguise and offer Snow White a magic poisoned apple that causes her to faint.
When the dwarfs return back that day from work in the mines, they find Snow White unconscious and believe she is dead. The dwarfs place Snow White in a glass coffin.
After some time, a prince finds Snow White in the coffin and kisses her. Snow White wakes up, marries the prince and live happily ever after. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Who are the Seven Dwarfs?
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### Answer: The seven dwarfs are commonly referred as seven fictional characters in the fairy tale Snow White. According to the fairy tale, the seven dwarfs live in a cottage in the wood. Snow White's step mother, the Queen of the kingdom, wants Snow White dead and sends a huntsman to kill her. Snow White escapes form the Queen and hides in the dwarfs cottage.
When the Queen knows Snow White is still alive, she goes to the dwarfs' cottage in disguise and offer Snow White a magic poisoned apple that causes her to faint.
When the dwarfs return back that day from work in the mines, they find Snow White unconscious and believe she is dead. The dwarfs place Snow White in a glass coffin.
After some time, a prince finds Snow White in the coffin and kisses her. Snow White wakes up, marries the prince and live happily ever after.</s> |
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Why is wine country in Northern California a great place to travel? | Traveling to wine country in Northern California is an excellent place to travel. There are countless vineyards to visit, some of the best restaurants in the country, and picturesque views everywhere. Visiting wine country is a relaxing vacation where travelers can enjoy slowing down their daily pace and just enjoy the beautiful surroundings around them. Wine country is also rich in history and the quaint towns can be fun to just walk around. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Why is wine country in Northern California a great place to travel?
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### Answer: Traveling to wine country in Northern California is an excellent place to travel. There are countless vineyards to visit, some of the best restaurants in the country, and picturesque views everywhere. Visiting wine country is a relaxing vacation where travelers can enjoy slowing down their daily pace and just enjoy the beautiful surroundings around them. Wine country is also rich in history and the quaint towns can be fun to just walk around.</s> |
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What is the best food? | We all need food to survive. For many people, food is more than a necessity for survival. Food is a lifestyle. Food is art. For these foodies, let us consider, what is the best food. In this author's humble opinion, pizza is the best food. And here's why. First, it's universality. While hailing from Italy, or so they say, pizza is enjoyed across the globe. Second, it's very accessible, on a couple of fronts. If you want just a snack, you can have just one slice of pizza. If you need to feed a family, you can order a whole pizza pie. If you need to feed a large group - pizza can be ordered and received in large quantities. Then, there are the varieties of pizza. There are many different types of crust to suit your preferences. There are many different types of sauces, cheeses, and toppings that can put on pizza. Nearly an limitless combination of pizzas to suit all palettes. But the best reason is simply the depth of flavor in each and every bite. There is a delicious amount of complexity in every bite: a crunch, warm, maybe a little spice, a little sweet from the tomato sauce and of course added complexities from whichever toppings you choose. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise , pizza is the best food. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is the best food?
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### Answer: We all need food to survive. For many people, food is more than a necessity for survival. Food is a lifestyle. Food is art. For these foodies, let us consider, what is the best food. In this author's humble opinion, pizza is the best food. And here's why. First, it's universality. While hailing from Italy, or so they say, pizza is enjoyed across the globe. Second, it's very accessible, on a couple of fronts. If you want just a snack, you can have just one slice of pizza. If you need to feed a family, you can order a whole pizza pie. If you need to feed a large group - pizza can be ordered and received in large quantities. Then, there are the varieties of pizza. There are many different types of crust to suit your preferences. There are many different types of sauces, cheeses, and toppings that can put on pizza. Nearly an limitless combination of pizzas to suit all palettes. But the best reason is simply the depth of flavor in each and every bite. There is a delicious amount of complexity in every bite: a crunch, warm, maybe a little spice, a little sweet from the tomato sauce and of course added complexities from whichever toppings you choose. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise , pizza is the best food.</s> |
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Write about apple | Apple is a fruit.
In history, there are three apples that profoundly changed the world.
- Eve's apple
- Newton's apple
- Steve Jobs' Apple
Biblical Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and committed the original sin.
Newton discovered the law of gravity when an apple fell from tree.
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple and several products like the iPhone changed the world. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write about apple
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### Answer: Apple is a fruit.
In history, there are three apples that profoundly changed the world.
- Eve's apple
- Newton's apple
- Steve Jobs' Apple
Biblical Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and committed the original sin.
Newton discovered the law of gravity when an apple fell from tree.
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple and several products like the iPhone changed the world.</s> |
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Write me a message to send to a candidate recently admitted to business school from a second year MBA | Congratulations on your admission to our program. I hope you are doing some well-deserved celebrating!!
I am finishing up my second year in my MBA and will graduate with fond memories of the community and people. Since day 1, I felt so much support and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
I would love to be a resource for you as you make your decision. Please feel free to email me here or text/call me. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write me a message to send to a candidate recently admitted to business school from a second year MBA
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### Answer: Congratulations on your admission to our program. I hope you are doing some well-deserved celebrating!!
I am finishing up my second year in my MBA and will graduate with fond memories of the community and people. Since day 1, I felt so much support and guidance throughout the recruitment process.
I would love to be a resource for you as you make your decision. Please feel free to email me here or text/call me.</s> |
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How do you do a shuffle ball change tap move? | First, shuffle with your right foot, step back with on to the ball of your right foot. Next, stomp with your whole left foot. Repeat. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: How do you do a shuffle ball change tap move?
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### Answer: First, shuffle with your right foot, step back with on to the ball of your right foot. Next, stomp with your whole left foot. Repeat.</s> |
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Write an essay about whether corona policy measures are beneficial towards society or not | After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and yet another lockdown, many people around the Netherlands are growing restless and fed up with the restrictions. According to the Rijksoverheid, a record-breaking 74,000 cases were confirmed in the Netherlands on January 28th, with just ten corona-related ICU admissions or deaths (“Infections- Confirmed Cases”, 2022). This raises the debate: should the government continue enforcing these measures or not? In order to formulate an answer, one must first understand the virus and how it spreads, and then consider the debate from political, ethical, social and economic perspectives.
The first reported case of SARS-CoV-2, which causes the COVID-19 disease, was on December 31, 2019 ("Coronavirus disease", 2022), and it set off a chain reaction of political instability worldwide. What first started as an epidemic within China had reached almost every country in the world within months. In the last 20 years, many countries have been affected by viruses related to Covid-19 such as SARS. Because of previous experience, they took appropriate measures immediately. For example, China has had no more than 110,000 cases since the start of the pandemic, even though it has almost a population of 1.5 billion (Worldometer, 2022). However, a less politically stable country, such as Turkey, was less prepared and suffered from 12 million cases, even though it has a population of 85 million. The virus spreads very quickly because of its airborne transmission mechanism. If one is near an infected person, the carrier’s exhalation may carry the virus and can be inhaled by healthy individuals. Putting on a mask and keeping distance help prevent infected individuals from spreading virus particles into the vicinity of healthy people. However, in countries where measures were not enforced, there was a large increase in excessive deaths. The new omicron variant is proving to spread at least 20 times faster than the original strain because of its 30 mutations (Grossman and Stahel, 2022). Fortunately, it is also far less deadly because it does not attack lung tissue in its earlier stages (Zimmer and Ghorayshi, 2021).
One can also analyze coronavirus restrictions from an ethical perspective: should we lower corona measures even though doing so may put more lives at risk? As of January 28th 2021, the coronavirus has a death rate of 0.51%. This is relatively high compared to other respiratory viruses such as influenza, which has a mortality rate of 0.01%. COVID-19 disproportionally affects vulnerable groups, such as those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or autoimmune diseases. This is especially true in the elderly, because of the increased amount of health conditions as well as an immune system deteriorated by age. The coronavirus infects the upper respiratory tract, including the lungs. It breaks into cells and orders them to create copies of the virus. The cell then bursts open and sends new copies of the virus toward other cells. Eventually, if there is not an effective immune response, the patient will perish due to lung damage, especially with the strains of COVID-19 prior to the Omicron variant. During a lockdown, there is minimal human contact, which slows down the spread of the virus. However, preventing social contact has its own devastating effects. For example, during the lockdown there were over 2.5 million children at risk of falling behind on learning (“Jongeren” 2021') ("Education and COVID-19", 2022). Furthermore, according to OSF Healthcare, “Average weekly visits to the emergency department for suspected suicide attempts among young girls were up more than 50% from the same period a year ago” (OSF Health Care, 2021). Thus, even though more lives are put at stake, by taking extra measures for those in the risk group, one can safely reopen society and prevent suicides and learning disbilities in the youth. Moreover, vaccines can prevent major damage to tissues from happening in the first place.
From a societal perspective, coronavirus has proven to be a “splinter issue”, pushing some people into vaccine denial. Many citizens are refraining from getting vaccines without truly understanding the consequences. There are two types of vaccines: mRNA and viral vector. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was the first mRNA vaccine to be used in the general public. mRNA vaccines have RNA inside lipids which help the RNA enter the cell. Ribosomes read the RNA and instruct the cells to make the same spike proteins as SARS-CoV-2. The body then recognizes that the Corona spike proteins are invaders and creates antibodies to destroy them. In comparison, viral vector vaccines insert a harmless copy of the virus with the same spike protein DNA, causing the immune system to attack it and remember it. For both types of vaccines, memory B cells will continue to create antibodies in case the person gets exposed to the real virus in the future. According to Dr. Stahel, “Omicron has mutated so much that it has less affinity in terms of the antibodies from the vaccine recognizing it, so, therefore, the answer is the booster shot, because you will overwhelm the virus with the quantity of the immune response even if there is not a perfect match” (Grossman and Stahel, 2022). Thus, the original vaccine doses and, more recently, the booster shot play an important role in preventing infections, but more importantly in reducing the chance of severe illness and death. However, new studies have shown that effective immunity can wear off within six months, making it necessary to get annual doses, similar to influenza (Doucleff). 13.6% of the population over 18 refuses to get vaccinated, primarily because of distrust in the government (“Vaccinations COVID-19 vaccinations”, 2022). This limits the effects of herd immunity, a concept in which if enough people are vaccinated the virus will no longer be able to spread due to all the targets being immune.
Finally, one must consider the economic implications of a lockdown. The lockdown caused colossal unemployment, particularly for those who worked in the travel industry. For example, according to the world economic forum, 114 million people lost their jobs during 2020 (Richter, 2021). Furthermore, the lockdowns across the world also caused an estimated 3.2 trillion euro loss in labor income. Even with the devastating economic effects, one must consider the fact that lives are put at stake when appropriate corona measures are not taken. According to NPR, there would have been approximately 488 times the number of cases in China if insufficient measures were taken, hence saving millions of lives (Beaubien, 2020).
In conclusion, by considering COVID-19 from a political, ethical, social and economic lens, I conclude that even though the virus is highly contagious and fatal towards certain groups, lockdowns are only temporary solutions. A lockdown is only beneficial to our society once excessive mortality starts rising. Hence, by taking measures early on, countries can limit the spread of the virus. For example, it took six months before mask-wearing was seen as a viable measure. As seen in the first lockdown, tens of thousands of people lost their jobs and over 2.5 million children had to do remote learning in the Netherlands ("Jongeren", 2021). Thus, by taking measures on time and being prepared, one need not go into lockdown. However, if the deaths start to become excessive, it is worth enforcing a proportional amount of corona measures. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write an essay about whether corona policy measures are beneficial towards society or not
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### Answer: After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and yet another lockdown, many people around the Netherlands are growing restless and fed up with the restrictions. According to the Rijksoverheid, a record-breaking 74,000 cases were confirmed in the Netherlands on January 28th, with just ten corona-related ICU admissions or deaths (“Infections- Confirmed Cases”, 2022). This raises the debate: should the government continue enforcing these measures or not? In order to formulate an answer, one must first understand the virus and how it spreads, and then consider the debate from political, ethical, social and economic perspectives.
The first reported case of SARS-CoV-2, which causes the COVID-19 disease, was on December 31, 2019 ("Coronavirus disease", 2022), and it set off a chain reaction of political instability worldwide. What first started as an epidemic within China had reached almost every country in the world within months. In the last 20 years, many countries have been affected by viruses related to Covid-19 such as SARS. Because of previous experience, they took appropriate measures immediately. For example, China has had no more than 110,000 cases since the start of the pandemic, even though it has almost a population of 1.5 billion (Worldometer, 2022). However, a less politically stable country, such as Turkey, was less prepared and suffered from 12 million cases, even though it has a population of 85 million. The virus spreads very quickly because of its airborne transmission mechanism. If one is near an infected person, the carrier’s exhalation may carry the virus and can be inhaled by healthy individuals. Putting on a mask and keeping distance help prevent infected individuals from spreading virus particles into the vicinity of healthy people. However, in countries where measures were not enforced, there was a large increase in excessive deaths. The new omicron variant is proving to spread at least 20 times faster than the original strain because of its 30 mutations (Grossman and Stahel, 2022). Fortunately, it is also far less deadly because it does not attack lung tissue in its earlier stages (Zimmer and Ghorayshi, 2021).
One can also analyze coronavirus restrictions from an ethical perspective: should we lower corona measures even though doing so may put more lives at risk? As of January 28th 2021, the coronavirus has a death rate of 0.51%. This is relatively high compared to other respiratory viruses such as influenza, which has a mortality rate of 0.01%. COVID-19 disproportionally affects vulnerable groups, such as those with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or autoimmune diseases. This is especially true in the elderly, because of the increased amount of health conditions as well as an immune system deteriorated by age. The coronavirus infects the upper respiratory tract, including the lungs. It breaks into cells and orders them to create copies of the virus. The cell then bursts open and sends new copies of the virus toward other cells. Eventually, if there is not an effective immune response, the patient will perish due to lung damage, especially with the strains of COVID-19 prior to the Omicron variant. During a lockdown, there is minimal human contact, which slows down the spread of the virus. However, preventing social contact has its own devastating effects. For example, during the lockdown there were over 2.5 million children at risk of falling behind on learning (“Jongeren” 2021') ("Education and COVID-19", 2022). Furthermore, according to OSF Healthcare, “Average weekly visits to the emergency department for suspected suicide attempts among young girls were up more than 50% from the same period a year ago” (OSF Health Care, 2021). Thus, even though more lives are put at stake, by taking extra measures for those in the risk group, one can safely reopen society and prevent suicides and learning disbilities in the youth. Moreover, vaccines can prevent major damage to tissues from happening in the first place.
From a societal perspective, coronavirus has proven to be a “splinter issue”, pushing some people into vaccine denial. Many citizens are refraining from getting vaccines without truly understanding the consequences. There are two types of vaccines: mRNA and viral vector. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was the first mRNA vaccine to be used in the general public. mRNA vaccines have RNA inside lipids which help the RNA enter the cell. Ribosomes read the RNA and instruct the cells to make the same spike proteins as SARS-CoV-2. The body then recognizes that the Corona spike proteins are invaders and creates antibodies to destroy them. In comparison, viral vector vaccines insert a harmless copy of the virus with the same spike protein DNA, causing the immune system to attack it and remember it. For both types of vaccines, memory B cells will continue to create antibodies in case the person gets exposed to the real virus in the future. According to Dr. Stahel, “Omicron has mutated so much that it has less affinity in terms of the antibodies from the vaccine recognizing it, so, therefore, the answer is the booster shot, because you will overwhelm the virus with the quantity of the immune response even if there is not a perfect match” (Grossman and Stahel, 2022). Thus, the original vaccine doses and, more recently, the booster shot play an important role in preventing infections, but more importantly in reducing the chance of severe illness and death. However, new studies have shown that effective immunity can wear off within six months, making it necessary to get annual doses, similar to influenza (Doucleff). 13.6% of the population over 18 refuses to get vaccinated, primarily because of distrust in the government (“Vaccinations COVID-19 vaccinations”, 2022). This limits the effects of herd immunity, a concept in which if enough people are vaccinated the virus will no longer be able to spread due to all the targets being immune.
Finally, one must consider the economic implications of a lockdown. The lockdown caused colossal unemployment, particularly for those who worked in the travel industry. For example, according to the world economic forum, 114 million people lost their jobs during 2020 (Richter, 2021). Furthermore, the lockdowns across the world also caused an estimated 3.2 trillion euro loss in labor income. Even with the devastating economic effects, one must consider the fact that lives are put at stake when appropriate corona measures are not taken. According to NPR, there would have been approximately 488 times the number of cases in China if insufficient measures were taken, hence saving millions of lives (Beaubien, 2020).
In conclusion, by considering COVID-19 from a political, ethical, social and economic lens, I conclude that even though the virus is highly contagious and fatal towards certain groups, lockdowns are only temporary solutions. A lockdown is only beneficial to our society once excessive mortality starts rising. Hence, by taking measures early on, countries can limit the spread of the virus. For example, it took six months before mask-wearing was seen as a viable measure. As seen in the first lockdown, tens of thousands of people lost their jobs and over 2.5 million children had to do remote learning in the Netherlands ("Jongeren", 2021). Thus, by taking measures on time and being prepared, one need not go into lockdown. However, if the deaths start to become excessive, it is worth enforcing a proportional amount of corona measures.</s> |
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Describe a plan for driving from Florida to New York with some great places to stop with American History. | The drive from Florida to New York is close to 1,200 miles and will take a minimum of 17 hours in a car via interstate 95. There are many great stops along the way to learn more about American History. The states you will drive through starting from Florida are Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virgina, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey before getting to New York. A few destinations to stop along the journey are Savannah Georgia which is known as America's first planned city, Charleston South Carolina Fort Sumter where the Civil War Started, Richmond where The Richmond Union Passenger Railway was the first electric streetcar in the U.S, Washington D.C. to visit our nation's capital, Baltimore Maryland where Fort McHenry is located and the Star-Spangled Banner was written and Philadelphia where the Liberty Bell is located. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Describe a plan for driving from Florida to New York with some great places to stop with American History.
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### Answer: The drive from Florida to New York is close to 1,200 miles and will take a minimum of 17 hours in a car via interstate 95. There are many great stops along the way to learn more about American History. The states you will drive through starting from Florida are Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virgina, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey before getting to New York. A few destinations to stop along the journey are Savannah Georgia which is known as America's first planned city, Charleston South Carolina Fort Sumter where the Civil War Started, Richmond where The Richmond Union Passenger Railway was the first electric streetcar in the U.S, Washington D.C. to visit our nation's capital, Baltimore Maryland where Fort McHenry is located and the Star-Spangled Banner was written and Philadelphia where the Liberty Bell is located.</s> |
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As a business analyst whats the most efficient way to quickly gain functional knowledge when you join a new company | The strength of a business analyst is their domain knowledge and ability to understand business process, gather requirements from business users and perform analysis and preparing requirements artefacts (BRD, process flow, UAT Document). Most of this information is gathered by interacting with business users. As a first step the business analyst like any other employee should familiarise themselves with the company way of working, introducing themselves and making connection with fellow team members and business users.the BA next needs to understand the business process of the systems and application he/she will be supporting. This would require speaking to the business users to understand the as-is process, going through existing BRD and process flow documents to understand as-is structure. Regular 1:1 with key business stakeholders does help. BA also needs to establish relationship with the IT team, after all its them who will be implementing the BRD BA documents. BA needs to understand the current IT system and overview of teh technologies the current issues/challenges the IT team faces. This will help manage expectation with business users for any new requirements. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: As a business analyst whats the most efficient way to quickly gain functional knowledge when you join a new company
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### Answer: The strength of a business analyst is their domain knowledge and ability to understand business process, gather requirements from business users and perform analysis and preparing requirements artefacts (BRD, process flow, UAT Document). Most of this information is gathered by interacting with business users. As a first step the business analyst like any other employee should familiarise themselves with the company way of working, introducing themselves and making connection with fellow team members and business users.the BA next needs to understand the business process of the systems and application he/she will be supporting. This would require speaking to the business users to understand the as-is process, going through existing BRD and process flow documents to understand as-is structure. Regular 1:1 with key business stakeholders does help. BA also needs to establish relationship with the IT team, after all its them who will be implementing the BRD BA documents. BA needs to understand the current IT system and overview of teh technologies the current issues/challenges the IT team faces. This will help manage expectation with business users for any new requirements.</s> |
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Plan a 10-15 day trip from bay area to Arizona, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles | If you are starting from the Bay area you can follow the following circuit for a fun road trip:
- Day 1: Drive to LA. Rest for the night
- Day 2: Spend in LA - Visit Hollywood bowl overlook, LA county museum, Universal Studios, Beverly Hill
- Day 3: Drive to San Diego. Spend time at Laguna Beach.
- Day 4: Across days 3 and 4 plan to explore Pt Lomas, La Jolla, downtown San Diego, hotel Coronado, Japanese Garden, and old town (only after 7 pm)
- Day 5: Drive to Joshua Tree.
- Day 6: Spend at Joshua Tree. Do short hikes across the park, and visit the cholla cactus garden, hidden valley loop, skull rock, and arch rock. End day at Keys views for sunset. If it is a new moon night, spend the night time stargazing.
- Day 7: Drive to Arizona. Visit Grand Canyon
- Day 8: Spend the day at Sedona
- Day 9: Drive from Grand Canyon to Page. Stay at Page for a night. Visit Lower Antelope Canyon, lake Powell. Visit Horse Shoe Bend
- Day 10: Drive from Page to Las Vegas. Check out the Vegas Strip and visit all the fancy hotels. End the day with a show such as Cirque De Soleil or any other show going on in Vegas.
- Day 11: Drive to Death Valley. Stop at all the points of interest such as Mesquite Sand dunes, etc. Return back to Las Vegas for the night
- Day 12: Drive back home (bay area, CA)
You can always add Utah after Arizona (Zion national park, Canyonlands, arches national park etc.) to extend the trip further to 15 full days. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Plan a 10-15 day trip from bay area to Arizona, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles
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### Answer: If you are starting from the Bay area you can follow the following circuit for a fun road trip:
- Day 1: Drive to LA. Rest for the night
- Day 2: Spend in LA - Visit Hollywood bowl overlook, LA county museum, Universal Studios, Beverly Hill
- Day 3: Drive to San Diego. Spend time at Laguna Beach.
- Day 4: Across days 3 and 4 plan to explore Pt Lomas, La Jolla, downtown San Diego, hotel Coronado, Japanese Garden, and old town (only after 7 pm)
- Day 5: Drive to Joshua Tree.
- Day 6: Spend at Joshua Tree. Do short hikes across the park, and visit the cholla cactus garden, hidden valley loop, skull rock, and arch rock. End day at Keys views for sunset. If it is a new moon night, spend the night time stargazing.
- Day 7: Drive to Arizona. Visit Grand Canyon
- Day 8: Spend the day at Sedona
- Day 9: Drive from Grand Canyon to Page. Stay at Page for a night. Visit Lower Antelope Canyon, lake Powell. Visit Horse Shoe Bend
- Day 10: Drive from Page to Las Vegas. Check out the Vegas Strip and visit all the fancy hotels. End the day with a show such as Cirque De Soleil or any other show going on in Vegas.
- Day 11: Drive to Death Valley. Stop at all the points of interest such as Mesquite Sand dunes, etc. Return back to Las Vegas for the night
- Day 12: Drive back home (bay area, CA)
You can always add Utah after Arizona (Zion national park, Canyonlands, arches national park etc.) to extend the trip further to 15 full days.</s> |
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Which cities should a perfect trip to Germany include. | The perfect trip to Germany includes three major cities. If you plan to travel to Germany via plane, it is best to fly into either Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt airport. These are the biggest airports in the country. From there, you can either travel around by high-speed train or you can take a car and drive on the famous German 'Autobahn.' If you want to experience driving without a speed limit, I would recommend the latter. A perfect trip to Germany must include visiting Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. All three cities are amongst the largest cities and Germany, with over 1 million people living there, but have each unique cultural as well as historical characteristics. Berlin's present is still influenced by its division into East and West Berlin during the cold war. The city with its two centers is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Berlin offers great nightlife, world-class museums, and a lot of sights of historic relevance. Hamburg is known for its port, playing a historic role in trade as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. The city lies on the River Elbe, and its many canals are crossed by around 2,500 bridges, making it the city with the highest number of bridges in Europe. Munich is the last city you must include on your trip. The city is the largest city in the German state of Bavaria and is well known for its world famous October Fest. Munich is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Germany, and attracts visitors with its food culture, parks, and is proximity to the German Alps. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Which cities should a perfect trip to Germany include.
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### Answer: The perfect trip to Germany includes three major cities. If you plan to travel to Germany via plane, it is best to fly into either Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt airport. These are the biggest airports in the country. From there, you can either travel around by high-speed train or you can take a car and drive on the famous German 'Autobahn.' If you want to experience driving without a speed limit, I would recommend the latter. A perfect trip to Germany must include visiting Munich, Berlin, and Hamburg. All three cities are amongst the largest cities and Germany, with over 1 million people living there, but have each unique cultural as well as historical characteristics. Berlin's present is still influenced by its division into East and West Berlin during the cold war. The city with its two centers is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Berlin offers great nightlife, world-class museums, and a lot of sights of historic relevance. Hamburg is known for its port, playing a historic role in trade as a member of the medieval Hanseatic League. The city lies on the River Elbe, and its many canals are crossed by around 2,500 bridges, making it the city with the highest number of bridges in Europe. Munich is the last city you must include on your trip. The city is the largest city in the German state of Bavaria and is well known for its world famous October Fest. Munich is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in Germany, and attracts visitors with its food culture, parks, and is proximity to the German Alps.</s> |
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What would you do if you had all the resources in the world and nothing to worry about? | Wow, as dreamy as it sounds, I would love to live that dream. I would like to go by see, living on a cliff in a glass house that shows both the sunrise and sunset. And it is windy with a big garden where my dog can run and play. I really can not imagine the sun bask, knowing that I don't have to go back from this vacation ever that this is my home and I can just do this alone for the rest of my life :) | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What would you do if you had all the resources in the world and nothing to worry about?
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### Answer: Wow, as dreamy as it sounds, I would love to live that dream. I would like to go by see, living on a cliff in a glass house that shows both the sunrise and sunset. And it is windy with a big garden where my dog can run and play. I really can not imagine the sun bask, knowing that I don't have to go back from this vacation ever that this is my home and I can just do this alone for the rest of my life :)</s> |
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Write a paragraph about the word "woman". | The word "woman" is a gender construct to be contrasted with the word "man". This word has come under recent scrutiny due to the increasing significance of the LGBTQIA+ community and their aims to be seen, expressed, or acknowledged within their communities. Traditionally, the word referred to an "adult human female". This definition has come under scrutiny for being unreasonably restrictive. Another common definition is "a woman is a person who feels like a woman". This definition has come under scrutiny for being circular. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a paragraph about the word "woman".
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### Answer: The word "woman" is a gender construct to be contrasted with the word "man". This word has come under recent scrutiny due to the increasing significance of the LGBTQIA+ community and their aims to be seen, expressed, or acknowledged within their communities. Traditionally, the word referred to an "adult human female". This definition has come under scrutiny for being unreasonably restrictive. Another common definition is "a woman is a person who feels like a woman". This definition has come under scrutiny for being circular.</s> |
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Argue that large language models are not conscious. | Large language models weren't designed to be conscious, and so it seems unlikely that consciousness would emerge as an unintended side effect, or emergent property, of these models. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Argue that large language models are not conscious.
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### Answer: Large language models weren't designed to be conscious, and so it seems unlikely that consciousness would emerge as an unintended side effect, or emergent property, of these models.</s> |
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Write a brief paragraph of the benefits of attending Arizona State University | Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona and offers over 350 degree options across 17 colleges. ASU has a sprawling campus giving students many housing options. The climate in Arizona is desert and receives over 300 days of sunshine. Arizona State is PAC-12 School supporting both mens and woman's athletics. Wheather it's athletics, academics or social clubs Arizona State has you covered. With over 38,000 students on campus, ASU also offers online courses to over 90,000 students. In 2021 US News and World reports ranked ASU 103rd among universities in the United States. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a brief paragraph of the benefits of attending Arizona State University
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### Answer: Arizona State University is located in Tempe, Arizona and offers over 350 degree options across 17 colleges. ASU has a sprawling campus giving students many housing options. The climate in Arizona is desert and receives over 300 days of sunshine. Arizona State is PAC-12 School supporting both mens and woman's athletics. Wheather it's athletics, academics or social clubs Arizona State has you covered. With over 38,000 students on campus, ASU also offers online courses to over 90,000 students. In 2021 US News and World reports ranked ASU 103rd among universities in the United States.</s> |
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Give step by step instructions on how to make a Long Island Ice Tea. | Ingredients:
3/4 oz vodka
3/4 oz rum
3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz tequila
3/4 oz triple sec
3/4 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz lemon juice
Cola to fill
Lemon wedge to garnish
Steps:
1. Add the vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice.
2. Fill the glass with cola and stir.
3. Garnish with the lemon wedge and serve. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Give step by step instructions on how to make a Long Island Ice Tea.
### Context:
### Answer: Ingredients:
3/4 oz vodka
3/4 oz rum
3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz tequila
3/4 oz triple sec
3/4 oz simple syrup
3/4 oz lemon juice
Cola to fill
Lemon wedge to garnish
Steps:
1. Add the vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, simple syrup and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice.
2. Fill the glass with cola and stir.
3. Garnish with the lemon wedge and serve.</s> |
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Write about a sport which is always interesting and can be enjoyed alone or with people. | Looking for the perfect sport can be difficult. Running or swimming can be an easy stress relieving work out but it can get tedious eventually. Team sports like basketball or soccer can be great to tire oneself out without the boredom but it requires a lot of coordination between groups of people to be able to play. Skiing however, is never boring and can be enjoyed both with friends or alone. Once you're getting off the lift, there is no going back, you have to go down the mountain. With the exhilaration of trying to hit 50 miles per hour on your skis or taking a break on a quiet part of the mountain in the middle of the trees, skiing allows one to experience nature, adventure, and excitement all in one sport. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write about a sport which is always interesting and can be enjoyed alone or with people.
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### Answer: Looking for the perfect sport can be difficult. Running or swimming can be an easy stress relieving work out but it can get tedious eventually. Team sports like basketball or soccer can be great to tire oneself out without the boredom but it requires a lot of coordination between groups of people to be able to play. Skiing however, is never boring and can be enjoyed both with friends or alone. Once you're getting off the lift, there is no going back, you have to go down the mountain. With the exhilaration of trying to hit 50 miles per hour on your skis or taking a break on a quiet part of the mountain in the middle of the trees, skiing allows one to experience nature, adventure, and excitement all in one sport.</s> |
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Is Tesla's strategy sustainable in the face of increasing competition from incumbents and entrants in the fully electric vehicle market? How should they respond to the growing competitive threat? | Tesla has multiple advantages to sustaining the electric vehicle industry. Tesla perfected the direct-to-consumer sales model. This has eliminated the dealer network and unnecessary 3rd party interventions to its operating model. Also, Tesla's battery architecture is based on commodity battery packs, which are patented and proven cost-effective. Tesla's significant advantage over its competitors is its charging networks, which are increasing in size. Tesla has the 10x improvement to its product from traditional automobiles, like over-the-wire updates, autopilot, summon feature, etc., which helps Tesla to stand apart. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Is Tesla's strategy sustainable in the face of increasing competition from incumbents and entrants in the fully electric vehicle market? How should they respond to the growing competitive threat?
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### Answer: Tesla has multiple advantages to sustaining the electric vehicle industry. Tesla perfected the direct-to-consumer sales model. This has eliminated the dealer network and unnecessary 3rd party interventions to its operating model. Also, Tesla's battery architecture is based on commodity battery packs, which are patented and proven cost-effective. Tesla's significant advantage over its competitors is its charging networks, which are increasing in size. Tesla has the 10x improvement to its product from traditional automobiles, like over-the-wire updates, autopilot, summon feature, etc., which helps Tesla to stand apart.</s> |
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Tell me three key things to do to drive a car faster on a track | Driving a car on a track can be an exhilarating experience, but there a few rules to keep in mind. Here are three key things to remember:
1. Eyes up - Many drivers have a tendency to look directly at the end of the hood or at the next cone or apex. Keep your eyes up and to be able to assess where you want to go.
2. Look where you want to go - Your hands on the steering wheel follow your eyes, so look where you want to go, not what you want to avoid or navigate. For example. you should be looking at the exit of a turn as you enter the turn (or the apex if it's a wide turn)
3. Slow in, fast out - Cornering can be particularly tricky, because we tend to turn in too fast and too early, which can set up for a slow exit. Brake hard, take it slow, and wait to turn into a corner to best position you and the car to accelerate swiftly out of the turn. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Tell me three key things to do to drive a car faster on a track
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### Answer: Driving a car on a track can be an exhilarating experience, but there a few rules to keep in mind. Here are three key things to remember:
1. Eyes up - Many drivers have a tendency to look directly at the end of the hood or at the next cone or apex. Keep your eyes up and to be able to assess where you want to go.
2. Look where you want to go - Your hands on the steering wheel follow your eyes, so look where you want to go, not what you want to avoid or navigate. For example. you should be looking at the exit of a turn as you enter the turn (or the apex if it's a wide turn)
3. Slow in, fast out - Cornering can be particularly tricky, because we tend to turn in too fast and too early, which can set up for a slow exit. Brake hard, take it slow, and wait to turn into a corner to best position you and the car to accelerate swiftly out of the turn.</s> |
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When I ski, at the end of the turn, I'm not able to get good grip at the end of the turn and the tail washout, why does this happen? | There are several factors that can contribute to ski not having grip at the end of the turn and the tails washout.
First thing is to make sure your ski edges are sharp, if they are not sharp, you can visit your local ski shop and have the ski shop tune your ski edges.
Once you've made sure your ski edges are sharp, then this might be caused by either incorrect fore-aft balance and/or lateral balance.
If you are too forward at the end of the turn, meaning you feel more pressure on the ball of your foot, then that will cause the tail of the skis to not be able to bite into the snow and cause it to skid out. At the end of the turn, you want to bring your feet forward and aim to have at least half of the pressure just in front of the heel of the foot, this will allow the edge along the tail of the ski to bite into the snow.
If you have too much pressure on the uphill foot, for example, you are leaning up the hill or transferred your weight too early onto the new downhill foot, that can also cause your current downhill foot to not get enough grip and washout. Try have majority of your weight on your downhill foot until the turn is finished before transferring majority of the weight to the new downhill foot.
It will also be helpful to find a good ski instructor at your local resort or online to look at your skiing and provide feedback. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: When I ski, at the end of the turn, I'm not able to get good grip at the end of the turn and the tail washout, why does this happen?
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### Answer: There are several factors that can contribute to ski not having grip at the end of the turn and the tails washout.
First thing is to make sure your ski edges are sharp, if they are not sharp, you can visit your local ski shop and have the ski shop tune your ski edges.
Once you've made sure your ski edges are sharp, then this might be caused by either incorrect fore-aft balance and/or lateral balance.
If you are too forward at the end of the turn, meaning you feel more pressure on the ball of your foot, then that will cause the tail of the skis to not be able to bite into the snow and cause it to skid out. At the end of the turn, you want to bring your feet forward and aim to have at least half of the pressure just in front of the heel of the foot, this will allow the edge along the tail of the ski to bite into the snow.
If you have too much pressure on the uphill foot, for example, you are leaning up the hill or transferred your weight too early onto the new downhill foot, that can also cause your current downhill foot to not get enough grip and washout. Try have majority of your weight on your downhill foot until the turn is finished before transferring majority of the weight to the new downhill foot.
It will also be helpful to find a good ski instructor at your local resort or online to look at your skiing and provide feedback.</s> |
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how do you smoke a brisket? | you first need to fire up your smoker, traditionally in texas this would be an offset smoker. You trim your brisket to a quarter inch of fat ontop and make this arrowdynamic. You then season generously with salt and pepper. when your smoker reached a temperature of 250 you insert the brisket. You should burn a clean fire with only hard wood such as oak, beech, post oak, apple, cherry or nut wood. the smoke out of the smoke stack should be blue almost invisible. you then smoke the brisket until it reaches an internal temp of 165 if the exterior is nice and dark, take the brisket wrap it with beef tallow in butchers paper add bac to the smoker and let smoke until reaching an internal temperature of 205. then preheat an oven to 150 and place the brisket in the oven overnight. serve for lunch the day after or after resting for at least 10-12 hours. enjoy | creative_writing | ### Instruction: how do you smoke a brisket?
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### Answer: you first need to fire up your smoker, traditionally in texas this would be an offset smoker. You trim your brisket to a quarter inch of fat ontop and make this arrowdynamic. You then season generously with salt and pepper. when your smoker reached a temperature of 250 you insert the brisket. You should burn a clean fire with only hard wood such as oak, beech, post oak, apple, cherry or nut wood. the smoke out of the smoke stack should be blue almost invisible. you then smoke the brisket until it reaches an internal temp of 165 if the exterior is nice and dark, take the brisket wrap it with beef tallow in butchers paper add bac to the smoker and let smoke until reaching an internal temperature of 205. then preheat an oven to 150 and place the brisket in the oven overnight. serve for lunch the day after or after resting for at least 10-12 hours. enjoy</s> |
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Write the first paragraph of a post from an alum describing the appeal of attending UC Berkeley for an undergraduate degree. | UC Berkeley, the number 1 public university in the nation, is a top choice for many prospective undergraduate applicants. UC Berkeley is home to some of the best researchers and teachers in their fields in areas such as Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics, opening access for students to take advantage of this wealth of educational opportunities that is hard to come by in other places. The academic rigor and independence afforded to you prepares you well for future careers or schooling. The mild year-round weather and location in the heart of the Bay Area, a hub of innovation, allows students access to some of the best climates and locales around the nation. Berkeley is a very special place and I am very happy to have been able to study there. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write the first paragraph of a post from an alum describing the appeal of attending UC Berkeley for an undergraduate degree.
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### Answer: UC Berkeley, the number 1 public university in the nation, is a top choice for many prospective undergraduate applicants. UC Berkeley is home to some of the best researchers and teachers in their fields in areas such as Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics, opening access for students to take advantage of this wealth of educational opportunities that is hard to come by in other places. The academic rigor and independence afforded to you prepares you well for future careers or schooling. The mild year-round weather and location in the heart of the Bay Area, a hub of innovation, allows students access to some of the best climates and locales around the nation. Berkeley is a very special place and I am very happy to have been able to study there.</s> |
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how to get out of maze | Getting out of a maze can be a challenging task, but with a few tips and strategies, it can be accomplished. Here are some steps to follow to help you get out of a maze:
Stay Calm and Focused: Getting lost in a maze can be frustrating, but it's important to stay calm and focused. Take deep breaths, relax, and clear your mind. This will help you to think more clearly and make better decisions.
Plan Your Route: Take a few minutes to look at the maze from above, if possible, and try to identify the route to the exit. Identify landmarks or walls that you can use as reference points. Look for any dead ends, and try to avoid them.
Follow One Wall: If you can't identify the exit route, try to follow one wall of the maze. Keep your hand on the wall and follow it all the way around the maze. This will help you to stay on track and avoid getting lost in circles.
Mark Your Path: If you have something to mark your path, such as chalk, breadcrumbs, or a pen, use it to mark your route as you go. This way, you can avoid taking the same path multiple times and can backtrack if necessary.
Look for Clues: Keep an eye out for clues that may help you find your way out, such as arrows or signs. Many mazes also have hidden clues or puzzles that can help you find the exit, so keep your eyes open.
Ask for Help: If you're still struggling to find your way out, don't be afraid to ask for help. Many mazes have staff members who can guide you out or provide you with clues.
With these tips in mind, you should be able to find your way out of a maze. Remember to stay calm, plan your route, and look for clues, and you'll be out in no time! | creative_writing | ### Instruction: how to get out of maze
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### Answer: Getting out of a maze can be a challenging task, but with a few tips and strategies, it can be accomplished. Here are some steps to follow to help you get out of a maze:
Stay Calm and Focused: Getting lost in a maze can be frustrating, but it's important to stay calm and focused. Take deep breaths, relax, and clear your mind. This will help you to think more clearly and make better decisions.
Plan Your Route: Take a few minutes to look at the maze from above, if possible, and try to identify the route to the exit. Identify landmarks or walls that you can use as reference points. Look for any dead ends, and try to avoid them.
Follow One Wall: If you can't identify the exit route, try to follow one wall of the maze. Keep your hand on the wall and follow it all the way around the maze. This will help you to stay on track and avoid getting lost in circles.
Mark Your Path: If you have something to mark your path, such as chalk, breadcrumbs, or a pen, use it to mark your route as you go. This way, you can avoid taking the same path multiple times and can backtrack if necessary.
Look for Clues: Keep an eye out for clues that may help you find your way out, such as arrows or signs. Many mazes also have hidden clues or puzzles that can help you find the exit, so keep your eyes open.
Ask for Help: If you're still struggling to find your way out, don't be afraid to ask for help. Many mazes have staff members who can guide you out or provide you with clues.
With these tips in mind, you should be able to find your way out of a maze. Remember to stay calm, plan your route, and look for clues, and you'll be out in no time!</s> |
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Write an email to a butcher asking how much and what types of meats would be best for a BBQ for 20 people. And ask for a quote. | Hi <name of Butcher>, I need to organise a meat order for an upcoming BBQ for 20 people. Could you please suggest some cuts of meat and some quantities for that number of people. Could I also please get a quote for the total quantity. Kind regards, <name>. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write an email to a butcher asking how much and what types of meats would be best for a BBQ for 20 people. And ask for a quote.
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### Answer: Hi <name of Butcher>, I need to organise a meat order for an upcoming BBQ for 20 people. Could you please suggest some cuts of meat and some quantities for that number of people. Could I also please get a quote for the total quantity. Kind regards, <name>.</s> |
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What is a fake news? | There is no clear definition of fake news. However in general a fake news is a false or misleading information spread across media. Fake news in social media may be used to attract visualisations and likes so the person posting gets returns in higher visibility and popularity. Sometimes, fake news may also be used in a more architected manner in marketing campaigns with the aim of damaging reputations of brands or persons or interfere with mass opinion in democratic countries for example during elections | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is a fake news?
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### Answer: There is no clear definition of fake news. However in general a fake news is a false or misleading information spread across media. Fake news in social media may be used to attract visualisations and likes so the person posting gets returns in higher visibility and popularity. Sometimes, fake news may also be used in a more architected manner in marketing campaigns with the aim of damaging reputations of brands or persons or interfere with mass opinion in democratic countries for example during elections</s> |
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Which do you prefer, cakes or pies? Describe why you believe this way. | Pies are superior than cakes. Both cakes and pies have a wide variety of flavor options, with options to have pies or cakes filled with fruit, chocolate, mousse or any number of other flavors. Therefore, the variety of flavors is a tie between cakes and pies. However, pies are better for two main reasons. The first is that they typically have a much richer flavor in their filling, whereas cakes are often less flavorful and the frosting is too sweet. Second, pies don't suffer from dry fillings, whereas far too many cakes are completely dry. This makes pies overall a much better dessert to choose. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Which do you prefer, cakes or pies? Describe why you believe this way.
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### Answer: Pies are superior than cakes. Both cakes and pies have a wide variety of flavor options, with options to have pies or cakes filled with fruit, chocolate, mousse or any number of other flavors. Therefore, the variety of flavors is a tie between cakes and pies. However, pies are better for two main reasons. The first is that they typically have a much richer flavor in their filling, whereas cakes are often less flavorful and the frosting is too sweet. Second, pies don't suffer from dry fillings, whereas far too many cakes are completely dry. This makes pies overall a much better dessert to choose.</s> |
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Write a rap about work | Hard work they say it always pays off
But I think that smart work is the way to go
It starts by finding and pursuing your passion
The money will follow you'll have plenty of cash then
This ain't gonna happen overnight
You've gotta hustle with grit to do it right
Surround yourself with the best achievers
Keep your mind right don't stop believing
You'll hit bumps in the road as you go on your journey
So you gotta set goals and you gotta keep learning
It's true there's more to life than your career
So keep your eye on the prize keep your vision clear
Because all the early mornings and all the late nights
They will fly by without warning so enjoy the great ride | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a rap about work
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### Answer: Hard work they say it always pays off
But I think that smart work is the way to go
It starts by finding and pursuing your passion
The money will follow you'll have plenty of cash then
This ain't gonna happen overnight
You've gotta hustle with grit to do it right
Surround yourself with the best achievers
Keep your mind right don't stop believing
You'll hit bumps in the road as you go on your journey
So you gotta set goals and you gotta keep learning
It's true there's more to life than your career
So keep your eye on the prize keep your vision clear
Because all the early mornings and all the late nights
They will fly by without warning so enjoy the great ride</s> |
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Imagine you are a mom. Write a talk track for convince your young son, who does not want to stop playing, to leave for school. | Hi dear. It is now time for mom to take you to school. I know you want to keep playing, but play time has ended and it is now time to get ready for school. First we need to put on your school clothes. Then we will grab your things and go into the car. If you listen to mom, I will let you bring a toy with you for the ride. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Imagine you are a mom. Write a talk track for convince your young son, who does not want to stop playing, to leave for school.
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### Answer: Hi dear. It is now time for mom to take you to school. I know you want to keep playing, but play time has ended and it is now time to get ready for school. First we need to put on your school clothes. Then we will grab your things and go into the car. If you listen to mom, I will let you bring a toy with you for the ride.</s> |
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What is the 2nd amendment of the US constitution? Is it misunderstood? | The 2nd amendment of the US constitution relates to the right to bear arms. The exact text, from the web, is "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This is a contentious law given that guns are a tool of violence. And this amendment is touted by citizens of the US that want to buy and keep guns. For me, the interesting part, often overlooked, is the preamble that a well regulated militia is necessary for the security of a free State. This may have been relevant to all people in the 18th century. Today, we already have that "militia". All law officers and soldiers make up that militia. The armed forces are well regulated and are tasked with protecting the nation. We, the US, have the best military in the world. So it is not necessary for any Tom, Dick, or Harry, without training or national perspective, to take up arms. Especially when the process itself is getting more unregulated. Gun control is necessary and not precluded by the 2nd amendment. Safety of all citizens is indeed mandated by the constitution. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is the 2nd amendment of the US constitution? Is it misunderstood?
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### Answer: The 2nd amendment of the US constitution relates to the right to bear arms. The exact text, from the web, is "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This is a contentious law given that guns are a tool of violence. And this amendment is touted by citizens of the US that want to buy and keep guns. For me, the interesting part, often overlooked, is the preamble that a well regulated militia is necessary for the security of a free State. This may have been relevant to all people in the 18th century. Today, we already have that "militia". All law officers and soldiers make up that militia. The armed forces are well regulated and are tasked with protecting the nation. We, the US, have the best military in the world. So it is not necessary for any Tom, Dick, or Harry, without training or national perspective, to take up arms. Especially when the process itself is getting more unregulated. Gun control is necessary and not precluded by the 2nd amendment. Safety of all citizens is indeed mandated by the constitution.</s> |
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Write a friendly email to my teacher asking her to postpone our quiz schedule for tomorrow to next week because our basketball team is in the championship game tonight and all students will be out late celebrating our schools victory with pride! | Dear Mrs. Johnson,
I'm writing to request that you move tomorrows chemistry quiz to next week's class. As you know, our school basketball team is in the conference championship tonight. Most of the student body will either be in attendance or watching on TV (until late into the night.) We expect to win and to be celebrating our wonderful schools accomplishments. Given that this is such a great opportunity for our school to celebrate together, I think more students would attend and also do better on the quiz if it was postponed.
Respectfully,
Your best student Joe | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a friendly email to my teacher asking her to postpone our quiz schedule for tomorrow to next week because our basketball team is in the championship game tonight and all students will be out late celebrating our schools victory with pride!
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### Answer: Dear Mrs. Johnson,
I'm writing to request that you move tomorrows chemistry quiz to next week's class. As you know, our school basketball team is in the conference championship tonight. Most of the student body will either be in attendance or watching on TV (until late into the night.) We expect to win and to be celebrating our wonderful schools accomplishments. Given that this is such a great opportunity for our school to celebrate together, I think more students would attend and also do better on the quiz if it was postponed.
Respectfully,
Your best student Joe</s> |
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why are lot of the women more structured and methodical in work, compared to men | many studies have been conducted to support that women have better organisational skills then men. This trait is also evident outside workplaces at home where women are generally the ones who organise things at home compared to their male counterpart. Organising and being methodical helps in being efficient and do multi tasking better. As more and more women are entering workforce, they continue to take the bigger share of the responsibility of home weather it child care, or home maintenance. In order to manage these women generally spend their time planning and organising things and executing the plan which helps them multi task. This is also the reason why women tend to clock required work hours as they have responsibilities outside work as well, so they have to be efficient in getting things done in 8 hours which men are generally more free to take longer hours to complete. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: why are lot of the women more structured and methodical in work, compared to men
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### Answer: many studies have been conducted to support that women have better organisational skills then men. This trait is also evident outside workplaces at home where women are generally the ones who organise things at home compared to their male counterpart. Organising and being methodical helps in being efficient and do multi tasking better. As more and more women are entering workforce, they continue to take the bigger share of the responsibility of home weather it child care, or home maintenance. In order to manage these women generally spend their time planning and organising things and executing the plan which helps them multi task. This is also the reason why women tend to clock required work hours as they have responsibilities outside work as well, so they have to be efficient in getting things done in 8 hours which men are generally more free to take longer hours to complete.</s> |
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Can you tell me something interesting about Bald Head Island? | Bald Head Island is a small island located at the mouth of the cape fear river just south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The island is a popular vacation destination. Two unique aspects of the island are that the island is only accessible via ferry from Southport, North Carolina, and that all visitors and residents use electric golf carts to move throughout the island. While the island is a popular tourist destination, there are no resorts on the island. If you wish to spend your vacation here you can rent one of the many island vacation homes. While on Bald Head Island, make use of the many walking and bike trails and visit one of the quaint restaurants and shops. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Can you tell me something interesting about Bald Head Island?
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### Answer: Bald Head Island is a small island located at the mouth of the cape fear river just south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The island is a popular vacation destination. Two unique aspects of the island are that the island is only accessible via ferry from Southport, North Carolina, and that all visitors and residents use electric golf carts to move throughout the island. While the island is a popular tourist destination, there are no resorts on the island. If you wish to spend your vacation here you can rent one of the many island vacation homes. While on Bald Head Island, make use of the many walking and bike trails and visit one of the quaint restaurants and shops.</s> |
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Write a paragraph of a blog post about owning a Cavoodle. | The Cavoodle is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. These are now one of the most sort after breeds based on their temperament, overall genetic makeup and an all-round nature as a breed. The Cavoodle is a pack animal that loves nothing more than being a member of the family. Highly intelligent the Cavoodle has the smarts of a poodle and the relaxed nature of the Cavalier. Put together this is a breed that will suit most families, older owners looking for companionship and people living on their own. A loving nature, mixed with a playful attitude, may owners immediately fall in love with this breed. Social, friendly, intelligent and an easy dog breed to look after the Cavoodle continues to grow in popularity. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a paragraph of a blog post about owning a Cavoodle.
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### Answer: The Cavoodle is a cross between a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. These are now one of the most sort after breeds based on their temperament, overall genetic makeup and an all-round nature as a breed. The Cavoodle is a pack animal that loves nothing more than being a member of the family. Highly intelligent the Cavoodle has the smarts of a poodle and the relaxed nature of the Cavalier. Put together this is a breed that will suit most families, older owners looking for companionship and people living on their own. A loving nature, mixed with a playful attitude, may owners immediately fall in love with this breed. Social, friendly, intelligent and an easy dog breed to look after the Cavoodle continues to grow in popularity.</s> |
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Write a creative ending scene for a thriller movie | After 18 months of finding the treasure, the people of Corinth gathered to praise Big B and his friends for their achievement. Amidst the celebrations, the friends saw a shady person new to the town. The person approached Big B and his friends, asking for a moment to speak. He presented them with a captain's log from 1867 for the friends to look into. The shady man was old and hence asked the friends for their assistance in locating what the captain's log pointed to. And when asked who the captain was, he said the diary belonged to Marshall Teach alias BLACKBEARD - one of the greatest and most vicious pirates to live. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a creative ending scene for a thriller movie
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### Answer: After 18 months of finding the treasure, the people of Corinth gathered to praise Big B and his friends for their achievement. Amidst the celebrations, the friends saw a shady person new to the town. The person approached Big B and his friends, asking for a moment to speak. He presented them with a captain's log from 1867 for the friends to look into. The shady man was old and hence asked the friends for their assistance in locating what the captain's log pointed to. And when asked who the captain was, he said the diary belonged to Marshall Teach alias BLACKBEARD - one of the greatest and most vicious pirates to live.</s> |
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What is Photosynthesis? | Photosynthesis is a process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is Photosynthesis?
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### Answer: Photosynthesis is a process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.</s> |
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If a straight line passes through the points (4,2) and (8,6) then where does it cross the x axis? Explain your answer. | First, you must calculate the gradient of the line by finding the change in y over the change in x. In this case, between the first point and the second point the y co-ordinate increases by 6-2=4 and the x co-ordinate increases by 8-4=4, so the gradient is 4/4=1. We are looking at a straight line with the equation y=x+c for some value of c, which we can find by plugging in one of our points, for example, 4=2+c, so c must be 2, and the equation of the line is y=x+2. When a line crosses the x axis then it's y co-ordinate is 0. Therefore in this case the line crosses the x axis at x=-2. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: If a straight line passes through the points (4,2) and (8,6) then where does it cross the x axis? Explain your answer.
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### Answer: First, you must calculate the gradient of the line by finding the change in y over the change in x. In this case, between the first point and the second point the y co-ordinate increases by 6-2=4 and the x co-ordinate increases by 8-4=4, so the gradient is 4/4=1. We are looking at a straight line with the equation y=x+c for some value of c, which we can find by plugging in one of our points, for example, 4=2+c, so c must be 2, and the equation of the line is y=x+2. When a line crosses the x axis then it's y co-ordinate is 0. Therefore in this case the line crosses the x axis at x=-2.</s> |
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How would the world look like in say 200 years from now? | What I envision will happen in the future, say, in a 100 years is that we will have a world with all self sustaining technology. We will be harnessing power easily from abundant natural resources inside and outside of the solar system. All work will be automated and done by machines. Human labor will not be required anymore, be it in the factories or service industry or even in the medical fields. The elite class or the top 1% rich in the world will own all of the corporations and run it. They will not need the rest of the 99% of people in the world as they do will not require their services to run factories and corporations and make them profitable. The elite will see them including any existing forms of their government as a liability. There would be absolutely no functioning government in any part of the world and access to the elite cities or areas will be cut off from the rest of the population. The only people saved would be famous artists or athletes or anyone with creative skills. Rest of the people will be left to fend for themselves and all the progress made as a civilized society will be lost. Whomever is able to survive will set up small communities and continue life. But life will be hard for lack of food and medical care. Some communities may attempt to take out the elite cities but will fail. Eventually the 99% would perish after a few hundred years. The elites will have problems of their own like fights between corporations. But almost all of them will survive for generations and several thousands of years until some catastrophic event wipes them all out be it an alien invasion or something from natural causes. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: How would the world look like in say 200 years from now?
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### Answer: What I envision will happen in the future, say, in a 100 years is that we will have a world with all self sustaining technology. We will be harnessing power easily from abundant natural resources inside and outside of the solar system. All work will be automated and done by machines. Human labor will not be required anymore, be it in the factories or service industry or even in the medical fields. The elite class or the top 1% rich in the world will own all of the corporations and run it. They will not need the rest of the 99% of people in the world as they do will not require their services to run factories and corporations and make them profitable. The elite will see them including any existing forms of their government as a liability. There would be absolutely no functioning government in any part of the world and access to the elite cities or areas will be cut off from the rest of the population. The only people saved would be famous artists or athletes or anyone with creative skills. Rest of the people will be left to fend for themselves and all the progress made as a civilized society will be lost. Whomever is able to survive will set up small communities and continue life. But life will be hard for lack of food and medical care. Some communities may attempt to take out the elite cities but will fail. Eventually the 99% would perish after a few hundred years. The elites will have problems of their own like fights between corporations. But almost all of them will survive for generations and several thousands of years until some catastrophic event wipes them all out be it an alien invasion or something from natural causes.</s> |
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Write a story about a dark and scary night. | The night was unyieldingly dark and the winds bitingly cold. Suddenly I heard the sound of drums. The rhythm was eerie and struck incomprehensible fear into my heart. I stopped crying and looked up at the casket. I froze, why was there noise coming from there? I looked around at all the others but no one noticed any sound coming from the coffin. I pushed through people to get closer and assure myself I wasn’t imagining any noise. The closer I walked the louder the noise got.
I wanted to do something. They could have been alive! More and more people finish saying their goodbyes. Soon they would lower the coffin. Without a second thought, I jolt out of the crowd and I stand right next to the casket, I now feel everyone's eyes staring at me. It was too late to turn back, either I get embarrassed for life or I save someone from getting buried alive. I reach for the casket but suddenly I see someone appear right on the top of it.
“Hello” uttered the strange person. The voice sounded as if nails on the chalkboard could speak. I take a step back and take a good look at her. They seem to be floating a tiny bit off of the casket like a….
“GHOST!!!!” I screamed. I clasp my hands around my mouth. I start running with my head down, I don’t want to see everyone's reactions. It’s so hard to see in the dark but I just keep on running. I trip over a stick that was laying in the middle of the path. I’m glad I’m far enough from the funeral now that no one could see me fall.
I look up just to see the ghost barely one foot away from me with a grin on her face. Have they been following me this whole time? I rub my eyes hoping they wouldn’t be there anymore once I open them again.
“Did you like my drum solo?” questioned the ghost. I looked at her hands to see she had drumsticks in her hand.
“No way,” I responded. I didn’t know much about the girl whose funeral it was but one thing I knew was that she loved to drum and that her name was Callie.
“Is your name Callie?” I asked
“Bingo,” she replied. We sit in silence for a moment.
“Sucks having to watch your own funeral” She brings up to stop the silence. I chuckle uncomfortably, that's not something I could relate to.
“Why can I see you?” I burst out of curiosity.
“It’s kind of like that one wedding tradition where they toss the flower bouquet out into the crowd and whoever catches it gets married next. Except if you see a ghost at a funeral it means you are next to die.” She shrugs.
“Oh,” I say, processing what she just said. Then it hits me. Literally. A tree hits me and it was fatal. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a story about a dark and scary night.
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### Answer: The night was unyieldingly dark and the winds bitingly cold. Suddenly I heard the sound of drums. The rhythm was eerie and struck incomprehensible fear into my heart. I stopped crying and looked up at the casket. I froze, why was there noise coming from there? I looked around at all the others but no one noticed any sound coming from the coffin. I pushed through people to get closer and assure myself I wasn’t imagining any noise. The closer I walked the louder the noise got.
I wanted to do something. They could have been alive! More and more people finish saying their goodbyes. Soon they would lower the coffin. Without a second thought, I jolt out of the crowd and I stand right next to the casket, I now feel everyone's eyes staring at me. It was too late to turn back, either I get embarrassed for life or I save someone from getting buried alive. I reach for the casket but suddenly I see someone appear right on the top of it.
“Hello” uttered the strange person. The voice sounded as if nails on the chalkboard could speak. I take a step back and take a good look at her. They seem to be floating a tiny bit off of the casket like a….
“GHOST!!!!” I screamed. I clasp my hands around my mouth. I start running with my head down, I don’t want to see everyone's reactions. It’s so hard to see in the dark but I just keep on running. I trip over a stick that was laying in the middle of the path. I’m glad I’m far enough from the funeral now that no one could see me fall.
I look up just to see the ghost barely one foot away from me with a grin on her face. Have they been following me this whole time? I rub my eyes hoping they wouldn’t be there anymore once I open them again.
“Did you like my drum solo?” questioned the ghost. I looked at her hands to see she had drumsticks in her hand.
“No way,” I responded. I didn’t know much about the girl whose funeral it was but one thing I knew was that she loved to drum and that her name was Callie.
“Is your name Callie?” I asked
“Bingo,” she replied. We sit in silence for a moment.
“Sucks having to watch your own funeral” She brings up to stop the silence. I chuckle uncomfortably, that's not something I could relate to.
“Why can I see you?” I burst out of curiosity.
“It’s kind of like that one wedding tradition where they toss the flower bouquet out into the crowd and whoever catches it gets married next. Except if you see a ghost at a funeral it means you are next to die.” She shrugs.
“Oh,” I say, processing what she just said. Then it hits me. Literally. A tree hits me and it was fatal.</s> |
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Give me an example of a business model with a mission statement. | Mission Statement:
Transform the transportation industry with improved customer experience, efficient operations, and reliable services with cost-effectiveness and minimal environmental impact.
This will be a good mission statement for Uber as it represents the transportation industry as a whole in which Uber can make an impact. Also, we wanted to be clear about the firm’s north star, which is improved customer experience, efficient and reliable operations with low cost, and minimal environmental impact.
Uber’s business model:
Value proposition:
Uber’s value prop is to offer transportation services via internet orderings from the customer. Customers order a transportation service via a mobile-enabled app and get instant or real-time updates about the order status. This significantly differs from the current taxi-cab model, where customers must hire a taxi-cab by waiting in line at the airport or taxi station. The existing taxi hire model has a poor experience for customers and comes with a high cost.
Activities, resources, and capabilities:
The critical activity for Uber in this business model is to connect the passengers and drivers on a demand basis concerning a location with a computer algorithm and deliver the service over a mobile app for both drivers and passengers.
Uber needs computational resources and engineers to build the algorithm. Also, Uber needs to develop capabilities to attract drivers and passengers to its platform for each market, country, and city.
Revenue model:
In this model, Uber customers will pay per hire, which will include the transportation charge, driver’s labor fees, and the driver’s car maintenance, including fuel and running and maintenance expenses of the car, and a small commission for Uber that will be the revenue for the company. On average per ride, Uber expects to earn a 3% commission for basic taxi-hire service. Top-of-the-line services like Uber-X may earn up to 10% commission.
Scope of the enterprise:
This business model's primary customer segment is millennials with smartphones with internet-enabled services.
This business model's horizontal scope can be vastly expanded to different products. Uber can start with a standard taxi-hire service, and for the luxury segment, it can offer Uber-X and Uber-SUV. Uber can also branch to adjacent industries like food delivery with Uber Eats and freight delivery with Uber Freight.
The business’s sheer scope is to develop the in-house demand algorithm for connecting drivers and passengers. Uber does not intend to employ drivers. Instead, it will lease/contract the drivers on a per-ride basis and pay the contract cost to the drivers. In contrast, the computational and other IT infrastructure services will be leased/rented on services like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. This will enable Uber to be agile and move fast in various markets while protecting its intellectual property, the algorithm. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Give me an example of a business model with a mission statement.
### Context:
### Answer: Mission Statement:
Transform the transportation industry with improved customer experience, efficient operations, and reliable services with cost-effectiveness and minimal environmental impact.
This will be a good mission statement for Uber as it represents the transportation industry as a whole in which Uber can make an impact. Also, we wanted to be clear about the firm’s north star, which is improved customer experience, efficient and reliable operations with low cost, and minimal environmental impact.
Uber’s business model:
Value proposition:
Uber’s value prop is to offer transportation services via internet orderings from the customer. Customers order a transportation service via a mobile-enabled app and get instant or real-time updates about the order status. This significantly differs from the current taxi-cab model, where customers must hire a taxi-cab by waiting in line at the airport or taxi station. The existing taxi hire model has a poor experience for customers and comes with a high cost.
Activities, resources, and capabilities:
The critical activity for Uber in this business model is to connect the passengers and drivers on a demand basis concerning a location with a computer algorithm and deliver the service over a mobile app for both drivers and passengers.
Uber needs computational resources and engineers to build the algorithm. Also, Uber needs to develop capabilities to attract drivers and passengers to its platform for each market, country, and city.
Revenue model:
In this model, Uber customers will pay per hire, which will include the transportation charge, driver’s labor fees, and the driver’s car maintenance, including fuel and running and maintenance expenses of the car, and a small commission for Uber that will be the revenue for the company. On average per ride, Uber expects to earn a 3% commission for basic taxi-hire service. Top-of-the-line services like Uber-X may earn up to 10% commission.
Scope of the enterprise:
This business model's primary customer segment is millennials with smartphones with internet-enabled services.
This business model's horizontal scope can be vastly expanded to different products. Uber can start with a standard taxi-hire service, and for the luxury segment, it can offer Uber-X and Uber-SUV. Uber can also branch to adjacent industries like food delivery with Uber Eats and freight delivery with Uber Freight.
The business’s sheer scope is to develop the in-house demand algorithm for connecting drivers and passengers. Uber does not intend to employ drivers. Instead, it will lease/contract the drivers on a per-ride basis and pay the contract cost to the drivers. In contrast, the computational and other IT infrastructure services will be leased/rented on services like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. This will enable Uber to be agile and move fast in various markets while protecting its intellectual property, the algorithm.</s> |
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Explain how "work from home" has an opportunity cost. Provide anecdotes to support your points. | These days, it is “cool” to be a techie. Jobs come with perks, including nap rooms and free gourmet lunches. Celebrity entrepreneurs, like Mark Cuban, talk about how they are learning to write code. Back in the late 1990s when I started getting paid to write code, this was not the case. I often found myself in windowless rooms, basements or chilly server rooms wrangling data or writing code. However, from early on in my career, my managers ensured that I was exposed to the real action: where the business value-add activities took place. I walked factory floors at Prestolite in Ann Arbor to see how the ERP system for which I was contributing programming code played a part in the convergence of IT with humans working with machines and parts to produce finished products. When I worked for Richard Helppie’s Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation, while between programming assignments, I shadowed an industrial engineer who was helping to redesign an Emergency Department’s (ED) physical layout; we watched the flow of doctors, patients and nurses. We asked questions like: “why are the doctors not using the stations intended for note-taking and instead are walking down two hallways to take their notes in empty offices?”; it turned out that the note-taking station in the heart of the ED was a place where doctors were exposed to all sorts of noise and other distractions.
Being a good programmer had a lot to do with understanding software architecture, APIs, etc… But being a better programmer meant understanding the world in which the software was actually put into practice.
Ford Motor Company’s F-150 has been America’s best selling truck for 46 consecutive years. Looking at the finished product with your eyes barely conveys the awesome complexity of the supply chain involved in bringing it to life. To get a better sense of the convergence of the F-150’s supply chain into its finished product, you can take a stroll on the catwalk that hovers above the assembly line as part of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The public can tour the plant and walk above a large portion of the assembly process. You can see Kanban in action as workers pull components from bins and perform their specialized task in a step of the ever-rolling line, while overhead displays help orchestrate replenishment. You can get a sense of the optimized flows of humans, robots and parts. And, maybe, if you look closely, you’ll spot opportunities for improvements in the process, in the safety measures, or in areas where automation has not yet taken hold. Consider whether or not you would see such opportunities by looking at charts and graphs…
Alan Mulally was figuratively and literally a gymnast (at least during his time at the University of Kansas). After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. A disciplined engineer by training, he did not solely rely on charts, facts and figures to drive organizational change. He used his eyes and made sure that the leaders saw the firm’s operations in a certain, methodical way. For instance, he built trust through transparency by using simple visual tools (like color-coding for status).
Once Mulally brought divisional leaders together to a conference room to look at a pile of hood prop rods for the various cars and trucks that Ford manufactures. The prop rods all looked different. They were from different suppliers, made of different materials, had a variety of costs, and had different internal staff dedicated to their role in the supply chain and assembly. He did not send a spreadsheet in an email to make his point. He had the leadership team look at the rods on the table and aimed for them to understand that “this kind of variation is costly but doesn’t matter to consumers.”
Mulally performed organizational and operational gymnastics, starting with a junk-rated company, and ending up being called “The Savior of Ford”. Mulally understood the power of seeing and of showing.
In the 1970s, Japan rocked the automotive world by mass producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at highly competitive prices. The Toyota way eventually swept across the industry, and a new jargon (and mindset) made its way to Detroit, with terms like Kaizen, Kanban, and Genchi Genbutsu. The Gemba Walk made its way into automotive manufacturing and other industries, such as Overhead Door and at the COVID-19 vaccination center at Mount Morningside Hospital in New York City. “The literal translation for Gemba (現場) is ‘the real place’ and in business it refers to the real place where value is created, such as the factory floor.” These tools are not a magic bullet; a Harvard Business Review study found that MBWA (“management by walking around”) decreased performance, on average, in a hospital setting.
I used aspects of the Gemba Walk to help design a software system for lab technicians at a major national laboratory. When the CDC needed help to track the variants of the SARS-Cov-2 (“Coronavirus”) across the USA, I helped build a system that enabled lab technicians to efficiently select and route the appropriate samples for the genetic sequencing process, a step that comes after the COVID PCR test. I went to the lab, watched the technicians, observed the physical flow of humans and materials in the lab and talked with the people involved in the process. I was able to see (and measure) aspects of the process that I was tasked with automating. I made observations that I never could have made through video calls or emails.
Software practitioners (developers, designers, architects, UX engineers and product owners) are continuously building and refining systems for robotics, assembly lines, labs, logistics, warehouses, shipyards, and other industries. “Agile” software development is a common methodology (and has some roots that are tied to Toyota-inspired manufacturing practices). Agile facilitates frequent, structured communication, but the product owner often serves as a proxy for the actual business stakeholders. He or she may communicate with slides, diagrams and customer “user stories”. However, as the value chain is communicated through the various parties (product owner, architect, etc.), the real-world value chain (what does the assembly line actually look like when it is in full swing) can become distilled and distorted.
Executives and senior managers are keenly monitoring the Work from Home (WFH) phenomenon. The U.S. Census Bureau is tracking WFH trends. Academics are analyzing WFH. Celebrity executives are flip-flopping on WFH. Productivity is questioned. But, are we asking the right question? Can you WFH and walk?
It is clear that IT and non-IT professionals prefer WFH… So companies are in a bind: force in-office work or find some middle ground. A.P. Moller – Maersk, “an integrated transport and logistics company”, lists job vacancies on their website. When looking at their IT jobs, you will struggle to see a mention of “Remote” or “Work from Home.” And you will also see vacancies, such as this Lead Software Engineer that have been open since May of 2022.
A startup named “Gemba” is hoping to solve this vexing problem using Virtual Reality (VR). A Global Newswire article from January, 2023 describes Gemba’s origin story: “Gemba grew out of executive training company The Leadership Network, founded in 2013 by CEO Nathan Robinson and Chairman Victor Lewis. Through its collaboration with global giants like Toyota, Tesla, Google, BMW and Amazon, senior executives from non-competing companies have been able to visit their state-of-the-art factories and facilities to see best practice in action as part of an executive Gemba masterclass.”
We’ll see if technology will allow techies like myself to continue to work in our pajamas while getting the benefits of a Gemba Walk. In the meantime, executives and senior managers may want to consider scheduling on-site Gemba walks. Just don’t forget to supply a gourmet lunch, a foot massage, and some nice swag. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Explain how "work from home" has an opportunity cost. Provide anecdotes to support your points.
### Context:
### Answer: These days, it is “cool” to be a techie. Jobs come with perks, including nap rooms and free gourmet lunches. Celebrity entrepreneurs, like Mark Cuban, talk about how they are learning to write code. Back in the late 1990s when I started getting paid to write code, this was not the case. I often found myself in windowless rooms, basements or chilly server rooms wrangling data or writing code. However, from early on in my career, my managers ensured that I was exposed to the real action: where the business value-add activities took place. I walked factory floors at Prestolite in Ann Arbor to see how the ERP system for which I was contributing programming code played a part in the convergence of IT with humans working with machines and parts to produce finished products. When I worked for Richard Helppie’s Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation, while between programming assignments, I shadowed an industrial engineer who was helping to redesign an Emergency Department’s (ED) physical layout; we watched the flow of doctors, patients and nurses. We asked questions like: “why are the doctors not using the stations intended for note-taking and instead are walking down two hallways to take their notes in empty offices?”; it turned out that the note-taking station in the heart of the ED was a place where doctors were exposed to all sorts of noise and other distractions.
Being a good programmer had a lot to do with understanding software architecture, APIs, etc… But being a better programmer meant understanding the world in which the software was actually put into practice.
Ford Motor Company’s F-150 has been America’s best selling truck for 46 consecutive years. Looking at the finished product with your eyes barely conveys the awesome complexity of the supply chain involved in bringing it to life. To get a better sense of the convergence of the F-150’s supply chain into its finished product, you can take a stroll on the catwalk that hovers above the assembly line as part of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The public can tour the plant and walk above a large portion of the assembly process. You can see Kanban in action as workers pull components from bins and perform their specialized task in a step of the ever-rolling line, while overhead displays help orchestrate replenishment. You can get a sense of the optimized flows of humans, robots and parts. And, maybe, if you look closely, you’ll spot opportunities for improvements in the process, in the safety measures, or in areas where automation has not yet taken hold. Consider whether or not you would see such opportunities by looking at charts and graphs…
Alan Mulally was figuratively and literally a gymnast (at least during his time at the University of Kansas). After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. A disciplined engineer by training, he did not solely rely on charts, facts and figures to drive organizational change. He used his eyes and made sure that the leaders saw the firm’s operations in a certain, methodical way. For instance, he built trust through transparency by using simple visual tools (like color-coding for status).
Once Mulally brought divisional leaders together to a conference room to look at a pile of hood prop rods for the various cars and trucks that Ford manufactures. The prop rods all looked different. They were from different suppliers, made of different materials, had a variety of costs, and had different internal staff dedicated to their role in the supply chain and assembly. He did not send a spreadsheet in an email to make his point. He had the leadership team look at the rods on the table and aimed for them to understand that “this kind of variation is costly but doesn’t matter to consumers.”
Mulally performed organizational and operational gymnastics, starting with a junk-rated company, and ending up being called “The Savior of Ford”. Mulally understood the power of seeing and of showing.
In the 1970s, Japan rocked the automotive world by mass producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at highly competitive prices. The Toyota way eventually swept across the industry, and a new jargon (and mindset) made its way to Detroit, with terms like Kaizen, Kanban, and Genchi Genbutsu. The Gemba Walk made its way into automotive manufacturing and other industries, such as Overhead Door and at the COVID-19 vaccination center at Mount Morningside Hospital in New York City. “The literal translation for Gemba (現場) is ‘the real place’ and in business it refers to the real place where value is created, such as the factory floor.” These tools are not a magic bullet; a Harvard Business Review study found that MBWA (“management by walking around”) decreased performance, on average, in a hospital setting.
I used aspects of the Gemba Walk to help design a software system for lab technicians at a major national laboratory. When the CDC needed help to track the variants of the SARS-Cov-2 (“Coronavirus”) across the USA, I helped build a system that enabled lab technicians to efficiently select and route the appropriate samples for the genetic sequencing process, a step that comes after the COVID PCR test. I went to the lab, watched the technicians, observed the physical flow of humans and materials in the lab and talked with the people involved in the process. I was able to see (and measure) aspects of the process that I was tasked with automating. I made observations that I never could have made through video calls or emails.
Software practitioners (developers, designers, architects, UX engineers and product owners) are continuously building and refining systems for robotics, assembly lines, labs, logistics, warehouses, shipyards, and other industries. “Agile” software development is a common methodology (and has some roots that are tied to Toyota-inspired manufacturing practices). Agile facilitates frequent, structured communication, but the product owner often serves as a proxy for the actual business stakeholders. He or she may communicate with slides, diagrams and customer “user stories”. However, as the value chain is communicated through the various parties (product owner, architect, etc.), the real-world value chain (what does the assembly line actually look like when it is in full swing) can become distilled and distorted.
Executives and senior managers are keenly monitoring the Work from Home (WFH) phenomenon. The U.S. Census Bureau is tracking WFH trends. Academics are analyzing WFH. Celebrity executives are flip-flopping on WFH. Productivity is questioned. But, are we asking the right question? Can you WFH and walk?
It is clear that IT and non-IT professionals prefer WFH… So companies are in a bind: force in-office work or find some middle ground. A.P. Moller – Maersk, “an integrated transport and logistics company”, lists job vacancies on their website. When looking at their IT jobs, you will struggle to see a mention of “Remote” or “Work from Home.” And you will also see vacancies, such as this Lead Software Engineer that have been open since May of 2022.
A startup named “Gemba” is hoping to solve this vexing problem using Virtual Reality (VR). A Global Newswire article from January, 2023 describes Gemba’s origin story: “Gemba grew out of executive training company The Leadership Network, founded in 2013 by CEO Nathan Robinson and Chairman Victor Lewis. Through its collaboration with global giants like Toyota, Tesla, Google, BMW and Amazon, senior executives from non-competing companies have been able to visit their state-of-the-art factories and facilities to see best practice in action as part of an executive Gemba masterclass.”
We’ll see if technology will allow techies like myself to continue to work in our pajamas while getting the benefits of a Gemba Walk. In the meantime, executives and senior managers may want to consider scheduling on-site Gemba walks. Just don’t forget to supply a gourmet lunch, a foot massage, and some nice swag.</s> |
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write short essay on Neil Armstrong experience on moon | On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, made history by becoming the first human to set foot on the Moon. As he stepped onto the lunar surface, he famously uttered the words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Armstrong's experience on the Moon was a momentous occasion that captured the world's attention. He spent just over two hours outside the spacecraft, collecting samples, conducting experiments, and taking photographs. He was joined by fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who followed him out of the lunar module a short while later.
Despite the excitement of the moment, Armstrong later described his time on the Moon as a serene and otherworldly experience. The Moon's surface was eerily quiet, with no atmosphere to carry sound. Armstrong described the sky as "completely black," and the Earth as a "magnificent, lonely" sight in the distance.
Armstrong's mission to the Moon was a triumph of human ingenuity and perseverance. It marked a new era in space exploration and cemented America's position as a leader in the field. His bravery and dedication to science continue to inspire generations of scientists and explorers to this day. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: write short essay on Neil Armstrong experience on moon
### Context:
### Answer: On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, made history by becoming the first human to set foot on the Moon. As he stepped onto the lunar surface, he famously uttered the words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Armstrong's experience on the Moon was a momentous occasion that captured the world's attention. He spent just over two hours outside the spacecraft, collecting samples, conducting experiments, and taking photographs. He was joined by fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who followed him out of the lunar module a short while later.
Despite the excitement of the moment, Armstrong later described his time on the Moon as a serene and otherworldly experience. The Moon's surface was eerily quiet, with no atmosphere to carry sound. Armstrong described the sky as "completely black," and the Earth as a "magnificent, lonely" sight in the distance.
Armstrong's mission to the Moon was a triumph of human ingenuity and perseverance. It marked a new era in space exploration and cemented America's position as a leader in the field. His bravery and dedication to science continue to inspire generations of scientists and explorers to this day.</s> |
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Write a motivating note to a friend who wants to lose weight | There are three parts to achieving any goal you set for yourself:
1. Vision : Visualize your ideal end goal (lose 25 pounds!)
2. Action : Set up a daily plan of action (walk every day for 60 minutes, give up ice cream)
3. Celebration : Plan an amazing celebration when you reach your goal (and yes, with ice cream!) | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a motivating note to a friend who wants to lose weight
### Context:
### Answer: There are three parts to achieving any goal you set for yourself:
1. Vision : Visualize your ideal end goal (lose 25 pounds!)
2. Action : Set up a daily plan of action (walk every day for 60 minutes, give up ice cream)
3. Celebration : Plan an amazing celebration when you reach your goal (and yes, with ice cream!)</s> |
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Is euthanasia ethical? | Euthanasia or mercy killing, is an act of doctor assisted suicide and withdrawing of medical care.
Some proponents ascribe to the right of dignity in life and death.
However, valid arguments are to be made that misuse of the law can cause unintended deaths and will then be homicides.
This topic is controversial | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Is euthanasia ethical?
### Context:
### Answer: Euthanasia or mercy killing, is an act of doctor assisted suicide and withdrawing of medical care.
Some proponents ascribe to the right of dignity in life and death.
However, valid arguments are to be made that misuse of the law can cause unintended deaths and will then be homicides.
This topic is controversial</s> |
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Imagine you're planning a ski trip with your friends. What are some good areas to go skiing? | There are many skiing spots around the world with various levels of difficulty. Some of the most well-known ski areas in the world are in North America, including in Whistler, BC, Lake Tahoe, CA, Park City, UT, various resorts in Colorado, and Mont Tremblant, Quebec. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Imagine you're planning a ski trip with your friends. What are some good areas to go skiing?
### Context:
### Answer: There are many skiing spots around the world with various levels of difficulty. Some of the most well-known ski areas in the world are in North America, including in Whistler, BC, Lake Tahoe, CA, Park City, UT, various resorts in Colorado, and Mont Tremblant, Quebec.</s> |
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How do you navigate through a forest? | Enter the forest taking 3 steps forward. Do a side step to the left, to bypass the small tree. Look up to see if you can spot squirrels and birds. Look straight ahead again. Take 6 steps forward. Make a 360 degrees turn to look around, you are in the forest now. Turn to you right and take 4 steps. There is a bench, sit down on it. Relax for a bit, and breathe in the fresh air. Stand up from the bench, and take the same route back. You can skip the 360 degree turn and the looking up the tree. However, this is up to you. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: How do you navigate through a forest?
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### Answer: Enter the forest taking 3 steps forward. Do a side step to the left, to bypass the small tree. Look up to see if you can spot squirrels and birds. Look straight ahead again. Take 6 steps forward. Make a 360 degrees turn to look around, you are in the forest now. Turn to you right and take 4 steps. There is a bench, sit down on it. Relax for a bit, and breathe in the fresh air. Stand up from the bench, and take the same route back. You can skip the 360 degree turn and the looking up the tree. However, this is up to you.</s> |
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Imagine you come across a time machine and that with this machine time travel is possible, however, you can only make one round trip to the past and back. What year would you travel to and why? | It would be tempting to go back in time to attempt to change or experience any number of events throughout history but I would not use the machine. I am afraid that any change to the past, no matter how small, could have unknown repercussions that spread through time and change the world as I know it, threatening those that I know and love and even my own existence. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Imagine you come across a time machine and that with this machine time travel is possible, however, you can only make one round trip to the past and back. What year would you travel to and why?
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### Answer: It would be tempting to go back in time to attempt to change or experience any number of events throughout history but I would not use the machine. I am afraid that any change to the past, no matter how small, could have unknown repercussions that spread through time and change the world as I know it, threatening those that I know and love and even my own existence.</s> |
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Write a poem about lost friendship | Thought we were sandstorms,
Getting rid of everything on our way.
Thought we were revolutionaries,
Changing the usual ways of society.
Thought we were inseparable,
Holding our hands firmly.
Thought we were makers of our future,
Closing our eyes at future.
Thought of the new ideas we would implement,
Being ignorant of life's ways.
But, now I know,
We were never destined to take the same path,
Never will we sit and chat as we once used to. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a poem about lost friendship
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### Answer: Thought we were sandstorms,
Getting rid of everything on our way.
Thought we were revolutionaries,
Changing the usual ways of society.
Thought we were inseparable,
Holding our hands firmly.
Thought we were makers of our future,
Closing our eyes at future.
Thought of the new ideas we would implement,
Being ignorant of life's ways.
But, now I know,
We were never destined to take the same path,
Never will we sit and chat as we once used to.</s> |
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What is the best way to talk to a teenager about sex | You should share the emotional and physical implications. Explaining that engaging in adult intimacy can lead to adult consequences. Not only is there a physical risk of pregnancy and disease, but the emotional risk of love or heartache can be very challenging for a teenager to manage without the experience and wisdom that comes with adulthood. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: What is the best way to talk to a teenager about sex
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### Answer: You should share the emotional and physical implications. Explaining that engaging in adult intimacy can lead to adult consequences. Not only is there a physical risk of pregnancy and disease, but the emotional risk of love or heartache can be very challenging for a teenager to manage without the experience and wisdom that comes with adulthood.</s> |
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Write a professional email to my landlord asking whether I can make my rent payment 15 days late next month | Mr./Mrs. Landlord, I would like to ask that you allow Brian to turn his rent payment in 15 days late next month. Please note that he has never had a late payment before and actually has a history of turning his payment in early. As a matter of fact, if you review all of the previous months and added up all of the days he turned his rent in early, you would find it's a total of 30 days early. So with that in mind, and considering everything going on in his life right now, he is simply asking to delay his payment for 15 days this upcoming month and then 15 days later you will be receiving the following months payment. Thanks in advance and appreciate your flexibility and patience in this matter. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a professional email to my landlord asking whether I can make my rent payment 15 days late next month
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### Answer: Mr./Mrs. Landlord, I would like to ask that you allow Brian to turn his rent payment in 15 days late next month. Please note that he has never had a late payment before and actually has a history of turning his payment in early. As a matter of fact, if you review all of the previous months and added up all of the days he turned his rent in early, you would find it's a total of 30 days early. So with that in mind, and considering everything going on in his life right now, he is simply asking to delay his payment for 15 days this upcoming month and then 15 days later you will be receiving the following months payment. Thanks in advance and appreciate your flexibility and patience in this matter.</s> |
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Imagine you are getting married and are attending a wedding cake tasting. Describe five different flavors you try, with combinations of both cake and frosting for each tasting. Pick one best flavor at the end of the five tastings. | The first flavor I try is vanilla cake with a buttercream frosting. The cake is good, but too plain and basic. Next we try a vanilla cake with a chai frosting, and I like it a lot more, since I love spice. Although I do worry that the vanilla cake might be a bit plain. A third option is a dark chocolate cake with a cherry and chocolate ganache filling, which is very rich and moist, which I appreciate. Fourth we try a lemon drizzle cake, which is nice but I'm not sure the right choice for the rest of our menu. And for our final flavor we try a matcha cake with white chocolate frosting, which has a very nice cake but I think the frosting is too sweet. Finally, I decide to pick the chocolate and cherry combination because I think it had the best cake and frosting combination. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Imagine you are getting married and are attending a wedding cake tasting. Describe five different flavors you try, with combinations of both cake and frosting for each tasting. Pick one best flavor at the end of the five tastings.
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### Answer: The first flavor I try is vanilla cake with a buttercream frosting. The cake is good, but too plain and basic. Next we try a vanilla cake with a chai frosting, and I like it a lot more, since I love spice. Although I do worry that the vanilla cake might be a bit plain. A third option is a dark chocolate cake with a cherry and chocolate ganache filling, which is very rich and moist, which I appreciate. Fourth we try a lemon drizzle cake, which is nice but I'm not sure the right choice for the rest of our menu. And for our final flavor we try a matcha cake with white chocolate frosting, which has a very nice cake but I think the frosting is too sweet. Finally, I decide to pick the chocolate and cherry combination because I think it had the best cake and frosting combination.</s> |
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Write a horror movie synopsis of a couple who move into house and the movie must involve AI. Give it an M Night Shyamalam twist ending | Couple Kelsey (tech sales) and Mark (software, AI engineer) are struggling financially in Cali after get laid off and need to move into a much cheaper apartment. After a string of disappointing home viewing options, they get info that a really swanky home is available for very cheap. The home agent says they can have the home for rent for a strangely very cheap price, the catch is that it's a fully AI run smart home built by the landlord himself but it's got too many bugs and he's still trying to make it work. The couple moves in and the 'bugs' in the smart home system seem to have a mind of it's own + tries to hurt them. However, these 'tech issues' seem to get stranger when the couple starts seeing 'entities' and experiencing poltergeist type hauntings. They think it's the distortions from EMF waves emitted by the wrongly coded smart home system and gadgets.
Twist comes towards the the end when the couple they realise the landlord was experimenting with AI and electromagnetic waves to conjure up portals to the ghost world in order to bring his dead wife back to life.
The landlord has been trying to have Kelsey killed and 'program' her with the resurrected spirit of his dead wife. | creative_writing | ### Instruction: Write a horror movie synopsis of a couple who move into house and the movie must involve AI. Give it an M Night Shyamalam twist ending
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### Answer: Couple Kelsey (tech sales) and Mark (software, AI engineer) are struggling financially in Cali after get laid off and need to move into a much cheaper apartment. After a string of disappointing home viewing options, they get info that a really swanky home is available for very cheap. The home agent says they can have the home for rent for a strangely very cheap price, the catch is that it's a fully AI run smart home built by the landlord himself but it's got too many bugs and he's still trying to make it work. The couple moves in and the 'bugs' in the smart home system seem to have a mind of it's own + tries to hurt them. However, these 'tech issues' seem to get stranger when the couple starts seeing 'entities' and experiencing poltergeist type hauntings. They think it's the distortions from EMF waves emitted by the wrongly coded smart home system and gadgets.
Twist comes towards the the end when the couple they realise the landlord was experimenting with AI and electromagnetic waves to conjure up portals to the ghost world in order to bring his dead wife back to life.
The landlord has been trying to have Kelsey killed and 'program' her with the resurrected spirit of his dead wife.</s> |
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road trip to Kerala from Bangalore. | You can plan for a One Week Road trip from Bangalore to Entire Kerala.
Day 1: Start early in the morning.First destination Munnar. You can reach Munnar in 10 hours. Stay in a nice hotel facing Tea estate. Relax for the day.
Day 2 : Travel Munnar . You can change the hotel for Different view.
Day 3 : Start after breakfast for Kochi, It's a port City. Reach Kochi near about 3 hours 30 minutes, visit kochi port beach walk . And stay at night near Marari beach , any sea facing resort(1 hr from Kochi) and
Day 4 : Half an hour from Marari beach, go to Alyppe (Alappuzha) , Stay boat house. This is Beautiful!! Enjoy the Alappuzha Lake ride in your boat.
Day 5 : Go to Varkala. Stop for Jatayu earth center , this is outstanding. Varaka has very nice beach shopping and restaurant .
Day 6 : Go to Poovar, there any many nice sea facing resort. And do not forget to go for Mangrove tour.
Day 7 : You can go to Kanyakumari and back to Bangalore | creative_writing | ### Instruction: road trip to Kerala from Bangalore.
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### Answer: You can plan for a One Week Road trip from Bangalore to Entire Kerala.
Day 1: Start early in the morning.First destination Munnar. You can reach Munnar in 10 hours. Stay in a nice hotel facing Tea estate. Relax for the day.
Day 2 : Travel Munnar . You can change the hotel for Different view.
Day 3 : Start after breakfast for Kochi, It's a port City. Reach Kochi near about 3 hours 30 minutes, visit kochi port beach walk . And stay at night near Marari beach , any sea facing resort(1 hr from Kochi) and
Day 4 : Half an hour from Marari beach, go to Alyppe (Alappuzha) , Stay boat house. This is Beautiful!! Enjoy the Alappuzha Lake ride in your boat.
Day 5 : Go to Varkala. Stop for Jatayu earth center , this is outstanding. Varaka has very nice beach shopping and restaurant .
Day 6 : Go to Poovar, there any many nice sea facing resort. And do not forget to go for Mangrove tour.
Day 7 : You can go to Kanyakumari and back to Bangalore</s> |
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