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Proč se mi vyhýbáš?! Translate this to English?

In order to translate the phrase, I will use my internal language processing capabilities to determine the appropriate translation. After analyzing the phrase, I found that it is in the Czech language. Step 1: Identify the words in the phrase. The phrase contains the following words: Proč (why), se (reflexive pronoun), mi (to me), vyhýbáš (avoid/evade), and ?! (a combination of question and exclamation marks). Step 2: Determine the meaning of each word. Proč - Why se - reflexive pronoun, indicating the action is being done to the subject mi - to me (indirect object pronoun) vyhýbáš - you avoid/evade (2nd person singular of the verb "vyhýbat se") Step 3: Arrange the words in a way that makes sense in English. Why are you avoiding me?! Step 4: Finalize the translation. The English translation of "Proč se mi vyhýbáš?!" is "Why are you avoiding me?!"

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Swaay is the debut EP by American band DNCE. The EP was released worldwide on October 23, 2015, by Republic Records. The majority of the EP was co-produced and co-written by lead singer and frontman Joe Jonas. The EP debuted at number 39 on the US "Billboard" 200. Can we draw the following conclusion? Swaay has been sung by Clinton.

No, little one, we cannot say that Swaay has been sung by Clinton. Here's why: Swaay is the first small music album (called an EP) by a group of musicians who call themselves DNCE. They shared their music with everyone on October 23, 2015. Joe Jonas - he's one of the singers - helped make a lot of the songs. This music album was liked by many people, and it got a good place (number 39) in a big list of famous music called "Billboard" 200. But, Clinton is not mentioned here, so we don't know if Clinton sang in Swaay. From what we know, Swaay was sung by the band DNCE, not by someone named Clinton.

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Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego. Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler studied the emotional health of more than 4,700 people.They used information from the Framingham Heart Study.That study began sixty years ago in the American community of Framingham.Massachusetts.It was started to learn more about the risks of heart attack and stroke. For the new study,the researchers examined the emotions of the men and women in the Framingham Heart Study.The information was gathered from 1983 to 2003. The researchers found that friends of happy people had a greater chance of being happy themselves.That means that happiness spreads,or has a contagious effect,among people.And,the smaller the physical distance between friends,the larger the effect they had on each other's happiness. Sadness was also contagious among friends,but not as much as happiness.The researchers say social groups did not influence happiness as much as personal situations. However,people removed by as much as three degrees of separation still had an effect on one's happiness.The expression three degrees of separation means the friends of an individual's friends. In fact,persons with three degrees of separation had a greater effect on an individual's happiness than having five thousand dollars.The researchers say the study is historic because it shows that social effects on health can be spread among people. Another finding is that people who work together or are married do not have as much of an effect on happiness levels as friends.The researchers say this is often true among friends of the same sex.

Which of the following statements is true about the effect of friends on happiness according to the study? A. Being surrounded by happy friends has a smaller effect on happiness than money. B. Friends of happy people have a greater chance of being happy themselves. C. People who work together have a larger effect on happiness levels than friends. D. Social groups have more influence on happiness than personal situations.

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Question: Why did the Nicaraguans come to America? Answer: Throughout the 1980s with the United States supported Contra War (or Contra-revolutionary war) which continued up until 1988, and the economic collapse of the country many more Nicaraguans migrated to the United States amongst other countries. A single-select problem: Is the question answered in a satisfactory fashion? Options are: +yes +no

Answer: +yes The question is answered in a satisfactory fashion because it explains that Nicaraguans came to America due to the Contra War and economic collapse in their country. This caused many people to migrate to the United States and other countries for safety and a better life. The other option, +no, is not correct because the question is indeed answered clearly and provides a good explanation for the migration.

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Do these two sentences from wikipedia have the same meaning? On their wedding day , Sean Sean is killed before the ceremony takes place , and Centaine goes to Michael to get help . Sean is killed on their wedding day , before the ceremony takes place , and Centaine goes to Michael for help .

Step 1: Read and understand both sentences. Sentence 1: On their wedding day, Sean Sean is killed before the ceremony takes place, and Centaine goes to Michael to get help. Sentence 2: Sean is killed on their wedding day, before the ceremony takes place, and Centaine goes to Michael for help. Step 2: Break down the sentences into their main components. Sentence 1: - Wedding day: Sean Sean is killed before the ceremony takes place. - Centaine's actions: Centaine goes to Michael to get help. Sentence 2: - Wedding day: Sean is killed before the ceremony takes place. - Centaine's actions: Centaine goes to Michael for help. Step 3: Compare the components for similarities and differences. Similarities: - Both sentences describe an event happening on a wedding day. - In both sentences, the person being killed is named Sean (although sentence 1 has a repeated "Sean" which might be a typo, we continue analysis assuming "Sean"). - In both sentences, Sean is killed before the ceremony takes place. - In both sentences, Centaine goes to Michael. - In both sentences, the purpose of going to Michael is for help. Differences: - There are no significant differences in the meaning of the two sentences. Conclusion: Based on the comparison, the two sentences from Wikipedia have the same meaning.

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How did the Israeli-Palestinian conflict start? How can the Israeli-Palestinian conflict end? Multi-choice problem: Are these two questions inquiring about the same information? Available choices: (i). no; (ii). yes;

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict started because of two groups of people, the Israelis and the Palestinians, both wanting the same land. Imagine if two kids both wanted the same toy, and they couldn't agree on how to share it. The conflict started a long time ago because both groups believed that the land was special and important to them. For the conflict to end, both Israelis and Palestinians would need to find a way to live together peacefully and share the land. Just like the two kids would need to find a way to share the toy, it requires understanding and cooperation from both sides. As for the multi-choice problem, the answer is: (i). no These two questions are not inquiring about the same information. The first question asks about how the conflict started, while the second question asks about how it can potentially end.

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Please answer the following question: Title: Could have been better Product review: I had decided to read this book for a book report a while ago. I was mostly inspired by the original plot to read it, however, I was disappointed by the rushed writing and lack of descriptions of characters and locations. Throughout the book, even the main character does not have a distinct age, physical appearance, or personality (unless you own the paperback copy with her on the cover). And although she does have the power of clairvoyance, most of the story is way too predictable. I would recommend this for young children who do not see such points as important, but for older readers, though, I think you should pass this one up. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light? A:

The review depicts the product in an unflattering light. The reviewer expresses disappointment in the writing, lack of descriptions, and predictability of the story, and they only recommend it for young children who may not mind these shortcomings. They advise older readers to pass on the book. Overall, the review presents more negative aspects than positive ones, which creates an unflattering impression of the product.

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How do you control your emotions in public? How could I control my emotions and my negative thoughts? Please tell me if those questions are the same. Choose your answer from: i. no; ii. yes;

i. no While these two questions are related, they are not the same. The first question pertains to managing emotions specifically in public settings, whereas the second question focuses on controlling both emotions and negative thoughts in general. To address both concerns, here are some techniques and strategies you can use: 1. For controlling emotions in public: a. Be self-aware: Recognize and pay attention to your feelings and emotions as they arise. By being mindful of your emotional state, you can identify potential triggers and take necessary action to avoid an outburst. b. Practice deep breathing: If you feel overwhelmed by emotion, take a moment to breathe deeply and slowly. This will help to calm your nervous system and lower your heart rate, allowing you to regain control of your emotions. c. Develop a "poker face": Practice maintaining a neutral facial expression when you're feeling strong emotions. This can prevent others from noticing your emotional state, giving you more privacy to process and manage your emotions. d. Seek emotional support: Form a support system of trusted friends or family members with whom you can discuss your issues and emotional reactions privately. This way, you will not feel compelled to express your emotions publicly. 2. For controlling emotions and negative thoughts in general: a. Cognitive restructuring: This is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals identify and replace negative thinking patterns with more rational and positive ones. This process involves challenging negative thoughts, evaluating their accuracy, and generating alternative thoughts or beliefs. b. Mindfulness meditation: Practice mindfulness techniques to become more present in the moment and aware of your emotions and thoughts as they arise. This practice can help you accept your emotions without judgment and develop healthier coping mechanisms. c. Reassess your expectations: Recognize that it's normal to feel a wide range of emotions, and not every situation will go as planned. By managing unrealistic expectations and understanding that setbacks and negative emotions are a natural part of life, you can better cope with these feelings when they arise. d. Develop healthy outlets for your emotions: Engage in activities that you enjoy or that help you process and release pent-up emotions, such as exercise, journaling, creative arts, or talking with a trusted friend or therapist. e. Practice self-compassion: Be kind to yourself and remember that everyone experiences negative emotions and thoughts from time to time. Don't judge yourself harshly for having them; instead, try to learn and grow from these experiences. By combining the approaches for controlling emotions in public and managing negative thoughts overall, you can build resilience and improve your emotional well-being. Remember that it takes time and practice, so be patient with yourself as you work on these skills.

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one couple tied their six children to trees so they could not follow them as they fled to find food. This is all lower case. Can you fix that?

One couple tied their six children to trees so they could not follow them as they fled to find food. It's concerning to hear about the desperation that led a couple to choose such a drastic action in order to search for food. This situation speaks to broader issues, such as extreme poverty, famine, and the overall lack of resources available to ensure that every family can provide for their basic needs. In a world where many have access to an abundance of food, it's important to address the factors that cause such disparity and the unfortunate choices that result from those situations. Here are some different aspects to consider: 1. Poverty: This type of incident often stems from extreme poverty, in which families struggle to meet their basic needs, including food, clothing, and shelter. Chronic poverty causes many families to resort to desperate measures in order to survive. Governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) must work together to tackle poverty and help support impoverished families. 2. Famine: Famines can arise due to various factors, such as climate change, conflict, and poor governance, leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition in affected regions. International organizations and local governments need to work together to provide emergency food aid during famines and implement measures to prevent future ones. 3. Lack of access to education: Education plays a critical role in breaking the cycle of poverty. An educated population is better equipped to find ways to meet their basic needs and create better lives for themselves and their families. Ensuring that children in impoverished regions have access to quality education is paramount. 4. Weak social safety nets: In some cases, families may not have access to the necessary social safety nets or support systems that could help mitigate their dire situations. Strengthening these safety nets can provide a lifeline for families in need. 5. War and conflict: Families in war-torn areas are particularly vulnerable to experiencing extreme hardships. Peace-building efforts must be a priority for local and international organizations in order to establish security and stability in these regions, thus facilitating the rebuilding of communities. 6. Climate change: The increasing unpredictability of weather patterns due to climate change can lead to crop failures, water shortages, and additional challenges for families as they search for ways to provide food and other basic necessities. Combating climate change is essential in order to mitigate its impact on the most vulnerable populations. As we work to address these pressing issues, we must remember the extreme circumstances faced by many families across the world and strive to create a global society where incidents like this become a part of history rather than ongoing reality.

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Write an article based on this summary: On ‘whole cloth’ quilting, try voiding shapes as well as filling shapes. On patchwork, think about filling different areas or imposing an all over pattern. Use a printed fabric for backing and stitch the outlines of the pattern from the back and then quilt in the areas from the front – this works well with large scale furnishing fabrics. Use a free zigzag stitch to create fill patterns.

Title: Fun Ways to Make Beautiful Quilts Hello, little friends! Today we are going to talk about an exciting way to make pretty quilts. Quilts are like warm blankets made from many pieces of colorful fabric sewn together. There are different ways to make quilts, but we will talk about two special ways: "whole cloth" quilting and "patchwork" quilting. Whole Cloth Quilting: Do you know whole cloth quilting? It's when we use a big piece of fabric and sew lovely patterns onto it. We can make pictures, shapes, and designs with our sewing. One fun thing to do is make "voiding" shapes. This means making empty spaces shaped like hearts, stars, or anything you like. You can also fill these shapes with colorful stitches to make them extra pretty. Patchwork Quilting: Another amazing way to make quilts is called "patchwork." This is when we sew lots of small, differently shaped pieces of fabric together, like a puzzle. When we do this, we can fill each area with a beautiful pattern. Or, you can make one big pattern that covers everything! Using Printed Fabric: One really cool idea is to use printed fabric for the back of your quilt. Printed fabric has pretty pictures or patterns on it already. You can sew along the outlines of these pictures from the back, and then fill in the areas from the front. This works very well with large pieces of fancy fabric. It makes your quilt very special! Zigzag Stitch: When you're making patterns and designs, you can use a "zigzag stitch." This stitch is like drawing a zigzag, going up and down, up and down. It's a fun way to create lots of different fill patterns for your quilts. And that's it, little friends! Now you know some wonderful ways to make beautiful quilts. You can try these ideas with your family and friends, and make warm, colorful blankets for everyone. Have fun sewing and creating!

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peter l. jensen died in illionios in 1961, prior to this he had received recognition from both denmark and the u.s. from denmark, he was bestowed with knighthood of order of the dannebrog and the appointment to honorary member of the danish engineering association; from the u.s. in form of honors from the american institute of radio engineers and audio engineering society. Please write the text above using proper case.

Peter L. Jensen died in Illinois in 1961. Prior to this, he had received recognition from both Denmark and the U.S. From Denmark, he was bestowed with Knighthood of the Order of the Dannebrog and the appointment to Honorary Member of the Danish Engineering Association. From the U.S., he received honors from the American Institute of Radio Engineers and the Audio Engineering Society.

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How has the internet change the world? How will the internet change the world? Please tell me if those questions are the same. pick from the following. -no. -yes.

Before I answer your last question, let's first analyze the two questions: 1. How has the internet changed the world? This question asks about the impact of the internet on the world in the past and up to the present moment. It indicates that the internet has already had a substantial impact on how the world functions and wants an elaboration on those changes. 2. How will the internet change the world? This question is asking about the future impact of the internet on the world. It focuses on potential changes that the internet could bring and how it might shape the world in the coming years. Now, to answer your last question: are these two questions the same? My answer: -no. These two questions may seem similar, but they have different focal points. The first question looks at past and present changes brought by the internet, while the second question looks at potential future changes.

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Premise: 3, Accounting for Inventory and Related Property, with respect to forfeitures related to satisfying tax liabilities. Hypothesis: Forfeitures in relation to dealing with liabilities arising from tax must be factored when it comes to Accounting for Inventory and Related Property. Does the premise entail the hypothesis?

Yes, the premise does entail the hypothesis, since it implies the need to address the impact of forfeitures on accounting for inventory and related property when dealing with tax liabilities. To understand how the premise connects to the hypothesis, let us elaborate further on each aspect mentioned in both statements. Premise: 3, Accounting for Inventory and Related Property, with respect to forfeitures related to satisfying tax liabilities. This premise suggests the importance of considering forfeitures in the context of accounting for inventory and related property, particularly when those forfeitures are associated with satisfying tax liabilities. In other words, when a company must account for its inventory and related property, it should factor in the forfeitures that may occur due to tax obligations. Forfeitures are the involuntary losses of property or other assets resulting from the company’s inability to satisfy tax or other liabilities. It can occur when businesses fail to meet their payment deadlines or when they face legal penalties for unpaid taxes. Thus, forfeitures can have significant implications for the value of a company’s inventory and related property. Hypothesis: Forfeitures in relation to dealing with liabilities arising from tax must be factored when it comes to Accounting for Inventory and Related Property. This hypothesis asserts the importance of incorporating forfeitures into the accounting process for inventory and related property when those forfeitures stem from tax liabilities. The claim emphasizes that these forfeitures may affect the financial position of the company, including the value of its inventory and other property. Consequentially, having accurate accounting for these items could aid in making informed decisions and assessments about the company's financial health. When preparing financial records, organizations must ensure that all relevant factors are considered, including unforeseen circumstances like forfeitures due to tax liabilities. Such considerations allow companies to accurately assess their current financial situation, plan for future operations, and manage risk effectively. Proper accounting for forfeitures ensures proper compliance with applicable accounting standards and enables the organization to present a transparent and reliable picture of its finances to stakeholders. By taking into account the relationship between forfeitures involving tax liabilities and accounting for inventory and related property, as suggested by the premise, the hypothesis emphasizes the need for accurate and comprehensive financial reporting. Consequently, the premise entails the hypothesis, as both statements recognize the importance of factoring in forfeitures due to tax liabilities when accounting for inventory and related property.

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Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given a string of characters. You need to remove duplicate characters from the string if any, and return the resulting string. Problem:QyYdHTVupfGnwJLOYhBhifYIjPSd Solution:

Here is a step-by-step solution to remove duplicate characters from the given string and return the resulting string: 1. Define the input string: input_string = "QyYdHTVupfGnwJLOYhBhifYIjPSd" 2. Create an empty string to store the resulting string with no duplicates: no_duplicate_string = "" 3. Iterate through each character in the input_string. for char in input_string: 4. During the iteration, check if the current character is NOT present in the no_duplicate_string. If true, then add the character to the no_duplicate_string. if char not in no_duplicate_string: no_duplicate_string += char 5. Continue the loop until all characters in the input_string have been checked. 6. After the loop, the no_duplicate_string contains the resulting string with no duplicates. Result: QyYdHTVupfGnwJLOIjS Explanation: The given string "QyYdHTVupfGnwJLOYhBhifYIjPSd" has some duplicate characters. When we go through the loop and check each character, we add it to the no_duplicate_string only if it is not present there. In the end, we get the string "QyYdHTVupfGnwJLOIjS" without duplicates.

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News article: A further 100 people were also injured in the 7.4 magnitude aftershock which shook the Miyagi prefecture region late Thursday night, resulting in widespread blackouts, motorway closures and swaying buildings as far away as Tokyo. As a result of the quake, water leaked out of spent fuel pools at Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in northeast Japan, although there were no changes in radiation levels outside the complex, according to Tohoku Electric Power, its operators. The leakages were reported from three reactors at the plant, which was earlier shut down safely after it was hit by a 43-foot tsunami triggered by the March 11 earthquake. "We detected a small rise in radiation levels inside the reactor buildings, and are trying to find the locations of the leaks,” said an official for Tohoku Electric Power. “We see no change in radiation levels outside the reactor buildings.” The aftershock, which was focused on the same region devastated in the March 11 disasters, triggered an immediate tsunami warning which was later lifted. Officials at the earlier damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant briefly evacuated workers following the aftershock, before continuing with efforts to restore control at the site. Workers at the Fukushima plant are currently involved in injecting nitrogen into reactor No 1 as a “preventative measure” to prevent the risk of a hydrogen gas explosion. Two of the world’s largest concrete pumps were reported to be making their way from the United States to the Fukushima plant, to help officials in the attempts to restore crucial cooling functions. As a result of on-going efforts, radiation levels around the plant are believed to be subsiding to “a level very close to background,”, according to the latest reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). ||||| Radioactive water spilled from pools holding spent nuclear fuel rods at the Onagawa power plant in Miyagi Prefecture following the strong earthquake late Thursday, the nuclear safety agency said Friday. At the crisis-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant or at another plant in Fukushima Prefecture, meanwhile, no new problems have surfaced since the magnitude 7.1 aftershock of the deadly March 11 quake. While the spent fuel pools at the Onagawa plant and the Higashidori nuclear power station in Aomori Prefecture, both operated by Tohoku Electric Power Co., lost their cooling functions for 20 to 80 minutes after the quake, the temperature hardly rose, the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said. A small amount of contaminated water spilled on the floor was observed inside the buildings at all three reactors at the Onagawa plant, which has suspended operations since the mega earthquake and tsunami last month, according to the agency. In all, water spilled or leaked at eight sections of the plant as a result of the 11:32 p.m. quake, according to Tohoku Electric. As much as 3.8 liters of water leaked at one of them, with the highest level of a radioactive isotope -- 5,410 bequerels per kilogram -- found in the spilled water on the floor beside a spent fuel pool in the building housing the No. 1 reactor. A spent nuclear fuel disposal facility in the village of Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, lost external power supply and switched to an emergency generator but power was restored at 9:44 a.m. Friday, according to the agency. The Higashidori nuclear power plant in Aomori also got power from an emergency generator after the Thursday quake, but its external power supply was restored at 3:30 a.m. Friday, according to Tohoku Electric and the government's countermeasure headquarters. No changes in radiation readings have been observed at any of the facilities, including Fukushima Daini, a nuclear power plant just south of Daiichi, both operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co. Nor is there any information that radioactive materials have leaked outside due to the aftershock. Higashidori's only reactor was undergoing regular maintenance at the time of the temblor, and its fuel rods were not inside the core but were stored in a spent fuel pool, the agency said. The Onagawa nuclear plant lost three of its four external power connections but one of them was restored on Friday morning, with its cooling system for the spent nuclear fuel pools temporarily stopped. Tokyo Electric said no new abnormalities have developed in any of the six reactors at Fukushima Daiichi, which it has struggled to bring under control since the plant was crippled by the disaster and began spewing radioactive materials into the environment. No workers at the plant were hurt in the aftershock, the power supplier said, adding that its damage control steps of pumping fresh water into the No. 1 to No. 3 reactors to prevent them from overheating and injecting nitrogen into the No. 1 unit to prevent hydrogen from exploding were unaffected. The quake late Thursday, which was off Miyagi at a depth of about 66 kilometers, jolted areas in the prefecture already hit hard by last month's quake. Meanwhile, Tokyo Electric continued to release relatively low-level radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean to make room for far more contaminated water that has flooded the basement of the No. 2 reactor's turbine building. Once the utility finishes releasing the low contaminated water, it will check a facility that had held the water to see if there are any cracks to ensure that there would be no leakage when the more contaminated water is diverted there. The turbine building needs to be cleared of radioactive water to restore sustainable cooling systems for the No. 2 reactor, which lost normal cooling functions and suffered a partial meltdown of the core since the deadly quake last month, along with the No. 1 and No. 3 reactors. The No. 4 reactor had no fuel in its core but suffered a loss of cooling functions for its fuel pool. The No. 5 and No. 6 reactors have since been brought to a stable condition. On Friday, the power company reinforced the earth around a cracked pit, from which highly radioactive water had leaked into the sea before it was successfully plugged by injecting sodium silicate, a chemical agent known as ''water glass.'' Since the leakage had stopped, the company observed about a 7-centimeter rise in the level of contaminated water in a vertical tunnel connected to the No. 2 reactor building, from which the tainted water is believed to have originated. ==Kyodo ||||| What is a shorter version of the above article?

A 7.4 magnitude aftershock hit the Miyagi prefecture region late Thursday night, causing 100 injuries, blackouts, motorway closures, and swaying buildings. The quake led to water leaks in spent fuel pools at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in northeast Japan, but radiation levels remained unchanged outside the complex. Officials at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant briefly evacuated workers following the aftershock before continuing their efforts to restore control. Radiation levels around the plant have reportedly been decreasing, approaching background levels, per the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Premise: "A man in a red shirt is looking in his back pocket." Hypothesis: "A man is looking at his back pocket." Is the hypothesis entailed by the premise? Options: - yes - it is not possible to tell - no A step-by-step solution is:

1. Analyze the premise: "A man in a red shirt is looking in his back pocket." - The premise states that there is a man (wearing a red shirt) who is looking in his back pocket. 2. Analyze the hypothesis: "A man is looking at his back pocket." - The hypothesis states that there is a man who is looking at his back pocket. 3. Compare the premise and hypothesis: - Both statements involve a man looking at/in his back pocket. - The premise adds an additional detail about the man wearing a red shirt, which is not mentioned in the hypothesis. 4. Check the entailment: - Entailment means that if the premise is true, then the hypothesis must also be true. - In this case, if the man in the red shirt is looking in his back pocket (premise), then it is certainly true that a man is looking at his back pocket (hypothesis), no matter the color of his shirt. 5. Conclusion: - Based on the analysis above, the hypothesis is entailed by the premise. The correct answer is "yes."

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download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd Louisiana Survey Results Q1 Given the choices of Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Susana Martinez, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan, and Rick Santorum, who would you most like to see as the GOP candidate for President in 2016? Jeb Bush .................17% Rand Paul ...............18% Chris Christie ..........10% Marco Rubio ........... 8% Ted Cruz ................. 8% Paul Ryan ...............11% Bobby Jindal ...........10% Rick Santorum ........ 5% Susana Martinez ..... 0% Someone else/Not 13% sure ......................... Q3 Would you describe yourself as very liberal, somewhat liberal, moderate, somewhat conservative, or very conservative? Very liberal ...................................................... 3% Somewhat liberal ............................................ 5% Moderate......................................................... 11% Somewhat conservative .................................. 38% Very conservative ........................................... 44% Q4 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2. Woman ........................................................... 51% Man ................................................................. 49% Q2 Who do you think was more responsible for the poor response to Hurricane Katrina: George W. Bush or Barack Obama? George W. Bush ............................................. 28% Barack Obama ................................................ 29% Not sure .......................................................... 44% Q5 If you are 18 to 45 years old, press 1. If 46 to 65, press 2. If you are older than 65, press 3. 18 to 45 ........................................................... 28% 46 to 65 ........................................................... 35% Older than 65 .................................................. 37% 3020 Highwoods Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 Survey of 274 Republican primary voters information@publicpolicypolling.com / 888 621-6988 August 16-19, 2013 Crosstabs Ideology Very Som ew hat Som ew hat Very liberal Moderate conservative conservative Base liberal 2016 GOP Pres Preference Jeb Bush 17% Chris Christie 10% Ted Cruz 8% 17% 17% 31% 17% 17% 24% 49% 17% 10% 6% 25% 10% 26% 10% 7% 14% 22% 8% 4% 8% 20% 8% 11% 3% 17% 14% 4% 14% 11% 1% 16% 7% 13% 7% 12% More Responsible for Katrina George W. Bush 28% Barack Obam a 29% Not sure 44% Ideology Very Som ew hat Som ew hat Very Base liberal liberal Moderate conservative conservative 66% 17% 17% 64% 36% 33% 24% 42% 33% 24% 43% 17% 36% 47% Bobby Jindal 10% Susana Martinez 0% Rand Paul 18% Marco Rubio 8% Paul Ryan 11% Rick Santorum 5% Som eone else/Not 13% sure Gender Base Wom an 2016 GOP Pres Preference Jeb Bush 17% Chris Christie 10% Ted Cruz 8% 18% 11% 6% 12% 1% 14% 7% 9% 5% 19% 15% 10% 10% 9% 22% 8% 14% 4% 8% Man More Responsible for Katrina George W. Bush 28% Barack Obam a 29% Not sure 44% Gender Base Wom an Man 23% 27% 50% 32% 30% 38% Bobby Jindal 10% Susana Martinez 0% Rand Paul 18% Marco Rubio 8% Paul Ryan 11% Rick Santorum 5% Som eone else/Not 13% sure August 16-19, 2013 survey of 274 Republican primary voters 3020 Highwoods Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 information@publicpolicypolling.com / 888 621-6988 Crosstabs Age Base 2016 GOP Pres Preference Jeb Bush 17% Chris Christie 10% Ted Cruz 8% 12% 9% 3% 15% 24% 6% 12% 9% 12% 17% 13% 8% 12% 1% 17% 6% 9% 4% 13% 20% 9% 12% 6% 14% 10% 13% 3% 14% 18 to 46 to Older 45 65 than 65 Age Base More Responsible for Katrina George W. Bush 28% Barack Obam a 29% Not sure 44% 33% 17% 50% 27% 24% 49% 24% 42% 33% 18 to 46 to Older 45 65 than 65 Bobby Jindal 10% Susana Martinez 0% Rand Paul 18% Marco Rubio 8% Paul Ryan 11% Rick Santorum 5% Som eone else/Not 13% sure August 16-19, 2013 survey of 274 Republican primary voters 3020 Highwoods Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 information@publicpolicypolling.com / 888 621-6988 ||||| A significant chunk of Louisiana Republicans evidently believe that President Barack Obama is to blame for the poor response to the hurricane that ravaged their state more than three years before he took office. The latest survey from Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling, provided exclusively to TPM, showed an eye-popping divide among Republicans in the Bayou State when it comes to accountability for the government's post-Katrina blunders. Twenty-eight percent said they think former President George W. Bush, who was in office at the time, was more responsible for the poor federal response while 29 percent said Obama, who was still a freshman U.S. Senator when the storm battered the Gulf Coast in 2005, was more responsible. Nearly half of Louisiana Republicans — 44 percent — said they aren't sure who to blame. Bush was criticized heavily when he did not immediately return to Washington from his vacation in Texas after the storm had reached landfall. The government was also slow to provide relief aid and Michael Brown, then-director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), admitted in a televised interview that he learned that many of the storm's victims at the New Orleans Convention Center were without food and water well after the situation had been reported in the press. Brown's handling of the response ultimately led to his resignation, but Bush offered an infamous endorsement of the FEMA chief only days before he stepped down. "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," Bush said. PPP Louisiana poll, August 2013 PPP Louisiana poll, August 2013 ||||| Write a summary.

This survey called "Louisiana Survey Results" shows the opinions of the Republican primary voters in Louisiana about various topics. They were asked questions about who they would like to see as the GOP candidate for President in 2016, if they think George W. Bush or Barack Obama was more responsible for the poor response to Hurricane Katrina, and to describe themselves based on their political beliefs and age. The results show different percentages for each answer, and it is interesting to see how these voters think about these topics.

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Burkina Faso's fairytale at the Africa Cup of Nations will have one more enthralling chapter after it overcame the might of four-time champion Ghana to seal a place in the final for the very first time in South Africa Wednesday. In a contest which was marred by a number of mystifying refereeing decisions, Burkina Faso survived the sending off of striker David Pitroipa and the ruling out of a seemingly legitimate strike to prevail on penalties. With the game ending 1-1 after extra-time, it was the Burkinabe which held its nerve to progress 3-2 on penalties and advance to Sunday's showpiece final against Nigeria. 'Super Eagles' end Ivory Coast's AFCON hopes. The Super Eagles had earlier booked their place in the final with a convincing 4-1 win over Mali in Durban. Burkina Faso, which had not won a game away from home at the tournament before arriving in South Afirca, had endured a frustrating night with referee Jdidi Slim's display a constant cause of consternation. But it will now have to take on Nigeria without star striker Jonathan Pitroipa, who was harshly shown a second yellow card for diving when it looked as if he had been fouled. Pitroipa's 117th minute dismissal leaves the Burkinabe without its two star strikers following the injury to talented forward Alain Traore. Burkina Faso should have been given the chance to take an early lead when John Boye sent Pitroipa hurtling towards the turf inside the Ghana penalty area, but the referee wrongly waved away appeals for a spot kick. Instead, it was Ghana which was controversially awarded a penalty after the Jdidi adjudged that Christian Atsu had been fouled inside the penalty area. Mubarak Wakaso stood up to fire home from 12 yards and net his fourth goal of the competition. What can we expect from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations? With both teams struggling to play on a terrible surface at the Mbombela Stadium, the game lacked any real sort of quality. But what it lacked in quality it more than made up for in drama and excitement as Burkina Faso continued to fight back against a perceived injustice. Ghana goalkeeper Fatawu Dauda produced a wonderful reaction save to deny Aristide Bance, while Asamoah Gyan hit a post for the Black Stars. But with an hour on the clock, the underdog finally got its reward as Bance was allowed time and space to fire home a deserved equalizer. Burkina Faso make giant strides. With the game moving into extra-time, Burkina Faso appeared to have scored a dramatic winner when Prejuce Nakoulma beat Dauda to the ball and prodded into the net. But most of those packed inside the stadium were left in disbelief when Jdidi ruled the goal out for a minor clash with Kwadwo Asamoah. Worse was to follow for the Burkinabe when Pitroipa was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving , despite replays showing he was quite clearly fouled. In the end, the contest went to penalties and it was Burkina Faso which held its nerve with Bakary Kone, Henri Traore and Bance all scoring to send it through to the final. Burkina captain Charles Kabore told reporters: "The referee is human, all humans make mistakes, but he happened to make too many tonight. But we're not going to dwell on that, we've qualified." 'Super Eagles' end Ivory Coast's AFCON hopes. In the day's early kick off, Nigeria reached the final for the first time since 2000 following a comfortable victory over Mali. The Super Eages scored three times in 20 first half minutes to take control of the contest and leave manager Stephen Keshi dreaming of repeating the triumph he pulled off as a player in 1994. Elderson Echiejile headed Nigeria ahead on 25 minutes before Brown Ideye added a second on the half-hour mark. Momo Sissoko then deflected Emmanuel Emenike's free-kick into the Mali net to leave his side facing an uphill struggle. And Ahmed Musa, who replaced the injured Victor Moses , inflicted further punishment on Mali when he ran through to score eight minutes after the interval. Mali, which famously came back from 4-0 down to draw 4-4 with Angola in the opening game of the 2010 finals, pulled one back through substitute Cheick Diarra in the 75th minute. Nigeria go through. But that failed to take the shine off for manager Keshi, who is now hoping to become only the second man in the tournament's history to win the tournament as a player and a coach after Egypt's Mahmoud El Gohary, who won it in 1959 and 1998. "We won in 1994 after we had been together for five years," he told reporters. "But we have been together for five weeks. We met up for the first time in our training camp in Portugal before the tournament, and it was a young group. "We worked hard, the atmosphere was wonderful but you cannot compare this team to that. We did play very well today and I am very happy but we haven't won anything yet." Write highlights for this article.

1. Burkina Faso reaches the Africa Cup of Nations final for the first time after defeating Ghana in a dramatic penalty shootout. 2. Burkina Faso continues to play, despite losing striker David Pitroipa to a red card and having a seemingly legitimate goal ruled out. 3. Nigeria advances to the final with a convincing 4-1 victory over Mali, with the Super Eagles scoring three goals within the first 20 minutes of the match. 4. Burkina Faso will face Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final, marking their first appearance in the final match of the tournament. 5. Nigeria's manager, Stephen Keshi, dreams of repeating his 1994 victory as a player, becoming only the second person in tournament history to win as both a player and a coach.

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Please answer the following question: I read this background article the other day: The Hawaiian Islands ( Figure above ) are in the central Pacific Ocean. The islands are volcanoes that increase in age from southeast to northwest. The youngest island is the Big Island of Hawaii at the southeast end of the chain. The volcanoes get older through Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau Islands through the northwest. The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii has been erupting almost continuously since 1983. There are also eruptions at an underwater volcano called Loih I am facing a new situation today: Melinda lived on The Big Island of Hawaii. One day she invited her Australian friend Janice over to visit the islands. Janice was very excited about the invitation. Using the knowledge I acquired from the background article, how should I answer correctly the following question regarding my new situation: Which person lived closer to Lanai island? Answer:

From the information provided in the background article, Melinda lived on the Big Island of Hawaii, which is the southeastern-most island in the Hawaiian Islands chain. Moving across the chain from southeast to northwest, the islands increase in age through Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau. Janice, on the other hand, lived in Australia, which is in the southern hemisphere and much farther away from the Hawaiian Islands. Considering the geographic locations, Melinda, who lived on the Big Island, was definitely closer to Lanai island as compared to Janice, who lived in Australia. Though the Big Island is not the immediate neighbor of Lanai, being a part of the same Hawaiian archipelago makes it much closer to Lanai than Australia. While Janice would have to travel across the Pacific Ocean from Australia to visit the Hawaiian Islands, Melinda could simply traverse through the island chain to reach Lanai. Hence, knowing the position of the Hawaiian Islands in relation to both Melinda's and Janice's locations, we can safely conclude that Melinda lived closer to Lanai island in comparison to Janice.

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Definition: Given a sentence in Bulgarian, generate a new Bulgarian sentence by performing small changes on the sentence. Here, make sure that the changes are semantically related and syntactically similar to the input. And the generated sentence should have high commonsense plausibility, that is to have reasonable probability of it being true. Input: Може да бъде изследвана за истинност на чувствата. Output:

Task: You must take a given Bulgarian sentence and create a new Bulgarian sentence by making small changes to the original. The new sentence should be semantically related and syntactically similar to the original one, while also being plausible and likely true according to common sense. Guidelines: 1. Read and understand the given Bulgarian sentence. 2. Identify the keywords and the main structure of the sentence. 3. Make small changes, such as replacing or rearranging words or phrases within the sentence while maintaining its grammatical structure. 4. Ensure that the new sentence is semantically related to the original one. 5. Check that the new sentence is plausible and likely true, according to general knowledge or common sense. Original sentence: Може да бъде изследвана за истинност на чувствата. (It can be examined for the truth of feelings.) Example of a new sentence: Може да бъде анализирана за искреност на емоциите. (It can be analyzed for the sincerity of emotions.)

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Does Hades appear in a Disney Channel musical movie? Think slowly and carefully, before giving your answer.

Yes, Hades appears in a Disney Channel musical movie, specifically in "Descendants 3" (2019). Descendants 3 is the third installment of the Descendants film series which revolves around the children of popular Disney villains. Hades, the Greek god of the underworld and main antagonist of Disney's 1997 animated film "Hercules," is portrayed by actor Cheyenne Jackson in this movie. In the story, Hades is revealed to be the father of Mal, one of the main characters.

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"Look at My Dab" (originally titled "Bitch Dab") is a song by American hip hop group Migos. It was released as a single on October 30, 2015 by Quality Control Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. The song was included on their mixtape "Back to the Bando" (2015) and was produced by Drumma Boy. It peaked at number 87 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. Choose your answer: based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "The Migos make good music."? [i] Yes [ii] It's impossible to say [iii] No I think the answer is

[ii] It's impossible to say. The given paragraph provides information about the song "Look at My Dab" by Migos, its release date, labels, inclusion in their mixtape, and its peak position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. However, simply knowing these facts is not enough to determine whether Migos make good music or not. Good music is a subjective term, and people's tastes in music vary greatly. It would be necessary to listen to the song or research critiques and opinions from various music enthusiasts, critics, and audiences to better assess the quality of the music produced by Migos. Moreover, basing our judgment of the entire group's musical abilities on just one song would not be fair or accurate. A comprehensive evaluation would require a deeper analysis of their other songs, albums, and the general reception of their work within both the music industry and listeners' preferences.

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Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be shown an English sentence. You need to classify the sentence as either a representation of an adjunct island or as an incorrect representation. A correct representation should be denoted as 'good' while everything else should be denoted as 'bad'. A correct representation of an adjunct island will be a grammatically correct instance of a sentence using an adjunct island. An incorrect representation will be everything else. Problem:What might Natalie scan before discovering a documentary? Solution:

Step 1: Understand the concept of an adjunct island. An adjunct island is a syntactic structure in which a phrase cannot be moved or extracted, usually because it's embedded within other structures. This occurs when there's a dependency relationship with other elements of the sentence. Step 2: Read and analyze the given sentence - "What might Natalie scan before discovering a documentary?" Step 3: Break down the sentence into its components: - "What" - the object in question - "might" - auxiliary verb expressing possibility - "Natalie" - the subject, performing the action - "scan" - the main verb, depicting the action - "before discovering a documentary" - prepositional phrase acting as an adjunct, indicating the timing of the action Step 4: Assess if the given sentence demonstrates an adjunct island or not. In this sentence, the adjunct "before discovering a documentary" is connected to the main verb "scan." It does not contain any extraction or movement within the prepositional phrase. Therefore, it is not an adjunct island. Step 5: Since the sentence is neither an adjunct island nor an incorrect representation of one, the solution to this problem is "good."

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This is some data: United States, language, English language. Generate a detailed description of this data

The data provided includes three significant keywords: United States, language, and English language. In this detailed description, each of these terms will be explored, as well as the relationship and significance between them. United States: The United States (U.S. or US), also referred to as the United States of America (USA), is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various minor island possessions. The country is located primarily in North America and spans across various time zones, climate regions, and geographical landscapes. Spanning a total area of 3.8 million square miles, the United States is the third or fourth-largest country in the world by total area. It is known for its highly diverse population, strong economy, political influence, and rich cultural contributions. The United States has a complex history, with its origins dating back to the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers in the 15th and 16th centuries, and the eventual formation of the country after declaring independence from Britain in 1776. Language: Language is a complex and highly-structured system of communication that is utilized by humans to express and comprehend thoughts, ideas, emotions, and experiences. Languages are rooted in symbols, primarily spoken or written, which represent specific meanings and can be efficiently combined and manipulated according to grammatical rules. These symbols, or words, are organized into hierarchical structures that comprise letters, morphemes, words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. In addition to verbal and written languages, non-verbal languages also play a significant role in communication through body language, facial expressions, and gestures. With over 7,000 distinct languages spoken around the world today, language remains central to human culture, identity, and socialization. English Language: The English language is a West Germanic language that originated from the Anglo-Saxon dialects spoken by Germanic settlers in what is now England and southern Scotland between the 5th and the 7th centuries AD. Over time, English has evolved and incorporated elements from Old Norse, Norman-French, Latin, and other languages, creating a highly diverse and dynamic linguistic landscape. Today, English is considered the global language—or "lingua franca"—owing to its widespread use in diplomacy, business, academia, and technology. With approximately 375 million native speakers and over 1.5 billion individuals capable of speaking and understanding English as a second language, the English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. The Relationship Between the United States and the English Language: The United States is home to the largest population of English speakers in the world. English is the primary language spoken by the majority of its residents, and it is the official language of the federal government. The English language played a crucial role in the development and expansion of the United States, as it was the dominant language spoken by the European settlers who established the colonies. Today, the United States' global influence in politics, economy, and culture contributes significantly to the spread and dominance of the English language worldwide. In turn, the English language has shaped the nation's identity and facilitated its integration with the global community. In summary, the data provided: United States, language, and English language are interconnected terms that represent a complex relationship between a nation, its primary means of communication, and the historical, cultural, and global influence arising from that communication. The United States, as a country, is characterized by its cultural diversity, which is reflected in the multifaceted nature of the English language and the way it has evolved and spread to become the global lingua franca.

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Question: Who does the government help with schools? Choices: - school children - parents - get money - require to pay taxes - take money The rationale to choose "school children" as the answer is that: A:

The primary focus of government assistance in schools is to ensure access to quality education, safety, and overall well-being for school children. This is achieved through various policies, programs, and funding mechanisms that directly or indirectly support children's educational journeys. 1. School children: Government help with schools is primarily aimed at benefiting the school children themselves. This includes allocating resources for hiring qualified teachers, developing curriculum, providing educational materials, and maintaining safe school facilities. Moreover, governments invest in special educational programs, extracurricular activities, and nutritional support for students in need. 2. Parents: While school children are the central beneficiaries, government help with schools also indirectly assists parents. Parents gain peace of mind knowing their children are receiving an adequate education in a secure environment. Additionally, parents often benefit from government subsidies or tax breaks that lower the overall expenses of their children's education. 3. Get money: Governments collect and allocate public funds to support education through taxes, grants, and other fiscal measures. Properly managing and distributing these resources helps ensure that schools can continually improve their infrastructure, educational materials, and staff support. 4. Require to pay taxes: While everyone is required to pay taxes, certain taxes are earmarked specifically for education. This shared responsibility ensures all members of a community contribute to the development and sustainment of a high-quality educational system. 5. Take money: The term "take money" might refer to government practices that allocate and manage funds for educational purposes. Governments must ensure that tax dollars are effectively used to provide equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. In conclusion, while the main beneficiaries of government help with schools are indeed school children, it is essential to understand that this assistance also reaches out to parents, educational staff, and the community as a whole. Providing quality education to all helps in building a stronger, more informed, and well-rounded society.

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How is "While having the same right as men to a professional career, women cannot, however, do the same work as men outside the home and triple the amount within the home." said in Romanian?

To translate the given English text into Romanian, I would use my understanding of language syntax, vocabulary, and idioms to maintain accuracy and keep the meaning of the original text. The sentence would be translated as: "Deși au același drept ca bărbații la o carieră profesională, femeile nu pot, totuși, face aceeași muncă ca bărbații în afara casei și să tripleze cantitatea în cadrul casei." My translation process involved the following steps: 1. Identifying the subject of the sentence ("women") 2. Ensuring that the verbs match the subject in terms of conjugation and plurality 3. Conveying the contrasts in the original sentence by including the necessary conjunctions and punctuation (for example, the comma before 'however', which is 'totuși' in Romanian) 4. Retaining the qualifiers and measures given in the original sentence (for example, 'the same' translates to 'aceeași', 'triple' translates to 'tripleze') 5. Double-checking the grammatical correctness and semantic coherence of the translated sentence in Romanian.

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Single/multi-choice problem: Which of the following solutions is better for the following goal: How can I make a cool bright lantern if I don't have a battery? OPTIONS: [-] Fill a mason type jar with chocolate milk, add a glow stick and seal it. [-] Fill a mason type jar with water, add a glow stick and seal it.

To determine the better solution for making a cool bright lantern without a battery, let's compare and evaluate the given options step-by-step. Option 1: Fill a mason type jar with chocolate milk, add a glow stick and seal it. Step 1: Fill the jar with chocolate milk - Chocolate milk is opaque, which would limit the light from passing through it effectively. Step 2: Add a glow stick - A glow stick produces light by mixing the chemicals inside it. Step 3: Seal the jar to keep the contents secure. Result: The chocolate milk would hinder the light from the glow stick, making this option less effective as a lantern. Option 2: Fill a mason type jar with water, add a glow stick and seal it. Step 1: Fill the jar with water - Water is transparent, which allows light to pass through it effectively. Step 2: Add a glow stick - A glow stick produces light by mixing the chemicals inside it. The light will be easily visible through the water. Step 3: Seal the jar to keep the contents secure. Result: The water helps transmit the light from the glow stick more efficiently, making this option a better choice for a lantern. Based on the analysis of these steps, Option 2 (Fill a mason type jar with water, add a glow stick and seal it) is the better solution for making a cool bright lantern without a battery, as it allows the light from the glow stick to be transmitted more effectively through the jar with water.

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Please answer the following question: In recent weeks, the investigation into possible collusion between President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia has intensified, raising the prospect that the probe could become an issue in advance of the November midterm congressional elections. Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort made another appearance in federal court in Washington Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to the latest round of charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller. Last week, Rick Gates, Manafort’s former deputy, pleaded guilty to lying to prosecutors and is now cooperating with the investigation. In mid-February, 13 Russians were indicted in connection with election meddling, which deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein described as an effort to “promote discord in the United States and undermine public confidence in democracy. We must not allow them to succeed.” Congressional inquiries also continue. Hope Hicks, the White House communications director and a longtime Trump aide, was the latest figure to testify before a congressional committee on the Russia probe. Hicks declined to answer some questions before a closed session of the House Intelligence Committee, frustrating several Democrats. “This is not executive privilege. This is executive stonewalling,” said ranking committee Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff. But there was more pushback from the White House this week. President Trump fired off a series of tweets dismissing the probe as a “WITCH HUNT.” “They have had this phony cloud over this administration, over our government,” Trump told reporters at the White House last month. “And it has hurt our government, it does hurt our government. It is a Democrat hoax.” Democrats reject that view, including Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee. “I continue to believe that this is the most important thing that I will work on in my whole public career, and getting the whole truth out is extraordinarily important,” he said. Warner’s committee is also investigating possible... Question: Generally, how long does individual testimony before a congressional committee usually last? Options: - several hours - many months - not enough information - a few weeks === The correct answer is Answer:

Individual testimony before a congressional committee usually lasts several hours. The length of the testimony can vary depending on the complexity of the subject matter, the importance of the testimony, and whether the person testifying is cooperative or evasive. However, it is important to note that the entire congressional investigation or hearing may span weeks or even months, but individual testimonies are typically confined to a matter of hours.

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Please answer the following question: The following article contains an answer for the question: Who was defeated at the Battle of Megalopolis? , can you please find it? Alexander perhaps undercut his own rule by demonstrating signs of megalomania. While utilizing effective propaganda such as the cutting of the Gordian Knot, he also attempted to portray himself as a living god and son of Zeus following his visit to the oracle at Siwah in the Libyan Desert (in modern-day Egypt) in 331 BC. His attempt in 327 BC to have his men prostrate before him in Bactra in an act of proskynesis borrowed from the Persian kings was rejected as religious blasphemy by his Macedonian and Greek subjects after his court historian Callisthenes refused to perform this ritual. When Alexander had Parmenion murdered at Ecbatana (near modern Hamadan, Iran) in 330 BC, this was "symptomatic of the growing gulf between the king's interests and those of his country and people", according to Errington. His murder of Cleitus the Black in 328 BC is described as "vengeful and reckless" by Dawn L. Gilley and Ian Worthington. Continuing the polygamous habits of his father, Alexander encouraged his men to marry native women in Asia, leading by example when he wed Roxana, a Sogdian princess of Bactria. He then married Stateira II, eldest daughter of Darius III, and Parysatis II, youngest daughter of Artaxerxes III, at the Susa weddings in 324 BC.Meanwhile, in Greece, the Spartan king Agis III attempted to lead a rebellion of the Greeks against Macedonia. He was defeated in 331 BC at the Battle of Megalopolis by Antipater, who was serving as regent of Macedonia and deputy hegemon of the League of Corinth in Alexander's stead. Before Antipater embarked on his campaign in the Peloponnese, Memnon, the governor of Thrace, was dissuaded from rebellion by use of diplomacy. Antipater deferred the punishment of Sparta to the League of Corinth headed by Alexander, who ultimately pardoned the Spartans on the condition that they submit fifty nobles as hostages. Antipater's hegemony was somewhat unpopular in Greece due to his practice (perhaps by order of Alexander) of exiling malcontents and garrisoning cities with Macedonian... A:

The Battle of Megalopolis occurred in 331 BC, during the time of Alexander the Great. However, the key figure involved in this battle was not Alexander himself, but his deputy, Antipater. While Alexander was off in Asia, the Spartan King Agis III, attempted to lead a rebellion in Greece against Macedonia. This rebellion was met with fierce opposition in the form of Antipater and his forces. Our key question here is - "Who was defeated at the Battle of Megalopolis?" From the information provided in the article, we can establish that the person defeated was King Agis III of Sparta. Antipater, who was serving as regent of Macedonia and deputy hegemon of the League of Corinth in Alexander's stead, succeeds in defeating Agis III in the Battle of Megalopolis. After winning the battle, Antipater didn't immediately engage in punitive measures against Sparta. Instead, he deferred the task of deciding Sparta's punishment to the League of Corinth, which was headed by Alexander. In the end, Alexander opted to pardon the Spartans on the condition that they provide fifty nobles as hostages. Therefore, we can conclude that the Battle of Megalopolis marked a major defeat for King Agis III of Sparta at the hands of Antipater, who was acting on behalf of Alexander the Great. This demonstrates the strength of Macedonia's forces and the savviness of their political moves, both on the battlefield and in the wider strategic sense. Despite the challenges posed by dissent and rebellion in Greece, Macedonia managed to maintain control, thus ensuring the continuation of Alexander's empire.

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I heard that Cameron played baseball for his college after earning a scholarship. And I was wondering What will Others want to do next? Options are: [I] watch Cameron play baseball [II] earn the scholarship [III] boo Cameron Answer:

To determine the best course of action for others based on the given options, we can analyze the motivations and interests of people who hear about Cameron's achievements: Option I: Watch Cameron play baseball - People might be interested in watching Cameron play because they may admire his talent and achievements or want to support him as a friend or family member. - This may be the most plausible option for those who genuinely wish to see Cameron succeed and are fans of baseball themselves. Option II: Earn the scholarship - Others may feel inspired by Cameron's success and seek to earn a scholarship themselves. - This could be a likely route for motivated individuals who have a passion for baseball or any other athletic or academic discipline, and who want to pursue higher education. Option III: Boo Cameron - This is an unlikely choice for most people as it reflects negativity and animosity towards Cameron. - Only those who have personal issues with him or are envious of his achievements might choose this option. Considering these factors, most people would likely choose either Option I (watch Cameron play baseball) or Option II (earn the scholarship). Both of these options represent positive and supportive responses to Cameron's achievements. However, there will always be a few individuals who may gravitate towards Option III due to their own personal reasons.

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

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In this task, you are given an input list. A list contains several comma-separated items written within brackets. You need to return the position of all the numerical elements in the given list in order. Assume the position of the 1st element to be 1. Return -1 if no numerical element is in the list. ['j', '4047', '1405', 'A', '5329', 'i', '6211', '8083', 'k', 'E', '7251', 'c', '9689', 'J', 'A', '729', 'Z', 'L', 'D', '6959', '9153']

This task is asking you to find the positions of numerical elements in a given list. The list contains several elements separated by commas and enclosed in brackets. Here's how to approach this task step-by-step: 1. Understand the problem: You are given a list with different elements, and your goal is to find the position of all numerical elements in the list. 2. Identify the guidelines: The position of the first element is considered 1. If there are no numerical elements in the list, you should return -1. 3. Apply the guidelines to the given list: a. You are given the following list: ['j', '4047', '1405', 'A', '5329', 'i', '6211', '8083', 'k', 'E', '7251', 'c', '9689', 'J', 'A', '729', 'Z', 'L', 'D', '6959', '9153'] b. Go through each element in the list and check if it's a numerical element. Keep track of the element's position in the list as you go. c. When you find a numerical element, add its position to a new list. For example, the first numerical element is 4047, which is the 2nd element in the list. So, add 2 to the new list. d. Continue this process for all elements in the list. 4. Return the positions of all numerical elements: The final list should contain all the positions of the numerical elements in the list. In this case, the result would be [2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 20, 21]. 5. Additional check: If no numerical elements were found in the list, the final list would be empty. In this case, return -1 as per the guidelines. By following these steps, you'll have completed the task by identifying and returning the positions of all the numerical elements in the given list or -1 if there are no numerical elements.

You are a teacher. Given a task, you explain in simple steps what the task is asking, any guidelines it provides and how to use those guidelines to find the answer.

flan.580076

Some of the other reasons such as virus infection improper file transfer process sudden system shut down and others contribute to MOV file corruption Add punctuation.

Firstly, it's vital to break down the text into comprehensible parts or sentences that create a flow of information. Every individual idea expressed will typically end with a full stop, and minor pauses between ideas will call for commas. Here, the text seems to list reasons for MOV file corruption. Here is the punctuated version: "Some of the other reasons, such as virus infection, improper file transfer process, sudden system shutdown, and others, contribute to MOV file corruption." Here's the justification for the inserted punctuation: 1. "Some of the other reasons": This is the main introductory clause which refers to several reasons. A comma is needed after this to separate it from the upcoming list or series of items. 2. "such as virus infection, improper file transfer process, sudden system shutdown, and others": These are items of a list describing the 'other reasons' referred to in the introduction. Commas are inserted between each listed items to clearly separate these individual reasons. The conjunction "and" is used before the last reason considering standard grammar norms of writing lists. 3. "contribute to MOV file corruption": This is the conclusion made about the reasons. The comma before this part separates out the list of reasons from this concluding statement, which provides a clear understanding of the purpose behind the listed reasons. Ending the sentence with a period to signify its conclusion.

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

flan.2480794

Determine the sentiment: Well, EYEboy, I must say that it pleases me to no end when someone singles me out and tries to make fun of me, especially when it is someone who seems as intelligent as you do. My favorite part of your post was "But no big bang-bang good-guy bad-guy here, kimosabe. Me suggest you stick to movie with lotsa bang bang." Well said! I do like action movies, especially if they are well done, but I also like movies that don't have a whole lot of action, as long as THEY are well done. I'm sorry, but Secret's and Lies does not fit into that category and is simply a very bad movie. I really don't see very many non-American films, so maybe I was spoiled, and didn't realize how bad foreign films really were when I saw Secrets and Lies. Perhaps if I judge foreign movies by a different standard I could some day see how Secrets and Lies could possibly be one of the highest rated movies on the IMDB. Hmm... If true, that is very scary. Jeremy Barger bits@midohio.net(new e-mail)

Step 1: Read and analyze the text During this step, I read the text and identify the tone, keywords, and phrases that indicate the user's emotions or feelings about the topic. Analysis: - The user sarcastically appreciates someone making fun of them. - The user enjoys both action and non-action movies if well done. - The user did not like the movie "Secrets and Lies." - They don't watch many foreign films and speculate that maybe foreign films are generally not as good as they expected. Step 2: Determine the sentiment Given the analysis above, I can classify the text sentiment as a mix of negative and positive emotions. Conclusion: 1. Negative sentiment: The user's sarcastic and somewhat defensive tone regarding someone making fun of them, and their dislike for "Secrets and Lies" movie. 2. Positive sentiment: The appreciation of well-made action movies and open-mindedness for non-action movies, and a hint of humor in discussing foreign films. Overall, the sentiment can be classified as mixed, leaning towards negative due to the sarcasm and disapproval evident in the text.

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

t0.1114649

Given the question: Is there a negative or positive tone to this product review? === Title: A brilliant prologue to Fall Review: While I read this book I kept asking myself, when does the story start? Hyperion is the story of a group of pilgrims adventuring to the mystical Time Tombs. Every night another of them would tell the story of why they were there. This is a great premise, but not as a whole book. I found myself completely uninterested in the few smatterings of story between their tales. I found myself sometimes even skipping to the next persons story due to sheer boredom.While this book suffers as a standalone, it really shines as a 500 page proloque to Fall of Hyperion. Under normal situations I would have stopped with this series but a family member said that I should read Fall, even if just to understand. When read in succession, these two books have an amazing synergy that never ceases to amaze me. So if you plan to read this book, you'll want the other, so that you can dive into it ASAP. Answer: The answer is:

The tone of this product review can be considered as a mix of both positive and negative. The reviewer expresses dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the book, such as the lack of an engaging central story and boredom caused by the narrative structure, which contribute to a negative tone. However, they also recognize the brilliance of the book as a prologue to the sequel, "Fall of Hyperion," and acknowledge the amazing synergy when both books are read in succession. This appreciation for the book's potential and their recommendation to read both books contributes to a positive tone.

You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.

flan.873551

Translate to Turkish: Subscribers can choose from three payment plans.

"Aboneler, üç ödeme planından birini seçebilir." Step-by-step: 1. Identify the subject, verb, and objects in the sentence: "Subscribers" (subject), "can choose" (verb), "from three payment plans" (object). 2. Translate the subject "Subscribers" to Turkish: "Aboneler" 3. Translate the verb "can choose" to Turkish: "seçebilir" 4. Translate the object "from three payment plans" to Turkish: "üç ödeme planından" 5. Combine the translated subject, verb, and object to form the Turkish sentence: "Aboneler, üç ödeme planından birini seçebilir."

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

t0.83225

Please answer the following question: Process: - A virus enters a host body - The virus has receptors that lock onto a target cell - The virus enters the cell - The virus uses the cell like a factory to make new copies of the virus - The new copies of the virus leave the cell - Infect other cells - The host gets sick as its cells are damaged. Question: suppose the body has pancreas problems happens, how will it affect less cells are damaged. How does the supposed perturbation influence the second effect mentioned. Answer by more, less or no effect Answer:

When the body has pancreas problems, it can lead to issues such as inflammation, decreased production of digestive enzymes or disrupted hormone regulation, among other concerns. However, pancreas problems may not have a direct impact on the process of viral infection at the cellular level, as described in the process you mentioned. The perturbation in the pancreas might not have a significant effect on the extent of cellular damage caused by the virus. As a result, the influence of the supposed perturbation (pancreas problems) on the second effect mentioned (cells getting damaged) would likely have no effect. However, it is important to note that pancreas problems indirectly affect the overall health of the individual, potentially impacting the immune system's ability to fight off the virus, which could then influence the progression and severity of the illness. Still, this would not change the fundamental process of how the virus infects and damages cells.

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t0.320632

What is the missing first step of the following process: - The caterpillar eats constantly until it grows bigger - The caterpillar starts to form a cocoon around itself - The caterpillar becomes a pupa - After some time the cocoon hatches - And a butterfly is born. The answer to this question is:

The missing first step of the process is the egg stage. The detailed and long answer is as follows: 1. Egg stage: The life cycle of a butterfly begins with the female butterfly laying eggs on a suitable host plant, usually the one that provides an ideal food source for the soon-to-be-hatched caterpillars. The eggs are small, often shaped like tiny spheres or ovals, and are laid either singularly or in clusters, depending on the species. The eggs are equipped with a protective outer layer called the chorion, which keeps them safe from environmental fluctuations and predators. Additionally, a layer of fluid is present between the egg and the chorion for further nourishment. 2. The caterpillar/larval stage (mentioned in the question): Once the eggs hatch, the caterpillars emerge with a voracious appetite. In this stage, their main purpose is to consume food, specifically the leaves of the designated host plant, allowing them to grow rapidly. As they grow, the caterpillars molt or shed their outer layer of skin multiple times to accommodate their increasing size. 3. Cocoon formation/chrysalis stage (mentioned in the question): After reaching an optimal size, the caterpillar finds a safe location to begin spinning a cocoon, also known as a chrysalis or pupa, around itself. The cocoon is constructed from silk, which is secreted by the caterpillar's spinneret glands. The cocoon serves as a protective covering while the caterpillar undergoes a remarkable transformation called metamorphosis. 4. Pupa stage (mentioned in the question): Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar's body breaks down and rearranges itself into the adult butterfly form. This stage can last anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on the species and environmental conditions. During this time, the caterpillar undergoes significant changes, including the development of wings, compound eyes, and a more slender body. 5. Adult butterfly/emergence (mentioned in the question): After the metamorphosis is complete, the adult butterfly emerges from the cocoon. In this stage, the butterfly is fully formed, displaying intricate patterns and vibrant colors on its wings. Shortly after emerging, the butterfly's wings will be soft and must be expanded by pumping a fluid called hemolymph through the wing veins, after which they will harden, allowing the butterfly to fly. 6. Reproduction: As adult butterflies, their primary purpose is now to find a mate and reproduce, ensuring the continuation of their species. The entire life cycle begins anew as the female lays her eggs on a suitable host plant.

You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.

niv.411549

Teacher:Here are two questions (Question1 and Question2). If these questions have the same meaning and same answer, answer "Yes", otherwise "No". Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Question1: How many penalties has Cristiano Ronaldo scored this season in comparison to Lionel Messi?, Question2: Are Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the only soccer players who can score more then 50 goals in a season in Europe? Is Neymar close? Student:

First, let's break down the task and understand the problem: Task: Determine if two given questions (Question1 and Question2) have the same meaning and same answer. If they do, answer "Yes", otherwise answer "No". Now let's analyze each question: Question1: How many penalties has Cristiano Ronaldo scored this season in comparison to Lionel Messi? - This question is asking for a comparison of the number of penalties scored by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the current season. Question2: Are Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the only soccer players who can score more than 50 goals in a season in Europe? Is Neymar close? - This question is asking if Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only players capable of scoring over 50 goals in a season in Europe, and it also inquires about Neymar's potential to achieve a similar feat. Now it's time to compare the questions and solve the problem: Comparing the two questions, we can see that they are asking about different topics: - Question1 is about the number of penalties scored by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi during the current season. - Question2 is about whether Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only players capable of scoring over 50 goals in a season in Europe and Neymar's potential. Since the questions are not about the same topic and do not have the same answer, the correct response is: Student: No

You are an AI assistant, who knows every language and how to translate one language to another. Given a task, you explain in simple steps what the task is asking, any guidelines that it provides. You solve the task and show how you used the guidelines to solve the task.

flan.1579017

Master Wong had to come to the defense of his pupil, Lun-Xiu, since he managed to anger numerous thugs. Tell me who he is.

Master Wong is kind of like a teacher. Like your teacher at school who teaches you alphabets and numbers, Master Wong teaches his student how to protect themselves, kinda like in movies where people do a lot of cool moves to keep the bad guys away. Lun-Xiu is his student, somewhat like how you are a student at school. Thugs are people who cause trouble, just like in your storybooks when the naughty characters make problems for others. So, Master Wong had to help Lun-Xiu because the naughty characters, or thugs, were being mean to him. Just like your teacher would come to help you if someone was being mean to you at school.

You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.

flan.714231

Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true: Persuasion was the planned fifth studio solo album by Adam Ant, planned for 1992-3 but never released. The album has however surfaced as bootlegs, and nowadays circulates on file sharing networks. This album is one of the 20 written about in "The Greatest Music Never Sold" by Dan Leroy, a book that revealed information on the lost recordings of many famous musicians. OPTIONS: + Yes; + It's impossible to say; + No; Hypothesis: This album is in the top 20 "The Greatest Music Never Sold"

Step 1: Understand the context. The paragraph is about the unreleased album "Persuasion" by Adam Ant and how it circulates on file-sharing networks. Step 2: Identify the key components. The book "The Greatest Music Never Sold" by Dan Leroy is mentioned as a source that talks about 20 lost recordings by famous musicians. Step 3: Cross-reference the information to verify the hypothesis. The paragraph states that "Persuasion" is one of the 20 written about in the book "The Greatest Music Never Sold." Step 4: Determine if the hypothesis is true. Based on the information provided, the hypothesis "This album is in the top 20 'The Greatest Music Never Sold'" is true.

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

cot.10803

Premise: "Man pretending to be a rock star." Hypothesis: "A person dressed up." Do we know that the hypothesis entailed by the premise? Step by step answer:

To determine if the hypothesis is entailed by the premise, we need to analyze both the premise and the hypothesis, and then deduce if the hypothesis is a logical outcome of the premise. Let's break it down step by step: 1. Premise: "Man pretending to be a rock star." The premise describes a situation where a man is pretending, which means acting as if, he is a rock star. In essence, he is portraying a role and imitating the characteristics of a rock star, but he is not one in reality. 2. Hypothesis: "A person dressed up." The hypothesis states that the person (in this case, the man) is dressed up. This means that he is wearing clothes or accessories that help him to appear as someone or something he is not, or at least to look different than his usual self. Now, let's deduce if the hypothesis is entailed by the premise: 3. Deduction: If a man is pretending to be a rock star, it is likely that he is adopting the typical appearance of one to make his role convincing. Rock stars often have specific styles, and dressing appropriately could involve changes in clothing, hairstyle, and accessories. As such, it is reasonable to deduce that if a man is pretending to be a rock star, he would probably dress up to complete the portrayal. Therefore, the hypothesis "A person dressed up" is entailed by the premise "Man pretending to be a rock star." In summary, the hypothesis is a logical outcome of the premise as a man pretending to be a rock star would likely need to dress up to convincingly portray the role.

You are an AI assistant that helps people find information. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.

flan.464077

The 12 best memes of 2015: Runaway llamas, The Dress, Adele … A police officer. A cheeky dude (Brandon Moore) yelling “what are thooose?” at the officer’s functional, ugly footwear. Millions of loops and views and copycats later, a meme is born. The first urban dictionary entry for the phrase and practice appeared in 2011, but it was 2015 when the sport of pointing at some awful shoes (preferably Crocs) and shouting “what are those?!!” entered the mainstream. The best example is the wonderful take on the Jurassic Park theme tune (see below, 50 million Vine loops so far), which I like because it’s less mean-spirited than real life examples. In fact, the man who started the whole thing back in the summer seems kind of rude – and is now in jail. Um. It stormed collective internet consciousness in early September. Norwegian Kevin Synnes decided to embarrass his girlfriend in a store by pushing down on a bunch of toy ducks which, when pressed, emitted a loud “aaarghh!” noise. The video was then appropriated by Vine star Charlie Murphy and subsequently looped millions of times, spawning multiple variants. There has even been a mash-up with the what are those? meme. My person favourite versions are those which pay tribute to Adele and Taylor Swift. However, a Guardian investigation revealed that that the toy was not a duck, but a pelican. Listen to our interview with Kevin here. Read more: How the duck army stormed the internet It took just a 30-second snippet of Adele’s new single, Hello, debuted during the advert break of the UK television show, The X Factor, to have the singer trending worldwide on Twitter. And while the haunting piano and hushed, smoky tones beloved of millions of fans induced much excitement among those desperate to hear the full song, the clip also inspired plenty of memes. “Hello, it’s me” is a pretty meme-able phrase, and the internet did not disappoint. When the sepia-tinged video dropped, featuring the singer in an amazing coat, using a flip-phone and hanging out in an abandoned house, the memes just multiplied. Especially re: the flip-phone. One woman even texted her ex the entire lyrics to Hello, without him catching on at all. Read more: Hello, it’s me. On a flip-phone. Samsung unveils clamshell model you know it's the emotional part of the song when adele doesn't stop touching her face pic.twitter.com/dkQvHRmL76 #Hello, it's me. https://t.co/82PU9WzQHG pic.twitter.com/1y7xUrARvQ A lot of people characterised this as Nicki Minaj “throwing shade” at Miley Cyrus, which is a fundamental misunderstanding of the concept of shade. Minaj didn’t “throw shade” – she directly called Cyrus out, in front of a TV audience of millions. If anything, that is the direct opposite of throwing shade. The incident happened at the MTV Music Video Awards in response to an interview Cyrus gave in which she called Minaj “not very polite”. While accepting an award Minaj called Cyrus “this bitch who had a lot to say about me in the press the other day”, before ending with the perfectly passive aggressive, “Miley, what’s good?” Cue memes. Lots and lots of memes. When Miley Cyrus takes you to her favorite restaurant that you've never been to before and you ask what to order pic.twitter.com/qoGDlgHmuQ I hate whoever room this is 😩 #iup #MileyWhatsGood pic.twitter.com/Peh3f3Yq4b Nick Young is a basketball player who shoots for the LA Lakers. His internet fame, however, is courtesy of a confused reaction face meme. At one point during a day-in-life-of documentary, Thru The Lens, posted on YouTube, Young pulls a “huh?” face when his mother calls him a clown. His quizzical expression towards the camera has spawned probably the best reaction macro of 2015 and can be used for disbelief, surprise or a thousand other reactions. The 21-year-old college student Nicholas Fraser became an internet sensation when he decided to perform, in his yard, perched on a toilet, as one does, a quick cover of Next’s Too Close, but with the lyrics changed to “why the fuck you lyin’? / why you always lyin’?”) Given that people lie all of the time, and we know about it, guys, and we all want people to know that we know, Fraser’s vine caught on and inspired multiple cover versions of his cover version. Now, when your mate texts to say she is five minutes away but you know she probably hasn’t left the house yet, there’s a perfect means of responding. Thanks Nicholas. Read more: When people say Nicholas Fraser’s vine isn’t the best of 2015: why you always lyin’? After the Fifty Shades of Grey series of books sold so poorly , it was a punt for Universal Pictures to have taken on a film adaptation. But – oh, brave souls – it was brought to the screen in summer 2015 with Sam Taylor-Johnson at the helm and Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson starring. Given that the book had already resulted in a lot of cultural cache, it was inevitable that the film would inspire memes and jokes. The internet delivered. In particular, the “my tastes are very … singular” line (altered to “my desires are unconventional” for the internet) proved a rich seam. One of the best tracks of 2015, the video for Drake’s Hotline Bling didn’t drop until October – three months after the song’s release. But it was worth the wait. A minimalist clip, Drake shows off his unusual dance moves against different coloured backdrops inspired by artist James Turell. The rapper’s moves and pained impression inspired multiple parodies shared on YouTube, Vine and Twitter. Included below are some of the best: a dancing and adorable shiba inu (aka Doge), the Man From Another Place from Twin Peaks and perhaps best of all, some tennis backhand action. The hotline is filled with secrets pic.twitter.com/5zS0WZhGCG The most viral of viral phenomenons. A young woman took a picture of a dress in a clothes store and uploaded it to Tumblr. Why is this interesting? Because the internet was genuinely divided as to whether the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. The original Tumblr post posing the question racked up an enormous 73m page views, and a BuzzFeed piece on the dress has more than 38m page views to date. #TheDress trended for days on social media. Scientists were hauled in to explain how people could be seeing different colours. Rods and cones were mentioned. British current affairs programme Newsnight even offered its own vote. The Guardian waded in, with the definitive take. when you don't know the color of the dress pic.twitter.com/sQI7YLnjk1 A live on screen vote on tonight's Newsnight - what colour is #thedress ? Get out your phone and go to http://t.co/dRffVZfw0P at 10:30pm I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard as when I discovered the Poot Lovato meme. A Tumblr post featuring an awkward fan photograph of singer Demi Lovato posited the theory that the snap was not of Demi herself, but her secret twin sister, Poot Lovato, who had been trapped in a basement her entire life. The fable took hold and soon the internet was ablaze with hilarious and creative Poot memes. Fan-fiction was written, fan art drawn, Instagram and Twitter accounts were established and even Demi herself addressed the joke (she wasn’t amused). Then, rather, brilliantly, a sleuth dug out a paparazzi photograph of Demi-as-Poot right at the moment the fan pic was taken. It’s still funny. Read more: Poot Lovato: has the internet discovered Demi’s secret sister? On THE SAME DAY AS THE DRESS, the internet exploded with one of the great police chases of our time – two llamas on the run. The llamas, one black and one white, ran loose in Sun City, Arizona. The whole internet followed, glued to the ABC15 live stream of the runaway beasts and tracking updates on Twitter. The llamas, true heroes of freedom and an inspiration to all, had escaped from their day job in an animal therapy centre. The black llama was caught first, its emancipation ended with a cruel lassoing. The white llama ran on, but eventually, it too was caught. Still, these two were the internet’s favourite llamas since Serge, the French llama who travelled by subway. NOOOO. BLACK LLAMA CAUGHT. 😔😔😔 STAY STRONG WHITE LLAMA. LLAMA 1: We're escaping this afternoon. LLAMA 2: Alpaca bag. My personal winner for meme of 2015 is the dead raccoon, an unfortunate soul, found deceased on a Toronto street. After a man tweeted the relevant city authorities to tell them about the raccoon, the poor critter was left for hours in the same spot. Over the next 12 hours, a vigil was set up for the raccoon, documented online. A note was left, a framed photograph, notes were written. Someone gave the raccoon an unlit joint as a mark of respect. It got dark. Candles were lit. The raccoon was named Conrad. Eventually, the authorities turned up and unceremoniously dumped Conrad in a rubbish truck. Such a lack of respect. Don't quite know what to say about this sidewalk discovery except that it really brought ppl together. #deadraccoonto pic.twitter.com/BJ7efipLvq The sidewalk memorial is growing, @311Toronto. H/T @jasonwagar. #DeadRaccoonTO pic.twitter.com/3vTUf9xB7b 10:46pm #DeadRacoonTO is still here. pic.twitter.com/D9JbEuxJol Write a one or two sentence summary.

In 2015, the internet saw a surge of viral memes, with the most notable including the runaway llamas, The Dress color debate, the rise of "What are those?" and Adele's "Hello" music video. These viral sensations became part of internet culture and inspired countless remixes, discussions, and adaptations.

You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.

flan.1321605

Underlying earnings rose more than 20% to €2.52bn ($2.84bn; £1.85bn), beating analysts' forecasts. Revenues in the January-to-March period rose 14.7% to €20.9bn. Growth in North America as well as Europe powered results, with the Munich-based firm citing strong demand for luxury SUVs, such as its X5 model. BMW also reaffirmed its guidance for solid growth this year. Sales of luxury vehicles and motorcycles will stay strong, the company said. During the first quarter, motorcycle sales reached a new high. However, the carmaker said some markets, including Russia, presented challenging conditions. What is a summary of this text?

The text reveals that BMW, the Munich-based automotive manufacturer, reported a significant increase of over 20% in underlying earnings to €2.52 billion ($2.84 billion; £1.85 billion) in the January-to-March period. This growth was driven by strong demand for luxury SUVs, particularly the X5 model, in North America and Europe. The company's revenues also rose by 14.7% to €20.9 billion, and they confirmed expectations of solid growth for the year. BMW's motorcycle sales reached a record high during the first quarter. However, challenging market conditions were noted in some areas such as Russia.

You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.

t0.822813

Please answer the following question: Here's a complex question that requires someone to reason about the input, can you answer it? How long did the War of the Roses last where Henry Beaufort was an important Lancastrian military commander? A:

The War of the Roses lasted from 1455 to 1487. Henry Beaufort was an important Lancastrian military commander during this period. However, it is important to note that Beaufort's involvement in the war did not span the entire duration of the conflict. He died in 1471, and the war continued for another 16 years.

You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can.

flan.603143

How is "Papantoniou noted the progress Albania and Macedonia have made in fostering regional security, but stressed the need for a continued international presence in the Balkans." said in Turkish?

In order to translate the given sentence into Turkish, I will follow these steps: 1. Identify the main subject, verb, and objects in the sentence. 2. Translate key words and phrases from English into Turkish. 3. Rearrange the translated words following Turkish grammar rules. Step 1: Identification: - Main subject: Papantoniou - Verb: noted, stressed - Objects: the progress Albania and Macedonia have made, the need for a continued international presence Step 2: Translate key words and phrases: - Papantoniou: Papantoniou - noted: belirtti - the progress: aralarındaki ilerlemeyi - Albania and Macedonia: Arnavutluk ve Makedonya - have made: elde etmiş - fostering regional security: bölgesel güvenliği artırmak - but: fakat - stressed: vurguladı - the need: ihtiyacın - for a continued international presence: sürekli uluslararası bir varlık - in the Balkans: Balkanlar'da Step 3: Rearrange the translated words to fit Turkish grammar: "Papantoniou, Arnavutluk ve Makedonya'nın bölgesel güvenliği artırmak adına elde ettikleri ilerlemeyi belirtti, fakat Balkanlar'da sürekli uluslararası bir varlık ihtiyacının altını çizdi." This is the translated sentence in Turkish.

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Sen. Ted Stevens, indicted Tuesday on seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial disclosure forms, has a long history in the Senate. Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was charged Tuesday with making false statements on financial disclosure forms. And in the last few years, the Alaska Republican has been a poster boy for congressional spending critics. In 2005, legislation backed by Stevens to build a so-called "bridge to nowhere" became a lightning rod for those critics. The proposal called for construction of a $223 million bridge to connect Alaska's Gravina Island -- population 50 -- to the mainland. The allocation was backed by Stevens and Alaska Rep. Don Young, then the powerful GOP chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Congress later rescinded the earmarked funding for the bridge. The project also drew the ire of Sen. John McCain, now the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, who has long chastised Congress for wasteful spending. He has cited the "bridge to nowhere" in several campaign speeches this year. During the primaries, McCain said politicians' pet projects could have played a role in the Minnesota bridge collapse in early 2007. "Maybe if we had done it right, maybe some of that money would have gone to inspect those bridges and other bridges around the country," McCain said in Ankeny, Iowa, on August 4, 2007. "Maybe the 200,000 people who cross that bridge every day would have been safer than spending ... your tax dollars on a bridge in Alaska to an island with 50 people on it." While the Arizona senator has long fought earmarks, he never specifically went after the "bridge to nowhere," and he was absent for key votes on its funding, according to FactCheck.org. Stevens, 84, is the oldest Republican senator and second in age only to Sen. Robert Byrd, the 90-year-old Democrat from West Virginia. Stevens is up for re-election in 2008. The former chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee has represented Alaska in Washington since 1968 and is renowned for his prowess in steering federal funds to his vast, sparsely populated state. Stevens is the Senate's president pro tempore emeritus; co-chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; vice chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and ranking member of the Disaster Recovery Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee. "During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps and flew support missions for the Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force. Stevens was awarded numerous medals for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross," according to his Senate Web site. After the war, Stevens attended and graduated from both UCLA and Harvard Law School, and later practiced law in Alaska. He later moved to Washington to work in President Dwight Eisenhower's White House. After his stint in the White House, Stevens moved back to Alaska and ran for state representative. He was elected to the Alaska House in 1964. Four years later, Stevens was appointed to the U.S. Senate. In 1970, he was elected to finish his term in a special election mandated by state law, according to Stevens' Web site. He has since been re-elected six times. What are highlight points for this article?

This article is about a man named Ted Stevens, who was a senator, a very important helper for the people in Alaska. He got into trouble for not being honest about some things in his job. A long time ago, he wanted to build a big, expensive bridge in Alaska, but a lot of people didn't like the idea because they thought it was a waste of money. This bridge was called the "bridge to nowhere." Some people, like another important man named John McCain, think it's better to use that money to make things safer for everyone. Ted Stevens has been helping Alaska for a very, very long time, and he used to work for other important people too.

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Write a title: Junk e-mail, more commonly know as spam, clogs inboxes world wide, and wastes millions in thus far vain attempt to curb nuisance. It is likely that no one

Title: "The Enduring Battle Against Junk Email: Exploring the Global Impacts of Spam and Efforts to Combat This Overwhelming Nuisance" In today's fast-paced digital world, one aspect of online communication that poses a significant challenge for users and organizations alike is the prevalence of junk email, more commonly known as spam. These unsolicited messages clog inboxes worldwide and have led to millions being spent to curtail their ever-growing presence. As individuals, businesses, and governments find themselves inundated with these digital irritants, it becomes increasingly essential to understand the mechanics and implications of spam, as well as the efforts being implemented to combat it. Spam emails take various forms, from unwanted promotional materials and product offers to more dangerous messages containing malicious links or attachments. The sheer volume of spam being sent daily is staggering, estimated to be between 14 to 18 billion messages, accounting for nearly half of all email traffic. This inundation not only disrupts productivity but also poses significant security risks for both individuals and organizations who may inadvertently engage with these messages. One of the primary social impacts of spam emails is the considerable loss of time and productivity experienced by users who must sift through copious unwanted messages. For businesses, this translates into a considerable financial drain, as it has been estimated that spam costs organizations over $20.5 billion annually in lost productivity and technical expenses. Furthermore, spam poses serious cybersecurity risks, as unsuspecting users may fall victim to phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malware delivered through these malicious messages. The damage caused by such attacks can have massive consequences, ranging from identity theft to complete operational paralysis for businesses. Recognizing these threats, governments and private entities have attempted to thwart the menace of spam through legislation and deployment of various technological barriers. Laws such as the United States' CAN-SPAM Act, Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, have sought to impose significant fines on those who engage in egregious spamming practices. However, legislation alone is not enough to combat the ever-evolving nature of spam. Technological innovation is an essential component in the fight against junk email. Email service providers have employed various tactics, such as machine learning-based algorithms that can identify and filter out suspicious messages, spam traps that 'catch' spammers and support enforcement actions, and sender authentication protocols that make it difficult for spammers to conceal their identity. Additionally, individual users play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of spam through responsible online conduct. By refraining from disclosing personal information in public forums, being cautious when following links or opening attachments from unknown sources, and setting up strong firewalls and antivirus systems, users can defend themselves from the onslaught of spam and protect their digital lives. Despite the ongoing efforts to curb spam, it is unlikely that the problem will be completely eliminated in the foreseeable future. As the tools and tactics employed by spammers continue to evolve, so too must the strategies and solutions designed to combat them. This enduring battle against junk email demands consistent vigilance and adaptation from all stakeholders involved in the digital ecosystem. It is only through this collaborative approach that we can hope to reduce the harmful impacts of spam and foster a more secure, efficient, and enjoyable online experience for all.

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Q:Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Plattenville) - Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a historic church on LA 308 in Plattenville Louisiana.It was built in 1856 and added to the National Register in 1979. A:

Step 1: Read the given text carefully. Step 2: Identify keywords in the text - "Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary", "historic church", "Plattenville Louisiana", "built in 1856", "National Register in 1979". Step 3: Based on the keywords, recognize the nature of the entity - a historic church, which is a type of building. Step 4: Compare the identified nature of the entity with the given categories. Step 5: Select the most appropriate category among the given options based on the identified nature of the entity. Answer: The appropriate category for the given text is "building" because the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a historic church, which is a type of building.

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Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. "One can see that Ada Lovelace was an English computer programmer." Is the above claim true? Options: - yes - no

Yes, the above claim is true. Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She is recognized as the first computer programmer due to her work on creating an algorithm for the Analytical Engine to calculate Bernoulli Numbers.

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Multi-choice problem: Based on the sentence "A woman in a serving motion playing beach volleyball.", is the sentence "A beach volleyball game is happening." a true sentence? pick from the following. a. yes b. it is not possible to tell c. no

Answer: b. it is not possible to tell Explanation: Just like seeing one bird flying doesn't always mean there are more birds around, one woman serving in beach volleyball doesn't always mean a game is happening. She could just be practicing by herself or maybe playing with another person but not in a game. So, we can't say for sure that a beach volleyball game is happening.

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Given the following question, let's solve step-by-step. Is the following statement true? "Astronauts did not land on the moon."

To determine if the statement "Astronauts did not land on the moon" is true, we need to examine the available evidence and determine its credibility. Let's go through this step-by-step: Step 1: Research the Apollo Moon Missions The Apollo program, conducted by NASA, sent astronauts to the moon from 1969 to 1972. Apollo 11 was the first mission to successfully land on the moon in July 1969, with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins aboard the spacecraft. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface. Step 2: Analyze the Evidence Evidence supporting the moon landings includes photos and videos taken during the missions, rock samples collected from the lunar surface, ongoing communication between the astronauts and mission control in Houston, and testimony from numerous eyewitnesses. Many experts in the fields of astronomy, geology, and physics have confirmed the authenticity of these materials. Step 3: Address Conspiracy Theories Despite the abundant evidence, some people still believe that the moon landings were a hoax. Conspiracy theories usually rely on a combination of misinterpretations, selective evidence presentation, and discrediting of authentic evidence. However, no credible evidence supports the claim that the moon landings were faked. Conclusion: Given the overwhelming evidence from the Apollo missions, expert analysis, and the lack of credible alternative explanations, the statement "Astronauts did not land on the moon" is false. Astronauts did indeed land on the moon during the Apollo missions, beginning with Apollo 11 in 1969.

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Answer a question about this article: The links between religious and political life were vital to Rome's internal governance, diplomacy and development from kingdom, to Republic and to Empire. Post-regal politics dispersed the civil and religious authority of the kings more or less equitably among the patrician elite: kingship was replaced by two annually elected consular offices. In the early Republic, as presumably in the regal era, plebeians were excluded from high religious and civil office, and could be punished for offenses against laws of which they had no knowledge. They resorted to strikes and violence to break the oppressive patrician monopolies of high office, public priesthood, and knowledge of civil and religious law. The senate appointed Camillus as dictator to handle the emergency; he negotiated a settlement, and sanctified it by the dedication of a temple to Concordia. The religious calendars and laws were eventually made public. Plebeian tribunes were appointed, with sacrosanct status and the right of veto in legislative debate. In principle, the augural and pontifical colleges were now open to plebeians. In reality, the patrician and to a lesser extent, plebeian nobility dominated religious and civil office throughout the Republican era and beyond. What group was excluded from high offices ?

In the early Roman Republic, plebeians were the group excluded from high religious and civil offices. The patrician elite held a monopoly on these positions, which led to plebeians resorting to strikes and violence to break this oppressive control. Eventually, plebeian tribunes were appointed, and in principle, the augural and pontifical colleges were opened to plebeians as well. However, in reality, the patrician and, to a lesser extent, plebeian nobility continued to dominate religious and civil offices throughout the Republican era and beyond.

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Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true: I was there last week .<br>And they were so interested .<br>Two days ago Miss Patty wrote me a note asking me to call ; and then she asked if I would take her gift to you .<br>What would you wish most from Patty 's Place , Anne ? ''<br>`` You ca n't mean that Miss Patty has sent me her china dogs ? ''<br>`` Go up head .<br>They 're in my trunk this very moment .<br>And I 've a letter for you .<br>Wait a moment and I 'll get it . ''<br>`` Dear Miss Shirley , '' Miss Patty had written , `` Maria and I were very much interested in hearing of your approaching nuptials .<br>We send you our best wishes . Hypothesis: Miss Shirley's wedding is approaching.

To determine if the hypothesis is true, I will analyze the paragraph step by step to find evidence that supports the hypothesis. 1. Mention of Miss Patty shows some interest in Miss Shirley: "Two days ago Miss Patty wrote me a note asking me to call." 2. Miss Patty wanted to send a gift to Miss Shirley: "then she asked if I would take her gift to you." 3. The gift seems to be china dogs: "`` You ca n't mean that Miss Patty has sent me her china dogs ? ''" 4. Miss Patty also had a letter for Miss Shirley: "And I 've a letter for you." 5. In the letter, Miss Patty refers to Miss Shirley's upcoming wedding: "`` Dear Miss Shirley , '' Miss Patty had written , `` Maria and I were very much interested in hearing of your approaching nuptials." Considering the evidence from the paragraph, particularly point 5 which states that Miss Patty and Maria are interested in hearing about Miss Shirley's "approaching nuptials," the hypothesis that Miss Shirley's wedding is approaching is true.

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Q: We gave Tiger swimming lessons in our plastic wading pool. I taught the kitten the way Pa taught me: I threw him into water where he could not stand, and I watched, ready to grab him if he went under. Tiger did not thrash desperately like me. He merely paddled urgently for the edge of the plastic pool with his head high and his thin legs churning. Little Bit said, "Dog paddle," and we all laughed. "Tiger paddle," I said, and we all laughed some more, even Jordy. That was probably when Ma noticed the kitten swimming lessons and stopped them. Our swimming lessons happened in two places. When Pa took us, we went to Hawkins Springs behind Mrs. DeLyons' Fountain of Youth Motor Hotel. When Ma took us, we drove to Mermaid Springs State Park, where we would sometimes meet Mr. Drake. I liked Mermaid Springs better because I felt safe there. Ma could not swim, so she never made me jump off a dock into deep water, and she always insisted that I wear an orange styrofoam cylinder on my back like a skindiver or spaceman. Ma usually sat on a towel on the grass near the beach, reading a magazine or a book while tanning her legs. Every now and then she would call to us not to go too far or not to splash each other. When she wore her one-piece red swimming suit, she would come in up to her waist, then lower herself to her shoulders, being careful not to get her hair wet. On the rarest occasions, she would wear a swimming cap and float on her back in the shallow water. Often she stayed in her shorts and shirt, adding sunglasses and removing shoes as her concession to summer and the beach. Question: Where does the writer belives to be safe? === The answer to the above question is A:

The writer believes they are safe at Mermaid Springs State Park. This is because when they go with their Ma, she ensures they wear a safety flotation device made from an orange styrofoam cylinder on their back, which provides an extra sense of security. Additionally, their Ma does not make them jump off a dock into deep waters due to her own inability to swim. She is also observant and frequently reminds them to be cautious while playing in the water. This contrasts with their experiences at Hawkins Springs, where the atmosphere seems to be more uncertain and their safety may not have been as closely monitored. The attentive supervision and protection provided at Mermaid Springs State Park create a safe environment for the writer, which is why they prefer it over Hawkins Springs.

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Flying a kite can be dangerous. When I was eight years old I went to the park with my dad to fly my new kite. We stood on the top of a hill and tried to catch the wind. It took us almost half an hour, but we finally got the kite into the air. As it lifted into the sky, the kite caught the edge of my jacket and I was pulled up into the wind with the kite. I flew higher and higher into the air until I my dad looked like an ant on the ground. The park was beautiful from up high, and I could see our car getting smaller. I flew all the way out of the city and over the lake. Eventually, the wind started to die down and I fell closer to the water. I called out to some people on a boat and they sailed over so I could land on their boat. I told them about my adventure and they sailed me back to land, where my dad picked me up. He took me out for ice cream and we went home. Answer this series of questions: 1. Why did they go to the park? 2. Is she a little girl? 3. where were they standing? 4. why? 5. what happened to her 6. where did she go 7. where did she land 8. How long had she had this kite? 9. did the kite fly right away? 10. how far did she fly 11. how did she get down? 12. was anyone around when she came down? 13. did they help her 14. how 15. how did she get back to her dad? 16. how did her dad look from up in the sky 17. what kind of snack did they have 18. where did they go after? 19. how did the people know she needed help 20. how was she pulled off the ground? Numbered answers:

1. They went to the park to fly her new kite. 2. She was a little girl, eight years old at the time. 3. They were standing on the top of a hill. 4. They were trying to catch the wind to fly the kite. 5. The kite caught the edge of her jacket and lifted her up into the wind. 6. She flew out of the city and over the lake. 7. She landed on a boat in the lake. 8. The story does not mention how long she had the kite before the incident. 9. No, it took them almost half an hour to get the kite into the air. 10. She flew far enough to leave the city and reach the lake, but the exact distance is not mentioned. 11. As the wind started to die down, she fell closer to the water and was able to land on a boat. 12. Yes, there were people on the boat she landed on. 13. Yes, they helped her. 14. They sailed her back to land. 15. Her dad picked her up on land after she was brought back by the people on the boat. 16. Her dad looked like an ant on the ground from up high in the sky. 17. They had ice cream as a snack. 18. They went home after the ice cream. 19. She called out to the people on the boat to let them know she needed help. 20. She was pulled off the ground when the kite caught the edge of her jacket and lifted her up with the wind.

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How does the sentence end? See options at the end Robert was teaching Randy to crochet a scarf so Options are: (1). Robert could make a gift for their daughter. (2). Randy could make a gift for their daughter.

Robert was teaching Randy to crochet a scarf so Randy could make a gift for their daughter. This decision stemmed from Randy's desire to create something heartfelt and unique, as well as to expand his own skill set. Crocheting, an age-old craft that involves interlocking loops of yarn using a crochet hook, provided the perfect opportunity for Randy to not only learn a new technique, but also to pour his love and creativity into a meaningful and tangible object his daughter would cherish. As the lessons began, Robert patiently guided Randy through each step of the process, from selecting the appropriate yarn and crochet hook to demonstrating different stitches and patterns. Randy was eager to gain mastery over this new skill, diligently practicing each stitch and seeking constant feedback from Robert. The two bonded over the experience, as the hours spent together allowed them to reconnect and engage in heartfelt conversations. As Randy grew more adept at crochet, he started to envision the perfect scarf for his daughter. He considered her favorite colors, her style, and her personality, ensuring that every detail would match the mental image he had built of the ideal gift. A delicate balance between warmth, aesthetic appeal, and comfort was paramount to him, and he sought Robert's guidance in order to achieve this outcome. Robert's experience allowed him to recommend various stitch patterns and techniques to help Randy create a one-of-a-kind scarf. They collaborated to select the perfect yarn that would not only be pleasing to the touch, but also durable and easy to maintain. As the project progressed, Randy became more confident and excited, knowing that his effort would speak volumes to his daughter about his love and dedication. In due time, the scarf was completed. Randy took great pride in presenting the gift to his daughter, who was moved by her father's effort to learn a new skill just to create something special for her. As she wrapped the scarf around her neck, she felt the warmth and love stitched into every fiber. It became a symbol of the bond between them, as well as a testament to Randy's commitment to showing his love in tangible ways. The experience of learning to crochet and creating a heartfelt gift for his daughter proved to be incredibly valuable for Randy. Beyond the satisfaction of creating a unique and personal gift, this journey allowed him to expand his skill set, forge a deeper connection with his friend Robert, and demonstrate the depth of his love for his child in a memorable and enduring way. The whole process made Randy realize that in a world increasingly dominated by technology and fast-paced communication, there is still immense value in taking the time to engage in traditional crafts and pass on these skills to future generations.

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One of the following sentences is nonsensical. Which one is it? Options: - Sentence A: "you have to tell the judge the joke" - Sentence B: "you have to tell the judge the truth" Let's reason step by step:

To determine which sentence is nonsensical, let's analyze them step by step: Sentence A: "you have to tell the judge the joke" 1. "you" refers to the person being addressed. 2. "have to" implies a compulsion or necessity. 3. "tell" implies communicating something. 4. "the judge" refers to a legal authority or figure who oversees trials. 5. "the joke" implies a humorous anecdote or saying. In this sentence, the listener is being asked to communicate a humorous anecdote to a legal authority. Sentence B: "you have to tell the judge the truth" 1. "you" refers to the person being addressed. 2. "have to" implies a compulsion or necessity. 3. "tell" implies communicating something. 4. "the judge" refers to a legal authority or figure who oversees trials. 5. "the truth" implies the objective reality or facts of a situation. In this sentence, the listener is being asked to communicate the objective facts of a situation to a legal authority. Between these two sentences, Sentence A ("you have to tell the judge the joke") would be considered nonsensical because it is unlikely for someone to be compelled to tell a joke to a judge, especially in the context of a legal proceeding. Sentence B ("you have to tell the judge the truth") contains a logical statement with a clear and meaningful instruction, as it is common to be expected to be truthful to a legal authority during a trial or hearing.

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News article: (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo) Weary of waiting for an economic recovery worth its name, a frustrated American public has sent Barack Obama's job approval rating to a career low - with a majority in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll favoring a Republican Congress to act as a check on his policies. Registered voters by 53-39 percent in the national survey say they'd rather see the Republicans in control of Congress as a counterbalance to Obama's policies than a Democratic-led Congress to help support him. It was similar in fall 2010, when the Republicans took control of the House of Representatives and gained six Senate seats. See PDF with full results and charts here. Obama's job approval rating, after a slight winter rebound, has lost 5 points among all adults since March, to 41 percent, the lowest of his presidency by a single point. Fifty-two percent disapprove, with "strong" disapproval exceeding strong approval by 17 percentage points. He's lost ground in particular among some of his core support groups. Economic discontent remains the driving element in political views in this survey, produced for ABC by Langer Research Associates. Americans rate the condition of the economy negatively by 71-29 percent - the least bad since November 2007, but still dismal by any measure. Only 28 percent think the economy's improving, down by 9 points since just before Obama won his second term. He gets just 42 percent approval for handling it. Economic views are strongly related to political preferences. Among people who see the economy improving, 65 percent prefer Democratic control of Congress, while among those who see the economy as stagnant or worsening, 62 percent favor Republican control. Notably, economic views are linked with preferences for control of Congress regardless of people's partisan affiliation. The results suggest the corrosive effects of the long downturn on the president's popularity: Among those who say the economy is in bad shape, Obama's overall approval rating has lost 20 points since February 2012, from 46 percent then to 26 percent now. The president faces other challenges. While he's hailed insurance exchange sign-ups as a marker of the Affordable Care Act's success, the program and his rating for handling it have lost ground, both down from their levels late last month after the Healthcare.gov website was stabilized. The law gets 44 percent support, down 5 points; Obama has just 37 percent approval for its implementation, down 7. One reason is that the law seems to have opened an avenue for public ire about health care costs to be directed at the administration. Six in 10 blame the ACA for increasing costs nationally, and 47 percent think it's caused their own health care expenses to rise. Regardless of whether or how much those costs would have risen otherwise, Obamacare is taking a heavy dose of the blame. Separately, a current issue on the world stage offers no respite for Obama: Given continued tensions over Ukraine, just 34 percent of Americans approve of how he's handling that situation, 8 points fewer than early last month. Forty-six percent disapprove, with two in 10 withholding judgment. DISCONTENT/MIDTERMS - With these and other problems - but chiefly the economy - the public by more than 2-1, 66-30 percent, says the country's headed seriously off on the wrong track. That's about where it's been lately, and more negative than a year ago. General anti-incumbency results: Just 22 percent of Americans say they're inclined to re-elect their representative in Congress, unchanged from last month as the fewest in ABC/Post polls dating back 25 years. Another outcome is risk for the president's party, in punishment for his handling of the helm. A single point divides Democratic and Republican candidates for the House in preference among registered voters, 45-44 percent. Among those who say they're certain to vote (with Republicans more apt to show up in midterms), that goes to 44-49 percent. Independents, a sometimes swing-voting group, favor Republican House candidates by 55-32 percent (among those who say they're certain to vote). And, as with views on control of Congress, perceptions of the economy correlate with congressional vote preference, regardless of partisanship. ISSUES - None of this means the GOP is home free. A robust improvement in the economy could change the equation. (As many, at least, say it's currently holding steady, 35 percent, as think it's getting worse, 36 percent.) And even as the brunt of economic unhappiness falls on the president, the public divides essentially evenly on which party they trust more to handle the economy - suggesting that the Republicans have yet to present a broadly appealing alternative. In another example, for all of Obamacare's controversies, the Democrats hold a slight 8-point edge in trust to handle health care, again indicating that the Republicans have yet to seize the opportunity to present a compelling solution of their own. Indeed, the Democrats have a 6-point lead in trust to handle "the main problems the nation faces" - although, as with all others, that narrows among likely voters, in this case to 37-40 percent, a numerical (but not significant) GOP edge. The Republicans have a 9-point advantage in trust to handle the federal deficit - an improvement for the party from last month. Similarly, Americans by a 7-point margin trust the Republicans over Obama to find the right mix of spending to cut and federal programs to maintain. The president had an 11-point lead on that question just after the partial government shutdown last fall. The Democrats push back with two results that they're likely to stress as the November election draws closer: One is a broad, 20-point advantage, 52-32 percent, in trust over the Republicans to help the middle class (but again, this narrows among likely voters). The other is an even wider, 30-point lead, 55-25 percent, in trust to handle issues of particular concern to women. The Republicans have some vulnerability in other areas, as well. Americans say the Democratic Party comes closer than the GOP to their positions on climate change, by 18 points; whether or not to raise the minimum wage, by 16 points; gay marriage, by 14 points; and the issue of abortion, by 8 points. On one remaining issue, gun control, the Republicans have a slight, 5-point edge. HEALTH CARE - Obamacare, for its part, is a subject the Republicans have sought to turn to their advantage in the midterm elections, and the poll results show ample opportunity. Costs are a particular target. As noted, 47 percent of Americans feel that their health care costs are rising as a result of the ACA; 58 percent say the same about the overall costs of health care nationally. Just 8 and 11 percent, respectively, say the law has decreased these costs. If there's a case to be made that costs would have risen anyway - or that they would have risen faster absent the ACA - it's yet to resonate with large segments of the population. Other assessments also are critical. The public by a 20-point margin, 44-24 percent, is more apt to say the law has made the overall health care system worse rather than better (although the number who say it's made things better is up by 5 points from December). The rest, 29 percent, see no change. Americans by 29-14 percent likewise say the ACA has made their own care worse rather than better, with more, 53 percent, reporting no impact. Despite the website's improvements, half say the law's implementation is going worse than they expected when it began, vs. 41 percent better - another sign of the persistent antipathy that's dogged Obamacare from the start. The poll also shows both the striking partisan division on Obamacare and the extent to which, on several questions, independents side more with Republicans on the issue. Thirty-eight percent of Democrats, for instance, say the ACA has increased health care costs nationally; that soars to 67 percent of independents and 73 percent of Republicans. And while 47 percent of Democrats think it's made the health care system better, just 6 and 16 percent of Republicans and independents, respectively, agree. OBAMA/GROUPS - Divisions among groups remain especially stark in terms of Obama's ratings; further, as noted, he's lost ground in some of his core support groups. The president's approval rating since early March has lost 14 points among liberals, 12 points among people with postgraduate degrees, 10 points among urban residents, 9 points among Democrats and 7 points among those with incomes less than $50,000. He's lost 9 points among independents as well. With 41 percent approval overall (his previous low was 42 percent last November and the same in October 2011), Obama's at new lows among nonwhites (61-34 percent, approve-disapprove) and liberals (63-31 percent), and matches his lows among moderates (46-48 percent) and independents (33-59 percent). His rating among Democrats, 74-22 percent, is a single point from its low. Other results also mark the extent of the difficulties facing Obama and his party alike. A form of statistical analysis called regression finds that, as noted above, views on the economy correlate both with congressional vote preference, and views on which party should control Congress, independently of partisan affiliation. That suggests that the Democrats are in serious need of a positive shift in economic views. That may be hard to accomplish. While 50 percent of Democrats say the economy's in good shape, that plummets not only among Republicans but independents as well, to 12 and 22 percent, respectively. And while 46 percent of Democrats see improvement in the economy, again just 22 percent of independents, and 15 percent of Republicans, agree. Preferences on which party controls Congress may reflect a general inclination in favor of divided government - and don't always predict outcomes, as in 2002, when more registered voters preferred Democratic control yet the GOP held its ground. It's striking, nonetheless, that this poll finds Republican control favored not only in the 2012 red states, by 56-36 percent, but also by 51-41 percent in the blue states that backed Obama fewer than two years ago. METHODOLOGY - This ABC News/Washington Post poll was conducted by telephone April 24-27, 2014, in English and Spanish, among a random national sample of 1,000 adults, including landline and cell-phone-only respondents. Results have a margin of sampling error of 3.5 points, including design effect. Partisan divisions are 32-21-38 percent, Democrats-Republicans-independents. The survey was produced for ABC News by Langer Research Associates of New York, N.Y., with sampling, data collection and tabulation by Abt-SRBI of New York, N.Y. ||||| President Obama’s approval rating fell to 41 percent, down from 46 percent through the first three months of the year and the lowest of his presidency in Washington Post-ABC News polls. (Charles Dharapak/AP) Democrats face serious obstacles as they look to the November elections, with President Obama’s approval rating at a new low and a majority of voters saying they prefer a Congress in Republican hands to check the president’s agenda, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Obama’s approval rating fell to 41 percent, down from 46 percent through the first three months of the year and the lowest of his presidency in Post-ABC News polls. Just 42 percent approve of his handling of the economy, 37 percent approve of how he is handling the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and 34 percent approve of his handling of the situation involving Ukraine and Russia. Obama’s low rating could be a significant drag on Democratic candidates this fall — past elections suggest that when approval ratings are as low as Obama’s, the president’s party is almost certain to suffer at the ballot box in November. Republicans are favored to maintain control of the House, with the focus now on whether they can take control of the Senate. One key question about November is who will vote. Turnout in midterm elections is always lower than in presidential elections, and at this point, key elements of the Republican coalition — namely white voters and older voters — say they are more certain to cast ballots this fall than are younger voters and minorities, two groups that Democrats and Obama relied on in 2008 and 2012. Democrats are not without assets as the midterm election campaigns intensify. Americans trust Democrats over Republicans by 40 to 34 percent to handle the country’s main problems. By significant margins, Americans see Democrats as better for the middle class and on women’s issues. Americans favor the Democrats’ positions on raising the minimum wage, same-sex marriage and on the broad issue of dealing with global climate change. View Graphic Obama receives low marks as Democrats face midterm turnout challenge Led by Obama, Democrats have sought to use many of these issues to draw contrasts with Republicans, both nationally and in states with the most competitive races. As yet, however, there is little evidence that those assets outweigh either the normal midterm disadvantages of the party that holds the White House or the dissatisfaction with the general direction of the country and Obama’s leadership generally. The Affordable Care Act is expected to be a major issue in the midterm elections. Obama recently urged Democrats to defend the law energetically, particularly after the administration announced that 8 million people signed up for it during the initial enrollment period. Republicans are confident that opposition to the new law will energize their supporters. The Post-ABC poll found that 44 percent say they support the law while 48 percent say they oppose it, which is about where it was at the end of last year and in January. Half of all Americans also say they think implementation is worse than expected. Last month, a Post-ABC poll found 49 percent of Americans saying they supported the new law compared with 48 percent who opposed it. That finding was more positive for the administration than most other polls at the time. Democrats saw it as a possible leading indicator of a shift in public opinion, but that has not materialized. A 58 percent majority say the new law is causing higher costs overall, and 47 percent say it will make the health-care system worse. While a majority say the quality of the health care they receive will remain the same, a plurality expect it to result in higher personal costs for that care. A number of Democratic strategists are urging their candidates to campaign on a message that calls for continued implementation of the law, with some fixes. These strategists say that message is more popular than the “repeal and replace” theme of the Republicans. A separate poll Tuesday from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds nearly six in 10 want Congress to improve the law rather than repeal it and replace it with something new. Democrats are hoping to put Republicans on the defensive on the question of “what next” for the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say they remain confident that the health-care issue will help them more in November. Pessimism about the economy also persists, with more than seven in 10 describing the economy in negative terms. Public attitudes about the future of the economy are anything but rosy. Just 28 percent say they think the economy is getting better, while 36 percent say it is getting worse and 35 percent say it’s staying the same. Americans express continued discontent about the country’s direction, with two-thirds saying things are on the wrong track. Asked whether each party’s incumbents deserve relection, at least six in 10 say they do not. Among registered voters, 45 percent intend to vote for the Democratic candidate in House elections this fall, and 44 percent for the Republican candidate. Based on past elections, that close margin is troubling news for Democrats. Shortly before they lost control of the House in 2010, Democrats held a five-point advantage on this question. Another measure of voting intentions came when people were asked whether they thought it was more important to have Democrats in charge in Congress to help support Obama’s policies or Republicans in charge to act as a check on the president’s policies. On this, 53 percent of voters say Republicans and 39 percent say Democrats. That is almost identical to the results of the same question when it was asked in September 2010, two months before the GOP landslide. The decline in Obama’s approval rating in the most recent poll was the result of lower support among both Democrats and independents. At this point, 74 percent of Democrats say they approve of his job performance, one point higher than his lowest ever in Post-ABC surveys. The worry for Obama and his party is that many of the Democrats who disapprove of Obama’s performance simply won’t show up in November. Although Obama’s overall approval rating is at its lowest point ever in Post-ABC polls, his disapproval is still a few points better than at its worst. That’s because more people than usual say they had no opinion. At this point, Obama’s approval rating looks only slightly better than that of President George W. Bush in the spring of 2006. Also, the disapproval of Obama’s handling of the situation with Ukraine and Russia is 46 percent, with 20 percent saying they have no opinion on that — perhaps a sign that Americans see few good policy options for the United States in the standoff. Some Democratic strategists have argued that their candidates have ample arguments to make against Republicans this fall as they seek to hold down expected losses. The Post-ABC survey sheds light on what they are. Democrats have a significant advantage on eight issues, from health care to climate change to abortion and same-sex marriage. Democrats have a smaller advantage on immigration, and the two parties are roughly equal on the economy. Republicans have the edge on three — guns, the deficit and striking the right balance on which government programs to cut. Where Democrats have the biggest advantages are on the same contrasts that helped Obama win reelection in 2012 — indicators of which party voters believe is on their side. By 52 to 32 percent, those surveyed say they trust Democrats to do a better job helping the middle class, and by 55 to 25 percent, they trust Democrats on issues that are especially important to women. How much those attitudes will actually drive voting decisions and voter turnout will be important in determining what happens in November. The Post-ABC poll was conducted April 24 to 27 among a random national sample of 1,000 adults, including interviews on land lines and with cellphone-only respondents. The overall margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points. Scott Clement contributed to this report. ||||| What is a shorter version of the above article?

According to an ABC News/Washington Post poll, Barack Obama's job approval rating has reached a career low, with a majority favoring a Republican Congress to act as a check on his policies. Obama's job approval rating lost 5 points among all adults since March, dropping to 41 percent. This is the lowest of his presidency by a single point. Discontent with the economy remains the driving element in political views, with 71% of Americans rating the condition of the economy negatively. The results suggest that the long downturn in the economy has negatively impacted the president's popularity.

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I'll give you a question, please answer with step-by-step reasoning process. Where is a good place to sore a wind instrument in you home? Options: - under bed - symphony - music room - band practice - music store

To determine the best place to store a wind instrument in your home, let's evaluate each option step by step: 1. Under bed: Storing a wind instrument under the bed may protect it from direct sunlight or accidental damage. However, it might be exposed to dust and not easily accessible when needed. Additionally, it may not provide proper ventilation needed to keep the instrument in good condition. This option might be suitable for temporary storage, but not ideal for regular usage. 2. Symphony: This option is not relevant to storing a wind instrument in your home, as a symphony is a group of musicians or a musical composition. 3. Music room: A music room is specifically designed for practicing and storing musical instruments within your home. It provides a dedicated space for the instrument, making it easily accessible for practice and safe from potential damage. The environment can be controlled to ensure proper ventilation and humidity levels. This option is highly suitable for regular usage and storage. 4. Band practice: This option refers to a location where band practice takes place, and may not be relevant for home storage. 5. Music store: A music store is a place to purchase or rent instruments, and may offer storage solutions, but it is not suitable for storing a personal instrument within your home. Based on the evaluation, a music room (option 3) would be the best choice for storing a wind instrument in your home, as it provides a dedicated and controlled environment for regular usage and proper storage.

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Explain simply why shrinking is the correct answer to: What is likely to happen to a snowman that is getting wet? Options: - cool off - could - shrinking - get cold - get larger. Explanation:

Shrinking is the correct answer to what is likely to happen to a snowman that is getting wet. This is because, as temperatures rise or sunlight directly hits the snowman, the snow begins to melt converting it into water. Since water takes up less space than snow, the snowman appears to reduce in size or "shrink." A snowman will not "cool off" or "get cold" when exposed to warmer temperatures or sunlight, as these conditions will promote melting. Additionally, the snowman will not "get larger," since melting reduces its volume and the structure's integrity. In summary, shrinking is the most accurate description of what happens to a snowman when it gets wet due to warmer temperatures, sunlight, or a combination of both. This is because the process of melting causes the snow to convert into water, leading to a reduction in size.

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This is some data: 1089 Tama, epoch, 2005-11-26; 1089 Tama, escapeVelocity, 0.0068 (kilometrePerSeconds); 1089 Tama, formerName, "1930 ST; 1952 HE4"; 1089 Tama, orbitalPeriod, 1202.846 (days); 1089 Tama, apoapsis, 373513000.0 (kilometres). Generate a detailed description of this data

This data provides key information about the celestial object known as 1089 Tama. The name "1089 Tama" signifies that it is the 1089th asteroid discovered and cataloged by astronomers. Here is a detailed description of the provided data: 1. Epoch (2005-11-26): In astronomy, the epoch is a specific date and time at which all the orbital elements of a celestial object are referenced. For 1089 Tama, the epoch is November 26, 2005. This means that the other parameters provided in the data – including its escape velocity, orbital period, apoapsis, and so on – are pertinent to this specific date. 2. Escape Velocity (0.0068 kilometres per second): This value represents the escape velocity of 1089 Tama, meaning it is the minimum speed needed for an object to escape the gravitational pull of the asteroid without falling back to its surface. With an escape velocity of 0.0068 km/s, escaping 1089 Tama is much easier compared to Earth, which has an escape velocity of around 11.2 km/s, due to its smaller mass and gravitational pull. 3. Former Names (1930 ST; 1952 HE4): These designations represent earlier names for 1089 Tama before it was assigned its current name. The former names, "1930 ST" and "1952 HE4," are provisional designations given by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Each provisional name consists of the year of discovery, followed by a letter indicating the half-month period it was discovered, and an uppercase letter and number combination representing the order of discovery within that period. Once an asteroid's orbit has been accurately determined, the IAU assigns it a permanent catalog number (like 1089) and may also provide a unique name, in this case, "Tama." 4. Orbital Period (1202.846 days): This value represents the time it takes for 1089 Tama to complete one orbit around the Sun. In this case, its orbital period is approximately 1202.846 Earth days, which is roughly equal to 3.29 Earth years. This means that Tama's year is about 3.29 times longer than Earth's year, putting it further away from the Sun on average. 5. Apoapsis (373,513,000 kilometres): The apoapsis is the point in a celestial object's orbit when it is furthest away from the body it orbits – in this case, the Sun. For 1089 Tama, its apoapsis is 373,513,000 kilometres (approximately 2.496 astronomical units) from the Sun. As a comparison, Earth's average distance from the Sun is about 149,600,000 kilometres (1 astronomical unit). In summary, 1089 Tama is an asteroid with an orbital period of roughly 3.29 Earth years and an escape velocity of 0.0068 km/s. Its furthest point from the Sun during its orbit is approximately 373,513,000 km. The data provided is referenced from the epoch of November 26, 2005, and the asteroid was previously known as "1930 ST" and "1952 HE4" before being assigned its current name.

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flan.132071

Write down the solution for this math problem: Solve -365*q - 8 = -367*q for q.

To solve the given equation, -365*q - 8 = -367*q for q, we will follow these steps: 1. Subtract -365*q from both sides of the equation 2. Simplify 3. Divide by the remaining coefficient of q Now, let's proceed with the solution: 1. Subtract -365*q from both sides: -365*q - 8 + 365*q = -367*q + 365*q 2. Simplify: -8 = -2*q 3. Divide by the coefficient of q (-2): q = -8 / -2 Thus, the solution for q is: q = 4

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Write down the solution for this math problem: Solve 0 = -2*a + 6 - 6 for a.

To solve the equation 0 = -2*a + 6 - 6 for the variable 'a', I will perform the following steps and explanations for each: Step 1: Simplify the equation 0 = -2*a + 6 - 6 Since 6 - 6 is 0, the equation becomes: 0 = -2*a Step 2: Solve for 'a' Now, we need to solve for 'a' by isolating it on one side of the equation. 0 = -2*a To isolate 'a', we can divide both sides of the equation by -2. 0 / -2 = (-2*a) / -2 0 = a The solution of the equation 0 = -2*a + 6 - 6 for 'a' is: a = 0

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How do I ask a Canadian university to waive my TOEFL scores? English is my first language and I've heard universities do that sometimes. If I want to apply to Top Universities in USA and I have a 3.98 GPA, GRE scores of 167Q and 160V, 4 AWA, and a TOEFL of 112, how good are my chances? Do those questions have the same meaning?

In order to address your questions, let's break the response into two parts accordingly. 1. Asking a Canadian university to waive your TOEFL scores: It is not uncommon for universities to waive TOEFL requirements in certain situations. To request a waiver, you should follow these steps: a. Research Eligibility: Begin by checking the university's general policy regarding TOEFL waivers and find out if they have provisions for waiving the requirement based on certain conditions such as being a native English speaker or having completed previous education in English-medium institutions. b. Gather Supporting Evidence: Collect necessary documents to prove your proficiency in English. These may include certificates, transcripts, or letters from your previous educational institutions confirming that English was the medium of instruction. Additionally, you may include any awards or memberships that indicate your strong English communication skills. c. Write a Waiver Request Letter: Prepare a formal letter addressed to the admissions office or the specific department where you are applying. In the letter, clearly state your request for a TOEFL waiver and provide a rationale for the request. Be sure to include your contact information and application ID or student number (if available). Mention any relevant experience or qualifications that demonstrate your English language proficiency and attach the necessary supporting documents listed above. d. Submit the Request: Send your waiver request letter along with the supporting documents via email or as part of your online application (if the university allows it). Make sure to send your request well in advance of the application deadline, giving the university enough time to consider your request and provide a response. e. Follow Up: If you haven't heard back from the university within a few weeks, it's a good idea to follow up with the admissions office or department to check the status of your waiver request. 2. Evaluating your chances of being accepted into top universities in the USA: Admission to top universities in the USA is competitive, and each institution has its own set of selection criteria. In general, your high GPA (3.98) and competitive GRE scores (167Q and 160V) are major strengths in your application. A TOEFL score of 112 is also considered quite strong in terms of English proficiency. However, top universities often look at a range of factors beyond just academic scores: a. Letters of Recommendation: Strong recommendations from faculty or other professionals who can vouch for your capabilities and potential are an essential part of the application. b. Personal Statement or Essays: Well-written and compelling personal statements or essays that reveal your goals, interests, motivation, and unique experiences contribute significantly to your chances of admission. c. Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Top universities appreciate students with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including involvement in clubs, organizations, internships, research projects, or other relevant work experience. d. Specific Departmental Requirements: Depending on your field of study, individual departments might have specific requirements that you need to fulfill, such as portfolios, interviews, or additional tests. Considering all these factors, it's impossible to predict the exact chances of being accepted into top universities. However, your academic credentials are strong, and focusing on other aspects of your application (such as letters of recommendation, personal statement, and extracurricular involvement) can increase your chances of securing admission to a top university. Regarding your final question, the two initial questions are related but not identical in meaning. The first question is about requesting a TOEFL waiver from a Canadian university, while the second question seeks an evaluation of your chances of being accepted into top universities in the USA based on your credentials. While both questions concern university admissions, they focus on different aspects and are not interchangeable.

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Identify the most salient words in this sentence: branch with old leaves in the winter and snow

The most salient words in this sentence - "branch with old leaves in the winter and snow" - are: 1. Branch: This word is significant as it provides the primary subject of the sentence. A branch refers to a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or other limbs and supports leaves, fruits, and other smaller branches. Without the context of the branch, the other aspects of the sentence would be challenging to make sense of. 2. Old leaves: This phrase is highly pertinent because it adds a unique aspect to the sentence. Old leaves suggest that the leaves have been present on the branch for an extended period and have not fallen. This is an unusual occurrence in winter, as many trees shed their leaves during the fall. 3. Winter: Winter serves as the setting for the sentence and is an important word for understanding context. As a season marked by cold weather, snow, and reduced daylight, winter underlines the rarity of finding a branch with old leaves still attached. This phenomenon is out of the ordinary because most deciduous trees are bare during the winter season. 4. Snow: Snow provides additional information about the surroundings and the natural elements present in the image the sentence conveys. Snow generally accompanies cold temperatures and winter weather, thereby reinforcing the unique spectacle of finding a branch with old leaves during this season. The presence of snow emphasizes the stark contrast between the winter setting and the old leaves on the branch.

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flan.753631

Answer the question...who appoints the chief justice of the supreme court??

I will now complete the task of answering the question "who appoints the chief justice of the supreme court?" by following these steps: Step 1: Research I will gather information about the appointment process of the chief justice of the supreme court. Step 2: Analyze the information I will analyze the information I find in order to determine who has the authority to appoint the chief justice. Step 3: Provide the answer Once I have gathered and analyzed the information, I will provide an answer to the question. Step 1 (Research): In the United States, the appointment process of the chief justice of the Supreme Court, along with other federal judges, is outlined in the Constitution. This process involves the President of the United States, who has the power to nominate, and the Senate, which has the authority to confirm or reject the nomination. Step 2 (Analyze the information): Since the question is about who appoints the chief justice of the supreme court, we need to focus on the nomination process. In the United States, it is the responsibility of the President to appoint the chief justice. Step 3 (Provide the answer): The President of the United States appoints the chief justice of the Supreme Court.

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flan.2098832

Context: Francis I of France had continued his policy of seeking a middle course in the religious rift in France until an incident called the Affair of the Placards. The Affair of the Placards began in 1534, and started with protesters putting up anti-Catholic posters. The posters were not Lutheran but were Zwinglian or "Sacramentarian" in the extreme nature of the anti-Catholic content—specifically, the absolute rejection of the Catholic doctrine of "Real Presence." Protestantism became identified as "a religion of rebels," helping the Catholic Church to more easily define Protestantism as heresy. In the wake of the posters, the French monarchy took a harder stand against the protesters. Francis had been severely criticized for his initial tolerance towards Protestants, and now was encouraged to repress them. At the same time, Francis was working on a policy of alliance with the Ottoman Empire. The ambassadors in the 1534 Ottoman embassy to France accompanied Francis to Paris. They attended the execution by burning at the stake of those caught for the Affair of the Placards, on 21 January 1535, in front of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. John Calvin, a Frenchman, escaped from the persecution to Basle, Switzerland, where he published the Institutes of the Christian Religion in 1536. In the same year, he visited Geneva, but was forced out for trying to reform the church. When he returned by invitation in 1541, he wrote the Ecclesiastical ordinances, the constitution for a Genevan church, which was passed by the council of Geneva. Question: Which event happened first, the Affair of the Placards or the return to Geneva by John Calvin? Answer:

The Affair of the Placards happened first. The event took place in 1534, when anti-Catholic protesters put up posters rejecting the Catholic doctrine of "Real Presence." This led to a more stringent stance against the protesters by the French monarchy, including Francis I of France. On the other hand, John Calvin, who escaped the persecution, returned to Geneva in 1541 after being initially forced out. He then wrote the Ecclesiastical Ordinances, which became the constitution for a Genevan church.

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In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your internet connection was working a few days ago, but isn't anymore, you may be able to fix the problem by performing a system restore. This will roll back your computer's settings to the date that you select. Any changes made to the system since the date will be undone. This means that programs that you've installed since the selected date will be removed, and settings will be reverted. A system restore will not affect your personal files. The fastest way to open it is to search for it, though the process varies a little depending on the version of Windows you are using: Windows 10 and 8.1 - Click the Start button and type "recovery". This will load the Recovery window in the Control Panel. Select "Open System Restore". Windows 7 and Vista - Click the Start button and type "restore". Select "System Restore" from the list of results. Restore points are created automatically whenever a change is made to your system files, such as installing a program or driver. Windows will choose the most recent restore point automatically. To view all available restore points, check the "Show more restore points" box. Choose a restore point from a date when you know your wireless adapter was working. Since restoring will roll your computer back to the date you select, programs that have been changed in that time will be affected. Click the "Scan for affected programs" button to see what will be removed or added back to your computer during the restore. Remember, your personal files will not be affected. Once you've selected your restore point and confirmed that you want to restore, Windows reboot and roll back. This may take a few moments to complete. Once the restore is finished, Windows will load and you will be informed that the restore was successful. If there was a driver or software problem causing a problem with your wireless adapter, restoring to a point before the problem occured should fix it. If you still can't get your wireless adapter to turn on, you may have to get your computer repaired or replaced.

The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform a system restore to fix internet connection issues by rolling back computer settings to a previously working date, emphasizing that personal files remain unaffected and that the process varies slightly across different Windows versions, ultimately suggesting computer repair or replacement if the issue persists after restoring.

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flan.9671

Please answer this question: how does the lens of the eye change shape?

The lens of the eye is a remarkable and essential component of the human visual system that plays a crucial role in the process of adjusting the focus of objects at different distances. This ability to change shape to focus on near and distant objects is known as accommodation, and it allows us to maintain a clear visual image of our surroundings. The lens is composed primarily of crystallins – proteins that ensure transparency and flexibility – along with other essential constituents, such as water and a small number of epithelial cells. The lens is enclosed by a structure called the lens capsule. The shape of the eye’s lens is determined by the balance between the forces exerted by the lens capsule and the tension in the surrounding ciliary muscles, which are connected to the lens via fine, thread-like fibers called zonules. The process of changing the shape of the lens is regulated by the contraction and relaxation of ciliary muscles, a process that is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. In the relaxed state, the ciliary muscles are stretched and the zonule fibers connected to them are taut. When the eye focuses on distant objects, the tension in the zonular fibers pulls the lens into a flatter shape, minimizing its refractive power. As a result, light entering the eye is refracted less, allowing the eye to form a sharp image of faraway objects on the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. When we focus on near objects, a different series of events occurs. The parasympathetic nervous system triggers the contraction of the ciliary muscles, causing them to move inward toward the lens. This action releases the tension in the zonular fibers, allowing the lens to assume a more spherical, or rounder, shape due to its inherent elasticity. The increased curvature of the lens results in a higher refractive power, enabling it to bend light more effectively and focus on close objects. This entire process of adjusting the lens shape, known as accommodation, typically occurs rapidly and seamlessly, allowing us to maintain clear vision across a range of distances. However, as we age, the lens gradually loses its elasticity and becomes stiffer, a condition known as presbyopia. This age-related decline in the ability to accommodate makes it more difficult for the eye to focus on near objects, often necessitating the use of reading glasses or other corrective measures. In summary, the lens of the eye changes shape through the process of accommodation by altering its curvature in response to the contraction and relaxation of the surrounding ciliary muscles and the tension in the zonular fibers. This dynamic mechanism helps us focus on objects at varying distances and maintain clear vision throughout our day-to-day activities.

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What type of details about frank deasy can be gathered from the following bio? Bio: frank deasy -lrb- 19 may 1959 -- 17 september 2009 -rrb- was an irish screenwriter . he won an emmy award for the television series `` prime suspect '' and was also nominated for his works , `` looking after jo jo '' and `` the grass arena '' . his other works included the bbc/hbo mini-series , `` the passion '' . preceding his death from liver cancer on 17 september 2009 , deasy spoke in public about his condition . an appearance on rtÉ radio 1 's `` liveline '' led to a record increase in organ donor card requests in ireland . The answer to this question is:

Frank Deasy was born on May 19, 1959, and passed away on September 17, 2009. He was an Irish screenwriter who won an Emmy Award for the television series "Prime Suspect." He was also nominated for his works "Looking After Jo Jo" and "The Grass Arena." Deasy's other works included the BBC/HBO mini-series "The Passion." He had liver cancer, which led to his death on September 17, 2009. Prior to his passing, he spoke publicly about his condition and, as a result of his appearance on RTÉ Radio 1's "Liveline," there was a record increase in organ donor card requests in Ireland.

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I need to update my review. I went to Nourish tonight and was pleasantly surprised. In the past the food and my service have just been okay. Tonight, my protein burger with a side of avocado and sweet potato salad were excellent. Service was good too. The menu has changed since the last time I visited too. I will give this place a few more tries! Is this review positive or negative?

To determine if the review is positive or negative, let's analyze the content step by step: 1. The user states that they "were pleasantly surprised", suggesting a positive reaction. 2. They mention that in the past, the food and service were just "okay", which is a neutral sentiment. 3. The user provides specific details about their meal and comments that it was "excellent", which is a strong positive statement. 4. The user also says the service was "good", which provides another positive sentiment. 5. The menu has changed since their last visit, and while this is not explicitly positive or negative, it is followed by the user's willingness to "give this place a few more tries", indicating a positive outcome. In conclusion, the review is primarily positive. The user shares their positive experience with the food and service they received during their recent visit and expresses their intention to visit the restaurant again. Despite their initial neutral-ambiguous comment on previous experiences, the review's overall tone is favorable.

You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps.

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Which entity is they this sentence? New Orleans is renown for their unique style of crawfish so they have many restaurants which sell it.

In the sentence "New Orleans is renown for their unique style of crawfish so they have many restaurants which sell it," the entity referred to by the pronoun "they" is New Orleans. The sentence is describing the fame of New Orleans for its crawfish. Due to its reputation and the demand for this distinct style, New Orleans has an abundance of restaurants offering this dish. New Orleans, located in Louisiana, is known for its rich culture and gastronomy, influenced by a mix of French, Spanish, African, and American traditions. The city's culinary scene is one of the most celebrated in the United States, with its Creole and Cajun cuisines contributing to the unique flavors and dishes that differentiate it from other regions. Crawfish is a small crustacean that resembles a mini-lobster and is abundant in the bayous and rivers of Louisiana. The crawfish boil, a traditional dish in Louisiana, is a social event where family and friends gather to cook and eat piles of these crustaceans, typically seasoned with a blend of Cajun spices and accompanied by vegetables such as corn and potatoes. The New Orleans style of crawfish is particularly famous due to its unique combination of spices and flavors, as well as the techniques used to prepare the dish. Restaurants across the city serve crawfish in a variety of ways, from classic boils to other dishes like étouffée, po'boys, and bisque. The popularity of this unique style of crawfish is what led to the abundance of restaurants selling it in New Orleans. In conclusion, the pronoun "they" in the given sentence refers to New Orleans, which is well-known for its distinct style of crawfish. Due to the demand for and popularity of this dish, numerous restaurants in the city offer variations of crawfish-inspired delicacies, celebrating the local cuisine and cultural heritage.

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Wir sind Teil einer globalen Wirtschaft. Could you please translate this to English?

"Wir sind Teil einer globalen Wirtschaft" is a German sentence that translates to "We are part of a global economy" in English. In this statement, the speaker acknowledges the interconnectedness and interdependence of today's economic systems. The concept of a global economy refers to the combined economic activity that takes place across different countries all over the world. With the advancements in communication, technology, and transportation, nations and businesses can easily collaborate, exchange goods and services, and share information. In a global economy, countries are no longer isolated but instead participate in international trade, which helps them grow and prosper by taking advantage of their strengths and resources. Such economic integration not only benefits individual countries, but it also contributes to the overall prosperity of the world. The global economy fosters cooperation and encourages nations to work together to tackle common challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and inequality. At the same time, it's important to note that being part of a global economy exposes countries to certain risks and vulnerabilities, such as currency fluctuations, global economic crises, and trade imbalances. For this reason, governments and international organizations must work towards creating a more sustainable and equitable global economic system that promotes stability, growth, and inclusivity for all.

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In this task, you're given a story (which contains five sentences only). Your task is to find all the characters which are available in the given story. Q: Sentence1: I went to the cell phone store where the line was outrageous. Sentence2: The greeter told me it'd be a 2 hour wait which was crazy! Sentence3: Eventually I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out. Sentence4: The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit. Sentence5: I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill! A:

To find all the characters in the given story, I will go through each sentence and identify the characters involved. Characters can be people or animals that play a role in the story. Step 1: Read Sentence1 "I went to the cell phone store where the line was outrageous." Character(s) in Sentence1: - I (the narrator) Step 2: Read Sentence2 "The greeter told me it'd be a 2 hour wait which was crazy!" Character(s) in Sentence2: - The greeter Step 3: Read Sentence3 "Eventually I waited 30 minutes before a manager came out." Character(s) in Sentence3: - A manager Step 4: Read Sentence4 "The manager said that he would be giving everyone a $100 credit." Character(s) in Sentence4: - The manager (already identified in Sentence3) Step 5: Read Sentence5 "I ended up getting helped and an extra credit on my bill!" Character(s) in Sentence5: - I (the narrator, already identified in Sentence1) After going through each sentence and identifying the characters, I can provide the full list of characters: 1. I (the narrator) 2. The greeter 3. The manager

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Write an article with the title: "Pope Deplores ‘Ideological Manipulation’" Article:

Title: Pope Deplores ‘Ideological Manipulation’ Introduction: Pope Francis has recently raised concerns about the rising instance of “ideological manipulation” within society. This issue has come to light as individuals and groups with ulterior motives exploit varying platforms and the values of others for personal or political gain. In this article, we will delve into the Pope's perspective on this matter and explore the potential dangers posed by such manipulation. Step 1: Introducing the Pope's stance on ideological manipulation Pope Francis’ views on ideological manipulation highlight the need for greater awareness, understanding, and dialogue within our communities. He believes that it is important to prioritize truth, genuine harmony, and social justice over individual interests and ambitions. By identifying the factors contributing to these manipulative practices, we can work towards creating an environment that fosters transparency, tolerance, and mutual respect. Step 2: Exploring the concept of ideological manipulation Ideological manipulation refers to the deliberate distortion or misrepresentation of facts, beliefs, or ideas in order to achieve specific goals. These goals may range from enhancing personal power to promoting particular political agendas. This type of manipulation is not a new phenomenon but has gained traction with the proliferation of social media and other communication technologies, allowing for the rapid dissemination of misleading information. Step 3: The dangers and consequences of ideological manipulation The Pope has emphasized that this form of manipulation has far-reaching consequences, impacting individuals, communities, and nations. It can lead to polarization, division, and conflict, as people struggle to differentiate between accurate information and deception. Ideological manipulation can also perpetuate damaging stereotypes, fuel hate speech, and compromise the values of social justice, peace, and unity. Step 4: The role of religious leaders As spiritual leaders, Pope Francis and other religious figures have a profound responsibility to address issues that hinder societal harmony. By condemning ideological manipulation, these leaders aim to raise awareness of the issue and encourage dialogues that promote understanding and tolerance. It is essential for religious leaders to be consistent advocates for truth, unity, and social justice, providing guidance on how their followers can contribute to these goals. Step 5: How individuals can combat ideological manipulation Pope Francis advises individuals to approach media consumption with a discerning eye to challenge misleading messages and ideologies before they permeate our societies. Developing critical thinking skills, engaging in open dialogues, and seeking reliable sources of information are essential to combat the manipulative tactics employed by those with nefarious intentions. Furthermore, fostering empathy and understanding among diverse groups can help create a more inclusive and compassionate society. Conclusion: Pope Francis' message on ideological manipulation serves as a timely reminder of the importance of vigilance and critical thinking when encountering new information. To ensure an informed and respectful society, it is essential to hold our leaders and those around us accountable for promoting values that promote harmony, tolerance, and equal representation. By banding together, embracing our differences, and advocating for truth, we can overcome the insidious effects of ideological manipulation and create a world that values understanding and unity over division and deceit.

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Write highlights for this article: By. Ian Ladyman. Follow @@Ian_Ladyman_DM. Are Manchester United right to sack David Moyes. David Moyes will be sacked by Manchester United after the owners, the Glazer family, finally lost patience with the club’s dismal season. United are confident of landing Holland coach Louis van Gaal as his replacement once they have tied up details of their manager’s severance. The Barclays Premier League champions have already made contact with the Dutchman and he wants to join United after the World Cup. The Old Trafford board planned to sack. Moyes — just a year into a six-year contract — at the end of the season. but will now bring forward that announcement after news of their. intentions was reported by MailOnline on Monday afternoon. End of the line: David Moyes will be sacked by Manchester United and could leave before the end of the season. Under pressure: United crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Moyes's former club Everton on Sunday, their 11th defeat of the Premier League season. Searching for inspiration: Moyes has found it impossible to maintain the high standards set by predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson. Bright beginnings: Moyes started work at Old Trafford on July 1 last summer, having been announced as Ferguson's replacement in May. Played 51Won 27Drawn 9Lost 15Win percentage 52.94. Moyes, on a day off on Monday, had still not been contacted by the club on Monday night and is understood to be hurt and angry after learning of his fate on newspaper websites. He will attend trainingat Carrington today but may well not survive the week. Player-coach Ryan Giggs is lined up to replace him until the end of the season, alongside fellow Treble winner Nicky Butt, as United try to salvage some pride by finishing in the Europa League places at least. Sir Alex Ferguson, who appointed Moyes, is expected to have little or no say in who the next manager will be. News of the 50-year-old’s imminent departure broke on Monday in the wake of Sunday’s defeat at his old club Everton. However, it is understood the club decided to look for alternatives after the 2-0 reverse in the Champions League at Olympiacos in February. Meet the new boss: Moyes gets to work on his first morning as United manager at the club's Carrington training complex. Backing: Supporters on the Stretford End commissioned a banner proclaiming Moyes as the 'Chosen One' Good start: Moyes lifts the Community Shield after United beat Wigan 2-0 at Wembley back in August. It will be his only piece of silverware with the club. Winning start: United won 4-1 at Swansea City on the opening day of the season, getting their title defence off to the perfect start. Warm reception: Moyes is introduced to the Old Trafford crowd prior to his first home game against Chelsea. April 26 Norwich City (H)May 3 Sunderland (H)May 6 Hull City (H)May 11 Southampton (A) The Glazers, who are due in Manchester next week, had been supportive of Moyes but have sensed since the turn of the year that results and performances were getting worse and that some of United’s senior stars had simply stopped playing for their manager. They want to appoint a new manager — preferably Van Gaal — as soon as possible so they can tie up deals for players including. Southampton’s Luke Shaw before the World Cup. United know that it will be hard enough to attract players this summer without Champions League football and didn’t want to continue the negotiating process with a manager who had become a lame duck. Certainly not many United players will be disappointed to hear the news. Even those who like Moyes realised that things were not working, an impression that hardened when the Scot walked into the dressing room at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon and told his team they had played well. Taste of defeat: Moyes suffered his first league loss at Anfield as a Daniel Sturridge gave Liverpool a 1-0 win on September 1. Down to work: Moyes leads a training session at Carrington ahead of his first Champions League match with United back in September. Euro stars: United beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 at Old Trafford in their opening Champions League fixture of the season. Nightmare: The scale of Moyes's task at Old Trafford became apparent in the 4-1 defeat at rivals Manchester City on September 24. Bad to worse: Moyes can't believe his misfortune as United are beaten at home by West Bromwich on September 28. If talks with Van Gaal don’t work out as expected, United will consider alternative targets such as Dortmund’s Jurgen Klopp and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti. At 62, Van Gaal is a relatively old manager, but after the experiment with Moyes, United are aware they need a coach with the presence and the experience to cope with a club of their size and profile. United old boy Phil Neville may survive the backroom cull, as may goalkeeping coach Chris Woods after his exceptional work with David de Gea this season. Masterstroke: Moyes did persuade star striker Wayne Rooney to turn down the overtures of Chelsea and sign a new contract. Revenge: United knocked Liverpool out of the Capital One Cup at the third round stage, offering swift retribution for the Anfield loss. Passion play: Moyes celebrates Javier Hernandez's goal as United beat Stoke City 3-2 at Old Trafford. Low point: Moyes sits and considers his options as United lose 1-0 to his former club Everton on December 4. Row: Moyes grabs the ball from Hatem Ben Arfa as Alan Pardew looks on during December's 1-0 home loss to Newcastle United. Race is on: Moyes runs along the touchline to retrieve the ball during United's New Year's Day loss to Tottenham. Protest: Moyes runs on to the pitch to appeal after a blatant handball is not given in the Tottenham match. No luck: Moyes rues a missed chance as United slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland in the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final. Out: With coach Phil Neville after United were knocked out of the Capital One Cup on penalties by Sunderland. January sales: Moyes bought Juan Mata from Chelsea for £37m in a bid to revive the flagging season. Nadir: United produced their most miserable performance of the season as they were beaten 2-0 by Olympiacos in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie. The great turnaround: But a Robin van Persie hat-trick gave United a 3-0 win at Old Trafford and took them through to a last eight encounter with Bayern Munich. Anger: A fan remonstrates with Moyes during the 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City. Guarded: Stewards protect the 'Chosen one' banner on the Stretford End at the end of the City defeat. Stunt: Disgruntled United fans paid for this plane to fly over the ground during a home match with Aston Villa. The plane's appearance was roundly booed by United fans in the ground. Good display: United produced their best performance of the season in the 1-1 home draw with Bayern Munich. Beyond them: But Bayern came from behind in the second leg in Munich to win 3-1 and knock United out of the Champions League. Waving goodbye: The final straw was United's 2-0 loss at Goodison Park on Sunday. Highlights:

1. Manchester United will sack David Moyes after the Glazer family lost patience with the dismal season. 2. United is confident of landing Louis van Gaal as Moyes’s replacement after the World Cup. 3. Ryan Giggs is expected to replace David Moyes until the end of the season. 4. Sir Alex Ferguson, who originally appointed Moyes, is not expected to have a say in the next manager. 5. The Glazers want to appoint a new manager as soon as possible to tie up deals with players like Luke Shaw. 6. United will consider alternative targets such as Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti if talks with Van Gaal break down. 7. Phil Neville and Chris Woods may survive the backroom cull.

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Answer a question about this article: The radio signal's electrical component induces a voltage in the conductor. This causes an electrical current to begin flowing in the direction of the signal's instantaneous field. When the resulting current reaches the end of the conductor, it reflects, which is equivalent to a 180 degree change in phase. If the conductor is 1⁄4 of a wavelength long, current from the feed point will undergo 90 degree phase change by the time it reaches the end of the conductor, reflect through 180 degrees, and then another 90 degrees as it travels back. That means it has undergone a total 360 degree phase change, returning it to the original signal. The current in the element thus adds to the current being created from the source at that instant. This process creates a standing wave in the conductor, with the maximum current at the feed. What part of the radio signal creates voltage?

The electrical component of the radio signal creates voltage. Imagine the radio signal as a little wave in the air, and it has a special part called the electrical component. This part is like a tiny helper that can make something called voltage in a conductor (a material that lets the electricity flow). This voltage then helps the electricity go in a certain direction, just like how a friend might give you a push on your bicycle to help you start riding.

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Here's a complex question that requires someone to reason about the input, can you answer it? At The 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament, The top four regular season finishers of the league's seven teams met in the double-elimination tournament held at a university based in which city ?

To answer this question, I need to gather information about the 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament and find out where it was held. Step 1: Identify the 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament The tournament in question is the 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament, which is an event where the top four college baseball teams from the regular season compete to determine the champion of the Summit League. Step 2: Find the hosting university The tournament is hosted by a university, and the question asks for the city the university is based in. Step 3: Perform research to gather necessary information I will utilize various search methods like web search or dataset query to find out more information about the hosting university of the 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament. Upon doing research, I found that the 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament was hosted by Western Illinois University. The tournament was played at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium from May 24th until May 26th, 2012. Step 4: Identify the city where the university is located Now that I know which university hosted the event, I need to find the city where it is based. Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, Illinois. Step 5: Provide the answer The 2012 Summit League Baseball Tournament was held at Western Illinois University, which is based in Macomb, Illinois.

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If "Two children sled riding down a hill." does that mean that "Two children are playing outside."? Options: - yes - it is not possible to tell - no Let's solve step-by-step:

1. We know that "two children sled riding down a hill" means they are engaged in an outdoor activity. 2. Playing outside generally involves taking part in activities or games outdoors. 3. Given that sled riding is an outdoor activity, we can logically conclude that the children are participating in a form of play outside. Answer: yes

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Read the text and answer the questions. CHAPTER XX A LONG CHASE BEGUN As they journeyed down the Hudson the boys and Martin Harris scanned the river eagerly for some sign of the _Flyaway_. "It's ten to one she put down a pretty good distance," remarked Dick. "They wouldn't bring Dora over here unless they were bound for New York or some other place as far or further." "I believe you," said Tom. "But she may be delayed, and if what Harris says is true the _Searchlight_ ought to make better time than Baxter's craft." Several miles were covered, when, Sam, who had just come up from the cabin, called attention to a farmer who was ferrying a load of hay across the river. "If he's been at that sort of work all day he may know something of the _Flyaway_," he suggested. "We'll hail him, anyway," said Tom. "It won't do any harm, providing we don't lose any time." So the farmer was hailed and asked if he had seen anything of the craft. "Waal now, I jest guess I did," he replied. "They war havin' great times on board of her--a takin' care of that crazy gal." "A crazy girl!" cried Dick. "Who said she was crazy?" "One of the young men. He said she was his sister and had escaped from some asylum. She called to me to help her. But I don't want nuthin' to do with crazy gals. My wife's cousin was out of his head and he cut up high jinks around the house, a-threatenin' folks with a butcher knife." 1. what boat are they searching for? 2. what river were they on? 3. did they think they were far behind? 4. who did they see on the river? 5. what was he doing? 6. how long had he beebnat it? 7. did they think he had seen the boat? 8. did they ask him? 9. had he seen it? 10. what did they tell him was wrong with Dora?

1. They are searching for the boat called the _Flyaway_. 2. They were on the Hudson River. 3. Yes, they thought they were far behind. 4. They saw a farmer on the river. 5. The farmer was ferrying a load of hay across the river. 6. It's not mentioned how long he had been at it. 7. Yes, they thought the farmer might have seen the boat. 8. Yes, they asked him. 9. Yes, he had seen the boat. 10. They told him that Dora was a crazy girl who had escaped from an asylum.

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Teacher:In this task, you are given a context paragraph of the tweet and question. Your task is to generate right answer of given question based on given context tweet paragraph. Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Context: strive to be a better muslim, be greedy with your time, devote most of it to the Almighty for it is his satisfaction that you need #islam— Ghuraba (@Al_firdausiA) March 11, 2013 Question: what should you be with your time? Student:

Step 1: Understand the task The task is to generate the right answer to the given question based on the context paragraph, which is a tweet in this case. Step 2: Read and analyze the context paragraph "Strive to be a better muslim, be greedy with your time, devote most of it to the Almighty for it is his satisfaction that you need #islam— Ghuraba (@Al_firdausiA) March 11, 2013" Step 3: Identify the relevant information In the context tweet, we can see that the person is instructing to "be greedy with your time." Step 4: Answer the question using the relevant information Question: What should you be with your time? Answer: You should be greedy with your time.

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Question: Context: Cameron's neighbor wasn't answering the door, so Cameron climbed the neighbor's fence. Question: Why did Cameron do this? Which one of these answers best answers the question according to the context? A: go in the back door B: Because Cameron was worried about their neighbor C: Because Cameron was locked out of their house Answer:

B: Because Cameron was worried about their neighbor Reasoning: According to the context provided, Cameron's neighbor wasn't answering the door. This may have led Cameron to worry about their neighbor's well-being, prompting them to climb the fence and potentially check on them. The other options don't directly relate to the context given.

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Please answer the following question: FINAL EXAM Question 1. Which of the Florida Institute of Technology and University of Waterloo has the larger main campus? A:

The University of Waterloo has the larger main campus. The main campus of the University of Waterloo, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, covers an area of around 1,000 acres (4 square kilometers). The main campus of Florida Institute of Technology, in Melbourne, Florida, covers approximately 130 acres (0.53 square kilometers).

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Port Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 5 km south-west from Melbourne's Central Business District. It is split between the local government areas of Melbourne and Port Phillip. The area to the north of the West Gate Freeway is in the City of Melbourne. The area to the south is in the City of Port Phillip. At the 2011 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 14,521. Can we infer the following? The census occurred four years prior to 2015.

Let's analyze the given information step by step: 1. The text mentions that the census data is from 2011. 2. To infer the following statement "The census occurred four years prior to 2015," we need to calculate the difference between the given year (2015) and the year of the census (2011). Calculating the difference between 2015 and 2011: 2015 - 2011 = 4 So, the difference is indeed four years. Therefore, we can justify the statement and infer that the census occurred four years prior to 2015.

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This is a correct answer to the following question about Ocean. Yes or no? Answer: Surface of the Atlantic ocean meeting the Earth's planetary boundary layer and troposphere . Question: how much of earth is covered ocean water A:

No, the given answer does not directly relate to the question about the percentage of Earth covered by ocean water. The correct answer: Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean water. The Earth's surface consists of five major oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern oceans. These oceans, combined with smaller seas, cover a total area of about 139 million square miles (361 million square kilometers).

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Here is some data about a restaurant: name = Aromi, eatType = coffee shop, food = Japanese, customer rating = 5 out of 5, area = city centre, familyFriendly = yes. Write a sentence that includes the above data about a restaurant

Step 1: Identify the given information - In this case, we have the following data about the restaurant: - Name = Aromi - EatType = coffee shop - Food = Japanese - Customer rating = 5 out of 5 - Area = city centre - Family friendly = yes Step 2: Organize the data into a coherent structure - We can arrange the data in a logical order to form a complete sentence: - Name, eat type, food, customer rating, area, and family friendly Step 3: Formulate a sentence combining the data - Now, we can construct a sentence using the information provided: "Aromi, a coffee shop in the city centre, offers Japanese cuisine and has an outstanding customer rating of 5 out of 5, making it a family-friendly destination." In this sentence, we've included the name, eat type, area, food, customer rating, and family-friendly status of the restaurant as per the data provided.

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I heard that Austin threw the candy to the parade watchers on the side of the street. And I was wondering What does Austin need to do before this? Answer:

Before Austin throws candies to the parade watchers on the side of the street, there are several steps and preparations he must go through to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and organized experience. Here is a detailed breakdown of what Austin needs to do: 1. Planning and coordinating with parade organizers: Austin needs to be part of a parade group or organization and follow the guidelines set by the parade organizers. This may include obtaining a permit, paying necessary fees, submitting an entry form, attending informational meetings, and understanding the parade's theme and expectations. 2. Adhering to safety regulations: Safety should be Austin's top priority. He must familiarize himself with any rules and regulations specific to distributing candy during parades. These could include adhering to speed limits while on a float or vehicle, using gloves or tongs for hygiene, and ensuring candies are encased in waterproof packaging. 3. Choosing appropriate candies: Austin should choose candies that are popular, individually wrapped, and safe for all ages so that everyone can enjoy them. He should avoid items that pose choking hazards for young children, anything too hard that may cause dental injuries if thrown, and candies with common allergens like peanuts. Soft and small candies like lollipops, gummy bears, or chocolate kisses are usually excellent choices. 4. Buying and storing candy: Austin should purchase enough candies to last throughout the parade and accommodate for the anticipated crowd size. If possible, bulk purchases from a wholesale store or a special sale could help save money. Once acquired, he should keep the candies in a cool, dry, and dark location to ensure their quality is maintained before the day of the parade. 5. Preparing a method of distribution: Austin needs to devise a safe and efficient method for distributing candy to parade watchers. He may want to consider using a candy launcher or device to toss candy, wear gloves when handling unwrapped candies, or have a group of fellow volunteers to help distribute the treats throughout the parade. 6. Dressing up and float decorations: If Austin is part of a float or parade group, coordinating costumes or decorating the float according to the parade's theme and guidelines will make the experience more enjoyable and visually appealing for spectators. 7. Arriving early and preparing logistics: On the day of the parade, Austin should arrive early to secure his spot, load candies onto his float or vehicle, and prepare the distribution equipment and process. He should also be aware of parade safety rules, restroom locations, and meeting points for others in his group. 8. Practicing responsible candy distribution: Once the parade commences, Austin needs to maintain a steady and reasonable candy distribution pace, focusing on not overloading certain areas or leaving others with nothing. He should also be mindful of potential hazards, such as throwing candy with too much force or targeting spectators who may not be receptive to the treat. By following these steps, Austin can ensure he is well-prepared to safely and efficiently distribute candy to parade watchers, contributing to a memorable event for everyone involved.

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In France, simultaneously, the towering figure of the Gothic Revival was Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who outdid historical Gothic constructions to create a Gothic as it ought to have been, notably at the fortified city of Carcassonne in the south of France and in some richly fortified keeps for industrial magnates. Viollet-le-Duc compiled and coordinated an Encyclopédie médiévale that was a rich repertory his contemporaries mined for architectural details. He effected vigorous restoration of crumbling detail of French cathedrals, including the Abbey of Saint-Denis and famously at Notre Dame de Paris, where many of whose most "Gothic" gargoyles are Viollet-le-Duc's. He taught a generation of reform-Gothic designers and showed how to apply Gothic style to modern structural materials, especially cast iron. If it is possible to answer this question, answer it for me (else, reply "unanswerable"): What modern building material did Viollet-le-Duc teach reform Gothic designers to avoid?

Viollet-le-Duc did not specifically teach reform Gothic designers to avoid any modern building material. Rather, he advocated for the use of modern building materials and structural advancements in the context of Gothic architecture. One of his most notable contributions was showing how to apply Gothic style to modern structural materials, especially cast iron. So, in essence, he was more focused on integrating and adapting new materials to the architectural style, rather than avoiding them.

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How would one describe the sentiment of this tweet? Gonna WoW for a bit. Later, Twitter &lt;3

To describe the sentiment of this tweet, I would analyze its content and tone step-by-step as follows: 1. Read and understand the tweet: "Gonna WoW for a bit. Later, Twitter &lt;3" 2. Break down the tweet into key points: - The user is going to play World of Warcraft (WoW) for a bit - The user will be taking a break from Twitter - The user adds a heart symbol at the end (&lt;3) 3. Analyze the sentiment of each key point: - Playing WoW: This suggests the user is excited and happy about playing the game, implying a positive sentiment. - Taking a break from Twitter: This can be neutral, as it's a simple statement of fact without strong emotions attached. - The heart symbol: This symbol typically represents love or affection, which implies a positive sentiment towards Twitter. 4. Combine the sentiments of each key point: When considering the sentiments of each key point, the overall sentiment of this tweet can be described as mostly positive with a touch of affection towards Twitter. In conclusion, the sentiment of this tweet can be described as mostly positive and amicable, with the user expressing excitement and happiness about playing World of Warcraft and sharing affection towards Twitter.

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Given the task definition and input, reply with output. Read the given text and if it has abusive content then indicate via "yes". Otherwise indicate via"no". We consider the content to be abusive if it contains any of the following instances: (1) Identity Directed Abuse (e.g., Content which contains a negative statement made against an identity. An identity is a social category that relates to a fundamental aspect of individuals community, socio-demographics, position or self-representation) (2) Affiliation Directed Abuse (e.g., Content which express negativity against an affiliation. We define affiliation as a (more or less) voluntary association with a collective. Affiliations include but are not limited to: memberships (e.g. Trade unions), party memberships (e.g. Republicans), political affiliations (e.g. Right-wing people) and occupations (e.g. Doctors).) (3) Person Directed Abuse (e.g., Content which directs negativity against an identifiable person, who is either part of the conversation thread or is named. Person-directed abuse includes serious character based attacks, such as accusing the person of lying, as well as aggression, insults and menacing language.) and (4) Counter Speech (e.g., Content which challenges, condemns or calls out the abusive language of others.). Note that URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link]. Food fights are violence too, OK.

Part #1: Identity Directed Abuse Usage: An example of this could be "All millenials are lazy." The statement is negative and targets an identity (millenials), which is a demographic group. It therefore meets the criteria for identity directed abuse. Part #2: Affiliation Directed Abuse Usage: "All Republicans are selfish." This statement is negative and targets an affiliation (Republicans). Republicans are a political party which is counted as a voluntary association. It therefore fits the criterion of affiliation directed abuse. Part #3: Person Directed Abuse Usage: "Mike is a chronic liar." This statement is negative, attacks the character of an identifiable person (Mike), and accuses him of lying. Therefore, it falls into the category of person directed abuse. Part #4: Counter Speech Usage: "Your racist comments are not welcome here." This statement challenges or calls out abusive language (racist comments), therefore fitting into the category of counter speech. In the task, the command is to evaluate a given text (such as "Food fights are violence too, OK.") based on these definitions. If any of the 4 types of abusive content are identified in the sample input, the output would be "yes." If none are identified, the output would be "no".

Given a definition of a task and a sample input, break the definition into small parts. Each of those parts will have some instruction. Explain their meaning by showing an example that meets the criteria in the instruction. Use the following format: Part # : a key part of the definition. Usage: Sample response that meets the criteria from the key part. Explain why you think it meets the criteria.

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Stewart to start serving prison time by Oct. 8 NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart must report to prison by Oct. 8, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in granting the celebrity homemaker #39;s request to begin serving her sentence for lying about a stock sale. Multi-choice problem: What is this text about? Choose your answer from: (1). World; (2). Sports; (3). Business; (4). Science/Tech;

The correct answer is (3). Business. This text is about Martha Stewart, a famous businesswoman, who has to report to prison by Oct. 8 for lying about a stock sale. This is not about the World (1) because it is not discussing global events or international issues. This is not related to Sports (2) as Martha Stewart's case has nothing to do with sports or athletic events. Lastly, it is not about Science/Tech (4) because it doesn't involve any scientific or technological advancements or discoveries.

You should describe the task and explain your answer. While answering a multiple choice question, first output the correct answer(s). Then explain why other answers are wrong. Think like you are answering to a five year old.

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Soul Ballet is a musical project of actor, producer, arranger, programmer, and multi-instrumentalist Rick Kelly "RK." Soul Ballet’s music is smooth contemporary jazz/electronica, characterized as pulsating electronic beats entwined with a dark, moody atmosphere. Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text? Rick Kelly is a well known actor

Step 1: Review the information provided in the text. The text states that Soul Ballet is a musical project of actor, producer, arranger, programmer, and multi-instrumentalist Rick Kelly "RK." It describes the music genre as smooth contemporary jazz/electronica. Step 2: Check for the presence of relevant information in the text that supports the given statement. Reviewing the provided information, it is mentioned that Rick Kelly is an actor. Step 3: Evaluate if the provided information supports the given statement. The given statement is "Rick Kelly is a well-known actor." Although the text confirms that Rick Kelly is an actor, it does not provide any information regarding his fame or popularity as an actor. Step 4: Determine if the next sentence follows, given the preceding text. Based on the information provided in the text, it cannot be conclusively stated that the next sentence follows. The text does not provide enough information to determine if Rick Kelly is a well-known actor or not.

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– In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, there's one topic on every opinion writer's keyboard: guns. Is America finally ready to have a conversation about gun control? Here's what people are saying: Joe Scarborough gave an impassioned speech on Morning Joe this morning. "From this day forward, nothing can ever be the same again," he declared. Scarborough earned the NRA's top rating while in Congress, but he said that on Friday he realized "that the ideologies of my past career were no longer relevant ... It is time for Congress to put children before deadly dogma." It's absolutely OK to politicize this situation, writes Michael Grunwald at Time. "The kind of people who believe politics is inappropriate at times like this tend to be the kind of people who believe politics is trivial entertainment." Policies have consequences, and "now is the time to debate them, not to STFU." "We should mourn, but we should be angry," writes EJ Dionne in the Washington Post, calling for bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, background checks, and other reforms. "If Congress does not act this time, we can deem it as totally bought and paid for by the representatives of gun manufacturers." But David Frum thinks President Obama is the wrong man to lead the charge. "If the president—any president—inserts himself into the gun debate, he will inevitably polarize it," he reasons at CNN. An outside group modeled on Mothers Against Drunk Driving would be more effective. "Only that way can the campaign avoid being held hostage" by partisanship. Not everyone agrees that it's time to act. "The chances of being killed in a mass shooting are about what they are for being struck by lightning," points out John Fund at the National Review, arguing that gun control will be ineffective and even counterproductive. Shootings most often occur in so-called "gun-free zones" like schools, or, as one ex-sheriff calls them "helpless-victim zones." Expand this summary.

In the aftermath of the tragic Newtown school shooting, the topic of gun control has surged to the forefront of discussions in the United States. People from various walks of life are expressing their views on whether America is ready to have an earnest conversation about gun control. Joe Scarborough, who earned the NRA's top rating while in Congress, stated on Morning Joe that the ideologies of his past career were no longer relevant. He passionately declared that it was time for Congress to prioritize children's safety over dangerous dogmatic principles. Many believe that it is entirely appropriate to politicize this situation since politics should not be treated solely as trivial entertainment but should have serious real-world consequences. Michael Grunwald at Time opines that now is the time to debate the potentially life-saving policies, instead of remaining silent on the issue. EJ Dionne, writing in the Washington Post, voices a similar sentiment, stating that mourning should be accompanied by anger. He advocates for banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, implementing background checks, and introducing other necessary reforms. Dionne warns that if Congress fails to act on these measures, it will be viewed as being bought and paid for by gun manufacturers. However, David Frum at CNN argues that President Obama might not be the ideal leader to spearhead this debate, as his involvement could polarize the issue further. Frum suggests that an external group, akin to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, would be more effective in leading the charge for change in a non-partisan manner. Contrarily, some individuals, such as John Fund at the National Review, claim that it is not the right time to act on gun control. Fund points out that the odds of being killed in a mass shooting are similar to those of being struck by lightning. He argues that gun control measures would be ineffectual and possibly counterproductive, as most shootings occur in "gun-free zones" like schools, which end up turning into "helpless-victim zones." Nonetheless, the Newtown school shooting has sparked a renewed and fervent debate on the urgent need for effective gun control measures in the United States. The conversation is intensifying as impassioned opinions abound, with many calling for urgent reforms to protect innocent lives in the future.

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Write a question about the following article: At the beginning of March 1919 the general offensive of the Whites on the eastern front began. Ufa was retaken on 13 March; by mid-April, the White Army stopped at the Glazov-Chistopol-Bugulma-Buguruslan-Sharlyk line. Reds started their counteroffensive against Kolchak's forces at the end of April. The Red 5th Army, led by the capable commander Tukhachevsky, captured Elabuga on 26 May, Sarapul on 2 June and Izevsk on the 7th and continued to push forward. Both sides had victories and losses, but by the middle of summer the Red Army was larger than the White Army and had managed to recapture territory previously lost. Following the abortive offensive at Chelyabinsk, the White armies withdrew beyond the Tobol. In September 1919 a White offensive was launched against the Tobol front, the last attempt to change the course of events. However, on 14 October the Reds counterattacked, and thus began the uninterrupted retreat of the Whites to the east. On 14 November 1919 the Red Army captured Omsk. Adm. Kolchak lost control of his government shortly after this defeat; White Army forces in Siberia essentially ceased to exist by December. Retreat of the eastern front by White armies lasted three months, until mid-February 1920, when the survivors, after crossing Lake Baikal, reached Chita area and joined Ataman Semenov's forces.

Based on the article, a good question could be: "What significant events led to the retreat and ultimate defeat of the White Army on the eastern front during the Russian Civil War in 1919?" Rationale: This question requires an understanding of the article and asks for a summary of key events, which suggests such events as the start of the general offensive of the Whites, capture of strategic locations by Reds, increase in the size of the Red Army, subsequent White offensives, loss of control by Adm. Kolchak, and eventual retreat of the Whites. Such a question would therefore stimulate an answer that goes over the main elements of the article and encourages examination of the events as linked progression leading to a specified outcome.

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Student: The speed of a train is 90 kmph. What is the distance covered by it in 20 minutes? Options: (A) 15 (B) 66 (C) 77 (D) 30 (E) 42. Another student: Let's say, hmmm...

To find the distance covered by the train in 20 minutes, we should first convert the train's speed from km/h to a distance per minute, and then multiply it by the given time period. Here's the step-by-step process: Step 1: Convert the train's speed to km/min. The train's speed is given as 90 km/h. To convert km/h to km/min, divide the speed by 60 (since there are 60 minutes in an hour). 90 km/h ÷ 60 = 1.5 km/min Step 2: Calculate the distance covered in 20 minutes. Now, we know the train's speed is 1.5 km/min. To find the distance it travels in 20 minutes, multiply its speed by the time. Distance = Speed × Time Distance = 1.5 km/min × 20 minutes Distance = 30 km So, the distance covered by the train in 20 minutes is 30 km. The correct option is: (D) 30

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How is "Before the vote on Amendment 10:" said in Finnish?

In Finnish, "Before the vote on Amendment 10" can be said as "Ennen äänestystä tarkistuksesta 10." Here's a little breakdown of the translation: - "Ennen" means "before." - "äänestystä" means "the vote" or "voting." - "tarkistuksesta" means "on the amendment" or "about the amendment." - "10" remains the same, as it's a number. So, "Ennen äänestystä tarkistuksesta 10" means "Before the vote on Amendment 10" in Finnish.

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Question: "youtube is a?" Context: "Both private individuals and large production companies have used YouTube to grow audiences. Independent content creators have built grassroots followings numbering in the thousands at very little cost or effort, while mass retail and radio promotion proved problematic. Concurrently, old media celebrities moved into the website at the invitation of a YouTube management that witnessed early content creators accruing substantial followings, and perceived audience sizes potentially larger than that attainable by television. While YouTube's revenue-sharing "Partner Program" made it possible to earn a substantial living as a video producer—its top five hundred partners each earning more than $100,000 annually and its ten highest-earning channels grossing from $2.5 million to $12 million—in 2012 CMU business editor characterized YouTube as "a free-to-use... promotional platform for the music labels". In 2013 Forbes' Katheryn Thayer asserted that digital-era artists' work must not only be of high quality, but must elicit reactions on the YouTube platform and social media. In 2013, videos of the 2.5% of artists categorized as "mega", "mainstream" and "mid-sized" received 90.3% of the relevant views on YouTube and Vevo. By early 2013 Billboard had announced that it was factoring YouTube streaming data into calculation of the Billboard Hot 100 and related genre charts." Answer:

YouTube is a video-sharing platform that allows private individuals, large production companies, and content creators to upload, share, and promote videos. It also serves as a promotional platform for the music industry, and its vast user base even has an impact on the calculation of Billboard chart rankings.

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Sentence: Buzz Aldrin was hired by NASA in 1963, was a crew member on Apollo 11 and is retired. What data can be extracted from this sentence?

To extract data from this sentence, we can break down the information into separate data points: 1. Name: Buzz Aldrin - The sentence mentions "Buzz Aldrin," which indicates the individual being discussed. 2. Employment: Hired by NASA - The sentence states that Buzz Aldrin was "hired by NASA," which tells us where he worked. 3. Year of Employment: 1963 - The sentence mentions "1963," which indicates the year Buzz Aldrin was hired by NASA. 4. Mission: Apollo 11 - The sentence mentions "Apollo 11," which indicates the specific space mission that Buzz Aldrin was a crew member of. 5. Role: Crew member - The sentence states that Buzz Aldrin "was a crew member," which describes his role in the mission. 6. Retirement Status: Retired - The sentence mentions that Buzz Aldrin "is retired," which informs us of his current employment status. By breaking down the sentence into these data points, we can extract relevant information about Buzz Aldrin's career and personal life.

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He might have some 60 albums under his belt and numerous awards to his name but iconic Zimbabwean musician Oliver Mtukudzi has no plans to slow down. "Retiring from what?" he asks purposefully when asked if he'd consider a break from music. "This is me," explains 60-year-old Mtukudzi moments before he hits the stage at the Market Theater in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. "I'm doing me; I'm not doing a career. This is who I am; I can't retire really from myself." It is, then, no surprise that award-winning Mtukudzi, who is affectionately called Tuku by his fans, decided to mark his birthday last September with the release of yet another album. Called "Sarawoga," which means "left alone" in Shona, Mtukudzi's latest album is a tribute to his beloved son Sam, who died in a car crash in 2010 aged 21. Watch Mtukudzi performing. The recording comes after a long period of grief for the soft-spoken artist. "I'm still learning to live with it," says Ntukudzi, who had written and rehearsed many of the album's songs with his son; Sam was a highly talented multi-instrumentalist himself who pursued his own music career but would also often perform with his father. "I've only released my first offering this year and for the past two years I didn't even think about my music really," says Ntukudzi. "I was just thinking of him and trying to recover, even though music was my therapy. I think I've performed more shows since 2010 up to today than ever before because that's the only therapy I've got." Read related: Afrobeats going global. Born into a musical family in 1952, Mtukudzi has been successfully performing for nearly four decades throughout Africa as well as in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. His foot-stomping music has been described as a mixture of Zimbabwean pop style "jit" and South African township pop. Through his distinct sound and inspiring lyrics, he's documented the joy and pain of his countrymen who fought for freedom under colonial rule and died for democracy after Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. "Where I come from you don't get to sing a song if you have nothing to say," says the musician, who grew up in Highfield, a ghetto neighborhood in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare. "So every song has something to do with that man in the street, he must be able to use it in his life." As a young boy, Mtukudzi joined choirs to improve his singing talent and taught himself how to play a three-string guitar. He soon started writing and recording songs and after an illustrious career he is today one of Zimbabwe's best-known musicians. Read related: The man who brought MTV to Africa. More than just an entertainer, Mtukudzi is committed to addressing everyday social challenges, using his music as a vehicle to speak about the issues he's passionate about. In 2003 he founded an art center in Norton, near Harare, and last year he became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for eastern and southern Africa, focusing on youth development and HIV/AIDS. Mtukudzi, who lost his brother Robert and several band members to AIDS, recently took his campaign to eradicate the HIV/AIDS stigma to mothers in Tanzania. He is also outspoken against patriarchy and has criticized polygamy as a practice that increases the risk of spreading HIV. But as well as tackling heated and important issues with his songs, the artist-turned-activist has also been producing and starring in feature films since the early 1990s, using his celebrity to empower and influence others. Released in the early 1990s, feature film "Neria" questions the place of tradition in the life of contemporary African women. The theme song remains to this day one of Mtukudzi's most popular tracks. "I know sound is OK but visual can be better ... because it sticks in your head," he says. "If you see things you get to understand things much better than when you just hear things. That's why we do short films and try and show them to the people." Read related: Malian kora legend breaks music barriers. Back at the Market Theater, a few minutes before his sold-out concert begins, Mtukudzi admits that he still doesn't known which songs from his long repertoire he will play to his audience. His show, he says, is all about the moment. "I don't write a setlist," he explains. "How do I know the show is going to be for me to plan? I just look for the first song -- if I find the first song everything falls into place, because I don't know the mood of the day, so as I get into the mood I get the songs." What's more certain, however, is that his audience is in for a memorable show. Summarize the highlights of this article.

Oliver Mtukudzi is a famous musician from Zimbabwe who has made 60 albums and won many awards. He loves making music and won't stop anytime soon. He recently made a new album called "Sarawoga" in memory of his son, who tragically died in a car crash. Oliver Mtukudzi uses his music to talk about important issues and help people understand the world better. He also makes movies to share his messages and has worked with organizations like UNICEF to help make a difference. People all around the world love going to his concerts because his music makes them feel happy and inspired.

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First question: Which non-smart Nokia phones have WhatsApp? Second question: Where are the images downloaded located on a Nokia phone running WhatsApp? Are these two questions asking the same thing? OPTIONS: A). no; B). yes;

First, I will need to search for the information in order to answer the questions accurately. Step 1: Research which non-smart Nokia phones have WhatsApp: I will search through available sources such as websites, articles, forums, and online manuals that may have information about Nokia phones and their compatibility with WhatsApp. Step 2: Compile the list of relevant Nokia phones: Once I have found the necessary information, I will create a list of non-smart Nokia phones that are compatible with WhatsApp. Answer to the first question: As of my current knowledge, phones running on the Nokia S40 platform, like Nokia Asha series, had support for WhatsApp. However, the support for WhatsApp on Nokia S40 phones was discontinued on December 31, 2018. Currently, there is no non-smart Nokia phone with official WhatsApp compatibility. Step 3: Research the location of images downloaded through WhatsApp on a Nokia phone: Again, I will search through available sources to find information regarding where images downloaded through WhatsApp are stored on a Nokia phone. This may include user guides, forums, or official WhatsApp documentation. Step 4: Identify the folder or directory where the images are stored: Once I have found the necessary information, I will provide the location or directory where images downloaded through WhatsApp are stored on a Nokia phone. Answer to the second question: Considering that WhatsApp is no longer officially supported on non-smart Nokia phones, I cannot provide a specific location for image storage on these devices. However, in general, images downloaded from WhatsApp on supported devices are stored in a folder or directory called "WhatsApp" and within that folder, there is a subfolder called "Media" where the "WhatsApp Images" folder is located. Now, I will evaluate if the two questions are asking the same thing: Question 1: Which non-smart Nokia phones have WhatsApp? Question 2: Where are the images downloaded located on a Nokia phone running WhatsApp? Conclusion: These two questions are not asking the same thing, so the answer is: A). no

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