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### Assistant: Đầu tư tiền để sinh lời.
Step 1: Analyze the given sentence and understand its meaning. Làm ra tiền means "make money," and để kiếm tiền means "to earn money." The sentence is about making money to earn more money.
Step 2: Think of a semantically related concept that is similar in meaning. In this case, the concept of investing money comes to mind, as it is also about using money to generate more money.
Step 3: Translate the new concept into Vietnamese. Investing money to make a profit can be translated as Đầu tư tiền để sinh lời.
Step 4: Ensure that the generated sentence maintains high commonsense plausibility. In this case, investing money to make a profit is a reasonable and plausible statement as people often invest money to generate more money.
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### Human: 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.Detailed Instructions: Given a sentence in Vietnamese, generate a new Vietnamese 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.
Problem:Làm ra tiền để kiếm tiền.
Solution:
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### Assistant: Title: The Looming Shadow
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Plot:
Act 1:
It is 1993 in the town of Blackwater Ridge; a close-knit community where almost everyone knows each other. Lately, the townspeople have been receiving anonymous warnings in the form of cryptic letters, foretelling danger and advising them to remain alert. They are uncertain who could be behind these messages.
During this time, Jennifer Campbell, an ambitious investigative journalist, arrives in Blackwater Ridge, hoping to uncover the story hidden behind the mysterious warnings. Jennifer has a personal connection to the town, as her grandfather, Charles Campbell, used to live there before his sudden death two years ago.
While investigating, Jennifer discovers that Ray Peyton, Sr., a reclusive and paranoid former Air Force officer, is behind the warnings. Jennifer interviews Ray and learns that he holds crucial information about a long-buried military secret that could put Blackwater Ridge in severe danger.
Act 2:
Jennifer, with the help of Ray, starts to dig deeper into the mystery surrounding the military secret, which ultimately leads them to a classified project dating back to the Cold War era. As they work together, Jennifer learns more about Ray and his difficult past, developing empathy toward him.
Their investigation takes an unexpected turn when they come across a hidden underground bunker, which seems to have been abandoned for decades. Inside, they find documents and evidence that point to a deadly weapon developed under Charles Campbell's leadership, Jennifer's late grandfather. This revelation shocks Jennifer, who had always seen her grandfather as an honest man.
Act 3:
As the truth unravels, Jennifer and Ray realize that although the dangerous weapon was never used, it still poses a significant threat to Blackwater Ridge if activated. They start working together to locate and disarm the weapon, racing against a group of mercenaries interested in acquiring it for their own nefarious motives.
In a tense climax, Ray, Jennifer, and the townspeople of Blackwater Ridge work together to outwit the mercenaries and disarm the weapon, ensuring the safety of their town. With the truth revealed and the danger averted, Jennifer now appreciates the sacrifices Ray and her grandfather had made to keep Blackwater Ridge safe.
In the end, Ray is finally acknowledged by the community for his heroism and dedication, not only for revealing the potential danger but for fighting to protect them. Jennifer publishes her story, which highlights the necessary secrecy and agonizing manipulation they faced to save countless lives. United by their experiences, Jennifer and Ray form a close bond, and she helps him leave his old life behind to start anew.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Build a movie plot around this: Who was giving warning? Ray Peyton, Sr.
The answer to this question is:
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### Assistant: Labor Secretary might be delayed or become more contentious as they review his email records to see if there's anything that might affect his nomination.
You see, a confirmation hearing is a bit like the boss interviewing someone for a very important job. The boss, in this case being the group of people who make laws (the committee), wants to make sure that the person, who is Mr. Perez, is right for the job and didn't do anything wrong in his old job. So they want to look at his emails to check this. The disagreement is like two people in the playground arguing over who should have the last slice of cake.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.What is the most logical completion of this news story?.
Washington (CNN) -- Political fireworks over a little-noticed Supreme Court appeal and a separate whistleblower lawsuit had U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and a longtime congressional adversary exchanging harsh words at a House committee hearing Wednesday. Holder, testifying before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, sparred with GOP Rep. Darrell Issa of California over congressional requests for private e-mails of top Holder aide Thomas Perez, who is President Barack Obama's nominee to be Labor Secretary. Issa suggested Holder had political motives for delaying release of the electronic messages. The two repeatedly talked over each other, and Holder concluded the exchange with a personal attack.
Because of the issue, Perez's confirmation hearings for
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### Assistant: Based on the premise "To the west stands Shiva's emblem," the hypothesis "Shiva's symbol is in the east" is incorrect. The provided information is clear and directly states that Shiva's emblem is located towards the west. Therefore, the correct answer is (III). no.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Premise:
"To the west stands Shiva's emblem." Based on this premise, is the hypothesis "Shiva's symbol is in the east." true?
OPTIONS: (I). yes; (II). it is not possible to tell; (III). no;
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### Assistant: Alan Kulwicki's death occurred on April 1, 1993, when the airplane he was in crashed before its final approach at Tri-Cities Regional Airport near Blountville. Kulwicki was returning from an appearance at the Knoxville Hooters on a Hooters corporate plane for a short flight across Tennessee before the Sunday spring race at Bristol. The National Transportation Safety Board attributed the crash to the pilot's failure to use the airplane's anti-ice system to clear ice from the engine inlet system. Kulwicki was laid to rest at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee, with his funeral attended by NASCAR President Bill France, Jr. and numerous drivers. Following his death, Kulwicki's race car transporter made slow laps around the track with a black wreath on its grille, a moment described by Kyle Petty as "the saddest thing I've ever seen at a racetrack."
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Kulwicki grew up in Greenfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee known for its Polish-American neighborhoods, near the Milwaukee Mile racetrack. After his mother died, his family moved in with his grandmother, who died when Kulwicki was in seventh grade. A year later, his only brother died of a hemophilia-related illness. Kulwicki attended Pius XI High School, a Roman Catholic high school in Milwaukee, and received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1977.
Kulwicki died in an airplane crash on Thursday April 1, 1993. He was returning from an appearance at the Knoxville Hooters in a Hooters corporate plane on a short flight across Tennessee before the Sunday spring race at Bristol. The plane slowed and crashed just before final approach at Tri-Cities Regional Airport near Blountville. The National Transportation Safety Board attributed the crash to the pilot's failure to use the airplane's anti-ice system to clear ice from the engine inlet system. Kulwicki was buried at St. Adalbert's Cemetery in Milwaukee; the funeral was attended by NASCAR President Bill France, Jr. and numerous drivers. Kulwicki's racecar transporter was driven from the rainy track later that Friday morning while other teams and the media watched it travel slowly around the track with a black wreath on its grille. In 2008, Kyle Petty described the slow laps as "the saddest thing I've ever seen at a racetrack... We just sat and cried." Kulwicki had competed in five NASCAR races that season with two Top 5 finishes, and was ranked ninth in points at his death. In his career, he had won five NASCAR Winston Cup races, 24 pole positions, 75 Top 10 finishes, and one championship in 207 races. His car was driven by road course specialist Tommy Kendall on road courses and by Jimmy Hensley at the other tracks. It was raced for most of the 1993 season until the team was sold to Geoff Bodine, who operated it as Geoff Bodine Racing. Kulwicki had been selected to compete in the 1993 International Race of Champions (IROC) series as the reigning Winston Cup champion. He competed in two IROC races before his death, finishing ninth at Daytona and eleventh at Darlington. Dale Earnhardt raced for Kulwicki in the final two IROC races, and the prize money for those races and their fifth place combined points finish was given to the Winston Cup Racing Wives Auxiliary, Brenner Children's Hospital and St. Thomas Aquinas Church charities.
Using a quote from the above article, answer the following question: what more information is available about his death?
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### Assistant: When do British people tend to wear almost anything, including jeans and sweaters, as long as they look clean and tidy?
A: When they go out to enjoy themselves
B: When they are in offices
C: When they are in big restaurants
D: When they go out to work
Answer: A - When they go out to enjoy themselves
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Q:Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: These days, most people in Britain and the US do not wear formal clothes. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing. Many British people don't think about clothes very much. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres , cinemas and concerts you can put on anything you like: from beautiful suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy. But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors and business people always wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women have to wear tidy dresses. In many ways, Americans are less formal than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes. At home, most Americans wear informal or sports clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look nice. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women have to wear pretty clothes. It is difficult to say exactly what people wear in Britain and the US, because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You'll feel good if you don't look too different from everyone else. Options: A go out to enjoy themselves B are in offices C are in big restaurants D go out to work Answer: A go out to enjoy themselves Question:
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### Assistant: And Caleb said, "Whoever attacks Kirjath Sepher and captures it, I will give him my daughter Achsah as his wife."
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Q: In this task, you are given a sentence from the Bible in Persian, and your task is to translate it into English.
و کالیب گفت: «هرکه قریه سفررا بزند و آن را بگیرد، دختر خود عکسه را به زنی به او خواهم داد.
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### Assistant: What is the apartment number of the innocent, law-abiding tenant who is temporarily detained by the elite police squad while delivering medicine to his sick wife in the movie where Indonesian special tactics officer Rama and his team raid a high-rise apartment block in Jakarta's slums to capture crime lord Tama Riyadi?
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Please answer the following question: Generate a question that has the following answer: 726 for the following movie plot: Indonesian special tactics officer Rama prays, practices silat and bids goodbye to his father and wife, who is pregnant with his child. He cryptically promises his father he will "bring him home." Rama joins a heavily armed 20-man elite police squad, including Officers Bowo and Dagu, Sergeant Jaka, and Lieutenant Wahyu, for a raid on a high-rise apartment block in Jakarta's slums. The team intends to capture crime lord Tama Riyadi, who, along with his two lieutenants Andi and Mad Dog, owns the block and lets criminals around the city rent rooms under his protection. Arriving undetected, the team sweeps the first floors and subdues various criminal tenants; they also temporarily detain an innocent, law-abiding tenant delivering medicine to his sick wife in apartment #726. Continuing undetected to the sixth floor, the team is spotted by a young lookout, who passes on the message to another adolescent lookout just before he is shot dead by Wahyu; but the latter youth raises the alarm. Tama calls down reinforcements and the SWAT team are brutally attacked. Thugs snipe two officers guarding the perimeter, eliminate two more in the SWAT van, and ambush several officers patrolling the first five floors. Cutting the lights, Tama announces over the PA system that the police are trapped on the sixth-floor stairwell, and he will grant free permanent residence to those who kill the intruders. In the darkness, the remaining team members are ambushed by shooters from above and behind, and the team is almost completely wiped out. Prior to the gunfight, Wahyu confesses to Jaka he has staged the mission so he can eliminate Tama, who is in league with many corrupt police officers, including himself. The mission is not officially sanctioned by the police command; nobody at HQ knows their location and thus there is no hope for reinforcements. The remaining officers retreat into an empty apartment only to be cornered by more armed henchmen. To create an escape route, Rama uses an axe to cut a hole in the floor so that the team...
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### Assistant: This text is about a hostile takeover attempt in the business world. Gold Fields is a company currently facing a hostile bid from rival Harmony. The executives of Gold Fields are set to publish a comprehensive attack against the takeover attempt this week.
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Identify the main subjects: Gold Fields and Harmony are mentioned as companies, indicating business-related content.
2. Identify the key event: A hostile bid is being launched by Harmony against Gold Fields.
3. Identify the response: Gold Fields executives are planning to publish a comprehensive attack against the hostile bid.
4. Evaluate the options: The mentioned events and subjects are not related to the world situation, sports, or science/technology. They are, however, related to the business world, specifically involving a takeover attempt between two companies.
Based on these steps and the information in the given text, the most appropriate answer is: [-] Business.
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### Human: 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.Gold Fields to publish bid attack
Gold Fields executives will this week publish their most comprehensive attack to date on the hostile bid for their company, which was launched last month by rival Harmony.
Multi-choice problem: What is this text about?
Choose your answer from: [-] World. [-] Sports. [-] Business. [-] Science/Tech.
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### Assistant: A: Maybe
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can.Given this review: "Good" Would you recommend this app to a friend? Not at all, No, Maybe, Yes, or Definitely?
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### Assistant: This task is asking you to construct a question based on the provided context word - in this case, 'judge'. The question should contain a blank space that needs to be filled. It should also contain two characters, referred to as PersonX and PersonY. The correct answer to your question should be PersonX.
The important guidelines provided are as follows:
1. PersonX and PersonY should not have an equal chance of filling the blank. PersonX should be more likely to correctly fill the blank.
2. The question should not contain explicit, offensive, or adult content.
3. Real names or specific individuals shouldn't be used in the question.
4. Avoid repeating patterns or phrases, try to make every question unique.
5. The question should be between 15 and 30 words long.
6. The context word, 'judge', must be used in the question.
7. There should be only one blank in the question.
8. make sure that PersonX and PersonY are of the same gender and PersonX should appear in the sentence before PersonY.
Given these guidelines, you might construct something like this for your output:
"Although PersonX and PersonY studied law, who became a well-respected judge? "
In this question, the assumption is that PersonX became the well-respected judge, following the guideline that the answer must be PersonX.
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### Human: 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.Definition: You need to create a question containing a blank (_), based on the given context word. Your question must contain two persons --PersonX and PersonY. The expected answer to your question must be PersonX. PersonX and PersonY should not be equally likely to fill the blank. There should be an agreed upon answer to fill in the blank. Your generations should NOT contain potentially explicit, offensive, or adult content. Do not use the names of real people (e.g., Donald Trump, Putin, etc.) in your question. Avoid repeating the same style, pattern, or phrases in each question, try to increase diversity by varying sentence structure, blank placement, etc. Your question must contain at least 15 and at most 30 words. You must utilize the given context word while writing the question. Your question must contain only one blank. Make sure that Person X and Person Y have the same gender. In your question, PersonX and PersonY should be used only ONCE and PersonX should appear earlier than PersonY.
Input: Context Word: judge.
Output:
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### Assistant: In 2005, Roc La Familia was founded as an international record label by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. It focused on signing international artists, including reggaeton artists, as an extension of Roc-A-Fella Records.
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### Human: Given the question: Information: - Los Rompe Discotekas is a 2006 compilation album by Hector "El Father". This album was released under the Rocafella record label and under contract with Jay-Z. Popular singles include "Here We Go Yo" by Hector "El Father" Featuring Jay-Z, "Yomo Dele" by Yomo featuring Fat Joe, and "El Teléfono" by Hector "El Father" and Wisin & Yandel. The album has sold over 1 million copies. A remixed version of the album was released as . - "Oye Mi Canto" is a reggaeton single by N.O.R.E.. The song was originally released in 2004 as the lead single from the album "1 Fan a Day", which was heretofore unreleased. It is his second biggest hit, peaking at number 12 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. It was later included on the 2006 album "N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe". The song features Nina Sky and reggaeton artists Daddy Yankee, Gemstar and Big Mato. The song originally featured Tego Calderón in place of Daddy Yankee but was later changed for the video. However, the Tego version was released by famous reggaeton label Planet Records Italy, instead of Island Def Jam, N.O.R.E.'s original label. It's N.O.R.E.'s first venture into the increasingly popular Latin genre reggaeton. In a 2004 interview with MTV, N.O.R.E. says of the single, "I fell in love with this music. I did this joint originally for a mixtape. The Latino people haven't been spoken to in a while, since [Big] Pun died. They haven't felt like they had something proud [in hip-hop] to stand on, so being both Latin and black, I wanted to rep my Latin side for once. Why not do it with this new music, instead of doing a Spanish rap record? This is what speaks for the inner-city Latino youth." In 2004, the LP was one of the most-played singles in the US. - Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy and Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and entrepreneur. He was born in Harlem and was raised in Mount Vernon, New York. He worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his label Bad Boy Entertainment in 1993. His debut album "No Way Out" (1997) has been certified seven times platinum and was followed by successful albums such as "Forever" (1999), "The Saga Continues..." (2001), and "Press Play" (2006). In 2009 Combs formed the musical group Diddy Dirty Money and released the critically well-reviewed and commercially successful album "Last Train to Paris" (2010). - Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth-most populous city in the United States after Chicago, located in Southeast Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million within an area of , it also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of Harris County. It is the principal city of HoustonThe WoodlandsSugar Land, which is the fifth-most populated metropolitan area in the United States of America. - Nina Sky is an American R&B duo composed of identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino (born March 13, 1984 (sources differ), in Puerto Rico). Their debut single "Move Ya Body", released from their self-titled debut album in 2004, was a success, reaching number 4 on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Their second album Nicole & Natalie was released on July 31, 2012. Their third studio album "Brightest Gold" was announced for 2016 release through Tommy Boy Entertainment. - Mexico (, modern Nahuatl ), officially the United Mexican States, is a federal republic in the southern half of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost two million square kilometers (over 760,000 sq mi), Mexico is the sixth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent nation in the world. With an estimated population of over 120 million, it is the eleventh most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world while being the second most populous country in Latin America. Mexico is a federation comprising 31 states and a federal district that is also its capital and most populous city. Other metropolises include Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Toluca, Tijuana and León. - Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez (born March 4, 1972), known as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican-born American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. She was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, but later moved with her parents to New York City, where she lived until she finished her public education, before returning to Añasco. When she was 18 years old, Queen moved to San Juan where she met record producer DJ Negro, who helped her gain performing spots with a group called "The Noise" at a local club. There she performed her first song "Somos Raperos Pero No Delincuentes". The Noise gained much attention due to their violent and explicitly sexual lyrics. Queen went solo in 1996, and released her debut studio album "En Mi Imperio" which was quickly picked up by Sony Discos for distribution in 1997. - Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1977), known by his stage name Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. Ayala was born in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was raised in the neighborhood of Villa Kennedy Housing Projects. - Jose Alberto Torres Abreu (born June 17, 1980 in Chicago), known professionally as Yomo, is an American (Puerto Rican descent) reggaeton recording artist. He was raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Before becoming a professional artist, he used to work as a handyman on Puerto Rico's Palmas Del Mar Beach Resort. - Queens is the easternmost and largest in area of the five boroughs of New York City. It is geographically adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn at the southwestern end of Long Island, and to Nassau County further east on Long Island; in addition, Queens shares water borders with the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. Coterminous with Queens County since 1899, the borough of Queens is the second-largest in population (after Brooklyn), with a census-estimated 2,339,150 residents in 2015, approximately 48% of them foreign-born. Queens County also is the second-most populous county in the U.S. state of New York, behind the neighboring borough of Brooklyn, which is coterminous with Kings County. Queens is the fourth-most densely populated county among New York City's boroughs, as well as in the United States. If each of New York City's boroughs were an independent city, Queens also would be the nation's fourth most populous city, after Los Angeles, Chicago, and Brooklyn. Queens is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world. - Bad Boy Latino is a Latin hip hop record label founded in 2005 by Sean Combs and Pitbull. - Roc - La - Familia was an international record label founded by Shawn `` Jay - Z '' Carter . This sub-label focused on signing international artists , including reggaeton artists , much like Bad Boy Latino . `` OG '' Juan Perez was appointed the president of the label and Cipha Sounds was the senior vice president ( until he got a job at MTV in 2006 ) . Roc La Familia was an extension of Roc - A - Fella Records and headquartered in New York . Roc La Familia featured a broad array of artists encompassing such musical genres as Latin hip hop , reggae , reggaeton , pop , rock and more . The first signee to the label was Houston based rapper Aztek Escobar . The only albums released from the label came from famed artists Hector `` El Father '' ( Roc La Familia & Hector Bambino ' El Father ' Present Los Rompe Discotekas -- June 27 , 2006 ) , Dimitri `` El Boss '' , N.O.R.E. ( N.O.R.E. y la Familia ... Ya Tú Sabe -- July 18 , 2006 ) . Roc La Familia has since folded . The whole staff has reportedly been dismissed . A number of artists , such as N.O.R.E. have been complaining of the lack of promotion for some time . They plan on releasing a greatest hits CD , which will allegedly fulfill a contractual obligation with Def Jam . It has been reported that Roc La Familia will not be re-established . - Pedro Herrera III (born September 5, 1979 in Houston, Texas), better known by his stage name Chingo Bling, is an American rapper and producer of Mexican descent. - Victor Santiago, Jr. (born September 6, 1977), best known by his stage name N.O.R.E., formerly Noreaga, is an American hip hop and reggaeton recording artist. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside fellow Queens-based rapper Capone. He would also have success as a solo artist with the singles "Superthug", "Banned from T.V.", "Nothin'", "Oye Mi Canto" and "Mas Maiz". - Allen Toussaint (January 14, 1938 November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer, who was an influential figure in New Orleans R&B from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular musics great backroom figures." Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions, including "Java", "Mother-in-Law", "I Like It Like That", "Fortune Teller", "Ride Your Pony", "Get Out of My Life, Woman", "Working in the Coal Mine", "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky", "Here Come the Girls", "Yes We Can Can", "Play Something Sweet", and "Southern Nights". He was a producer for hundreds of recordings, among the best known of which are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by his longtime friend Dr. John ("Mac" Rebennack), and "Lady Marmalade", by Labelle. - Reggae is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The term also denotes the modern popular music of Jamaica and its diaspora. A 1968 single by Toots and the Maytals "Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use the word "reggae," effectively naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience. While sometimes used in a broad sense to refer to most types of popular Jamaican dance music, the term "reggae" more properly denotes a particular music style that was strongly influenced by traditional mento as well as American jazz and rhythm and blues, especially the New Orleans R&B practiced by Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint, and evolved out of the earlier genres ska and rocksteady. Reggae usually relates news, social gossip, and political comment. Reggae spread into a commercialized jazz field, being known first as Rudie Blues, then Ska, later Blue Beat, and Rock Steady. It is instantly recognizable from the counterpoint between the bass and drum downbeat, and the offbeat rhythm section. The immediate origins of reggae were in ska and rock steady; from the latter, reggae took over the use of the bass as a percussion instrument. - Satellite television is according to "article 1.39" of the International Telecommunication Unions (ITU) ITU Radio Regulations (RR) a "Broadcasting-satellite service". - Cipha Sounds (born Luis Diaz on April 19, 1976 in Bronx, New York) is an American radio and television personality of Puerto Rican descent. He is mostly known for his work as a DJ, a VJ for MTV and as a comedian. - The Southern United States, commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South, is a region of the United States of America. The South does not exactly match the geographic south, but is predominantly located in the southeastern corner; Arizona and New Mexico, which are geographically in the southern part of the country, are rarely considered part of the Southern United States, while West Virginia, which separated from Virginia in 1863, commonly is. Some scholars have proposed definitions of the South that do not coincide neatly with state boundaries. While the states of Delaware and Maryland, as well as the District of Columbia permitted slavery prior to the start of the Civil War, they remained with the Union. Since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, they became more culturally, economically, and politically aligned with the industrial Northern states, and are often identified as part of the Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast by many residents, businesses, public institutions, and private organizations. However, the United States Census Bureau puts them in the South. - Jeffrey Bernard Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American recording artist, singer, songwriter and actor from Queens, New York. - The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2015 population of 8,550,405 distributed over a land area of just , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York City exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, its fast pace defining the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural and financial capital of the world. - "Do the Reggay" is a reggae song by The Maytals. Written by Toots Hibbert, produced by Leslie Kong and released on Beverly's Records in Jamaica and Pyramid Records in the UK in 1968. "Do the Reggay" was the first popular song to use the word "reggae" and defined the developing genre by giving it its name. At that time, "reggay" had been the name of a passing dance fashion in Jamaica, but the song's connection of the word with the music itself led to its use for the style of music that developed from it. - Toots and the Maytals, originally called The Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group and one of the best known ska and rock steady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. Frontman Toots Hibbert's soulful vocal style has been compared to Otis Redding, and led him to be named one of the 100 Greatest Singers by "Rolling Stone". Their 1968 single "Do the Reggay", was the first song to first use the word "reggae", naming the genre and introducing it to a global audience. As Island Records founder Chris Blackwell says, The Maytals were unlike anything else...sensational, raw and dynamic. - Capone-N-Noreaga (also known as C-N-N) is an American hip hop duo formed in 1995, from Queens, New York City, New York. The duo is composed of East Coast rappers Capone and N.O.R.E.. - MTV (originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable and satellite television channel owned by Viacom Media Networks (a division of Viacom) and headquartered in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the channel originally aired music videos as guided by television personalities known as "video jockeys" (VJs). 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His musical style is based on traditional rhythm and blues, accompanied by saxophones, bass, piano, electric guitar, and drums. - N.O.R.E. y la Familia...Ya Tú Sabe is the fourth solo studio album by rapper N.O.R.E., released on July 18, 2006. Guest appearances include Ivy Queen, Diddy, Daddy Yankee, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Pharrell, Chingo Bling, Yaga & Mackie and Nina Sky. - Chicago (or ), officially the City of Chicago, is the third-most populous city in the United States, and the fifth-most populous city in North America. With over 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the Midwestern United States, and the county seat of Cook County. The Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, has nearly 10 million people and is the third-largest in the U.S. - Rocksteady is a music genre that originated in Jamaica around 1966. A successor of ska and a precursor to reggae, rocksteady was performed by Jamaican vocal harmony groups such as The Gaylads, The Maytals, The Heptones and The Paragons. The term "rocksteady" comes from a dance style that was mentioned in the Alton Ellis song "Rock Steady". Dances performed to rocksteady were less energetic than the earlier ska dances. The first international rocksteady hit was "Hold Me Tight" (1968) by the American soul singer Johnny Nash; it reached number one in Canada. - Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper. He is also the CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad. What is the relationship between 'roc-la-familia' and '2005'?
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### Assistant: Carlo meets up with an old military friend.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can.Extract the answer to the following question from the movie plot. If the question isn't answerable, please output "Can't answer". Question: Who meets up with an old military friend? Title: Redline Movie plot: The film begins with a $1 million bet between mob boss Michael (Angus Macfadyen) and film producer Jerry Brecken (Tim Matheson) over driving from Los Angeles, CA, to Las Vegas, NV, in under an hour and 45 minutes. Michael hands the keys to his Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren over to his driver Jason (Jesse Johnson). Using night-vision goggles and keeping the lights off to minimize police detection at over 200 mph, Jason manages to arrive at Brecken's hotel room seconds before the time limit - only to deliver a pack of "Hiagra" (a parody of Viagra).The next day, music producer Infamous (Eddie Griffin) and his entourage arrive at a garage to pick up his Ford GT. There, he meets the beautiful Natasha Martin (Nadia Bjorlin), who happens to own the garage. She is also a professional race car driver and lead singer for an aspiring band. However, she is sometimes haunted by memories of her father's death at a NASCAR race many years ago. In appreciation of her services on his Ford GT, Infamous invites Natasha and her band aboard his private jet en route to Las Vegas.Meanwhile, on another side of town, Carlo (Nathan Phillips) has just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq. He meets up with his brother Jason while fighting a group of Asian gang members attempting to steal Jason's Ferrari F430 Spider. Carlo is not happy that Jason is living with their uncle Michael, whom Carlo always sees as nothing but trouble. Little do they know that Michael has been running an unsuccessful counterfeiting ring and owes another crime organization millions of dollars.Carlo and Natasha first meet at a party in Las Vegas, where he saves her from a group of drunk partygoers harassing her. In the midst of the ensuing fight, Carlo and Jason bail out of the party and speed off in a Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster, while the thugs chase after them in a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. The two brothers manage to lose the thugs by speeding through the underside of a truck trailer, while the thugs fail to clear the trailer and crash on several parked cars.On...
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### Assistant: The Augustalia was a festival celebrated in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus, who was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus on September 23, 63 BCE. The festival took place annually on October 12th and was established to pay tribute to Augustus for his role in establishing peace and stability to the Roman Empire. Augustus was the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar and he took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, simply known as Octavian, after Caesar's assassination. Later, he received the title Augustus from the Roman Senate, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and his reign as its first emperor.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Combine facts and answer this: The Augustalia was a festival celebreated in honor of a man that had what name at birth?
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### Assistant: Title: Supreme Court Ruling Supports Privacy of Minor Convictions in Employment Screening
Introduction:
In a recent Supreme Court case, the justices ruled in favor of a man, identified only as 'T', who was forced to disclose minor cautions to new employers. This decision has significant implications for job seekers and employers, as this ruling now prevents businesses from asking about certain minor or old convictions during the hiring process.
Step 1: Present the issue:
The issue at the heart of this case involved 'T', who complained that being forced to reveal past cautions to new employers breached his human rights. Before the Supreme Court's ruling, companies could inquire about an applicant's criminal history, regardless of the seriousness or age of the convictions.
Step 2: Explain the Supreme Court decision:
The Supreme Court's ruling supported a previous Appeal Court decision, backing 'T' in his claim that mandatory disclosure of past offences violated his human rights. Justices acknowledged that while businesses have legitimate reasons to ensure the integrity and safety of their workforce, this should not come at the cost of unfairly stigmatizing individuals with minor offences in their past.
Step 3: Detail changes to the employment screening process:
As a result of this ruling, employers are now prohibited from inquiring about certain minor or old convictions during the hiring process. This change is driven by the belief that individuals should not be continually punished for past mistakes that have already been paid for, provided they have demonstrated rehabilitation and growth.
Step 4: Explain potential benefits for job seekers and employers:
This ruling is expected to benefit job seekers who have been held back due to the stigma attached to criminal records, especially among those with minor or old convictions. It also promotes fairness in the job market, as all applicants are now granted an equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and qualifications without the weight of past mistakes. Moreover, employers can benefit from a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Step 5: Provide a conclusion:
In conclusion, the Supreme Court's ruling on the matter of disclosing past offences to new employers has created a more equitable environment in the job market. By preventing companies from asking about minor and old convictions, the court has recognized the importance of granting individuals with criminal records a second chance, protecting their human rights, and demonstrating compassion and understanding for those who have demonstrated personal growth and rehabilitation.
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### Human: 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.Write an article using the following points:
Man complained after being forced to reveal cautions to new employers. Identified only as 'T', he said forced disclosure breached his human rights. Supreme Court ruled in his favour, backing previous Appeal Court ruling. Employers now cannot ask about certain minor or old convictions.
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### Assistant: The more sound solution in terms of naive physics reasoning would be to use soft, steamed cubes of potato. Here's why:
Latkes are essentially shallow-fried pancakes of grated or ground potato, flour, and egg, oftentimes flavored with grated onion or garlic. Traditional latke recipes typically call for raw, grated potatoes. However, as we are considering an alternative with steamed potato here, knowing about the state of the potato before mixing it with the other ingredients makes a big difference.
In Option A, where it suggests using hard, steamed cubes of potato, this could result in Latkes that are unevenly cooked. The outside might get cooked and potentially burnt during the frying process before the inside gets fully heated or cooked, as hard cubes of potato take more time and heat to cook fully. Also, it would be difficult to mash these hard cubes into a smooth consistency which is required to make homogeneous latke batter.
On the other hand, Option B uses soft, steamed potatoes, which are much more suitable for this recipe. First of all, soft, steamed potatoes can be mashed very easily, resulting in a uniform texture that will cook evenly. Moreover, these potatoes are already pre-cooked, so they will not require much additional heat for internal cooking after being formed into latkes and fried. Being soft and mashable they will mix well with spinach, egg and flour, creating evenly textured latke batter that will result in crisp on the outside and fully cooked on the inside latkes.
Therefore, it is more practical and sound to use soft, steamed cubes of potato when making Spinach Mashed Potato Latkes. This ensures the consistency of the mix, reduces the risk of raw or undercooked latkes, and should result in a more pleasant and desirable texture and taste in the final Latkes.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Objective: To make Spinach Mashed Potato Latkes,
Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?
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+ you need to use hard, steamed cubes of potato.
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### Assistant: Step 1: Write down the equation
-7550725 = 67*d - 7553740
Step 2: Add 7553740 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable d:
-7550725 + 7553740 = 67*d - 7553740 + 7553740
Step 3: Simplify both sides of the equation:
3015 = 67*d
Step 4: Divide both sides of the equation by 67 to find the value of d:
3015 / 67 = 67*d / 67
Step 5: Simplify the equation to find the value of d:
d = 45
So the solution to the equation is d = 45.
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### Human: 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.Write down the solution for this math problem: Solve -7550725 = 67*d - 7553740 for d.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can.Found the following article online, use it to answer the question: What are the is the full name of the character who becomes upset with Mike Waring upon learning that he has informed on Andrews? Mike Waring, a private detective in Los Angeles whose nickname is "The Falcon," is on a case. He follows a man named Andrews to a hotel, then reports back to his clients, club owners Kirk and Gregory, where the man, their business partner, can be found. They pay Waring a $500 fee, whereupon Wilma Rogers, who works at the club and likes Andrews, expresses her displeasure with Waring for informing on him. She also tips off Andrews that his partners are coming. Kirk and Gregory return, angry not only that they can't find Andrews or the $100,000 he embezzled, but that a hotel clerk, Perry, was under the impression that Waring left Andrews' room carrying what appeared to be a lot of money. Waring believes the club owners are trying to frame him. Elaine Carson offers to help, but before long Waring becomes suspicious of her behavior, too. Waring eventually is able to locate the missing money, which he gives to a police lieutenant, Cooper, for safekeeping. Then he exposes the real culprit behind Andrews' murder and the theft, Perry, the clerk.
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### Assistant: To determine whether we can conclude that "Shiloh can't race, they've been put out to stud" from the statement "Have you been racin' that Shiloh of yours lately?", let's analyze the information provided step by step.
Step 1: Understand the context of the given statement.
The question is asking whether or not someone has been racing their horse named Shiloh recently.
Step 2: Consider the provided fact about Shiloh.
It is mentioned that Shiloh can't race because they've been put out to stud. This means Shiloh is no longer used for racing and is instead used for breeding purposes.
Step 3: Compare the information in the statement and the fact.
While the statement asks about racing Shiloh recently, the fact states that Shiloh is no longer able to race due to being put out to stud.
Step 4: Decide whether we can conclude the fact from the statement.
Given that the statement is inquiring about racing Shiloh, it doesn't provide a direct answer to the situation mentioned in the fact (Shiloh being put out to stud). Therefore, we are not able to conclude the fact solely based on the statement.
Based on the analysis, the appropriate answer is:
*it is not possible to tell.
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### Human: 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.If Say been racin' that Shiloh of yours lately?, can we conclude that "Shiloh can't race, they've been put out to stud. "?
Available options: *yes. *it is not possible to tell. *no.
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### Assistant: The rush to purchase firearms in Colorado has overwhelmed the system used to track background check wait times, leaving thousands of potential gun buyers on wait-lists that are now several days long. The background-check process, which previously took minutes to complete, now takes over 100 hours, due to the unprecedented interest in gun purchases and the capacity limit of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's online wait-time clock. Gun shows in the state, such as the Tanner Gun Show in Denver, are adapting by having dealers either mail patrons' guns or agree to meet them another time once their background check has cleared.
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### Human: 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.Article:
The continued rush to purchase firearms in Colorado has overwhelmed the system businesses use to track background check wait times and left thousands of would-be gun buyers on wait-lists that are now many days long.
While staff at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation continue to track the time manually, the information is no longer readily available to gun dealers.
The result is that would-be customers no longer know how long they will have to wait to see if a background check clears.
Thousands of customers remain on the wait list at least 100 hours long.
And with a major gun show coming to metro Denver this weekend, those expecting to walk away with a new firearm that day may be in for a surprise.
The uncharted territory in which the state's gun sellers now find themselves stems from unprecedented interest in guns and CBI's online wait-time clock, which tops out at 99 hours and 59 minutes.
Weeks ago, the background-check process took minutes to complete. Now, CBI's processing time has moved beyond that 99-hour-and-59 minute threshold.
This news comes as one of Colorado's largest and longest-running gun shows heads into town. The Tanner Gun Show will be held at the Denver Merchandise Mart this weekend.
"This is new," said Ty Blount, co-owner of the show. "The process usually take hours to half a day."
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Blount said the situation means that dealers will either mail a patron's gun or agree to meet them another time once their background check has cleared.
While he realizes some may be frustrated by the change, it is important a background check be run on every person attempting to buy a gun, he said.
Background checks at gun shows in some other states aren't required — leading to the national call to close the so-called "gun show loophole" — but in Colorado, that loophole was closed following the Columbine High School shooting.
"It's the same whether you're going to a gun show or to Cabela's," Blount said.
While gun buyers flooded CBI with requests for background checks on Black Friday, the latest surge follows the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre and an outcry for more stringent gun-control laws.
Since that time, the bureau has expanded its hours of operation from 6 a.m. to midnight, said spokeswoman Susan Medina.
About 3,000 checks are being submitted a day — "these are unprecedented numbers," Medina said on Sunday.
For perspective, on Dec. 15, there were 573 background checks for firearm purchases in the CBI queue, Medina said. Wait times were just over 15 minutes.
Background checks are cross-referenced through federal and local law-enforcement databases.
Checks to be processed will remain in the system until they are approved or denied, Medina said.
Ryan Parker: 303-954-2409, rparker@denverpost.com or twitter.com/ryanparkerdp ||||| L.A. Moves Up Its Gun Buyback Program in Wake of the Newtown Shootings
Mall parking lots were packed with after-Christmas shoppers. But nowhere were the lines longer than at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena and the Van Nuys Masonic Temple, where thousands of people came to exchange their guns for Ralphs gift cards.
Cars queued up for blocks at the drive-through events, with the city giving cards worth up to $100 for handguns, shotguns and rifles, and up to $200 for assault weapons. There was a bit of haggling involved, but the guns were all taken.
"What do you got?" an officer in Van Nuys asked a man in his late twenties as he pulled up in a green Mazda.
Photos: L.A. gun buyback
"Just one handgun, I've had it since high school," the man replied.
"Will you take $50 for this?"
"Sure."
Many came bearing more than one gun. They pulled 22 pistols from the trunk of one white Honda, a haul that earned the driver $1,000.
Two men in a pickup truck with two children in the back seat handed over a rifle, a pistol and a MAC-12, altered with a silencer.
Organizers and some participants credited collective outrage and anguish over the gun rampage in Newtown, Conn., for the turnout. But motivations were often a bit more complicated.
"That young guy shot up all the kids and they blamed the mama because the mama had the weapons in the house," Valerie Butler said, in explaining why she was waiting in line two hours in South Los Angeles to get rid of an old handgun.
Yet Butler, 50, said she was not getting rid of both of her guns.
"Just one," she said, and laughed. "There's a bunch of nuts out here, and they're coming in when you're sleeping. You got to protect yourself."
Cities across the nation, grasping for ways to react to a series of mass shootings this year, have organized gun buybacks to get weapons off the street.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pushed the city's annual event from Mother's Day to Wednesday in reaction to the killing Dec. 14 of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. By the afternoon, the event had already surpassed the 1,673 guns collected last year, and officials were scrambling to get more gift cards, which were donated by Ralphs.
Many of the drivers said they were turning in their guns because they rarely used them and were eager to snag grocery cards.
"If I could get $100 of free groceries, it's worth it," said Charles Edwards, 60, waiting in line next to his old .22 revolver after driving to Los Angeles from Fontana. "I wouldn't do it for $40. That's why people are here. They feel bad about all that's happening, but times are tough."
He still has a shotgun at home. "That's all I need," he said.
Edwards said authorities needed to better organize the buyback so the lines weren't so long. He watched numerous people sit in line for a spell, then just drive away, he said. "I thought I could just drop this thing off. They need to have this move faster."
Most of the weapons recovered were "mom and pop guns," police said — hunting rifles, shotguns — but they got a few dozen assault weapons as well.
They checked to make sure the guns were empty, and double-checked by pulling the triggers in clearing barrels — metal rubbish containers filled with sand. Then they put them into trash containers like bundles of sticks after a windstorm.
"I had a question, one after another: 'Do we really need this? Does this really make us safer?' " Villaraigosa said at a news conference at the Sports Arena. "I say, 'Look, the Police Department is here because they believe in this program.' "
He said the buyback program had taken in 8,000 guns since it began in 2009 and was just one part of a comprehensive police strategy that has reduced violent crime in recent years. Police Chief Charlie Beck said it was a critical component.
One of the first guns collected was a camouflage Bushmaster XM-15, the same kind of gun used at Sandy Hook Elementary.
But this was one of the rarities. Loretta, 50, from South Los Angeles was bringing in her great-grandfather's antique rifle — one of them anyway. "I got the other well-hidden," she said.
Alex Reyes, 47, rode his bike to the Sports Arena from East L.A. with a 68-year-old, six-shot .38 revolver and a .22 target pistol. He said he came in to do "a good deed" after the Newtown shooting, getting rid of all of his weapons. "Just me and Jesus Christ," he said.
Sandra Lefall, 38, came to the site with Newtown heavy in her heart. She had been thinking about coming since she first heard the awful news. "I'm bringing in a 9-millimeter handgun because I want to get it out of the house because I have teenage children. I would hate for them to do what that guy in Connecticut did."
By 2 p.m. in Van Nuys, the police began telling people they were out of gift cards.
"I'm not giving this away for free," said Sam Ferrell of Reseda as he took a drag of his cigarette in his truck.
Ferrell said he was hoping to sell his stepson's handgun. "There are too many kids being killed by these things," he said.
He said he didn't plan to turn in any of his own guns, but that he was glad his stepson didn't have his.
"I need my gun, but not everyone who has one needs one," he said.
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wesley.lowery@latimes.com ||||| Before 20 small children were massacred at school by a gunman in Newtown, Connecticut, Luke Schuster, 6, was shot to death in New Town, North Dakota. Six-year-olds John Devine Jr. and Jayden Thompson were similarly killed in Kentucky and Texas.
This undated photo provided by Robert Sullivan shows Veronica Moser-Sullivan, the youngest person slain in the July 20 attack that left 12 dead and dozens wounded during the Aurora theater shootings.... (Associated Press)
FILE - This Dec. 16, 2012 file photo shows President Barack Obama pausing during a speech at an interfaith vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, at Newtown High School in... (Associated Press)
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6, died in a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, while 6-year-old Kammia Perry was slain by her father outside her Cleveland home, according to an Associated Press review of 2012 media reports.
Yet there was no gunman on the loose when Julio Segura-McIntosh died in Tacoma, Washington. The 3-year-old accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with a gun he found inside a car.
As he mourned with the families of Newtown, President Barack Obama said the U.S. cannot accept such violent deaths of children as routine. But hundreds of young child deaths by gunfire _ whether intentional or accidental _ suggest it might already have.
Between 2006 and 2010, 561 children age 12 and under were killed by firearms, according to the FBI's most recent Uniform Crime Reports. The numbers each year are consistent: 120 in 2006; 115 in 2007; 116 in 2008, 114 in 2009 and 96 in 2010. The FBI's count does not include gun-related child deaths that authorities have ruled accidental.
"This happens on way too regular a basis and it affects families and communities _ not at once, so we don't see it and we don't understand it as part of our national experience," said Daniel Webster, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research.
The true number of small children who died by gunfire in 2012 will not be known for a couple of years, when official reports are collected and dumped into a database and analyzed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects to release its 2011 count in the spring.
In response to what happened in Newtown, the National Rifle Association, the nation's largest gun lobby, suggested shielding children from gun violence by putting an armed police officer in every school by the time classes resume in January.
"Politicians pass laws for gun-free school zones ... They post signs advertising them and in doing so they tell every insane killer in America that schools are the safest place to inflict maximum mayhem with minimum risk," said NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre.
Webster said children are more likely to die by gunfire at home or in the street. They tend to be safer when they are in school, he said.
None of the 61 deaths reviewed by The Associated Press happened at school.
Children die by many other methods as well: violent stabbings or throat slashings, drowning, beating and strangulation. But the gruesome recounts of gun deaths, sometimes just a few paragraphs in a newspaper or on a website, a few minutes on television or radio, bear witness that firearms too, are cutting short many youngsters' lives.
One week before the Newtown slayings, Alyssa Celaya, 8, bled to death after being shot by her father with a .38-caliber gun at the Tule River Indian Reservation in California. Her grandmother and two brothers also were killed, a younger sister and brother were shot and wounded. The father shot and killed himself amid a hail of gunfire from officers.
Delric Miller's life ended at 9 months and Angel Mauro Cortez Nava's at 14 months.
Delric was in the living room of a home on Detroit's west side Feb. 20 when someone sprayed it with gunfire from an AK-47. Other children in the home at the time were not injured.
Angel was cradled in his father's arms on a sidewalk near their home in Los Angeles when a bicyclist rode by on June 4 and opened fire, killing the infant.
Most media reports do not include information on the type of gun used, sometimes because police withhold it for investigation purposes.
Gun violence and the toll it is taking on children has been an issue raised for years in minority communities.
The NAACP, a civil rights group, failed in its attempt to hold gun makers accountable through a lawsuit filed in 1999. Some in the community raised the issue during the campaign and asked Obama after he was re-elected to make reducing gun violence, particularly as a cause of death for young children, part of his second-term agenda.
"Now that it's clear that no community in this country is invulnerable from gun violence, from its children being stolen ... we can finally have the national conversation we all need to have," said Ben Jealous, president of the NAACP.
This year's gun deaths reviewed by the AP show the problem is not confined to the inner city or is simply the result of gang or drug violence, as often is the perception.
Faith Ehlen, 22 months, Autumn Cochran, 10, and Alyssa Cochran, 11, all died Sept. 6. Their mother killed them with the shotgun before turning it on herself. Police said she had written a goodbye email to her boyfriend before killing the children in DeSoto, Missouri, a community of about 6,300.
In Dundee, Oregon, Randall Engels used a gun to kill his estranged wife Amy Engels and son Jackson, 11, as they ate pizza on the Fourth of July. An older sibling of Jackson's also was killed. Engels then committed suicide. The town of more than 5,000 people boasts on its website that it is a semirural town with "the cultural panache of a big city."
Many of the children who died in 2012 were shot with guns that belonged to their parents, relatives or baby sitters, or were simply in the home. Webster said children's accidental deaths by guns have fallen since states passed laws requiring that guns be locked away from youths or have safeties to keep them from firing.
But even people trained in gun use slip up _ and the mistakes are costly.
A Springville, Utah, police officer had a non-service gun in his home that officials said did not have external safeties. His 2-year-old son found the gun and shot himself on Sept. 11. The names of the father and son were not released at the time of the shooting.
Obama has tapped Vice President Joe Biden to shape the administration's response to the Newtown massacre. The administration will push to tighten gun laws, many that have faced resistance in Congress for years. The solutions may include reinstating a ban on assault-style rifles, closing gun buying background check loopholes and restricting high-capacity magazines.
Those may have limited effect for children like Amari Markel-Purrel Perkins, of Clinton, Maryland. He shot himself in the chest on April 9 with a gun that an adult had stashed inside a Spiderman backpack.
Like most of the child victims at Newtown, Amari was 6.
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Follow Monika Mathur at http://www.twiter.com/@monikamathur ||||| Arizona’s top law enforcement official wants to allow one staffer in each of the state’s schools to carry a gun, a proposal pitched as a “golden mean” between allowing all teachers to carry weapons and doing nothing.
Attorney General Tom Horne, a Republican elected in 2010 with the motto “Defending Arizona,” has proposed a voluntary program in which every school could nominate one person to receive free firearms training provided by local sheriffs and the attorney general’s office. The individual would be allowed to keep a weapon in a locked place somewhere on campus.
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“The ideal solution would be to have an armed Police Officer in each school,” Horne said in a statement on Wednesday. “…It may not be possible to afford a Police Officer in every school. In that case, the next best solution is to have one person in the school trained to handle firearms, to handle emergency situations, and possessing a firearm in a secure location. This proposal is analogous to arming pilots on planes.”
Republican state lawmakers throughout the country have proposed allowing concealed carry on school grounds or arming some teachers in the wake of the Newtown Massacre, which left 20 children dead at a Connecticut elementary school. But teachers’ unions have aggressively fought such proposals, with two top national unions saying the focus should be on “ways to keep all guns off school property.”
The NRA has proposed placing an armed guard in every school in the country.
Arizona has some of the nation’s weakest gun laws. It is one of only two states — the other is neighboring Utah — with scores of zero from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
A press release announcing the plan argues it represents a “golden mean” between “doing nothing” and allowing another massacre and arming all teachers, “which could create more dangers than it prevents.”
Ariz. House Majority Leader David Gowan will introduce the proposal in the legislature, according to the press release, which also said Horne’s plan had the cooperation of three county sheriffs.
Horne previously served as the state’s schools Superintendent from 2003 to 2011. ||||| Classroom teachers could stop school shootings by carrying concealed weapons, say gun-rights advocates who plan to offer the required training Thursday for 200 Utah teachers.
The Utah Shooting Sports Council said it would waive its $50 fee for concealed-weapons training for the teachers. Instruction featuring plastic guns is set to begin at noon Thursday inside a conference room at Maverick Center, a hockey arena in the Salt Lake City suburb of West Valley.
It's an idea gaining traction in the aftermath of the Connecticut school shooting. In Ohio, the Buckeye Firearms Association said it was launching a test program in tactical firearms training for 24 teachers initially.
"Schools are some of the safest places in the world, but I think teachers understand that something has changed _ the sanctity of schools has changed," said Clark Aposhian, one of Utah's leading gun instructors. "Mass shootings may still be rare, but that doesn't help you when the monster comes in."
Gun-rights advocates say teachers can act more quickly than law enforcement in the critical first few minutes to protect children from the kind of shooting that left 20 children and six adults dead Dec. 14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. In Arizona, Attorney General Tom Horne has proposed amending state law to allow one educator in each school to carry a gun.
Educators say Utah legislators left them with no choice but to accept some guns in schools. State law forbids schools, districts or college campuses from trying to impose their own gun restrictions.
"We're not suggesting that teachers roam the halls" for an armed intruder, said Aposhian, chairman of the Utah Shooting Sports Council, the state's leading gun lobby. "They should lock down the classroom. But a gun is one more option if the shooter" breaks into a classroom.
A major emphasis of the safety training is that people facing deadly threats should announce they have a gun and retreat or take cover before trying to shoot, he said.
Utah is among few states that let people carry licensed concealed weapons into public schools without exception, the National Conference of State Legislatures says in a 2012 compendium of state gun laws.
Utah educators say they would ban guns if they could and have no way of knowing how many teachers are armed. Gun-rights advocates estimate that 1 percent of Utah teachers or 240 are licensed to carry concealed weapons. It's not known how many pack guns at school.
"It's a terrible idea," said Carol Lear, a chief lawyer for the Utah Office of Education, who argues teachers could be overpowered for their guns or misfire or cause an accidental shooting. "It's a horrible, terrible, no-good, rotten idea." |||||Summary:
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### Assistant: Their blood pressure treatment protocol will stay the same.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Please answer the following question: And once again, high blood pressure is making headlines in the news: the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) have just released new guidelines about hypertension. Since this development is likely to cause confusion and concern for many, I’m writing this post to help you understand the debate and what this might mean for you and your family. By the way, if you’ve read any of my other blood pressure articles on this site, let me reassure you: I am not changing my clinical practice or what I recommend to others, based on the new AHA/ACC guidelines. The core principles of better blood pressure management for older adults remain the same: * Take care in how you and your doctors measure blood pressure (more on that here), * Start by aiming to get blood pressure less than 150/90 mm Hg, as recommended by these expert guidelines issued in 2017 and in 2014, * And then learn more about what are the likely benefits versus risks of aiming for more intensive BP control. Perhaps the most important thing to understand is this: treatment of high blood pressure in older adults offers “diminishing returns” as we treat BP to get lower and lower. Scientific evidence indicates that the greatest health benefit, when it comes to reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks, is in getting systolic blood pressure from high (i.e. 160-180) down to moderate (140-150). From there, the famous SPRINT study, published in 2015, did show a further reduction in cardiovascular risk, when participants were treated to a lower systolic BP, such as a target of 120. However, this was in a carefully selected group of participants, it required taking three blood pressure medications on average, and the reduction in risk was small. As I note in my article explaining SPRINT Senior, in participants aged 75 or older, pushing to that lower goal was associated with an estimated 1-in-27 chance of avoiding a cardiovascular event. (The benefit was even smaller in adults aged 50-75.) According to the above context, choose the correct option to answer the following question. Question: After the release of the new AHA guidelines, what is going to happen to the author's patients? Options: - Their blood pressure treatment protocol will stay the same. - not enough information - They will be enrolled in a study. - They will call their doctor.
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### Assistant: Which popular catch-phrases were incorporated into the title and lyrics of the song "Hey Hey! Holy Mackerel! (The Cubs Song)", and which notable announcers for the Cubs did they come from?
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### Human: Q:I want to test the ability of students to read a passage and answer questions about it. Could you please come up with a good question for the passage "During the summer of 1969, a Chicago studio group produced a single record called "Hey Hey! Holy Mackerel! (The Cubs Song)" whose title and lyrics incorporated the catch-phrases of the respective TV and radio announcers for the Cubs, Jack Brickhouse and Vince Lloyd. Several members of the Cubs recorded an album called Cub Power which contained a cover of the song. The song received a good deal of local airplay that summer, associating it very strongly with that bittersweet season. It was played much less frequently thereafter, although it remained an unofficial Cubs theme song for some years after."?
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### Assistant: In historically Lutheran countries, the celebration of Carnival is known as Fastelavn.
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### Human: 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.Answer a question about this article:
The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence. However, the Philippines, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, does not celebrate Carnival anymore since the dissolution of the Manila Carnival after 1939, the last carnival in the country. In historically Lutheran countries, the celebration is known as Fastelavn, and in areas with a high concentration of Anglicans and Methodists, pre-Lenten celebrations, along with penitential observances, occur on Shrove Tuesday. In Eastern Orthodox nations, Maslenitsa is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent. In German-speaking Europe and the Netherlands, the Carnival season traditionally opens on 11/11 (often at 11:11 a.m.). This dates back to celebrations before the Advent season or with harvest celebrations of St. Martin's Day.
What is the Carnival known as in countries which are mostly Lutheran?
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### Assistant: Detective Russell Logan is after Patrick Channing, a brutal psychopath who has been killing people with a satanic ritual. Logan receives information about Channing's next crime from a mysterious woman who makes him promise not to kill or sentence Channing to death. Despite her warning, Channing is eventually caught, sentenced to death, and sent to the gas chamber. After Channing escapes, Logan continues the pursuit, trying to capture him and end his reign of terror.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.I am a movie director and I just received the following movie plot. Could you help me answer this question? If not, let me know by writing "Not answerable". Plot title: The First Power Movie plot: A nun, called sister Marguerite (Elizabeth Arlen), is trying to convince her superiors, the Cardinal (Philip Abbott), and the Monsignor (David Gale) that something must be done about a brutal psychopath who is killing people with a satanic ritual. Her superiors don't pay attention to her.A heavily made-up woman phones Russell "Russ" Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips), stating that the murderer will commit another crime at a particular place -Sunset Boulevard- at a specific time. The woman makes Logan promise that the murderer won't be killed or given the death sentence.That particular night, the third night, it's rainy, and cold. One police officer pretends to be a bum (Brian Libby), Carmen (Sue Giosa) poses off as a prostitute. Russell and another cop friend, Detective Oliver "Olllie" Franklin (Mykelti Williamson) of his, stay in the car.While Logan's lieutenant tells him off because he's using 12 people for 72 hours and nothing has happened now, Carmen has disappeared.The murderer has tied Carmen down. He takes off his mask, and saying that she must calm down so that he can help her, he puts his mask on her face. He shows a knife to her and is about to cut her bad when Logan appears to save her. The murderer runs away and Logan goes after him. Logan captures him, but he gets badly hurt.Patrick Channing (Jeff Kober), the murderer, was a kind and meek man who worked for the running water department. Channing is sentenced to death. Channing had threatened Logan outside the court before being eventually sentenced to death. The news breaks it to the first page, and there is a party to celebrate it at the police station. Obviously, the woman who had tipped Logan is not happy about it. She phones an exultant Logan to tell him that she had advised him not to consider the death penalty, and she tells him that he'd better solve the situation. However, Logan has not intention to do anything about it. Channing is sent to the gas chamber, but when the gas is taken off, he can release himself, he produces a knife, breaks off... My question: Who is Detective Russell Logan after?
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### Assistant: It is not possible to tell whether the kid is playing video games based on the information provided in the sentence "A kid is sliding down a green slide." The sentence only describes a physical activity taking place on a slide and does not mention anything related to video games.
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### Human: 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.Leo: If "A kid is sliding down a green slide." does that mean that "The kid is playing video games."?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no
Mei: OK, So, let's think first...
Me:
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### Assistant: A griot is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. Acting as oral historians, they play a significant role in preserving and conveying the cultural heritage, history, and traditions of their communities through generations. The griot that sings the epic is the individual responsible for narrating significant historical and cultural events, legends, and stories within a West African community, using a unique combination of music, poetry, and oral tradition.
Traditionally, griots are highly-trained artists who have devoted their lives to preserving the history and values of their people. They come from families and clans dedicated to the griot tradition, which is passed down through generations. The training begins at an early age, and it may take several years for an aspiring griot to master the complex systems of oral history, song, and musical instruments.
The griot who sings the epic employs various instruments to accompany their storytelling. Some of the most common instruments include the kora (a 21-stringed harp-lute), the balafon (a wooden xylophone), and the ngoni (a lute-like stringed instrument). Some griots also use their voice alone, relying on the power of their words and the rhythm and cadence of their speech to keep their listeners engaged.
Griots are crucial to the transmission of cultural heritage and help maintain social cohesion in West African societies. Epics are often rooted in historical events, featuring important political and social themes that resonate with the audience. These stories often serve as a reminder of the values and moral code that the society upholds.
Among the most famous griots who have sung epics, we can find griots in the Mali Empire, who are responsible for the well-known African epic "Sundiata Keita" or the "Epic of Sundiata." It tells the story of Sundiata Keita, who founded the Mali Empire in the 13th century and is considered one of West Africa's greatest leaders. Griotte Tata Bambara is another popular Malian griot known for her vibrant storytelling.
Another example is the Senegalese griot, Ndiaga Mbaye, who not only narrated historical events but also became known as a modern griot who would perform at political events. His story recounts the tale of a young, heroic hunter who eventually becomes the ruler of his people.
In conclusion, the griot that sings the epic is a respected oral historian, storyteller, poet, and musician in West African communities. They preserve and pass on important cultural knowledge, historical accounts, and societal values through their storytelling. Many of these epic stories emphasize moral values, courage, and tenacity and serve as a foundation for the communities' cultural identity and social cohesion. The legacy of griots continues, and their narratives remain an essential part of the oral tradition, connecting past and present generations through the power of storytelling and music.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Please answer this question: who is the griot that sings the epic?
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### Assistant: [II] it is not possible to tell.
Step-by-step justification:
1. We're given a statement, "Two men at the park".
2. We're then asked if it's possible to conclude that "Two old men, one in yellow shirt, one in red, on park benches."
3. Some details in the second mention are not present in the first statement like: the men's ages; their clothing colors; and the fact that they're sitting on park benches.
4. The information provided in the second statement could possibly be true, but based only on "Two men at the park", we can't verify this as we are missing necessary details.
5. Therefore the best option to select is "[II] it is not possible to tell."
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### Human: 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.Single/multi-select question: Is it possible to conclude that "Two old men, one in yellow shirt, one in red, on park benches." if "Two men at the park"?
Select from the following. [I] yes. [II] it is not possible to tell. [III] no....I think the answer is
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### Human: Q:Please answer the following question about this movie plot. If it's un-answerable, please output "No answer". Question: Who kidnaps Elizabeth? Movie plot title: Young Sherlock Holmes Movie plot: The film opens in late 19th century London one evening. A hooded figure raises a blowpipe and shoots a dart into an older businessman named Bentley Bobster (Patrick Newell) outside a restaurant. He shakes the sting off thinking it an insect. After ordering dinner, however, he suffers a terrifying hallucination in which his dinner, a roasted bird, attacks him. He shakes this off, and returns to his third-floor flat. Another hallucination appears, however, leading him to believe that his apartment is on fire. He throws himself out the window and is killed when he hits the ground in an apparent suicide. The credits roll.The scene switches to a boy's school in London were the teenage John Watson (Alan Cox) is a new student at the Brompton Academy. As he moves into the dorm he finds the next bunk over is occupied by the teenage Sherlock Holmes (Nicholas Rowe). The two become friends and Holmes introduces Watson to Professor Waxflatter (Nigel Stock), a retired teacher with rooms and a laboratory in the school's attic. Waxflatter is bit of a mad inventor who is constantly testing a human-powered flying machine. Holmes also introduces Watson to Elizabeth (Sophie Ward), Waxflatter's teenage niece who shares his rooms and has a budding romantic relationship with Holmes.As we follow Holmes and Watson we see them attend a fencing class. The teacher, Professor Rathe (Anthony Higgins), chooses Holmes as his opponent in a demonstration match. Though Holmes does well, Rathe eventually defeats him. Rathe complements Holmes on the match, but warns him that he lets his emotions get the best of him and it leads him to make rash moves and ultimately lose.We see a second attack take place: The hooded figure enters a church and shoots a dart into the sole occupant, the Reverend Duncan Nesbitt (Donald Eccles). The reverend hallucinates that the stained glass figure of a knight jumps from its window and chases him down the aisle. He runs through the front doors and out into the street where he is run over by a horse-drawn carriage...
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### Assistant: What were the key events and accomplishments in De Ruyter's career as a Dutch naval commander, and how did his actions contribute to the geopolitical situation in Europe during the 17th century?
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.De Ruyter was born on 24 March 1607 in Vlissingen, Netherlands, as the son of beer porter Adriaen Michielszoon and Aagje Jansdochter. Little is known about De Ruyter's early life, but he probably became a sailor at the age of 11. It is said that once, when he was a child, he climbed up ladders to get to the roof of his home town's church. Not knowing that De Ruyter was there, some workers then removed the ladders.
In July 1655, De Ruyter took command of a squadron of eight (of which the Tijdverdrijf [Pastime] was his flagship) and set out for the Mediterranean with 55 merchantmen in convoy. His orders were to protect Dutch trade. Meeting an English fleet under Robert Blake along the way, he managed to avoid an incident. Operating off the Barbary Coast, he captured several infamous corsairs. After negotiating a peace agreement with Sale, De Ruyter returned home May 1656. The same month, the States General, becoming ever more wary of Swedish King Charles X and his expansion plans, decided to intervene in the Northern Wars by sending a fleet to the Baltic Sea. The Swedes controlled this area after Charles had invaded Poland and made himself king there. De Ruyter once again embarked aboard the Tijdverdrijf, arriving at the Oresund 8 June; there he waited for Lieutenant-Admiral Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam to arrive. After Obdam had assumed command, De Ruyter and the Dutch fleet sailed to relieve the besieged city of Danzig/Gdansk on 27 July, without any bloodshed. Peace was signed a month later. Before leaving the Baltic, De Ruyter and other flag officers were granted an audience by Frederick III of Denmark. De Ruyter took a liking to the Danish king, who later became a friend. In 1658, the States General, on the advice of a leading member (Cornelis de Graeff, one of the mayors of Amsterdam), decided to once again send a fleet to the Baltic Sea to protect the important Baltic trade and to aid the Danes against Swedish aggression, which continued despite a peace settlement. In accordance with the States' balance-of-power political approach, a fleet under Lieutenant-Admiral Jacob van Wassenaer Obdam was sent, without De Ruyter, who at the time was blockading Lisbon. On 8 November, a bloody melee took place, the Battle of the Sound, which resulted in a Dutch victory, relieving Copenhagen. Still the Swedes were far from defeated and the States decided to continue their support. De Ruyter took command of a new expeditionary fleet and managed to liberate Nyborg in 1659. For this, he was knighted by King Frederick III of Denmark From 1661 until 1663, de Ruyter did convoy duty in the Mediterranean.
Ask a question about this article.
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### Assistant: La diversidad cultural y la riqueza histórica de España hacen que este país sea un destino fascinante para viajeros de todo el mundo que buscan conocer sus tradiciones, probar su deliciosa gastronomía y sumergirse en su maravillosa naturaleza.
(Translation: The cultural diversity and historical richness of Spain make this country a fascinating destination for travelers from all over the world who seek to learn about its traditions, taste its delicious cuisine, and immerse themselves in its wonderful nature.)
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Write a sentence in Spanish.
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### Assistant: Zoran Nikolovski tarafından Güneydoğu Avrupa Süreleri için Üsküp'te - 28/03/05
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Translate the following sentence to Turkish:
By Zoran Nikolovski for Southeast European Times in Skopje -- 28/03/05
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### Assistant: 1. Which two teams participated in the English League Cup match?
2. What sport is being discussed in the article?
3. Was the article talking about the new series of "Boardwalk Empire"?
4. On which day did the match take place?
5. Did all 11 players on both teams take a penalty kick during the shootout?
6. How many penalties were taken in total?
7. At what time did the match finally conclude?
8. After 90 minutes of play, the teams were locked together for how long before concluding the match?
9. Which team won the match?
10. Who was the fall guy, missing the penalty that decided the outcome?
11. From how far away were the penalties taken?
12. Was the number of penalties taken in this match a competition record?
13. Who had to take another turn after the shootout remained tied at 10-10?
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### Human: 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.(CNN) -- It was tense, nerve-shredding, prime-time viewing.
No, not the new series of "Boardwalk Empire," but a soccer match with 31 penalties.
Tuesday's English League Cup match between Liverpool and second division Middlesbrough was a marathon encounter which finally came to a conclusion at 10:42pm local time -- almost three hours after it had kicked off.
Level at 1-1 after 90 minutes at Liverpool's Anfield stadium and locked together at 2-2 after two hours of play, the two teams began a record-breaking penalty shootout.
After all 11 players on both teams -- including the two goalkeepers -- had taken a spot kick, only two penalties had been missed.
As a result, with the score in the shootout level at 10-10, the first penalty takers had to go again.
The success both teams enjoyed from 12 yards made for a surreal spectacle, with Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli letting a wry smile slip when he converted for the second time in the shootout.
But, as always in these heartbreaking football deciders, there has to be a fall guy.
That was Middlesbrough's Albert Adomah, who sliced his penalty wide of the goal to give Liverpool the win.
The final score in the shootout was 14-13, with both teams having taken 15 penalties each.
When you include the penalty scored by Middlesbrough substitute Patrick Bamford to make the score 2-2 in the dying moments of extratime, there was a grand total of 31 spot kicks in an extraordinary match -- a competition record.
"I don't have words to explain my feelings now," Middlesbrough manager, and former Real Madrid No. 2, Aitor Karanka remarked after the match.
Based on the article and the following list of answers, write a list of questions.
1. Liverpool and Middlesbrough
2. soccer
3. no
4. Tuesday
5. yes
6. 31
7. 10:42pm local time
8. two hours
9. Liverpool
10. Middlesbrough's Albert Adomah
11. 12 yards
12. yes
13. the first penalty takers
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### Assistant: To make finish properly soak into wood, it is crucial to follow an appropriate method that ensures thorough penetration and an even result. The quality of the finish adds tremendously to the longevity and aesthetic appeal of the wood. Here are some of the commonly used methods:
1. **Sanding the Surface**: Sanding down the surface of the wood before applying finish helps to smooth out any rough spots and opens up the pores of the wood, making it easier for the finish to penetrate evenly. Using multiple grades of sandpaper, from coarse to fine, ensures a smooth surface. After each round of sanding, it's advisable to wipe down the wood with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris that may affect the finish.
2. **Applying Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner**: A pre-stain conditioner prepares the wood to better accept the stain. It's especially useful when working with soft or porous woods that might otherwise absorb the stain unevenly. The conditioner is applied before the stain, allowed to dry, and then lightly sanded.
3. **Applying the Wood Finish**: There are several types of finishes you can apply including oil-based finishes, water-based finishes, lacquer, shellac, and varnish. Each type has a different method of application like wiping, brushing, or spraying, and requires proper ventilation while applying.
4. **Buffing Between Coats**: Between coats of finish, especially when using a slow-drying oil-based finish, it may be beneficial to lightly buff the surface with very fine steel wool or sandpaper. This helps to remove any dust particles and ensures a smooth surface for the next coat. Be sure to wipe away any residue before applying the next coat.
5. **Maintaining Temperature and Humidity**: The temperature and humidity in the room can affect how well the finish soaks into the wood. Dry, warm conditions are typically better for applying finish, as they help the finish dry more quickly and evenly. However, extremely hot or cold temperatures could affect the drying time and final result.
It's important to always be patient when applying finish to wood, allowing each layer to dry fully before applying the next. In order to achieve the best possible result, it may be necessary to apply several coats of finish, buffing the surface between each coat.
While all the methods are commonly used and are reasonable depending on the type of wood and the desired result, the best option to ensure the finish soaks into the wood adequately would likely be a combination of them all. That is, starting with a well-sanded surface, using a pre-stain conditioner if the wood is soft or porous, applying the chosen finish correctly, buffing between coats, and controlling the room's temperature and humidity.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Goal: To make finish soak into wood, you can
Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?
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### Assistant: The hypothesis is not entailed by the premise.
Let's break it down:
1. The premise states that a man throws a green frisbee under a tree. It provides information about the action (throwing a frisbee), the frisbee's color (green), and the location (under a tree).
2. The hypothesis suggests that the man is throwing a frisbee to his dog. This introduces a new element (the dog) and an additional context (the frisbee is being thrown for the dog).
Since the premise does not mention the presence of a dog or the purpose of the man's action, we cannot confirm whether the hypothesis is true or false. Therefore, "it is not possible to tell" if the hypothesis is entailed by the premise.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that helps people find information. User will you give you a question. Your task is to answer as faithfully as you can. While answering think step-bystep and justify your answer.Premise: "A man throws a green frisbee under a tree."
Hypothesis: "A man is throwing a frisbee to his dog."
Is the hypothesis entailed by the premise?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no Let's be accurate as possible and think first.
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### Assistant: + No;
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### Human: Question: how old were the twin towers when destroyed? Would "The process of cleanup and recovery at the World Trade Center site took eight months." be a reasonable answer?
Pick from: + No; + Yes;
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### Assistant: So, after putting pasta, tomato paste, and dry stuff in the pan, you mix them all up and cook them together, and then you get a yummy pasta meal to eat!
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Continue writing the next sentence.
Pasta is added to the fry pan. Tomato paste and dry ingredients is added to the pan. the final product
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### Assistant: The claim given seems to be a metaphorical statement rather than a literal one. It compares the cooking methods of grilling and roasting to the act of harshly criticizing and ridiculing someone.
Chain of thought and solution for this question:
1. The user is asking whether the claim is correct and can be verified without a web search.
2. To answer, we'll need to examine the claim and relate it to common human knowledge about the terms given.
3. 'Grilling' and 'roasting' are commonly used as cooking methods, where food is exposed to high heat, resulting in a tasty and browned exterior.
4. In a metaphorical context, people sometimes use these terms to describe harsh criticism or ridicule. For example, someone might say, "I was grilled at the meeting," meaning they were intensely questioned or criticized.
5. Common human sense would indicate that the claim is a metaphorical comparison, not intended to be taken literally.
6. Based on this understanding, we can conclude that the claim is correct when seen as a creative way to illustrate harsh criticism or ridicule, not as a statement of literal fact.
So the answer is - yes, the claim is correct as a metaphorical statement and can be verified by human common sense without a web search.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that helps people find information. User will you give you a question. Your task is to answer as faithfully as you can. While answering think step-bystep and justify your answer.Claim: "Grilling, like roasting is a harsh way of criticizing and ridiculing."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
Chain of thought and solution for this question is:
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### Assistant: 1. In the phrase "A woman standing next to a sitting man," we see that a woman is standing, and the man is sitting.
2. This suggests that the woman's position is "standing," and the man's position is "sitting."
3. The phrase "A woman stands next to a man" generally implies that a woman is standing close to a man, but does not provide any information about the man's position (whether he is sitting, standing, or in some other position).
4. However, both phrases have a common feature where the woman is standing close to the man.
So, based on the information provided:
- Yes, it can be considered that "A woman stands next to a man" when comparing it with the phrase "A woman standing next to a sitting man." It accurately describes the position of the woman but does not include the fact that the man is sitting in the latter phrase.
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### Human: 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.If "A woman standing next to a sitting man." does that mean that "A woman stands next to a man."?
Options:
- yes
- it is not possible to tell
- no Step by step answer:
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### Assistant: To answer this question, we need to find the number of possible rearrangements of the letters in the word "AIM". We can do this by calculating the permutations of the word.
A permutation is an arrangement of objects in a specific order. In this case, we have 3 distinct letters (A, I, and M), so the total number of permutations can be found using the following formula:
Permutations = n! / (n1! * n2! * ... * nk!)
Where:
n = total number of objects (in this case, letters)
n1, n2, ... , nk = the number of times a specific object (letter) appears
! (factorial) indicates the product of all positive integers up to that number
For the word "AIM", n = 3, since there are 3 different letters. Each of these letters (i.e., A, I, and M) appears only once, so n1 = n2 = n3 = 1, resulting in:
Permutations = 3! / (1! * 1! * 1!)
Now, let's calculate the factorials:
3! = 3 * 2 * 1 = 6
1! = 1
So, substituting the factorials back into the formula gives us:
Permutations = 6 / (1 * 1 * 1) = 6
Thus, there are 6 different ways to rearrange the letters of the word "AIM". Therefore, the correct answer is:
(E) 6
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that helps people find information. User will you give you a question. Your task is to answer as faithfully as you can. While answering think step-bystep and justify your answer.Question: In how many different ways can the letters of the word "AIM" be rearrangement?
Options:
(A) 4
(B) 2
(C) 7
(D) 9
(E) 6 Let's think first. Some random reasoning:
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### Assistant: From 1878 until 1881, Bolza studied mathematics under Christoffel and Reye at Strasbourg, under Schwarz at Göttingen, and under Weierstrass at Berlin.
1. I added a comma after "1881" to indicate a pause and separate the time period from the rest of the sentence.
2. I replaced "Gttingen" with the correct spelling "Göttingen."
3. I added commas after "Strasbourg" and "Göttingen" to separate the different locations and professors associated with them.
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### Human: 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.From 1878 until 1881 Bolza studied mathematics under Christoffel and Reye at Strasbourg under Schwarz at Gttingen and under Weierstrass at Berlin
Could you correct the punctuation please?
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### Assistant: Context: Over the past decade, scientists have been researching the possibilities of harnessing energy from renewable sources like wind and solar power. These sustainable energy alternatives have been gaining popularity because of the increasing depletion of fossil fuels and the harmful effects of carbon emissions on the environment.
Hypothesis: If a majority of countries worldwide invest in and prioritize the use of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power and gradually decrease their dependency on fossil fuels, this will significantly reduce global carbon emissions and slow down the adverse effects of climate change.
Step 1: Identify the problem at hand - depletion of fossil fuels and harmful carbon emissions.
Step 2: Note the potential solution - using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
Step 3: Deduce the possible consequence - reduction of global carbon emissions, and slowing down climate change.
Step 4: Form a testable hypothesis - countries invest in and prioritize the use of renewable energy sources.
Step 5: State the expected outcome - significant reduction in global carbon emissions and slowed climate change.
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### Human: 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.Generate a context and a hypothesis.
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### Assistant: decreases
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### Human: Answer the following question: The development of better missiles fostered better rocket technologies. Having read the above passage, choose the right answer to the following question (choices are decreases or increases ): If Mona works in a defense lab and her company develops worse missiles, what happens to the advancement of rocket technologies decreases or increases?
Answer:
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### Assistant: When your niece is a child, she would most likely live with her immediate family, which usually consists of her parents and any siblings she might have. In most cases, this would mean that she would be living with your sibling (i.e., her parent, who is your brother or sister) and their spouse, if applicable.
Looking at this from the perspective of the options provided:
1. Family reunion: A family reunion is an event where members of an extended family come together to celebrate their relationships and make lasting memories. Your niece would certainly be a part of family reunions, but this isn't where she would typically live. Family reunions are special occasions, not permanent living arrangements.
2. Adoption: Adoption is a process where a child legally becomes a part of a new family, with parental rights and responsibilities being transferred from the birth parents to the adoptive parents. Unless your niece has been adopted by another family, this isn't directly relevant to her living situation.
3. Family tree: A family tree is a diagram that represents the relationships between members of a family across multiple generations. Your niece would be represented in your family tree as a child of your brother or sister, but this doesn't provide specific information about where she lives.
4. Brother's house: If your niece is the child of your brother, then she would most likely live in her father's (your brother's) house along with her mother and any siblings. In this case, the brother's house would indeed be the place where your niece lives.
5. Family picture book: A family picture book is a collection of photographs that capture memories and moments shared by family members. While your niece may be prominently featured in a family picture book, this does not provide any concrete information about where she would live.
In conclusion, the best answer in this case would be the brother's house. If your niece is the child of your brother, she would most likely live with her immediate family – her father (your brother) and her mother – in their home. This provides the most logical and accurate context for her living situation as a child, although various factors such as custody arrangements or unique family dynamics could potentially lead to other living arrangements.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Q:When you niece is a child what relation of your would she live with? - family reunion - adoption - family tree - brother's house - family picture book The best answer is
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### Assistant: Based on the information provided, we can determine that Albania, which used fossil fuels to produce energy, likely caused more acid rain than Croatia, which used nuclear fission.
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are known to release various pollutants into the atmosphere when burned to generate electricity. One of the primary pollutants emitted is sulfur dioxide (SO2). When sulfur dioxide combines with water vapor and other substances in the atmosphere, it forms sulfuric acid, a primary component of acid rain. Acid rain can have numerous harmful effects on ecosystems, soil, and water sources.
On the other hand, nuclear fission is a relatively clean process in terms of air pollution and acid rain. Nuclear power plants do not emit sulfur dioxide or other harmful substances that would contribute to the formation of acid rain. Instead, they produce electricity by splitting the nucleus of radioactive elements, such as uranium or plutonium. While nuclear fission does produce radioactive waste, which presents its own set of environmental and health concerns, it does not directly contribute to acid rain.
As a result, we can deduce that Albania, which relied on fossil fuels to meet its energy needs, likely caused more acid rain than Croatia, which utilized nuclear fission for energy production.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.In the U.S., the majority of electricity is produced by burning coal or other fossil fuels. This causes air pollution, acid rain, and global warming. Fossil fuels are also limited and may eventually run out. Like fossil fuels, radioactive elements are limited. In fact, they are relatively rare, so they could run out sooner rather than later. On the other hand, nuclear fission does not release air pollution or cause the other environmental problems associated with burning fossil fuels. This is the major advantage of using nuclear fission as a source of energy. Two countries used different methods to produce their energy. Albania used fossil fuels, while Croatia used Nuclear fission. Which country caused more acid rain?
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### Assistant: Step 1: Identify the subject
In this case, the subject is internal resistance or electrical resistance.
Step 2: Determine the context
The context here involves the flow of something within the resistance.
Step 3: Consider associated concepts
In the case of electrical resistance, associated concepts include current, voltage, and conductive materials.
Step 4: Answer the question based on relevant information
Internal resistance, or electrical resistance in general, involves the resistance of the flow of electric charge, specifically the flow of electrons.
Step 5: Justify the answer
Resistance opposes the flow of electric current through a material. It is caused by the interaction between moving electrons and the atoms of the conductive material, leading to a reduction in the flow of electric charge.
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### Human: 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.
Q: Internal resistance, or (electrical) resistance in general, involves the resistance of the flow of what? A:
Answer:
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### Assistant: James could not finish his homework within the time that mom used outside. The homework is much harder.
You see, little buddy, sometimes our homework or the things we need to do can be more difficult than we expect. James was trying to finish his homework before his mom came back inside the house. But the homework was much harder, which means it was not easy for him to do. So he needed more time to work on it. Just like when you find some tasks harder to do, like tying your shoes or spelling new words, you need more time and practice to get better at it.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Continue the following story.
James could not finish his homework within the time that mom used outside. The
Pick from:
(a). homework is much harder.;
(b). time is much harder.;
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### Assistant: La belleza del atardecer en la playa crea una sensación de serenidad y paz, mientras las olas del mar entrelazan sus sonidos con el suave murmullo del viento, invitando a los viajeros a sumergirse en un mundo de tranquilidad y contemplación.
Translation: The beauty of the sunset on the beach creates a feeling of serenity and peace, as the ocean waves interweave their sounds with the soft murmur of the wind, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in a world of tranquility and contemplation.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Write a sentence not in English.
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### Assistant: Certainly!
The translated sentence in English is: "However, no one can provide information about 'Rosebud'."
Step 1: Identifying the sentence structure and keywords.
In the given German sentence, there are several keywords and phrases to focus on: "jedoch" (however), "niemand" (no one), "über" (about), "Rosebud" (Rosebud), "Auskunft erteilen" (provide information).
Step 2: Rearranging the sentence structure.
The English sentence should follow the structure: Adverb (however) + Subject (no one) + Verb (can provide) + Object (information) + Preposition (about) + Noun (Rosebud).
Step 3: Translating the keywords and phrases.
"Jedoch" translates to "however," "niemand" to "no one," "über" to "about," "Rosebud" remains the same, and "Auskunft erteilen" translates to "provide information."
Step 4: Forming the sentence.
Assembling these translations and following the structure mentioned in step 2, the translated English sentence becomes: "However, no one can provide information about 'Rosebud'."
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### Human: 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.Jedoch kann ihm niemand über „Rosebud“ Auskunft erteilen.
Could you please translate this to English?
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### Assistant: No, this product review is not positive.
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### Human: Is this product review positive? Title: Liked the movie, not good as the original Review: The movie is okay, not good as the original. Wish Whitney had more scenes. Sparkle(Jordin Sparks) didn't have any fire.Movie could've been better if another actress portrayed Sparkle. Jordin Sparks was quite dull. Answer:
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### Assistant: I'm sorry, but there are no options provided for the question "One way animals usually respond to a sudden drop in temperature is by?" Please provide the choices to help me choose the correct answer.
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### Human: 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.Question: One way animals usually respond to a sudden drop in temperature is by
What is the correct answer to the question from the following choices?
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### Assistant: Part #1: Given a sentence in Russian
Usage: "Если вы хотите восстановить свою внешность, вам нужно порезать стиль." This is a sentence in Russian that discusses the need to change one's style to improve their appearance. It meets the criteria since it is a complete thought expressed in the Russian language.
Part #2: Generate a new Russian sentence by performing small changes
Usage: "Если вы хотите улучшить свою внешность, вам стоит изменить стиль." Here, the input sentence has been slightly altered to convey the same meaning with different words, changing "восстановить" to "улучшить" and "порезать" to "изменить". These replacements preserve the message of the input sentence while changing its form.
Part #3: Changes are semantically related and syntactically similar to the input
Usage: In the suggested sentence, "улучшить" is semantically related to "восстановить" as both imply improving one's appearance. Similarly, "изменить" is also related to "порезать" as both denote change, although in a different context. These changes reflect the original sentence's structure and meaning while ensuring that they are different enough to be considered as a new sentence.
Part #4: The generated sentence should have high commonsense plausibility
Usage: The generated sentence, "Если вы хотите улучшить свою внешность, вам стоит изменить стиль", conveys the message that if a person wants to enhance their appearance, they should consider changing their style. This statement is highly plausible, based on common sense, as changing one's style can realistically make a person more attractive or improve their overall appearance.
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### Human: 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.Detailed Instructions: Given a sentence in Russian, generate a new Russian 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.
Problem:Если вы хотите восстановить свою внешность, вам нужно порезать стиль.
Solution:
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### Assistant: Toiseksi, Ukrainalle asetettu velvoite poistaa kuolemanrangaistus hämmentää minua, sillä tiedämme, että esimerkiksi Belgiassa, pääomaan rangaistus - joka on äskettäin poistettu rikoslaista - voidaan edelleen soveltaa viattomiin lapsiin hirviöiden, kuten Dutrouxin, toimesta.
Tässä tekstissä esitetty kanta tuo esiin epäjohdonmukaisuuksia Euroopan unionin sisällä kuolemanrangaistuksen käsittelyssä. Vaikka kuolemanrangaistus on poistettu useimpien EU-maiden lainsäädännöstä, kuten myös Belgialaista rikoslakia, viime aikojen tapahtumat osoittavat, että rikolliset, kuten Dutroux, voivat käyttää tällaisia rangaistuksia viattomille lapsille, jotka ovat heidän uhrejaan.
Tämä tuo esiin väistämättömän kysymyksen: miksi kuolemanrangaistuksen poistamista vaaditaan tietyiltä mailta, kuten Ukrainalta, samalla kun on olemassa EU-jäsenmaita, joissa tällainen rangaistus on mahdollista edelleen soveltaa epäsuorasti?
Tämä kysymys ja koko tilanne voidaan kokea erityisen hämmentävänä ja paradoksaalisena, koska EU perustana toimii tasa-arvoon ja yleisiin arvoihin pohjautuviin periaatteisiin. Tämän vuoksi voi olla perusteltua kysyä, tulisiko EU:n yhtenäistää sen kuolemanrangaistusta koskeva politiikka koko unionissa, sen sijaan, että se vaatii vain tietyiltä jäseniltä tai uusilta jäseniltä toimia tähän suuntaan.
Perustavanlaatuinen haaste kuolemanrangaistuksen käytön poistamiseen liittyen on löytää tasapaino julkisen turvallisuuden ja yhteiskunnan suojelemisen välillä. Keskiössä on myös kysymys: missä tilanteissa, jos koskaan, valtion on oikeutettua ottaa pois ihmisen henki? Tämä kysymys on syvästi moraalinen ja eettinen, ja vastaukset siihen vaihtelevat maittain ja kulttuurien välillä.
Yhteenvetona voi todeta, että kysymys kuolemanrangaistuksen käytöstä on monimutkainen ja aiheuttaa epävarmuutta ja hämmennystä eri maissa, kuten esimerkiksi Ukrainassa ja Belgiassa. EU:n tulevaisuuden kannalta saattaa olla tärkeää käsitellä tätä aihetta kattavasti ja pyrkiä ehkä yhteisiin lähestymistapoihin ja linjauksiin kaikkien jäsenmaiden välillä.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Translate to Finnish:
Secondly, the obligation imposed on Ukraine to abolish the death penalty leaves me baffled when we know that in Belgium, for example, capital punishment - recently removed from the penal code - can still be used on innocent children by monsters like Dutroux.
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### Assistant: Committee, thought Sten.
Step 1: Recognize the language - The input text is in Czech.
Step 2: Identify the words - The sentence consists of the words "Výbor," "pomyslel," "si," and "Sten."
Step 3: Translate the individual words - "Výbor" means "committee," "pomyslel" means "thought," "si" is a reflexive pronoun and has no direct translation in this context, and "Sten" is a proper noun, which remains the same in English.
Step 4: Arrange the words into a grammatically correct English sentence - "Committee, thought Sten."
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### Human: 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.Výbor, pomyslel si Sten.
Translate to English
English:
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### Assistant: In 1417, Marcos was possibly sent on a diplomatic mission to the Venetians in the Morea.
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### Human: 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.Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, you're given a question, along with a context passage which has extra information available on certain terms mentioned in it. Your job is to determine which sentence(s) from the passage can be used to search for further information needed to answer the question.
Question: What country is it perceived that Marcos went on a diplomatic mission to in 1417? Passage:He first appears in Constantinople in 1401, qualified as an oikeios of the emperor. In 1417 he was possibly sent on a diplomatic mission to the Venetians in the Morea. In 1422 and again in 1429 he was sent by Emperor John VIII Palaiologos as an envoy to the Ottoman Sultan Murad II. At the time he had the relatively lowly rank of protovestiarites, but was quickly promoted to protostrator and then to the senior rank of megas stratopedarches, which he held already during his mission in 1430 to Pope Martin V. During his return from the mission to the Pope, on orders from the Emperor, he raised Thomas Palaiologos to the rank of Despot in the Morea. He led two more missions abroad, one in 1433 to Pope Eugene IV, and one in 1438 to Venice.
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### Assistant: You don't need the government to say you're married for you to really be married, sweetie.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.The government doesnt have to declare you married before you can be married.
What is a sentence that would be (on a scale from 0 to 5) a (E). out of 5 in terms of textual similarity to the above sentence?
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### Assistant: Before being able to identify every species in the book, Lee needs to acquire an extensive knowledge of animals and insects through research, observation, and study. This may include reading books, attending lectures or workshops, visiting museums, participating in field trips, and consulting with experts in the field. Additionally, Lee should practice the identification process and learn scientific classification to increase his accuracy and efficiency.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can.
Lee loved studying animals and insects so he was able to identify every species in the book. Given the context: What does Lee need to do before this?
Answer:
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### Assistant: In order to draw a hypothesis from the provided context, we must follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify relevant information from the context
The relevant information from the context is: "Maps is the debut release by Ohio/Detroit-based pop punk band Mixtapes."
Step 2: Use the relevant information to form a hypothesis
From the given information, we can infer that Mixtapes is a band based in Ohio/Detroit and has released a pop punk album.
Step 3: Present the hypothesis
Based on the context provided, we can draw the following hypothesis:
Hypothesis: Mixtapes is an Ohio/Detroit-based pop punk band.
The context directly states that Mixtapes is a pop punk band from Ohio/Detroit, which justifies our hypothesis.
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### Human: 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.Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context?
Context:
Maps is the debut release by Ohio/Detroit-based pop punk band Mixtapes. The album was recorded over one weekend and released for free on Death to False Hope Records. It was later re-released in November 2011 on vinyl via Animal Style Records, featuring the 10 songs from "Maps "and a newly recorded EP titled "Companions". The album was re-titled "Maps & Companions".
Hypothesis: Mixtapes is an Ohio/Detroit based pop punk band.
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### Assistant: An 82m pedestal topped with a 38m statue of Christ stands with outstretched arms on the south bank of the River Tagus, in Almada, overlooking the whole city from its vantage point.
The impressive landmark serves as an iconic representation of the city, standing tall on an 82-meter pedestal that provides a strong and sturdy support for the immense weight of the statue. The statue itself portrays Christ with arms outstretched as if embracing the city, measuring an astonishing 38 meters in height. This powerful symbol of faith and reassurance is located on the south bank of the River Tagus in the Portuguese city of Almada.
The position of the statue allows it to have a commanding view of the city, providing an ever-watchful eye on the bustling activity below. Its presence serves as a reminder of the deep faith and religious history that has been an integral part of Portuguese culture for centuries. The magnificent sight of the statue towering over the River Tagus with its arms outstretched is one that resonates with both locals and tourists alike.
Furthermore, the location along the River Tagus provides an exceptional vantage point for the statue, ensuring that it is visible from virtually every point within the city. As one navigates around Almada, the majestic sight of the statue remains a constant reference point, guiding the observer through the urban landscape. In addition, its towering presence helps to create a sense of unity and shared identity among the diverse neighborhoods and communities of Almada.
The breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of the River Tagus also enhances the aesthetic appeal of the statue, further reinforcing its status as an iconic landmark for the city. The serene waters of the river, coupled with the lush greenery of the surrounding landscape, contribute to a magnificent panorama that surrounds this symbol of faith and hope.
In conclusion, the 82-meter pedestal and 38-meter statue of Christ with outstretched arms stand proudly on the south bank of the River Tagus in Almada, overseeing the entire city with an all-encompassing gaze. This remarkable landmark serves as a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious history, bringing together people of all faiths and backgrounds in a shared appreciation for its exceptional beauty and artistry.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Add spaces: An82mpedestaltoppedwitha38mstatueofChriststandswithoutstretchedarmsonthesouthbankoftheRiverTagus,inAlmada,overlookingthewholecityfromitsvantagepoint.
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### Assistant: The sentiment of this review is mostly positive. The reviewer points out some flaws and debatable aspects of the film, but overall, they appreciate the film's visuals, direction, and pacing. They also highlight some memorable scenes and recognize Clint Eastwood's maturity as a director.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Sudden Impact tends to be treated as Eastwood's artistic failure at a point in his career when he had established a good reputation as a director. The reason is actually not the film itself but the attitude it takes towards vigilantism which it seems to support. In some places it actually owes more to Death Wish than the original Dirty Harry film. One might argue if that is so- at the end of the day it's a film about guilt, justice and retribution. For me, at the end of the day it's more empathy than sympathy. However, in view of all these arguments it is easily overlooked that sudden impact is an awfully well made film. Forget the "Go ahead punk, make my day scene", that's iconic but not original. But look at the views of San Fransisco taken from the air, zooming in on the city. The first 15 or 20 minutes are quite spectacular. Or have a look at the brilliantly made scene where Sondra Locke's character visits her mentally ill sister in hospital. Eastwood makes great use of the juxtaposition of faces. So all in all Sudden Impact is a very visual film that really shows how mature Eastwood is as a director. And if I remember correctly it was actually the first time Eastwood put that on screen albeit in an action film of debatable ideology. Also, I think this is the first well paced film Eastwood directed. Although Eastwood has enormous talent as a director, dramaturgy has always been his weak point (see Play Misty for me, Breezy etc.) Thepace of the narrative leads to the visual elements being well integrated into the film and not distracting from the story. The only thing that is really annoying is the farting dog.
Is the sentiment of this review positive or negative?
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### Assistant: To solve this problem, I will compare the information provided in the premise with the hypothesis statement.
Premise: Elizabeth "Long Liz" Stride (née Gustafsdotter) (27 November 1843 – 30 September 1888) is believed to be a victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer called Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated several women in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to early November 1888.
Hypothesis: Elizabeth Stride was born around the time of year that Thanksgiving takes place.
Step 1: Identify relevant information from the premise.
- Elizabeth Stride's birthdate is 27 November 1843.
Step 2: Compare the relevant information to the hypothesis.
- The hypothesis claims that Elizabeth Stride was born around the time of year that Thanksgiving takes place.
- Thanksgiving is an American holiday that usually falls on the fourth Thursday of November. In 1843, it would have been celebrated on November 30th, according to historical accounts.
Step 3: Analyze the relationship between the premise and the hypothesis.
- Elizabeth Stride was born on November 27, 1843, which is close to the time of year when Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1843 (November 30th).
Based on the steps above, since the hypothesis statement is supported by the information provided in the premise, the answer is Entailment.
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### Human: 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.Teacher:In this task, you will be presented with a premise and a hypothesis sentence. Determine whether the hypothesis sentence entails (implies), contradicts (opposes), or is neutral with respect to the given premise. Please answer with "Contradiction", "Neutral", or "Entailment".
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Premise: Elizabeth "Long Liz" Stride (née Gustafsdotter) (27 November 1843 – 30 September 1888) is believed to be a victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer called Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated several women in the Whitechapel area of London from late August to early November 1888. <sep> Hypothesis: Elizabeth Stride was born around the time of year that Thanksgiving takes place.
Student:
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### Assistant: The European Commission applies EU competition policy to make sure that businesses play fair with each other and to make things better for everyone. They are like a team of parents who watch over the big playground where all the companies play together.
The Commission has rules that everyone needs to follow, so no one can be a big bully and beat up other smaller kids. One of the main rules is to stop companies from working together in secret to hurt others. It's like telling kids not to join hands and block the way so no one else can pass.
Another rule is to help smaller kids have a chance to play, even if there are big kids with many toys who want everything for themselves. This is called controlling mergers. Imagine if two big kids with lots of toys decided to team up. They could try to take over the whole playground! So, the Commission makes sure this doesn't happen by looking at every team-up carefully.
Lastly, the Commission looks out for any big kids who act like they're the boss of the playground, forcing other kids to do what they want. They are like playground police, making sure the bullies don't take advantage of others.
By using these rules, the European Commission makes sure that the playground stays fun and safe for everyone.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.how does the commission apply eu competition policy?
Make this proper case
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### Assistant: In 1983, Ashkelon had a population of 53,000 people, while in 1972, the population was 43,000. The difference between these populations is 10,000 people. So, 10,000 more people lived in Ashkelon in 1983 than in 1972.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Ashkelon was formally granted to Israel in the 1949 Armistice Agreements. Re-population of the recently vacated Arab dwellings by Jews had been official policy since at least December 1948, but the process began slowly. The Israeli national plan of June 1949 designated al-Majdal as the site for a regional Urban area of 20,000 people. From July 1949, new immigrants and demobilization soldiers moved to the new town, increasing the Jewish population to 2,500 within six months. These early immigrants were mostly from Yemen, North Africa, and Europe. During 1949, the town was renamed Migdal Gaza, and then Migdal Gad. Soon afterwards it became Migdal Ashkelon. The city began to expand as the population grew. In 1951, the neighborhood of Afridar was established for Jewish immigrants from South Africa, and in 1953 it was incorporated into the city. The current name Ashkelon was adopted and the town was granted Local council (Israel) status in 1953. In 1955, Ashkelon had more than 16,000 residents. By 1961, Ashkelon ranked 18th among Israeli urban centers with a population of 24,000. This grew to 43,000 in 1972 and 53,000 in 1983. In 2005, the population was more than 106,000.
Based on the above article, answer a question. How many more people lived in Ashkelon in 1983 than in 1972?
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### Assistant: Title: How President Bashar al-Assad Keeps His Job
Hi Kids! Today, we are going to learn about a man named President Bashar al-Assad who is the leader of a country called Syria. Sometimes, leaders have to make tough decisions and not everyone agrees with them. That's when people in the country disagree and might want someone else to be their leader.
In this story, a big part of the people in Syria are not happy with their leader, President Bashar al-Assad, and they have been trying to say that he shouldn't be the boss anymore. They have been doing this for more than four years! That is a very long time, just like waiting for your next birthday feels like forever.
But guess what? President Bashar al-Assad is still the leader of Syria, and many people are surprised by that. It's like when you thought your friend would lose a game, but they didn't, and you wonder how it happened.
There are a few reasons why President Bashar al-Assad is still in charge. Some of these reasons are:
1. Strong Team: President Bashar al-Assad has a strong team of helpers who support him and help him stay in charge, like when you have friends who help you finish a difficult puzzle.
2. Powerful Friends: There are some other countries that are friends with Syria, and they help Bashar al-Assad to stay as a leader. It's like when your big brother or sister helps you stand up when other kids push you at the playground.
3. Keeping Control: President Bashar al-Assad tries to control the different parts of Syria so that he remains the leader. It's like when you have a toy and you don't want to share it, so you keep it with you all the time.
Because of these reasons, President Bashar al-Assad has been able to stay as the leader of Syria even when many people don't want him to be. It's a tricky situation, and it makes some people sad, just like when no one agrees on who gets to pick the next game to play.
And that's the story, kids! Remember, it's important that we all try to understand each other, even when we don't all agree. Being kind and open-minded can help make the world a better place for everyone!
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Write an article based on this "President Bashar al-Assad of Syria has confounded many observers by holding on to power for more than four years in the face of a rebellion by a large part of the population."
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### Assistant: During the cell cycle, at what stage does DNA synthesis and replication take place?
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### Human: Detailed Instructions: In this task you're given a question and you have to paraphrase the question to create the output question while retaining the meaning of the original question.
Problem:Where does DNA synthesis and replication occur in the cell cycle?
Solution:
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### Assistant: A 24-year-old soccer player, who is a center-back, has played 149 games for a team called the Chairboys. He joined them in 2014 from another team called Brentford. Last summer, they gave him new job terms. The club also said no to selling him. Their boss, Gareth, said they made a new offer to the player and his helpers for them to think about. Gareth wants him to stay and help the team do well next year. The player, Aaron, is very excited to play at the best level, so he is thinking about his choices.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Summarize:
The 24-year-old centre-back has appeared 149 times for the Chairboys since joining from Brentford in 2014 and was offered new terms last summer.
The Buckinghamshire club also turned down a bid for Pierre last summer.
"We have tabled a new deal to Aaron and his representatives which is now left for them to consider again," boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club website.
"There is an opportunity here for him to help us achieve something next year and we would love him to be a part of that.
"Aaron is an ambitious person and wants to play at the highest possible level and we know that he will be keeping his options open."
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### Assistant: Lisäksi Euroopan komission rooli rakennetukiin liittyvän varainhoidon valvonnassa on kiistaton.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Translate the following sentence to Finnish:
Furthermore, the European Commission's role in monitoring the way in which the Structural Funds are managed is unarguable.
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### Assistant: She is determined to unearth the truth behind her boyfriend Tony's mysterious disappearance and the possible connection to the plot to steal the gold.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. Provide a detailed answer so user don’t need to search outside to understand the answer.Given the question: Please answer the following question about this movie plot. If it's un-answerable, please output "No answer". Question: What is she determined to unearth? Movie plot title: Deep Gold Movie plot: Shortly after free diver Amy Sanchez breaks an important freediving record, her boyfriend - Air Force Pilot Tony - mysteriously vanishes together with a flight that was bringing millions of dollars worth of gold to the Central Bank.Determined to discover the truth, Amy goes off with her sister to find out.Is Tony actually dead? Or if not, is the man she loved really part of the plot to steal the gold? But she has no idea that she is about to discover the unexpected, and entangles herself in a web of lies and deceit before she finds out that somebody used her for what turns out to become a much larger conspiracy.
The answer is:
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### Assistant: 3). No.
Based on the information provided, there is no evidence to support the conclusion that James McCudden was related to Albert Ball. They were both English fighter pilots during the First World War and ranked among the top scorers in the United Kingdom, but this does not indicate a familial connection. Their shared profession and achievements as flying aces does not necessarily imply that they were family members. To determine their relationship, more information regarding their personal lives, family trees, and background would be required. Without any such evidence, we cannot draw the conclusion that James McCudden and Albert Ball were related.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Albert Ball, VC, DSO & Two Bars, MC (14 August 1896 – 7 May 1917) was an English fighter pilot during the First World War. At the time of his death he was the United Kingdom's leading flying ace, with 44 victories, and remained its fourth-highest scorer behind Edward Mannock, James McCudden, and George McElroy.
Can we draw the following conclusion?
James McCudden was related to Albert Ball
Possible answers:
1). Yes.
2). It's impossible to say.
3). No.
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### Assistant: I believe that in accordance with section 2 of article 69, we should try to speak with the Commission, so I ask the colleagues to approve the referral.
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### Human: User will you give you a task with some instruction. Your job is follow the instructions as faithfully as you can. While answering think step-by-step and justify your answer.Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given a sentence in Spanish and your task is to translate it into English. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
Q: Creo que de conformidad con el apartado 2 del artículo 69 debemos intentar hablar con la Comisión, por lo que ruego a las y a los colegas que aprueben la devolución.
A:
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### Assistant: "John Terry"
The paragraph is about footballer John Terry's new mansion. Since the next sentence starts as "plans for the home had also revealed that should father-of-two", it's logical to assume that it will continue discussing the father of the two children. In this context, the father is "John Terry". The other options like 'A3', 'Chelsea', 'Cobham', 'Mark Duell', 'Oxshott', 'Sue Poole', 'Surrey', 'Toni', and 'Terry' do not fit as naturally into this sentence.
- 'A3' refers to a road, not a person.
- 'Chelsea' is the football club John Terry plays for and doesn't relate to the sentence.
- 'Cobham' hasn't been discussed yet.
- 'Mark Duell' is the author and is irrelevant here.
- 'Oxshott' and 'Surrey' are locations and don't make sense in this sentence.
- 'Sue Poole' is John Terry's mother-in-law and not the father of two.
- 'Toni' is John Terry's wife, not the father of two children.
- 'Terry' could possibly fit, but 'John Terry' is more well-known and referred to in the piece.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. 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. You might need to use additional knowledge to answer the question.Choose the next sentence for this paragraph.
By Mark Duell PUBLISHED: 08:40 EST, 21 March 2013 | UPDATED: 12:01 EST, 21 March 2013 This is the first glimpse of £170,000-a-week footballer John Terry’s lavish new £10million home - built in his old back garden. The Chelsea star was given permission to demolish the house he had built for his mother-in-law Sue Poole, beside the house he shared with his wife Toni, and replace it with the nine-bedroom mansion. The 32-year-old defender’s new sprawling home was pictured today from the A3 in Oxshott, Surrey. Home sweet home: Footballer John Terry's new mansion was pictured today from the nearby A3 in Surrey
plans for the home had also revealed that should father-of-two
OPTIONS:
- A3
- Chelsea
- Cobham
- John Terry
- Mark Duell
- Oxshott
- Sue Poole
- Surrey
- Terry
- Toni
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### Assistant: The object entity that has the relation of 'instance of' with the subject 'the target' is: extended play.
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### Human: 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.Information: - Hoobastank (often stylized as hbastank) is an American rock band, formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California with lead singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They were signed to Island Records from 2001 to 2012 and have released five albums and one extended play to date. Their sixth studio album, "Fight or Flight", was released on September 11, 2012. They have sold 10 million albums worldwide. The band is best known for their singles "Crawling in the Dark", "Running Away", and "The Reason". - Island Records is a Jamaican-English record label that operates as a division of the Universal Music Group (UMG). It was founded by Chris Blackwell, Graeme Goodall and Leslie Kong in Jamaica in 1959. Blackwell sold the label to PolyGram in 1989. Both Island and another label recently acquired byPolyGram, A&M Records, were both at the time the largest independent record labels in history, with Island in particular having exerted a major influence on the progressive UK music scene in the early 1970s. - California is the most populous state in the United States and the third most extensive by area. Located on the western (Pacific Ocean) coast of the U.S., California is bordered by the other U.S. states of Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona and shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California. The state capital is Sacramento. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second largest after New York City. The state also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, San Bernardino County. - "Crawling in the Dark" is the first single by the American rock band Hoobastank. Also the first single released from their major-label debut, "Hoobastank". - "Running Away" is a single recorded by Hoobastank. It was the third single released from the 2001 self-titled debut album Hoobastank. The song peaked at #2 on the "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks chart and became the highest charting single from the album and one of Hoobastank's biggest hits. It is also featured on "Now That's What I Call Music! 11". - The Target is an EP released by Hoobastank in 2002 . It features three original tracks not heard on other Hoobastank recordings , as well as acoustic versions of four songs from the band 's original self - titled release . - An EP (short for extended play) is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single, but is usually unqualified as an album or LP. An EP originally referred to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play (SP) and LP, but it is now applied to mid-length CDs and downloads as well. What object entity has the relation of 'instance of' with the subject 'the target '? Choices: - album - area - band - billboard - country - division - extended play - five - history - island - label - music - musical - nation - ocean - rock - rock band - running - single - song - standard - state - studio album
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### Assistant: A man named Walter Earl Morrison, who used to work for UPS, is in trouble because he took a very expensive diamond that cost $160,000 from a UPS airplane. He then traded the diamond for a little bit of marijuana, which is a plant some people use to feel different. The diamond was worth a lot more than the $20 of marijuana he got. The police found out what he did, and now he has to go to court, which is a place where a judge decides if someone did something wrong and what their punishment should be. The good news is that the diamond was found and given back to the person it was supposed to go to.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Ex-UPS employee accused of trading stolen $160,000 diamond for $20 worth of pot
An Arizona man allegedly traded a valuable stone so he could get stoned.
Fired UPS employee Walter Earl Morrison, 20, has been accused of stealing a valuable diamond from a UPS cargo plane and swapping the gem, which was valued at $160,000, for $20 worth of marijuana, according to KNXV.
Authorities said Morrison swiped the stone at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and hid the package under his shirt.
He then supposedly traded the expensive rock for pot before he was caught.
A UPS spokesperson told KNXV that the diamond has been recovered and given to the intended recipient,
Morrison reportedly faces felony theft charges and is scheduled to appear in the Maricopa County Superior Court on Tuesday.
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What are the most important parts of this text?
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### Assistant: To calculate the total cost for John's order, we'll first determine the cost of beef, then the cost of chicken, and finally add those costs together.
1. Cost of beef:
John orders 1000 pounds of beef at $8 per pound. To find the total cost, we'll multiply the weight of the beef by the cost per pound.
Cost of beef = 1000 pounds * $8/pound = $8000
2. Cost of chicken:
John orders twice the amount of chicken as beef. Since he ordered 1000 pounds of beef, that means he orders 2000 pounds of chicken. The cost of chicken is $3 per pound. To find the total cost, we'll multiply the weight of the chicken by the cost per pound.
Cost of chicken = 2000 pounds * $3/pound = $6000
3. Total cost:
To find the total cost, we'll add the cost of beef and the cost of chicken together.
Total cost = Cost of beef + Cost of chicken = $8000 + $6000 = $14,000
Therefore, the total cost of everything John ordered is $14,000.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that helps people find information.John orders food for a massive restaurant. He orders 1000 pounds of beef for $8 per pound. He also orders twice that much chicken at $3 per pound. How much did everything cost? Give me reasons, before answering the question
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### Assistant: The article explains how to shuffle your entire song library in the Music app on an iPhone. There are three methods: 1) shuffling directly in the Music app, 2) using Siri, and 3) utilizing the Control Center. In the Music app, you can shuffle from the top of your list of songs or from the Now Playing menu by tapping the Shuffle button. With Siri, press and hold the Home button, then say "Shuffle songs" to shuffle your music. Lastly, the Control Center can be accessed by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and accessing the Music controls. If the last-played song starts instead, double-tap Home and clear Music from the list of recent apps.
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### Human: 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.Summarize this article:
You can shuffle your entire song library directly in the Music app. This will display all of the songs in your library. You'll find this at the very top of your list of songs. If you already have a song playing in Music, you can shuffle from the Now Playing menu: Tap the mini player at the bottom of the Music app screen to expand it. Swipe to scroll down on the Now Playing screen. Tap the Shuffle button next to "Up Next." This will shuffle all of the songs in your library. Siri can shuffle your music from any screen: Press and hold the Home button to start Siri. Say "Shuffle songs." Siri will shuffle all of the music in your library. The Control Center on your iPhone allows you to start your music from most screens: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center. Swipe from right to left on the Control Center to open the Music controls. Press "Play" to start shuffling your music. If your last-played song starts instead, double-tap Home and clear Music from the list of recent apps. This will clear it out of the Control Center.
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### Assistant: (A). yes
Apollo is known in Greek-influenced Etruscan mythology as Apulu. The Etruscan civilization was a significant influence in Italy around 800 to 400 BCE. Their mythology had many similarities with the Greek and Roman mythologies because of frequent cultural exchanges. Apollo, the Greek god of music, arts, and prophesies, was known as Apulu in Etruscan mythology. The Etruscans took many aspects of Greek gods and incorporated them into their pantheon.
(B) is the wrong answer because, in fact, Apollo was known as Apulu in Etruscan mythology, as stated above.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. 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. You might need to use additional knowledge to answer the question.Question: What name is Apollo known by in Etruscan mythology?
Is "Apollo is known in Greek-influenced Etruscan mythology as Apulu." the correct answer?
Choices:
(A). yes;
(B). no;
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### Assistant: This review would be described as negative, because the person who wrote it is unhappy about the way the restaurant handles the salsa and they can't go back because of it. Even though they liked other things, this problem made them give a not-so-good review.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.I really, really liked this place. Great tacos, amazing prices, nice staff. I went 3 times and loved it! UNTIL... I was waiting at the bar and saw that they recycle the salsa. Meaning, they put 3 pots of salsa on your table for your tacos. When you're done eating (and dipping your fork into these the pots), the salsa bowls go back to the ledge between seating and kitchen, they top up the bowls and re-serve to other tables. Meaning, you are served the same salsa that other people were dipping into. I witnessed this happening consistently for 30 minutes, I would not make these allegations unless I was certain. That just turns my stomach! Isn't this against health codes??? I can't go back knowing what I know. If they stop recycling their salsa (which was yummy salsa), I'll be back in a second AND I'll delete this review. I'll write a 4-5 start rating instead, because that's what the place deserves. Deal?
How would this review be described in terms of sentiment?
Available options:
-negative
-positive
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### Assistant: Alright, let me explain this to you like you're five years old. Imagine there's a man named Siris, and he found a really old and used axe. Axes are tools people use to chop wood, just like how you might use a toy hammer to build your blocks. This axe has a blade, which is the part that cuts through things, and a haft, which is the long handle you hold on to. This axe looked very old and wasn't in the best shape.
Siris picked up the axe, feeling how heavy it was and tried to ignore the big storm of feelings inside him. You know how sometimes you can feel a lot of things at once? Siris felt betrayed, frustrated, and angry, just like how you might feel if someone took your favorite toy. But Siris had some special training that helped him forget about those feelings for a moment, like when your mommy helps you calm down after you've been upset.
As he stared at the axe, he tried to focus on his task. This is like when you try to concentrate on building your block tower, even though you might still be a little sad or mad about something.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.Complete text: an hour later , siris lifted up an old , worn axe . its blade was chipped , the haft grayed and weathered with time . he hefted it , judging its weight , and tried to ignore the tempest of emotions inside of him . betrayal . frustration . anger . his training let him banish all of that for a moment , as he stared at the
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### Assistant: Let's break down the information step-by-step and then add their ages together.
1. Beckett is 12 years old and three years younger than Olaf.
This means, Olaf is 12 years + 3 years = 15 years old.
2. Shannen is two years younger than Olaf.
Since Olaf is 15 years old, Shannen is 15 years - 2 years = 13 years old.
3. Jack is five more than twice as old as Shannen.
Shannen is 13 years old, so twice her age is 13 years x 2 = 26 years.
Therefore, Jack is 26 years + 5 years = 31 years old.
Now, let's sum up the ages of all four people:
Beckett (12 years) + Olaf (15 years) + Shannen (13 years) + Jack (31 years) = 71 years
So, the sum of the ages of all 4 people is 71 years.
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### Human: 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.Beckett is 12 and is three years younger than Olaf, while Shannen is two years younger than Olaf. If Jack is five more than twice as old as Shannen, what is the sum of the ages of all 4 people? Think carefully first, then make a decision:
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### Assistant: The country that was never defeated during its participation in the FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa in 2010 is the New Zealand national football team, also known as the "All Whites."
New Zealand's performance during the 2010 FIFA World Cup was quite remarkable, considering that they were ranked 78th in the world at the time and had only qualified for one previous World Cup in 1982. They were placed in Group F, along with Italy, Paraguay, and Slovakia.
New Zealand's first match was against Slovakia on June 15, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Slovakia taking the lead in the 50th minute through a goal by Robert Vittek. However, New Zealand equalized in stoppage time with a goal from Winston Reid. This crucial point on their debut match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup boosted the team's morale for the upcoming games.
Their second match was against Italy, the defending world champions at the time, on June 20, 2010. New Zealand managed to secure another draw, tying the match at 1-1. New Zealand's Shane Smeltz scored an early goal in the 7th minute. Italy later equalized through a penalty scored by Vincenzo Iaquinta in the 29th minute. The All Whites were able to withstand Italy's attacks, earning another point in the group stage.
Finally, New Zealand faced Paraguay on June 24, 2010, in their last group stage match. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, making New Zealand become the only team to remain unbeaten in the tournament. Despite this great achievement, their three draws were insufficient to help them advance to the Round of 16, as they finished third in their group behind Paraguay and Italy.
It is worth noting that the All Whites' undefeated run in the 2010 FIFA World Cup was an exceptional performance by the team, raising their international profile and earning them respect from football fans around the globe. New Zealand's achievement also highlights the unpredictable nature of football, as a team ranked much lower than its opponents managed to hold its own against more celebrated footballing nations.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.What is the answer: What country was never defeated during its participation in the FIFA World Cup tournament in South Africa in 2010?
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### Assistant: What do annelid burrows help aerate, benefiting plants as well?
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### Human: Given the task definition and input, reply with output. Turn the given fact into a question by a simple rearrangement of words. This typically involves replacing some part of the given fact with a WH word. For example, replacing the subject of the provided fact with the word "what" can form a valid question. Don't be creative! You just need to rearrange the words to turn the fact into a question - easy! Don't just randomly remove a word from the given fact to form a question. Remember that your question must evaluate scientific understanding. Pick a word or a phrase in the given fact to be the correct answer, then make the rest of the question. You can also form a question without any WH words. For example, "A radio converts electricity into?"
Fact: Annelid burrows help aerate soil, which is also good for plants.
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### Assistant: This person feels that the requester's behavior is not good because they value their privacy and space more than money. They don't want someone to live with them even if they are paid for it. They think trying to convince them otherwise is not nice since it's a huge inconvenience for them.
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### Human: You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old.if you ask someone if you can live with them for 2 weeks ( that s what he initially asked for and it turned into 3 somehow ) and they say no ..... why are you gon na try to convince them otherwise ? i mean seriously ... its not a small inconvenience , its kind of a huge one.he is going to pay us for it , but i 'd rather have my privacy and space than money . maybe i ' m weird . but i like my privacy and space .
Give answer the following question using evidence from the above passage: How does this person feel about the requester 's behavior ?
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### Assistant: Based on the context given, the correct answer to the question "Who were those placed on stretchers?" is "Two policemen who later died".
Here's the justification:
The text states, "The two policemen who were mortally injured and died on our stretchers..." This suggests that the two policemen were the ones placed on the stretchers. Therefore, 'Two policemen who later died' is the correct option among the given choices. No mention is made of private doctors or nurses being placed on stretchers, and there's indeed enough data for a answer, so the other options are not correct.
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### Human: 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.Q:Both gross and tragic. The 1980 Bank Robbery in Central Nyack that was medically managed at the Nyack Hospital where I responded to the ONLY Code 66 of my career. That “66”indicated for us an external disaster about to unload in our emergency room. The two policemen who were mortally injured and died on our stretchers were personal friends and one the boyfriend of one of the nurses. Their injuries were from machine guns where the flesh is riddled with explosive elements as opposed to a gunshot wounds where there is both an entry and exit site. In our Trauma and Triage Course we never learned about machine gun injuries. Additionally there were the criminals who were also injured and of course we needed to treat them as any other patient regardless of their behavior. The friends of the injured policemen were trying to get to these villains and it was just the most awful evening of my life. To this day I remember feeling nauseous in a way I had never felt before. We had debriefing sessions for weeks and of course were very upset for months. The wounds we had to address, the insertion of chest tubes and everything else all in such a rapid manner was indeed a more than gross situation. There was even open heart massage. Private doctors reported to help; many are not trained or current in emergency medicine; much is left to critical care nurses in a community hospital that is not a teaching institution with residents and interns on staff. Recently one of the women involved in this crime came up for parole. Of course there was great opposition from the community relative to her release. She was young and that was 38 years ago. I believe people deserve a second chance, but of course this is a very controversial matter. According to the above context, choose the correct option to answer the following question. Question: Who were those placed on stretchers? Options: - not enough information - Two policemen who later died - Private doctors - The nurses
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### Assistant: FW
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### Human: You will be given a definition of a task first, then some input of the task.
In this task, you will be presented with a question about part-of-speech tag of a word in the question. You should write an implausible POS tag to the question. Even though there exist multiple wrong answers, we only need a single wrong answer. Here is the Alphabetical list of part-of-speech tags used in this task: CC: Coordinating conjunction, CD: Cardinal number, DT: Determiner, EX: Existential there, FW: Foreign word, IN: Preposition or subordinating conjunction, JJ: Adjective, JJR: Adjective, comparative, JJS: Adjective, superlative, LS: List item marker, MD: Modal, NN: Noun, singular or mass, NNS: Noun, plural, NNP: Proper noun, singular, NNPS: Proper noun, plural, PDT: Predeterminer, POS: Possessive ending, PRP: Personal pronoun, PRP$: Possessive pronoun, RB: Adverb, RBR: Adverb, comparative, RBS: Adverb, superlative, RP: Particle, SYM: Symbol, TO: to, UH: Interjection, VB: Verb, base form, VBD: Verb, past tense, VBG: Verb, gerund or present participle, VBN: Verb, past participle, VBP: Verb, non-3rd person singular present, VBZ: Verb, 3rd person singular present, WDT: Wh-determiner, WP: Wh-pronoun, WP$: Possessive wh-pronoun, WRB: Wh-adverb
What is the part-of-speech tag of the word "based" in the following question: What city is a club based in that was paid for the player who played non-league football for various teams based around Buxton ?
Output:
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### Assistant: [ii] no.
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### Human: 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.Q: Whose philosophy influenced Peel?
A: Peel decided to standardise the police force as an official paid profession, to organise it in a civilian fashion, and to make it answerable to the public.
Does the answer correctly answer the question
Select from:
[i] yes.
[ii] no.
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### Assistant: To answer this question, let's examine the process step-by-step and identify the potential impact of increased sediment in the environment on the soft plant parts decay.
1. A plant dies: Increased sediment has no direct or indirect impact on this step.
2. The remains of the plant are buried very fast in sediment: Increased sediment in the environment could potentially lead to faster burial of the plant remains. This is a direct impact on this step of the process.
3. The soft parts of the plant decay: More sediment may slow down the decay of the soft parts as it may limit the access of decomposers to the plant remains, but it also provides an anaerobic environment which slows down decomposition. This is an indirect impact on this step of the process.
4. The hard parts of the plant are replaced with minerals: Increased sediment will not have any impact on this step of the process.
5. The sediment turns into rock: Increased sediment in the environment could lead to the formation of more layers of rock, but it does not directly impact this step of the process.
6. The rock erodes: Increased sediment doesn't impact this step directly; however, more layers of rock could potentially result in a longer time for erosion to occur and reach the fossil within.
7. The fossil appears on the surface of the ground: Increased sediment doesn't directly impact this step, but the changes in erosion and the additional layers of rock would cause the fossil to appear on the surface later.
In conclusion, the supposed perturbation of increased sediment in the environment would be indirectly impacting a step of the process, specifically the decay of the soft parts of the plant.
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### Human: 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.Please answer the following question: Process: - A plant dies - The remains of the plant are buried very fast in sediment - The soft parts of the plant decay - The hard parts of the plant are replaced with minerals - The sediment turns into rock - The rock erodes - The fossil appears on the surface of the ground. suppose more sediment in the environment happens, how will it affect more soft plant parts decay. Which of the following is the supposed perturbation? - directly impacting a step of the process - indirectly impacting a step of the process - not impacting any step of the process
A:
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### Assistant: Is there a relationship between individuals who support Trump and their intelligence quotient?
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### Human: In this task you're given a question and you have to paraphrase the question to create the output question while retaining the meaning of the original question.
Q: Is there a correlation between Trump supporters and IQ?
A:
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### Assistant: This information could be about a NASCAR driver named Tommy Houston.
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### Human: - years in busch is 2 - first busch race is 1987 ac delco 200 -lrb- rockingham -rrb- - busch top tens is 0 - busch poles is 0 - last busch race is 1996 stanley 200 -lrb- loudon -rrb- - best busch pos is 65th -lrb- 1987 -rrb- - birth date is 21 april 1956 - busch wins is 0 - total busch races is 3 - birth place is concord , north carolina , u.s. Given the details above, guess who could this information be about.
Answer:
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### Assistant: unanswerable
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### Human: 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.What is a question about this article? If the question is unanswerable, say "unanswerable".
Since 1066, when Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror were crowned, the coronations of English and British monarchs have been held there. There have been at least 16 royal weddings at the abbey since 1100. Two were of reigning monarchs (Henry I and Richard II), although, before 1919, there had been none for some 500 years.
How many royal weddings haven't occurred at the abbey?
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### Assistant: No
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### Human: You are an AI assistant that helps people find information.My question: Is the following a factual statement?
"A Monarch butterfly creates the laws for the humans of the country where he lives in."
Options:
- yes
- no
Please think gradually:
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### Assistant: RetroFlash! Some of you might still know this game from the C64. Here's the Flash version of the cult platformer.
The game RetroFlash is a homage and reimagining of the beloved classic game from the Commodore 64 (C64) era. For those who grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s, the C64 was a popular home computer that enthralled gamers with its impressive library of games, enabling them to experience new worlds on a platform that was accessible and affordable.
After many years, the creators of the original C64 game have revived the spirit of the classic game in a Flash format, ensuring that it can be played on modern devices such as laptops, desktops, and tablets. The Flash version of the cult platformer maintains the essence of the original game, while upgrading its graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics to provide a nostalgic yet fresh experience for both newcomers and those who have played the C64 version.
The plot of RetroFlash remains true to its origins, with the protagonist embarking on a perilous adventure, overcoming foes, and navigating through treacherous landscapes to achieve their goals. Players are faced with a variety of challenges, including intricate platforming sections, cleverly designed puzzles, and intense boss encounters, all brought to life with detailed visuals and immersive sound effects.
In addition to the core gameplay, RetroFlash includes several enhancements that players can enjoy, such as:
1. Upgraded Graphics: The classic 8-bit visuals have been replaced with smoother, more vibrant graphics, giving the game a modern and polished look while retaining the charm of the original.
2. Improved Sound Effects and Music: The original game's chiptunes have been reimagined and expanded, adding depth and atmosphere to the gaming experience.
3. Enhanced Controls: The controls in RetroFlash have been reworked, allowing for greater precision and responsiveness during gameplay, making it accessible to players of all skill levels.
4. Expanded Levels and New Challenges: The Flash version of the cult platformer features new levels and challenges, along with a few surprises that are certain to keep players engaged and entertained throughout their journey.
5. Online Leaderboards and Achievements: RetroFlash now includes a global leaderboard and a robust achievement system, allowing players to compare their scores and accomplishments with friends and gamers from around the world, fostering a sense of friendly competition.
With the Flash version of RetroFlash, the developers have successfully revived a beloved classic, allowing players to relive their childhood memories while introducing the excitement and charm of the C64 era to a new generation. Whether you are an experienced gamer with fond memories of the original or a newcomer eager to explore the world of classic platformers, RetroFlash offers a delightful gaming experience that will keep you engaged for hours on end.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.retroflash! some of you might still know this game from the c64. here's the flash version of the cult platformer.
Make this proper case.
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### Assistant: C: in a restaurant
Step 1: Read the article and identify relevant information related to the question. In this case, the relevant information is: "They went to different restaurants to have dinner."
Step 2: Compare the information from the article to the answer options provided. The article states they had dinner at different restaurants.
Step 3: Choose the option that best matches the information found in the article. In this case, option C: in a restaurant, matches the information provided in the article.
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### Human: 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.I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was awful. When the weather was fine, they went to the beach to swim. The sea was beautiful, and they had a good time. Question: They ate dinner _ . Options: A: at home B: in the museum C: in a restaurant D: at school
The answer to this question is:
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### Assistant: NUM
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### Human: In this task, you need to provide the parts-of-speech tag of a word present in a sentence specified within curly braces ( '{{ ... }}' ). The parts-of-speech tags are coarse labels that represent a category of words with similar grammatical properties. The list of part-of-speech tags i.e. tagset of this corpus is 'ADJ': Adjectives are words that typically modify nouns and specify their properties or attributes, 'ADP': Adposition is a cover term for prepositions and postpositions, 'ADV': Adverbs are words that typically modify verbs for such categories as time, place, direction or manner, 'AUX': An auxiliary is a function word that accompanies the lexical verb of a verb phrase and expresses grammatical distinctions not carried by the lexical verb, such as person, number, tense, mood, aspect, voice or evidentiality, 'CCONJ': A coordinating conjunction is a word that links words or larger constituents without syntactically subordinating one to the other and expresses a semantic relationship between them, 'DET': Determiners are words that modify nouns or noun phrases and express the reference of the noun phrase in context, 'INTJ': An interjection is a word that is used most often as an exclamation or part of an exclamation, 'NOUN': Nouns are a part of speech typically denoting a person, place, thing, animal or idea, 'NUM': A numeral is a word, functioning most typically as a determiner, adjective or pronoun, that expresses a number and a relation to the number, such as quantity, sequence, frequency or fraction, 'PART': Particles are function words that must be associated with another word or phrase to impart meaning and that do not satisfy definitions of other universal parts of speech, 'PRON': Pronouns are words that substitute for nouns or noun phrases, whose meaning is recoverable from the linguistic or extralinguistic context, 'PROPN': A proper noun is a noun (or nominal content word) that is the name (or part of the name) of a specific individual, place, or object, 'PUNCT': Punctuation marks are non-alphabetical characters and character groups used in many languages to delimit linguistic units in printed text, 'SCONJ': A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction that links constructions by making one of them a constituent of the other. The subordinating conjunction typically marks the incorporated constituent which has the status of a (subordinate) clause, 'SYM': A symbol is a word-like entity that differs from ordinary words by form, function or both, 'VERB': A verb is a member of the syntactic class of words that typically signal events and actions, can constitute a minimal predicate in a clause, and govern the number and types of other constituents which may occur in the clause, 'X': The tag X is used for words that for some reason cannot be assigned a real part-of-speech category.
Q: Sentence: Although Ramzi Binalshibh provided him $ {{ 14,000 }} in July , accused September 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui told his trial judge that he had an al Qaeda mission that would have come after the terrorist attacks .
Word: 14,000
A:
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### Assistant: The holders of a designated public office who will be affected by the article.
In this sentence, "Les titulaires d’une charge publique désignée" refers to individuals who hold a designated public office or position. These could include politicians, public servants, or other individuals working in a government position that has been specifically designated for a certain purpose or responsibility.
Meanwhile, "qui seront touchés par l’art" implies that these individuals are going to be affected or impacted by a certain article, which could refer to a specific law or provision within a set of regulations or guidelines. The context of the original text in which this sentence appears would likely provide more details about the nature and purpose of the article in question.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Les titulaires d’une charge publique désignée qui seront touchés par l’art.
Translate to English
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### Assistant: Based on the premise provided, the hypothesis "I protected her from them because they were livid" cannot be definitively confirmed as true or false, so the correct option would be (2). It is not possible to tell.
In the given premise, the speaker mentions guarding a person (presumably a woman) from a group of people. However, there is no direct information regarding the emotional state (i.e., being livid) of that group. It does mention that a glib-tongued scoundrel comes along, but that doesn't automatically imply that the group the speaker guarded her from was livid.
Additionally, while the speaker claims to have successfully guarded the woman from the group, we do not know the motives behind the speaker's actions to protect her. Although it could be deduced that there was some possible harm or threat involved in the situation that made it necessary for the speaker to provide protection, we still lack information about the reasons for this perceived danger.
Furthermore, the information provided in the premise is limited, and we cannot derive any more substantial conclusions from the small window we are given into the situation unfolding with these characters.
In summary, while the hypothesis might seem plausible, there isn't enough information in the given premise to either confirm or refute the assertion that the speaker protected the woman from the group because they were livid. Therefore, the correct answer is (2), it is not possible to tell.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Premise:
"I guarded her from the lot of them, and then a glib-tongued scoundrel comes along, and pooh! " Based on this premise, is the hypothesis "I protected her from them because they were livid." true?
OPTIONS: (1). yes (2). it is not possible to tell (3). no
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### Assistant: The sentiment in this passage is generally mixed. The author expresses disappointment that the film adaptation of Anne Rivers Siddons' book "The House Next Door" could not fully capture the full richness of the original story, indicating dissatisfaction. They also mention unsatisfying aspects of the first story in the trilogy and the constraints of it being a TV film.
However, the author also acknowledges that the film is absorbing, very good, and appreciates the performance of the whole cast. They praise the growing atmosphere of dread developed throughout the film and share a mention of a particularly disturbing scene. The author ends by encouraging others to read the original novel, implying that it's a worthwhile read.
Overall, it's a mixed sentiment as the author appreciates aspects of the film but also points out its limitations and expresses a desire for it to have been better.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Determine the sentiment:
After too many years of waiting, Anne Rivers Siddons' noted 1979 book "The House Next Door" has finally been filmed. The result veers a bit from the novel which, especially in the first story of the trilogy is understandable if unsatisfying as it's a TV film, the whole of which is absorbing and actually very good, just not as great as the book, one of Stephen King's favorites and one of mine as well.
With more running time and fewer constraints as a theatrical release, all the richness inherent in the original three-part story of the ominous ultramodern house could have been explored and nurtured, especially the climactic revelation near the very end.
Still, the whole cast does well in this thoughtful tale of mindless malevolence. There are a few unnecessary cheap shocks but the growing atmosphere of dread is well developed. Actually, one of the most disturbing scenes involves an abstract painting of the house by its next-door amateur-artist neighbor who is trying to visualize its corruption on canvas.
Be sure to read the great novel.
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### Assistant: To create a tile backsplash, follow these steps:
1. Place the tile along the wall, following pre-made lines.
2. Use a grout float for leveling and cut extra tiles if needed.
3. Leave a small gap between the tiles and countertop, and use plastic spacers for even grout lines.
4. Wait for the mortar to dry completely (up to 24 hours) and clean the tiles with a soft cloth and water.
5. Apply grout to the tiles using a grout float, filling joints at a 45-degree angle, and clean excess grout with a damp sponge.
6. Mix grout powder with water, let it stand for 5-10 minutes, and apply it with a grout float, working diagonally.
7. Seal the tile after the grout dries completely (1-3 days) by applying grout sealant and wiping away excess.
8. Apply a second coat of sealant and let it dry, then put appliances and cookware back on the counter and turn the power back on.
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### Human: 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.Summarize the following:
Place the tile along the wall. Follow the lines that you made before you put the mortar on the wall. Rock the tile up and down slightly to help it move into place along the mortar. You may need to use a grout float to flatten the tile. You can purchase this simple tool in many home centers. You are going to have to cut extra tile pieces if there is space left between the top tile row and kitchen cabinets. You don’t want the tiles to sit directly on the countertop. Leave a small gap that you will caulk later. Use plastic tile spacers to create even grout lines by placing them in the corners of the tiles.. If you are left with a gap that is less than an inch, you might want to use moulding to hide it rather than trying to cut tile to fit. You will want to make sure the mortar or mastic and the tile are completely dry before doing anything further to the wall. It can take as long as 24 hours for backsplash tile to dry, depending on the type of mortar or mastic you use and the temperature inside your home. You could use pre-sealer on natural stone. This will help the stone avoid staining. Once dry, wipe the tiles clean with water. Use a soft cloth to do so. You want to clean the tiles in this manner before you move onto applying the grout. It’s time to complete the backsplash by applying grout to the tiles. Many people use poly-blend sanded grout for kitchen backsplashes. You can use caulk or silicone sealant to fill any expansion gaps between the tiles and counter or cabinets. Use a grout float to fill the joints. Push the grout at a 45-degree angle with the grout float. Scrape away extra grout when the joints are filled. Hold the gloat a a nearly 90-degree angle to scrape it off. Shape and firm up the grout by dragging in instrument across every joint. Use the edge of the grout float, a toothbrush handle end, or even a finger. Use a damp sponge to wipe away excess grout. Fill a bucket with the amount of water recommended on the grout packaging. Add the grout powder and mix together. Use unsanded grout if the gaps are less than 1/8 of an inch. Let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes and then mix again. Apply the grout with a grout float tool at a 45-degree angle, working diagonally and wiping off any excess grout. Work in sections. The grout goes in between the tile. This is the final step in creating a tile backsplash. You will want to seal the tile so that it doesn’t easily stain. Wait until the grout dries completely. This can take over a day and sometimes as much as three days. Apply grout sealant. After the grout has dried, put sealant on the lines and joints. Some sealant comes in a spray-on bottle, and other sealant is applied with a sponge or brush. Start at an end tile, and spread a uniform coating of sealant over all of the grout, including in the corners. Wipe away any excess sealant with a rag. Let the sealant dry for about an hour, and apply a second coat. Let that dry. Put your appliances and cookware back on the counter. Turn the power in the kitchen back on.
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### Assistant: The customer appears to be quite satisfied with their purchase based on the review they left for the product. In the title, they express their happiness by stating "Very Happy," which shows that their expectations have been met or even exceeded. Furthermore, the content of the review supports this conclusion in a more detailed manner.
The customer highlights several aspects that contributed to their satisfaction with the product:
1. Timely arrival - The customer appreciated that the DVDs were delivered quickly and without any significant delays. Prompt delivery is an essential factor for many customers, so receiving the product in a reasonable time frame contributed positively to their overall experience.
2. Excellent condition - Receiving a product in perfect shape is crucial, especially for sensitive items like DVDs, which could be easily scratched or damaged during transit. The fact that the customer noted the DVDs were in excellent shape indicates that both the packaging and handling were done carefully, ultimately ensuring the product's quality upon delivery.
3. Overall happiness with the result - The customer states that they are "very happy with the result," which suggests that the quality of the DVDs themselves met or exceeded their expectations. It could also indicate that the content of the DVDs (i.e., the movies or shows on them) was enjoyable and entertaining, further justifying their satisfaction with the product.
Based on these observations, without a doubt, we can conclude that the customer was satisfied with their purchase. Their review reflects a positive experience in terms of delivery, product condition, and overall enjoyment of the DVDs. This type of feedback is valuable for both the seller and potential buyers, as it provides essential information about the quality and performance of the product in question.
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### Human: You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer.Given the question: Here is a review left by a customer on a product. Would you say he was satisfied or dissatisfied? Title: Very Happy Review: The DVD's arrived in a timely manner and in excellent shape. I am very happy with the result.
The answer is:
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### Assistant: First, I will identify the words within the string of characters:
- The
- white
- haired
- narrator
- Hope
- Ndaba
- binds
- the
- songs
- together
- with
- comments
- and
- memoirs
- from
- past
- times
Now, I will arrange these words into a coherent sentence:
The white-haired narrator, Hope Ndaba, binds the songs together with comments and memoirs from past times.
This sentence uses all the characters provided and forms a meaningful statement.
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### Human: 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.Thewhite-hairednarratorHopeNdababindsthesongstogetherwithcommentsandmemoirsfrompasttimes.
What's a sentence that uses these characters?
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### Assistant: Explanation of the task: In this task, you are asked to read a Persian passage and then answer a question based on the passage. The passage is about the properties of silver and its uses. The aim is to provide a short and concise answer.
Answer: نقره در طبیعت به صورت خالص و آلیاژ طبیعی همراه با طلا و سایر فلزات، و در سنگهای معدنی یافت میشود.
Translation: Silver is found in nature in its pure form, as a natural alloy combined with gold and other metals, and in some mineral rocks.
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### Human: 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.In this task, you will be shown a Persian passage and question. You need to write a answer for the question. Try to keep your answers as short as possible.
در گذشته از واژه سیم برای نامیدن این فلز استفاده میشد. نقره یا سیم یک عنصر شیمیایی با علامت Ag است. نقره فلزی نرم، سفیدرنگ، براق و جذاب است که در بین تمام عناصر، بالاترین میزان رسانایی الکتریکی و در بین تمام فلزات بیشترین میزان رسانایی گرمایی را دارد. نقره در طبیعت هم به صورت خالص و هم به صورت آلیاژ طبیعی همراه با طلا و دیگر فلزات و هم در برخی سنگهای معدنی یافت میشود. بیشترین تولید نقره جهان به عنوان جانبی از استخراج مس، نیکل، سرب و روی به دست میآید. نمکهای محلول نقره به ویژه AgNO3، با غلظت بیش از ۲ گرم (۰٫۰۷۰ اوز) کشنده هستند. ترکیبات نقره به آهستگی توسط بافتهای بدن جذب میشوند و پیگمانهایی آبی یا سیاه در پوست ایجاد میکنند. آینههای معمولی با پوشاندن شیشه با لایهای از آلومینیوم یا جیوه تولید میشوند اما آینههایی که قدرت انعکاس بالایی دارند معمولاً با لایهای از نقره در پشت آنها ساخته میشوند. تاثیر بر محیطزیست: AgNO3 خاصیت خورندگی دارد و ضروری است در هنگام مصرف از دستکش استفاده کرد و این ماده از مواد مخرب محیطزیست به حساب میآید و لازم است از ورود آن به محیطزیست جلوگیری شود.
Question: نقره به چه شکلهایی پیدا شد؟
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### Assistant: The first step of the process would be "A person talks". Here's why:
The steps given seem to represent two different processes - the process of respiration (oxygen moving from the lungs into the bloodstream and air being pushed out of the lungs into the environment) and the process of speech (air pushed through the vocal chords leading to a person talking).
However, for a person to talk, respiration needs to occur first to provide the necessary oxygen for the process. This makes it seem like respiration should be the first step, but if we consider that the question is asking about the process of speech specifically and not about the preliminary needs of the body for that process, then "A person talks" becomes the logical first step.
In the context of speech, the process begins when a person decides to talk. This decision triggers the body to push air through the vocal chords, creating vibrations that are transformed into sound and thus, speech happens. Then, as a part of the respiratory process, other air is pushed out of the lungs and into the environment and the cycle repeats. So in this context, the first step of the process is "A person talks".
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### Human: 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.- Oxygen moves from the lungs into the bloodstream - Air is pushed through the vocal chords - A person talks - Other air is pushed out of the lungs into the environment. What might be the first step of the process?
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