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What is Lean manufacturing
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Lean manufacturing is a production method aimed primarily at reducing times within the production system as well as response times from suppliers and to customers. It is closely related to another concept called just-in-time manufacturing (JIT manufacturing in short). Just-in-time manufacturing tries to match production to demand by only supplying goods which have been ordered and focuses on efficiency, productivity (with a commitment to continuous improvement) and reduction of "wastes" for the producer and supplier of goods. Lean manufacturing adopts the just-in-time approach and additionally focuses on reducing cycle, flow and throughput times by further eliminating activities which do not add any value for the customer. Lean manufacturing also involves people who work outside of the manufacturing process, such as in marketing and customer service.
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Lean is a production method.
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Tell me when Silvio Berlusconi was born, how long has he been Prime Minister in Italy and what his nickname is
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Silvio Berlusconi (/ˌbɛərlʊˈskoʊni/ BAIR-luu-SKOH-nee; Italian: [ˈsilvjo berluˈskoːni] (listen); born 29 September 1936) is an Italian media tycoon and politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy in four governments from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1994 to 2013, and has served as a member of the Senate of the Republic since 2022, and previously from March to November 2013, and as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2019, and previously from 1999 to 2001.
Berlusconi is the controlling shareholder of Mediaset and owned the Italian football club A.C. Milan from 1986 to 2017. He is nicknamed Il Cavaliere (The Knight) for his Order of Merit for Labour.
The Order of Merit for Labour (Italian: Ordine al Merito del Lavoro) is an Italian order of chivalry that was founded in 1923 by King Vittorio Emanuele III. It is awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, industry and commerce, crafts, lending and insurance. It is a continuation of the earlier Ordine al Merito Agrario, Industriale e Commerciale founded in 1901. Members of the order may use the title Cavaliere del lavoro.
He voluntarily resigned from this order in March 2014. In 2018, Forbes ranked him as the 190th richest man in the world with a net worth of US$8 billion. In 2009, Forbes ranked him 12th in the list of the World's Most Powerful People due to his domination of Italian politics throughout more than twenty years at the head of the centre-right coalition.
Berlusconi was Prime Minister for nine years in total, making him the longest serving post-war Prime Minister of Italy, and the third longest-serving since Italian unification, after Benito Mussolini and Giovanni Giolitti. He was the leader of the centre-right party Forza Italia from 1994 to 2009, and its successor party The People of Freedom from 2009 to 2013. Since November 2013, he has led a revived Forza Italia. Berlusconi was the senior G8 leader from 2009 until 2011, and he currently holds the record for hosting G8 summits (having hosted three summits in Italy). After serving nearly 19 years as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, the country's lower house, he became a member of the Senate following the 2013 Italian general election.
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Silvio Berlusconi was born on September 29, 1936 and has been in charge as Prime Minister in Italy for a total of 9 years (from 1994 to 1995, 2001 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011). His nickname is Il Cavaliere (The Knight) because he was awarded the Order of Merit for Labour, which is an Italian order of chivalry awarded to those "who have been singularly meritorious" in agriculture, industry and commerce, crafts, lending and insurance.
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What kind of animal is the Diaea dorsata
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Diaea dorsata is one of the smaller crab spiders, with a palearctic distribution. Females can grow up to 6 mm, males up to 4 mm. Prosoma and legs are green, the opisthosoma is yellowish with a brown mark.
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How long does a tennis match take?
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A tennis match is usually played as the best of three or five sets, where each set is played as the first to six games with at least a two game margin. A tiebreaker is played if both sides win 6 games. The relative skill of the players, the frequency of breaks, and other factors can all affect the length of a tennis match, but usually a best-of-three set will take around 90 minutes and a best-of-five set will take around 2 and a half hours to 3 hours.
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What is GeneBass?
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GeneBass is a CRISPR-Cas9 screening platform for the high-throughput functional analysis of genes in mammalian cells. The GeneBass platform allows researchers to systematically activate or repress genes of interest and study their effects on cellular processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. The system uses a pooled lentiviral library of guide RNAs targeting every gene in the human or mouse genome, which can be introduced into cells using viral transduction. The guide RNAs are designed to target specific regions of the genome adjacent to the transcription start sites of each gene, allowing for specific and efficient gene activation or repression. GeneBass experiments typically involve the transduction of large numbers of cells, followed by selection or sorting of cells based on specific phenotypes of interest. High-throughput sequencing of the guide RNA library before and after selection can be used to identify genes that are essential for specific cellular processes or that are involved in disease pathways.
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How do I pick the best bananas?
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It depends on when you want to eat them. If you want to eat them immediately, look for ones that are almost entirely yellow. If you are waiting a few days, 1 inch or less of green on top. And if you are expecting them to last a week, select ones that are about half green.
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What is the launch date of Artemis mission?
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During preliminary reviews in 2011, the launch date of Artemis was placed somewhere between 2019 and 2021, but afterwards the launch date was delayed to 2023 on a Space Launch System (SLS) launch vehicle. Although, as of March 2023, the mission is pegged for a November 2024 launch, the need to recycle and refurbish components from Orion that flew on Artemis 1 may push this back to later in 2024 or the first quarter of 2025.
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Artemis launch date is November 2024 as of now but it’s likely to change.
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What is the fundamental problem of economics as a discipline?
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a. The allocation of resources among competing wants because there are unlimited wants
limited resources
b. How to ensure continuous economic growth in the face of uncertainty
c. How to maximise profits for companies and consumer value for citizens
d. How to balance the needs of the economy with society and the environment
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What did the note in Hermione's hand say when she was found petrified in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
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The note simply said the word, "pipes." Harry Potter and his friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, were attempting to discover the truth of the legendary Chamber of Secrets, and the monster guarding it. Hermione had realized that the monster must be a basilisk, a rare and very dangerous snake-like beast that had been using the pipes to travel about Hogwarts.
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If I wanted a play games with my computer, what components should I pay attention to?
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To play games with your PC, you should get a good graphics processor, a screen with sufficient space and refresh rate, and audio acoustics to match your taste, either speakers or a good headset. If you want to play team sports that have chat, you might want to consider a headset with a microphone.
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Do you know how many episodes of Game of Thrones are there?
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Yes - there are 73 episodes for Game of Thrones that are spread over 8 seasons. The first season was released April 17, 2011 by HBO and season 8 concluded on May 19, 2019. The entire series is 70 hours and 14 minutes long and would take you just under 3 full days if you watched every episode back to back.
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How many Children Trump has?
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In 1977, Trump married Czech model Ivana Zelníčková. They had three children: Donald Jr. (born 1977), Ivanka (born 1981), and Eric (born 1984). Ivana became a naturalized United States citizen in 1988. The couple divorced in 1990, following Trump's affair with actress Marla Maples. Trump and Maples married in 1993 and divorced in 1999. They have one daughter, Tiffany (born 1993), who was raised by Marla in California. In 2005, Trump married Slovenian model Melania Knauss. They have one son, Barron (born 2006). Melania gained U.S. citizenship in 2006.
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From his marriages he has 5 children from three marriages.
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Which movie(s) inspired the 2019 DC comic movie Joker?
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The movie Joker is heavily influenced by 1970-1980 Martin Scorsese movies such as the The King of Comedy and Taxi Driver, the former of which is one of Scorseses' least-known movies. The titular character, Joker, is also created based on studies of mentally-ill main characters from the above-mentioned movies, Rupert Pupkin and Travis Bickle. The lead actor of both Scorsese movies, Robert De Niro, even played a role in Joker to pay homage to Rupert Pupkin.
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What is Chinese Eduction System like?
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In China, kids receive 12 years’ basic education, before entering higher education. 12 years’ basic education consistent with 9 years of “compulsory education” and 3 years of high school. The “compulsory education” is paid by the government, at least nominally, and kids are mandated to finish. It is divided into primary school and middle school, usually 6 years and 3 years, respectively. High school is not mandated to students. Some high schools are general high schools, which focus on academics and prepare students for colleges, while others are vocational or technical high schools. Many graduates of general high schools enter higher education. Some of them enter undergraduate study, which is usually 4 years, while others enter professional higher education, which is usually 3 years.
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On a golf course where are the holes?
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The hole is on the green of a golf course
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Are Air Fryers safe to use?
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Air Fryers are really just small sized convection ovens (or OTGs) with a fan to circulate hot air more efficiently than in a large oven. This allows you to dehydrate the surface of foods really quickly and with very little oil.
As long as you don't char your food till it's visibly dark brown or black all over, air fried food is perfectly safe!
Convection baking has been used by human beings since the dawn of cooking, and air fryers (despite their name) use the exact same physics of hot air transferring heat to food.
And if you are someone looking to cut down calories from fat and also like crispy textures, this appliance is perfect for you. As always, focus on what you are ultimately eating rather than the appliance.
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What is the largest employer in the world?
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Walmart is the world's largest company by revenue, with about US$570 billion in annual revenue, according to the Fortune Global 500 list in October 2022. It is also the largest private employer in the world with 2.2 million employees. It is a publicly traded family-owned business, as the company is controlled by the Walton family. Sam Walton's heirs own over 50 percent of Walmart through both their holding company Walton Enterprises and their individual holdings. Walmart was the largest United States grocery retailer in 2019, and 65 percent of Walmart's US$510.329 billion sales came from U.S. operations.
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Walmart
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What books has David Duchovny written?
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Holy Cow: A Modern-Day Dairy Tale and Bucky F*cking Dent
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What is audit in finance?
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An audit is an independent examination of an organization's records and financial statements (report and accounts) to make sure that:
- the financial statements show a fair reflection of the financial position at the accounting date;
- the income and spending is shown accurately;
- the financial statements meet any legal conditions; and
- the financial statements are drawn up clearly.
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What is the “yacht rock” genre of music?
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Yacht rock refers to jazzy rock n’roll music from the late 1970s and early 1980s, although the term wasn’t coined until years later.
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What is an API gateway?
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An API gateway is an API management tool that sits between a client and a collection of backend services. An API gateway acts as a reverse proxy to accept all application programming interface (API) calls, aggregate the various services required to fulfill them, and return the appropriate result.
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What are some of the languages spoken in India?
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Following are some of the languages spoken in India - Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Oriya, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Punjabi, and Bengali.
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Fidelity Bravery Integrity is which organisations motto
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FBI
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What is primary innovation that a piano delivered over a harpsichord?
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Since a harpsichord plucks the strings the same way each time in response to a keystroke, it delivers the same loudness for each note. A piano on the other hand uses padded hammers to strike the strings, and allows the musician to control each strike in such a way that they have control over the dynamics of each note. This control allows pianists to express a broad range of emotions by adjusting the loudness and softness according to the feelings they want to convey to the listener.
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Give me a title of one of the "Harry Potter" novels.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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What is the biggest land mammal?
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The answer depends on how you measure size and whether you are talking about living animals or extinct animals.
The heaviest living land mammal is the African elephant at 7 tons. The tallest is the giraffe at 19 feet.
The largest extinct land mammal is not known for sure, and new fossils may be discovered at any time, but in 2021 palaeontologists claimed that a new species of giant rhino - Paraceratherium linxiaense - was likely the heaviest known at around 24 tons.
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What is Riot Games' single player game that was released in 2021?
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Ruined King: A League of Legends Story
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What are dogs?
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The dog has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Dog breeds vary widely in shape, size, and color. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and the military, companionship, therapy, and aiding disabled people. Over the millennia, dogs became uniquely adapted to human behavior, and the human–canine bond has been a topic of frequent study. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of "man's best friend".
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The dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated descendant of the wolf. Also called the domestic dog, it is derived from the extinct Pleistocene wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog's nearest living relative. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers over 15,000 years ago before the development of agriculture. Due to their long association with humans, dogs have expanded to a large number of domestic individuals and gained the ability to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canids.
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Where was Alexander The Great from?
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Alexander III of Macedon (Ancient Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, romanized: Alexandros; 20/21 July 356 BC – 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Egypt. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is
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Alexender the Great was king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia.
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What foods are good sources of protein?
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Protein is essential for body function and is great for repairing and building muscles in your body. Eggs, chicken breast, and lean beef all have a lot of protein. So do dairy items like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and milk. Vegetarians can find high protein in legumes like lentils, black beans, and chickpeas.
If you find you aren't getting enough protein in your daily diet, consider getting a protein supplement and adding it to smoothies.
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Name some famous 20th century Russian composers.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Haven't you always believed that Earth is flat?
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The statement is incorrect because I never believed that Earth is flat. The Earth is an irregularly shaped Ellipsoid.
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What does this text say about the first season of Billions?
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On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an overall approval rating of 88%, with a rating of 77% for season 1, 89% for season 2, 93% for season 3, 97% for season 4, and 86% for season 5. The site's critical consensus for the first season reads: "Despite a lack of likable characters, Billions' soapy melodrama and larger-than-life canvas offer plenty of repeat viewing potential." For season 2 it reads: "An influx of new characters and a fresh narrative twist give Billions an added boost during its thoroughly entertaining second season." The site's critical consensus for the third season states: "Anchored by the performances of Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, the third season of Billions continues a convincing fable of greed, power and competition." On Rotten Tomatoes, the fourth season reads, "With tables turned and alliances formed, Billions's fourth season goes full throttle with sharp dialogue, better rivalries, and bigger stakes." On Metacritic, the show has an overall score of 72. The first season has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on reviews from 37 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews", while the second season has a score of 67 out of 100, based on reviews from 6 critics, also indicating "generally favorable reviews". Praise for the series has steadily grown over time—also on Metacritic, its third season scored a 77 out of 100, while its fourth holds a score of 87 out 100 based on reviews from 4 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". The show's coverage of the hedge fund industry has been widely recognized as realistic.
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The show Billions received a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 77% for season 1. The site's critical consensus for the first season reads: "Despite a lack of likable characters, Billions' soapy melodrama and larger-than-life canvas offer plenty of repeat viewing potential". On Metacritic, the first season has a weighted average score of 69 out of 100, based on reviews from 37 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
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What is the definition of Vegetarian?
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"Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slaughter.
Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient animal life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, economic, taste-related, or relate to other personal preferences."
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Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal).
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Can you give me a brief history of Data Storage?
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In 1725, Basile Bouchon invented punch cards, which communicate information in a machine language. The punched holes communicated a sequence of instructions and acted as on/off switches for devices such as self-playing pianos or looms. About a century later, Charles Babbage invented the first mechanical calculator, the Difference Engine using punch card instructions. Herman Hollerith continued developing this idea and made the Analytical Engine a reality by using punch holes to be a sequence of instructions and also store the instruction data on the device. In 1890, he developed a punch card data processing system for the US Census and went on to form the Tabulating Machine Company in 1896, later renamed International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). By the 1950s punch cards were being used regularly by the US government and industry. Even today, punch cards are still used in standardized tests and voting ballots. Initially invented by Fritz Pfleumer in 1928, magnetic storage gradually replaced punch cards in the 1960s. By 1965, Mohawk Data Sciences Corporation sold a key-to-tape magnetic tape device that was specifically marketed to replace the punch card. Cassette tapes started to become commonly used for most computers in the 70s and 80s. Fast forward to the 90s, affordable personal computers and magnetic disk storage replaced almost all punch card devices.
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What is detection engineering and what are the benefits?
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Detection engineering is a new approach to threat detection. More than just writing detection rules, detection engineering is a process—applying systems thinking and engineering to more accurately detect threats. The goal is to create an automated system of threat detection which is customizable, flexible, repeatable, and produces high quality alerts for security teams to act upon. Detection engineering is not yet a mature discipline with consistent methods and predictable results, but pioneers in the field are working towards this goal. There is not a lot written about the concept right now, no go-to standards or frameworks. It appears companies are developing their own approaches to incorporate the concept to improve their detection and response capabilities.
A concept called detection-as-code (DaC), first coined by Anton Chuvakin in 2020, is at the heart of detection engineering, and points to the idea that detections should be treated as code. Essentially, it is about applying software engineering best practices to detections using modern agile CI/CD processes.
The benefits Of Detection Engineering include 1) reduced mean-time-to-response through automation of detections, 2) detections are more relevant to the environment, 3) the process is structured, repeatable, and informs workflows, 4) detection rules and analytics are version controlled, reused, and modified as needed, 5) Peer review and automated testing are part of the process, to catch mistakes and gaps.
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Which are the main reasons for doing a PhD?
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A PhD degree provides advanced and specialized knowledge on a specific field of Science. People who pursue a PhD, are usually passionate about their subject, and wish to invest significant amount of time to research and contribute in that field.
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How do you become more successful?
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While success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, there are many different ways to find success. Many believe as long as you are passionate, do what you love and work hard, the possibilities and heights of success are unlimited.
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Rewrite the following sentence in terms of horses, rather than dogs: "The adjective form of dog is canine."
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The adjective form of horse is equine.
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When is Tax Day not on April 15?
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Income taxes in the United States generally must be filed on or before April 15. But when April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the filing deadline is moved to next business day.
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Why do people like to drink coffee in the morning?
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Coffee is very popular to drink in the morning. It contains caffeine and caffeine wakes you up. In addition drinking coffee is a social thing and makes people feel more connected. Also some people think coffee is healthy. You can become addicted to coffee.
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What is the evolved form of Pikachu?
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The evolved form of Pikachu is Raichu.
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Was Jens Stub Swedish?
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Jens Stub (3 March 1764 – 24 October 1819) was a Norwegian priest and politician. He was vicar on the island of Veøya and served as a representative at the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814.
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No, he was Norwegian.
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What is a group loan?
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A lending mechanism which allows a group of individuals - often called a solidarity group to provide collateral or loan guarantee through a group repayment pledge. The incentive to repay the loan is based on peer pressure, if one group member defaults, the other group members make up the payment amount.
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How should I go about meeting a romantic life partner?
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There is no single way to go about meeting a romantic life partner however, here are some ideas. You can sign up for an online dating application and try your luck at swiping on potential matches. If that doesn't suit your fancy, you can try visiting cafes, bookstores and stores in hopes of randomly running into your person. Other popular methods include: being introduced by friends or family, trying a group activity that you find fun and engaging or simply letting luck/happenstance intervene.
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Given this paragraph about Lake Michigan, tell me where Lake Michigan ranks in terms of size by volume.
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Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume (1,180 cu mi (4,900 km3)) and the third-largest by surface area (22,404 sq mi (58,030 km2)), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron through the 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 kilometres) wide, 295 feet (90 metres; 49 fathoms) deep, Straits of Mackinac, giving it the same surface elevation as its easterly counterpart; the two are technically a single lake.
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Lake Michigan is ranked second by volume
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Why is film photography popular again?
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Film photography had seen a long decline in popularity ever since the invention of digital cameras with their remarkable leaps in technological advances. As of today, a decent professional digital camera significantly outperforms the 35mm film cameras in terms of resolution, burst-shooting capabilities, nearly unlimited storage, and etc... In the recent years, the "film look" has made its comeback with lower resolution, grainy texture and unique color rendition. On top of that, half-decent retro-looking film cameras can be acquired for much less than a potent digital camera, lowering the entry barrier for those on the budget and looking for that look. An abundant pool of film stocks also adds to the fun, where each can drastically differ in low-light sensitivity, color rendition, graininess, post-processing chemistry, and of course, price. However, many major photographic film producers have either discontinued or significantly reduced the volume of their production. This, coupled with the surge in the demand, has led to skyrocketing prices on most of the still-available film stocks. On top of this, many popular and sought-after film cameras like the Leica M6, Nikon FM2 and Contax T2 also saw steep increase in their used-market prices. Given these price hikes on films and decades-old equipments, film photography is quickly becoming an expensive hobby, where each click of a shutter could cost more than 50 cents. How ironic is this today, when digital storage is virtually free? The authentic "film look" carries a hefty price tag today, and the future popularity of film photograhy is uncertain.
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What kind of plant is the Besleria modica
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Besleria modica is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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What is VCF?
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Variant Call Format (VCF) is a file format used for storing and transferring genetic data. It is used for storing and comparing genetic data, and for representing genetic variants. VCF is a binary format that stores genetic data, including sequence data, variant data, and annotation data.
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List the six episode titles from the last season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order.
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Winterfell, A Night of the Seven Kingdoms, The Long Night, The Last of the Starks, The Bells, The Iron Throne
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Blackfyre?
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House Blackfyre, a branch that separated from House Targaryen, was founded by Daemon I Targaryen
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What is the oldest country in the world?
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Egypt is recognized as the oldest country in the world, its founding accepted to be approximately 3500 BC.
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given this article about Enrico Silvestrin, what year did he get evicted from Celebrity Big Brother?
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Enrico Silvestrin (born 30 May 1972) is an Italian actor, television and radio presenter and musician.
Life and career
Born in Rome, after a supporting role in Michele Placido's Close Friends, in 1994 Silvestrin started working as a VJ on MTV Europe, and later on MTV Italy. In 2000, he refused the Gabriele Muccino's offer of starring in The Last Kiss preferring a role in the Italia 1 sitcom Via Zanardi 33, which eventually turned to be a flop.
In 2005 Silvestrin left MTV as to focus on his acting career. He then appeared in a number of films and TV-series, getting a personal success with the role of Alessandro Berti in the Canale 5 crime series Distretto di Polizia. In 2007 he presented the Festivalbar. In 2018 he competed in Grande Fratello VIP, the Italian adaptation of Celebrity Big Brother. He was the third contestant to be evicted on day 22.
Silvestrin is also active as a musician. He has been part of the musical groups Agony in Cage, Tempus Fugit, Ilor and Silv3man. He is nephew on his mother's side of actor and playwright Peppino De Filippo.
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2018
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Why Bangalore climate is pleasant
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Bangalore is situated in the southeast of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is positioned at 12.97° N 77.56° E and covers an area of 2,190 square kilometres (850 sq mi). A landlocked city, Bangalore is located in the heart of the Mysore Plateau (a region of the larger Deccan Plateau) at an average elevation of 920 metres (3,020 ft). Bangalore district borders with Kolar and Chikkaballapur in the northeast, Tumkur in the northwest, and Mandya and Ramanagaram in the southeast.
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Bangalore city is positioned at a 920 mt high altitude from the sea level. Bangalore is nearest to both Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal. Hence it receives plenty of rainfall & makes the place cooler as compared to rest of the cities in India. Along with this the city is full of big & old trees which adds up to the environment and makes more cooler with greenery.
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What is Microfinance?
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Microfinance refers to the financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups who are typically excluded from traditional banking. Most microfinance institutions focus on offering credit in the form of small working capital loans, sometimes called microloans or microcredit.
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What is aliasing?
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Aliasing is a signal processing phenomenon caused by trying to measure a signal with too low of a sample rate. This means that the time between consecutive measured samples (the sample rate) is too infrequent to properly capture the information of the signal. An example of this is the "carriage wheel" effect, where on film, car tires may appear to go backwards when the car is traveling forwards.
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Name some largest US states
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- Alaska
- Texas
- California
- Montana
- New Mexico
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What's a good 5-day itinerary for visiting the Amalfi Coast?
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Congratulations on your upcoming trip to the Amalfi Coast! It is one of the most beautiful coasts in the world. 5-day is a good length to visit the Amalfi Coast. To start, you can fly into Naples airport, and take a private transfer to Sorrento, Italy. You can also get to Sorrento by train or boat. Sorrento is a very convenient central point for your 5-day trip so you don't have to hotel hop. Spend the first day walk around Sorrento, and orient yourself on where the train station and the port is. Enjoy a delicious dinner on the hills.
Day 2, visit Positano and Praiano. Both are beautiful little towns and can be visited and explored on foot. You can easily get to both places by water taxi.
Day 3. Book a boat tour to visit the famous Capri and the Blue Grotto. You will be amazed by the beautiful color of the Blue Grotto. However if you are going in high season, expect a wait to enter the Blue Grotto. Capri island has a lot to be discovered, and don't miss the funicular!
Day 4: Visit 2 of the most beautiful manors on the Amalfi Coast in Ravello: Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Have a meal there to enjoy the surroundings and the views. Then walk around the town of Ravello.
Day 5: Go back to Naples for a day to enjoy the pizza, and historical city. If you can make a stop at Pompeii, that'd be a wonderful visit as well.
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What is a ceiling joist?
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The main framing members used to span various structures in modern building construction.
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Who received the maximum number of Oscar awards of all time?
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While there are many actors who received more than 1 Oscar award, Katharine Hepburn has received 4 Oscar awards. There are also a few actors who received 3 Oscar awards for their performances.
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How do you cook eggs?
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There are many ways to cook eggs but my favorite is over-easy. Ideally you will use a non-stick sauce pan around 8-9" in diameter. Heat the sauce pan on the stove on medium heat. You will know its ready when drops of water sizzle on the pan's surface. You can use non-stick spray or butter to coat the pan first. Carefully crack an egg in half and pour the insides slowly onto the heated pan. Wait 1-2 minutes until you see the clear part of the egg turn mostly white and the edges look firm. Use a turner to slide under the side of the egg and flip the egg over gently. The other side of the egg cooks quickly. After a minute carefully use the turner to scoop up the egg onto the plate.
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How is a grilled cheese sandwich prepared?
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To prepare a grilled cheese sandwich, first select two pieces of standard white sandwich bread and lightly apply butter to the outside of each piece. Use room temperature butter as it is much easier to spread than cold butter straight from the refrigerator. Turn on an electric griddle and set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place one slice of the bread butter side down on the griddle. Next place two slices of an easily meltable cheese on top of the bread. Finally place the remaining piece of bread on top of the cheese with the buttered side facing up. Periodically use a spatula to lift the sandwich and inspect the bottom surface. When the surface is toasted to a light golden brown flip the sandwich. Periodically inspect the bottom surface. When it has reached a light golden brow, remove the sandwich from the griddle and place it on a plate.
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What equipment do I need to go camping?
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The basics of camping equipment are food and shelter. Your equipment will vary based on where you're camping, but the most basic equipment consists of a tent and sleeping bag to allow you to sleep out of the elements. If you want to camp comfortably, however, you'll want to look into things like a pillow, sleeping mat or cot, clothing to keep you comfortable in the elements, a way to start a fire, and anything that will allow you to participate in activities for the area. Everyone is different, so focusing on what will help you be comfortable is the most important aspect.
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In which Harry Potter's book did we learn about Voldemort's childhood?
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Voldemort's childhood was depicted in Book 6 of Harry Potter and The Half-Bood's Price. Through the private lessons Harry had with Dumbledore, Harry learned about Voldemort's family and upbringing.
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What factors should I consider in choosing an electric vehicle?
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When choosing an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider. Before we get into those specific factors, let's take a quick look at the broader electric vehicle market to provide context for your choice of an electric vehicle.
The global vehicle market has made an intentional transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric powered vehicles. In that transition, here are some things to consider:
1. This transition will continue to take place through 2030 - 2035. This is the timeframe most of the traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers have declared that they will be 100% transitioned to electric vehicle production. This is important because you can assume that the technology behind the electrification of automobiles will be evolving and improving over this time period.
2. Tesla was the company that disrupted the automotive market by producing, marketing and servicing the first all-electric vehicles. Today they have the lead in most vehicles sold in the all-electric vehicle category. If your only criteria for choosing your electric vehicle is to choose a vehicle from the leader, you have your answer in Tesla.
3. Fast followers to Tesla fall into two very broad categories that are important to consider in your choice of an electric vehicle:
1. Traditional automotive original equipment manufactures - These are the companies that have been in business of producing, marketing and servicing combustion engine vehicles. In this category, think of General Motors, Ford, Toyota, VW, BMW, Kia, Stellantis and the like. These companies have expertise in large scale production, quality control, after sale servicing, warranty management, customer experience and have large R&D teams that have been studying vehicle electrification for many years. In addition, they have a large dealership network to distribute and service their vehicles for your convenience.
2. Startup companies - These are the companies that have recently entered the market, following Tesla's lead, in starting their own brand of all-electric vehicles. In this category, think of Rivian, Canoo, Fisker, Arrival and Vinfast among others. They lack the large scale production experience, facilities and employee mass of the traditional automotive manufacturers. However, typically their strength is in being able to nimbly change, adapt, attract expertise from the automotive market and have incentives to attract customers.
Given the backdrop of the broader vehicle market, now here are some factors to consider:
1. Miles per charge - With is typically categorized as "Range". The median driving range of all-electric vehicles in 2021 is 234 miles per charge. This factor matters if you take long trips between convenient charges. You also can inference that vehicles that have a range much under 234 miles per charge may not have high quality batteries.
2. Charging Stations - You never needed to consider this factor when buying a traditional vehicle, unless the vehicle was powered by some obscure fuel. Now, this factor is very important to research. You will want to consider the number of charging stations available in your area, the time per charge and options for home charging.
3. Maintenance and Warranty - if something does happen to your vehicle, how easy is it to find a certified center to get your repairs quickly and conveniently accomplished.
4. All the same factors if you were buying a traditional automotive - Price, Size, Style and incentives available for the purchase.
If you keep these factors in mind, you should have a good experience in choosing your all-electric vehicle.
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Where was city musician Thomas Russell born?
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Los Angeles
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As a leader, how do you build an environment of trust?
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In order to build an environment of trust, a leader should should take a bottom-up approach to identify and empathize on efforts being taken by the team in the ground, and be able to relate to it. One of the main pillars of strong leadership is built on trust, which can flourish over a period of time by nurturing the team, keeping faith on them and holding their hands during difficult times.
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What are snowshoes?
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Snowshoes provide a way for people to walk on top of snow without sinking in by spreading their weight over a wider surface than typical shoes. The typical snowshoe is made of metal or wood, has a strap for attaching regular shoes or boots, and often also has some sharp grip at the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice.
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How do dolphins make noise?
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Dolphins use their blow hole on top of their head to make a variety of noises.
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Does having a real cork, artificial cork, or a screw-top have any impact on the quality of a bottle of wine?
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Generally, no. There is little evidence to suggest any one closure is more superior than another for most wines. It is more important to have an airtight seal on a bottle of wine so as to prevent introduction of air into the bottle which would cause oxidation of the wine inside.
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Is the saying "An Apple a Day Keeos the Doctor Away" Factually correct?
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The above saying is factually incorrect. Just apple in itself although healthy might just not be sufficient. Although it is highly recommended to incorporate at least 1 cup of fruit in your daily meal.
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Why do people like cats?
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People like cats for several reasons, such as enjoying their companionship, that they tend to be lower maintenance than dogs, and that they think they are cute.
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In the following passage about mechanical-switch keyboards, which keyboards are the loudest, and how can I make them quieter?
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Every key on a mechanical-switch keyboard contains a complete switch underneath. Each switch is composed of a housing, a spring, and a stem, and sometimes other parts such as a separate tactile leaf or a clickbar. Switches come in three variants: "linear" with consistent resistance, "tactile" with a non-audible bump, and "clicky" with both a bump and an audible click. Depending on the resistance of the spring, the key requires different amounts of pressure to actuate and to bottom out. The shape of the stem as well as the design of the switch housing varies the actuation distance and travel distance of the switch. The sound can be altered by the material of the plate, case, lubrication, the keycap profile, and even modifying the individual switch. These modifications, or "mods" include applying lubricant to reduce friction inside the switch itself, inserting "switch films" to reduce wobble, swapping out the spring inside to modify the resistance of the switch itself and many more. Mechanical keyboards allow for the removal and replacement of keycaps with a common stem type.
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Mechanical-switch keyboards with "Clicky" switches come with both a bump and an audible click. Without adjusting the material of the plates or case, the way for users to reduce the noise would be to replace the keycaps or applying lubricant to reduce friction inside the switch.
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Tell me 3 ingredients found in common United States foods that are banned in other countries. Provide an answer in list form and include examples of: foods that the ingredient is found in, countries where the ingredient is banned, and side effects.
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Many popular foods consumed in the United States are banned in other countries due to the ingredients linked to adverse side effects.
• BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), a food preservative, is often found in chewing gum, preserved meats, and dehydrated foods. BHT is banned in the EU and Japan due to evidence of tumor growth and impaired blood clotting.
• Food dyes such as Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) and Red No. 40 (Allura Red) are commonly added to colorful foods such as breakfast cereals, chips, popcorn, and soft drinks. Yellow No. 5 and Red No. 40 have been linked with the inhibition of cell development and are banned in Austria, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom.
• BVO (Brominated Vegetable Oil), is an additive used to prevent the separation of citrus flavoring in soft drinks and other beverages. BVO includes bromine, an element found in flame retardants, and linked with neurologic symptoms including impaired balance, headaches, and memory loss.
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What is the difference between a trumpet and a trombone?
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A trumpet is a smaller horn than a trombone, which leads the trumpet to have a higher pitch. The trumpet also has keys pressed by the fingers in various combinations to play different notes, while the trombone uses a slide.
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Where is the Stade Louis-ll located?
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The Stade Louis-II, also known as Louis II (French pronunciation: [stad(ə) lwi dø]) is a stadium located in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. It serves primarily as a venue for football, being the home of AS Monaco and the Monaco national football team. The stadium is most notable for its distinctive nine arches at the away end of the ground. The arena is also used for the Herculis, a track and field meet of the Diamond League. The stadium hosted the 1986 and 1998–2012 UEFA Super Cup matches. Due to Monaco's small size, the stadium is the only football and athletics stadium in the country.
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The Stade Louis-ll is located in the Fontvielle district of Monaco.
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Why do people like to travel?
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Not all people like to travel, but many do. Traveling to new places allows people to see parts of the world they've never seen before, try new food, and experience cultures that are new to them. Travel is also a good way to get away from the day-to-day habits that can become boring or cumbersome over time. People who do not like travel often say it's because travel is stressful and requires a lot of planning.
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What is the area of Texas in square feet?
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7.5 Trillion
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What motivates a chief executive officer?
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Revenue and platform or product consumption and scalability motivate chief technology officers (CEOs). It is the quickest way to achieve company exponential growth. Strategic vision with laser focus execution focus items that drive company growth also motivate CEOs. Having a team of world-class employees who help to deliver the strategic vision, and product platform scalability and consumption that increases revenue also motivates CEOs.
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Who is the little person in Game of Thrones?
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Tyrion Lannister is a main character in George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. Tyrion is distinguished by his congenital dwarfism. In the "Game of Thrones" television series, which is adapted from Martin's books, Tyrion is portrayed by Peter Dinklage.
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Name some of the great TV shows of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
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Perfect Strangers, Three's Company, Cheers, Seinfeld, Mash, Small Wonder, Family Matters, Full House, The Montel Williams Show, Oprah, Sally Jesse Raphael, Dynasty, General Hospital
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Which companies did Theranos partner with in 2015?
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In 2012 Safeway invested $350 million into retrofitting 800 locations with clinics that would offer in-store blood tests. After many missed deadlines and questionable results from a trial clinic at Safeway's corporate offices, the deal was terminated in 2015. In 2013, Theranos partnered with Walgreens to offer in-store blood tests at more than 40 locations. Although Theranos blood tests were reportedly used on drug trial patients for GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, both companies stated that there were no active projects with Theranos in October 2015. In June 2016, Walgreens terminated its partnership with Theranos. In November 2016 it filed suit against Theranos in federal court in Delaware for breach of contract. In June 2017, Theranos reported to investors that the suit, which originally sought $140 million in damages, was settled for less than $30 million.
In March 2015 the Cleveland Clinic announced a partnership with Theranos to test its technology and decrease the cost of lab tests. In July 2015, Theranos became the lab-work provider for Pennsylvania insurers AmeriHealth Caritas and Capital Blue Cross.
In July 2015 the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of the company's fingerstick blood testing device for the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) outside a clinical laboratory setting. Theranos was named the 2015 Bioscience Company of the Year by the Arizona BioIndustry Association (AzBio).
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Theranos partnered with Cleveland Clinic in March 2015 to test its technology and decrease the cost of lab tests. In July 2015, Theranos became the lab-work provider for Pennsylvania insurers AmeriHealth Caritas and Capital Blue Cross.
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What is daylight saving time?
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Daylight saving time is a process where clock time is adjusted on specific days annually so that nightfall starts at a later clock time. Several countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States participate. In the United States it consists of setting your clock back one hour in the fall, and setting it ahead one hour in the spring.
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What is the fastest street legal car, actually demonstrated, in the world?
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On Dec. 9, 2022, the Gas Monkey Garage-sponsored 2006 Ford GT known as the “BADD GT,” achieved a top speed of 310.8 mph (500.1 km/h) at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility, located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida, making this car the fastest street legal car in the world.
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What is TESSA?
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This stands for Tax Exempt Special Savings Account. It is a special savings account with banks, building societies and so on and the interest is free of tax if you keep to any rules about withdrawals.
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Given this paragraph about surfboards, summarize what a surfboard is made of
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Most modern surfboards are made of fiberglass foam (PU), with one or more wooden strips or "stringers", fiberglass cloth, and polyester resin (PE). An emerging board material is epoxy resin and Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) which is stronger and lighter than traditional PU/PE construction. Even newer designs incorporate materials such as carbon fiber and variable-flex composites in conjunction with fiberglass and epoxy or polyester resins. Since epoxy/EPS surfboards are generally lighter, they will float better than a traditional PU/PE board of similar size, shape and thickness. This makes them easier to paddle and faster in the water. However, a common complaint of EPS boards is that they do not provide as much feedback as a traditional PU/PE board. For this reason, many advanced surfers prefer that their surfboards be made from traditional materials.
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Surfboards can be made out of a variety of materials, but most surfboards these days are made from a foam core that is coated in a hard exterior
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What is the .NET Framework?
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.NET Framework is a managed execution environment for Windows that allows software developers to create a software application in one programming language and be assured that the app will be able to work with code written in other languages.
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Where did David Houseman go to college?
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Housman received his BA in 1966 and MA in 1971 from Brandeis University. As one of the first postdocs in the lab of Harvey Lodish at MIT, Housman showed that all mammalian proteins begin with a methionine residue transferred from a specific met-initiator tRNA. Between 1973 and 1975 he taught at the University of Toronto and was on the staff of the Ontario Cancer Institute. He joined the MIT faculty in 1975. In his lab at MIT, he mentored Jim Gusella and Daniel Haber.
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David Houseman received his BA and MA in 1966 from Brandeis University.
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Who really invented the telephone ?
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Credit for the invention of the electric telephone is frequently disputed, and new controversies over the issue have arisen from time to time. Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell, and Elisha Gray amongst others, have all been credited with the telephone's invention. The early history of the telephone became and still remains a confusing morass of claims and counterclaims, which were not clarified by the huge number of lawsuits filed in order to resolve the patent claims of the many individuals and commercial competitors. The Bell and Edison patents, however, were commercially decisive, because they dominated telephone technology and were upheld by court decisions in the United States.
The modern telephone is the result of the work of many people. Alexander Graham Bell was, however, the first to patent the telephone, as an "apparatus for transmitting vocal or other sounds telegraphically". Bell has most often been credited as the inventor of the first practical telephone. Johann Philipp Reis coined the term "telephon". Models of it were sent abroad, to London, Dublin, Tiflis, and other places. It became a subject for popular lectures, and an article for scientific cabinets. Edison credited him as the "first inventor of the telephone." The Italian-American inventor and businessman Antonio Meucci has been recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives for his contributory work on the telephone. Several other controversies also surround the question of priority of invention for the telephone.
The Elisha Gray and Alexander Bell telephone controversy considers the question of whether Bell and Gray invented the telephone independently and, if not, whether Bell stole the invention from Gray. This controversy is narrower than the broader question of who deserves credit for inventing the telephone, for which there are several claimants.
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The telephone invention is a result of many contributions across the years. The most well-known, Antonio Meucci, Alexander Graham Bell, and Elisha Gray helped provided their knowledge and works to create the telephone as we know it today. Several people claimed credit for this creation but we can easily say that this invention is the fruit of humanity's collaboration to ease communication and get people closer across the globe.
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Is drinking too much water bad for you?
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According to Mayo Clinic, drinking too much water rarely cause health issues. However, sometimes when people seriously overdrink and their kidneys fail catch up, cells in their body can swell, and the sodium content in blood becomes diluted. These situations can lead to a life threatening condition called hyponatremia.
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Where are oysters found?
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Oyster is the common name for a number of different families of salt-water bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats. In some species, the valves are highly calcified, and many are somewhat irregular in shape. Many, but not all oysters are in the superfamily Ostreoidea.
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Oyster is the common name for a number of different families of salt-water bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats.
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What can an organization do to increase employee satisfaction apart from providing monetary benefits? What can be the focus areas? Are there any daily lists of activities which can be beneficial in this aspect?
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In modern times people are more concerned about physical well being. An organization can increase employee satisfaction and their productivity simultaneously by focussing on certain aspects which would help in improving their physical health. They should indulge in group activities which will engage the employees to follow healthier habits and lifestyle changes.
To improve physical health, organizations can take help from any collaborative app which tracks physical exercise and integrate it with internal social networks. Weekly/Monthly activity goals and new fitness challenges can be set and leaderboards can be published to encourage participation. Apart from that, the importance of a healthy diet and rest needs to be stressed as well. Strategic partnerships with healthy food manufacturers, organic grocery retailers and giving employee discounts will incentivize the process.
One other aspect which is vastly ignored is mental health. Encouraging employees to perform yoga or meditation are some of the key focus areas which an organization can explore.
Are there any daily lists of activities which can be beneficial in this aspect?
Here are few activities which can be performed as a step towards healthier lifestyle:
1. Complete at least 5k steps everyday
2. Meditate for 15 mins thrice a week
3. Perform high-intensity interval training twice a week
4. Switch to organic foods
5. Get at least 7 hours of sleep
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Which episode does Jon Snow concede to Daenerys Targaryen's authority?
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Jon Snow finally refers to Daenerys as "My Queen" in the last episode of the seventh season of Game of Thrones.
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What is Lady Gaga's real name?
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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəni ˌdʒɜːrməˈnɒtə/ (listen) STEF-ən-ee JUR-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music.
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Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
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| 9,429 |
What is the difference between iOS and MacOS?
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MacOS and iOS are both operating systems created by Apple. The MacOS focuses on desktop computing using a mouse and keyboard as primary input devices. iOS is a mobile operating system used on iPhones and iPads primarily using a touchscreen interface.
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Who is the greatest Boston Red Sox player of all time?
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The Boston Red Sox have had many amazing players over their long history, so it is hard to pick the single best player. Some of the most well-known and beloved players include David Ortiz, Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, Jim Rice, and Pedro Martinez.
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What did Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, die from?
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Steve Jobs died in 2011 from pancreatic cancer.
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| 9,444 |
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How do you play basketball
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Basketball is a game played on a court with five players on each team. There are two baskets that are 10 feet tall on each end of the court and the goal of the game is to get the ball into the basket at the opposing end of the court. Each basket is worth two points, unless the ball is shot from outside of an arc that is painted on the floor. If the shot it made outside of the arc, then it's worth three points. The games are 48 minutes long with 4 even quarters at 12 minutes each. The clock also stops every time a basket is made, the ball goes out of bounds, or a foul is committed. When running with the ball, a player must continuously bounce it off the ground or else it's considered traveling which is a not allowed. Additionally, aggressive contact is also considered a foul. Basketball is more about finesse than it is about physicality. Whichever team scores the most points by the end of the game wins
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Given this information about Vietnam, which country does it share its northern border with?
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Vietnam or Viet Nam[n 3] (commonly abbreviated VN; Vietnamese: Việt Nam, [vîət nāːm] (listen)), officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV),[n 4] is a country in Southeast Asia. It is located at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of 331,212 square kilometres (127,882 sq mi) and population of 99 million, making it the world's fifteenth-most populous country. Vietnam borders China to the north, and Laos and Cambodia to the west. It shares maritime borders with Thailand through the Gulf of Thailand, and the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia through the South China Sea. Its capital is Hanoi and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (commonly referred to by its former name, Saigon).
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China
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Given a reference text about Farhad Moshiri, what do his painted jars look like?
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Farhad Moshiri (born 1963 in Shiraz) is an Iranian artist currently based in Tehran. His art work is rooted in Pop art dialect with a subtle, subversive socio-political commentary.
Biography
Moshiri studied fine arts at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California, in the 1980s, where he first started experimenting with installations, video art and painting. He received his MFA from California Institute of the Arts in 1984, before moving back to Tehran in 1991. He subsequently became well known for his ironic interpretations of hybrids between traditional Iranian forms and those of the consumerist and globalized popular culture widespread in his country.
In the early 2000s, Moshiri was most readily associated with his paintings of jars, which are decorated with traditional Iranian sayings and poetic verse, written in Persian calligraphy. These monumental containers have been described as receptacles of life, memory and desire, and reflect his fascination with archaeology.
His painted jars, which form a trademark of his production, look like three-dimensional objects, bursting with popular foods, drinks and desserts, with popular scripts elegantly written on their body. Other significant works include Stereo Surround Sofa (2004), Silver Portrait on Red (2004), Diamond Brain (2004-5) and A Dream in Tehran (2007).
Moshiri is also interested in the repetition of numbers and letters in scripts for their intrinsic beauty as opposed to any literal meaning or sense they might hold
In Kennedy’s Salt and Pepper Shaker, from 2005, he presents the instantly recognizable Kennedy couple in the form of salt and pepper shakers.
His work is held in several public collections, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, the Farjam Collection, Dubai, and the British Museum, London.
He is represented by The Third Line gallery in Dubai, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong, Rodolphe Janssen in Brussels, and Thaddeus Ropac in Salzburg and London
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Farhad Moshiri's painted jars look like three-dimensional objects bursting with popular drinks, foods, and desserts.
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