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Randy Couture was one of how many fighters over the age of 40 to have won a UFC championship?
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Randy Couture was one of two fighters over the age of 40 that won a UFC championship fight.
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Couture has competed in a record 16 title fights. He is tied for the record for the most wins in UFC Heavyweight Championship bouts (6) with former UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. He had the most title reigns in the UFC, with six. His last fight with Lyoto Machida marked his 24th fight in the UFC. He is the fourth member of the UFC Hall of Fame. He is one of only 2 over the age of 40 to have won a UFC championship fight, having done so four times. He is one of the few MMA champions to regain a title he had lost, and the only to have done it three times (twice at heavyweight, once at light heavyweight).
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general_qa
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What does a healthy morning routine look like?
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Here's an example of a healthy morning routine. You wake up at least an hour or two before your obligations begin. You start your day with a meditation practice so that you can clear your mind and focus on your intentions for the day. Then you spend at least 30 minutes on exercise. After working up a sweat, you take a shower and go through your morning getting-ready routine. You prepare coffee and breakfast, and read or spend time with a loved one as you eat. Then you begin your duties for the day.
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open_qa
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What NBA team has the most championships in the modern era? The modern era is defined as post NBA/ABA league merger, 24 second clock and three-point basket.
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The NBA professional basketball team with the most modern championships are the Los Angeles Lakers with 11 in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020.
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open_qa
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Name three Italian Football Teams in Serie A.
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Three Italian Football Teams in Serie A are AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus.
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brainstorming
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Give me a list of things I can do with a bunch of extra money.
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Here's what you can do with extra money:
Invest in the stock market. For example, the average annualized return of the S&P 500 from 1928 through 2021 is 11.82%.
Invest in yourself by purchasing classes. You can also explore new hobbies for your enjoyment. Some examples are skiing, painting, or playing guitar.
Travel around the world to gain new experiences and experience new cultures.
Invest in the real estate market.
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brainstorming
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What would make my tzatziki sauce truly exceptional?
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Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce whose base ingredients comprise salted strained yoghurt, garlic, grated cucumber, dill leaves, and olive oil.
To make your tzatziki truly exceptional follow the steps below:
1) Start by squeezing as much as possible the water out of half a cucumber that has been grated. This is the single most important factor that will make your tzatziki source exceptional.
2) Fine-chop the dill leaves using a knife. The dill must be fresh. The volume of the chopped dill leaves should be about the same as the volume of the squeezed grated cucumber.
3) Mix the cucumber and the dill with Greek strained yoghurt . The latter should have a volume that is three to four times that of the cucumber and dill.
4) Add some salt and smashed cloves of fresh garlic.
5) Add a couple of teaspoons of balsamic vinegar.
6) While stirring the mix, gradually keep adding extra virgin olive oil until the sauce obtains a silky texture.
7) Do not add any other ingredients in the mix.
8) Place the mix in the fridge and keep it for a couple of hours and let chemistry do its magic.
9) Remove the residual water, if any, which may have surfaced.
10) Stir the mix once more final time and serve in smaller containers.
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general_qa
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Why is March 14th Pi day?
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The number Pi is 3.14159265... and so on. The first three numbers, 3.14, correspond with the 14th of March in the American calendar notation, with March being the third month.
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classification
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Which of these are animals: Oak, goat, dog, train, airplane, cat, tiger, bat, rose, boat.
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Goat, dog, cat, tiger and bat are animals.
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classification
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Which of these are ski mountains and which are deserts: Killington, Stowe, Sahara, Kalahari, Palisades, Gobi, Northstar, and Kirkwood.
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The deserts include: Sahara, Kalahari, and Gobi. The ski resorts are: Killington, Stowe, Palisades, Northstar, and Kirkwood.
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closed_qa
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Why was there a lockout during the 1998-1999 NBA season?
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The players and owners failed to reach an agreement on salaries.
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The 1998–99 NBA season was the Hawks' 50th season in the National Basketball Association, and 31st season in Atlanta. On March 23, 1998, the owners of all 29 NBA teams voted 27–2 to reopen the league's collective bargaining agreement, seeking changes to the league's salary cap system, and a ceiling on individual player salaries. The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) opposed to the owners' plan, and wanted raises for players who earned the league's minimum salary. After both sides failed to reach an agreement, the owners called for a lockout, which began on July 1, 1998, putting a hold on all team trades, free agent signings and training camp workouts, and cancelling many NBA regular season and preseason games. Due to the lockout, the NBA All-Star Game, which was scheduled to be played in Philadelphia on February 14, 1999, was also cancelled. However, on January 6, 1999, NBA commissioner David Stern, and NBPA director Billy Hunter finally reached an agreement to end the lockout. The deal was approved by both the players and owners, and was signed on January 20, ending the lockout after 204 days. The regular season began on February 5, and was cut short to just 50 games instead of the regular 82-game schedule
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brainstorming
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Make me a list of the oldest board games that I might not know about, and where they were invented.
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Here is a list of some of the oldest board games. Senet (Egypt), The Royal Game of Ur (Iraq), The Lewis Chessmen (Scotland), Mahjong (China), Game of Goose (Scotland) and Pachisi (India).
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general_qa
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How do you summarize a story?
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To summarize a story one should focus on the main ideas and important details occurring during the story. The main idea is most important; however, there may be more than one main idea in a single story.
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general_qa
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What is the winter weather like in Salt Lake City, Utah?
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Some years, Utah has massive amounts of snow, up to 700 inches at some ski resorts. Other years, Utah has little precipitation. Often temperatures are just below or just above freezing during winter months.
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open_qa
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When was the last time the Cubs won the World Series
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The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series in 2016. They defeated the Cleveland Indians, now referred to as the Cleveland Guardians, in 7 games. It was a memorable World Series for Chicago considering the Cubs did not play in a World Series for 71 years. The 7th game was very close as the Cubs blew a 3 run lead in the 8th, leading to extra innings. Ultimately winning the series in 10 with the last out being a ground ball to a smiling Kris Bryant who threw to Anthony Rizzo for the last out.
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brainstorming
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What are the top 4 healthier sodas that I should buy?
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If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional soda, try the following:
1. La Croix
2. Zevia Soda
3. Olipop
4. Poppi
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open_qa
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What is the Mile of Music?
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The Mile of Music is an annual 4-day music festival held in Appleton, WI. Started in 2013, each year of the festival increments an additional 'mile,' so 2023 will be celebrating Mile 10. The artists that perform are typically up-and-coming artists who only play original music at the festival. Sets tend to be about an hour long, and they are hosted throughout the approximate 1-mile stretch of downtown Appleton on College Avenue at various coffee shops, bars, restaurants and parks. A wide range of musical genres have been represented, including: rock, country, jazz, folk, hip hop and circus punk. Some performers come from the local area, such as Kyle Megna and The Monsoons. Others are more regional performers, like Bascom Hill. But many performers come from across the country, and have performed on multiple 'Miles', such as Chestnut Grove, The Quiet Hollers and Jamie Kent. Repeat bands often feel famous during the four days of the festival, leading Jamie Kent to write his song 'Famous (in Appleton)'. In conjunction with the music festival, an annual supported bike ride was launched called Bike to the Beat. Riders can stop at several locations along routes of various distances to get refreshments and hear performers from the festival.
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classification
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Which of these wind instruments are classified as Woodwind, and which are Brass: Clarinet, French Horn, Trombone, Bassoon, Sousaphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Flute.
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Trombone, Sousaphone, Trumpet and French Horn are Brass instruments. Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Bassoon are Woodwind.
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open_qa
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Who developed calculus and when was it discovered?
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Calculus was discovered in the late 17th century by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. Calculus is also required curriculum in most colleges and high schools if you study mathematics or physics. Calculus deals with two main concepts - integration and differentiation. These concepts and formulas in calculus help us understand rates of changes, and areas with respect to time.
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general_qa
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Should I take extra fuel when traveling to Alaska?
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There are limited roads in Alaska, as well as northern Canada. While there are some gas stops along the way, options are limited and you might run out of gas in the wilderness. As Alaska is an extremely large state, being stranded in the middle of nowhere is potentially very harmful. It’s a very good idea to take extra fuel when taking a road trip to or through Alaska. Make sure you buy a proper gas can that will not dissolve when in contact with gasoline or diesel.
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general_qa
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Why do people like the Grateful Dead?
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For many music aficionados, listening to the Grateful Dead is enjoyable, based on their improvisational style, and the long jams. Prior to the Dead, most singers and bands had short three to four minute songs, that were crisp but didn't allow for the musicians in the band to take risks. They were just playing from the songbook and the notes written down. The Dead allowed for a more fluid approach, and provided the musicians with opportunities to go off script, and just play for the love of creating music. The Jam genre they created led to many other bands performing in a similar style and openness, including Phish, Dave Matthews band, Widespread Panic, Blues Travelers and many more. The Dead(as they are often called) started the trend though, and will be forever memorialized because of that.
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brainstorming
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10 best cars to own
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Benz Motorwagen
Waverly Electric
Ford Model T
VW Beetle
Cord L-29
Ford 150 Pickup Truck
Oldsmobile F-88
BMC Mini
Ford Mustang
Porsche 911
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general_qa
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Why is Pickleball getting so popular?
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Pickleball has been getting popular for a number of reasons. First, it is a relatively easy game to get into; you don't need that much equipment or skill to be able to start to play. Second, you can play with people of all ages. Because the games are short, you mix with a lot of people and it's a great way to meet others, making it a great social activity as well. Lastly, covid-19 limited many activities and sports that could be played. But Pickleball can be played in a small space (mainly outdoors) and thus many people picked up this sport during that time. Popularity has continued to grow since now athletes are purchasing professional teams and Pickleball is being televised more often!
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general_qa
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What is the difference between longboard and shortboard surfing?
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Surfing is a water sport in which the "surfer" stands on top of a board, and glides on top of a wave, typically riding with the wave from ocean to shore. The sport is typically divided into longboarding or shortboarding, although mid-length boards to exist. Longboarding is the original form of surfing, and typically refers to riding a board that is at least 8 feet in length.
Due to the size and volume of longboards, longboards are more stable and have increased paddle strength. When catching a wave, longboarders can be said to "cruise" and glide as their main motions after catching a wave. Shortboarding typically refers to a board that is less than 5 feet in length, and with less volume and length, shortboarders can manuever more quickly, performing cutbacks and carves when they catch they catch a wave.
Beginners will typically start with longboarding, although not all will go on to shortboarding, as shortboard surfing is not necessarily considered "progressive" to longboarding, and surfers will pick which style of surfing they feel is more suited to them.
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classification
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Miles Davis, Rhianna, Elton John, John Coltrane, Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Billy Holiday. These are all musicians - list which of these are jazz musicians, and which are not.
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Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Amy Winehouse and Billy Holiday are considered to be jazz musicians. Rhianna, Taylor Swift, Elvis and Elton John are not jazz musicians.
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general_qa
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What's fun about disc golf?
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Disc golf (also known as frisbee golf) is a sport with a similar set of rules to golf but instead played with specially designed discs (aka frisbees) that are thrown. Similar to golf, the discs are designed with different qualities to produce different outcomes. For example, there is a driver for long straight throws and a putter for shorter, direct throws. There is strategy and skill involved in choosing the correct disc for the situation. Players must also take into account terrain, vegetation (e.g., trees), and climate (e.g., wind). The combination of challenges makes disc golf a game that is accessible to new players while also being challenging to experienced players.
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open_qa
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Where can I ride roller coasters in the united states?
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Here are some of the places you can ride roller coasters in the united states: Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania; Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida; Disneyland in Anaheim, California; Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia; Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri; Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA; Kings Island in Mason, Ohio; Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Knoebels in Elysburg, Pennsylvania; Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania; Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California; Sea World in Orlado, Florida; Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania; Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana; or Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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general_qa
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Which ski resorts are close to Seattle?
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There are many downhill skiing resorts within driving distance of Seattle. The closest resort is the Summit at Snoqualmie. But Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain are also within driving distance. If you are willing to drive even further, you can ski at Mount Baker or White Pass.
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brainstorming
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Give me a list of the best places in the United States to go skiing
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The "best" place to go skiing is very subjective based on location, skiing ability, and preferred terrain. Generally speaking, Killington in the east, Winter Park, Big Sky, and Park City in the midwest, and Pallisades in Lake Tahoe have the best combinations of accessibility, trails for all abilities, and a large variety of terrain.
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classification
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Classify each of the following as either a pokemon or a pokemon trainer: Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Ash, Brock, Golem, Arbok
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Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Golem and Arbok are pokemon. Ash and Brock are pokemon trainers.
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brainstorming
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What some ways you can cook a steak?
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You can cook a steak a number of different ways, including pan-searing, baking, grilling, smoking, or sous vide. Not all methods are suitable for all cuts of meat, however. For example, leaner cuts will benefit from a hot pan sear, or sous vide, but may end up too dry if smoked. Fattier cuts may not fair as well on a grill, due to flare ups caused by the drippings.
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general_qa
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What is the benefit of having BDRS and SDRs?
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Regardless of technological development, the key to fostering business relationships and leading to deals closed is heavily dependant on human connection. The ability for BDRs and SDRs to become industry experts and be able to solve problems/be solution oriented is relative to the value that they bring to the table. Furthermore, BDRs and SDRs become an extension to your internal sales and marketing teams to help provide key industry insights and generate pipeline which leads to closed business. Sales is the lifeblood of most organisations and BDRs/SDRs are a crucial aspect of such.
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creative_writing
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What is it like to live on the moon?
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The moon is incredibly dark. You must quickly remember on Earth how much you rely on the sun. I miss it deeply. Also, I never thought I would use the word convenient to describe gravity. Life without is more challenging in so many ways. The biggest is the lack of order you have without gravity. Without gravity, the simplest things lose their order, so you have to strap, tape, or glue them down, which later becomes an inconvenience should you need to move them.
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general_qa
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How do you give a good presentation?
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There are several things you should think about if you'd like to give a good presentation.
1. Know your audience. If you use jargon or reference concepts that your audience doesn't understand, you may lose your audience's attention.
2. Pay attention to how your audience is reacting. Do they appear bored? Do they look confused? You can and should make adjustments to what you're presenting based on this real-time feedback.
3. Communicate clearly. You should make a deliberate attempt to speak clearly, and at a reasonable pace. You can think of an orator you admire, and channel their communication style.
4. Practice, practice, practice. Practicing the presentation beforehand can help your confidence. Even if you're extremely nervous, if you know the content of the presentation you're going to have more confidence than otherwise. Additionally, not having to spend as much conscious effort thinking about what content you need to say allows for more of your attention to be spent on some of the above suggestions, like ensuring you are communicating clearly and paying attention to your audience.
Through knowing your audience, paying attention to their reactions, communicating clearly and practicing, you can significantly increase your chances of giving a good presentation.
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classification
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Tell me which of the following guitars are hollow bodies or not: Gibson ES-175, Gibson ES-335, Gibson SG, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster.
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Gibson ES-175 is one of the most famous examples of a well-crafted hollow-body guitar, beloved by numerous jazz guitarists over many decades. Most variants of Gibson's SG, Les Paul, and Fender's Stratocaster and Telecaster are considered solid bodies. However, there were numerous variant models which featured "hollowed" or "chambered" bodies. One prime example is Fender's Telecaster Thinline model from the 1970's, which features a semi-hollow design with an open f-hole on only one side of the body. Speaking of "semi-hollows," Gibson's ES-335 is a semi-hollow body guitar where a solid "center block" of wood passes through the middle of the body, providing additional structural stability over full hollow body guitars.
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general_qa
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Why should one travel the world?
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As the son of a U.S. Diplomat, I've had the opportunity to live abroad most of my life in countries such as Cambodia, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia. Through my travels despite the sad goodbyes to friends and family, I learned the importance of being open-minded, resilient and open to a diverse network. When you travel abroad you experience a world you may have never considered or a culture that shows you the diversity of the world. This is important for personal development.
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general_qa
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Why is baseball called America's Pastime?
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Although its popularity is arguably greater in Latin America and Asia now, baseball is still commonly referred to as "America's Pastime." This is partly because game was invented in the United States 180 years ago and was the dominate sport for much of the time since. But baseball is also a game obsessed with its own history, much like America is with hers and we can trace a lot of the story of baseball alongside the story of America.
While the country was fighting itself to determine the shape of its future during the Civil War, the game of baseball was taking shape and spreading to the south by northern war prisoners. After the war, when mass market commercialism became available, baseball and its products were the primary sport marketed to people across the country. Many of the first American celebrities were in fact baseball players, their faces and names seen by millions of people through the rising circulation of newspapers and distribution of baseball cards.
Even later, baseball was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Jackie Robinson became the first Black player to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. The integration of baseball was an early and important step in the broader Civil Rights Movement. Since then, baseball has been one of the most diverse sports in the world, its demographics closely representing that of the whole country.
In many ways, baseball culture has become synonymous with American culture in general. The season takes place through summer. There are hot dogs, nachos, a lot of sitting around, fireworks, and games on 4th of July.
So even as more countries and cultures find a way to make baseball their own, the sport can always claim its place as America's Pastime.
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open_qa
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Does Alaska have six months of darkness and six months of light?
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Contrary to what many people assume, Alaska does not have six exact months of darkness and six months of light. Depending on the time of year and the tilt of the Earth on its axis, Alaska will receive significantly less or more daylight than the contiguous United States due to how much closer the land is positioned near the North Pole. The further away from the equator means the more extreme the sun exposure or darkness will be. The northernmost city in Alaska, Utqiagvik, will be plunged in perpetual darkness for 64 days in the winter time; conversely, in the summer time, a similar amount of time will experience perpetual sunlight.
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classification
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Tell me whether these are insects: ants, cicadas, flies, mosquitos, spiders, scorpions.
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ants, cicadas, flies and mosquitos are insects, spiders and scorpions are animals (a class of joint-legged invertebrate animals, i.e. arthropods).
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general_qa
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How do I open a bank account?
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A bank account is used to deposit and withdraw money, making it easier to pay bills and manage money. Many banks require identification such as a drivers license or passport in order to open a bank account. Banks typically require a minimum amount of money, such as $100, when opening an account. An account may be opened online, or in-person. Once you apply for an account, you can get verified within minutes, and the account is ready for business within a few days.
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creative_writing
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What are Salesforce's Inc current state and challenges?
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Salesforce can be best described as being in the “Elaboration” stage within the organization's lifecycle. Salesforce, to date, has managed its growth very well. Despite growing to 17000 employees, Salesforce managed to retain its core culture. It also responded to external challenges, especially against the competition, as Salesforce today competes in the CRM industry and emerged as a viable alternative to AWS. Salesforce relies more heavily on bureaucratic control mechanisms than clan and market control. Salesforce divided itself into functional units, namely, Product, Customer, People, Strategy, and Revenue. It does have some core focus areas, like the public sector as an industry vertical. Even though Salesforce, when viewed through a rational lens, is a bureaucratic organization, it is designed for flexibility, i.e, organic design. The decision-making is pushed down to the business unit rather than being driven by the top management. Salesforce’s Tableau and Slack acquisitions are adaptive, quick, innovative, and much required in a changing and complex environment. With Slack and Tableau, Salesforce has an edge against other cloud providers in the platform space.
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brainstorming
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Give me a list of the major food allergens I should be aware of when cooking.
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You should be aware of milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy.
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information_extraction
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When was the 8088 processor released?
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The Intel 8088 processor was released July 1, 1979.
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The 8086 (also called iAPX 86) is a 16-bit microprocessor chip designed by Intel between early 1976 and June 8, 1978, when it was released. The Intel 8088, released July 1, 1979, is a slightly modified chip with an external 8-bit data bus (allowing the use of cheaper and fewer supporting ICs),[note 1] and is notable as the processor used in the original IBM PC design.
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general_qa
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What's the differences of the Wing Chun kongfu and the traditional Shaolin Kongfu?
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Wing chun was invented by a Buddhist nun who watched a snake and crane fighting. She adopted principles from both styles. She equated that to yin vs yang in terms of fighting style.
It's all about economy of movement, small quick strikes and close quarters combat.
It's meant to be effective for people of all ages and sizes and does not emphasize force. The crane stood there motionless and waded off the snakes quick strikes. It wasn't phased by the attacks. The posture and mindset of the crane and the quick strikes of the snake.
Shaolin was developed to ward off invaders. Usually enemies riding horses so they do a lot of high jumping kicks which were used to kick people off horses.
It's usually associated with tiger or dragon styles which can operate at more distance and use power. It's also very flashy and used in demonstrations and many king fu movies .
It's actually counterintuitive to many martial arts where you strike hard or from a distance and move around a lot ducking blocking etc. Wing chun is just small subtle blocks to divert attacks off center and then you strike back concurrently
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creative_writing
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Do the new shift rules in Major League Baseball make the game more exciting?
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Prior to this season, Major League Baseball(MLB) allowed infielders to shift based on who was at bat for the opposing team. The shift simply means that the defending infield could load a certain side of the infield. For example, the shortstop could move to where the 2nd baseman normally is positioned and the 2nd baseman might play in shallow right field. The 3rd baseman would occupy the left side of the infield. The theory behind this shift strategy is based on advanced analytics used in the game of baseball. Using a spray chart to determine where a hitter normally puts a ball in play and with what type of pitch thrown, the defending team would shift to cover more of the playing field and therefore increase the chance the defending team would record an out based on this strategy.
It was increasingly used over the last 3-4 years and some argue that employing the shift decreased the number of hits and runs scored during a game. The downstream effect of this made for a lower scoring affair and a less exciting game for a fan base that is increasingly younger and looking for more excitement during baseball games.
One argument for allowing the shift is that hitters, being professionals, would adjust and try to beat the shift by hitting a ball away from the shift or hitting to the "opposite field." Hitters answer to beating the shift was to increase their launch angle and play for the home run. While the home run was an important run scoring mechanism, MLB decided to outlaw the shift from defensive strategy for the 2023 season. Hitters refusal to adjust to the shift led to this decision by MLB. The concern was games were not action packed enough and ultimately MLB would continue to lose popularity by its younger viewers, opting for other sports like Basketball, Football, or Hockey to spend their money on. No longer can you sift defensive players. The rules for this season are there must be 2 defenders on each side of 2nd base and their feet must be on the infield dirt as the pitch is being delivered. The hope is more hits will be produced, more runs scored, and an increase in fan approval created. The early opinion after the first week of the MLB season is that the games are proving to be faster paced with more runs and all around action created.
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classification
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What should you eat before playing in a sporting event?
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If you are playing a physical sport, you want to have enough energy to compete at your highest potential. Water is very important to avoid dehydration. Carbohydrates are also important but you should eat them two hours prior to the activity. Lean protein such as chicken, pork or fish is a great source of nutrients.
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general_qa
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Who is the best tennis player of all time?
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To name the best tennis player of all time is not a simple answer, but there seems to be wide agreement that the short list includes Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. All three are very close to each other in total Grand Slam titles, and have competitive records against each other. They are all head and shoulders above every other player of their era, as well as players from past eras when it comes to win/loss records.
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brainstorming
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What are some great comets named after people?
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Great comets named after people:
- Aristotle's Comet
- Caesar's Comet
- Donati's Comet
- Halley's Comet
- Comet Skjellerup–Maristany
- Comet Arend–Roland
- Comet Mrkos
- Comet Ikeya–Seki
- Comet Bennett
- Comet Kohoutek
- Comet West
- Comet Hyakutake
- Comet Hale–Bopp
- Comet McNaught
- Comet Lovejoy
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open_qa
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What is the fastest production car in the world?
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The fastest production car in the world is currently the Bugatti Chiron Supersport 300+ due to its actually demonstrated 304mph top speed.
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classification
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Classify each of the following as either software or hardware: iPhone, iOS 13, Windows 10, Macbook, Windows Server 2012, iPad, Windows 11
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iPhone: Hardware
iOS 13: Software
Windows 10: Software
Macbook: Hardware
Windows Server 2012: Software
iPad: Hardware
Windows 11: Software
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classification
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Which of these are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Guido, Shredder, Luca, Enzo, Maximiliano, Giulia, Donatello, Raphael, Diego, Pedro, Michelangelo, John
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello. Guido, Shredder, Luca, Enzo, Maximiliano, Giulia, Diego, Pedro, and John are not Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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general_qa
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What could be a clean, inexpensive and efficient way of transportation?
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Bicycles are a clean way of transportation because they only use the power of the human body to function, are generally cheaper than other methods of transportation if compared to cars for example, and can be conveniently stored or parked in great quantities in reduced spaces. On top of all these benefits using a bicycle for transportation will render very positive benefits for one's health, by burning calories along the way and providing cardiovascular exercise every time.
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How can the climate be warming if I keep getting blizzards in my town?
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The most important concept around climate change is that "weather", such as snowstorms and blizzards, is different then "climate". With climate change, the extremes are what fluctuate most: the colds are colder, and the hots are hotter. This sounds like your experience with blizzards and snowstorms. You may actually be experiencing more extreme cold weather as the planet warms due to greenhouse gases because of how the jet-stream is changing and warmer ocean temperatures put more water vapor into the atmosphere. Although it may seem that the weather is still cold at a local level, nearly every scientist agrees that climate change is causing more dramatic and extreme weather all around the world.
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general_qa
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How has Kyle Shanahan faired while coaching the San Francisco 49ers?
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Kyle Shanahan has coached the 49ers since 2017. Over 6 seasons he has a record of 52 wins and 46 losses. He coached the 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2020, but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Overall, he is widely considered one of the better coaches in the NFL. He is known for his creative offensive strategies.
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What were the top 5 best-selling British sports cars manufactured by British Leyland?
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1. MGB; approximately 524,000 were produced
2. Triumph Spitfire; approximately 315,000 were produced
3. MG Midget; approximately 235,000 were produced
4. Triumph TR7; approximately 115,000 were produced
5. Triumph TR6; approximately 92,000 were produced
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general_qa
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How do you explain cloud computing to a 5 year old?
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Imagine you are building some thing using lego pieces. All of your legos are in basket. As you start to build your desired structure you start to take 1-3 or couple of handful of legos from the basket. As you start to give some shape to the structure you are designing you start to put back some of the legos into the basket you don't need. Overtime you keep changing the shape slightly here and there; sometimes making the structure smaller and sometimes a little bigger. And you are doing all of these from the lego collection in the basket of yours. Cloud computing in a similar way is compute power that you can rent out from a cloud provider who has huge data centers spread across the world (This is the basket). As your application needs compute resources to meet the demand; you borrow compute resources from the cloud providers data center and give it back when you don't need it.
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brainstorming
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Give me five different names I could use for my female cat
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Lulu, Fluffy, Lady, Princess, Belle
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brainstorming
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Think up ways to clean a keyboard.
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Some ways to clean a keyboard: use a compressed air can to blow out dust, manually take off each key cap using a specialized key tool and wash them in soap and water, use a dusting brush that is designed for fitting in the keyboard grooves, use an antistatic dusting wipe.
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open_qa
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Name all of the hosts from all versions of "The Price is Right."
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Bob Barker, Drew Carey, Tom Kennedy, Dennis James
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general_qa
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What are some top ski resorts to visit if I live in SF bay area?
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Here are some most popular ski resorts you can consider: Palisades Tahoe is the closest to SF bay area. You can drive there in about 5-6 hours if the road condition is okay. There is also Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California, which is further away but worth visiting. You can also consider mountains in Utah or Colorado, which are a quick flight away. Some of them include Aspen Snowmass in Colorado, Vail in Colorado and Deer Valley in Utah.
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creative_writing
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Write a short letter to a dear friend who just lost their Mother, only six months after losing their father. Both of their parents were someone you and your family were also very close with.
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There are no words to express our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Mother and our dear friend. She was the strongest woman with the biggest heart and always treated us as if we were her own. Her passing leaves a gapping hole in our hearts but know that we find peace knowing she is free from pain and reunited with your father, who we know was waiting to greet her with open arms. Our childhood was richer because of both of your parents and more memorable because of their love. We are so sorry that you lost your parents so close together and will forever remember them by their deep faith, their remarkable smiles and their love for everyone that was lucky enough to know them.
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classification
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From this list of American sports teams categorise them as American Football, Basketball, Baseball or Hockey. Cincinnati Bengals, Boston Celtics, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Phoenix Suns, New York Rangers, Chicago Bears
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American football: Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals
Basketball: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns
Baseball: Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers
Hockey: Washington Capitals, New York Rangers
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brainstorming
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Please list several after school activities my 8 year old daughter can participate in.
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At eight years old, your daughter has many options for after school activities. She could consider an artistic activity like painting, dance, or music classes. She could also join a sports team. Many children her age enjoy soccer. Try to find an activity she can do with her friends, it will make it more fun for her.
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brainstorming
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Give me a list of the last 5 NHL championship teams
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2022 Colorado Avalanche
2021 Tampa Bay Lightning
2020 Tampa Bay Lightning
2019 St Louis Blues
2018 Washington Capitals
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general_qa
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What is the English Premier League?
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The English Premier League is the top flight of men’s football in England. The 38 match season extends from August to May, during which each of 20 teams play a home and away match against each of the other teams. A win earns a team 3 points, a draw is 1 point, and a loss is 0 points. The team with the most points at the end of the season wins. Unlike American sports, there are no playoffs to determine a champion. The 3 teams with the least points are relegated to the second level of English football, The Championship. To fill those spots in the next season, the top 3 teams from The Championship are promoted to the Premier League.
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summarization
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According to the text below, what is a block?
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In computing -- and specifically in data transmission and data storage -- a block is a sequence of bytes or bits containing a number of records and having a maximum length. Putting data into blocks is called blocking, and reduces overhead and speeds up handling of a data stream. Block storage is typically abstracted by a file system or database management system for use by applications and end users.
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Block (data storage)
In computing (specifically data transmission and data storage), a block, sometimes called a physical record, is a sequence of bytes or bits, usually containing some whole number of records, having a maximum length; a block size. Data thus structured are said to be blocked. The process of putting data into blocks is called blocking, while deblocking is the process of extracting data from blocks. Blocked data is normally stored in a data buffer, and read or written a whole block at a time. Blocking reduces the overhead and speeds up the handling of the data stream. For some devices, such as magnetic tape and CKD disk devices, blocking reduces the amount of external storage required for the data. Blocking is almost universally employed when storing data to 9-track magnetic tape, NAND flash memory, and rotating media such as floppy disks, hard disks, and optical discs.
Most file systems are based on a block device, which is a level of abstraction for the hardware responsible for storing and retrieving specified blocks of data, though the block size in file systems may be a multiple of the physical block size. This leads to space inefficiency due to internal fragmentation, since file lengths are often not integer multiples of block size, and thus the last block of a file may remain partially empty. This will create slack space. Some newer file systems, such as Btrfs and FreeBSD UFS2, attempt to solve this through techniques called block suballocation and tail merging. Other file systems such as ZFS support variable block sizes.
Block storage is normally abstracted by a file system or database management system (DBMS) for use by applications and end users. The physical or logical volumes accessed via block I/O may be devices internal to a server, directly attached via SCSI or Fibre Channel, or distant devices accessed via a storage area network (SAN) using a protocol such as iSCSI, or AoE. DBMSes often use their own block I/O for improved performance and recoverability as compared to layering the DBMS on top of a file system.
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brainstorming
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What are the primary ingredients and spices that go into Greek cooking?
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1) Salt
2) Pepper
3) Extra virgin olive oil
4) Fresh oregano
5) Lemon juice
6) Garlic
Technique matters; however, the addition of these six ingredients to any dish will give it a Greek cuisine flavor
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general_qa
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Why are In-N-Out cheeseburgers so good?
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In-N-Out cheeseburgers are seen as good for a few reasons. The meat is never frozen and tight quality controls at their processing plants insure a consistent and high quality meat patty. The incentive structure for the In-n-out employee results in workers staying at the fast food chain longer with the manager frequently in charge of employees and the actual cooking of the burger patties. This method is opposite of competing fast food restaurants who assign the burger cooking to entry level employees and customer management to higher levels. In-n-out maintains a smaller menu focusing on a few key items instead of an expansive or seasonally themed menu making it easier to maintain high standards of quality. Lastly their slow growth and enthusiastic fans provide a positive atmosphere lending itself to people thinking more highly of In-n-out where without this influence might be neutral on the brand.
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general_qa
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What's the difference between facts and truth?
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Facts are pieces of information that are verifiable and based on empirical evidence whereas truth, although a related concept is related to a subjective perception or belief of what is a fact and does not always require evidence. An example would be a question about whether aliens exists. Many have a personal belief that aliens do exists, but since no empirical evidence exists upon which society can reach a consensus that they do truly exist. Someone may say that they are speaking truth when they say that aliens exists, however this is more likely just based on their belief which is unsupported by evidence (assuming in this example that the person making this statement has no empirical evidence). In this example someone who says they believe aliens do exist, believes they are speaking the truth but that does not make it a fact.
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general_qa
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How do you make pizza?
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Pizza comes in many styles. I make Neapolitan pizza, which generally requires a high hydration dough and a very high oven temperatures. The dough is made with four cups of flour, three tablespoons olive oil, a cup and a half of water, one package of yeast, a tablespoon of sugar, and a teaspoon and a half of salt. I typically activate the yeast in lukewarm water and sugar first, then mix all the ingredients in a stand mixer with a dough attachment. I'll add additional water until the dough is very wet, let it rise once in the mixing bowl, then turn the dough out on a surface coated generously with flour. Then I quarter the dough, fold a few times, and let rise again.
Forming the pies is the tricky part. I've found pushing the dough into a rough circle with my fingers as a first step works well, but he dough will tend to snap back. I'll pick up the small dough circle and stretch it out on top of my fists to start to break the gluten and form a larger pie with a thinner base. I use an Ooni oven pre-heated on high, but turn the heat down when I'm ready to put the pizza in. The peel needs to be generously coated with flour to get a good launch into the oven. After a few seconds, the dough on the bottom will cook enough that manipulating the pizza becomes much easier. I keep the toppings simple, mozzarella (low moisture), tomato sauce, basil.
Enjoy!
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classification
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In my upcoming trip across Europe I'm planning to visit the following countries: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. Are all of them part of the Schengen area?
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Most of them are, but not all. Romania and Bulgaria are the two exceptions.
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classification
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A group of friends and putting together a D&D group and would like a balance of ranged and melee character classes. Here are the classes they are considering: Ranger, Rogue, Fighter, Barbarian, Monk, Warlock, Paladin, and Wizard. Please create a dot point list of Ranged and Melee classes in alphabetical order, so that I can share that with my friends.
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Below is the breakdown of classes, listed in alphabetical order in Melee and Ranged groups.
Melee classes:
- Barbarian
- Fighter
- Monk
- Paladin
- Rogue
Ranged classes:
- Ranger
- Warlock
- Wizard
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open_qa
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At what age should I get a shingles vaccine?
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The US CDC recommends adults at the age of 50 or older receive a singles vaccine, but adults at the age of 19 or older are also recommended to get one if they have a weakened immune system.
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general_qa
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What are the National League and American League in Major League Baseball?
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They are the 2 overarching leagues that comprise all of Major League Baseball (MLB). There are 15 teams per league and within each league, there are 3 divisions (west, central, and east). The rules are consistent between the leagues (though that was not the case as recently as a few years ago until the NL adopted the designated hitter rule). Following the 162-game regular season, there are playoffs in each league. The winner of the American League and the National League have won the pennant for their respective league. They then play against each other in the World Series to determine the championship team of the season.
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summarization
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What professions are likely to be pursued in Houston?
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Houston appears to be a good place to be a doctor, aerospace engineer, or researcher. In the past it may have been a hotbed for workers in the oil or transportation industries.
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The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Houston, including a burgeoning port and railroad industry, the decline of Galveston as Texas's primary port following a devastating 1900 hurricane, the subsequent construction of the Houston Ship Channel, and the Texas oil boom. In the mid-20th century, Houston's economy diversified, as it became home to the Texas Medical Center—the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions—and NASA's Johnson Space Center, home to the Mission Control Center.
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closed_qa
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What is the coldest month in Warsaw and how cold does it get on average?
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The coldest month in Warsaw is January. On average, the temperature then is −1.5 °C, which is 29 °F.
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Warsaw has cold, sometimes snowy, cloudy winters, and warm, relatively sunny but frequently stormy summers. Spring and autumn can be unpredictable, highly prone to sudden weather changes; however, temperatures are usually mild, especially around May and September. The daily average temperature ranges between −1.5 °C (29 °F) in January and 19.7 °C (67.5 °F) in July and the mean year temperature is 9.0 °C (48.2 °F). Temperatures may reach 30 °C (86 °F) in the summer, although the effects of hot weather are usually offset by relatively low dew points and large diurnal temperature differences. Warsaw is Europe's sixth driest major city (driest in Central Europe), with yearly rainfall averaging 482 mm (19.0 in), the wettest month being July.
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classification
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Tell me which one of these is different than others - Football, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Cricket, Lacrosse.
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All of these are popular sports. Depending on the context, these can be grouped differently.
In terms of popular American sports, Cricket is the odd one out. It's popularity is on the rise in USA, but it doesn't enjoy the same stature as other sports in this group.
In terms of international popularity, Lacrosse might be different than others. Although 68+ countries compete in Lacrosse, it's popularity is lower than the other sports in terms of viewership and following in total number of people.
(Ice) Hockey uses a rubber puck while other sports on the list use some form of a ball.
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open_qa
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Name the most famous detective books in the history
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- Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (1934)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1902)
- The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (1930)
- The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939)
- The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (1980)
- In the Woods by Tana French (2007)
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general_qa
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Why are kids inquisitive?
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Kids are very eager to understand the world around them and tend to ask lots of questions. There is a potential for these characteristics to reduce as kids grow older, either because of other social interactions or having a better understanding of their general environment.
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summarization
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Explain the difference of position against the Western Bloc among the Soviet leaders cited in the text.
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Stalin believed that war against the Western Bloc was inevitable.
Krushchev instead believed the two blocs could avoid war because the war was not necessary to establish the Eastern Bloc's superiority; the Western Bloc would fail systemically.
On the other hand, Gorbachev truly believed in peaceful coexistence between the two blocs.
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From 1957 through 1961, Khrushchev openly and repeatedly threatened the West with nuclear annihilation. He claimed that Soviet missile capabilities were far superior to those of the United States, capable of wiping out any American or European city. According to John Lewis Gaddis, Khrushchev rejected Stalin's "belief in the inevitability of war," however. The new leader declared his ultimate goal was "peaceful coexistence". In Khrushchev's formulation, peace would allow capitalism to collapse on its own, as well as giving the Soviets time to boost their military capabilities, which remained for decades until Gorbachev's later "new thinking" envisioning peaceful coexistence as an end in itself rather than a form of class struggle.
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brainstorming
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What are the best National Parks in the United States
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Yosemite, Glacier, Zion, Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Acadia, Olympic, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Denali, Kenai Fjords, Arches...
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brainstorming
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What can I make with leftover stale bread?
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You can pulse it in the food processor to make bread crumbs. You can bake it by itself to make croutons. You can bake it in the oven with other ingredients to make dishes such as bread pudding, french onion soup. You can cook it on a stovetop to make french toast. You can also use it to make stuffing for a turkey.
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open_qa
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What are some edible weeds that grow well in Maryland?
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Many edible plants grow well in Maryland without human intervention including chickweed, purslane, dandelion, and lamb's quarters. All of these plants may volunteer in a typical suburban yard or empty lot and will grow without being watered or tended to. They are all edible and nutritious.
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brainstorming
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Give me examples of birds that do not have the ability to fly.
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Kiwi, Ostrich, Penguin, Weka, Steamer duck, Kakapo, Takahe.
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creative_writing
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What's the differences of the Wing Chun kongfu and the traditional Shaolin Kongfu?
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Wing chun was invented by a Buddhist nun who watched a snake and crane fighting. She adopted principles from both styles. She equated that to yin vs yang in terms of fighting style.
It's all about economy of movement, small quick strikes and close quarters combat.
It's meant to be effective for people of all ages and sizes and does not emphasize force. The crane stood there motionless and waded off the snakes quick strikes. It wasn't phased by the attacks. The posture and mindset of the crane and the quick strikes of the snake.
Shaolin was developed to ward off invaders. Usually enemies riding horses so they do a lot of high jumping kicks which were used to kick people off horses.
It's usually associated with tiger or dragon styles which can operate at more distance and use power. It's also very flashy and usedin demonstrations and many king fu movies .
It's actually counterintuitive to many martial arts where you strike hard or from a distance and move around a lot ducking blocking etc. Wing chun is just small subtle blocks to divert attacks off center and then you strike back concurrently
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closed_qa
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How many points did Jaromír Jágr score in the 1995-1996 season?
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In a record-setting year, Jaromír Jágr scored 149 points in the 1995-96 season.
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In the 1994–95 season, Jágr won his first Art Ross Trophy after finishing the regular season with the most points in the NHL; he tied Eric Lindros with 70 points but won based on his 32 goals to Lindros' 29. The next year, Jágr set a record for most points, 149, by a European-born player. Both his 62 goals and 87 assists from that season still stand as career-highs. His 1995–96 totals for assists and points stand as the records for right-wingers in those categories. After the 1997–98 season, Penguins captain Ron Francis signed with the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving Jágr the Penguins' captaincy. From 1997–98 to 2000–01, Jágr would win four-straight NHL scoring titles. In 1999, he would win the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, as well as the Lester B. Pearson Award. In 1998, he led the Czech Republic to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
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open_qa
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What are some movies that star Will Ferrell?
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Some of the most popular movies starring Will Ferrell include Old School, Stepbrothers, Elf, Anchorman, Stranger than Fiction, Blades of Glory, Zoolander, and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
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open_qa
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How many professional basketball teams are based in California?
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California has 4 basketball teams: the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Sacramento Kings.
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open_qa
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is a career in enterprise software a good was to go?
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yes
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summarization
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Can you give me some background on Perez v. Campbell
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Perez v. Campbell, 402 U.S. 637 (1971), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that Arizona's law suspending a driver's license was unconstitutional due to its conflict with the federal Bankruptcy Act under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
The plaintiffs, Mr. Adolfo and Mrs. Emma Perez, were licensed uninsured motorists in the state of Arizona. Insurance was not required under Arizona law. Mr. Perez was involved in a traffic accident and, unable to pay the associated costs, soon filed for bankruptcy. Arizona, under its financial responsibility laws, withdrew the Perez' licenses, and the couple filed suit in district court, where their claim was denied. The Perez family's appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was denied, and they subsequently appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which granted certiorari.
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Perez v. Campbell, 402 U.S. 637 (1971), was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that Arizona's law suspending a driver's license was unconstitutional due to its conflict with the federal Bankruptcy Act under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution.
Background
The plaintiffs, Mr. Adolfo and Mrs. Emma Perez, were licensed uninsured motorists in the state of Arizona. Insurance was not required under Arizona law. Mr. Perez was involved in a traffic accident and, unable to pay the associated costs, soon filed for bankruptcy. Arizona, under its financial responsibility laws, withdrew the Perez' licenses, and the couple filed suit in district court, where their claim was denied. The Perez family's appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was denied, and they subsequently appealed to the United States Supreme Court, which granted certiorari.
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brainstorming
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Give me a list of certain insurances that I should take when moving to Germany.
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1. Health Insurance (Krankenversicherung): It is mandatory to register to in Germany. Many people prefer Public but you can also enroll for private insurance.
2. Private Liability Insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung): For accidental damage coverages. Although optional but highly recommended by residents.
3. Legal Protection Insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung): This is totally optional but might come handy to deal and send notices for legal or public disorder cases e.g. problems with landlord, etc.
4. Household Insurance (Hausratversicherung): This is another good to have insurance to cover the damages related to house specially for rented homes.
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summarization
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How did Pokemon start?
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Pokemon started out as Pocket Monsters in February of 1996 and was released as a pair of games for the Nintendo Game Boy. It quickly evolved into a mix of media such as the Pokemon Trading Card Game, the Pokemon manga, and the Pokemon anime show in 1997. After Pokemon continued gaining popularity in Japan in 1998, Nintendo spent $25 million to bring Pokemon to the United States, which was also a huge success, and the rest is history.
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The Pokémon franchise began as Pocket Monsters: Red and Green (later released outside of Japan as Pokémon Red and Blue), a pair of video games for the original Game Boy handheld system that were developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo in February 1996. Pokémon soon became a media mix franchise adapted into various different media, with the Pokémon Trading Card Game released in October 1996, the Pokémon Adventures manga first released in Japan in March 1997, and the Pocket Monsters: Original Series released in April 1997. Pocket Pikachu was released in Japan in March 1998, with the first ever Pokémon film, Pokémon: The First Movie, first released in Japan in July 1998.
In 1998, Nintendo spent $25 million promoting Pokémon in the United States in partnership with Hasbro, KFC, and others. Nintendo initially feared that Pokémon was too Japanese for Western tastes but Alfred Kahn, then CEO of 4Kids Entertainment, convinced the company otherwise. The one who spotted Pokémon's potential in the United States was Kahn's colleague Thomas Kenney.
In November 2005, 4Kids Entertainment, which had managed the non-game related licensing of Pokémon, announced that it had agreed not to renew the Pokémon representation agreement. The Pokémon Company International oversees all Pokémon licensing outside Asia. In 2006, the franchise celebrated its tenth anniversary with the release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. In 2016, the Pokémon Company celebrated Pokémon's 20th anniversary by airing an ad during Super Bowl 50 in January and re-releasing the first Pokémon video games 1996 Game Boy games Pokémon Red, Green (only in Japan), and Blue, and the 1998 Game Boy Color game Pokémon Yellow for the Nintendo 3DS on February 26, 2016. The mobile augmented reality game Pokémon Go was released in July 2016. Pokémon Sun and Moon also released in the same year. The first live-action film in the franchise, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, based on the 2018 Nintendo 3DS spin-off game Detective Pikachu, was released in 2019. The eighth generation of core series games began with Pokémon Sword and Shield, released worldwide on the Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2019.
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summarization
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Please give me a short bulleted list of the key events that happened in Kobe Bryant’s early life in time order, from earliest to the latest.
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- In August 1978, Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia. The name Kobe comes from the famous Japanese beef, Kobe.
- When Kobe was three years old, he started playing basketball.
- When Kobe was six, he moved to Italy with his family as his father started to play professional basketball there.
- Two years later, Kobe moved to Reggio Calabria, and Pistoia and Reggio Emilia later.
- Kobe returned to the US when he was 13 with his family. He studied in Bala Cynwyd Middle School.
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Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, the youngest of three children and the only son of Pamela Cox Bryant and former NBA player Joe Bryant. He was also the maternal nephew of NBA player John "Chubby" Cox. His parents named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu. His middle name, Bean, was derived from his father's nickname "Jellybean". Bryant's family was Catholic and he was brought up with this faith.
Bryant started playing basketball when he was three, and the Lakers were his favorite team when he was growing up. When Bryant was six, his father retired from the NBA and moved his family to Rieti in Italy to continue playing professional basketball.After two years, they moved first to Reggio Calabria, then to Pistoia and Reggio Emilia. Kobe became accustomed to his new lifestyle and learned to speak fluent Italian. He was especially fond of Reggio Emilia, which he considered a loving place and where some of his best childhood memories were made. Bryant began to play basketball seriously while living in Reggio Emilia. Bryant's grandfather would mail him videos of NBA games for Bryant to study. Another source of inspiration was animated European films about sports, from which he learned more about basketball. From 1987 to 1989, his father played for Olimpia Basket Pistoia where he paired with former Detroit Pistons Leon Douglas. Kobe would work at the games as a ball and mop boy and would practice shooting at halftime, with Douglas sharing, "At every one of our games at halftime, it was the Kobe show. He'd get out there and get his shot up. We'd come out of the locker room at halftime and have to chase him off the court".
Bryant also learned to play soccer, and his favorite soccer team was A.C. Milan. During summers, Bryant would come back to the United States to play in a basketball summer league. When Bryant was 13, he and his family moved back to Philadelphia, where he enrolled in eighth grade at Bala Cynwyd Middle School.
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classification
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Can you tell me which of the following are days and which are months? Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, October, March, February.
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are days, while October, March and February are months.
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creative_writing
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What state makes the best BBQ?
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There is no one answer, but I believe Texas for beef and North Carolina for Pork.
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general_qa
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What are some reasons not to live in far northern locations?
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Generally speaking, the further north you go, the colder it gets. Living in cold weather makes many things more complicated due to the need to have sources of heat everywhere you go. Far northern locations also have more extreme amounts of daylight. This makes it hard to know when it's nighttime in the summer, and in the winter, you might not see much sunlight at all. The lack of sunlight can increase depression and makes everyday activities more challenging. It is also harder to produce food in the cold and dark.
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brainstorming
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Give me three reasons why I can't attend Karen's party on Friday night as a bulleted list.
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- Sorry, Karen, I was excited to come to your party but unfortunately I caught COVID and can no longer attend. I don't want to get anybody else sick!
- Karen, I'm going to be out of town this weekend and won't be able to make your party. But I hope you have fun!
- Unfortunately I won't be able to make it to the party of Friday, Karen. My in-laws will be in town this weekend and I'm going to have my hands full entertaining them.
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open_qa
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I do not trust you
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Oopss..i am trying my best to understand more details and trying to be more accurate day by day but I do understand that it may take some time to build trust with a machine learning model like myself. I can tell you that I do not have personal biases or agendas, and my response here is purely based on the information and context provided to me.
I would love to see the statement to changing to "I trust you" :)
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information_extraction
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Give me a comma separated list of nicknames given to Dan Campbell and who gave him the nickname
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Nickname,Who gave him the nickname
Dantallica,Shane Lechler
The Dude,unknown
MC/DC (Motor City Dan Campbell),Pat McAfee
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Campbell has two children with his wife Holly.
Campbell is a noted fan of Metallica, and during his time at Texas A&M, he was nicknamed "Dantallica" by his roommate Shane Lechler. He also enjoys country music and classic rock. During his playing career, he was nicknamed "The Dude", due to his resemblance to Jeff Bridges' character in The Big Lebowski. Upon joining the Detroit Lions, he gained the nickname "MC/DC" by Pat McAfee on his daily podcast. The acronym is short for Motor City Dan Campbell, and also a spoof of and reference to AC/DC.
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What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
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Alligators and crocodiles have many similarities, including both having short legs, powerful tails, and long snouts, but there are also a number of ways to tell them apart. First, they are usually found in different locations, with alligators preferring freshwater areas and crocodiles being found in saltwater habitats. Second, their snouts are shaped differently, with alligators having a broad, U-shaped snout, where the snout of crocodiles is more narrow and V-shaped. You can often see some of the bottom teeth on a crocodile, even when its mouth is shut, but not on an alligator. Finally, alligators usually appear to be more black or dark gray, with crocodiles appearing more tan or olive.
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brainstorming
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Different uses for glass
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There are many but here are just a few.
-Bulbs
-Vases
-Windows
-Drinking glass
-Screens
-Plates
-Candles holder
-Water Bottles
-table top
-French Door Glass
-Slippers (if you are a cinderella fan)
-Ash tray
-coasters
-Cooking pots
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