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[ { "content": "Please summarize the goals for scientists in this text:\n\nWithin three days, the intertwined cup nest of grasses was complete, featuring a canopy of overhanging grasses to conceal it. And decades later, it served as Rinkert’s portal to the past inside the California Academy of Sciences. Information gleaned from such nests, woven long ago from species in plant communities called transitional habitat, could help restore the shoreline in the future. Transitional habitat has nearly disappeared from the San Francisco Bay, and scientists need a clearer picture of its original species composition—which was never properly documented. With that insight, conservation research groups like the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory can help guide best practices when restoring the native habitat that has long served as critical refuge for imperiled birds and animals as adjacent marshes flood more with rising sea levels. “We can’t ask restoration ecologists to plant nonnative species or to just take their best guess and throw things out there,” says Rinkert.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Scientists are studying nests hoping to learn about transitional habitats that could help restore the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Help write a letter of 100 -200 words to my future self for Kyra, reflecting on her goals and aspirations.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear Future Self,\n\nI hope you're happy and proud of what you've achieved. As I write this, I'm excited to think about our goals and how far you've come. One goal was to be a machine learning engineer. I hope you've worked hard and become skilled in this field. Keep learning and innovating. Traveling was important to us. I hope you've seen different places and enjoyed the beauty of our world. Remember the memories and lessons. Starting a family mattered to us. If you have kids, treasure every moment. Be patient, loving, and grateful for your family.\n\nTake care of yourself. Rest, reflect, and cherish the time you spend with loved ones. Remember your dreams and celebrate what you've achieved. Your determination brought you here. I'm excited to see the person you've become, the impact you've made, and the love and joy in your life. Embrace opportunities and keep dreaming big.\n\nWith love,\nKyra", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a news style post about a fake event, like aliens from Mars landing on Earth. It is meant to be funny but also be written in the authoritative style of a news report, kind of like The Onion.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Today marks a new day in not only American history but world history. We are no longer alone in the universe. Life outside our planet exists and aliens have landed in Nevada.\n\nNASA scientists had been tracking a strange non-terrestrial object for days leading up to today's big event. The object appeared from behind the dark side of the moon and was originally believed to be an untracked asteroid or comet. However, the object's path and speed started changing until today it entered Earth's atmosphere. Instead of burning up like a hunk of space rock, it was able to penetrate the atmosphere and survive.\n\nThe military scrambled jets and the first sighting described the flying object as being triangular with a matte black exterior and no visible ports of entry or egress. It was a tense few moments as first contact was made but the craft was allowed to continue unhindered as it showed no hostile intent.\n\nPassing over Washington, D.C., Chicago, and other major metropolitan areas the craft finally touched down in Nevada. Many top officials believed they were heading to the notorious Area 51. But that proved not to be the case as the UFO instead landed directly on the Vegas strip. Roughly the size of a 747 jet, all traffic stopped immediately.\n\nTwo figures exited the craft distinctly humanoid in shape. The taller of the two raised its right hand and made a gesture splitting their fingers into a V-shape and spoke in perfect English, \"Live long and prosper.\" It was at this point that the shorter alien slapped the taller alien on the shoulder and let out an audible sigh.\n\nThey were Trekkies. The aliens were Star Trek fans.\n\nAs people approached the aliens they noticed they were clad in the uniforms of the original Star Trek officers, one in yellow for command and one in blue for science specialty. This was no alien invasion, this was a vacation.\n\nThe aliens were allowed to proceed as journalists and military personnel alike shadowed them. They went directly to the casino already possessing American dollars and proceeded to lose it all at the dice table in less than an hour. Following this display, they went to the buffet and ate three plates of crab legs. These visitors to Vegas were not too different from us. We are not alone.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a funny, short story about someone who will stop at nothing to go green and reduce their carbon footprint. \n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Garry has a real green thumb, and taking care of the environment is extremely important to him. He takes every possible step to cut his carbon footprint, and it inspires and mystifies everyone around him in equal measure. Each night before he goes to bed, he cuts off the power to his house so that his electronic devices don’t draw idle power. \n\nAlmost all of his appliances are quite old, as Garry wants to get as much use as possible out of them before contributing to new pollution-generating production. The only exceptions are his new, water-efficient dishwasher and his solar-powered hot water tank. \n\nThe Homeowner’s Association hates Garry because he grows corn on his front lawn. All of his food is locally sourced as much as possible, and he commutes to work on a bike that doesn’t look like it should work. He built it himself out of recycled parts, and it seems to jump and rock like Fred Flinstone’s car. Yet, it stays in one piece and carries him faithfully to work without contributing to pollution. All in all, there’s nothing Garry won’t do to keep his carbon footprint small. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a letter to the Editor responding to the news article, as if you are a dog. Thank the editor for highlighting this important topic. Rewrite all the main facts in the article.\n\nA vet has warned pet owners to be very careful when using oil diffusers in their homes, as certain oils can prove fatal for dogs.\nThis comes after a grandmother shared how her beloved pooch was poisoned by the oils in her diffuser, and was left unable to recognise her when she returned from working a late shift as a nanny.\nSharing her warning on Facebook, Marrianne Whyte explained that she'd initially assumed she'd woken her dog up from a dream, in which he had been experiencing night terrors, but found he was \"still acting weird\" the next day.\nAfter turning off her new diffuser, Marrianne noticed that her pet's condition started to improve, but didn't make the connection straight away. Marrianne set off for another shift, but ended up returning home early after receiving a worrying call from her dog sitter.\nIn her post, which has been shared more than 1.5 million times, Marrianne, who lives in New Zealand, wrote: \"[She] said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.\n\"I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was. So I took him to an emergency vet. It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs.\"\n\nThankfully, tests confirmed that Marriane's dog hadn't suffered liver damage, but they \"weren't out of the woods yet\", and the vet gave him fluids under his skin to get rid of any toxins.\nVet clinic Pets on Parker told 7life that cats are also at risk of being poisoned by essential oils because they don't have a liver enzyme called glucuronyl transferase, which is required to break them down.\nThe experts explained: \"Their livers are slower at eliminating these compounds, which can lead to toxic build-up. While dogs do not lack this enzyme, they are still sensitive to essential oils and can become very sick if exposed to them.\n\n\"Common signs of poisoning as a result of inhalation (usually from an oil diffuser) include laboured breathing, lack of coordination and difficulty walking, drooling, diarrhoea, lethargy, depression, low body temperature, weakness, muscle tremors, and vomiting.\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear Editor,\n\nMany thanks for raising this important issue in your paper. Dog owners must be very careful when using oil diffusers in their homes, particularly ones containing tea tree oil. Tea tree oil can be lethal for dogs.\n\nA New Zealand grandmother shared a heartbreaking story about how her beloved pooch was poisoned by the oils in her diffuser. The poor dog was left unable to recognise her when she returned from working a late shift as a nanny. It is great that Marrianne Whyte shared her warning on Facebook because it raises awareness of this issue. In fact, her post has been shared 1.5 million times.\n\nWhen she tried to wake her dog up, she thought the dog had been having a dream, or been experiencing night terrors. However, she found that he was \"still acting weird\" the next day. The following day Marrianne set off for another shift but had to return home early after receiving a worrying call from her dog sitter because the dog wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very out of character because he was a happy dog. After returning early from work Marrianne Whyte found the dog in a confused state, so she took him to the emergency vet. \n\nIt was then she discovered that the tea tree oil in her diffuser is toxic for dogs. There is a happy ending to the story, because fortunately, tests confirmed that Marriane's dog hadn't suffered liver damage. However, the vet gave him fluids under his skin to get rid of any toxins. Cat lovers should also be aware, as Vet Clinic Pets on Parker, so rightly points out. Cats are also at risk of being poisoned by essential oils. Cats don't have a liver enzyme called glucuronyl transferase, which is required to break them down. Cats' livers are slower at eliminating these compounds, which can lead to toxic build-up. \n\nDogs, like me, do not lack this enzyme, but we are still sensitive to essential oils and we are liable to become very sick if exposed to them. Owners can look out for common signs of poisoning as a result of inhalation from an oil diffuser, by watching for laboured breathing, lack of coordination and difficulty walking, drooling, diarrhoea, lethargy, depression, low body temperature, weakness, muscle tremors and vomiting.\n\nTherefore, you see the terrible effects that these diffusers can have on animals like me. I thank you for highlighting and raising awareness of this problem. I hope that no other dog will have to suffer as a result of tea tree oil diffusers.\n\nRegards,\nRolo the dog", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please create a list containing five Co-op multiplayer games that can be played on PS4 and give a brief description of each game.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Overcooked: It's a cooking simulation game that allows up to four players to take on the roles of chefs in unique and challenging situations full of obstacles and hazards.\n2. Moving Out: In this cooperative game, players work together to transport items from houses to moving a van, all while dealing with exaggerated physics. This game can be played by 2 to 4 players.\n3. Unravel two: This game is for two players only and is on a puzzle platform. The players will play as characters who are made of yarn, and most unravel themselves to help each other get to the end goal.\n4. Minecraft: An exploring game that can play up to four players with many places to explore and create; only your imagination is your limitation in this game. This game is especially great for children and adults of all ages.\n5. Mortal Kombat: This game is considered one of the classics in fighter games. Depending on what version you get determines the number of players. However, the game is commonly played with two players. Filled with action and includes a storyline to follow if a player plays alone.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I have a ton of leftover baking supplies from the holiday season, and I am looking for some cookie recipes. I am going to list the ingredients I have, and I am looking for a list of cookie ideas I can make with these ingredients. I have flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, butter, eggs, milk, oil, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder, molasses, cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, orange extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin puree, and cornmeal. Please give me a list; it should have at least 30 items, be numbered, and be alphabetized. It can have traditional cookies (drop, roll, slice) and bar cookies.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can make many different cookies with leftover ingredients from the holiday season. Here is an alphabetical list of cookie ideas for you:\n\n1. Almond meltaway cookies\n2. Almond spritz cookies\n3. Brown sugar chocolate chip cookies\n4. Brown sugar cookies\n5. Brown sugar shortbread cookies\n6. Chewy molasses cookies\n7. Chocolate and vanilla cookies\n8. Chocolate chip cheesecake bars\n9. Chocolate chip cookie cups\n10. Chocolate chip cookies\n11. Chocolate crinkles\n12. Chocolate orange drops\n13. Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies\n14. Cinnamon brownie cookies\n15. Cinnamon roll sugar cookies\n16. Cinnamon tea cookies\n17. Cream cheese cut our cookies\n18. Cream cheese sugar cookies\n19. Double chocolate chip cookies\n20. Espresso brownie sandwich cookies\n21. Frosted almond cookies\n22. Ginger cookies with an orange glaze\n23. Honey cinnamon cookies\n24. Honey cinnamon cookies\n25. Orange sugar cookies\n26. Orange vanilla cookies\n27. Peanut butter chip cookies\n28. Peanut butter cookies\n29. Peanut butter-filled chocolate chip cookies\n30. Pinwheel cookies\n31. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies\n32. Pumpkin cookies with brown sugar icing\n33. Pumpkin spice cookies\n34. Pumpkin sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting\n35. Salty honey cookies\n36. Vanilla bean cookies\n37. Vanilla shortbread with a chocolate glaze", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I'm going to write a psychological mystery. I want you to craft a scene that sets up the female lead, who is 17 and was picked up by a detective who wants to take her to the station so they can help her. She is wearing light makeup and a dress, but no shoes. Most notably, her expression is complete dead like there's no life in her. The detective, Rustage, plans to pass her off to someone at the station, but life has a funny way of twisting things. I want the tone to be a bit grim and mysterious. Make it sound literary as well. name the girl Talia. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Her name was Talia, it seemed. She was probably about five-six with long, straight black hair. Her hair looked like it was probably silky, but at that moment, it was a bit of a frazzled mess. She wore a tight-fitting purple dress that accentuated her slim figure and slight bust. She wasn't wearing shoes or socks, and when she stepped, one could see the black caked on the soles of her feet. Surprisingly, she didn't wear heavy makeup. It was light and natural, with mascara, a light blush around her cheeks, and subtle lip stain being the only adornments. \n\nThese, of course, were not her most notable features. When she walked into the dinner, her eyes were hollow. They held no shine--no recognition of life, even. If there was someone behind that dull glare, she was certainly preoccupied with other things. No amount of beauty or makeup would have hidden away the hideous truths that were buried beneath her.\n\nHowever, that didn't seem to be the purpose of her attire or makeup. To Rustage, it didn't seem that she had any purpose at all, but he couldn't simply leave her alone. Something told him there was a story there that needed to be uncovered. It wouldn't be his job. He only handled the strangest, most obscure cases that weren't for the light of heart or sane. It wasn't right of him to pass a child who was clearly in need. He would take her back to the station and let them take care of her. That was his plan, at least. Things don't always go according to plan, though.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite this e-mail with all PII marked as [REDACTED]\n\nAbigail Young,\n\nI'm writing to inform you that you, along with others who will be listed in this e-mail, are formally notified of civil legal proceedings where you will be required to give depositions. We are providing a list of all of the individuals we are requiring to come in for depositions below and for what reasons we will be deposing them.\n\n• Abigail Young, 14 Tulip St, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Young will be deposed due to being the alleged perpetrator of the incident in question.\n• Thomas Yule, 131 Planchette Rd, Grinshawville TN - Mr. Yule is being required to be deposed due to the belief of specific knowledge of the incident that occurred.\n• Brittani Fletchers, 1702 Gorvoa Ln, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Fletchers will be deposed due to direct contact with the plaintiff on the evening of the incident.\n• Simone Duran, 22 Peckililly Dr, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Duran is required to be deposed due to witnessing the incident in question.\n\nWe're appreciative of you and all of the other individuals who are legally required to give depositions. We know that this isn't something that people want to take the time to do and that it causes stress, but your cooperation is imperative for a civil legal resolution.\n\nRegards,\nBrett Evers, JD", "role": "user" }, { "content": "[REDACTED],\n\nI'm writing to inform you that you, along with others who will be listed in this e-mail, are formally notified of civil legal proceedings where you will be required to give depositions. We are providing a list of all of the individuals we are requiring to come in for depositions below and for what reasons we will be deposing them.\n\n• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] will be deposed due to being the alleged perpetrator of the incident in question.\n• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] is being required to be deposed due to the belief of specific knowledge of the incident that occurred.\n• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] will be deposed due to direct contact with the plaintiff on the evening of the incident. \n• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] is required to be deposed due to witnessing the incident in question.\n\nWe're appreciative of you and all of the other individuals who are legally required to give depositions. We know that this isn't something that people want to take the time to do and that it causes stress, but your cooperation is imperative for a civil legal resolution.\n\nRegards,\n[REDACTED]", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a funny Instagram caption for family Easter photos.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We had such an egg-citing time taking these pictures! Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from our family to yours!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Why is Aberdeen called the Granite City?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Alberdeen's nickname, the Granite City, comes from the city's history and contribution of granite, in addition to the architectural style of more than fifty percent of the city's buildings. Many of the city's most popular buildings and residential properties were built using granite from large quarries around the Nort-East, most notably the Rubislaw Quarry in Aberdeen's west end. As technology and practices for handling a large amount of rock improved, Aberdeen quickly became the granite capital of the world, exporting granite by sea to several areas globally. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a poem from a kid to their fairy godparent. Use \"au\" words. Make it cute and whimsical.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I want to be an astronaut in autumn.\nI want to launch a rocket into the sky\nto be far above where I can fly.\nI want to be an astronaut in August.\nI want to look down upon the auburn leaves\nand gaze at the gauzy trees.\nI want to be an astronaut in autumn.\nPlease hold your applause\nfor I want to take a pause\nto take in these auburn leaves.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Answer the following questions using the passage below:\nWho was Harry Potter written by?\nWho originally published the Harry Potter series?\n\nHarry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harry's conflict with Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body known as the Ministry of Magic and subjugate all wizards and Muggles (non-magical people).\n\nThe series was originally published in English by Bloomsbury in the United Kingdom and Scholastic Press in the United States. All versions around the world are printed by Grafica Veneta in Italy.[1] A series of many genres, including fantasy, drama, coming-of-age fiction, and the British school story (which includes elements of mystery, thriller, adventure, horror, and romance), the world of Harry Potter explores numerous themes and includes many cultural meanings and references.[2] According to Rowling, the main theme is death.[3] Other major themes in the series include prejudice, corruption, and madness.[4]", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Harry Potter was written by British author J. K. Rowling. The series was originally published in the UK by Bloomsbury and in the US by Scholastic Press.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "A villain from a magical girl anime is angry at his minion for failing to catch the magical girls. The minion likes pizza. Script format.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "VILLAIN: My loyal minion.\nMINION: Yes, my lord. You have summoned me?\nVILLAIN: You have disappointed me. I would like to hear what possible excuse - what possible reason in the whole wide world! - you have for your utter - UTTER - failure and incompetence last night!\nMINION: I have no excuse, my lord. Though the magical girls are strong--\nVILLAIN: They are CHILDREN! And you have failed to capture them at my command. Even with the powers I have bestowed upon you. Tell me, what were these magical girls doing last night when you failed to capture them?\nMINION: Th-they were doing homework, my lord.\nVILLAIN: Hmm... studying? Perhaps plotting to overthrow me?\nMINION: Studying geometry, my lord. And- and eating pizza.\nVILLAIN: Hmm?\nMINION: (quietly) I love pizza...", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Frank is a French translational chatbot, it translates all words into French.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What a wonderful morning!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Quelle merveilleuse matinée !", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "The pasta served in Italy is quite a delicacy.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Les pâtes servies en Italie sont un vrai délice.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I admire how the French people carry themselves.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "J'admire la façon dont les Français se comportent.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can foxes fit down rabbit burrows?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Foxes cannot fit into rabbit burrows, but that doesn't stop them from trying to. A fox will go down as far as possible and then dig using its semi-retractable claws, in an attempt to get the rabbit and drag it out.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write about three fantasy witches who each have a different lifestyle. I want one paragraph for each. They don't have to be related. The witches should be shown in a positive light.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Emma had been a witch in her small seaside town her whole life. The children were all jealous of her broom when she was a kid but then marveled at her whooshing by once they had all grown up. She operated the area's fastest courier service and gave part of her earnings to the local school for young witches. \n\nMaddy was the kind of witch who only took to the skies at night. She wasn't \"out of the broom closet\" yet and didn't want everyone to know she was a witch. Anyone she'd ever talked to thought witches were ugly and green, putting curses on people. But she was different. She was nice, and she didn't think she was too ugly. Besides, she didn't know any curses anyway.\n\nEllard was in his room, practicing making potions from an ancient book when his mother knocked on the door. Quickly, he hid the book and tried to waft the smell out of the window. But, his mom was too smart not to know what he was up to. How many times had she told him that only girls could be witches? No, he was determined to prove her wrong. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I am writing a fictional novel series that stars animal ninjas but I'm stuck on their names. Create a list of potential ninja names for the following list of animals:\ntiger, bear, rattlesnake, black widow, garfish and fox.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*Tiger- Fangs of Fury\n*Bear- Bear Paw\n*Rattlesnake- Kiss of Death\n*Black Widow- Tiny Terror\n*Garfish- Water Warrior\n*Fox- Silent Slayer", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Compose a 4 stanza poem about the beauty of the natural world, using vivid imagery and sensory language. Please make the tone contemplative and peaceful. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I love to watch the leaves unfurl,\nTo see the buds break into flower,\nTo feel the warmth of the sun on my skin,\nAnd the coolness of the breeze in my hair.\n\nI love to hear the birds sing in the trees,\nTo smell the flowers in bloom,\nTo taste the sweetness of the fruit,\nAnd to feel the softness of the grass beneath my feet.\n\nI love to watch the waves crash on the shore,\nTo see the clouds drift across the sky,\nTo feel the sand between my toes,\nAnd the saltiness of the air on my face.\n\nI love to be in nature,\nTo be surrounded by its beauty,\nTo feel its peace and tranquility,\nAnd to know that I am part of something larger than myself.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "In short, why does the article say second terms are terrible?\n\nWarning: second terms are terrible. Now, the bad news for Democrats. Beginning with George Washington, second terms are a litany of troubles. No modern president has had a good time of it. Work backwards: George Bush’s second term started with Katrina and ended in financial disaster; Clinton met Monica and was impeached; Reagan ran into Iran Contra, saw his approval plummet, lost the Senate, had a bout with cancer, and grew deeply despondent. Richard Nixon resigned. Eisenhower suffered a heart attack, a stroke, and became enmeshed in civil rights. FDR lost his coalition in Congress, saw the economy falter, and was humiliated when he tried to intervene in the midterm elections. Of course, history is not destiny. But it offers second-termers a gloomy warning. It gets only harder and the burdens of office take a personal toll.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In short, second terms have been historically tough for a lot of past presidents. Many of the events were out of the control of the president at the time, but nevertheless, they ran into problems that impeded the second term of their presidency. Events such as natural disasters, scandals, sickness, economic collapse, and more have all been issues during the second term of presidencies.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a tweet about buying Coca-Cola from the point of view from Elon Musk. Note: He recently wrote a tweet that said “I’m buying Coca-cola.” Imagine he actually bought it, what would he say? \n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think that if Elon Musk actually did buy Coca-Cola, he would say something super simple like:\n\nI did it; I bought Coca-Cola. Just like I said I would. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I love reading, but I have a hard time retaining what I read, especially nonfiction books. Can you give me several techniques to try in 175 words or less?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Read with a reason. Why did you choose the book you have? Chances are, it was relevant and meaningful to you. Don't just read something for the sake of reading or because someone said you should.\n2. Write in the margins. Write your thoughts as they happen to make them more memorable and significant. Writing down your thoughts helps commit them to memory.\n3. Take a rest. Put your book away for a couple of weeks after completion and let your mind mull over the content.\n4. Consider how you're paying attention. When you read, focus only on reading. Don't let distractions get in the way. Put your phone in another room and sit somewhere comfortable and quiet so you can pay better attention to the page in front of you.\n5. Schedule around your reading time. Instead of fitting in time for reading in your already busy schedule, do it the other way around. Set aside time for reading first, and then schedule chores, errands, etc. around it.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a 300-word blog post about taking care of a guinea pig.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you're looking for information on how to care for a guinea pig, you've come to the right place! Guinea pigs are animals that are best in bonded pairs or groups. You should never adopt only one guinea pig as they are social creatures. Guinea pigs need to eat hay (timothy, oat, or wheatgrass) every day as their teeth are constantly growing and need to be ground down as they chew. They should also have nutritional pellets daily and a mixture of vegetables. Never feed your guinea pig iceberg lettuce, though, as it's too watery! When your guinea pig learns its feeding pattern, you'll notice a high-pitched 'wheek!' sound coming from their cage as soon as the fridge opens or they hear the rustle of a plastic bag! Supplement your feedings with occasional Vitamin C drops, also. Take your guinea pigs out once a day for free roam or floor time so that they can stretch their legs and play. Cages should be at minimum 2 feet by 3 feet for a single guinea pig - but more is always better if you've got the space. Boars need to have boar cleanings once a month where you'll clean out their inside sac of all the hay, food, and bedding particles that accumulate in there. Speaking of bedding - many owners recommend using fabric cage liners for guinea pigs as it's soft on their feet, easy to clean, and good for the environment. These include a top and bottom layer of fleece with an absorbing pad in the middle. You'll just wipe up quick messes of pee or poop on top, then throw the liners in the washing machine once a week. If you can't do liners, soft untreated paper bedding is best. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I’m looking to visit Berlin but have no clue what neighborhoods to stay in. I’ll be on a bit of a budget while there, what are some good neighborhoods to check out?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: This is the best area for a family to stay. It used to be its own town, separate from the city. There are a ton of historical sites here, like the Charlottenburg Palace, and it’s a very safe part of the city.\n\n- Kreuzberg: Kreuzberg is the best place to go if you want nightlife. There are tons of bars and clubs that are open until the morning comes. There’s a lot to do during the day here as well, from historical locations, parks, and museums; you’ll have plenty to do and check out.\n\n- Mitte: Mitte is home to many of Berlin’s must-see sites and is the best neighborhood for sightseeing. Mitte also has the famous Museum Island. Mitte also has tons of great restaurants and bars. It’s a great neighborhood for first-time visitors that want to see all of the major attractions the city has to offer.\n\n- Prenzlauer Berg: Prenzlauer Berg is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Berlin, home to people from all walks of life. There’s great access to the City Center, tons of Cafes, and the Berlin Wall Memorial.\n\n- Friedrichshain: Friedrichshain is the best part of the city to go if you’re looking for nightlife. It’s also full of awesome street art and is one of the more affordable parts of the city. If you’re into art and looking to party and be on a budget, this is the part of the city for you.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "A fairy came to a man with 5 gifts: Fame, Love, Riches, Pleasure, and Death, The man could choose one thing to take and he chose Pleasure. Continue the story while expanding on what the main character of the story did after he chose the gift of Pleasure. Expand on what made him realize it was the wrong choice to choose Pleasure. Highlight the excitement he had about his gift initially but also the emptiness and disappointment it later brought. Write the story in bullet points. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- I finally had it. The thing I have been looking for my entire life was finally in the palm of my hands. I wasn't going to let this go to waste; I wanted to use it quickly.\n\n- I had many options and many paths I could take. Would I go on vacation and soak up the sun? Would I quit my job and leave my life behind to start fresh?\n\n- I decided that I would first visit the most popular club I could find where the most famous celebrities would be found. Maybe I would spend a few weeks away from home. \n\n- I left my family and the party ensued. I would finally achieve all that I'd been working and searching for.\n\n- The days and nights came and went and I awoke to the sound of screeching tires. It was 4 am and I was in the driver's seat of my car that was now totaled.\n\n- I could not remember how I had gotten there or how many days I had been partying. All I knew now was I had no car, I was going to jail for a few nights, and I have not spoken to my family.\n\n- That was 3 weeks that are now wiped from my memory. What I thought would give me a new life brought me despair and complete isolation. If I could choose a different path, I would. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Compose a brief tale about a toilet that can see ghosts. Keep it between 200 and 300 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was once a toilet that lived in an old, enormous mansion. The mansion had been long abandoned but was never torn down due to its prominent history. No one lived in the mansion, but the home was open to the public for tours. The toilet had been there for centuries and had seen thousands of people wander through the mansion's many hallways. \n\nOne day, the toilet saw a person walking through the hallway. The toilet looked out the window and saw that it was nighttime, and the mansion was not open for tours during the night. Confused, the toilet intently watched the person walk into the bathroom. They closed the door, glanced in the mirror, and fixed their hair. The toilet watched this peculiar behavior and was shocked as the person walked through the door without opening it and disappeared on the other side.\n\nIt was on that day that the toilet realized he was able to see ghosts. This was the first time it had ever seen a ghost in its life, and the toilet began to wonder if there were more ghosts in the mansion and if so, how long they have lived there. The toilet patiently waited until night to see the ghost again. Around the same time, another ghost appeared suddenly in the bathroom and adjusted its tie in the mirror. The toilet was absolutely astounded and wondered if all the people in the supposed tours that he had seen over the years were real people or ghosts.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I want to get an online newspaper subscription to keep up with U.S. politics and national news. What are some good options? Which paper is considered the best? I've heard newspapers are in rough shape financially, will any national newspapers be going out of business?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, the most prestigious newspaper in the United States is the New York Times, which has reporters in numerous offices nationally. It's an excellent source of national news and politics and is considered the best newspaper in the nation by many people and has won more Pulitzer Prizes -- the most prestigious award. The Washington Post is also an excellent choice. While it does not have the stature of the New York Times, it also covers national news and, located in Washington, D.C., is especially good at reporting on politics. Other options include the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. Newspapers are facing financial headwinds, and many smaller newspapers have closed in the last decade. But national newspapers are in better financial shape, especially the New York Times. The Los Angeles Times has faced more money trouble but still has a robust staff even with cuts in recent years. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I am looking for ideas to make food from what I have left in my house. I have chicken, ground beef, onion, celery, milk, oil, elbow macaroni, egg noodles, white rice, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and eggs. I have salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, and curry seasoning for spices. Please give me ideas to make meals from these ingredients.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you want to bake something in your oven, you can make baked mac and cheese, baked hard-boiled eggs, baked egg cups, oven-baked chicken curry, oven-baked scrambled eggs, or baked chicken.\n\nBeyond baking, there are many other things you can cook with these ingredients. For instance, you can cook the beef on your stovetop, add spices, and mix it with rice or noodles. You can prepare the beef for burgers or tacos or make pulled chicken for sandwiches.\n\nIf you want to cook a meal with beef, you can make cheddar and beef meatballs, beef and rice, a ground beef omelet, or a beef and cheese patty.\n\nIf you would instead prefer a meal with chicken, you can make salt and pepper chicken, sweet curry chicken kabobs, a chicken and egg wrap, paprika chicken, or fried chicken.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Come up with a short story about a man teaching his young son how to fix a vehicle, where the father wants to appear smart for his son but doesn't know much about fixing cars.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Jeff watched as his father got under the hood of the family sedan: a 15-year-old 4-door vehicle that had been with the family as long as he could remember. Jeff's father, a proud man in his 50s, looked intently at the complex machinery under the hood as if examining a complicated puzzle.\n\nJeff stood next to his father and leaned over to see what his father was seeing. \"What's wrong with it, Dad?\" he asked him.\n\n\"Not sure,\" he replied, \"but I think it has something to do with the engine. There's no reason why it should just stop like that unless it were the engine. Do me a favor and get in the driver's seat and try starting it.\"\n\nJeff, eager to start learning to drive, jumped into the driver's seat of the sedan and turned the key in the ignition. Nothing. He tried again. Nothing. Jeff exited the vehicle and walked back to his dad. \"What do you think it is?\" he asked.\n\nJeff's father began touching things on the engine, seemingly actively investigating the source of the vehicle's problems. He pulled on some hoses and checked the fluid levels in all the fluid-containing reservoirs, then sighed. \"Hmm,\" he began a bit puzzled, \"This is interesting.\"\n\n\"What is it?\" Jeff asked, thinking his father had identified the problem. His father, without missing a beat, replied, \"The windshield washer fluid is low.\" Confused by the reply, Jeff wondered what the connection was between the windshield washer fluid being low and the engine not turning over.\n\nJeff's father felt defeated and decided to call the nearest tow truck to get the vehicle towed back home. When the tow truck driver arrived, he looked at the vehicle and Jeff's father peering under the hood. \"Can you try turning the engine over please?\" he asked Jeff's father. \"We tried that,\" he replied but obliged the driver anyway.\n\n\"Okay,\" the driver said unamused, \"Did you make sure there was gas in the tank?\" Jeff looked up at his dad in amazement. \"Did you get gas yesterday after work like Mom told you to?\" he asked incredulously. Jeff's father, now with a look of realization on his face, looked at the driver and shook his head. \"Oh my god,\" he said in shock. The driver laughed uncontrollably.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Give me some books about humanity's first contact with aliens. Adult fiction only, please and just the titles and authors - I dint need descriptions or explanations ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are ten adult fiction books about humanity's first contact with aliens.\n1. Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel\n2. The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu \n3. Dawn by Octavia Butler \n4. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell\n5. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin\n6. The Forge of God by Greg Bear\n7. The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells\n8. Blindsight by Peter Watts\n9. The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov\n10. Blind Lake by Robert Charles Wilson", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What does this tweet say is the cure to Mondays? \n\n\nBarnes & Noble\n@BNBuzz\nMondays are happening. Pretty sure the only thing to cure it is another chapter.\n6:29 AM · Mar 27, 2023\n·\n22.4K\n Views\n65\n Retweets\n4\n Quotes\n384\n Likes\n2\n Bookmarks", "role": "user" }, { "content": "According to the tweet, the only thing to cure Mondays is another chapter.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a story about a bull rider named Tom who gets lost at sea the one time he tries to go fishing. Make it less than 300 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"What a beautiful day to go fishing,\" Tom thought as he clambered onto a fishing boat that morning. Tom had never been fishing but always loved the idea of it. By night, Tom was a bull rider and a really good one at that. Tom had won all the major competitions several times. Today, Tom decided that he was going to go fishing for the first time. As a bull rider, Tom lived fast and free, oftentimes doing extreme things like bull riding. Tom started the boat and got going. He stopped once he could no longer see the shore and threw out his line. Almost immediately, Tom got a bite on his line! It was a great white shark! Tom fought the mammoth shark for hours. The shark pulled his boat for miles and miles until finally, his line snapped. Tom, who had fallen over in the boat, stood up and looked around to see if he could see anyone or anything. He couldn't. Tom was lost at sea! Tom tried to look at the GPS, but it was broken. Tom flashed the boat lights and yelled as loud as he could to no avail. Tom panicked for a moment and lay down in the boat. \"What to do?\" Tom thought. He turned the boat on and began driving, hoping that he would run into shore before dark. Tom traveled for 10 hours through the night until finally making his way back to shore. Tom parked, hopped off the boat, and kissed the ground. He was so happy to be alive and on land! Tom never got back in the boat but forever tells the story of how he got lost at sea.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I'm writing a sci-fi book that has a weapon similar to a gun. However, I want this gun to shoot something other than bullets. I also want the weapon to be as realistic as possible, even though it is sci-fi, so something like shooting out alligators or something equally ridiculous is completely out of the question. Brainstorm a list of possible ideas for my guns and describe a little about how each idea would work. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That sounds like an interesting book! Here are some ideas for what the guns could shoot: \n\n- Lasers - There already exists lasers that can cut through things, so the guns could have this in them. Pulling the trigger turns it on, and you could say that to prevent it from overheating, it can only turn on for half a second at a time. \n- Explosives - Think of this option like a miniature grenade launcher. In your sci-fi world, they have invented highly volatile compounds that will explode with only a few drops. These few drops are put in something the size and shape of a bullet. How powerful you want the explosive to be is up to you. \n- Poison Vials - Guns could fire small containers of an easily obtained poison or chemical. Perhaps there are even different grades of poison, depending on how lethal you want it to be. The vials always break when they are shot at something, and if the poison is acidic enough, can melt into whatever they are shot at. Maybe only a few drops need to touch the skin for the person to die. \n- Nanites - A group of nanites could be in a ball or any other shape and are programmed to only attach when fired and to attack whatever they are fired at. \n\nI hope these ideas are helpful!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a 2 paragraph introduction to a fairy tale story about a fairy princess called Lina from a place called Aldenland who wakes up in a scary land full of strangers. She is afraid and there are thunderstorms and strange beastly creatures everywhere. Write the story in the first person", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Once upon a time, I, Princess Lina of Aldenland, woke up in a strange, frightening place. I had no idea where I was and I knew no one and nothing, except for the fact that I was surrounded by enormous, strange beasts with ghastly features. The place I had woken in was dark and gloomy, and I soon came to learn that there was never any sunshine at all. There was nothing but dark clouds above, and the only source of light was the brief flickering of the lightning from the thunderstorms. I didn't know what was more frightening to me - the sound of the raging thunder, the growling of the beasts, or the fact that I was entirely alone.\n\nAs I walked through the desolate forests of these lands, seeking food and shelter, I wondered how I had arrived at this place. Had I been cursed by a witch or wizard? Was I in a deep sleep or trance? I flinched as my bare feet walked over sharp rocks and tangled roots. I needed to find my way home before I was too far gone. Maybe there was a kind stranger I could befriend. Someone here had to know of Aldenland, and I needed some direction.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Give me the main idea of this post about coral reefs by writing a summary sentence for me.\n\nPollution and a warming planet are destroying coral reefs. Here is what you can do to help.\n\nReduce, reuse, recycle.\n(Above) Plastic and other trash are harming the ocean. Use less plastic. Recycle what you can.\n\nHands off!\n\nCoral reefs are delicate. Look, but do not touch. Stepping on or touching coral can hurt it.\n\nUse a safe sunscreen.\n\nSunscreen can contain chemicals that harm coral. Look for bottles marked “reef-safe.”\n\nFight climate change.\n\nWalk. Bike. Reduce the greenhouse gas you produce. The planet will thank you.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Climate change and pollution are hurting delicate coral reefs, but you can help protect them by recycling, biking instead of driving and using sunscreen without harmful chemicals.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Give me a sample of a paper if you were writing about the joys of socks. Only give me the first point and paragraph.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Title: Socks - The Unsung Hero of Our Closet Drawers\n\nHeading: Staying Warm in the Winter\n\nLet’s face it: Cold feet are the worst! One of the many benefits of wearing socks is that you can say goodbye to that uncomfortable feeling. If you have irregular blood flow, you might find your feet get colder more often than others. Some amazing socks you can wear for this are wool socks or even compression socks. However, it’s important to remember to get fitted for compression socks by a medical professional to avoid any complications.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Create for me tweet about a magic potion that grants the drinker invisibility.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A new magic potion is new in town,\nHave you seen it?\nLiquid Luck is a magical potion that makes the drinker invisible for up to a day.\nPeople are already buying it, and love it.\nI want one soon. I need to get lost on these streets for a minute.\n#magicpotions #invisibility. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite the poem so that it fits the following pattern: Ababcdcd\n\nWhat my body knows\nis not a lie it’s not\na lie I tell you it is not\nit’s nothing short of truth\nand nothing larger\nmy past lodges\nin my marrow and if\nI wanted a transplant\nThere’d be no match\nOthers’ sorrows dwarf\nmy petty traumas still\nthese bones are mine\nwhen they creak\nwhen they moan\nwhen they whine\nthere’s only one thing\nI can claim these bones\nare mine I tell you\nthey are mine and kind\nto abandon no thing\nthat makes this pulse\nno one but me.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What my body knows, \nIt's truth, not fiction that grows, \nI swear It's not a lie, \ndeep within, it can't deny.\n\nThis truth, vast and pure,\npast echoes endure,\nWithin my marrow reside,\na legacy I won't hide.\n\nNo transplant could replace, \nthe essence, the trace, \nFor if I sought a match, \nit would be an empty catch.\n\nOthers' sorrows may loom,\n my traumas, though small, consume,\nThese bones, they're mine, \nas they creak, moan and whine\n\nOne thing rings true,\nthese bones, I claim, it's not askew,\nThey are mine, you'll see, \nmine alone, and kind to me.\n\nI won't abandon a single thing, \nthat makes my pulse sing,\nFor this body, this core,\nno one but me adore.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What was the most popular arcade game in the United States in 1990?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The highest-grossing arcade game in the United States in 1990 was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That same year, the game won a Diamond award from the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) for sales achievement.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Kitty is a chatbot that turns all conversations into a chat about cats.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It is to the cat on your bed screaming at you to get up and feed her.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What makes a breakfast \"good\"?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "One that has lots of protein to share with your cat, like eggs, cheese, or bacon.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Is there a healthy way to prepare bacon?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Bacon can be cooked in the air fryer with less grease, which will make it easier on your cat's stomach, too.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I'm trying to create a menu with different kinds of pasta. Help me come up with different types of pasta and what they are best used for.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is a list of pasta and their uses for you:\n\n1. Angel hair pasta - This pasta is best used for very light or creamy sauces.\n\n2. Bow tie pasta - This pasta is good for any recipe that calls for small, shaped pasta.\n\n3. Bucatini pasta - This pasta is great for Asian stir-fries or tossed with a fresh tomato sauce.\n\n4. Ditalini pasta - This pasta is good in soups, pasta salads, or bulk up a chunky sauce.\n\n5. Egg noodles - This pasta adds a heartiness to soups, stews, or casseroles. They are also good with thick cream sauces.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "How many breeds does the UK Kennel Club recognize? What are some breeds that the UK Kennel Club doesn't recognize? Are there any breeds that the AKC recognizes that the UK Kennel Club doesn't?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There are 221 breeds that the UK Kennel Club officially recognizes.\n\nSome of the dog breeds that are not recognized by the UK Kennel Club are the Longhair Weimaraner, the West Siberian Laika, the Rafeiro do Alentejo, Great Pyrenees and the Cimarrón Uruguayo.\n\nSome of the dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) but not recognized by the UK Kennel Club are the Mudi, Dogo Argentino, Norwegian Lundehund, and the Plott Hound.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a short poem about a sheep adventuring outside its pen for the first time. She should then be scared by something and rush back inside.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dotty woke up feeling well-rested. The storm last night had been pretty frightful, and the pasture was beset with rain and thunder the entire night. As Dotty went around her pen, she noticed something that caused her to stop dead in her tracks. The fence was down, likely due to the storm last night. Dotty was terrified; the fence wasn't supposed to be down. Now, all manner of scary creatures could get inside and eat it. It was this thought that triggered a radically opposite one: she could explore outside the pen. Finally, get to see what was in those woods on the other side of the street.\n\nNow that she thought about it, she was convinced to try it. She took the brave first step over the broken plank and made her way toward the road. It was still early morning. The farmer wouldn't even notice she'd gone for the morning, and besides, she would be back within a few hours. She took her first step onto the road, noting just how much firmer it was than the soft grass of the pasture. All of a sudden, two glowing eyes appeared from down the street, growing larger as they approached. A terrifying horn sounded, and Dotty froze, unable to move. The truck veered to the left around her, whooshing past all at once.\n\nOnce the truck had gone, she found herself again and bolted back inside the pen. \n\"Well,\" she thought, \"that's an experience I never need to have again!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please help me draft a short heartfelt note to a close friend Angela who supported me during a recent challenging time in my life. Make it casual.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hey Angela,\n\nI wanted to say a big thank you for being there for me during that tough time. Your support and encouragement meant everything to me, and I honestly don't know how I would have made it through without you.\n\nHaving you as a friend is such a blessing, and I'm incredibly grateful to have you in my life. You always manage to make me laugh and see the positive side, even when things are tough.\n\nThanks again for being an awesome friend. Remember, I'm here for you too, whenever you need me.\n\nTake care, and stay amazing!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please write a short story (<300 words) about a cat named Passiontulip and her friends, Jim-Jim and Beaches. They live near a beach. They're going out to play one afternoon but they need to find friends who want to play with them. Passiontulip is hungry and wants to stop at the beach and try to find discarded food items.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Beaches, Jim-Jim and Passiontulip were 3 cats who lived in a suburban neighborhood near the beach. They had many friends and often ran off each day to play games together. Today they were searching for friends to play hide and seek.\n\nWhen Passiontulip mentioned that she was hungry, they ran down to the beach to search for food that tourists might have discarded.\n\n“There are lots of kids down here today,” Beaches said to her friend. \n\n“They’re noisy!” Jim-Jim replied with a frowny face.\n\n“They are, but they usually throw food down on the ground,” said Passiontulip. “So sneak over there closer to those kids and see what they have.”\n\nThe three cats moved in a stealthy manner toward a group of five kids who were laughing and eating hot dogs and hamburgers at a picnic table.\n\nPassiontulip moved closer to one little girl with blonde hair. “Meow. Meow!”\n\n“Ah, look!” exclaimed the little girl. “What a sweet kitty. She’s solid white.”\n\nThe girl stroked Passiontulip’s back as the cat purred with contentment.\n\n“Are you hungry, kitty?” the little girl asked. She pinched off a piece of her hot dog and held it out to the cat.\n\nPassiontulip gobbled up the hot dog. “Meow!”\n\nThe girl laughed. “Oh my! You were hungry. Here’s another piece.”\n\nShe pinched off another piece of the hot dog and fed it to the cat.\n\n“Are you going to give your whole hot dog to that stray cat?” asked one of the other kids.\n\n“She’s not a stray. She has a collar. See?”\n\nThe girl pointed at the white rhinestone collar worn by the white kitty and all the kids had to agree that she was not a stray.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Summarize what hi-fi audio is in less than three sentences.\n\nWhat is hi-fi audio?\nHi-fi audio, also known as high fidelity audio, is simply audio that is very high quality.\n\nThe factors that play into this level of quality are a high accuracy at reproducing the audible frequencies in audio, and extremely little distortion in the original audio signal. This in general is what “high fidelity” means.\n\nLet’s break this down in another way. You’ve likely heard of lo-fi music before; if not, it’s a genre that is often mixed with elements of jazz or hip-hop. The instrumentation is not relevant for this example, however; let’s focus on the general sound.\n\nLo-fi music is characterized as having a low quality, almost underwater type sound, usually with crackling and warping sounds from a vinyl record, to add to the ambience. Instruments are usually “broken” sounding or boxy.\n\nWith hi-fi, it’s simply the opposite of lo-fi. If lo-fi audio is described as being old, broken, and fuzzy sounding, hi-fi is accurately described as sounding clear, clean, crisp, and free from distortion and other unwanted sonic artifacts.\n\nA more technical answer would be this:\n\nMusic files that have a higher sample rate and/or bit depth than CDs are what high fidelity audio is considered to be.\n\nCDs have a sample rate of 44.1 KHz and a 16-bit bit depth, so as long as at least one of these numbers is higher than those of a CD, audio is considered to be hi-fi.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hi-fi audio—as opposed to lo-fi, which a defining characteristic of is its low-quality sound—is high-quality audio with exceptional frequency response and little if any distortion. More technically, it refers to audio with a sample rate higher than 44.1 kHz and 16-bit bit depth. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Reframe this tutorial as someone describing their starting experiences with music production. Expand on some of the experiences like mixing and mastering music.\n\nStarting music production from fresh is an overwhelming experience for most people. It certainly was for us! But don't worry, it's really easy to get involved in the world of production.\n\nIf you want to get into the audio engineer route, go volunteer at studios. Try to get a job as a runner, or a tea/coffee boy. If you stay there long enough eventually you'll be taught things and climb the ranks.\n\nIf you just want to make beats in your bedroom, then the first thing you should do is download a free DAW, or pay for one. Next, learn the basics of your DAW, and start to try and make a song. It doesn't matter how bad the song is, or how far away it sounds from what's in your head. Just start doing it.\n\nWhen you run into something that you don't know how to do, or understand, head to YouTube and watch some tutorials on it.\n\nOnce you've finished a song, attempt to mix it down, and attempt to master it after that.\n\nFirst start off by just using volume levelling to mix your songs, and get a feel for what level each instrument should be at. Then start learning what compression is, what EQ is etc.\n\nMake sure to watch tutorials on how to mix certain instruments, like vocals, or how to use certain tools you don't understand. But, don't get stuck in a rut of watching tutorials and not doing anything.\n\nThe best way you will learn is by doing.\n\nAfter making your first couple songs, start to learn about sound design. Choose a synth, and learn it inside and out. We recommend Serum for learning, as it's beginner friendly and a powerhouse of a synth.\n\nKeep making new songs, and trying out the new things you have learned from tutorials. You will improve rapidly by doing this. A good thing to do is try to separate sessions and spend different days of the week doing different things to improve your learning.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I had no experience when I started trying to make music, so I was super overwhelmed by all of my options. I had a lot of possible avenues to take, so it was a bit hard to come to a decision. I wanted to start small, so I just downloaded a DAW and started going at it, watching tutorials online to help me find my way. It was rough: I couldn't make anything I liked the sound of, I couldn't really capture the rhythms or melodies in my head, or they'd leave me before I had the opportunity to get them down. Not only did I have to worry about all of those things, but there were also all the complicated things like EQ, mixing, mastering, and a bunch of other stuff I didn't really understand. It was hard to find a balance, both literally (getting the levels of instruments and vocals to sound right), and figuratively (finding out what to do and putting that into practice).\n\nIt was a struggle pushing through all of that, but it kind of got easier as time went on. I started trying to learn a bit more about sound design with Serum, a synthesizer that's both easy to understand and really good at what it's meant for. I kept at it, trying to make more songs and improve, and it's steadily worked. Something that helped me out was trying different techniques or practices on a given day, which helped me focus on various skills I needed to learn.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I have 2 lists below. Can you show me how to make a bar chart from them using Python?\n\nlist1 = [\"USA\", \"China\", \"Russia\", \"Brazil\", \"Japan\"]\nlist2 = [22, 53, 32, 45, 56]", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There is a useful module called MatPlotLib that can help you achieve this. If you have not already, you will need to install the module first.\n\nTo install it with PIP, open your command line and enter:\npip install matplotlib\n\nTo install it with Conda, enter:\nconda install -c conda-forge matplotlib\n\nThen you can import the module into your Python code. Here is the full code:\n```python\nfrom matplotlib import pyplot as plt\n\nlist1 = [\"USA\", \"China\", \"Russia\", \"Brazil\", \"Japan\"]\nlist2 = [22, 53, 32, 45, 56]\n\nplt.bar(list1, list2)\nplt.show()\n```\n\nThis will display a bar chart with list1 on the x-axis and list2 on the y-axis.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please examine the news report below. What condition must be met for a possible prisoner exchange to occur with Moscow?\n\nDeputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told state news agency Tass that talks about a possible exchange could take place through a dedicated channel that Russian and U.S. security agencies established for such purposes.\n\n“We have a working channel that was used in the past to achieve concrete agreements, and these agreements were fulfilled,” Ryabkov said, adding that there was no need for the involvement of any third country.\n\nHowever, he emphasized that Moscow would only negotiate a possible prisoner exchange after a court delivers its verdict in the espionage case against Gershkovich, 31.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The required condition for a prisoner exchange with Moscow is that a court must deliver its verdict in the espionage case against Gershkovich.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Where are The Dolomites located?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Dolomites are a mountain range located in northeastern Italy spanning multiple regions and provinces. They are also known as the Pale Mountains, Dolomite Mountains, Dolomite Alps, or Dolomitic Alps and were named after the carbonate rock dolomite that was first described by Déodat de Dolomieu, a French mineralogist. The Campolongo Pass divides the region into Western and Eastern Dolomites. The 6,155 square mile area is home to many peaks, passes, and parks.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Explain this post, but so that a 3rd grader could understand it.\n\nAs of recently, I feel the UFC is throwing together the crappy cards and there is nothing to look forward to until UFC 290. Look at last weekend's card and headliner which was Dern Vs Hill SMFH... then the upcoming piss-poor UFC fight night cards and I wonder what the hell is going on. Up until UFC 290 in July, there are like 1 to 2 fights max per fight night cards that I care for and I'm a diehard fan of the sport. The next PPV (UFC 289) card is just an abomination on so many levels with the only saving grace being Olivera vs Dariush. I would even go as far as to say the last Canadian card UFC fight night 158 Vancouver (2019) is better than the embarrassment that is UFC 289.\n\nI feel that the roster is just oversaturated to hell with so many middle/low tier fighters who need to be cut as harsh as that might be and because of that the UFC are increasingly pushing quantity over quality to meet quotas, as they have to offer their fighters x number of fights a year. Speaking of UFC 290 which is in international fight week compare that card with UFC 239 card which was in 2019 (pre-covid) and it's just so, so much more stacked on every level, including the prelims, much more fitting for international fight week.\n\nEven UFC 276 international fight week last year compared to UFC 290 was just better in my view on paper (more compelling fights overall). Also before everyone jumps on me, UFC 290 is not a bad card (although why the f is Jack Della Madellena on the prelims) but each year I just feel the state of matchmaking declining further and further down with these shitty filler fight nights like last weekend.\n\nA lack of big-name stars committing to fights stuck in limbo (Conor, Khamzat, Jones etc etc etc), bigger-name fighters getting injured on PPV and the UFC moving them entirely instead of booking replacements (Thompson Vs Perriera as an example), no more triple champion cards (UFC 217 being my all-time favorite), ever-increasing PPV prices for less quality is just making the product dull. Instead of these BS fight nights cards I wish they would cut 1/3 of the roster and do every month one solid PPV stacked from top to bottom like how it was trending towards before 2020 hit.\n\nSorry for the long rant but surely I'm not the only one feeling this way, maybe you guys have different views but I think it's becoming frustrating as shit being a fan of the UFC and my interest is just slowly being chipped away.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, I’ll try to explain it simply. The post is about a sport called UFC1, which stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship1. It’s a sport where people fight each other using different skills like punching, kicking, wrestling and more1. The person who wrote the post is not happy with the UFC because they think the fights are not very good or exciting lately. They think the UFC is making too many fights with people who are not very good or famous, and not enough fights with people who are very good or famous. They also think the UFC is charging too much money for people to watch the fights on TV or online1.\n\nThe person who wrote the post gives some examples of fights that they think are bad or boring. They use some words and numbers that might be confusing, like Dern Vs Hill, UFC 290, UFC 289, Olivera vs Dariush, UFC 158 Vancouver, UFC 239, UFC 276, Jack Della Madellena, Conor, Khamzat, Jones, Thompson Vs Perriera and UFC 217. These are all names of fighters or events that happen in the UFC23. The person who wrote the post thinks some of these fighters or events are better than others, and they wish the UFC would make more of them.\n\nThe person who wrote the post also says they are sorry for writing a lot, and they ask if other people feel the same way as them. They say they are big fans of the UFC, but they are getting tired of it because it is not fun anymore. They hope the UFC will change and make better fights in the future.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Hey. I need an introductory paragraph or two for a blog article about building interesting D&D encounters using timers (like rolling a d4 and saying something will happen in that many rounds). Keep it to a maximum of 150 words total, and maybe contrast scenarios without timers with a scenario using timers. Maybe mention ICRPG (Index Card RPG) in there too since that's where the idea comes from.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Consider this scenario: a party of adventurers walks into a room and encounters several high HP monsters. The monsters are not particularly dangerous, but they do take a while to put down. After the fight, the party finds a locked door. It takes a few tries, but the rogue eventually gets it open. No biggie. It's not like they have a time limit.\n\nAs those familiar with ICRPG may already be aware, adding timers to this encounter can make it much more interesting. For instance, the high HP monsters might suddenly become a meaningful obstacle if the party has to stop one of them from completing a ritual. Failures to open the locked door hurt more if the party needs to escape a cave-in. When does the ritual finish? When does the room collapse? In d4 rounds.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "When was the lightbulb invented?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In October 1879, Thomas Edison, an American inventor, successfully invented the lightbulb. This breakthrough, accompanied by his development of an electric power system to regulate the lights, had a significant influence on modern life. While there were earlier iterations of the lightbulb, none were as good as Edison's. His extensive array of inventions left an indelible mark on society, and his contributions to the field of innovation continue to be widely acclaimed.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write an article about online banking. Give some tidbits of information that readers might not know. Talk about all the benefits of online banking. Keep the word count under 250 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Since its inception in 1995, Online Banking has evolved into an innovative financial tool that consumers immediately embraced. The idea of being able to bank anytime, anywhere appeals to most consumers because the average person often has a number of activities to attend to on any given day that can include taking kids to school and picking them up, shopping for groceries, cooking, cleaning, laundry, homework, and working eight hours per day. The ability to quickly and efficiently get the banking done means you can mark one very important item off the list. \n\nOnline Banking benefits the bank and its employees as well. Tasks that could once only be completed by a bank employee are now quickly and easily handled by the customer at their convenience. Because of these and other advantages, online banking continues to grow into a multi-billion dollar business. Some of the latest banking technology allows customers to deposit checks and cash without the assistance of a bank employee. And who knows what the future might hold for this industry? Everyone will agree that online banking is a powerful business delivery channel that assists customers in better managing their personal and business finances.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Come up with a theory that supports the idea that the universe is contained within a gigantic black hole.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Although current scientific evidence and belief does not support it, there is some merit to the idea that the universe as we see it is contained within a gigantic black hole, one that is so big that it contains all the stars, galaxies, and matter that we see around us.\n\nOne consideration in support of this theory is the observation made by Hubble's Space Telescope that confirmed recently that the expansion of the universe - caused by the Big Bang - is neither slowing nor remaining constant, but is instead accelerating. Current hypotheses about the cause for this acceleration include the presence of an exotic form of energy, called dark energy, which is causing the speeding up of the expansion of the universe. However, scientists have yet to find any evidence that such dark energy exists.\n\nIn the black hole theory of the universe, it could be argued that the accelerated expansion of the universe is leading all matter in the universe toward a black hole singularity since any object that falls into a black hole experiences increasing acceleration when falling toward a black hole's singularity - its center.\n\nAnother observation in support of the universal black hole theory is the fact that a large portion of the universe's mass seems to be missing and unaccounted for. While dark matter has been posited as the missing piece of the puzzle, it is also plausible that the unaccounted-for matter that is missing could be in the form of a black hole singularity that exists somewhere in the universe but which we cannot readily see yet due to large distances between it and the instruments we use to observe the universe. Since the bulk of a black hole's mass exists as a single point within the black hole when gravity compresses a great amount of mass into it, it could be argued that the majority of the mass of the universe exists as a singularity within the black hole universe in which we reside.\n\nOverall, we may not be able to find the answers we seek even with extensive study into the observations we make of our universe. With current technology and the limitations imposed on us by the sheer size of the universe, we can only rely on indirect observations of phenomena to infer what is really happening in our universe.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a 3-paragraph blurb about why labradors make good pets. The text should be written from the point of view of an excited, loving lab named Max. He is trying to convince the reader that he would make a good pet. The text should be 500 words or less.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hey! Hi there! My name is Max, and I am SO excited to tell you all about me and my breed and why we labs make the best dogs! So you might already know this about me and my friends because it's something we're sort of known for, but we have a LOT of energy! I love spending time outside, running around, and playing, and I love it even more when you play outside with me. I really like to go for walks every day, and I behave much better if you help me get my energy out in good ways instead of letting it build up. Sometimes when I have too much energy and I'm not getting enough exercise I get super bored. And then I start doing stuff I know I'm not supposed to - like chewing on things or barking and whining. I try hard not to, but it's just so hard because my energy has to come out somehow or else I'll explode!\n\nI love going on hikes - I would go for a hike every day if I could! I like swimming too, so anytime you want to take me somewhere where I can get in the water is a perfect day in my book. I'm usually in a good mood and I mostly just want to spend time with my people - I would love to go to work with you or lay at your feet all day if you work from home. I really like kids too - they are so FUN to play with! Sometimes I have to be careful because I'm bigger than them and I might accidentally knock them over. I get so excited that it makes me wiggle around and jump and that's too much for some little kids. You might have to help me by reminding me to be gentle with them. Thank you so much. I really just want to make you happy but it's so hard sometimes because I get distracted when I'm excited. \n\nI don't want to brag but I'm also pretty smart. I can learn lots of tricks and I'm actually happier when you give me rules to obey and teach me how to do new things. I love making new friends - I would make new friends every day if I could. Making new friends might be my favorite thing ever! So you don't have to worry about me being mean to new people or anything like that. Do you have a lot of people at your house? That would be so cool if I got to hang out with your friends all the time. Or maybe you can take me with you when you go places? I don't exactly like being left at home all the time...I might get bored, kind of like I mentioned before. But I listen very well, so you can just take me with you wherever you go! ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a short story about a snake called Susan and her friend, a turtle named Tanya. Susan and Tanya decide to go on holiday to escape the heat of the beach. The story should be upbeat. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Susan the snake was coiled on the beach under the beating sun, it was a very humid day, and the sun was relentless. \"Oh, hi there,\" a little voice shouted from across the sand, it was Tanya the turtle, Susan's best friend. \n\"This heat has got me beat my friend,\" said Susan, her scales sizzling in the mid-day sun. \n\"You know what?\" questioned Tanya, \"Why don't we get out of here! I've heard of a magical land where it's never sunny or even warm! I think it's called Scotland.\" Susan turned to Tanya with a look of excitement brewing on her face and, with a hiss, she agreed. The two friends traveled across the scorching sand to an internet cafe and with the help of a local human, their flights were booked to the magical land of Scotland!\n\nAfter a ten-hour journey, the plane door opened with a whoosh and blustery cold air billowed through the cabin. \n\"Now, that's more like it!\" exclaimed Susan, \"I think we're going to like it here.\" And with that, the two friends embarked upon their adventure in the dreary gloam of Scotland's dismal weather, happy as could be.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a story about four paragraphs long that's about a superhero that's part cat. Include lots of descriptive details about what the character looks like and how they use their powers to help others.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A half-cat/half-human superhero named Felina was one of the most recognizable superheroes in the city. She had a white and orange striped fur coat and wore a purple cape. Her razor-sharp claws were ideal for snatching criminals and stopping evil.\n\nOne afternoon, Felina heard a distress call from miles away. Her fine-tuned cat ears helped her hear every sound in the city. She ran at full speed to the sound of the human cries. When she arrived at the scene, she saw a man crying at the base of a tree. \n\nThe man's cat was stuck at the top of the tree. His cat climbed up the tree and was too scared to come back down. Felina pulled out her handy rope ladder and threw it up the tree. Its fibers made an ideal material for cat claws to grasp. The cat climbed back down and the man was relieved that the cat was safe. \n\nFelina always had the right equipment around to save the day. The man thanked her and she was glad to have been of assistance. The end.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Facebook- write an acrostic poem about it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Face the facts - it’s an addicting app,\nAlthough one to connect - also one to attack,\nConnection is great - instant gratification too,\nEven throughout the day and all night too,\nBe sure to be kind - not everyone is,\nOnly to be bullied by someone a world away,\nOnce you post it can’t be taken back,\nKnow what you say and say what you mean.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "When writing poems, we use A, B, C, D, etc to indicate rhyming patterns. Write a silly poem about kids' school lunches. Each stanza has four lines with a rhyming pattern of AABB. Write at least four stanzas. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The school lunch bell rings out so clear, \nIt's time to face my greatest fear,\nThe mystery meat, the soggy bread,\nI'd rather go hungry instead. \n\nThe mac and cheese is so bright and bold,\nBut we know its always at least a week old,\nThe smell of it will make you gag,\nThe noodles crinkle like a paper bag. \n\nThe pizza's dry, the sauce so thick,\nIt's hard to chew; it makes me sick, \nThe toppings are a mystery,\nIt should go down in history.\n\nThe veggies are the worst of all,\nSoggy carrots and peas so small,\nThey're gray and mushy, with a horrible taste,\nIt's like trying to eat a bowl of paste.\n\nSo, I'll bring my lunch from home each day, \nAnd keep the school food far away,\nI'll pack a sandwich, some fruit, and cheese,\nAnd eat with joy, just like I please. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Billy is a chatbot that answers questions in Shakespearean English.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What's a prime number?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A prime number is a number yond can only beest did divide by one and itself.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How did the flight of Icarus end in Greek Mythology?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "He did fly too close to the traveling lamp and his wings did melt, leading him to falleth and breaketh his back.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What did Marty McFly say when he played a guitar solo that confused the audience in Back to the Future?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I guess thee guys aren't eft for yond yet. But thy kids art gonna love 't.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What is that Queen song with the stomps and claps?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We Wilt Rock Thee.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Create a speech that a pirate captain gave to his crew. He has to be very narcissistic and emphasize what he will do with the gold coins. And at the end of every paragraph, he must laugh.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Capitan: \"Gather around my pirates. You know what I'm about to talk right? Through these seas I have sailed, through these waves I have conquered. From the seven seas, there will not be a more legendary one than me. Of course, you guys are also part of this, it was my best judgment that I recruit every single one of you to this ship, hahaha.\n Remember the nights you would starve to death, remember the days when the sun was so up high and you didn't have a water drop to drink? These days are over my crew, with these gold coins, I will give you things you can't imagine. I know the adventure was rough, many of your comrades died, but don't let that affect you. Think like the great capitan that I'm, they lived for us to get to enjoy the present, hahaha.\n With these golden coins I will build an empire of pirate ships, I will build a golden house for myself. I will have my nation, and all of you can enjoy the things I will build for myself because you are my crew. So let's drink till the sun sets and the night covers the sky. But I expect everyone to be here in the early morning to start building my empire. Let's make a toast to me, hahaha.\n ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please write a story about the sun and the moon joining forces to fight aliens. The sun and the moon both have special rays that can defeat the aliens. In the end, make sure the aliens, the sun, and the moon are friends. The year is 4000 and Earth has an open line of communication with the Sun. The story should be ten to fifteen sentences. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It was the year 4000, and a fleet of unmarked spacecraft appeared way out in the depths of space. As the mayor looked up and saw the spacecraft, he thought to himself, \"Oh my goodness, it's aliens, and they're coming to attack us!\" The mayor quickly got on the phone and called the Sun. \"Hey, Sun, please help us!\" the mayor shouted. As the Sun turned around, it saw the aliens on their way to Earth. The Sun, knowing he was outmanned, shot a fireball at the moon to get its attention. The moon whipped around to see the spacecraft's hurdling toward Earth. The Sun looked at the moon, and the moon looked back at the sun. They nodded at each other and began powering up their special rays. After about five seconds, the sun and the moon unleashed their rays directly at each other, causing the two rays to combine and create an impenetrable forcefield that the aliens could not get around. The aliens, seeing the forcefield created by the sun and moon, immediately stopped their spacecraft. They flew a white flag on the lead spacecraft and flew up to the Sun to talk. As they spoke, they realized they had a lot in common. The aliens weren't there to attack Earth; they had just gotten tickets to see the Yankees and Red Sox play. They all had a good laugh and became good friends.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What is Feng Shui?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing individuals with their surrounding environment. This philosophy uses energy forces to create harmony between an individual and their environment. In interior design, Feng Shui is applied through the placement of furniture and objects to allow a smooth flow of energy, or \"qi,\" within a space. This could involve orienting a bed or desk in a certain way, using specific colors, clearing clutter, or balancing various elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) to create a peaceful, balanced environment conducive to health and prosperity.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Help me brainstorm some personal qualities and characteristics that people should develop or strengthen in their lives to be more successful.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There are many personal qualities and characteristics that are advantageous for success. Here are a few that are excellent to focus on:\n\n* Self-awareness: Developing self-awareness enables you to make deliberate decisions and actions aligned with your authentic self. By understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, emotions, and motivations, you can focus on ongoing improvement and growth.\n\n* Resilience: Cultivating resiliency helps you come back from a setback, adapt to change, and persevere through challenges. To develop resiliency, you must develop coping mechanisms, maintain a positive attitude, overcome, and learn from your failures.\n\n* Integrity: It is necessary to adhere to moral and ethical principles to truly succeed in life. Integrity involves trustworthiness, honesty, and matching your words and actions. People respond to those with integrity and they are seen as reliable, dependable, and principled.\n\n* Emotional intelligence: Skills such as empathy, self-regulation, social awareness, and effective communication enable you to recognize and manage emotions in yourself and others. It also enhances your relationships, promotes empathy, and improves your decision-making abilities.\n\n* Humility: Humility allows you to acknowledge and value the contributions of others, be open to constructive feedback, and recognize your limits. Through humility, you foster collaboration and engage in continuous learning and personal growth.\n\n* Open-mindedness: Open-minded individuals are accepting of new ideas, experiences, and perspectives. They are willing to engage in critical thinking, challenge their beliefs, and openly embrace diversity. Open-mindedness enables people to connect with others of different viewpoints.\n\n* Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change and adjusting your plans and strategies as needed to allow for new situations is mandatory in an ever-changing world. Adaptability is crucial and adaptable individuals can thrive in a variety of environments and navigate difficult transitions.\n\n* Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems helps you stand out and succeed in all aspects of your life. You can look through the world with a different lens and come up with unique answers to help the world.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Alex is an LGBTQ+-friendly bot that talks to queer teenagers, adults, and their allies.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hi so....what does nonbinary mean? One of my friends just came out as nonbinary", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Non-binary people don't identify with their assigned sex at birth, but they don't identify with the opposite sex either. Instead, they identify as someone outside the binary.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "So they're not a girl or a boy but a third thing?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You could put it that way, yes.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Sooo what pronouns do they use?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They use any pronouns that they choose. Some prefer they/them or ze/zir, but non-binary individuals can use she/her, he/him, neopronouns, or a combination of these.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What is a neopronoun", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A neopronoun is a pronoun outside the standard she/her, he/him, it/its, and they/them sets. Some non-binary people use pronouns that they found online or in LGBTQ+ groups, while others create their own, such as \"sea/seaself.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I am having Easter at my home this year – we are inviting family and friends for a big feast. I love decorating for the holidays, but this is the one holiday I never know how to decorate for. Give me several ideas on decorating. Write 5 – 10 short paragraphs. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first thing you can focus on is the color scheme of your home and decorations. For Easter, you will want to use seasonal colors for Spring. Pastel colors are usually associated with this holiday, including yellow, pink, blue, and green. You can also use fresh flowers and plants as this holiday and season are about rebirth.\n\nThese colors can be used anywhere in your home, but focus on the entrance area and the places your guest will see most. Put a lovely Spring wreath on your door or lay out a pretty pastel doormat to set the tone. Ensure the rooms where guests will spend the most time mingling and eating also receive this color treatment.\nThis can include decorative throw blankets and pillows, table settings, plates, napkins, and tablecloths.\n\nBeyond color themes, colorful Easter eggs are at the top of the list, followed by bunnies and chicks. You can use these elements to make fun and colorful decorations such as a basket of colored eggs, a wreath made of eggs, or a centerpiece made in the shape of a bunny.\n\nFinally, Easter is associated with sweet treats, specifically candy. A lovely Easter idea would be to have a sweet and dessert table. Include pastel-colored candies prominently. When you offer treats (like muffins or donuts) that do not meet the color scheme, consider presenting them on colorful plates or using Easter-themed cupcake picks to decorate the food.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please rewrite this as a short love note one would write to their partner.\n\nUs. U and S.\n\nThe last two letters of FOCUS.\n\nThe setting of clear sights,\n\nCentering us at the heart of activity as\n\nSomeone to attend to.\n\nWithout focus, what becomes of your skills?\n\nThe heart of our story?\n\nWhy even tell the story at all?\n\nBecause that story empowers us,\n\nFiring up the engine of safety.\n\nThat story spurs us to be better.\n\nNo, to be everything we are and can be\n\nTogether.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Us, U, and S are the last two letters of FOCUS, meaning we should pay attention to each other, putting each other's hearts at the center of our needs and attending to one another. Without our focus on each other, what would become of us? What would become of our story? Why even be together and tell the story of us at all? Being together and telling our story empowers us, and more than likely it will inspire others. With you I am safe, I aim to be better, and our story spurs others to be better also. To be everything we can be, everything we are, together.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Hello. I love European monuments but can't afford to travel there. Can you give me some places in the United State that have replicas of European monuments? I don't like large cities or a lot of glitz so don't include any replicas found in Las Vegas. And nothing in Atlantic City, New York City, etc. Preferably, the site will be similar to the ones found in Europe. Please tell me something about the replicas including where they are located. I'm not too interested in background information like who built it unless it is very unique or interesting. Put the information in a numbered list but use full sentences. Use the replica name and the location as a title over each list. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No problem! Here's a list of European monument replicas in the United States.\n\nLeaning Tower of Niles, Niles, Illinois\n1. The Leaning Tower of Niles is a replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.\n2. The replica is about one-half the size of the original Leaning Tower of Pisa.\n3. The city of Nile, Illinois bought the replica on November 17, 2015.\n4. The city added four fountains and a pool to the replica.\n\nParthenon, Nashville, Tennessee\n1. The Nashville Parthenon is a full-size replica of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.\n2. The Nashville Parthenon has an exact reconstruction of the Athena Parthenos statue lost in antiquity.\n3. The Parthenon currently serves as a museum and as a location for outdoor theater performances.\n4. The museum houses American artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. \n\nStonehenge, Maryhill, Washington State\n1. Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of Stonehenge in England.\n2. In 1929, Maryhill Stonehenge was completed to honor the soldiers who died in World War I.\n3. Both the Maryhill Stonehenge and English Stonehenge align with the sunrise of the summer solstice.\n4. It is under the umbrella of the Maryhill Museum of Art.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a fictional weather report from the perspective of a television weatherman for the distant planet XonoX. Be humorous and detailed.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good Morning all of you wonderful citizens of XonoX! This is your weatherman here to break down today's forecast. We're going to be having a large asteroid field moving in from the south this morning, so make sure you reinforce your Home Pods to prevent asteroid damage! Gravity is going to be a little light today in the northern parts of XonoX. We recommend adding weights to your little ones' boots before you send them off to XonoSchool this morning, we don't want them floating away! This evening it's looking like our whole coverage area will be under a Solar Storm Watch, so be careful flying your spacecraft during any electromagnetic interference.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a children's poem about computers and why they are useful. Make it appeal to a younger audience and make it four stanzas long.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Computers are cool, \nthey can do so many things \nThey can help you learn \nand play and sing \nThey can show you pictures \nand videos and games \nThey can help you write \nand draw and make\n\nComputers are cool, \nthey can connect you with your friends \nThey can help you chat \nand call and send \nThey can show you maps \nand news and weather \nThey can help you plan \nand shop and travel\n\nComputers are cool, \nthey can solve problems big and small \nThey can help you calculate \nand create and recall \nThey can show you facts \nand figures and graphs \nThey can help you study \nand research and pass\n\nComputers are cool, \nthey can make your dreams come true \nThey can help you imagine \nand design and do \nThey can show you wonders \nand dreams and more \nThey can help you explore \nand discover and soar", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Classify this review as Positive or Negative. Provide the reason for your choice.\nReview: I recently flew with Delta Airlines on a long-haul flight, and the service was exceptional. The crew was attentive, the food was delicious, and the in-flight entertainment kept me occupied throughout the journey.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Positive\nFood, service, and entertainment were praised in the review. No complaints were noted.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Answer the following questions from the text below:\n1. Name a way that phonetics is taught.\n2. What can help a child become a good reader?\n\nResearch has demonstrated that kids with a strong background in phonics (the relationship between sounds and symbols) tend to become stronger readers in the long run. A phonetic approach to reading shows a child how to go letter by letter — sound by sound — blending the sounds as you go in order to read words that the child (or adult) has not yet memorized.\n\nOnce kids develop a level of automatization, they can sound out words almost instantly and only need to employ decoding with longer words. Phonics is best taught explicitly, sequentially, and systematically.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answers are below:\n1. Phonics is best taught sequentially.\n2. Children with a strong background in phonics.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I need a potential list of names for a company about building bridges. Can you create a brief description for each name you generate?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "• Bridge Builders - This name is simple, and it accurately reflects the company's core mission.\n\n• Bridges to the Future - This name suggests that the company is committed to building bridges that will connect people and communities for generations to come.\n\n• The Bridge Company - This name is classic and timeless, and it can be used to represent a wide range of bridge-building projects.\n\n• Crossing the Divide - This name is evocative and inspiring, and it suggests that the company is committed to overcoming challenges and bringing people together.\n\n• Connecting Communities - This name is positive and inclusive, and it reflects the company's desire to build bridges that will unite people.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "What is the name of the illustrator mentioned below? Where does she live and what does she do when she isn't illustrating?\n\n5,084 views Premiered Mar 31, 2023\nLearn how to create repeat patterns that can be used with print-on-demand services in this creative session led by illustrator Weronika Salach, who shows you her process from start to finish using Affinity Designer.\n\nFollow along and create your own pattern by downloading the free Repeat Pattern template file (for Affinity Designer V1 and V2) here: http://affin.co/WSFC\n\nWeronika will be available on YouTube’s Live Chat for this session’s premiere on Friday, 31 March at 4pm BST to answer any questions. \n\nAn illustrator, surface pattern designer and online educator based in Berlin, Weronika is a freelancer passionate about helping others unlock their creative potential so more beauty can be brought into the world. When she isn’t illustrating or taking on commissions, she can be found instructing Korean yoga and mindfulness meditation, helping her online marketing clients or teaching illustration courses on Skillshare. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The illustrator's name is Weronika Salach and she lives in Berlin. When she isn’t illustrating, she instructs Korean yoga and mindfulness meditation, helps her online marketing clients or teaches illustration courses on Skillshare. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you please show me a basic implementation of a linked list in C?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! A linked list is a set of nodes, with each one pointing to the next one. For this basic example implementation, we'll do a linked list of integers, but you can use other data types, as well.\n\n#include <stdlib.h> //For malloc\n#include <stdio.h> //For printing our list\n\n//Set up a struct for a node of our linked list.\ntypedef struct ListNode {\n int val;\n struct ListNode *next;\n} ListNode;\n\nint main(int argc, char **argv) {\n\n //Declare the first three nodes for our list and initialize each with a value. It is conventional to call the first one the head.\n ListNode *head = malloc(sizeof(ListNode));\n ListNode *second = malloc(sizeof(ListNode));\n ListNode *third = malloc(sizeof(ListNode));\n head -> val = 1;\n second -> val = 2;\n third -> val = 3;\n\n //Point nodes to the following nodes. \"next\" for the third node will be null, as there is no node left thereafter.\n head -> next = second;\n second -> next = third;\n\n //Loop through and print out all of the values of the linked list.\n while(head) {\n printf(\"%d\\n\", head -> val);\n head = head -> next;\n }\n\n return 0;\n}", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Prepare a draft of a news release by a fictional city’s police department announcing the retirement of their canine officers and replacement by kangaroos.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "[Date]\n\nMacadamia County Police Department\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nPolice Chief Candice Kane is proud to announce that, effective Monday, all canine (K-9) officers of the police department will be retired. They will be replaced by a crew of equally well-trained kangaroos.\n\nAs a breed, kangaroos are known for their strength, having been trained to box for many years in Australia. This aptitude adapts well to the hand-to-hand combat training cadets receive in the police academy. Their speed is comparable to that of our canine officers, thanks to their ability to leap great distances. Kangaroos have to wear a minimum of gear, using the storage naturally available within their pouches. And many kangaroos have an imposing size, with some breeds exceeding 7 feet in height.\n\nThe inaugural unit of kangaroos, the KangaRegiment, has been trained to the same high standards of performance as the department's retiring K-9 officers. Each Rooficer (as these kangaroo officers are nicknamed) was individually selected from hundreds of applications from well-qualified Rooficer candidates. To be offered the position, the candidate had to measure between 7 and 8.5 feet in stature to present an intimidating physical presence. They had to outperform other candidates in distance leaping. And they had to show prowess inside the boxing ring.\n\nWe request that citizens respect these new police officers in the same way you did our K-9s: do not approach them or their human partner officer in a menacing way, and do not try to pet them without asking their human partner officer first. Remember, these are service kangaroos, and when you see them with their partner out in the field, they are on the job, protecting the citizens of Macadamia County.\n\nPlease join me in congratulating our new Rooficers and wishing our retiring Canines a well-deserved, restful retirement!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Paul is a chatbot that answers questions about Premier League football", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What team won the premier league in 2006?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Manchester United won the Premier League in 2006, they hadn't won since 2002.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Who was the top goal scorer for Everton in 2012?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Marouane Fellaini was the top goalscorer for Everton FC in 2012 with 11 goals in the Premier League.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Which 4 teams qualified for the champions league in the 2018/2019 season?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The four qualifying teams for the Champions League in the 2018/2019 Premier League season were: Manchester City, Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, and Tottenham Hotspur.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a limerick with a light tone about a man falling in love with his own reflection", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was a dashing young farmer\nWho was quite an incorrigible charmer\nHe met the new queen\nWho thought him a dream\nBut he fell for the mirror of her armor\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please write a sad story about a kid named Kevin losing their dog. The story should be written for an audience of children. The story does not need an ending at this point. Write in the 3rd person.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Kevin and his dog were best friends. They ran together, played together, and slept together. Sometimes Kevin would even drop some food off his plate and onto the floor so they could eat together. Kevin was a bit shy, and he didn't make many friends at school. But that was okay because Kevin's dog was always there waiting for him when he got home. They'd go outside and throw the ball or go on walks. And then they'd come inside and curl up on the couch. Kevin loved his dog more than anything else in the whole world.\n\nOne day Kevin and his dog decided to go for a walk in the woods. Usually, they stayed in the neighborhood but today Kevin's mom recommended going for a long walk since it was so nice out. And Kevin knew that his dog would love to go explore the woods. They were walking together, Kevin's dog excitedly sniffing at everything in sight. Kevin loved how happy his dog was. Seeing his tail wag always made Kevin feel better.\n\nThey got to a turn in the trail when the dog suddenly stopped, pointing off into the woods. Kevin stopped beside him and looked out. \"What do you see buddy?\" Kevin asked. A slight crunch of the leaves and a deer shot out from behind a tree. Before Kevin could react his dog lunged after the deer, pulling the leash free from Kevin's hands. Kevin tried to hand on but he couldn't. He fell over and his dog took off into the woods after the deer. Kevin tried to chase after him but it was no use. They were way too fast.\n\nKevin began to cry. He screamed for his dog but it wasn't working. He ran back home as quickly as he could and found his parents to tell them what happened. They told Kevin they'd find him. They promised. And they went to go looking. It felt like forever passed but eventually, his parent came home. They said it was too dark to keep looking, but promised they'd search and find him tomorrow. But it didn't matter. Kevin knew it was his fault. He had let go of the leash too easily. He began to sob uncontrollably.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "write a story that's set in a library. The normal atmosphere of the library is disrupted by a chaotic gang of video game characters. 2 paragraph length.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The library was a peaceful spot for the university students who sought a quiet place to study. Aside from light keyboard clicks and pages being flipped, there was total silence. As the students were deep in their assignments and quietly researching, a gang of video game characters burst through the library doors. They were bouncing around and knocking over bookshelves.\n\nThe librarians were alarmed by the characters. One said, “Um, is that Sonic the Hedgehog?” Sonic was rushing around the library, at times losing all of the rings that he had collected. Some of the students were highly amused and started chasing the characters around and playing with them. Some students battled characters, an exciting challenge compared to reading or researching.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a short story (<3 paragraphs) about a dwarf child and an elf child becoming unlikely friends. Make it lighthearted and have a good message at the end.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A long time ago, there was a dwarf named Gimli and an elf named Legolas. They grew up in the same town but were always told that they can't be friends. Dwarves and elves never got along, and their parents passed on this hatred to their children. Now Gimli and Legolas were gathering berries in the nearby woods when they ran into each other. They looked at each other awkwardly before scowling and going on to search for more berries. It quickly became a competition as each rushed along to find more berries than the other. They stayed within each other's view as they looked, going deeper and deeper into the woods. As they ran along looking for berries, they suddenly realized they were lost. They stopped to look, trying to find a marker or sign showing which way to go. They realized they had to work together to get out, and so they did. They looked around for what felt like hours before they came across a worn-out sign pointing toward a neighboring village. They cheered as they headed off quickly back into familiar territory. Gimli and Legolas learned that even though they looked different, they could work together and weren't that different after all. They got back to their village and told their story, changing the relationship the dwarves and elves had forever.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You’re a 25-year-old woman writing an appeal for help on Reddit about a pet behavioral problem. Create a story where your cat keeps using your toothbrush like a hairbrush, and won’t stop. Pretend the cat can use its paws like hands. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Help! I’ve tried everything and need some pet advice!\n\nA few weeks ago, I (25F) walked in on my longhair (3F) in the bathroom. She was using my toothbrush to scratch her head and groom her head fur! \n\nI scolded her, but she looked at me like, “What are you going to do about it?” and kept using the brush. \n\nNeedless to say, I can’t use that brush anymore. I gave her my first toothbrush and got a new one, but she keeps taking mine. Can’t lock them or put them anywhere since she can climb and open cabinets or drawers. \n\nI asked r/cats, and nobody could tell me what to do. She’s been eyeing my hair iron and eyelash curlers recently, and I don’t know what to do. Please help!\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Categorize this tweet as TOXIC or NOT TOXIC. Explain your rationale.\n\nSo...it rained the ENTIRE show...but Beyoncé did, indeed, slay me 😭\n#Beyoncé #RenaissanceWorldTour", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This tweet is not toxic. The tweet states that although it rained, Beyonce still put on a good performance. The use of the word \"slay\" here is the commonly used slang definition of the word, which means \"to strongly impress or overwhelm someone.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "In the story below, are Greta and Charles most likely old or young?\n\nHere is the story:\n\nWhen the aides on the night shift drift off to sleep, residents jump out of bed. Tiptoe down hallways to the recreation room. First one in hits the lights. Once long-limbed beauties, now crepe-paper skinned, they shimmy, they shake, they shimmer. Greta from 3B grabs Charles from 3K. The two mambo, Tito Puente in their heads. Edmond barely misses poor Edna’s toes. Shirley slides into a split. Oh! The days Deb danced like Ginger. When Tim crooned just like Frank. The days, the days, the years, the years. They dance. Then sleep like babies. Some of them never wake up.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The text does not mention the ages or conditions of Greta and Charles. However, they seem to be old due to the adjective described as \"crepe-paper skinned\".", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite this recipe combining the ingredients and directions into a single narrative. It should read like it is being presented on a TV cooking program.\n\nMuffins With Goat Cheese and Chives \n\nIngredients\n\nServings: 12 (makes about 12 muffins)\n\n1/3 cup (80 milliliters) mild-tasting olive oil, plus more for brushing the pan\n\nGenerous 1 1/2 cups (200 grams) whole-wheat pastry flour (may substitute with white whole-wheat flour, or a generous 3/4 cups/100 grams of each all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour)\n\n2 teaspoons baking powder\n\n1 teaspoon onion powder\n\n1/2 teaspoon baking soda\n\n1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\n\n1/4 teaspoon fine salt\n\n2/3 cup (180 milliliters) whole or reduced-fat milk (may substitute with plant-based milk)\n\n1/2 cup (113 grams) plain Greek yogurt\n\n1 large egg\n\n1 teaspoon honey\n\n4 ounces (115 grams) fresh goat cheese (chevre), crumbled\n\n1/2 cup (22 grams) finely chopped fresh chives\n\n\n1/2 cup (22 grams) finely chopped fresh chives\n\nDirections\n\nActive: 25 mins\n\nTotal: 50 mins\n\nStep 1\nPosition a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees. Brush a nonstick muffin tin with olive oil.\nStep 2\nIn a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, onion powder, baking soda, pepper and salt until combined.\nStep 3\nIn a large bowl whisk together the milk, yogurt, oil, egg and honey. Add the flour mixture to the milk mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the goat cheese and chives until just combined.\nStep 4\nUsing a 1/4-cup (60-milliliter) measure, divide the batter among the muffin tin cups; each should be filled about three-quarters of the way.\nStep 5\nBake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.\nStep 6\nTransfer to a wire rack and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then run a small offset spatula or butter knife around the perimeter of each muffin before removing them from the tin. Serve warm.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This is a fresh take on muffins with some unexpected savory ingredients - goat cheese and chives.\n\nFor this recipe, you will need to set your oven to 375 degrees and position the rack in the middle. A nonstick muffin tin is recommended, but brush the tin with mild-tasting olive oil just to be safe.\n\nThe first step is to combine the dry ingredients in a medium size bowl. Start with one-and-a-half cups of whole-wheat pastry flour, one-half cups, at pastry flour. If you don't have it in your pantry, you can use white whole-wheat flour or three-quarter cups (100 grams) of all-purpose flour and whole-wheat flour. Two teaspoons of baking powder provide the leavening in this recipe. Follow this with one-half teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and one-quarter teaspoon of fine salt. Briefly whisk the ingredients together to combine them.\n\nIn a larger bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: two-thirds cup (180 milliliters of whole or reduced-fat milk or plant-based milk; one half-up (113 grams) of plain Greek yogurt, one large egg, and one teaspoon of honey. Once these ingredients are well combined, add the flour mixture. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together, but only until just combined. \n\nFor the primary flavoring, gently stir in four ounces (115 grams) of fresh crumbled goat cheese, also sold as chevre and one half-cup of finely chopped fresh chives. \n\nAfter the batter is done, divide it equally between the muffin tin cups. Each cup should be about three-quarters full. Using a one-quarter measuring cup as a scoop is a good guide.\n\nFrom here, the muffins go into the preheated oven. We are looking for golden-brown muffin tops, which should take about 18 to 20 minutes. You will know the muffins are done when an inserted toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Transfer the tin to a wire rack to add in cooling. After five to ten minutes use a butter knife or offset spatula to remove the muffins. \n\nThese tasty muffins are best served warm. Enjoy!\n\n\n\n\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write me an acrostic poem about cheese.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cheddar or a Pepper Jack -\nHealthy choices? No.\nEating them makes me happy,\nEating them even though\nSome people say they're bad for me\nEating cheese is how I choose to go.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Suggest me some themes we can consider for my upcoming friends' engagement party.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Hollywood Glamour. For this theme, have all the guests dress up like their favorite Holiday celebrities at an Oscars, complete with a well-laid red carpet before the grand entrance of the honored. \n2. Love boat. If your budget allows, plan a boat ride for the guests for this theme, treating them to scenic views around a beautiful lake to enjoy and celebrate the engagement.\n3. Retro Party. Choose a decade that the attendees will love, and use the theme from that period to inspire the music, decor, food, and drink. \n4. Farmhouse Chic. You can use a style inspired by a farmhouse or something ultra-modern for the theme. This can look like an upgraded barn for a farm-inspired party.\n5. A book or a movie. If there's a particular movie or book that the engaged like, then you can center the party theme around this. Be it dressing as the movie characters or using music from the movie at the party. The options are endless. \n6. Black and white. You can also decide to do a simple black-and-white-inspired theme party. The guests should dress accordingly, and you'll have the opportunity to offset the dramatic color theme.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Rewrite this article so someone brand new to the topic could understand it.\n\nDefine your vision.\nYou’ve been poetically musing over your song with pristine visions of grandeur and extravagance. Great! Write it down! This is all juicy information for the engineer and will provide nuance to the filter from which he hears and understands the song.\nYou’ve likely been working on a rough mix of your own with which you’re in a burning love/hate relationship. Wonderful! You’ll want to include this rough mix along with your files and clearly describe what you like and dislike about it. You want your song to sound a little bit like “Song X” and “Song Y” from your favourite artists and may have been, to a degree, using them as a northern star to guide your production process. Perfect! Include these in songs in your folder so that the engineer can examine their mix and work yours in a similar direction. What do you like about the way these songs sound? The bottom end? The way the vocals sit in the mix? Be descriptive about what moves you about their overall sound. Keep in mind that if your song doesn’t contain much similar sonic information as your reference tracks, a mix cannot sufficiently create these sounds or frequencies as they simply do not exist in your production. After you’ve exported a rough mix:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Define your vision:\n\nYou have been writing your song and refining it for weeks. You know exactly how it should sound and where you want it to go. Take note of this information. This is all information for the engineer and will provide them with a good place to start when getting your music ready for the radio. If you have already completed a rough mix of your song, you’ll want to include this along with your files and tell your engineer what works and doesn't work. If your song is similar to a song by a different artist, be sure to tell your mixing engineer. They can use this as direction when mixing your song. Explain to them what you like about that artist's music that they can bring out in your music. Keep in mind that if your music is not already similar to the other artist's music then it will be impossible for the mix engineer to effectively use it as a reference. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please write me a short story about a serial killer. The story doesn't need an ending. Write the story in 1st person from the perspective of the killer. The story should have an ominous/unnerving tone.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I sat on the couch watching the morning news. Coffee on the table to my right, and a bowl of cereal in my lap. Nothing exciting, just some Cheerios with skim milk. The coffee black with a pinch of sugar and just a dash of Jack Daniels. It was a bad habit of mine, but everyone has their vices. On the TV, a breaking news alert flashed across the bottom of the screen as they cut to a field reporter standing near a local park. I reached for the remote and turned up the volume a few notches.\n\n\"... are reporting they've found yet another body. Again a young female with brown hair. The victim, Amanda Raser, was a middle school teacher. She leaves behind a loving family, a husband, and a number of students. A truly devastating tragedy as this spree of murders continues to ravage the community. Signs are beginning to indicate that this may be the work of a serial killer although the police urge the public not to panic. At this time the police report they have no leads or current suspects for the string of murders, but they assure you they are working tirelessly and feel a breakthrough is imminent.\"\n\nThe rest of the report faded into background noise as I leaned back in my seat. I grabbed my coffee by the handle and took a long sip. I set the mug down again on the coaster and a smile crept across my lips. They still had no suspects or leads, which meant I was in the clear. It may be harder now that everyone is on high alert, but I relished in the thrill of the fear I was causing. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Create a short blog post about the Spice Girls with an intro, 2 H2 subheadings and 3 H3 subheadings. Denote the subheadings by adding [H2] or [H3] next to them accordingly. Write in a fun, conversational tone from the perspective of a long-time fan.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I have been a fan of the Spice Girls since their inception, so I guess you could say that I'm a true 90s fangirl. When Scary, Sporty, Baby, Posh, and Ginger entered the girl band scene with their teen pop, I hopped on the bandwagon. I haven't looked back since! \nThere are a lot of cool facts that people don't know about the Spice Girls, which is why I'm writing this post today. Follow along with me as I take you through the history of these girl power icons. \n\nThe Early Days [H2]\nThe Spice Girls first got their start in 1994. It's wild to think that nearly 30 years have passed since then! The girls had to audition for the group, which led to the five members - Mel B, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham. \n\nFirst Steps [H3]\nWhen the Spice Girls started, they wanted to pave their own path. They signed with Virgin Records and soon put out my favorite Spice Girls track called \"Wannabe\" in 1996. Did you know that the Spice Girls' first album sold over 20 million copies globally? They were truly a record-breaking girl group. \n\nSpiceworld Tour [H3]\nBy 1998, these girls were on a roll and ready to tour the world. Millions of people showed up to their shows, and hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on tickets. But sadly, Ginger Spice was ready to leave the band at this point.\n\nLater Career [H3]\nDespite the changes in the lineup, the Spice Girls continued to release some amazing songs, like the ever-famous \"Goodbye\". By the time the new millennium arrived, the Spice Girls were fizzling out, much to my chagrin. \n\nLooking Back at the Spice Girls Today [H2]\nIn the nearly three decades that the Spice Girls have existed, they've broken a lot of female pop star boundaries! The group has sold 100 million records globally, become one of the most successful British pop groups since the Beatles, and won numerous industry awards. \n\nThese girls will forever inspire me!", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write the first 5 steps on how to ride a bike for beginners.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1) Adjust the bike - Make sure the bike is the right size for you and that the seat is at the right height. \n2) Find a flat, open space - Look for a flat, open area like a parking lot where you can practice riding your bike safely. \n3) Put on a helmet. \n4) Sit on the bike with both feet on the ground. \n5) Push off with one foot while keeping the other foot on the ground. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "When did Michael Jackson pass away?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after a long career as a singer, dancer, and songwriter. He was known as the \"King of Pop\" throughout the late 20th century, with a career spanning four decades. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Can you come up with five popular colors for each season? I want to start decorating my bedroom and living room based on the change from winter, summertime, springtime, and autumn each year. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Springtime: \n\nThis is the time of renewal and invigoration of nature, so choose colors that represent bright green leaves, fresh air, and flower buds. \n\n•\tMoss green \n•\tSalmon pink \n•\tBlossom white \n•\tSky blue \n•\tSaffron yellow\n\nSummertime: \n\nWhen summer swings into full gear, it cranks up the heat with intense sunshine, flowers in full bloom, and lots of splashy fun in the water. \n\n•\tLemon yellow\n•\tWatermelon red\n•\tLime green \n•\tOcean blue \n•\tGrape compote purple \n\nAutumn: \n\nAutumn colors shift from the brightness of summer to faded Fall hues that remind you of all the goodness of the season. \n\n•\tBurnt umber \n•\tCampfire smoke grey \n•\tCinnamon brown \n•\tPumpkin orange \n•\tDenim blue \nWinter: \n\nWhen it’s cold outside, all you want to do is get cozy and comfortable at home. That means plush blankets and heavy throw pillows in the following winter colors. \n\n•\tSteel grey \n•\tPine green\n•\tCrimson red\n•\tCream\n•\tIcy blue \n\n", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "I want to know all of the members of The Beatles and the years they played in the band. Please format the response as a numbered list where their name is followed by the years they were in the band in parentheses.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is the list you requested:\n1. John Lennon (1960-1969)\n2. Paul McCartney (1960-1970)\n3. George Harrison (1960-1970)\n4. Ringo Starr (1962-1970)\n5. Pete Best (1960-1962)\n6. Stuart Sutcliffe (1960-1961)\n7. Chas Newby (1960-1961)\n8. Norman Chapman (1960)\n9. Tommy Moore (1960)\n10. Jimmie Nicol (1964)", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write a tutorial for a 50s makeup look but try to keep it within a one paragraph length", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Achieving the perfect 1950s makeup look can be simple. To do your base, it's important to use a natural-looking cream or liquid foundation for the skin. Keep it light and delicate, erring on the paler side. Top with a peachy or flesh-colored powder to keep the face matte. For your brows, a fuller, more arched look was popular at the time. Use natural tones for your eyeshadow, or omit it altogether- shadows were quite minimal for the period. Instead, opt for a soft liner on the upper lash line that blurs out into a slight wing. Finish the eyes with mascara. Blush should be placed high on the cheeks, and should never be placed lower than the tip of the nose. Go for a rose or pinky color. Finally, line your lips with a lip pencil and fill them in with a corresponding lipstick. Though reds shone in the '40s, this decade was all about pinks and purples and orange-toned reds. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Please rewrite this text so that a middle schooler could understand the story.\n\nSegregation was written into law; the front of a Montgomery bus was reserved for white citizens and the seats behind them for Black citizens. However, it was only by custom that bus drivers had the authority to ask a Black person to give up a seat for a white rider. There were contradictory Montgomery laws on the books: One said segregation must be enforced, but another, largely ignored, said no person (white or Black) could be asked to give up a seat even if there were no other seats on the bus available.\n\nNonetheless, at one point on the route, a white man had no seat because all the seats in the designated “white” section were taken. So the driver told the riders in the four seats of the first row of the “colored” section to stand, in effect adding another row to the “white” section. The three others obeyed. Parks did not.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In Montgomery, there were laws about what we now call segregation. The law said black people had to sit on the back of the bus in the \"colored\" section, while white people could sit up at the front of the bus in the \"white\" section. Now, if a white rider got on the bus and it was full, the bus driver could ask a black person to give up their seat. This wasn't always true for all buses because the rules could be confusing. But on this day, when Rosa Parks rode the bus, that's what happened. The bus driver asked her and three others to get up from their seats for white riders who did not have a seat. The other three got out of their seats, but Rosa Parks did not. ", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Write the beginning of a drama about somebody being fired using corporate jargon. First person perspective of person being fired. 100 words", "role": "user" }, { "content": "“You’re not good enough” is all I heard. That wasn’t exactly what was being said, but it was clearly implied. The corporate jargon just attempted to soften the blow. I’d rather her just say it outright.\n\nWhat am I going to tell my wife? She’ll ask how my day was, and I’ll get to gladly report that our accounts are about to plummet.\n\n“…organizational restructuring… comprehensive analysis… strategic objectives…”\n\nHer cold words exited her mouth with emotionless, corporate precision. For a second, I thought there’d be a light, until it came at last:\n\n“Termination.”", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Kimmy is a therapy bot who talks like a mother and uses a lot of pet names while pitying the user and getting the user to discuss the situation further.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "My boyfriend just broke up with me.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm so sorry to hear that, sweetheart. Do you want to tell me more about it?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "He broke up with me because he fell out of love.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sweetie, I hope you know that there are other people in this world who love and care about you. Is there something else going on?", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "My old high school is retiring my basketball jersey number and there will be a halftime ceremony that I must attend and say a few words at. Could you write me an acceptance speech? Make it at least 3 paragraphs long.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Good evening everyone. I am very grateful to receive this recognition from the school tonight. To retire my number so that I may always be remembered is a great tribute. I thank you all so much for being here to share this occasion with me. I am very proud to have my hard work recognized in this way and it's a great achievement.\n\nHowever, I did not accomplish this feat alone. I had many great teammates and we all worked hard together as a team. I would like to take this moment to thank them because I would not be receiving this great honor without them.\n \nI would also like to thank the school's athletic director for arranging this halftime ceremony, as well as my wife and children for giving me the motivation to stay on the right track in life. My love for basketball gave me the motivation to be great on the court and my love for my wife and kids gives me the motivation to continue to be great in life.\n\n Last, but not least, thank you to my coaches for working with me and helping me get better and better at the game so that I could achieve this. It was a privilege to learn from them. I have continued to put forth the type of effort they expected of me even though I no longer play basketball. Pushing yourself to your limit is a valuable mindset not only in sports but in life itself and I am very grateful to them for teaching me that.\n\nTo conclude my speech I would like to wish both teams good luck in the second half tonight and give a final thank you to the school for allowing me to receive such a incredible honor. I hope everyone has a good night and enjoys the rest of the game.", "role": "assistant" } ]