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Instruction: Is a golden doodle a good pet for a family with young children? Response: Golden doodles, which are part golden retriever and part poodle, are very popular and make good pets, especially for families with children. While some golden doodles may be outliers, generally they have a very good temperament, and are loving and loyal pets. A young child can yank on their tails or fur, and parents don’t need to be concerned that their child will get bitten (although the golden doodle will likely nudge the child to stop that behavior). They also are generally intelligent dogs, and learn easily. More importantly, they are easy to house train, which is important for a family with young children, since there aren’t additional messes to clean up after. They don’t shed like long-haired dogs, where the hairs can get on your clothes. They shed in clumps of hair, which are easier to see and clean up. Last, golden doodles are very cute dogs, which is another element that has contributed to their popularity. However, because they are part poodle, they can be excitable, in particular when they are puppies, and they need to get a lot of exercise so that they can expend their energy. As a result, they should be with an active family so that they can get plenty of activity.
Instruction: What is Free Cash Flow (FCF)? Response: Free Cash Flow (FCF) is a crucial metrics which analysts looks at to determine how efficiently a company generating cash. Simply put, it is the money or cash a company have left with after subtracting operating expenses (OpEx) and capital expenditures (CapEx). A positive cash flow indicates that company has cash to reinvest in its business for growth or reward the shareholders in form of dividends or stock buy backs.
Instruction: What is a Flat Earth Society Response: Flat Earth Society is a group of like minded people who believe the earth to be flat rather than round. Although science has proven the existence of our earth as a circular mass orbiting the sun in the solar system, the Flat Earthers firmly believe it to be a propaganda and continue to hold the belief that the earth is actually flat and not round.
Instruction: What are some good uses for duct tape Response: Duct tape is good for patching a hole in a tent, repairing clothes, sealing takeout containers before putting them in a bag or the car, wrapping boxes if there's no packing tape, and keeping someone's mouth shut if you have kidnapped them.
Instruction: What's the name of the law that gives the trend for performance improvement over time for single core CPU Response: Moore's Law
Instruction: What are a lot of different options for traveling across New York City? Response: You could bike, ride a motorcycle, drive a car, take a bus, use the subway or hail a cab
Instruction: Who is Daniel Ricciardo? Response: Daniel Joseph Ricciardo is an Italian-Australian racing driver who last raced in Formula One driving for McLaren, under the Australian flag. He is currently the third driver for Redbull F1 team. He is considered to be one of the best overtakers in F1 history.
Instruction: Tell me which Pokemon are flying or not flying: Pidgeot, Fearow, Charizard, Ditto, Eevee, Chansey Response: Pidgeot: Flying Fearow: Flying Charizard: Flying Ditto: Not Flying Eevee: Not Flying Chansey: Not Flying
Instruction: What are the different names of Passover and what are the meanings? Response: Passover has four names identified in the Jewish bible, each highlighting a different aspect of the holiday. Holiday of Freedom. This name relates to the Bible story of the freeing of the Hebrew slaves from the Ancient Egyptian rulers. Holiday of Pesach (Lamb). This name relates to the offering made by the Hebrews before being freed, as well as the yearly offering made in honor of the holiday. Holiday of Matzah. This name relates to the unleavened bread eaten by the Hebrews while being freed, as well as the yearly offering made in honor of the holiday. Holiday of Spring. This name relates to the season in which the holiday is celebrated.
Instruction: Write a review of Amor Towles's book, A Gentleman in Moscow Response: Fantastic book. While the Count can be an arrogant aristocrat, he certainly can get up to a lot of trouble in 30 years of staying in the hotel metropol. I loved Towles's style - the vignettes built up a lot of character and compassion for the Count and the friends he made, and really made me vested in the ending sequence. Lots of cultural, historical, and artistic references. If you are savvy, this will be an excellent read.
Instruction: what are some things you can do on a snowy day Response: - skip school - make a snowman - make a snow angel - make a snow castle - have a snow ball fight - shovel snow - use a snow blower - go sledding - go cross country skiing - slip and fall
Instruction: Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award 2019, was given to? Response: Priyanka Chopra, an Indian Actress
Instruction: In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Bulwer? Response: Bors the Breaker
Instruction: What is PHP? Response: PHP is a general-purpose scripting language geared toward web development.
Instruction: What are equity securities? Response: Equity securities are financial assets that represent ownership of a corporation. The most prevalent type of equity security is common stock. And the characteristic that most defines an equity security—differentiating it from most other types of securities—is ownership.
Instruction: Which of the following are considered to be baked goods? A cake, a pie, chicken fingers, scone, and a scoop of ice cream Response: A cake, a pie, and a scone
Instruction: What is the Mayan Civilization known for? Response: The Maya civilization of the Mesoamerican people is known by its ancient temples and glyphs. Its Maya script is the most sophisticated and highly developed writing system in the pre-Columbian Americas. The first Maya cities developed around 750 BC, and by 500 BC.It is also noted for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system. The Maya civilization developed in the Maya Region, an area that today comprises southeastern Mexico, all of Guatemala and Belize, and the western portions of Honduras and El Salvador.
Instruction: What is Indian national anthem? Response: The Indian national anthem is Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore on 11 December 1911. The parent song, 'Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata' is a Brahmo hymn which has five verses and only the first verse has been adopted as National Anthem.
Instruction: What is the most popular breed of dog in the US? Response: The Golden Retriever is consistently in the top 3 most popular dog breeds in the US in annual surveys.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Hang, Ruan Response: Ruan is string, Hang is percussion.
Instruction: What are the benefits of living in Australia Response: Australia has many advantages as a country to live in. There are four major benefits, 1) the weather is warm and temperate and although there are seasons they are not extreme, 2) The country is politically stable, has had peaceful transfers of power and also stable finance sector with other countries willing to purcahse Australian government bonds, and 3) Significant growth has put the country in a strong position with GDP relative to other countries. The strength of the mining and agricultural sectors has driven the economy over the last decade and the consistency of the growth has lead Australia to being called the lucky country.
Instruction: Who went to space first? Response: Yuri Gagarin was the first human to go into space. However, animals were sent before that to test out.
Instruction: What is the best English food? Response: There are so many delicious English foods. For cool sweets in the summer - an English Trifle is hard to beat. The English are also well known for their puddings - Christmas pudding is a very dense and tasty fruitcake, served with flaming brandy. Finally, the best savory English food is Pork Pie, which is a traditional picnic meat pie to enjoy on a warm summer day.
Instruction: Classify each of the Super Bowl winners from the oldest to the most recent (first win): New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St Louis and NY Giants. Response: The answer is : 1. NY Giants in 1991 2. St Louis in 2000 3. Tampa Bay in 2003 4. New England 2004 5. Philadelphia Eagles in 2018
Instruction: What hindi song was used during the credits for the 2006 movie, 'Inside Man', starring Denzel Washington ? Response: The song that was used during the credits was 'Chalo Chaiyya Chaiyaa' - it was originally used in the Bollywood movie Dil Se and Spike Lee liked it so much he used it in his movie.
Instruction: Name three Italian Football Teams in Serie A. Response: Three Italian Football Teams in Serie A are AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus.
Instruction: Classify each of the following as either pasta or bread: casarecce, gnocco fritto, gnocchi, focaccia, grissini, ciabatta, tonnarelli, orecchiette, conchiglie, piadina Response: Pasta = casarecce, gnocchi, tonnarelli, orecchiette, conchiglie Bread = gnocco fritto, focaccia, grissini, ciabatta, piadina
Instruction: Write a brief poem about cultures Response: I come from everywhere So many different places I come from nowhere But every country I embrace.
Instruction: What is a bank run? Response: To understand a bank run you have to first understand how a bank works. Banks take deposits from customers and agree to return the deposits at any time. However instead of charging a fee for storing the money, banks make a profit by investing the deposits, either by lending then out to businesses that need loans or by buying safe investments like treasuries. The problem is that these investments typically are somewhat illiquid. So if a customer suddenly asks for their deposits back, the bank can’t immediately sell its investments to give it to them. To counter this, banks keep a pool of money on hand to handle day to day deposits and withdrawals. However, if every customer wants to withdraw their deposits at once, the bank does not have enough money to give to every customer. This is a bank run.
Instruction: Explain Anthropocene to 13-year-old kid Response: The term "anthropocene" is informally used in scientific contexts. The Geological Society of America entitled its 2011 annual meeting: Archean to Anthropocene: The past is the key to the future. The new epoch has no agreed start-date, but one proposal, based on atmospheric evidence, is to fix the start with the Industrial Revolution c. 1780, with the invention of the steam engine. Other scientists link the new term to earlier events, such as the rise of agriculture and the Neolithic Revolution (around 12,000 years BP). Evidence of relative human impact – such as the growing human influence on land use, ecosystems, biodiversity, and species extinction – is substantial; scientists think that human impact has significantly changed (or halted) the growth of biodiversity. Those arguing for earlier dates posit that the proposed Anthropocene may have begun as early as 14,000–15,000 years BP, based on geologic evidence; this has led other scientists to suggest that "the onset of the Anthropocene should be extended back many thousand years";: 1  this would make the Anthropocene essentially synonymous with the current term, Holocene.
Instruction: What is the length of an Olympic size swimming pool? Response: Olympic size swimming pool is 50 meters in length
Instruction: My wife and I have two kids: one boy, age 4, and one girl, age 1. We are thinking of buying a pet. What are some good pet options for our family of four? Please include some advantages and disadvantages for each option. Response: Congratulations on your growing family! Pets are often treated like another member of the family and while they can require a lot of work, they can also bring a lot of joy and laughter into your life. Here are a few options for pets and some advantages and disadvantages for each: 1. Dogs - Dogs can be amazing pets. They are typically very loyal, friendly, and beloved by families all over the world. Dogs can be taught to do tricks like sit, stay, and fetch. There are also over 300 different breeds of dog and they come in all kinds of sizes, ranging from a few lbs (1-2 kg) to over 150 lbs (70 kg). Dogs require quite a bit of work to train and can be very expensive to own due to high veterinary bills. Some dogs can be aggressive, and this is an important factor to consider given that you have two young children. Dogs also typically require access to a yard or regular walking to ensure that they are not going to the bathroom inside. Also, many people are allergic to dogs due to the fact that most dogs shed. If your family members are prone to allergies and are still looking to add a dog to the family, perhaps you should consider a hypoallergenic breed like a Yorkshire Terrier, poodle, or a poodle mix like a Golden Doodle. Dogs typically live between 7-15 years, depending on the breed. 2. Cats - Cats are another very popular pet option for families. Like dogs, they come in many different breed options but there are far fewer breed options for cats than dogs. Most cats grow to be about 10 lbs (4 kg), but they can range in size from around 5 lbs (2 kg) to 25 lbs (11 kg). Indoor cats typically live between 12-18 years. Cats typically require far less work and are generally more independent than dogs. While most cats can't be trained to do tricks, cats are often lower maintenance than dogs. Cats can often be left alone at the house for a long time. Most cats use a litter box to relieve themselves so they typically don't need regular walks or access to a yard. Like dogs, most cats shed, so allergies and cleaning pet dander can be a nuisance. Cats typically eat less than dogs and often are less expensive to own. 3. Fish - Fish are a popular pet option for families that are looking for a very low maintenance pet that only requires feeding a couple of times per day. Fish typically require water, a clean fish tank and fish food, and that's about it. Some pet fish, like goldfish, can be bought for as little as $10, while exotic fish can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Most pet fish will live up to 2 years if properly cared for, but certain species can live up to 30 years. 4. Reptiles - Reptiles like snakes, lizards, or iguanas can also be pets. They typically require low maintenance and can live for up to 20-30 years. They require a cage, regular feeding, and are generally easy to take care of. For medical emergencies, they may require specialized veterinarians or doctor's, which can be hard to find. 5. Rodents - rodents like gerbils, hamsters and even mice can be pets as well. They require regular feeding and a small cage, and are typically very easy to take care of. People often include a running wheel in the cage for these small animals so that they can exercise. However, they don't live very long; most rodents only live for a couple of years at most. In addition to the list above, there are many other options for pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs and even exotic options like monkeys. Depending on where you live, there may be certain restrictions on the types of pets that you can own. Please be sure to check with these restrictions before buying your family pet.
Instruction: Who invented the first safety razor in 1895 Response: King Camp Gillette
Instruction: Give me a list of all the planets in our solar system. Response: The planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Instruction: What is the best way to relax after work? Response: Ideally a person should do something post work that relaxes them. For example, take a hot shower, watch tv, cook, run, workout or anything that might interest you. I could also be beneficial to have a nice hot meal or hot tea to relax. Reading a book might also be a good option.
Instruction: What was the result of the Emancipation Proclamation? Response: The Emancipation Proclamation changed the legal status of slaves in the USA from enslaved to free.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Biwa, Aulos Response: Aulos is woodwind, Biwa is string.
Instruction: Classify these items as likely to be found in a bedroom vs likely to be found in a park: laptop, water glass, grass, trail, water, rocks, pillow, curtains. Response: Laptop, water glass, pillow and curtains are all more likely to be found in a bedroom. Grass, trail, and rocks are more likely to be found in a park. Water is likely to be found in a bedroom in a glass for drinking, but could also be found in a park in the form of a lake or stream.
Instruction: Give me a bulleted list of the five most recent Italian prime ministers and tell me how many years they served as the prime minister Response: . Giorgia Meloni, 2022 - present . Mario Draghi, 2021-2022 . Giuseppe Conte, 2018-2021 . Paolo Gentiloni, 2016-2018 . Matteo Renzi, 2014-2016
Instruction: What are Marge's sisters named on the Simpsons Response: Patty & Selma
Instruction: You should consider buying an electric bicycle, as it will help you driving long distance Response: How do we analyse the pros and cons while buying a bicycle?
Instruction: What is a benefit of salsa dancing? Response: Salsa dancing is a great way to meet new people. Whether it is through dance lessons or going out to a salsa club, the social nature of salsa dancing makes it a good way to expand your social circle and increase your social activities.
Instruction: Is 95 degrees Fahrenheit considered to be hot weather? Response: Yes, 95 degrees would typically be considered to be hot
Instruction: Why do kids have to take tests in school? Response: Children and adolescents take tests in school because it is a good way to measure their current knowledge. These students study certain topics and testing is a way to measure how much knowledge is retained. Tests are also ways to motivate students to try harder because tests are typically graded with a letter grade. A is associated with a perfect score, F is considered failing, and a C is considered average. These grades can act as motivators for students and create a friendly competition in schools and other external study programs to see who can do the best.
Instruction: what language is spoken in Brazil? Response: Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil being widely spoken by most of the population. Brazil is the most populous Portuguese-speaking country in the world, with its lands comprising the majority of Portugal’s former colonial holdings in the Americas.
Instruction: Where do eggs come from? Response: Eggs come from female chicken in their reproductive track. Humans eat these eggs as a source of protein in meals. Eggs are normally eaten the most at breakfast time but they are also used in many desserts like cakes and cookies. Chickens can lay eggs every 26 - 24 hours. This process can also be speed up by giving female chicken more calcium, more room to roam, reduced stress environment, and free flowing water.
Instruction: How long should a child's carseat remain rear facing? Response: Extended rear facing until the child reaches the maximum height or weight limits of the carseat is the safest option. When a child is sitting forward facing in a frontal collision a large amount of force is exerted onto the head, neck and shoulders leading to serious injury like paralysis or death. If the child is sitting rear facing during a collision, the force is spread over a greater area of the body with less pressure on the neck, head, and inner organs. Children should sit rear facing as long as possible, in case of collision it reduces the risk of serious injury or death by more than 90%. You should consult your car seat's manual to determine the maximum height and weight restrictions.
Instruction: Tell me whether these are alcoholic or non alcoholic drinks: sprite, mojito, beer, orange juice, water, manhattan, cranberry juice, milk Response: Sprite is a non alcoholic soft drink. Mojitos are alcoholic cocktails that typically contain rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh mint. Beer is an alcoholic beverage, Orange juice is a non alcoholic drink. Water is a non alcoholic beverage. A manhattan is a an alcoholic cocktail that typically contains whiskey, vermouth, bitters and a brandied cherry for garnish. Cranberry juice is a non alcoholic drink. Milk is a non alcoholic drink.
Instruction: Give me a list of the stations on the Island Line of Hong Kong's MTR network Response: - Kennedy Town - HKU - Sai Ying Pun - Sheung Wan - Central - Admiralty - Wan Chai - Causeway Bay - Tin Hau - Fortress Hill - North Point - Quarry Bay - Tai Koo - Sai Wan Ho - Shau Kei Wan - Heng Fa Chuen - Chai Wan
Instruction: Give me a list of pizza restaurants in San Francisco Response: There are a lot of different types of pizza restaurants in San Francisco. For more casual pizza restaurants, try any Round Table, Dominos, Pizza Hut, or for a more local experience, Golden Boy Pizza. If you're interested in sit down dining pizza options, try Del Popolo, Tony's Slice House, or Il Casaro in North Beach.
Instruction: What is the difference between a rose and a sunflower? Response: Both a rose and a sunflower are types of flowers but a rose may have thorns and it’s petals are typically red, pink or white. A sunflower is a tall plant that is often yellow, does not have thorns, and has a large number of seeds that are edible for humans.
Instruction: Give me a bulleted list of the last ten U.S. Open Golf Champions Response: Here is a bulleted list of the past ten U.S. Open Golf Champions Winners: - Matt Fitzpatrick - Jon Rahm - Bryson DeChambeau - Gary Woodland - Brooks Koepka - Brooks Koepka - Dustin Johnson - Jordan Spieth - Martin Kaymer - Justin Rose - Webb Simpson - Rory McIlroy
Instruction: What is a headlamp? Response: A headlamp is a light that attaches to a person’s head, usually with a headband and shines light ahead of the person wearing it. Headlamps are usually powered by batteries.
Instruction: Give me a bulleted list of the seven most recent Chancellors of Federal Republic of Germany Response: 1. Olaf Scholz (Current) 2. Angela Merkel 3. Gerhard Schroeder 4. Helmut Kohl 5. Helmut Schmidt 6. Willy Brandt 7. Kurt Georg Kiesinger
Instruction: Who opens episodes of The FBI Files with an introductory narration? Response: James Kallstrom, former head of the FBI New York office.
Instruction: When was the internet created? Response: The birthday of the internet is January 1, 1983. This is an important day because it gave computers and computer networks for the first time in history a way to communicate with each other. Prior to this networks were on closed loops. On this this day a new internet protocol was also created called TCP/IP. This stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
Instruction: Give me a list of 5 key challenges faced by users moving from a Windows laptop to a Macbook Response: 1. Incompatibility between MS office documents and MacOS native applications like pages and numbers 2. Inability to copy content on and off of the laptop easily 3. Learning the differences between the windows keyboard and the macbook keyboard commands to do simple tasks - like right click or taking a screenshot 4. The change in process to deploy software. 5. Navigating the difference between the layout and structure of WIndows explorer vs Macbook finder
Instruction: How many countries do the Netherlands share a land border with? Response: The Netherlands shares a land border with four countries: Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands Antilles.
Instruction: What is Freezing Rain? Response: Freezing rain occurs when snowflakes descend into a warmer layer of air and melt completely. When these liquid water drops fall through another thin layer of freezing air just above the surface, they don't have enough time to refreeze before reaching the ground. Because they are “supercooled,” they instantly refreeze upon contact with anything that that is at or below freezing (32 degrees F), creating a glaze of ice on the ground, trees, power lines, or other objects. Even light accumulations can cause dangerous travel, while heavier amounts can cause significant damage to trees and power lines. A significant accumulation of freezing rain lasting several hours or more is called an ice storm.
Instruction: When I ski, at the end of the turn, I'm not able to get good grip at the end of the turn and the tail washout, why does this happen? Response: There are several factors that can contribute to ski not having grip at the end of the turn and the tails washout. First thing is to make sure your ski edges are sharp, if they are not sharp, you can visit your local ski shop and have the ski shop tune your ski edges. Once you've made sure your ski edges are sharp, then this might be caused by either incorrect fore-aft balance and/or lateral balance. If you are too forward at the end of the turn, meaning you feel more pressure on the ball of your foot, then that will cause the tail of the skis to not be able to bite into the snow and cause it to skid out. At the end of the turn, you want to bring your feet forward and aim to have at least half of the pressure just in front of the heel of the foot, this will allow the edge along the tail of the ski to bite into the snow. If you have too much pressure on the uphill foot, for example, you are leaning up the hill or transferred your weight too early onto the new downhill foot, that can also cause your current downhill foot to not get enough grip and washout. Try have majority of your weight on your downhill foot until the turn is finished before transferring majority of the weight to the new downhill foot. It will also be helpful to find a good ski instructor at your local resort or online to look at your skiing and provide feedback.
Instruction: What's the difference between a wolf and a dog? Response: A dog is a domesticated pet, while a wolf is a wild animal. They both are part of the same species, and share a lot of physical similarities, but at the same time display very different behaviour.
Instruction: How many strings are on a guitar? Response: Standard guitars contain 6 strings: (high) E, B, G, D, A, and (low) E are the notes associated with the 6 strings.
Instruction: How do I get rid of mosquitos in my house? Response: You can get rid of mosquitos in your house by keeping doors closed first and foremost. If mosquitos are already inside your house you can get a mosquito zapper from a local hardware store and put it in the part of your house that has the most mosquitos. Some areas to consider for mosquitos would be the parts of the house where people spend the most time like the kitchen of where they sleep. Using the bug zapper during the day is not recommended because mosquitos will find it hard to see the light. Using it during the night makes the most sense because they will be more attracted to the light.
Instruction: Classify these as things you would want to wear for a rainy day or a very hot day: umbrella, ball cap, rain jacket, t-shirt, sunglasses, rain boots, flip-flops Response: umbrella: rain, ball cap: hot day, rain jacket: rainy day, t-shirt: hot day, sunglasses: hot day, rain boots: rainy day, flip-flops: hot day
Instruction: Explain how "work from home" has an opportunity cost. Provide anecdotes to support your points. Response: These days, it is “cool” to be a techie. Jobs come with perks, including nap rooms and free gourmet lunches. Celebrity entrepreneurs, like Mark Cuban, talk about how they are learning to write code. Back in the late 1990s when I started getting paid to write code, this was not the case. I often found myself in windowless rooms, basements or chilly server rooms wrangling data or writing code. However, from early on in my career, my managers ensured that I was exposed to the real action: where the business value-add activities took place. I walked factory floors at Prestolite in Ann Arbor to see how the ERP system for which I was contributing programming code played a part in the convergence of IT with humans working with machines and parts to produce finished products. When I worked for Richard Helppie’s Superior Consultant Holdings Corporation, while between programming assignments, I shadowed an industrial engineer who was helping to redesign an Emergency Department’s (ED) physical layout; we watched the flow of doctors, patients and nurses. We asked questions like: “why are the doctors not using the stations intended for note-taking and instead are walking down two hallways to take their notes in empty offices?”; it turned out that the note-taking station in the heart of the ED was a place where doctors were exposed to all sorts of noise and other distractions. Being a good programmer had a lot to do with understanding software architecture, APIs, etc… But being a better programmer meant understanding the world in which the software was actually put into practice. Ford Motor Company’s F-150 has been America’s best selling truck for 46 consecutive years. Looking at the finished product with your eyes barely conveys the awesome complexity of the supply chain involved in bringing it to life. To get a better sense of the convergence of the F-150’s supply chain into its finished product, you can take a stroll on the catwalk that hovers above the assembly line as part of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. The public can tour the plant and walk above a large portion of the assembly process. You can see Kanban in action as workers pull components from bins and perform their specialized task in a step of the ever-rolling line, while overhead displays help orchestrate replenishment. You can get a sense of the optimized flows of humans, robots and parts. And, maybe, if you look closely, you’ll spot opportunities for improvements in the process, in the safety measures, or in areas where automation has not yet taken hold. Consider whether or not you would see such opportunities by looking at charts and graphs… Alan Mulally was figuratively and literally a gymnast (at least during his time at the University of Kansas). After taking over the reins as CEO of Ford in 2006, he famously transformed a culture with deep-rooted divisional fiefdoms that hindered communication, reporting, efficiency and agility into a new era of quality, efficiency and innovation. A disciplined engineer by training, he did not solely rely on charts, facts and figures to drive organizational change. He used his eyes and made sure that the leaders saw the firm’s operations in a certain, methodical way. For instance, he built trust through transparency by using simple visual tools (like color-coding for status). Once Mulally brought divisional leaders together to a conference room to look at a pile of hood prop rods for the various cars and trucks that Ford manufactures. The prop rods all looked different. They were from different suppliers, made of different materials, had a variety of costs, and had different internal staff dedicated to their role in the supply chain and assembly. He did not send a spreadsheet in an email to make his point. He had the leadership team look at the rods on the table and aimed for them to understand that “this kind of variation is costly but doesn’t matter to consumers.” Mulally performed organizational and operational gymnastics, starting with a junk-rated company, and ending up being called “The Savior of Ford”. Mulally understood the power of seeing and of showing. In the 1970s, Japan rocked the automotive world by mass producing high-quality, fuel-efficient vehicles at highly competitive prices. The Toyota way eventually swept across the industry, and a new jargon (and mindset) made its way to Detroit, with terms like Kaizen, Kanban, and Genchi Genbutsu. The Gemba Walk made its way into automotive manufacturing and other industries, such as Overhead Door and at the COVID-19 vaccination center at Mount Morningside Hospital in New York City. “The literal translation for Gemba (現場) is ‘the real place’ and in business it refers to the real place where value is created, such as the factory floor.” These tools are not a magic bullet; a Harvard Business Review study found that MBWA (“management by walking around”) decreased performance, on average, in a hospital setting. I used aspects of the Gemba Walk to help design a software system for lab technicians at a major national laboratory. When the CDC needed help to track the variants of the SARS-Cov-2 (“Coronavirus”) across the USA, I helped build a system that enabled lab technicians to efficiently select and route the appropriate samples for the genetic sequencing process, a step that comes after the COVID PCR test. I went to the lab, watched the technicians, observed the physical flow of humans and materials in the lab and talked with the people involved in the process. I was able to see (and measure) aspects of the process that I was tasked with automating. I made observations that I never could have made through video calls or emails. Software practitioners (developers, designers, architects, UX engineers and product owners) are continuously building and refining systems for robotics, assembly lines, labs, logistics, warehouses, shipyards, and other industries. “Agile” software development is a common methodology (and has some roots that are tied to Toyota-inspired manufacturing practices). Agile facilitates frequent, structured communication, but the product owner often serves as a proxy for the actual business stakeholders. He or she may communicate with slides, diagrams and customer “user stories”. However, as the value chain is communicated through the various parties (product owner, architect, etc.), the real-world value chain (what does the assembly line actually look like when it is in full swing) can become distilled and distorted. Executives and senior managers are keenly monitoring the Work from Home (WFH) phenomenon. The U.S. Census Bureau is tracking WFH trends. Academics are analyzing WFH. Celebrity executives are flip-flopping on WFH. Productivity is questioned. But, are we asking the right question? Can you WFH and walk? It is clear that IT and non-IT professionals prefer WFH… So companies are in a bind: force in-office work or find some middle ground. A.P. Moller – Maersk, “an integrated transport and logistics company”, lists job vacancies on their website. When looking at their IT jobs, you will struggle to see a mention of “Remote” or “Work from Home.” And you will also see vacancies, such as this Lead Software Engineer that have been open since May of 2022. A startup named “Gemba” is hoping to solve this vexing problem using Virtual Reality (VR). A Global Newswire article from January, 2023 describes Gemba’s origin story: “Gemba grew out of executive training company The Leadership Network, founded in 2013 by CEO Nathan Robinson and Chairman Victor Lewis. Through its collaboration with global giants like Toyota, Tesla, Google, BMW and Amazon, senior executives from non-competing companies have been able to visit their state-of-the-art factories and facilities to see best practice in action as part of an executive Gemba masterclass.” We’ll see if technology will allow techies like myself to continue to work in our pajamas while getting the benefits of a Gemba Walk. In the meantime, executives and senior managers may want to consider scheduling on-site Gemba walks. Just don’t forget to supply a gourmet lunch, a foot massage, and some nice swag.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Timbal, Lotar Response: Lotar is string, Timbal is percussion.
Instruction: Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Pelycosaurus, Hippopotamus Response: Hippopotamus is alive, Pelycosaurus is extinct.
Instruction: Classify the cities based on whether they are located in Eritrea or Poland. Warsaw, Łódź, Assab, Keren, Kraków, Asmara Response: Eritrea - Asmara, Keren, Assab Poland - Warsaw, Kraków, Łódź
Instruction: How should I clean a stainless steel pan? Response: The simplest way is to add soapy water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Scraping off the food bits with a wooden spatula becomes easy then. For tougher stains you should use a combination of baking soda and vinegar. Let the mixture sit in the pan for a while, rinse it out, and then follow the soapy water procedure.
Instruction: Are these things you would find in a jungle? Categorize them as Yes, Maybe and No Way: Rivers Fence Trees Iphones Subway Animals Mosquitos Wildfires Mountains Electric scooters Flora Crocodiles Trump Tower Fauna Response: Yes: Trees Animals Mosquitos Flora Fauna Maybe: Wildfires Mountains Rivers Fence Crocodiles No Way: Iphones Subway Electric scooters Trump Tower
Instruction: write a short poem about gratitude to my sister friends who lead Obon dancing with me every year Response: A small group of women gather with me in the small country church in California to keep Japanese Obon (folk dancing) tradition alive in the community. The festival is open to the public and includes brightly colored kimonos, lanterns and japanese food. We carry the tradition for the next generation - children are dressed in traditional dress. These 8 - 10 sister-women keep the tradition of honoring our ancestors, keeping the family tradition and provide dance leadership to hundreds of people every year at the annual Obon festival. They sacrifice their time to teach and lead these dances every year. They are my sisters
Instruction: Classify each of the following as flammable or non-flammable: coal, wood, newspaper, water, glass Response: Coal: Flammable Wood: Flammable Newspaper: Flammable Water: Non-flammable Glass: Non-flammable
Instruction: Tell me whether each of these countries is an island or not: Iceland, New Zealand, Chad, Nepal, Cuba, Madagascar Response: Iceland: Island New Zealand: Island Chad: Not an Island Nepal: Not an Island Cuba: Island Madagascar: Island
Instruction: How can you tell the difference between a dromedary and a camel? Response: The most notable difference between dromedaries and camels is their number of humps: a dromedary has one hump while camels have two humps.
Instruction: Who is Gendry's father? Response: Gendry is an unacknowledged son of King Robert Baratheon.
Instruction: When sailing on a boat between 26ft and 40ft in San Francisco Bay, what items are 'required', 'useful', or 'neither'. A compass, laser printer, floatation devices for all passengers, fog horn, water, sun lotion, hat, fire extinguisher (one type B-2 or two type B-1), soft toys, tv, visual distress signals, sunglasses, snacks, ford mustang, American Airlines Response: Required: floatation devices for all passengers, Sound Signaling Device (fog horn), fire extinguisher (one type B-2 or two type B-1), and visual distress signals (flares) Useful: compass, water, sun lotion, hat, sunglasses, snacks Neither: laser printer, soft toys, tv, ford mustang, American Airlines
Instruction: How many colors are there in a rainbow. Response: Seven
Instruction: Some people describe braising as "transformative". Why is this so? Response: Braising is a common cooking technique where some primary ingredient (typically a cut of tough meat) cooks for a long time under low temperature and with lots of liquid. The main advantage of braising is that it causes the collagen in the meat fibers to break down into gelatin, which makes the meat fibers more separated and thus the meat more tender. In addition, the gelatin mixes with the remaining cooking liquids to create a scrumptious sauce. Thus, the overall process transforms meat from tough into tender, along with a tasty sauce that can be served alongside the meat. Braising is also convenient in that the cook does not have to attend frequently to the food during the cooking process. These two reasons, namely, rendering tough cuts of meat (which also tend to be cheaper) more tender and requiring less effort from the cook, have made braising a common cooking technique among several cultures.
Instruction: top mobile Brands Response: Apple Samsung Oneplus Redmi Motorola Huawei Vivo
Instruction: what causes leaves to change color in the fall season Response: Leaves of trees are green in color most of the year because of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is used during the photosynthesis process to absorb energy from sunlight which is then converted to sugars that provides trees with the nutrition it needs much like humans do In the fall, as the days gets shorter and temperature drops trees get less direct sunlight and also not much heat elsewhere which starts to break down the chlorophyll. This lack of chlorophyll causes pigmentation in the leaves which makes it turn yellow & orange
Instruction: What do colleges consider as part of their admissions process? Response: Colleges consider the following when considering whether to accept or reject an applicant: 1. GPA 2. Test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT) 3. Extracurricular activities 4. Application essay
Instruction: What is backcountry skiing? Response: Backcountry skiing is skiing in the unmarked and ungroomed areas. In normal ski, people go to a ski resort and ski on the slopes marked and maintained by the ski resort. Backcountry ski may use ski lift, or other transportation methods to get to the top of the hill, but they don't follow the marked slope. Backcountry skiers usually bring special gear to avoid hazardous condition, such as avalanche or cliff.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Xylorimba, Cimbalom Response: Cimbalom is string, Xylorimba is percussion.
Instruction: How does water freeze? Response: Freezing happens when the molecules of a liquid get so cold that they slow down enough to hook onto each other, forming a solid crystal. For pure water, this happens at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Instruction: What was the cause of Michael Jackson's death? Response: On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County coroner classified Jackson's death as a homicide, determining that Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, exacerbated by the anxiolytic lorazepam, and less significantly midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine.
Instruction: Is the earth flat? Response: No, the Earth is round, just like all other planets. The gravitational pull of its mass forces it into a spherical shape. The gravity force pulls the material toward the center of the planet. The flat earth theory is scientifically disproven. The earth is not entirely round, though, because the centrifugal force of its spin causes the earth to bulge slightly around the equator.
Instruction: Classify each of the following as a planet or a satellite/moon of a planet in our solar system: Jupiter, Europa, Mars, Saturn, Titan, Callisto, Enceladus, Uranus Response: Planets: Jupiter,Saturn,Mars,Uranus Moons/Satellite: Europa, Titan, Callisto, Enceladus
Instruction: Write a creative writing prompt to give to students for an exam about creative non-fiction about nature. Response: The prompt for this exam is to write a minimum of four pages addressing the following prompt: write a passage about the discovery of a fairy grove in the forest while hiking near a small creek, and the flora and fauna you see there.
Instruction: Why was the show Curb Your Enthusiasm so popular? Response: Curb Your Enthusiasm was popular for its unique brand of humor and for its ability to capture the nuances of everyday life. The show was also well-received for its depiction of a wide range of different characters and situations, from the struggles of a struggling actor to the dysfunctional relationships of a married couple. The show also offered a unique take on the idea of success, as Larry David often explored the idea of what it means to achieve success in the modern world.
Instruction: How do you live a life full of gratitude? Response: Each day we are faced with both positive and negative experiences. As humans we tend to focus on the negative experiences, but it is important to recognize that the challenges in life make us stronger and shape us into who we are. To have more gratitude it's important to be grateful for even the small things in life as well. Setting aside time each day to write down the things or people in your life that you're grateful for can help shift your mindset, and train your brain towards gratitude.
Instruction: Which state's capital is inaccessible by road? Response: Juneau, Alaska is inaccessible by road, but cars can get to the city via ferry.
Instruction: In 1899 the Eastman company in the USA produced first what Response: Kodak 1 - hand held
Instruction: When looking to purchase a bicycle, you need to understand a number of factors. These include the primary use of the bicycle being either for transportation or pleasure. When choosing a bicycle for transportation you want to factor in cost, weight and durability. When choosing a bicycle for pleasure, comfort is the main factor. Response: As part of the buying process, getting expert opinions will be helpful. You want to discuss your purchase with people who have made a similar purchase so that you can make an educated decision.
Instruction: What is the meaning of life? Response: The meaning of life is understood differently by distinct human cultures. This question can be framed as one about ethics and depend on individual belief and values. Some think that life is about achieving goals, while others aim to seek happiness. This question continues to fascinate humanity and has inspired many debates.
Instruction: Why do people enjoy baseball? Response: Baseball is known as "America's Pastime" because it started during the industrial revolution as America grew and expanded across the continental United States. Baseball is relatively easy to begin playing but extremely difficult to master, which allows for broad appeal and interest. In addition to the sport gaining popularity there was significant growth in major US cities, where teams would play. This led to the rise of twenty, thirty and even sixty-thousand seat stadiums where people of all ages could enjoy the game outdoors. Ultimately helping the sport maintain its popularity and growth to where it is today - a global top 4 sport.
Instruction: What are the main components of Apache Kafka? Response: Apache Kafka is a distributed system that is composed of several components. The main components of Apache Kafka are: - Topics: A topic is a category or feed name to which producers can send messages and read by consumers. It’s append-only and immutable. Consumers can use an offset to track read messages. - Brokers: A Kafka cluster is composed of one or more brokers that manage the storage of messages in topics and serve as intermediaries between producers and consumers. - Producers: Applications that produce data and publish it to one or more topics in a Kafka cluster. They control how events are assigned to partitions within a topic. - Consumers: Applications that subscribe to one or more topics and consume published messages. The only metadata retained on a per-consumer basis is the offset or position of that consumer in a topic. This offset is controlled by the consumer. - Partitions: Kafka uses partitions to split a topic's messages across multiple brokers for scalability and performance. Events with the same event key, such as the same customer identifier or vehicle ID, are written to the same partition, and Kafka guarantees that any consumer of a given topic partition will always read that partition’s events in exactly the same order as they were written. - Replication: Multiple brokers always have a copy of the data to guarantee high availability and fault tolerance. This replication is performed at the topic partition level.
Instruction: Why does pollution in Delhi increase during the months of Nov-Dec each year? Response: Delhi is the capital of India and one of India's largest city. It has over 30 million residents and an estimated 100+ million vehicles. Delhi is surrounded by the agricultural states of Punjab and Haryana. During the period Sep-Nov, the states of Punjab and Haryana harvest rice they have grown during the summer months. Post the harvest, in order to prepare the fields for sowing again they burn the left over rice husk and dried plants. The month of November marks the onset of winter in the north Indian plains and during this time the north westerly winds stop. The combination of high vehicle number, large scale burning of post harvest leftover and onset of winter with no winds results in the months of Nov-Dec being the most polluted in the year.
Instruction: Which player has scored the most world cup goals? Response: After playing in four different World Cup editions, Germany's Miroslav Klose currently holds the record for most goals scored in the competition's history. Klos scored 16 times across the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 tournaments combined, at an average of 0.67 goals per game.
Instruction: Classify each of the following as either an indoor or an outdoor sport: soccer, table tennis, darts, snooker, cricket Response: Soccer is an outdoor sport Table tennis or ping pong is an indoor sport Darts is an indoor sport Snooker is an indoor sport Cricket is an outdoor sport
Instruction: Do god exists? Response: Yes. Because there must be some one who actually creates the first life.