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What is the weather like in New Jersey?
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New Jersey is a state in the northeastern part of the United Sates of America. New Jersey borders New York state to the north and east, Pennsylvania to the south and west, and Delaware to the south. So, New Jersey's climate is similar to these other states.
Summers in New Jersey are relatively hot and humid, Springs and Falls are usually tempered, and Winters vary greatly in terms of snowfall and temperatures.
New Jersey, being in the northeastern part of the United States, is also subject to a Nor'easter weather events. A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April. When Nor'easter occurs in the Winter, it can bring a lot of snow to New Jersey, especially the northern part of the state.
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Extract the venues of each Phish concert referenced in this paragraph and list in bulleted format.
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-Hampton Coliseum
-Fenway Park
-Red Rocks Ampitheatre
-Bonnaroo Music Festival
-Empire Polo Club
-New York City (venue for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is not specified)
-Alpine Valley Music Theatre
-Utica Memorial Auditorium
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What is a Pythagorean triple?
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In mathematics, a Pythagorean triple consists of three positive integers, a, b, c, such that a² + b² = c². These integers can form the sides of a right triangle, with c as the hypotenuse. For example, (3, 4, 5) is a Pythagorean triple because 3² + 4² = 5².
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Extract the title of the game, the name of its developer and the name of the main character and separate them by a comma.
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Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games, Aloy
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What's the architecture in Maskavas Forstate look like?
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The architecture of Maskavas Forštate reflects the history of Russian, Belarusian, and Jewish migration.
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Is AI a risk to humanity?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is just a tool. Like all tools made by humans throughout the history it is neither good nor bad. It is neither safe nor risky. The humans who control and use it will determine those. Looking at history, all past human technological developments lead to improved human quality of life. AI is likely going to significantly improve human quality of life.
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What is RTGS?
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Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems are specialist funds transfer systems where the transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to any other bank on a "real-time" and on a "gross" basis. Settlement in "real time" means a payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period, with transactions being settled as soon as they are processed. "Gross settlement" means the transaction is settled on a one-to-one basis, without bundling or netting with any other transaction. "Settlement" means that once processed, payments are final and irrevocable.
RTGS systems are usually operated by a country's central bank as it is seen as critical infrastructure for a country's economy. Economists believe that an efficient national payment system reduces the cost of exchanging goods and services, and is indispensable to the functioning of the interbank, money, and capital markets. A weak payment system may severely drag on the stability and developmental capacity of a national economy; its failures can result in inefficient use of financial resources, inequitable risk-sharing among agents, actual losses for participants, and loss of confidence in the financial system and in the very use of money.
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From the passage provided, extract the union territories that encompass South India. Separate them with a comma.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Puducherry
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Classify the below items based on the type of current they use, AC or DC.
charging of batteries, fans, bulbs, air conditioners
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AC: fans, bulbs, air conditioners
DC: charging of batteries
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What year did World War 2 end?
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1945
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Give me a sample of three of Australian Animals.
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Kangaroo, Koala and Emu are three well known Australian Animals.
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What does it take to become an airplane pilot in the USA?
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To become a pilot (airplane-single-engine-land) you must complete a number of milestones and training objectives as outlined in Part 61 or Part 141 in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This includes, but is not limited to: flying with a certified instructor and performing several different maneuvers demonstrating flight proficiency (taxing, takeoff, cruise, stall recovery, turns, emergency procedures, and landing), accruing the minimum hours of applicable aeronautical experience as outlined in Part 61.109, taking a written examination issued by the FAA, as well as performing an Oral and Practical examination with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). Upon successful completion of each of these areas, in addition to meeting all of the eligibility requires as outlined in Part 61.103, a student pilot can receive their private pilot certificate affording them to fly passengers (not for hire), day or night, in visual meteorological conditions in the USA.
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What are three cities on the east coast of Florida?
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Three cities on the east coast of Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale.
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Tell me whether each of these ski resorts are in Colorado or California: Big Bear, Mammoth, North Star, Vail, Aspen, Telluride
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Big Bear: California
Mammoth: California
North Star: California
Vail: Colorado
Aspen: Colorado
Telluride: Colorado
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Many people are hesitant to invest resources toward slowing down or even reversing the effects of climate change because they think it does not make sense if only a small portion of the population invests resources. They think it is stupid to do so until everyone agreed to do so or is forced by policy. What is the reason that some people still do so?
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Some people do not want to wait until everyone agreed or a policy is in place because they want to start or increase the momentum of slowing down or reversing the effects of climate change. They don't want to wait until it is potentially too late but rather they want to do what they can right now. Some of them might hope that those actions motivate others to follow them which might in turn increase the chance of more and more people doing the same and thus likely starting a bandwagon effect. Some of the activists might also want to prevent living with a bad conscience and thus, they might prefer to spend their resources on climate change related causes instead of other alternatives.
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Explain telephone numbering system of Russia ?
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The telephone numbering plan of the USSR was a set of telephone area codes, numbers and dialling rules which operated in the Soviet Union until the 1990s. After the collapse of the USSR, many newly independent republics implemented their own numbering plans. However, many of the principles of the Soviet numbering plan still remain. Russia and Kazakhstan still retain the former Soviet international code +7.
Key principles
The Soviet Union used a four-level open numbering plan. The long-distance prefix was 8.
a).One could call a local number without the code. Local numbers usually consisted of 5-7 digits, with seven-digit numbers only occurring in Moscow, Leningrad and Kyiv. If the internal number of the regional centre had less than seven digits, then its intercity code was supplemented with numbers (usually 2 for the administrative center, 6 for the second largest city).
b).Within the same numbering area (most often within the state or region) the pattern was: 8 2X YYYYYY, where 2 replaced the three-digit area code.
c).For calls to other areas, one had to first dial long-distance prefix 8, then, after the tone, the full code of the numbering area, which consisted of a three-digit code and zone additional digit(X), and then the local phone number.
d).For international calls, one should dial 8 10 [country code] [phone number]
For example: 8 10 1 212 XXXXXXX for a call to New York City.
Also: 8 10 359 2 XXXXXX for a call to the city of Sofia.
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Give me a list of the last iceskate i've never seen
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Patins Bauer Vapor Hyperlite senior Marque Bauer 1259.95 € 984.95 € Patins Bauer Supreme Mach senior Patins Bauer Supreme Mach. Patins Bauer Supreme Mach senior Marque Bauer 1259.95 € 984.95 € Patins CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro senior CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro senior.
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Classify the below substances based on their natural physical state.
Water, Mercury, Copper, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Wood
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Solid - Copper, Wood
Liquid - Water, Mercury
Gas - Oxygen, Nitrogen
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What are some typical characters of Siamese cats?
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Siamese cats tend to have slender, long bodies with apple-shaped heads and large ears. They can come in a variety of colors, such as chocolate point, seal point, and orange flame. Siamese owners claim that Siamese cats tend to be more loyal to their favorite human and are dog-like in their playful nature, such as enjoying playing fetch. Siamese also are a vocal breed and meow loudly and often.
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Besides a putter, what other golf clubs would suffice for a putting stroke?
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Any low iron (1 thru 4) or fairway wood which a flat face.
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How do I fix the engine of my car?
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This would depend on how complex the repair job is. But essentially you will need
1. A basic set of tools including spanners, screwdrivers and pliers.
2. An automotive manual for the model of your car. For example a Haynes manual.
3. Once you have diagnosed the problem, watch some videos on YouTube on how to fix the problem.
4. Based on the knowledge that you have gathered, attempt to fix your car
If you are enable to fix it, go to an experienced mechanic.
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What causes an airplane wing to fly?
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As Bernoulli's principal explains, because of the shape, air moving across the curved upper surface on top of the wing will travel faster and thus produce less pressure than the air moving more slowly along the flatter bottom of the wing's surface. This imbalance of high and low pressures results in a force called lift which is applied in the direction of the lower pressure.
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Identify from this list which are Crayola crayon colors: banana biscuits, razzle dazzle rose, whoopsie daisies, purple pizzazz, carnation pink, cotton candy, unmellow yellow, macaroni and cheese, coffee table blue, craisin, aquamarine, jazzberry jam, sea green
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Razzle dazzle rose, purple pizzazz, carnation pink, cotton candy, unmellow yellow, macaroni and cheese, aquamarine, jazzberry jam, sea green
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What is Kendrick Lamar famous for?
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Kendrick Lamar is famous for being a rapper
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Identify which car manufacturer is German or American: Tesla, Elektron Motors
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Tesla is American, Elektron Motors is German
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Think of three different colors that mens suits are often
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Black, blue, grey
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How do you make the best shepherds pie?
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There are many ingredients that go into a shepherds pie. Using organic vegetables and meat is a great way to start. You can use either minced beef or lamb but I prefer beef. You will need to brown the meat and then add a shepherds pie seasoning mix. Once mixed add the combination to a baking dish. Next peel the potatoes and boil them for 20 minutes. Once boiled you will need to mash the potatoes and add milk and butter if you want them to be more creamy. Next steam carrots and peas and then add to the beef mixture. Top the mixture with the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. This is a great meal for a cold day!
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Using the two paragraphs below, when was the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of NY founded, and when did it play in Ukraine for the first time?
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The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York was founded in 1949. It toured Ukraine for the first time in 1990.
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When is the first day of summer 2023?
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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is a career in public accounting a good way to go
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yes
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When cleaning a house, categorize each of the following as "useful" or "not useful": Broom, Mop, Vacuum, Sand, Dirt, Dust Pan, Food
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Broom: Useful
Mop: Useful
Vacuum: Useful
Sand: Not Useful
Dirt: Not Useful
Dust Pan: Useful
Food: Not Useful
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What colours are on the flag of the Netherlands?
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The flag of the Netherlands is predominantly blue with a white Dutch lion on a golden background.
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What is a Synchronous Concurrent Algorithm (SCA)?
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A Synchronous Concurrent Algorithm is an algorithm consisting of a networks of modules and channels, computing and communicating in parallel, and synchronised by a global clock. There are many classes of algorithms that share these general properties such as clocked digital hardware, systolic arrays, neural networks, cellular automata and coupled map lattice dynamical systems.
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Based on the above passage classify Bermudians based on their descent along with respective percentages in a bracket. Display the results in a comma separated format.
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Black Bermudians (60%), White Bermudians (30%)
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What is the indigenous name for Dunk Island?
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Dunk Island is known as Coonanglebah in the Warrgamay and Dyirbal languages.
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Think of a bunch of ways that you could clean a house.
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You can use a Vacuum or bring in a rug cleaner. You could dust extensively. You could powerwash the outside of the house. You could clean the bathrooms with bleach. You could scrub down all of the kitchen with cleaning supplies. You could paint the walls.
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Why do we grow two sets of teeth?
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It might seem odd to replace a complete set of teeth, but your first set of milk teeth has done its job by the time you are five or six years old. Milk teeth have helped you chew for essential nourishment and learn to talk when it's time for your body to house a more extensive adult set of teeth. You lose milk teeth and get adult teeth.
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What is the best Florida Key
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There are so many keys in Florida to choose from! If you are looking for lively nightlife, you want to check out Key West, as that is the busiest and most traveled Florida Key. If you would like something a bit more low-key but still with plenty to do, Key Largo or Marathon Key may be a better fit. Any Florida Key has plenty to do, and they are all close together and easy to drive between so you could visit many different locations while you are there.
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What are the new 7 Wonders Cities:
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These are the new 7 Wonders Cities:
- Durban, South Africa
- Vigan, Philippines
- Havana, Cuba
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Doha, Qatar
- La Paz, Bolivia
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what is oracle?
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Oracle is a company that offers a scalable and robust database management solution. Prior to the cloud migration era Oracle offered this database management as an on-premise solution using physical servers. Their database helped thousands of businesses manage their data, implement data analysis, secure their data, and allow company and business applications to access data for decision analysis based on historical data.
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When was the first newspaper published in the United States?
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"Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick" was the first US newspaper published on September 25, 1690.
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Write a short strategy on how to increase your chances to win a chess game.
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The game of chess includes thinking several moves ahead of the opponent. You have to start by getting to the strategic squares on the board faster than the opponent, which directly results in having an upper hand for the rest of the game. The next best step is to protect your pieces while taking out several of your opponent's pieces. The pawn structure needs to be aligned in a way that protects the king at all times and clears the way for the queen to strategically advance forward into the opponent's side. Another strategy is by making the move of casting that pushes the king to the corner as opposed to being exposed in the front once pawns are taken out.
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What types of BBQ can you get in North Carolina?
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You can get nearly any kind of style of barbecue in North Carolina, however there are a few styles that have a historical and cultural significance. The first is Eastern style barbecue, which features a vinegar and pepper based sauce used on a whole-hog style of barbecue. This is usually served with a coleslaw prepared with mayonnaise. The second is Lexington style, which uses a sauce made from vinegar, tomatoes and red pepper flakes. This style only uses the pork shoulder section of the pig. Lastly Pork ribs are a common style of barbecue found in North Carolina, typically found at festivals and competitions. Baby back ribs and Spare ribs are the most common cuts used.
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Can you summarize for me in no more than three paragraphs the book, "The Little Engine That Could", by Watty Piper?
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The Little Engine That Could is a children's book written in 1930 by Watty Piper. The main purpose of the book is to help bring out in children a positive, "can-do attitude." The key phrase in the book is, "I think I can."
The main character is the "Little Engine". The Little Engine is an undersized locomotive that is called upon to pull rail cars full of good things for the boys and girls that live on the other side of the mountain. Several other locomotives, appearing newer, stronger or more mature than the Little Engine all make excuses for why they will not help take the train cars over the mountain.
The Little Engine gladly takes on the task when called upon. When starting to pull the heavy rail cars, The Little Engine strains with all its might and begins to say, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." When climbing the mountain, it doesn't look like the Little Engine has the power to get over the peak. The Little Engine puffs, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can." Finally The Little Engine reaches the top, comes over the crest and on the way down says, "I though I could, I thought I could, I thought I could."
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What does bpa-free mean?
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BPA-Free refers to any plastics or other materials that do not contain any traces of Bisphenol-A. Most plastics including bottled waters use BPA-Free plastic because it has been shown when BPA plastics are exposed to heat that the BPA chemicals can leach into liquids and into food which people then ingest.
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classify the following as sports vs other activities: cricket, talking, writing, running, dancing, football, golf, construction, plumbing, swimming, paragliding, racing, getting late
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sports: cricket, running, football, golf, swimming, paragliding, racing
other activities: talking, writing, dancing, construction, plumbing, getting late
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When was Irina Vysheslavska born?
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Irina Vysheslavska was born on February 20, 1939.
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Is it better to ski or snowboard?
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This depends on individual preference. Most people find skiing easier to pick up, so if you are a beginner to snow sports, skiing might be an excellent place to start. There are more skiers than snowboarders, so that some people might choose skiing for that reason. Additionally, there are ski-only resorts for skiers to visit but no snowboarder-only resorts, which gives people who ski a broader pool of mountains to visit. Snowboarders might say snowboarding is better because snowboard boots are more comfortable and easier to walk in.
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What is molecular biology?
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Molecular biology is the branch of biology that seeks to understand the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells, including biomolecular synthesis, modification, mechanisms, and interactions.[ The study of chemical and physical structure of biological macromolecules is known as molecular biology.
Molecular biology was first described as an approach focused on the underpinnings of biological phenomena - uncovering the structures of biological molecules as well as their interactions, and how these interactions explain observations of classical biology.
In 1945 the term molecular biology was used by physicist William Astbury. In 1953 Francis Crick, James Watson, Rosalind Franklin, and colleagues, working at Medical Research Council unit, Cavendish laboratory, Cambridge (now the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology), made a double helix model of DNA which changed the entire research scenario. They proposed the DNA structure based on previous research done by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins. This research then lead to finding DNA material in other microorganisms, plants and animals.
Molecular biology is not simply the study of biological molecules and their interactions; rather, it is also a collection of techniques developed since the field's genesis which have enabled scientists to learn about molecular processes. In this way it has both complemented and improved biochemistry and genetics as methods (of understanding nature) that began before its advent. One notable technique which has revolutionized the field is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which was developed in 1983. PCR is a reaction which amplifies small quantities of DNA, and it is used in many applications across scientific disciplines.
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the process in which DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into protein.
Molecular biology also plays a critical role in the understanding of structures, functions, and internal controls within individual cells, all of which can be used to efficiently target new drugs, diagnose disease, and better understand cell physiology. Some clinical research and medical therapies arising from molecular biology are covered under gene therapy whereas the use of molecular biology or molecular cell biology in medicine is now referred to as molecular medicine.
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what was the world's first stored-program computer?
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The Manchester Baby was the world's first stored-program computer. It was built at the University of Manchester in England by Frederic C. Williams, Tom Kilburn and Geoff Tootill, and ran its first program on 21 June 1948. It was designed as a testbed for the Williams tube, the first random-access digital storage device.
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What should I do if my laptop has been hacked?
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If your laptop has been hacked, you can be in a big trouble. Attackers may have stolen all your confidential data and passwords. It is better to ask for helps from security experts. It is also important to reset all your passwords. Do not turn on your laptop and if it is a personal laptop make sure to re-install your operating system. Check your recent bank account activities to ensure that you have not lost any money.
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Give me list of last 10 presidents of US.
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Sure, here is the list of last 10 presidents of the US:
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
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Write a brief history of the world as told from the perspective of a redwood.
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The first thing I remember is darkness. I had found myself nestled under a pile of leaves and broken branches, just starting to sprout from an old rotting stump. It was pretty warm. As I peeked into the crisp new air, I saw ferns, spiders, and buzzing flies surrounding me. But the thing that caught my attention most of all was the bright blue sky. I wondered what was out there and if I would ever get to see it. I had just met this world and wanted to learn so much more. But I was only 3 inches tall and couldn't see much of anything. So I waited.
As I got taller, the days began to feel shorter. My favorite part of the day was feeling the wind blow through my newly acquired canopy of needles. It wasn't much to look at, but I was proud. I'd often stare at the giant trees around me. How I yearned to be one of the tall redwoods. They were kings of the forest; nothing stood taller. I wanted to see what they could see from way up there. One day I'll be one of them.
Days turned to weeks, and weeks turned into years, and it all felt so rushed that I could hardly keep track of the changing world around me. I had grown tall enough to see through a clearing in the upper canopy. Beyond our patch of trees was a mountain of countless others. Looking out into the endless distance, I began to feel small. What a strange feeling. One cloudy day, I saw a lightning bolt strike a hilltop. Soon enough, bright orange flames erupted across the horizon. What a peculiar sight. What began as a curiosity soon became terror as the fire rushed closer to my area of the woods. I could feel the warm wind on my face as the fire grew more prominent. Mercifully, the dark clouds hanging overhead opened up to a torrential downpour. Cold pelting raindrops replaced the warm breeze, night fell over the mountain, and the forest breathed a sigh of relief.
I awoke to a strange sight when the sun returned the next day. What was once hundreds of proud redwoods was now a deep black scar on the mountain. That would be me one day.
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Name well known movies with George Clooney.
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Well known movies with George Clooney are Up in the Air, Ocean's Eleven, Gravity, and Three Kings.
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Give me a short bulleted list of the key points about the parallel universes in this passage.
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Here are a short bulleted list of the key points about the "parallel universes" (the "multiverse", "other universes", "alternate universes", or "many worlds"):
- It is a hypothetical group of multiple universes which together are presumed to comprise the entirety of space, time, matter, energy, information, and the physical laws and constants that describe them.
- It has been the subject of debates in cosmology, physics, and philosophy.
- Some argue that the "parallel universes" concept lacks testability and falsifiability, and so it is a more of a philosophical notion rather than a scientific hypothesis.
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Given a reference text about Marcus Morton, tell me what year he was born and why he let the Democratic Party.
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Marcus Morton was born in 1784. He left the Democratic Party because he opposed the extension of slavery.
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How many strings are on a violin?
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Four
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Where is Seth McFarlane from?
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Kent, Connecticut
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Given the reference text about Tottenham Hotspur, what was the name of the stadium that the new stadium replaced?
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The name of the stadium that was replaced by the new stadium is White Hart Lane.
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Should investors time the market?
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Timing the market is based on predictions of the future, which is a challenging endeavor. Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing and mentor of Warren Buffett, famously said: "In the short run, the market is a voting machine but in the long run, it is a weighing machine." This means that in the short term, market prices can be driven by unpredictable events, market sentiment, and speculation. However, in the long term, a company's fundamentals tend to drive the market. By avoiding attempts to time the market, investors can leverage the long-term growth potential of the market and avoid the risks associated with trying to predict short-term price movements. Therefore, in most cases, investors should not try to time the market.
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What is the concept of a good life according to Socrates and Aristotle, and what are the components that contribute to it? Is a good life innate or learned, and can anyone achieve it?
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One of the most tantalizing and theorized about topics is that of the meaning of life and how to live a “good” one. It is human nature to explain the unknown and create explanations for the way the world works; throughout history philosophers have come to their own conclusions on why some lives are good and others are not. Two key figures that lend insight in these respects are Socrates in Plato’s The Apology, and Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics. A seemingly simple concept quickly devolves into a confusing and complex web of components that only together in the right proportions lend each man or woman a full good life. In order to discuss the way in which we are to lead a good life we must first discuss the differing factors that contribute to the definition of good in the eyes of Socrates and Aristotle. What are the components of the concept of good? Is it innate or learned? Can it be purchased? Is it temporary or is it eternal? Does it apply to one’s self or a community as a whole? Does one conduct oneself to be good? How Is a good life given by the gods or earned by humans? And although there is no definitive answer to any of these questions, in both author’s texts living a good life comes down to the choices you make and how they compare to the definition of good you subscribe to. Socrates and Aristotle use words such as virtue, courage, happiness, and intelligence to describe their versions of the path you take to reach a good life, and all are important, but the main driver of a good life is one’s ability to find the proper equilibrium between
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each of their characteristics that lend towards the development of a commonly defined good life.
Theorizing on how to live a good life leads to the necessity of defining what a good life is and the components that make it up. Aristotle theorized in Nicomachean Ethics that the idea of virtue, or excellence, can be an overarching theme for the components that make up the highest “good”, the good that is an endpoint or product encompassing the entire life before it. And the development of virtue lies within a midpoint between too much and too little of any emotion, action or characteristic.
... it is in emotions and actions that excess, deficiency and the median are found. Thus we can experience fear confidence, desire, anger, pity and generally any kind of pleasure and pain either too much or too little, and in either case not properly. But to experience all this at the right time, towards the right objects, towards the right people, for the right reason, and in the right manner — that is the median and the best course, the course that is a mark of virtue. (Aristotle. Bk. 2, pg. 43)
And still, even with the most precise definition Aristotle or Socrates gives there is a great amount of ambiguity. While some characteristics or actions are classified as inherently good or bad Aristotle theorizes that simply over exercising the usage of one or two characteristics doesn’t mean you are a good person living a good life. But rather, he states that there is a median usage point between the extrema of never and always that contributes to virtue, and then a good life. Where that point is is still unknown, partly due to the infinite situational differences one person can have versus another person
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during their lifetime and partly due to the complexity and magnitude of the variables that contribute to the person as a whole. However, Aristotle goes into a few overarching descriptors of his definition of a virtuous man or woman to help define the median between the two extrema. For example, the median for pleasure and pain is self control, between fear and confidence is courage, and righteous falls between envy and spite.1 These examples shine a light on how to find the middle between two opposing qualities, but do not instruct on how we are to lead a good life. While definitively defining the idea of good is complex the framework of thought to use when faced with daily decisions Aristotle provides allows for the discussion on how to live a good life.
Creating a structured plan for how to live a good life brings about the question can anyone live a good life? Furthermore, are the segments that complete virtue innate or are they learned? Aristotle delves into two schools of thought, the first being that there are some characteristics that born with can impede or halt one’s quest for moral virtue, and secondly, that one develops these traits over time and through ritual habit. The latter, he describes in analogy, “Similarly, we become just by the practice of just actions, self-controlled by exercising self-control, and courageous by performing acts of courage.” (Aristotle. Bk. 2, pg. 34) In other words, one becomes virtuous by continually being virtuous. Therefore, one finds oneself in a good life when one habitually lives within the middle of all opposing qualities. While not everyone in a society will live a good life, everyone within a society can live a good life. At this point it is important to
1 Examples given in Book II Ch. 7 - Nicomachean Ethics
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refer back to the definition of what a good life is, it does not mean success, fame or wealth, but rather practicing the combination of elements that create virtue.
While some qualities like virtue are relatively undisputed as good, wealth is a heavily debated part of a good life. Both Aristotle and Socrates agree that wealth is not an indicator of a good life but their thought differs when it comes to the part money plays in the development of such a life. While Aristotle believes wealth is a necessity for aspects of a virtuous life, Socrates believes that wealth is only a byproduct of a good life. Aristotle does concede to saying that, “wealth is not the good which we are trying to find, for it is only useful, i.e., it is a means to something else.” (Aristotle. Bk. 1, pg. 9) Otherwise saying that while wealth is not the end goal and is meaningless when thinking of one’s worth, it is helpful in the creation of a good life. On the other hand, Socrates writes of wealth as something that does not create excellence and at times can even inhibit it’s development. In The Apology Socrates says to the jury, “Wealth does not bring about excellence, but excellence brings about wealth and all other public and private blessings for men.” (Plato. 30b) While this quote is taken out of the context of a defensive argument, it still holds Socrates’ beliefs on wealth. He, an impoverished man, does not find the same value in money as sophists like Aristotle, and while defending his choice to not charge a fee to the pupils that followed his philosophical thought like other sophists did, he said that he is here at the service to god. Both theories on wealth’s role in a good life are important to consider. Does wealth lead to corruption and poverty to a more sinful life? Wealth, similarly to fear, needs a median. As Aristotle describes fear, too little is being reckless, while too much is being cowardly. In wealth the same thought
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can be applied, too little creates extreme poverty which distracts from living a virtuous life and too much can create different distractions that lead to the same result.
Another contesting theory is that of the length in which “goodness” lasts. When defining a good life, it is important to think about when you can use good as a descriptor. If goodness in reference to one’s life lasts forever then the term is permanent and can be applied throughout one's life. If on the contrary, goodness comes and goes throughout life the term can only be used temporarily or in posterity noting one’s life as a whole. Socrates, after the announcement of his execution states, “a good man cannot be harmed either in life or death, and that his affairs are not neglected by the gods.” (Plato. 41 c-d) Lending the idea that a good man or woman living a good life is continuous and permanent, throughout life and death. However, Aristotle argues that since a good life is a sum of smaller goods, to use the term to describe someone's life, it must come at the end of their life, looking at it as a whole. After describing smaller goals and endpoints he goes further and says, “The highest good, on the other hand, must be something final” (Aristotle. Bk. 1 pg. 14) Stating that while there are different branches of a good life, virtuous behavior is not a constant and therefore you cannot give a description to their life as a whole until it’s end. Socrates’ arguments on the length of goodness are rather naive, seeing as people change over time, only with the entire information of their lives can one make a claim as to whether or not they had a good life.
In summary, the two different views on how we are to live a good life together provide insight and theory into the subject but neither provides a complete instruction on doing so. Socrates, as written down by Plato, describes his own life which he
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considers to be a virtuous one and Aristotle provides a philosophical theory behind how to live in a virtuous way with the end goal of happiness or in other words a good life. The closest we can get to understanding how to live a good life is by understanding what makes up a good life, and even this is subjective. One person’s views on what a virtuous life means can differ greatly from the next depending on where they lived, their religious beliefs, or social status. These variances result in many different guides to and definitions of a good life. Within all the different viewpoints, a concept introduced in Nicomachean Ethics that can be widely accepted is that within someone’s life there is a median point between each of their emotions, actions and characteristics that create virtue and lead towards a good life.
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How much time violinist Ling Ling spent practicing each day?
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Ling Ling is the Chuck Norris of violinists. Her violin performance has far surpassed all living violin virtuosos today.
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Was Venice always part of Italy?
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Venice started off with refugees from neighboring Roman cities such as Padua, Aquileia, Treviso, Altino etc., and developed into a powerful maritime empire, a republic in it's own right. In 1797, Venice was conquered by Napoleon Bonaparte and switched several times between being an Austrian territory, part of the Kingdom of Italy, back to being part of Austria and eventually after the Italian Independence War of 1866 to being part of Italy.
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How many sides and vertices does a polygon have?
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A polygon is a general case for a two dimensional shape where all edges and vertices essentially form a closed shape. A triangle for example has three edges/sides, with three vertices. A Pentagon has five vertices and five sides. A Nonagon has nine sides and nine vertices, and so forth. One can formulate a rule which defines an N sided polygon. This rule would look something like: an n-sided polygon has n sides and n vertices where n is an integer greater than or equal to three and forming a closed two-dimensional shape.
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What is Detroit style pizza?
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Detroit pizza is cooked in a square or rectangular pan made from steel or aluminum. The dough is thicker than a typical round pizza but is more airy. An oiled pan provides a nice, crispy dough. Caramelized cheese around the edges of the pizza is one of Detroit pizza’s key features. The pizza sauce is often applied on top of the cheese layer with this style of pizza.
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Help me plan a trip to Nova Scotia
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Day 1:
- Start the day with a walking tour of Old Town (2 miles / 3.2 km)
- Visit the National Museum (1 mile / 1.6 km)
- Attend a performance at the National Theater (1 mile / 1.6 km)
Day 2:
- Take a day trip to a nearby national park for hiking and wildlife viewing (60 miles / 96.5 km)
- Return to the city for dinner and drinks in the evening
Day 3:
- Visit the iconic city palace and gardens (2.5 miles / 4 km)
- Explore local markets and street food vendors (1 mile / 1.6 km)
Day 4:
- Take a scenic drive to a nearby coastal city (80 miles / 128.7 km)
- Spend the day at the beach and exploring the city's sights and cuisine
Day 5:
- Boat tour of the city's waterways (7 miles / 11.2 km)
- Visit a traditional fishing village and have a seafood lunch (15 miles / 24.1 km)
Day 6:
- Take a day trip to a nearby hill station for hiking and nature walks (40 miles / 64.4 km)
- Stop at a tea plantation for a tour and tasting (20 miles / 32.2 km)
Day 7:
- Visit a nearby UNESCO World Heritage site (50 miles / 80.5 km)
- Enjoy a cultural performance and local meal in the evening
Day 8:
- Take a leisurely bike ride along a scenic route (10 miles / 16.1 km)
- Visit a local winery for a tasting and tour (5 miles / 8 km)
Day 9:
- Visit a local art museum (2 miles / 3.2 km)
- Take a cooking class and learn to make some local dishes
Day 10:
- Spend the day exploring the city at your own pace, shopping for souvenirs, and enjoying local cuisine before departing in the evening.
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Sea or Mountain
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I believe Mountain are more attractive but Ocean has it's own beauty and this tropical weather definitely turn you on! SO 50% 50%
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Who has hosted Saturday Night Live the most in the history of the show?
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Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted Saturday Night Live 17 times since 1990.
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Tell me whether these shows are animated or not: South Park, Rugrats, Curb Your Enthusiasm, House Hunters, Attack on Titan
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South Park: Animated
Rugrats: Animated
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Not Animated
House Hunters: Not Animated
Attack on Titan: Animated
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Give me a bulleted list of things to consider when deciding where to apply to college.
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The following should be considered when deciding where to apply to college:
1. Academic programs the college offers
2. Cost of attendance
3. Location of the campus
4. Admission requirements and expectations
5. Size of the student population
6. Extracurricular activities the college offers
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Who invented scratching ?
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As Scratching was a common discovery made by the arrival of direct drive turntables, it's hard to tell who was the first person scratching on a turntable, however it's a consensus that GrandMasterFlash and KoolHerc have made the genre popular
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What is the potential hydrogen (ph) of water?
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The potential hydrogen of water measure how acidic or alkaline water is? Water with a potential hydrogen of 7.0 is considered neutral water and this kind of water is typically distilled water. Water that has a ph of less than 7.0 considered acidic water and even some bottled water has a PH less than 7.0. Water which a PH higher than 7.0 is considered alkaline. You can also adjust the PH of water with simple salts. For example baking soda can be used to raise the PH of water which is acidic and lemon juice can be used to lower the PH of water that is alkaline.
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What is fishing tackle?
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Fishing tackle is gear used to catch fish and includes hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders, and tackle boxes.
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Why is Citizen Kane considered the Best Film?
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The American Film Institute and the British Film Institute have Citizen Kane listed as the number one movie of all time. The British Film Institute has had this rating of Citizen Kane for 50 years. There are multitudes of reasons why this is a deserving title with a few examples below.
1. Citizen Kane was a thinly veiled movie about a powerful person. Even before the movie was released newspaper magnate William R Hearst became aware that Kane had many similarities to Hearst. Both controlled media empires, ran for office, and had giant mansions filled with odds and ends. Where it allegedly became personal was when scenes showing Kane's wife put through an humiliating run in showbiz propped up by Kane's largesse mirrored Hearst a bit too closely to real life. Hearst reportedly offered to buy all copies of the film and told newspapers to not print anything or even mention its name.
2. It heralded a new age of cinematography in 1941. Citizen Kane pioneered in the mainstream many types of compositions and angles we now find quite common. For a low angle shot in an office to show Kane's towering presence film cameras were too heavy and bulky to sit on the floor. Cinematographer Gregg Toland solved this by having a hole dug deep enough for camera and tripod to achieve the desired effect. Also the concept of "deep focus" or achieving a large depth of field to make characters near and far appear sharp is difficult to achieve. These scenes were used to great effect to portray Kane as being surrounded and alone with his wealth later in the movie. They also provided a literal window into a young innocent Kane during a tense scene inside the house, to which Kane was blissfully unaware but the audience experienced both to jarring effect.
3. Orson Welles was famous and an excellent promoter. Up to this point Welles most famous exploit had been his radio re-enactment of H.G. Wells "War of the Worlds." Choosing to follow a newsreel style format and not having an intro saying this is a work of fiction many listeners at home were swept up in the drama and thought an alien invasion was happening. His popularity from this event carried a great deal of interest over to his first film. For his first film to come together with a compelling story, technical wizardry, and cultural relevancy truly made it the standard for what a "Best Film..." should be.
As a sidenote in 1921 Citizen Kane won 9 Academy awards including Best Picture, Director, Editing, and Cinematography. Orson Welles would never have a similar level of success with his later films.
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what was the biggest tax change from tax reform
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competitive US corp tax rates when compared to rest of world
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Based on the passage provided, who is allowed to drive the beach strand route that connects Bald Head Island and Fort Fisher?
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Only government officials are allowed to drive the beach strand route that connects Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island.
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What are ways to calm myself down when I get upset?
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If you become upset or agitated, a great way to calm down is take a deep breath, like a “dragon breath.” Breathe in as deeply as you can and then breathe out slowly. Repeat this several times. You can also lay on the floor for several minutes. Laying on the floor can be particularly grounding. Another way to relax when you get upset is to go outside and look at the sky or a body of water if you can get to one. Look for a flying bird, or focus on a small flower or piece of grass. A long walk can also help calm you down.
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How many states are there in the United States?
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50
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What are the words of House Swyft?
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"Awake! Awake!"
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Tell me whether these sports require a ball or not to play: basketball, hockey, track and field, soccer, surfing, water polo, karate, football, gymnastics, skateboarding, golf, tennis, boxing, baseball, rugby, weightlifting, softball, rowing
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Basketball, soccer, water polo, football, golf, tennis, baseball, rugby, and softball require a ball to play. Hockey, track and field, surfing, karate, gymnastics, skateboarding, boxing, weightlifting, and rowing do not require a ball.
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Name some famous teams in the Premier League
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Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Hotspur, etc
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Given this article about the NSA's ANT catalog, Which hacking tools are used to infect the BIOS of computers or networking devices?
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DEITYBOUNCE, IRONCHEF, SOUFFLETROUGH, and SWAP are hacking tools that can be used to infect servers, computers, and networking devices.
DEITYBOUNCE is technology that installs a backdoor software implant on Dell PowerEdge servers via the motherboard BIOS and RAID controller(s).
IRONCHEF is technology that can "infect" networks by installing itself in a computer I/O BIOS.
SOUFFLETROUGH is BIOS injection software that can compromise Juniper Networks SSG300 and SSG500 series firewalls.
SWAP is technology that can reflash the BIOS of multiprocessor systems that run FreeBSD, Linux, Solaris, or Windows.
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Classify each of the following financial assets as either liquid or illiquid; checking accounts, savings accounts, certificate of deposits (CDs), Stocks, Bonds, mutual funds, Real estate investment trusts (REITs), Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), 401K, Investment Art, Physical Property.
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Liquid assets are those assets that can be very quickly sold without significant loss in value. This demands a healthy a vibrant market (demand) for these assets the most relatable example being money. Given this definition assets like checking accounts, individual stocks, Exchange Traded Funds, Real estate Investment Trusts, and some types of highly popular short-term bonds are considered highly liquid. Selling these assets immediately and without loss on face value is trivial and non-restricted. Assets such as Mutual Funds which have restrictions on selling, Certificates of Deposits which tie your money up for a length of time, Investment Art, and Physical Property are often considered illiquid as it is either not allowed by contract or there simply isn't enough interest in a market to be able to sell these assets in a timely fashion and without loss of value.
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Given this paragraph about Chief Uncas, who was he?
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Uncas (c. 1588 – c. 1683) was a sachem of the Mohegans who made the Mohegans the leading regional Indian tribe in lower Connecticut, through his alliance with the New England colonists against other Indian tribes.
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Who is widely considered the GOAT of basketball?
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Michael Jordan
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Give me a listing of ways I can incorporate physical activity into my daily routine.
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Incorporating physical activity into your daily routine can come in many forms. Some examples include standing, walking, running, jogging, and walking the dog. You can also incorporate physical activity into everyday activities such as parking further away from the store's entrance in order to walk more.
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Which months of the year are considered summer, spring, winter and autumn.
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Seasons depend on where you live. In the US, summer is usually June through August. Spring is March through May. Fall is September through November. Winter is December through February.
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Write a passage about how you learnt to ride the bike
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It was a calm sunny evening when my dad pushed me to try the new bike he got me as my birthday gift. I was initially hesitant but agreed since I had seen other kids having a lot of fun in their bikes. I put on my helmet and sat on the bicycle as my dad pushed me from behind in our walkway. After a few minutes, I turned back and I didn't see my dad anymore. I tried balancing but fell down. My dad came running and said 'accidents happen but they help you get better'. So I kept on trying and at one point, I got the hang of it. Riding the bike was the best thing I had learnt until that point and I couldn't wait to ride it again!
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What is Dharma Sabha
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The Dharma Sabha was formed in 1830 in Calcutta by Radhakanta Deb to counter the ongoing social reform movements led by protagonists such as Raja Ram Mohun Roy and Henry Derozio. The organization was established to repel a new law enacted by British colonial rule, which banned the barbaric practice of burning widows alive (sati) in the country. The Dharma Sabha filed an appeal in the Privy Council against the ban on Sati by Lord William Bentinck, but their request was rejected, and the ban on Sati was upheld in 1832. It published a newspaper called Samachar Chandrika.
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Given me a list of the seven most recent Indian prime ministers
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Here is the list of the seven most recent Indian Prime ministers:
1. Narendra Modi - 2104 - now
2. Manmohan Singh - 2004 - 2014
3. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 1998 - 2004
4. Inder Kumar Gujral 1997 - 1998
5. H. D. Deve Gowda 1996 - 1997
6. Atal Bihari Vajpayee 1996 - 1996
7. P. V. Narasimha Rao 1991 - 1996
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Based on the reference text, provide a concise overview of the main objectives of the Federal Reserve
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The main objectives of the Federal Reserve are to maximize employment, stabilize prices, and moderate long-term interest rates.
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What is the key to longevity?
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Researchers and doctors have been studying this for many years and a number of patterns has consistently shown to be true: It's a combination of nutrition, exercise and sleep. From a nutrition perspective, a predominantly plant-based diet is the way to go. The Mediterranean diet continues to outperform all other diets year after year. A plant-based diet can not only prevent disease but it can reverse cardiovascular illness and many others. We now also have enough evidence on the importance of movement, exercise and specifically a combination of resistance and endurance training. Muscle growth is not only positive for the muscles themselves but it also positively affects bone density (which we tend to lose as we age), as well as effects on your immune system, gut microbiome and even mental health. The positives are endless. Lastly, if we do not get proper sleep (typically 7-9hours/night), the other two factors, diet and exercise, will not be optimal. Consistency in going to sleep and waking up at the same time is crucial to overall wellbeing and recovery.
Researchers of the Blue Zones argue that another crucial part to living healthily into old age is the social circle or community we are part of.
If you want to live a long and healthy life, eat more plants, exercise, get some sleep and spend time with your friends and family.
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I want to go to Europe, which of these cities are in that continent? Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, London, Tokyo, New York City, Perth?
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Lisbon, Barcelona, Paris, Rome and London are in Europe. Tokyo is in Asia, New York City is in North America, and Perth is in Australia.
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Which is a species of fish? American sole or American dream
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American sole
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Why is football/soccer called the beautiful game.
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No one exactly knows where the phrase come from, but it was popularized by Pelé during his career. Football is played by 200 countries, and half of the world’s population turns in to watch the World Cup. The sport is beloved for its ability to bring fans from all over the world together, its unpredictable nature, the skill and artistry of the players footwork, goals and it's truly a team sport, where anyone has an opportunity to score the goal that takes your team to victory. It's an equalizer, no need for helmets, pads, and any other fancy equipment, all you need are your feet and a ball to play the beautiful game.
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Why Bollywood is so famous
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Because of all famous actor and female actor and their famous Bollywood movies which earns billions of Rupees
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What was the Cold War?
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The Cold War was a time period where the US and USSR were in high tensions with each other. Both had created nuclear weapons and they had lost their alliance from World War 2. The war technically never ended since the USSR was disbanded in 1991.
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Tell me whether these games are exclusives or multi-platform: The Legend of Zelda, Call of Duty, Sly Cooper, God of War, Counter-Strike, Mario, Pokemon, Halo, Dota, League of Legends.
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The Legend of Zelda, Sly Cooper, God of War, Mario, Pokemon and Halo have been at least been historically advertised and classified as console exclusives: Zelda, Mario and Pokemon on Nintendo platforms, God of War and Sly Cooper on Sony Playstation platforms, Halo on Microsoft Xbox Platforms.
Lately, some of the games above, God of War and Halo, have been ported PC which makes them multi-platform games. God of War is considered as a timed exclusive to Playstation systems where the game was exclusive to the console for several years before being released to other platforms, in this case PC.
Halo has recently became PC and Xbox multi-platform dur to Microsoft's push to bring more of their console games to their PC gaming platform.
Rest of the games, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, Dota and League of Legends are considered multi-platform as they have been released to multiple types of systems without ever being advertised as exclusive to one.
Be mindful that releasing a game to Windows PC and Apple MacOS is considered as multi-platform.
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What are some things I could do as a tourist near Honolulu?
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Here are five things you could do as a tourist on O'ahu:
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Monument. While you're there, you could also visit the battleship Missouri and the Pearl Harbor aviation museum on Ford island
- Visit the Bishop museum
- Take a surfing lesson at Waikiki, or just take a stroll along the beach
- Take a helicopter tour of O'ahu
- Hike to the top of the Diamond Head crater
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Who is the greatest quarterback of all time?
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Tom Brady is widely considered to be the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. He holds the all-time records for Passing Yards, Passing Touchdowns, Completions.
Brady also has a record 7 Super Bowl championships, 3 more than any other quarterback and a record unlikely to be broken. He won 6 of these with the New England Patriots, with whom he spent the first 20 years of career.
After early-career comparisons to his contemporary rival Peyton Manning, and mid-career comparisons to another all-time great Joe Montana, Brady ended his career as the indisputable Greatest of All Time (GOAT) by playing at an extremely high level for multiple decades.
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