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Classify each of the following exercises as cardio or weights: bench press, running, cycling, squat, jump roping, curl
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Bench Press: Weights Running: Cardio Cycling: Cardio Squat: Weights Jump Roping: Cardio Curl: Weights
what is the most important thing large language models can do?
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The most important thing large language models can do is code generation through very good prompt pattern recognition in the LLM. This is amazing because coding now becomes available to non-technical individuals who did not go to school to learn how to code. If you are coding and you get stuck you could technically use a large language model to help you get unstuck in your code development. It's still the early stages for LLM code generation but the results look extremely promising.
Give me five books that I should read today.
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There are many books that you could read today, however, if I could recommend a few, I would recommend the following: The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Let The Great World Spin, by Colum McCann, 1984 by George Orwell, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and The Diary of Anne Frank, by Anne Frank.
Tell me whether each of these things smells good or bad: candle, pig, skunk, poop, febreze, incense
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Candle: Smells Good Pig: Smells Bad Skunk: Smells Bad Poop: Smells Bad Febreze: Smells Good Incense: Smells Good
What re the differences between recruiters and sourcers at a company?
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In typical companies, sourcers are responsible for the upfront outreach of new, passive candidates. Sourcers leverage a variety of tools including LinkedIn, blogs, GitHub, etc. to find potential candidates and then try to contact them directly. It is the sourcers responsibility to identify as many viable candidates as possible for a role. A recruiter is responsible for managing the entire recruiting process once a candidate is identified. Recruiters will help schedule interviews, help the candidate prepare for interviews, and ultimately manage the offer process for the candidate. Recruiters are also responsible for managing the relationship with the hiring manager for a role. They are the point of contact for the entire recruiting process and are responsible for ultimately filling the role.
Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?
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This is a highly subjective topic and hotly debated. Most basketball experts would agree that a player who has acquired the most NBA championships should be on the list. Bill Russell, with 12 championships, has to be in the conversation. LeBron James is the all time scoring leader and has had one of the longest NBA careers to go along with 4 titles. Kobe Bryant at 5 titles is also on the list. But the most dominant player of his era in the 1990's, winning 6 titles in 6 attempts, was Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was considered one of the best two way players, excelling at both defense and offense. So while some might not agree, Michael Jordan is always in the conversation for best NBA player of all time.
Where is the Hawkeye Creek Bridge located
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Hawkeye Creek Bridge is a historic structure located in a rural area northeast of Mediapolis, Iowa, United States. The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors contracted with Clinton Bridge and Iron Works on September 23, 1909, to design and build this bridge. It is an 80-foot (24 m) span that carries traffic of a gravel road over Hawkeye Creek.[2] The structure is a single rigid-connected Pratt through truss that is supported by concrete abutments. It basically remains in an unaltered condition.[2] The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
The Hawkeye Creek Bridge is a historic structure located in a rural area northeast of Mediapolis, Iowa, United States. The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors contracted with Clinton Bridge and Iron Works on September 23, 1909, to design and build this bridge. It is an 80-foot (24 m) span that carries traffic of a gravel road over Hawkeye Creek. The structure is a single rigid-connected Pratt through truss that is supported by concrete abutments. It basically remains in an unaltered condition. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
When rollerblading which of the following items will protect you from injury and which will not: Helmet, a baseball cap, sunglasses, knee pads, backpack, headphones, and elbow pads?
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A helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads will protect you from injury, while a baseball cap, sunglasses, backpack, and headphones will not.
Give me a bulleted list of the best chain coffee shops in the United States
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- Starbucks - Dunkin Donuts - Peet's - Aroma Joe's - Panera Bread
Please provided me some context in form of bullet points on Open Doors organisation
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Please provided me some context in form of bullet points on Open Doors organisation ### Input: Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in the world. They work with local partners to distribute Bibles and Christian literature, give discipleship training[1] and provide practical support, such as emergency relief aid. Open Doors' stated aims are to raise awareness of global persecution, mobilising prayer, support and action among Christians from around the world. It is based in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Open Doors is also a member of the Forum of Bible Agencies International. ### Response:
Open Doors is a non-denominational mission supporting persecuted Christians in the world. They work with local partners to distribute Bibles and Christian literature, give discipleship training[1] and provide practical support, such as emergency relief aid. Open Doors' stated aims are to raise awareness of global persecution, mobilising prayer, support and action among Christians from around the world. It is based in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Open Doors is also a member of the Forum of Bible Agencies International.
1. Open Doors is a nondenominational organisation that helps Christians who are persecuted throughout the world. 2. They collaborate with local partners to spread Bibles and Christian literature, provide discipleship training, and offer practical assistance like immediate aid in times of need. 3. The stated goals of Open Doors are to increase awareness of international persecution and to encourage Christians all across the world to pray, support, and take action. 4. Its headquarters are in Ermelo, Netherlands. 5. Open Doors is a part of the International Forum of Bible Agencies.
How is the weather in India?
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India being very near to the equator has a good balance in weather with day and night almost 12 hours throughout the day. With a very large coastline in the south and Himalayan mountains to the north, India experience hotter summers and colder winters as well, and gets extreme in some parts of the country
What color is Perpetual Spinach?
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What color is Perpetual Spinach? ### Input: "Chard or Swiss chard (/tʃɑːrd/; Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Cicla Group and Flavescens Group) is a green leafy vegetable. In the cultivars of the Flavescens Group, the leaf stalks are large and often prepared separately from the leaf blade;[1] the Cicla Group is the leafy spinach beet. The leaf blade can be green or reddish; the leaf stalks are usually white, yellow or red.[2] Chard, like other green leafy vegetables, has highly nutritious leaves. Chard has been used in cooking for centuries, but because it is the same species as beetroot, the common names that cooks and cultures have used for chard may be confusing;[3] it has many common names, such as silver beet, perpetual spinach, beet spinach, seakale beet, or leaf beet.[4][5]" ### Response:
"Chard or Swiss chard (/tʃɑːrd/; Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Cicla Group and Flavescens Group) is a green leafy vegetable. In the cultivars of the Flavescens Group, the leaf stalks are large and often prepared separately from the leaf blade;[1] the Cicla Group is the leafy spinach beet. The leaf blade can be green or reddish; the leaf stalks are usually white, yellow or red.[2] Chard, like other green leafy vegetables, has highly nutritious leaves. Chard has been used in cooking for centuries, but because it is the same species as beetroot, the common names that cooks and cultures have used for chard may be confusing;[3] it has many common names, such as silver beet, perpetual spinach, beet spinach, seakale beet, or leaf beet.[4][5]"
The leaf blade can be green or reddish; the leaf stalks are usually white, yellow or red.[2]
What are some of the best things to do in Fort Collins, Colorado?
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Fort Collins has many fun things to do with its proximity to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a vibrant downtown area, and the many world class breweries in and around town. Outdoors highlights include hikes in Lorry State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and a climb to Horsetooth Rock that overlooks the city. Be sure to take a walk out Old Town, where you can grab a coffee at Little Bird and shop at the many boutiques. Lastly, be sure to check out New Belgium or Odell Brewing, which are just two of the more than twenty breweries in Fort Collins.
Who are the main characters on the TV show "Bluey?"
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"Bluey" is an Australian animated television series that follows a family of anthropomorphic cattle dogs. The main character, Bluey, is a six-year-old Blue Heeler, who navigates adventures and imaginative play with her little sister, Bingo, her mother, Chili, and her father, Bandit. The series is beloved for being both educational and entertaining, teaching viewers how to deal with difficult situations, and showcasing more empathetic-styles of parenting.
Why we have to work?
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Work is the means by which most people exchange their labor for income, and it is also how society efficiently allocates labor resources to where they are needed. Additionally, work helps individuals maintain their daily schedules.
you are riding your bicycle to the store and your bicycle has a basket. which of the following items can you take back home? a toothbrush, a TV, a bar of soap, a pair of pants, a pair of skis, a loaf of bread, a tiger, a phone charger
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you can take back, the tooth brush, the bar of soap, a pair of pants, a loaf of bread and a phone charger
tell me whether these are girl names or boy names: Ali, Billie, Cameron
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They are gender neutral names
What is the best place to go downhill mountain biking
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Downhill mountain biking is a sport that you typically would practice in an area that is also used as a ski resort in the winter. No all ski resort are suitable and developed to be great mountain bike location. The name of those mountain bike resorts are bike parks. Some of the most famous ones are Whistler, Châtel, Fort William, Vallnord, Val Di Sole. Sometimes, you can find a bike park in smaller size mountains where there are no ski resorts. Those are typically are in hilly regions like Wales.
What were the Crusades?
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What were the Crusades? ### Input: The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated, supported, and sometimes directed by the Latin Church in the medieval period. The best known of these military expeditions are those to the Holy Land in the period between 1095 and 1291 that were intended to conquer Jerusalem and its surrounding area from Muslim rule. Beginning with the First Crusade, which resulted in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099, dozens of military campaigns were organised, providing a focal point of European history for centuries. Crusading declined rapidly after the 15th century. ### Response:
The Crusades were a series of religious wars initiated, supported, and sometimes directed by the Latin Church in the medieval period. The best known of these military expeditions are those to the Holy Land in the period between 1095 and 1291 that were intended to conquer Jerusalem and its surrounding area from Muslim rule. Beginning with the First Crusade, which resulted in the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099, dozens of military campaigns were organised, providing a focal point of European history for centuries. Crusading declined rapidly after the 15th century.
The Crusades collectively refer religious wars in the medieval times. The Crusades are famously know today for expeditions into the Muslim Holy Land to capture lands in the name of European kings and religion from 1095-1291.
Which is bigger, a lion or a house cat?
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A lion is bigger than a house cat
Who is the St Louis Cardinals?
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The St Louis Cardinals is a major league baseball team located in St Louis Missouri that plays in the National League Central Division.
Tell me which one does not fit with the group: Blue, Green, White, Yellow
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All except White are colors of the rainbow.
What is the highest mountain peak in Kosovo?
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The highest mountain peak in Kosovo has been Gjeravica with 2,656m/alt, but now a new mountain peak in question is Rudoka 2658m/alt.
What are some good costumes I can wear for Halloween? Give me at least five in a bullet list
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- A pumpkin - A witch - A lifeguard - A fairy - Harry Potter
Is it safe for dogs to eat chocolate?
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No, chocolate is considered dangerous for dogs to consume.
How to have an evergreen garden?
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In order to have an evergreen garden it's crucial to buy the right plants and plant them in the correct way in your garden. In order to choose your plants you will need to evaluate the soil and climate conditions in your garden. Please always consult planting guidance. I can strongly recommend Aucuba, Bergenia, Carex, Choisya, Cotoneaster, Erica, Escallonia, Hebe, Heuchera and Viburnum as perfect evergreen plants to put in your garden. This way you will always be surrounded by stunning green colours throughout the year with spikes of beautiful flowering in the summer.
Who were the Beatles?
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who were the Beatles? ### Input: The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements.[3] ### Response:
The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements.[3]
ed by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. As their popularity grew into the intense fan frenzy dubbed "Beatlemania", the band acquired the nickname "the Fab Four", with Epstein, Martin or another member of the band's entourage sometimes informally referred to as a "fifth Beatle". By early 1964, the Beatles were international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. They became a leading force in Britain's cultural resurgence, ushering in the British Invasion of the United States pop market, and soon made their film debut with A Hard Day's Night (1964). A growing desire to refine their studio efforts, coupled with the untenable nature of their concert tours, led to the band's retirement from live performances in 1966. At this time, they produced records of greater sophistication, including the albums Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966) and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), and enjoyed further commercial success with The Beatles (also known as "the White Album", 1968) and Abbey Road (1969). The success of these records heralded the album era, as albums became the dominant form of record consumption over singles; they also increased public interest in psychedelic drugs and Eastern spirituality, and furthered advancements in electronic music, album art and music videos. In 1968, they founded Apple Corps, a multi-armed multimedia corporation that continues to oversee projects related to the band's legacy. After the group's break-up in 1970, all principal former members enjoyed success as solo artists and some partial reunions have occurred. Lennon was murdered in 1980 and Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001. McCartney and Starr remain musically active. The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all time, with estimated sales of 600 million units worldwide.[4][5] They are the most successful act in the history of the US Billboard charts.[6] They hold the record for most number-one albums on the UK Albums Chart (15), most number-one hits on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (20), and most singles sold in the UK (21.9 million). The band received many accolades, including seven Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, an Academy Award (for Best Original Song Score for the 1970 documentary film Let It Be) and fifteen Ivor Novello Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, and each principal member was inducted individually between 1994 and 2015. In 2004 and 2011, the group topped Rolling Stone's lists of the greatest artists in history. Time magazine named them among the 20th century's 100 most important people.
How many teams are in the MLB National League
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
The National League (NL) consists of 15 teams aligned in three divisions. In the NL East are the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington (D.C.) Nationals. In the NL Central are the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals.
Where should you go on vacation?
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For some cultures a vacation has a very traditional meaning and expectations while other cultures have no notion of a vacation. For most in the United States, a vacation consists of spending time away from your normal routine of school or work to help you recharge. Vacations can be done by not leaving your house or by traveling to the far reaches of the planet and can range from a single day to many years depending on your situation in life. I personally enjoy vacationing with my family as often as I can throughout the year. Sometimes a vacation will consist of an extra day over the weekend to go camping at a park far away. Our favorite family vacations have involved going to special natural parks, called National Parks, to hike, swim, camp, and enjoy the scenery that nature provides. We also have visited cities with unique attractions like museums in Washington DC, or amusement parks in Gurnee Mills, IL, or football games in Seattle Washington, or skyscrapers of New York city. We usually plan our family vacations several months in advance so we have options to visit the areas we are interested in and sleep in convenient and comfortable locations. We also use books, friends, and the internet to research destinations for our vacation so we are taking full advantage of the time we have. Vacations provide life long memories for people!
What is pisco?
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Pisco is a spirit made of grapes in wine making regions of Perú or Chile. The brandy‘s country of origin is highly debated. Peruvian pisco is clearer in color than the more amber Chilean pisco.
How Many Players are there in a Football Team?
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Two teams of eleven (11) players are usually involved in a typical game of regulation football. It is worth noting that a variety of player formations get used in different competitions. For example, there are some variances in Premiership, League and in European matches. In 11-a-side games, there must be at least seven (7) players. The rules allow for three (3) substitutes from the 7 available. But, their names must get nominated before the game begins.
Why should you use multi factor authentication to secure your computer accounts?
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A username and password is commonly used to access computer systems or services (eg email). However, should an attacker gain knowledge of your username and password they can very easily impersonate you and compromise your account. Multi Factor authentication helps protect your account by requiring you to enter a username and password but also provide another factor (such as something you have) to confirm your identity. This might be a physical security token such as a Yubikey or perhaps a biometric identifier such as a fingerprint. You can only access your account when you have both something you know (your password) and something you have (your token).
What is the Eupithecia spinibarbata
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Eupithecia spinibarbata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in India (Darjeeling).[2] The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale whitish grey.
The Eupithecia spinibarbata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in India (Darjeeling). The wingspan is about 19 mm. The forewings are pale whitish grey.
What do you know about Apache Spark?
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What do you know about Apache Spark? ### Input: Apache Spark is an open-source unified analytics engine for large-scale data processing. Spark provides an interface for programming clusters with implicit data parallelism and fault tolerance. Originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley's AMPLab, the Spark codebase was later donated to the Apache Software Foundation, which has maintained it since. ### Response:
Apache Spark is an open-source unified analytics engine for large-scale data processing. Spark provides an interface for programming clusters with implicit data parallelism and fault tolerance. Originally developed at the University of California, Berkeley's AMPLab, the Spark codebase was later donated to the Apache Software Foundation, which has maintained it since.
Apache Spark is an open-source analytics engine for large-scale data processing.
Name some of the famous battles from the American Revolutionary War
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Famous battles from the American Revolutionary War include Battle of Bunker Hill, Battles of Lexington and Concord, and Yorktown
What is the name of the wine that can only be named for its specific growing location in France?
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Champagne is the only type of wine that can use that name if it is grown and produced in Champagne, France.
Given a reference text about Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz, tell me how he died and how old he was when he died.
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Given a reference text about Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz, tell me how he died and how old he was when he died. ### Input: Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz (1 April 1963 – 21 August 1988) was a Filipino musician and composer, best known as the founder and original guitarist of The Dawn. As a composer, he co-wrote the band's first single "Enveloped Ideas" and their well-known hit "Salamat", which was released posthumously in 1989.[2] He played guitar on the albums The Dawn (1986) and I Stand With You (1988). Aside from being a guitarist, he played keyboards as credited on The Dawn's 1986 debut album.[citation needed] At the height of his career and at the peak of The Dawn's popularity in the late 1980s, he was stabbed to death in front of his girlfriend's house by two bystanders who were allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol. ### Response:
Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz (1 April 1963 – 21 August 1988) was a Filipino musician and composer, best known as the founder and original guitarist of The Dawn. As a composer, he co-wrote the band's first single "Enveloped Ideas" and their well-known hit "Salamat", which was released posthumously in 1989.[2] He played guitar on the albums The Dawn (1986) and I Stand With You (1988). Aside from being a guitarist, he played keyboards as credited on The Dawn's 1986 debut album.[citation needed] At the height of his career and at the peak of The Dawn's popularity in the late 1980s, he was stabbed to death in front of his girlfriend's house by two bystanders who were allegedly under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Teodoro "Teddy" de Villa Diaz was stabbed to death by two bystanders when he was 25 years old.
What is a Treasury Bond?
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Treasury bonds (T-bonds) are government debt securities issued by the U.S. Federal government that have maturities greater than 20 years. T-bonds earn periodic interest until maturity, at which point the owner is also paid a par amount equal to the principal.
What is the best song from Rihanna
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1. Love the way you lie 2. Unfaithful
What are the books in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and when were they released?
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The books in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series are: - A Game of Thrones [August 1996] - A Clash of Kings [February 1999] - A Storm of Swords [November 2000] - A Feast for Crows [November 2005] - A Dance with Dragons [July 2011] - The Winds of Winter [forthcoming] - A Dream of Spring [forthcoming]
Who is Romulo Betancourt?
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who is Romulo Betancourt? ### Input: Rómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello (22 February 1908 – 28 September 1981; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈromulo betaŋˈkuɾ]), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was the president of Venezuela, serving from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of Acción Democrática, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century. ### Response:
Rómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello (22 February 1908 – 28 September 1981; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈromulo betaŋˈkuɾ]), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was the president of Venezuela, serving from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of Acción Democrática, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century.
Rómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello (22 February 1908 – 28 September 1981; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈromulo betaŋˈkuɾ]), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was the president of Venezuela, serving from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of Acción Democrática, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century. Betancourt, one of Venezuela's most important political figures, led a tumultuous career in Latin American politics. Periods of exile brought Betancourt in contact with various Latin American countries as well as the United States, securing his legacy as one of the most prominent international leaders to emerge from 20th-century Latin America. Scholars credit Betancourt as the Founding Father of modern democratic Venezuela.
What is the name of the family at the centre of the TV show Succession?
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Succession is an American satirical black comedy-drama television series created by Jesse Armstrong. It premiered on June 3, 2018, on HBO.[8][9] The series centers on the Roy family, the owners of Waystar RoyCo, a global media and entertainment conglomerate, who are fighting for control of the company amid uncertainty about the health of the family's patriarch, Logan Roy (Brian Cox). The series has been renewed for a fourth and final season, which premiered on March 26, 2023.[10][11]
Succession centres on the Roy family, the owners of Waystar RoyCo
What are five totally distinct, creative ways to describe the usefulness of the police?
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1. The police serve as a "watchful guardian" to keep us safe. 2. The police are a "protector of the law" who protects us from harm. 3. The police are an "impartial enforcer" of the law. 4. The police are an "intermediary of justice" who helps us get justice. 5. The police are a "counselor of the law" who helps us understand the law.
Why are cats better than dogs?
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This is a subjective question whose answer depends on individual preferences. There are many reasons that some people prefer cars over dogs. For example, some cats are very affectionate and become very attached to their owners. They have personalities that appeal to some people more than dogs. They also may be easier to care for and cheaper to own. Because they are typically smaller house pets, they can be easier to keep clean. These are just a few examples of how cats may be preferred to dogs for some people.
Of the items, tomato, broccoli, plane, sausage, pineapple, grass, honey, and milk would a human not like to consume?
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A human would prefer not to eat a plane or grass.
Which countries are the world's largest or biggest manufacturer in terms of $ value?
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According to data from the World Bank, in 2021, the world's largest or biggest manufacturers in terms of $ output are: 1. China, $4,865,827.26 2. United States, 2,497,131.58 3. Japan, $995,308.97 4. Germany, $803,213.14 5. South Korea, $461,104.31 6. India, $443,911.66 7. Italy, $314,095.61 8. United Kingdom, $274,872.28 9. France, $262,642.86 10. Russian Federation, $256,958.27
All planets in our solar system rotate on their axis either in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. Tell me which planets have clockwise rotation, and which have anti-clockwise rotations. The planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have clockwise rotations. Venus has an anti-clockwise rotation. In summary, all planets except for Venus have a clockwise rotation.
Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
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Lady Gaga
Who wrote The Picture of Dorian Grey in 1891
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Oscar Wilde
Given this paragraph, who wrote and directed Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
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Heads I Win, Tails You Lose (Italian: Testa o Croce, also known as Heads or Tails) is a 1982 Italian comedy film written and directed by Nanni Loy. The film consists in two back-to-back stories that deals with two "taboo" themes, the celibacy of the clergy in the episode of Renato Pozzetto and the homosexuality in the one with Nino Manfredi.[1][2]
Based on this passage of text, Nanni Loy wrote and directed the movie Heads I Win, Tails You Lose.
How do you reverse sear a steak on the Big Green Egg?
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How to reverse Sear? The reverse sear is one of the most popular ways to grill a steak on the Big Green Egg, and my personal favorite. The key to the Reverse Sear is to start low and slow. It is much easier to raise the temp on the BGE than lower the temp. Ideally, the dome temp for a reverse sear is 250. However, I've had good success with the temp as low as 225 and as high as 300. Fill your BGE up with your favorite lump charcoal up to the fire ring , light the fire and let it burn for about 9 minutes. Stir the coals so that the lit coals mix with unlit coals for an even cook.I prefer to cook my steak without adding wood chips as I don't want to overpower the meat...but if I were going to add chips I prefer post oak. Put the plate setter in with the legs up. Close the top and open the bottom vent and top vent with the opening about the size of a quarter. With the plate setter in, give it about 30 minutes to heat up the plate setter and stabilize at 250. Now that the Egg is stabilized at 250, time to add your steaks. You can pretty much reverse sear almost any cut but I prefer a ribeye, strip, or filet. The quintessential reverse sear cut is the bone-in ribeye, aka the cowboy or Tomahawk. The reverse sear works best with thick cuts. I would say the minimum thickness for a reverse sear is about 1 and a half inch, but the thicker the better. I look for the thickest cut possible for best results. I personally prefer to season my steaks with salt and pepper. My theory is that if you just spent $50 on a prime steak, then no need to overpower the meat with fancy seasoning. I want like the steaks to speak for themselves. The key to this stage is a good leave in thermometer. You want to roast the steaks until internal temp hits 113 degrees. No more no less. When the internal temp hits 113, remove your steak to a cutting board and tent with foil. At this point you should have pulled the steak with an internal temp of 113, and it should be resting on a tented cutting board. Final step of the reverse sear is the sear. Open up the top and remove the plate setter and grates.Open the bottom vent all the way and let the oxygen in to stoke the fire. I will give the coals another stir and about 5 minutes with the top open to gas up the fire. I then replace the grate, close the top and open all vents. The dome temp should climb rapidly. For a good sear you want it at least 450, with the ideal dome temp about 500-550. At this point you need to make a choice. You can either sear directly over the coals, or you can use a cast iron skillet with a butter bath. if you are going directly over the coals, its pretty simple. Place the steaks on the grate, and sear for about 90 seconds per side. If you use a cast iron skillet, I use a 50/50 mix of salted butter and olive oil. Butter has a lower scorch point, so if your skillet gets too hot you will burn the butter. I've also had good success with Avocado or Peanut oil that has a much higher scorch point. Add some garlic and thyme, sear for 90 seconds a side and don't forget to spoon the butter over the steaks for a little extra love. Remove the steaks and let them rest for 10 minutes. This is a critical step that will ensure the juices will stay in the meat. Slice and serve.
Give me a bulleted list of ideas for a viral youtube video
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• Film yourself biking from California to New York • Create summarizations and synopses of high profile current events and supplement them with high quality editing or animations • Document your journey of mastering a new skill, like learning an instrument, and provide large-scale time lapses where you go from beginner to advanced at the skill. • Film yourself attempting to infiltrate and work for a venue or event, like attempting to sneak into a fashion show and pretending to be, or entering a coffee shop and pretending to be a newly-hired barista
What NFL team was moved out of Ohio and became the Baltimore Ravens in 1996?
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The owner of the Cleveland Browns, Art Modell, decided to relocate the team from Cleveland to Baltimore. However, a settlement decided that the titles, history, and colors would stay in Cleveland and the personnel and team were moved to Baltimore. Cleveland was without a football team from 1996 until replacements were established in 1999.
Given this paragraph about London, give me a reason why the London Docklands became a focus for regeneration in the 1980s.
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Greater London's population declined in the decades after the Second World War, from an estimated peak of 8.6 million in 1939 to around 6.8 million in the 1980s.[117] The principal ports for London moved downstream to Felixstowe and Tilbury, with the London Docklands area becoming a focus for regeneration, including the Canary Wharf development. This was born out of London's increasing role as an international financial centre in the 1980s.[118] The Thames Barrier was completed in the 1980s to protect London against tidal surges from the North Sea.[119]
One reason why the London Docklands became a focus for regeneration in the 1980s is that London had an increasing role as an international financial centre.
What are the most crowded surf spots in the world
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Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, Australia - Rincon, California - Malibu, California - Trestles, California
Which of these is bigger than a breadbox? Dog, cat, mouse, hydrogen atom, tree, spider, Jupiter, credit card, baseball, basketball, bus, the statue of liberty, a meteorite, an asteroid, Elvis
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Typically, the following are bigger than a breadbox: dog, cat, tree, Jupiter, basketball, bus, the Statue of Liberty, an asteroid and Elvis. The rest of the items in the list would normally be smaller than a breadbox.
Write an apology letter to my wife for eating the last of the Oreo cookies and drinking the last of the milk.
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To my lovely wife, I am very sorry for consuming the last of our Oreos and Milk. I was not thinking of you or anyone else in the house when I decided to eat them but selfishly only thinking of my own hunger and needs. In the future, I promise to check with you and the kids prior to eating the last of any delicious treat or food. My most sincere apologies. From, Your loving Husband.
Classify each of the following as either a city or a country: Delhi, China, Tokyo, Australia, India, Kuala Lumpur, Egypt, Morocco, Paris, London, Finland, Dubai, Angola, Chennai, Cape Town, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Iran, Moscow, Berlin, Slovenia, Prague, Italy, Milan, Argentina, Cuba, Cambodia, Brunei, Jakarta, Manila
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Classify each of the following as either a city or a country: Delhi, China, Tokyo, Australia, India, Kuala Lumpur, Egypt, Morocco, Paris, London, Finland, Dubai, Angola, Chennai, Cape Town, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Iran, Moscow, Berlin, Slovenia, Prague, Italy, Milan, Argentina, Cuba, Cambodia, Brunei, Jakarta, Manila ### Response:
The following are countries - China, Australia, India, Egypt, Morocco, Finland, Angola, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Iran, Slovenia, Italy, Argentina, Cuba, and the Philippines The following are cities - Delhi, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Paris, London, Dubai, Chennai, Cape Town, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Moscow, Berlin, Prague, Milan, Jakarta, and Manila
Why do people need money?
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People need money to satisfy their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter so they lead a humane life. It plays a critical role in education as many studies show that it has a proportional relation between household income and children’s educational level, which ties to their success post-education in society. Money also provides opportunities to enrich lifestyes and enhance well-being. With its importance, people often fight for it, and money sadly causes crimes.
Who were Hank Williams early musical influences?
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Born and raised in Alabama, Williams learned guitar from African-American blues musician Rufus Payne in exchange for meals or money. Payne, along with Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb, had a significant influence on Williams' musical style. Williams began his professional career in Montgomery in 1937 when local radio station WSFA hired him to perform on a 15-minute program. He formed the Drifting Cowboys backup band, which was managed by his mother, and dropped out of school to devote his time to his career. When several of his band members were drafted during World War II, he had trouble with their replacements, and WSFA terminated his contract because of his alcoholism.
As a child Hank Williams was influenced by popular country artists such as Roy Acuff and Earnest Tubb, but he was also influenced by African-American blues musician Rufus Payne. Payne taught Williams how to play guitar, and was a significant influence on his musical style.
Identify the bird from the list: Lint, Linnet, Lining
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Linnet
Tell me whether these dog breeds need lots of exercise: Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Springer, Husky, French Bulldog, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Chihuahua
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Golden Retriever and German Shepherd need daily constant exercise, at least twice a day. Springers needs lots of exercise as well, preferred 2 hours per day. Similarly for Husky. On the other hand, French Bulldog's need on exercise is minimal and owners should avoid high intensity exercise for French Bulldog. Similarly for Pekingese, as they have shorter nose, so owners should not overdo the exercise otherwise Pekingese will struggle. Owners should also avoid overdoing exercise for Pomeranian. Chihuahua doesn't need as much exercise as retrievers or Shepherds, but it still need certain level of exercise to keep active. It's the best to consult your vet per your dog's condition.
What are ways to improve running speed?
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There are several training methods to increase your race speed, they all play with tempo in different forms. Interval training is one way to increase running speed. In this form of training, you alternate between slow and fast tempos within a training session. You run through several repetitions alternating between fast running pace and trotting pauses. Depending on the target distance and speed, this training unit can be designed differently. A marathon runner goes through a different interval training as a 800 meter runner. Another way to train and increase the running speed are tempo runs. Here you run at a higher pace than the actual target pace. The intensity of the load is correspondingly high, the duration of the load and the distance is therefore shorter. Overall, however, it is important to remember that base training is just as important for increasing race speed as fast tempo sessions. With long runs, the appropriate foundations are laid in order to build them up with the previously mentioned speed units.
What are some good ice cream toppings that are gross when mixed together?
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Some ice cream topping pairings that would probably not go well together are cinnamon candy and hot fudge, gummy bears and peanut butter cups, and cookie crumbs and pineapple.
What is a lab environment?
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A lab environment is a place that has computers or servers used for testing different use cases or projects in development, test and production type scenarios. Lab environment may more relaxed security rules too if new technology is being tested for production use in a company to get a go / no-go answer faster. Lab environments save money because solutions and proof of concepts can usually be built out a lot of faster reducing the time to value to a technology or project decision.
Where will the third Summer Olympic Games be held?
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It will be the third Summer Games to be held in Australia after the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Victoria and the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, New South Wales.[2] It will also be the fourth Summer Games to be held in the Southern Hemisphere, after the aforementioned games in Australia and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This will also be the second Summer Games to be held entirely in a host country's meteorological winter, after Rio de Janeiro.
The third Summer Games to be held in Australia will be hosted in Brisbane, Queensland.
Write a review of Roger Zalazny's Lord of Light
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Brilliant. Since I'm not Indian, this doesn't feel like cultural appropriation to me. I really did enjoy the imaginative scifi here. Advanced enough technology does become magic. Sam and Yama have an awesome bromance and they work together to tear down the unjust hierarchy. Somehow I make the book sound way more lame than what it actually is. I'll stop here.
When would a railway be considered a heritage railway?
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A heritage railway or heritage railroad (US usage) is a railway operated as living history to re-create or preserve railway scenes of the past. Heritage railways are often old railway lines preserved in a state depicting a period (or periods) in the history of rail transport. The British Office of Rail and Road defines heritage railways as follows:[1]...'lines of local interest', museum railways or tourist railways that have retained or assumed the character and appearance and operating practices of railways of former times. Several lines that operate in isolation provide genuine transport facilities, providing community links. Most lines constitute tourist or educational attractions in their own right. Much of the rolling stock and other equipment used on these systems is original and is of historic value in its own right. Many systems aim to replicate both the look and operating practices of historic former railways companies.
Generally speaking, a railway can be considered a heritage railway when it assumes the appearance, characteristics, and operations of that railway from a period(s) in its past. These railways are often old and have been intentionally preserved to maintain its operating practices from prior times, purposely keeping equipment and processes original to a period in the past. Many of these heritage railways are preserved for educational purposes or as tourist attractions.
How does Windows Fast Startup Work?
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Fast Startup is a Windows feature that allows you to boot your computer in a few seconds rather than a minute. Rather than going through the cold boot path, Fast Startup uses a minimal hiberfile to resume the system. When the feature is enabled, selecting “Shutdown” in the Windows UI doesn’t actually shutdown the system. Instead, it closes all user applications, logs the current user out, and then creates a hiberfile. Because this hiberfile only includes the kernel, device drivers and a subset of applications, it is small and can be reloaded quickly. Alternatively, the cold boot path requires loading the kernel and drivers from disk, initializing the kernel and drivers, and launching various user mode applications. This can be especially slow on computers that use spinning hard drives.
what is the best song produced by the band Rush
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Red Barchetta
Who is the greatest NFL quarterback of all-time?
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Different people have different opinions when ranking professional football players in the NFL. Both individual and team metrics are considered when determining the best quarterback. Key individual metrics in the NFL include individual passing metrics (such as passer rating, number of passing yards, and number of touchdowns thrown) and individual awards won (such as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year). Key team metrics in the NFL include the team's win percentage with the individual as the starting quarterback and the number of conference and Super Bowl trophies won. Opinions vary, but many people consider Tom Brady to be the greatest NFL quarterback of all-time due to his individual accomplishments, his seven Super Bowl victories, and the dominance of the New England Patriots during his time as their quarterback.
What are some good non-textbook resources for someone to learn more about the world wars?
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There are many podcasts and documentaries out there that center around the world wars. Some notable examples include Ken Burns' documentary The War which is about WWII, Dan Carlin's podcast series Blueprint for Armageddon which lays out the historical context leading to WWI and describes the war in great details. Non-fiction such as Anne Frank's diary provides painful insights to life as Jew who has to hide from Nazi's persecution. Some fictional movies and books can provide a historically accurate glimpse to the human conditions or the major battles of the war, including Band of Brothers, Schindler's List, All Quiet on the Western Front.
What happened at the 1936 United States presidential election
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The 1936 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 3, 1936, as part of the 1936 United States presidential election. State voters chose three[2] representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nevada was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Vice President John Nance Garner, with 72.81% of the popular vote, against Governor Alf Landon (R–Kansas), running with Frank Knox, with 27.19% of the popular vote.[3][4] As of the 2020 presidential election, this is the last occasion Douglas County voted for a Democratic presidential candidate,[5] and the last time a Democratic nominee won every single county in the state.
The 1936 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 3, 1936, as part of the 1936 United States presidential election. State voters chose three representatives, or electors, to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president. Nevada was won by incumbent President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D–New York), running with Vice President John Nance Garner, with 72.81% of the popular vote, against Governor Alf Landon (R–Kansas), running with Frank Knox, with 27.19% of the popular vote. As of the 2020 presidential election, this is the last occasion Douglas County voted for a Democratic presidential candidate,[5] and the last time a Democratic nominee won every single county in the state.
What is a sight-reading contest?
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In musical education, sight-reading is the ability to perform a newly-encountered musical composition within just a few minutes. Music students typically enter a rehearsal room with their assigned instruments, sit down, and are given a just a few moments to learn a new piece. Oftentimes, directors are allowed to walk them quickly through the composition, perhaps clapping or singing, but the students are not allowed to practice the piece or mark up the musical notation. The ensemble that delivers the best performance (according to the contest's judges) in the given amount of time will win the contest.
What are the New Rules for 2022?
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IFAB introduced twelve new football rules for the 2019/20 season. They include changes to the handball rule and sterner punishments for an 'illegal' goal celebration. The official Laws of the Game 2022 PDF contains 228 pages. Check out a summarisation of 12 new FIFA rule changes brought into play from the 1st of June.
What is the typical math curriculum for a 5th grader
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Typical math curriculum for 5th grade consists of 1. Numbers and operations on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions 2. Loose introduction to algebra and abstract thinking 3. Areas and perimeters of shapes, introduction to triangles, lines, segments, angles etc. 4. Translating word problems into symbolic math to solve logic problems.
Given a reference text about LIV Golf, tell me what "LIV" means, when it was started and who financed it.
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LIV Golf is a professional golf tour. The name "LIV" refers to the Roman numerals for 54, the score if every hole on a par-72 course were birdied and the number of holes to be played at LIV events.[1] The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event started on 9 June 2022, at the Centurion Club near London, England. The Invitational Series became the LIV Golf League in 2023. LIV Golf is financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia.
LIV refers to the Roman numerals for 54. The first tournament was hosted June 2022 and s funded by the wealth fund of Saudi Arabia
Would each of the following conditions be good or bad for a bike ride? Pouring rain, sunny skies, hail, cloudy day, dense fog, heavy wind, light breeze.
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Pouring rain: bad, sunny skies: good, hail: bad, cloudy day: good, dense fog: bad, heavy wind: bad, light breeze: good.
What is the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge
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Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is a resort and waterpark, located in Queensbury, New York that first opened in 2006. The resort is owned and operated by Six Flags. History The resort officially opened on February 7, 2006 and became the first one in the state of New York to feature an indoor waterpark. It features 200 rooms and a 38,000-square-foot water park called White Water Bay. The park is opened year-round and constant 80-degree water temperature.[1] On the other side across US 9 is the Six Flags theme park, Great Escape. This is the second resort the company has built, the first being Lodge on the Lake next to Darien Lake that opened in 1998. In November 2012, it announced an annual event, Holiday in the Lodge, to celebrate Christmas.
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark is a resort and waterpark, located in Queensbury, New York that first opened in 2006. The resort is owned and operated by Six Flags.
Best Bengali singer
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Kishore Kumar
Why is the ocean blue?
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The ocean is blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light spectrum. Like a filter, this leaves behind colors in the blue part of the light spectrum for us to see. The ocean may also take on green, red, or other hues as light bounces off of floating sediments and particles in the water.
What business strategies or initiatives do you think will be key to Uber's long-term growth?
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Business strategies and initiatives that will be key to Uber's long-term growth include: 1. Expansion of Uber Rides into new markets (e.g., South Korea, Japan, Germany) 2. Growth of Uber Advertising (e.g., sponsored listings, journey ads, car top ads) 3. Customer adoption of Uber One membership 4. Growth of New Verticals on the Uber Eats platform (e.g., Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol) 5. Expansion of Uber Direct to more markets and merchants 6. Launching additional services on the Uber Rides platform (e.g., car rentals, high capacity vehicles, reserve) 7. Scaling Uber for Business products, including Uber Health, Central, and Vouchers 8. Launching self-driving vehicles on the platform 9. Growing the number of restaurants on the Uber Eats platform 10. Intelligently cross-selling products across both platforms
what is the Bieh State
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: what is the Bieh State ### Input: Bieh State (previously named Eastern Bieh State) was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.[1] It was located in the Greater Upper Nile region and it bordered Fangak to the west, Central Upper Nile to the north, Latjoor and Akobo to the east, and Jonglei to the south. History On 2 October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree establishing 28 states in place of the 10 constitutionally established states.[2] The decree established the new states largely along ethnic lines. A number of opposition parties and civil society groups challenged the constitutionality of the decree. Kiir later resolved to take it to parliament for approval as a constitutional amendment.[3] In November the South Sudanese parliament empowered President Kiir to create new states.[4] ### Response:
Bieh State (previously named Eastern Bieh State) was a state in South Sudan that existed between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.[1] It was located in the Greater Upper Nile region and it bordered Fangak to the west, Central Upper Nile to the north, Latjoor and Akobo to the east, and Jonglei to the south. History On 2 October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree establishing 28 states in place of the 10 constitutionally established states.[2] The decree established the new states largely along ethnic lines. A number of opposition parties and civil society groups challenged the constitutionality of the decree. Kiir later resolved to take it to parliament for approval as a constitutional amendment.[3] In November the South Sudanese parliament empowered President Kiir to create new states.[4]
Bieh State (previously named Eastern Bieh State) was in South Sudan between 2 October 2015 and 22 February 2020.[1] It was located in the Greater Upper Nile region, bordering Fangak to the west, Central Upper Nile to the north, Latjoor and Akobo to the east, and Jonglei to the south. On 2 October 2015, President Salva Kiir issued a decree establishing 28 states instead of the ten constitutionally established states.[2] The legislation established the new states primarily along ethnic lines.
What is the timeline for the band Level 42?
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Level 42 is an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s. Their highest-charting single in the UK was "Lessons in Love", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, upon its release in 1986. An earlier single, "Something About You", was their most successful chart-wise in the United States, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. After much success as a live and studio band in the 1980s, Level 42's commercial profile diminished during the early 1990s following a series of personnel changes and musical shifts. Disbanding in 1994, the band reformed in 2001.
Level 42 formed on 1979. They enjoyed success throughout the 1980s but had disbanded by 1994. The band reformed in 2001.
What do players of American football wear helmets? Write the response as if your are an American explaining to a coworker from another country.
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American football is a high impact sport where injuries such as concussions are very common. The helmet is meant to lesson the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries like concussions by providing padding to the skull. The helmet is hard shell on the outside with soft padding on the inside. Players are required to wear them anytime they are on the field of play. Helmets were originally made of leather but over the years improvements have been made to better protect players.
Write a short paragraph about experiencing a safari in South Africa.
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South Africa is a country that is full of natural beauty. The country has hundreds of miles of gorgeous coastline, an abundance of vegetation and a diverse population of wild animals. Experiencing a safari can be a life changing event for many. Witnessing animals in their natural habitat has a calming effect on most people. Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in South Africa, is teaming full of wildlife. On any given day, you may see a variety of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes and buffaloes. These animals and their ancestors have been living in these ecosystems for hundreds of thousands of years.
what are coolest things to do in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is one of the most popular european city for tourists. Amsterdam offers variety of museums , great restaurants , canal rides , casinos and plenty of options to do party at nice pubs, bars. One of the most popular museum is Van Gogh and Rijks museum. Van Gogh museum is popular amongst art lovers and Rijks museum is popular amongst history, travel and artefacts lovers There are plenty of bars , pubs and nice restaurants to enjoy night life while admiring great views of Amsterdam canals dipped in the evening lights
What sport did Troy Stradford play in college?
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Troy Stradford played football at Boston College in the 1980s and went on to play professionally for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
Based on the passage provided, what does Brene Brown's research focus on?
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Casandra Brené Brown (born November 18, 1965) is an American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Brown is known in particular for her research on shame, vulnerability, and leadership, and for her widely viewed TEDx talk in 2010. Since then she has written six number-one New York Times bestselling books, hosts two podcasts, and has filmed a lecture for Netflix as well as a series about her latest book, Atlas of the Heart on HBO Max.
Brene Brown's research focuses on shame, vulnerability, and leadership.
Given this paragraph, show me how to calculate how many total patrons can be served by all of the Schauspielhaus theaters?
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The Schauspielhaus Zürich (English: Zürich playhouse) is one of the most prominent and important[citation needed] theatres in the German-speaking world. It is also known as "Pfauenbühne" (Peacock Stage). The large theatre has 750 seats. The Schauspielhaus also operates three stages in the Schiffbau in the western part of Zürich, the Schiffbau/Halle (400 seats), the Schiffbau/Box (up to 200 seats) and the Schiffbau/Matchbox (80 seats).
1430 total patrons can be served. There are 750 seats in Schauspielhaus Zürich, 400 in the Schiffbau/Halle, 200 in the Schiffbau/Box and 80 in the Schiffbau/Matchbox. This totals to 750 + 400 + 200 + 80 = 1430 seats. Each patron requires one seat
Do you ever sing when you're alone?
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I do often sing when I am alone. I sing in the car. I sing in the shower. I sing walking along the road when no one else is around. Singing alone is a very enjoyable way to spend time. Singing alone allows you to practice without others watching. Singing alone is a good way to be ready to sing karaoke at a work function. My favorite songs to sing alone are songs from The Sound of Music and Miley Cyrus's new song "Flowers."
What is an idea?
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In common usage and in philosophy, ideas are the results of thought. Also in philosophy, ideas can also be mental representational images of some object. Many philosophers have considered ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being.
Why are kids inquisitive?
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As kids grow and have a sense of the world around them, they tend to be eager to understand the meaning of everything and events. In most cases, their primary source of information is the adults around them, usually their mom and data, hence they ask 'why' on a lot of things and events. This not only develops their intellectual skills, but also their social skills. It is worth mentioning that there could be several developmental and/or cognitive factors that affect this trait in some kids.
What is Fascism and what is the historical context?
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Historians, political scientists, and other scholars have long debated the exact nature of fascism. Historian Ian Kershaw once wrote that "trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Each different group described as fascist has at least some unique elements, and many definitions of fascism have been criticized as either too broad or too narrow. Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition. Belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Since the end of World War II in 1945, few parties have openly described themselves as fascist; the term is more often used pejoratively by political opponents. The descriptions of neo-fascist or post-fascist are sometimes employed to describe contemporary parties with ideologies similar to, or rooted in, 20th-century fascist movements. The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries, most notably Germany. Fascism also had adherents outside of Europe. Fascists saw World War I as a revolution that brought massive changes to the nature of war, society, the state, and technology. Fascism rejects assertions that violence is inherently bad and views imperialism, political violence and war as means to national rejuvenation. Fascists often advocate for the establishment of a totalitarian one-party state. Fascism's extreme authoritarianism and nationalism often manifests as belief in racial purity or a master race, usually blended with some variant of racism or bigotry against a demonized "Other" that is seen as an existential threat.
List the competitions that Charlier competed in and where he placed in the format [Competiton]: [Place], [Age]
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: List the competitions that Charlier competed in and where he placed in the format [Competiton]: [Place], [Age] ### Input: Charlier was born in Albert, Somme and admitted at the age of 10 to the Conservatoire de Paris where he attracted attention from professionals in the field and earned a scholarship from Yehudi Menuhin and Henryk Szeryng in 1976.[2] He received top prizes at many international competitions including:1st place in Munich at 17, Montreal at 18, the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki at 19, the two great French competitions Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition (2nd grand prize) and Georges Enesco of the SACEM at 20, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (4th prize) at 21, and first place at the Young Concert Artists International Audition in New York in 1989 at the age of 28.[citation needed] He is primarily known as a soloist.[3] ### Response:
Charlier was born in Albert, Somme and admitted at the age of 10 to the Conservatoire de Paris where he attracted attention from professionals in the field and earned a scholarship from Yehudi Menuhin and Henryk Szeryng in 1976.[2] He received top prizes at many international competitions including:1st place in Munich at 17, Montreal at 18, the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki at 19, the two great French competitions Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition (2nd grand prize) and Georges Enesco of the SACEM at 20, the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (4th prize) at 21, and first place at the Young Concert Artists International Audition in New York in 1989 at the age of 28.[citation needed] He is primarily known as a soloist.[3]
Sure, here is a list of the competitions that Charlier competed in, where he placed, and his age at the time of the competition: Munich international competition: 1st place, 17 Montreal international competition: 1st place, 17 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki: 1st place, 19 Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition: 2nd grand prize, 20 Georges Enesco of the SACEM: 1st place, 20 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis: 4th prize, 21 Young Concert Artists International Audition in New York: 1st place, 28
What are some common items on a charcuterie board?
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Common items on a charcuterie board include slice cured sausage, pepperoni, goat cheese, manchengo cheese, white cheddar, prosciutto, baby dill pickles, dried apricots, grapes, jam, crackers, and chocolate covered almonds.
What are the basic rules of baseball?
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Baseball is a complex sport that can be confusing to newcomers. Baseball is a game played by two teams of 9 players on a large field with 4 bases. The team on defense has 9 players out in the field at once, which includes the pitcher and the catcher. The hitting team only has one player "at-bat." The pitcher throws the ball to the catcher, and the hitter attempts to hit the ball into the field and run to a base if they hit the ball into fair territory. If the player misses 3 times, they are out. If the pitcher throws a bad pitch 4 times, the hitter gets to go to first base automatically. The player can also get out if a fielder catches the ball in the air or tags first base before the runner gets there. The game itself is 9 innings of 3 outs for each team. Whoever has the most runs (when a player runs to all 4 bases) at the end of the game wins!
What are common ways to invest money?
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Common ways to invest money include: 1. Holding money in a high yield savings account 2. Buying stocks and bonds 3. Buying commodities (e.g., gold) 4. Buying collectibles (e.g., art work, rare coins, trading cards)
What is seek speed in HDFS and why is it no longer going to be important?
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Seek speed is the speed i.e. rpm (revolutions per minute) a magnetic drive or an optical reader rotates to read the data from those HDDs Hard Drive Disks; This speed is dependent on the motor's rotation speed which directly impacts reading and writing of data into these devices. The speed of the motor is limited as it is powered by 12V capacity and also should not drain the battery if they are in the laptops. However, more and more newer age laptops and devices are now using SSDs Solid State Drives which are not only faster because the speed is not dependent on the revolving motor and also does not drain your laptops battery charge. This allowed the laptops to be less bulkier/heavier and reduce the overall battery size to make it a little lighter.
What are the most popular dishes to bring to a potluck?
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Since potlucks are designed to scale out the food preparation efforts while providing a diverse menu, items that are easy to prepare in large quantities and that appeal to a lot of different people are most commonly brought. For example, meatballs are relatively inexpensive, widely enjoyed, and easy to be kept warm in crockpot. Items like chicken wings are popular for many of the same reasons. Salads are also a good choice because they don not need to be kept hot. Items that require immediate serving are typically avoided because the dishes need to be prepared, then travel to the locality of the event, and as such create logistical and quality problems. Other items are ones that people typically take pride in, like chili, or ethnic staples that expose people to new tastes and cultures.