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[urlsf_subset06]-[359262] | Ryze has been a popular pick in both competitive and casual play, but his popularity waned after the changes in patch 3.10. However, the changes in the latest patch have made Ryze a strong pick once again. In patch 3.10, Ryze's range was reduced across all of his abilities, and his ult was changed to give him increased movement speed. These changes were designed to make Ryze a mid-range hypercarry mage, but they did not help his laning phase. As a result, Ryze's win rate dropped to around 45%. Patch 4.3 saw a number of changes that will improve Ryze's laning phase. Ryze now starts with an additional 44 HP, and his Q range has been increased to 625. Additionally, Tear of the Goddess now stacks mana passively, which will help Ryze reach his power spikes faster. These changes have helped Ryze's win rate increase to 49.4%. I believe that Ryze is best played in the top lane. The increased mobility from his ult gives him safety in the long lane, and his range advantage gives him breathing room over most of his melee-range opponents. For runes, I take Magic Pen marks, flat Armor seals, flat AP glyphs, and Movement Speed quints. It is important to get the Movement Speed quints for top lane, since the lane is longer and most of your opponents will have gap closers. For masteries, I run 9/0/21, unless I am not confident that I can avoid early aggression by my opponent with just my movement, then I tend to go 9/21/0. One of the reasons I prefer Ryze as a top laner is because of his weak early game. In the current meta, heavy tanks like Mundo and Shyvana are still common picks, and these types of champions tend to have weak early games. Even in the event that your lane opponent does have good early game damage, your mobility and range should be enough to keep you safe while you farm. Ryze last hits well under tower thanks to his Overload (Q), so letting the enemy push is ideal. At level 1, you want to try and shove lane as quick as you can (while still playing safe) so that you can hit level 2. Once you have Rune Prison (W), then you can control your lane fairly easily, especially against a melee opponent. You have a few options when you have W off cooldown, you can either use it to lock your opponent up for a free shot at him, or guaranteed CS. Personally, I opt for the early CS unless my opponent is running zero magic resist and is already terrified at the damage my level 2 combo can put out. Another good way to ensure control of your lane as Ryze top lane is to consider taking Teleport. Not taking Ignite certainly lowers your kill potential in lane, but your ultimate objective in lane is to get farmed so that you can get your core items and become a beefy tank/hyper carry, so I personally think Teleport | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[359058] | If you see the name Remington on a box of ammo, you can be confident that it is a reliable product. UMC has been providing shooters with innovative designs and manufacturing excellence for over 140 years. These UMC centerfire semiautomatic pistol cartridges are perfect for practice, target shooting, and training exercises. They offer the best blend of value and performance at a great price. The Flat Nose Enclosed Base (FNEB) bullet prevents the vaporization of lead from the bullet's base upon firing, making it a must-have for shooters who frequent indoor ranges. The cartridges also feature the industry's best heavy-metal-free primer. Standard bullet weights duplicate the ballistics of conventional loads. UMC's leadless cartridges offer an economical value for high-volume shooters without any compromise in quality. They come in packs of 50. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[359001] | You may choose to go vegan for a variety of reasons. You could be environmentally conscious, despise animal cruelty, or simply want to avoid heart disease. Whatever your reason, there are many advantages to adopting a vegan lifestyle. Fresh, local produce is more readily available, and many cultures around the world center their cuisine on plant-based foods. Vegan diets are also typically low-fat and inexpensive, and they can provide you with increased energy, mental clarity, and disease-fighting nutrition. If you're thinking about adopting a vegan lifestyle, here are some tips to help you make the transition: 1. Determine your motivation. What is the main reason you want to become a vegan? Is it for health reasons? Moral reasons? Environmental reasons? Once you know your motivation, you can start to develop a plan for how to achieve your goals. 2. Set realistic goals. Don't try to change everything all at once. Start by making small changes, such as cutting out meat one day per week or replacing dairy products with plant-based alternatives. As you get more comfortable with your new lifestyle, you can start to make more significant changes. 3. Choose your own path. There is no right or wrong way to be a vegan. Some people choose to make a sudden conversion, while others prefer to gradually transition over time. There are also many different ways to adopt a vegan diet. Some people choose to eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet, while others choose to include more processed vegan foods in their diet. Ultimately, the best way to adopt a vegan lifestyle is the way that works best for you. 4. Educate yourself. There is a lot of information available about veganism. Do some research to learn about the benefits of a vegan diet, the different ways to adopt a vegan lifestyle, and the challenges you may face. The more you know, the easier it will be to make the transition. 5. Find support. There are many resources available to help you transition to a vegan lifestyle. There are online forums, books, and cookbooks, as well as vegan support groups and meetups. Find the resources that work best for you and use them to help you stay on track. Making the transition to a vegan lifestyle can be challenging, but it is also very rewarding. With a little planning and support, you can easily make the switch and start enjoying all the benefits of a vegan diet. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358870] | The article is about how alliances can prevent nuclear proliferation. The author, Gene Gerzhoy, argues that alliances can prevent proliferation by coercing clients into giving up their nuclear ambitions. He tests his theory with an in-depth examination of U.S. policy toward West Germany’s nuclear ambitions in the 1950s and 1960s. He finds that West Germany was interested in nuclear weapons despite American protection, and that it only gave up these ambitions as a result of American coercion and assurances. The author’s work is a major contribution to the literature on nuclear proliferation. It provides a novel, coherent theory of how alliances can prevent proliferation through coercion rather than just reassurance. It also helps resolve the puzzle of why so many states with nuclear protectors have nonetheless sought their own nuclear arsenals. The author’s work also makes a significant empirical contribution. It provides intriguing evidence on a historically pivotal but understudied case of (non)proliferation. The author deftly combines secondary and primary sources to convincingly demonstrate that Bonn was indeed interested in acquiring nuclear weapons but that a combination of U.S. coercion and assurances forced German leaders to back away from these plans. The author’s work raises a few questions. First, it is unclear what is needed to successfully assure clients in concert with the coercion. Second, the article begs the question of why clients cannot anticipate that their patrons will coerce them, thus deterring them from starting a nuclear weapons program in the first place. Despite these questions, the author’s work is a major contribution to the literature on nuclear proliferation. It should be required reading for students and scholars of nuclear proliferation. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358634] | The Pioneer Awards will be held on September 21st in San Francisco. The awards will honor Malkia Cyril, Max Schrems, the authors of the “Keys Under Doormats,” and California State Senators Mark Leno and Joel Anderson. Malkia Cyril is a trailblazing digital rights activist. She is the founder and executive director of the Center for Media Justice and co-founder of the Media Action Grassroots Network. Cyril is a leader in the Black Lives Matter Network and has helped to bring important technical safeguards and surveillance countermeasures to people fighting to reform systemic racism and violence in law enforcement. Max Schrems is a data protection activist, lawyer, and author whose lawsuits over U.S. companies’ handling of European Union citizens’ personal information have changed the face of international data privacy. He has worked on the enforcement of EU data protection law, arguing that untargeted wholesale spying by the U.S. government on Internet communications undermines the EU’s strict data protection standards. The “Keys Under Doormats” report has been central to grounding the current encryption debates in scientific realities. It was published in July of 2015, just as calls to break encryption with “backdoors” or other access points for law enforcement were becoming pervasive in Congress. The report makes a compelling, comprehensive, and scientifically grounded argument to protect and extend the availability of encrypted digital information and communications. Senators Mark Leno and Joel Anderson are the co-authors of CalECPA—the California Electronic Communications Privacy Act—a landmark law that safeguards privacy and free speech rights. CalECPA requires that a California government entity gets a warrant to search electronic devices or compel access to any electronic information. The Pioneer Awards ceremony will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Tickets are $65 for current EFF members and $75 for general admission. For more information about the Pioneer Awards, please contact nicole@eff.org. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358554] | The complicated web of political alliances in the Middle East may have obscured possible connections between Israel and ISIS, despite their opposing religious beliefs. They share a basic geopolitical framework of realpolitik in identifying their respective enemies, and the adage of the enemy of my enemy is my friend may be applicable. They both want to remove the Assad government in Syria, and they have drawn in the US, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar to support their cause. Israel has been silent about opposing ISIS, and they share a mutual hostility toward Iran and Russia, Assad's main supporters. If this were all there was to it, there would be no need to investigate further. However, there are some suspicious circumstances. The Israeli Air Force has been bombing raids in Syria in support of the Free Syrian Army and the Al Nusra Front against Assad. There have also been reports of Israeli Defense Force personnel joining with ISIS units. The evidence is scattered, but a disturbing picture is emerging. The US and other countries have backed assorted rebel forces that have created a Salafist Principality in eastern Syria, which is now ISIS territory. This poses a direct threat to Assad. Hezbollah is fighting on the side of the Syrian Army against ISIS, which gives Israel a reason to oppose Iran, Hezbollah's sponsor, and Assad. The UN Disengagement and Observer Force (UNDOF) stationed on the Golan Heights between Israel and Syria has reported that Israel has worked closely with the Al Nusra Front. The US position is also suspicious. They have insisted on Assad's removal before fighting ISIS, which is an embarrassing position because Russia's involvement in pushing back and destroying ISIS has forced America to cooperate with Russia and temporarily de-emphasize regime change. We still do not know why the US is so opposed to Assad, but it is clear that Syria is seen by American policymakers as a pawn in the larger game of renewing the Cold War. Russia is the first target, but China may be the ultimate target once Russia is isolated, weakened, and compelled to accept an international order founded on US-defined and -controlled financial-industrial-commercial organization. China will be the next stop, with the same goal of America's unilateral status as undisputed global leader. The stakes are high when a militarily powerful nation chooses to operate on the falling-domino theory. It is an opportunistic psychology, but one that justifies each intervention, each covert action, and each regime change as vital to expansion of the developmental process, an underwriting of military supremacy, and full realization of exceptionalism as befits the national destiny. If not Syria, then somewhere else, wherever the planets are in alignment for forcing the confrontation. This is an ideal situation for the employment of global force, with the EU and NATO arrayed solidly at the Russian border. It is also a longer-term maneuver to encircle and isolate China as America does for Asia what it has already succeeded in doing for Europe. America will possess the right to unrestrained market-and-investment penetration backed by the military pivot and multiparty trade agreement. The TPP will be carried on the wings of the aircraft carrier battle groups, just as similar | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358384] | Former President Bill Clinton will visit Louisville, Kentucky later this month to campaign for Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D), who is challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his U.S. Senate seat in November. Grimes expressed her excitement about Clinton’s visit, saying “We are very excited to have President Clinton coming into town to make his first campaign stop of this election cycle.” She added that she was “elated when he called and said he wanted to make this race his top priority.” Clinton, who won the state in his 1992 and 1996 presidential bids, will attend a Feb. 25 campaign event to rally support for the 35-year-old Democrat. Clinton first endorsed Grimes in July, when he filmed a two-minute YouTube video launching her campaign to unseat McConnell. In the video, Clinton did not mention McConnell by name, but urged viewers to “just say no for the sake of saying no” and described Grimes as “smart and strong, compassionate and effective, and Kentucky through and through.” Grimes said that Clinton’s support “speaks volumes about the momentum behind my candidacy and our campaign.” Grimes senior adviser Jonathan Hurst said in a press release Friday that the campaign is “proud to have the President as a key part of this campaign.” | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358255] | Yesterday it was announced that former Bruins player and assistant general manager Don Sweeney was taking over Peter Chiarelli's gig as the big club's general manager. After a press conference earlier in the day, "GM Sweens" took to the tweet machine to answer questions from fans and media alike. He responded quickly and thoroughly for nearly an hour, so we picked out some of his more notable responses. The Philosophy "What do you think the team as a whole needs to improve in order to return to the playoffs next season?" Speed, grit and offensive production "Don, do you think big, physical teams (i.e., "Bruins Hockey") still have a place in today's speedy, skilled NHL?" Yes I do. I think a blend of speed, skill and physicality are crucial to playoff success "Does 'being hard to play against' include more than just physicality, grit, and having fighters on the roster?" Bergeron classifies as a player who is hard to play against and who has skill. We need to find a balance "What position are you going to try and improve and is free agency or draft the way to go?" Both free agency and the draft are vehicles to improving the speed and will of the club "Will the Bruins look to emphasize more speed on the ice for next season?" Yes, in our transition game and our puck pursuit The Roster "Any update on signing Zane McIntyre?" Zane has decided to leave North Dakota and is committed to the Boston Bruins. We are excited about that. "Will rookies players/players in Providence continue to be given chances to succeed on the main roster?" All young players will have a chance to succeed if they are ready to play and help us win "Is Subban going to be the full time backup?" Having confidence in the backup position is a key offseason decision. Subban will be a part of that discussion. "How important is it to keep the core group of players together? Also, how big a factor is chemistry in your opinion?" The core group is key in creating chemistry as well as integrating younger players into our lineup "How do you feel about the current lines, any plans of mixing it up?" We will have changes in personnel so our lines will be different "Do you foresee the salary cap being a problem again this offseason as it was last offseason? How do you plan to remedy that?" We would certainly like to have more flexibility and player personnel changes will play a major role in that "[tweet deleted]", but it was in regards to the status of Lucic, possibly his contract. Milan is a foundational player that we would like to continue to have part of the organization The Staff "What's the plan with Coach Julien?" I'll meet with Coach Julien to discuss player personnel and his coaching philosophy on a more aggressive system "How much stock will the @ NHLBruins | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358152] | 1. Studies Done Before 1980 Authors Year Country Number of Patients Number of Controls % Positive Kozar 1953 Poland 495 170 52 Vojtechovská 1956 Czechoslovakia 100 50 50 Wende 1956 Germany 1,000 1,000 50 Jírovec 1957 Czechoslovakia 100 50 50 Buentello 1958 Mexico 100 50 50 Caglieris 1958 Italy 100 50 50 Cook 1961 Australia 100 50 50 Yegerov 1962 Russia 100 50 50 Avlavidov 1962 Bulgaria 100 50 50 Berengo 1966 Italy 1,720 – – Roch 1966 Mexico 29,883 – – Aparicio Garrido 1968 Spain 100 50 50 Garcia 1979 Cuba 100 50 50 Qiuying 1999 China 100 50 50 2. Studies Since 1999 Authors Year Country Number of Patients Number of Controls % Positive Gu 2001 United States 100 50 70 Yolken 2001 United States 100 50 60 Boronow 2002 United States 100 50 60 Leweke 2003 Germany 100 50 60 Sure, I can help you with that. Here is the paraphrased version of the article: Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite that can infect humans and other animals. It is found in the feces of cats and other felids, and can be transmitted to humans through contact with cat feces or undercooked meat. Infection with Toxoplasma gondii | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[358098] | The NCAA is a diverse organization, with schools of all sizes and types. However, with the exception of Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, all of its members are located in the United States. That might change soon, as a school in Mexico is looking to join the NCAA and compete at the Division II level. The New York Times reports that Cetys University, a private school with around 3,000 students in Mexicali, has petitioned to join the NCAA. Last week, the NCAA made a pilot program to allow divisions to invite members in Canada and Mexico permanent, making it easier for Cetys to apply. Cetys would look to join the CCAA, a Division II league full of schools in California, like Chico State, UC San Diego, and San Fransisco State. Leslie Wong, the president of SFSU, is reportedly an “enthusiastic backer” of Cetys proposal. There are several reasons why this could be a positive development. First, it would give Mexican student-athletes more opportunities to compete against higher-level competition. Second, it would help grow the infrastructure of college sports in Mexico. Third, it would reduce travel costs for teams in the American West. Of course, there are also some challenges that would need to be addressed. For example, teams would need to travel to Mexico, which could be costly and time-consuming. Additionally, Cetys would need to adjust to different rules and regulations. Overall, it seems like the potential benefits of Cetys joining the NCAA outweigh the challenges. It would be a great opportunity for Mexican student-athletes, and it would help grow college sports in the region. In addition to all of the above, Cetys has a pretty awesome mascot: the Zorros. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[357583] | Staying organized was a lot simpler in the past. As nomadic hunter-gatherers, we only had to keep track of the things we could carry, because that was all we owned. We could rely on others in our tribe for assistance with daily tasks, and we knew that they had a stake in the work. We didn’t have to do everything ourselves, and the responsibilities necessary for survival were simpler. The world we had access to was much smaller, and the breadth of knowledge available was limited by our location. We were familiar with the lives and activities of our neighbors, the edible plants within a 20-mile radius, where to find water, and when the antelope grazed and the leopards prowled. But what happened 50 miles away was a mystery, and a thousand miles away might have been an infinite distance. We passed on important information through oral traditions, such as stories and songs. Anecdotes, analogies, and parables are still relevant today because they were the only ways we had to communicate for millennia. Then agriculture came along, followed by urbanization and markets and trade routes. Suddenly, we had a lot more information to process. So we created a system for organizing and externalizing information: writing. Written communication eventually gave way to telecommunications traveling along physical wires and, later, invisible data streams shooting and bouncing across the atmosphere. Today, we are all responsible for a multitude of duties, obligations, tasks, schedules, and information. We have more “freedom” and everything is amazing and there’s an app for everything. But that just means we have more things to fit into our lives and organize. It used to be that if you wanted to go to Hawaii, you would tell a travel agent and they would book your flight, hotel, and rental car. Now, you have the freedom to find the best deal yourself, travel hack your way to credit rewards for extra miles, and scour Airbnb for an amazing place to stay. There are benefits, of course. We have more opportunities and choices, but we’re also busier than ever before with fewer people to help us share the load. And our phones are always buzzing with notifications, reminding us of something else we need to think about. The problem is that, in addition to the physical world, we now have an entirely new world of digital information that demands our attention. All of those tweets, status updates, texts, emails, and snapchats need to be organized alongside our homes, spouses, closets, jobs, bills, cars, and yards. How can our pre-industrial brains stay organized and focused on the things that matter? Here are a few tips to help. Don’t multitask You’re answering emails, checking your phone, texting colleagues, working on an Excel spreadsheet, reading MDA, and bouncing around from website to app to Twitter feed to phone call to text message. You’re on top of the world and optimizing your performance. After all, doing three things at once instead of one must be more efficient. Right? Or maybe not, since the evidence clearly shows that multitasking | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[357550] | 1. Arrigo Sacchi, the former coach of AC Milan, told kicker that he was "incredibly sad" to hear that Silvio Berlusconi had sold the club. 2. Sacchi, who won Serie A once and the European Cup twice as Milan coach, said that the sale marked the end of an era for the club. 3. He said that Berlusconi had overseen a "revolution" in football and was "ahead of his time." 4. Sacchi recalled that he had caught Berlusconi's attention when his Serie B Parma side knocked Milan out of the Coppa Italia in 1987. 5. He said that Berlusconi had offered him the job as Milan coach, and that he had initially thought that Berlusconi was either "crazy or a genius." 6. Sacchi said that the new Milan owners "are going to have to spend money and be careful and patient in finding passionate players for the club." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[357523] | The controversial Mr. A. Raja is the Minister of Information Technology in India. He has recently passed a law that gives him the power to intercept emails, block websites and web content, monitor and collect traffic data relating to a website, and define the liability of Network Service Providers. This law is being challenged by civil society groups who argue that it is a violation of privacy and freedom of expression. They are also concerned that the law is too vague and could be used to target political opponents. The government has defended the law, saying that it is necessary for national security and cyber security. They argue that the law has a number of safeguards in place to prevent abuse, such as a requirement for prior approval from the Cabinet Secretary. The debate over this law is likely to continue for some time. It is a complex issue with no easy answers. However, it is important to have a public discussion about the law so that we can all understand its implications and make our voices heard. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[357168] | Kieran Behan is an Irish gymnast who has overcome many obstacles in his life to become an Olympian. He has been through traumatic brain injury, nerve damage, wheelchair-bound days, thousands of terrifying blackouts, snapped knee ligaments, and wicked taunts from schoolmates. Despite all of this, he has never given up on his dream of becoming a gymnast. Behan’s story is truly inspiring. He is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. He is a role model for everyone, and we should all be inspired by his story. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[356467] | Nelson Bunker Hunt was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, but he was a Texan through and through. He was the son of oilman HL Hunt, who made his fortune in the newly discovered East Texas oilfield in the 1920s. Nelson Bunker followed in his father's footsteps and went into the oil business himself. He found oil in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but his biggest discovery came in Libya in 1961. He found the immense Sarir oil deposits, which are still the largest field in North Africa. Hunt International Petroleum, which he founded with his siblings Lamar and William Herbert, made him fabulously wealthy. But in 1973, Muammar Gaddafi came to power and nationalized Sarir. Hunt lost his Libyan oil interests, but he continued to pursue other oil ventures. He also diversified into cattle, mining, real estate, and thoroughbred racehorses. In his heyday, Hunt owned vast acreages of oil and ranchland around the globe. He was also a major financial backer of the 1979 film Jesus, which makers claim is the most watched movie ever – seen by 3 billion people and translated into almost every language. Hunt was a larger-than-life figure who was known for his Texas-sized ambitions, his Texas-size physique, and his Texas-sized eccentricity. He was a dyed-in-the-wool conservative who loathed communism and the federal government in equal measure. He was also a certified Bible Belt, evangelist Christian. Hunt died in 2014 at the age of 88. He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Caroline Rose Hunt, and their four children. Hunt's story is a reminder that even the wealthiest and most successful people can experience great setbacks. But it is also a story of resilience and perseverance. Hunt lost his Libyan oil interests, but he continued to pursue other business ventures. He also remained active in his Christian faith and supported a number of charitable causes. Hunt's legacy is one of a man who achieved great success in business, but who also used his wealth to support his Christian faith and to help others. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355981] | Retailers across the country have created vast databases of workers accused of stealing in an effort to combat employee theft. The databases, which are maintained by companies like First Advantage Corporation, often contain scant details about suspected thefts and do not typically involve criminal charges. However, the information can be enough to prevent a job candidate from getting hired in the retail industry. Some employees are unaware that they are admitting to committing theft when they submit written statements after being questioned by store security officers. Interviews with consumer lawyers, regulators, and employees have revealed that many workers are not informed that the information they provide will be stored in a database. The databases, which have tens of thousands of subscribers and are used by major retailers like Target, CVS, and Family Dollar, are aimed at combating employee theft, which accounts for a large portion of missing merchandise. The latest figures available, from 2011, put the loss at about 44 percent of missing merchandise, valued at about $15 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355903] | The grime scene has been very successful recently. We have our own awards show, Skepta won a Mercury, Stormzy has turned the charts upside down, and now we have the ultimate Kiss FM grime show. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m so happy to see it. I’ve been motivated by the love of the music. I’ve been doing this since 2008, and I’ve never stopped loving it. There have been times when I’ve been frustrated, but I’ve always come back to the music. I think having a good team around me has been essential to my success. I have managers who care about me and my music, and they help me to focus on what I do best. I started listening to pirate radio when I was in school. My cousin showed me a Ruff Sqwad tape, and I was instantly hooked. I started making beats on his dad’s computer, and I’ve been making music ever since. I used to run home from school to catch the 4pm slot on Rinse FM. I would tape all the sets and listen to them all week until the next one. I used to emcee on the school radio station, and I remember once I was on there at lunchtime—there were probably five people listening in the hall, but I was still gassed anyway. I missed an exam for grime once! I was in the studio playing tunes, and I looked up at the clock and realized I was late. The teacher was cool with me, though, so she let me sneak in at the back. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355602] | Damian Lillard has been the best player on the Portland Trail Blazers for years, but this season he has taken his game to another level. He is averaging more points, assists, and rebounds than ever before, and he is doing it more efficiently. He is also leading the Blazers to a surprising amount of success. Lillard's leadership has been a key factor in the Blazers' success. He has been able to get the best out of his teammates, and he has helped them to play together as a team. He is also a calming presence on the court, and he is able to keep his teammates focused even when things are tough. Lillard is a true leader, and he is the perfect player to lead the Blazers into the playoffs. He is a superstar in the making, and he is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. Here are some of the things that make Lillard such a great leader: * He is always willing to put the team first. He is not a selfish player, and he is always willing to sacrifice his own stats for the good of the team. * He is a great communicator. He is able to talk to his teammates and get them to play the way he wants them to. He is also able to motivate his teammates and get them to play their best. * He is a hard worker. He is always in the gym working on his game, and he is always trying to improve. He is a true professional, and he sets a great example for his teammates. Lillard is a special player, and he is a key part of the Blazers' future. He is a leader, a superstar, and an inspiration. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355547] | Online secondhand car dealer Vroom has invested in virtual reality (VR) to make car shopping easier and better by bringing the showroom to buyers. The recent launch featured thirty sports car models, and by the end of the year, 300 models will be available for virtual testing—from the comfort of your own home. All the cars on display are rendered from actual cars for sale on the site, which have been inspected and reconditioned for 48 hours before being added to the showroom. Shoppers can use the interactive platform to inspect the cars and see if they’re a good fit, which includes opening car doors, as well as previewing possible blind spots and the sound the engine makes. In the future, Vroom plans to allow users to customize cars in VR. This will be done through 3D modeling, which will allow users to change the colors and packages of the cars. Although the VR showroom would significantly reduce the stress of physically visiting one showroom after another to try out car after car, Vroom maintains that the actual purchases would still have to be done in person. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355369] | This is an interview by Alexander Fruchter of Closed Sessions. Follow him on Twitter at DJ_RTC. Joey Purp arrived at the Closed Sessions office with a bag of fresh peaches. He took a seat at the round table on the deck and offered me one of the peaches. I thanked him for his consideration, but I had already had some fruit earlier in the day. This is the second time that Joey has come to our office, and the second time he has brought fresh fruit to share. It's a small thing, but it's indicative of Joey's personality and his uniqueness. I've done hundreds of interviews, and we've had hundreds of artists come through our doors the last few years. Joey is the only one that has ever offered us fresh produce, and he's on a short list of those that have brought any food at all. Purp stands out in other ways too. I remember getting the earliest songs from the Chicago emcee a couple years ago. They came from Joey Purple, then from Joseph Purps, a few other variations, and finally resting on Joey Purp. But Joey was finding his way, and not afraid to do so publicly. His debut mixtape, released in the spring of 2012, was titled The Purple Tape and representative of a kid with a lot to say, who was finding the right way to say everything he needed. It had showings of brilliance, true introspection and key-observations. It also had moments of being unfocused and a little all over the place. Since that release, Purp has refined his skills and stood out from his Save Money crew for his hippie inspired style of dress and the rawness of his raps. Purp raps in a way that doesn't need metaphors or similes. A lot of rappers say 'they keep it real.' Purp doesn't have to say it, he just is it. On that hot summer day, Purp enjoyed some peaches, smoked a little weed and talked to me about his upbringing, taking the music seriously, and much more. Alexander Fruchter: Would you characterize yourself as a generous, thoughtful guy? Joey Purp: I suppose so. I always try to extend myself in anyway possible. Especially if I'm coming to somebody else's space, I don't know, it's hospitality. You used to bring pies to your neighbor's house. Another communal thing is sharing the peace pipe. Is that part of your ritual? How does that fit into your day? It's pretty subconscious at this point I suppose. It's pretty habitual. I just like to smoke where ever I land so to speak, no pun intended. It's kind of a passing time and traveling type of thing. I might smoke while I walk over here, I might smoke once I get here. I might smoke before I leave. It's kind of like a checkpoint kind of thing I guess. You have the "Smoke Break" skit on The Purple Tape. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[355208] | Conan O’Brien returned to his former workplace at Universal Studios on Saturday night for his Legally Prohibited to be Funny on TV tour. The show took place at the Gibson Amphitheatre, which is about 400 yards from O’Brien’s old Tonight Show stage. “This is my first time back at Universal Studios since I lost my job,” O’Brien told the crowd, which booed NBC. “Don’t boo too loudly. If you listen very carefully, you can hear bad ideas being greenlit.” It is not yet clear where O’Brien’s new talk show for TBS will be housed. One possibility is TBS’ sibling studio Warner Bros TV, where O’Brien’s company will be based. Other possibilities include Sunset Gower and the vacant stage for NBC’s Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, which was built for $50 million. During the show, Aziz Ansari, Jonah Hill, Jon Hamm, and Jack McBrayer took turns pulling the handle on the Walker, Texas Ranger lever. “I’m just glad I’m not one of the guys who works for NBC pulling the handle,” Mad Men star Hamm quipped, a reference to Parks & Recreation co-star Ansari and 30 Rock’s McBrayer. Jim Carrey, dressed as Superman, joined O’Brien on stage for a duet of Five for Fighting’s Superman (It’s Not Easy). Before the show, WME, which represents O’Brien, threw a party for the comedian. O’Brien will be back at the Gibson Amphitheatre tonight before heading to San Diego. In addition to the gig at the Gibson, O’Brien also will perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York, which is just a short distance from NBC’s headquarters and his old Late Night stage. Sources say that the proximity to NBC was not a factor in the venue selection for Los Angeles and New York, but O’Brien must be enjoying the irony. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[354978] | 1. I'm glad you asked. I think the most important thing is to make sure the pool noodle is long enough to reach the bottom of the pool. This will help to keep it from floating away and getting lost. You also want to make sure that the pool noodle is made of a durable material that will not break down in the water. Finally, you should choose a pool noodle that is the right size for your pool. If the pool noodle is too big, it will be difficult to maneuver in the water. If the pool noodle is too small, it will not provide enough support. 2. There are a few different ways to use a pool noodle. One popular way is to use it as a flotation device. To do this, simply hold the pool noodle in front of you and lean back in the water. The pool noodle will help to keep you afloat and you will be able to relax and enjoy your time in the pool. Another way to use a pool noodle is to use it as a toy. You can play catch with it, use it as a raft, or even use it to create a obstacle course in the pool. 3. Pool noodles are a great way to have fun in the pool. They are inexpensive, durable, and easy to use. If you are looking for a way to add some excitement to your next pool party, consider using a pool noodle. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[354430] | The Inspector General’s report on the IRS scandal has revealed that the Cincinnati office in charge of 501(c)4 scrutiny unfairly and unreasonably applied political criteria for screening such groups. This is a serious matter, and we need to get to the bottom of it. However, I am baffled by the way the scandal is being discussed in the media. Some pundits, like Bill O’Reilly and George Will, are claiming that the Obama administration targeted Tea Party groups in an attempt to intimidate them. This is an unsubstantiated claim, and it is clear that O’Reilly is simply speculating. Others, like Mitch McConnell, are arguing that the IRS investigation is a sign of government overreach. This is also ridiculous. The IRS is simply doing its job by ensuring that political groups comply with the law. Finally, the Wall Street Journal has accused the Obama administration of failing to be accountable for the IRS scandal. This is also a misrepresentation of the facts. The White House has properly maintained an ethical distance from the investigation, and it is not responsible for the actions of the Cincinnati office. What I don’t understand is why so many people are willing to believe the most outlandish conspiracy theories about the IRS scandal. It is clear that this is just another example of the paranoid style in American politics. The paranoid style is a way of thinking that sees the world as a dangerous place, where powerful forces are plotting against you. This mindset is often found in those who feel marginalized by society. In the case of the IRS scandal, the paranoid style is being used by conservatives to attack the Obama administration. They are claiming that the IRS is being used as a political weapon against them, even though there is no evidence to support this claim. This is a dangerous trend, and it is one that we should all be aware of. The paranoid style is not new to America, and it has always been used to justify political repression. We must not let it happen again. Update from a reader: I agree that the paranoid style is a dangerous trend in American politics. It is important to remember that the IRS is a nonpartisan agency, and that it is doing its job by investigating potential violations of the law. We should not let the paranoid style of thinking lead us to believe that the IRS is being used as a political weapon. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[353929] | 1. The Houston Food Bank distributes 79 million meals through its network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other hunger relief charities in Southeast Texas. 2. One of these pantries is the East Spring Branch Food Pantry at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, which last year won the annual Bert Bandini award as the food bank's outstanding pantry. 3. The pantry was selected for the award because of its willingness to change to serve its community. 4. For example, the pantry has added hours of operation and now offers services in the evening and/or weekend. 5. This makes the pantry more accessible to the working poor, who may not be able to come during the day. 6. The pantry has also increased the amount of food it provides to clients. 7. Clients can now shop for enough food to last for a week. 8. The pantry also offers a monthly nutrition class to help clients learn how to make healthy meals with the food they receive. 9. In addition, the pantry belongs to the food bank's Core Connections Network, which provides clients with education and resources to help them make healthy choices. 10. The pantry is about 30 years old and was founded with the help of Wayne F. Schaper Sr., a prominent figure in the community and Spring Branch ISD. 11. The pantry is run by a dedicated group of volunteers, including Mary White, who has been volunteering there for many years. 12. White says that she loves working at the pantry because she gets to see the difference that it makes in people's lives. 13. She says that the pantry is a place where people can come to get the help they need and feel supported. 14. If you are in need of food, you can call the pantry at 713-464-0852. 15. If you would like to volunteer, you can email info@eastspringbranchfoodpantry.com. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[353638] | **BEIJING (Reuters)** - China has lodged a complaint with the United States over a U.S. spy plane that flew over parts of the disputed South China Sea, a move that has further escalated tensions between the world's two largest economies. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it had "strongly expressed" its dissatisfaction with the U.S. flight, which it said violated China's sovereignty. "We urge the U.S. to correct its error, remain rational and stop all irresponsible words and deeds," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying. The U.S. Navy said in a statement that the flight was "a routine patrol" and that it was "conducted in accordance with international law." The dispute over the South China Sea is a major source of tension between China and the United States. China claims most of the sea, which is believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei also have claims to parts of the sea. The United States has been conducting regular patrols in the South China Sea in an effort to assert its right to freedom of navigation in the area. China has accused the U.S. of interfering in its internal affairs and has warned that it will take "necessary measures" to protect its sovereignty. The Global Times, a state-run tabloid in China, said in an editorial on Monday that war between China and the United States was "inevitable" if Washington continued to challenge Beijing's claims in the South China Sea. "We do not want a military conflict with the United States, but if it were to come, we have to accept it," the newspaper said. The United States has dismissed the possibility of war with China over the South China Sea, saying that it does not seek conflict with Beijing. However, the dispute over the sea remains a major source of tension between the two countries and could potentially escalate into conflict. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[353579] | Beware of the terrifying trees whose bite is worse than their bark Trees are typically thought of as being gentle and harmless, but these images show that some trees have a voracious appetite for eating everyday objects. Whether it be motorbikes, cycles, cars, warning signs, fences or even a gravestone, these photos show that trees will consume anything in their path. The majority of these photos were taken in America, but there are also several from other parts of the world, including one of a British tree devouring a red post box in central London. These incredible pictures show how trees simply grow around objects left in their path, no matter how large or small. The images have become an internet sensation, with many people logging on to hungrytrees.com to look at them or add their own photos of famished ferns, starving spruces or ravenous rosewoods. Incredibly, to get to this stage, the trees have usually been slowly eating these items over the course of 30 years. Gravely hungry: This 18th century headstone has become part of the trunk of this ravenous tree | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[353510] | Cathy Alexander, age 52, from Tennessee, shares her story about her battle with aspartame poisoning. In 2005, she had an operation on her abdomen and was on bed rest for 100 days. A week after she got up, she felt dizzy and could not walk. She went to three different emergency rooms, but the doctors could not find anything wrong with her. She eventually went to a neurologist, who diagnosed her with acute cerebellitis and said she would be better in about 6 months. However, her condition did not improve. She had no balance or motor skills, and she was very shaky and depressed. She could not remember anything from the day before, and her speech was slurred. She had to have around-the-clock care. The doctors gave her all kinds of medications, but nothing worked. She used a walker, but she would still fall 5 to 10 times a day. Her best friend heard a radio show about aspartame poisoning, and she suggested that Cathy see her doctor again. Cathy told her doctor that she had been drinking 5 or more diet drinks a day, as well as other sugar-free products that contained aspartame. The doctor told her to stop consuming aspartame for 90 days. After about four weeks, her eyesight and hearing got better, and her pain lessened. Cathy's doctor had done research on aspartame poisoning a few years ago when his wife was sick from it. He told Cathy that she should have told him about her aspartame consumption sooner. Cathy has had 21 kidney stone operations in the last nine months. Her kidney doctor said that he wished he had known about her aspartame poisoning because he would have known something different to try for her stones. Cathy used to be a hard worker, quick thinking, and never forgotful. She was an outgoing person who could talk to anyone about anything. However, aspartame poisoning has changed her life. She is now in constant pain and has to use a walker to get around. She has lost her memory and her ability to think clearly. She is no longer able to work, and she has to rely on her friends and family for help. Cathy is sharing her story to raise awareness about aspartame poisoning. She wants people to know that aspartame can have serious side effects, and she hopes that her story will help others avoid this dangerous substance. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[353348] | Dynamo Kiev’s fans were in the spotlight earlier this season due to their racist behavior and crowd disturbances. As punishment, UEFA ordered the team to play three European home games without fans. Dynamo Kiev appealed the decision, and on Tuesday, UEFA reduced the punishment to one match behind closed doors. The team has already played one match without fans, so supporters will be allowed to attend the Champions League game against Manchester City on February 24th. Kiev’s fine was also reduced to €50,000. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[352949] | Can you tolerate listening to ideas that you find false, hard to believe, or even offensive? Until last week, I thought that any serious student who wanted to learn would say "yes" and then argue if they disagreed. I was wrong. I was invited to speak on memes and memeplexes by the Oxford Royale Academy, an organization that provides two-week summer courses for international students aged 16-17. I prepared my lecture carefully, using lots of images, video, and popular Internet memes. I began by discussing evolution by natural selection. As soon as I mentioned the "E" word, a young man in the second row began swaying from side to side and holding his arms over his head. I persevered, trying to explain why evolution is inevitable. I went on to explain how memes, like viruses, are replicators that evolve by competing to be copied from person to person. To make the idea clear, I invited volunteers to come up to the stage and invent a new meme. This same young man rushed up, followed by four others. I asked him to make some simple movements and sounds. The others then imitated him, three reciting from the Bible, but the fourth stretched out his arms, declaring, "There's a big old man in the sky." This raised a huge cheer from (some of) the audience. I gave many examples of memeplexes and, as the organizers must have expected, I included the idea of religions as viruses of the mind. I showed slides carefully chosen to represent all the major faiths and did not single one out. I expected disagreement, but not what actually happened. Five or six young Muslim men got up and began to walk out. As they crossed the large hall, I said, "Excuse me, would you mind telling me why you are leaving?" There was a long silence until one said, "You are offending us. We will not listen." Soon after that, another bunch left, and then another. "Won't you stay and listen to ideas you disagree with?" I asked. "My ideas may be wrong, so can't you stay and decide for yourselves?" But they left. Feeling offended was reason enough to shut out ideas that clashed with those they'd been taught to defend. I left profoundly depressed at the state of the world. I am so used to open-minded disagreements that I took it for granted that youngsters coming to Oxford would relish a good argument and would welcome new ideas. Lots of them did, but a large number of Muslims, and some Christians, did not. They knew "the truth." I learned a lot from this experience, both for giving future lectures and about memes. It seems to me that "offense" has become a new meme-trick; cry "I am offended" and it permits people not to engage with new ideas. So the old memes protect themselves with a new cage for their hapless carriers. I'm wondering how psychology can help. The psychologies of change, of opinion formation, of persuasion, and of social influence are obviously relevant | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[352809] | The 8th knight of Goddess Celestia's Sanctuary is Scorpio Octavia. She is a skilled musician who plays the cello and uses her bow as a weapon. Her melodies can either drive her enemies mad or heal the mental wounds of her fellow knights. Octavia is a passionate and strong-willed character who values music and rhythm. She is best friends with Libra Vinyl, who shares her love of music. This is a crossover between My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and Saint Seiya, the greatest anime ever made. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[352358] | The psychologist and novelist Keith Oatley believes that reading fiction is good for us. He bases his claim on various experimental evidence, most of which has been conducted in the last 20 years. One of the effects of reading fiction is that it can increase empathy. This is because when we read about other people's experiences, we tend to put ourselves in their shoes and imagine how we would feel in their situation. This can lead to a greater understanding of other people's perspectives and a more compassionate attitude towards them. Another benefit of reading fiction is that it can help us to reduce stereotyping. When we read about characters who are different from us, we come to see them as more complex and nuanced individuals. This can break down the barriers between different groups of people and lead to greater tolerance and understanding. Finally, reading fiction can help us to improve our social skills. By observing the interactions of characters in a story, we can learn how to behave in a more socially appropriate way. This can be helpful in both our personal and professional lives. Of course, not all fiction is created equal. Some types of fiction, such as violent pornography, can be harmful to some people. However, there is strong evidence to suggest that reading literary fiction can be beneficial for our lives. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[352339] | A bullfighter was killed in a bullfighting show in Lerin, Navarra, Spain. The 29-year-old was attacked by a baby bull after losing his balance and falling over. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital in Pamplona. The tragedy is the fourth death in Spain during summer festivals in just three days. Comedian and animal rights activist Ricky Gervais has slammed the sport, saying that the bull had every right to defend itself. Local authorities have yet to decide whether or not to suspend the week-long town festival. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350819] | Motorola first unveiled the Moto 360 in June, and it was an instant hit. Even people who didn't like smartwatches were taken with its sleek design. Now that we've had a chance to spend some real time with it, we're even more impressed. The Moto 360 is the most comfortable Android Wear watch yet. The leather strap is soft and the back of the watch is smooth, so it doesn't cause any discomfort. The display is also impressive. It feels solid and looks great. One of the Moto 360's most distinctive features is its round display. There is a small bezel at the bottom of the screen, but it's not very distracting. In fact, it serves a purpose. The bezel houses the display's ambient light sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen depending on the lighting conditions. This is a very handy feature, and it's something that the other Android Wear watches lack. Another unique feature of the Moto 360 is its heart rate sensor. The sensor is always on, so it can track your heart rate throughout the day. Motorola has also created a special app that shows you how many minutes you've spent in different heart rate zones. This is a great way to monitor your health and fitness, and it's something that no other smartwatch can do. Android Wear is designed to work with both square and round screens, so all of the apps that work with other Android Wear watches will work with the Moto 360. The only exception is that some third-party watch faces that were designed for square screens may not look good on a round watch. One area where the Moto 360 could improve is battery life. The watch's default mode is to have the screen off, only turning on when you raise your wrist to look at it. Motorola says that this will get you through the day, but leaving the screen on in ambient mode will reduce battery life. We'll need to do more testing to see how much of a difference this makes. When you do run out of battery, the Moto 360's charger is there to help. It's a small cradle that you just drop the watch into. The Moto 360 is the first smartwatch to use inductive charging, which is a very efficient way to charge the battery. The Moto 360 is available in two colors: black and silver. The black model has a black leather strap, while the silver model has a silver stainless steel band. The watch will go on sale today at noon eastern time from the Google Play Store, Motorola.com, and BestBuy.com. It will cost $250. So, is the Moto 360 the smartwatch to buy? It's certainly one of the best options out there. It's comfortable, stylish, and packed with features. We'll have a full review up soon, but in the meantime, we can definitely say that it looks pretty damn good. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350591] | 1. Tom Boonen, a multiple Classics champion, has criticized the UCI after stage one of Paris-Nice on Monday. 2. Boonen believes that the snowy conditions on the stage warranted an intervention based on the UCI's Extreme Weather Protocol. 3. The stage included two sectors of gravel road, which made the riders look like they had been racing cyclocross. 4. The Extreme Weather Protocol sets provision for race organizers and teams to request changes to a race route, or shorten the stage where necessary. 5. Boonen said, "There is a new UCI protocol and they don’t follow their own rules. That’s the most important fact of this stage." 6. He added, "We did 200 kilometres in really bad weather. I know it’s hard to find solutions here, but nothing has happened yet again." 7. Despite his protestations, Boonen was able to finish the stage in sixth place. 8. It has been speculated that this will be the four-time Paris-Roubaix winner's last season, but he has stated that this will be his decision alone and that no date has yet been set. 9. For now, he is just trying to stay safe in the bunch and get the riding in that he'll need if he is to win any big races this year. 10. He concluded, "For me, it was very important to finish safely and gain kilometres before the Classics. Now I’ll try to recover after this hard stage and continue to improve in the following days." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350517] | A group of union workers, labor activists, and progressives turned the lobby of a DC office building into a mini-Wisconsin State Capitol for about 30 minutes on Wednesday afternoon. The protesters occupied the high-roofed marble lobby for about 30 minutes, chanting, speaking, and waving signs. They were protesting Republican state Senators who voted to strip collective bargaining from thousands of Wisconsin union workers. The demonstration was put on by a slew of progressive and labor groups. The largest contingents were workers from the AFSCME union and the AFL-CIO. Lisa Werth, a DC nanny and the daughter of two Wisconsin union workers, said of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), “He’s trying to break the poor people from political power.” A small crowd of bona fide socialists waving copies of the Socialist Worker showed up too, but they were not eager to talk. DC AFSCME local 3870 member and federal worker Debra Arnold said she was on hand to support her labor brethren waging battle with elected officials across the Midwest. She also took a shot at the elected leaders down the block in her hometown. Up in the BGR suite, where the Republicans were being feted, no one needed any help. Down in the lobby, early fears by at least one AFL-CIO rep in the crowd that police would come to dissipate the protesters were unfounded. Joslyn Williams, president of the DC AFL-CIO council and a member of AFSMCE local 2477, addressed the crowd and declared a ten-minute occupation. Late Update: I left the scene after the occupation of BGR headquarters ended. But the protest apparently continued, and included a march to the Chamber of Commerce by what DailyKos says was “as many as 1000 people.” Read their write up of what went down here. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350298] | Bernie Sanders’ Michigan win is a major upset, and if he wins the nomination, it will be the biggest upset in American political history. Here are some key takeaways: * The old politics is over. The fault lines of the new politics are not cultural issues like guns, abortion, and same-sex marriage, but issues of political reform and economic justice. * Hillary Clinton has neither the personal touch nor the verbal skills to connect with voters. * The media has been abysmal in covering this election. They have helped Clinton by sharing her ideology and by focusing on horse-race journalism. If Democratic voters use their heads, they will see through the tactical arguments and vote their hearts. Then there will be change. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350252] | I have heard that Republicans on Capitol Hill are under the impression that Norm Coleman will overturn the results of the November elections and demand a new vote. They have either convinced themselves of this or are smoking some powerful weed. There is no evidence to support this claim, and Minnesota law does not allow for the results of an election to be overturned. It is highly unlikely that the court will rule in Coleman’s favor, and even if it did, it would not overturn the results of the election. However, Republicans may be trying to lay the groundwork for a filibuster to prevent Al Franken from being seated, even after Minnesota has declared Coleman the loser. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[350070] | Social media marketing is based on sharing valuable content in various forms of media, such as text, video, and images. People watch YouTube videos because they are entertaining, educational, or funny. They visit Slideshare to see presentations with compelling content. LinkedIn is a good platform for personal branding because you can answer questions in the Q&A section and provide updates that inform and educate. Twitter entices people to click on links to interesting blog posts or timely news. The knowledge economy is all about content, and Facebook is where your audience is online, so you need to post content there. Here are 50 synergistic social media marketing tips and tactics to help you spread your content and ideas to a global audience. These tips will help you get discovered, shared, and ultimately purchased. The secret to these tips is to create a “social media synergy” that is greater than the sum of its parts. This approach will help you go beyond being just “Facebook Centric” and give your online presence and digital assets substance, endurance, and longevity. These tips will also help you optimize and integrate the multiple social media platforms listed below. Some of these tips are basic, but they are all important for synergizing your online presence and driving traffic to your digital properties. 50 Social Media Marketing Tips and Tactics Blog Create compelling content that people will want to share. Write regularly and consistently, and learn to write headlines that make people want to read more. Use “list” posts (e.g., 50 Fascinating Facebook Facts and Figures) regularly. Place a retweet button, Facebook share button, Facebook “like box,” and LinkedIn share button on your blog. Comment regularly on other blogs in your niche, and highlight your traffic and followers on your blog. Offer to guest post on other blogs, provide subscribe buttons, and offer an RSS subscription. Facebook Update your Facebook page with your blog posts immediately after publishing. Provide content and links that will make people want to share and like your updates. Include Twitter in your menu, run polls, link to your Facebook page in your email newsletter, run a competition, and use a reveal tab that provides access to unique content. Respond to all comments on your Facebook page in a timely fashion. Twitter Acquire Twitter followers, engage and develop Twitter followers within your niche, share the content of influential Twitter people, automate the tweeting of other bloggers’ content, tweet regularly and consistently, automate the retweeting of your great content, and include # tags when tweeting your posts. YouTube Interview influential people in your topic category on video and post them to YouTube. Include your website/blog link in your profile, automate sharing after posting, write a keyword-rich headline, and include a link to your blog in the description of each video. LinkedIn Use all three website or links that LinkedIn allows in your profile, make your LinkedIn profile “Public” in your settings, pose questions in the Q&A section with links to your possible answer, setup a LinkedIn profile for your blog, integrate your Slideshare and blog post feed | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[349742] | 1. John Roseboro was born on May 13, 1933 in Ashland, Ohio. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1957 until 1970, most notably for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 2. Roseboro was a four-time All-Star player and won two Gold Glove Awards for his defensive skills. He was the Dodgers' starting catcher in four World Series with the Dodgers winning three of those. 3. He is considered one of the best defensive catchers of the 1960s. 4. Roseboro was known for his role in one of the most violent incidents in baseball history when Juan Marichal struck him in the head with a bat during a game in 1965. 5. Roseboro's career began in 1957 when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers as an amateur free agent. He made his major league debut in June of that year and went on to play for the Dodgers for 14 seasons. 6. During his time with the Dodgers, Roseboro was a key member of the team's success. He helped the Dodgers win the National League Pennant in 1959 and 1963, and the World Series in 1959, 1963, and 1965. 7. Roseboro was also a four-time All-Star and won two Gold Glove Awards. He was named to the All-Star team in 1958, 1961, 1962, and 1965, and won the Gold Glove Award in 1961 and 1966. 8. Roseboro's career was cut short in 1970 when he was traded to the Minnesota Twins. He played in only 46 games for the Twins before retiring from baseball. 9. After his playing career, Roseboro worked as a coach for the Washington Senators and California Angels. He also served as a minor league batting instructor and catching instructor for the Dodgers. 10. Roseboro died of heart disease on August 16, 2002 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Fouch Roseboro, and their two children. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[349210] | A Hillary Clinton action figure was introduced last year, and now, as the 2016 presidential election heats up, it is only fair that Bernie Sanders be miniaturized as well. Starting today, you can pre-order the first Bernie figure and help his campaign at the same time. The Bernie Sanders figure was designed by FCTRY (the same people behind the Hillary figure) and artist Mike Leavitt. It looks like the real Bernie, but it does not have many movable parts. You cannot pose Bernie like he is roaring into battle. At best, you can make him stand behind a podium, ready for his next debate. Before it is made available on FCTRY’s website, the Bernie Sanders action figure is premiering on Kickstarter today. You can pre-order it for $20. This includes the cost of shipping. If the crowdfunding campaign is successful, $1 from every figure ordered will be donated to Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. If you need any further convincing about why you need a Bernie Sanders action figure, this commercial, an homage to the classic My Buddy ads from the ‘80s, will have even Republicans pre-ordering one. [Bernie Action Figure] Toyland: We love toys. Join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[349184] | Usman Khawaja has been one of the best T20 players in recent months. Rising Pune Supergiants head coach Stephen Fleming has said that the team is considering signing Australian batsman Usman Khawaja as a replacement for Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen has been ruled out of the rest of the IPL season with a calf injury. Fleming said that Khawaja is a player that they are interested in and that they are working through a shortlist of players who are available and have the necessary visas. Khawaja was unsold in the IPL auction in February. He has had a successful 2015/16 BBL season, scoring 345 runs at an average of 172.50 for Sydney Thunders. He also scored a brilliant 70 to help Sydney Thunder win their first title against Melbourne Stars in the final. Social media users have been reacting positively to the news that Khawaja could be joining RPSG. One user wrote: "We are looking at Australian batsman Usman Khawaja as Kevin Pietersen’s replacement " ~ Stephen Fleming (RPS Head Coach)" Another user wrote: "Reports circulating on @Uz_Khawaja being the replacement for KP. OMG I just hope its true. Would love to see him playing for @RPSupergiants" A third user wrote: "If the circulating news about Usman Khawaja joining #RPS is true, I think I'll be watchin' the rest of #IPL with avid interest unlike now." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[349018] | HTC has just had a very difficult quarter. Revenue dropped from $2.3 billion to $1.45 billion year-over-year, and profit fell from $152 million to a mere $2.85 million. This is the company's worst performance since 2004. Despite this disastrous result, HTC CEO Peter Chou says that the company is doing well "in terms of cash flow" and that it will continue to support both Android and Windows Phone hardware in the near future. HTC expects things to improve in the second quarter of 2013. The company is already predicted to have sold 750,000 HTC One handsets in April, and around 10 million for the full year. However, its Windows Phone handsets have not been doing well. With that market dominated by Nokia, some analysts believe that HTC and Samsung may eventually exit the segment. HTC is expected to release the HTC Tiara, a mid-range Windows Phone, on Sprint in the next few months. However, no other Windows Phones have been leaked so far, and it is rumored that HTC has cancelled a large-screened flagship, the HTC Zenith, due to lack of 1080P support in the current version of Windows Phone. Do you think HTC will still be making Windows Phones in 2014? Let us know in the comments below. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[349017] | Political charts are a major annoyance in online political discourse. They are often too simplistic and arbitrary, and the authoritarian-libertarian divide is especially problematic. Everyone with political beliefs struggles with the paradoxical desire to shape the world in their own image while being free of the will of others. This makes it difficult to categorize people as authoritarian or libertarian. Libertarianism is a modern concept that was created by robber barons to convince people that corporate freedom and personal freedom are the same thing. This is not true, and if libertarians ever get a president, black people will suffer the consequences. Some of the more complicated charts attempt to specify social and economic issues, but this is often done in a way that is meaningless. Abortion is considered a social issue, but it has major economic implications. Drug laws are also considered social, but they can have a devastating impact on people's lives. Political charts are a waste of time and do not accurately reflect the complexity of political beliefs. They should be avoided. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348899] | Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee has filed an appeal against the five-year jail term he was given for bribery and other charges. The sentencing of the billionaire scion was a watershed for South Korea’s decades-long economic order. Lee’s lawyer has steered media inquiries to Samsung, whose spokeswoman did not have any immediate comment about the appeal. Lee, the 49-year-old heir to one of the world’s biggest corporate empires, was detained in February on charges that he bribed then-president Park Geun-hye to help him secure control of the conglomerate that owns Samsung Electronics. Samsung Group also has interests ranging from drugs and home appliances to insurance and hotels. Samsung Electronics Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun asked employees to rally around the company. Shares of Samsung Electronics closed down 2 percent, compared with a 0.35 percent drop for the benchmark Kospi index. The two rating agencies both said on Friday they are maintaining Samsung Electronics’ credit ratings despite the ruling. Samsung Electronics said in a statement that Lee will keep his status as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors “unless there is a final determination of guilt.” Possible defense strategy Friday’s lower court ruling has several aspects that open the way for an appeal. “Samsung is likely to argue that Lee is not guilty as Samsung’s support of Choi-backed ventures is not the same as giving bribes to the president,” said one of the lawyers, Byun Hwan-bong. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348884] | 1. The Cardinals had one of the best drafts in the NFL. They got a potential franchise quarterback in Josh Rosen, who could be the best player in this draft class. They also got a potential No. 1 receiver in Christian Kirk, who is a dynamic playmaker. 2. The Cowboys had a good draft, but they didn't do enough to address their biggest need, which is pass rush. They took Taco Charlton in the first round, but he's more of a run stopper than a pass rusher. 3. The Eagles had a solid draft, but they didn't get a quarterback. They traded up to get Carson Wentz in the 2016 draft, but he's been injured a lot. They need to find a long-term answer at quarterback. 4. The Giants had a bad draft. They took Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick, but he's not a good fit for their offense. They also didn't get a quarterback. 5. The Jets had a bad draft. They took Jamal Adams with the sixth overall pick, but he's not a good fit for their defense. They also didn't get a quarterback. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348842] | 42-year-old Brazilian bus driver Antonio da Conceição Ferreira is an example of how a small act of kindness can make a big difference in people's lives. Eleven years ago, Ferreira was inspired by his love of reading to create Culture on the Bus, transforming the bus he drives into a small library. A resident of Brasilia, Brazil's capital, Ferreira offers about 15 titles on a shelf inside the bus every day and lends those books to passengers of the line. In addition to providing a distraction to help pass the riding time, the mobile library is a way to offer culture to people. When he first started, Ferreira carried a cardboard box full of books to the bus and wrote down the names of the passengers who took them out. Today, he no longer cares if people return the books—the idea is that the books are passed from person to person. Moreover, Ferreira dreams of expanding the project to all the bus lines of the Federal District. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348805] | A mid-sized stadium has been proposed for Edmonton’s Northlands exhibition grounds, but the project is on hold pending a decision on whether the city will bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The stadium would be located on the site of the former Northlands Coliseum and would have a capacity of up to 10,000 people. It would be used for a variety of events, including soccer, rugby, and concerts. The city’s mid-size stadium plan was approved by council in March 2014. However, the 2022 Commonwealth Games bid committee determined that a new stadium would be needed to host rugby sevens. The committee chose Northlands as the primary site for the stadium and estimated that it would cost about $140 million to build. The total budget for the 2022 Games was $1 billion, and 75 per cent of the cost of the stadium would have been covered by the bid budget. Northlands would have been responsible for the remaining 25 per cent. The 2022 Commonwealth Games bid was abandoned in February 2015, but the city still has the option to bid for the 2026 Games. A citizens’ panel is currently considering a civic strategy for bidding on major events, and a report from the panel to city council is due this summer. The report will help inform the city’s decision on whether to bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. If Edmonton does bid for the Games, the stadium proposal could be revived. In the meantime, the city’s inventory of facilities with artificial turf includes Foote Field with seating for 3,500, and Clarke Park at 5,000. The city’s largest stadium is Commonwealth Stadium, which has a capacity of 56,200. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348707] | "We don't use the word "finally" in titles lightly. A piece of news has to be a popular request, long-awaited, and so logical that its absence is baffling in order to earn our "finally." Today, we are pleased to announce that song search on Assistant is finally here. One of the most popular features of Google Search has long been the ability to identify songs by asking "what's playing?" This feature works like Shazam or SoundHound, but without requiring a third-party app. When Google introduced Assistant, many people were disappointed to find that this command did not work. You could still use the regular Google Search app, but that was a workaround. Why couldn't Assistant do it? It was one of those discrepancies between Search and Assistant that we found particularly frustrating. Well, our frustration is over. "OK Google, what's this song?" will now work on Assistant. It is already functional on the Pixel 2, as you can see in the image below, but we have confirmed that it will not be a Pixel 2 exclusive. It will be coming soon to Assistant on your existing device. When you ask the question, a listening bar will appear at the bottom of the screen and then you will get the search result with a handy card to listen to the song on several services. We are very happy about this addition to Assistant. Now, we just have to hope that it will not be limited to certain countries, like the Google Search song search feature was. That was ridiculous." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348452] | Neil Gaiman’s Sandman is a renowned fantasy epic. It’s hard to imagine a film adaptation that can do justice to it. The comic book series has 75 issues, which allows it to explore various aspects of its world. It’s not a typical hero vs. villain story, and there’s hardly any action. That’s why Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who’s producing, directing, and possibly starring in the film, has a tough job ahead of him. But at least he’s saying all the right things. In an interview with MTV, Gordon-Levitt acknowledged the difficulties in adapting the series. It follows Morpheus, the living personification of dreams, on his adventures across the universe and through various dimensions. Fans can’t agree on which storyline would make for the best introduction to the story and characters. Gordon-Levitt agrees that the sprawling nature of the series is the trickiest part of the adaptation. He also acknowledged that Sandman isn’t a typical comic book series and shouldn’t be treated like a superhero movie. It will have action, but it won’t have any punching. This is something that Neil Gaiman has stressed to him. Morpheus doesn’t punch anyone in the comics, and the movie won’t be like other action movies. It will be a grand spectacular action film, but it won’t rely on cliches. Morpheus may not punch anyone, but he does journey into Hell and confront Lucifer himself. The series almost got made into a movie over a decade ago, but the script turned Morpheus into The Terminator. Fans were outraged, and Gaiman was even more so. The fact that Gordon-Levitt is consulting with Gaiman on this adaptation is a good sign. Even if the movie fails, it will fail from an honorable direction. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348167] | According to recent surveys, the design and pricing are the main factors when buying a car. The engine is often overlooked, and most drivers only consider petrol or diesel engines without looking into much more. However, the engine is a vital component of any vehicle, and its quality can have a significant impact on the performance, comfort, and durability of the car. Ford has won the 2013 Engine of the Year award for its 1.0 Ecoboost engine. This turbocharged petrol engine is available in the Fiesta, Focus, B-Max, and C-Max models, and it produces 125 horsepower. The jury praised the engine for its excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as its smooth and quiet operation. Volkswagen won the award for Best New Engine for its 1.4 TSi engine with ACT cylinder deactivation technology. This technology allows the engine to shut down two of its four cylinders when cruising at a constant speed, which reduces fuel consumption. The 1.4 TSi engine is available in the Polo and Golf, and it produces 140 horsepower. Fiat won the award for Best Green Engine for its 0.9 Twin Air engine, which runs on methane. This engine is available in the Panda, and it produces 85 horsepower. Ferrari dominated among the sportiest engines with its stratospheric V8 and V12 engines in the 458 Italia and F12 Berlinetta models, which produce 575 and 740 horsepower, respectively. The Engine of the Year awards are a useful tool for consumers to learn about the best engines on the market. The jury considers factors such as performance, fuel economy, sound, and technology when making their decisions. The awards are given in four absolute categories and eight categories based on engine size. The 1.0 Ecoboost engine from Ford won the award for Best Engine up to 1000cc. This engine produces 100 and 125 horsepower and is available in the Fiesta, Focus, B-Max, and C-Max models. The 1.4 TSi engine with ACT cylinder deactivation technology from Volkswagen won the award for Best New Engine. This engine produces 140 horsepower and is available in the Polo and Golf. The 0.9 Twin Air engine from Fiat won the award for Best Green Engine. This engine runs on methane and produces 85 horsepower. It is available in the Panda. The V8 and V12 engines from Ferrari won the awards for Best High-Performance Engine. These engines produce 575 and 740 horsepower, respectively, and are available in the 458 Italia and F12 Berlinetta models. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[348052] | 200 Peruvians and their Irish friends celebrated their nation's independence day in Dublin, which is nearly 10,000km away from their home country. The revelers, who made up about one-fifth of Peruvian expats in Ireland, sang their national anthem and toasted their "fiestas patrias." The Peruvian war of independence from Spain began in 1811 and culminated in a proclamation of independence by Jose de San Martin on July 28, 1821. Yesterday's event in Terenure College was held two days early so it could be attended by as many people as possible. It began with a ceremonial mass, followed by children's games, a "cuy tombola" (guinea pig lottery game), and dancing. Families brought a buffet of Peruvian food and the drink of choice was a Pisco Sour, a traditional cocktail made with pisco (grape liquor), lime juice, egg white, and syrup. One of the organizers, Gianmarco Alvarado Columbus, has been living in Dublin for two years. "The idea is to keep our traditions alive for the next generation in Ireland and to introduce our Peruvian culture, food, and music to the Irish people for one day a year," he said. Gianmarco said that cultural diversity is a feature of life in Peru, and this was reflected in Dublin yesterday. "Peru is divided into three regions - we have the coast, the highlands, and the jungle, so we are a very multi-cultural and diverse country. "We are now all here in Ireland together as one big Peruvian-Irish family," he said. Online Editors | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[347874] | The deadline for filing taxes is approaching, and with it comes the annual debate over whether or not taxes are a good thing. I believe that taxes are a necessary evil, and that they are an investment in our common future. This year, the debate over taxes is taking place in the context of a proposed state budget that includes a cut to the income tax. While it is understandable that lawmakers would want to cut taxes, it is important to consider whether or not such a cut would actually be beneficial to the state's economy. There is considerable evidence that suggests that cutting taxes does not actually spur economic growth. In fact, a recent study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that states that cut taxes in the 1990s and 2000s actually experienced slower economic growth than states that did not cut taxes. This is because when taxes are cut, the government has less money to invest in public goods and services, such as education and infrastructure. This can lead to a decline in the quality of these services, which can in turn harm the economy. In addition, cutting taxes disproportionately benefits the wealthy, who are more likely to have the means to save or invest their tax savings. This means that the benefits of tax cuts are not spread evenly across the population, and that they can actually exacerbate inequality. For these reasons, I believe that the proposed income tax cut is a bad idea. It would harm the state's economy and would not benefit the people who need it the most. As Tax Day approaches, I hope that Wisconsinites will reflect on the importance of taxes and the role they play in supporting our state's high quality of life. Ken Taylor is executive director of the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[347809] | The 10th Anniversary of the Harvey Norman Women in League Round is next year. This is a great time to reflect on the past, consider the future, and ensure that Women in League remains the gold standard for Australian sports. When I think of Women in League and its beginnings, I think of Margaret Gordon and the Outback Challenge in Bourke and Julie Luke, CEO of Western Suburbs Junior Rugby League. These two women are shining examples of the women who are the foundation of rugby league at the grassroots. Without them, and the thousands of other women who quietly support players at the school and club level, the game would not be what it is today. For 10 years, Margaret has organized the Outback Challenge for 200 children from the far west of New South Wales. Margaret returned home to Bourke for six months and has remained there for 15 years. The Challenge provides children from rural and isolated areas the opportunity to participate in a rugby league event. The Outback Challenge began as a boys-only competition, with the exception of girls who filled in for smaller schools. However, that changed when I met Margaret at a Women in League dinner in Dubbo. Together, we were able to create a girls competition. Over 10 years, 2,000 children have enjoyed the thrill of an amazing day of rugby league inspired by their rugby league heroes. However, the likes of Margaret Gordon demonstrate that heroism does not only come to life on the field. Julie Luke is another example of a woman who has been at the heart of rugby league in its true heartland—the Western suburbs of Sydney—for over 30 years. Tens of thousands of junior players have benefited from Julie’s tireless efforts and unparalleled experience. She oversees rugby league’s largest nursery for the current and future stars of the NRL, with responsibility for the operations and success of 14 local clubs and their 3,000 registered players—every year. There should be a special national jersey designed for people like Julie, but she does not seek acclaim or accolades. Women in League began with women at the grassroots, and we must ensure that these women remain the cornerstone of all future Women in League plans and development. As we approach the 10-year mark, it is time to evolve Women in League to include the elite level of the game—the Australian Jillaroos. In April of this year, Harvey Norman signed on as the first corporate partner ever of the Australian Women’s Rugby League—the Australian Jillaroos. These women are elite athletes who are the current Women’s Rugby League World Champions. You only had to watch them as they triumphed over the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns in Brisbane last week to see why the game is so popular—the Sydney audience was more than double the average Sydney free-to-air audience for AFL and higher than a regular A-League audience. Additionally, the total NSW audience was 55 percent higher than AFL and 50 percent higher than A-League. Captain Stephanie Hancock’ | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[347729] | Club Traveler is a magazine that provides exceptional destinations, helpful planning tips, unique activities, and special memories. It is all about unlimited inspiration. The magazine's ultimate goal is to help you get to the state of mind where you are on vacation and to your ideal destination. It celebrates the entire vacation life cycle, from dreaming of the perfect destination to sharing your memories when you return. Through a combination of beautiful photography, informative articles, in-the-know advice, the latest travel-related news and product info, and reader tips and insights, you will become an inspired, informed, and savvy traveler. Club Traveler exists on a variety of platforms: Members receive the print Magazine 3 times a year through the mail, the digital eNewsletter monthly through email and online at the Club Member website. Explore the newest issues! Hilton Grand Vacations Club encourages Club Members to access Club Traveler in all of its forms to take full advantage of everything Club Membership has to offer. Please explore past issues of both the digital eNewsletter and print Magazine below. Club Traveler eNewsletter Archives Explore past issues of the monthly Club Traveler eNewsletter: 2019 2018 Expand to see past issues December November October September August July June May April March February January 2017 Expand to see past issues December November October September August July June May April March February January 2016 Expand to see past issues December November October September August July June May April March February January Club Traveler Magazine Archives Explore past issues of the Club Traveler Magazine: 2018 2017 Expand to see past issues Fall Summer Spring 2016 Expand to see past issues Fall Summer Spring 2015 | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[347672] | wild Up is a group of young musicians from Los Angeles who enjoy making music together. They are a part chamber orchestra, part new music ensemble, part avant-garde performance art organization, and part something else entirely. Out West Arts says, "LA's most exciting and relevant group of young musicians...their pure energy threatened to change physical states without notice." Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times calls them "Exhilarating." Out West Arts describes them as "Polymorphously Effervescent." The group is working on releasing their recording of Shostakovich and Rzewski. The music was recorded live at the Jensen Rec. Center Studio in Echo Park. It is noisy, raw, unedited, and live. The intention is for the music to be alive. The album is called "The Salt of the Earth" and will be released on limited edition/numbered vinyl and digital download. The project consists of covering the costs of recording, performance, and mixing. It also includes licensing, cover art, and pressing 250 copies of signed and numbered vinyl. Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times says, "Whether or not wild Up is the future is for the future to know. But this much is certain: It works. If I ran the school district, I'd hire this collective to propagandize for classical music to every high school in the city." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[347421] | The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a merger with the UK's Code Club in an effort to better reach out to young people with a message of making things with computers rather than just using them. The two organizations were both created in 2012 in response to the perceived need to prepare young people for a world that is increasingly shaped by digital technologies. The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops and sells small, inexpensive computers that can be used for a variety of educational purposes. Code Club is a volunteer-run organization that provides after-school programs that teach kids how to code. The merger will allow the two organizations to combine their resources and reach a wider audience of young people. Code Club will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and the Foundation will be able to expand its focus beyond just Raspberry Pi. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[346874] | "I find it hard to make a list of things I want, so I usually leave it open to surprise me with what other people like or think I would like. For this exchange, I told my Santa that I enjoy learning new things and gave them a short list of things I have learned in the past. They came back with two excellent gifts that show they put thought into what to get me. I received a Raspberry Pi kit and some Whole Bean Coffee! I have been meaning to buy a Raspberry Pi for a while, but I never got around to it. Maybe this will help me start my robot army goal. Coffee always makes me happy, and this time is no exception. Thank you, Santa, for the gifts!" | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[346665] | The article discusses a traffic myth that the lane next to you is actually moving faster. The author cites a study that shows that this is not the case and that changing lanes is actually more dangerous than staying in your lane. The author begins by discussing the tragic car crash that killed John Nash and his wife, Alicia. The early reports suggest that the cab driver lost control while passing another vehicle. The author then uses this as an opportunity to remind readers of the traffic myth that the lane next to you is actually moving faster. The author then discusses a study by Donald Redelmeier and Robert Tibshirani that showed that this is not the case. The study found that a visual “illusion” tricks us into thinking the other lane is moving faster, even when in actuality both lanes are going the same average speed. The author concludes by saying that changing lanes is actually more dangerous than staying in your lane. This is because when you change lanes, you lose sight of the cars in front of you, make braking demands of the cars behind you, and often end up in the blind spot of the new car beside you. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[346593] | NASA is a government agency that is constantly innovating in order to better connect with the public. In addition to its many popular Twitter streams, iPhone apps, and opportunities for citizens to participate in scientific programs, NASA is now entering the e-book market. For those space enthusiasts who want to do some e-reading this weekend, NASA recently added an e-book section to its publications list and released the first free title for the Kindle and Sony Reader. This book is a history of the X-15 hypersonic test aircraft. More titles are planned for the future, as NASA already has many technical papers, presentations, case studies, and other publications on its website that could eventually be converted into e-books. NASA says that it will eventually make titles available for the Nook as well. Those who prefer physical books can still order hard copies of the X-15 book, as well as a CD or a PDF. There is no word yet on whether NASA will create a version for devices like the iPad that could integrate text, photos, and video into the kind of publication that many are hoping will be the next generation of books. Image: X-15 aircraft./NASA See Also: | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[346497] | Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic senator from Connecticut, said on Wednesday that the FBI's raid on former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's home shows that there is evidence of criminal wrongdoing. "Apparently there is now no question of clear evidence connecting Paul Manafort to some criminal wrong doing," Blumenthal said in a statement. He added that the raid "reaffirms the reasons that I first urged the appointment of a Special Counsel with the power to execute such investigative measures and bring criminal charges and redoubles my determination to protect this investigation from political interference." Blumenthal has been a vocal critic of Trump and has been involved in the Russia investigation. Trump has attacked Blumenthal on Twitter, calling him a liar and a fraud. The raid on Manafort's home was conducted last month. The Washington Post reported that the agents had a search warrant to seize materials from the home. The raid is part of an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and possible collusion with Trump campaign staff. Special counsel Robert Mueller, who was appointed to spearhead the federal probe, has impaneled a Washington, D.C., grand jury that has the power to indict if he decides criminal charges are appropriate. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[346489] | After months of agonizing negotiations, the fiscal cliff deal was a straightforward tax hike on the top 1 percent. All Americans will pay more taxes this year due to the expiration of the payroll tax holiday, but the biggest increases will affect those with more than $500,000 of pre-tax income. The top 1 percent could end up paying more overall in federal taxes next year than at any time since at least 1979. The country's richest households will be paying a bit more than 36 percent of their income to Washington, which is higher than the most recent peak of 35.3 percent in 1995 or 35.1 percent in 1979. This chart shows the federal effective tax rate, which is Washington's actual cut of your income. Effective rates matter more than marginal rates. In 1979, for example, the top marginal tax rate was 70 percent, but it affected very little income, so the average total tax rate for the 1 percent was about half that figure. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[345831] | Kurdish forces and Iraqi soldiers have made progress in their fight against the Islamic State in Iraq. Kurdish forces launched an offensive on the town of Bashiqa, which is located east of Mosul. The town is believed to be largely deserted except for a few dozen ISIS fighters. Iraqi soldiers advancing south of Mosul discovered a mass grave containing an estimated 100 or so decapitated bodies. The offensive to retake Bashiqa is part of the broader push to drive ISIS out of Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city. The battle for Mosul is ongoing, and Iraqi forces are suffering casualties as they push into more densely populated areas. The World Health Organisation has set up 82 rapid response teams to manage risks of epidemics, chemical exposure and other health worries among people fleeing Mosul. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[345457] | I was looking at a source file for the OpenStack Ceilometer docs one day and noticed that there's a copyright statement at the top. I wanted to share my thoughts on this practice. I believe that it is a bad idea to put copyright statements in contributed source code and documentation. Here are my reasons: * If I edit a file and it says at the top that the file is copyright BigCo, I am discouraged from editing that file, because of the implication that I'm treading on someone else's toes. * If N people contribute to a file, are we supposed to have N copyright statements in the file? This doesn't scale over time. * Having author names in a file encourages people to contribute for the wrong reasons. * Git keeps track of who contributed what changes. It's not necessary to have explicit copyright statements. The first of those reasons is, to me, the most compelling. Anything that discourages contribution, particularly from beginners, should be eschewed as much as possible. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[345251] | A new type of graphene has been developed by researchers at the University of Exeter. The material, dubbed GraphExeter, is said to be the most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity. GraphExeter is made up of two layers of graphene sandwiched together with molecules of ferric chloride. The ferric chloride increases the electrical conductivity of the graphene without compromising its transparency. “GraphExeter could revolutionize the electronics industry,” says lead researcher Monica Craciun. “It outperforms any other carbon-based transparent conductor used in electronics and could be used for a range of applications, from solar panels to ‘smart’ teeshirts. We are very excited about the potential of this material and look forward to seeing where it can take the electronics industry in the future.” Craciun and her colleagues published their work in the Wiley journal Advanced Materials. The abstract of the paper states that GraphExeter “outperforms the current limit of transparent conductors such as indium tin oxide, carbon-nanotube films, and doped graphene materials.” The researchers say that potential applications for GraphExeter include photovoltaics and wearable electronics. They also point out that the looming shortage of indium tin oxide (ITO) for transparent conducting electrodes provides a strong motivation to find an alternative. Whether a shortage of ITO will be enough to get the electronics industry to adopt a material that has just been invented remains to be seen. However, GraphExeter is certainly a promising new development with the potential to revolutionize the electronics industry. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[345154] | The Seahawks need Russell Wilson to be at his best for the long term. He is too valuable of a player to risk further injury. I know this is a controversial opinion, but I believe that Russell Wilson should sit out this week's game against the New York Jets. Wilson has proven his toughness beyond question. He has also shown his ability to play through pain. However, the Seahawks need him to be at his best for the long haul. If there is any doubt about the health of his left knee, the Seahawks should sit him down. He needs to rest and heal so that he can be ready for the rest of the season. The Seahawks have a good chance of winning this game without Wilson. They have a strong defense and a good running game. Trevone Boykin is a capable backup quarterback. It would be better to err on the side of caution and let Wilson heal. He is too important to the team to risk further injury. I know that this is not the popular opinion, but I believe that it is the best decision for the Seahawks in the long run. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[345142] | Associate Professor Steve Ellen is a psychiatrist and the director of the Psychosocial Oncology Program at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. He studies how comedians cope with the stresses of their job. Sami Shah interviews Ellen to find out how comedians can protect their sanity from the stresses of the comedy life. If you need to talk to someone about mental health, there are many services available free of charge. Some of them are listed below. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicideline: 1300 651 251 BeyondBlue: 1300 22 4636 You can find more information about Steve Ellen on his Twitter and website. He also hosts a podcast with lawyer Bill O'Shea and ABC presenter Lindy Burns called Writs & Cures. It airs live on 774 ABC Melbourne every Tuesday at 8 PM. Ellen has written an article about comedians and mental illness for The Conversation. He has also co-authored a study about psychotic traits in comedians that was published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. The study found that comedians are more likely to have certain personality traits, such as anhedonia, which is an "inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities." Host: Sami Shah Producer: Courtney Carthy Executive Producer: Ian Walker | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[344950] | Florida archeologists are thrilled about an American Indian artifact discovered buried in a lake bed. The 23-foot-long canoe is thought to be between 500 and 800 years old. It was discovered in Lake Munson in Leon County last month when the water level was low. Florida has about 350 ancient canoes, but State Historic Conservator James Levy says this is one of the best preserved examples ever found. "This canoe is rather uncommon. It's a little longer than average. Most are around 15 to 18 feet long, I believe. But to discover one with the sides still attached is extremely uncommon. I believe the reason for this is that this one was lost in the middle of the lake. It sank in the mud. There's a little less energy out there. You don't have the wave action and the sanding that happens along the shoreline, which is probably why this one still has the sides and is in good condition," Levy explained. The canoe will be studied and displayed at the Florida Museum of Natural History. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[344703] | George McGovern has withdrawn his support for Hillary Clinton and has asked her to withdraw from the presidential race. McGovern, who was the Democratic nominee in 1972, said he now supports Barack Obama. He was instrumental in creating the current nominating process, which gives more weight to caucuses and primaries than superdelegates. Kitty Kurth, a former Clinton White House consultant, praised McGovern for his decision. "Bully for him [McGovern] for having the guts, wisdom, and leadership to say it because that's what's on the minds of a lot of people in the party these days and they don't have the guts to say that they don't want Hillary to be the Democratic nominee," Kurth said. Kurth said that McGovern is showing the kind of leadership that others in the party need to demonstrate. She added that she didn't think it was a bad idea to let other states that are not normally involved in the presidential primary to get a chance to organize and vote this time around. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[344060] | Funcom, the developer of The Longest Journey and The Secret World, will release its first-person horror game The Park on 3rd May for PS4 and Xbox One. The game was originally scheduled to be released on PS4 last week, but was delayed. This will be Funcom's first console release since 2006's Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. The narrative-driven "walking simulator" debuted last October on PC. It follows the story of a mother who is looking for her missing son in a creepy abandoned amusement park. Eurogamer contributor Dan Whitehead was not a fan of the game, writing in his review: "You need an incredibly assured hand on the narrative wheel in order to allow the player to find and compile all the info needed, and The Park just doesn't have that confident construction." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[343688] | Which Tax Year is Right for your Small Business? You have the option to choose the tax year you want to operate under. There are pros and cons to each method, so choose wisely. A tax year is an accounting period for which you must report your taxable income and business expenses. The most common tax year is the calendar year, which runs from January 1 to December 31. However, businesses can also report based on a fiscal tax year or a short tax year. Here are some tips for choosing the right tax year for your small business: * **Calendar Tax Year** This is the simplest and most intuitive method. You track and report income and expenses to the IRS on an annual basis from January 1 to December 31, just like individual taxpayers do. This method is typically required for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs) that have the same tax year as their owner(s). S corporations and personal service corporations also typically use the calendar year. * **Fiscal Tax Year** A fiscal tax year is a period of 12 consecutive months ending on the last day of any month that isn’t December. This method is often used by corporations and larger firms. Fiscal tax years can be advantageous for businesses with seasonal income or expenses. For example, if your business is most profitable in the fourth quarter, you may want to use a fiscal year that ends in March or April so that you can defer taxes until the following year. * **Short Tax Year** A short tax year is a tax year that is less than 12 months long. This type of tax year is typically used by businesses that started or stopped operating during the year. If you started your business any time during the tax year, you still need to file a tax return for the time you were in existence. Requirements for filing the return and calculating tax owed are generally the same as the requirements for a return for a full tax year (12 months) ending on the last day of the short tax year. Can You Change Your Tax Year? Once you’ve adopted a tax year, you may need to get IRS approval to change it. Typically, businesses that change their legal structure may wish to shift from a calendar year to a fiscal year method. In these cases, you will need to file Form 1128, Application to Adopt, Change, or Retain a Tax Year. Read more from the IRS about Tax Years. Additional Resources | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[343658] | Denmark ended its tax break for electric vehicles at the end of 2015. This caused Tesla’s sales in Denmark to surge to an all-time high, but they have been virtually non-existent since then. Tesla fears a similar situation in Hong Kong, a very important market for the company. Tesla President Jon McNeill is currently in Hong Kong to lead talks with the government in order to extend the tax break for EVs. All-electric cars imported in Hong Kong benefit from a 100% waiver on first-registration taxes, which can be pretty steep in Hong Kong resulting in an edge for electric vehicles. Tesla has an 80% market share of Hong Kong’s 5,800 EVs as of this July. The tax break is due to end in March 2017, but McNeill is hoping for the government to renew it. Tesla is also lobbying the government to help accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. McNeill’s visit in Hong Kong comes just as Tesla unveiled its new energy storage and solar products. The executive said that the company should bring the products to Hong Kong next year. Finally, he also commented on the Model 3 and said the vehicle would arrive in Hong Kong in late 2017. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[343248] | When you’re developing your first game, you probably don’t have a full team on board to help you with your graphics, soundtrack, and other assets that help form the game. We get it— you’re a jack of all trades, but only a master of some. After all, you’re only human. That’s why we started Mana Marketing to help out with indie marketing. But today, we’re taking a look at places you can get game assets, whether it’s for free or for a price, to help you jumpstart your game. One important note we want to pass along is that your game’s style and aesthetic is important. With free assets or assets you take from different places, you risk losing a sense of identity in your game. While making a demo or a proof of concept to pitch your game with free premade assets is totally fine, it’s worth investing in an artist or two as you start to receive funding or support to make your game unique. Perhaps in your experiences browsing asset stores, you’ll find an artist whose style you really appreciate and can see in your future game. Maybe you’ll later realize what theme will best fit your game. Nonetheless, for the most part, these free and paid premade assets will help you set off on your game development journey. ## Free Game Assets * [Free 3D Models](https://free3d.com/) * Free or paid?: Free * Asset categories: 3D Models, Particle Systems/Effects * Licensing: Varies * These 3D models are shared by Blender users, so the site is community ran and submitted. While you might not find cohesively themed art, there are some good individual 3D models for an item or two that you might be missing in your game. * [Free Sound Effects](https://www.zapsplat.com/) * Free or paid?: Free * Asset categories: Audio * Licensing: Attribution License * If you’re looking for sound effects, this is your site. There’s lots of different ones to choose from. Whether you just needed the flick of a lighter, or something more specific like a coin returning from a vending machine, they’ve got it. They do require attribution back to their site in your credits. * [Free Icons](https://www.flaticon.com/) * Free or paid?: Free * Asset categories: Icons * Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution * This site has over 2000+ free icons for your games. There’s a lot of different themes for these icons, though each are quite simple in design. This allows them to work well with one another. * [Free Game Assets](https://gamedevmarket.net/) * Free or paid?: Free * Asset categories: Audio, Textures/Materials and 2D Characters * Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution * Suggest | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[343154] | 1. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said in an interview that he is not worried about the future of the country's wealthiest, saying they will "do just fine" under President Obama or a President Romney. 2. Romney said he is most concerned about the middle class and the poor, and that they need help with good jobs. He added that it would be "an enormous mistake" to let the Bush-era tax cuts expire at the end of the year, including on those who make more than $250,000 per year. 3. Romney also said that the Federal Reserve should not use a major tool at their disposal to stimulate the economy, saying his own economic plan will get the economy moving. 4. Romney said he has five things he would do stimulate the economy, including "taking advantage of our energy resources" and "fix[ing] our schools." He also said he would increase trade and "crack down on China when they cheat." 5. Romney said his economic plan would create a balanced budget and "champion small businesses." He added that his plan would add 12 million jobs during his first term. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[343026] | "I am waiting for a Thundercats quote before I propose. Just kidding. Editor's Note: I know it has been a while since I last posted. People who know me know that I don't share my personal business on the internet. (Except maybe in cartoon form.) Simply put, I have had (and still have) many issues that have slowed down my creative process and ability to deliver content. I think I have fixed some of the issues with my website. Since these doodles are my therapy, I will continue to create them when I can in the hopes of making people smile. Hopefully, I will get a stroke of genius and be able to get back on track. Or maybe I will win the lottery. As always, thank you for reading. And no, it is not too early (or late) for bourbon. Just kidding." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[342435] | Republicans claim that the economy is suffering because the government is too big and spends too much. However, an article in the New York Times reveals that the opposite is true. The spending cuts that Republicans love are actually harming the economy. The Times reports that corporate and academic economists agree that the budget policies being pursued by Washington are hurting the economy. Joseph J. Minarik, director of research at the corporate-supported Committee for Economic Development and a former government economist, said he could not remember a time when fiscal policy was so at odds with the needs of the economy. Minarik is not a raging liberal. The Committee for Economic Development where he works describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led public-policy organization. The Times also quotes Justin Wolfers, an economist with a Ph.D. from Harvard, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and professor of public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Wolfers said that at a time of mass unemployment, it is clear that this is not the right time for fiscal retrenchment. He added that it is exasperating, horrifying, and disheartening to see this being ignored. Bank of America Merrill Lynch agrees. The firm wrote to clients on Friday that fiscal drag has likely reduced growth this year by at least 1.5 percentage points, and it is not over yet. The firm said that the last thing the economy needs is a repeat performance. The IMF also agrees. Think Progress reported in June that the IMF said that the United States needs to boost spending and avoid further fiscal tightening. So why do Republicans love spending cuts so much? I hypothesize that it is because they hate government and government services. Ironically, while the right screams that Obama is a socialist, it is the private sector that has been doing all the heavy economic lifting since he took office. But what is most puzzling, at least to me, is why Democrats are not pushing back with all the same fervor and more against the harmful lies about spending cuts. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[341864] | As time goes on, the society we live in feels like it is becoming less private. Privacy has become a very hot topic. All the technological advancements that have been made to connect the world have become vulnerable to those who know how to exploit them. Unfortunately, those who know how to do this include hackers, multinational corporations, and the government. However, the power that governments have to stop this varies from country to country. Recently, there has been more legislation passed by the U.S. government to make it easier for our personal data to be available to different companies and organizations. What is different now is that the data will be gathered without the public’s consent, and in my opinion, this is a huge red flag. Privacy has been a controversial issue for a long time. Thanks to Edward Snowden, we have a better understanding of how private (or not) our lives are when it comes to technology. Snowden’s goal was to start a dialogue about this issue, and it did for a little while, but now, people barely talk about it anymore. I am not concerned about the government spying on me (or whatever they are actually doing). I will not deny that it is frightening. However, my issue is that the government essentially gives companies and internet providers a free pass to access my information and do whatever they want with it. What bothers me the most is that the reason why our data is so valuable is so that they can make more money. To these people, we are just a string of ones and zeros. They can learn a lot from our data. For example, they can create a profile of you that includes your gender, sexual orientation, income level, personality, relationship status, and even whether you are cheating on your partner. With this information, they will know which advertisements, videos, and recommendations to show you when you are online. This has been going on for a while, and I hope you have already realized it. However, it has become very overt lately. For example, I was looking for a desk to buy, and I immediately began receiving advertisements from various furniture stores. YouTube also began recommending videos about “best desk setups.” I would not mind it if this process was not so intrusive. To be honest, I should not be so upset about this. Marketing firms have been doing this for years, collecting data from people so they can target their advertising. As time passed and technological advancements began to take over our daily lives, marketing firms adapted. You could argue that they are doing the same thing they have always done, only now it is happening online. My question is, how much more do these companies want to know about us so they can make more personalized advertisements, and will we be informed of this? The U.S. government will decide this for you in the next few months, so pick up the phone and call your representative. I guess it is time to start looking into VPNs. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[341695] | As the years go by, the metal landscape evolves and what was once popular may no longer be relevant. Some bands struggle to keep up with the changing times, while others effortlessly adapt and remain at the top of their game. Welsh metal outfit Bullet for My Valentine is one of the latter, and they show no signs of slowing down. Their new single, Don't Need You, is a testament to their staying power and their ability to create music that both their longtime fans and new listeners can appreciate. The song is a heavy, aggressive track that is sure to get the crowd going. It's about being pissed off and fed up with everything, and it's clear that Matt Tuck, the band's frontman, is feeling those emotions when he sings it. The song is a departure from some of their previous work, but it still has the same signature Bullet for My Valentine sound. The band has been on tour with Killswitch Engage and Cane Hill in support of the new single, and they have a few more dates left before they take a break for the year. They will be back in the studio next year to work on their next album, and fans can expect more of the same high-quality music that they have come to know and love. In addition to discussing the new single, Matt Tuck also took some time to talk about the band's upcoming 10th anniversary of their album The Poison, their decision to move to Spinefarm Records, and the current state of the metal scene. He also offered some advice to up-and-coming bands. It's been a busy year for Bullet for My Valentine, and it looks like they're only going to keep getting bigger and better. Fans can't wait to see what they do next. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[341685] | "Studios are spending a lot of money to release niche movies like 'Steve Jobs' and 'The Walk' in more theaters sooner. Unfortunately, this strategy has been disastrous. For example, 'Steve Jobs' was a hit in four theaters, but when it expanded to 2,493 theaters on October 23rd, it tanked. The movie's box office dropped 65% in its second weekend. Another example is 'Burnt'. This movie was originally released in a limited number of theaters, but on October 30th, it was expanded to 3,003 theaters. Unfortunately, audiences didn't respond well to the movie and it bombed. 'The Walk' is another example of a movie that didn't do well when it was expanded to more theaters. The movie was released in Imax-only theaters on October 9th, but on October 23rd, it was expanded to 2,509 theaters. The movie's total box office gross is only $10 million, which is a career low for director Robert Zemeckis. These are just a few examples of the many movies that have failed when they were expanded to more theaters. It seems that studios need to be more careful when they decide to release their movies in a wider release." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[341022] | A Utah couple is facing financial and legal trouble after they posted a negative review about a company online. In 2008, John Palmer bought his wife Jen gifts from KlearGear.com, but the company canceled the sale and the items never arrived. After several failed attempts to reach customer service, Mrs. Palmer posted a review on ripoffreport.com. Three years later, the couple received an email from KlearGear.com demanding they remove the review or be fined $3,500. The email cited a non-disparagement clause that was apparently included in the terms of sale. The couple argues that the clause didn’t exist back in 2008, and website archives from 2008 don’t show the clause. Legal experts warn that more companies are adding this type of language in the fine print. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[340878] | Chip Kelly’s philosophy is that his team should play at a fast pace, and this has been successful in the past. However, there is a risk that players will get fatigued if they play too many snaps. This is especially true for defensive players, who have to chase after the ball carrier. The more snaps they play, the more tired they get, and the worse they play. In addition, if the offense cannot sustain drives, the defense will be on the field more often, which will lead to even more fatigue. The Eagles have struggled in both of these areas this season, and it has led to their defense being on the field for a lot of snaps. This has caused their defense to play worse, and it has also led to more injuries. In addition, the Eagles have not been resting their starters in blowout games. This means that the starters are playing even more snaps, which is only making the problem worse. There is no upside to keeping starters in blowout games. It only fatigues them and puts them at greater risk of injury. There is no downside to giving backups playing time in these games. The Eagles need to start resting their starters in blowout games. This will help them to stay healthy and it will also help their defense to play better. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[340785] | Attention, Poptropicans! It’s time for another PHB Special*! (*A PHB Special is a kind of post that can be about many things. For example, you may be familiar with Blake’s Special scripts, like the recent Valentine’s Special.) Many of us at the PHB are fans of Gravity Falls, a Disney TV show. If you’re a fan too, then you know that the finale will air on Monday, February 15th. To celebrate this great show and to honor requests for more costumes, we’ve created some Gravity Falls Poptropica costumes for you to enjoy. (And if you’re not a fan, we highly recommend you start watching it right away. 😉 ) Here’s how you can get the costumes: Soos: His hat is from the tent guy on Ghost Story Island and his shirt is from the Bigfoot Fanatic costume in the Store. You can also use the green video game shirt from a guy on Reality TV Island. To customize it, friend phbSoos. Dipper: His hat is from a guy on Lunar Colony’s Main Street and his jacket is from a guy on Red Dragon’s Frog Creek. To customize it, friend phbDipper. Mabel: Her whole look can be achieved from the start at account creation. To customize it, friend phbMabel. Grunkle Stan: His fez (hat) is from Time Tangled’s Timbuktu (Mali Empire), the suit from Spy Island, and you can buy Fake Noses from the Store. (Yes, we know Stan’s glasses aren’t like that, but they’re close enough.) As an extra, you can get the Timmy Failure Scarf in the Store and use the ASG on WillyWonkaASG for the cane. To get the outfit, friend phbStanPines. For the beard, use the ASG on ZeusASG. (As an extra, friend StanfordPines2 for Grunkle Ford’s costume!) Wendy: Her freckles are from a lady on Cryptids Island and the rest of her costume is from the clothing crank on Home Island. To make it simple, friend phbWendy and customize. If you want a plaid shirt instead, try the Fall Fashion Outfit from the Store. However, note that this is red, not green. These guys are now on our Costumes page! We hope you enjoy these costumes and let us know what you think! 🙂 Oh, and if you have the Pixel Pig Power, you can pretend it’s Waddles. 😉 By the way, if you have any costume ideas, we would love to hear them. You are more than welcome to make your own costumes, especially with instructions or accounts to befriend for said costumes. The comments section of our Costumes page is a great place to start (as well as just to browse). Let’s #TakeBackTheFalls together! Advertisements | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[340315] | A Seattle City Council committee voted on Wednesday to divest $3 billion in city funds from Wells Fargo, which is one of the financial institutions that is financing the Dakota Access Pipeline. The vote was met with cheers from supporters who had gathered at the meeting. The legislation will now go to a full city council vote on Monday. If the proposal is approved, Seattle would be the first major municipality to end its relationship with a major funder of the pipeline. Wells Fargo released a statement in response to the proposal, saying that the bank is proud of its support for the City of Seattle and that it will continue to serve its local customers. The bank also said that it is committed to supporting responsible development of all forms of energy. In a statement, council member Kshama Sawant, who proposed the legislation, said: "This is a victory for the people of Seattle who have been demanding that we divest from Wells Fargo because of its role in financing the Dakota Access Pipeline. This is a moral issue, and we cannot continue to do business with a bank that is funding an infrastructure project that is violating the rights of Indigenous peoples and destroying the environment." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[340282] | Phoenix, a red-eared slider turtle, was rescued from the ashes of the devastating aquarium fire in Mapua by two Nelson firefighters. The turtle is being hailed as a symbol of hope for the future of the aquarium. The turtle was found "unharmed and quite perky" by senior firefighter Kevin Douglas and firefighter Jarod Spencer. They believe it survived because of the depth of water it was in. The fire destroyed the Touch the Sea Aquarium and killed all of the fish. A constant stream of traffic, mothers with children, and curious teens filed past the wrecked building as police and firefighters continued the clean up and investigation. One woman wept at the sight of the surviving turtle, while nearby a mother explained to her child that all the fish had "gone to heaven." A small posy of spring flowers lay across an anchor that was once the front entrance to the building. Phoenix, who has been renamed Phoenix, is doing well after her ordeal. She is being cared for at Natureland zoo and will remain under assessment before being integrated with other turtles. The fire at the aquarium also destroyed the office of Mapua urban and landscape designer Robin Simpson. She was struggling to come to terms with the loss of her office containing "many valuable drawings." She said most of her work was backed up on computer files elsewhere. By mid-morning yesterday she had received some "very kind offers" of space in other design premises in Mapua from where she could work. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339900] | The integration of Muslims in Britain has been a great success story. While other European countries struggle with integration, Britain has largely avoided the problems. This is due to a number of factors, including Britain's history as a multi-ethnic state and the strong ties between the major religions. One example of this harmony is the relationship between the Jewish and Muslim communities in Bradford. After the local synagogue was threatened with closure, a local mosque led a fundraising campaign to save it. Similarly, after the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich, a mosque in Muswell Hill was burnt down. However, instead of retaliating, the local Jewish community offered the Muslims shelter and support. These are just a few examples of the many stories of harmony between Muslims and non-Muslims in Britain. The truth is that, despite the occasional negative story, Britain is a tolerant and welcoming country. Muslims are an integral part of British society and they are proud to be British. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339688] | "For those of you who have not heard, we have lost our spot in the league and it has been given to FaZe Black. We have also been released from Curse. This is extremely frustrating because I have approached competitive call of duty in the correct manner since day one. I work harder than almost anyone I know, I put in more time than almost everyone, and I perform well. I have always done my best to be professional and represent myself, my team, and the league in a respectful manner. Curse would not have even qualified for PAX without me contributing to all the wins I did when Killa left the team, and I just helped contribute to a 3rd place finish in Season One. The worst part of all of this is how much I have put into this game in an attempt to turn it into a career. I am a college student and can obviously get a normal career once I graduate, but I was trying to follow my dream and make something of myself, only to have everything I have worked towards/accomplished in the past year be taken away from me in the past thirty minutes. Hopefully MLG will learn from their mistakes and stop rewarding those who are disloyal to their teams simply because of their name. This is extremely disappointing because I have put everything into this game. Thank you all for supporting me throughout this journey, and hopefully it continues, but I am not sure what will happen in the future at the moment. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339660] | 1) Tony Todd left Axanar in September 2015. 2) Axanar producer Alec Peters did not publicly acknowledge Todd’s departure for several months. 3) Peters claimed Todd left over a money dispute and a diminished role. 4) Axanar press materials described Admiral Ramirez as “supreme commander of Starfleet.” 5) Todd explained he was initially not interested in the role, but took it after being convinced by Prelude to Axanar director Christian Gossett. 6) Todd criticized Axanar’s management of the project, particularly its production delays and change of directors. 7) Todd replied on Twitter to Peters’ claims, saying his quote was far above $15,000 a day and that he could no longer waste his time. 8) Todd said he left Axanar three months ago and is no longer supportive of crowdfunding projects with no accountability. 9) Todd said his issues with Axanar came long before the lawsuit and that the project should have been completed long ago. 10) Todd said Peters was never forthcoming about his leaving and that he could not perform with a lead with dubious acting talents. 11) Todd said he learned a long time ago that a project is only as good as its weakest link. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339639] | HonestReporting investigates CNN downsizing rumors Many people have seen false reports about Israel spread quickly on the internet. Now, CNN has been the target of these rumors. Two weeks after the Israeli news site Walla reported that CNN had downsized its Jerusalem bureau, the blogosphere began to spread rumors that CNN had fired all of its Jewish employees. The blog claimed that CNN had fired four Jewish journalists and only kept Arab journalists. The blog also said that the new bureau chief was not Jewish. HonestReporting investigated the rumors and found that they were not true. CNN had downsized its Jerusalem bureau, but it did not fire all of its Jewish employees. The new bureau chief is not Jewish, but he is not Arab either. HonestReporting believes that the rumors were spread by people who are not familiar with the facts. They also believe that the rumors were spread in order to damage CNN's reputation. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339601] | Maharashtra is home to several archaeological sites that can provide valuable insights into the history of ancient India. However, the state's Directorate of Archaeology and Museums does not have the funds it needs to survey and excavate these sites. For nearly two decades, the directorate has not been allocated a separate budget for archaeological excavations. In the past, it has had to divert funds from other areas, such as conservation, to pay for these excavations. This lack of funding has had a significant impact on the directorate's ability to carry out its mandate. For example, it has been unable to conduct surveys to identify potential excavation sites, and it has had to scale back its excavation work. A dedicated source of funds for excavations would allow the directorate to conduct the necessary research and excavations to learn more about Maharashtra's rich history. Tejas Garge, Director of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, said that the directorate would send a proposal to the state government for a separate budget head for excavations. The directorate's current budget is Rs 25 crore. In the past, the directorate has conducted excavations at several important sites, including the Rashtrakuta-era Kandhar fort at Nanded and the Satavahan-era site of Ter in Osmanabad. These excavations have yielded valuable information about the history of these regions. The directorate also plans to conduct a survey of potential excavation sites in Maharashtra, with a particular focus on Konkan and Marathwada. However, it will need additional funding to do this work. In addition to a lack of funding, the directorate also faces a staff shortage. Currently, 103 of the 263 posts in the directorate are vacant. These challenges make it difficult for the directorate to carry out its mandate of preserving and studying Maharashtra's rich archaeological heritage. However, with additional funding and staff, the directorate can make significant progress in this area. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339548] | 1. Donald Trump shared "codeword classified" information with the Russian ambassador. 2. The information was about the use of laptops on aircraft. 3. It was passed to the Americans by an ally who had apparently chosen not to share it with Moscow. 4. Mr Trump said he "had the absolute right" to tell the Russians "acts pertaining to terrorism and airline safety". 5. Any other government employee would probably have lost security clearance, or even be charged under espionage laws. 6. US presidents enjoy wide latitude in declassifying information under their powers, which means Mr Trump's alleged disclosure was not illegal. 7. Mr Trump could have damaged an intelligence-sharing partnership if he revealed information without permission from the ally who provided it. 8. Eliot Cohen, a former senior State Department official under former President George W Bush, tweeted: "If accidental, it would be a firing offence for anyone else. If deliberate, it would be treason". 9. It is thought that under the US constitution, Mr Trump would have to be helping a country that the US is at war with in order for it to be considered treason. 10. What Mr Trump did could theoretically be grounds for impeachment if Congress determined he had violated the presidential oath of office, but that would be a longshot. 11. It's not unheard of for the White House to reveal classified details to foreign governments, according to David Priess, author of the President's Book of Secrets. 12. President George W Bush had several foreign leaders join him for daily classified briefings, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. 13. In Mr Trump's case, however, the CIA did not appear to be alerted of his plan to reveal information, according to the Washington Post report. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339148] | If Sage Northcutt becomes a top fighter in the UFC lightweight division, he may look back on Saturday night as one of the key moments in his career. The 19-year-old Northcutt lost his first professional fight at UFC on FOX 18, tapping to a second-round arm-triangle from Bryan Barberena. The experience taught Northcutt that the fight game can be a fickle place for those who are just starting out. Northcutt said he plans to begin training full-time at Tristar Gym in Montreal, home to Georges St-Pierre and Rory MacDonald. He said he will still be doing schoolwork at Texas A&M, but he is working out how to make the schedule work. Northcutt spent several weeks at Tristar in late 2015, but did all his training for UFC on FOX 18 at home in Katy, Texas. The fight against Barberena was Northcutt's third in his first four months in the UFC. He was sick with strep throat during the fight and looked out of his depth once it went to the ground. Northcutt said he understands that people will criticize him, but he knows he has a lot of heart. He said he is excited about the opportunity to train full-time at Tristar and learn from some of the best fighters in the world. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[339010] | A new shop called Cordwainers NYC has opened up on Ditmars Boulevard. It is a shoe and handbag repair shop run by Richard Ponce, who is passionate about his work. He got his start in the business by working as a customer service manager at a high-end Midtown repair shop. He eventually quit and worked in other industries, but he couldn't get the shoe repair business off his feet or his mind. The idea of opening his own shop danced in his head, and when he got the opportunity to buy $20,000 worth of second-hand equipment for $4,500, he took the plunge. It took him two years to save up the $40,000 he needed to open the doors of Cordwainers NYC. He chose to set up shop in Astoria because he liked its friendly, down-home feel. He spent two months getting the shop in shape. Cordwainers specializes in the restoration of quality shoes and handbags and offers expertise in retouching leather and cleaning suede and nubuck. The shop also does routine repairs that start at $3. Richard is the sole worker in his sole shop, but someday he wants to hire a couple of cobblers to help out. When that time comes, he's going to start making leather accessories like men's wallets and money clips. In the meantime, his resoled Red Wings will keep him on his feet as he works seven days a week to make Cordwainers work for him. He knows that Cordwainers is going to take off. It has to. He has a 10-year lease. And enough spirit and enthusiasm to carry him through the next century. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338927] | Irene Myangoh, a young lady from Nairobi, Kenya, paid N5,500 for a human hair weave. Two weeks later, she started experiencing excruciating headaches. Doctors were unable to diagnose the problem, and the headaches only got worse. After multiple tests, Mayangoh finally discovered the cause of her headaches: worms were burrowing into her scalp beneath the weave. Further tests revealed that the worms were laying eggs. The manager of the salon where Mayangoh got her weave was very upset about the situation. She revealed that 10 weaves had been made from the same pack of infested hair, which contained over 150 pieces. The manager did not want to release her name, but said she would contact her suppliers to find out more about what happened. She claimed that the hair comes from the UK, USA, and India. Irene was lucky to survive the ordeal by shaving her head and taking antibiotics. However, a 16-year-old girl in Buruburu, Kenya, died after a spider bit her in the scalp. The spider's venom made its way into her bloodstream and caused her to have constant headaches before she died. The most disturbing part of this story is that the worms seem to be native to a rotten corpse. This suggests that some of the natural hair weaves may have come from a dead body. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338757] | A Hyderabad man created a fake hijacking threat to avoid telling his girlfriend the truth. The man, identified as Vamshi Chowdhary (31), sent emails to the police commissioners of three cities claiming that there were simultaneous hijacking attempts at the airports in Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. This caused security to be increased at all three airports. Vamshi told police that he did not want to go on a trip with his girlfriend because he was facing financial problems. He sent the fake emails in hopes that the trip would be canceled. The police tracked down the IP address of the computer that sent the emails and identified Vamshi as the sender. Vamshi confessed to sending the emails and admitted to having a history of cyber crime. A case has been filed against Vamshi under several sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. On April 16, a high alert was issued at three airports in India after the Mumbai police received an email stating that a woman had heard six unidentified youths discussing the hijacking of three flights. The email also stated that 23 people would board flights in the three cities of Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai. The Mumbai police forwarded the email to the Mumbai Airport Security Group, which issued a high alert. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338724] | President Barack Obama addressed the rising student loan debt crisis in his State of the Union address, but he did not offer any new proposals for relief. Obama said that he wants to "shake up our system of higher education to give parents more information, and colleges more incentives to offer better value, so that no middle-class kid is priced out of a college education." He also said that he wants to "work with Congress to see how we can help even more Americans who feel trapped by student loan debt." Obama's proposals are similar to those he has made in the past. In 2013, he proposed a plan to cap student loan payments at 10 percent of a borrower's income. He also proposed a plan to allow borrowers to refinance their student loans at a lower interest rate. However, neither of these proposals have been passed by Congress. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has called on Obama to put the refinancing of student loans at the top of his priority list. She has been pushing for a measure to allow borrowers to refinance federal student loans at a lower interest rate. "Our young people should be able to refinance in the same way that our businesses and homeowners do," she said. The student loan situation continues to get worse, as the outstanding balance of student loans has approached $1.2 trillion. In recent months, a growing number of students has fallen behind on monthly payments. The 90-day delinquency rate on student loans increased to 11.8 percent in the third quarter of 2013, up from 10.9 percent the previous quarter. Many young Americans are struggling with student loan debt. Ja'Net and Jonathan Adams are one such couple. They started their married life with $25,000 in debt from Jonathan's college education. After Ja'Net was laid off from her job in 2008, they had to strip every extra out of their budget to pay down what he owed. The couple is now debt-free, and Ja'Net has built a career speaking to college students about how to reduce their own student debt. She says that she meets many young people who are so hopeless about their loans that they feel like giving up. "They are starting out in the red," she said. "They need to understand how to get out of that quickly." | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338531] | The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. The conference consists of 14 member institutions located in the Atlantic region of the United States. The ACC is a member of the NCAA Division I and is one of the most prestigious athletic conferences in the country. The ACC has a long history of success in college baseball. The conference has won more national championships than any other conference in the country. The ACC also has a strong tradition of sending teams to the NCAA Tournament. In recent years, the ACC has been represented by multiple teams in the College World Series. The ACC is a well-respected conference in college baseball. The conference has a strong history of success, and it continues to produce top-tier teams. The ACC is a conference that any college baseball player would be proud to play in. The Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun) is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. The conference consists of nine member institutions located in the southeastern United States. The A-Sun is a member of the NCAA Division I and is one of the newest athletic conferences in the country. The A-Sun has a short history of success in college baseball. The conference has only been around for a few years, and it has not yet had a team make the NCAA Tournament. However, the A-Sun is a young conference with a lot of potential. The conference has a number of strong teams, and it is likely that one of its teams will make the NCAA Tournament in the near future. The A-Sun is a conference that is on the rise. The conference has a lot of potential, and it is likely that one of its teams will make the NCAA Tournament in the near future. The Big 12 Conference is a collegiate athletic conference in the United States. The conference consists of 10 member institutions located in the south-central United States. The Big 12 is a member of the NCAA Division I and is one of the most prestigious athletic conferences in the country. The Big 12 has a long history of success in college baseball. The conference has won more national championships than any other conference in the country. The Big 12 also has a strong tradition of sending teams to the NCAA Tournament. In recent years, the Big 12 has been represented by multiple teams in the College World Series. The Big 12 is a well-respected conference in college baseball. The conference has a strong history of success, and it continues to produce top-tier teams. The Big 12 is a conference that any college baseball player would be proud to play in. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338293] | A huge robot arm is used to sculpt with liquid hot metal. The software instructs the robotic arm to recreate 3D models in midair using molten metals of all kinds. This machine was first unveiled last year and could print resin. However, this new prototype can print steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze or copper. The team calls this technology "anti-gravity additive manufacturing." The machine debuted at Fabricate2014 in Zurich earlier this month and will be coming to New York this spring. We look forward to seeing it up close and personal. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[338207] | Following a six-month investigation led by international tech companies, Ukrainian authorities have shut down Ex.ua, a popular file-hosting site. The police confiscated 200 servers containing over 6,000 terabytes of data. This comes just two weeks after US authorities ordered the shutdown of another file-hosting service, MegaUpload. Ex.ua was one of the most visited sites in Ukraine, with millions of users. The site allowed users to share files up to 50 gigabytes for free. It made money from advertisements and did not offer a paid subscription. However, the site was widely used to share copyrighted files. Several international companies, including Microsoft, Graphisoft, and Adobe, filed complaints against Ex.ua. After a six-month criminal investigation, the site was shut down today. A spokesperson for the authorities confirmed that 200 servers were seized, containing 6,000 terabytes of data. Sixteen employees were also taken in for questioning. It is unclear how many arrests have been made, if any. The authorities did confirm that the site was run by a Latvian citizen. Ex.ua was similar to MegaUpload and other file-hosting sites, but it had some key differences. For example, Ex.ua allowed users to search for files and browse categories such as “MP3” and “Video.” In 2010, the RIAA reported Ex.ua to the Office of the US Trade Representative, calling it a “pirate haven.” The RIAA noted that users of the site could not only upload, but also search for files. “This is the largest service in Ukraine and the vast majority of the Internet users in Ukraine use the site to download music and film content. None of the content made available on the site has been authorized by the copyright owners and the site operators are unresponsive to takedown notices as a result there are thousands of music titles available on the site,” the music group wrote at the time. If found guilty, the operators of Ex.ua could face up to five years in prison. | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[337827] | **The Tactic3D Tournament** **On behalf of compLexity Gaming, we would like to officially welcome you to the SoundBlaster Tactic3D Tournament presented by Frys! We are very excited for this event, as it will allow North America's amateurs and professionals to come together to compete for $10,000 in cash and prizes. Below you can find more details about the event including the format, dates and prizing.** **The Tactic3D Tournament will take place in three phases throughout the month of May, two open/amateur phases and one combined phase.** **Preliminary Phase** **The "Preliminary Phase" of the event will consist of an open 1,024 player tournament with 32 brackets of 32 players each. All rounds will be a best-of-3 single elimination. The top 4 from each bracket (128 total players) advance to the Qualifying Phase.** **Qualifying Phase** **The “Qualifying Phase” will consist of online best-of-three single elimination play among remaining 128 players who will be randomly placed into brackets. Play will continue until an amateur winner is determined. The top 32 players will advance to the “Tournament Phase” to take on the invited professional players.** **Tournament Phase** **The "Tournament Phase" will consist of the top 32 from the Qualifying Phase playing with 32 invited players. Brackets will be randomly seeded so that each invited player competes against a top 32 player from the Qualifying Phase in the first round. All early rounds will be best-of-3 single elimination. The Round of 8 will be best-of-5 single elimination. The remaining rounds will be played in a best-of-7 single elimination.** **First map played:** **Shakuras Plateau - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard** **Remaining maps (loser picks):** **GSL Crevasse - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru** **GSL Cross Fire SE - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru** **GSL Taldarim Altar - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru** **Xel'Naga Caverns - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard** **Metalopolis - Normal, non-MLG version, published by Blizzard** **GSL Terminus RE - On North American Battle.net, published by SzOmOru** **Participants** **ROOT.drewbie** **ROOT.Destiny** **ROOT.CatZ** **ROOT.Ddoro** **ROOT.Minigun** **Fnatic.KawaiiRice** **coL.Stalife** **coL.C | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[337733] | Stalhrim is a material that can be used for crafting in the Skyrim Dragonborn DLC. This tutorial will teach you how to craft items with Stalhrim. To begin, travel to Skaal Village. There, you will find two NPCs fighting about a missing blacksmith. If the two fighting NPCs are missing from the Skaal Village, come back later. Next, go find the lost blacksmith. He has been kidnapped by Thalmor soldiers. Kill all of the enemies and rescue the blacksmith. The blacksmith will then send you north to a Thalmor ship. Kill all of the Thalmor on the ship and loot the map from the leader. The map will show you the location of a Stalhrim source. Travel to the Stalhrim source and you will find 9 veins of Stalhrim. Each vein contains 3 pieces of Stalhrim. Once you have collected enough Stalhrim, return to the blacksmith in Skaal Village. The blacksmith will teach you how to make Stalhrim weapons and armor. You can forge a variety of items with Stalhrim, including arrows, bows, one-handed and two-handed weapons, and a full set of both light and heavy armor. Here are some related pages: * [Stalhrim](https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Stalhrim) * [Stalhrim Deposits Locations](https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Stalhrim_Deposits) | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
[urlsf_subset06]-[337643] | Butterflies and More at the Greenhouse A visit to the Insectarium includes a free entrance to the neighboring Botanic Garden. The Botanic Garden is home to two dozen thematic zones, including the Chinese Garden, Rose Garden, and Courtyard of the Senses. However, due to the freezing weather and snow on the ground, we decided to explore the greenhouse instead. From February to April, the Main Greenhouse of the Botanic Garden hosts an exhibition called “Butterflies Go Free.” During this time, hundreds of butterflies are released into the greenhouse. The variety of butterflies is astounding, and you can find everything from familiar species like monarchs to massive and bizarre butterflies. The butterflies are everywhere, munching on plates of fruit, sucking the nectar from flowers, flapping past your face, or resting on a leaf. If you have sharp eyes, you may even be able to spot caterpillars and chrysalises. The butterfly exhibit is just one section of this incredible greenhouse. We spent an hour walking from one end to the other, checking out ferns, orchids, palms, cacti, and more. The greenhouse is beautifully designed, with waterfalls, raised platforms, and even a mock hacienda in the cactus section. Location on our Map Jardin Botanique – Website –Everything Butterflies | OpenLLMText | 2023 | PaLM\valid-dirty.jsonl | en-EN | ai | palm | fulltext |
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