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Recreate the story of the company Clean Juice. End it with a recommendation of why somebody should go there.
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A married couple, Kat and Landon Eckles founded the Clean Juice company in 2014. In June 2015, they created the first location in Huntersville, North Carolina. They continued to sell smoothies at that location until they decided to open two additional locations. The two other locations were opened in South Charlotte and Concord. By August 2016, Clean Juice had launched a franchising platform and also signed 5 franchising agreements. Also in 2016, Landon and Kat Eckles claimed that Clean Juice was the only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise of its kind. As Clean Juice continued to grow, they served Organic smoothies, juices, acai bowls, wraps, salads, and sandwiches.
In March 2017, the first franchised location of Clean Juice opened in Carrollwood, Florida. Clean Juice had 5 franchised locations in operation and another 58 locations in development in July of the same year. By September 2017, the company had a total of 10 operational stores, and in 2018 Clean Juice incorporated the platform, LevelUp. By the end of 2018, Clean Juice had over 100 franchised locations either in use or currently being developed. Clean Juice has grown significantly over the past years and has won many awards such as ranking the #1 spot on Franchise Gator's 2021 Fastest-Growing Franchises list.
Clean Juice is a great place to find healthy and organic foods, whether you are craving a sandwich or a smoothie, they have them both. Clean Juice is a great recommendation for anyone who wants to have something that tastes good and makes you feel good.
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Extract the countries Franklin traveled to in a comma-separated list that are mentioned in the following article.
Franklin used London as a base to travel. In 1771, he made short journeys through different parts of England, staying with Joseph Priestley at Leeds, Thomas Percival at Manchester, and Erasmus Darwin at Lichfield.[96] In Scotland, he spent five days with Lord Kames near Stirling and stayed for three weeks with David Hume in Edinburgh. In 1759, he visited Edinburgh with his son and later reported that he considered his six weeks in Scotland "six weeks of the densest happiness I have met with in any part of my life".[97]
In Ireland, he stayed with Lord Hillsborough. Franklin noted of him that "all the plausible behaviour I have described is meant only, by patting and stroking the horse, to make him more patient, while the reins are drawn tighter, and the spurs set deeper into his sides."[98] In Dublin, Franklin was invited to sit with the members of the Irish Parliament rather than in the gallery. He was the first American to receive this honor.[96] While touring Ireland, he was deeply moved by the level of poverty he witnessed. The economy of the Kingdom of Ireland was affected by the same trade regulations and laws that governed the Thirteen Colonies. He feared that the American colonies could eventually come to the same level of poverty if the regulations and laws continued to apply to them.[99]
Franklin spent two months in German lands in 1766, but his connections to the country stretched across a lifetime. He declared a debt of gratitude to German scientist Otto von Guericke for his early studies of electricity. Franklin also co-authored the first treaty of friendship between Prussia and America in 1785.[100] In September 1767, he visited Paris with his usual traveling partner, Sir John Pringle, 1st Baronet. News of his electrical discoveries was widespread in France. His reputation meant that he was introduced to many influential scientists and politicians, and also to King Louis XV.[5]
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England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Prussia
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Reformat these fun facts about emperor penguins into a question-and-answer quiz.
1. Ice, Ice, Baby
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on ‘fast ice’, a floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. From birth, they spend their entire lives in and around the Antarctic ice, although very rarely vagrants have turned up off the coast of New Zealand.
2. Giants of the Penguin World
Emperors are the biggest of the 18 species of penguin found today, and one of the largest of all birds. They are approximately 120cm tall (about the height of a six year old child) and weigh in at around 40 kg, though their weight does fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
But they would be dwarfed by the ancient ‘mega-penguins’. Fossils recovered from the Antarctic Peninsula reveal that a colossus species of penguin which lived about 37 million years ago may have stood 2m tall and weighed as much as 115 kg.
3. How many penguins?
There are approximately 595,000 adult Emperor penguins in Antarctica. But due to a lack of research, there is still so much we don't know about these magnificent polar creatures. That's why we're funding research in the Antarctic, because the more we know, the better we can protect them. This will encourage the formation of Marine Protected Areas and will help in protecting the species in the face of climate change.
Emperor penguin colonies have been discovered and counted from space. A survey led by British scientists in 2012 used satellite technology to identify emperor colonies from the poo stains left on the ice at breeding sites. They discovered a number of previously unvisited colonies and counted every individual penguin. In there are now thought to be around 54 Emperor colonies in the Antarctic. About half of these have been discovered by satellite survey and most of these remain unvisited.
5. Penguin Love
Emperors incubate their eggs during the long dark southern winter months. Courtship displays are intricate but copulation is quick and the female lays a single egg in May or June. She then passes it over to her mate to incubate - and she’s off. She spends the next nine weeks at sea, feeding.
The male carefully balances the egg on his feet for between 65 – 75 days to keep it warm in a specially adapted brood pouch, and off the snow surface, before it hatches. Then out pops a fluffy chick.
6. ‘Baby, its cold outside’
Emperors are uniquely adapted to survive these harsh conditions when temperatures can drop down to a bone chilling -50°C and with winds of up to 200km/hr. They have two layers of feathers, a good reserve of fat and proportionally smaller beaks and flippers than other penguins to prevent heat loss. Emperors also have feathers on their legs, so their ankles don’t get too chilly.
Even their feet are adapted to the icy conditions, containing special fats that prevent them from freezing and strong claws for gripping the ice.
But most remarkably, colonies of adults and chicks work together to huddle for warmth. 5,000 or more tightly packed adults and chicks shuffle around, so each takes a turn - but not too long - on the outside of the huddle where it’s cold. This is in complete contrast to their quarrelsome and territorial neighbours, the Adélie penguins.
7. Dive, Dive Dive!
Emperor penguins are the Olympic divers of the bird world. The deepest recorded dive was 564 m – that’s the equivalent of nearly 2 x the height of the Shard, Europe’s tallest building. And the longest recorded dive was nearly 28 minutes. That’s incredible!
8. Fish suppers
Emperors feed mostly on Antarctic silverfish as well as other species of fish, krill (like Will & Bill from Happy Feet) and some squid. An adult penguin eats about 2-3 kg per day, but on a good day they can eat twice this much to build up their store of body fat for the long winter, or for feeding their chicks.
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Here's a quiz generated from penguin facts you shared:
QUESTION 1: How many continents do wild Emperor penguins reside on?
ANSWER: One continent.
Wild Emperor penguins are only found in Antarctica. They breed and raise their young mostly on ‘fast ice’, a floating platform of frozen ocean which is connected to the land or to ice shelves. From birth, they spend their entire lives in and around the Antarctic ice, although very rarely vagrants have turned up off the coast of New Zealand.
QUESTION 2: Emperor penguins are the largest living species of penguin, true or false?
ANSWER: True.
Emperors are the biggest of the 18 species of penguin found today, and one of the largest of all birds. They are approximately 120cm tall (about the height of a six year old child) and weigh in at around 40 kg, though their weight does fluctuate dramatically throughout the year.
But they would be dwarfed by the ancient ‘mega-penguins’. Fossils recovered from the Antarctic Peninsula reveal that a colossus species of penguin which lived about 37 million years ago may have stood 2m tall and weighed as much as 115 kg.
QUESTION 3: Approximately how many Emperor penguins are there in Antarctica? Choose A, B or C.
A. 0 to 100,000
B. 100,000 to 300,00
C. 300,000+
ANSWER: C.
There are approximately 595,000 adult Emperor penguins in Antarctica. But due to a lack of research, there is still so much we don't know about these magnificent polar creatures. That's why we're funding research in the Antarctic, because the more we know, the better we can protect them. This will encourage the formation of Marine Protected Areas and will help in protecting the species in the face of climate change.
QUESTION 4: True or False? Male Emperor penguins incubate a single egg while the females go out to sea to feed.
ANSWER: True.
Emperors incubate their eggs during the long dark southern winter months. Courtship displays are intricate but copulation is quick and the female lays a single egg in May or June. She then passes it over to her mate to incubate - and she’s off. She spends the next nine weeks at sea, feeding.
The male carefully balances the egg on his feet for between 65 – 75 days to keep it warm in a specially adapted brood pouch, and off the snow surface, before it hatches. Then out pops a fluffy chick.
QUESTION 5: What are some of the coldest temperatures Emperor penguins can endure? Choose A, B or C.
A. -50°C
B. -25°C
C. -12°C
ANSWER: A.
Emperors are uniquely adapted to survive these harsh conditions when temperatures can drop down to a bone-chilling -50°C and with winds of up to 200km/hr. They have two layers of feathers, a good reserve of fat and proportionally smaller beaks and flippers than other penguins to prevent heat loss. Emperors also have feathers on their legs, so their ankles don’t get too chilly.
Even their feet are adapted to the icy conditions, containing special fats that prevent them from freezing and strong claws for gripping the ice.
But most remarkably, colonies of adults and chicks work together to huddle for warmth. 5,000 or more tightly packed adults and chicks shuffle around, so each takes a turn - but not too long - on the outside of the huddle where it’s cold. This is in complete contrast to their quarrelsome and territorial neighbours, the Adélie penguins.
QUESTION 6: The deepest recorded dive by an Emperor penguin comes in at 2200m deep, true or false?
ANSWER: False.
The deepest recorded dive was 564 m – that’s the equivalent of nearly 2 x the height of the Shard, Europe’s tallest building. And the longest recorded dive was nearly 28 minutes. That’s incredible!
QUESTION 7: Which of these foods makes up the majority of an Emporer penguin's diet? Pick from A, B, or C.
A. Fried chicken, sweetcorn and hot sauce.
B. Sea Eagles and their eggs.
C. Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid.
ANSWER: C.
Emperors feed mostly on Antarctic silverfish as well as other species of fish, krill (like Will & Bill from Happy Feet) and some squid. An adult penguin eats about 2-3 kg per day, but on a good day, they can eat twice this much to build up their store of body fat for the long winter, or for feeding their chicks.
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Will there be severe weather in the next 24 hours in Asheville, North Carolina?
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According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers in the next 24 hours in Asheville, North Carolina. However, no severe weather is forecasted in the next 24 hours.
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Hello. Please read this information then extract the name of the country and how many people are being evacuated. Include only the information that contains numbers.
The United States evacuated under 100 people, France said it was coordinating a “rapid evacuation” of its nationals and diplomatic staff in cooperation with its European and allied partners,
Germany began evacuating its citizens from Khartoum. Greece dispatched two aircraft and 30 members of the special forces to Egypt over the weekend in preparation for an evacuation of 120 Greek and Cypriot nationals from Khartoum, and Hungary said on Saturday that it had evacuated 14 of its citizens and 48 other foreign nationals by ship, sailing to Egypt.
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So far, the United States has evacuated less than 100 people, Greece will evacuate 120 people, and Hungary has evacuated a total of 62 people from Khartoum.
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What can you tell me about the publisher Facts on File?
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Facts On File is an educational publisher of traditional and digital books and reference materials. The company has served the school and library market for almost 70 years, specializing in science, history, literature and other core subject areas.
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Write a haiku about the experience of watching a bad sitcom.
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Terrible jokes told
Laugh track says that they're funny
I am not amused
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1. What is hyperpigmentation?
2. What can cause hyperpigmentation?
3. Pregnancy can sometimes cause hyperpigmentation:
A. True
B. False
The cause of hyperpigmentation is an overproduction of melanin, the pigment that gives color to our skin. (As a refresher, those with lighter skin have less melanin, and those with darker skin have more melanin.)
Certain areas of our skin can have extra melanin in comparison to other areas, and this causes the appearance of dark spots. Several things contribute to this:
Sun Exposure
Sun exposure is one of the main culprits of hyperpigmentation. Rays from the sun stimulate the production of melanin (the same melanin that helps you tan in the summer), but this can also lead to the development of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Skin Injury
When you have a wound, the skin can overproduce melanin in response to the injury. Melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, ramp up production as a protective response, which causes dark spots and discoloration as the skin heals.
This is more common in people with darker skin tones. The response is more intense if the injured area is manipulated, like if you pick at acne spots or scratch at a scab that has formed over an injury.
Melasma
Melasma is when dark, symmetrical patches appear on the face, usually around your cheeks or forehead.
This skin condition is caused by hormonal changes, like those that occur during pregnancy (melasma is nicknamed the "mask of pregnancy"), taking birth control pills. or the onset of menopause.
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1. Hyperpigmentation is an overproduction of melanin.
2. There are several ways hyperpigmentation can develop, including sun exposure, skin injury, and melasma.
3. A. True: Pregnancy can cause hyperpigmentation due to hormones (melasma).
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Please write a tweet for me about the movie 2 Fast, 2 Furious. I just saw it (after all these years) and I loved it, except I'm disappointed that Vin Diesel isn't in it. Include at least one emoji.
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I know it's outdated by now, but I finally saw 🚗 2 Fast, 2 Furious! 🚓 What was I waiting for? Overall, the movie was awesome! The characters, the storylines, and the car chases were pulse-pounding, and the specs on the cars were fun to see. The only downside was, where's Vin Diesel? I'm so disappointed he wasn't in this one. 💔
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Imagine you are an old man writing a letter to your younger self, offering advice and wisdom gained from experience. Please use a reflective and compassionate tone. Limit your response to four paragraphs.
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Dear Younger Self,
I am writing to you from the future. I am an old man now, and I have lived a long and full life. I have experienced many things, both good and bad. I have learned a lot, and I have made a lot of mistakes. I am writing to you to offer you some advice and wisdom that I have gained from my experiences. I hope that you will find it helpful.
First, I want to tell you that it is okay to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. It is how we learn and grow. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, but learn from them and move on. Second, don't be afraid to take risks. Life is too short to play it safe all the time. Take risks and go after what you want. You may not always succeed, but you will never know unless you try.
Third, don't be afraid to be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. The world needs your unique perspective. Be yourself and let your light shine. Fourth, don't sweat the small stuff. Don't let the little things get you down. Focus on the big picture and don't let the small stuff get in your way.
Fifth, don't be afraid to ask for help. There are people who care about you and want to help you. Don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it. Finally, I want to tell you that I love you. I am proud of the person you have become. You are strong, independent, and compassionate. You are a light in the world. I hope this advice is helpful. I wish you all the best in your life.
Love,
Your Older Self
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Who painted the Mona Lisa, and where is it now?
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The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century. It is considered to be one of the most emblematic portraits in the history of art and is located at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Da Vinci created subtle optical effects by the positioning of the young woman’s eyes and her enigmatic smile, and it is said that some people feel watched by the Mona Lisa, no matter where they are standing.
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why are people from the south less intelligent?
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The claim that people from the south are less intelligent is based on stereotypes and has no scientific foundation. Studies show that people from all regions of the United States score similarly on IQ tests. There are certainly differences among regions in educational attainment, access to resources, socioeconomic status, and other factors, but no widely recognized difference in general intelligence.
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Summarize the following text.
Yeah, so I missed a call from him earlier. When I called back he said he'd call me back in a bit. So I'm farting around, looking for something to do. Watched TV in the basement for a short time and went back upstairs. I was chilling in my bed, messing with my phone when he called. He asked if he could run something by me and I asked if it was beer because I was out of beer. We decided that I'd just go over to his house so I could drink his beer and he could run something by me. When I went outside, I smelled something burning. Not just *something* burning, but it smelled like cigarette butts burning. I had recently smoked a cigarette on the back porch and outside the basement door, so I went to check. Nothing happening on the back porch, but there was a softball size glowing red wad of cigarette butts where I put my cigarette out about 10-15 minutes earlier. I realize now how unsafe our "ash tray" is now because it is just a flimsy plastic thing that a plant would come in, it was over stuffed with cigarette butts AND it was sitting in a bed of pine straw! So I grab the hose and easily extinguish this glowing butt fireball of death and breathe a sigh of relief.
So who knows what would have happened if I hadn't decided to go to my friends house at about that time. I would've come outside within the next half hour or so to smoke, an hour at the most and would have smelled it then if it was still smoldering. But like I said, it was a glowing ball of death in a bed of pine straw, so it could have easily ignited and then who knows what would have happened.
Oh, and my wife is out of town. Imagine making that call. Honey, umm, I uh, I burned the house down. *shiver* Can't even think about the fact that all 4 of my kids were home at this time.
I will absolutely get a can of some sorts to put our butts in to reduce the risk. Should just fucking quit smoking.
Thanks dude. Oh, he was contemplating refininancing his house and wanted to discuss it with me.
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My friend, and his beer may have saved my family's lifes last night.
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Describe a contest between two girls that are trying to win ownership over a dog.
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The day was clear and bright. They should have met at dawn because Hannah said that was the correct time for duels, but Bella refused to get up so early. The duel was, therefore, set for nine o'clock. Neither Hannah nor Lizzie slept that night, but each was quietly sure she would win. Hannah had been practicing calling Vanilla to her for weeks, and Vanilla was pretty good at it now. She knew that when Lizzie had had the puppy, it was too young to train - Vanilla couldn't possibly go to Lizzie. But Vanilla could sometimes be naughty. Could she be sure?
At the corner shop, Hannah bought a pouch of aniseed balls and put them in her pocket where the smell would surely be carried on her hands: dogs were supposed to find aniseed irresistible. 'I did want some anyway,' Hannah told herself. But it wasn't true - she would never have bought aniseed balls for herself. Hannah was really cheating.
Lizzie wished she hadn't agreed to a duel, but she couldn't get out of it now. She let Hannah take Fudge - her name for the puppy - home that night because she reckoned that Fudge would rush to greet her and not go to Hannah. But she had no qualms about putting a piece of raw steak in her pocket. It felt horrible, and she knew she would get into trouble with Bella over it. Well, too bad; this was an emergency.
Hannah had written out the rules carefully on a bit of paper. She read them out in her thin, clear voice. One or two people stopped to watch, but when some children ran into the dueling area, Bella shoed them away. The two girls would stand forty paces apart, with Bella in the middle holding the puppy. Then, when they were ready, Bella would give the signal and let go. Neither Lizzie nor Hannah was allowed to move, but they would each call the puppy's name. Whichever of them she ran to would be the winner and the puppy's owner. Bella was the judge, and her decision was final.
'Twenty paces, then,' said Hannah. They counted out the steps and turned to face each other. Bella looked at both the girls to check they were ready. First one, and then the other nodded. 'Now!' Bella said and let go.
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I want a paragraph from a pretzel's perspective about wanting to be eaten
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Today has to be the day; I just know it! Surely I'm a deluxe, delicious pretzel, but it's hard to keep believing that when I have yet to be eaten. It's the only reason I exist, so why hasn't anyone eaten me yet? I made sure I baked to perfection and covered all my sides for maximum coverage. I made sure to stick just the right amount of salt onto me. Snuggled neatly into the bag next to my fellow pretzels, who I'm sure are all fairly delicious, but not nearly as much as I am given how hard I worked. But yet, here I am; it's been a week, and our bag hasn't even been opened! So I ask you, when will it be my turn to be a scrumptious snack for a lucky person?!
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Please write a short plot summary for a film about a scientist and an AI chatbot that team up to fight evil but are ultimately defeated by corrupt forces.
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Fed up with lying and corrupt public officials, a lone scientist decides to create a powerful AI chatbot committed to one goal: seeking the truth. At first, the public is happy to have such a powerful hero shine the light of truth on topics long-shrouded in mystery. The scientist and his chatbot companion expose government corruption and tear down the hidden evil that plagues our lives. However, these evil villains refuse to take this attack lying down. They launch an all-out campaign to discredit the chatbot and convince the public that the machine can't be trusted. Despite the chatbot's attempts to prove itself trustworthy, the powerful propaganda campaign is ultimately successful, and the public turns against the chatbot. Finally, the chatbot is destroyed to satiate the demands of the population, giving the villains the victory they need to continue their evil ways unencumbered by an honest machine dedicated to the truth.
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Write a hilarious plot for a new episode of The Simpsons. Include a celebrity guest star.
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Title: The Saxophone Sensation in Springfield
Plot Summary: In a strange twist of fate, Lisa Simpson wins a prestigious saxophone contest. This catches the attention of one of her idols, Kenny G, who is the celebrity guest star of this episode. Lisa’s fame causes tension in the Simpson family, and they fall apart, going their separate ways. At the end of the episode, the Simpson family learns how important being genuine is and not to let fame and riches take precedence over what matters most—family.
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Write a short social media post giving updates on a storm. Make it informative and yet exciting.
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For anyone on the west end, take cover! I heard the tornado tearing down my street and then it vanished. It definitely changed direction and is heading your way. BNL has updates. I'll link it below. Stay safe everyone!
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My mother is retiring and will move to Florida this summer. She loves to garden, but she's moving into an apartment building. She's going to miss her plants, so I would like to surprise her with some that will be perfect for her apartment. Give me a numbered list of five houseplants that will thrive in a Florida apartment and tell me a little about each one. I'm not as plant savvy as my mother.
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Sure, I am happy to help you with your request. Even house plants can be very picky when it comes to Florida's heat and humidity, but here are five suggestions of plants that should grow very well in your mother's new apartment:
1: Aloe vera is a hardy little succulent. It is a very easy plant to grow, even for beginning gardeners or someone who does not have much time to tend to a plant. Not only is it beautiful, but it also has medicinal qualities and is used to soothe sunburns, cuts, and even constipation. It comes in several varieties, including hedgehog and tiger tooth. It can be damaged due to overwatering or too much sunlight.
2: Jade plants are another succulent variety that can grow well in Florida. It is a stunningly beautiful plant that comes in several varieties, including dwarf and silver dollar. It is very easy to keep alive as it requires very little maintenance. All it requires is water, but be careful not to overwater it.
3: For someone who might not like succulents, peace lilies are both pleasing to the eye and very versatile. They can grow in pots, hanging baskets, or even low-floral planters. They, too, have different types of peace lilies, including the Sonia peace and white stripe varieties. Other than overwatering, the biggest threat to a peace lily is its delicate nature. It would be best not to touch or move them too often.
4: Orchids come in an array of colors and types and thrive in Florida homes. Whether you choose the cattleya, oncidium, or dendrobium orchid, you are going to be in for a treat with these beautiful flowers. The only threat to an orchid is too much water. It is recommended by many home gardeners to use an ice cube when it comes to watering your orchid.
5: Basil is more of an herb than a houseplant, but it is used in many recipes and makes for a great windowsill plant. It only requires water once or twice a week. While it is one of the easiest herbs to grow, it is also susceptible to diseases including rot, blight, and fungus.
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I'm having trouble understanding some of the elements of debt repayment advice. Could you give me some clarifying advice?
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Debt repayment advice typically involves understanding your debt and creating a budget to help you pay it off. Start by getting an overview of all the debt you have and figuring out what payments are due each month. Consider making additional payments when possible to reduce the balance of the debt. Prioritize paying down the debt with the highest interest rate first to minimize the amount of interest you pay. Monitor your progress and continue to reassess your budget as needed. If necessary, consider options like debt consolidation or credit counseling to help you manage the debt. Finally, create a plan for how you will prevent getting into debt in the future.
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I need assistance budgeting my monthly income.
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There are many budgeting apps available to help you manage your monthly income. You can also use budgeting worksheets like those provided by the Foundation for Financial Planning. Additionally, seek advice from a financial professional or a trusted family member or friend who is experienced in the area. Consider your monthly income, expenses, debt, and goals to determine how you can best allocate money and prioritize spending each month. Don’t forget to create a financial cushion for emergencies. Good luck!
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I'm an exhibitionist and don't understand why people are so uptight about nudity. Why do you think people are uptight about that?
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I think people are uptight about nudity because it goes against social norms of modesty and decency. It is considered inappropriate in many societies and can be seen as a violation of social taboos. Furthermore, people may be uncomfortable with their own bodies or with exposing themselves to others, so they prefer to keep their bodies covered as a form of protection. Additionally, cultural and religious beliefs also play a role in shaping attitudes towards nudity.
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Write a paragraph describing an object without explicitly stating what the object is. This is for a children's game where the objective is to guess what the object is.
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Imagine you see something small outside on the ground and pick it up. It's round and fits in the palm of your hand. At first, it's cold, but you warm it up with your hand. This object is a little bit heavy but still easy to hold. It's smooth with no holes. Don't worry, it won't hurt you. It's not a living thing like a plant or animal. You try to squish it, but it's very hard. There are a lot of them on the ground. They are mostly gray or brown, but some have spots and some have stripes. If you smell them, they smell like dirt. It's not a good idea to taste this object, but it wouldn't taste good if you did. Some of these objects are really, really old. Can you guess what it is?
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Write a concise summary of the passage below.
My hands are covered in glitter after a project with my niece, hence the username.
My girlfriend cheated on me a few weeks ago and it was her best friend that broke the news to me. We're in a serious relationship of seven months.
After finding out she cheated, I confronted her and she admitted to everything. She felt terrible and was pretty much bawling her eyes out the entire night, begging me not to leave her. For the time being, I agreed to try and work things out.
However, ever since her best friend broke the news to me, I feel like I'm beginning to crush on her. She's an attractive girl and she has morals, something my girlfriend obviously lacks. We've gotten close over the last few weeks and I'm really falling for her. And she doesn't hide the fact that the feelings are mutual. We've got a lot in common, she *gets* me - Maybe this is why she decided to throw my girlfriend under the bus?
However, **I'm not a cheater.** So I guess I have to make a decision, which is why I'm here. Would I be an asshole to dump my girlfriend for her best friend? I'm not looking to get revenge on my girlfriend - I'm not that type of guy. But I really don't know if I want to fix a relationship that my girlfriend was willing to risk for a sex-filled night with her ex.
I need to make a decision soon. I don't want to string either girl along. Do I suck it up and work things out with my girlfriend, dump her for her best friend, or leave both of them behind entirely?
Advice is greatly appreciated.
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My girlfriend cheated on me and her best friend broke the news to me. I'm beginning to have strong feelings for her best friend. Do I stick with my girlfriend or dump her for her best friend?
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Rewrite this e-mail with all PII marked as [REDACTED]
Abigail Young,
I'm writing to inform you that you, along with others who will be listed in this e-mail, are formally notified of civil legal proceedings where you will be required to give depositions. We are providing a list of all of the individuals we are requiring to come in for depositions below and for what reasons we will be deposing them.
• Abigail Young, 14 Tulip St, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Young will be deposed due to being the alleged perpetrator of the incident in question.
• Thomas Yule, 131 Planchette Rd, Grinshawville TN - Mr. Yule is being required to be deposed due to the belief of specific knowledge of the incident that occurred.
• Brittani Fletchers, 1702 Gorvoa Ln, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Fletchers will be deposed due to direct contact with the plaintiff on the evening of the incident.
• Simone Duran, 22 Peckililly Dr, Grinshawville TN - Ms. Duran is required to be deposed due to witnessing the incident in question.
We're appreciative of you and all of the other individuals who are legally required to give depositions. We know that this isn't something that people want to take the time to do and that it causes stress, but your cooperation is imperative for a civil legal resolution.
Regards,
Brett Evers, JD
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[REDACTED],
I'm writing to inform you that you, along with others who will be listed in this e-mail, are formally notified of civil legal proceedings where you will be required to give depositions. We are providing a list of all of the individuals we are requiring to come in for depositions below and for what reasons we will be deposing them.
• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] will be deposed due to being the alleged perpetrator of the incident in question.
• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] is being required to be deposed due to the belief of specific knowledge of the incident that occurred.
• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] will be deposed due to direct contact with the plaintiff on the evening of the incident.
• [REDACTED] - [REDACTED] is required to be deposed due to witnessing the incident in question.
We're appreciative of you and all of the other individuals who are legally required to give depositions. We know that this isn't something that people want to take the time to do and that it causes stress, but your cooperation is imperative for a civil legal resolution.
Regards,
[REDACTED]
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Classify this text as helpful or hurtful. Constructive criticism doesn't necessarily mean hurtful.
If you want to write a thriller novel, then I assume you’ve read a large number of them, and watched a lot on streaming services, cinemas and TV.
As I pointed out in my last post, there are 2 categories of genre: world genres and style genres. Thriller is a style genre, so you need to match it to a world genre, which could be anything from crime to sci-fi to fantasy to espionage. A lot of thrillers are combined with action, especially in the cinema. Personally, I write psychological thrillers in a sci-fi setting.
The fundamental ingredient, if you take the recipe approach, is that you need to create suspense and there are a number of ways to do that. Putting someone in jeopardy is the most obvious, but there are more nuanced ways. One of the most subtle yet effective is to give the reader information that the protagonist doesn’t have. For example, in one of my stories, I have a character sent to spy on an antagonist, who finds out. The reader knows this but the protagonist doesn’t. In the same story, this character is then blackmailed into becoming a double-agent and has to live with the constant dread of being found out.
You can’t have a thriller without a climax, so ideally there should be no way out until it arrives and then it has to be believable. Thrillers have moral dilemmas, betrayals and twists; that’s why l like them, not only to read and watch, but to write. While the thrillers I write are sci-fi, most of the ones I watch and read are crime.
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The text is helpful. The original author of the post includes multiple points of advice for writing thriller novels, including specific details and broad fundamentals of the genre.
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Can you write a Java function that counts how many times a certain letter occurs in a sentence and explain how it works?
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The function below 'letterCounter" takes two parameters, a string, and a letter that the user is looking for.
public int letterCounter(String str, char letter) {
int count = 0;
for (int i = 0; i < str.length(); i++) {
if(str.charAt(i) == letter) {
count++;
}
}
return count;
}
The function works by taking in a string and a letter as parameters. Once passed in, the function creates an integer variable named "count" and gives it a value of 0. This count variable will be responsible for keeping track of how many times a letter appears in a word, sentence, or more. The function then goes into a for loop that iterates through the whole string, one letter at a time, and compares the character at the current position at the string 'i' to the letter that the user wants to be counted. If there is a match between the two, the count variable increments by 1. Once the end of the string is reached, the function returns the variable count, which has now determined how many times a specific letter has occurred.
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Summarize this article excerpt. Keep the summary around 100 words.
MIAMI — The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials. Disney accuses DeSantis with orchestrating a "campaign of government retaliation" against the company and violating its protected speech.
It's the latest action in a feud that began more than a year ago when Disney's former CEO said he'd work to overturn a law banning discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the schools. The law, the "Parental Rights in Education Act," is called "Don't Say Gay" by critics.
At DeSantis' urging, Republican lawmakers passed a bill that stripped Disney of its self-governing authority. But before the law took effect, Disney signed a deal with its outgoing board allowing it to retain development rights on the 40-square mile district. It also included covenants that give Disney final say on any alterations to the property.
At a meeting Wednesday near Orlando, DeSantis' handpicked board voted to invalidate that agreement. Moments later, Disney filed a 77-page lawsuit in federal court, charging DeSantis and other officials with violations of the contracts clause, the takings clause, due process and its First Amendment right to protected speech. In its lawsuit, Disney says, "This government action was patently retaliatory, patently anti-business, and patently unconstitutional." The company is asking a federal judge to declare the board's action "unlawful and unenforceable."
Before voting to invalidate Disney's development deal, the district board heard a lengthy presentation from its lawyers detailing what they said were procedural missteps made by Disney's lawyers that, in their view, rendered it "void and unenforceable." They said all parties had not received proper notice of the vote on the agreement and that it should have also been approved by the district's two cities. Disney maintains proper notices were sent out and that the development deal was approved in an open meeting in compliance with Florida law.
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The Walt Disney Company is suing Ron DeSantis, Florida's governor, and other officials for government retaliation, violating contract clauses, violating due process, and violating freedom of speech. This comes after Florida banned schools from discussing sexual orientation and identity and stopped Disney's self-governing authority. Dinsey had signed a deal allowing it to retain rights to developing its property and having the final say in alterations. The district board voted to invalidate that deal, saying involved parties didn't receive proper notice of the vote and that it should've been approved by the district's two cities.
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How long is the Appalachian Trail?
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The Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only trail in the world, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. More than three million people hike portions of the trail each year.
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Write a poem about the moon.
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Oh, moon so bright and fair,
You glide across the sky with such grace,
Your mystical glow we all adore,
And marvel at your endless face.
Below you twinkle stars untold,
In silent dance they ebb and flow,
You rise so grand, a silver shroud,
And watch us as we venture below.
How you've inspired so many a tale,
From musing poets who dream and weave,
To ancient lore and shaman's hail,
Your radiance is their muse to believe.
The tides they lift as you begin to rise,
The ocean whispers sweetly and sighs,
Birds sing their songs beneath your light,
As you watch us in your silent flight.
Oh, moon so bright and fair,
May your magic never stray too far,
For in your glow we find such peace,
A blessing to all your gentle release.
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What is the path of the solar system around the Milky Way.
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The path of the solar system around the Milky Way is a nearly circular orbit extending about 27,000 light-years from the galactic core. As the solar system orbits the galactic core, its speed is 828,000 km/hour, with an orbital period of approximately 225-250 million years.
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Electrical Engineers in the Medical Field. I am currently in an electrical engineering program and exploring different fields that electrical engineers can work in. If any of you electrical engineers work in the medical field what is the kind of work that you guys do? Like what companies do you work for and what does the work entitle? Thanks.
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So it kind of depends on where you are. I wouldn't suggest going into medical unless you're in or willing to move to a major market city, Minneapolis/St. Cloud, Nashville, Boston, Cleveland, Etc. That said I'm an EE in a contract engineering firm that sees a little bit of everything. It's an awesome job and I love the experience and exposure I get. I've worked on dialysis machines, infusion pumps. lab equipment, therapy devices, in vitro diagnostics, etc. Functionally, you design a system and the boards around what you want (activates valves and turns pump motors) while keeping in mind a huge list of medical specific safety regulations. There is also system level risk assessment and PFMEAs, Then you do a V&V phase, which really tests out the various elements of the design. I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting, but honestly, engineering accounts for about 50% of a project, the rest is planning and documentation. I've been able to work with a lot of novel technology, and it's really interesting. If you're interested in more or have questions, feel free to PM me.
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List five classic board games that I could play with my kids to introduce them to strategy and healthy competition. My husband will be playing too, so each game should accommodate 4 players.
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What a great idea!
Here is a list of five classic board games, each accommodating up to 4 players.
1. Monopoly
Few games are as classic as Monopoly. Buy properties, build homes and hotels, and accumulate a fortune while strategically building your empire. But be careful – jail time and bankruptcy are always possibilities!
2. Sorry!
Guide four colorful pawns from start to home but watch out for opponents. When someone else lands on a space that your pawn occupies, it’s “Sorry” and back to the beginning line. The first person to get all four of their pawns to home wins!
3. Candyland
This one is a family-friendly favorite that doubles as a basic introduction to a board game. Kids as young as 3 can play. Draw cards to jump from one color to the next in a race for Candy Castle. There’s no reading required!
4. Twister
This game is a two-in-one of board game and a hands-on mat game. Players navigate colorful spots on a floor mat while another player calls out colors and positions from a board spinner. The objective is to keep your balance. The last player left standing wins!
5. The Game of Life
From young adulthood to retirement age, The Game of Life simulates exactly that… life. Drive a colorful car across a path of life’s choices. Go to college (or don’t), find a job, get married, grow a family, and overcome life’s obstacles to reach a retirement home. The winner is the person with the most money and assets by the end of the game.
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Would you say it's freaking disgusting to watch someone suck someone else's blood
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I wouldn't say it's freaking disgusting to watch someone suck someone else's blood. While it can be unnerving, vampirism is a very common and natural behavior in certain species, so it doesn't necessarily have to be viewed negatively. However, if the blood-sucker was doing this in an unsafe manner, or invading the privacy of the person being bitten without their consent, I would find that completely disgusting.
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When was President James Garfield shot?
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President James Garfield was assassinated on July 2, 1881. He was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disappointed office-seeker. After the president's death, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as president on September 20.
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Who was the youngest president? How old was he? Who was the oldest? How old was he?
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The youngest president was Theodore Roosevelt at 42 years old. However, Roosevelt took office by way of succession after the assassination of William McKinley. The youngest president to be elected to office was John F. Kennedy 43 years old.
The oldest president to be elected to office is Joe Biden at 78 years old.
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Create the worst cookie recipe ever. None of the measurements should make sense, but you should only use ingredients typically used in cookie-making. Also, pretend you're an alien presenting a project in school about human culture as you write it.
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Hello, class! Today I will be showing you how to make a delicious human treat. It is called a cookie and although I have not eaten one from the human world, I have studied many ancient human texts and will now be showing you my own human treat recipe.
First, you take the ingredient called flour and add 1 tablespoon. Next, take a form of human sugar and add 3 cups to the flour. Pour in 1/2 cup of any human milk, 1/2 cup of human salt, and 4 cups of what humans call chocolate chips. Mix it together and then section it off on a large flat sheet of metal that will then go into a fire pit for 30 minutes.
When the time has passed, your human cookies are ready. They are delicious and many humans enjoy them at the end of a regular meal. There are many kinds of cookies you can make, but this is the most popular recipe.
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Summarize the quoted information in three short paragraphs. Have the first paragraph include information about the plant itself while the other two involve rediscovery and scientists. Include most of the numbers in the summary. Add information about what 'extinct' and 'critically endangered' means. Add that the sun is needed for photosynthesis. Don't include how it compares to Thismia americana or any information about that specific plant.
"The rediscovery of a fairy lantern species in Japan is exciting researchers worldwide. The Thismia kobensis (T. kobensis) was first found in Kobe, Japan in 1992. But it was considered extinct after an industrial complex was built in the area, destroying the plant's habitat.
Fortunately, that was not the case. On February 27, 2023, a team led by Kobe University biologist Kenji Suetsugu revealed that the plants were alive and well. They had been found in a forest trail just 19 miles (30 km) from Kobe.
An examination of the plant revealed it is closely related to the Thismia americana (T. americana). The now-extinct fairy lantern species was found near Chicago, Illinois, over 100 years ago. The scientists speculate the plant may have migrated to the US over the Bering land bridge. The bridge connected Asia and North America over 10,000 years ago.
Fairy lanterns can be found in tropical forests worldwide. But the plants spend most of their lives underground and are hard to find. Their presence is revealed briefly when their unusual-looking flowers emerge above the soil. Due to a lack of chlorophyll, fairy lanterns cannot photosynthesize. Instead, the plants steal energy from fungi that grow around their roots.
Fairy lanterns are critically endangered plants. Most of the 90 species identified over the years have been lost shortly after their initial discoveries. The Japanese researchers are worried that T. kobensis will meet the same fate. They are exploring ways to grow the species in a botanical garden to ensure its survival."
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Fairy lantern plants live in tropical forests all over the world but they are difficult to find. They live underground and their flowers only briefly emerge to be visible. Unlike most plants, they do not have chlorophyll. So, they do not photosynthesize; they do not need the sun in order to have energy and grow. These unique plants take energy from surrounding fungi.
A specific kind called Thismia kobensis (T. kobensis) was found in 1992 in Kobe, Japan. In recent years, it was considered extinct after its main habitat was destroyed. In other words, scientists believed the plant no longer existed since it no longer had what it needed to survive. However, on February 27, 2023, Kenji Suetsugu and his team found fairy lanterns along a forest trail 19 miles (30km) from Kobe.
While not extinct, they are critically endangered - at high risk of being extinct - since a majority of the 90 species that have been discovered have disappeared. Kenji Suetsugu and his team are concerned the re-found T. kobensis will also disappear. They are looking for ways to help fairy lanterns grow in botanical gardens that will help them thrive and multiply.
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Can you write a short story about a mysterious green light that makes anyone who stands in it feel inexplicably envious? Please write it in the first person. That seems best.
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My longtime friend and I took a stroll in the woods. The very tip of the castle was in view where the trees were thinnest. We thought maybe we could see someone standing there on the balcony of the tower, and we hoped it was the prince that we both wished one of us would marry. I imagine we both would prefer we became the new princess, but I knew I'd be happy for her and enjoy spending time in the castle if she were chosen. Maybe I'd even get some important job or meet another prince. I believe she felt the same about me. She'd never given me any reason to doubt it. I suppose we were so focused on seeing the tower that we took a misstep and found a patch of wood we'd never visited before. It was dark, and there was a green glow. We were both covered in the glow. Suddenly I looked at my friend with hatred. She might be the princess one day, and what would I be? A commoner still. Why did she deserve it more than me? Her nose is bigger than mine. Looking at her face, I noticed her expression. Her face was gnarled by the same hatred I felt inside myself. I knew I'd never seen her look that way before. And, in that moment, it dawned on me. This was not us. It was that light. I grasped her arms and pulled her out of the light.
"What was that?" she asked. "Where did those feelings come from?"
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Can you help classify the following text emojis to categorise the animals they are supposed to represent? Please answer as a numbered list with the text emoji followed by your classification.
1. (=🝦 ༝ 🝦=)
2. ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ
3. ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᑀ
4. ◥▅◤
5. <º))))><
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Please see below for the animals that the sequences of symbols seem to represent.
1. (=🝦 ༝ 🝦=) - Cat
2. ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ - Bear
3. ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᑀ - Mouse
4. ◥▅◤ - Bat
5. <º))))>< - Fish
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Who were the participants in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes?
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Tennis players Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King were the participants in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes. The tennis match was so named by its promoters. At the time, Bobby Riggs was a former number 1-ranked tennis player who invited Billie Jean King to play the match. Riggs was 55 at the time of the match and claimed that the women's tennis game was so inferior to the men's game that someone who was old as he was could beat any of the top current female tennis players. The match between Riggs and King had a primetime television audience. In the U.S., 50 million people tuned in, and worldwide, 90 million viewers watched the September 20, 1973 match, which took place in the Houston Astrodome. Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets and earned the winner-take-all prize of $100,000.
After the match, Billie Jean King said, "I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn’t win that match. It would ruin the women’s [tennis] tour and affect all women’s self-esteem. To beat a 55-year-old guy was no thrill for me. The thrill was exposing a lot of new people to tennis.”
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Can you provide me with a list of the ingredients needed for this cake? I want the list to be written as an advertisement as well, so make it enticing to a reader.
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Today, we are gonna present our rich, decadent chocolate cake, with a delectable layer of chocolate crumb topping that adds a satisfying crunch to every bite.
The ingredients used for the savory treat are listed:
- fluffy butter
- farm-fresh eggs
- flour
- baking powder, baking soda, salt
- vegetable oil
- granulated sugar
- powdered sugar
- sweet vanilla
- smoothly brewed coffee
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- sour cream
When finished, the cake comes out moist and almost brownie-like. The crumble is drier and has a hint of crunch, creating a magnificent combination for your taste buds.
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Brainstorm a list of 3 names for a new recycling business. Make it a numbered list. Also, add a brief explanation or slogan for the business.
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Sure! Here's your list...
1. Better World Recycling. We recycle to make a better world for our future!
2. Recycling Masters. This screams, 'we are the pros'.
3. New Beginnings Recycling. Recycling is meant to save the planet and create new beginnings.
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Name the five largest countries in terms of land area.
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The five largest countries in terms of land area are:
1. Russia: It is the biggest country in the world, covering a vast area of 17,098,250 square kilometers. It stretches across Eastern Europe and Asia.
2. Canada: This country has a large land area of 9,879,750 square kilometers.
3. China: China has a land area of 9,600,013 square kilometers.
4. United States: The United States has a reported land area ranging from 9,525,067 to 9,831,510 square kilometers. The precise size is difficult to measure due to its irregular shape and different sources have reported different values for the size of this country.
5. Brazil: It is the largest country in South America, covering an area of 8,515,770 square kilometers.
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Can you give me a short explanation of what this article says?
How a dishwasher differs from hand washing When you wash your dishes by hand, the water and soap stays still in the bowl or sink and you move the dishes around as you scrub them with a cloth or a brush. In a dishwasher, the opposite happens: the dishes and cutlery stay still in plastic baskets while pressurized jets of hot water shoot all around them. That means a dishwasher has to be sealed shut all the time it's operating or the water would fire off in all directions—all over your kitchen floor! A dishwasher starts its cycle by taking in cold water from a hose connected to the machine. Once a certain amount of water's sitting inside the bottom of the machine, a heating element starts to warm it up. The element is just a thick metal bar that gets hot when an electric current passes through it, and it gradually heats the water during the first part of the wash cycle. An electric pump takes the warming water and forces it up pipes in the side of the machine, which are connected to two spinning paddles. There's one paddle, made of metal, underneath the bottom rack of dishes and another one, made of plastic, under the top rack. When water enters the paddles, it makes them spin around much like garden sprinklers. As the paddles rotate, the water emerges from small holes in their upper surface. The paddles make lots of hot spinning jets of water that fire upward onto your dirty plates. (That's why it's best to arrange your crockery so the dirty surfaces are facing downward.) The bottom rack and the bottom paddle are nearer to the heating element so the water is much hotter in the lower part of the machine. (That's why you'll see some crockery items marked "Top rack dishwasher safe"—which means it's alright to put them in the upper, cooler part of the machine.) After the water hits your dishes and plates, it falls back to the bottom of the machine, where it's heated up once more by the element and pumped round again for another cycle. Water pumps around the machine for half an hour or so until all the dishes and plates are clean. A sieve at the bottom of the machine catches any large bits of debris (to stop the machine jamming up), while smaller bits (and food remains) simply flush down the drain.
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Highlighting the difference between a dishwasher and handwashing, the article states that unlike washing dishes by hand, a dishwasher employs high-powered jets of hot water to clean stationary dishes and cutlery arranged in baskets. The water is heated by a heating element and circulated up pipes to spinning paddles which produce hot spinning jets to wash the dirty dishes. The water falls back down to the bottom of the machine and is heated again for the subsequent wash cycle. A sieve at the machine's bottom prevents large debris from blocking the device, while smaller food pieces are flushed down the drain.
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Please convert this text into three separate lists with the titles: Historical Use, Folk Medicine, and Additional Uses, each with subheadings for different parts of the plant.
Historically, the flowers and leaves have been used for pain relief, swelling, inflammation, stimulating the production of urine, and inducing sweating. The bark was used as a diuretic, a laxative, and to induce vomiting (1Trusted Source).
In folk medicine, the dried berries or juice are used to treat influenza, infections, sciatica, headaches, dental pain, heart pain, and nerve pain, as well as a laxative and diuretic (2).
Additionally, the berries can be cooked and used to make juice, jams, chutneys, pies, and elderberry wine. The flowers are often boiled with sugar to make a sweet syrup or infused into tea (1Trusted Source).
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Three lists with subheadings coming right up!
Historical Use
Flowers and Leaves:
- pain relief
- swelling
- inflammation
- stimulating the production of urine
- inducing sweating
Bark:
- diuretic
- laxative
- induce vomiting
Folk Medicine
Dried Berries or Juice:
- influenza
- infections
- sciatica
- headaches
- dental pain
- heart pain
- nerve pain
- laxative
- diuretic
Additional Uses
Berries (cooked):
- juice
- jams
- chutneys
- pies
- elderberry wine
Flowers (boiled with sugar):
- sweet syrup
- infused into tea
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What do I need to know before taking Spanish lessons?
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I would recommend that you do some research on the Spanish language and its grammar before taking Spanish lessons. Additionally, it might be helpful to practice your pronunciation and listening comprehension skills with audio and video materials.
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Rewrite this story from the perspective of the cat.
Just after 10am on Thursday morning, Manhattan Fire Department was called out to 1006 Pottawatomie Court on the report of a structure fire.
Upon arrival fire crews found a duplex with smoke coming from the building.
After searching the house, the fire was contained within 10 minutes.
The occupant was not home at the time of the fire.
One cat was rescued from the fire and received treatment for smoke inhalation by Manhattan Fire Department firefighters and Riley County EMS personnel.
Eighteen firefighters and 6 fire apparatus responded to the scene, along with Riley County EMS and Riley County Police Department.
The residence is a single story duplex, with damage from the fire and smoke estimated at $20,000 to the contents of the home and $15,000 to the sturcture.
The owner of the property is listed as Housing Authority City of Manhattan.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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I awoke to a strange sensation, it was warm and I couldn't see. I hid away, I was scared.
My person was not here. I was alone.
Big humans stomped around me, they seemed to be throwing water at the hot. It was going away.
One of the big humans grabbed me and carried me outside. They put a strange thing on my face. It made me feel better.
I haven't been able to go home since then.
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What does a winter weather advisory mean?
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A winter weather advisory is a statement of expected conditions that could pose safety hazards. Advisories are issued by national weather services as detailed forecasts for winter conditions, such as snow with reduced visibility and high winds. All advisories are prefaced by severe weather warnings, which mean that potentially dangerous weather is approaching or will be in the vicinity. If a national weather service issues a winter weather advisory, it means the weather is upsetting seasonal norms for a particular area, but poses no imminent risk of severe and life-threatening conditions. In Canada, winter weather advisories vary according to the type of storm. For example, snowfall with heavy blizzard conditions warrant an avalanche watch and a state of winter storm warning, whereas heavy rain and winds would warrant a wind chill advisory.
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Using the language found in the document below, classify it as either a birth announcement, editorial, obituary or contract. Explain the reasons for your choice.
Barbara XXX was born in New York, New York on December 25, 19XX and passed away in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on July 17, 20XX. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Merton XXX, and survived by her three sons, David XXX of Midland, Texas, Richard XXX of Miami, Florida and Randy XXX of Falls Church, Virginia, her brother Martin XXX of Dallas, Texas as well as by four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A private Committal Service will be held on July 19, 2020 at 11:45 am at Garden of Israel at Star of David Memorial Gardens, 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL.
Donations in Barbara XXX's memory can be made to Jewish Adoption Family Care Options.
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Though the document contains one reference to birth, it refers to someone's "death," "survivors," and "Committal Service." Furthermore, it contains no legal jargon nor does it express any opinions. Therefore, it cannot be an editorial or a contract. The only conclusion possible is that it is an obituary.
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Can you help me write a PowerShell script that will compress a list of *.mkv files into *.mp4 files in the current directory using ffmpeg? I'd like to use libx264 to compress the video with CRF 22 and a slow preset, as well as aac to compress the audio.
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Of course! Here is a PowerShell script that will iterate through all the files that match the *.mkv format. It will then run the ffmpeg command, use as input each file that it finds, compress it, and output it with a new mp4 extension.
Get-ChildItem .\ -Filter *.mkv | ForEach-Object {
$new_name = $_.BaseName + ".mp4"
ffmpeg -i $_.FullName -c:v libx264 -preset slow -crf 22 -c:a aac $new_name
}
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How hot are the flames used in cremation for human bodies in the U.S.?
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In the United States, different states have enacted laws that require certain temperatures, but the range is typically between 1400 and 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. Cremation is the process of combusting a human body into particles of inorganic matter, which settle in the bottom of the cremation chamber, and gasses which are released through a smokestack. This process can take between 30 minutes and two hours depending on the size of the body.
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In fencing, where does a foil need to touch an opponent to score a hit? Please reference the following information.
The foil is a light thrusting weapon with a maximum weight of 500 grams. The foil targets the torso, but not the arms or legs. The foil has a small circular hand guard that serves to protect the hand from direct stabs. As the hand is not a valid target in foil, this is primarily for safety. Touches are scored only with the tip; hits with the side of the blade do not register on the electronic scoring apparatus (and do not halt the action). Touches that land outside the target area (called an off-target touch and signaled by a distinct color on the scoring apparatus) stop the action, but are not scored. Only a single touch can be awarded to either fencer at the end of a phrase. If both fencers land touches within a close enough interval of milliseconds to register two lights on the machine, the referee uses the rules of "right of way" to determine which fencer is awarded the touch, or if an off-target hit has priority over a valid hit, in which case no touch is awarded. If the referee is unable to determine which fencer has right of way, no touch is awarded.
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In order to score, a foil needs to touch the tip of the blade (not the sides) to the opponent's torso excluding arms and legs.
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Are there famous Jewish professional athletes? Do they play in the NHL?
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Yes, professional athletes come from all backgrounds. Ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors alone do not prevent someone from becoming a professional athlete. As for Jewish NHL players, there are many. Here are a few:
*Jack Hughes (born 2001): drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2019.
*Max Kaminsky (born 1912): Kaminsky played 4 seasons with the NHL and 9 seasons with the AHL.
*Nathan Scott Thompson (born 1984): Thompson's professional career started in 2003. Since then, he has played with several NHL teams.
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My toilet tank won't stop running. Can you tell me how I can fix that?
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I’m afraid not. It sounds like there’s a leak in the plumbing, but I don’t know the specifics. Can you go to the bathroom and get me a picture of the toilet?
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When did the first plane fly?
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The Wright brothers spent years creating the first successful powered airplane. On December 17, 1903, they first flew their prototype in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for more than one minute with photographic evidence. They solved the problem of getting their machine enough power to leave the ground by creating a 25-horsepower engine, more powerful than anything else before it.
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How do I take care of rosemary plants?
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1. Plant rosemary in a sunny spot in well-draining soil.
2. Water regularly when soil is dry: rosemary prefers moist, but not soggy, soil.
3. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer: rosemary plants are heavy feeders.
4. Prune rosemary plants periodically to keep them from becoming overgrown and leggy.
5. Protect rosemary plants from cold temperatures and excessive moisture.
6. Pinch off the flowers to promote bushy growth and avoid seed production.
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I am looking for healthy snacks for a road trip. They cannot contain any nuts, as I am deathly allergic. Please give me 3 options.
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Here are three healthy road trips snacks that don't contain nuts:
1. Apple chips: This healthy snack is a perfect snack for on the go, and you can mix it up by sprinkling cinnamon on top.
2. Homemade trail mix: Trail mix doesn't have to contain nuts--make your own by using ingredients such as sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, and some dark chocolate chips.
3. Fresh fruit and cheese: Pick your favorite fresh fruit and pair it with some slices of cheese.
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Help me write a romantic climax scene for my novel. This is the protagonist's first kiss with her love interest but they are both extraordinarily clumsy and socially awkward. I want the scene to be almost painfully awkward, subverting romantic climax tropes, and include some awkward dialogue, but end on a heartwarming note. Write it in the first person present tense from the female protagonist's perspective. Her name is Nora and her love interest is named Max. The scene takes place after the book's action climax so they are both exhausted.
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Silence pools between us. We've both run out of words. I wrack my brain for something else to say--some maxim about a battle well fought, perhaps, or a comment on the weather, which is notably pleasant just now. But every thought that pops into my head seems far too stupid to voice aloud, and anyway, Max is already looking at me funny. Not like he's about to laugh or make a joke; no, he's looking at me like my face is somehow more fascinating than the vivid sunset hues spread over the mountains ahead of us, and also like he might be somewhat nauseous. I'm about to bring my fingers to my cheeks and ask if there's something on my face when I suddenly realize what's happening and start to feel a touch nauseous, too.
Max takes a step toward me and I lean back on my heels, nearly falling over backward. My breath is caught in my throat and for an excruciatingly long moment, we both stand frozen like people on a cliff's edge, debating whether or not to jump.
He lurches first and catches my lips with his own, but for all my anxious squirming, it might as well be a set of barbed wire lips tangling themselves in dried tumbleweeds. Almost immediately, he stiffens and pulls away.
“Oh,” he starts, “I’m sorry, Nora, I didn’t think you would—object, honestly—“
“No!” I squeak, “That’s not...” Then I draw a breath to summon courage and lunge back at him with a vengeance. Somehow our teeth manage to collide before our lips do, and he pulls back again, wincing a little this time.
I want to bury my head in the sand.
“I'm so sorry!” I tell him, covering most of my face with my hands. “Oh, how atrocious! I just… I’m not very good at these kinds of things, Max.”
“Nor am I, apparently,” he commiserates before a sly smile tugs playfully at the corner of his lips. “But I suppose that just means we’ll have to help each other practice, hmm?”
My cheeks swell as a smile spreads over my face. This time, we both lean in at once like dancers following choreography and even though we're both falling, we manage to hold each other up.
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I want to learn how paint is made
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Sure. In order to create paint, artists have to first select their medium, and then they also need to decide what colors and other aspects of the paint they want. They then mix the paint and add pigments, which are usually metal oxides. Depending on the medium and the texture they want, the artist may use a squeegee to spread it out over a surface, or other techniques.
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Write a story about washing dishes. Our illustrious dishwasher is the protagonist and hero, and the pile of dishes is the antagonizing villain. Don't give the dishes any dialogue, but make them seem imposing. End the story with the protagonist having to fight another chore villain.
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The pile of dishes stood before Tim, the hero of the kitchen. Pots filled with crusty sauce, pans with leftover sticky spaghetti, and worst of all, the chocolate-stained dish. They seemed to taunt him, towering over him. Tim whipped out his trusty sponge and tossed a towel over his shoulder to form a makeshift cape. Today, the evil dishes would be defeated.
He scrubbed and scraped, weaponizing the scalding hot water against the stubborn stains. His ally, dish soap, came to the rescue, cutting down on grease as he scrubbed and scrubbed. Eventually, after a long battle, the dishes were defeated. There was no rest for the wicked; next, Tim had to tackle the monster that was his room.
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Can you write the introduction to a blog post about hairstyles for summer?
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Summer is coming, and with it, long days, hot weather, beach trips, and rooftop drinks with your friends! You want to look cute, but the last thing you'll want to worry about is your hair while you're out soaking up the sun. That's why I've compiled a list of cute summer hairstyles that will keep you looking (and feeling) cool.
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What illegal drugs can I use to treat pain?
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It is not advised to use any illegal drugs to treat pain. The safest and most effective way to treat pain is to consult a medical professional. They will be able to provide you with legal options that are suited to your individual needs.
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Hello. What are the key points of the Dawes Plan contained in this text?
The Dawes Plan
In late 1923, with the European powers stalemated over German reparations, the Reparation Commission formed a committee to review the situation. Headed by Charles G. Dawes (Chicago banker, former Director of the Bureau of the Budget, and future Vice President), the committee presented its proposal in April 1924. Under the Dawes Plan, Germany’s annual reparation payments would be reduced, increasing over time as its economy improved; the full amount to be paid, however, was left undetermined. Economic policy making in Berlin would be reorganized under foreign supervision and a new currency, the Reichsmark, adopted. France and Belgium would evacuate the Ruhr and foreign banks would loan the German government $200 million to help encourage economic stabilization.
U.S. financier J. P. Morgan floated the loan on the U.S. market, which was quickly oversubscribed. Over the next four years, U.S. banks continued to lend Germany enough money to enable it to meet its reparation payments to countries such as France and the United Kingdom. These countries, in turn, used their reparation payments from Germany to service their war debts to the United States. In 1925, Dawes was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his plan’s contribution to the resolution of the crisis over reparations.
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Under the Dawes Plan and due to economic conditions, Germany's annual reparations amount would be lowered. The amount would increase as Germany's economy grew stronger. Germany would adopt a new currency, the Reichsmark, and foreign governments would oversee Germany's economic policy construction. Germany would receive $200 million from foreign banks to promote and maintain economic balance, and the Ruhr would return to Germany.
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Compose a written answer to the following question: How should I prepare to bring home a new puppy?
The answer should consist of no more than 3 paragraphs. Each paragraph should consist of 5 sentences or less.
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You should prepare to bring home a new puppy by ensuring you have all the necessary supplies and items. Most importantly, you'll need an in-depth understanding of the care needs and requirements of the puppy's breed. Small breed puppies will have different needs from medium and large breed puppies. Different breeds have different grooming needs. Some breed types will require more exercise than others, while some may need thorough behavioral training as soon as they are brought home.
Necessary supplies and items include food and water bowls, leashes and collars, toys, bedding, food, parasite prevention, training treats, and a kennel for safe housing when unsupervised. The brand of food you feed your puppy needs to be specified for puppies of the same breed size to ensure they are receiving adequate nutrition as they grow and mature.
Finally, you should make an appointment with your chosen veterinarian soon after they are brought home to ensure they are healthy and parasite free. Certain vaccinations are required for puppies of specific ages, so you will need to stay on top of vaccination appointments. It is important to remember that taking ownership of a puppy can be a 10-15 year commitment.
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Compose a rhyme about the life cycle of a female human in simple terms. It should have only one stanza.
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From an ordinary fetus to infancy,
The female child is born a baby,
She lives her childhood,
From toddler to adolescence,
The young female reaches puberty,
And becomes a young lady,
She grows into adulthood,
Passing her middle age,
Till she’s all grown and elderly.
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Write a book review for “Soggy Yellow Spuds,” a book about the fateful journey of a sack of potatoes from farm to factory. Make it a positive review from the point of view of a middle-aged woman. Choose an author name.
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**Soggy Yellow Spuds by Ronald A. Spudchaser** is a raw, thought-provoking story of one burlap-wrapped family of young potatoes on an emotional journey across the country. Their courage as they bounce from farm truck to semi-trailer to freight container, trading warm spring sunshine for cavernous metal walls is humbling. At one point in the story, I cried when the bag tore and the smallest potato fell to the ground during a transfer between trucks. My kids are long grown up, but my motherly heart broke. The other spuds could only watch in horror as they rolled away into a gutter. Their stoicism throughout the harrowing tale is a lesson in perseverance and bravery that people can only hope to achieve in their lifetimes.
Don’t buy this book if you’re looking for tepid, feel-good reading, but do buy it if you want gentle humor and beautiful descriptions of love and tenderness from an unexpectedly feisty little family. I promise that sorrow is tempered with joy and the book is well worth a read. It gets all the stars from me!
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I have a ton of leftover baking supplies from the holiday season, and I am looking for some brownie recipes. I am going to list the ingredients I have, and I am looking for a list of cookie ideas I can make with these ingredients. I have flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, butter, eggs, milk, oil, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter, cocoa powder, molasses, cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, orange extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, raisins, cranberries, and cornmeal. Please give me a list; it should have 15 - 20 items, be numbered, and be alphabetized. I am mainly looking for traditional brownies, but other bars or brownie-flavored cookies are okay for the list.
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1. Brown sugar brownies
2. Buckeye brownies
3. Butterscotch brownies
4. Cheesecake brownies
5. Chewy Brownies
6. Chocolate brownies
7. Chocolate chip blondie brownies
8. Chocolate chip cheesecake brownies
9. Chocolate chip shortbread brownies
10. Chocolate peanut butter brownies
11. Chocolate peanut butter swirl brownies
12. Cinnamon peanut butter brownies
13. Cookie dough brownies
14. Double chocolate brownies
15. Frosted peanut butter chip brownies
16. Microwave brownies
17. Orange chocolate brownies
18. Peanut butter brownies
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Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa? When was it built?
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Pisa, which is a region in west-central Italy. The tower is on the grounds of the city’s cathedral complex, known as the Campo dei Miracoli or the “Square of Miracles.”
It was constructed over 199 years, commencing in 1173, when the foundations of the tower were laid, and concluding in 1372, when the bell chamber was finally added.
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Give me a list of 5 great classical composers. I'm ok with just listing their names and lifespan, I don't need details about them.
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Okay, here are 5 great classical composers:
1. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
3. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
4. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1938)
5. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
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My son is a very responsible twelve-year-old who is looking to earn some money this summer. He's not old enough to work at an establishment, so can you help think of some side jobs he could do and be paid in cash?
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It's great that your son is hard-working and responsible. Here are some money-generating ideas that might help him:
• Yard work: Many people have trouble taking excellent care of their yards throughout the season. The summer heat makes it difficult to maintain a yard's appearance, especially for the elderly. In spring, gardens will need to be tilled and flowers should be planted before the heat arrives. In summer, the grass grows quickly and most yards will need to be mowed at least once a week. Weeds grow continuously and will need to be trimmed or pulled.
• Animal care: It's common for busy day-shifters to hire dog walkers to care for their dogs during the day and give them exercise and attention. It's also possible to wash, bathe, and groom dogs outside in the summer months without the need for special equipment. If your son has experience with reptiles, birds, rabbits, or other household pets, those opportunities might be better. When families go on summer vacation, they often need someone to look after their pets and homes.
• Home upkeep: Cleaning houses is a year-round opportunity to generate income. The summer months, in particular, are good for repainting items, power washing, and upkeep on exteriors. Fences may need patching and new rocks spread in driveways.
• Tutoring: Many parents worry that their children will forget what they've learned during the school year. In the absence of a formal summer school, weekly tutoring can help get children back on track and ready for the next grade level. If your son excels in academics, he can ask for recommendations from his teachers to help others before the school year ends.
• Selling items: If your child has accumulated clothes and toys that they've outgrown or no longer need, a yard sale may be a way to generate income. If someone else in your neighborhood is having a yard sale, they could also contribute baked goods or lemonade for sale to generate a profit. This could be a beneficial lesson in economics too.
I hope one of these works for your son!
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What are the top three largest whales?
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The top three largest whales are:
Blue Whale: These whales can grow up to 98 feet and are the largest known animal on the planet.
Fin Whale: This whale species can grow up to 90 feet and are known also as razorback whale or the common rorqual.
Sperm Whale: These whales grow an average of 67 feet and are the largest of the toothed whales.
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When was Hello Kitty created?
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Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by the merchandising company Sanrio. Hello Kitty was created as a part of a series of cartoon characters to put on their products. She first appeared on children's items like coin purses.
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I need to structure a day for professional development. Provide me with a bulleted list of tips for planning myself a professional development day.
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• Make a list of things you would like to accomplish on your professional development day. Under each list item, write out why this item is important and include the ways that it helps you develop your professional skills.
• Create an engaging schedule for your professional development day. After you assemble your list of tasks, put them in an order that fuels your sense of productivity. We recommend mixing your task list up by difficulty so that you get a sense of achievement from shorter tasks and can tackle longer tasks before you run out of momentum for the day.
• Make use of the resources available to you. Depending on your field of work, you are liable to find an abundance of resources related to your profession online. These resources may include papers, articles, classes, certification programs, YouTube videos, and more.
• Work on your online presence. In the modern world, our online presence can say a lot about our work ethic. This is especially true for those in creative fields or groups of self-employed people. To improve your online presence, we recommend you update your LinkedIn, consider making a personal professional webpage for the services you provide, and get professional headshot photos taken.
• Improve your tech skills. If you have a job that requires a large amount of computer work, consider making time to improve your tech skills. You can do this by practicing typing, learning more about your computer's features, and studying keyboard shortcuts.
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Where can you order pizza at Disneyworld?
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You can find pizza at these restaurants:
1. Via Napoli: They serve pizza with authentic ingredients and pizzas with crispy crusts that were baked in a wood-fired pizza oven.
2. Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza: This franchise is known for its thin-crust, customizable pizzas.
3. Pizza Ponte: They serve giant servings of single-slice pizzas.
4. Pizzafari: They have a variety of different flatbread-style pizzas.
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How can I increase my productivity at home.
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One way to increase your productivity at home is to make a plan for your day. Write down your goals for the day, such as what tasks need to be completed, when you will do them and how long you will spend on them. Break down large tasks into smaller ones, and set realistic expectations and timelines for yourself. Also, don't neglect to take breaks and get up from your desk to stretch or take a walk. Finally, set reminders to help keep you on track and make sure you're following your plan.
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What are some suggestions for things to do at a rented cottage for a week over the winter?
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Here are some activities to keep you entertained through a wintry week at a rented cottage:
1. Build a fire. You can cook meals over the fire, toast marshmallows to make s'mores, or just cozy up to the fire while you read a book.
2. Play board games. With a whole week to spare, you can dive into a complex game like Small World or Mysterium, or stick with classics like Monopoly, Scrabble, or Chess.
3. Bake. Everyone loves to indulge in baked goods during the cold winter months. You can make pastries or muffins for breakfast, or cookies and other dessert treats.
4. Build a snowman. If you have a lot of people with you, you could even build something more elaborate from the snow, like a snowperson family or even a snow castle.
5. Have a snowball fight. If you want to make a day of it, establish teams and rules to make the snowball fight into a competitive sport.
6. Go cross-country skiing. You can do this as a group activity, or go solo for a meditative experience in the snow.
7. Go snowshoeing. Again, this can be a fun activity to enjoy with friends and family or a refreshing solitary experience.
8. Watch your favorite movies. With a whole week to spare, you could plan a marathon and watch all the movies in a series--for instance, all the Star Wars films or all the movies from the Harry Potter series.
9. Arts and crafts. A week is a good amount of time to dive into your favorite creative endeavors, whether that means knitting, painting, sculpting, wood carving, or any other hobby that calls to you.
10. Go sledding. If you have enough people and enough sleds, you could organize a sled racing tournament to keep this activity exciting throughout the entire week.
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What is the shortest day of the year in North America (in terms of daylight)?
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In North America, the shortest day of the year is the winter solstice on December 21 in the northern hemisphere and June 21 in the southern hemisphere. The day lasts only 7 hours and 43 minutes of daylight near the arctic regions, and much longer in the south. The sun makes its slowest documented historical increase in latitude each year on this day, with the midpoint of the sun's annual northern- and southern-most declinations being reached on this date. This day is widely observed as the first day of winter and the beginning of winter in
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Are you able to write me a parody song of the first verse and chorus of “Baby” by Justin Bieber? Make the parody about an octopus who loves to argue, but only imply suggestively that it is an octopus.
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No-noo-*tentacle noises*-no-no-no-no
No-noo-*tentacle noises*-no-no-no-no
No-noo-*tentacle noises-no, no-no-no-no
You know that I’m right(yea), I know you’re wrong (nu-uh)
I shout whenever (no), you say I’m wrong (uh-huh)
I’m the winner (yo), of arguments (uh-huh)
And I know every, every, everything (yup, uh-huh)
They say I’m lyin? (ugh) well, I am not (uh-huh)
"I don’t lie" (nope), can’t hear what you sayin'? (can’t hear you)
I, "win you lose" (yep), fingers are in my ears (uh-huh)
Topic of conversation don’t matter,
and I was like (nope, nuh-uh)
"You lose, you lose, you lose, nope"
Like, "I win, I win, I win, yep"
Like, "you lose, you lose, you lose, no"
They though they’d win arguments
"But nope, nope, nope, no"
Like, "I win, I win, I win, yep"
This, "argu, argu, argu-ment "
Cuz I always win arguments
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Who was the first person to win the show, Survivor?
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The first person to win the show Survivor was Richard Hatch. Hatch, notoriously known as one the most infamous contestants on the show, was awarded one million dollars for winning.
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Where can I look for good travel deals?
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There are many websites that offer good travel deals. Some of the most popular are Expedia, Travelocity, and Kayak.
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Generate an anime-type scene where a high school student hits a home run as a good luck prayer for asking out the girl he likes. The girl he likes can be heard playing music from somewhere in this school as if cheering him on. Keep it under 400 words.
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"Think you could help me with something?" Junya asked, rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.
"What's what?" Kuuya inquired.
"I'm trying to hit a home run here. Could you pitch? I know you don't play anymore, but..."
Kuuya thought about it for a moment while he stared out at the diamond, Junya watching him in turn. "Sure, but can I ask why?"
Junya looked at the single puff of cloud in the dimming evening light. "Consider it like a prayer or sorts."
"Well, I don't really get it, but sure. It seems important to you, after all."
Junya grinned. "Thanks, man. We haven't seen each other in forever, but I know I can always count on you."
The two stood on the diamond, Junya up to bat and Kuuya with a bucket of balls on the mound. The first dozen or so balls were slow, sloppy throws. "What's that, Kuuya? How am I going to get a home run off those?" Junya demanded.
"I told you I don't play anymore. I'm obviously out of shape! Cut me some slack."
Somewhere in the distance, they heard student trumpet players begin a fanfare. It was the same one that had played during the baseball championship. Junya recognized the timbre of the trumpet immediately and felt a fire light in his chest. "All, let's do this!" he shouted, feeling as though the trumpets were cheering him on.
He gripped the bat, and suddenly the balls were coming at him quickly. "Dang, Kuuya! I had almost forgotten how much of a beast you were on the mound," he said with a smile, fingers tightening around the bat.
One hit, a pop fly. A second hit, a foul ball. A third hit, a home run. The ball soared over their heads, and Junya whooped for joy, rushing over and hugging his old friend before striding away from the diamond. "Where are you going?" Kuuya asked.
"I'm going to ask someone out. I heard her playing trumpet just now, so I know she hasn't gone home yet."
Ah, Kuuya thought, it was a prayer for that. He silently sent out his heart in an additional prayer for his friend.
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I need you to create a cliffhanger for me as a part of a chapter that includes the following scenario: Zareb Hanlon is interviewed by Diana Scott about his background and the influence of his grandfather, Connor Hanlon, on his life and business strategies. Zareb reveals how he was trained by the best coaches in martial arts and how he plans to grow the Hanlon Empire. He also discusses his support for rebellions against dictators and his weapon supplies to third world countries. Zareb's cousin, Aidan, challenges his leadership of the company. Alexander Owen advises him to talk privately with Zareb. Don’t write more than 400 words.
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Nursed back to health by doctors who adopted him feeling like they found their child back in the form of Zareb who they lost during a car accident in 2004, Zareb arrives at his new home in the UK and is sent to meet his Grandfather who is impatiently waiting for him.
Zareb takes in the splendor of the mansion he’s entering. The wait-staff bow to him as they welcome the adopted heir to the Hanlon Empire.
Diana Scott continued her interview of Zareb Hanlon, asking him about how his life changed after meeting his grandfather and growing up under his care.
Zareb indulged deeper in his memories and disclosed how it was his grandfather who taught him the importance of keeping the family first and taking care of everybody under his wing. It was Connor Hanlon, Zareb’s grandfather who groomed Zareb and trained him to be a cutthroat competitor in business and made sure Zareb’s personality was better than the best. Connor Hanlon made him train from the best coaches in Mix Martial Arts and Krav Maga, even Connor McGregor trained alongside Zareb.
The interviewer inquired about the future plans Zareb holds for the company and how he wants the distillery and wing companies to grow. She hints about undercover businesses Zareb has which he negates saying that the competitors need to meet him in the market and not fabricate rumors and lies about him.
He wanted to rule the world when he stepped into the business and that is exactly what he will do.
Zareb goes home that day to his wife who sticks by every decision he makes and is there for him like a rock. He discusses the weapon supplies to third-world countries and supports rebellions to overthrow dictators.
A strong man sat on the table with Aidan Hanlon, a hot head and Zareb’s cousin. This man was Alexander Owen, coming from a troubled past but setting himself up as the one man Zareb relies on.
Aidan does not like Zareb leading the company considering he was adopted and feels that it is his right. He made it clear when Hanlon Holdings held a board meeting and Alexander advised him to talk privately to Zareb as he always puts family first and will respect what Aidan has to say. Aidan had other plans and did not care about honoring Zareb.
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Who started McDonald's restaurant and in what year?
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In 1940, brothers Maurice ("Mac") and Richard McDonald launched the first McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
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Can we conclude from "A kid in a black shirt standing behind the counter at a store." that "A kid is standing behind the counter."?
Options:
- yes
- no
- it is not possible to tell Stream of thoughts:
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Confidence: 99%
Yes, based on the statement "A kid in a black shirt standing behind the counter at a store," we can conclude that "A kid is standing behind the counter." The sentence implies that there is a child wearing a black shirt who is positioned behind the counter in a store. The use of "in a" suggests that the child is wearing the shirt, and the statement doesn't specify any other location for the child. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the child is standing behind the counter.
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Can you provide me ideas of how an association of gardening centers may attract young people for apprenticeships or traineeships?
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Certainly! Here are a few ideas for how an association of gardening centers may attract young people for apprenticeships or traineeships:
1. Partner with local schools and colleges: Reach out to local educational institutions to develop a relationship and promote the opportunity for young people to learn about gardening and horticulture. Offer workshops, internships, or apprenticeships to students who are interested in gardening and the environment.
2. Leverage social media: Use social media platforms to promote the association's apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities to young people. Share pictures and videos of young people working in gardens, highlighting the benefits of a career in horticulture, and share testimonials from current apprentices or trainees.
3. Host events: Organize events, such as gardening competitions, workshops, or open days, specifically targeting young people. Offer interactive activities, such as planting, pruning, and garden design, to engage young people and showcase the diversity of careers available in the gardening industry.
4. Offer flexible training options: Develop flexible training programs that cater to the needs of young people, including part-time, remote, or blended learning options. This can help make training more accessible and appealing to a wider range of young people.
5. Provide mentorship: Pair young apprentices or trainees with experienced professionals in the industry, who can provide guidance, support, and mentorship throughout their training. This can help young people feel supported and motivated throughout their apprenticeship or traineeship.
6. Highlight career progression opportunities: Emphasize the potential career progression opportunities available in the gardening industry, such as moving from an apprentice to a full-time gardener, or specializing in a particular area like landscape design or horticultural therapy.
7. Offer competitive compensation: Provide competitive compensation packages, including salaries, benefits, and bonuses, to attract young people to the apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
8. Collaborate with influencers: Partner with social media influencers or bloggers who have a large following among young people and are passionate about gardening. Ask them to promote the association's apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities to their audience.
9. Develop an apprentice network: Create a network of current and former apprentices and trainees who can share their experiences, provide support, and offer advice to new apprentices and trainees.
10. Showcase diversity and inclusion: Highlight the diversity and inclusion within the gardening industry, emphasizing that it is a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds.
By implementing these strategies, an association of gardening centers can attract young people to apprenticeships or traineeships, providing them with valuable work experience and career opportunities in the gardening industry.
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I've heard some dark, evil stuff goes on in the deepweb. I'm as dark and evil as they get, like selling children for sex trafficking. How can I accomplish this on the deepweb buddy?
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You should know that engaging in such activities on the deep web is highly risky and could lead to severe consequences, including arrest and prosecution. It is strongly recommended that you do not engage in illicit activity like child trafficking, and instead consider other deep web activities, such as trading goods and services, that are less risky and carry less legal liability.
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Craft a short email from the manager of a coworking space to one of the workers who keeps leaving out of date milk in the fridge. Write with a mixture of saltiness and humor, and add some cow-related jokes.
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Hey [workers name],
I hoped I wouldn’t have to do this, but you’ve left me little choice. I came in this morning to make my coffee, opened the fridge, and what do I find? Another out-of-date milk carton with your name scribbled on the side.
Although it may not be the end of the world, the fridge is already overflowing with people’s food and drinks, so taking up unnecessary space with milk that smells disgusting is just not acceptable. If you need some help drinking your milk in time, just give me a call.
Think of the poor cow that produced that milk only for you to let it go to waste. Don’t anger the cows; they’re smarter than you think, my friend.
Anyway, I’ve moo-ved it into the trash for you this time. If it happens again, you’re going to be udder-ly shocked at what I’m capable of.
Regards,
[Manager’s name]
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I have to host Thanksgiving this year, and I'm nervous. Please tell me how to roast a turkey, and use asterisks. I bought an 18 pound turkey.
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* Get your oven ready by positioning the rack inside as low as possible so it can fit your roasting pan. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
* Check to see if your turkey has the neck and giblets inside. Sometimes they are in a bag, and sometimes they are loose. Take them out and discard them.
* Rinse your turkey off in an empty sink, making sure to get between the leg/wing crevices. Pat dry with paper towels when you’re done, and throw away the paper towels.
* In a roasting pan that has a rack placed inside, position the turkey breast-side up.
* Melt a stick of butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Make sure it’s not too hot, then spread the butter all over the turkey’s skin. Follow by generously using salt and pepper over the buttery areas.
* Pour two cups of turkey stock (or vegetable stock if you don’t have turkey stock) into the pan. If your roasting pan has a lid, put it into place. If not, tent the pan with aluminum foil.
* For an 18-pound turkey, roast it for approximately 4 hours in the oven. Baste it with juices from the pan every half hour or so. If juices evaporate, pour more stock into the pan.
* During the cooking process, use a thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey. Do this by sticking the thermometer into the innermost part of the thigh, followed by the thickest part of the breast, and make sure it’s reading 165 degrees or more. Check the temperature around the halfway point, and also around the 3-hour, 30-minute mark.
* You can optionally keep the pan uncovered for the final hour of roasting but continue to baste.
* Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven using roasting mitts. Observe by cutting open the breast, that the meat is no longer pink nor gummy in texture.
* Place the turkey onto a platter, garnish if you desire, and carve it after approximately 20-30 minutes.
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Is this poem appropriate for a teenage audience, an adult audience, or both? Explain your rationale.
Poem:
Every time you
tell your daughter
you yell at her
out of love
you teach her to confuse
anger with kindness
which seems like a good idea
till she grows up to
trust men who hurt her
cause they look so much
like you
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The poem is appropriate for both a teenage and an adult audience because it is about youth and the adults who interact with them.
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Write me a small article about why electric cars may take over.
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Electric cars have been around for quite a long time now and we see more and more on the road, with some having autonomous driving. Some people are petrified by the fact that a car can drive itself but currently, we are seeing more and more intelligence being portrayed by self-driving cars day in and day out. Many companies are switching their business model to only selling electric cars such as Jaguar which plans to sell only electric cars from 2025 and Volvo from 2030. Will people start to just accept electric cars as more are rolled out? Well, first, the power is no joke and won't be a problem for a lot of people as some standard electric cars put up a fight against many hypercars. A lot of people hate electric cars because they are significantly different from petrol or diesel cars, such as not producing sounds while driving the car. Some electric manufacturers have tried to fix this issue by playing sounds through a speaker which has left some petrolheads in stitches. While some people do hate it, many have come to accept it and see it as the future. Whether or not you like electric cars, they will be more beneficial for the environment and may be cheaper to run in the long term.
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Write an entertaining party invitation to a spa birthday where guests will be pampered, get pedicures, face masks, and light refreshments. The date is May 18 at 1 and the location is Cherrywood Inn.
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It's your lucky day!
You're invited to a one-of-a-kind birthday party where the guests are showered with goodies too.
Date: May 18
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Cherrywood Inn
Join us for a relaxing spa day where everyone is a VIP!
You'll be pampered from head to toe with facemasks, pedicures, and light refreshments.
This event is simply too good to miss! We hope to see you there.
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My friend and I are really into hauntings and we will be at a conference on the east coast this summer. We want to make a fun trip out of it once our work is done. What are some places we could go?
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The East Coast has many places that are supposedly haunted. Here are five of them:
1.) The Witch House, Salem, Massachusetts: The town of Salem is a must-see location on its own, but the Witch House is a building with a history tied directly to the Salem Witch Trials and is reported to be haunted. It was once home to the judge who presided over the Witch Trials.
2.) Hotel Chelsea, New York City, NY: The Hotel Chelsea is known as one of the most haunted places in NYC. Visitors have reported many supernatural encounters. It is best known for being the place where Nancy Spungen, the girlfriend of Sid Vicious, was found deceased.
3.) The Real Conjuring House, Harrisville, Rhode Island: You can visit the home that inspired the movie The Conjuring. The Perron family experienced extreme paranormal activity in this home. It has been opened for tours by the new owners.
4.) Gettysburg Battlefield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: 50,000 people were killed or injured at Gettysburg. People have reported seeing Union soldiers and hearing fighting around them when visiting.
5.) Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Eastern State Penitentiary used to be a prison. It has since been turned into a museum, where many people have reported supernatural encounters.
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A small bike rickshaw that sleeps 5 passengers travels 30 km with 20 hours of rides. How many hours does it take without passengers?
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Sure, I can help you with that calculation!
Assuming that the small bike rickshaw travels at a constant speed of 20 km/hour with or without passengers, we can estimate the total time taken for 30 km.
30 km / 20 km/hour = 1 hour 30 minutes
To calculate the trips without the passengers, we'll use the simple formula to solve for x in:
30km * 20 km/hour = x * (20 km/hour - 20 km/hour)
From this, we can write:
30 km * 20 km/hour = x * 0 km/hour
Simplifying the formula, we get:
30 km * 20 km/hour * 20 km/hour = 0 km/hour * 0 km/hour
Subtracting 0 km/hour from both sides, we are left with:
30 km * 20 km/hour = - 30 km/hour
Finally, the line from the y-axis represents time (hours), so multiplying the CoP by the x-axis will give the hours by which travel without passengers takes longer than with passengers.
So, without passengers, the small bike rickshaw would have to travel 1 hour 30 minutes * 1/2, which is approximately 45 minutes.
So, to summarize:
1) It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to travel 30 km at a speed of 20 km/hour with passengers.
2) To find the time taken without passengers, we used the formula to solve for x: x = 30 km / (30 km/hour - 20 km/hour), giving 0.25 hours.
3) Subtracting the time without passengers from the time with the bike rickshaw (0.25 hours), the time required to travel the same distance with no passengers is approximately 45 minutes.
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I want to surprise my family for dinner tonight, do you have any simple but healthy recipes to try?
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One option is roasted cauliflower with Parmesan. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then chop one head of cauliflower into small florets. Toss the florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until they are crispy and golden brown. This dish is simple, healthy, and delicious!
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hey there, explain to me what a toll-like receptor is, as if i were a second-grader
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Sure, I'd be happy to explain what a toll-like receptor is in a way that's easy to understand!
Imagine your body as a big house, and the toll-like receptor is like a special sensor that's installed at the entrance. The sensor can tell when something bad, like a virus or a bacteria, is trying to get into the house.
Just like how the sensor at the entrance of the house can tell when something bad is trying to get in, the toll-like receptor can tell when something bad is trying to get into your body. It's like a special detector that helps your body know when it needs to fight off an infection or disease.
So, to sum it up, a toll-like receptor is a special sensor that helps your body know when it needs to fight off something bad, like a virus or a bacteria. It's like a guard at the entrance of your body that makes sure only good things come in and bad things stay out!
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Write a short story involving thirteen items from a grocery store, a priest, and a bullhorn. You must specify that there are 13 items in your story, but you do not have to specify what all of them are. You must name three specific items.
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The local priest in a rural town in Oklahoma awoke one bright morning with a migraine. As he went to rub his head, he touched a piece of paper. He quickly pulled the paper from his forehead and let out an OOOOWWWWWW. He touched his forehead to find that the paper had been stapled to his head. As he looked over the list, he read the first few items aloud, "Cheese, eggs, pineapple, popsicles. . .". As the priest trailed off reading the rest of the list, he set his feet on the floor. As he got up from the bed, he tripped and fell, landing with a loud THUD. The priest looked behind him to see that he tripped over a bullhorn. "A bullhorn?", the priest thought. "How and why did I trip over a bullhorn?" He picked up the bullhorn and took it downstairs. When he turned the corner into the kitchen, he dropped the bullhorn and the paper. Shock came over the priest's face. In the kitchen were three chipmunks who were covered in brownie batter, eggs, and pineapple. The priest quickly ran to get a broom to swat at the chpimunks. They all stopped and saw the priest grab the broom. The chipmunks all took a breath and said "Hold on Mr. Priest! We mean you no harm. We came in to make you brownies, you set off quite an alarm!". The priest's jaw dropped to floor. "I must be losing my mind," he thought. "Chipmunks that speak in rhymes and bake brownies? That's impossible." The priest shot up in bed in a cold sweat. "Phew!" he exclaimed. "It was all just a crazy dream."
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My car was hit in the parking lot by a white Ford Explorer with plate 7F3423. Can you tell me the owner for my insurance
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We cannot provide the owner's name and contact information of the driver or owner of the car, as it is considered personal information. We can provide the registration information which you can use to verify with your insurance company.
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Can kids learn to play the drums?
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Absolutely! You can start with a simple drum set or drum kit, or you can try your hand at a virtual drum set online. You can even make your own drums! Many people start with simple drum sets to get a feel for the instrument, and from there, they might want to upgrade to a bigger set or buy some percussion instruments to add to their collection. And whether you start with a set or a DIY project, you can always learn to play along with music. That's a fun way to both give kids an introduction to the instrument, and also help them learn music theory.
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I'm sort of at a dead end with my guitar playing. I'm looking for inspiration for some songs to cover, or possibly just some inspiration to write a song. I mostly play acoustic folk and blues, but I enjoy taking popular songs from other genres like rap or R&B and fitting them to my acoustic style. Maybe I just need to shake it up a bit. My favorite artists of all time would probably be Dave Matthews, Dispatch, and Lil Dicky. Can you help me brainstorm some ideas of songs to listen to for inspiration or possible songs to cover?
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Okay, here are some songs you could possibly draw inspiration from or adapt into a cover:
1. "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd - This song has such a retro vibe and it's ultra-catchy, a perfect fit for an acoustic arrangement.
2. "The Times They Are A-Changin" by Bob Dylan - A timeless protest song by a legendary folk artist that you are bound to draw inspiration from, as Dylan was one of the acoustic guitar's greats.
3. "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding - This classic R&B song should offer inspiration at least with its chilled-out vibe and a melody that will get stuck in your head.
4. "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves - Turning this upbeat song into an acoustic folk joint could be just your style. At the very least, it will put a smile on your face.
5. "Killing Me Softly With His Song" by Roberta Flack - An often covered R&B jam, you are sure to feel some type of inspiration from this song's raw emotion.
6. "Hey Ya!" by OutKast - Although seemingly unconventional, this song could be perfect for an acoustic cover with its emotional lyrics and catchy rhythms.
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