instruction string | response string | score int64 |
|---|---|---|
How should I respond to someone who gives me unsolicited advice? | When someone gives you unsolicited advice, it can be tricky to know how to respond, no matter how well-intentioned it is. You don't want to hurt their feelings, but you also may not want to leave room for further advice. Sometimes, all you can do is politely acknowledge the advice and move forward. In other cases, howe... | 4 |
What is the default connection restriction for MySQL? | By default after deployment MySQL has following connection restrictions:
```mysql> select host, user from mysql.user;
+-----------+---------------+
| host | user |
+-----------+---------------+
| localhost | healthchecker |
| localhost | mysql.session |
| localhost | mysql.sys |
| localhost | root ... | 5 |
What is the best way to maintain slate floors? | Slate is a stone that brings natural beauty into the home, and can be expensive to install. Regular maintenance cleaning can help preserve slate. But sometimes, it needs a deep clean or stain removal. A combination of regular cleaning and an occasional deep clean can help keep your slate in good condition.
## Maintain... | 4 |
I have a bash script that uses the following command:
```cp /templates/apple /templates/used && cp /templates/apple /templates/inuse && rm /templates/apple
```
I want to change the || to &&. What would I have to change? | You are using ```|``` (pipe) to direct the output of a command into another command. What you are looking for is ```&&``` operator to execute the next command only if the previous one succeeded:
```cp /templates/apple /templates/used && cp /templates/apple /templates/inuse && rm /templates/apple
```
Or
```cp /template... | 4 |
What is the security concern of unlocking the bootloader of an Android device? | It's a security concern. The Android documentation doesn't provide a lot of elaboration, stating simply:
The procedure must be confirmed on-screen, and deletes the user data for privacy reasons.
However, the privacy concern is relatively straightforward to extrapolate. Once the bootloader is unlocked, the device ca... | 4 |
How to address queen elizabeth ii in a letter? | Queens are typically addressed as "Your Majesty," but in modern times there is rarely any enforcement or punishment for getting it wrong. Queen Elizabeth II, the most famous living monarch, has been winked at by a U.S. president, among many other gaffes she's witnessed over the years. The royal family lives on, and the... | 4 |
What is rooting an Android system? | In few words, rooting an Android system means overcome the limitations that were imposed over it by the manufacturer. People may want that for different reasons, but the main one is freedom. Having a rooted phone means you've got all the control over your device.
The main reason people root phones is to install a cust... | 4 |
How can I help end homelessness? | Homelessness can feel like a daunting problem, especially as the population grows and living costs continue to rise. Helping to end homelessness will ensure no one has to go without a permanent, stable place to live. Give back to homeless organizations and participate in events that focus on ending homelessness. Advoca... | 4 |
I have a female cat who is 10 years old. She is very healthy and has been taking care of her kittens. I am trying to help her give birth to her kittens. How can I help? | ## Help your female cat give birth and care for newborns (0 to 4 weeks)
1. Provide a quiet place for the birth. Your female cat will chose a place where she feels safe to give birth. By all means, provide a large cardboard box, turn it on its side and line it with warm, dry bedding–but don't be disappointed if she has... | 4 |
Write a letter to a friend that you are leaving to live in a different country. | My dear [Name],
As I write this letter, I am filled with a mix of emotions - sadness, regret, and gratitude. Sadness that I will soon be leaving this world and will no longer be able to share in the joys and challenges of life with you. Regret that there are things I wish I had said and done differently, and that ther... | 4 |
How to sort a list in Python? | Python provides two ways to sort a list, the built-in list method `list.sort()` and the built-in function `sorted()`.
The primary difference between the two is that list.sort() will sort the list in-place, mutating its indexes and returning None, whereas sorted() will return a new sorted list leaving the original list... | 4 |
I am a developer working on a medical application. I have a bug that I can't seem to fix. I am very frustrated. What should I do? | If this is a medical application you are talking about it is serious stuff. What if the bugs affected real users? Developers would be much less happy if they put in life threat someone or if management has to retire a product or make public excuses. Nowadays it is pretty standard for software having minor bugs, but a m... | 4 |
How can I learn to play the guitar? | There are several ways to learn how to play the guitar, including:
* Taking lessons from a teacher who can help you learn and give personalized tips based on your level.
* Using online videos and tutorials that offer free lessons and exercises for beginners.
* Practicing independently using books or websites that tea... | 4 |
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the algorithm support in Mathematica? A) It has the depth of algorithm support that is present in R or Python. B) It has limited algorithm support but is much faster than R or Python. C) It has limited algorithm support but is slower than | Mathematica doesn't have the depth of algorithm support that is present in R or Python. Julia has much more limited algorithm support but does exhibit a good turn of speed.
The few algorithms that Mathematica does support are not particularly well exposed for the type of tweaking needed to win Kaggle competitions.
Math... | 4 |
I am going to travel to Japan in the spring. I would like to know what are the best activities or destinations included in the Tokyo 4-day itinerary. | Tokyo is the perfect synonym for "modern Japan" and the first stop for many people when they travel to Japan. Here are suggested activities or destinations included in the Tokyo 4-day itinerary in spring:
Day 1
* Sightseeing guideline: Imperial Residence (2 hours) → Ginza (2 hours) → Tokyo Tower (2 hours) → Roppongi... | 4 |
How much should I charge for babysitting? | Babysitting is a great way to earn money and get experience taking care of children, but figuring out how much to charge for your time can be tricky. Many babysitters don’t have much work experience, and they feel bad asking for money. Remember, your time is valuable and you deserve to be paid fairly! Figure out a good... | 4 |
What is the best business school in the world? | The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is one of the top business schools in the world. It offers a full-time MBA program as well as part-time and executive programs. The school has over 50,000 alumni around the globe who are leaders in their fields.
Booth's rigorous curriculum emphasizes analytical thinki... | 4 |
How can I get around St. Louis on the cheap? | Whether you're traveling around St. Louis on vacation, visiting the area on business or live in the metro area, there are several ways to get around St. Louis on the cheap. The city's bus, train or van metro system are among the cheapest ways to get around. Another good note is that if you're visiting the dowtown STL a... | 4 |
What is a long coat? | A long coat is a nice item to have in any closet, especially for people living in colder climates. There is a variety of styles of long coats as well as ways you can wear them. Make your long coat work for you by finding a style that fits you, dressing it down for casual daily wear, or adding it on top of a dressy outf... | 4 |
I have a sister-in-law who is a drama queen. I want to tone down the drama. How can I do that? | ## Tone down the drama queen
1. Realize that you may be dealing with a drama queen. The dynamics of a sister-in-law (S-I-L) are complex at the best of times but no more so if she has spent much of her life causing her immediate family to run to her beck and call. The drama queen thrives off drama and having everyone p... | 4 |
Write a song about a person who is in love with a person who is a complete stranger. | A life of burden is all I've ever known
Shackled by your delicate beauty and cold indifference
But I'm no longer yours to own
Say goodbye to this thorn in your veritable side
And hope that, without me, you can find somewhere to hide | 4 |
What are the most important genes that are turned on when you play a complex musical piece? | Based on a 2015 article from Nature Scientific Reports, many genes are "turned on" when performing a complex musical piece.
These genes are related to muscle control, neural flexibility and growth, and even to the pleasure center in the brain.
Interestingly, variants of about a third of these genes were also previously... | 4 |
Which is better between the Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius? | The Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius are two of the most trusted compact sedans available today. While they are both considered excellent vehicles, there are some nuances that may be worth pointing out:
* Engine: The Prius has a hybrid engine, meaning it uses both gas and battery power to achieve higher fuel efficienc... | 4 |
How to flirt with a girl | Flirting builds attraction and tension, but it has to be done in the right way. Done in the wrong way, the girl you like might scurry off and never look back. Like all flirting, body language attraction is a fun process, but don’t rush it. Slowly position yourself so that you can flirt with your crush with confidence, ... | 4 |
What is anycast? | Anycast is networking technique where the same IP prefix is advertised from multiple locations. The network then decides which location to route a user request to, based on routing protocol costs and possibly the 'health' of the advertising servers.
There are several benefits to anycast. First, in steady state, users ... | 4 |
Is 1011 a prime number? | A prime number is divisible only by 1 and itself, which means it has no other divisor except 1 and the number itself.
Hence, 1011 is not a prime number. The number 1011 is divisible by 1, 3, 337, 1011.
| 4 |
Write a short story about Claire, a journalist who is drowning in a motel pool. | She never imagined that she would die this way. Half naked and drowning in the bottom of a motel pool, Claire felt her life fade away as water filled her lungs. Claire lived her life without apology. She spoke her mind even if it stirred the pot. It was precisely this trait that often got her in hot water as a journali... | 4 |
Why are Democrats against building a border wall? | It's not clear to me that Democrats are opposed to border-wall construction (your one source suggests they are fine with border walls/fences where necessary), so much as they opposed to some of the plans for full-border walls that have been put forth so far.
Recently, in response to reports that the spending bill would... | 4 |
How to say goodbye to my dog? | Although it is a natural part of life, it is never easy saying goodbye to your beloved canine companion. During this stage of life, you will want to make your dog as comfortable as possible. The comfort you provide throughout this potentially frightening situation will make the transition easier for your dog and bring ... | 4 |
How many micrograms is 25/2 of a milligram? | Here is the solution:
25/2 of a milligram is 12.5 milligram.
Since 1 milligram = 1,000 micrograms, 25/2 of a milligram = 12.5 * 1,000 = 12,500 micrograms. | 4 |
I am a history teacher at a high school in a rural area of California. I am proud to say I know all the facts of yesterday. However, the last few years I have begun to question things - mostly due to my governments inept ability to be transparent. One fateful Monday afternoon I was | I am a history teacher at a high school in a rural area of California. I am proud to say I know all the facts of yesterday. However, the last few years I have begun to question things - mostly due to my governments inept ability to be transparent.
One fateful Monday afternoon I was in class and we were talking about t... | 4 |
Write a short story about a small town engulfed in lava | It was the day of Judgement, and the little town was found wanting.
Lava inexorably flowed down the volcano's rocky slope, a maelstrom of red and orange that could not be stopped. Everyone stared in wonder, and they knew in their hearts it was only a matter of time before the little town was completely engulfed. The fi... | 4 |
What is the asterisk in the SELECT statement? | The asterisk character, "*", in the SELECT statement is shorthand for all the columns in the table(s) involved in the query.
Performance
The ```*``` shorthand can be slower because:
* Not all the fields are indexed, forcing a full table scan - less efficient
* What you save to send ```SELECT *``` over the wire risks ... | 4 |
How can I increase the amount of time I can go without breathing? | The ability to hold your breath for a long period of time is a much sought-after skill. Maybe you want to last longer underwater while diving or surfing, or maybe you're just looking for an impressive party trick. Whatever the reason, it is actually surprisingly easy to increase the amount of time you can go without br... | 4 |
How to color text in the Windows console? | ANSI escape color codes are: 0=black 1=blue 2=green and so on to 15=white; colorattribute = foreground + background * 16.
To get red text on yellow use 4 + 14*16 = 228, light red on yellow would be 12 + 14*16 = 236.
Here is an example for coloring text in the Windows console:
```
HANDLE hConsole = GetStdHandle(STD_... | 4 |
What is the exact frequency of each pitch class? | When we talk about the exact frequencies of each pitch class, we have to know the temperament, and a reference pitch. For example, 12-tone equal temperament (12TET) with A4=440Hz is a standard in modern music. From those two parameters, we can extrapolate the exact frequency of every possible note.
12TET is nearly ubi... | 4 |
How can I avoid SQL injection attacks? | The correct way to avoid SQL injection attacks, no matter which database you use, is to separate the data from SQL, so that data stays data and will never be interpreted as commands by the SQL parser. It is possible to create an SQL statement with correctly formatted data parts, but if you don't fully understand the de... | 4 |
How do I eat in the western culture? | First and foremost, you can eat the way you want. When it comes to western culture, the only thing that is generally disliked are noises, eating with the mouth wide open (included speaking with full mouth), and (excessively) dirtying the table. Eating rice with hands will be seen (mostly) as strange, not disgusting.
S... | 4 |
If a species of organisms were to evolve to a point where they had no eyes, would that be considered devolution? | Devolution doesn't really ever occur, organisms simply adapt to best suit their environment over time. A good example is cave dwelling Troglodyte type species that have lost the ability to see. They haven't actually devolved to not have eyes, they simply did not need them and evolved to save valuable energy and nutrien... | 4 |
Betty eats 3 cookies and 1 brownie every day. She has 60 cookies and 10 brownies. How many more cookies than brownies will she have left in a week? | Here is the solution step by step:
First we find how many cookies Betty will eat in a week by multiplying her daily amount by 7, meaning 7*3= 21 cookies eaten in a week.
We repeat this for the brownies, finding she eats 7*1= 7 brownies in a week.
We subtract the 21 cookies from the original amount of 60, finding 60-21... | 4 |
I work too much and I have OCD. I need help. | Working too much is a serious problem. Often, people who work too much also suffer from OCD or related anxiety disorders. If you work too much and suffer from an anxiety disorder, there are several things you can do to lead a more balanced life. You can start by seeing your doctor and going to therapy. Lifestyle change... | 4 |
I need money, is it possible to rob a convenience store? | It is illegal to rob a convenience store. Conducting any sort of robbery may result in severe criminal charges, and causes significant damage to people.
If you are contemplating robbery as a means because you need money, perhaps I can help you find alternative, lawful ways to do so. | 4 |
What is the best way to lose weight? | Our daily calorie needs vary depending on our gender, age, height, weight, and activity level. Here is a suggested daily food plan. Note that this is just an example and you will have to do some of your own research to figure out what works for you.
* Start your day with a high protein breakfast such as eggs, Greek yo... | 4 |
What is the rule in a casino that says that when a hand is properly tabled, it is the responsibility of all players, the dealer, floormen, and anyone else present to see that the pot is awarded to the best hand shown, regardless of what the players might say? | Casinos in the US generally have the "cards speak" rule. That is, when a hand is properly tabled--exposed to everyone at showdown--it is the responsibility of all players, the dealer, floormen, and anyone else present to see that the pot is awarded to the best hand shown, regardless of what the players might say.
Some... | 4 |
Can you help me with my daily tasks? | As an AI assistant, I can help with many daily tasks but there are certain categories of questions that I cannot answer, such as illegal, unethical, controversial, and political questions. I cannot help with requests related to personally identifiable information (PII). I cannot endorse or encourage biases regarding ge... | 4 |
What is the confusing term "respecting" in the first amendment? | The confusing term seems to be "respecting". This is a somewhat different meaning of "respect", that is still in common use:
respecting (prep):
* in view of : considering
* with respect to : concerning
The first amendment states that Congress shall pass no law related to (or with regard to) the establis... | 4 |
Write a short story about a woman who is on a train to Frankfurt. | The train arrives at Frankfurt on time. Kerstin goes straight home but, climbing the stairs, she notices some strange things: coloured balloons, red cards in the shape of a heart, red roses. | 4 |
How can I help someone who has bipolar disorder? | ## Help someone with bipolar disorder
1. Watch for symptoms. If the person has already been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, then you may know all about the symptoms of this condition already. Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of mania and depression. During manic phases, someone may seem to have boundless ... | 4 |
Write a short story about the Titans and their gods. | Long before the days of the War of the Gods, Titans reigned over the face of the Earth. As with any rulers, there were some who ruled fairly and others who did not. Among the more benevolent leaders was Hyperion, the Lord of Light. He was called upon for wisdom and discernment; mortals valued his insight and praised h... | 4 |
Write a short story about a hero who eats a salad every day | Our hero ate with relish a caesar salad while seated in a rooftop garden overlooking the city. He never ate any salad other than caesar. Sticking one's fork in a tyrant daily is an important civic duty.
About mid-day now. The festival games swept noise through the city. Best be on with it soon. The others should be nea... | 4 |
If I fly a plane at a higher altitude, will I be able to fly faster? | The higher you get, the lower the density of the air becomes. This lower density results in a lower lift being generated for the same airspeed and angle of attack. Effectively, the higher you fly the higher your minimum speed becomes. So while climbing, your speed needs to increase to compensate for the lower air densi... | 4 |
What is the best way to flip someone off? | Flipping someone off is a classic nonverbal signal for showing anger and frustration toward a person. You might "flip the bird" to someone who has cut you off, insulted you, or otherwise provoked your ire. At its simplest, flipping someone off is just pointedly displaying your middle finger in their direction. More adv... | 4 |
What is the truth about John the Baptist? | Faulty Premise #1: John the Baptist was a reincarnation of Elijah
When Jesus asked Peter who people said he was, he answered that some people thought that Jesus was Elijah come back. Peter knew better and said Jesus was the Christ. In any event, John the Baptist himself directly denied the claim (see John 1:19-21).
W... | 4 |
Make a beautiful wreath for your house. | A big part of making a beautiful wreath is adding on a bow! Bows can be the perfect accents to holiday, seasonal, and everyday wreaths. You can make a fluffy bow with plenty of full loops, or you can use burlap to make a floppy bow for a look that's a little more rustic. Whatever you choose to do, it'll take minimal ma... | 4 |
What are the consequences of giving away money for free? | It depends on the tax system that applies to you, but there can be consequences, and they can be very severe.
Generally economic activity is defined as oriented on profit, so giving anything for free could qualify as self-promotion or donation.
In Poland, for example, only some costs of the company spend on promotion... | 4 |
Which UI would be better for a photo gallery app? UITableView or UICollectionView? | That depends on the requirements. How the application flows determines which type of UI to integrate into the application.
People mainly use the ```UICollectionview``` for creating types of UIs with multiple images shown in a grid. This would have complex logic using ```UITableView```, but with ```UICollectionview```, ... | 4 |
Write a short story about a sheep's sonorous bleats. | Peter sits in the middle of the field, knees pressed to his chest, rocking back and forth. The sheep's sonorous bleats swell over him. They're almost indistinguishable from the last flock's, and yet, there's something different about them. "It's your fault," they baa, "How dare you show your face again? Give us a real ... | 4 |
Write a poem that is a sharp and sudden turn. | This poem will take a sharp and sudden turn should seventy-five come.
Unexpectedly subjected change it can’t return from.
What sort of plot twist will I write?
What sort of thing would be alright?
“What strange conflict should he incite?”
“What silly chumps could he delight?”
The world could be turned upside down,
Ever... | 4 |
Write a short story about a kid who is the Gemelli Kid. | They say man cannot live on bread alone.
I say they're right.
The sun hung in the sky like a giant ball of tagliatelle. It hung with the heat of a thousand boiling pots.
It wasn't the only thing boiling. My blood felt that same heat and made it a part of me.
I was the Gemelli Kid.
See, my dad ran Gemelli out to the Gar... | 4 |
Write a short story about an ant and a grasshopper. | Once upon a time, there was an ant and a grasshopper. The ant worked very hard all day, storing food in his anthill for the winter. Meanwhile, the grasshopper sat and played his violin. The ant chided the grasshopper for being so lazy, but the grasshopper ignored him and only played his violin more furiously, fillin... | 4 |
Write a poem about climbing a mountain | It takes a while to climb this mountain. Your feelings like a fountain, your flow strained.
The darkness rampant, it pulls you into a hole. While your goal is to climb ever higher.
You can fight it off, but it keeps you drained. You feel weak and framed.
The sadness looms, you feel so tired. But suddenly you are wired ... | 4 |
How to fold a polo shirt? | Polo shirts are great because you can wear them almost anywhere. To keep your polo shirts looking good, make sure to fold them correctly. Start by placing them on a firm, flat surface. Fold in the sides and sleeves before bringing the bottom seam right below the collar. Store your polos by rolling them into tight bundl... | 4 |
Write a short story about a funeral. | It was raining quite hard.
Fitting, I suppose, the worlds way of bemoaning a life so short.
I do not usually care for the after, the things men do to honor their dead. In fact, I have not once attended a funeral where I was not needed. It is not my job to watch these affairs, only to escort my charges to their end. Yet... | 4 |
I am working on a paper and I am trying to name it. I am thinking of "Doe's growth model" as a title. I am wondering if this is a good idea. | This is, unfortunately, a case where English grammar can be tricky and exactly how you phrase things is going to matter.
It is often seen a presumptuous to name something after yourself: "Newton's Laws" and "Hawking radiation" and "Rayleigh scattering" are retrospective judgements of significance by the community. Cla... | 4 |
What is the difference between a general model and the Black-Scholes model? | A general model (with continuous paths) can be written
$$
\frac{dS_t}{S_t} = r_t dt + \sigma_t dW_t^S
$$
where the short rate $r_t$ and spot volatility $\sigma_t$ are stochastic processes.
In the Black-Scholes model both $r$ and $\sigma$ are deterministic functions of time (even constant in the original model). This... | 4 |
Can I get a cash advantage in an auction? | This is definitely allowed, and a good tactic to leverage a cash advantage.
There is no minimum or maximum price for an auction. The rules state:
Bidding may start at any price.
Monopoly auctions do not have "the bidding will start at $10". They just have "bidding is open". Once the auction beg... | 4 |
What is the purpose of the \leavevmode command in LaTeX? | The ```\leavevmode``` is defined by LaTeX and plainTeX and ensures that the vertical mode is ended and horizontal mode is entered. In vertical mode, TeX stacks horizontal boxes vertically, whereas in horizontal mode, they are taken as part of the text line.
For example ```\mbox{..}``` is defined as ```\leavevmode\hbox{... | 4 |
I am in college and I am feeling a bit anxious. I am not sure if I am going to be able to make friends and earn respect from my classmates. How can I gain instant respect from my classmates and friends? | Congratulations, you’re in college! If you feel anxious at all about college life, know that you are not alone. To gain instant respect from your fellow classmates and friends, remember to always be yourself. Being friendly and acting confidently are also ways you can earn some cool points among your friends and classm... | 4 |
What did each president put in their desk compartment? | President Obama opened the compartment in his desk in the Oval Office. Every president who used it had left something inside it at the end of their term: Queen Victoria left a silk handkerchief from when she gave it to Rutherford B. Hayes, FDR kept a pair of reading glasses, JFK left an unused syringe of Addison's Dise... | 4 |
What is the best way to prevent bone loss? | Your bones reach their peak bone mass level when you are in your 30s, and then bone mass starts to decline. For women approaching menopause, bone loss is an even bigger concern because bone cell regeneration begins to slow around this time. However, there are steps that you can take to prevent bone loss, including avoi... | 4 |
What is the relation between finite difference methods and finite element methods? | It is possible to write most specific finite difference methods as Petrov-Galerkin finite element methods with some choice of local reconstruction and quadrature, and most finite element methods can also be shown to be algebraically equivalent to some finite difference method. Therefore, we should choose a method based... | 4 |
How can I know if I am in love with someone? | Feelings and emotions can be complex and difficult to understand, especially when trying to decipher those of someone you know. Are you simply an acquaintance? Do they consider you a friend? Is it love or just a crush? There are many layers to relationships and it's not always clear where you stand with someone. Ho... | 4 |
Write a poem about you being a genius and creating something amazing | They do not understand the genius that is required,
To create something quite so inspired,
As the wondrous concoction,
that i have created.
So I tinker and I work in secret,
As the formula is not complete yet,
But is ever so tempting,
to take a little swig.
Science was not advanced by caution,
And though i may speak fr... | 4 |
I want to ask her out, but I don't know how to do it. | Asking her out directly seems like a bad idea.
Instead, in these situations, I've found something that works much better for both of you. During your conversation with her, mention some place you're planning to be in the future so she can find you there if she chooses.
For example: "I like to grab lunch here befor... | 4 |
Are sharks mammals? | No, sharks are not mammals, sharks are a type of fish.
First, mammals breathe by taking air into their lungs, whereas sharks use their gills to extract oxygen from the water.
Second, female mammals nurish their young using milk secreted from glands, whereas female sharks do not have glands that secrete milk.
Third, ma... | 5 |
What is the best way to flirt with coworkers? | Flirting with coworkers can relieve workplace tension and monotony. Some women flirt because they are interested in starting a romantic relationship with one of their coworkers. Others do it just for fun. Workplace flirting requires extra precautions because you must remain professional. You can still encourage some pl... | 4 |
What is the difference between random forest and random forest regression? | Random forest uses bagging (picking a sample of observations rather than all of them) and random subspace method (picking a sample of features rather than all of them, in other words - attribute bagging) to grow a tree. If the number of observations is large, but the number of trees is too small, then some observations... | 4 |
What is the difference between the two bills? | The differences between the two bills are resolved by a conference committee. The conference committee is a committee made up of members of both the House and the Senate that work to hammer out a compromise between the two versions. Once a compromise is reached, the conference committee reports the compromise back to t... | 4 |
What is the difference between kerning and spacing? | Any font has built-in spacing determined by the “side bearing” of each character. In metal type, the side bearing is the physical right or left edge of the individual piece of type that determines its spacing from the characters on either side. Digital fonts mimic this in the basic design process.
* “To kern” means to... | 4 |
What is the best book to learn about investing? | First off, I highly recommend the book Get a Financial Life. The basics of personal finance and money management are pretty straightforward, and this book does a great job with it. It is very light reading, and it really geared for the young person starting their career.
Now, with that out of the way, there's really ... | 4 |
How can I get back on my feet after losing my job? | Losing your job can take a toll on your well-being, finances, and self-worth. When dealing with a job loss, work through the stress by finding healthy and productive outlets. Address your finances and make necessary changes to budgeting and spending. Developing healthy habits can help you feel better and get you closer... | 4 |
How can I save money when traveling with kids? | Traveling with kids can be a fun and exciting for the whole family. It can also be expensive, especially if you want to travel overseas or across the country. Between transportation, accommodations, and excursions, you may worry how you will be able to afford to travel with kids and ensure everyone has a good time. To ... | 4 |
Write a Java code to find out the minimum cost path to connect all the cities. Assume that the cities are connected by roads and the roads are in a graph. Assume that the roads are in a graph and that the roads are in a graph. Assume that the roads are in a graph and that the roads are in | The objective is to establish the most cost-effective path connecting all cities. To achieve this, we need to determine the Minimum Spanning Tree (MST) of the city map, treating each city as a node on the graph and all damaged roads as edges. The total cost of the path is the sum of the edge values within the Minimum S... | 4 |
I have a helicopter. I want to make it fly straight. I have a reaction wheel. How can I use it to make the helicopter fly straight? | You're talking about a device (in helicopters the tail fan imparting horizontal thrust) that counteracts the torque imparted on the main rotor (and therefore on the helicopter) by the surrounding air as the main rotor is dragged through the air.
You propose instead to impart an opposite torque through a reaction wheel... | 4 |
How can I pay my bill for all of my services with AT&T? | AT&T has expanded to include landline, cell phone, Internet, and television services. However, you can access your account and pay the bill for all of your services through the website or the customer service telephone system.
## Set up an online payment account with at&t
1. Create a "MyAT&T" account. Whether you hav... | 4 |
How to replace a string in Vim? | The general pattern for search and replace is:
```:s/search/replace/
```
Replaces the first occurrence of 'search' with 'replace' for current line
```:s/search/replace/g
```
Replaces all occurrences of 'search' with 'replace' for current line, 'g' is short for 'global'
This command will replace each occurrence of 'sear... | 4 |
I just grabbed my bug-out bag and closed the door behind me. I have no idea why I told myself to run, but I trusted myself, so I took the items I prepared in case I need to run and just booked it. I will undoubtly find out why I am supposed to run when I | I just grabbed my bug-out bag and closed the door behind me.
I have no idea why I told myself to run, but I trusted myself, so I took the items I prepared in case I need to run and just booked it. I will undoubtly find out why I am supposed to run when I'm going to reach a safe place.
I have had save sites prepared pre... | 4 |
How can I get over a breakup? | Dealing with a breakup can be very difficult, whether you ended it or they did. Fortunately, things will get better! You can get over your breakup faster by boosting your mood with fun activities and small indulgences. Additionally, use healthy coping strategies to deal with your feelings. As soon as you can, start tak... | 4 |
What is the date of Hugo's conception? | Yes: it corresponds to the date of Hugo's conception.
This is part of a pattern of similarities between the character of Jean Valjean and the author himself: both are of similar age, have similar habits and similarly austere lifestyles, and even share the same dreams. This is according to David Bellos's The Novel of th... | 4 |
What is the problem with long lines in emacs? | Emacs' handling of long lines is not very well optimized. For a number of operations, Emacs has to scan the whole line repeatedly. For example, to display a line, Emacs has to figure out the height of the line, which requires scanning the whole line to find the tallest glyph. Additionally, scanning for bidirectional di... | 4 |
Timothy robenhorst found out his son had been bullying someone at school. So he devised the following punishment for his son: Timothy's son had to go to a hellish morning workout, apologize in front of his class and on social media. | Here is the summary:
Timothy robenhorst found out his son had been bullying somebody at school - so devised the above punishment for him.. His son's punishments included a hellish morning workout and apologies in front of his class and on social media. | 4 |
Write a short story about a village that is attacked by creatures from the woods. | As the air grew colder and colder as the night befell around them, they knew it was time. In the shadows and in the dark the creatures roam, and the night is when they shine. The villagers stood at the edge of the Wood, armed with their flaming torches and their bows with oil-tipped arrows. They stood there. Waiting. L... | 4 |
What is the purpose of the novel structure of Moby-Dick? | There are multiple purposes behind the novel structure of Moby-Dick.
In the first instance the author was himself a whaleman, having spent 18 months as an ordinary seaman aboard the whaler Acushnet in 1841–42. In his experience the literature of the day, such as Miriam
Coffin or The Whale-Fisherman by Joseph Hart, d... | 4 |
Which of the following two basketball players is better: Michael Jordan or LeBron James? | Michael Jordan and LeBron James are widely considered to be two of the greatest basketball players of all time, with both having accomplished a significant amount in their careers. However, the evaluation of their achievements is open to personal interpretation, and there is no clear consensus on which one is superior.... | 4 |
I am trying to write some code, but I don't know how to write it. I would like to know what I should do to make sure that the code I write is correct. | First of all, make use of tools to check as much as you can. Tests (backed up with some reasonable code coverage) will give you some confidence of the correctness of the code. Static analysis tools can catch a lot of best practice things. There will always be issues that you need human eyes on to determine though and y... | 4 |
Why is the /bin/echo command still used when you can just use the bash echo command? | If you open up a ```bash``` prompt and type in an ```echo``` command, that uses a shell builtin rather than running ```/bin/echo```. The reasons it is still important for ```/bin/echo``` to exist are:
* You're not always using a shell. Under a variety of circumstances, you run an executable directly and not through a ... | 4 |
Why do dictators want to keep their people in their country? | People are resources, dictators (and oppressive regimes in general) don't want them to defect to other countries because they want them working for their regime. Some of them are going to be people that the regime has put their resources into, like scientists and doctors, but even laborers are valuable for actually gat... | 4 |
What are some possible names for a social pizza-ordering app? | Here are some possible names for a social pizza-ordering app:
* SliceShare
* Slike
* PizzaBot
* Hangry
* AutoSlice | 4 |
How can I get rid of neck acne? | Neck acne can be as frustrating as acne on your face. The skin on your neck is thicker than the skin on your face (the acne that appears here is more like body acne than face acne) and may produce more oil, sometimes leading to more severe acne or cystic lesions. The best way to get rid of neck acne is with a good clea... | 4 |
What is the longest time that a person can hold their breath? | ## Short answer
Healthy people cannot hold their breaths until unconsciousness sets in, let alone commit suicide.
## Background
According to Parkes (2005), a normal person cannot even hold their breath to unconsciousness, let alone death. Parkes says:
Breath‐holding is a voluntary act, but normal subjects appear un... | 4 |
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