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Here is a premise:
Claude Monet's glorious floral and water gardens are much more attractive than the rather artificially restored house.
Here is a hypothesis:
Claude Monet's house is less interesting to see than the gardens.
Here are the options: Available choices:
1). yes;
2). it is not possible to tell;
3). no;
Is it possible to conclude that if the premise is true, then so is the hypothesis?
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2).
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Flan2021
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glue/mnli:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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transfer from london se26 sydenham to london gatwick (lgw) airport
Capitalize this past sentence correctly.
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Transfer from London SE26 Sydenham to London Gatwick (LGW) airport
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Flan2021
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true_case
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zs_opt
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Generate short a sentence that can be linguistically classified as [2]. (Pick from:
[1]. unacceptable
[2]. acceptable)
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The cat trotted in the kitchen.
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Flan2021
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glue/cola:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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What are the most important words in the following sentence:
There is a bite in the donut on the plate.
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bite, donut, plate
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Flan2021
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gem/common_gen:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Dialogue:
Alex: hi buddy
Max: hi
Alex: pizza?
Max: ok
What is a summary of this dialogue?
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Alex and Max agree on pizza.
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Flan2021
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samsum:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Solve -4*j + 18*j = 56 for j.
Solve this problem.
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4
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Flan2021
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math_dataset/algebra__linear_1d:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Generate a short movie review that has "positive" sentiment (Select from the following.
[+] negative
[+] positive).
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great cinematic polemic
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Flan2021
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glue/sst2:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Moon trip needs new Saturn V
V, a Boeing official told a group of National Space Society members Friday in Huntsville. More than 300 people were at the event at the Sheraton hotel to discuss exploring space and the possibility of developing private space business.
Multi-choice problem: What is this text about?
Choices: a). World b). Sports c). Business d). Science/Tech
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d).
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Flan2021
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ag_news_subset:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Claim: Only those who are guilty have anything to fear from systems that monitor and confirm identities
What evidence supports this claim?
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1. Law-abiding citizens who have not and do not intend to commit any crimes should not have a problem with this motion .
2. Carrying a single card is not a huge burden to an individual .
3. Rather they can reap the benefits of convenience to them personally , alongside the added security benefit to their whole nation which will help to keep them safe .
4. As it is to be issued to everyone there will not even be the inconvenience of having to spend a long time applying for the card as it is in the governments interest to make it as simple as possible with mobile offices taking the relevant biometrics where the people live so as to have the least impact on individuals lives as possible .
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opinion_abstracts_idebate
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zs_opt
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Translate the following sentence to Finnish:
It is plenary that will decide on that shortly.
Finnish:
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Täysistunto päättää siitä kohta.
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Flan2021
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wmt16_translate/fi-en:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
Dave Dennis (born 20 January 1986 in Sydney) is a national representative rugby union footballer who plays professionally for the Exeter Chiefs He was educated at Richmond High School in Sydney, when he played in the Australian Schoolboys Rugby team in 2004. His primary position is blindside flanker. He can also play No.8.
Options:
(i). Yes;
(ii). It's impossible to say;
(iii). No;
Hypothesis: Dave Dennis was born in Sydney
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(i).
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Flan2021
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anli/r2:0.1.0
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zs_opt
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Read the text and determine if the sentence is true (see options at the end):
Wayne State University (WSU) is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering nearly 350 programs to more than 27,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Wayne State University is Michigan's third-largest university and one of the 100 largest universities in the United States.
Sentence: Wayne state university is a university.
Options are: (1). Yes (2). It's impossible to say (3). No
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(1).
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Flan2021
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anli/r1:0.1.0
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zs_opt
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Select your answer: Which is this about?
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan (Reuters) - The worst U.S. defeat in Ryder Cup history was dumped at the feet of the team's leading three players, who buckled under the weight of expectation and the force of a European juggernaut.
Available options: +World; +Sports; +Business; +Science/Tech;
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Sports
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Flan2021
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ag_news_subset:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Bu arada Hırvatlar da ilgi gösterdiler ve varlıklarının artması bekleniyor.
Translate this to English?
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Meanwhile, Croatians have also demonstrated interest, and their presence is expected to increase.
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Flan2021
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wmt16_translate/tr-en:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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I just took a test in school today. What question was I asked?
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Which characteristic do single-celled organisms and multicellular organisms have in common?
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Flan2021
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ai2_arc/ARC-Challenge:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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You will be given a text below. Complete the text.
that is my alias tonight . no real names is the normal rule , but since we are supposed to be a couple , it would be difficult to have a conversation-or an introduction to his business associate-without having a first name , so miss black said i am allison . `` it 's lovely to meet you ,
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allison
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Flan2021
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lambada:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Article:It seems a risky tactic, provide a service then let people decide how much (if anything) they want to pay for it.
It has been how street performers and artists have operated, passing around a hat for spectators to fill, but now more established and high-profile groups are trying it.
The Halle orchestra will let people coming to their show in Manchester pay whatever they like.
Chief executive John Summers said it would allow new audiences to "experience the Halle and enjoy some incredible music, but on their own terms".
But they are not the first.
Rock groups Radiohead and Wheatus both released albums for which they charged fans only what they wanted to pay.
A year after the 2007 release of Radiohead's In Rainbows, Rolling Stone magazine reported that more people had downloaded the album free than had paid for it, but it had still generated $3m in total sales.
The ARC arts Centre in Stockton-on-Tees launched a six month trial of a pay-what-you-want scheme in January, and they are so pleased with it they have now extended it until the end of the year.
Audiences attending the theatre's drama, dance and spoken word shows pay whatever they want at the end of the show - including nothing if they deem that's what it was worth.
But marketing officer Anne-Marie O'Donnell said people were prepared to pay.
She said: "It has been a great success, we are seeing more people coming to the shows than before and people have given quite generously."
Audience numbers were up 58% on the same period in 2014 with 15.6% attending the theatre for the first time compared to 10.8% the year before.
Annabel Turpin, chief executive of ARC, said: "[It] sent a message to customers that we were so confident of what we were offering that if they didn't like it, they didn't have to pay - and what better message is there for someone who feels like they are taking a risk?"
Leeds-based theatre company Slung Low has been running a similar scheme for two years.
The average donation is £7.50 for an hour's performance.
There are more than 60 cafes in the UK which are part of the Real Junk Food network, all of which have only two rules.
At least 90% of the food they serve would otherwise have been wasted, and all must offer a pay-what-you-feel scheme.
Project director Duncan Milwain said the scheme was proving so successful at his Saltaire Canteen near Bradford it has gone from being open three days a week to six and employs three people.
He said: "The big question is do people pay and the answer is a definite yes.
"Some pay more than others, some just can't pay and some are more than generous."
Diners are asked to put whatever they feel happy paying into a brown envelope at the end of their meal.
Mr Milwain said: "We have no idea what people are giving, it takes away any embarrassment people might feel.
"If they do not want to pay or simply cannot afford to then that is absolutely fine.
"Some people are flummoxed by it so I will say to them to think about what they might pay for a similar meal in a more conventional restaurant, but it really is totally up to them what they give."
He said typical payments were upwards of £5 for main meals, but each diner differs.
Football is also dipping its toe into the world of pay-what-you-want.
National League North side Gloucester City AFC have played several games in the past couple of seasons in front of fans who only pay what they feel is appropriate.
And the club made more money on those games than through its normal fixed price matches, according to club chairman Mike Dunstan.
"We do it for two reasons, one in the hope of generating decent money, but also to try to encourage people to give us a try," he said.
"Because of the problems we have had, like our ground being flooded, our loyal following will generally put in the normal price or more - lots of £20 notes and so on.
"Non-regulars didn't take advantage, a lot of people paying £10 rather than £12, and a few fivers but nobody refused to pay anything.
"All in all it was positive from a publicity point of view, from a public relations point of view and financially, so a real win-win."
Relying on the public to pay does not always work though.
Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival was axed in 2012 due to a lack of funds and organisers confirmed last year that it would not return.
The annual event cost £300,000 to stage but organisers refused to charge people to attend, instead asking for voluntary donations.
Organiser Paul Bayfield said: "The public could have supported us better and so could some of the local businesses, because the people who made the most from the air show contributed the least."
But even for those for whom it is working, is pay-what-you-want sustainable?
Not according to marketing professor Dr Ben Voyer from the ESCP Europe Business School and London School of Economics.
"There are three kinds of consumer" he said.
"The first is the savvy shopper who will pay close to zero because he wants the best deal. I would say this accounts for about 1 in 4 consumers.
"The majority, however, will pay what they consider to be a fair price, they do not want to engage in difficult decisions so to avoid the headache they will base their price on what they think the value is.
"They also don't like to feel they are making a steal.
"The third kind will pay more than the value, either to show power or because they really love the product and want to become like a patron or sponsor.
"One of the reasons this works is because of the novelty factor, but as people get used to it the novelty wears off so people will start paying less and they also speak to others who might not be paying as much.
"And the longer you do it the more you will attract the first type of consumer who is coming simply to get a deal.
"As a promotion it works really well for a company, it gets people into the habit of using their product and for most people, once they know a product or service they will continue to use even if you set a price.
"And the company can learn the real value of what it is offering so as a market research tool it is excellent.
"But in the long run it is a dangerous marketing technique."
A summary of the above article is?
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As an orchestra launches a pay-what-you-want show to get new people through the door, BBC News looks at whether it really works.
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Flan2021
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huggingface:xsum
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zs_opt
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Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 - September 5, 1960) was an American politician and the 45th Governor of Louisiana, serving three non-consecutive terms. Long, known as "Uncle Earl", connected with voters through his folksy demeanor and colorful oratory. He departed from other southern politicians of his time by promoting a progressive agenda, including expanding school lunch programs, teacher pay, public works projects, and minority voting rights. His sometimes erratic behavior - including a liaison with New Orleans stripper Blaze Starr - did not affect his electoral success.
The colorful "Uncle Earl" (so-named because of his relatives, including nephew and U.S. Senator Russell Long) once joked that one day the people of Louisiana would elect "good government, and they won't like it!" But, beneath his public persona as a simple, plain-spoken rural Louisianan of little education, he had an astute political mind of considerable intelligence. Earl Long was a master campaigner, who attracted large crowds when his caravan crisscrossed the state. He would not allow a local person to introduce him or his ticket mates at a rally. Only out-of-parish people could do the honor. Long reasoned that nearly any local person would have made some political enemies who might reject Earl Long just because that person's "enemy" was pro-Long. Long was determined to get every vote possible and so tried to remain independent of local rivalries. Both Earl Long and his brother Huey had grown close to Earl Williamson, a local politician in Caddo Parish. Williamson's son, Don W. Williamson, later recalled Earl Long coming into their town of Vivian and picking up his father to join the Long entourage for a trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where they enjoyed buttermilk drinking and horse racing as well as illicit attractions in the resort city. Long demanded absolute loyalty among his inner circle, often saying that he did not need them to back him when he was right but when he was wrong. Long's erratic political behavior led the aspiring singer Jay Chevalier to compose in 1959 the song, "The Ballad of Earl K. Long".
Answer the following question by taking a quote from the article: How did he feel about the nickname?
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once joked that one day the people of Louisiana would elect "good government, and they won't like it!"
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Flan2021
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quac:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Answer this:
The source of energy for the Earth's water cycle is the
OPT:
1). wind.
2). Sun's radiation.
3). Earth's radiation.
4). Sun's gravity.
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2).
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Flan2021
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unified_qa_science_inst
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zs_opt
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What is the cause of the following sentence?
The shirt shrunk.
Select from the following.
(A). I poured bleach on it..
(B). I put it in the dryer..
The answer is:
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(B).
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Flan2021
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super_glue/copa:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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Neal Joseph Schon (born February 27, 1954) is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, best known for his work with the bands Journey and Bad English. He is Journey's last original constant member, having participated in every album and tour to date. He was a member of the rock band Santana before forming Journey, and was also an original member of Hardline.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
Neal Schon played the guitar in Santana.
Choose from:
(A). Yes;
(B). It's impossible to say;
(C). No;
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(B).
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Flan2021
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anli/r3:0.1.0
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zs_opt
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Squeezed into a four-bedroom council house in Guernsey lives a woman branded the UK's most prolific single mother. Joanne Watson, 40, has 14 children, ranging in age from three to 22 and. survives largely on state benefits after the breakdown of her marriage. in 2010. Once. celebrated in endless articles in the press for her clan of immaculately. turned-out blonde children, who were then supported entirely by the. salary of her hardworking husband John, Joanne Watson and her family. have now become figures of ridicule - and even hate. Mum of Britain's biggest family Joanne Watson, 40, left, stands at the head of her 14 children at their family home in St Martin, Guernsey: From left to right, Indianna, three; Tallulah, four; Armani (known as Arnie), five; Nerilly-Jade, seven; Lilly-Arna eight; Charlie, nine; Febrianne, 10; Brittany, 11; Caitlin, 12; Georgia, 15; Mariah, 16; Shanice, 19; Bradley, 21; and Natasha 22. The family's bubble was burst four years ago when an accident meant John, 46, had to give up work as a lorry driver. The. financial pressure of caring for his 14 children meant John made a. decision he will forever regret. As his health improved and with bills. mounting, John claimed benefits while simultaneously taking some. earnings. He was caught, and the man who for. two decades had been seen as the model father was sent to prison. The. couple, who Joanne says had been arguing for years, separated and. divorced. 'I feel pretty sore about what went. on,' John says now. 'I've been married 20 years and been a good father. I've worked hard. Nobody can say I haven't, because I have.' 'I did get done for benefit fraud,' John admits.' But I paid my punishment, I went to prison and I paid all the money back. Joanne leaps to her ex-husband's. defence. 'He wasn't doing it to go on holidays and buy mobile phones,' Jo says. 'He was doing it to support us.' The publicity the case attracted has. made life - one that was already played out in the public eye - yet more. difficult for the Watson children. Georgia, 15, says her regular. appearance in the papers makes life at her school in St Martins very. difficult. Quality time: Joanne relaxes with her 14 children in the garden outside their family home. 'When we're in the papers, everyone. talks about it at school the next day,' she says. 'Last time I was in. the paper everyone was discussing it. People were leaving messages on my. Facebook page. There were over 100 comments and not one of them good. 'A boy at school the next day saw me. and said, "Oy, what's a Watson doing here?" I said I'd been here all. along but he said I shouldn't be there because there was too many of us. 'We're only a family. We're like everyone else,' she adds. But Georgia is not entirely like. everyone else. She is a sweet, calm girl with an outlook that is mature. beyond her years. She helps tirelessly at home: planning school uniforms. and packed lunches for the rest of the children, bathing her. three-year-old sister Indianna and putting her to bed. While her home life is no doubt happy. and full of love, she has, perhaps, missed out on some of the carefree. moments that children in smaller families take for granted. Son Bradley, a professional boxer, says the taunts are never-ending. 'If your name is Watson, it doesn't. go down too well,' 21-year-old Bradley says evenly. 'They never say. anything to my face, but your ears are always burning. I don't like it,. but what can you do about it?' But while the children of the. household struggle with life under the microscope, Jo is defiant about. the public's reaction to her and her brood. 'When I was in town this week, a. woman looked at me and said, "Oh look, it's the baby-making machine." I. just glared at her,' Jo adds. 'Sod them all,' she says. 'This is the way I am.' Despite Jo's ability to rise above. the attention though, it's clear that her children despair of their. mother's continual procreation - and of their own cramped (if always. neat and tidy) quarters. 'Our family is huge, laments one of. the littlest boys. There's a new one born nearly every year. Being in a. big family is horrible. If she has any more, that's it, this house won't. fit us.' Indeed, the house is full to. bursting. With 11 children still living at home, getting ready for. school is a military style operation, with little uniformed bodies. filing out of the front door in a seemingly endless line. Packed lunches. are a production line involving bags of fruit and dozens of sandwiches. There are mountains of washing to be done daily - 56 loads a month, to. be precise. Supplies, supplies: Joanne at home with her weekly shopping. Joanne pays only £27 a week rent for. the house, a heavily subsidised fraction of the normal cost, receives a. total of £160 a week in family allowance for the 11 children still. living at home, and another £405 a week in supplementary benefit. But. money is still tight, and a budget must be adhered to. And since her marriage broke down,. with a little help from her children, Jo has to do it all herself. But. despite the workload, Joanne believes firmly that ending her crumbling. marriage was the right thing to do. 'When I was expecting my 14th child,. my husband phoned the papers to tell them so they could arrange a. photoshoot. But I refused to do it. I couldn't go on playing happy. families. It's not right. I couldn't take any more. The way we were. arguing, I didn't want the children to hear it any more.' Since her marriage broke down, Joanne. has been on the look out for a new love - and hasn't given up on the. idea of having another baby. In the hopes of meeting a new man,. Joanne signed up to local dating agencies. But even there she met with. prejudice. One dating agency refused point blank to have her on their. books, saying the men they dealt with wouldn't want someone like Joanne. 'She made me cry,' says Joanne. 'She. said the men wouldn't want someone on state benefits, with so many. children, or living where I live.' But Joanne has developed a thick. skin. Last year, Joanne was left devastated when her pregnancy with what. would be her fifteenth child ended in miscarriage. She had fallen. pregnant just three weeks after embarking upon an affair with leisure. centre worker Craig Le Sauvage, 35, who was an old neighbour. Two weeks later, she split up from. Craig, who subsequently told his story to the papers. Headlines. appeared: "How I escaped the baby machine", talking of how Jo bombarded. Craig with texts begging for a fifteenth baby. Joanne was devastated,. but now says that nothing people say about her can match the hurt of. losing the baby she named Billy. Fighting back tears, Jo looks through. a box of scans and tiny foot and handprints from the little boy. 'Holding his little body, seeing his tiny feet and hands. That hurts,' she says. 'People criticising me, slagging me off, that's not hurt.' Joanne's 16-year-old daughter Mariah. recently had her first child - making Joanne four times a grandmother. The media glare this brought upon the family (and their decision to take. part in Channel 4 documentary 15 Kids and Counting, which aired last. night) means the Watsons are unlikely to be out of the headlines any. time soon. But Joanne, who once enjoyed the fame and notoriety her large family brought her, now insists she regrets their infamy. 'I don't want anyone coming to our house looking for a dirty story,' says Joanne. I wish they would just leave us alone.' Squeezed on the sofa : Joanne Watson with the 11 children who still live at the family home.
Here is a summary of the highlights for this article:
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Joanne Watson responds to critics on TV show 15 Kids and Counting. 40-year-old insist that she regrets their infamy. Pays £27 a week rent on four-bedroomed house while receiving £565 in benefits.
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Flan2021
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cnn_dailymail:3.4.0
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zs_opt
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Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true. Select from options at the end:
Philip Morris cited strong volume gains in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, central and eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Japan, Korea, Argentina and Brazil.
Hypothesis: Philip Morris made market gains in Russia.
Select from the following. +yes +no
The answer is
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yes
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Flan2021
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super_glue/rte:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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Review: Ignoring (if possible) the tediously gratuitous marijuana smoking (which seems to be mandatory in Australian government-funded films) the cast of this movie gives a reasonably credible performance. That's a far as it goes. The rest is simply awful. The plot's overburdened with "wow" symbolisms which are meant to look good on film but go nowhere. A gross example is the giant peach float, obviously left over from a town parade and donated by the local canning factory. It was just too tempting to waste what was hopefully a free, but nevertheless irrelevant, prop! The peach is given a cursory, unexplained wash-down at one stage but that's where it ends.
Similarly, the contrived "black spot" road sign where Steph's parents were killed, is intended to symbolize the eventual escape from her past, but her escape to what? She's had a pretty good deal where she was, especially considering her visual disability and the unending, loving patience and care of her understanding young female guardian.
The Guinness' prize for corny melodrama, however, goes to the characterization of Alan. Alan successfully aspires to the noble role of trade union shop steward but "rats" on his fellow workers by becoming a supervisor for a wicked multi-national - hiss! hiss! As a supervisor, Alan performs the boss' villainous dirty work. He implements redundancies until, surprise, surprise, the whole plant is closed and Alan himself is left as a pathetic, unemployed failure. No cliché-free zones here, mate! Not only this, but Alan also loses the seductive Steph from the most unlikely relationship you'd encounter. If you think the plot is melodramatic and didactic, don't ask about detail. What's the significance of the shaving cream on Steph's seductive leg? Why doesn't the hotel, where the couple makes love, eventually twig that someone's gaining illegal entry to one of its grandest bedrooms and, among other pandemoniums, the sheets are regularly soiled - quite spectacularly on one occasion. Summing this movie up in one word: Avoid, Avoid, Avoid.
What is the sentiment of this review?
Choose from:
- negative.
- positive.
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negative
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imdb_reviews/plain_text:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Answer based on context:
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 28.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
Which age group had the least people?
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18 to 24
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drop:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Q: Minuscule is a term uses to describe which case of letter?
A: In orthography and typography, letter case (or just case) is the distinction between the letters that are in larger upper case (also capital letters, capitals, caps, large letters, or more formally majuscule, see Terminology) and smaller lower case (also small letters, or more formally minuscule, see Terminology) in the written representation of certain languages.
Does the answer correctly answer the question
Available choices: + yes; + no;
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yes
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Flan2021
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glue/qnli:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Produce a long descriptive sentence that uses all these words: Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio, country, Switzerland; Switzerland, anthem, Swiss Psalm; Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio, city, Mendrisio; Switzerland, leaderTitle, Federal Chancellor of Switzerland; Switzerland, leader, Johann Schneider-Ammann.
Sentence:
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Switzerland is a country which has Johann Schneider-Ammann as the Federal Chancellor and the national anthem is Swiss Psalm. Switzerland is also home to the Accademia de Architettura di Mendrisio which is located in the city of Mendrisio.
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gem/web_nlg_en:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Review: This film exceeded my expectations. I thought and have heard that it was going to be rubbish, so i wasn't expecting much. However, i was pleasantly surprised. At first i didn't take well to the lead girl and didn't really care if she lived or died. After a while she definitely grew on me and became a likable character. It's not just some slasher film where people die for no reason. There is a background story that only takes a few seconds of the film, but explains a lot. I would recommend this film to everyone. If you're not sure just watch it anyway, it's only an hour and a half of your life. You're going to live for 80 years anyway.
Now, what is this review like?
pick from the following. (i) negative (ii) positive
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(ii)
| 8
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Flan2021
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imdb_reviews/plain_text:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Answer the following question:
time taken by train from mumbai to delhi?
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15 hours 42 minutes
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Flan2021
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natural_questions_open:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Translate "I'm not going to tell anyone." to Czech?
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Nikomu to neprozradím.
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Flan2021
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wmt16_translate/cs-en:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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B: But, uh, if the wind comes basically from the south it can be really bad. A: Uh-huh. B: Uh, the State of Wisconsin, as a matter of fact, uh, started some litigation against Illinois because of the air pollution we were getting. A: Uh-huh. B: Uh, I don't think it's going to go very far,
Select from options. Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
it's going to go very far
Pick from: (I) Yes (II) No (III) It's impossible to say
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(II)
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Flan2021
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super_glue/cb:1.0.2
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Generate a sentence about this data: Indonesia LANGUAGE Indonesian language; Bakso REGION Indonesia; Bakso COUNTRY Chinese cuisine; Indonesia LEADER_NAME Joko Widodo
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Bakso is from the Chinese cuisine and is a food found in Indonsia. Joko Widodo is the leader of the country where the Indonesian language is spoken.
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The most important thing about me is the fact that Im united to Jesus
What is the correctly punctuated version of this sentence?
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The most important thing about me is the fact that I’m united to Jesus.
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Answer by taking a quote from the following article:
Erik Nicklas Lidstrom (pronounced ['nIklas 2li:dstroem]; born 28 April 1970) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, which he captained for the final six seasons of his career. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history. Over his 20 NHL seasons, Lidstrom won four Stanley Cup championships, seven James Norris Memorial Trophies (awarded to the NHL's top defenceman), one Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP, and was voted into 12 NHL All-Star Games. The Red Wings never missed the postseason during his career, the longest in league history for a player never missing the playoffs.
On 31 May 2012, Lidstrom announced his retirement from the NHL via a press conference with Red Wings Owner Mike Ilitch and General Manager Ken Holland present. The night before, he told the Swedish tabloid Expressen, "I came to the decision last week and I informed our general manager, Ken Holland." Discussing Lidstrom's retirement, former teammate Steve Yzerman described Lidstrom as "one of the all-time best defencemen to ever play." Paul Coffey said, "he was an incredible player" while Chris Chelios said, "There's been guys who are great players, but no one's better than Nick. As good? Yes. But this is as big as it gets. He's one of the best athletes ever and...if you're going to talk about someone who's perfect, Nick's pretty darn close to being perfect." Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson described Lidstrom as "one of the game's all-time greats on and off the ice." Ken Holland stated his belief that Lidstrom was "the most valuable player of his era." The following weekend, on 3 June 2012, Lidstrom and his wife took out a full-page ad giving thanks to the city of Detroit for making his family feel at home for the past 21 years. On 8 July 2012, Lidstrom was named a scout for the Red Wings. On 28 February 2014, Lidstrom was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. During the 2013-14 season, Lidstrom had his number 5 jersey retired by the Red Wings. Initially, ceremonies were planned for the previous season, on 5 February 2013 -- however, the lockout had made it hard to determine when Lidstrom would able to attend the ceremony. The Red Wings officially retired his number on 6 March 2014, in a pre-game ceremony at Joe Louis Arena.
did he receive any awards?
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On 28 February 2014, Lidstrom was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
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Dr. Benjamin Stone is a hotshot young surgeon who longs to leave the drudgery of a Washington , D.C. emergency room and finally leaps at his chance at more money and less death as a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills . On his last day , Ben's relationship with his co-workers is presumed to be anything but a warm one . None of his colleagues will join him for a drink and a cake in his honor has an iced portion of the phrase `` Good riddance , asshole '' sliced out . Ben's cross-country drive in a 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster is interrupted when he crashes in the rural hamlet of Grady , South Carolina . The crash damages the fence of local Judge Evans , who sentences him to community service at a nearby hospital . Ben offers to pay for the fence , but the stern judge increases his community service each time he talks back . Defeated , he reports to the hospital , where Nurse Packer humbles him by ordering him to clock in and out , as would a factory worker . Though upset , Ben quickly makes friends with Mayor Nick Nicholson , the town cafe's proprietor/head waitress , and Melvin , the local mechanic tasked with repairing Ben's car . Ben soon finds his clinic work to be much more laid-back than the emergency room . He has simple cases such as spots before the eyes , fishing hook impalings , and even reading mail for a young illiterate couple , whose baby he later delivers . The experience also humbles Ben when he mistreats a case of mitral valve regurgitation leading to late cyanosis in the child .
Question: "Where did Judge Evans live?"
Response: "In the rural hamlet of Grady , South Carolina"
OPT: [I] no; [II] yes;
Does the response correctly answer the question?
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[II]
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super_glue/multirc:1.0.2
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Buna tepki olarak hükümet, harcamalarda planlanan artışları kıstı ve Temmuz ayında 175 milyon avro tutarında avroya endeksli tahvil çıkardı ve bu da rezervlerin artmasına yardımcı oldu ve yetrli bir bütçe finansmanı sağladı.
Which language is this?
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Turkish
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wmt16_translate/tr-en:1.0.0
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This movie raises a number of pressing questions in my mind. Firstly, how has Jennifer Tilly managed to sustain a film acting career for all these years based on that ridiculous squeaky voice and the very limited range of hammy facial expressions she employs? Secondly... what on earth were the people responsible for making this offensive and deeply repulsive film thinking of? And thirdly... given that there were people perverted enough to decide to make dreck like this, shouldn't there have been someone in the system - the studio, the distributors, or somewhere - sane enough to prevent it actually getting completed and released. You really would have to search a very, very long way to turn up another movie as profoundly nasty as this... and it isn't even billed as a horror movie - which, inasmuch as it can be seen as belonging to any legitimate film genre, it certainly is. The movie wallows from beginning to end in the sickest kind of madness, violence and abuse, and has essentially no redeeming features at all. I'm not actually advocating censorship (which I don't believe in)... but I really can't see how anybody could conceivably draw anything positive from watching a film like this.
Choose your answer. How would you describe the sentiment of this review?
(a). negative. (b). positive.
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Dee Stitt is CEO of Charter NI, which lobbies and advocates for community groups.
Martin McGuinness said reputational damage was being done to worthwhile social investment projects as a result of the UDA leader's involvement.
He said the controversy around Mr Stitt's role was causing difficulties.
The Sinn Féin politician has previously defended his position.
There has been speculation surrounding Mr Stitt since he told the Guardian newspaper that his band, the North Down Defenders, were like "homeland security".
He also launched a foul-mouthed rant, claiming the government does not care about Northern Ireland.
Charter NI was recently awarded £1.7m from the executive's Social Investment Fund. Mr Stitt was photographed alongside First Minister Arlene Foster at an event marking the award.
On Wednesday, it was revealed that Mr Stitt had returned to his job after being told to take a three-week break.
Charter NI said it had completed an "internal review process", but its outcome was being kept secret.
The organisation's governing board said it had reinforced "the unacceptability of the statement made and the language used" to Mr Stitt, who recognised his "error of judgement" and apologised immediately.
The board said it was "deeply concerned about the damaging impact of media attention over the past weeks, which has brought Charter NI's unblemished record and achievements for our communities into question".
It added: "Our staff continue to work hard to improve the life opportunities for people in east Belfast and North Down, and the board wish to pay tribute to them during this testing period."
Speaking in a personal capacity, the DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said last month that if he were in charge of Charter NI, he would not have Mr Stitt as chief executive.
What was that article about?
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The deputy first minister has called on a leading loyalist who runs a publicly-funded organisation in east Belfast to reconsider his position.
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huggingface:xsum
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Becky and her friends decided to make some candy bars. The got all the ingredients together and got to it. The girls had a ton of fun. When the candy cooled they put them in bags.
What is the next sentence?
Pick from:
1). The girls decided they never wanted to make candy bars again..
2). Her friends suggested she should sell the candy at a bake sale..
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story_cloze/2016:1.0.0
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Sentence from a movie review: you can fire a torpedo through some of clancy 's holes ,
Select your answer: was the movie seen positively or negatively based on the preceding review?
Choices:
(a). negative
(b). positive
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(a).
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glue/sst2:2.0.0
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Generate a context and a hypothesis.
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Context: How to ask if you got the job<br>Ask about next steps at your interview. At the end of your interview, the hiring manager will likely ask you if you have any questions. This is a great time to ask more about the company or specific job, but you should also ask what happens next.
Hypothesis: Asking questions of the hiring manager can help you know where you stand on a job interview.
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Cette diminution de 7,4 % reflète l'utilisation croissante des fonctionnalités libre-service de notre site Web, où le nombre de visites a augmenté de plus de 116 % pendant la même période.
Could you please translate this to English?
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This 7.4 percent reduction in callers reflects the increase in use of the self-service features on the Elections Canada Web site, where traffic increased by over 116 percent in the same interval.
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Read the following article and answer the question by choosing from the options.
Ick . " Rin held up her hands and made a face . " I 'll be right back . " She swished the stains and stink away in the running stream and scrubbed well with clean sand and under her fingernails until her skin turned pink . Her right hand seemed a little weak , the buzz and tingle increasing rather than going away . On the same side , her neck and the joint of her jaw grew numb .
Why did Rin wash her hands ?
OPT:
[+] to prepare for a surgery.
[+] because it was part of her normal routine and the water was warm.
[+] Because they were dirty from a horrid event and stained.
[+] to prepare for a date with the local cowboy....A:
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Because they were dirty from a horrid event and stained
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Translate "If you’d like to make a call, please hang up and try again." to Czech?
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Pokud chcete telefonovat, zavěste sluchátko...
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Write a short summary for this text: the us government unveiled a exercise guide for americans on tuesday , recommending two and half hours of physical activity a week for adults as a means of avoiding a range of health problems .
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us unveils exercise plan for americans
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Q: Which of these would be a model of diffusion?
What is the correct answer to this question?
OPTIONS: A). a student passes through a door B). two students pass by each other C). two students bump into each other D). students pass from a crowded room into a hall...A:
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D).
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Write a subject line for this message:
Mark, Please, tale a look at the attached newsletter. An interesting story on gaming Cal PX. Let me know if you have problems opening the document. Vince
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Restructuring Today - 6/23
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aeslc:1.0.0
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The woman filed a restraining order against the man. What is the cause?
Available options: (i). The man called her. (ii). The man stalked her.
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(ii).
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super_glue/copa:1.0.2
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Translate from English to Spanish:
The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest astronomical research insitutions in the world. It is located in the grounds of the pontifical villa at Castel Gandolfo, in a building close to the Albano cathedral. The original home of the Observatory was just above the papal apartments in the Papal Palace. A number of domes, together with their telescopes, are still in place there.
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La Specola Vaticana es una de las instituciones de investigación astronómica más antiguas del mundo y se encuentra en las Villas Pontificias de Castel Gandolfo, en un edificio cerca de la Catedral de Albano, mientras que la sede original se encuentra justamente encima del aposento papal en el Palacio Pontificio, donde todavía hay dos telescopios.
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Translate "So, tell me, what was more fun... this or fixing that guy's heart today?" to Czech?
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Pověz mi, jestli je větší zábava tohle, nebo operace srdce toho chlápka.
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Premise: My feet were blistered.
What is the cause?
* I went hiking. * I went swimming.
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I went hiking.
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– Marissa Mayer is making huge waves at Yahoo by banning telecommuting at the company—employees aren't happy, and most pundits are on their side. A sample of the reactions to Mayer's new policy, which AllThingsD revealed last week: "Mayer is trying to put together a 21st century technology company using 19th century workplace mentalities," writes Steve Woods on Technorati. "Expect a wave of attrition at Yahoo!, as some of their most important employees are lured by forward-looking companies using cutting-edge technologies to build a close tribe across great distances." But Mayer used to work at one of those companies—Google—and sources tell AllThingsD she was unhappy with Yahoo employees who were slow to arrive at work and quick to leave at 5pm. She tried to lure them back into the office with perks, meetings, and stricter performance reviews before resorting to this new policy. (An informal survey by AllThingsD finds that most other tech companies support telecommuting.) As does Virgin. Airline chief Richard Branson weighs in on the controversy, calling the move "perplexing" and "a backwards step." He writes, "Working life isn't 9-5 any more. The world is connected. Companies that do not embrace this are missing a trick." But, though studies have found work-at-home employees to be more productive, they are also less innovative, one expert explains to the New York Times. "If you want innovation, then you need interaction. If you want productivity, then you want people working from home." And other big companies, including Bank of America and Zappos, have recently made their telecommuting policies stricter. And at ZDNet, Andrew Nusca supports the move. After all, it "befits a chief executive hired with explicit orders to disrupt a company's stagnating culture," he writes. "Like many mature Internet companies, [Yahoo] has seen malaise set in as it maintains existing businesses, rather than pursuing new ones." This is a way to make the company, once again, "a place where the brightest minds on the Internet [convene] to create and innovate."
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To successfully work with other people, you have to trust each other. A big part of this is trusting people to get their work done wherever they are, without supervision. It is the art of delegation, which has served Virgin and many other companies well over the years.
We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and never will.
So it was perplexing to see Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer tell employees who work remotely to relocate to company facilities. This seems a backwards step in an age when remote working is easier and more effective than ever.
If you provide the right technology to keep in touch, maintain regular communication and get the right balance between remote and office working, people will be motivated to work responsibly, quickly and with high quality.
Working life isn't 9-5 any more. The world is connected. Companies that do not embrace this are missing a trick.
By Richard Branson. Founder of Virgin Group ||||| With Telecommuting Ban, Mayer Dulls Yahoo's Cutting Edge Further
I wonder if Yahoo!'s board isn't wondering, with executives like these, who needs enemies....?
Marissa Mayer, Yahoo!'s new wunderkind CEO, has caused a bit of office outrage, signing off on an HR memo that effectively ends the practice of telecommuting for its workforce during a delicate transition, despite having enjoyed the benefit herself not long ago.
Tech site AllThingsD received a copy of the internal memo from disgruntled Yahoo! employees. For those that will have great difficulty following this sudden move, it may feel like a form of being told "let them eat cake".
"To become the absolute best place to work, communication and collaboration will be important, so we need to be working side-by-side.", reads one particular paragraph of the HR memo, sent to all Yahoo! employees by HR head Jackie Reses.
"That is why it is critical that we are all present in our offices. Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings. Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home. We need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together.”
It would appear that Yahoo!'s HR department has not heard of the variety of larger tech companies successfully implementing telecommuting plans, including CISCO, who enjoys the services of 90% of its employees working from home to one extent or another. Leading computing company Intel allows as much as 80% of employees the flexibility they need to balance work and office lives.
Despite trading one chair for another, the men and women who help other tech companies succeed have figured out how to have discussions without being in the same hallway or eating area. They've managed to meet each other through online, socialized interfaces, and they see themselves as part of a team.
I understand a desire to build a team. Mayer, a former Google VP, came from an environment that offered a variety of ways to keep programmers, designers, visionaries and managers at the office, including free food, one day a week to work on anything they'd like, wave pools in the parking lot and much more. If you don't have the employees actually at an office place, how can they enjoy these forms of perks, should Mayer wish to replicate the experience at Yahoo!? ||||| Survey Says: Despite Yahoo Ban, Most Tech Companies Support Work-From-Home for Employees
Last week, a fierce debate erupted over a range of social networks and in the media about a story we posted on Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s new decree that employees at the Silicon Valley Internet company would no longer be able to work from home.
In a sometimes awkwardly worded internal memo I posted from Yahoo HR head Jackie Reses, the company rolled out the new rule — pushed through by Mayer — which requires that Yahoo employees who work remotely relocate to company facilities by June 1.
“Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home,” read the memo to employees. “We need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together.”
The goal of Mayer to cure what ails Yahoo: Reviving a moribund and enervated workforce that has struggled to innovate and excel over many years. One of the many problems has been the liberal use of work-from-home policies that have been woefully mismanaged to create a culture that is simply not energized.
But, unless I am reading the memo wrong, the ban is not just limited to those who have arrangements to work from home full time — which number in the hundreds — but also employees who take one or two days a week at home.
Top sources told me that Mayer has been particularly irked about Yahoo parking lots that are slow to fill in the morning and quick to empty by 5 pm — which is atypical at other tech companies such as Google. (Mayer was a longtime exec at the search giant.)
At first, she tried to change culture in ways that rained down tasty perks on employees — such as free food and smartphones. Mayer has also been practical, instituting please-be-here Friday afternoon FYI weekly meetings and stricter performance reviews.
But she is now inevitably doling out more unpleasant medicine to the troops, starting with the banning of work from home, which has caused a big ruckus both internally and externally.
Some inside the company are clearly appalled, especially since it might more severely impact working mothers.
“When a working mother is standing behind this, you know we are a long way from a culture that will honor the thankless sacrifices that women too often make,” read one email I got from an internal source, referring to the recent birth of Mayer’s baby.
Many others at Yahoo’s Sunnyvale, Calif., HQ pointed to the nursery Mayer had built — for which she paid personally — next to her office as a perk others at Yahoo do not get.
“I wonder what would happen if my wife brought our kids and nanny to work and set em up in the cube next door?” joked a husband of another employee who will be losing her work-from-home privileges.
Yahoo employees, as far as I can see from its company careers page, offers the typical Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account, where staff can pay “dependent care expenses, such as day care or after-school care, with pre-tax dollars.”
While it is fair to raise the issue of how employees will cope given the sudden change in HR policy, others also think that limiting work at home is a good idea because it galvanizes culture and creates a spirit of collaboration that has been missing at Yahoo for far too long.
“Marissa is doing what good leaders do,” wrote one person on Twitter. “Making sure her Yahoo team is communicating & working TOGETHER.”
That is actually a sentiment expressed by Google CFO Patrick Pichette at a recent talk in Australia, when asked about telecommuting at Google:
“The surprising question we get is: ‘How many people telecommute at Google?’ And our answer is: ‘As few as possible’ … There is something magical about sharing meals. There is something magical about spending the time together, about noodling on ideas, about asking at the computer ‘What do you think of this?’ These are [the] magical moments that we think at Google are immensely important in the development of your company, of your own personal development and [of] building much stronger communities.”
That said, officially, many Googlers are allowed and even encouraged to work at home. The company told me when asked about work-from-home policies: “We do not have a formal policy and leave Googlers to use good judgment.”
It is the same for Facebook, which confirmed a “policy to provide flexibility as work permits.” In fact, one exec at the social network giant noted to me that its entire camera app was built from an engineer’s garage, with the group staying away from the office as long as they wanted to build it from home.
Business networking site LinkedIn also said it had “no formal policy at present,” but noted that many employees work from home full-time and part-time as the situation warrants and in consultation with managers.
It goes on and on like that throughout the tech scene, part of an ethos of letting tech talent make its own rules — from what they wear to when and where they work — that is deeply ingrained in the culture.
A Hewlett-Packard spokesperson said of the tech giant: “We do not ban [work from home] and many HP people do it … it is not at all an issue at HP and hasn’t been for years. Some folks have a regular schedule, while others can do it from time to time with the okay of their supervisors.”
An AOL spokesperson said the company doesn’t ban work from home.
A Netflix spokesperson referenced a well-known premium video company’s job deck, which stressed a “freedom and responsibility culture” and notes, “We don’t measure people by how many hours they work or how much they are in the office. We do care about accomplishing great work.”
Twitter had a different twist, but still supports working from home. Said a spokesperson: “We believe there are significant tangible and intangible benefits when employees are working under the same roof. We also recognize that every so often it’s important to be able to work remotely, and we allow for that flexibility.”
A Cisco spokesperson said the networking company also allows it, but it has to be approved by a direct manager: “It is certainly utilized by those employees who earn it. And, of course, with our collaborative suite of technologies like Webex (with video) and telepresence it is the next best thing to being there in person.”
A Microsoft spokesman said that the software company “offers flexible work schedules for all employees.”
Perhaps one of the best companies for a long time in the telecommuting space has been IBM. From its corporate Web page, also touting the environmental benefits:
“IBM was one of the first global companies to pioneer programs to reduce employee commuting. It has sustained these programs for nearly two decades. Two key aspects are its (a) work-at-home program and (b) mobile employees program. Today, more than 128,000 (29 percent) of employees globally participate in one of these programs. In 2011, in just the U.S. alone, IBM’s work-at-home program conserved approximately 6.4 million gallons of fuel and avoided more than 50,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions.”
Startups are much the same.
Said an Airbnb spokesperson of the online housing rentals site: “It’s a flexible policy and managers determine what’s appropriate on a case-by-case basis.”
At location startup Foursquare, a spokesperson said, “Our policy is to allow for ‘flexible work hours’ — and that applies to both the hours you work, and where you work from. While we don’t have any dedicated remote employees, our folks do work from home on occasion and we’re fine with that.”
Private social networking company Path is much the same, according to a spokesperson: “Path has a work-from-home policy. The manager and employee work out the details together.”
The only company I queried that did not respond immediately is Apple, which has been known for a long time to have much tighter rules with its employees. I will update when I hear from the company.
I also have emails in to Amazon, which is already known for flexible working policies.
But, overall, Mayer is forging new ground with her work-from-home ban. Whether that is enough to turbocharge the Yahoo culture is anybody’s guess. ||||| As befits a chief executive hired with explicit orders to disrupt a company's stagnating culture, Marissa Mayer met with a great deal of criticism this weekend when word leaked that Yahoo employees would no longer be allowed to telecommute.
In the words of Jackie Reses, head of human resources for the company:
To become the absolute best place to work, communication and collaboration will be important, so we need to be working side-by-side. That is why it is critical that we are all present in our offices. Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings. Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home. We need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together.
You can imagine the outrage. An Internet company, disconnected? What kind of perverse strategy into the future is this?
But I hear you, Ms. Mayer. And I don't disagree.
Culture change
By my best estimation, Marissa Mayer is trying to infuse her new company with much of the same attitude that her previous employer, Google, is famous for. After years of unsuccessful incremental change, Yahoo surely needs it.
And what is that attitude, exactly? According to various Googlers I know, it's what Yahoo was in its heyday: a place where the brightest minds on the Internet convened to create and innovate. Today, Google is a place built on deep benches of talent, round-the-clock hard work and a good deal of freedom. It succeeds because it (usually) throws the best resources it has at a project, and those resources don't need oversight to keep on it with ardent fervor. For all of Google's reported internecine issues -- fiefdoms of creativity that don't talk to each other -- the one thing you can't say about that company's various teams is that they are content with the status quo.
Contrast that with Yahoo, which like many mature Internet companies has seen malaise set in as it maintains existing businesses, rather than pursuing new ones.
The issue that sparks this latest debate, of course, is telework. Both Google and Yahoo are among the companies that have embraced connectivity as a way to free its employees from their desks, even as they spend lavishly on open plan offices designed to attract workers in the first place. For Mayer to turn her back on this concept is an affront to the dot-com dynamic, even if it affects by my rough estimate approximately five percent of the company's workforce.
Much of the subsequent coverage of the decision has framed telework as a right to be taken away, rather than a privilege to be relinquished. "Even waiting for the cable guy is questionable," Kara Swisher writes with a bit of glee. It's not that simple.
Telecommuting: triumphs vs. troubles
There is a considerable amount of consternation around how to manage teams of information workers in an age of globalization (your best engineers might not live here) and shifting cultural expectations (your best engineers might be new parents). There does not seem to be consensus on the issue -- some decry distributed workforces as collaboratively ineffective; others decry the physical office as a nest of distraction. There is truth to both. (There's a great Hacker News thread from last month expanding on this.)
The best take on the subject I've read comes from Red Hat's Bob McWhirter, who suggests that it's an all-or-nothing proposition that is defined more by how you work than where you are. And if you're a remote worker for a largely centralized, localized team, well, you'll be working twice as hard to keep in the loop. Telework: it's not a matter of geography, it's a matter of communication. If you're doing it wrong, there's a good chance it's ruining everything.
We can all agree that Yahoo is not great at communication. (Let us not forget that this is the company that fired Mayer's predecessor, Carol Bartz, by phone.) To get Yahoo on the right track, then, change begins with the very means by which its employees work together. Mayer isn't saying distributed workforces don't work. She isn't even saying telecommuting doesn't work. She's just saying that remote workers don't work -- certainly not for centralized Yahoo, certainly not right now. It is easier to ask a small minority of staff to return to the office than ask the majority to go home and never come back.
That's a bitter pill for Yahoo veterans to swallow, of course, particularly the ones who were hired with promises of flexibility in this regard. FedEx packages will soon be re-routed to the office. Childcare services will be on speed dial. And a handful of employees will invariably quit in frustration, because Yahoo's new path suddenly no longer aligns with their own.
That's OK. You can't please everyone all the time. "[The decision] is outrageous and a morale killer," an unnamed employee tells Swisher in her report. That couldn't be more wrong. It is alienation and isolation -- as well as the turf wars and resentment that result -- that are culture-sapping morale killers. Leaving this kind of thing to fester in your organization as a newly-hired CEO? That is the true outrage.
Look at it another way: Mayer would not have made such a decision if it weren't a problem. It is more expensive -- to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars -- for Yahoo to provide a workstation for every single employee in the urban hubs in which it operates.
As a member of a distributed team who is typing these words from his couch at home, I feel for the affected employees; I do. But Mayer's (rather undesirable) task is to put the interests of the whole ahead of the interests of the individual. Her ultimate goal is to crush complacency in an 18-year-old Internet company without an identity. You can't fault her for that. ||||| “Physically Together”: Here’s the Internal Yahoo No-Work-From-Home Memo for Remote Workers and Maybe More
Courtesy of a plethora of very irked Yahoo employees, here is the internal memo sent to the company about a new rule rolled out today by CEO Marissa Mayer, which requires that Yahoo employees who work remotely relocate to company facilities.
“Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home,” reads the memo to employees from HR head Jackie Reses. “We need to be one Yahoo!, and that starts with physically being together.”
Painfully awkward as this is phrased, it means every Yahoo get to your desks stat!
I reported earlier today that the move will apparently impact only several hundred employees, such as customer service reps, who work from home full time. But numerous sources told me that the decree extends to any staffers who might have arrangements to work from home just one or two days a week, too.
The changes begin in June, according to the Yahoo memo.
After that, employees who work from home must comply without exception or quit. One top manager was told that there would be little flexibility on the issue.
The anger from impacted employees was strong today, because many felt they were initially hired with the assumption that they could work more flexibly.
In fact, even waiting for the cable guy is questionable. “And, for the rest of us who occasionally have to stay home for the cable guy, please use your best judgment in the spirit of collaboration,” wrote Reses.
The tone and tactics have infuriated some at the company. Wrote one impacted Yahoo employee to me: “Even if that was what was previously agreed to with managers and HR, or was a part of the package to take a position, tough … It’s outrageous and a morale killer.”
Most tech companies encourage workers to stay on their campuses, offering free food and other perks. But none enforce such rules beyond staff needed to operate an office.
“Our engineers would not put up with that,” said one tech exec. “So, we’d never focus on it.”
In the comments section of my first story on the HR change at Yahoo, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg wrote:
“For anyone who enjoys working from wherever they like in the world, and is interested in WordPress, Automattic is 100% committed to being distributed. 130 of our 150 people are outside of San Francisco.”
The issue is an interesting and controversial one, with some certain that working at home is the wave of the future, while others considering it hurtful to productivity.
Well, we’ll presumably see which this way goes in time.
Earlier, when asked about the change, a Yahoo spokesperson said the company does not comment on internal matters. The memo was released after my story on the change was published this morning.
But, you don’t need any comment when you can read for yourself the new working order at the Silicon Valley Internet giant: ||||| Since Marissa Mayer became chief executive of Yahoo , she has been working hard to get the Internet pioneer off its deathbed and make it an innovator once again.
She started with free food and new smartphones for every employee, borrowing from the playbook of Google, her employer until last year. Now, though, Yahoo has made a surprise move: abolishing its work-at-home policy and ordering everyone to work in the office.
A memo explaining the policy change, from the company’s human resources department, says face-to-face interaction among employees fosters a more collaborative culture — a hallmark of Google’s approach to its business.
In trying to get back on track, Yahoo is taking on one of the country’s biggest workplace issues: whether the ability to work from home, and other flexible arrangements, leads to greater productivity or inhibits innovation and collaboration. Across the country, companies like Aetna, Booz Allen Hamilton and Zappos.com are confronting these trade-offs as they compete to attract and retain the best employees.
Bank of America, for example, which had a popular program for working remotely, decided late last year to require employees in certain roles to come back to the office.
Employees, especially younger ones, expect to be able to work remotely, analysts say. And over all the trend is toward greater workplace flexibility.
Still, said John Challenger, chief executive of Challenger Gray & Christmas, an outplacement and executive coaching firm, “A lot of companies are afraid to let their workers work from home some of the time or all of the time because they’re afraid they’ll lose control.”
Studies show that people who work at home are significantly more productive but less innovative, said John Sullivan, a professor of management at San Francisco State University who runs a human resource advisory firm.
“If you want innovation, then you need interaction,” he said. “If you want productivity, then you want people working from home.”
Reflecting these tensions, Yahoo’s policy change has unleashed a storm of criticism from advocates for workplace flexibility who say it is a retrograde approach, particularly for those who care for young children or aging parents outside of work. Their dismay is heightened by the fact that they hoped Ms. Mayer, who became chief executive at 37 while pregnant with her first child, would make the business world more hospitable for working parents.
“The irony is that she has broken the glass ceiling, but seems unwilling for other women to lead a balanced life in which they care for their families and still concentrate on developing their skills and career,” said Ruth Rosen, a professor emerita of women’s history at the University of California.
But not only women take advantage of workplace flexibility policies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly as many men telecommute.
The bureau says 24 percent of employed Americans report working from home at least some hours each week. And 63 percent of employers said last year that they allowed employees to work remotely, up from 34 percent in 2005, according to a study by the Families and Work Institute, a nonprofit group studying the changing work force.
During the recession, the institute expected employers to demand more face time, but instead found that 12 percent increased workplace flexibility, said Ellen Galinsky, its president and co-founder. She attributed this to companies’ desire to reduce real estate costs, carbon footprints and commuting times.
Technologies developed in Silicon Valley, from video chat to instant messaging, have made it possible for employees across America to work remotely. Yet like Yahoo, many tech companies believe that working in the same physical space drives innovation.
A Yahoo spokeswoman, Sara Gorman, declined to comment, saying only that the company did not publicly discuss internal matters. |||||
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zs_opt
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Excellent plot within a plot within a plot. Shame about two of my film heroes having a good snog. Must be my upbringing:)
Very well acted by all. You never quite know who's going to out-do who. The last little twist at the end allows for all to get their just deserts.
Recommend to all. A harmless, tongue in cheek thriller which if it has any faults is probably Michael Caine's over-use of the word "bloody", but that's his signature, isn't it.
9/10
Choose your answer. How would you describe the sentiment of this review?
Choose from:
(a). negative
(b). positive
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(b).
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imdb_reviews/plain_text:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Good afternoon twittermates
Describe the sentiment embodied by this tweet.
pick from the following.
[1]. negative.
[2]. positive.
I think the answer is
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[2].
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sentiment140:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Based on the following sentence, what is the effect?
The man contemplated the painting.
Available options:
[-] He felt in awe.;
[-] He collapsed.;
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He felt in awe.
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super_glue/copa:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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Continue writing the following text.
Steven never did great on tests in University compared to Leslie, because
pick from the following.
[1]. Steven always remembered to study.
[2]. Leslie always remembered to study.
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[2].
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winogrande:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Produce a long descriptive sentence that uses all these words: Loch Fyne eatType restaurant; Loch Fyne priceRange less than £20; Loch Fyne familyFriendly no
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There is a cheap restaurant Loch Fyne which is not suitable for families that provides cheeses, wine and desserts.
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gem/dart:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Summarize the following:
Cover holes with duct tape as a stop-gap solution for water or air leaks. This won’t hold up permanently, so don’t consider it a long-term fix. However, in the short-term, use duct tape to slow or stop leaks in things like: Bike tires Inflatable balls Clothes Water bottles Hoses Don’t throw away a plastic item just because the plastic has cracked. As long as you don’t care about appearances, get some more life out of it by mending the split with duct tape. For a stronger patch job, apply one long strip along the split itself, and then cross that with shorter strips. This can help you get more use out of things like: Cans, bins, and other containers Household tools like rakes and dustpans Replacing the siding to your house isn’t something you can always do immediately after it has been dinged, scratched, or punctured, so utilize duct tape as a temporary fix. Protect your home from insects and water damage. Cover the damaged area with duct tape until you can make a more lasting repair. Like vinyl siding, you may not be able to repair broken shingles or replace missing ones right away, but you also don’t want to leave your roof exposed in the meantime. If you have any ¼-inch (6 mm) plywood handy, cut it to size and wrap it in duct tape. Replace the missing or broken shingle by jimmying your impromptu one into place underneath the one above. Window screens often tear, especially around the edges. Prevent insects from making use of this. Keep your house pest-free by taping over any sizable gaps that they could fit through.
Summary:
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Fix leaks with a temporary patch jobs. Fortify split plastic. Mend your house’s vinyl siding. Replace shingles. Cover holes in window screens.
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gem/wiki_lingua_english_en:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Answer the question
During which chemical process is energy absorbed?
I. iron nails rusting. II. candles burning. III. vegetables rotting. IV. plants photosynthesizing.
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IV.
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ai2_arc/ARC-Easy:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Read the text and answer the questions.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A 14-year-old girl disappears on her way home from school, another is last seen near her home and a 16-year-old vanishes after leaving her fast-food job for the day.
Amanda Berry is shown near the time of her disappearance in 2003, and how she might appear today.
All from the same neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio, the girls disappeared within five blocks of each other over a four-year span, starting in 2003.
Agents and detectives from the FBI and Cleveland Police are looking into hundreds of leads in the cases and whether they may be linked, according to FBI Special Agent Scott Wilson in the agency's Cleveland bureau.
"We kind of put all three of these cases together to work them to see if there's any connection," Wilson said.
Amanda Berry, 16, vanished on April 21, 2003, after she left her job at a Burger King at about 7:30 p.m. But she never made it to her home just a few blocks away, the FBI says. Berry has pierced ears, a pierced left eyebrow and a scar on her lower abdomen. She would now be 22.
Georgina DeJesus was last seen at a pay phone around 3 p.m. on April 2, 2004, as she headed home from school. She and a friend had called the friend's mother seeking permission for a sleepover at DeJesus' house, but the answer was no.
The girls then parted ways, and DeJesus was never seen again. She was wearing a white jacket, a sky blue sweater, blue jeans and a cream shirt. She has a light birthmark on her right leg and pierced ears, the FBI says. DeJesus was 14 when she disappeared and would now be 19.
1. Where did Amanda Berry work?
2. How old was she?
3. How far from home was her job?
4. What time did she get off?
5. How did she get there?
6. What time did she get home?
7. What was her last day of work?
8. What is her current age?
9. Where did DeJesus want to spend the night?
10. Who did she want to spend the night with?
11. Where was she around 3?
12. What day was it?
13. Where was she coming from?
14. Was her friend allowed to spend the night?
15. How old was she?
16. Where is her birthmark?
17. What color is her jacket?
18. What about her jeans?
19. What city did she live in?
20. What about Amanda?
Numbered answers:
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1. Burger King
2. 16
3. just a few blocks away
4. about 7:30 p.m.
5. unknown
6. never made it to her home
7. April 21, 2003
8. 22
9. She and a friend had called the friend's mother seeking permission for a sleepover at DeJesus' house
10. a friend
11. at a pay phone
12. April 2, 2004
13. from school
14. no
15. 14
16. right leg
17. white
18. blue
19. Cleveland, Ohio
20. same
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zs_opt
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What claim can be made from the following pieces of evidence?
1. Allowing the use of intercept evidence in the first place may well ensure that wire-taps are better carried out in a standardised , regulated manner
2. Given that the UK has allowed wire-tapping in some specific cases , it seems to be that it is not the of intercept evidence itself which is viewed as unacceptable by these countries , but perhaps a need to set up a formalised system of the conditions when and where intercept evidence can be used .
3. David Bickford , the former chief legal adviser to MI5 , has stated I know we have lost cases as a result of not using such evidence and other experts have called for the wide use of intercept evidence in court .
4. Intercept evidence offers the opportunity to speed up court trials and stop wasting time and money by providing information which could lead to a faster , more accurate verdict .
5. Other western democracies who use wire-tap evidence believe that is has or will help to achieve criminal convictions , which demonstrates popular support for it as an effective and swift method of justice .
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Intercepted evidence could be incredibly useful for both prosecution and defence cases in many trials.
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Complete: despite trying to grab his wrist , she could n't stop him but she knew the exact moment that he 'd discovered what kind of underwear she was now wearing . or barely wearing , she thought with a shiver . she could n't suppress that shiver when his large , warm hand covered her basically bare bottom . his smile told her that he was fully aware of what she was , or was n't ,
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wearing
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lambada:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Write a dialog with this premise "Blair wants to work out with Kelly, who is unconvinced about that.".
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Blair: Are you busy ?(＾ｖ＾)
Kelly: Not that much. Why? (・・? (・・?
Blair: Then how about working out and losing some weight?ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ
Kelly: What?
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samsum:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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This is an email
This warning is sent automatically to inform you that your mailbox is approaching the maximum size limit. Your mailbox size is currently 89595 KB. Mailbox size limits: When your mailbox reaches 75000 KB you will receive this message.To check the size of your mailbox: Right-click the mailbox (Outlook Today), Select Properties and click the Folder Size button. This method can be used on individual folders as well. To make more space available, delete any items that are no longer needed such as Sent Items and Journal entries. You must empty the Deleted Items folder after deleting items or the space will not be freed. To turn Journaling off, click Tools | Options | Journaling Options and de-select all items. See client Help for more information.
What is the subject of this email?
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WARNING: Your mailbox is approaching the size limit
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aeslc:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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This question has options. Is the word "line" used in the same way in the following two sentences?
The line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed.
They were arrayed in line of battle.
Pick from: *different meanings *the same meaning
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the same meaning
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super_glue/wic:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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This question has options. How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
how . do you power on a car?
OPT:
I. stick the key in the ignition and turn.;
II. stick the key in the ignition and move the gear to drive.;
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I.
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piqa:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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The northwestern portion of Rajasthan is generally sandy and dry. Most of this region are covered by the Thar Desert which extends into adjoining portions of Pakistan. The Aravalli Range does not intercept the moisture-giving southwest monsoon winds off the Arabian Sea, as it lies in a direction parallel to that of the coming monsoon winds, leaving the northwestern region in a rain shadow. The Thar Desert is thinly populated; the town of Jodhpur is the largest city in the desert and known as the gateway of thar desert. The desert has some major districts like Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner and Nagour. This area is also important defence point of view. Jodhpur airbase is Indias largest airbase and military, BSF bases are also situated here. A single civil airport is also situated in Jodhpur. The Northwestern thorn scrub forests lie in a band around the Thar Desert, between the desert and the Aravallis. This region receives less than 400 mm of rain in an average year. Temperatures can exceed 48 °C in the summer months and drop below freezing in the winter. The Godwar, Marwar, and Shekhawati regions lie in the thorn scrub forest zone, along with the city of Jodhpur. The Luni River and its tributaries are the major river system of Godwar and Marwar regions, draining the western slopes of the Aravallis and emptying southwest into the great Rann of Kutch wetland in neighboring Gujarat. This river is saline in the lower reaches and remains potable only up to Balotara in Barmer district. The Ghaggar River, which originates in Haryana, is an intermittent stream that disappears into the sands of the Thar Desert in the northern corner of the state and is seen as a remnant of the primitive Saraswati river.
What is the most populous city in the Thar Desert?
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Jodhpur
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squad/v1.1:3.0.0
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zs_opt
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Here are two sentences:
Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the recent announcement that Christopher Galvin , the company 's chairman and chief executive , would soon retire .
Such a move has been widely predicted by industry observers and follows the departure of Christopher Galvin , the company 's chairman and chief executive .
Choose your answer: are the two sentences saying the same thing?
Available choices: (a). no. (b). yes.
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(b).
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glue/mrpc:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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A government compromise (pilot schemes) designed to stave off defeat was not tabled in time for MPs to vote on it, but Communities Minister Brandon Lewis said the government would amend its own Enterprise Bill later in the House of Lords.
The SNP's decision to vote against the Bill, even though Sunday trading is devolved to Scotland, has prompted accusations of hypocrisy and increased the prospect of a government defeat.
More than 20 Conservative MPs, including Byron Davies and David Jones, have signed a 'rebel' amendment to the Bill.
Labour MPs appear to be wholly united against the Bill, which would devolve the power over Sunday trading hours to local councils rather than automatically extend shopping hours.
Welsh Liberal Democrat Mark Williams is minded to vote against (the Lib Dems have a free vote) but is listening to the debate before making a final decision.
The three Plaid Cymru MPs will vote against giving councils the new powers, arguing that the decision should be devolved to the National Assembly for Wales.
That option isn't on the table today, so Plaid will effectively vote for the status quo - for the power to remain in London rather than in town halls across Wales.
Plaid's parliamentary leader Hywel Williams said: "Had the Wales Office been a bit more muscular they might have been able to include powers over Sunday trading in the Wales Bill - and we would have supported that.
"They are devolving the power to the London (regional) assembly but not to the Welsh (national) assembly
"We are not in favour of the government here dealing directly with matters to do with our local authorities - that's a matter for our government in Cardiff as far as we're concerned."
UPDATE: The government lost the key division by 317 votes to 286.
What was that article about?
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The debate over Sunday trading hours is proving rather fractious with plenty of "blue-on-blue" action as Conservative MPs wonder publicly why it wasn't in their manifesto for last year's general election.
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huggingface:xsum
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zs_opt
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Translate to Romanian:
The main objective of the regulation before us is the guarantee of hygiene and human health and safety.
Romanian:
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Principalul obiectiv al reglementării care ni s-a prezentat este garantarea igienei, sănătăţii şi siguranţei umane.
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wmt16_translate/ro-en:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Continue writing the following text.
Jason started a YouTube channel instead of a blog because he thought starting the
Possible answers:
(A). YouTube channel would make him more money.;
(B). blog would make him more money.;
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(A).
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winogrande:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Generate a short movie review that has "negative" sentiment (Possible answers:
-- negative
-- positive).
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the things this movie tries to get the audience to buy just wo n't fly with most intelligent viewers .
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glue/sst2:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Choose your answer: Is "Baptists were likewise active in promoting the education of former slaves; for example, Jamaica's Calabar High School, named after the slave port of Calabar, was formed by Baptist missionaries." a good answer to the question "Who was a prominent British Baptist missionary in Jamaica?"
Available choices: a). yes. b). no.
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b).
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glue/qnli:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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My name is Sandra. Let me tell you the story of the best meal I ever had.
I was sitting on the school bench outside Springfield Elementary School, waiting to pick up my granddaughter. She is a real cutie, and I am very proud of her grades. To pass the time, I played my triangle. In my youth, I was a triangle player in a large New York band, the Black Triangles. We all wore full black costumes every time we played.
"What lovely triangle music! You make me think of a friend I had once upon a time."
A strange lady, about my age, was standing next to me, talking! She was holding a trumpet. It turns out the strange lady was my old friend and Black Triangle trumpet player Matilda. We hadn't seen each other since New York. Matilda told me she wanted to keep in touch, but couldn't remember what I looked like! We found out that all we remembered were the black costumes we always wore! It turns out; Matilda was also there to pick someone up from school.
"Well, Sandra, why don't you join me and my grandson for lunch? There is a lovely Thai place right down the road.'
We went there with my granddaughter and her grandson, and had a delicious meal. Our grandchildren got married 15 years later.
1. What is the narrator's name?
2. What is her story about?
3. Where was she sitting?
4. What was she sitting on?
5. Why?
6. Is her granddaughter cute?
7. What is she proud of?
8. What did she do to pass the time?
9. What did she do in her youth?
10. Where?
11. Was it a large band?
12. What was the band's name?
13. Did the band wear costumes?
14. What color?
15. Who spoke to her?
16. How old was she?
17. Was she sitting or standing?
18. What was she holding?
19. What was the lady's name?
Numbered answers:
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1. Sandra.
2. The best meal she ever had.
3. Outside Springfield Elementary School.
4. The school bench.
5. She was waiting to pick up her granddaughter.
6. Yes.
7. Her grades.
8. Played her triangle.
9. Played a triangle for a band.
10. New York.
11. Yes.
12. The Black Triangles.
13. Yes.
14. Black.
15. A strange lady.
16. About Sandra's age.
17. Standing.
18. A trumpet.
19. Matilda.
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coqa:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Choose your answer.Choose your answer from:
A). no.
B). yes..
Thomson visited Cooper 's grave in 1765. At that date *he* had been travelling for five years.
Do "he" and "Cooper" mean the same thing?
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A).
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super_glue/wsc.fixed:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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What sentence would provide a factual answer to this question: "a Punnett square is used to identify the percent chance of a trait being passed down from a parent to its what?"
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a Punnett square is used to identify the percent chance of a trait being passed down from a parent to its offspring
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openbookqa:0.1.0
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zs_opt
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Write a dialog with this premise "Donnie was in Hungary. Audrey would like to move there. Donnie goes to Warsaw for several days. Donnie spent a lot of money this month and his dad was robbed in Paris.".
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Audrey: How was Hungary?
Donnie: It was really nice. Budapest is amazing. We also went to Balaton for a day.
Audrey: I know! I want to move there.
Donnie: Yeah, Krakow seemed so small when I came back. We had an apartment right next to the big synagogue. I think it's the second biggest in the world.
Audrey: Cool, any more vacation plans? I still haven't been, looks bad this year.
Donnie: My dad's leaving from Warsaw, so we're going there for a few days.
Audrey: When? I'm going today.
Donnie: On Sunday. This month has been crazy in terms of expenses - Budapest, Zakopane, now Warsaw. My dad's helped out a lot, but he's broke too, riding on his credit card.
Audrey: Yikes. When are you back? Let's hang out.
Donnie: He got robbed in Paris. 1200 dollars.
Audrey: Wtf??? How?
Donnie: Pickpockets are rampant there. They stole his wallet from his front pocket! There are gangs with all these tactics. I read about it. And it's mostly young girls on the subway.
Audrey: Anne just returned from Barcelona. I read some horror stories about that place too.
Donnie: They distract you by pushing into you while another stealthily robs you blind. Anyways, Budapest is quite safe, I think.
Audrey: No immigrants...hahha. That was a joke.
Donnie: Hehe...
Audrey: I really love Hungary, I would move there in a second.
Donnie: Well, take a look at some real estate ads, buy a place.
Audrey: Yeah right. You know how I am with decisions. I gotta go, let's meet up soon.
Donnie: Ok, I'll write later.
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samsum:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Select from the following. 1. Tanya wrote a thank you note.. 2. Mary wrote a thank you note..
Complete the following sentence.
Tanya loved the washer that Mary bought for her, so
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1.
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winogrande:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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that was what she 'd wanted , what she 'd chosen , and yet it hurt . mom would have seen how unhappy she was . that was one of the truths marah had learned : no one knew you as well as your mom . she would give anything for one of the oh-no-you-don ` t-young-lady looks she used to hate . her dad yelled up from downstairs , `` time to go ,
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marah
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lambada:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Read this: In Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, he gives advice on the best way to pick up a girl in a hostess bar. At Caltech, he used a nude or topless bar as an office away from his usual office, making sketches or writing physics equations on paper placemats. When the county officials tried to close the place, all visitors except Feynman refused to testify in favor of the bar, fearing that their families or patrons would learn about their visits. Only Feynman accepted, and in court, he affirmed that the bar was a public need, stating that craftsmen, technicians, engineers, common workers, "and a physics professor" frequented the establishment. While the bar lost the court case, it was allowed to remain open as a similar case was pending appeal.
Who helped the bar win their court case?
What is the answer? (If it cannot be answered, return "unanswerable")
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unanswerable
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squad/v2.0:3.0.0
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zs_opt
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What is the subject line for this email?
Dan, in response to the following memo, can you discuss with Rick his ideas. I would also like to go through a detailed description of each EES office, its people and functions to determine which should be eliminated and which should be modified. Given the latest redeployments and terminations the field offices are a shadow of their previous stature either way. This is consistent with our overall strategies but perhaps we want to accelerate. If you could help set up the framework to discuss I would much appreciate. Good job on handling the "5's". Regards
Subject Line:
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Remote Offices- Suggestions
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Flan2021
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aeslc:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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John Anthony Frusciante ( ( listen); born March 5, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, producer and composer. He is best known as the former guitarist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, from 1988 until 1992, and again from 1998 until 2009. He recorded five studio albums with them. Frusciante has an active solo career, having released eleven solo albums and five EPs; his recordings include elements ranging from experimental rock and ambient music to new wave and electronica.
Frusciante was born in Queens, New York, on March 5, 1970. His father, John Sr., is a Juilliard-trained pianist, and his mother Gail was a promising vocalist who gave up her career to be a stay-at-home mother. Frusciante's family moved to Tucson, Arizona, and then Florida, where his father served as a Broward County judge until October 2010. His parents separated, and he and his mother moved to Santa Monica, California. Frusciante is of Italian descent; his paternal great-grandfather Generoso Frusciante emigrated from Benevento. A year later, Frusciante and his mother moved to Mar Vista, Los Angeles with his new stepfather who, he says, "really supported me and made me feel good about being an artist." Like many young people in the area, he became intimately involved in the L.A. punk rock scene. At nine he was infatuated with the Germs, wearing out several copies of their record (GI). By ten, he had taught himself how to play most of (GI)'s songs. He has stated that he did not really know what he was doing, and that he would play every chord with a single-finger barre. Frusciante began studying guitarists like Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, David Gilmour and Jimi Hendrix at eleven. He discovered Frank Zappa, whose work he would study for hours. Frusciante first heard of the Red Hot Chili Peppers around 1984 when his guitar instructor was auditioning as a guitarist for that band. He dropped out of high school at sixteen with the permission of his parents and completion of a proficiency test. With their support, he moved to Los Angeles to develop his musicianship. He began taking classes at the Guitar Institute of Technology, but turned to punching in without actually attending and left shortly thereafter.
Using a quote from the above article, answer the following question: Did he ever attend college?
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With their support, he moved to Los Angeles to develop his musicianship. He began taking classes at the Guitar Institute of Technology,
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Flan2021
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quac:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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here are the main advantages of the formula so that users know what to expect:
Write the above sentence using proper case.
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Here are the main advantages of the formula so that users know what to expect:
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Flan2021
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true_case
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zs_opt
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Изменение пароля Клиентом может быть произведено самостоятельно в любое время, и не требует уведомления Компании.
Translate this to English?
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The Client may change his password by himself at any time and he (she) is not obliged to notify the Company about it.
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Flan2021
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wmt16_translate/ru-en:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Write the next sentence.
Katrina loaned their jacket to Carrie during the cold night, because
Pick from: 1). Katrina was feeling cold.. 2). Carrie was feeling cold..
Answer:
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2).
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Flan2021
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winogrande:1.1.0
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zs_opt
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Write a sentence in English.
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Free Sydney Roosters logo, download Sydney Roosters logo for free
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Flan2021
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para_crawl_enes
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zs_opt
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Please capitalize where necessary: check rates and availability for backpackers bcn casanova. then proceed to booking.
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Check rates and availability for Backpackers BCN Casanova. Then proceed to booking.
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Flan2021
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true_case
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zs_opt
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This House would restrict media reporting on violent crimes
What is a possible side to this debate?
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Reporting on violent crimes compromises the integrity and fairness of law
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Flan2021
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opinion_abstracts_idebate
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zs_opt
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Write a plausible story that ends with this sentence?
Last sentence: (b).
Choices: (a). We decided to go to the zoo.. (b). We were happy to win a small amount of money from the tickets..
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Last week my girlfriend and I bought three lottery tickets. It's not something we normally do. We were desperate for money. Even a long shot was worth it. (b).
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Flan2021
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story_cloze/2016:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Generate short a sentence that can be linguistically classified as [b]. (Choose your answer from:
[a]. unacceptable
[b]. acceptable)
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John is running to the car.
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Flan2021
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glue/cola:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Which movie is the following review about?
Shaun's dark journey into an English heartland where ultra-right, National Front thugs successfully tap into the growing alienation of working-class youth is a frighteningly accurate depiction of the seductive power of hate.
Movie:
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this is england
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Flan2021
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opinion_abstracts_rotten_tomatoes
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zs_opt
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This is the content of an email: I will be working on all RAC bonuses on Wednesday and ask that each of you review your department's bonuses on Thursday so that all of RAC can be submitted on Friday. Thanks. Rick
What was the subject line for this email?
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RAC Bonuses
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Flan2021
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aeslc:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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A: it was so fattening. B: That sounds good. A: But, I don't think we gained any weight from it
Select from options. Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
they gained any weight from it
Pick your answer from:
(A). Yes.
(B). No.
(C). It's impossible to say.
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(B).
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Flan2021
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super_glue/cb:1.0.2
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zs_opt
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Continue writing the following text: angie asked halona one day . halona did n't respond , but angie kept asking . `` i give it to haiwee , `` halona told her , `` she keep it for me . '' haiwee was an old widow who lived on the other side of the village . she was a kind old woman and one who spent her time with the other
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widows
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Flan2021
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lambada:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Use this fact to answer the question: An example of a chemical change is acid breaking down substances
A chemical change is likely to happen in which body part?
Pick from:
(1). stomach;
(2). heart;
(3). leg;
(4). ear;
The answer is:
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(1).
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Flan2021
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openbookqa:0.1.0
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zs_opt
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Write an article with the title: "Russia's Red Army Choir adds 'Happy' to its repertoire"
Article:
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Quirky covers of Pharrell William's "Happy" are far from over.
Russia's Red Army Choir recently uploaded a music video cover of the gleeful, yet catchy tune on YouTube.
The choir, which has been around for 76 years, has performed other pop songs like The Beatles' "Hey Jude," Adele's "Skyfall," Tom Jones' "Sex Bomb" and Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," which was performed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
"Since the time of Peter the Great there were musicians and orchestras which reinforced the patriotic tunes inside every warrior — to raise their morale so that they would win the battle and defeat the enemy," said Major General Viktor Eliseev in an interview with Sky News.
The Red Army Choir was founded in 1939 under Stalin. In the past they would strictly focus on patriotic songs, but recently they've been trying to incorporate more contemporary hits into their repertoire like "Happy."
"We perform for our soldiers, their commanders and their families to reinforce the feeling that the Motherland really needs them, that we are proud of them, that they are doing their patriotic duty," Eliseev said.
The video for "Happy" not only features the choir’s great vocals, but it also features policemen dancing, smoke machines and scene lightning.
Alexei Dmitriev, one of the lead vocalists, told Sky News that the choir’s main goal is to reach the hearts of their audiences and make them feel, well, happy.
"It's personally for them, not for the government, not for their bosses, but personally for everyone who is in the hall, or watching us on television," he said. "We want to touch every heart."
On mobile? Watch video here.
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Flan2021
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newsroom:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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Write the following list of characters into a correctly formed sentence: TherehemetUbIwerks,and,exceptforafewyearsinthelate1930s,thesetwocooperatinguntilDisney'sdeath.
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There he met Ub Iwerks, and, except for a few years in the late 1930s, these two cooperating until Disney's death.
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Flan2021
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word_segment
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zs_opt
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Firearm owners are subject to the firearm laws of the state they are in, and not exclusively their state of residence. Reciprocity between states exists in certain situations, such as with regard to concealed carry permits. These are recognized on a state-by-state basis. For example, Idaho recognizes an Oregon permit, but Oregon does not recognize an Idaho permit. Florida issues a license to carry both concealed weapons and firearms, but others license only the concealed carry of firearms. Some states do not recognize out-of-state permits to carry a firearm at all, so it is important to understand the laws of each state when traveling with a handgun.
Based on the above text, what's the best answer to this question: is there a gun permit for all states?
OPT:
-no.
-yes.
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no
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Flan2021
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bool_q:1.0.0
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zs_opt
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What are some good slogans for a new bakery?
What are some good slogans for a bakery?
Multi-choice problem: Are these two questions inquiring about the same information?
(A). no.
(B). yes.
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(B).
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Flan2021
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glue/qqp:2.0.0
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zs_opt
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Read this: There are many different patterns of gas exchange demonstrated by different groups of insects. Gas exchange patterns in insects can range from continuous and diffusive ventilation, to discontinuous gas exchange.:65–68 During continuous gas exchange, oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released in a continuous cycle. In discontinuous gas exchange, however, the insect takes in oxygen while it is active and small amounts of carbon dioxide are released when the insect is at rest. Diffusive ventilation is simply a form of continuous gas exchange that occurs by diffusion rather than physically taking in the oxygen. Some species of insect that are submerged also have adaptations to aid in respiration. As larvae, many insects have gills that can extract oxygen dissolved in water, while others need to rise to the water surface to replenish air supplies which may be held or trapped in special structures.
What gas exchanges does carbon dioxide release when the insect is resting?
What is the answer? (If it cannot be answered, return "unanswerable")
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discontinuous gas exchange
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Flan2021
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squad/v2.0:3.0.0
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zs_opt
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